Uchiha Roots III [Travel]

[kalo]

This time, he'd find his feet dragging him along east into the Bird Country. It was a long way until he'd reach the Water Country, and then the unfortunate event of having to catch a boat ride over there. He was pretty sure he could either hi-jack one, or some old sailor would be willing to give him a lift. And if it seemed like everyone was too tough to take on, the boy would simply buy one. But he'd prefer the hi-jacking part the most. Having at least a bit of honor though, the boy would try the 'old sailor' method first. Nonetheless, the boy would travel through the mountains. He'd bring his scarf over his face once more when the wind would begin its cycle. Preventing any dirt or sand grains from entering his mouth of getting in his eye.

He'd be traveling for some hours now, until finally he'd take a another step, his foot crushing grass underneath him. The wind had stopped its blowing finally. Angel would allow his scarf to once again drop under his chin. Examining the new terrain as he'd make his exit from the mountains, the boy would take one more step. This step would trigger birds to fly off in the distance. He hadn't seen one in a while. Snatching his rusty old map from his back pocket, he'd examine it thouroughly. A smirk in his lips, the boy had finally reached the Wind Country again. From there he'd travel to the Tea Country, and finally the Water Country...


[Please Move to Wind]

[|Ayame Unbound|]

*Coughs* There is no bird board yet >>

[kalo]

Alright.. Wind Country this time xD

[Elgar]

~Moved to Wind~

[kalo]

Upon re-entrance to the Wind Country, the young Uchiha was to travel south. There he'd be able to find a harbor that could sail him to the Tea Country. From the Tea Country he'd be able to finally sail into the Water Country. As he'd travel back through the sea of sand going south, it seemed his luck would change for the wind had finally subsided somewhat. He could wear his scarf as freely as he wanted now. As he'd take paced, yet still quick steps, the boy would listen to the jingle of the small bells wrapped around his katana. He'd make sure to pick up a new one at the town's harbor, since he was better with two swords than wielding one. He would only watch his footsteps as he'd continued his travel. Already acustomed to the terrain and climate of the Wind Country, the boy had no problem finding his way around, or falling for mirages. The desert wasn't that big when you got to know her.

Within hours, the boy would find himself at the town harbor. As he'd take another step, the sound of stepping on hard conrete would ring through his head. He could hear the voices of people, and when he'd look up, he'd fix his eyes on a shit load of ships docked at this harbor. Fixing his eyes on the sign above him, he'd read it quickly. "Masunagi Harbor.. Phew.. Bout time I got here.." He'd coo to himself. It was pretty much a market center, a lot of people moving about and a lot of traders and merchants. This was the perfect place to find a nice katana partner for the 'Belled' katana. It was amazing, The Wind countries population that is. Despite the climate and terrain, many, many people lived here and called it home. Angel was amongst those many people.

Soon enough, the boy would find himself face to face with a weapon's dealer. "All of my weapons are fine, sir. And since you're a Suna shinobi, you're allowed two free things." The boy would smile at the man, nodding his head slightly. "Let me have that one then, with the red hilt." The dealer would bow to the young Suna shinobi, and quickly retrieve the katana. "Its called the Angel Katana. A great samurai once wielded this weapon." The Uchiha would gently remove it from the man's hands. Swiftly unsheathing the blade, he'd hold it up in front of his face. His right hand grasping the hilt on his side below his waste. "Angel Katana huh..? Musta been destiny, since my name's Angel too." The dealer would nod in agreement. Angel would put the katana back in its home and tie it on his back diagonally, crossing his father's katana. Waving the man off, the boy would make his exit.


"All aboard for the ship to the Tea Country!" Angel heard those words perfectly. Making a quick dash to the docks, Angel would stop and reach in his pocket to assemble his Ryo. "How much, dude?" Ready to pay, the sailor would shake his head and make a polite bow to the sixteen year old boy. "Boat rides are always free for Suna shinobi, sir." A smirk in his lips and the boy would walk onto the ship. Immediately, he'd find a spot on the boat to lean on the railing. His eye would travel onto a group of girls that looked around his age, giggling and giving him quick glances. A smile back at them, and the boy would turn his head, only for his cheeks to immediately grow a very rare red color. "Jeez.." And finally the boy would find himself on course to the Tea Country. From there he'd be able to travel to the Water Country and find his brother..


[Please Move To Tea]

[hotaru]

moved

[kalo]

"Man.. I hate boats so much."

Finally, they'd reach the Tea Country. Angel was able to get a look at the long strip of land himself, and due to the booming voice of the sailor screaming "Land Hoooo!". If that wasn't the definition of annoying, especially when you'd managed to fall asleep after finally learning about your ever so 'shocking past'. After hearing his story firsthand from Old Dalen, the boy had a lot on his mind lately. His brother was still alive, right? Of course. But his mother was defeated when tracked down by their enemies. Angel didn't want to believe that, he wanted to meet his mother. But of course, deep down in his heart, he knew she was already watching over him in the sky. Shaking his head slightly, the boy would stand in an erect position. His arms would extend upwards and he'd force himself slowly to stretch out his bones.

As the Tea Country began to inch closer and closer, the boy sort of fell into yet, another trance; flashback.

Flashback ------
[Temporarily for the flashback, Red = DeMarius's speech;]

A twelve year old Angel lied there on his bed. His door was cracked slightly and he wasn't asleep yet. In the other room, the boy could hear people coming in and sitting down, greeting his father and whatnot. Of course a young curious mind would stay wide awake. His lazy rabbit, Spunky was already fast asleep however. He could make out every word they were saying too, fortunately due to his father's tedious training. "We weren't able to thank you and your son for driving away those bandits for us." One voice of an elderly man would coo to DeMarius. DeMarius would shake his head. "That was merely a training session for my son. I only stepped in if I felt he was in an real danger." The man would answer back with a silent, cool but still polite voice. "He handled himself quite well out there. He'll grow up to be a great warrior, that I'm sure of." This voice was the voice of Old Dalen this time.

"Yes, I too have confidence in my son. I fear that he's a bit too playful for his own good. And his attitude may get him in trouble one day. Heh.. He's exactly just like his mother." DeMarius would tell them with a slight chuckle. "I just wish I would have had the opportunity to see my other son grow up strong also..."

End Flashback ------

"Thats right.. Dad thought Mario died along with mom.." He'd utter the words, they'd barely escape his lips. As he got closer and closer to achieving his goal, he remembered bits and pieces of his past when he'd catch people speaking of his mother or brother. And somewhere in Kiri, there was a great Uchiha named Mario who had no idea he had a little brother. "Hey, kid! You gettin' off or what..?" Those words would be his key to snapping out of his trance once again. Turning his head to what caused the sound, the boy would smirk and then nod. He'd walk down the board and fix his eye on the harbor before him. This market was similar to Suna's harbor market, but cooler of course. There seemed to be a bit less of people than Suna's also.

Angel would continue forth, making his way down the harbor to the exit. Merchants calling out to him to come purchase something from their 'humble' shops, but of course the Uchiha didn't want to waste time on worthless junk. It'd only make him heavier, also. However, he would take a big jug of tea along with him for the road. Marching on down to his next objective, he was traveling along east to reach the next harbor. Since it wasn't Suna anymore, the boy doubted that he'd be able to get a free trip this time. Tea wasn't as wide as Suna, so when traveling from west to east, it wasn't a long walk at all. About a good hour and a few minutes. The young Uchiha would look up, to see that this sign read, "Mei-Mei Harbor". Making his way to the docks, the boy would trail his eyes along the ships, looking for a sign or something that said it was going to the Land Of Water. Of course, that 'sign' he'd be searching for would be founded in a matter of seconds.

The boy would approach the man, ready to whip out his Ryo once again, but was cut short. "This harbor and most of the Land Of Tea respects all hidden villages for their services to us. I don't think we wouldn't be around if it weren't for the Great Sand village, Mist village, or Leaf village. We're honored to have you aboard our ship, sir." And just as the other sailor had done at Masunagi Harbor, this man would bow politely. Angel would bow his head back to the man and then board the ship. It seemed there were plenty of people going to Water, just as he was. And dejavu would kick in when he'd see a different set of giggling girls giving him quick glances to see if he had been looking their way. Shaking his head and letting out a slight snort, the boy would turn around and lean his elbows on the railing, watching the graceful liquid substance underneath them sparkle and flow by, as their ship would finally leave the docks and set course for the Land of Water. "Here I come, bro."


[Please Move To Water]

[Masakuni]

Moved, dear child. ^_^