Disclaimer: The characters of Gintama belong to Sorachi Hideaki. :)

Authors Note: Hey! Enjoy my new story about Kamui and Kagura's past! (;

The Past Has Its Good Moments, but Some Moments Can Break Your Heart

Chap. 1 Hold Your Loved Ones Close, Because One Small Moment Can Ruin Everything

"Nii- chan! Nii- chan!" A small voice yells happily.

Kamui turns his head, about to walk into the house, a bowl of rice in his hand and chopsticks in the other. He smiles at his sister running towards him, but the smile turns to a look of confusion at the white ball in her small hands.

"Kagura what's that?" He asks his little sister.

She holds it out to him, her face bright. "It's a bunny!" She answers, giggling.

Kamui's eyes widen at the bright red eyes staring at him, the large white ears twitching. His eyes narrow, "Where'd you find him?"

Kagura points at a pile of rubble, most likely from a fallen building. Mostly everything on the entire forsaken planet was a pile of debris. It was almost impossible to find a standing house to live in. Kagura looks up at Kamui sadly. "Bunny looked so sad and lonely."

Kamui laughs, crouching down so he is almost eye level with Kagura. He sets his rice bowl and chopsticks down. "What are you going to name him?" He asks, patting the bunny's head.

Kagura grins excitedly, "Sadaharu!"

Kamui raises an eyebrow, "Sadaharu?" He shakes his head laughing, "That's a good name."

Kagura giggles, tilting her head, "I know right?"

Kamui smiles, ruffling her hair.

"What are you guys doing?" A familiar voice asks.

Kamui and Kagura look at the entrance to the house. Kamui's eyes darken at the person, "You're leaving again, Umibouza?"

Umibouza glares back at him, "I told you to call me daddy or papi."

Kamui turns his head, "Hell no."

"Oi! You stupid son! Show respect to your father!" Umibouza screams.

Kamui gets up out of his crouch, stepping towards him, "Maybe I would if you didn't leave all the time!"

Umibouza averts his eyes, "It's because of my job. You and Kagura know that," he pauses, "Also your mother."

Kamui scowls, "Even for your job, you would leave your sick wife alone." He throws his hands up, "You're such an idiot!" He points a finger angrily at him, "How long are you leaving this time? Four months? Five? You never tell us, you just leave, no matter the circumstances."

Before Umibouza can say anything else, Kagura is yelling. "Don't fight!" Tears spill over her eyes, "You're making Sadaharu cry!"

Umibouza raises an eyebrow, "Sadaharu?" Kagura nods her head, holding up the rabbit. "Where'd you find a rabbit here?"

Kagura bites her lip, ignoring the question. She runs up to Umibouza hugging his leg. Her jaw trembles, "P-Please don't leave papi."

Umibouza pats her head sadly, "I'm sorry Kagura, but I have to." Kamui snorts. Umibouza gives him a look before he continues, "I promise I'll be home real soon."

Kagura backs up, eyes shimmering, "Okay papi," she says sadly.

Umibouza smiles at her. Kamui looks at him, "Did you at least say bye to mom?"

Umibouza gives him a furious look, "You think I'm that heartless?! I love her! I married her, didn't I?" Kamui just gives him an eccentric look. Umibouza sighs, putting a hand on Kagura's head. He smiles, "Bye, Kagura," He says lovingly. He looks up at Kamui, "Bye," he says less lovingly.

"Bye papi," Kagura whispers. She walks over to Kamui, gripping his hand. Kamui smiles slightly, squeezing her hand gently.

Umibouza nods, turning and walking over the wasteland, most likely to the ship that was waiting for him on the other side.

Once he is out of sight, Kamui looks down at Kagura. "Hey, you want to see mom?"

Kagura looks up at him with curious bright eyes, "Is it alright?"

Kamui smiles, "As long as she's not sleeping."

Kagura grins excitedly, "Okay!" She starts pulling Kamui towards the house, "Mommy can see Sadaharu!"

Kamui laughs following her inside. They look around at the other people talking. They had to go through the mess hall to get to their house.

"Hey, Kamui!" A voice yells. "Did you start your training yet?"

Kamui turns to the brown haired Yato. He raises an eyebrow, confused. "Training?"

The Yato gives him an odd look, but shakes his head smiling, "Your mom was asking for you," he says changing the subject. He looks down at Kagura eyes bright, "Hey Kagura."

Kagura smiles happily, "Hey!" She holds up Sadaharu, "Look it's Sadaharu!"

The Yato laughs, "He's so cute Kagura!" Kagura giggles.

"C'mon!" A voice says, "You're being too nice to them!" The Yato turns to glare at the other Yato. The other Yato glares at Kamui as do some other Yato, "You should be training to be a Yato," he growls. "Not playing with your weakling of a sister!"

Kamui's eyes flash, "What'd you say you son of a bi-"

"Nii- chan!" Kagura interrupts, squeezing his hand tightly.

The Yato laughs, as do some others. "You feel that Kamui?" He grins, "That fire inside!" "That's your inner Yato!" His eyes brighten, "You just have to let it out!"

The brown haired Yato turns to Kamui with a crooked smile, "Don't listen to them Kamui." He smacks Kamui on the back, chuckling, "Now go see your mother!"

Kamui nods, smiling. "C'mon Kagura."

Kagura nods as Kamui starts walking. She has to jog to keep up. They turn down the long corridor. Kamui stops in front of a door, opening it to a bright room. Something different than the dreary planet.

"Kamui? Kagura? Is that you?" A small voice calls.

"Mommy!" Kagura cries happily. She starts running towards the door where their mother's voice had come from.

Kamui smiles, following close behind her.

Kagura opens the bedroom door, excitedly. A woman with orange hair tied up in a loose braid is sitting on the bed, red sheets covering her. The woman smiles, "There you guys are!"

"Mommy!" Kagura yells, running forward and jumping on the bed. "Look! I found a bunny, its name is Sadaharu!"

The woman laughs, "He's so cute!" She pets the rabbit tenderly. She looks over at Kamui, holding out her arms, "How are you sweetie?" She asks Kamui.

Kamui walks over to her, excepting her hug. He sighs, "Everything is so messed up right now," he whispers in her hair.

She gives him a sympathetic look after he lets go. "It'll all get better."

Kamui's eyes shimmer, "How can it get better?!" He yells. "Mom, you're sick and dad leaves all the time! Nothing will get better!"

She smiles, "Yes it will Kamui. You just have to believe it will." She pats the spot beside her on the bed for him to get on. Kagura sits on her mother's lap, leaning back. Kamui climbs onto the bed, leaning his head on her shoulder. She puts her arm around Kamui's shoulder, kissing him atop the head. She starts brushing Kagura's short hair with her fingers.

Kagura tilts her head back to look at her mother. "Mommy, can you sing for us?"

"Kagura, you don't want to push her." Kamui warns.

She laughs, "It's okay," she coughs lightly, "Ready?" Kagura nods. Kamui smiles.

She starts singing.

"The forest owl said

I' am the guardian of the forest

fearsome wolves and kitsune

and the like

won't be allowed to come near,

so sleep, sleep

gorosuke hoo, hoo

gorosuke hoo."

After she is done Kagura yawns sleepily. Kamui smiles, snuggling in closer to their mother.

She hums, quietly. A little while later Kagura starts breathing heavily, having fallen asleep.

"Kamui," their mother whispers, "It'll all be fine, so you can go to sleep."

Kamui sighs, "Mom, you really don't know that."

She smiles, "I told you, just believe."

Kamui chuckles, "Alright." He closes his eyes.

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"Kamui, wake up." His mother whispers.

"Huh?" Kamui says, groggily. He realizes he fell asleep on her shoulder. Kagura was still on her lap, fast asleep.

"Someone's here to see you," she says, quietly.

Kamui sits up fast when he realizes his mother's voice was different. Her voice seemed to be a mix of confusion and anger. "What's wrong?" He asks quickly.

She nods at the entrance of the door. "Someone's here to see you," she says again.

Kamui looks and sees a man standing there in the doorway. He was slightly old with long white hair. Kamui narrows his eyes. "What do you want?"

The man smiles, "My name is Housen." He chuckles, "I'm here to train you to be a Yato."

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Authors Note: Hey! Hope you liked it! Look forward to next chapter! All I can say is that this will most likely be two chapters long. Oh well, as long as you like it! Also the small song is a Japanese lullaby called "Mori no Fukuro."