Board Thread:Konoha Logs/@comment-24937485-20161204213625



*Where there’s light, there is a shadow. Where there’s a shadow, there is light.*

 Up in the sky there rode a figure changed in both body and spirit, seated atop a mythical creature that most eyes wouldn’t believe to have seen even if they had witnessed it firsthand: A Blue Dragon. He was more muscular after his trials, and slightly taller; now having been reborn as a Dragoon, something most unknown to the Shinobi world as legends of the Dragons were but few, old, and all of them incoherent regarding all aspects except one; they were powerful.



As such, when two patrolling ANBU gazed up only to be met by a fierce wind blowing back against their uniform, the two couldn’t believe their eyes to the point of even their actual masks displaying a look of utter confusion. “I think we drank too much last night….” The other lowered his mask to brush off some sweat. “I remember granny telling me about her mother having seen dragons in a war that happened a century ago. Granny was aloof, but she wasn’t stupid. We best report back fast.”.

After both forming a handseal, they flickered from sight and after a few uses of the technique they arrived in Konoha when Keldran would be about 3 miles away from Konoha. Appearing in the Hokage’s office, both men dropped to a knee while the Hokage’s stern voice addressed them. “Explain yourselves.”.

The ANBU who had heard tales from his grandmother was the one to speak out as he looked up, his voice squeamish. “Uh… well. We saw like… a dragon? And it looked like that missing Fuma kid.”. Ikeru shot a glare at the man to make the ANBU rethink his words. “I mean, Keldran. Yes ofcourse. It looked like Keldran was riding it. But uhm… that simply can’t be true right? As if such a thing could actually….”

The Hokage arose from his chair and arose from his chair, unsheathing his brilliant Katana after griping her red guard. “You do not believe in legends even when you live amongst them. Open your eyes. It is in times of grave danger that legends re-awaken.”. Closing his eyes for a moment, the Hokage said a silent apology to Godric before commanding the two ANBU to “Send for the Phoenix force. They are the only ones capable of meeting a threat like this. Tell them that the Lieutenants squad is chosen for this mission.”. The, up til now, silent ANBU looked up in surprise. “The lieutenant himself? Will that really be-“. The man’s colleague smacked him upside the head and both man vanished from sight to do what they were told. After they were gone, Ikeru re-sheathed his blade and walked over to the windows which gave him view over the whole village. “It seems it’s time to find out the truth about you, son of my brother. If your heart is true I will ignore my honor to grant you the mercy of a father, out of respect for Godric. If it is false, then like a father, I will take responsibility and be the one the take off your head on the executioners block. There are too many shadows abound, and if Eito has you under his control too….”. Gritting his teeth, the Hokage fell silent and awaited like a true leader ought to: in patience.

-Keldran would now be 2 miles away from Konoha.-

Our by now familiar pair of ANBU arrived at the gate of a temple-like building surrounded by blazing braziers where they were stopped by a towering warrior in golden armor from which grew a cape made of actual fire. His armor was decorated to great detail in the theme of a Phoenix; for they were the Phoenix guard: a special regiment of elite warriors hand-picked and trained by Ikeru. When it came to the fire release, only they trumped the Uchiha as seen from their flaming cloaks that ever burned; as would their swords when drawn. The golden warrior’s helmet was shaped like a bird of prey with blazing eyes that gazed down at the ANBU, saying nothing, but expecting an immediate answer.

“Eh… sorry… but Ikeru sent us?”.

“Why?” replied the Golden warrior in monotone.

“To have the lieutenant’s squad apprehend Keldran who’s riding a dragon. Now I know that sounds silly but hear me out-“

The ANBU were cut short by the gate being closed in their face as the Golden warrior entered the temple. Both of them sighed before the one with the squeamish voice muttered “Welp… they are said to never ignore the Hokage’s order… guess that’s our job done.”. On that note the two dudes were like “Let’s get another drink.” and dipped rather quickly. But no less than 30 seconds later a group of five men in golden armor flew out of the temple grounds. Flew? Yes flew. The cloaks on their backs took on actual wing like form while the blazing chakra propelled them forth at high speeds. Their V-formation was led by a helmless man with medium length blonde hair, neatly parted in the middle like a noble would, but with the strong jaw of one you’d find in a tavern brawl; the infamous ‘Lieutenant Gardroc.”. Where the typical Phoenix guard carried a katana, Gardoc’s squadron all wielded halberds the blades of which were surrounded in a brilliant flame that ever burned until the day they’d die.

It’d be when Keldran was about half a mile away from Konoha that he’d be met by the five figures hovering in place, in mid-air, and in a line-formation, with Gardoc at their center. All of them held a blazing halberd in their right hand except for Gardoc who had his arms folded and looked at you with the seriousness of someone who had far too many bricks up his ***. “Keldran Fuma. I Lieutenant Gardoc, also known as the Valliant of the Phoenix Guard, hereby arrest you on charges of murdering Godric Fuma, Seika Sarutobi, and on helping the known fugitive Mugen Fuma evade justice. Furthermore, the new leader of your clan, the prestigious Eito Fuma.” He didn’t look to enjoy saying the word prestigious here. “Has given the permission for you to be killed on sight. It is by the Hokage’s grace that we are here to arrest you. So, what say you… ‘hero’ of the leaf?”. Gardoc tossed a pair of chakra-cuffs over to Keldran for him to put on, they’d restrict the usage of chakra when worn. If Keldran had accepted, all of the Guard would fly back to Konoha, keeping a pentagon formation with Keldran and his dragon Saphira at their center.

It was then, as they made landing 20 yards outside the gate, that Keldran for the first time would see the life-sized Statue of Godric seated upon the archway; a proud gaze watching over all those who came to the Hidden leaf and all those who left. Gardoc stood in silence and would glance over at Keldran’s face to see his reaction before focusing his gaze forward as he led the party into the city; the other four golden warrior forming a square around Keldran; still having their halberds drawn.

<p class="MsoNormal">But their formation wouldn’t hold for long as a mass of angry villagers had gathered by the main street that ran from the main gate all the way to the Hokage’s Headquarters. Nobody dared stand in Gardoc’s way so the party would have no trouble moving forward, the trouble was having to keep the angry people away from trying to tear and claw at Keldran after which they instead resorted to throwing all kinds of filth at him while shouting “TRAITOR! VILLAIN! MURDERER!” with each step that Keldran took. The four golden knights did everything they could to silence the people and bring them to order, but they weren’t allowed to use violence against civilians; a fact which the civilians now used and abused. Gardoc would finally call his man off, to instead walk a few yards behind Keldran. “Let him pay for his sins.”. He said, and walked on through the crowd that parted in fear of the Lieutenants reputation of delivering merciless justice upon all who do wrong. The one drunk fool that didn’t get out of the way in time was mercilessly punched so hard that his jaw broke, after which Gardoc just stepped on the man he had just knocked down like nothing but filth.

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<p class="MsoNormal">By now surely, all of you must be aware of the commotion going on in Konoha! How you respond to the situation, and how you react, it all depends on you! Do you trust Keldran? Do you stand behind him? Or do you follow the mindset of the common people who seem to despise him? Resorting to violence would be… not very smart to do but nobody can stop you from voicing your opinion to perhaps even sway the hearts of the common people. Keldran’s walk of shame was a half long and would take fifteen minutes or so to complete meaning every single one of you has time to interact, say their piece, etc. Who are you, and what is your shinobi way? If there’s ever a time to bring it to display, it’s now!

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<p class="MsoNormal">*Where there’s light, there is a shadow. Where there’s a shadow, there is light.*

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