Prelude to a Beginning

[jumpismylife]

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Okay, I decide to head off for a training session for a few days and what happens? I hear there's a murder, a murder? What are you people thinking nowadays? Can't you even learn how to control that temper of yours? Mattaku, just what is the standard of children these days, seesh...

But at any rate, the cave was being annoying, as usual. Now they

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[mitsumameandjam]

War has happened.

[jumpismylife]

...war?

That doesn't sound very appealing.

[mitsumameandjam]

This realm has been divided between those seeking others' safety and those lead by a "Kuro" intending to cause a massacre.

Is war ever appealing?

[jumpismylife]

...Kuro, huh. So he's finally made a move.

No, it isn't. I've been there.

[Private]

[japansnewdawn]

It seems things are going to happen very quickly. Kuro's group seems to have conned their way into more power--they stolen from the owls. We don't know if they're behind the recent murder or not. One of the Hijikatas is taking charge of things, and I'll be helping out with the planning. We could use your sword, Gintoki, especially with the abilities you have now.

I'm afraid Takasugi has opted to join the other side. Not terribly surprising, but I feel I failed in my efforts to control him.

[Private]

[jumpismylife]

Tch. Takasugi... he'll be speaking to more than just me later on, that's all I have to say. Sorry, Zura, but... you've done enough, and more than you should. I'll take it with him from there...

...I don't want to fight. But now... I will, at least... just to protect you and Toshirou. That's all the reason I need to battle now.

This time... I will fight.

[Private]

[japansnewdawn]

You'll do no such thing. He's mine to deal with, Gintoki. They'll need you elsewhere.

It's for a good cause. The people here were brought against their will by the Hibou, and now the owls are allowing them to be tormented by Kuro and his ilk. We can't let this sort of injustice continue.

[Private]

[jumpismylife]

...Zura, I can't trust you with him now, if the things are now as you say is like that. More than ever, he's gonna be a lot more dangerous and possibly even more unsettling than he is already. I can't be at ease if you're still going to stick with him, Zura.

No, we can't... but... I just can't bear to see more needless bloodshed as it is. As much as I loathe to agree with Takasugi... the howling is still here, and now its only stronger than ever.

[thebloodyjuliet]

Oh, now you're one I haven't seen before.

Been off having fun without the rest of us, hm?

[jumpismylife]

Fun? If you count running for your life battling against two dragons, then maybe...

I've never seen you before as well... didja just arrive recently, then?

[thebloodyjuliet]

I've never met a dragon, so I wouldn't know.

And yes, I'm a new lost lamb. Grell Satcliffe. Nice to meet you♥

[jumpismylife]

I dunno. Depends on what your view on fun is then, I suppose...

Er, nice to meet you then, Grell. Name's Sakata Gintoki.

[tetsu_puppy]

You got to fight dragons? Cool!

[jumpismylife]

Ahahaha, yeah, I did. Won't be something I'll be asking for again sometime soon, I'm sure.

How are you now, Tetsu? I heard your brother's here as well?

[tetsu_puppy]

I'm doing alright.

Yup! Tatsu-nii's taking care of something right now so I don't know where he is...

[jumpismylife]

Ahahaha... well, at least its good that your brother's here as well, eh? At least your important people are close to you... protect them well now, Tetsu.

[bleuthunder]

Hmph...they put a weakling as their leader and their strongest warrior seems almost unwilling to fight...how amusing.

[jumpismylife]

You shut up and don't say a word. Its none of your goddamned business what I'm thinking.

[bleuthunder]

How hurtful, Gintoki...

[jumpismylife]

Hurtful? Tch. As if a bastard like you can even feel anything.