Rock "LOUD NOISES" Lee (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
niceguypose) wrote2014-08-26 02:22 am
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...]
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...]
The Letters: For Reference
From Neji
Saori,
I write this in the hopes you'll never see it. Since it seems none of us will enjoy the benefit of knowing in advance the hour of our departure...
In the time we have known each other, you have been a true and valuable friend - very much the older sister the invasion cast you as. I cannot express enough how much this has meant to me. You have a kind heart, and I hope there will be others there with you to give you the same comfort you have given me.
As little as any of us may truly like Luceti, it has been a home to me for over two years, and extended my life by the same amount. I don't know if anyone has told you this, but if I have gone home, it will be to die. If Lee is still there when I have gone... please, offer him comfort. I am sure he will take it hard.
I hope you will find your way home to your love.
Your "little brother,"
Hyuuga Neji
Lee,
If you have this, I've gone home. You and I both know what I will face - and I guess fate really will have the last laugh after all. I'm afraid we won't get that no-holds-barred fight after all. I'm sorry for that.
For a lot of things, to be honest. I don't know if I'll have the chance to tell you anything when... [There's a visible break in the script here, where Neji paused a long time to choose his words.] ...the time comes. So I will put it here. These are words I would not leave you without ha
You have become a truly excellent ninja, Rock Lee. Even if we never have that fight, I believe it would be truly impossible to say in advance who would triumph. We are extremely closely matched in skill, and have been for a while now. Your dedication has taken you further than I would have thought even remotely possible when Team Nine first came together.
Stay close with Tenten; I hope the two of you will take care of each other in this war. I'm ordering you both to survive it - live, Lee. Don't do anything stupid. Go home when the war is over and be a living, fighting example of what determination and spirit can do. And don't let Gai-sensei do anything stupid either. I know he will try.
Above all, I am proud to have been your teammate. And, these last few years, your friend.
Be well. Return home safely.
Your teammate,
Hyuuga Neji
From Sakura
Luke,
I'm sorry to be leaving you without finishing that project for the farm. (I'll remember to update this if we do finish it; if we have and you get this anyway, oops?) It has been good to know you, and fascinating to work with you in healing and medical matters.
I hope things will go well in Luceti, and when you finally do return home.
Haruno Sakura
Lee,
This is a "just in case" letter, and I really hope you never end up reading it. In my perfect world, we all go home at once, together, and then kick the hell out of all this stupid mess of a war and go home! But if that doesn't happen... I wouldn't want to leave you without anything.
I think we've gotten to know each other better during the last year and a half. I definitely feel like I know you better, and I feel closer to you. Truth be told... I've come to like you. A lot. I know it probably doesn't help much now that I'm gone, but... I think, if you had asked, I would have gladly dated you here. You're a heck of a guy, and your heart is so big. Maybe once we're both back home with the war over...
I don't know. The thought that we won't remember any of this doesn't sit too well with me, but I unfortunately can already confirm it's true.
Come home soon, Lee. The sooner you do, the sooner we can go home and see what will happen.
Until then, take care of yourself, and everyone else too.
I'll be waiting,
Haruno Sakura