Ninth Gate [Video/Action] Joint with Rapunzel and Ikki!

[niceguypose]

[Video]

[Rock Lee is framed in front of the forest, facing his open journal. And several feet to either side are none other than Rapunzel and Ikki, both now with their own green jumpsuits. Rapunzel stands tall (as tall as her petite build will let her, anyway) with her hands on her hips, looking intensely off into the middle-distance. Ikki stands short, since she’s several heads taller than the other girl (...whoops), and her own stance is automatically something more native to an airbender, although she’s trying to look serious. She may or may not be trying not to giggle, though. ]

Youth! It is the most passionate and heartbreaking time of our lives. The springtime of youth! And it is a time that need never end. Just look at Gai-Sensei! His youth is preserved with age. And so our youth shall endure through our springtime of youth! Behold! Two of my own students here in Luceti... Rapunzel-san, also known as the Glamorous Yellow Tunneling Horror! And Ikki-chan, the Gracefully Circling Pink Bird of Prey! They are loyal and formidable. As for me, I am Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast, Rock Lee! Together, we represent the future of Luceti!

[He does punches and kicks at the air.]

Yeah, it’s the springtime of youth! [ Ikki sounds fairly enthusiastic, although then she relaxes to derail herself, baffled. ] ...Although actually isn’t it the summertime of youth, ‘cause I’m pretty sure it’s summer... [ She’s not 100% sure what Lee means sometimes. Most times. ]

[ Rapunzel breaks form for a moment, puzzled. Ikki raises a valid point... ] Couldn’t summer be the time of youth, too? Shouldn’t we be youthful all year round?

That is correct! Just as youth is for all times of life, so does the springtime of youth extend for the whole year! [He gives a nice guy pose and then focuses back at the video feed.] Lately, as an extension of our youth, I have focused my training on the attainment of flight. It is a dream many laugh at and mock... much like most youthful dreams of youth! But I see the truth. The other month, the spirits possessed us, and our wings became incredible and graceful! So I believe, more earnestly than ever, that proper training can break us through this chrysalis phase we are currently in... and we shall all become flight-capable youths! Being here for a year, myself... I can almost feel the metamorphosis occurring! Join us if you wish. Let all us like-minded youths assemble... a flying flight club of flying youths!

The sky’s the limit!

Exactly! YOUTH FULL POWER!

[And with that, they all make matching nice guy poses - flashing thumbs up to the camera matched with shining smiles.]

[Action]

[One can also find the three embroiled in a training session in the forest!]

[Responses will come from... all three of them?!]

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[screw_fate]

You're contagious.

[And this is Neji's epic facepalm. Which he doesn't have an icon for, shush.]

Video Neji > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel?!

[niceguypose]

Well, Neji, youth is a contagion! Or, perhaps some more pleasant synonym for the word. But such a word refuses to come to mind!

[Video] Any/all is cool!

[lostlegacy]

[So Sophie didn't follow a lot of that, but she did pick up on one very important thing out of that speech:]

You're gonna learn how to fly?

[Video] Any/all is cool! Sophie > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel?!

[niceguypose]

Such is our goal! And it is one that we all believe in. Is that correct, my students?!

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[stilldontgotit]

[Riku starts out watching the feed with a relatively straight face. Relatively because, well, seeing others wearing similar jumpsuits to Lee? It's kinda hilarious. But he'll bite his lip and hold back his laughter for now...

Except as Lee continues his speech, Riku feels a pressure building up inside of him. It's becoming difficult to contain! By the end, he can't hold it anymore and lets out a good, hard laugh.]

So you started your own club?

video Riku > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel?!

[niceguypose]

Yes... I suppose you can call it a club of sorts. [You just did, Lee.] Beyond that, a team! A union of like-minded youths... struggling against all adversity to achieve flight!

[Action] All three?

[astralpouch]

[As Ammy is getting the scope of the forest, she is inevitably drawn to the racket over in this direction! She's watching, initially! But everyone looks like they're having fun. Hmmm........ how best to crash the party...

Well, it won't hurt anything if she surprised them by blooming a whole flowerbed at their feet to get their attention, right?]

[Action] Ammy > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel!

[niceguypose]

[When Lee sees the flowerbed blooming, he gives a soft squawk and hops briefly, but then he grins at it.]

Behold! Does this mean that nature itself supports our cause?

[Action, all three!]

[twinlionfists]

[Hinata had seen their video, and recognized that particular stretch of forest. So, in an effort to make good on her promise to Aang-san and to see her other two friends, Hinata went off to find them.

She found them, training, although it wasn't any form of taijutsu or fighting that she was familiar with.]

Hello? Is this a closed session or might anyone join you?

[Action, all three!]

[niceguypose]

[Lee had been drilling the two in some kind of odd exercise that he was sure would improve their chances of flight. But the turned towards Hinata's voice and greets her with a bright smile.]

Hinata-san! Of course no youth will be turned away. Feel free to join us!

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[twodragons]

What kinds of things are you teaching Aang's kid... grandkid... exactly?

[As strange as she is, he probably owes it to the Avatar to keep her well being in mind.]

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[niceguypose]

[Aang? Ah yes, Ikki's bald grandfather whom he is destined to never meet]

Ah... Simple training techniques to help her attain flight! I am ensuring that, being a child, she is not especially pressed! I have received no complaints from her family.

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[maito]

Lee!!

[ Gai is weeping. Of course he is weeping. ] That you would emulate your sensei to such a degree! You have your own students now - and they seem truly youthful!! Well done, Yellow Horror! Well done, Pink Bird of Prey!! You have a great future ahead of you!

We must train together soon! However, first I will let you test your limits among yourselves... isn't that the best way to improve quickly?!

[ ALSO TOTALLY IGNORING THAT DIG AT HIS AGE, OKAY. ]

Video for EVERYONE Gai > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel

[niceguypose]

[And of course Lee is immediately macthing his tears.]

GAI-SENSEI! My heart... is so touched that you approve! Behold those who have benefited from my tutelage!

[And he wraps an arm around each of their shoulders, as he leans towards the camera]

Say hello to Gai-Sensei! He approves of our actions!

Action? If only the forest is her main place to hang out!

[song_princess]

[How can anyone not hear them? The journal alone with them three of them was loud enough but to also be here in the forest?....

Well, as long as they don't go into her nesting area and destroy her nest then it will be good.

Leanne giggles as she was in her heron form. She goes to land on a tree branch nearby by, still giggling at the sight of the three of them.]

Ah, but those wings are far too small for such a feat. [She goes to call out and you know what, she is just gonna hang upside down from that branch..... Never letting go of that branch with those talons to save any and all dignity that she has left. But for now, lets see if any of them can figure out if it was her as the bird that called out to them or not.]

Action! Leanne > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel

[niceguypose]

Oh? Who speaks so?

[He spins around madly, trying to find the source of the voice.]

[neversurrender]

[Steve isn't sure how to reply at the first. The overall idea has it's appeal. But it's easy to miss the purpose of this broadcast if you get too caught up in the very Lee-like presentation.

However Steve has had enough interactions with him through sparring that he's able to over look all of that.]

It sounds like a good idea. But how are you planning to go about this?

Steve > Lee > Ikki > Rapunz

[niceguypose]

Well, Steven-san! Hardwork, endurance! By training hard, we can help to speed up this evolutionary process! Don't you agree, Rapunzel-san and Ikki chan?!

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[originaljackass]

[Jack was out for a stroll in the woods with his tiny blue ox when he came across... well. This.]

Oh great. More people infected with stupid.

[As if that one guy at the speed dating hadn't been enough...]

action; GET IM GIRLS

[niceguypose]

[Lee is simply aghast at this insult. It was that man with the confusing phrases, who had such an odd opinion of Japan.]

You are mistaken, sir! What you witness is the rashness of youth at work, and the guts which surpass endeavors!

[He blinks at the oxen.]

But your steed is most charming.

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[jamesbarnes]

[Bucky clears his throat as the recording starts. He wasn't laughing -- much -- it's just... so ridiculous it's kinda cute. He's about 90% sure Lee stepped out of a cartoon.]

That's one way to stay young. Just try not to hurt yourselves, kids.

[voice] Bucky > Lee > Ikki > The Punz

[niceguypose]

[Oh, it's Bucky. Lee gives a thumbs up to the girls before he shouts into the journal.]

Do not worry, Bucky-san! These two young women here? I will protect their wellbeing with my very life!

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[generalflirt]

You know, if Ikki's a bird of prey, what would you say if I challenged her to a battle?

[He has no idea what to think... of this... but]

[voice] Masaomi > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel

[niceguypose]

I would say that you could have quite the formidable opponent, Masaomi-kun! Ikki-chan, what is your opinion on this matter?

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[trashed]

[What. The. Hell.]

...Because that wasn't obnoxious or anything.

voice; N Sync > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel

[niceguypose]

Obnoxious? Never! But some may find the power of youth overwhelming.

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[origami_ninja]

[Fortunately, Konan is practiced at maintaining a deadpan expression, because even knowing all three of them, this is still quite odd. Especially seeing Ikki and Rapunzel in green jumpsuits like Lee's, with their own unique nicknames.]

...I'm a bit too old to be considered a youth and I can already fly, but I wish the three of you the best of luck in your endeavours.

[Video] Konan > Lee > Ikki> Rapunzel!

[niceguypose]

[Lee is tearing up.]

Konan-san! Please do not speak as if your springtime of youth has withered! There is still a vibrant and bright youth within your spirit after all! You are welcome to join us in any way you wish! Surely even with your ability you wish to practice your actual wings as well.

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[dogboy]

[Wh-- Tha-- Ikki you... That's... Rapunzel from the Art Club, too, and this strange person...]

You don't seriously believe you're gonna fly, do you? [Ikki you can already fly anyway.] You're just going to hurt yourself.

video Chien > Lee > Ikki > Rapunzel

[niceguypose]

Our belief is serious! And any pain sustained is just another step in the journey to become stronger! Of course, no unnecessary harm will come to my students. Will you become one as well? It sounds like you're already convincing yourself, fellow youth!