(Remaster) The Ship of the Tempest

Harrowing Kit-tastrophe

"Do you believe you are ready for this?"

"God, I can only hope so."

The two Yamato sisters were outside their home, something considered an oddity in and of itself. Musashi was up to pace with Shinano, making sure she was okay after being asleep for so long.

"So this plan needs the two of us...how will it go?"

"Rather simple, just go along with what I discussed with you, and it'll be my job from then on out."

Z73 had agreed to their idea, and once she thought of what to do, talked it through with the sisters about what needed to be done. With a few small changes, plus some back and forth about small things like talking about tails and all, the two sisters left their home...one of them not who they really are.

"This Kimono is so awkward to wear..."

"You'll get use to it."

The sisters soon made it to the Main Shrine building, and whichever one was Z73 got into character, making sure she got it right after getting tips from the other. As usual, Kawakaze was standing guard outside, and after she saw movement out of the corner of her eye, she looked over and nearly leapt from her place.

"Lady Musashi! Lady Shinano!"

Musashi gave her a smile. "Good to see you in fair health Kawakaze. May we enter?"

"Of course, you're free to go wherever you wish." She quickly pulled the door open, bowing as the two Yamatos passed her before closing it behind them.

Now inside, both of them quieted their breathing and let their ears flick and move, trying to see if they could hear wherever Nagato was. It didn't take too long, but Shinano was soon beginning to move, Musashi following behind her.

"Found her?"

"I have...somewhere in the Garden."

"It would be best if Akagi is already here. If not, we can wait."

The walk wasn't all that long, as they have both taken it before, and soon enough, the sound of running water grew more clear, and voices began to reach them too. Breaking out from the halls and into the sun again. They spotted Nagato and Mutsu, both having casual conversation as they enjoyed each other's presence.

Mutsu looked like she was about to say something, but her eyes went up at the entrance of the two, and they near popped out of her head. Nagato clearly didn't think that was good, and spun around, freezing up like she did, only without the eye popping.

"Hello Nagato, it has been many moons since we last met."

"L-Lady Musashi...I didn't receive word you would be meeting here today."

"Me and my sister have come bearing troubling news, and thus we deemed it fit to arrive as soon as possible."

Nagato nodded, gesturing to the space in front of her, the other end of the blanket they had put out. "Then please, it would be good to know it."

Musashi and Shinano sat down across from the two, but the elder sister looked around, seemingly searching for someone. "Where is Akagi?"

"She's most likely at her home this hour, did you need to speak to her?"

"Yes, this all ties with her as well, we need her here."

"As you wish." She whispered to Mutsu, who sprang up quickly and bolted out of the garden, probably off to grab Akagi, wherever she was.

The three sat in silence, Musashi's eyes locked firmly on Nagato, while Shinano looked to be dozing off as she usually did. Nagato was fairly resolute despite the gaze and presence of the two, but even she felt a little afraid of the stare Musashi was giving her.