#I think I just have an inclination to see boots go past the mid calf and think of thigh highs?

[weird-unlimited-ramblings]

Alchemy is the type of chaotic to me that is like very subtle until it’s not like if they were to prank people their pranks would be like those people who replace one photo in their house for a day, that is like how I view it, and I had a vision of alchemy just sudtley doing things to the other members until they notice, but specifically with eira going out of their way to use their magic to make his boots slightly taller every single day. Eira seems like the type to be observant about everything but any matter related to himself so I can imagine it taking long enough and one day he is putting them on and is like wait.

I don’t know if alchemy is the type to prank? It feels like more of Doppel’s area of expertise, but I feel like if they did it would be the more subtle things. That or if you consider making flint and eira room a prank then subtle or just hilarious things.

[d-clarence]

The next entry in my fan-made novelization of events from the Fifth and concluding Season of Samurai Jack continues!

Here, we dive into some uncharted territory in the series, namely the origins of the Daughters of Aku, and a little backstory I created of the High Priestess (of whom I named “Azula” as a nod to Grey DeLisle’s work for both characters).

Enough about me rambling, here’s a little excerpt from the story. Read, review and like, it really helps!

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Words are truly peculiar.

They can sink deep into a person's mind, altering belief, thought, and action. They burrowed and bred deep inside Lilith's mind until she grew to be even more devout in her faith and her trust into Aku, even to the point of insane ramblings. This often put her as odds with both family and friends alike.

As one would expect, this ideology was not favored by the many. Her own parents distanced themselves from her because of her perverse and unshakable beliefs, and those she grew up with and once trusted mocked and bullied her for putting faith in such foolishness. She oft times returned home beaned and bruised by those posing as the Samurai. The slings of those around her grew too much to bear, and it was at this moment, she finally snapped.

She took it upon herself to run away from everything and everyone she ever knew. When she ran from home under the cover of night, she was barely into her mid-teens by then.

Little did she know that her inclination did not go unnoticed…

"There is no home for me out there… my own friends and family are worthless!" She muttered, fully believing no one would ever come to understand her.

As she ran through the dark and silent forest aimlessly, it no longer mattered where she went. She only knew to keep moving forward at all costs. For the first time in her young life, Lilith was more alone than ever. All she had left on her was her black leather jacket, worn blue jeans, and mid-calf length hiking boots.

When she vaulted over a rock, she did not pay mind as to what lay on the other side, for her surroundings took a sudden, sharp dive. As she fell down a sheer slide of dirt, he screamed as she fell and tumbled down the hillside, kicking up dirt and earning herself several scratches and bruises from the sharp brush and rocks. Eventually, she came to a sudden halt when her body impacted the side of a tree.

"Ughh..." she groaned as she struggled to sit up.

The night made it difficult to see. Standing once more, she reached above her for what she perceived to be a tree branch.

It was not.

A hand pulled Lilith out from the dirt much to her surprise. She looked up in shock as to who could have possibly followed her all the way here. While it was dark, she saw the figure clearly. Tall, enshrouded with a dark, hooded cloak that hid this individual's features from view. The skin on her hand felt oddly smooth and cool. It was covered in some kind of black, tar-like substance, melded onto the wearer's flesh.

And this hooded figure was not alone.

Six more emerged from their hiding places in the woods. From the way their robes or cloaks enveloped and hugged their lithe bodies, she can clearly see they were all women.

"Who… who are you?!" Lilith demanded, raising her fists up at them. Her past life of facing bully after bully taught her to be an effective street fighter, albeit an amateur.

"We know who you are, Lilith Rosewyn," the lead figure announced. "You are quite unlike the ones we recruited in the past… a desire for our Master… your alignment to his ideals…" she stroked the adolescent's chin whilst she spoke, smiling in admiration. "Most impressive…"

Swatting the hand away from her face, she spat, "What the hell is it to you?!"

"Now, now, young one," the figure rose her hands, pleading for peace. "Let us not fight…"

"No!" she shouted. "Let's!"

She screamed, throwing her fist out at the strange woman in front of her. She dodged at the speed of light, disappearing from view. The other six kept their distance, but had Lilith surrounded. The figure reappeared behind her, arms crossed and shaking her head back and forth in disapproval.

"Perhaps… an introduction… would allay your concerns," the strange woman proposed. "My name is…"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Lilith counterattacked, throwing her fists and kicking in an impressive show of force. The unknown woman merely and effortlessly dodged each move with grace and skill. The feral teen had no reason to take the woman's word for it whatsoever. If there was one thing her mother taught her that still has any relevance, it was to never trust strangers.

Before long, her opponent's patience wore thin and caught Lilith's fist midair before twisting it, causing the young woman to fall on her knees in pain.

"She is strong," another admired.

"But needs discipline," her partner pointed out.

"And direction..." they all nodded in agreement.

"… As I was saying," the leader calmly continued, maintaining her strong grip on the rebellious teenager. "I am High Priestess Azumi, and we… are the Daughters of Aku."

Lilith wiped her tears from her eyes and relented. Seeing that this individual is no longer a threat, Azumi let her go, as Lilith throbbed at her aching wrist.

"What… ahh… what do you want from me?!"

"This exchange is not about what we want from you, but rather how we can help you."

She removed her hood, revealing herself to Lilith. Long, jet black hair tied into a tight bun on the back of her head, her light complexion fair and flawless, small lips painted with blood-red lipstick, and narrow eyes spelled out to the adolescent this so-called "High Priestess" was of Asian descent.

"And how do you plan on 'helping' me?" Lilith asked as she caught her breath, still remaining on her knees.

"By giving your faith the development it deserves. Think about it," as Azumi made her pitch, she casually walked around Lilith in a circle, letting her words sink into the young woman's thoughts. "We dedicate our lives away from the outside world, seeking to serve our Lord and Master, Aku. He imparts of his blessings to us, and we in turn follow his instruction. Sometimes that means partaking in sacred rites of passage that strengthen our resolve, other times it means… removing… dissidents who stand in the way of the Order of Aku."

"Ha, ha, ha, ha!" Lilith mocked. "You're just fanatics! A cult of assassins! What makes you think I'll join you willingly?!"

Bending down on bended knee on front of the teen, Azumi reasoned, "Because we both know you have nowhere to go…"

Rebuked, the smugness in Lilith's expression and voice disappeared. Instead of shooting back, she listened to the High Priestess more intently.

"What if I told you, there are more like you in the world? What if I told you, that you will see Aku for yourself? More importantly, what if I told you we are offering you a chance… to kill… the Samurai?"

Every fiber of the young teen's being told her not to go for this. This was obviously too sketchy, and is certainly a trap. But Azumi was right. Where else could Lilith go? Who could she turn to? The temptation and opportunity of a lifetime was before her. When the High Priestess of the Daughters of Aku arose, she offered her hand.

Lilith accepted.

The both of them standing tall once more, Azumi smiled at her latest candidate's decision and welcomed her in, proclaiming, "No longer, from this day forward, shall you ever go by that wretched name, Lilith Rosewyn, any longer."

The newly recruited Initiate nodded once.

"Henceforth, you shall be known… as… Azula… for your spirit of fire shall burn away those who oppose Aku, and you shall one day rule in my stead, and find favor in Aku's glory!"