\-^~Crescent Lake~^-/

[Chuunin Examiner]

\-^~Wangetsu Kosui~^-/

Wangetsu Kosui, or Crescent Lake, is a large park filled with Cherry Blossom Trees. It is a popular hotspot throughout the day. Many people like to walk around throughout the trees and enjoy the sounds of the tamed animals that run throughout the park. Rabbits, Squirrels, Deer, and many more can be found running throughout this park. In the 50 years that this park has had animals, not one has attacked anyone.

The main feature of this park is the lake. It used to have a crescent shape to it, but due to the weathering and erosion, as well as people walking around the edges and playing around, it has deteriorated and connected, forming a lake that is more of a full moon then a crescent. When a name change was proposed, many protested, saying that its former name should remain. And so it did. It remains a great landmark to this wonderous park. Large fountains have been installed, and every 30 minutes, a huge water show is put on. It changes for holidays and special events.

[Koori.]

"If we don't end war, war will end us. "

The words of his once master, Yoshimitzu echo'ed within his head before Changief left for the journey to find the strongest warrior to meet in combat. He knew now what he meant by it. He wished he had a better chance to have a final moment with his former master. His teachings were priceless, and Changief never knew what Yoshimitzu saw in him, but he has helped him alot.

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."

One of his most valuable teachings as well. Don't concentrate and what was or could be, but the current moment, and with that, the warrior widened his eyes and took a gaze around the lake area. He now sat in the middle island of the lake, which had one Cherry blossom tree within it, which the small giant sat under now. His legs were crossed, as well as his arms, and a sigh would escape his breath. Suddenly, as if out of NOWHERE, a large fountain erupted and water would burst forth and then another, and another. A jet system would start and a water show would emerge and begin right around Changief!! He had to admit, it was indeed beautiful.

Amid the water show, that was special and specific for the Chuunin exams, Changief thought or his current duties. He was looking for a Kage, who was trying, he had to imagine, to fit in with the crowd as to not give away his identity. It would be hard, but nothing that was impossible. The water show was indeed pretty and unique, but the gentle giant remained calm in his demeanor as the birds chirped and the sun fell over the Moon country. Indian style of sitting, Changief relaxed his eyes and rested his hands on his knees as the sun baked the world in its last moments before setting.

He lay in wait..............

[» Comatose]

[enter]

The lake seemed like it was relatively empty on this day, though the weather was fair. It was an oddity, but somewhat shrugged off nonetheless. The lack of people made it easier to spot the people that were out and about the lake; a few in particular catching his eye. Of course the man that drew the most attention to himself innately was the huge man who sat Indian style amongst the multitudes of normal people.

He himself attempted to blend in the small audience of people which came to watch the water erupt from the lake. He too found it hard to blend in, himself an oddity too with his blonde hair and blue eyes, something a bit odd for people of these parts. Nonetheless, his jacked was zipped up to cover up the headband that was worn around his neck as he sat somewhat near the giant, in front of him about a yard away. The chuunin exams hadn't started yet, all that he could do was wait.

[Koori.]

"Hmmm"

It wasn't exactly super hard to notice the new man who had came into view to watch the water spectacle. He had light blond hair and blue eyes, which Changief was only able to catch for a split second. Bringing his hand to his chin, he caressed it softly in thought. He was indeed out of place, but then again, so was changief, what made them so special? Well, it would indeed be odd to just come out and start asking random people if they were a Kage in a far away village, and look odd. And even if it was, he could always say no just to avoid confrontation, right? Perhaps the best way to go about it would be just to start a conversation with the man, with his russian accent.

"Nice show, eh comrade?"

[» Comatose]

The words and the man's accent were undeniable, a sort of nostalgia, something he had been used to before; some of the people he knew back in Yuki no Kuni carrying on a similar accent. The use of the word 'comrade' also sparked a level of intrigue, the word in such context used mainly by the people of his own mainland. With just the man's words he sparked intrigue in Asato, he turning to face the man, looking to the man then back to the show that was going on.

"Indeed it is, though I care more for the scenery more than the eruption of water. It really takes away from the natural beauty, you know?" He replied, his own accent being more American than anything else, stemming from his own parents way of speech, again -- different than most.

"Asato Len'autre. ." He'd say whilst leaning and extending a hand over to the man, noticing that if their two hands did shake, his would probably be dwarfed by the man's own massive versions.

[Koori.]

"Changief Tamazaki"

Although what one would call a stage name, a name he had been given by a former master of his and name he lived by, although it was not his birth right, it was what he preferred. He shook to man's tiny hand gently and smiled toward the man. He nodded in agreement to the comment about the scenery. The water show could be easily duplicated, he thought silently.

"What brings you to the country of moon?"

[» Comatose]

"Frankly? . . "

The pause was a sign of his own thinking, specifically about what he should have said at the time. Should he just say that he was there for the chuunin exams? Or should he make up something? Did this man even know of the Ninja world? He had once been exposed to the ignorance of people outside of the circle which knew of the Ninja. He'd twist his purpose of being here a bit.

". . A contest. I'm here for a contest to show my vil--- friends I'm capable. And yourself?"

He wasn't sure how advertised the Chuunins were in Moon, or if they were known at all. But, in any case, if the man knew of ninja he'd know what Asato was talking about, at least on some level.

[▐Shibu]

::Enter::


The Hyuuga would be walking up towards the park, green grass and when walking up he would have food in hand, some in mouth and he would finally have found his partner Asato. Walking over towards him, Kidate would have everything else around him sort of become oblivious and nothing would be seen to him but his partner. With food still in his mouth and nearly to him he would speak.

“Yo, Asato. Dey gought like samples of sit all ova da place.”

When the Hyuuga said this he was still chewing his food as you could imagine so it was tough to understand what he was saying exactly but at the same time, you could understand him if you tried to listen. When walking up to him he would then look over, in front and he would see someone large. When looking over he would start to move his crystal white eyes up, more and more and they wouldn’t stop moving up. With the Hyuuga standing towards Asato’s right he would say, while looking at this tall man.

“Wow… the name’s ugh Kidate… Hyuuga.”

The Hyuuga would then move his head closer towards Asato’s ear while he was keeping his white eyes on the large man, when he moved his head towards the closer ear he would whisper, somewhat loud as that was just the Hyuuga’s nature.

“I hope to hell you didn’t piss this guy off.”

By this time Kidate had already swallowed the samples of food that was in his mouth and he would move his head away from Asato’s ear at this point and just standing to the right of him while looking at the man. Who the hell was he? Only time could really answer that question.

[bbenjii]

[Enter]

The Flamboyant Predator moved from the tavern to explore. It was almost like a gift to be here at the Moon Country. Kagetora was enjoying every second of it.

Next was a lake area. The cherry blossoms were so beautiful, it almost made Kagetora cried. A petal danced through the wind which perfectly landed in his hand. If this was a dream, he would want to live in it forever!

He smiled as he dangled his rainbow bracelet which made a quiet jingle. After all, if a ninja was to wear it, he needed to make it quiet.

Orbs would view a group of three that seemed to engage in conversation. Maybe this was Kagetora's chance! Ohh what to say to them! Taking a quick gander at his reflection and fixing his hair, he buttoned his black vest with pink trimming upon it to show some respect. He fized his black pants, making sure they were good and even checked his hair again. As he moved closer he noticed two were from Snow. The Snow Village? Were they Allies? Enemies?

It seemed the white haired man had just joined them so Kagetora would take the chance to join as well. Kagetora had walked in on the side, not beside the bigger man, but the closest person that would be standing beside him seemed to be a Hyuuga. Kagetora could tell. He remembered his first day he met a Hyuuga. A day filled with praising!

Gentle and innocent eyes led the boy to give a shy smile with his cute "Hello." Continuing, not wanting to make it awkward. "The Moon Country has much to offer yes?" He commented on the lovely country but stopped right there. He did not mean to intrude on their conversation, but wanted to make a good impression in front of them.

[Koori.]

A contest eh? The exams perhaps?

He gave himself in thought. He wouldn;t have proper time to formulate his next series of conversation when a white eyed male approached them, apparently friends of the man he was speaking with. He had food in his hand and food in his mouth, which instantaneously made the Akimichi native engrossed with hunger. licking his lips, the warriors spoke within an instant upon hearing the man offer his name, not even being phased by the "big" comment made.

"Food.........Free........SAMPLES?"

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He exploded forth, almost foaming at the mouth. It looked, smelled, and he imagined tasted JUST AS GOOD!!!!!!!! Changief immediately stood up. He had just ate, but it didn't matter. He head just about litterally spuna round in search for that sweet, tangy, spicy, delicious food, as saliva dripped out of his lower lip, and about the other atrons as he whipped hi head about in ever search. Suddenly stopping after not finding any other then the man's food in eye sight, he locked onto it deeply.

"Well, I can't find any, but...........maybe............I.....can have some of.............yours comrade, yes...............?"

He ignored all else at that very moment. It was uncontrollable for the Akimichi to resist food, especially free food!!!!!! He had to have some! He slowly, but most surely stretched out his right massive hand, in an attempt to grasp the man's food, as if almost entranced by it completely. You couldn't expect the man to comply with what changief was doing, but hopefully he would go easy in his punishment..............

[» Comatose]

The sudden demeanor change of the huge man somewhat amused Asato, watching both Kidate basically wave food in front of the man's face. It was obvious that such things would entice the man into wanting food himself, which it ending up doing. The rest of the conversation had somewhat blurred after that, Asato sitting idly, shaking his head toward Kidate and Changief. He didn't pay much attention to the teenage boy that came by later, and instead pointed over to a stand while addressing Changief.

"You know, there is food over there. . ."

[▐Shibu]

Kidate would just watch on as he would be standing to the right of Asato. He would chuckle softly; the big man must be hungry as all hell he would think to himself. Someone needed to give this man some food and then, he would bring his right hand out trying to reach for the food that Kidate had. His hand was huge and Kidate would kind of get that whole wide eyed look as he tried to pull it back. He would start to get that face when you’re driving and you think you might get in an accident, that ‘oh shit’ look because the Hyuuga knew he wouldn’t be able to pull back in time. Then he heard the words of Asato saying there was food over there, ‘where the hell was over there? Save my food over there, save it!’ he would hope that it would phase the man enough to pull his hand back as Kidate would try to keep his food away from the King Kong like hands.

“These are my roasted chicken samples, I must defend… them with… my life.”

As he said this he would hear another voice behind them, the Hyuuga would kind of jump and think that he was hearing shit, hearing voices. There would be points racing through his head ‘Oh shit, who the fuck is in my head!?!’ but after turning around he would see this younger guy behind him. Know representation of some village or at least he didn’t see any headband or village recognition on him so Kidate would simply reply.

“Yo, names Kidate Hyuuga, yea moon is nice. It’s warm, back in Yuki I could feel my balls start to freeze. Here though, it isn’t bad, I like it. Where you from, here?”

Guy had on different attire then your normal shinobi attire but the Hyuuga didn’t really care, he was just relaxing before the Exams would really take shape. Meeting some people while here, why the hell not?

[bbenjii]

Kagetora watched at how he was utterly ignored by the two original conversation starters.

He would begin to slip away but it seemed like the Hyuuga turned his attention to him. Kagetora nodded shyly as he would bow deeply to the Hyuuga. "Kazumane Kagetora, Pleasure to meet you Sir." He would raise to meet eyes with the strikingly handsome fellow. "I am from Konohagakure no Sato." He would point to his headband around his forehead.

Kagetora chuckled about his snow comment. "I would honestly love to visit there sometime. I know it may be weird with the temperature adjustment, but I have enough kimonos to fill the sky!" He joked using exaggeration. Though the unfortunate truth was, he probably did have enough outfits.

"I'll have to come up there and visit you sometime. Perhaps an invitation to the festival? Of course, if it's okay with your Kage." He chuckled.

"Tell me, Hyuuga Kidate-kun, what's it like up there?"

[Koori.]

"Oh!!!! Good!!!"

Changief made a dash for a nearby table where they were giving out free food samples. He had completely forgotten about the other people and actually starting pushing them outta the way without care and made his way to the table front. It took literally no longer then 6 seconds before the table was emptied of its contents. Changief slowly made his way back to the other two, with a full stomach. Wiping excess food off his face and burping loudly he turned back to the men before him.

"Sorry comrades, I was starvin' HAHA!"

He gave in a hearty Russian accent. The statement itself wasn't exactly true, he was just a plain out fatass. He quickly took notice of the other boy who had joined in their conversation now. The warrior had other things on his mind them idle conversation. The Yukikage was here hiding somewhere, and Changief was out to find him. He figured he would eventually find him, he couldn't be far If he was truly at the exams, in fact he could be right under changief's nose! The one man appeared to be from snow himself, perhaps changief would just ask politely, no?

"Kidate lad, you are from Yuki no? Perhaps you may arrange a Audience with the Yukikage? I wish to meet him, I have business sort out with him."

[» Comatose]

Twice his title was randomly mentioned during the conversations the two men had with Kidate. It was an odd feeling, he of course sitting in on the conversation and passively ignoring his deliberate references to himself and his title; no one was to know who he was -- at least not in the open like this. He of course was interested in speaking to Changief, more so than the leaf genin whom wanted to visit Yuki at his leisure, a request which would most obviously have to be denied in the future.

However, at the current time there was no real way for him to meet with Changief in private, so he'd hold his tongue, giving a Kidate a look to convey what he wanted to say but couldn't; a look which gave the impression that he was not to tell them who he was. It was a quick look that faded just as quickly as it came, Asato yawning and leaning back some after tossing the look Kidate's way.

"Hmm. . ."

[▐Shibu]

Konohagakure huh, and he hadn’t noticed him. All was good then, he however did give him his name but it’s all good, Kidate wouldn’t even think much about it. However, something did cross his mind when he was told that this man was from Konohagakure something that could become epic towards the Hyuuga’s mind. However he would let the man, Kagetora finish what he was saying. When he did finished Kidate would speak, other then the cold and snow it was just like your average village really. Didn’t really stick out much from the rest, all though the whole snow isn’t bad, nice view.

“It’s cold as all hell and other then that, there really isn’t much else to say. Like, the snow is pretty nice, it’s something you could look at for a while and shit. If you ever go to Yuki no Kuni you’ll know. I gotta ask you something though; I need you to do something for me. You’re from Konohagakure so I want you to give this to Senpai Ichijin if you could, you can tell him it was from me. It isn’t bad or anything and I don’t really know the man persay and he doesn’t know me but I’m sure he knows my name. If you can man I’ll be grateful, hopefully you can give it to him as a Chuunin.”

He would turn over towards Asato to ask for a piece of paper but right when he did the larger man would ask him something as well. He wanted to meet with the Yukikage and right when the bigger man asked that he would notice Asato’s sorta pose towards the Hyuuga. Something that told him to keep who he was on the down low so the Hyuuga would get some soft smile as he’d look at the bigger man.

“The Yukikage? Ah man, that guy is some shitty fighter, let me tell you man. If he didn’t have me and Tae Bo over here, ah, dude, he’d be worthless. As for meeting him, I’ll talk to that worthless shit for you man, Tae Bo might be able to get in contact with him sooner though.”

The Hyuuga would simply move over towards Asato who now was Tae Bo and look at him, he wanted a piece of paper so Kagetora could give Ichijin the letter and Kidate knew Asato had paper on him.

“Tae Bo, let me borrow a piece of paper. I got like a chance to write to my idol Senpai Ichijin and I can’t let this opportunity pass me by.”

He’d wait for Asato to hand him that piece of paper and when he did, the Hyuuga would take out his Li clan brush and write on it, hoping that Kagetora would give this small message to Senpai Ichijin. It was just a little fun is all, nothing harmful in the least bit. As he would finish writing these few words on the piece of paper he would look at Kagetora and hand it to him, also folding it up when the Hyuuga finished writing on it. The note when handed towards Kagetora, hoping he would take it was just some simple writing. No tricks or attempts to harm anyone or anything just some simple words that say…

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Senpai Ichijin, what’s going on big dogg!?!

Love, your huge fan.
Hyuuga, Kidate.

The Hyuuga would keep his arm out waiting for Kagetora to take it, hoping he would give this letter to his Kage.

“It’d just be like really awesome if you gave that to him man. Just some letter is all and he shouldn’t get mad, I mean he just some really big Idol of mine, you know?”

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[bbenjii]

Kagetora listened to the speech of Yuki no Kuni. He would have to pack so much! It must take hours to get to the North and it must be very cold! Kagetora would love to take a souvenir home from Yuki but what would he take. kagetora was thinking on swapping headbands but he wouldn't be able to get back in his own Village! They'd think he's gone missing and shoot him on spot!

The boy thenwould be very curious about delivering someting to his own Kage.

"Aweh. Thanks!" Kagetora blushed heavily at the Chuunin comment. "Konohagakure no Sato will see that I have grown. And of course I'll deliver this letter to him!" Kagetora giggled. "Anything for a nice sweet man like yourself."

Kagetora watched him write but wouldn't exactly read it. That was Kidate-Kun's personal business and Kagetora wouldn't be the one to break it. Taking it and leaving it folded, he hid it in his pocket. "You know that this won't get delivered if I die right?" He chuckled. "But I'm not backing down." He would nod. "As far as you guys will know, I can lift the three of you with one finger." Kagetora would give a cute smile.

"Uh, hey. And if I'm delivering this note...Perhaps you know. Let's give each other a break during the Chuunin Exams." Kagetora would move close to the Hyuuga, their chests nearly touching, as Kagetora stood up on his tippy toes to whisper in his ear. something that the other two would not hear.

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"If we are forced to fight each other, let's give it all we got. But let's spare each other our lives. We both have homes and we know we are deeply needed. Our lives don't and won't end here."

Kagetora backed up to his original spot and looked in to the Hyuuga's eyes to see if he understood.

Kagetora knew fully well he didn't want to get in a fight at all with this Snow Ninja. Course, it would be one hell of a fight. A Hyuuga vs. a Medic User. One hit by one of them could determine the winner of the match. Without Chakra, Kagetora was completely useless.

But Kagetora would pass it off. his hand extended once more for the Hyuuga to shake. A smile crossed the boys face.

If the other shook, it would be a sign of a new friendship.

A very very very Long distance friendship.

[Captain M]

-Myriam in Henge Form-

Myriam, in her Mimi disquise entered the park. She had heard several things about the Crescent Lake, mostly by citizens of the capital, they were talking about how it was a sight to see, and the medic clearly understood why so many people loved the area. 'Mimi' took a deep breath, the subtle aroma of the cherry blossoms filled her nostrils, forcing her to smile widely as she walked around. Her long blond locks had been tied up in a ponytail, and her blue eyes were scanning the whole area, trying to pinpoint everything she could, there were so many things to see, and so she promised herself once more that she would travel again. She would not remain between the walls of Iwagakure for the rest of her life. This was her first trip, and she would make sure that it would not be her last.

''How beautiful...'' The kunoichi whispered to herself as she settled behind one of the pink-leafed trees, sitting down against its hard trunk and finally taking a look at the people that were present. A figure materialised beside the kunoichi, yet only Myriam could see it, the figure, being a product of her dementia. Sitting behind her was another boy, slightly older than herself. He wore that stupid eye-patch again. Pretty nice, eh M-chan? Myriam concentrated herself to ignore her 'brother' knowing clearly that he had died... Yet he kept appearing, her kept talking, why was she haunted by him so much? Her grandmother had never haunted her as such...

The medic's azure optics soon fell upon the features of the men around the lake, she had never seen them before, yet one in particular attracted her attention, probably because of his stature, he was clearly taller than all the others.

[Koori.]

"Bwahahahahaha!"

He laughed at the Genin's jokes. It was always fun to ruffle some feathers, but talking behind someone's back made it a bit, well, messed up. Changief let out a long yawn. He was getting tired from all that food he had just ate. It seemed as though his mission was through however! To get a message to the Yukikage. He saw the Leaf ninja and Snow one exchange like, whispers or some shit, which was kinda gay but the warrior cared not. He just wanted confirmation that He would tell the Yukikage of this meeting.

"So you will tell him of my wish yes comrade? Bless you!"

He extended a hand to shake the Hyuuga's and then after that, perhaps before taking some time to train, Changief would, well, take a dip into the spa, maybe.

[» Comatose]

Of course he'd listen closely to the talk about himself emanating from Changief, noting the man's wish to himself whilst simply staring out into space -- well into nature rather. Again he attempted to ignore the slight offish-ness of the genin that had approached Kidate, he acting a bit. . odd, to say the least. Lest, when Kidate asked for the piece of paper he would be supplied with it, Asato being a virtual endless supply of the stuff. Of course with his overt staring out into the lake and it's surround park, he peering about at his own discretion, he managed to spot Myriam, though not taking any particular interest in her specifically yet.

"Hmph. I should actually probably get some training in soon. . "