Just A Moment

Dante stood at the shore of this lake, upon the dock to be exact. The wind blew softly, moving the normally still waters just a little. He was in his usual hooded gear like always, his presence supressed completely so not to alert anyone. As he stood here today, the sky above called to his heart. It filled with clouds that masked its glory and great vastness while pouring drops of water to the fallen. In other words, it was cloudy and raining and Dante was feeling one with the sky. This sudden feeling, he couldn't describe it. He was feeling down in gutter. He had not felt something like this since he lost his brother. Dante drew his silver kitana, the drops of rain instantly sliding off its edge. He just stood there, thinking about his life, his goals, his wants and needs, everything. Dante had come to a point where he did not know what he wanted anymore. He could not see himself moving forward anymore, like he reached the peak of his existence. Something was prodding at his brain, an intrusion of thoughts. What was wrong with him all of a sudden. As he continued to try and figure it out, he became angry with himself.

Dante clenched the hilt of his kitana tighter as he grew more frustrated with himself and these 'weak' emotions. His past had finally caught up with his concious and was attempting to torment him. Bringing upon feelings of guilt, weakness, and depression. Dante clenched his teeth. He was fighting a battle unlike any other, internally. If one were to have a viewing of Dante's inner being it would probably look something like this:

Two Dante's stood before each other, one colored in black, shrouded by darkness. The other colored in white, augmented by the light. Both wielding kitanas would run toward each other and enter a clash that never seem to give way. The first to give up would die.

Dante struggled with which person he would become for this brief moment. His head seemed to spin as these thoughts whirled around. What would be come of Dante? Would he become a ruthless killer obsessed with power and recognition? Or would he become the noble man he once used to be before gaining the glorified blade known as Thunder Edge. Was there any middle ground? I guess it could be said if there were then he was already on it and this was the result. Such annoying experience.

As Shu was wondering throughout this unknown village he thought he should check for anything else that might cause a rebuttle within the Amegakure constitution. As Shu decided to go towards the lake he noticed someone. This someone was off and Shu wasn't to fond of that. He threw three little spikes on the ground near his target. He knew that attire. It was on a poster of a famous ninja. A killer a member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Snow. Shu knew he wasn't ready for an enemy such as this so he sat down and prepared.

Dante was drawn away from his inner conflict upon hearing the sound of three thuds as three spike like objects landed behind him. Dante turned slowly, peering at the ninja who was responsible for the objects through eyes hidden beneath his hood. He wasn't really in the mood for such intrusions on his alone time. Yet with the issues he was struggling with inside he was more incline to talk rather than fight. Looking at Dante, you could tell which side was winning in the fight of his true self. His aura was growing increasingly dark as the skies above began to roar with thunder and lightning. A hand seal was made rather quickly, probably to go unnoticed, as he disappeared within the instant he made it. A flicker. He reappeared in front of the younger man, his kitana would be at the man's throat as his face would come closer to his so that he could see his eyes beneath his hood. "What exactly do you want? Death from my blade? Because that can easily be offered." he said coldly. Even though he planned to talk with him, he still felt it necessary to showcase the ease of his movements.

Very very odd that Shu found a man from a different village from his origin. The odd thing was this wasn't so odd seeing how Shu was also here but he originated from Kumogakure. As all this was running throughout his mind he noticed the man he was looking at had vanished. Reappeared directly next to him. Shu simlpy smiled as he moved his hands back quickly behind his head making one handsign. As a layer of ice formed around Shu's hand he grabbed the blade in the mans hand and stood up. "Whats your business here?"

Dante's demeanor seemed to have changed even more. The darker side of him was winning as he became distracted by this man. He was something different that what Dante was used to seeing. An ice user? Dante smirked slyly as the man began to place his hand on his blade. Just as the man began to speak, Dante would deliver a strong knee to the man's stomach. "Im just thinking to myself. Now what's your business here?" he would say coolly. Dante was getting excited, but for what reason? It would seem that this inner change was beginning to make him more sadistic. Who knew how far things would go between these two.

Shu simply smiled as he watched the enemy look at him in a odd way. Probably because he was an ice user. But this didn't bother Shu but what did bother him was the simple fact he got kicked in the chest by the man. Shu wasn't to fond of getting kicked in the gut. As he rolled back stood up and started to cough up a little blood he wiped off his face as the blood trickled down his chin falling to the ground freezing. Shu laughed heavenly as he began to speak while raising his hands up "Shu. My name is Shu. Shu Yuan Hajime to be more accurate. Whats your name partner?"

Dante liked how this Shu person avoided the question at hand by handing over his name. He must've understood how things work. Some information is more valuable than other, such as a name. With a simple name, a trace can be made and that person will forever be susceptible for an attack by the person who knows the name. It was so easy to find people in this world that Dante valued names over simple explanations of what people were doing. With a sly smile Dante would rest his kitana on his shoulder as he spoke. "Your name is Shu, okay. My name is Dante, Tenraku Dante." he said smoothly, his voice held a cold undertone. Dante did not care about giving up his name to people. He was a wanted man, so there were already targets on his head. Another wouldn't have made a difference. "You use Ice as a jutsu art. That's quite a unique skill you have there. What village are you from?" he asked. Dante was beginning to formulate a plot now, and not a very nice one. He could use someone like this. He wanted this power at his side. What Dante wanted was what Dante got. The change was complete, for Dante had given in to his dark impulses. That once noble ninja was now withering way, making way for this power hungry killer.

Shu had fun beating around the bush. It made the conversations more stimulating and interesting. As the man known as Dante spoke of Shu's fighting style involving ice Shu simple smiled as he spoke some more "Me? Oh yes i love using my ice. But one more question what might be your element affinity?" Shu began to walk closer with his hands behind his head as he spoke some more "The village i am from? I had many homes. None permanent but id like to find a permanent home."

Dante smiled again at Shu's interest in knowing Dante's own element affinity. With a power hungry attitude would come a self centered response. "My power is a power of greatness. I am one with the skies and have control over the storm. I am the storm." he said strongly. He flexed his free hand, sparks of electricity flying about it in time with the flashing lightning from above. The rain began to pour. Dante didn't really have any control over the skies but he did have some weather manipulation control. Yet Dante believed himself to be the human form of a god of the skies. The same god that had been spoken of within his clan's folktales. He felt himself as a divine being. "You seek a home. I know of a place in need of some, 'renovating'. If you join me, I can give you the home you seek. What do you say?" he said with a sly grin. Dante already knew the answer would be yes, because he would make it a yes even if the man said no.

Shu was very wary about the power demonstrated by his new friend named Dante. Both men odd in their own way. One caused storms and the other fucked over the abiltiy of ice. The god of the skies and the king of the cold. Thats a good combination nonetheless Shu never doubted anyone. Shu heard the man speak of a home that could be permanent Shu was quite fond of the deal but what his uncle and brother would say was something he didn't know. Shu siged as he smiled "Lets do this"

It was only a matter of time now. A new ally at his side with a nice ability, all he needed to do was help this man expand such power. He could not have him in such a weak state at his side. Dante despised the weak, so he would train this man first before beginning his little plan. This would take time no doubt, but it was all worth what he wanted to do. "Good, good. There are preparations needed to be made including making you stronger than what you are. For now, go off and get whatever you may need from where ever. I will find you later. I have some things to discuss with some people." he said followed by a quick hand seal. Dante would disappear with a flicker. His destination unknown to the man before him.

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Shu smiled and laughed.
He started to walk as he rubbed his cheek
He was finally gonna make something of himself.
He looked at Dante and said "I have everything i need now."
Shu exited the area

Exit.