Chapter 11

Chapter 11 - Armistice!! Kachigoru City!!

A/N: For this segment of "How Things Work" I'll only be listing six of the 12 Generals, then the next six in the second part.

How Things Work: The 12 Generals
Clan: Manashya. General: Marore.
Sakuna: Nasube.
Pouza: Han.
Orochi: Manda.
Napishya: Papaka.
Kayuchi: Hanzo.

Marore is the General of the Manashya Clan. The Manashya Clan has the 9th largest division. She was once married to Manda, but has since fallen out with him. She is a good strategist like all the Generals, and is caring. She is a bit naive, but learning. She is loyal to her Clan and to her Prince.
Nasube is the Sakuna Clan's General. The Sakuna Clan has the 6th largest division. Nasube is loyal to the Prince above his Claan. He tends to follow Gozen's example and most often acts in a supporting role for him. This traces back to the Sakuna and Romu Clan's closeness.
Han is the General of the Pouza Clan. The Pouza Clan possesses the 10th largest army. He believes an army travels on it's stomach, and is always well equipped. He supports his Clan and Prince. Because of his division's relative small-ness, his divisions role is to store equipment and equip other divisions.
Manda is the General of the Orochi Clan. He is a tactical genius, moreso than the other Generals. He is disliked by Marore, because she believes he led their son to his death. He is loyal more to the Prince than to his Clan. His Clan has the 7th largest division.
Papaka is the Napishya Clan's General. He is disrespectful towards the other Generals, and is arrogant. He supports himself above everything, including his Clan. His arrogance is founded in several military successes and his military smarts. His division is the 11th largest, ironically.
Hanzo is the General of the Kayuchi Clan. He supports his Clan above his Prince, and will even betray other Generals. He is cordial towards all though. He isn't the brightest of the Generals, but he fights well. His division is the 8th largest. He helped Datte kill Noble Meruchi, and discredit the Kachyu and Sanyuta.

Act 1, Scene 1 [Koraga's Home]
Atsura: How strange, that everything should happen like this...
Koraga: It's no coincidence. Everything hinges on Irakura's arrival today.
Sparrow: Iakura told Datte that Tuma was coming to Romunemu* for his inaugration.
Atsura: Yeah, but he was actually staying here, and Irakura was coming here.
Koraga: That was to get Datte to reveal his intentions.
Sparrow: Now, Irakura can appoint 2 new Nobles, and resolve the situation with Tuma and take care of the tension between the Kachyu and Kayuchi.
Atsura: And also bring Koraga with him back to the Capitol.

Scene 2 [Dattegoru Town Hall]
Noble Tuma: Are we ready for the Prince's arrival?
Eruda: Yes.
[Enter Irakura, Hebimaru, and his 7 Guards.]
Prince Irakura: Tuma, my friend. How are you?
Tuma: I am well, my Lord. And yourself?
Irakura: happy to meet my second newest Noble.
Tuma: Ah yes... Bepo...
Irakura: Is that the name of Datte's successor? Bepo? Hm. Anyways, what will it take to restore normalcy here?

Scene 3 [Outside Town Hall]
Irakura: People! I have news for you! In honor of the Kachyu, and their unrecognized contributions to this city, I declare it's name be changed to Kachigoru! Also, I present your new Nobles, of the Kachyu and Kayuchi! Tuma and Bepo! Tma is also the General of the Kachyu Clan! I would like to give each of these new officials a moment to speak to you.
Tuma: It is time for us to move past the emnity that has existed between our Clans! I respect the Kayuchi, and I hope to grow closer to you all. Together, our Clans can become mighty and we can build a brighter future, a brighter Kachigoru! I look forward to working with Noble Bepo, of the Kayuchi!!!
Noble Bepo: A day ago, I was just another soldier. I don't know why Datte picked me... I think it was because I spoke to him... I followed orders. And I intend to keep following them. The difference is, you, the people, are the ones giving me the orders! I am here to serve you, and I'll do my best! With Tuma, I'm sure we can repair the relationship between our Clans!
Irakura: Isn't that just beautiful? These two leaders promise to be some of the best Nobles in my Court. It's time for the Kachyu and Kayuchi to become one in heart. It's time for all of Norea to become one!

Act 2, Scene 1 [Koraga's Home]
[Enter Irakura, his 7 Guards, and Hebimaru.]
Koraga: And the prodigal son returns...
Irakura I'm sorry about all of this. But your writing is treasonous, and only helps the darkness fester.
Koraga: You often spoke of that... the 'darkness in the peoples' hearts.'
Irakura: It's only grown worse since then.
Koraga: Maybe you can't stop it with swords.
Irakura: Enough! Guards, bring Koraga to the Town Hall.
Koraga: These Guards are new.
Irakura: They're a new necessity. I don't want to end up like Chiosamaru, assassinated by rebels.
Koraga: You can still change, and be a ruler everyone will love! Conquer the darkness in your heart!
Hebimaru: My Lord, you need not lizten to thiz! Guardz, take him away!
[Exit Guards and Koraga]
Irakura: I created my own worst enemy... I brought Sparrow to Koraga... if only I had known the future...
Hebimaru: My Lord?
Irakura: Prepare my chamgers. Tomorrow, we are leaving. But tonight, I wish to rest.
Hebimaru: Yez, my lord.

Scene 2 [Street]
Atsura: The rumor is that Koraga's being held in Town Hall.
Sparrow: That's odd.
Atsura: That's where Irakura is staying as well.
Sparrow: We could kill Irakura and save Koraga in one fell swoop!
Atsura: It won't be easy. The Town Hall is like Arakunea's Citadel, a fortress tower. Irakura will no doubt be at the top.
Sparrow: Then that's where we'll go!

A Brief Interview With ~ Sanyuta
Q: How are you?
A: I'm fantastic, now that I'm all healed up!
Q: What is your job?
A: I used to be the General of the 9th Division, but now I'm just a plot element.
Q: Did you lose that position after your embarassing defeat?
A: ...I am still worthy of it, but I hear that it was after that defeat that I was let go of. No doubt because of that fool Datte!
Q: What do you think of your replacement?
A: It's my father! I love that guy!
Q: What will you do know?
A: Hunt down Sparrow and make him pay!
Q: Have you heard that he was spotted here in Dattegoru?
A: What?! If he's here, then I have to catch him and have my rematch!
~Good luck with that!~

*A/N: Remember, Romunemu is the Capitol! Romunemu is obviously based on "Rome."