The Diamond Ocean was a place that despite all it's beauty, few seemed to traverse the terrain within the area. Perhaps it was the superstition around it, or maybe the danger that the diamond maelstrom had posed and people feared entering it even after it's dispersal, but many citizens and tourists of wind tended to take other paths. However, that did not mean that the Diamond Ocean was empty by any means. It was filled with thieves and ruffians, hired mercenaries, and those that always seemed to have their hands in the human trafficking ring especially. In short, those that came through this area were bad news and always were involved in violent or illegal acts.
Despite everything though, Kasen found herself standing on a mountain range, overlooking the expanse of the Diamond Ocean. The glistening sands were not the only things in this area that was regarded with beauty and awe. The Luminous Mountains that seemed to give off a glow of a multitude of colors depending on the time of day and the way the sun or moon hit it made them visible from vast distances. At the moment, the sun was just beginning to rise in the horizon. Most of the sands were still covered in darkness, and only a sliver of warm yellow sunrays were hitting the sands. Kasen looked at the sky above the mountains and noticed the night sky just barely starting to fade, and a faded purple light seemed to weave through and above the mountain peaks. She found herself here because the man that she had just recently arrested at one of the checkpoints seemed to indicate that he acquired the young girl that was with him within Suna. She had ventured out alone to the Golden Sanctuary under a cloaked visage in order to find out any information regarding how Raza may have come about requiring the girl. The trail ran cold though when she found out that Raza seemed to have traded her from someone else that had taken her from another area of Wind Country but the person themselves was outsourced from another village. Not being well equipped to track that individual, Kasen departed before her cover was blown.
She took the mountain path, despite it being rumored to be dangerous and a true pathway didn't exactly exist, which made the mountain difficult to traverse, but it was much safer than being a target that was easy to spot in the middle of the Ocean expanse in broad daylight. Thus, that was how she had ended up where she was now. She had been walking for most of the night, and at least at this point it seemed like it was a fairly safe place to stop for a small break.
She was wearing much more traditional mission gear now that her entire body was not hidden by the cloak. She still wore the black tank that had the two pink straps that crossed in an 'X' pattern over her chest with a shark shaped silver pendent in the center, but had decided to exchange the shorts to an odd half pants half short combo. The side that looked like shorts had a leg wrap around it that had some utility bags adorned to it filled with some quick access small weapons and medical supplies. She wore dark black shoes that would sustain the durability of the harsh sands and the long distances she had been walking. Overtop of that, Kasen's lightweight aqua blue cloak could still be seen, hanging open, and a white utility belt lay across her hip. The only odd thing that someone might raise an eyebrow at was the long sleeved jacket that Kasen wore. Surely in a place like the desert, nobody in their right mind would be caught dead in long sleeves. But the blue-gray material was actually quite breathable and comfortable to Kasen, and it protected her both from the desert night cold and the harsh winds. Finally, she wore a small pack on her back, which held some rations, water, and some more general equipment that should help her with most scenarios.
The water court hybrid dropped her pack down next to a large rock and sighed. She had really been hoping to find something in order to help not just that girl, but potential others. Pulling herself up onto the rock, Kasen allowed herself a moment to take a seat and enjoy the view. She hadn't encountered anyone else out here aside from those that had been in the Golden Sanctuary. It was nice, but it felt lonely. Perhaps she should have invited someone else along. Kasen's eyes widened when that idea passed through her head. She should be in range now that someone should be able to get her call if she used a headset. She reached down and dug through her pack until she found it and quickly popped it onto her ear. Perhaps Riyota would come out here just to spend some time with her and this trip wasn't all for not. She smiled at the thought. It was still strange that she had a boyfriend. It had only been for a couple months, and they had worked together on a handful of missions (as professionals, of course), but it had been going well and Kasen found herself incredibly happy even if the two of them still tended to be quite awkward about the whole thing. Kasen dialed into a private network she had setup for people that were close to her and hoped that he would get her message. "This is Shinku Kasen; I'm sending over coordinates for my location, I am in the Luminous Mountain range. If you would care to join me for a date, I wouldn't be opposed. *winky face*"<i></i> She giggled as she ended her call. Now she would just wait to see if there was any response. Kasen lightly swung her feet back and forth as she waited. The sun still wasn't quite over the horizon yet, so it still indicated it was very early in the morning. While she waited, she would reach down and grab her canteen of water and take a sip before placing it back. "I hope he comes."<i></i> Me too.
Despite everything though, Kasen found herself standing on a mountain range, overlooking the expanse of the Diamond Ocean. The glistening sands were not the only things in this area that was regarded with beauty and awe. The Luminous Mountains that seemed to give off a glow of a multitude of colors depending on the time of day and the way the sun or moon hit it made them visible from vast distances. At the moment, the sun was just beginning to rise in the horizon. Most of the sands were still covered in darkness, and only a sliver of warm yellow sunrays were hitting the sands. Kasen looked at the sky above the mountains and noticed the night sky just barely starting to fade, and a faded purple light seemed to weave through and above the mountain peaks. She found herself here because the man that she had just recently arrested at one of the checkpoints seemed to indicate that he acquired the young girl that was with him within Suna. She had ventured out alone to the Golden Sanctuary under a cloaked visage in order to find out any information regarding how Raza may have come about requiring the girl. The trail ran cold though when she found out that Raza seemed to have traded her from someone else that had taken her from another area of Wind Country but the person themselves was outsourced from another village. Not being well equipped to track that individual, Kasen departed before her cover was blown.
She took the mountain path, despite it being rumored to be dangerous and a true pathway didn't exactly exist, which made the mountain difficult to traverse, but it was much safer than being a target that was easy to spot in the middle of the Ocean expanse in broad daylight. Thus, that was how she had ended up where she was now. She had been walking for most of the night, and at least at this point it seemed like it was a fairly safe place to stop for a small break.
She was wearing much more traditional mission gear now that her entire body was not hidden by the cloak. She still wore the black tank that had the two pink straps that crossed in an 'X' pattern over her chest with a shark shaped silver pendent in the center, but had decided to exchange the shorts to an odd half pants half short combo. The side that looked like shorts had a leg wrap around it that had some utility bags adorned to it filled with some quick access small weapons and medical supplies. She wore dark black shoes that would sustain the durability of the harsh sands and the long distances she had been walking. Overtop of that, Kasen's lightweight aqua blue cloak could still be seen, hanging open, and a white utility belt lay across her hip. The only odd thing that someone might raise an eyebrow at was the long sleeved jacket that Kasen wore. Surely in a place like the desert, nobody in their right mind would be caught dead in long sleeves. But the blue-gray material was actually quite breathable and comfortable to Kasen, and it protected her both from the desert night cold and the harsh winds. Finally, she wore a small pack on her back, which held some rations, water, and some more general equipment that should help her with most scenarios. The water court hybrid dropped her pack down next to a large rock and sighed. She had really been hoping to find something in order to help not just that girl, but potential others. Pulling herself up onto the rock, Kasen allowed herself a moment to take a seat and enjoy the view. She hadn't encountered anyone else out here aside from those that had been in the Golden Sanctuary. It was nice, but it felt lonely. Perhaps she should have invited someone else along. Kasen's eyes widened when that idea passed through her head. She should be in range now that someone should be able to get her call if she used a headset. She reached down and dug through her pack until she found it and quickly popped it onto her ear. Perhaps Riyota would come out here just to spend some time with her and this trip wasn't all for not. She smiled at the thought. It was still strange that she had a boyfriend. It had only been for a couple months, and they had worked together on a handful of missions (as professionals, of course), but it had been going well and Kasen found herself incredibly happy even if the two of them still tended to be quite awkward about the whole thing. Kasen dialed into a private network she had setup for people that were close to her and hoped that he would get her message. "This is Shinku Kasen; I'm sending over coordinates for my location, I am in the Luminous Mountain range. If you would care to join me for a date, I wouldn't be opposed. *winky face*"<i></i> She giggled as she ended her call. Now she would just wait to see if there was any response. Kasen lightly swung her feet back and forth as she waited. The sun still wasn't quite over the horizon yet, so it still indicated it was very early in the morning. While she waited, she would reach down and grab her canteen of water and take a sip before placing it back. "I hope he comes."<i></i> Me too.
It would appear fortune was not on these star-crossed lover's side. All the while a lone figure would be watching from a distance, waiting patiently for his target to come along. Pulling out an outdated photograph he would make note of the crimson red hair. While she looked similar there were some major differences. It was no wonder it had taken him this long to track her down. Had he now acquired that bit of information from some unfortunate souls he would have had no idea that she had undergone some sort of transformation. Her hair now blue and her general frame matured, she was quite different than the photo. It was better than his original piece of information he had to go on though. He put the photo back inside his pocket next to that ''other" piece of information.