My Brother's Keeper [Asagao, Ikkadan**, Suzuhime***]

[Asagao]

His body remained motionless, as if he had been glued down to the bed, stuck in place, unable to move. His limbs suddenly felt heavy and limp, almost as if they no longer belonged to him, as if he had no control over their movements at all. The pain had subsided dramatically the moment the anesthetic had been administered, but the unnatural way his body felt caused a deep panic to set in. He wanted to thrash about wildly, throwing his arms into the air, while shouting at the two woman to release him from this torture they currently kept him in. But that was impossible, he couldn't even if he wanted to, he could barely speak, let alone yell. His eyes were about the only thing left fully functional, apart from his mind. He couldn't understand what was happening to him. He acknowledged that the demon blood was going to cause a transformation, but whatever this other woman was talking about - was something else entirely.

Opening his mouth, he would try to speak, but only a mumble of incoherent words would spill out. Turning his head to the side, his left cheek would rest comfortably on the cool, soft pillowcase, as his strength was now completely depleted; there would be no more fighting whatsoever out of him, he was now utterly in their hands, a puppet attached to their strings. The beauty of Lady Yanshi instantly swept away his fear, as he turned his gaze towards her naked torso. A powerful radiance beamed out of her, warming his soul, putting him at ease, just like the sun would the moment the curtain of clouds that had been blocking it were pulled away. Whatever fear that had been living in his heart was gone. His mind was now ready and willing to accept this new fate, no matter what difficulties may lay ahead.

Rolling his head up, once again facing the ceiling, his eyes would open wide as he peered into the face a large white tiger. The beast's wise old eyes stared back, locked into his, almost as if it were staring into his very soul. The ghostly image hovered above him, before letting out a vicious roar that shook the entire room under it's weight. Was this really happening, or was this just a hallucination caused by the demon blood and drugs currently coursing through his veins? Setting his worries aside, he would let out a calm sigh of acceptance, welcoming the white animal into his life; and with that invite the divine being would merge with him, flowing into his body, as another loud roar shook the bedroom walls. As Asagao absorbed the new powers, he trembled violently on the mattress, uncontrollably. A wave of euphoria would overtake him, curing the pressure and tightness that had been restricting him and holding him prisoner to the bed, replacing it with a blissful sensation that overpowered him. Gasping, his eyes would suddenly roll into the back of his head, and he would lose consciousness as the changes began to take effect. When he awoke he would be a new man, no longer the adopted murder of an exiled Yamanaka clan member. He would now be a full-fledged member of house Byakko, by way of clan Toraono.

[Marked as Kinjutsu Training: Chimera]

 

[Honma Kotone]

[Skip me~]

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Skipping Ikkadan as requested...


It is said that between the dimensions and the minds of others lies the dreamscape. A place where those attuned to the endless thirst of the mind can drink deep of their dreams and find out subtle meanings in their lives. Discover the answer just in the back of their minds. Unravel the riddle that plagues their conscience. The entryway for most beings is simply to sleep and let one's mental prescence leave the body. For dreamwalkers and those taught of the great beyond they may enter a trance. For Asagao it was the realm of mind and body where Byakko altered his existence in accordance with his wishes, and the blood placed into his body by his pact with Lady Yanshi. A spiritual tiger emerged with a white rose caught within its left paw, it looked into Asagao's eyes and smiled, "So you are the chosen of Yanshi-keishuu, interesting how she choose her exact opposite but then again your innate powers can be merged with others if you choose to become a demonbeast like the former Lord of the Toraono Clan had originally began his life you will have the power to master the power of others as your own. What say you Asagao-nyuusen?"<i></i>


Lady Yanshi cradled Asagao's slumbering body as his right hand developed the seal of infinite abyss in the center of its palm.
Lady Yanshi smiled as Asagao accepted her blood and began to transform into her opposing mate.

 

[Asagao]

As the dreamworld washed over him, he found himself completely at peace for the first time since the transformation had begun. His physical body was still dealing with the effects of his genetic code being rewritten; but his mind had been freed, he could once again think clearly and focus, he was no longer pinned down, restricted by the process of the alteration.

The tiger he had envisioned was again standing before him, though this time it was no longer a ghostly figure hovering in the air, it now looked exactly how you would expect it look, as if it were out in the wild and not appearing in his dream. It was a magnificent beast, it's eyes watched him with an intelligence unknown to a species of animal - though it was safe to say that this was no mere tiger. The rose in it's palm was a curious sight - a symbol, maybe? He wanted to ask the tiger what it meant, but before he could the white beast began to speak; it's voice reflecting the wisdom in it's bright, bold eyes. The information the tiger revealed was startling, to say the least. Asagao was unaware of this unique ability he possessed. Was this why he had been chosen by Yanshi..or was this the result of her blood in his system? He remained quiet and just listened, until it was his moment to speak. Taking a knee, he would bow his head in respect, lowering his eyes, and finally respond once given the opportunity.

"It is an honor to be in your presence, Master Tiger." He did not know the creature's official name, he hoped addressing him as such did not greatly offend him. "I accept all that you are to offer me with open arms." He would respond, while looking up, he would briefly stare directly into the animal's ancient eyes, before lowering his head once more. "I am now a loyal member of the Byakko clan. I give my mind, body and spirit to you. Do as you wish." He finished, now silently awaiting the divine Tiger's response.

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Spoiler

OOC: Sorry about the wait in the reply been very busy with work. I didn't want to takeover everything concerning your transformation from human to Celestial Beast Guardian (Chimera) Hopefully this next post will inspire you to greater heights.

As Asagao gave himself over to Byakko his entire body and soul was rebuilt along the lines of the great beasts of old. He retained his humanity but little else, the air shimmered around Asagao's body as Lady Yanshi continued her vigil over him. Asagao's spirit began to transform from that of a human to a feline humanoid and as it did so his body changed to match. Runic markings of the tiger began at the crest of his forehead to come down the sides of his face to his neck and shoulders then down his arms and back. Asagao unlike Kuro did not grow a tail, his skin remained normal skin save for the runic markings and his hair remained unchanged. His eyes became the eyes of a tiger however, and with his eyes so to did his heart. A ferocious hunger overtook his soul denying all sense of reason and analysis. This hunger would feed off of any serious threat to House Byakko of the Toraono Clan.

"Come on Asagao-koishii, give me a sign that you are..." Lady Yanshi was about to say okay when a surge of celestial energy pulsed vibrantly throughout Asagao's body into and beyond her causing all of House Byakko to feel a discordant surge of spiritual power that caused every member of House Byakko's eyes to glow ever so briefly, even those within the city. Then the entire chamber lit up so bright that the sun was jealous and then the scent of tigerlily catnip and ozone was released by a feeling of awe as plants began to grow and tigers within the area began to roar in response to the birth of their guardian. Even the sand around House Byakko within the compound near Asagao's new chambers became earthy and far less grain like in its consistency. It was as if the land was being reborn with Asagao, Kuro felt a touch upon his mind and opened his mind to change in spiritual energy within the dojo to find the West's Celestial Guardian Byakko in Sand form smiling at him. "Protect Asagao from himself Kuro, he is new to his powers and will need to train as a Guardian till he understands what he has become. Also beware of gifts from the North for the dark ones have returned as well and there shall be a reckoning for the remnants of the Sunahoshi."

 

[Asagao]

Dreamscape

Hovering in the air, his body would began to levitate, as a white aura of energy surrounded him. The spirit of the almighty Byakko cloaked over him, creating a womb like enclosure for the alteration to commence. He would feel no pain in the dreamworld, instead the process would be a soothing transition - one of compete freedom - as his mind, body, and soul relinquished control and embraced the White Tiger in its entirety. His body would be broken down on a molecular level, his entire genetic code being rewritten. His bones would strengthen, and harden, becoming increasingly more dense: the power of this fierce animal felt unlimited. The strength, the speed, the agility, the reflexes; his anatomy soaked in the abilities, traits, and talents like a thirsty sponge.

His eyes too would shift and change, gaining the Bright Tapestry enhancement, which provided him the capability to see in darker, unlit areas. With his particular set of skills, being free to stalk the night, unaffected by the shadow of darkness would be an invaluable ability to poses. His mouth would also feel the effects, as his canine teeth would lengthen in size and become sharp daggers in his mouth, mirroring the ferocious jaw of the beast for which he was becoming. The soft kiss of the runic markings etching onto his skin, tingled as they aligned themselves one after the other in a distinctive pattern, decorating his body. What had previously only housed the scars of his past failures, the healed over flesh wounds of his mishaps while engaging in combat, now proudly displayed the symbols of his powerful new family for all to see.

Unconscious and fast asleep, even within the dreamworld, the incubation process had startling effects on his mind. For a brief moment he was granted the opportunity to see through the eyes of the White Tiger, and he would gaze upon the true meaning of god-like power. A surge of energy would envelop him, transforming him further and he would experience first hand the countless actions of a proud warrior in battle vanquishing foes on a scale never witnessed before by the eyes of any mere human. He would quickly come to understand what the Byakko name stood for and represented. This was much more than just some ordinary clan. The veins for which carried this bloodline stretched far beyond the land of mortals and coursed heavily through other realms of the divine creatures; demons and celestial beings alike. Asagao would only just now realize the true significance of what he was becoming apart of.

Beginning to pulsate, with every thumping beat, the ball of energy would began to harden, until it was completely solid all the way around. The re-birthing period was now fully complete, and within seconds the hatching would commence. Cracking and splintering, the white energy would crumble into dust as it's shell slowly fell away. Lowering back down the ground, he would land gracefully with one knee bent to the tiger, hunched over bowing. He had been molded like clay into perfection. He was no longer restricted by the limitations of human evolution. He had been blessed with the blood of the Tiger, and the physical gifts he had received were plentiful.

"It is done!" He would growl, in a low gruff voice, before being swept back into the world of the living.

Awakened

The tranquil experience the dreamworld had been, was not at all the case when awoken. His body burned from the symbols that now painted his skin, and the light was blinding to his eyes, causing him to thrash wildly in his bed from the pain; it would take a considerable amount of time to adjust to these new abilities. His bones felt much too large for his skin, and throbbed, aching to rip free from their tight casings. Letting out a bellowing roar, a white light would explode from his mouth, as the energy he had been re-born in, was expelled from his body. Looking around the room in a disoriented state of mind, clarity would once again return to him the moment his eyes connected with Lady Yanshi. Reaching out for her, he would forcefully pull her body in close, his lips pressing up against her own. He could not explain it, but the overwhelming desire he would feel to reproduce for house Byakko was overwhelming, his loins would push him towards her; it was some kind of primal, animalistic urge forcing him on. His loyalty to the clan was hunger he would never be able to satisfy.

Weakened by the whole experience, his passion would be short lived, as his grip on her wrist would loosen, and he would fall into a dark, dreamless sleep; his mind was completely free and at ease. His body was in need of a serious charge, he had exerted such great amounts of energy, most people would have perished under the magnitude of the moment, he was lucky to have survived at all. Awakening for the second time, he would have no recollection of the white light, nor the kiss they shared earlier; though his primal urge to mate with Yanshi still lingered in the back of his mind.

"Where...where am I?" He would ask, while rubbing at his head, his mind plagued by a terrible headache. With the tip of his tongue, he would lightly message the sharp point of one his new teeth. His heart would flutter at the realization that everything he had gone through had actually taken place. It did not terrify him though, as one might expect, in fact it actually gave him a considerable amount of confidence, as he reflected on what the White Tiger had said to him.

"If you choose to become a demonbeast like the former Lord of the Toraono Clan had originally began his life you will have the power to master the power of others as your own."

And so his second life would began. Now.

Spoiler

ooc: I hope this was okay? I obtained Chimera for free during the OOC transition. So I just rp'd my guys physical transformation instead.

 

[Toraono Kuro]

Lady Yanshi practically wept tears of joy as her future mate revealed his newfound majesty and the gifts Byakko himself had bestowed upon him. Now all he need do was journey in search of the Tiger scroll with Kuro and attain the blessings of Byakko's children. She grasped him as he pulled upon her only to collapse into slumber from the entire ordeal. She kissed him as he slept while wiping away tears of relief and joy. She could finally relax as she released her hair from its tight bun with a pulse of chakra. She would have a mate of great power and children, her dynasty would rival the Steel Queen Azame herself, for she had a consort created by Byakko's grace which she believed to be far stronger and far more regal than the reborn legacy of the Demonbeast Kings the only creatures to ever challenge or become Celestial beasts.


Lady Yanshi cradled Asagao to her bosom... "You are home my chosen, and you are reborn by Byakko's hand, welcome home."



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