#Makibishi

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Reiki/Cleome MK 2021 movie character sheet

taglist: @theelderhazelnut @mids-stupid-shit @roselyn-writing @mike-like-t-scream

Name: Reiki Takanawa

Codename: Cleome

Age: 39 (443)

Gender: genderfluid (uses she/her and he/him pronouns)

Origin: Earth realm (Okinawa, Japan)

Resides: NA (travels with Amaryllis)

Species: Edinan fire nymph-human hybrid

Weapons: Kabutowari, Makibishi (attached to a flame chain), and Bō-hiya

Arcana: NA

Fighting style: Ashihara kaikan and Shitō-ryū

Alliance: Was; Shirai Ryu Now; unknown

Backstory: Born to an Edenian fire nymph, and an Earth realm pyromancer, Reiki grew up with high expectations. When his powers  came in, the expectations grew. Unlike with Ying, these expectations weren’t to take over his father’s position as Grandmaster of the Shirai Ryu, but to focus on keeping his healing abilities a secret. For you see, Daegon, leader of the Red Dragon, was on the hunt for the last remaining “Sisters of Blaze”. Should she be discovered, Reiki would be killed. The only way to protect Reiki was to enlist her in the Shirai Ryu and have her train with Hanzo Hasashi. (Against her mother’s wishes). Reiki, however, did not want this, and instead wanted to be a healer and a guardian, just like his mother was. 

When his father died, Reiki, now known as Red-Reaper, passed up the title of grandmaster to Hanzo Hasashi, now known as Scorpion. The halfling stayed in the clan until a meeting with another halfling, known as Arctic-Nebula, gave Reiki the push she needed. Unbeknownst to Reiki, leaving the clan she grew up in would leave it vulnerable to an attack. Learning of their deaths, Reiki, joined by Ying, (now called, Amaryllis), and Nozomi, tracked down the last of Hanzo’s descendants, and made a vow to become their guardian, by joining the Earth realm fighters in aiding their fight against Outworld. Unbeknownst to the Reiki, (now known as Cleome), she would meet her true destiny. To be a guide to a future seer named Klaudia Moore. 

[khlegacynexus]

who's a Elizabeth???

from one of your storys that i'm reading.

A while back, there was a slight misconception by Ron. Who made a simple mistake that the two missing siblings were two sisters. Rather than a brother and sister. Which Andy low-key corrected in the anniversary compilation rise, comic farewell.

SPOILERS!!!! For those who haven’t read to others chapter 2 and Armageddon prologue

(From left to right my version of Rise!Slash my design of Frida and Elizabeth.)

I’m assuming that you have read the first two books and are now on book 3. In Mystic prodigy Draxum started with seven turtles rather than six (assuming it is actually six like we’re guessing) one of those turtles Slash went on to be adopted and lived in a Yokai city in Japan Oaishu. He and Raph are actually from the same brood of alligator snapping turtle eggs. But neither of them are aware of this fact.

Back to Elizabeth she is my take on what the missing sister (or rather brother) might have been like if Rise was allowed to continue specifically, the sibling trapped in another dimension. And thus a little cookie as a result, so I tried to characterize her as a cloud cuckoo Lander as much as I can, but she’s still a sweet girl and quite observant a bit passive aggressive with just a shot of pettiness.

Despite coming in later, I have her follow a similar route to her siblings where she starts out with a weapon from Draxum’s lab the makabishi

Mystic, pike steps that slowed down and caused pain to the opponent except with her powers these spikes can cause an RPG terms status inflictions. Basically based on her thoughts and emotions.

Her Mystic powers allow her to read minds and intentions but not memories like another character with powers like hers can.

Her whipping goes on to be the tessen or war fan like Venus Demilo and 2012 April before her. In this case, she can whip out blades of light from the fans in the shape of crescents to cause Addison inflictions like her old Makibishi did. Or the inflictions can be caused when she cuts someone with them.

Not that I think about it, she could probably disarm someone this way too by having her thoughts destroy the weapons. Thanks for that.

Due to some unfortunate events, I have yet to reveal in the bad future of mystic prodigy she becomes the Mystic Power master. Well, something happened to Mikey that forced his powers to be sealed away. (Again I’m assuming you’ve read the first two books to understand what could’ve set up this path.)

Something I noticed about a lot of OC sisters even in offical media like Rise’s plans and Next mutation which had Venus De Milo and Frida respectively (the Frida’s name might’ve come from Frida Khal) their names aren’t based off Renaissance artists like the boys are which is what I wanted hers to do

As a result, she is named for Elizabetta Siriani the English translation of that name being Elizabeth

Well, not a household name for famous artists. She did a lot of gender barriers at the time and became the main breadwinner in her family when her father fell ill She also was famous for her canvases. ( Slash would’ve been named for her father Giovanni if he had managed to stay with splinter by the way.)

This is on the suggestion of my version of Alopex Krysta as she herself is Italian and likes to learn about history from time to time

[wtf-a-psychoanalysis]

Actual text conversation between Mikey and Raph

Raph: Ok don't tell Leo about that Makibishi incident.

Mikey: Just bc I'm the youngest doesn't make me a snitch.

Leo: This is the group chat. WHAT DID YOU DO? >:(

Donnie:💀

[cirilla-fiona-riannon]

Kicho's Main Story Chapter 7 Part 1

These translations are not intended as a replacement for the game. Please support cybird by buying their stories. JP SPOILERS under the cut. Expect mistakes

A few days later.

Mai: “Okay! I’m done!”

I snipped the thread and unfolded the garment I had just finished sewing.

(I didn’t have enough time, but it turned out pretty good.)

(All that’s left to do is to add some minor touches and do a final check. I think I can make it in time.)

Although the work is not yet complete, a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction fills my soul, bringing a smile to my lips.

(I hope he’ll be happy with the rest.)

The last time I spoke with Kicho was a few days ago when he told me about his past.

After that, he briefly summarized the story.

He met a professor at Honnoji Temple, where he learned about the wormhole and was finally able to return to the Sengoku era after three years.

The place he returned to was the same as mine on the night of the Honnoji Incident.

After telling me all that, he laid down on the bed, exhausted, and told me to get out of his room.

(Since then, we’ve been so busy that we haven’t seen each other.)

(Well, I’m sure we’ll see each other tomorrow.)

(Anyway, I gotta do what I gotta do now!)

I lightly slapped my cheeks with both hands and started working again.

Mai: “Ouch!”

I lost my focus for a moment as I pricked my finger with the needle.

(I’ve been doing this for at least two hours straight.)

(I feel like my eyes are starting to hurt from all the work I've been doing.)

Mai: "*sigh* I think I'll take a break."

I put the needle back and stretched as far as I could, when一

Subordinate's voice: "Excuse me."

Mai: "Yes, is something wrong?"

Subordinate's voice: "I heard there's a package addressed to you. Do you know anything about it?"

(Delivery?)

???: "Hello. Sarutobi Delivery at your service."

(Yes!)

Mai: "Yes, I asked for more fabric. Let him in."

Subordinate's voice: "I see. You can come in then."

With permission to enter, the door opened, and a familiar face appeared.

Sasuke: "Hi, Miss. Thank you for your patronage."

Mai: "No, not at all."

Mai: "Thank you for coming at just the right time. I really need it."

While talking casually, I listened for any noises on the other side of the door and signaled Sasuke with my fingers as soon as the footsteps moved away.

Sasuke: "Mai, it's been a few weeks."

Mai: "Yeah. How have you been?"

Sasuke: "As you can see. No matter what kind of mission I'm on, my health comes first, so I pay attention to that."

Sasuke: "Proper sleep, diet, exercise, and makibishi (metal spikes) are crucial."

Mai: "Does the last one have anything to do with health?"

Sasuke: "Of course, just having these things makes a huge difference in how I feel. How about you?"

Mai: "Hehe, I'm okay."

Mai: "By the way, the fact that you came like this today means..."

Sasuke: “Just as you expect. I have a message from Mitsuhide for you.”

Mai: “I see, so you got to meet him safely. Thank you for doing this.”

Sasuke: “You’re welcome.”

Sasuke: “This may sound personal, but I’m grateful I got to talk to Mitsuhide Akechi in person. So don’t worry about it.”

(His eyes are twinkling.)

(Sasuke is really tough in this way.)

Sasuke: “Let’s get down to business.”

Sasuke: “Mai, you need to get out of this place.”

Mai: “Huh?”

Fuku: “This way.”

Mai: “Yeah, thanks for showing me the way.”

I was on my way to Kicho’s room after catching Fuku as he tried to escape.

Fuku: “Kicho.”

Mai: “It’s gonna be okay. Let’s go back to your room first.”

(Her chirping is somewhat listless. Maybe it’s because she hasn’t been able to spend much time with Kicho.)

(Well, it’s normal to miss the person you love. I miss him too.)

(Wait, what the hell am I thinking?)

I need to concentrate and drive the feelings that keep popping up in my heart.

(I should never feel lonely.)

(After all, I will be his enemy soon.)

------------Flashback------------

Sasuke: “Mai, you need to get out of this place.”

Mai: “Huh?”

Sasuke: “Mitsuhide told me that things had changed while you were here.”

Sasuke: “I think it’s true because it was consistent with the information I had gotten from Kasugayama.”

Mai: “What do you mean by ‘things’?”

Sasuke: “Recently, the rebellions suddenly calmed down.”

Sasuke: “There are almost no skirmishes happening, and Japan is eerily quiet right now.”

Mai: “That can’t be a good thing, right?”

Mai: “Is someone else behind it?”

Sasuke: “Yeah. There must be something going on.”

Sasuke: “It looks like the Oda forces intend to capture Kicho before he can attack them.”

Mai: “Capture!?”

(Capturing Kicho?)

Sasuke: “Mai, are you okay?”

Mai: “Yes, of course.”

He looked at me worriedly, seeing my reaction, and I nodded, pretending that nothing was wrong.

Sasuke: “Anyway, you’ll be in danger if you stay here.”

Sasuke: “We don’t know what might happen, and he might take you as a hostage.”

Sasuke: "They'll execute the plan tomorrow night. You need to escape with Mitsuhide."

Mai: "Tomorrow? That's just too sudden."

Sasuke: "Yeah, but it's much better than taking our time to make a plan."

Sasuke: "You, of all people, should know better that we're dealing with the enemy here. It's better to move before he senses we're on to him."

Mai: "Okay."

---------Flashback Ends---------

(Midnight, huh?)

(Normally, I would be in my room after work, but tomorrow...)

Mai: "I hope the party will be a success."

The same day, time of the boar (9-11 p.m.)

Motonari: “So, everything is pretty much as planned.”

Kicho: “I see. No problems here, either. We’re moving forward with the plans I previously told you about.”

Kicho: “The first ship will arrive tomorrow morning to unload.”

Motonari: “Yeah, I know. If they leave right away, they can make it in time.”

Motonari: “But you’re right. We should have had that thing if we’re going to stock that many.”

Kicho: “What are you talking about?”

Motonari: “Air transportation. Well, I’m sure a ship can carry more than a bird (plane) can.”

Motonari: “Or is there some other way to get around in this world that I don’t know about?”

Kicho: “There is no point explaining it to you. In any case, it’s not possible in this era.”

Motonari: “This era, huh?”

Kicho: “Why are you suddenly saying this? You weren’t interested before.”

Motonari: “Yeah, not one bit.”

Motonari: “You’re always talking nonsense like you’ve really seen it with your own eyes, but...”

Motonari cut off his words and lit the cigar he had taken out. Then, as the tip of the cigar lit up with the same color as his eyes, a thin wisp of smoke rose.

Motonari: “Lately, you’ve stopped talking about this nonsense.”

Motonari: “You’re acting strange today, too.”

Kicho: “..............”

Kicho said nothing and pushed the ashtray quietly toward Motonari, who sighed and blew out the smoke.

Motonari: “I’m telling you, the only reason I’m working with you is that we have the same goals.”

Motonari: “If you ever start acting weird, you know what will happen, right?”

Kicho: “Of course. I’ve come this far. I have no intention of twisting the cause I’ve set forward.”

Kicho: “Besides, I’m no different from you. If you were in my way, I would have taken care of you long ago.”

Motonari: “Ha! Sure.”

With a satisfied grin, Motonari pushed his cigar into the ashtray and stood up.

Motonari: “That’s the end of this pain in the ass talk. I’ll still be your partner for now.”

Motonari: “Let’s watch the grand march in the same hell.”

Kicho: “Yeah.”

After Motonari left, Kicho remained alone in the room and stared at the ashtray.

The remaining cigar was no longer lit and only slightly charred at the tip, but when shaken by the slightest breeze, it started burning red again.

At the same time, in Sakai.

Messenger: "These are the instructions from Lord Nobunaga."

Mitsuhide: "I understand."

Messenger: "Well, I'll be going now."

As the messenger quickly left into the night, a man appeared in his place.

Sasuke: "Mitsuhide, good evening."

Sasuke: "I told Mai about what you said."

Mitsuhide: "I see. Sorry for the trouble."

Mitsuhide: "By the way, why are you dressed like a ninja?"

Sasuke: "Because I'm a ninja. I received an order from the top to return home, so I have to leave this town."

Mitsuhide: "I see. But still, I never thought she knew someone from Kasugayama."

Sasuke: "No matter where we are, we're still friends and from the same hometown."

Mitsuhide: "Same hometown, huh?"

Sasuke: "Yes. I can't go into details, though."

Mitsuhide: "Did you know you can get information using torture?"

Sasuke: "My apologies."

Mitsuhide: "I'm kidding. If anyone can make up for that girl's ambiguity, so be it."

Sasuke: "Mitsuhide. Please take care of Mai."

Mitsuhide: "Yeah, you don't have to tell me. That's what I'm here for."

The Next Day

I was cleaning the area around the entrance in the early afternoon.

Mai: "Hmm. What should I do?"

Sweeping over the cobblestones with my broom, I glanced at the upstairs window.

(I wonder if Kicho is in his room today.)

(I want to deliver it after cleaning this, but I might annoy him if I give it to him out of the blue.)

Last night, after much worrying, I managed to complete the outfit.

However, I still couldn’t decide how to give it to him.

(No, maybe I’m not worried about giving him the clothes. Maybe I’m afraid of meeting him.)

(Because today...)

Kicho’s subordinate: “Hey, Lady Mai!”

Mai: “Y-Yes!”

I turned around to see Kicho’s men beckoning me through the entrance of the trading post.

Kicho’s subordinate: “Lord Kicho wants to see you.”

Mai: “Ehh!?”

Mai: “E-Excuse me.”

Kicho: “You’re here.”

He was standing by the window when I entered the room.

He then looked at me and shifted his gaze to the package I was carrying.

Kicho: “What’s that?”

Mai: “Um, I made you this outfit.”

Kicho: “Outfit?”

Mai: “Yup. A foreign style outfit for today’s party.”

Mai: “Oh, but don't worry. I’m not forcing you to wear it.”

I quickly said this and put it on the desk.

(I don’t have much time to prepare myself for this, but I think it’s better than not giving it to him.)

Kicho: “I see. You beat me to it.”

Mai: “Beat you to it?”

He walked towards the corner of the room and removed the cloth, hanging on to something, revealing a magnificent dress.

Mai: “Wow! It’s beautiful.”

Kicho: “I called you here to give you this.”

Kicho: “Since it’s a party, you can dress up to your heart’s content tonight.”

Mai: “Are you sure you want me to join the party?”

Kicho: “I’m not forcing you to do this, but I need a companion tonight. That’s why I’m inviting you.”

(Is that?)

My heart beats faster as I get the meaning of his words.

(I’m not gonna change my mind now, but I want to be with him as much as possible.)

Mai: “Are you sure about this?”

Kicho: “Do you want me to say no?”

Mai: “No.”

Kicho: “Me neither. I don’t want you to say that to me.”

Kicho: “So much so that I cut off your escape route first with this dress.”

(Kicho...)

Mai: “Then, by all means, please.”

Kicho prepared not only the dress but also the shoes and hair accessories.

Just as I returned to my room and finished putting it all on, someone knocked on my door.

Kicho’s voice: “Mai, I’m coming in.”

Mai: “Sure.”

(Wow...)

I blinked a few times when I saw him enter the room.

Kicho: “How is it?”

Mai: “You look really cool.”

(I designed it myself, but it’s more powerful than I ever imagined.)

Mai: “The colors are perfect for you. It’s really nice.”

Kicho: “I was asking about your dress. It looks like I didn't say it properly.”

Mai: “What?”

Kicho: “First of all, let me thank you. I guess you went out of your way to prepare this for me, even though you have other work to do.”

Kicho: “I could tell how good you are when I put the sleeves on. You’re very meticulous in your work.”

Mai: “Thank you. I’m glad to hear you say so.”

(It’s been a while since I’ve had someone wear and be happy with the clothes I made.)

(I’m really happy.)

As I reflect on my feelings, I realize again that I love doing this.

(Even after coming to the Sengoku period, I’m still me.)

Mai: “Right. Let me thank you too.”

Mai: “Thank you for the beautiful dress. It fits me perfectly and is very comfortable.”

The dress, like those worn by fairytale princesses, was elegantly colored in white, and the hem was made of a generous layer of fabric that, even with the slightest movement, fluffed up.

The waistline was also tight, making me straighten up my back unconsciously.

Kicho: “I’m glad you like it. Now, let’s move on to the finishing touches.”

Mai: “Huh? Finishing touches?”

He placed a wooden box on the table he had brought from his room, opened the lid, and I saw some cosmetic kit inside.

(What on earth?)

Kicho: “Sit on the chair over there.”

Mai: “Okay.”

I sat down, and he stared at me while carefully taking out the makeup kit one at a time and placing it carefully on my skin.

Mai: “You know how to put on makeup?”

Kicho: “Yes, my sister taught me.”

Kicho: “Not only makeup but also how to dress, behave, and everything else so that I can live as a woman.”

Mai: “Your sister really cared about you.”

Kicho: “I wonder about that.”

Mai: “You’re very gentle with your hands. I can tell that you’re taking good care of me right now.”

Kicho: “I see. Well, it’s only natural.”

His long fingertips lifted my chin.

Kicho: “I cherish you. I can assure you that much.”

Mai: “............”

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[interestinganimecharacterdesigns]

Character: Nanako Makibishi Anime/Game: Neko-nin exHeart SPIN!

[ssonson]

Rudimentary Japanese ninja weapons dating to the Siege of Odawara, which took place in 1590, during the Sengoku period or “era of warring states” (1467-1615): flattened green stones with sharpened edges believed to be the predecessor of Japanese shuriken and baked clay balls likely makibishi, or caltrops, used to injure the feet of enemy warriors and horses when laid or thrown onto the ground.

[museum-of-screens]

Makibishi Comic (2007) 

Creator(s): Studio Makibishi

Type: HTML5

Language: [JP] [EN] 

Status: Available through emulation

[little-ninjai]

Ninja Makibishi | Weapon Series

[trials-of-trust]

”Oh yeah, a base is definitely a necessity. For all we know, the arena could be an inhospitable wasteland.” Hattori agrees. “There’s no way it’ll be too bad though, it’d be a sign of poor design if most deaths were due to the environment instead of actual fights.” Brynn leverages.

”Sidra, Lord Vraxx, and Arcadia all don’t quite fit with the rest of Conrad’s team, they’re likely to get kicked off if they do something that the rest of them don’t agree with. Hattori and Imugi would certainly not get along, and Brynn and Thea may annoy the rest of Colin’s team, though the rest of them should be able to marginally cooperate. Ollumi’s team has two major units, Nix, Mirage, and Fait, and Caspian and Jiro. Loki is not known for any stable essential units but he’s likely to cooperate with those two groups to win, as his morals do align sufficiently with theirs. Koji is the odd one out for that group, as he isn’t based around stealth or support, cares at least somewhat about not resorting to cheating where possible, and would ditch the rest of them and swap teams if he thinks they’re going too far.” Petra analyses. “Rules existing does not guarantee that everyone will follow them. Ollumi’s teammates are bound to see the rules as only an obstacle, and Colin’s team are quite likely to resort to some loophole usage or rule circumvention as well. Play smart, don’t blindly follow the instructions.” Mordex reminds them.

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure we could pull off an alliance with Colin, we just need to get rid of Imugi first. Jiro, try not to be the primary cause of that, we also don’t want to have Colin too scared of us.” Caspian adds. “Oh, and by the way, I have makibishi again, and also some other helpful items.” Jiro comments vaguely. “Could you maybe not bring more things into the arena?” Koji asked. “Let’s try not to risk getting disqualified more than we already are.”

“Remember to go to high ground for our base as well, so we can snipe others but not get ambushed as easily.” Munin shifts the conversation to a different area.

(Felicity: the continuation prompt :}) Dinner that night is sent to the captains as room service packages at 6:30, the next morning’s breakfast is sent the same way at 8:30am. At 10am, a portal opens in the captains’s lobby that’ll take them to the preparation area for the event, where they’ll get to meet their team in-person before they’re sent to the arena.

Going through the portal takes them to a rather dim room that feels like it’s underground, with industrial grey sheet metal walls and four doors, one in each corner, each with differently colored lights: red, yellow, green, blue. Each of them should probably choose a door to go to.

Ares looks around the room at the four doors, and goes through the door with the red light.

Ollumi goes through the yellow door.

Colin and Conrad awkwardly look at each other for a moment since neither have a color here that's normally associated with them. Colin goes through the blue door, and Conrad goes through the green door.

[grindhousecellar]

[nobume-date]

WOW~~~~. I just know Makibishi is a kind of water chestnut since I thought it was made from metal.

And here the water chestnut in my country. They look like buffalo’s horns. Even they look terrible and pain to crack but it’s actually delicious tho. Also good as a weapon, I guess 😉

It’s my pleasure if Sasuke ask me to send him some 😆😆

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[largo-265]

I listened to Cindereki[1]

(This is a translation of this post into English using a translation tool, with some adjustments.)

Is the person who wrote this scenario an idiot? (complimenting)

It's so awesome, let me just spit out my thoughts.

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・Adam, unlike usual, is quietly narrating. great.

・Lord Langa, Prince of Light Snow. wow

・😺: I hope that Prince Langa likes a hag lol.

　🌸: You childish little bitch!!!!💢💢💢💢💢

・As in the show, I love Reki's scratchy voice in the sad scene.

・What is a "passing, muscular wizard"???????????????????

・Why does he need to do squats to use magic???????????????????('cuz he is "massele wizard.")

・🐯: MUSSELEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATS!!!!!!!!!

・i was tired from laughing so much

・Is Reki going to do that with her too!?!?!?!

・Girl and Muscular man doing squats at night.... WHAT....　

・🐯: MUSSELEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MAGIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC!!!!!!!!! *Glittering sound effects*

・MAGIC SIXPACK IS WHAT

・🌹: What a surprise! Four horses, a carriage, and a permit sticker appeared from the wizard's sixpack.

・My brain is already tired. It's only been seven minutes.

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・I agree with the comment, "Prince Langa looks like a snow fairy."

・Tadashi is Prince Langa's chamberlain.

・Langa's self-introduction made me laugh cuz it was exactly the same as in Ep1.

・Langa and Tadashi have a great vibe. I'm going to like the new ship.

・!? Wait What!?!?!? What happening

・uh, OK. This party is not 舞踏会（butokai, dance party), It's 武闘会(butokai, fighting party.) IMAO　→I listened to it again and it was a little different. It was "武道会(budokai, tournament Competition)", not "武闘会".

・There is only one rule for this party. It is to capture Prince Langa. ooh....

・I'm glad Shadow is having fun☺ He's good at disturbance, isn't he?

・Can Carla even shoot a Makibishi!?

・I don't know of any other fairy tale that has so many explosions.

・Adam, please calm down. You are the narrator. CALM DOWN PLZ

・A lonely prince with no one to follow him.

・!!!!!!!! Langa meets Reki!!!!!❄🌺

・I love Reki's big brother nature to talk easily with new people!

・When Langa said "It's beautiful", I thought he was referring to Reki. He was referring to the glass skateboard...

・AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

・❄HYPER　RENGA　TIME🌺

・aaahhhh waitwaitwait no it's lie don't stop plz continue INFINITY

・Just like in Ep6, Langa is holding Reki's hand and supporting her...

・They're so cute I'm dying.

・When Renga skates for so fun, an ice road is created. I don't even know what I'm talking about.

・Is the title of this piece Frozen?

・Don't skateboard on icy roads💢💢💢💢 You'll die💢💢💢💢💢

・RENGA IS CANON...I KNEW THAT...

・I'm still in the middle of the story, but I'm tired

[writingwhimsey]

Forgotten Valentine

Be My Valentine Content Creation Challenge Day 4- Surprising them with way more roses than expected.

Hosted by: @xxsycamore and @chaosangel767

Fandom: Ikemen Sengoku

Characters: Sasuke and Ava (my MC/OC), with appearances by Yukimura, Shingen, Kenshin, and Yoshimoto

A bit suggestive/spicy at the end, but mostly sweet.

Forgotten Valentine

Sasuke wandered the halls of Kasugayama Castle. "Why do you have that look on your face?"

Sasuke looked up at the sound of his best friend's voice. Not many people could tell when Sasuke was down. His best friend, Yukimura, and his girlfriend and fellow time traveller were the only ones. "I think I've upset Ava." He answered.

"Why do you say that?" Yukimura asked. "She was all excited about making you something just the other day."

"I know. She gave me the gift just the other night. A new pouch for my makibishi spikes." Sasuke said, gesturing to the new pouch at his waist. "But that's when I think I upset her."

"How so?" Yukimura asked. "Maybe she just had stomach cramps or something."

"Do I hear that you are having trouble with your beautiful goddess?" Shingen asked as he came out of a room nearby.

"You know, I can always distract you from your troubles with a fight to the death." Kenshin said, as he exited the room as well.

"Just make sure you don't listen to Yuki. I went wrong somewhere in his education." Shingen said with a sigh.

"Perhaps we can discuss your troubles over a drink?" Yoshimoto suggested as he came out to join the group. "That will at least keep Kenshin from getting bored."

The next thing Sasuke knew, he was sitting in the main hall with his friends. Sake was brought in and they were all talking. "So, Sasuke what exactly happened?" Shingen asked.

"I heard you mention something about it happening when she gave you a gift?" Yoshimoto prompted.

Sasuke nodded. "Yes, when I came back from that scouting mission, she greeted me with her bright smile and handed me this new pouch." He explained. "I can tell she put a lot of work into it...I asked her if there was any special occasion...and I noticed her face fall. It was only a moment, but...she then acted like it was nothing."

"But you think you missed something?" Yukimura asked.

Sasuke nodded. "Yes."

"Is it an anniversary?" Shingen asked.

Sasuke shook his head. "No, that's in a few months and I already have plans to surprise her with then."

"There are no holidays that I know of coming up." Yoshimoto mused. "Could this perhaps be some special occasion from your hometown?"

"No..." Then Sasuke's eyes widened. "Wait, what month is this again?"

"It's February." Shingen answered. "I would think you would remember that with Kenshin's birthday coming up in just a couple of days."

Sasuke slapped his hand to his forehead. "It was the fourteenth when I came home, wasn't it?"

"Yes, what is special about February fourteenth?" Yoshimoto asked.

"Valentine's Day." Sasuke answered.

"Valentine's Day?" Yukimura asked.

Sasuke nodded. "Yes, it's a holiday to celebrate lovers. Usually you go out on a date and exchange gifts with the person you love."

"Sounds like a boring holiday." Kenshin muttered.

"I think it sounds like the best holiday." Shingen said. "Nothing could be better than celebrating the woman you love."

"It sounds like such a beautiful holiday." Yoshimoto agreed.

"I've not celebrated it for so long, I completely forgot about it." Sasuke said, hanging his head. "I have to do something to make it up to Ava."

"I'm sure if you just explained the situation, she would understand." Yukimura said.

"Don't listen to Yuki." Shingen and Yoshimoto said in unison.

"I know." Sasuke agreed. "I will explain to her...but it needs to be followed up with a big romantic gesture."

"What is a tradition from your hometown that would work for this Valentine's Day?" Shingen asked.

"Well one of the most traditional gifts is roses...but being winter and not having the same things here as we do back home...there's no way to get roses..." Sasuke explained. "No chocolate here either."

"Roses you say?" Yoshimoto asked. "I might have just the way to help you."

"I might have an idea as well." Shingen agreed.

The two men explained their ideas to Sasuke and he nodded. "Yes, that's perfect."

"Even though this is ridiculous, I'll help." Yukimura said with a sigh.

"If you agree to train with me later, I'll help." Kenshin added.

Sasuke nodded and bowed. "Thank you, all of you."

The men then put their plan into action. Luckily Ava was out for the day with the castle seamstresses on a fabric shopping trip to one of the neighboring villages. It took a lot of work, but everything was ready by the time Ava returned that evening.

Ava walked into Sasuke's room, which she now shared with him. Her eyes widened when she looked around the room. She was surprised by dozens and dozens of colorful roses, made from paper and fabric.

"Sasuke..." She gasped.

He walked over to her. "Do you like them?" He asked.

"Yes...but how...why..."

"I'm so sorry I forgot about Valentine's Day, Ava." Sasuke said. "I just...I've never had anyone special to celebrate it with before, and then living in the Sengoku for the last few years, I've completely forgotten about it. I'm really sorry."

Ava felt tears stinging her eyes. "I figured it might be something like that." She replied. "That's why I didn't say anything. I didn't want you to feel bad about forgetting."

"So, you forgive me?"

"I was never mad at you." She replied. "I mean...maybe I was a little taken off guard by it at first, but then I thought about it and figured you probably just forgot. I didn't want to be one of those girlfriends that gets upset over something so silly. Especially when you are not only the most amazing ninja I know, but the most amazing boyfriend."

Sasuke pulled looked at her face. "And you are the most amazing girlfriend...which is why you deserve to be celebrated on such a holiday." He replied, giving her his signature small smile.

Ava gave him one of her big smiles that he loved so much. "I still can't believe you went through all the trouble of making all of these paper and fabric roses for me...I mean there are a LOT here."

"I admit, I did have some help. Lord Shingen and Yoshimoto ...even Yukimura and Lord Kenshin helped."

Ava blinked in surprise. "I'm not at all surprised by Shingen and Yoshimoto...and Yukimura is your best friend...but Kenshin? Really?"

"I had to agree to a round of training with him." Sasuke replied. "But it's all worth it to see that smile on your face."

Ava felt her heart burst. "Oh, Sasuke...I love you!" She exclaimed before flinging herself at Sasuke and pressing her lips to his.

Sasuke responded, wrapping his arms around her and kissing her back. He felt her press her body closer to his as their kiss deepened. He broke it after a few moments, both of them panting. "I love you, Ava." He said before scooping her up into his arms. "And I'd very much like to show you how much I love you."

Ava gave him a coquettish smile, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I might have an idea...but I'll never protest you showing me...especially when I want to show you how much I love you, too."

Sasuke laid her down on the futon, sliding over her. "I am looking forward to it." He said just before capturing her lips in a passionate kiss, his skillful fingers going to untie her sash.

Ava slid her own hands over Sasuke's body, undoing the ties of his clothes as she went. As they lay together, skin against skin, lips and hands moving over each other, Sasuke pulled back just a moment to look at her. "I know it's late...but Happy Valentine's Day, Ava."

"Happy Valentine's Day, Sasuke."

They shared a searing kiss and were soon lost to the passion of the night.

[phlebaswrites]

Losing (And Finding)

Summary:

Hikaku has a problem.

With an unexpected solution.

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Fandom: Naruto Relationship: Word Count: 617 (Complete)

This is a canon era story for @kurakura0-0​ who requested Hikaku/Izuna with weasels.

Hikaku is annoyed.

He has looked everywhere - in the armoury, with the blacksmiths, even in the tansu! - but he hasn't been able to find his blades anywhere. His kunai, his senbon, his shuriken... all gone. He doesn't even have any makibishi left!

He doesn't know who, but someone is stealing all of his weapons.

Read the rest on AO3.

[kaidacresto]

YALLL I NEED HELPPP I cannot decide with turtle sona to go with please help me decide pls pleaseee plspls

This the first guy, they’re a map turtle and their weapon a bunch of Makibishis

The markings on their shell is a literal map, idk where to but it’s a map

markings sorta look like a zebra lol

Isn’t really good at battling, was never trained to be a ninja or anything like that

lots of tiny scars on their hands and feet from le spikes

amazing balance 💅✨

And the next ones a Mata Mata turtle! Weapons a Kanabo >:]

smile is fucking huge, giant mouth here people with a wide face

those things arnt spikes, they’re weird skin things idk just look up a matamata turtle you’ll know what I mean

mask is white

has a sorta rainbow oil coloration that I’ll show later if I color em!

likes hitting things

OK HELP ME CHOOSE PLSSSSSS I BEGETH