Yukigakure Monument(Public/NDE)

[Dealer's Button]

When the gambler's words reached Ina's ears she turned around to look at her speaker. Ace slightly narrowed his eyebrows for a brief instant hearing the girl's insult. The glare faded as a soft smirk displayed upon the chivalrous gambler's lips. It seemed she knew what to do to mock his formalities yet not tarnish them. White gloved hands gently slithered into their owner's dark brown dress pant pockets. The soft snow gently licked upon their faces as the dim moonlight glanced off of the statues of the carved sculptures as the Knave of Hearts remained silent. Noticing the other girl's presence Ace looked at her before giving her a gentle node with a polite smile showing that she was not in trouble.

He patiently listened to the ex kage his ears taking in all of the details of her story. Concentrating on the details Ace's left gloved hand slipped out of his pocket before gently grasping his chin. She embarked on a journey just like he did.Ina desired stronger eyes while Ace lounged for a more durable body. Slightly looking at the skin between the end of his shirt and the beginning of his white glove the metallic tint of his flesh glistened slightly. Although when she mentioned Reddo the Knave of Heart's light blue eyes swiftly looked down at the frozen snow. "indeed he gained power but at what cost did he suffer" Ace question himself very silently remembering the weeks prior to his disappearance.

"Yukigakure is still proving who is able to endure and adapt like usual"[/b] Ace said to her with a slight grin. Even though he smiled it was a cruel fact that who could not adapt often froze to death especially children. "yes i can however"[/b] the chivalrous gambler said while he slide off the white glove off of his left hand. Tattooed upon his left hand was his Kage tittle. "despite being a kook as you say show the same respect i provided to you on that one night bow upon the snow and receive my blessing"[/b] his voice politely directed towards her. Even though she was a kage as well she still abandoned the village doing this would show some of her loyalty. Also maybe if she proved to be worthy Ace pondered if she could become a good student.

[Hoarfrost Imp]

Mae didnt recognize either of the shinobi but they spoke with reassurance and authority. She herself would not talk outside of combat, but she would acknowledge that the two seemed docile enough, though no person is to be taken lightly. She unstrapped her blade and laid it to rest in the snow, its shape sinking its the depth of it. She sat across the opening from the two, not wanting to disturb them in their conversation.

As she herself looked out into the expanse, taking in the beauty of the surroundings, she picked up traces of the conversation going on behind her. Apparently these two went back some time, but who knew how far? And it was definitely not her place to go asking questions. She calmed her mind and began a slow meditation to clear her thoughts, the words behind her became distant as she did so.

[ina]

"Wah?!"

He was asking her to kneel before him. That was like asking somebody to go kill themselves!

"You're not serious...." She put her hands on her hips in shocked. "I kneel before...nobody." It was as simple as that.

However the word loyalty came into play. She was loyal to the Uchiha, her Ninja Way and.....Yukigakure.

"But only this once friend..." She dropped on her knee, double bladed kunai was swiftly pulled out as she stuck it in the ground, between the new Kage, and herself. It was silly. Due to her used to being Kage, and him being the new Kage, she felt that there was a mini bond hidden in the shadows. One she did not seek to shed light on. As for now, friendship meant weakness. She had no time for such a thing.

Upon being knighted, she would stand up and pat Ace's shoulder. "I need to catch up to you...."

She then looked at the female who was being excluded. "Who are you?"

[Dealer's Button]

Silently Ace's face remained soft and calm as the girl illustrated her detest to the request. Eventually however Ina decided to listen passing the small little test the chivalrous gambler subtly given. Indeed humility is the only way to grow and to grow is to accept responsibility and obligation. Gently the Knave of Hearts picked up the double bladed kunai before elegantly tapping her shoulders giving his blessing.

"unlike a thoughtless child you portrayed maturity and respect despite being put into a unfitting situation"[/b] the Knave of Hearts politely said to the uchiha. "maturity is key to progression you have shown such"[/b] Ace said to her in his usual polite tone with a soft smile as he held out her kunai for her to grab. Once she grabbed the metallic object he looked at the towering monument. the chivalrous gambler wondered how long his time will be and what history his might could evoke.

"i have grown madam yet i still realize my limits to my own current progression"[/b] the Knave of Hearts responded to her with a gentle smile. His strength have increased considerably but he knew he still could be killed. Waiting for the girl to inform them her name Ace politely waited.

[Spirit™]

Rin's mind wandered endlessly as she approached the monument. She had lost a few people along the way, including fellow ninja, and people she had known her entire life such as her adoptive parents, and many servants who had worked and lived on her estate for their entire lifetime. Servants that had helped raise her, fed her, and even gave her advice at certain dark points in her life. Finding members of her biological family had helped seal old wounds somewhat, but the hurt still echoed through her chest, making her throat ache a bit as she thought about it.

The weather was cold, and even though it was in the heart of the winter season, the usually heavy snow was falling lightly. The wind blew lightly, allowing the snow to fall in an almost angelic fashion. Rin walked up to the monument, her mind nostalgic. Just as she was about to whisper a small prayer for the lost, she noticed that she was not alone. There were other people around, Having a conversation about 10 meters away. Rin would've interrupted but the conversation sounded deep, and important by the tone of the speakers voices. Ignoring their presence for a moment, Rin bowed her head and closed her eyes. As she whispered the few words of prayer, a single tear rolled down her rosy cheek. Not used to feeling emotional weakness she wiped the tear away with the back of her hand quickly, wishing that she could erase her feelings just as easily.

[Hoarfrost Imp]

Mae's head snapped up to attention as she heard a question most likely directed to her. she stood slowly and turned to face her company. With a small bow she stepped closer and held her hand outward, surging a great flow of chakra through her palm as she smiled towards the woman. As she stepped forward she then transferred the chakra to her fingertips and offered her hand in a friendly manner.

The chakra in her palm would give off a low thrum of sound as she waited for the woman to take her hand, her message literally waiting on her fingertips. The message would travel from her palm up to the womans ear via epidermis and into her ear canal in which her message would play out I am Esbel Mae of Yukigakure, please forgive my lack or talking, for i speak only on the battlefield.

[ina]

The cold metal she felt on her shoulders would be the sign of her blessing.

Cold. It symbolized strength. The cold in Ina's heart was strong, as strong as her ice spirit. The Spirit that she believed in. Her loyalty to the Village.

A hand that saw many battles gripped her kunai tightly and slipped it back in.

Standing up she had listened to the response of the girl. "Esbel Mae..." She nodded. "Well as shinobi we practically live on a battlefield girl. We almost always have to stand on guard. So I'm sure you wouldn't mind talking." Ina chuckled. Yes she was a tiny bit of a bitch, but all in good reason. She could understand Esbel's condition. It was almost like Ina's.

Eyes then caught a familiar target. 10 meters away brought a familiar face. She seemed to drop a tear looking up at something. Perhaps she missed something?

"I got to start training Ace. I need to catch up to you guys." She nodded. "I feel like I've missed a lot."

Eyes remained to flicker back and forth from the other girl. Trying to give the one they called "Rin" a look that would gesture her to join the group.

[Dealer's Button]

After the blessing Ace nodded knowing that she indeed missed out on a lot. the chivalrous gambler could inform her but that would be in due time. "worry not Ina you will grow" [/b]the Knave of Hearts politely said to the young ex kage. Turning his head slightly his light blue eyes noticed Rin.

A concerned face slightly appeared on the chivalrous gambler. He could never stay emotionless when he saw a woman cry. Walking over to the weeping maiden Ace knelt beside her. "shh its alright Rin please dont let another tear fall upon the ground"[/b] the Knave of Hearts gently told her as he pat her shoulder softly. He guessed it was about Reddo yet sadly he feared there was nothing that could be done to get the young lad back. "fate is cruel a factor we must accept although a smile is all that is needed to glisten upon our journey which we call life"[/b] he politely said to the weeping girl. "a knights arms are always open to those who needs a shoulder to cry upon until then come join us if you wish" [/b]Ace softly said his light blue eyes gently looking into hers.

[deaaniaciu]

I walk slowly towards the Monument, a place I've only recently heard of. My steps are small so I can hear the sound of the snow under my feet clearly. It calms me down and somehow takes away all my fears away. After so much time spent indoors just the sight of it under my feet makes me happy. I gaze up and notice few people not too far away from me. How could I have forgotten to look around? I take some steps back, moving away from them.

I look around and let myself fall in the thick snow. I feel the cold on my back and as i pull myself in a sitting position I try to focus my eyes on the beautiful monument before my eyes. How could I have overlooked such a beautiful place during my years here. But as much as I want to take in all its beauty my eyes are drawn to the people. Who could they be and what are they in search for? How much did I overlook this past years?

" If only you'd have more courage and talk to them, Yuuki!" I mutter to myself as I try to take my eyes away as I am conscious I've been staring at these unknown and new figures to me. Trying to make as less sound as possible i pull my legs to my chest. My eyes fall to the white wristband from my left arm. At the sight of it my eyes close refusing to face the past yet again.

[ooc: is it ok is i write at first person? i'm more comfortable this way >.< ]

[ina]

[very quick post, preoccupied. I promise ill be better after]

She would not at the comment her Yukikage made about her growing strong. She knew she was strong even though she had less of an arsenal of techniques as the rest, but she could hold her own.

Her gaze moved and scanned around the lands and it would seem like another character in the distance. "Yo Kage, new person?" She asked the Yukikage.

The blue haired ninja would wave signaling the girl. Her hiding spot was not really so hidden as she was looking up at the snow mother. It was also time for Ina to start being a tad bit nicer for a change.

"Damn, I missed this place."

[Dealer's Button]

After looking at Rin for a few brief moments the chivalrous gambler heard Ina. "hmm"[/b] Ace smoothly hummed as he slightly turned his head looking at Yuuki. Noticing the girl's gaze towards the all mighty Snow Mother a gentle smile appeared upon the Knave of Heart's lips. "her kindness and mercy is such a interesting combination that we all should consider"[/b] he spoke politely allowing his words to be heard by all.

Standing up Ace began to walk towards Yuuki halting in front of her. "shall i inquire the name of one of my shinobi"[/b] the Knave of Hearts politely asked stretching out his hand for the individual to shake. Hearing Ina's comment he looked up towards the heavens wondering where his dear friend Reddo vanished off to. "Ina we all have things that must be missed for us to progress forward"[/b] he spoke with a slight smile hiding some of the remorse which lingered in those memories.

[deaaniaciu]

When I heard someone's voice close to me I stood up from the snow and turned my head towards the person somehow happy I had been noticed. I saw his hand stretching out for me. I stayed and looked at him for a moment not knowing what I should do. He had spoken in a very polite way something that was new to me.

" Yuu...umm Butterfly..umm no I mean ugh... I'm sorry!" I said in a trembling voice and avoiding to look at his eyes I took his hand and shook it insecurely. " I'm Yuuki Ageha... I think" I said in a low voice as my eyes wondered at the girl behind him. She had such a beautiful hair and somehow she seemed strong and not afraid of what others might think of her.

As the man in front of me spoke again referring to, I assumed, the girl with blue hair I noticed the wisdom in his words. Curiosity pushed me to ask the next question.

" If you don't mind..." I started and looked at the ones behind too " I would really appreciate if you could..." I felt all the courage being drawn from me and my cheeks blush. " tell me who you are. I'm afraid I don't know anyone and .." I stopped talking as I was afraid I'd be judged in a bad way and took a few steps back.

[ina]

The bitch of snow simply flicked her hair waiting for Ace, to greet her before Ina did. It was probably better that way.

"Hey." She simply said walking over to the shy girl. "Its not him you should be scared of." The Uchiha would leave that as an open ended feeling for the other. Whether she should be afraid of Ina, or other enemy ninja would be up to Yuuki's choice.

"Listen, Ace. Thanks for the mushy moment, but bowing before you made me a little queasy." She chuckled gently punching her Kage's shoulder.

"I have something to tend to...Missions to be done..." Her eyes would look at the cowering girl "If you're brave enough, Ask the receptionist in the tower to take the same mission as Ina Mune, the Ex Kage of Snow."

With thus she gave a small bow to Ace, and the tiniest wave to Rin before leaving.

[Dealer's Button]

It seems the individual was nervous about meeting the chivalrous gambler. Ace gently shook Yuuki's hand making sure to be gentle as she introduced herself. He gave the girl a gentle smooth smile as his white gloved hand departed from her hand. After few moments later Yuuki asked whom the Knave of Hearts was chuckling silently noticing her blushing expression. When she began to walk away the Yukikage gently laid his left white gloved hand upon the girl's head. "don't be afraid child i always make my presence pleasant for my shinobi my eyes have not deemed you a mockery"[/b] he politely and gently assured Yuuki. "i am Ace Debutler Onta the Yukikage of this arctic sanctuary"[/b] the Knave of Hearts revealed politely with a soft smile upon his lips.

Hearing Ina Ace began to chuckle happily knowing that the mushy moment was for the best. "indeed missions must be done"[/b] the Knave of Hearts said to Ina with a little bit of seriousness in his voice. Things needed to be done there was a few issues that must be extinguished. Responding to the brief polite bow from the ex kage the chivalrous gambler leaned forward as well performing a short bow.

[deaaniaciu]

As I found out the man's name I immediately understood that those people in front of me were special and that I was lucky to have met them. After all he was the Yukikage. And when the girl greeted me I realized I didn't know what to think of her. To be afraid or not? But the more I looked at her somehow I felt that she wasn't a bad person. Then again I always misjudged people.

I stood quiet listening to every word they said, but soon I found myself invited to join a mission with the girl that not only had blue hair, but also had used to be the Yukikage. Indeed I had met great people today. And as I watched them bow I started to think about the choice given to me. It was not the fact that my bravery was put to question, but the thought of the meaning of a mission that made me want to join the lady. I brushed my hand through my hair and I noticed the white highlights.

" My body might be still weak and I'm by far not brave, but maybe I could help." I muttered as I looked at the wristband on my left arm for an answer. " What shall I do?" I asked myself in a low voice without expecting an answer.

I watched Ina leave and uncertain looked at Ace. "Umm...I.. Umm.. Cya... No..I mean... It would be a pleasure to meet you again!" And yet I blushed and couldn't find my words again. I looked at him, bowed clumsily and ran slipping and stumbling in the snow after the blue haired girl.

[Dealer's Button]

When the nervous girl left Ace gently chuckled. Afterwards he walked away giving Rin a polite wave bye. His destination was the tower to check up on things.

~exit~

[Dr. Gaz]

[Enter]

The Former Yukikage entered the building followed by her loyal companion. Interesting. She thought. She had reentered the village not long ago, and saw this building. It was new for her. She remembered talk during her rein of doing something like this, but it never happened. In her absence however, someone felt strongly enough about it to do it. That she was glad. She always felt it was something the village needed. Many strong, and honorable ninja came form the Hidden snow village. But seeing her own face, and that of her loyal companion made her feel weird. She had not expected that.
"Glad to know we are remembered.." She said softly. "Even if our reign was not one of growth, and hope like we wanted eh?" Turning to her companion. Over all she was very impressed with the building. It was well done.

Turning to leave, she decided it was time to find this new Yukikage. She was glad to hear it was a former genin of hers. It was time once again for her to take an interest in the village.

[exit]

[Dealer's Button]

~enter~

Standing in front of the towering ivory monument the Knave of Hearts remained silent as his eyes remained peacefully closed. He had to comfort a family who just lost their child due to the ruthless cold of the freezing land. Ace feared for the safety of his own child when it would come into this unforgiving world. The wind gently pulled back his light blond hair as the faint ripples of his dark brown dress vest and white dress shirt echoed in the falling snow. Snow gently fell upon the the chivalrous gambler's light brown dress pants as the metal plate upon one of his white gloved hands shimmered from the subtle light. Gently slung upon his right shoulder was his light blue and white kage robe as the hat remained upon his head.

Eye lids slowly opened as light blue optics looked up at the monument. A few moments were taken as the Yukikage observed his own little icon carved upon the monument with his old companion's standing right beside his. "reddo lad one day we shall meet the timing i do not know my old friend" Ace silently said to himself as he briefly shifted his eyes towards the reflection upon the clear ice that surround the perimeter of the ivory tower. He slightly tugged on the red cloth tied around his neck before he looked up towards the heavens.

He wondered if the alliances that were made was the ones that could craft the safe world he desired. Ace dealt with death and issues constantly having a era without those was a myth in the ninja world. The chivalrous gambler would fight for that myth one day it could become a reality even after his soul have left this world.

[The Champion Eternal]

[Enter]

Elric looked up at the monument that seemed so important to the inhabitants of this place; his crimson eyes looking over the statues of people who had long since left this world. He was a member of this village now, he should feel something when he looked up at the people who had gave their lives to protect this place.
'You feel nothing because this is not your place, it never was and it never will be ' The mocking voice of Stormbringer echoed through his mind ' You were meant to rule master, not be a slave to a pathetic village in this frozen wasteland '. Elric sighed
“It is not like we have much of a choice in the matter anymore, even if we could leave we could not find Melniboné again” the albino’s voice was quiet barely above a whisper, blown away by the wind before anyone else could hear.
' Anywhere would be better than here, anywhere else where you would boty have to follow the orders of the people that your forefathers enslaved' The voice of the sword grew louder as it spoke eclipsing other thought as it blasted through his mind.

Elric groaned and put his hands to his head trying to shut out the voice that only he could hear. It was at that moment that he spotted the other figure watching the monument, for a moment he stared sure he had seen the figure somewhere before and then it hit him. He was the Yukikage, the ruler of this place. Stormbringer began to laugh
' KILL HIM' the voice was even louder than the last shouting through his head 'HE IS THE ONE THAT FORCED YOU HERE, KILL HIM AND YOU CAN LEAVE'. Elric subconsciously put his hand on the black sword, trying to fight for thought through the laughter that now echoed through every part of his mind.
“No” Elric almost shouted this as he forced his hand off the sword hilt, fighting free of the Stormbringer’s will that had threatened to overwhelm him. For a moment he stood there panting still watching the figure that had most definitely heard his latest shout.

[Dealer's Button]

Looking at the etched face of his companion Ace could only endure the flood of memories that played in his mind. He wished to learn what happened on that fateful night. Why his dear friend threw a bottle of alchohol at one of the angels illustrating the Snow Mother. So many qeustion was left unanswered. The Knave of Heart's left gloved hand gently balled up into a fist as anger radiated from his light blue eyes. "when that answer is brought into the light of realization crimson rivers shall only highlight their lives" the chivalrous gambler acidly said to himself before letting a sigh escape his lips. He had to keep a calm and gentle exterior not allowing anyone to worry. When a shout echoed throughout the humble atmosphere the yukikage slightly turned his head towards the source.

Light blue eyes noticed the very pale individual that seemed to blend in with the arctic atmosphere. "a person i have not seen yet a shinobi i know"[/i] Ace thought as he observed the individual. "Elric i believe according to the records although he seems...unstable" the Knave of Hearts said to himself silently as he stayed relaxed and loose. Turning around facing the pale shinobi the chivalrous gambler began to emit a slight tapping sound as the bottom of his left black dress shoe landed upon the frozen soil in a smooth pattern. "welcome to this sacred ground"[/b] he politely and calmly said as a soft smile appeared upon his lips.

"they say troubles are sealed inside the circular river where it is frozen forever in the arctic grasp of purity"[/b] Ace said as he briefly pointed at the frozen mirror that circled around the base of the towering monument. The Knave of Hearts gave Elric a soft smile as he waited for how the man would respond. Hoping there was going to be no violence instead a enjoyable conversation if not the chivalrous gambler was ready to make the person pay for his brash behavior.