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Rock "LOUD NOISES" Lee ([personal profile] niceguypose) wrote2014-08-26 02:22 am

Fourteenth Gate [Action/Video]

[It hadn't been unusual for Lee and Neji to miss each other throughout the day. They both followed different schedules and different training regimens, especially without Gai-Sensei to guide them. But the amount of time without seeing Neji at all was alarming. So he checked his comrade's room for signs of a kidnapping, and instead he found something much worse. Neji had gone home. Home to face his death. Rock Lee let out a wail that could be heard throughout the Flame Building. This wasn't the plan. They were supposed to return home only after they could save Neji from that gruesome fate. That was Lee's Luceti dream, even moreso than his dream of obtaining true flight with the wings.

He eventually decided to see Sakura, to try to find some comfort from her about all of this. They had resolved to be there for each other as they endured the trials of Luceti, however. To make sure he was not walking in on anything inappropriate, he knocked approximately 300 times. When none of them gained an answer, he showed himself in. And found a completely empty apartment.]


[Video]

[Rock Lee appears in front of the video feed. Unlike his usual self, he appears more sullen and reserved. Raw and hurt, as he speaks.]

People of Luceti... This is Rock Lee. I am here to deliver news about two people you may know. One was Hyuuga Neji... the genius of the Hyuuga clan and an eternal rival whom I will never defeat. And the other... is Sakura Haruno. She is the most powerful kunoichi in the entire world, and very likely the most beautiful as well. Well, second-most-powerful, if Tsunade-sama is counted.

Both of them... have returned back to their home. [It was unsual to consider how small their numbers how dwindled to. Shikamaru now was the only Konoha ninja remaining, and the only others from their world are now Temari and Itachi.] Please, remember them fondly, and wish them the best in their endeavors. I have found some letters written by both of them. If you would like them, you should face me for them.

[He closes his eyes for a moment in thought.]

It also seems that... the Dancing Red Supportive Angel of Paris, Erica Fontaine, is no longer in Luceti either. [He had tried filtering a message to her, ready to truly ask her out on a date at long last. The filter broke.] Those who seek me... I will be in the Battle Dome. My intentions are to train until I can no longer move.

[He closes his eyes in thought.

Sakura, Neji, Erica, Naruto, Kushina, Minato, Ikki. Rapunzel. Everyone who was bright and/or represented hope in some way went home eventually. Rock Lee was left to endure on his own, and to try to find that hope within him once again.

But he could not find it yet. He can't even manage a parting smile as he closes the journal.]


[Action]

[Rock Lee squats one room of the Battle Dome for the entire day. He has erected a makeshift sign outside of the door reading "Reserved for the Preservation of Youth".

He spends the entire day working through that room, enduring constant and rigorous training in simulations fighting against enemies from his own world. He cannot quite stomach to face a simulation of Neji, but all of his other rivals or enemies are fair game to appear in hologram form. Gaara, Kisame, Obito, Madara, Kimimaro, Sasuke and Naruto himself are the opponents at different times. His final opponent of the day, when he's on his last legs, is Gai-Sensei himself.

However, the holograms are not exactly perfect. Some of the holograms have some unusual abilities caused by Lee trying to fill in the gaps of abilities that he did not know about, and most of the time it ends up being fire breath. And nearly all of the holograms were made in a hurry, resulting in them having some bizarre flaws in their appearance similar to the uncanny valley effect. Some of them end up with small beady eyes, others end up with oddly large and detailed hands. Sometimes, their body features shift oddly as they move, as if they're being poorly animated...]
ravelt: (Oh maaaaan! That's so sad!)

[personal profile] ravelt 2014-09-11 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[MANLY PAT ON THE SHOULDERS FOR LEE.]

You tried so hard to stay strong, Lee! But you don't have to, just let it all out now, okay?
misterbrief: (Where's Gohan?  I know you're not him.)

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[personal profile] misterbrief 2014-09-11 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Intrigued, perhaps. But I wasn't impressed.

[Even if he was he would never admit it unless he was taunting said opponent in battle.]
windandrain: (Fuck you Man!)

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[personal profile] windandrain 2014-09-11 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Good!

[The Oni rushes Saori again, since she's the one with that nasty knife, swinging his club. She slips to one side, pushing the massive weapon with her palm as it slams down where she was, sending the monster off balance.]

Go for his legs, it's the quickest way!
wipesfaith: (pic#7147816)

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[personal profile] wipesfaith 2014-09-12 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
[His arms cross loosely as he shifts his weight to the other leg, but he doesn't budge.] When's the last time you ate?

[It's a coping mechanism Jean doesn't quite understand, sacrificing yourself in hopes of purging yourself of all the thoughts you don't want to get stuck on. He remembers when it was Marco pushing himself too hard to try to outrun his own death, to salvage some sense of control over something that was out of his hands. Jean knows Marco's limits a lot better than he knows Lee's, but that doesn't mean he should just step aside here.]
stilldontgotit: (uneasy)

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[personal profile] stilldontgotit 2014-09-12 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods, pressing his palm against his neck.]

And when Sora and Kairi left. It's easy, and for a while, it might keep you busy, but at the end of the day, all that pain came flying back. It wasn't until I really sat down and reflected on it tat I was able to accept things.
borntorebel: (Winning smile)

[personal profile] borntorebel 2014-09-13 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[She puts a hand on his shoulder for a brief second.]

I'm glad. Please remember that it's your responsibility to take care of yourself. No one else will do so for you. But, don't feel too bad. It's still a lesson that I must remind myself of from time to time.
codenamexv: ([eh?!; you found his what?!])

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[personal profile] codenamexv 2014-09-14 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Finally! Fresh air! Minako takes a deep breath as she sits herself upright. Apparently breathing is more important right now than knowing the fact a guy was on top of her.]

I can breathe again! I didn't think I could pull a guy out of bed--[Speaking of 'guy', where is he now? She turns towards him and flailing.] --and knock them out cold! I'm sorry!
codenamexv: ([aww man; caught again])

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[personal profile] codenamexv 2014-09-15 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks... it was just quick reflexes, you know. Let's get you back up again, okay?

[Minako picks herself up and then helps Lee up once again. Round two!]
codenamexv: ([boring])

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[personal profile] codenamexv 2014-09-15 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
It's no problem. [Since... well, it was her fault. She helps sit him down on the bed again and this time gently.] Let's not try turning you around again.
codenamexv: ([opps])

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[personal profile] codenamexv 2014-09-15 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you're hungry, I made some curry. [She throws one hand over her head.] I made a little too much, and I remembered you mentioning it.

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