Naruto RP: Chapter 3, Chunnin Exam – First and Second Exam

[Rhiya Ravenwing]

"Heibachii, no, even a cat can resist that kind of curiosity. We don't redo something fatal twice," Sako ordered sternly. She took the scroll and secured it on Kaoru by repositioning the konoha headband. It nestled comfortably in the crook of the large panther's neck.
"There, done. Let's get a move on, guys," she said, and took off down one of the large stone tunnels. The sulfur was already starting to irritate her, and she didn't want to stay in here for too long.

[phil_]

Taiju readied himself to go into the cave. He wouldn't have much space to fight in some of the tunnels. Quick stabs would have to make up most of his attacks. Hearing Sacho's suggestion of randomly wandering, he replied, "Maybe after we get a water scroll, we could follow another team to the building." He had whispered 'water' hoping no one would overhear what scroll they didn't have.

[Ryu Kurai]

Heibachii's expression turned from one of detatched contentment to one of dismal rejection in an instant. "What? Just because I make a couple of bad sugestions doesn't mean I was putting all my knowledge behind them. Thinking out loud, you know? Besides, if we made copies of the scrolls we could simply act like we don't want to fight, give another team the scroll, then surprise attack them. But then again, you already said my ideas were stupid so..." He said, body sinking lower and lower to the ground as he walked.

[Rhiya Ravenwing]

"Oh, no need to get depressed over it," Sako snapped. Kaoru ruffled his fur and glared at Sako. She sighed, and the tension that she had been feeling before she came in drained from her body.
"I'm sorry, Hebachii. I just want to get this over and done with. The caves are suffocating, and make me feel caged. Kaoru," she turned to her partner, "can you locate the nearest team?"
"[Not with all this other smell. It's like I've got a cold or something. The stench of sulfur and burning rock is too big,]" he growled unhappily, and gave a couple of sneezes for emphasis. Sako sighed again.
"The smell around here are muffled by the smell of burning sulfur and melting rock. Me and Kaoru can't smell anything unless they're very close and haven't showered in three days."

[Mr. Viewtiful]

Kyasshu took Istus' hand. "Thanks, buddy." He jumped a bit as he was pulled up, putting less strain on Istus.

"So, what's the plan again? We'll need to get the other scroll before we get to the building, otherwise it won't make a difference in the end..." he muttered as he dusted himself off.

[Truce]

Kyocho tried to look into the cave, though he couldn't see anything worth noting. With a sigh, he turned to face his team again and sat down.

"It's tough making up a plan based on what we know...but I guess so long as nobody catches us by surprise, we should be alright. All we have to do is catch them first.

"By the way...do any of you know anything about the other teams?"

[Dante]

"So basically what you're saying is that we go ambush some other team and Take Their Stuff, and thus pass? We could always hole up in front of the building and deliver a gang-beating to whoever comes our way..."

[Ryu Kurai]

Heibachii nodded. "Yeah, the sulfer in here is making it a bit hard to breathe, so you probably shouldn't exert yourselves too hard, this stuff tends to get you tired easier, kind of like hiking in the mountains." He then had a slight shiver all over his body. "But... It is really warm..."

[Rhiya Ravenwing]

Sako had an idea. She unwrapped a length of gauze cloth from her basic medical kit and damped it slightly with what precious water she had still on her. Then she wrapped it around her mouth and nose. The water in the gauze filtered out the sulfuric smell, causing it to stick to the gauze instead in a yellow stain that will soon be apparent after a while. Nevertheless, Sako could breath better now.
"Hebachii, Miso, Mori, do the same. Apply some water to some cloth and wrap it around your mouth and nose. It'll help get rid of the smell," she said as she fashioned a loose one for Kaoru, who put it on reluctantly. The panther did not like to restrict one of his weapons of mass destruction.

[Ryu Kurai]

Heibachii did so, instantly noticing that it was far easier to breathe. "Wow, thanks Sako. This does help a lot." He said, although his voice was muffled profusely. At the touch of the wet scarf, however, he remembered the cold, clammy hand that had wrapped around his throat the night before. His eyes widened and his breathing sped up a bit.