Re: Chunin Exam Finals

Fri Jun 21, 2024 7:40 pm

Asami rolls out of her kick as snow is whipped up from Yuki's technique. She pauses for a moment as a small blizzard builds around her. For a moment she's home. It's a cold night, burning hands let slip the katana she's holding and grandfather barks orders at her. 'We aren't done until you learn how to properly hold a sword! Pick it up and set your stance!' Tiny hands dig through frost and a small child once again tries her best. Another flash of time spent with mother. A warm night, but only in contrast with the near endless winters endured by the samurai. The fire crackled as a sweet voice carried a soothing lullaby to her ears as she watched the stars blur as eyelids grew heavy. Days in biting winds alongside her father as she tagged along to scout their borders because she hated how long he was gone when she didn't go.

Snow was home. Is. Her yellow eyes pierce through the cover of winter and she sees Yuki coming almost as sure as if it wasn't there. She let's him come in for a strike and deftly responds to his question with a textbook parry. Two hands catch his strike and redirect the momentum of the blow downward with a forceful push. "You have brought me home. To Iron. Thank you."

Sun Jul 21, 2024 11:07 pm

Yuki was forced back by Asami's blow. His back smacked into the side of the arena. "Alright then. Enough tricks. Let's do this like we always knew we should." He dismissed the snowstorm and drew the shining white katana from the sheath on his back and adopted a defensive stance, holding the blade in front of him. "Come on!"

Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:32 pm

Asami's frown deepens as the snow fades away. "I will miss the snow, but I will honor your challenge." She sets her stance, placing her right hand on the handle of a sheathed katana. 'If I am to win this, I will have to use it in small doses.' "Third Gate. Gate of Life. Open. Iai..." The moment her skin turns red, she pushes off against the ground at speed, the sounds of cracking stone and unsheathing metal trailing behind her as she attempts an unsheathing strike.

Thu Aug 08, 2024 9:21 am

Thinking quickly, Yuki anchored himself with the frost armor around himself and braced for the strike. It came in an instant as Asami dashed forward in a streak of greens. They had caught blade to blade in the strike, though Yuki had to move his head slightly to the side to avoid being hit by... something. 'What was that?' He turned his eyes back to Asami and he saw the the object that had barely missed his head was her mask.
Beads of sweat formed and rolled down Asami's face. A few larger beads kept going with her speed and splashed against Yuki. Her hair kept moving then came to a sudden stop. Some stray strands stuck to the sweat covering her face as it snapped back into place from the velocity to sudden stop. Her brow was furrowed in determination that matched her yellow eyes that stared into his. They were like twin sunrises that focused to a single point to bring the morning. Her lips surrounded bared teeth as it felt like she tried to cut through the blade he was wielding. She smelled sweet this close like she had put on some kind of perfume right before the match.
'Oh no, she's so pretty and this close!' Yuki felt his arms start to give a little. "You're beautiful."

Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:11 am

Fumiko watches the match from the bleachers and notices his stance waiver ever so slightly. She glares over at Asami having completed her dash and the worry begins to build. “Come on Yuki, hold it together.” she mutters to herself in support.

Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:33 pm

Asami blinks twice and her face loses all aggression. "I believe you should save the compliments for our dinner. They are not appropriate during battle." Her skin turns red again for a moment as she brings her head toward his. With a powerful crack she smashes her forehead into his.

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:12 pm

Yuki's head flies back and his nose becomes bloodied. 'She tried to kiss me! Yuki grabs Asami's hand and pulls her into him. He pulls his scarf down to reveal his face to her. "No need to be nervous. I'll lead you in." He tries to dip her down for a kiss.

Sun Oct 20, 2024 10:52 pm

Asami reels back from Yuki's encroaching face. 'How foolish of me. His face must be key to his jutsu.' She thinks to herself before grabbing her wakizashi and slipping back into the Third Gate just long enough to try and quickly stab him in the face.

Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:27 pm

Yuki moves to the side as he feels a voice in his head. "YOU TRAINED. FIGHT BACK." He moves his hand up to draw his katana and deflect the sword from himself leaving a cut on his cheek. He quickly makes seals with his hand and stomps a foot down to try to lock Asami down by sealing her legs in ice. "You're too fast." 'What was that? Investigate later. Finish the fight. Head voice is right.'