Rebel girl! Rebel girl! Rebel girl you are the queen of my world! Rebel
girl! Rebel girl!
~Rebel Girl~ Bikini Kill
All's Fair in Love and War
Chapter 1: Schemes
~Outside Regenbogen Haven (Kagome's POV)~
"People of Shi Wase hear me! Our King-no-our tyrant has crossed the line! He asks for half for of our harvest as tax when there is not even enough food in our cellars to feed ourselves. The crops have failed again but he sits in his high fortress getting fat! Men and Women, I urge you to refuse this selfish demand! We must fight! Join us and we can conquer all of Shi Wase!" I stand on a quickly put together platform, delivering my speech to a crowd of farmers and tradesmen.
I find them hopeless, only a very few will join the fight. They have lived under generous rulers like my father, they do not understand the need to fight back. For generations they have lived here, content with their lots in life. I feel angry and ashamed for their apathy. They are not willing to be a 'traitor' to save themselves and their families.
My father has laid in his grave for only three days and already I have been integrated into the very core of the Hoshi Warriors. I will have my revenge.
I walk with Miroku down filthy streets to the castle we call Regenbogen Haven. Regenbogen meaning rainbow in the old tongue (actually German -_-;) showing the different people coming together from the Hoshi Warriors. It is just called the Haven for short because that's what it is: the safest place of us in all of Shi Wase. The exact placement in unknown to the King and our people are loyal to us. When we are no longer safe and comfortable in the haven we have lost the war.
Miroku leads me into the very center of the Haven to the council chamber. His face is serious as he lays out the large map of Shi Wase showing our armies and victories and defeats.
He is now looking at me not as the friend he is but rather a stern father- figure. He can do that, switch roles without a thought.
"Lady Kagome. I have some bad news." Miroku says knowing I respect directness.
"Miroku! I told you to call me Kagome! You always did before."
"Sorry Kagome." Miroku smiles sheepishly. "I get into the role of the stern advisor so easily."
Kagome smiles to Miroku prompting silently to continue with the bad news.
"We have won much land but I seriously doubt if we can gain more of even hold what we have." Miroku explains pointing out on the map. "We have spread ourselves out thin. The King is gathering together his army and buying many mercenaries from the eastern kingdoms."
I mull this information over in my head. It can't be over. Can it?
Miroku continues. " The King is sending his own son to act as General of his armies."
I pace the well-worn floor a plan formulating in my head. " When is the son coming?" I ask hoping for a favorable answer.
"My informants tell me he left Hikari Fortress yesterday." Miroku answers. He has a web of spies and informants that keep us up to date on all the actions of the Kind and other High officials.
"Do you know which way he is traveling?"
Miroku hesitates thinking for a minute them he points to the map. "I have heard very little, but I know he will go through Yami Pass in three days.
I laugh, my plan will work perfectly!
I lean over to the surprised Miroku and explain my plan. It is basic. We will ambush the prince and his party in the Yami Pass. We will capture him and hold him ransom for certain demands. Simple! Almost too simple...
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I've always wanted to write a story with war, (yup) spies (yup), revolution (yup), kidnapping (yup), stuuuuuuuff (...yup...). See this has it all! ^-^
Soooo anyways...I think I'm going to put a quote at the beginning of all my chapters (unless you guys are really against it...and then I probably still will just to bug you...) Ugh I am sick! Going to bed now...
~Rebel Girl~ Bikini Kill
All's Fair in Love and War
Chapter 1: Schemes
~Outside Regenbogen Haven (Kagome's POV)~
"People of Shi Wase hear me! Our King-no-our tyrant has crossed the line! He asks for half for of our harvest as tax when there is not even enough food in our cellars to feed ourselves. The crops have failed again but he sits in his high fortress getting fat! Men and Women, I urge you to refuse this selfish demand! We must fight! Join us and we can conquer all of Shi Wase!" I stand on a quickly put together platform, delivering my speech to a crowd of farmers and tradesmen.
I find them hopeless, only a very few will join the fight. They have lived under generous rulers like my father, they do not understand the need to fight back. For generations they have lived here, content with their lots in life. I feel angry and ashamed for their apathy. They are not willing to be a 'traitor' to save themselves and their families.
My father has laid in his grave for only three days and already I have been integrated into the very core of the Hoshi Warriors. I will have my revenge.
I walk with Miroku down filthy streets to the castle we call Regenbogen Haven. Regenbogen meaning rainbow in the old tongue (actually German -_-;) showing the different people coming together from the Hoshi Warriors. It is just called the Haven for short because that's what it is: the safest place of us in all of Shi Wase. The exact placement in unknown to the King and our people are loyal to us. When we are no longer safe and comfortable in the haven we have lost the war.
Miroku leads me into the very center of the Haven to the council chamber. His face is serious as he lays out the large map of Shi Wase showing our armies and victories and defeats.
He is now looking at me not as the friend he is but rather a stern father- figure. He can do that, switch roles without a thought.
"Lady Kagome. I have some bad news." Miroku says knowing I respect directness.
"Miroku! I told you to call me Kagome! You always did before."
"Sorry Kagome." Miroku smiles sheepishly. "I get into the role of the stern advisor so easily."
Kagome smiles to Miroku prompting silently to continue with the bad news.
"We have won much land but I seriously doubt if we can gain more of even hold what we have." Miroku explains pointing out on the map. "We have spread ourselves out thin. The King is gathering together his army and buying many mercenaries from the eastern kingdoms."
I mull this information over in my head. It can't be over. Can it?
Miroku continues. " The King is sending his own son to act as General of his armies."
I pace the well-worn floor a plan formulating in my head. " When is the son coming?" I ask hoping for a favorable answer.
"My informants tell me he left Hikari Fortress yesterday." Miroku answers. He has a web of spies and informants that keep us up to date on all the actions of the Kind and other High officials.
"Do you know which way he is traveling?"
Miroku hesitates thinking for a minute them he points to the map. "I have heard very little, but I know he will go through Yami Pass in three days.
I laugh, my plan will work perfectly!
I lean over to the surprised Miroku and explain my plan. It is basic. We will ambush the prince and his party in the Yami Pass. We will capture him and hold him ransom for certain demands. Simple! Almost too simple...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I've always wanted to write a story with war, (yup) spies (yup), revolution (yup), kidnapping (yup), stuuuuuuuff (...yup...). See this has it all! ^-^
Soooo anyways...I think I'm going to put a quote at the beginning of all my chapters (unless you guys are really against it...and then I probably still will just to bug you...) Ugh I am sick! Going to bed now...