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Post by ganguro on Mar 1, 2011 21:14:18 GMT
“Wake up! They’re coming!” You hear a fragile, feminine voice command. “Oh my god, what did they do to you?!”
You groan painfully as the mysterious voice brings you back to consciousness. Your head is ringing in pain, and you seem to be suspended in a very uncomfortable position. You try to open your eyes, but there seems to be mitigating forces acting against you. Before you can continue your struggle, you feel a cold, small hand grip your shoulder.
“Don’t force them open Aniki! They’ve stitched your eyes closed…just try to regain some of your senses for now.
An overwhelming scent rushes up your nose as you slowly begin to regain consciousness; it’s blood. As you steadily begin to regain all of your five senses, you feel a swarm of foreign objects begin to march around your wrists and thighs.
“I’m sorry Aniki, but this is going to hurt.” The female voice apologizes sympathetically.
“W-what…are you doing?” You manage to choke out in a weak, raspy voice.
“They’ve stitched the fibers on your arms and legs together; you’ll skin both of them raw if you try to force them apart. My bugs can chew through them, but you’ll still lose about a layer of skin between both of them.” She explains.
You make a small groan in acknowledgement. A few moments later, you feel dozens of small teeth begin to painfully chomp on your flesh. You feel a trickle of blood run down your arms and legs before it abruptly stops. Suddenly, you hear a loud *snap* and begin to fall forward, only to be caught by a small, petite figure.
“I got you! Don’t worry Aniki…it’ll all be over soon, I’m busting you outta here.” She says soothingly as you feel her hand on top of your eyes. You feel a couple of her bugs marching over your eyelids, and a second later, chewing carefully on the stitches closing your eyes.
“Who….who are you?” You ask obliviously as the bugs continue their work.
The girl’s body seems to recoil after you ask that question; she must be surprised at your ignorance. A few moments later, you feel droplets of water splash onto your cheek; she’s crying.
“Y-you can’t remember me? Oh Ardal! What in god’s name did they do to you?!” The mysterious girl sobs.
The sound of that name strikes a chord deep in your psyche. Ardal….that’s your name right? A sudden wave of nostalgia overwhelms you as you slowly regain bits and pieces of your past….including the identity of your rescuer.
“That’s….my name isn’t it…Ahsoka?” You ask softly.
You hear Ahsoka gasp in surprise at your sudden display of clarity and remembrance. She then hugs you tightly as her tears abruptly stop.
“Yes, Yes! I knew the genjutsu didn’t completely wipe away your memory!” She cheers happily. “Besides my name….do you remember anything else about me?” She asks with a hint of false-hope in her voice.
“I-I….” You mutter incomprehensibly.
Ahsoka interrupts by kissing you softly on your lips.
“It’s okay Ardal, one thing at a time. I don’t want you to have a nervous breakdown before I even get you out of this place.” Ahsoka whispers soothingly as she caresses your cheeks. “Can you atleast recall your last name?”
“My last name…..it’s “
A) Uchiha B) Akimichi C) Inuzuka D) Yamanaka E) Aburame F) Hyuuga G) …No I don’t
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Post by syco on Mar 1, 2011 22:57:39 GMT
If we pick G will a name just be given to us or a few more last name options including this list later on?
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Post by ganguro on Mar 2, 2011 0:31:20 GMT
I'll just give you one.
This is just to see if you want your character to have a bloodline limit, or if you'd rather play an orthodox one.
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Post by ensignsulu on Mar 2, 2011 0:32:12 GMT
Nevermind, playing an Aburame seems fun
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Post by giga on Mar 2, 2011 0:39:28 GMT
E
We haven't had a bug user MC yet.
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Post by overtninja on Mar 2, 2011 0:57:10 GMT
A. Le's do the impossible and create an Uchiha that isn't all about hatred! But seriously G. I prefer the idea of creating our own abilities.
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Post by ganguro on Mar 2, 2011 2:38:01 GMT
“Its….I was part of the Aburame clan…right?” You mutter softly.
“You’re STILL part of the Aburame clan Ardal.” Ahsoka corrects forcefully. “We’ve been looking for you for so long…..if I had known they were doing….this to you…”
Ahsoka’s voice suddenly begins to shake; it seems to be taking all of her willpower not to start crying again. You notice that she’s gripping your hand rather painfully now.
Suddenly, you feel Ahsoka’s bugs withdrawing from your eyelids.
“My bugs have destroyed the stitching now. Try to open your eyes, but do it slowly and carefully!” Ahsoka says as she gently removes her hands from your eyelids.
You slowly open your eyes.
You’re in a room, a cell to be more exact, and the only source of light is the small ray of sun piercing through a small, barred window. The ground underneath you is nothing, but bare, cold, blood-stained stone. Dozens of cruel-looking chains are hanging from the ceiling above, the purpose of which seems obvious. What catches your eyes, however, is the dead body lying limply on the other side of the room; his head is cracked open and brain matter is littering the floor around him.
“I’m sorry Ardal; Sho was already dead before I got here. The genjutsu that he…..both of you experienced must’ve been too much for him. It looks like he committed suicide by bashing his head against the wall.” Ahsoka explains as she places her finger underneath your chin and props your head up to hers.
For the first time in what seems like years, you look at Ahsoka directly in the eyes. Her long, blond hair is fashioned in a pig tail; her large, blue eyes are looking down sadly at yours. Her fair skin seems to glow as the dim light shimmers from behind. She’s wearing a dull-green flak jacket, a crimson Konoha forehead protector tied around her upper arm.
“We have to get you out of here Ardal.” Ahsoka says worryingly, quickly breaking you out of your trance.
“I managed to kill the shinobi guarding your cell, but they’ll surely notice there’s something wrong when he doesn’t respond to their communication devices.” Ahsoka explains as she grabs your armpits and begins propping you up.
“Wait!” You interject, causing Ahsoka to stop and give you a peculiar look. “I’m getting….bits and pieces of my memory back, but I still have so many questions! Where am I? How did I get here? How long have I bee-“
Ahsoka hushes you by putting her index finger on your mouth.
“I know you must feel like nothing in this world is making sense, but believe me when I say that this is neither the time nor the place to explain. I PROMISE you, well sit down and talk about this the moment we get out of this hel-“
“It’s so good of you to join us Ahsoka. Are you here to save the damsel in distress?” You hear a slithering voice question in a mocking tone.
You see Ahsoka’s eyes widen in fear as she quickly turns towards the entrance of your cell.
It’s a man….or atleast ostensibly. His eyes are shaped in an almost snake-like slit with golden irises. The man’s skin was extremely pale, and his long, black hair extended down to his waist. He was wearing a long, white robe with embroidered purple lining. His mouth was contorted in a sinister, evil grin.
“O…O-Orochimaru..?” You stutter unconsciously.
Orochimaru’s eyes light up as you recall his name. He gently pulls a strand of his hair from his face before answering.
“My, my…it seems after all these years, my little test subject is finally showing signs of recovery! Orochimaru compliments sarcastically as he slowly claps his hands. “Such resilience from my genjutsu is indeed admirable….a lesser mind would have been completely shattered. Of course, you’ve probably already figured that.” Orochimaru says before he motions towards the dead body of Sho.
“ENOUGH! I WON’T LET YOU IMPRISON ARDAL ANY LONGER!” Ahsoka yells angrily.
Orochimaru gives a surprised look before replying.
“Imprisoned? My, my…you really don’t know anything do you? Ardal came here on his OWN volition. Isn’t that correct?”
Your vision suddenly turns white as all of your memories begin to rush painfully back to your brain. All of the events that transpired throughout your life, every dream, pain, disappointment, sorrow…..it’s all coming back. Your body begins to spasm uncontrollably at this sudden awareness.
“Ardal! What’s going on!?” You hear Ahsoka yell as she tries to calm you down.
“Let him sleep girl…perhaps he will finally remember again.” Orochimaru says amusingly.
You black out.
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Character Creation:
Name: Ardal Aburame Clan: Aburame (+2 Ninjutsu, +1 taijutsu, -2 stamina) (Slight increase in genjutsu defense due to bugs)
Choose your Starting Alignment (Choose one from each section) !: Lawful @: Chaotic #: Neutral
1: Good 2: Evil 3: Neutral
Starting Insect Choice: (Choose 1)
A) Kikaichu
These insects are the most common servants amongst the Aburame clan. Kikaichus specialize in locating – and consuming- chakra. These bugs are extremely versatile and a swarm can quickly drain a shinobi’s chakra without ever being detected. These bugs can be genetically bred to obtain favorable attributes.
Most advanced techniques involving Kikaichus require extensive Ninjutsu and Stamina.
B) Kikochu
Unlike the standard kikaichu, which are able to act independently of the user, the nano-sized insects can usually only be transferred on to a victim's body by direct physical contact; though only a mere touch from the user's skin is required as the bugs can circumvent most forms of clothing. Once the bugs make contact with the enemy, however, their venom quickly breaks down skin on a cellular level, causing excruciating pain and almost assuredly: death.
A small amount of Kikochu's are mutated to be the size of Kikaichu, but the limited number only allows them to be used for scouting purposes and makeshift offense.
Most advanced techniques involving Kikochu require extensive Taijutsu and Speed.
Stats Distribution: (10 points) (Base: 3)
Ninjutsu (Includes your clan abilities): 5
Taijutsu: 4
Genjutsu: 3
Intelligence (Improves the chance of success for many actions, and unlocks hidden dialogue choices): 3
Strength: 3
Stamina: 1
Speed: 3
Chakra Pool: 100 (Stamina x 100)
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Post by giga on Mar 2, 2011 3:29:16 GMT
Liking your CYOA so far. It's got nice style.
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Post by giga on Mar 2, 2011 3:33:23 GMT
If you guys are up for it, I'd be willing to try something new:
A character whose main strength is their stamina.
So far we've had characters focused in ninjutsu, intelligence, speed, taijutsu, genjutsu, and general magic. It would be a change of pace if we have someone who uses their large stamina as their main advantage... it would be interesting for RP as well, since a high stamina Aburame seems atypical.
We have yet to make a Chaotic Good (Robin Hood) type character yet, either.
@1, A, +10 Stamina
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Post by ganguro on Mar 2, 2011 3:36:29 GMT
Thank you for your compliment
Don't forget to choose your allignment though!
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Post by Bazooka_Rose_Penguin on Mar 2, 2011 3:42:25 GMT
#3, B, +3 Taijutsu, +5 Speed, +2 Stamina
You don't really need stamina as an Aburame right? You just order the bugs around.
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Post by giga on Mar 2, 2011 3:44:46 GMT
I think the bugs live off of your chakra, so the more stamina you have, the more bugs you can control.
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Post by iceisnice on Mar 2, 2011 3:50:01 GMT
@1b ,+ 1 int, + 8 tai, +1 spd
cactus voted poorly, when the author states those bugs need ninjutsu and stamina to use it would be prudent to listen to him
Note: if kikochu bugs don't win, don't factor in my stat choices, or it would make it a poor match of stats and bugs
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Post by ensignsulu on Mar 2, 2011 3:55:10 GMT
@1b ,+ 1 int, + 8 tai, +1 spd
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Post by giga on Mar 2, 2011 3:56:49 GMT
Yeah, it would be a good idea to split stat votes into votes for A, and votes for B. That way we don't get an abomination of a stat build.
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Post by mrdrman on Mar 2, 2011 4:06:09 GMT
!2B, + 1 int, +8 taijutus, +1 speed. Every lawful evil character has been strong and just cool. Madara, Orochimaru, Hanzou, etc. This would be a very interesting change of pace in my opinion. Good is overdone and chaotic evil is the only other option. There, I changed it. I don't like using the word badass but I didn't have any other option.
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Post by giga on Mar 2, 2011 4:10:09 GMT
Every lawful evil character has been strong and a badass. Madara,
You lost me man.
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Post by lolkpop on Mar 2, 2011 4:49:00 GMT
@1 A, +3 int, +3 stamina, +4 speed
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Post by Bazooka_Rose_Penguin on Mar 2, 2011 5:02:15 GMT
Made a mistake. Meant to vote for B
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Post by vegeta on Mar 2, 2011 5:17:55 GMT
Ice's vote
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Post by pyroflare77 on Mar 2, 2011 22:23:48 GMT
How is Orochimaru lawful evil I don't even. And Madara seems more Neutral Evil since he doesn't give a shit about anyone else.
Crap, I'm posting. I guess that means I have to vote...
I'll go with the winning vote here. The one ice started.
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Post by ganguro on Mar 2, 2011 22:24:14 GMT
Many years ago....
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“You’re special Ardal; everyone in the clan knows this except you.” Your father abruptly says as he is sitting down on a cushion, looking through your report cards.
You say nothing in response to your father’s comment, instead you simply nod your head in acknowledgement; you’ve never been one to accept compliments. Your father raises a single eyebrow at your display of modesty.
“You don’t believe me do you?” He says with a slight hint of amusement in his voice.
You shake your head softly before pushing your thick framed sunglasses up the bridge of your nose.
“The only thing these grades prove is that I’m exceptional at sitting down in a classroom all day and taking notes. I will accept your compliment whenever my actions prove it.” You say apathetically.
Your father gives a soft chuckle before removing his sunglasses, his golden brown eyes staring directly at yours. He cleans the lenses with his big, tan jacket before putting them back on and replying to you.
“Your modesty is admirable son, but you should learn to accept credit where credit is due.” He says proudly. “Not only are you one of the most promising students in the academy, but you are also the first Aburame in over three generations to wield the Kikochu. Not even the heir to the Aburame clan, Shibi Aburame, can boast such an achievement.” Your father proclaims before folding up your report card and placing it on the floor next to him.
Your eyes unconsciously roll behind your tinted glasses at your father’s second compliment. Even now, almost three years since the event, you’re still receiving praise for an action you consider nothing, but pure, dumb, luck.
“Father, for the last time, it was purely a coincidence that the eggs implanted in me contained the unique Kikochu breed. Shibi could just as well have ended up with them if he hadn’t insisted on undergoing the joining before me.” You spit out with a hint of irritation.
“I don’t think so son. Both you and Shibi underwent the joining concurrently, and the same eggs were implanted into both of you. There must’ve been something special in your chakra that caused the Kikaichu to mutate during the incubation period….everyone in the clan believes this except you.” Your father mutters dogmatically.
You curse silently under your breath at your father’s stubbornness; it seems he won’t accept anything less except the word “genius” to describe you. It wouldn’t be nearly as bad if he was the only one who thought this, but it seems he’s brainwashed everyone else in the clan too. There’s even talk about renaming YOU as the heir to the Aburame clan.
“If you insist on believing this father, I won’t stop you any longer.” You say bitterly.
“I don’t BELIEVE it son, I KNOW it.” He snaps before standing up abruptly, causing you to flinch. He then snatches your report card from the ground and unfolds it in front of you. “You’re even second in your entire class….no Aburame has ever been ranked this high!” Your father boasts proudly as he pushes the paper uncomfortably close to your face.
You say nothing as you swipe the paper from his hands, and begin reading the rankings. The top six students in your class are listed below in chronological order:
1. Uchiha Fugaku 2. Aburame Ardal 3. Namikaze Minato 4. Hiashi Hyuga 5. Yamanaka Inoichi 6. Uzumaki Kushina
“The top six students in the class are automatically promoted to the rank of Genin.” Your father says as you continue to scan through the paper. “Your team and master have already been selected too.”
You say nothing before looking down at the final box on the bottom of the paper, the one detailing the two things your father has just mentioned. Your newly formed team is:
1. Team Jiraiya - Minato Namikaze - Uzumaki Kushina - Aburame Ardal
2. Team Orochimaru - Uchiha Fugaku - Aburame Ardal - Hiashi Hyuuga
3. Team Tsunade
- Nara Shikaku - Yamanaka Inoichi - Aburame Ardal
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Post by pyroflare77 on Mar 2, 2011 22:30:55 GMT
Not voting, but Shikaku and Inoichi's abilities can compliment our kikochu fighting style nicely. The other two teams just seem to have power players, but I'm not seeing any synergy with our abilities.
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Post by Bazooka_Rose_Penguin on Mar 2, 2011 23:00:46 GMT
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Post by Yushinoki on Mar 2, 2011 23:01:59 GMT
Oro or the logical choice...
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