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SorceressCassandra — Surrounded By Nature

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Description " Ever since she could remember the burgandy haired duelist, Izayoi Aki, had a love of what lay outside the window, waiting for her.

As a child she would play out in her parents garden for hour. Sometimes Aki would imagine she was a princess hiding in this magical garden from the evil dragon that was hunting her- waiting for someone to help her escape...

Even as she grew older, she still loved the gardens and all that remained outdoors. The garden's she visited became her sanctuary. After all, plants didn't fear her or her powers. And, in a way, that game she had onced played as a child became real.

As she hid her true self away in the 'garden' of her heart from the pain her monsterous powers caused her, a pain her own Black Rose Dragon reflected and felt as if it were her own. Yet she still waited. Waited for someone to help her, rescue her by accepting her for what she was... by loving her for what she was...

And thus she would sit, even now just outside the Arcadia Movement's doors, surrounded by nature and hidded by it as well. Not noticing the wind as it whispered...

Love yourself, others will follow."

Another picture taken all the way back from A-kon 09. Have to say I loved the area we took these pictures in. I could really see it as being behind the complex Goodwin kept the signers before the begging of that hard battle they had with the Dark Signers or the front of the Arcadia Movement. I especilly loved the roses, they were so pretty.

Izayoi Aki cosplay is made and modeled by moi
Picture taken by the great at A-kon 20

Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's is (c) by Kazuki Takahashi
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Comments: 48

Mana-Ryou [2012-02-20 21:25:20 +0000 UTC]

hiya, I'm hoping to at some point get around to cosplaying Aki, and I was hoping that you could help me out with the hair pin. I've been looking around and I haven't found any tutorials on how to make one, and I don't really wanna use cheap materials. could you perhaps help me out?

btw, great cosplay, as per usual! ^^

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SorceressCassandra In reply to Mana-Ryou [2012-02-23 15:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Well, For my original hair pin I used 4 inches of pipe as well as a small bit of very thin plastic. You could also use craft foam, and use the craft foam armor affect.

As for how I made it... I'm actually hoping to make a tutorial of it this summer and to submit it on You Tube- along with how to style an Aki wig- as it's kinda easier to show for me compared to telling you the process. This just gives me another boost I need to put it on my "Summer To Do list"

And thanks!

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Mana-Ryou In reply to SorceressCassandra [2012-02-23 16:47:46 +0000 UTC]

cool, thanks! now I just need to buy some, I don't trust myself with pipe! in metal work at school last year I very nearly knocked someone out (don't ask how, it involved some dipstick leaving an apron on the floor)

awesome, I'll be able to wait until then. I need to save up money; luckily there's babysitting availabe and £5 an hour is pretty good. I think that watching those will hopefully make things easier, so thank you for advice on materials!



and keep up the awesome work!

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ManishaChan [2011-10-24 14:22:28 +0000 UTC]

n'awww you look beautiful!

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SorceressCassandra In reply to ManishaChan [2011-10-24 18:49:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Plus-Fiction [2010-09-20 00:51:21 +0000 UTC]

wow..thats such a beautiful shot!

and if you don't mind me asking, was there a certain pattern that you used for the red top? cause im trying to help my friend in making an Akiza outfit.

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PsychoMonkeyShogun [2010-05-12 07:18:28 +0000 UTC]

I Apologize About My Last Remark Just Told Me About Your Eye. I'm Sorry I Wasn't Trying To Be A Jerk, I Was Just Accidentally Being An Idiot, Sorry Again.

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PsychoMonkeyShogun [2010-05-12 07:00:09 +0000 UTC]

Excellent Cosplay, Though The Photographer Seems To Have Caught You Mid-Wink.

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Fu-Wind-Swordsman [2010-02-19 00:59:09 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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SorceressCassandra In reply to Fu-Wind-Swordsman [2010-02-22 00:00:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^

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magicinfinitymarkers [2009-12-18 06:39:38 +0000 UTC]

You make a very lovely Aki. <33

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SorceressCassandra In reply to magicinfinitymarkers [2009-12-18 07:04:45 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thanks!

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magicinfinitymarkers In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-12-19 01:54:52 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome.

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Leioll [2009-11-27 15:04:26 +0000 UTC]

that looks amazing! wonderful picture!

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ManaDarkMagicianGirl [2009-11-24 23:44:56 +0000 UTC]

I just hugged my screen 8D!

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mistergleeson [2009-11-24 12:31:27 +0000 UTC]

Love the contrast between the dark and somewhat dying flowers against the bright, lush roses; and of course, great cosplau and posing love!

Yet again, I have the image of Jaden somehow jumping out and ruining this shot XD.

Jaden Distractions FTW! XP

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SorceressCassandra In reply to mistergleeson [2009-11-24 16:33:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

And LOL! Jaden would probably do just that and be all confused to why people are yelling at him to get out of the shot. That is until he saw the camera and an angry Aki reaching for her hair pin.

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mistergleeson In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-11-24 18:21:38 +0000 UTC]

And then he'd probably go running to Jesse for protection XD.

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SorceressCassandra In reply to mistergleeson [2009-11-25 04:40:47 +0000 UTC]

Lol! You got that right!

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uzumaki70345 [2009-11-23 23:13:42 +0000 UTC]

Such great memories X3, i will never forget my first A-kon

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SorceressCassandra In reply to uzumaki70345 [2009-11-24 16:33:39 +0000 UTC]

Me either. That had to be one of my favorite cons this year so far.

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uzumaki70345 In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-11-24 21:25:06 +0000 UTC]

I had fun during the shoot, despite all of my wig trouble XD

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SorceressCassandra In reply to uzumaki70345 [2009-11-30 19:09:36 +0000 UTC]

My main problem was the heat, in the GX shoot I think I went through my entire water bottle ( The Chazz really must be dying in summer months with that jacket and all that black).

For this one I was actually kinda comfortable, especilly as it wasn't as hot as it could have been that morning.

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uzumaki70345 In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-12-01 02:08:15 +0000 UTC]

So Chazz is reappearing at Ikki eh? Dont worry Chazz, ill help you win Lexy's heart ;3

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SorceressCassandra In reply to uzumaki70345 [2009-12-01 03:41:04 +0000 UTC]

You got that right! And Thanks Atticus. The Chazz will certainly appreciate it!

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uzumaki70345 In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-12-01 03:45:06 +0000 UTC]

XD Dont worry, we'll get her

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Ashla [2009-11-23 20:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Ohh you're so pretty
Lovely photo

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SorceressCassandra In reply to Ashla [2009-11-24 16:31:34 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks!

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RikuGirl21 [2009-11-23 16:09:38 +0000 UTC]

This Is A Very Lovely Picture. ^^

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s-symph [2009-11-23 07:24:29 +0000 UTC]

I really love this picture. Beautiful as always, Aki! ;3

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SorceressCassandra In reply to s-symph [2009-11-23 16:34:22 +0000 UTC]

Aww, Thanks!

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TheNightSurgeon [2009-11-23 03:23:49 +0000 UTC]

I am enjoying the contrast of colors and hues of the different blacks about the cosplay. Has a certain aesthetic quality to it.

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Inufan078 [2009-11-23 01:49:25 +0000 UTC]

absolutely stunning picture!

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SorceressCassandra In reply to Inufan078 [2009-11-23 16:34:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Inufan078 In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-11-23 17:29:57 +0000 UTC]

your welcome^^ You make a beautiful Aki.

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idiotlord [2009-11-22 23:00:19 +0000 UTC]

looks like someone's in their perfect element. very pretty.

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TeganKP [2009-11-22 22:01:04 +0000 UTC]

Very nice shot! The red tint to the leaves behind you really go well with the colours of Aki's outfit, but they're dark enough that she still stands out Your costume is perfect!

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SorceressCassandra In reply to TeganKP [2009-11-23 16:33:36 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I remember Kurigman glanceing around for places to do singles (I was the first one up for some reason) and he was like. "Go over there, go over there! We'll take pictures." Now I understand why those colors, like you said, were just... wow.

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Metsumei [2009-11-22 21:48:00 +0000 UTC]

uwahh you look as lovely as ever ^ w ^

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SorceressCassandra In reply to Metsumei [2009-11-23 16:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Aww, Thanks!

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Metsumei In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-11-24 03:43:45 +0000 UTC]

your welcome ^ ^

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KJCrazy [2009-11-22 21:07:52 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful~

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excelladon [2009-11-22 20:27:58 +0000 UTC]

good theme going.

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DarkestShado [2009-11-22 20:25:08 +0000 UTC]

that background is simply fabulous!!!

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Chraeve [2009-11-22 20:16:51 +0000 UTC]

A very beautiful shot indeed,the surrounding is perfect

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SorceressCassandra In reply to Chraeve [2009-11-22 20:26:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^

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Chraeve In reply to SorceressCassandra [2009-11-22 20:39:34 +0000 UTC]

No Problem ^.^

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SamuriKura [2009-11-22 20:06:44 +0000 UTC]

That's a nice pose.

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