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Nov 19, 2019 23:29:41 GMT
Post by ManlyJazz on Nov 19, 2019 23:29:41 GMT
“Gah!” Jyoushiro yelped, feeling his foreleg give way. The rest of his paws splayed out, trying to give his body support. In those few seconds, the battle had been put on the back-burner. Jyoushiro’s grip on Bellatrix’s scruff loosened as he attempted to keep from toppling over and off the side of the cliff.
Meanwhile, the scent of the Queen’s army was growing stronger in Weed’s nose. He and his party had reached the forest’s edge, approaching the steep cliffs where the army had come to a halt. The fleeing dogs, taking notice of the approaching Akita mix, yelped in alarm.
“Shit!” a dog yelped. “Ohu soldiers! And that’s gotta be Weed!”
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Oct 15, 2019 19:48:05 GMT
Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 15, 2019 19:48:05 GMT
"Eh!?" Jyoushiro cried out. He, admittedly, didn't know Bella very well, but had assumed that she was just another powerless bitch who'd coward behind her brothers rather than stepping out into battle herself. Her attack, while quite basic, had actually managed to catch him off-guard. To be beaten by a girl, Orion's sister no less...! Jyoushiro growled fiercely. "Tch! Get off me, brat!" He twisted his head back, sinking his fangs into the scruff of the younger female's neck. He didn't care how foolish his actions were. For Jyoushiro, his pride always came first.
While the battle was beginning, the rest of Akatsubaki's army waited uneasily, trying not to look down at the steep drop below. Some were tempted to retreat back to the lower parts of the mountain, Akatsubaki's wrath be damned. They slipped away quietly, sighing in relief once they felt steady earth beneath their paws. In their efforts to escape their uncomfortable situation, however, they'd inadvertently allowed themselves to be revealed. Weed, who'd been going into the woods to hunt with a small party of dogs, paused as he caught the scent of several strangers in the air.
"This scent..." he murmured quietly. "Could it be loners...?" The brindled male wasn't sure, but it didn't hurt to investigate. With a nod to his party, the small group was off.
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Oct 15, 2019 18:22:54 GMT
Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 15, 2019 18:22:54 GMT
Akatsubaki skidded to a stop, awkwardly clinging to the steep slope to the best of her ability. She stared at Bella, cocking a brow curiously. "Oho...?" she murmured. After a moment, she smirked. "Ha...very well...show him a woman's strength. I'll deal with the rest of these young fools." The Tosa female turned towards Takeshi and his companions. "You, boy. You said you'd join us? A wise choice. But as a former Ohu soldier, I'll be keeping my eye on you. The first sign of rebellion I see, and I'll rip out your intestines and leave you for the crows."
"Eh...?" Jyoushiro murmured, gazing at Bellatrix in confusion. So this was all some trick? Bella hadn't betrayed Ohu? He had to admit...she had him fooled, even for just a moment. Still, she was just as crazy as the old Tosa if she thought he'd just run away. "Tch...if it's a fight you want, then it's a fight you'll get, brat!"
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Oct 15, 2019 17:42:09 GMT
Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 15, 2019 17:42:09 GMT
"Gyah!" Jyoushiro choked as he flailed about, desperately trying to escape the jaws of the soldier dog. He couldn't let himself be killed, not here...not after he'd worked so hard to achieve the status he now claimed. Twisting the back half of his body upwards, he kicked at his attacker's face with his hind paws. By some miracle, he'd managed to hit the soldier in the eye, forcing the male to let him go with a pain-filled yelp. Jyoushiro was back on his feet in seconds, raising himself onto his hind paws and smacking the unfortunate soldier with his forepaws. "I'll teach ya not to mess with me, jackass! Oi! Takeshi! The rest of you brats! What are you waiting for!? If you were real males, you'd already be fighting!"
Akatsubaki began growling in frustration. How hard was it to kill one Kishu!? With an impatient bark, she suddenly flung herself down the rocky slope, racing towards the skirmish with the ferocity of a charging bull. She didn't care who she pummeled into; all that mattered to her in that moment was killing Jyoushiro.
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 10, 2019 2:33:37 GMT
“What the fuck are you talkin’ about, brat!?” Jyoushiro shouted up to Bellatrix. “You should know better that Ohu males fight to the death! Where the hell’d you get that crap from anyway!? Tsk...I bet it was that little shit, Orion, always talkin’ about how he’s the strongest or whatever—GYAH!” As the Kishu was ranting, one of Akatsubaki’s males charged him, locking his fangs around his neck. Jyoushiro’s eyes seemed to bulge out of their sockets, and he thrashed about, trying to get free. “Oi, jackass! Let go of me!”
“Arrogant little runt,” Akatsubaki hissed. As Jyoushiro went on, the Tosa female’s blood boiled in her veins. Males like the Kurogane were the ones she longed to kill the most. “I won’t waste time offering you a space in my army. Kill that worthless fool!”
“Eh!?” Jyoushiro croaked.
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 10, 2019 0:58:24 GMT
“And turn down an extra soldier?” Akatsubaki grunted. “I don’t think so. Besides, if the brat causes trouble, my men can have a taste of Ohu blood, heh.” She turned to her soldiers. “Surround that brat, you worthless mutts!”
At the command, dogs began flinging themselves down the side of the ledge, yelping as they tried not to tumble off into a chasm. They landed near Takeshi, approaching him with bared fangs.
“Oi!” a new voice called out. A white, scarred male rushed into the open, racing towards Takeshi with a furious look on his face. “Who told you to run off like that, Takeshi?” The male, Jyoushiro, then noticed the strange, new males surrounding the young Doberman. He skidded to a stop. “E-Eh!? What the...!?”
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 10, 2019 0:24:02 GMT
Full Name: Jyoushiro Kurogane Known Aliases: Kyoushiro (He insists everyone calls him that.), That Bug-Eyed Idiot Pack: Formerly a loner, currently of The Ohu Army Rank: Soldier, Self-Appointed Substitute Breed: Kishu Inu Gender: Male Age: 4 Years Old Personality: Jyoushiro is an incredibly hot-headed individual, easy to offend and quick to fight, even though his skills are nowhere near as great as the dog he’s attempting to replace. He had a twisted mind, not caring at all for justice or goodness, and instead caring only for the benefits that come with taking Kyoushiro’s name. He’s incredibly hypocritical, often spouting off contradictory things just for the sake of disagreeing with someone. He seems almost infatuated with Weed; Weed is the only dog Jyoushiro has even the slightest bit of respect for. History: Not much is known about Jyoushiro’s past, only that he arrived in Futago Pass, offering to act as Kyoushiro’s substitute. He was hired, but quickly revealed his true colors as a bully and an overall weakling. He only wished to gain the benefits of using Kyoushiro’s name. He was banished from Ohu, but never truly left. Jyoushiro still lingers, masquerading as the Shirogane and scheming to take his place for good. Lineage: Unknown.
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 21:31:11 GMT
“As if I would be so foolish as allow my plans to drift into enemy ears. I have spies among my ranks who make sure my secrets stay secret. Then again...” Akatsubaki then smiled a twisted smile.”If Ohu had heard of my plans prior to this day, then they’d just be rushing to their deaths sooner. I may be old, but I’m fully capable of leading even the smallest of platoons into battle. Either I fall, or my enemies do, that’s my motto.”
As the army continued their journey up the mountain, Akatsubaki took note in the changing of the land. Grass and undergrowth bled into stone and deep crevices. She began to frown. “Quite a...dangerous place for the Ohu Army to make their base...” The Tosa commented, trying to hide her uncertainty. “Isn’t this place supposed to be a Paradise? What if a pup ended up falling to their death? I tell you, males have absolutely no idea what they’re doing...”
When Kurou spoke up, Akatsubaki’s head twisted back to flash him a murderous glare. The only thing that stopped her from lunging at him was the fact that her taste for blood had been satisfied for the day. Well...that, and Bella’s response to the foolish dog. Her rage melted away, becoming smug satisfaction as she grinned at Bella.
Then, Takeshi made himself known.
Akatsubaki’s head snapped in the direction of the voice, a low growl emitting from her jaws. “An Ohu soldier...? Heh...the first to die, then.”
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 18:13:30 GMT
Akatsubaki let out an approving grunt at Bella’s coldness towards her males. It seemed that living under Gin hadn’t dampened her spirit. Akatsubaki liked that quite a bit. Yes, this Bellatrix would make for a good ally...assuming this wasn’t just another trick. What a shame, it would be, to have to rip the pretty, little lady apart...
“Bellatrix...” The Tosa tested the name on her tongue, a sly grin forming on her muzzle. “The woman warrior...what a strong name for a strong-willed beauty, hehe...” Akatsubaki padded closer to Bella, her pelt brushing against the young Akita’s. Such soft fur... “And to answer your question...I started from Shikoku, leading the Tosas and other fighting dogs across the country to gather more troops. Every dog you see behind my guards were once the followers of various Boss Dogs. After I disposed of their pathetic leaders, I gave them a choice: join me, or die. Needless to say, most of them chose the former. A few months of that, and now, here we are in Futago Pass. It was a long journey, but it’ll be worth it once I’ve slaughtered Ohu’s top males.”
“Oh,” she then added after a brief pause. “I never introduced myself. I am Akatsubaki, the Tosa Queen, Killer of Males and other such titles.”
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 3:38:14 GMT
Akatsubaki took a moment to respond, standing over the dead male's body as she panted for breath. Blood and saliva dripped from her maw, and for a moment, she was no different from a mindless beast, thinking of nothing except for the strong, metallic taste of blood on her tongue.
"Take this fool's body away," she finally spoke up. Her guards didn't need to be told twice, and two of them were quick to rush to their fallen comrade's side, dragging him off to be buried somewhere. Akatsubaki sat once more, licking away as much blood as she could from her jowls. She brought up a paw, and licked it in a somewhat nonchalant manner, as if she hadn't just slaughtered an innocent dog before Bella's eyes.
"I'm sorry you had to see that," she began to purr again. "But you'll get used to it, ruling beside me. The only good male is a dead one, after all. If we didn't need them for breeding, I would've had them all slaughtered by now, hehehehe..." The males surrounding her shuddered nervously, carefully stepping back so that they wouldn't be as easily reachable in case Akatsubaki decided to go on a murderous rampage again. "Anyway, dear...back to business. You'll guide me around Ohu, you said?"
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 3:00:48 GMT
"Mmmm..." a low purr erupted from Akatsubaki's throat. Any suspicions she had about Bella had vanished for a moment, the euphoria of bonding with another female taking their place. A tender smile--or, at least, a somewhat non-threatening one, graced her features, and Akatsubaki allowed herself to sit down so that she could properly look into Bella's eyes without looming over her. "Indeed we do...perhaps I was wrong to label you as a fool so quickly. You're still young, after all. I was wondering if I should cut you down so that Gin's bloodline would die off for good. But to stop the blooming of young a gorgeous flower would be...criminal. I see it now...you would no longer sit silently under Gin, Weed, and whatever other wretched males stand above you. You'd be free to make Ohu the Woman's Paradise it was always meant to be, and I, of course, would be by your side, making sure no one..." The smirk then returned to the female's face. "Tried anything funny, hehehe..."
"My Queen..." A Tosa guard spoke up, a foolish decision in hindsight, not that he'd have the chance to learn from his mistake. "How can you be sure this isn't some kind of--?" He never got to finish. Akatsubaki had gotten to her paws, and leapt at the Tosa male before he had a chance to realize what was happening. The circle of guards broke up as the other males backed away, giving Akatsubaki plenty of room to tear the unfortunate guard apart. Even in her old age, her rage was not something to be taken lightly, and as the male's screams and gags echoed through the autumn forest, her followers were reminded of that.
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 2:25:52 GMT
"So quick to betray old Gin, aren't you?" Akatsubaki said, a tongue running across her jowls. "Very interesting. Even more so the fact that you were so quick to try and point us in the opposite direction of Ohu's base." There was another pause, and suddenly, the Tosa's face twisted into that of anger. Her eyes seemed to glow in her rage, and when she spoke, not even her guards could keep from shivering. "Foolish, little bitch. Gin isn't the only male I wish to kill. Every man who rules over Ohu will die by my army's fangs. Wherever Gin is is irrelevant; he will meet his end soon. My only concern at the moment...is what to do with you, pretty one..."
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 1:55:31 GMT
Not seconds after the young Akita mix had revealed herself, Akatsubaki's guards had formed a ring around her. They growled deeply, yet none of them made a move to attack. Until their Queen gave the word, their task was only in intimidate. Akatsubaki stared down at Bella, studying every inch of her smaller body.
That silver fur, she thought. And those features...Could she be related to Gin? How lucky would that be, a relative of my greatest enemy walking right up to me... A slow smirk formed on Akatsubaki's wrinkly face, and her eyes glinted dangerously. She took a step towards Bella, lowering herself so that she could gaze the Akita mix directly in the eye.
"My, my...for such a pretty, young thing, you aren't very bright." She paused, before speaking again in a much lower, colder tone. "Didn't you know that the lamb who strays from the flock makes for easy prey...?"
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Post by ManlyJazz on Oct 9, 2019 1:21:31 GMT
Heavy paws crushed the fallen, autumn leaves. A large female, her long, drooling jowls tipped in silver whiskers, marched up the mountain trail. Behind her were her loyal Tosa followers, the Generals that commanded her troops. After them were the soldiers, dogs from all corners of Japan forced into the ranks of the Mad Queen's army. No one dared to speak, and despite the shuffling of hundreds, if not thousands, of paws on the forest floor, there was an almost uncomfortable silence that lingered in the air.
War was approaching.
Akatsubaki was approaching.
"We're getting close." The old bitch's voice cut through the silence like an arrow, swift and sudden. "I can smell unfamiliar dogs." She paused as her eyes rolled back to stare at her Generals. "Gin is mine. Remember that. If I see any of you try to kill him, I'll have your heads."
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Post by ManlyJazz on Jan 18, 2019 1:28:21 GMT
Akatsubaki's hulking frame emerged from the den she'd taken as her base. Two Tosas stood guard, dipping their heads respectfully as she passed. Fresh blood was on the female's lips, not from killing a dog, but from a satisfying meal that'd put her in a pretty good mood. Her eyes searched for the dog who'd called her name, and her eyes fell upon Roxanne. Licking her chops, Akatsubaki smiled slyly at the Husky.
"So," she cooed. "You've come back."
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