[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/cFjlpPv.png[/img] [color=39b54a][u][b]Kurin Senju[/b][/u] Location - Earth Challenge / Interaction - [@Syn]+[@LadyinInk]+[@Altered Tundra][/color] _________________________________________________[/center] The other three took some initiative, which was probably for the best as Kurin watched them approach the statue. All three pushing their chakra into it, powering the machine further. His telescopic eyes zoomed in, focusing on the metal core. Well, that's a start. A thin layer of dust coated him, before he was easily dusted off. The golem was impressive, and Kurin followed in suit. He admired the architecture, the way it was built and designed. Though he had to admit it was particularly cruel to weaken a team before a big fight. Especially since he was 99% sure at this point that there was a worm. But, the others had sacrificed their power so he could protect them with complete certainty, so that wasn't exactly going to leave the weight from his back. Pride of the Senju, he was even more proud of the others in his team. Kiku for making the largest sacrifice, and Jaakuna for at least having a little initiative. Shizuka for working with the others, though he suspect him to be bitter over Kurin letting Kiku even take part in the draining. Either way, what's done is done, so there was no changing their choices. They all had a mark to bare now. So at least they had some memory to take away from this. Kurin would have the memory of his team, from Shizuka, to Kiku, and maybe Jaakuna too. Sad they hadn't been working on a more combat oriented challenge. Jaakuna would have been all the stronger for it. Kurin took the lead, moving slowly and holding a hand up. Ready to defend against the first thing that moved. And yet, this area was unlike the others. No light, but no metal that could disrupt his wood jutsu. Thankful at the very least for that. he began to gesture to Shizuka, telling him to stand behind Kurin. If anything got past his defense, it was up to Shizuka's wind to block it. [color=39b54a]"Kiku, echolocation please?"[/color] Kurin whispered softly, knowing she'd hear him well enough to get an idea of what needed to be done. And then, he led the way, taking the right of the two doors. In the dark, he knew something was wrong. Bones littered the floor, human he suspected, leaning down to investigate closer. His telescopic eye gazed into the dark, as if he was trying to figure out what was in there, or if it was even alive. [color=39b54a]"Something is there... Jaakuna, we need light to see. Once engagement happens, we'll need you to figure out a way to light up the room. It seems big enough to allow some loss of oxygen."[/color] Kurin whispered, glancing to look Jaakuna in the eyes. [color=39b54a]"I need you, okay buddy? Shizuka, I'll try to slow it down if I can, you need to deal the fatal blow if you're still up for it."[/color] He said, keeping as quiet as he could. [color=39b54a]"You all fine with that game plan?"[/color] Whatever it was in there, if it hadn't heard the massive door opening, then it was possible it had trouble hearing. Might rely on vibrations in the earth? Either way, they all had to be on their feet. [center]___________________________________________________________________[/center] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/KJHKbxx.png[/img] [color=9e0b0f][u][b]Bumu Aka[/b][/u] Location - Water Challenge, because stealing shit is the fun part! / Interaction - [@BladeX]+[@GlitchyBugger][/color] _________________________________________________[/center] Bumu wasn't impressed. The area looked nice and shiny, but to call the fish people pretty? Far stretch. Then again, his opinion on what was beautiful involved a red fur coat. Human boobs didn't do a thing for her. So as they where greeted by the leader, Bumu floated around. Brushing a hand against each column, feeling the intricate design work of the whole ordeal. As for the distorted voice, it sounded like his mother... She never said anything sweet. Guard the temple this. Clean the floor that. Being a guardian fox sent to protect temples and stuff was the worst! So as soon as Bumu could, he learned how to turn into a human. Stealing one of the sacred family robes, though it was just fancy clothing, the fox had opted to blend in with humans. Taking on her father's last name just for extra measure. Sometimes he wondered if he could ever return to her home if things went tits up in the human world. But, more important matters where at hand. His eyes focused across the area, spotting the scroll alongside the rest of the team. As a shrine fox, Bumu knew well enough what a symbol of worship was. And how immediately it would be a bad idea to tell their savior exactly why they came here. [color=9e0b0f]"You see..."[/color] Bumu said, speaking up first. [color=9e0b0f]"We've traveled all this way because we heard of a glorious temple, and a shrine of great importance."[/color] Butter on the ego. [color=9e0b0f]"We didn't realize how dangerous the trip down was, but we sought to pray. Pray for good waters and seas to travel through on our later journeys."[/color] He smiled, sly as a fox that one was. Couldn't even call it lying, since they technically where there for the scroll on the shrine. [color=9e0b0f]"I even brought tribute from the surface world!"[/color] She declared, holding up a tag. [color=9e0b0f]"I grew up in a temple. In order to bring good luck and fortune, we would hang these up in shrines."[/color] Unless they where very versed in the ways of the surface world, it was doubtful they could tell an explosive tag form a shinto tag. Even better was how Bumu so easily controlled the tag, changing the color to a lovely white, more befitting honesty and purity to hide the truth further. [color=9e0b0f]"I offer this as tribute. But more so as a sign of good fortune, and faith between us. I brought enough to share with all of you if you wish."[/color]