RPG: "Heart of Ice"
Started By: Beruche
3/29/00
Players: Beruche, Zoisite, Lukene Knight, Guardian, Mamoru, Kunzite, Michiru
"I know," Kunzite replied in a low voice then turned his attention to Zoisite. "What do you want, Zoisite?" His voice was as cold as his expression as he looked at the woman next to him. "Who are you and what is your business with us?"
Shifting his eyes back to the icy woman, Zoisite tried not to show his relief at Kunzite's arrival. With his lover and teacher at his side, it would doubtful that the white haired woman would be able to simply do away with him. Gesturing to the female, he smiled weakly, "May I present Kunzite-sama... leader of the Dark Kingdom warriors."
Kunzite inclined his head graciously to the woman, but didn't move from his position nor did his expression change in any way. "General Kunzite, First General of the Dark Kingdom over all others under our Queen," he added.
Beruche suppressed an amused smile at Kunzite's introduction. So they did have an hierarchy... and a funny general at that. One with long white hair who reminded her of her own commander, Demando-sama. The thought brought a sobering look unto her face. * Don't get cocky, * she told herself. * Remember why you're here. * "Watashi wa Beruche desu, one of the uncanny sisters of the Black Moon Clan... three thousand years in the future. That may be hard to believe, but it is the truth." Beruche gazed down at the Fourth King, a challenging spark in her clear blue orbs. "A pleasure to finally meet someone of a higher standing. I am here to negotiate with your queen regarding the senshi. It is a good thing you arrived in time. Your friend here was about to become part of my ice statue collection back home."
Sliding behind Kunzite for protection, Zoisite scowled out at the woman. While he'd be the first to admit that he'd made a beautiful statue, he wasn't quite ready for it now. Forever the brave rat once he had the shielding of someone more powerful, his backbiting side shone through as he adopted Kunzite's pose. It was a poor imitation at best.
"I see.." Kunzite replied with slight frown. "Have you made a previous appointment with her or shall I make arrangements for you two to meet in the near future?"
Nephrite shrugged. "I actually think there's Too many of us running around. We need to thin them out back down to four." he said. "But your right, I guess Zoi would be a bad choose for a statue. What about Bug Man?" he suggested with a playful grin. *What has come over me?* he thought.
"You can't seriously suggest that the other so-called generals as our equals?" Kunzite snapped crossing his arms and tapping his foot. "Bug Man isn't more than a glorified youma that some noodle brain made to give mortals nightmares."
Zoisite slapped a hand to his face as Kunzite and Nephrite fell to petty bickering. Nodding to Beruche, he sighed as if to say 'These two are in charge while I'm the go-fer... is there any justice in the Universe?' Taking a deep breath, he manage a half smile, "We'll inform Beryl-hime as soon as possible. Thank you for contacting us, and don't let us detain you any further."
Nephrite smiled. "Well, I know they are lackeys but they have to be good for something right? Why not an ornament in the front hall of my Estates?" he asked seriously. "I could get use to having works of art in the form of ice statues all over the place." he replied. Zoisite and Beruche for the moment were forgotten.
"They will melt," Kunzite replied with a sigh, pinching the bridge of his nose. Looking down at Beruche and Zoisite, he rolled his eyes, and nodded once. "I apologize for our arguing and hope that you don't look on us disfavoribly because of it. We won't detain you any further."
"Good. Take this." A black crystal earring floated from the ground toward Kunzite, radiating with the energy of all those who were unfortunate enough to be within the vicinity at the time. "Consider it a gift to your queen. I don't need that much energy yet, anyway. The earring will be a way you can contact me. Gentlemen... I take my leave. And do try to be more mature next time," she added with a slight smirk at Nephrite and Zoisite. "Ja." A flurry of snow blew up, surrounding the Sister of Ice. And then she was gone, only to reappear in her apartment. Gazing out at the window to her side, Beruche stared at her own pale, devious expression. "Not too bad for the first day... not too bad at all." For someone with a heart of ice, Beruche was indeed happy with her success.