Drowning our Sorrows

[Water Adept]

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[Dealer's Button]

~enter~

The rain and echoing thunder matched the irritation flowing in the chivalrous gambler's mind. Ever since the pirate ship explosion and the harsh genjutsu messed with his thought pattern they converged into a screaming mess of unclear chaos. Although there was one thought that was ever so clear which was his hatred towards Konoha and his determination to lead Yukigakure. Ace thought about the times his village helped them before they threw his comrades away. Gloved hands turned into tight fists as the Knave of Hearts reflected on these thoughts knowing that without his dear village Leaf would be in ruins. Light blue eyes looked onward as he walked towards the entrance of the bar. He ignored the drowning screams putting up his gentle demeanor after all he was the leader of the mighty Yukigakure. His might and valor was the fuel for eternal glory for his dear village.

Opening the bar door Ace looked forward wondering who was all there. Walking into the establishment his pace suddenly halted as his light blue optics stared at the leaf shinobi while his light blond eyebrows narrowed. Grinding his teeth silently the chivalrous gambler looked away knowing starting a commotion was not best to do. the Knave of Hearts sat at the bar as he remained silent his mind pondering. "he helped my team yet his village is foul only considering us sheep to be used" he thought the word sheep being acid against his mind.

[Water Adept]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, background:url(http://i47.tinypic.com/dy17v9.png); width:496px; height:374px; border:1px dashed white;] [classy=sex12] Sapphire eyes focused on the familiar face as the newcomer slowly walked into the bar, a headband was worn proudly on his head proclaiming him to be of the snow village. Falnyr’s eyes followed the man as he made his way over to the bar, his alcohol addled mind searching through memories to place this person. After a while a name came to him “Ace, that’s your name isn’t it” his words were slightly slurred clearly showing that he was under the influence of drink, “It’s been a long time” he took another swig of sake finishing the cup that was held in his hand. A real smile began to replace the fake mask that he had adopted for himself, happy that there was a friendly face in this unfamiliar country. “So what has been going on with you?” His voice was cheerful blissfully unaware of the fact that Ace wasn’t exactly pleased to see him here, his drunkenness disabling his ability to pick up on other people’s emotions. [/classy]

[Dealer's Button]

Silently sitting at the bar light blue eyes looked at the reflection the counter provided. Ace saw his image proud and mighty although at the corner of his left eyes he saw the image of his childhood self. The boy who was afraid to talk only paid attention to books instead of the people around. Now it was the opposite the chivalrous gambler was the brave knight of Yukigakure the leader of the arctic village. Times back then was simple yet not carefree almost the same now. Ace desperately wanted to see his dear wife Onyx knowing that his child was developing in her womb. Thinking about the responsibilities for his forming family and the village gloved hands gently pressed against his forehead. The Yukigakure engraved metal plate stitched upon his left glove shimmering in the faint light.

When his name was spoken out of the drunken individual's lips Ace's ears range cruelly. "how dare he mention my glorious name with slurry lips" he thought anger as his teeth gently grinded against each other. His anger for Konoha evident but his name being spoken by a drunk individual made it worst. Slightly turning his head light blue eyes glared at the leaf shinobi. "time has passed roughly i was crowned Yukikage" the chivalrous gambler said keeping his calm demeanor up. "i like to be blunt and honest so pay attention leaf shinobi"[/b] the Knave of Hearts spoke in his usual polite tone but yet his face emitting the seriousness needed.

"when deeds are expected they evolve into demands waiting to placed onto eager lambs"[/b] the chivalrous gambler began. "when their job is finished they are thrown away before their efforts are given to individuals who does not deserve the valiant efforts those lambs put forth"[/b] Ace said his light blue eyes slightly emitting the hatred that built up in his soul. "the chains of binding expectations are over the lambs are not yours to command any longer"[/b] Ace finished still keeping his polite tone as his eyes glared at the individual. If it was anyone else their body will be in ruins but since he knew the individual was alright there was no need for harm. "you understand sir"[/b] Ace asked making sure what he said was processed by the drunken individual.

[Water Adept]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, background:url(http://i47.tinypic.com/dy17v9.png); width:496px; height:374px; border:1px dashed white;] [classy=sex12] Falnyr shook his head trying to dispel the drunken mist that had begun to engulf him, wishing that he had not had so much to drink before Ace had arrived. The words that he spoke flew far over Falnyr’s head, the medic not able to grasp their meaning in his current state. For a moment he simply stared wondering what he could possibly say, he sighed slowly and deeply looking into the light blue with his own sapphire. “I am not sure that I do” The words were steadier this time “I’m sorry I’m not in my right mind at the moment” he continued looking into the snow ninja’s eyes as he spoke, catching the hatred that simmered just below the surface. What had he done to make this person hate him? He threw his memory back to the days that they had met, they were painful memories. In the middle of the civil war he had fought alongside this ninja to stop the rebellion that had threatened to overthrow his nation. He had even help save one of the snow ninja that had thrown herself into the fray only be captured. He couldn’t come up with any reason why Ace would be hostile towards him now, they had left on good terms if he remembered correctly so why? “I’m sorry but why do you hate me?” The question was bluntly asked obviously affected by the alcohol running through his veins “Your voice is calm and your face gives nothing away, except your eyes. The eyes are always the hardest to control I know that from experience, I had to learn to make sure…” He stopped himself realising that he was rambling without a purpose and had almost said too much, once again he cursed the alcohol as he looked back into the man’s eyes hoping that his reason was not too deeply ingrained. [/classy]

[Dealer's Button]

It seemed the individuals mind could not comprehend the message. Even though his blood boiled towards the shinobi's village he understood Falnyr's drunken mind. Despite the hate Ace did not have any personal problems with the individual. "a sage trapped in a village of villains" the chivalrous gambler thought sadly. Throughout the encounters the individual showed honorable qualities the Knave of Hearts admired. Honor seemed to be so fragile these days witnessing it coming from someone else was great. Ace actually owed the person for saving one of his comrade's lives. The best gift was true honesty which Ace was going to deliver. Leaf was full of ignorant imps Falnyr needed to know. If he realized this Yukigakure will always be open towards brave individuals like himself.

"like i mentioned before Falnyr you deserve honesty which i wont constrict from you"[/b] the chivalrous gambler spoke his tone remaining polite. "i do not detest you personally sadly i pity your soul"[/b] Ace said his light blue optics looking into the leaf shinobi's eyes. "your valiant bravery will always be tarnished as long your chained by Konoha"[/b] his voice remaining calm although the anger towards that village remained carefully hidden from everyone else. "i know their twisted pleads they allow you to put your blood and sweat for their cause yet when its finished they throw you away in a cruel repugnant manner"[/b] he said his mind thinking about the pain and suffering his shinobi had to go through. "as honor is bounded to my soul a sacred essence they managed to steal that from me countless times"[/b] Ace said his light blond eyebrows narrowing thinking of the humiliating arena defeat by the Hokage and the time he was mugged by a leaf shinobi.

"as the Yukikage i cannot allow my comrades to be used like mindless sheep by giving into your village's selfish pleads"[/b] Ace said politely his gloved hands onto each other. "My eyes witnessed many wretched illusions my demeanor is what keeps my honor glorious"[/b] saying this his light blue eyes gently closed pushing the anger back into his valiant heart. "even though sometimes a maelstrom rages when unforgivable deeds occur"[/b] he said responding to the individual's ramble in his usual tone. His anger was his own business not for everyone else to witness.Afterwards the Knave of Hearts remained silent waiting for his words to sink in. Even though Ace was angry he was not a rash man that was true. He addressed the issue calmly to the individual now he waited to see how Falnyr would react.

[Water Adept]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, background:url(http://i47.tinypic.com/dy17v9.png); width:496px; height:374px; border:1px dashed white;] [classy=sex12] A sigh escaped from Falnyr as the Yukikage finished his speech, for a moment he simply sat there looking into the empty cup that he still clutched in his hand. So that was why, he thought the leaf were using him and then just cast him aside. “I’m sorry that you feel that way” the words were solemn and full of melancholy his words only bringing back the reason he had come here in the first place. He called the bartender over ordering another cup of sake before turning once again to the new Yukikage, “I would like to ask you to do one thing though, don’t blame the ninja of the leaf for your experiences. Some of them are still only children caught up in dreams of playing soldier and thinking that they are the strongest people in the world” he was rambling again but this time he did not care “There was one who came here as well, Tekato is his name. Came to join the Chuunin Exams along with me, but he couldn’t have been much older than thirteen” A sob escaped Falnyr at this point almost completely shattering the mask of the smile that he had put up to shield himself “He’s not made for war, no child that age is. Why? Why did he come here?” the sake arrived and Falnyr wasted no time having another gulp of the alcoholic liquid, “Why?...”his voice faded away almost breaking as he said that last word. He spent the next few seconds in silence simply swirling his drink looking into the whirlpool that it created, before he opened his mouth once again. “Ace, please protect him. I know you hate the leaf but please try not to kill him if you meet us; please I don’t care what you do to me but please don’t hurt him. He’s only a child… Only a child…” His voice trailed away yet again and this time did not speak back up simply mulling over his drink and waiting for Ace’s response. [/classy]

[Dealer's Button]

Silently Ace observed the leaf shinobi awaiting to see the individual's reaction. It seemed bitter sadness clouded upon Falnyr which gave the chivalrous gambler hope that he understood his hatred towards that village. Light blue optics remained looking at the person as the person apologized. the Knave of Hearts had every right to angry towards Konoha his honor was sacred no one had the right to tarnish it like they managed to do. Moments slowly fizzled as he remained sealing up his fiery anger.

The person began to speak some which only made his anger boil. Politely Ace stayed silent as his ears heard the words his teeth silently grinding against each other. "pubescent kids given power to shake the atmosphere absolutely disgraceful" the Knave of Hearts thought to himself silently. Konoha proved to lack one of the basic responsibilities of granting individuals skills and jutsu which was control and maturity. "a foolish child with a knife is far horrific than a killer with one"[/b] he said to Falnyr his anger slipping through his polite tone.

Afterwards the Konoha began to ramble about a perticuler child that came with him for the Chuunin Exams. Ace gently closed his eyes picking up the regret lingering in Falnyr's voice. He actually thought about his own life his own childhood past. Even the future of his child still sleeping in his lovely wife's womb. the chivalrous gambler thought about how his action could be if his child was placed in a predicament. Even though the request hit a very soft spot Ace still felt leaf needed a lesson taught to them. "as you say he is a child yet that does not mean he is exempt from the crippling burden your village foreshadowed on my companions and i"[/b] he said in his polite tone his gloved hands upon each other on the counter as his eyes looked into the shinobi. "if we meet death will not occur that i promise you due to our talk however"[/b] the Knave of Hearts said giving him the first part. "you and your companion must be a taught a thorough lesson about humility how it chips away your soul and your very dignity"[/b] Ace finished in his usual tone his light blue eyes starring right into Falnyr's as his face remained calm presenting that he meant his words.

[Water Adept]

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, background:url(http://i47.tinypic.com/dy17v9.png); width:496px; height:374px; border:1px dashed white;] [classy=sex12] Relief washed over Falnyr as Ace said that he would not harm the child, a true smile forming on his face as he spoke his thanks “Thank you Ace, I’m glad that I don’t have to worry about that” his voice was steadier now no longer tainted with the sadness that had filled it before “I would prefer if we didn’t have to fight at all though” sapphire met pale blue as he said these words, looking into the yukikage’s cold eyes “but I suppose that’s not possible anymore is it?” he sighed and took another gulp of alcohol “Your hatred for us runs too deep now” it still puzzled him, this hatred that ran through Ace, it was too strong just to be caused by that one event. “Ace, what else happened between you and the leaf after you fought in the civil war, it can’t just be one incident that made you hate our village this much, there must be something else, something else that started this hatred?” He took another gulp of sake as he finished the last words feeling his mind cloud over even more as the alcohol sank its fangs even deeper. If he had been sober he probably would have skirted around this question, but his drunkenness gave him boldness so he simply waited not feeling abashed in the slightest for Ace to reply [/classy]

[Dealer's Button]

Listening to the shinobi's response Ace remained silent paying attention to the appreciation that lingered from his tone. The chivalrous gambler's light blue eyes gazed into Falnyr. "correct when we do meet i intend my shinobi to illustrate their valor and bravery proving that we not weak like your nation believes we are"[/b] the Knave of Hearts spoke in his usual tone. "indeed until i reclaim what have been stripped away from my soul my maelstrom shall not concede"[/b] light blue eyes gazed right into sapphire optics while Ace thought about the humiliation Hokage provided. Thousands of people watched the brave individual break down submitting to illusion needles and sleep inducing feathers. His family name was about to be etched into history a name glorified for eternity. Pure bravery being defeated to cowardly trickery absolutely shameful. Maybe that was the seed that helped Ace reach the pinnacle of frustration on all of the troubles helping Konoha created. Although the true engraved moment was when that girl mugged the gambler after the village was treating their savior like a mere criminal.

Thinking about this the Knave of Hearts closed his eyes hearing the leaf shinobi's question. Anger slowly ran throughout his vessel his mind reflecting on all of the events. All of the moments his honor got ripped by their ignorance. "tell me what can you do when you watch your companions spill their blood for their allies yet in the end they get tossed away"[/b] his eyes slowly opened glaring right at the shinobi. "when you arrive just to relax and seek honest answers you get treated like a mere criminal your ally forgetting the blood you sacrificed for them"[/b] he said thinking of the torture Rin had to suffer when she got held hostage yet he was treated as a criminal as if their efforts did not matter. "then you get mugged by a shinobi from that same village"[/b] Ace said remembering the girl stealing his money after she beat him. "when we invite our suppose to be ally to assist with a problem cause by your own issues they take over our mission making sure they get all of the glory"[/b] Ace said letting a pause emit throughout the atmosphere.

"finally when your so close at giving your family name eternal glory for your wife and future sons and daughters"[/b] he said pausing for a faint moment his eyes intensifying thinking about the defeat. "in front of millions of spectators you get put under a genjutsu that makes your effort and bravery pointless making you look like a fool"[/b] Ace spoke his polite tone faintly shifting as his anger seeped through his words. "your village does have power that is true yet it cant control its own ignorance and responsibilities creating troublesome issues for your suppose to be allies"[/b] he said his acid words expressing what his heart felt towards them for so long. "maybe if we never helped you would still be around dear friend" he silently said to himself wondering why Reddo was acting strange before he vanished.

[Dealer's Button]

Saying what was needed to be said Ace gently stood up. His light blue looking at the leaf shinobi as he expression remained polite yet the anger gently radiating off. Walking out of the place the Knave of Hearts left only his words behind.

~exit~

[Water Adept]

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