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let's do the time warp again [semi-open?]

WHO: Kaguya, Yukimura, and anyone Yukimura recruits to drag back on a trip to the past with him?
WHAT: Going back to Ueda Castle to fix a screw-up.
WHERE: Main camp, to start, then back in time to Ueda.
WARNING(S): nothing yet!

[The main camp is starting to get more full, although there were still plenty of faces missing - but every new arrival is good for morale, even the ones nobody likes, really, because they at least represent a unity of cause that can bring even the most bitter of enemies together, and - maybe Kaguya is just being sentimental, but she at least finds the idea of Shu and Wei, Eastern and Western armies, Dong Zhuo and anybody being able to find common cause to be somewhat inspiring.

Every new arrival also means leads to a few more, as everyone wants to know what they can do to find missing comrades or save dead ones, and so she's been busy - but there's no time to rest, and with everyone else doing everything they can, it's not as though she can do any less.

She's been back from her last trip for a little while now, though, and she's savoring the few moments of downtime before the next inevitable mission.]

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[They haven't yet properly spoken, but she recognizes him; Kaguya more than anyone has good reason to make certain she knows who every person that passes through the camp is, and so she's applied herself to remembering every name and every face.

She'd thought to leave introductions until he'd at least managed to get some sleep. He looks like hell. But then, in that state, she can't imagine that he's approached her for only small talk.]

Yukimura-sama, isn't it?

Yes. I apologise for introducing myself so suddenly only to make a request of you right afterwards, but I hope that you can forgive me for that.

[There was time to become better acquainted later, or so he thought. Right now his mind was stuck on only one thing – seeing if it was possible to go back and help Saitou and the others. It was a ray of hope that he’d been in desperate need of for a while now, and so he was prepared to take hold of it with both hands. Or, you know. As much as one could.]

I wished to know… Is it true that there is a way to go back in time and save our comrades?

Why did those demons go and attack Ueda Castle? Why is Ueda Castle even here in the first place? You can take us back in time to save the soldiers that were lost in battle?

[Kunoichi had many questions, and Kaguya seemed like she was the person who had the answers. Pardon her sudden bombard or questions, Kaguchin. She just wants to know what's going on, and how she can help out her lord and his fallen army.]

[Completely pardoned, Kunoichi - and in fact, Kaguya stops to give her a nod as well when she pops up alongside Yukimura, before starting in on the answers.

And pssssh, like she'd fail to forgive Yukimura for worrying about a friend?]

Ueda Castle is not the only place here you will recognize. Orochi's magic has...compressed different times together, if that is at all comprehensible. Many castles and battlegrounds from your time will be found here, but they may not be in the same places you remember them.

[But the important question is obviously the one they both asked.]

It is true that I can take you back to save your comrades, as long as at least one of you was present for the battle you wish to return to.

I was … present when the demons laid siege to Ueda Castle. I wish to go back in time and save my fallen comrades – but we will need to take more reinforcements with us. Is such a thing possible?

[The rest of his questions about how everything works in Orochi’s world can wait for a little while longer. Yukimura is painfully single-minded when he chooses to be, and it seems as though now is one of those times.]

My troop of ninjas won't be enough for reinforcements. They may be strong, but we're really small in numbers... Kaguya, do you think this Orochi guy may have brought our allies from back home here, too? [Perhaps Kunoichi could scout around for Lord Shingen, or maybe even Kai, if they were somehow brought into this strange world. The more familiar faces, the better, Kunoichi thought. Of course, she'd be more than happy to find new faces too!]

[She nods.]

Reinforcements will not be a problem, regardless of whether they were present for the battle when it originally transpired or not. As long as I can follow the thread of one person's life back, I can bring as many of you as needed.

[And then she turns to Kunoichi.]

Your allies should also be somewhere in this land, although I can make no promises for how quickly they may be found...or whether they have survived this far. But if we can find anyone who remembers seeing them, we can trace our way back and help them, as well.

[The idea that they can go back is almost too much for Yukimura to comprehend. For a long moment he falls silent, unable to believe it. He never would have thought that he’d have this chance, but it’s right here in front of him. The chance to save those close to him, that he’d been powerless to do anything about before-

There was no way that he wasn’t going to take this opportunity.]

How soon can we go back? I wish to do all that I can to save them… I failed the first time. I do not intend to fail again.

Don't worry, my lord - you have me with you! I'll be by your side every step of the way! ... And that guy you were holding when I found you? He must be really important to you, right?

-- I'll do my best to save him, too!

...time will wait for us, Yukimura-sama. Are you certain you do not wish to rest first?

[Because dude, you look like death warmed over.]

Rest? I...

[To be honest, the thought of resting hadn't even occurred to him - a side effect of his tunnel vision. Silent for a moment, he did at least take the time to consider the advice.]

I understand, but I do not think that I can wait any longer, knowing that my men need me.

[Kunoichi's words surprise him, and he shoots her a confused look.]

Important to me...? [That was putting it lightly, but he was never good at expressing any of that.]

You seemed so sad to have him in your arms, my lord - I figured he was someone really close to you. [She knew that look of sadness. That was the same look she had when she learned that he wasn't returning home from Osaka.] But don't worry, my lord! I'll protect the both of you! After all, I am the best ninja in all Japan~.

Edited ([ I keep derping, orz. ]) 2012-11-11 07:47 (UTC)

In that case, I am glad to take you whenever you have assembled your forces.

Close to me... Even I cannot deny a claim like that.

[Even if he's only starting to realise the depth of that himself. What is the saying...? "You don't know what you've got until it's gone"? Yukimura had figured that out the hard way.]

Kunoichi, thank you. I do not know what I would do without you by my side.

[After all, she was the one that had saved him in the first place. She was always helping him out of tough spots.]

I suppose we had best go and prepare ourselves for battle, then.

Is there anything else I can do for you, my lord?

[Kaguya simply nods in response to Yukimura. It's his decision who to bring, and how many - he was there, and he'd know best.

Whenever he's ready, so is she.]

... All that we really need now is to see who does not mind coming with us. Then we can head back.

[Even if the thought was still hard to wrap his mind around.]

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