Chapter 2: The Meeting
It was a hot summer day; heat like this could kill if it wanted to. Even though it was blistering hot, the land Shiroki wasn't as hot. The many trees and plants had cooled it down at least by 10 degrees. Lilacs and lilies in full bloom during the day, and mysterious Moon Roses that bloom at night. Rushing waterfalls that can take your breath away along with cranes that dance with the wind. As beautiful as the country was, war wasn't a rarity. The Sasori clan and the Nukuru clan seemed to be at war all the time. Sometimes even for the smallest reason.
The Sasori clan was full of nothing but humans. Their leader, Sasori Toya, was full of hate and rage against the Nukuru clan(who are if you guessed, demons). Since Toya was near the age of death, it seemed like the war would soon be over. His son Aoga and youngest daughter Shizune would take over for him if he passed over. The Nukuru clan's leader, Nukuru Tsuyomi, ruled for over 200 years until he was killed by murder. So their leader was changed but since the Sasori clan was so focused on winning, no one knew who this person was. As years passed, Toya began to age even faster and soon enough passed away. Now Aoga rules over the Sasori clan. But what will happen now?
After Aoga was made the Sasori clan's new leader, the war had ended and a treaty was signed. Thinking that the war was won by the Sasori clan, Aoga looked down at the demons as though they were nothing but dirt. And so, another war was made...
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Thump!
"Lady Shizune! Come back...it's time for your lesson!" yelled a tall man. He had short brown hair with bits of grey sprouting up from his scalp. He was running around the japanese style castle chasing a girl who seemed to be in her teens; around 15 or 16 to be exact.
"NO! You can't make me you old coot!!" she yelled back. Her waist-long raven hair flowing behind her as she ran through the halls. She was wearing a short ninja style kimono that was a pale shade of red with a pink cherry blossom design. After being chased for 30 minutes, she was finally caught by her older brother.
"Shizune...what am I gonna do with you? I payed good money for you to be tutored by that man. So be respectful." he said turning her around. "But Aoga...why should I be respectful to a person who tries to teach me math?! It doesn't make any sense!" Shizune whined out as she was being dragged back to the older man's direction. Her arms were folded and her lips were pushed out into a pout position. "Now then, big brother has some documents to read over and sign...so I don't have time to play. Also, remember to be dressed nicely tonight. The Nukuru clan's leader will be coming tonight as a represenative. It seems that he wants to end the war aswell." Aoga said pushing her into her room and closing the door. "Bye bye now."
He walked away and down the hall.
???? 9 hours later ????
Aoga sat in a large room that he used as an office and heard a knock on the door. "What is it?" he asked not picking his head up. "The Nukuru represenative has just arrived." said one of the servants. "Is Shizune dressed?" he asked. "Yes, but we're having a hard time putting on her make-up. She doesn't seem to like it very much." the other replied. "Lady Shizune bit my finger while I tried to put color to her lips. After tying her down, we were able to put it on her." Aoga had to laugh at the statement. He stood up and walked out of the door and looked at the servants. "I don't see why my sister resents it. She looks so pretty when she has on make-up. Anyway, I'll grab her...you're dismissed." he said playfully as he walked down the hall.
Shizune stood in the mirror with her make-up on. Her lips now the color of a ruby with rosy cheeks. Her hair was pulled up into a high ponytail with a pale pink ribbon. Her long kimono was the same shade as her ribbon and she had a bright yellow bow in the back in the shape of a butterfly. Aoga walked in and gazed at his sister's beauty. "Shizune, you look very beautiful in that." he remarked. "Well, I don't like it!" she shouted. "All you have to do is deal with it for one night...is that too much to ask?" he asked with a puppy looking face. "I guess not..." she sighed out giving in. "Good girl! Anyway, our guest has arrived...it's only polite to greet him." he said grabbing her hand. They walked out together and to the front garden to greet the guest.
After waiting for a few minutes, a horse and carriage pulled up and a man stepped out of the darkness. Shizune's eyes widened for a second and then took in his appearance. His long deep red hair and golden eyes. He was tall with broad shoulders and a half exposed chest. "I present Nukuru Ura, leader of the Nukura clan." announced one of the Sasori servants. Ura's eyes began to wonder and went over to Aoga. The two of them shook hands and his demon nose brought his attention to Shizune. A delicate fragrence of roses. He took in her fragile appearance; how her raven hair fell behind her shoulder. Her aura glowed in the moonlight and her beautiful appearance was only made even more beautiful with the Moon Roses blooming behind her. Instantly, dirty thoughts came to him but he shook his head to erase them. He grabbed her hand gently and kissed it. "Hello my lady, if it is ok with you...what is your name?" he asked politly. "Shizune." she said with one hand on her hip and her head turned away.
