Roleplay:The Hunt for Orochimaru

Since I can't get a single word in on the Katana Camp, this is a private RP for Numbuh712, Shadowthewolf, and EpicPIE.

Characters

 * Pyro Oceania


 * Orochimaru the Snake


 * Aquella "Tsunami" Oceania
 * Evo The Hedgegoose
 * Shadow the Wolf

Roleplay
Pyro closes his eyes for a moment. When he opens them again, the whites have become cyan and the pupils dark blue. "Alright," he says, "If I remember correctly, Orochimaru's nearest hideout is.......this way!" He begins driving out of the camp and into the forest nearby.

Shadow the Wolf: You're right Pyro there ione near here I can smell it

After a few minutes of driving, Pyro skids to a stop in front of a large tree. At the base of the tree is a hole in the ground, just big enough for a Mobian snake to enter. Pyro climbs out of the Humvee and walks over to it. "There's no one inside," he announces after a moment.

Shadow the Wolf: The sent is old

Evo: Ok, Next Hideout.

Shadow the Wolf: Yeah let's go

"The next nearest hideout is a 36 hour drive from here," Pyro replies, "But before we go, I have to ask Shadow something."

Shadow the Wolf: Yes Pyro

"You said Orochimaru gave you a Curse Mark, right?"

Shadow the Wolf: Yes

"Have you ever taken the Mind Awakening Pill?"

Shadow the Wolf: No why?

"In that case, I'll be right back," Pyro walks over to the tree and stands over the hole. "Watch carefully. This is a little trick I learned from Orochimaru." Soft, sharp cracking sounds are heard as Pyro begins dislocating his own joints. With his new, near boneless, serpentine body structure, he slithers down into the hole. He returns after a few moments with a tiny pill and a short, collapsable cylinder made of wooden planks.

Shadow the Wolf: What is that for?

Evo: *Heals Pyro* And Now You're Fixed!

Shadow the Wolf: what is that for?

Pyro pushes Evo away from him. "I can relocate my own joints, thank you," he turns to Shadow and replies, "This is the Mind Awakening pill. Until now, every time you've used the Curse Mark, you were subjected to excruciating pain. You have also only been able to use a fraction of it's true power. Take this pill. It will knock you unconcious for the next 34 hours. Once you're out, I'll seal you in this cylinder until you wake up. When you do, you will have full access to the full power of the Curse Mark at will, and it will no longer hurt to use it."

Shadow the Wolf: *Takes the pill from Pyro* Well bottoms up * Takes the pill whole and then Knocks her out*

Pyro catches Shadow so she doesn't hit the ground, and lowers her into the cylinder, sealing the lid on above her. He loads the cylinder onto the Humvee and climbs into the driver's seat. "Let's go, Evo. It's time to pay Orochimaru a little visit."

(thank you, Epic)

(It's Simple, Copy Paste)

Evo: *Hops On Roof Of Humvee With Snyper Rifle*

Pyro drives off in the direction of Orochimaru's next closest hideout....

Thirty-four hours later, the effects of the Mind Awakening pill on Shadow wear off and she wakes up.

(alright, Shadow. your move)

(She's Offline, So Be Patient)

Shadow the Wolf: Man what hit me upside the head *rubbing her head*

Evo: Nothing!

Shadow the Wolf: Didn't I tell you to sit shotgun of the Humvee Evo?

Evo: Yes, But You Were Out For 34 Hours!

Shadow the Wolf: well that was 34 hours ago! Now get the hell of the roof* Jumps on the roof*

Pyro looks up at her. "Glad you're up. Now you should be able to use the second stage of your Curse Mark at will without any pain."

Shadow the Wolf: Great to be up Pyro. Thanks for the pill

"No problem," he replies with a smile, "We still have about two hours left until we reach his next hideout, so get comfortable." Despite not looking at the forest ahead of him, he is able to dodge every incoming rock and tree perfectly.

Shadow the Wolf: *Jumps on every tree* Pyro reach in to the glove compartment there are summoning scrolls in there we might need them

Pyro opens the glove compartment and pulls out the scrolls. He tosses them to Shadow. "I won't be needing them," he replies, "Because I have trained under Orochimaru I can summon snakes at will. I just don't do it much."

Shadow the Wolf: Well I will to get some old friends to help

Orochimaru's Hideout
After two more hours of driving, Pyro skids to a stop and the top of a hole in the ground. He gets out and walks over to it. "Oh, yeah," he says, "He's in there alright. And I feel another presence with him. It's not Kabuto, but I feel like I recognize it somehow...."

Shadow the Wolf: *Growling* I smell him here as well

Evo: *Jumps In Tree* Take These, So I Wont Hit Ya.

Shadow the Wolf: The other sent is human but they bear the mark as well *touching the one on her neck*

"No," Pyro replies, "It's not human, trust me. It looks Mobian. A hedgehog."

Evo: 0_o? *Sniffs Pits, Faints*

Shadow the Wolf: *shaking her head* Evo is an idiot

"No argument there," Pyro agrees.

Evo: *Gets Up* I'm Ok!

Shadow the Wolf: *Ears up* Evo shut the hell up Iam trying to hear what they are saying

Shadow hears a short conversation between the two. "Well done, Aquella. You have already mastered that technique." Orochimaru says. The other voice is female, but doesn't seem to hold any emotion at all. "Yeah, yeah, let's just get to the next one." she says impatiently.

Evo: *Ears Twitch* Huh? *Shrugs*

Ignoring Evo, Pyro turns to Shadow. "What are they saying?"

Shadow the Wolf: He is thanking a girl named Aquella for mastering a technique and she is growing impatient. And Evo only I can hear because I have very good hearing because Iam a full Wolf, a Hedgegoose won't be able to hear what I hear

Evo: You Hear Voices?!? I Thought It Was A Fly!!!

"Aquella?" Pyro repeats in surprize.

(EpicPIE: Numbuh, You Forgot To Log On)

Shadow the Wolf: Yes. Does the name sound familar to you?

"Yeah," Pyro replies, "I know someone named Aquella. But......it couldn't possibly be the same person. It must be someone else. In any case, we need to get down there and put Orochimaru in the ground where he belongs." With that, Pyro leaps down into the hole, landing lightly on the floor of a long, dim, candle-lit stone hallway. He immediately rolls to the side so Evo and Shadow can get in.

Evo: This'll Be Close Quarters, So I Left The Rifle. *Gets Out Of The Way For Shadow*

Shadow the Wolf: You can take a shotgun Evo

Evo: Naw, When I Say: Close Quarters, I Mean: I'm Using My Sword.

Shadow the Wolf: Very well then *a small golden chaos flame glows in her hand* Let's just hope you can handle the fire I have within me

Evo: I Can Handle Myself Just Fine. *The Same Thing With A Black Chaos Flame Appears* It's Funny, My Emerald Is Yellow, Yet My Chaos Is Black, Your Emerald Is Black, But Your Chaos Is Yellow...

Shadow the Wolf: I know that

Evo: I Know You Do, I'm Just Sayin' Its Funny...

Shadow the Wolf: Yeah it is *She leaps in to the hole landing lighty on the floor too*

Evo: *Follows Her*

Shadow the Wolf: *whispers* From here on we have to remain quiet

Pyro nods in agreement. "You hearing anything, Shadow?" he whispers, leading the way down the hall.

Shadow the Wolf; *nods yes*

Shadow can hear Orochimaru voice, "Alright, on to the next move. Let's see if you ca--" he breaks off. After a moment, in a quieter tone, he asks, "What is it? Something wro--" Aquella cuts him off with a simple, "Shh....." The hideout goes silent.

Evo: *Wispering* I Feel Liike Something's Gone Wrong...

Shadow the Wolf: *Puts her hand over Evo's mouth*

As Pyro continues to lead the trio silently through the large, winding halls of the hideout, not another word is heard from Orochimaru or is apprentice.

Evo: *His Eyes Seem To Say: Do You Think They Know Were Here?

Pyro, seeing the look in Evo's eyes, shrugs and silently mouths the word "Possibly".

Shadow the Wolf: *Mouths out* I hear footsteps coming this way

"That's impossible," Pyro mouths in response, "I don't sense anything. Orochimaru and Aquella are still in their room."

Shadow the Wolf: *With her hand over Evo's mouth uses her other hand to smack Evo upside the head*

Evo: *Mouths: What Was That For?*

Shadow the Wolf: *Mouths: Because of your sent and sound is messing with my abilties*

Evo: *Mouths: Is This The Door?*

Shadow the Wolf:*Looks at Pyro and Mouths Well is it?*

Pyro nods, then mouths, "Get ready. We go in on my mark." Shadow can hear a faint crackling from behind the door, like lightning, growing closer.

(wait for Shadow. if this had actually happened, Evo would be impaled and killed by a spear of solid lightning)

Shadow the Wolf: *slowly takes out Sword of Souls and removes her hand from Evo's mouth*

The crackling of the lightning grows louder, just loud enough for Shadow and Evo to hear it. Pyro stands right in front of the door and prepares to break it down.

Evo: *Mouths: What's That Noise*

Pyro, who had glanced over at Evo just in time to see his question, looks confused. It's clear that he doesn't hear anything. Meanwhile, Evo and Shadow can hear the crackling stop advancing toward them. It seems as if the lightning is about to attack them through the door.

Evo: Move!!! *Shoves Pyro And Shadow, Gets Hit With The Lightning, In The Shoulder* Gah!!!

The solid lightning spear that had just buried it's tip in Evo's shoulder begins to lengthen. It cuts Evo's shoulder open further and continues growing slowly until it is embedded in the wall on the other side of the hallway.

Evo: *As This Is Happening, Is Screaming In Pain*

Pyro remains in the same sitting position he fell in, to shocked by his near-death to move for the moment. The door is then sliced to pieces, collapsing to the ground. On the other side stands a blue hedgehog with cyan streaks. In one hand she is holding a sword. The spear of lightning had erupted out of her other hand. When Pyro sees her, he is even more shocked. "No...." he mutters, "It can't be her...."

Evo: *Passes Out, Falls To The Ground, Clutching Shoulder*

The lightning spear dissappears. Pyro is over his shock now and rushes over to heal Evo's wound. Their assailant, presumably the Aquella girl that Shadow had heard, simply watches with a blank look on her face.

Evo: I'll Be Fine, I Usually Heal Quickly. Is That, The Girl You Were Talking About Earlier?

"Yeah," Pyro answers, "That's her. Aquella Oceania, though she prefers the name Tsunami. That's my little sister."

Evo: Well, What's Wrong With Her?

"Nothing," Pyro replies, "Or at least, nothing I can see. Somehow, it looks like that demon snake convinced her to join him." Pyro rises to his feet. His shock has completely subsided now, replaced by rising anger.

Evo: I'm Not So Sure... *Stares Into Her Blank Eyes*

Looking in her eyes, Evo can see that she is still in total control of her mind and body. She has just taken on an uncaring expression. "I am the same Tsunami that I was before," she says flatly, "The only thing different is that I am now more powerful." She looks down at her hand, feeling the power coarsing through her. "Orochimaru gave me this power. I joined him so he could teach me how to use it. As well as to gain even more power."

Shadow the Wolf: It doesn't matter power can be earned but evil power must tought. Trust me I have evil power in me but I use it for good. Orochimaru is just going to make you his puppet no offence Pyro.

Pyro shakes his head. "You're wrong, Shadow," he replies, "This goes much deeper than just making her his puppet. Didn't he tell you the true purpose of the Curse Mark?"

Shadow the Wolf: Yes he did

"So you know that the true purpose isn't just to give the wearer power, but to brand them as his property and allow him to slip his soul into their body when the time comes?" Pyro asks her.

Shadow the Wolf: Yes

"That's what he's planning with my sister," Pyro replies.

Shadow the Wolf: We can't let that happen

"You don't have to worry about me," Tsunami says, "There are still three years until that can happen, by which time I will be powerful enough to handle myself just fine."

Shadow the Wolf: No we have to stop him now

"You will not touch him," Tsunami warns, "He is my key to power."

Shadow the Wolf: Oh yes I will

"Then you must first defeat me," Tsunami replies, "Good luck with that."

Shadow the Wolf: That shouldn't be hard then *Tranforms into Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf*

"More difficult than you think," Tsunami replies, waiting for Shadow to make the first move.

Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf: Black Chaos Soul Strike!

(and what does that do?)

(It's Summons a Soul Angel to help her during the fight)

(quick RPing trick: you should always post what an ability does when you use it. not yelling at you, just trying to help)

(Thanks)

Black Soul Angel: *Appear next to Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf* Master Iam at your command

Tsunami silently waits for her opponents' next move.

Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf: Black Chaos Wind Scar! (She jumps in the air and slashes it to form a black attack)

(EpicPIE: I Dont Have To Say What Evo's Moves Do, The Names Are Pretty Straight Forward)

(its still a good idea to say that you used the move instead of just saying the name. because if you just say the name, you're techincally not using it)

Tsunami counters by swinging her sword, sending a wave of electic energy at Shadow's attack.

Evo: I'm Tired Of This. *Walks Up, And Clonks Tsunami On The Head With The Handle Of His Katana*

Tsunami catches Evo's wrist before his attack can hit. "You cannot defeat me that easily," she says flatly. She then channels electricity into him, electrocuting him, then throws him into the wall on the other side of the hall.

Evo: *His Body Goes Limp When He Hits The Wall, He Then Falls To The Ground*

Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf: Chidori! *starts charging one*

Tsunami holds up both hands, a fully charged chidori resting in each palm. "Even though I'm a Water Being, electric attacks are my specialty."

Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf: I don't care and Iam part Demon and Werewolf!

Tsunami throws her two chidori at Shadow. As soon as they leave her hand, they become incredibly unstable and explosive.

Black Chaos Shadow the Wolf: *Dodges them and combines her chidori with her spin dash* Try this!

Acting quickly, Pyro grabs Evo and attempts to dodge Tsunami's chidori, since they are coming at them now. The two explosive balls of lightning slam into the wall behind Shadow, exploding on contact. Because they're fighting in a hallway, the explosion is still enough to send Pyro, Evo, and Shadow flying, since the blast is so close to them. Tsunami vanishes as Shadow is knocked foreward into the room, where Orochimaru is coiled in the middle of the room, waiting for the battle to end.

Evo: *The Explosion Woke Him Up* This Is The Snake Demon?

Shadow the Wolf: *Changes back to normal* Yes it is him Orochimaru the Snake Demon

Pyro rises to his feet, suddenly filled with rage. Orochimaru eyes the trio carefully, then says, "Ah, Pyro and Shadow. I haven't seen either of you in quite some time."

Shadow the Wolf: *Growls* Orochimaru

"I sense a change in you, Shadow," Orochimaru says, "You've taken the Mind Awakening Pill?"

Evo: Yes, She Has! Now, I'm Going To Give You One Chance To Back Down. NOW.

Orochimaru smiles, and in his soft, eerie tones, replies, "If I back down, I'll die. But if I continue my plans, I will be immortal."

Evo: Back Down, Go To Jail. Continue, Die By Sword! *Pulls Out Katana*

Orochimaru opens his mouth wide. A hand comes out, dragging the body of a mobian wolf behind it. The snake body goes limp and lifeless. "I'm afraid I cannot back down now," the wolf says in Orochimaru's voice, "I have already gained the immortality technique, but it only makes my soul immortal, not my body. I need an unending supply of fresh bodies to keep me going, or else I'd die only three years after entering my last." He opens his mouth wide again, but this time the point of a sword pokes out. It continues to slide up and out of his mouth until finally the hilt appears, which he grabs and uses to pull the blade out of his throat.

Evo: Duel Then? Fine! *Transforms Into Super 4*

Shadow the Wolf: Evo wait! you don't know what you are dealing with allow me to deal with him. *Pulling out the Sword of Souls* His soul is mine!

Pyro puts a hand on each of their shoulders. "Neither of you can take him. Not alone. He's too strong. If we're going to fight him, we'll do it together."

Shadow the Wolf: You are right Pyro we work together for this fight

Pyro's sword, Searing Surf, appears in his hand as he prepares to battle. Tsunami appears beside Orochimaru.

Shadow the Wolf: This should be a good fight

Evo: Your Right.

Shadow the Wolf: *Looking at Pyro and Evo* Don't let your gaurd down not even for a second

Orochimaru turns to Tsunami and asks, "Would you like to make the first move?" Tsunami nods and charges at the trio of heroes at blinding speed.

Shadow the Wolf: *Jumps up in time*

Evo: *Attempts To Tackle Tsunami*

Tsunami vanishes and reappears on Evo's back. Using him as a springboard, she jumps up and backflips, sending a powerful kick at Shadow's back.

Shadow the Wolf: *Turns into Ice* You thought that was the real me *The real Shadow appears next to Tsunami and kicks her in her back*

Shadow's kick connects with Tsunami, who immediately bursts like a balloon, sending water on everyone except Orochimaru. The real Tsunami reappears, standing on Evo's back.

Shadow the Wolf: *Shakes herself* Nice try Chaos Spear!

Tsunami takes a step back, stepping off of Evo. She slips one foot under him and lifts, using him as a living shield to block the spear.

Shadow the Wolf: No Evo! * Jumps in front of Evo and takes the hit of her own chaos spear*

Evo: *Seeing Shadow Get Hit, He Imediatly Heals Her*

Tsunami takes a few steps back, preparing another attack.

Shadow the Wolf: Ninja art Ice and Shadow clone jutsu! *6 clones of Shadow and Evo appear*

The real Shadow the Wolf: I need to buy some time

"Did you forget about my water clone already?" Tsunami asks. She puts one hand on the ground, and sends wave after wave of electric energy through the water covering the floor and the heroes, electrocuting them all at once.

Shadow the Wolf: *shaking of the water on her*

Despite Shadow's attempts, she is unable to shake off the water on the floor, and gets electrocuted just like Pyro and Evo.

Shadow the Wolf: *Howling in pain*

Tsunami stops emitting electricity and stands up, preparing to strike again.

Evo: *Stands Up, In Tremendous Pain, Ready To Fight*

Shadow the Wolf: *Stands up ready to fight*

Pyro rises as well, once again full of rage. "That's it," he begins, "I've had enough of this. Tsunami, your my little sister. I don't want to hurt you. But you've given me no choice." He charges foreward, aiming a flaming punch at Tsunami. She disappears just before impact, immediately reappearing on Pyro's left. With a quick jab to his abdomen, she sends her older brother flying across the room and slamming into the wall, leaving a crater to mark where he made contact.

Shadow the Wolf: Pyro you alright?

Pyro crawls to his feet. "I...I think so," He replies, "But I don't think I can beat her like this. I'll have to use the Mark." As he says this, orange rip-like markings begin to spread from beneath his shirt, starting on his chest and spreading until his body is covered with them. They stop moving and dim to black. Pyro's power has just gone through the roof.