At the break of dawn, load revving of bike engine, billows of dust, and the metal power of horsehead fiddle was the summons for the Horde to represent, to ride 'ere the red sun rises!

There could only be one song for the occasion, and Ruhe was playing it all out with his feral, untamed passion raging in the blood of people hailing from the ancient steppes.

[The Four Horsemen!]

Yul's rented scooter didn't have quite the roar of a proper Moto motorcycle. Still, he'd picked one of the larger more powerful ones there, so it had some guts. It made a proper squeal as he rode, urging it like one of the Unicorn steeds of old, to join the horde.

Hair and clothing flapping in the breeze, Yul grinned. This, of all times, would be when his old destroyed leather jacket would be perfect. The synthleather substitute did alright, anyway. And he had his aviators on, because of course.

Pulling up next to Ruhe, Yul nodded, raising his fist to the other man in a Unicorn salute.

Joo revved his scooter next to the pair, a goofy smile on his face as he rode along with them, raising a fist in solidarity.

Ruhe saluted back to the gathering Horde, greeting them with more revving! "Still waiting for Hyeon, mates, not riding out without her!"

Smiling, Yul nodded. "She'll be here. Believe me. She just likes to make an entrance." His voice was loud, pitched to carry above the revving engines.

As if on cue, the sound of the last rider could be heard, as Hyeon revved the engine enough to make a suitable entrance.

Wearing her favorite leather jacket, she fit very well in with the image of a motorized Unicorn cavalry. And as she brought rented bike to a stop, she took off her shades. "Hello brothers," the Battle Maiden greeted the others.

"Thank you for the invitation, Ruhe-san."

"It's obvious we can't go riding without you, sister! What a grand jacket, damn!" Another salute! "Okay, Horde! How about speed laps around the city? Let them truly hear us as they'll be able to see only the dust devils behind us!"

That sounded like just the kind of escape she wanted this day, before the choosing ceremony.

"Sounds excellent to me." She nodded, slipping on her shades again. "I've not had the chance to drive around much during the miai, but it will be fun."

"Sounds good to me." Yul smiled, looking around the group.

Then he nodded to Ruhe. "You take the lead, Ruhe-san. We're with you."

Ruhe nodded. Lead meant a few things, but the one that meant music could never be left out. So he raised the front tyre, and jolted forth, belting out the song!

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By the last breath of the fourth winds blow
Better raise your ears
The sound of engines knocks at your door
Lock up your bachelors now
It's time to wear the shades
For now you have got some company

The riders are drawing nearer
On the metal steeds they ride
They have come to claim their brides
On through the break of dawn
With the four bikemen ride
Let us choose your fate or hide!

Grinning, Yul gunned his engine, taking off after the Moto. Once more, he felt the wind whipping through his hair, tugging at his clothing. It was different from spaceflight, but they both made him feel so alive.

He waved to Hyeon-ju, giving her the position next to him, a tiny bit in front. Like he was on her wing.

She gave Yul a nod, easily settling into their usual flight positions as they followed Ruhe.

All in all, Hyeon-ju had to admit that Ruhe had an impressive talent for music. Shame she probably wouldn't hear his music much after this miai.

Grinning, Yul kept pace with the others, engines howling along with the music, like the raised voices of the hordes of old.

"What about there?" He yelled, as loud as he could. With a chop of his arm, he indicated one of the city gates. A lap right around the outside of the city seemed like it might be symbolic.

"YEAH!" Ruhe bellowed and turned the bike where Yul had indicated.

Who knew, maybe there was a chance for Ruhe to still be present through his music in the lives of his fellow Unicorn? For that, he'd have to found a band, record good stuff, and become famous to be broadcast far and wide!