This is my new story, I've been thinking about this for a while now. It's set 8 after the battle of Sekigahara starting in the year 1608.
~~~ Pairings : ~~~
I'm not sure about the pairings I'm not so sure, if you guys got any suggestions then be my guest, no yuri or yaoi though. But you still can vote for characters like Oichi and Okuni and Ginchiyo.
" Talking "
Toughts
~~~ Disclaimer ~~~
Mitsunari: Soran doesn't own any of us original characters, we're real human beings, we belong to ourselves so don't you dare think of suing unless you want Tadakatsu to come and ripe your head off!!!!
Tadakatsu : and why exactly are you involving me in this ? –sweat drops-
Mitsunari : …….. –glaring at Tadakatsu-
Tadakatsu : -glaring back-
Ieyasu : -sigh- I guess Mitsunari got himself a new partner in his weird habits and games. Oh well there's nothing to see here people, you may proceed.
~~~ Rules : ~~~
No Flames
This story is set after the battle of Sekigahara in 8 years
If you people don't like the story ….. then don't read or review !!!!! but do give it a chance
Constructive criticism is more than welcomed
This is an AU again if you don't like then don't read
First Chapter : The Flames Of An Ishida Child
Ishida Nao(1) , that was his name. The young boy of the Ishida clan who was born in 1593(1). He was the youngest son of Ishida Mitsunari who's now an orphan after losing both of his parents. His father died 8 years ago after his defeat at the devastating and decisive battle of Sekigahara where he was caught when he escaped to a village after his defeat. He was captured by the people as they brutally killed him by burying him in the ground up to his shoulders and locals were invited to saw at his neck with a bamboo saw. After execution, his head, severed from his body, was placed on a stand for all the people in Kyoto to see. Soon after, his mother died a year after his father's death. He escaped with his brothers, stepmother and sisters to Koka province, also called Koga, where they spent the last 8 years living in peace. The reason why the fled to Koga was that his stepmother had distant relatives in the Koga clan, and they provided shelter to them.
Nao, spent the last 8 years studying and making friends among the Koga clan. In a way it was genuinely for the sake of friendship while in other hand it was for the sake of revenge. He had 3 half brother and 3 half sisters. His brothers' names are following from older to younger (2) Shigeie, Shigenari and Sakichi. His sisters' names are as follows from the eldest to youngest, Chika, Hanako and Tatsuko.
Nao never had any close relation with his eldest two brothers as they usually called him " the concubine's son " a nickname that would haunt him all the time. Even though his stepmother was kindhearted and often scolded her sons for calling him that. With time they started to become nicer to him and more understanding to him and his situation. He was close to his sister Hanako, who looked after him and took care of him most of the time, like a third mother figure; with his second mother is his stepmother Hikari(3).
Still even though Hikari did her best to make Nao feel welcomed and not an outsider or an outcast. The boy still had emptiness in his heart. He felt as if something's missing ….. something important …..
--- Nao's P.O.V. ---
" Ne, Ne, Nao-kun what are you doing here all alone ? " That was Naomi's voice …….. the girl that normally hangs around me ……… she got short raven hair that almost reaches her shoulders, violet eyes, pink full lips. And even for her age she had a nice set of breasts, slim body and waist. To make it simple her body had all the curves to make everyone die for her body; girls and boys alike.
Looking into her eyes, I smiled " Nothing Naomi-chan just reading the book oji-sama gave me about the strategy used by Uesugi Kenshin in fourth battle of Kawanakajima. "
" Eeeehh !!! the battle where Takeda Shingen lost both of his brother Nobushige and advisor Yamamoto Kansuke ?? "
" Aahh. Some say the Takeda won, while others say the Uesugi did. "
" W-well what do you …. Nao-kun think of it ? "
Smiling at her I replied " Neither. "
" Eeeeehhh !!?? "
" The Uesugi lost 3000 soldiers and the Takeda lost 4000. "
" But still Takeda lost two important generals !! "
" There are more than one way to look at things. From the way you are looking at it, then yes, the Uesugi won in this area. But when it comes to the numbers; then no one won. The numbers are too close to decide. "
Naomi pressed her index finger against her cheek replied " Demooo …… " Pouting, as she crosses her arms under her chest " I think the Uesugi won hmph " she turned her head to the side, closing her eyes as if in a bad mood.
Blinking for a second I start to chuckle then I just couldn't hold it and went on laughing, blushing a little she started giggling as well.
" Nao-kun, Naomi-chan lunch is ready, please come over to the house. " Chika said out loud, standing outside the house.
" Haaaiiii. " We both replied at the same time, looking at each other with a light blush as we rushed to the house.
--- Normal P.O.V. ---
The house wasn't bad. It was big and consisted of two stories, it was next to the Iga leader's mansion. This part of the province was surrounded by mountains and forests it was the perfect place for the ninja clan to reside in. It provides protection and it's also a good place for training the younger generations.
" Aaahh Nao-kun, there you are. How's the book ? " the old man Hisao asked with a broad smile on his face.
" It's great Oji-sama thanks for lending it to me " Replying politely Nao bowed as he took a seat next to Chika with Naomi sitting beside him. Soon Hikari and Hanako arrived with the rice bowls in their hands as they step them on the table and started distributing the food among the people present.
There were thirteen person in the house, among them, the old man and the Ishida family and a young man named Ichiro who's the son of the current Koga clan head, and Hiro; Ichiro's cousin, and Asami the brown haired beauty, and the kid Katsu.
The atmosphere was friendly, everyone talking, smiling, laughing and joking with each others, even though Nao was sharing them these cheerful moments, he found it hard to forget that he's all alone in this world. That he has only himself to depend on. As these thoughts raged in his mind he was brought back to reality by Hiro who poked him with the chopsticks on the forehead.
" Awwww !!! …. What was that for !!?? "
Hiro grinned " No dozing off during lunch kiddo "
" I'm not a kid !! I'm 15 you know !!! "
" My point !! "
Face faulting " Aaaarrghhh you're impossible Hiro !! "
Laughing, proud of his accomplishment " Oh I know HAHAHAHAHAHA …… "
Hisao chuckled " You kids never change ….. " he paused a little as if thinking " … I hope that this peace will last forever . " He said the last part softly as if talking to himself. Hmph …. Peace you say ??!! this peace is nothing but a prison ….. we're living in fear, hiding from Tokugawa, we're sitting ducks …… Tokugawa will come for us sooner or later …… we're just prolonging the inevitable. Putting the rice bowl on the table and the chopsticks on it Nao got up " Thank you for the meal Hikari-oba-sama. "
Looking worried " Do you not like the food Nao-kun ? "
" No, it's delicious. I'm full. " Faking a smile he went out of the room, closing the door behind him. " Yare yare, I guess my talk bothered him. " The old man said, closing his eyes looking down at his rice bowl.
" Eeeeh !!! why would you say that Hisao-oji-sama ??? " Katsu asked blinking as he tilts his head to the side making a cute confused expression which caused the girls in the room to giggle at how he looked which only caused him to get even more confused.
Nao went out of the village ……. Out to the only place he could feel safe at ……. deep in the forest where there was a river separating the left borders of the province from Kyoto, the capital. The river wasn't that far from the village so he didn't have to worry about getting back at dinner time. Laying on the grass alone lost in thought, the old man's words wouldn't leave his mind. I hope this peace would last forever …. Forever ….. forever ……
" Hmph what peace is this when you can only live hidden from the world in fear from those who killed your father and kin, who caused your family's demise ……. " pausing for a moment having a flash back of the last thing his mother said Avenge me and your father. That was the last sentence she said. Mother I promised I would avenge your and father's death and I intend to keep my promise ….. I WILL make Tokugawa pay. Letting out a deep breathe ,he closed his eyes Soon mother …. Soon …… I will avenge both you and father Nao fell in deep slumber.
Waking about at the sound of screaming, fire ,and swords clashing, Nao got up groggily and turning around to look at the direction of the noise " Aaaghh what's wron …… " He couldn't finish his sentence as his eyes were in the village's direction and smoke visible raising up in the sky. " C-c-can't be …….. th-the village …… " he swallowed " the village ……….. is …… " Trembling in fear as he felt his body shake, not knowing what to do " ….. Is burning !! ….. "
~~~ Omake ~~~
Mitsunari : It's the new year, I wonder how many gifts I'm going to get hmmmmm –thinks- .
Keiji: Aaaahhh how about nothing ??
Mitsunari: -glares
Keiji: -chuckles nervously-
Kanetsugu: Now now, Keiji it wouldn't hurt to give Mitsunari a gift now would it ??
Mitsunari: -lightens up-
Kanetsugu: Come on Keiji ,he probably got one for you already, and you know me and Yukimura got presents for you too.
Keiji: REALLY !!! YOU REALLY MEAN THAT KANETSUGU !!?? HOW MANY HOW MANY !!!???
Mitsunari: Depends on how much you'll get me –grins mischievously-
Keiji: I'll get him 10 presents that way I'll get 20 !!!!!! OH MY GOD THIS'LL BE THE BEST NEW YEAR EVER 1!!! –squeels and runs to buy the presents-
Kanetsugu: Where is he going ?? –looks at Mitsunari- that was weird seeing Keiji like that, and it was quite a surprise to see you participate in a social occasion with us –smiles- you're opening up Mitsunari that's a good thing.
Mitsunari: Opening up my ass !!! I just want some presents you idiot. Ya sure I guess so hehe …. –laughs nervously-
~~~ 10 hours later ~~~
Kanetsugu: I was totally wrong about you Mitsunari, you're just as stoic and weird as ever. –Keiji's on the ground, kicking and crying, shouting about how he spent his money for Mitsunari and not receiving any gift in return-
Mitsunari: -back to all business mode- hmm ? you said something ? –got 40 gifts from Keiji and didn't bother to say thanks-
Kanetsugu: -sighs- nothing your highness.
Ishida Mitsunari had 4 sons, 3 with his wife and 1 from a mistress/concubine the son of the concubine is not named in any records I looked in so I choose the name for him
Ishida Mitsunari had 3 daughters with his wife, only the youngest 1's name is known, Tatsuko.
I didn't find any records concerning Ishida Mitsunari's wife, or her name or anything related to her so again, I made up her name.
Nao = honest.
Chika = scattered flowers.
Hanako = flower child.
Hikari = light.
Naomi = above all; beauty. It means that the girl is above all in beauty.
Hisao = long-lived man
Ichiro = first son
Hiro = abundant, generous, tolerant or prosperous
Asami = morning beauty
Katsu = victory
Ya I know that was a weird Omake lol. I just couldn't resist putting it. The thought of Keiji acting like a child was killing me, so I just put it in this situation and ya hehe –laughs sheepishly-
And what do you people think of this story ? should I continue ?
R&R