Tadaima! Sequel!
After the fall of Terra, the Earth became a vastly different place.
'Government' was now handled by the gangs in charge of whatever territory you lived in. Turf wars were a far more deadly occurrence than ever before, because the rulings between gangs could make or break lives. People chose their brands, and lived with their decisions.
Some gangs -like the French 'Conquérant'- rule horridly; through fear, force and never ending blood.
Others -such as the Roman 'Stigmata'- attempt to rule through traditions of the past that have proven to hold a measure of success.
Japan's Black Bouquet are an example of ruling through little intervention and kindness.
They rule through the shadows, a known presence but never a publically seen one. Everyone knows that the Black Bouquet is there, but they don't announce that they are watching, guiding; protecting. They don't need to announce such a thing. Everyone is already aware.
The Current Matriarch, Nadeshiko Kinomoto, rules with a silken touch that can turn into steel; she will allow no harm to come to those under her if she can prevent it, and she makes sure that justice is served.
Her Consort and husband, Fujitaka Kinomoto, is an unmatched seals-master and historian; he's an advisor and protector, no less so then his wife, and just as dedicated to the safety of those around him.
Their son, Touya Kinomoto, is a warrior within modern times. He is fiercely defensive of the younger generation of the Black Bouquet and strives just as dutifully as his sires to protect them.
They are three of the most well known members of the Black Bouquet, but there is one member who is even better known, yet so very little is known about her.
The one called nothing but 'Hime'.
Rumours, suspicions and scandal abound at the mention of her, but there is no evidence, there is not a breath of proof of anything spoken about her.
Surely though, she shall become the next Queen of the Black Bouquet. It is under her direction that we travel to the Golden Land China to right a grave many wrongs.
And willingly do I follow.
My name is Li Xiao Lang.
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