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<blockquote data-quote="Dark Nemesis" data-source="post: 1853346" data-attributes="member: 11714"><p>Prologue</p><p>Some Uncertain Location</p><p></p><p>Slowly, Shosuro Uji regained his senses. His head ached, and his mouth felt dry, no doubt the result of whatever drug that had been mixed in his tea. Not wanting to reveal that he was awake just yet, he kept his eyes closed and relied upon his other senses to learn what he could. He was lying on his back, his arms stretched above his head. Both his wrists and his ankles were bound. It was cold, bone-chillingly so. Nearby, he could hear soft chanting, though he could not discern the words of the chant. Worst of all, the air was filled with a sickly-sweet smell, which turned his stomach. Blood, death and decay, three unmistakable odors.</p><p></p><p>At last, he dared to open his eyes. The room was dark, lit only by two braziers, which cast an eerie red light thought the room. He could see shapes moving nearby, but could not tell if people or merely a trick of the light created them. The stone walls were spattered with something dark… more than likely blood.</p><p></p><p>Uji silently cursed his carelessness as he twisted his wrists, trying to squirm free of his restraints. However, the ropes held firm.</p><p></p><p>“I see you are awake,” a soft voice murmured. Uji turned his head to see two figures emerge from the shadows. One was a tall, slender man, clad in white robes, his dark hair tied into a topknot. The other was smaller, and walked stiffly. She also wore white robes, and but her face was obscured by shadow.</p><p></p><p>“I can tell that you have been watching us for some time. The notes you kept were very… specific.” The man moved forward, and pulled a tanto from his belt. The blade glittered wickedly in the firelight. “I am told you made copies.”</p><p></p><p>Uji glared his defiance at his captors. “Damn you all to Jigoku. By now, Suki has discovered my absence and he gone to make her report to my superiors.” Soshi Suki had been working with him ever since this project began. She did not have his notes, but her word would be enough to provide testimony.</p><p></p><p>“And then what? Do you hope to be rescued?” The man’s voice took on a mocking tone. The other person moved closer, and Uji finally recognized her face. Soshi Suki’s eyes were dull and lifeless, her gait was unsteady. Her white robes were stained with blood. “How do you think I learned about you and your investigation in the first place?” The man continued, as he positioned the tanto above Uji’s abdomen.</p><p></p><p>Uji started to reply, but his words were replaced by screams as the tanto arced downward. His screams permeated the darkness, and did not stop for a very long time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dark Nemesis, post: 1853346, member: 11714"] Prologue Some Uncertain Location Slowly, Shosuro Uji regained his senses. His head ached, and his mouth felt dry, no doubt the result of whatever drug that had been mixed in his tea. Not wanting to reveal that he was awake just yet, he kept his eyes closed and relied upon his other senses to learn what he could. He was lying on his back, his arms stretched above his head. Both his wrists and his ankles were bound. It was cold, bone-chillingly so. Nearby, he could hear soft chanting, though he could not discern the words of the chant. Worst of all, the air was filled with a sickly-sweet smell, which turned his stomach. Blood, death and decay, three unmistakable odors. At last, he dared to open his eyes. The room was dark, lit only by two braziers, which cast an eerie red light thought the room. He could see shapes moving nearby, but could not tell if people or merely a trick of the light created them. The stone walls were spattered with something dark… more than likely blood. Uji silently cursed his carelessness as he twisted his wrists, trying to squirm free of his restraints. However, the ropes held firm. “I see you are awake,” a soft voice murmured. Uji turned his head to see two figures emerge from the shadows. One was a tall, slender man, clad in white robes, his dark hair tied into a topknot. The other was smaller, and walked stiffly. She also wore white robes, and but her face was obscured by shadow. “I can tell that you have been watching us for some time. The notes you kept were very… specific.” The man moved forward, and pulled a tanto from his belt. The blade glittered wickedly in the firelight. “I am told you made copies.” Uji glared his defiance at his captors. “Damn you all to Jigoku. By now, Suki has discovered my absence and he gone to make her report to my superiors.” Soshi Suki had been working with him ever since this project began. She did not have his notes, but her word would be enough to provide testimony. “And then what? Do you hope to be rescued?” The man’s voice took on a mocking tone. The other person moved closer, and Uji finally recognized her face. Soshi Suki’s eyes were dull and lifeless, her gait was unsteady. Her white robes were stained with blood. “How do you think I learned about you and your investigation in the first place?” The man continued, as he positioned the tanto above Uji’s abdomen. Uji started to reply, but his words were replaced by screams as the tanto arced downward. His screams permeated the darkness, and did not stop for a very long time. [/QUOTE]
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