A Samurai's Touch

Disclaimer: I do not own Samurai Deeper Kyo

Chapter One: Serving the Sanada Clan

The leaves of a nearby by maple fell on to the rushing water of the streams. It drifted down stream and hit a rock. Yukimura sat upon a rock upstream and listened to the peaceful rush of the water. He lifted the bottle of sake up to his lips and took a small sip.

Sasuke dropped down from the trees and landed in front of him.

"You know if you keep on drinking like that, you're going to die right?"

Yukimura laughed at the little kid, and stood up.

"I'm flattered that you actually care about me Sasuke. Do you have any information to tell me?"

Sasuke rolled his eyes at Yukimura and then turned back to him.

"Yeah, I heard that there was a swarm of Kenyou up ahead, so we might need to be careful."

Yukimura continued to smile slightly, and then turned his attention to the rest of the forest.

"Ahh assembling the Sanada Jyuushi is a lot more work than I assumed it would be."

He squinted his eyes and then focused on the forest again. His eyes grew slender, and then he motioned for Sasuke to get ready. Sasuke drew his sword and glanced from left to right.

Suddenly, numerous Kenyou ambushed them. They jumped out of bushes and trees and surrounded the two. Yukimura ran his hand through his hair and then drew his sword slowly. Within a blink of an eye, he slew three Kenyou. They fell to the ground and Yukimura smirked.

Sasuke took care of some of them, but more continued to come. Soon, Sasuke was exhausted and Yukimura had to fend for them both.

But, a shift shadow came a took care all of the Kenyou in mere seconds. The shadow landed on the rock and stood up. The Kenyou all dismembered into pieces and fell to the ground. Yukimura was quite amazed by this mysterious being and approached.

"That was quite show you just displayed. And may I ask what Samurai has just graced us with their appearance?"

The figure turned around and unmasked themselves. To Yukimura's shock, it wasn't a man who had just helped him, but an elegant and gorgeous young woman. Yukimura felt his heart skip a beat, but contained himself.

"My name is Kokumi Miyuki, I am no Samurai."

Yukimura repeated the name.

"Kokumi Miyuki."

He then reached his hand out, signaling an offer of assistance off the rock.

"Would you like to join the Sanada Clan?"

Miyuki was quite lost in what Yukimura had just said, but took his hand.

Two Years Later

Miyuki and Yukimura sat upon the porch of Sakuya's house, and waited for her. Yukimura in the mean time was staring at Miyuki who was simply humming to herself and from time to time, singing. He found himself somehow lost whenever he looked at her.

Her hair, her eyes, her lips, her skin…he always wondered what she thought about during the day. But no matter where they were, she was always with Yukimura. Ever since two years ago, she had become somewhat of his bodyguard and best friend, but she always saw herself as a servant to the Sanada Yukimura no matter what.

Once the door slid open and Sakuya appeared, Yukimura raised his hand up to face and greeted her with a smile. Miyuki stood up and prepared to leave. Yukimura automatically turned her way and gave her a questioning look. Miyuki closed her eyes.

"Lady Sakuya has asked for Yukimura's audience only, my service is not needed at the time. I shall leave then."

Sakuya looked at Miyuki through her bangs and then turned to Yukimura who was now looking slightly disappointed.

"Miss Miyuki you may stay, this is only a brief matter."

Miyuki took a glance at Sakuya and took a sit again. Yukimura smiled and then turned to Sakuya.

"Now, why have you asked for me Lady Sakuya?"

Sakuya looked down and then looked back up.

"I ask of you to look for Mibu Kyoshiro."

"Mibu…Kyoshiro?"

There was silence and everyone was looking at Sakuya.

"Yes, I heard that name on the road to Edo and I thought you might be able to assist with this matter."

Yukimura seemed surprised, but got up and smiled at Sakuya.

"Of course, I'll do whatever I can to help. We'll be on our way now."

Sakuya nodded and smiled slightly. Miyuki got up and bowed toward Sakuya and followed Yukimura.

They walked together through the forest in silence. Yukimura wanted them to talk more, but they hardly ever did. She would only talk to him if he addressed her first.

"So, do you think Kyoshiro is really in Edo?"

Miyuki thought for a minute and then replied.

"He would be near Edo is what I think. We just have to wait and see I suppose."

Yukimura stopped and turned to Miyuki. He leaned in close to her, so close that they could feel each other's breaths. He smiled at her and licked his lips.

Whenever Miyuki saw him lick his lips, she always felt her heart beat slightly faster. It wasn't like she was attracted to Yukimura…was she? He leaned in a little closer, close enough that their lips almost touched.

"I could almost kiss you…"

Suddenly a rattle of leaves and a thud make Yukimura take a step back and turn around. He saw Saizo there and felt slightly annoyed with him.

Miyuki gave a small sigh of relief.

Whew, that was close…he's never gotten that close before. Never! And plus I always try to keep my distance form him; he is my superior after all.

"What is it Saizo?"

"We believe we have spotted Kyoshiro."

"Really now? That was quite quick. So where is he?"

"In a small village a few miles away from Edo."

Yukimura turned back to Miyuki and smiled.

"See you were right! Okay, Saizo, keep an eye on him until we get there."

"Yes sir!"

Saizo returned to the trees and disappeared. Then there was silence. Miyuki and Yukimura stood there for a moment, but didn't move. Yukimura glanced behind him and saw that Miyuki was staring at the ground. She looked pretty bored and tired.

Yukimura turned around and faced her again.

"You look quite tired, why don't I carry you?"

Miyuki gave him a look and brushed past him.

"No I'm fine."

Yukimura grabbed her hand and pulled her back. She fell back on to his chest and he placed around her.

"Aw, come on. I can carry you there if you really want me to."

Miyuki blushed and broke from his grasp. She noticed that his grip was quite tight, as if he really wanted to hold her for a moment longer.

"No, I can handle it myself Yukimura."

Yukimura gave her a disappointed look and then sighed.

Miyuki walked ahead, and Yukimura followed. And they walked in silence all the way to Edo.

Once near Edo, Sasuke met up with them and reported that Kyoshiro was located in an abandoned shrine. They headed up there and saw Kyoshiro up against a pretty vicious Kenyou. A girl was a few feet away from them; she looked as though she was injured. Yukimura and Miyuki rushed up to her and questioned her well-being.

"Are you okay Miss?"

Miyuki helped her up and provided support. The girl managed to stand up and thanked Miyuki. Yukimura meanwhile was watching Kyoshiro, and didn't bother to help.

"Why aren't you helping him?"

Miyuki asked harshly.

"I want to see something."

Kyoshiro was definitely losing this fight if it wasn't obvious then, it was now. But, suddenly, he began to fight back quite fiercely.

"Ahh I see. So that's it."

"What?"

"Demon Eyes Kyo."

"Yeah? What about him?"

Yukimura turned to Miyuki and smiled. Then pointed to whom she believed to be Kyoshiro. She looked over and her eyes widened in shock. Kyoshiro was no longer Kyoshiro, but Demon Eyes Kyo. The girl she was holding up, suddenly collapsed and caused Miyuki to fall slightly.

"Hey! Don't pass out on me!"

The girl fell to the ground and was out cold. Miyuki moved her into the nearby shack to protect her and keep her safe. When she returned, Kyo was now up against the Kenyou.

The Kenyou appeared to be snake like and coiled his body up. It snapped its jaws at Kyo who simply stared him down. Yukimura seemed quite amazed with the battle, and didn't interfere at all. Miyuki headed toward him but accidentally tripped. Yukimura catches her before she falls to the ground and helps her up. He grasps her arm tightly, and pulled her close.

"You better stay near me, that's a pretty bad Kenyou there."

Miyuki blushed slightly but then pulled away.

"I'm fine."

Kyo was now engaged into intense battle with the Kenyou. He raised his sword and in one swift motion, beheaded the beast. Its blood gushed out of the neck and splattered the nearby trees and ground. As the Kenyou fell to the ground, dust flew up and caused a minor fog. Kyo emerged from the fog and gave them a stare of death. His crimson eyes seemed to peer right through their souls.

Yukimura smiled at him and then turned around.

"Well I guess we found him, but looks like he's not exactly the one we're looking for."

Miyuki kept her eyes locked with Kyo's but he broke away and headed toward the shack. She figured he went to check on the girl in there. Miyuki turned and followed Yukimura. This time, she walked a little too quickly and her hands touched his. Seizing the chance, he took her hand and held it firmly. Miyuki looked down at her hand, and glanced away. She allowed him to hold her hand though.

Before they knew it, they had reached the Edo gates. Once there, Miyuki took her hand back and retreated behind him. Yukimura lifted his hand and tried cherish that touch. Miyuki herself was thinking about the touch, but then decided to forget about it.

As they walked through the gates of Edo, Miyuki noticed that they have been followed. She turns and confronts the stalkers, only find out it was Kyo and the girl he was with. The girl gave her smile and grabbed her hand.

"I wanted to thank you for earlier today. I didn't know I was going to faint like that! I've seen so many of those Kenyou, but I guess I'm still not used to it."

Miyuki was surprised by the girl's gratitude but smiled in return.

"It was no problem, I'm just glad that you're okay."

"My name is Shina Yuya, it's nice to meet you!"

"Kokumi Miyuki."

Yuya continued to share her thoughts with Miyuki who seemed to be just caught up in the girl's enthusiasm, while Kyo approached Yukimura and they seemed to just glare at each other. When Yuya noticed this, she fell silent and turned over to them.

"Well, if it isn't the infamous Sanada Yukimura."

"Hm, I could say the same for you, Demon Eyes Kyo."

The two seemed aquatinted, but not mutual friends with one another. Kyo glared at Yukimura, but then walked on.

"You know, I can help you find what you're looking for."

Kyo stopped and then turned back to Yukimura.

"What did you say?"

Yukimura gives him his classic smile and repeats his statement.

"I can tell where you can find what you're looking for."

"You bastard."

Kyo turned around and prepared as though he was about to engage in an all out battle with Yukimura. Yukimura laughed and turned to Miyuki.

"Come on Miyuki, let's get going."

Miyuki turned to Yuya and gave her an apologetic head tilt and ran up to Yukimura. Once Miyuki was next to her, he draped his arm over her shoulder and leaned in close to her ear.

"Come on, we need to spend some quality time together anyway."

Miyuki brushed his arm aside and walked through the gates. Yukimura was surprised, but smiled anyway. He rushed in after her and continued his manner.

"Aw come on Miyuki!"

As they entered, Kyo and Yuya were left alone on the other side of the gate.

That night in the inn, Miyuki decides to take a stroll around the city. Even though there wasn't going to be much to see, she still wanted to feel the night's breeze. When she was about to leave the inn, Yukimura was nowhere to be found, so she proceeded without telling him.

Once outside, she inhaled deeply and then walked once around the perimeter of the city. Then she heard some rustling of leaves and figured she was being followed. She walked into the forest and headed out to the deeper part of it. Once there, she turned and drew her sword, and faced the darkness.

"All right, I know you're there, so come on out."

The light breeze of the evening blew in and along with it, Kenyou jumped out. They were hideous creatures and probably one of the few things that disgusted Miyuki.

The Kenyou attacked and Miyuki slew them one by one. Soon, it grew even darker, and her field of vision was narrowed. Even though the number of Kenyou was now smaller, she wasn't sure if she could continue to fight under these conditions.

She felt faint, and stabbed her sword into the ground to support herself. She didn't notice, but she was wounded, and by the looks of it, it was pretty deep. She must of lost a lot of blood the way she was moving, but didn't notice.

Miyuki fell to the ground and applied pressure to her wound. She knew that the Kenyou would attack again, but she wouldn't be able to defend herself now.

Suddenly, she heard slashing and possibly the sound of blood spewing out of an orifice. She turned to the only moonlit area, and saw a figure. As the figure approached, she smiled and stood up.

"What the hell are you doing here, Yukimura?"

Yukimura smiled at her, and took her hand. He placed his arm around her waist and lifted her up. The feeling of her hip against his accelerated his heartbeat, but he tried to keep focused.

"Giving payment for the countless times you've saved my ass."

Miyuki laughed a little at his tone and his manner, but smiled at him.

"Well I'll take this payment."

Yukimura could feel her skin and he thought about all the time he's spent with her. Even though she was his partner, he couldn't help but feel something for her.

Lately he's been having thoughts about being with her. Closely with her. But he couldn't quite sure of what he was really feeling. But now, touching her, and being so close to her, he realized he wanted to know everything about her, he wanted everything to do with her. He wanted her.

Not as a friend. Not as a partner. But as his woman.

End Chapter One

Celsius 13 Degrees: Chapter one complete. I've only watched the anime for this series, so I'm only going to really revolve around these few characters, probably about it though. Tell me what you think! Keep on reading! Thank you!