Chapter 9

Chapter 9 - Tuma and Datte - The Grudge

How Things Work: The 12 Nobles (Cont.)
Gachi is the head of the Court, since Irakura's decree that the Romu Clan will always be the head of the Court of Nobles. Gachi isn't a horrible person, but only wants more money and power for his Clan. Gachi keeps the Nobles united as best he can.
Datte is a villain. He currently represents the Kachyu Clan along with the Kayuchi, until a new Noble is chosen for the Kachyu. He is extremely ambitious, and his goal is to rule all 12 Clans and become ruler of Norea. He killed Meruchi. His Clan is in charge of finding military recruits.
Pachi is a money manager. He believes money is the ultimate force in the world, and has devoted his life to gathering it. Accordingly, he is the wealthiest among the 12 Nobles. His Clan is in charge of the economy.
Chika is the oldest Noble.He believes that all people have an important destiny. He is one of the good Nobles, and tries to do good. He gives in to peer pressure however, thinking it's time for the young to achieve their destinies.

Act 1, Scene 1 [Kachyu Headquarters]
Tuma: Tomorrow is my inaugration as the Kachyu Noble and General. I plan on holding it on the steps of Dattegoru Town Hall.
Eruda: What?! Dorato will never allow that! Especially while Datte is in town.
Tunma: Eruda, this is our city now too! As a Noble, Datte is my equal, and as a General, Dorato is below me!
Eruda: You're not even official yet.
Tuma: Irakura is arriving in 3 days. Our plan has to go off before then if we want bargaining power. We can begin the inaugration at dawn, while Dorato is sleeping.
Eruda: I refuse to support something so risky.
Tuma: Like always... and as always, I will continue with it for the good of the Clan.

Scene 2 [Koraga's Home]
Koraga: How far away is this Moresuke?
Atsura: It's a 3 day journey for us on foot.
Sparrow: I haven't ridden a horse in ages. Not since my childhood.
Koraga: I remember that...
Sparrow: ...why did you ask me to return here?
Koraga: I wanted to give you my last words.
Sparrow: What?!
Atsura: You don't look like you're dying. You're not that old.
Koraga: I might as well be. Have you read my latest treatise, 'How Power Corrupts Morals?'
Sparrow: I've been a bit too busy to read.
Koraga: Shame. Well, it got me placed under house arrest when it came to the attention of Irakura. Since I won't renounce it, they're going to put me in the Guragu.
Sparrow: Guragu? I remember you saying something about it one time...
Atsura: The Guragu is a prison in Romunemu (The Capitol) built especially for political prisoners.
Sparrow: Oh yeah, I knew that.
Atsura: Sure you did.
Koraga: So anyways, I want to tell you my last words.

Act 2, Scene 1 [Dattegoru Town Hall]
Datte: You are the best of the best. You are Dattegoru's finest officers and soldiers. And tonight, I have an important job for you. Tuma Kachyu must be killed.

Scene 2 [Tuma's Home]
Tuma: It looks like Datte has given us permission to strike.
[There are dead Kayuchi troops surrounding Tuma.]

Scene 3 [Dattegoru Town Hall]
Tuma: I'd like to thank everyone who came here today for my inaugration-
[Enter Datte, Dorato, and Dattegoru Troopers]
Datte: What do you think you're doing?
Tuma: Today is my inaugration as Noble and General of the Kachyu Clan.
Datte: That's supposed to take place in the Capitol, days from now!
Tuma: Prince Irakura informed me there would be two ceremonies. One here, with my own Clan, and then another when we travel back to Romunemu together.
Datte: You'll travel together...?
Tuma: I've had enough of the Kayuchi's treatment of the Kachyu! We are sister Clans! We are just as good as You are!
Datte: How dare you!
Tuma: I've had enough of your hatemongering! You have turned your Clan against mine because Jin loves me instead of you!
Datte: You stole her from me! And as Clan head, your actions are the responsibility of the Clan!
Tuma: You're only attackingt my Clan to hurt me!
Datte: Yes. But no more of this. Officers! Arrest Tuma Kachyu!
Tuma: Now is the time to rise against our oppressors! Kachyu Clan, take the city!
[The Kachyu and Kayuchi begin fighting]
[Aside] Datte: I'm not going to win this...
Datte: Kayuchi! Fight to Town Hall! We can take refuge within, until reinforcements arrive!
[The Kayuchi bravely fight their way inside.]
Dorato: Wait for me!
Datte: Close the doors!
Tuma: Dorato, you dog! You were one of the worst!
[Tuma kills Dorato.]
Tuma: What's the situation in the rest of the city?
[Enter Sanyuta]
Sanyuta: There is sporadic fighting, but we maintain control.
Tuma: Good work, son.
Sanyuta: Anything for the glory of the Kachyu Clan, father.

Next time, look for Irakura's reaction to all of this! How will this rebellion be resolved?! Will Datte survive...?!