The Doctor and his Companion [Private]

[Kouin]

Adjusting his deep blue silken vest and his green tie with a design of the cosmos, Kouin couldn't help but feel a deep inner regret. The people he takes, and shows the world and everything in between, and watching them grow old; is it ever really right to just tear them away from their home's, their family's, without no word or say of where they are going, what they are seeing, or even what they are doing. Just the thought makes his two hearts ache.

Looking into the vast distance, Kouin thinks of all the places he's been and the places he will go, and will never go. The world is a beautiful thing, something that must be cherished and nurtured, not ravaged by hate and destruction. He knew his past self was more than willing to take out countries and land masses, but now he realized, it's people not entire countries, continents, and not everyone deserves to die, Because we’re all stories, in the end. Just have to make it a good one, eh? He let out a small chuckle. How so much time goes by for him, but at the same time never does, he was stuck.

Kouin never liked contemplating his life choices, but it seemed he was questioning his choice of selective aggression; he could feel the lightning build up in his arms, just wanting to be released; stupid Santaru blood... He slowly calmed down This is who I am, right here, right now, all right? All that counts is here and now, and this is me! He let out a breath of relief, he would stick with his path, and he would not falter, just like his father didn't.

He never really believe in miracles, after all the universe does things for a specific reason, it's so vast and complicated, yet sometimes, ever so rarely, impossible things happen, and those are miracles, Maybe a miracle will happen today.. Who knew, except the universe, and he was ready to roll the dice just one more time.

 

[Sekuro]

Friday : Dragon Tooth Pass : 10:51AM​

Rushing from his attempted entry into the gates of Kumogakure, Kagemaru had gained a lock onto the chakra of this Doctor but something was off. The chakra was similar but still different. As he approached, he could see from far off that the man's appearance was vastly different from the man he knew and yet, his chakra sense was bringing him to this man here. The doctor he knew wore a bow tie with a suede jacket with a totally different face. This man was skinny with a blue suit and tie. How was this possible? Some extensive transformation technique? Never the less, Kage would find out if this was his doctor.

Arriving in a sudden fashion, Kage landed near the doctor and in a hurried manner stepped close to him and began speaking.

You! Why do you have the same chakra as the Doctor? Why do you... This part was also strange. Kage had just realized that this man also had two hearts like the other doctor as well. Was it a genetic trait that the two of them shared? Kage's eyes and the entire top half of his face was covered by a black bandanna which hid his glowing eyes and suppressed much of his flowing dreadlocks.

... have... two hearts? Who are you? What is your name?

 

[Kouin]

Taking out his pocket watch and checking the time, he heard footsteps approach very rapidly, but who's could they be? He wasn't expecting anyone, or was he? He never knew anymore these days. With a sudden click of his watch, he stood alert and ready to go. Was this person friend or foe he wasn't sure, but he was ready to run out if need be, because he was always good at running.

He saw a man come to a sudden halt he had a black bandanna covering his eyes, and seemed to have dreadlocks, but he wasn't sure.

Who? Me? Who am I you say? He adjusted his tie, straightened his vest, stared the man where his eyes should be, taking in a deep breath, he was about to speak, when he mentioned his two hearts.

That was a shocker, how could a man, a man he has never met before know he has two hearts, has he met him before but simply forgot? Though that was absurd he never forgot a face, and in his long life he has never met someone who wasn't important. Well Sir, I go by many names... The Oncoming Storm, The Healer, The Savior, but most people just simply call me... He took a short pause, The Doctor.

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[Sekuro]

Friday : Dragon Tooth Pass : 10:53AM​

How could this be? This man was proclaiming to be the exact same person that had kidnapped Kagemaru but he was different somehow. Different face, different personality, different body but similar chakra.

You can't be the Doctor. I've MET that bastard and he nearly ruined my life. Him and that woman. The picked me up from out of the blue, put me in their TARDIS and nearly ruined my life. Now tell me who you really are or so help me I'll rip out your hearts and hold them up for Raiden to scream "FATALITY" as you drop to the ground bleeding to death. Kagemaru was usually more composed then that but he was extremely upset with what he'd experienced at the hands of the Doctor.

 

[Kouin]

This man, who he has never met, spoke with great strife, speaking how he ruined his life. This was quite the peculiar situation, but he was quick as wick, and smart as an owl, he was sure he could come up with something.

You say you've met ME before, yet I have no recollection of you. And you speak of a women? Up until now I've traveled alone, helping when I can, and seeing different places, it's quite wonderful really, you should join me sometime; I have this mach- thin-... This apparatus called a TAR- Though the man knew the name of it already, as if he's been in it once before... Pieces of this puzzle were beginning to fall into place, though he was mere steps away from figuring out the major mystery, the mystery of how his song was ending.

He pulled the watch out of his pocket, yet this was no mere watch; this watch could house all of his abilities, memories, all of it. He'd be human.

Pacing around a bit, he began drawing patterns in the air, writing notes, jotting down thoughts clues, possibilities. Though one thing stood out, this man knew him. Though Kouin was sure he never met this man once before, and that could only mean one thing.... He regenerated. A soft sigh left his mouth as he came to that sad conclusion.

Sir, I apologize, but the man you met, was in fact me, or will be me once I'm done here, as in this form. As you know, my kind can regenerate, and that makes us change our face, hair, personality, everything. We're the same yet completely different at the same time. He tossed the man his watch, which should be proof enough of who he is, If you say you know who I am, than you will know the significance of that watch.

He had nothing else to say, he would wait for his response.

 

[Sekuro]

Friday : Dragon Tooth Pass : 10:54AM​

Kagemaru's anger did not subside at the explanation of the Doctor in front of him. He was either a very good liar or he was telling the truth. There was no signs of lying but Kage was finding it hard to believe. The situation wasn't impossible, it just happened to be convenient for him.

I'd still feel better if I ripped your hearts out right here and now. If what you say is true, then your future self wont exist and I'd have never had to go through what you put me through. Sounds like a plan to me.

 

[Kouin]

The man was still angered with him, he must've done something terribly bad, but what? And this man still wanted to rip out his hearts, he could try but he wouldn't welcome the challenge . He liked living, being who he was right here right now, and he would swear vengeance on this man if he were to cause him harm, though fighting seems to be the only way out of this situation, but he would try to talk his way out it.

He let out a sort chuckle Your welcome to strike me if you please, but I havent caused you anything, not yet anyways. You could tell me what happened and I could not do it next time, but I prefer not fight if I don't have too.

Again he would wait for his response one more.

 

[Sekuro]

Friday : Dragon Tooth Path : 10:56AM​

While he was not content with the response he received, he had to calm down a bit and collect himself. Being as angry as he was would lead to stupid decisions. He was behaving rashly and he was already making bad decision by showing himself to this Doctor. However, the Doctor's words seemed sincere enough and if what he said was true, perhaps Kage would be able to use this situation to his advantage.

I prefer not to relive the moment if I don't have to. But what you can do for me is make up for your future transgressions now. He then took a more calm stance and cleared his throat before speaking again.

You can help me with a mission I have currently. Taking a breath he would think of the words needed to give the Doctor enough information to be useful but not more then he needed to know.

I've been contracted to locate two individuals. Help me and I'll forget what happened to me... what will happen? You know what I mean. Its either that, or I detour from my mission right here and now. He was sure this Doctor was smart enough to know what he meant. He didn't like forcing people to do things through actual brute force, but he had little choice. He needed a second pair of hands on this mission and based on what he was formulating in his mind, he was leaning towards the conclusion that this Doctor was trustworthy. Why else hadn't the doctor killed Kage in the future? Perhaps what was done to him was so that these events would happen and as such Kage was simply following the natural order of things. Perhaps killing this man could have horrible consequences. If he was never shown what he was shown in his own past by the future doctor, then he wouldn't be where he was currently. So what would happen to his current self? The entire thought was confusing and rendering his head very much in pain. The only safe conclusion was to allow him to remain alive until the future Doctor that he first met was the present Doctor. So for now, Kouin's life was safe. But this also meant he had to keep Kouin alive. That thought was NOT something Kage cherished but ultimately thats the conclusion that he came to.

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[Kouin]

He studied the man, looking him upways and downways, and all ways in between, and he could sense that his words have calmed him, and he was glad. He had adverted a fight this time, but who knows, a fight later might be unstoppable, and as they say; no rest for the wicked, and he could be very wicked at times.

I would be more than happy to mend my future transgressions anyway possible, that's why they call me The Doctor.

He spoke of a mission he was on, he had an idea that this was going to head this way, but he paid it no mind, he didn't mind fixing any burnt bridges that he didnt mean to burn. Certainly!

He listened as the man spoke of two people he was contracted to find. He pondered, putting two and two together, and coming to the obvious conclusion, To kill... He said in a brisk tone. Letting out a deep sigh, he didn't want to fight anyone, that's why he tried so hard to avoid one here, but this man seemed to be like him; former anbu, and knew how to fight and kill, and that could be used against him in two heartbeats. He outstretched his hand in a means to shake, Deal, and if I do this, you agree to travel with me and my group. Deal? The bargain was timid, but he wanted to travel with someone who knew him, and this man seemed to know him rather well, for he disliked travelling alone....

 

[Sekuro]

Friday : Dragon Tooth Pass : 10:58AM​

He was perceptive. Kage would give him that. He'd actually tried to avoid giving him THAT particular piece of information in case he was opposed to helping him end someone's life. However, it would seem that this Doctor was quite brilliant in his own right and Kagemaru had to respect that in a person. As it were, this Doctor didn't seem opposed to the idea of killing a few people to absolve his own future sins. Perhaps this man was more dangerous then Kagemaru initially thought. He didn't so much as bat an eye lash at the concept. To the contrary actually. The Doctor proposed his own counter offer for Kagemaru to travel with the Doctor and HIS group. There was safety in numbers but Kage didn't want to suddenly be jumped by a bunch of shinobi he wasn't familiar with. He may have survived a hoard of lizard men in the desert before, but being outnumbered in any situation was like a snowflake in that each one was different from the last. However, he didn't want to risk having his new found partner backing out. He was on foreign soil and killing a man here wasn't exactly the smartest thing to do so he took the hand as it was extended to him.

For the time being... I sill. So long as you hold up to your end of the bargain. This may very well turn out to be a mutually beneficial existence. But with that said, we should probably go. Its pretty damn cold out here. With that, Kage would begin his way towards the mountains of Kumo. Perhaps he'd find something there he didn't find standing outside the village gates arguing with a gate guard.

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[Kouin]

A bargain has been struck, and he was a man of his word, whether he wanted to go on his word was one thing, but he kept him, and keep it he shall. He figured this fellow might have a problem with group, but that was not his concern, he would make sure that everyone stayed in line, after all, he is The Doctor.

The deal is struck, and we are good to go, and as any good man should say, ALLONS-Y! And with that said, he would follow the man to their destination, the final destination, the final countdown.

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