Kitsune. Rise of the warrior (Private, between AngelicImpurity and myself)

[Tritium]

What choice do you have, when you find yourself torn, between love and duty? Would you be able to live with yourself, knowing you've chosen either one over the other?

[Tritium]

Two centuries now, since the first expeditions into the vast, uncharted regions of the globe, had come across a new civilization, unheard of before. Very strange creatures indeed, as they seemed to be one of the many missing links in the evolution of man kind. Its representatives resembled humans in much of their appearance, and behavior, but they also possessed a few traits which humans had lost, during their development as a race, namely hightened senses, increased visual acuity, stamina, strength. One of the early expedition leaders noted in his memoires, that these strange creatures had fox like ears, and a tail, and yet, they were very inteligent, and had a very organized social structure. But not everyone shared his visions, for man usually despises and fears what he cannot come to understand. So, the first expeditions were folowed by an invading force, which took the kitsuens by surprise, occupying their lands, and taking their kind as spoils of war.
O course the kitsunes faught back, but they were simply no match for the overwhelming armies, sent by the Emperor, to seize their lands and riches, and turn them into slaves. Eventually they were defeated, and their populations was assimilated. Even so, they never stopped fighting for their rights, and freedom. The later Emperors opted for a more permissive policy, regarding the treatment of kitsunes, granting them a few rights. However, many people didn’t like that, as kitsunes were nothing more than savage unevolved creatures to them, and animals such as them selves had no rights.
Two centuries filled with confict and turmoil, in which time, kitsunes grew to receive more and more rights. That was until the new Emperor came to the throne, and started taking their rights away. What a few wse rulers had managed to achieve in two centuries, he had undone in less than a few years. Kitsunes became slaves once more, they were forbidden to own land or houses, they were forced to work on people’s farms, and some, more excentric, even used them in their bedchambers. The Emperor also ordered for their settlements to be destroyed, and the inhabitants imprisoned. And the kitsune rose again, to fight their opressors, but were defeated. Those who managed to escape took shelter in the woods, as far away from human dwellings as possible. They’d become rogues, criminals, in the eyes of most humans, which had to be stopped at all costs…

[AngelicImpurity]

Tyler grumbled, hiding far up in a tree. He was a rogue; A thief, and archer. He lived to screw the emperor over. His people, his race? They were nothing to him. He refused to let that stand. Tyler fought the emperor every step of the wayu, and always from the shadows. He was an assassin. He was a hero to the kitsunes. He was... Currently being tracked. By whom, he didn't know. But he was taking it safe nonetheless.

[Tritium]

The young kitsune was quite an agile and elusive prey. He'd made a terrible mistake underestimating him. Two centuries of suffering hadn't managed to bring that formidable race of creatures to its knees. He'd been pursuing Taylor for quite some time now, ever since the Emperor put up a handsome bounty for his capturing.

[AngelicImpurity]

Soon enough, the kitsune spotted him. He doubled around quickly, and ambushed him, trying to get answers.
"Who are you? I'm guessing the emperor sent you?" the beautiful kitsune asked.

[Tritium]

The kitsune just appeared out of nowhere, and so fast, that Haruhi didn't even have the chance to defend himself, as the young man pinned him down in the blink of an eye, asking him about his identity. He had to admit, his adversary was very cunning, as well as fast, but he was also very handsome. That long blond hair of his was shining brightly under the morning sun, and the few golden lock that touched his face seemed as smooth as silk. And then, there were his eyes, those sapphire blue eyes... The young man had a piercing gaze. One could easily see he'd endured numerous hardships, by the way he looked at humans, at him in particular...

[AngelicImpurity]

"Speak!" he growled, glaring at him. Truth be told, he didn't want to kill the man. He was a handsome young thing, and probably had a lot to live for. And anyway, he detested uneeded bloodshed. That only made things worse in the long run.

[Tritium]

"I don't work for anybody!" Haruhi grunted, trying to push the kitsune off, but he was a lot heavier than he looked. "I work for myself, and since you have quite a handsome bounty placed on your head, I decided to hunt you down."

[AngelicImpurity]

"We can see how that worked out." he said, keeping him pinned quite easily.
"I can see two ways this can go. A, I kill you. B, you swear allegiance to me."

[Tritium]

Haruhi grinned, lookng him straight in the eye. "You're delusional if you think I'll become your loyal servant. I allowed you to bring me down on purpose, and I managed to keep you distracted just enough for my friends to make their move. You won't be able to escape now."