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Thread: The Ninja and the Neko |:|Mali|Haru|:|

Mythic Japan , a land shrouded in mystery and legend. Home to not only humans, but nekos, anthros, kitsune, ogres, oni, yokai and a myriad other beings. Ruled over, at least in name, by Emperor Yamato , the shogun and their daimyo feud over land and borders, and no other hatred runs as deep as that between the shogun, Lord Edo and his rival shogun, Lord Zanko . The savagery of Lord Zank was known all throughout Japan, and the border that the two shoguns always battled over was drawn between the areas of Dewa and Mutsu, the largest areas of land in all of Japan. Each shogun sought to increase his power of course, though their methods varied greatly. One of the most trusted warriors of Lord Edo was his ninja, simply known as Kenaida . This young man is a ninja of considerable skill and power, and he carries out the will of his Lord to the very best of his ability. Thus far Lord Zanko has yet to find a warrior that he can sway to his side that is a match for Kenaida, but Zank does still keep looking. ---------- In northern Mutsu, the city of Hiraizumi is where both Lord Edo and Kenaida make their home, though the shogun lives in a palace only accessible by a narrow stone bridge, or by flight. This makes the castle almost impenetrable. It was after his latest mission, and on his way home, that Kenaida, going simply by the name Ken, heard a pitiful mewling. The keen senses of the ninja soon located the meek sounds and he saw there, in the gutter, a small black and white kitten. The animal was obviously malnourished and weak, barely able to lift its head, and covered in mud and dirt. Taking pity on the tiny and vulnerable creature, Ken would coax it from where it hid and scoop it into his strong and sure hands. It could not weigh more than just a few pounds, and the warrior, who followed the rules of bushido, found reason to follow that and show respect and compassion. That so many passed by the poor animal, and in the streets of their Lord's own city, filled the ninja with shame. Soon he arrived home, and the bachelor sat the small cat on his bed and then running a warm shallow bath, bringing the little cat to it and beginning to wash it. Only there did he discover that it was a tiny female, yet that did not sway him, and once the kitten was clean and dry he would set it down to then walk to the kitchen. Observing whether it would follow, or even had the strength to, the young Ken would cut up some food, throwing some into hot oil to fry for himself and placing a bowl down on the floor to see if the cat would eat. ---------------
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She hadnt meant to. It was a simple misunderstanding but for Lord Zanko, it was apparently the last straw. He kicked her out and that left the young neko a bit despondent and unsure of what to do or where to go. Kala didnt know how long it had been. She had no luck that someone would find her or pick her up when she was just in her human form , ears and tail exposed. So she used the last bit of strength she had in her to shift into her full kitten form but that seemed worse. But what was worse than being ignored, even in the city of the reputable and noble Lord Edo, was that she couldnt turn back into her human form. She was stuck in her kitten form and it was due to her exhaustion and lack of energy and strength. That day, it was dark and gloomy and she rummaged around an alley for little scraps of food. She was covered in mud, her icy hazel eyes the only form of color coming from the grime. It was pitiful. It was pathetic. Lord Zanko wouldnt take her back. She tried that, only for him to kick her out and actually beat her a little bit to further emphasize her disobedience, as he called it. Sitting back, she let out a sad wail of pain, which really only came out as a quiet mewl. Then a miracle happened and a man found her. She quickly turned away and hid behind a trash structure but he didnt go away. He seemed intent on helping her. Hesitantly, she walked forward, sniffing his hand, letting him pick her up. She shook in his arms and fought the ability to stay awake, but she didnt relax. She was more tense in his arms the entire time than she was in the streets. What if this was false hope? At his home, she ducked herself low as she walked forward. But he picked her up again and took her for a bath. She fought him a little bit but the warmth of the water relaxed her and she didnt fight him. He cleaned her, washed her and even left food out for her. It took her some time to eat, let alone approach the bowl. She sniffed the food. It made her little stomach growl so loudly. So she ate. In a matter of short minutes the bowl was empty and even licked clean. But Kala ran away and hid under the table in his living area. He found her, took her home, bathed her and fed her. But she was still a little tense. She didnt want to give into hope, especially if it was false hope. All she had to do was mess up once and he would kick her out too, surely he would!
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Ken let her eat in peace, watching her tiny form, so pitiful and skinny. She was really a cute little kitty, and afew more meals would do her well and get some meat on her bones. She ran away though, and hid from him, though she was not hard to find. He knelt where she could see and spoke softly to her. My name is Ken. You are welcome to stay here as long as you like, and I have a warm spot on my bed you re welcome to use. he told her. It was not usual, but sometimes it was rumored that a yokai or even a deity would take a corporeal form and test mortals. Not that Ken would ever mistreat a kitten like this, but he was unsure if she understood him or not. Better to let her know she had a soft warm bed. I am going to go and bathe, and then it will be time to sleep. You're welcome to follow me to my room. he said to the little kitten, and then stood, padding to his washroom to draw a bath the water warm but not hot, and he would bathe and then dry, slipping into a fundoshi that he always slept in. He then went to find the kitty, wanting to make sure it was safe. When he found it, he would speak again. I am going to bed Little One. You can follow me if you like, but please do not leave my house. There is danger out there for one such as you. I will feed you again in the morning. he said, and would then go to bed, wondering if the little kitten would follow.
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All of a sudden she flinched when she saw his face under the table. She backed up a little bit and relaxed a little. His words were so kind and gentle. He seemed genuine in wanting to help her. Perhaps this was not false hope. But knowing her bad streak of luck, the moment she believed that, the universe wanted to prove her wrong. Though she did believe he was being genuine. Still though, even after he offered her that, it took her a few moments to gather the courage. Only once he left, her icy gaze following him as he went away to see where he went to, did she wait a few more moments before slowly coming out from under the table. Kala padded softly toward his room and poked her curious head in before retreating back as she saw a flash of his toned naked form walk by. She hid behind the door, not like a kitten but like a human in the guise of a kitten. That was where she stayed for the duration of his bath. He found her again though and she looked up at him. He was barely clothed and she quickly looked away, her little paw covering over her eyes as if in bashful shame. But it wasnt really shame. It was out of respect since he did not give her permission to look upon his very fine, chiseled and toned form. As he spoke, she looked back in his direction but her gaze landed at his feet where she decided to keep it. Feet were safe. Feet were not disrespectful. She waited another moment or two before padding into his room. He did invite her after all. His bed was not high and she was able to just walk onto it easily. She settled beside him, more like in the vacant spot he did not occupy and curled up into a little ball after walking around in circles a couple of times. Settled, she closed her eyes and let out a sigh of relief through her nose. Kala made sure she did not keep too close to him. But the comfort and warmth of his bed was a lot better than the dank, rainy and cold ground of the outside alleyways she had been frequenting.
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Ken was aware of her little movements. As a ninja and a warrior-borne, he had been extensively trained to notice such things. She was exceedingly cute, and as she padded onto his small mattress on the floor, he smiled. She seemed to relax at least a little, and Ken turned over to face her, letting her cuddle against his chest if she so desired, and he promptly fell asleep. The morning arrived and it was not long before Ken was at work in the kitchen. He kept no servants or staff of any sort, though he could, and instead he preferred to remain a bachelor in all ways. With a smile he got up and moved out to his small garden to meditate and go through his morning ritual. Only once that was done would he go to break his fast. Preparing some steamed rice, miso soup and some grilled fish, once more Ken set aside some fish for the tiny kitten. Surely she would never eat too large of a portion, and once he was done he carried the prepared meal to his bedroom. It was his house and he could eat as he so pleased, so protocol was ignored. Sitting her food close to the side of the mattress, he sat cross-legged on the floor and began to eat, watching her curiously.
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Sometime during the night, she must have moved closer to him whenever she felt the need to shift her sleeping position. And come morning, Kala found herself nuzzled into his chest, finding his body heat the most comforting than just the bed alone. That morning, she woke up when he got up from the bed. She sat up fully alert, as if the movement frightened her more than anything. Eyes rid of the tiredness, she watched him with so much tension, her heart was pounding. It didnt even occur to her that he was just getting up. And Kala was by his side wherever he went. Not because she was attached to him per se but rather because she wanted to make sure he wasnt preparing to throw her out. Even as he did his meditation, she sat right beside him. As he cooked his and her meals, she was right beside his feet in the kitchen. And when it became clear to her that he wasnt throwing her out but just making them both food, she was eager for the food. Even going onto her back feet a couple of times to try and sneak a peak. She hated that she couldnt shift back to her human form. Being stuck as a kitten was a bit of a damper. But he seemed to like her as a kitten. It might freak him out if she did shift when she did get her strength back. Following him to the bedroom, this time without hesitation or reservation, she sat down on her hind legs beside his bed and immediately dug into the fish he laid out for her. It was delicious but she found she was hungrier than she had been last night. Last night she was more terrified and exhausted than hungry. Now that she had a full nights rest after a long time and actually ate real food rather than scraps, she had a bigger appetite. Even in kitten form, her appetite was that of a humans. She didnt take on all the traits. She could even talk in her kitten form but that required more strength than being able to simply shift. Moving onto the bed, she sniffed the bowl he had, bringing her nose over the rim of it. She couldnt help it. She was still hungry. And his bowl was the nearest bit of food. Sitting back on her hind legs, she looked up at him with the most innocent of expression. She even added an adorable sounding pleading mewl, letting her gaze drop back down to his bowl of food.
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Ken could see that she was warming to him, or seemed to be by the way she was around his feet. She was a tiny thing and he could easily pick her up in one hand. She was obviously hungry as well and ate all he'd given her. She even nosed into his bowl! Ken smiled though, and took one last bite before she managed to give that pleading mew and he smiled at her. Alright, Little One, I will share with you. he said, and set down his bowl. He still had a little soup left, but he let her have the rest of his rice and fish. I suppose I should name you, shouldn't I? he mused, and he thought for a moment. I'll call you Miko until I think of something better. he said, and smiled. He was still in just his fundoshi but he would get dressed once she got done eating. What would you like to do today Miko? he asked, reaching out to pet her if she let him.
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Kala rushed to his bowl he set down for her with delight, finishing the rest of the rice and fish and cleaning her palate with the little bit of soup left. She licked her lips and around her mouth and then sat down on her back legs, looking up at him, her tail flourishing slowly. She was already feeling so much better but not quite there yet. Whether it was because of the strength problem or she was just afraid to show her human form to him, Kala didnt know. He named her Miko. It wasnt a terrible name. Even Kala wasnt a terrible name. Her real name was Mitsu. But she was told to abandon that name once she was sold into Lord Zankos harem, given the name of Kala because of her hair. She had gotten used to it though but she missed going by her actual name. Still, Miko was close. This time, she didnt flinch when he reached to pet her. She even purred and turned into his touch, moving closer toward him. So much so, she actually settled in his lap, resting her head on his chest. Thats what she wanted to do today. She wanted to just sleep. With him.
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Ken smiled as the little kitten did seem to start trusting a little, at least allowing him to pet her and cuddle while she was on a full tummy. Holding her he cradled her to his chest and rubbed the top of her head. Maybe we can go out and look at the garden today. I bet you'd like the koi pond. he teased, and petted the little cat. The ninja knew that she needed food and rest and a lot of both. He was more than willing to give her those things, and figured that she would make a cute and very loving little pet. That actually made him happy, and he had always had an affinity with felines. It was in his blood, and he'd not often had to unleash that predator part of himself, but when he did it was very much akin to feline traits. Letting her sleep for a bit, Ken sat there for about an hour before he stood and walked outside with her still in his arms, and began to stroll through his personal garden. He found gardening therapeutic, and the zen garden was a wonderful way to relax. Ken just walked, nearly nude, and held onto his new friend.
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She didnt even really hear the last bit he said. She heard something about a koi pond and wanted to snort at that. Just because she was in kitten form didnt mean she was going to lunge at the koi. They were sacred. And beautiful. And she preferred her fish cooked. Of course, she didnt say any of that. No, Kala was fast asleep in his arms, finding a lot of comfort in them. He was more comfortable than his bed which was saying something. But then again, she had always slept in someones arms for as long as she could remember. If she pleased Lord Zanko, she was allowed to sleep in his arms. If she didnt, she was returned back to the room she shared with the rest of his harem and they all cuddled together. In this cruel world, one like her could not be picky on where comfort was sought and found. Feeling him move, Kala came awake, her eyes shooting open first before every bit in her little kitten body tensed. But she remained in his arms and looked about, seeing she was outside with him, the fresh air so kind and welcome. The air seemed different here than in the hustle and bustle of the city. Kala jumped out of his arms and she stretched her body, waking up more before she began to prance about the garden, sniffing, exploring and basically familiarizing herself with the entire place. Perhaps shed stay like this. Always. At least she would be safe and taken care of. She didn't know much else. She was born, taken, sold, raised in the world of pleasure and sold once again to Lord Zanko where she had been most of her life. Here with this man, Ken was his name, she could be free.
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Ken was more than happy to let the little kitten down and he smiled as she stretched and then began to explore. Just beyond the zen garden was a rather large koi pond , and the fish there were beautiful and well kept. Ken might normally have felt a little strange traipsing about in his bare essentials, but he didn't mind and he was sure the kitten didn't care one way or another. We have all the free time in the world Little Miko, until Lord Edo has to send me back out. Sometimes there's things out there that his regular troops can't handle, and that's when he calls me. Ken said, obviously proud of that fact. So what did you do little kitty, before I found you? Who would throw out such a cute little kitten? They must be cruel indeed. I wish I could say that every subject under Lord Edo's rule was kind and just, but every Lord has those that do not follow his ideals. Lucky I found you though, and I'll take care of you. he told her, smiling as she walked about, sniffing and playing. One of the koi came to the surface, obviously curious about her, and poked it's snout from the water, squirting her almost playfully with water from the pond. Ken laughed. Ichigo must like you! That's Ichigo, Taka, Byun, Hariki... he told her, pointing out each koi as he named them. Then he pointed out a gold koi , larger than the others. That is our grandfather koi here, very old. His name is Jenatsu. We just call him Jen. He knows his name and comes when called. Ken pointed out.
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Coming up to the koi pond, Kala sniffed around the surface of the water, dipping her tongue in. She immediately drew back when a koi came up to the surface, making her back up a few steps. She looked up at Ken as he began to speak. She really wished she could muster up the strength to talk so he could understand. So she could explain where she came from, who she had once belonged to. But she couldnt. If she didnt have the strength to shift back into her Neko form, she certainly didnt have the strength to talk to him. Moving to him, she hopped over his feet, nuzzling her furry body against his legs. Going back to the pond, just because he was there which meant the koi wouldnt scare her, she reached up on her hind legs, placing her paws on the edge and peered down. She sniffed the koi and then licked one in the face. Just because she could. She looked up at Ken and if she could smile as kitten, thats what she did right now. Kala always wanted to see a koi pond. Now she could. And it was beautiful. All she could hope is that she could turn into her Neko form before he was called by Lord Edo. That is...if she was ready to show him that form. Staying as a kitten forever seemed really tempting.
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Ken had always been in tune with animals, but felines especially, and as the little kitten played, he could almost see her smile. She was really quite adorable, and so well behaved. He wondered why anyone would throw her out. The interaction between her and the koi made him laugh, and Ken spoke to her again. You seem very smart Miko, and I am going to go to the zen garden and meditate. You can stay here or explore as you see fit. he told her, and headed back the way they had come. Ken moved from rock to rock, preferring not to disturb the gravel and sand and the lovely patterns that took so long to make, and soon he found his meditation rock, fairly tall and flat so he could sit on it, and he began his meditation. A ninja had to stay focused, mind and body, and as the premier ninja of his age, Ken was at the top of the heap... but there was always somebody looking to push him off. So far he had retained his superlative level of skill and was unmatched in sheer speed and skill. Many were stronger, at least physically, and various techniques fared well against one another. So far Ken had proven undefeated, though he knew that Zanko was always looking for the warrior that would bring him down. Ken had to keep his skills honed, and a ninja needed someone to pass his knowledge on to, just as his Master had to him. Over an hour passed and Ken stood upon the rock, moving through his forms gracefully and with alacrity as he came close to the edge of unleashing his true power. He could feel the beast within, almost clawing to get out, but Ken kept it fettered and chained within, for this was not the time nor place, and the more he rode the edge, but did not release the being inside him, the stronger it became. Overusing the powers he had dulled them, but coming close to unleashing them meant that they were there when he needed them. Exhaling and controlling his breath, Kenaida soon exited the garden the way he had come, using the rocks, and he looked around for the little kitten. He hoped she wasn't lost.
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Kala looked back as he went off to the zen garden to meditate. She didnt follow him. She decided to enjoy being outside. This garden and pond were so beautiful. Hopping onto the ledge of the koi pond, she walked along. From time to time, the koi would squirt her lightly but she didnt mind. And then she found a butterfly along the edge and she started to chase it. She couldnt help it. Sure, she was more Neko in mind even in her kitten form but her attention span was like a cat when she was in this form. She had that same attention span even in her Neko form, just not as strong. In her kitten form, well she was more like a kitten than anything else. Slipping, Kala ended up falling into the koi pond. She couldnt swim as a kitten but she could as Neko. Though she really didnt like water all too much. Struggling and fighting, survival kicked in. Adrenaline pumped into her, giving her a new strength and she ended up shifting back into her Neko form. Her black tail grew longer, the fur on her body seemed to disappear away as her limbs took on a more human appearance and her feline face morphed into a more human face, short black hair sprouting out of her head into a small mess of a style with black ears popping up on the corners of her head. The pond wasnt deep and she ended up just sitting there on her hands and knees, looking around. She was soaking wet. Glancing up and back, Kala saw Ken and she managed a small sheepish smile. Hi. Icy hazel eyes stared back at him, a most innocent doe-eyed expression. She felt so tired all over again.
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Ken wasn't there for the entire transformation, but as the koi pond came into view he could see a small woman sitting in the water at the shallow end. She had dark hair, but sported cat-like ears and a black tail. The most striking thing to him though, were her eyes. Large and innocent, cute as they took in the world... that, and her utterly nude form. She seemed well developed, and her soft breasts pressed together as she sat there. She spoke though and Ken jumped a little. A neko! She must not have had the strength to change back. Uhm, hello! Are you ok? Here, let me help you. Ken said, and would cross to the shallow side, trying not to stare at her human form too long, despite how utterly cute and fetching she was. C'mon. I won't hurt you. he told her, and even turned his head as he held out a hand to her.