Blind Hikes [Trav]

[Lady Killa]

[Enter]

Exiting her home village and entering a world not shrouded in mist was slightly terrifying at first. Walking along the path with no real sense of direction let alone a map or a compass. Katharina's gaze traveled across the landscape, her rosewood eyes scanning the area for signs that could possibly lead to another country. What she needed was Ryo, but she knew that without doing missions or robbing someone, there was no chance of obtaining it. A slight frown appeared upon her soft features as her eyelashes swept down to conceal her expression. Was she safe traveling out of Kirigakure alone?

The road was long and twisting in a snake-like appearance. The thought of walking down this road with her eyes closed was nauseating. But taking to the road seemed the most logical choice. The scenery was beautiful, fresh and crowed with nature. The air was cool with a slight touch of a breeze, yet the mist made everything feel slightly damp. However, once Katharina ventured further away from the village's boarder, she would find that the mist no longer existed around these parts, but where exactly was she traveling to?

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OOC: Please move to the Land of Tea

[Draven]

Moved

[Lady Killa]

So a willing stranger had obliged to Katharina's request for a ride across the ocean. With no real path in mind, let alone a destination, one might think she had decided to go rogue. But this was not the case. Katharina had a desire to see the world with and without her abilities as a Onigami. Perhaps train a little bit out in the wilderness and gain more knowledge about the other countries instead of being cooped up within her home village back at Kirigakure. Her long raven hair flowed in the breeze, her strands floating aimlessly in the water as her head leaned over the edge.

The reflection the water provided for her was casting ripples in Katharina's porcelain skin. Causing her appearance to become slightly disfigured despite she knew that it was not so. The sailor traveling with her spoke kindly, offering her something to eat and perhaps a game to play. So the voyage to the land was pleasant and Katharina found herself thoroughly enjoying herself. But once the boat docked, Katharina began wondering around the harbor in search for something else to do. But when nothing came to mind, she approached another sailor and gently tapped him on the shoulder.

“May I hitch a ride with you to your destination please?” I ask softly, my hair fanning around my shoulders and back like a large curtain. The man looked dazed as he gazed upon me and nodded thoroughly before attempting to assist me onto a boat slightly bigger than the one I had just got off of. This boat was clearly a fishing boat as rods and buckets of bait were sitting on deck and four men were stationed at all four corners. My headband was etched into the side of my black hiker jacket and the Kirigakure insignia was also sewn into my black cargo pants as well as a large portion on the back of my black tank top which sat beneath the jacket.

Upon seeing the headband and patches in my clothing, the man offered his assistance with a broad smile. “Anything you need, miss just call me.” He said before he went into a small cabin where the steering wheel was located. I turned around and moved toward the stern of the boat and took a seat on the deck, folding my legs in beneath me while the boat began to set sail.

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OOC: Move to the Land of Moon please.

[Draven]

Moved

[Lady Killa]

Well this time around, the voyage was somewhat bumpier than before. Occasionally when Katharina poked her head over the railing, water would spray over her face and leave a salty taste in her mouth. The sun was high in the sky, creeping over toward the late afternoon. But when she glanced down at her hands, her porcelain, ivory skin looked almost translucent in color; Katharina actually looked quite sick despite she felt perfectly fine. Several times she was offered glasses of water, and twice she had accepted and drained the glass of it's contents. But nevertheless, Katharina quite enjoyed the trip across a large body of water.

As the boat neared a large piece of land which very well took on the appearance of a large crescent shaped moon, the smells of forest life and odor flooded her nose. The boat rocked violently as it neared the place and the first thing that Katharina thought of was The Land of Moon despite she had no idea what the place was called, nor if it was safe and clean. Her curtain of silky raven hair fanned her face as she stood up and turned around to head toward the loading area and watched as the men quickly steered the boat into the side of the dock.

“We are here now, hope you enjoyed the ride, miss.” The polite boat owner said gently as he helped her onto the wooden stepping plank as she moved across it quickly. Katharina never liked that thing and was pleased to feel the solidness of the wharf beneath her feet again. “Yes, I quite thoroughly enjoyed myself thanks. And you were very kind to me, so thank you for that as well, sir.” Katharina's voice sounded a little staunch but the warmth of her smile reached her eyes, causing the redness to brighten and sparkle in the late sun's beams.

The man blushed at her words and even averted his gaze toward one of his fellow travelers. Katharina could merely smile, knowing that her charm had worked on this man without her even trying. As she tucked the right side of her hair behind an ear, she bowed low toward the man and turned around to weave her way down the wharf toward the actual dock so she could easily move her way toward the forest. She was in dire need to see this country's forest life as the amount of people on this dock was beginning to frighten her.

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OOC: Move to Worldly Affairs please.

[Draven]

done

[Lady Killa]

While searching the forest, the wildlife seemed more alive here than in Mizu no Kuni and Kirigakure. Katharina surveyed her surroundings, blissful with the beauty of this place and inhaled deeply. All the scents of the forest filled her, embracing her in it's natural goodness. With a sigh, Katharina turned south and began heading toward the sound of a nearby current when she suddenly spotted some movement and an abnormal, unearthly sound coming from the area where she was headed. What could it be? She knew that it was not an animal. Crouching low, Katharina began to move toward the sound while keeping toward the bushes to aide in her concealment.

But when it turned out to be nothing, Katharina's disappointment was evident as she turned around and began to head back in the direction she had just come from. The sun had gone behind a cloud which seemed to blacken quickly. Was it going to rain? Katharina was new to these surroundings and therefore was extremely curious as well as nervous. But as she paused in her tracks, Katharina ran a hand through her hair and moved out into the clearing where she thought the harbor might be.

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OOC: Move back to Land of Moon again please..

[Draven]

Moved

[Lady Killa]

Disappointment swept through her as the man whom had been so kind to her was nowhere in sight. Katharina began to walk down the wharf, glancing at all the faces while weaving around other people to avoid physical contact. However, when she saw a somewhat friendly looking person pushing a crate filled with fish onto a large boat, she smiled curiously and approached him. When he stopped his current task to look at her, Katharina rosewood colored eyes met his and a genuine smile curled her lips.

“Would you mind if I hitched a ride to your next destination please? I have no other means of travel..” Katharina's voice was soft spoken with a hint of a daunting tone to it. Her long lashes swept down slightly and flickered as she raised her chin slightly. The man studied her for a moment, realizing that she was a Shinobi and hunched in posture. “Of course, but I'd advise you to stick around the bow so I can see you. Pretty young thing like you wouldn't be safe on a boat with the number of my crew.” The man said sternly, eying her with concern.

Katharina tilted her head to the side and opened her mouth to question him when he placed a hand upon her shoulder. “My crew are all men, and most of them have not been around a woman in a long time. So either you stay by the wheel with me or you stay out by the bow where I can see you. If anyone touches you or says anything that might upset you, you come to me straight away.” Once the man finished explaining, Katharina's eyes widened in alarm as she nodded abruptly. “Of course, thank you.” She said before heading straight toward the steering wheel inside the cabin.

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OOC: Move to the Land of Wind please.

[Draven]

Moved

[Lady Killa]

This voyage had Katharina glancing around the boat in horror. Several men had approached her and given her awkward looks. Looks that she did not understand, nor like. They frightened her and left her feeling extremely vulnerable. While her eyes remained on the crew, her fingers stuffed into her pockets, she found that her jutsu would not save her this trip as she had not properly train into them. Katharina felt stuck and afraid and did not want to venture out of the captain’s cabin.

“We are here.” The captain then said, turning the wheel to the left as the harbor came into view. Katharina bowed low to the man and dashed off the boat as quickly as she could. Neither men followed her, yet some did call out. Without turning her head or looking back, Katharina ran deep into a small town before bumping into a woman with chestnut hair. “I'm sorry!” Katharina cried, stumbling back a few paces. The woman laughed softly and dismissed her apology. “It's alright. Can I help you?” The woman said, raking a hand through her hair. Katharina nodded, her expression turning from shock to a warm smile.

“Are you able to guide me through this land to a land with a forest please?” Katharina sounded so small, her eyelashes swept down to conceal her expression as she awaited for the woman to finish her deliberation. “I am trying to return home and is unsure how to get there.” The woman smiled and had agreed. The streets of this village was incredibly busy, there was people everywhere which had made Katharina a little uncomfortable. But since they weren't aware of her inheritance, she was not worried. But the moment when the woman led her into the desert, Katharina began having second thoughts...

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OOC: Please move to the Land of River.

[Draven]

Moved

[Lady Killa]

Well this place was extremely windy. The sands swirled around like brown colored tornadoes and no greenery was present at all. Not even an ounce of water. Katharina did not like this place whatsoever. How can such a large land mass not possess any kind of bush or tree let alone any kind of water? “Just where exactly are we? This place is nothing but sand!” Katharina's voice sounded distressed as she asked the question. The woman at first, did not answer her question, instead she simply lowered herself down to the ground and picked up a handful of sand. “We are in Kaze no Kuni. What you see is the desert of Sunagakure.”

Sunagakure? The Village Hidden in the Sand? So this was Suna's territory. Katharina looked around the area, half expecting to see the village's giant gates, but nothing was hills of sand stretched out as far as the eye could see. “Ah, I understand. Well if that is the case, I am very far from home.” Katharina said solemnly as they hiked up a towering hill of sand. However, once they reached the top of the hill, trees loomed in the distance, clearly showing that Kaze no Kuni was slowly changing and that they were traveling into another country. But what?

Katharina pointed toward the forest in the distance. “What country is that?” She asked, her toe hopeful. A howling wind echoed in her ears as she shifted her gaze toward the woman whom had been taking a drink from a can she had stored on her. How much Katharina wanted a drink, she couldn't help but to remain staring at the drinking flask in longing. The woman spotted the gaze and handed over the flask. “Either Ame no Kuni or Kawa no Kuni.” She explained as Katharina drank a few mouthfuls. They both continued on with the hike.

The trees were lush and extremely damp. The sand dissolving into the building moss and forest floor. The woman guiding Katharina had spotted walking once they reached the opening of the trees. Her attention turning back toward the desert. “This is where I leave you to your journey.” She said with a smile. Katharina bowed low and thanked her before heading deeper into the forest while the woman returned to the sandy desert leading back into nowhere.. The forest welcomed Katharina with open arms. Pine needles and shrubs shot out of the uneven ground as trees sprouted upward in all directions.

Ferns cascaded in the form of an umbrella, molding in with the trees and the sound of constant chirping filled Katharina's ears. During that hike through the desert had been lonely and the wind howled awful things as both women had moved slowly through the never-ending sand. Oh how Katharina was glad to be in a place where she felt truly comfortable. Rain continued to pour down, soaking her hiker's jacket and cargo pants to the skin. Her raven hair stuck to her cheeks while her lashes formed glistening crystals as her face was covered in water. This place is definitely not Kawa no Kuni. But it's beautiful all the same.

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OOC: Move to the Land of River please.

[Holy Grail]

[moved to the land of River]

[Lady Killa]

As she traveled further, the forest's sounds grew more quieter and the landscape changed a little more into what looked like swamps. Was this a new territory? A new country? Katharina began searching for a road when she suddenly found herself stumbling upon what appeared to be a house surrounded by the forest. Memories of her Shack at home flooded her mind then, flashing across her eyes as she stood in the clearing of the forest overlooking the house. It was more grand than her residence was and seemed thoroughly looked after as well. Curious, Katharina began to move in to investigate.

[Exit]

[Lady Killa]

[Enter]

After thoroughly exploring this land, Katharina began to grow quite home sick. With a longing to be home with Shiro and to see the people of her village, Kathy picked up her body from it's seated position upon a bench and turned down toward the long beaten up trail until she found herself in an environment that shifted from one country to another. The sun was high up in the sky on this frosty winter morning, yet the coolness did not bother her. The wind was sharp and dagger-like, and sliced through her sheet of raven black hair.

Snow wafted overhead like a sprinkler and showered Kathy's hair and face in a fine sheet of icing. She felt like a cake that had just been iced for a birthday party. With a long sigh and a quick ruffle of her hair, Katharina continued to search for any signs that might lead her out of this country and into another without being detected or becoming lost. Although she possessed no map or compass, Kathy decided that despite she was lost, she will enjoy the journey no matter where she was.

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OOC: Move to the Land of Fire please.

[Holy Grail]

moving to fire

[Lady Killa]

A new scenery kicked in, and as beautiful as it was, Katharina found herself stopping and taking a seat beneath a tree somewhere along a faded dirt path. As she observed the path, she noticed how it was not used all that often and therefore must be new. Could she have stumbled upon something recent? A hidden pathway of some kind? Or was she in danger? The thought of being captured for simple lurking around in a place unknown to her became frightening, but she in all honesty, meant no harm.

The bright sun burned down on her, the heat was almost overbearing as she shifted backward into the shade. The warm weather felt almost like an oven upon her clothing, and since she was indeed wearing black, the heat seemed amplified by it. Her reddened gaze peered around the area, Katharina's senses flowed from her like words from a book. Her finger tips twitched with the sudden urge to draw out her painting scroll and draw the beautiful scenery laid out before her. Such a wonderful place to be, despite she had no idea where she was.

Without a map or a compass, what was Katharina doing out alone in a place like this? Her thoughts drifted back to Kirigakure, with it's misty appearance and the moisture constant within the air. She found herself smothered in water every day whenever she was within the village. Being out in this current place seemed almost too dry for her liking, but the view was outstanding. Perhaps even better than Kirigakure's trees and swamps. This country didn't appear to have any swamps, but it didn't matter to her. The pine trees and the greenery was enough to draw her into it's beauty.

[Lady Killa]

Traveling further through this forest, Katharina began to wonder if she had seen this section before. Her steps were casual and her body swayed as she walked. She was growing hungry and thirsty but no buildings of shops were in view. Was Katharina even heading in the right direction? The sun was drifting across the sky swiftly, casting larger shadows at her feet indicating that the time was well past noon. The weather was still bright and warm, indicating that it was perhaps around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.

However, walking deeper into the forest, Katharina found herself stepping into a swampy section. The ground was moss shrouded and damp to the touch. She found her foot sinking into the ground with each step, so she forcefully withdraw to a nearby tree and began to study the area for a solid spot to walk upon. Had she crossed into another country?

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OOC: Move to Rain please.

[Deleted]

Moving.