-CHAPTER 1-
unknown situations
"Dammit"
Kashuu cursed, his heels were digging onto the ground as he tried to keep himself balance.
the battlefield was one thing, blood of his enemies were all over him, mixed with his own as he fought onwards.
The Beauty knew he can't retreat to the others who might be close, for his comrade whom he both hate and love. Is down behind him. Yamamotonokami Yasusada. The Boy was on the floor, unconscious.
Kashuu knew his partner can't withstand another hit, or it'll be game over.
But now with them surrounded and without help, being split up from the rest isn't helping. "Dammit, where are the rest?" He sneered, holding his sword outwards.
...He knew what he had to do. He knew what will happen soon.
"...Those that see me naked... SHALL DIE"
The burnt scent of wood,
The cries of pain,
There he stood in the narrow hallways, watching his master slay one after another
'This.. this place..'
"P-Please!" He heard a cry, looking into the room beside him, he saw a broken figure. On the floor, wearing the Shinsengumi coat.
The person's hands were reaching out to his master. "It h-urts" The figure muttered, sounding so much in pain that he almost wanted to close his ears. How desperate the figure sounded.
"Please!" It cried, "..Don't l-eave me-... I-It hurt-s..."
He stared, he knew this place. Ikedia Inn
The very place where his partner brok-
"Kiyomitsu!"
Yasusada jolted awake, looking around the room. He saw two familiar person by his side, looking at him with worry. It was Horikawa Kuhiniro and his partner, Izuminokami Kanesada. "You're awake!" Kuhinoro smiled, "I'll call Yagen" And with that the boy left in a hurry.
"..."
Yasusada quickly grab Kanesada's shoulder, recalling the mission they were sent.
"Kane-San!" Yasusada forced out, "Where's Kiyomitsu?"
"Calm down Yasusada..." Kanesada muttered as he grab the hands. "Kiyomitsu.." He trailed off, but the boy never look away. Making the man waver. "Well... I don't really know"
"Eh? What do you mean?"
Kanesada merely smile at the boy, "Aruji said Kashuu is fine, he just need more rest"
"oh.." Yasusada muttered as he sat down, stareing at the floor.
Something is happening, something felt wrong. Odd, scary.
"Oya? It seems like that's one troublesome problem"
Mikazuki munechika muttered, looking up at the Saniwa covered by the blinds hanged between him and her. He was told of a grave and strange situation, and surprisingly. This was one that even the Jiji never heard of.
"I'll leave the orders for you to disclose Mikazuki Munechika" The Saniwa stated as she stood up and a scroll appeared in front of the sword. "Please... Do your best" And he accepted it
"Ahahah, Brilliant Brilliant. Of Course I will, Aruji" The old man smiled as he opened to read briefly. "Oya?... interesting"
"Sorite ? This fast?"
Kunihiro muttered, worried as he stared at Yasusada who just finished healing with Kanesada who stood by him to support. And Nagasone was with them.
With these swords around... Are they going to the bakumatsu era?
Kunihiro could only wonder.
"hahaha, I see you all have gathered" Mikazuki appeared with a scroll in hand. "Aruji has given out emergency orders for you youngsters. Though be warn that it might be the most difficult one to handle" The old man muttered as he opened the scroll.
"Izuminokami Kanesada. Horikawa Kunihiro. Yamatonokami Yasusada. To Advance to 27 March of 2014" Mikazuki announced, "Mission, Investigate Hakuo Gakuen"
"Hakuo.. Gakuen? A School?" Nagasone muttered, why would they go to a school when they're supposed to fight against history's troublemakers? This is all too strange. "Yes, It is." Mikazuki merely nodded.
"Well, I'm sure Aruji have plans"
That managed to gives more questions then answers.
"Wait" Yasusada suddenly said, making all eyes to be on him. "What about Kiyomitsu?"
Mikazuki paused for a moment, before pulling his sleeves to his lips and smiled. "Kashuu is fine, we don't have materials to quickly heal him so it might take some time" Mikazuki stated.
Yasusada nodded hesitantly, at least he knows his comrade is fine.
"Oi Okita~"
A sigh came before someone place his arms around his shoulders. "Do that again and I'll kill you" Whispered the one called 'Okita'.
The person merely smiled as he dragged Okita even more. "You can't kill me Okita~" The person sang, causing Okita to elbow his waist. Causing him to stumble.
"Ah, that's close"
The person smiled, Okita merely glared at him with a smile. "Shut it -"
But the person kept smiling as he stood in front of Okita.
"You're sad Chizuru-Chan isn't here aren't you?" He smirked at Okita as he prepares to be chased.
"As if Beauty Queen"
And in the end, they both ran down the hall towards the classroom.
"Wahh.. This place is huge"
Kanesada muttered, the team stood by the main gates of the school. The 'school' was something they never really know. Only through stories and books they saw when they were bored at the cadet.
Now they stood in front of one, wearing uniforms still little uncomfortable for them. Other then Kunihiro who was used to such a style.
"Are you group the new students?"
Someone asked as they heard footsteps approaching them. Turning, they saw who it was.
"..What..the" Nagasone muttered, barely a whisper. His eyes looked at his comrades who held a similar look. Shock, wonder, confusion, longing.
"My name is Saito Hajime. Member of the Discipline Committee" The man greeted as he looked at each of them.
They were all looking at him like he was a ghost or some sort, but he brush it off. Saito looked at the clipboard his held, with a list of names given to him to sort.
Looking up and down, he checked the names of each.
"Horikawa Kunihiro" Saito muttered, soon the boy, seemly youngest who bowed back as a reply. Neat, tidy uniform. Proper hair cut. Earrings? "I'll have to ask you to remove your earrings Horikawa-San" The boy merely smiled nodded with a bow.
"Izuminokami Kanesada" This time the taller male nodded in response, looking away. Untidy uniform, untied long hair, earrings? again? "As said, please remove your earrings Izuminokami-San. And Do cut your hair, if not then tying your hair up is fine. And button your shirt all the way please" Saito stated.
His words seem to shot arrows at the man. Kunihiro merely smile crookedly.
"Nagasone Koutetsu" The man, seemly oldest, around the same height as Kanesada took a step up front with a nod. Really untidy Uniform. Dyed Hair? Well he has seen worst "Nagasone-San, Please keep your attire neat and tidy"
The man merely nodded back, eyes kept locked on Saito.
"And lastly, Yamamotonokami Yasusada" The ponytailed boy bowed more then 90degress. Neat, not that tidy but still better than the other two. ..Scarf? at this season? Now that reminded him of a certain someone
"Yamatonokami-San, Please keep your scarf in check. We don't want a student passing out from the heat" Saito stated as he closed his book. Making them jump at the sound of it.
"Now then. Please follow me, I'll bring you to your class"
Well this is awkward.
the group followed behind Saito. Whispering among themselves.
"O-Oi Nagasone... Just what are we supposed to do?" Kanesada asked, eyeing the back of Saito Hajime. "I thought names could be coincidence but... HECK He looks just like THE Saito Hajime" He whispered on, Nagasone too was eyeing Saito.
"I don't know. But For now We have orders to follow" Was the reply from the oldest. "Then Hopefully this doesn't go off track..."
Nagasone could only wonder what's to come. Did the Saniwa knows of this?
"You'll be placed in Year 2, Class 3" Saito suddenly said as they stopped.
Now they stood by the door, above was the sign of the class Saito said they were to be in.
And soon, the discipline committee member knocked and opened the door.
"Excuse me, I'm here with the new students"
Saito announced, "Ah Just right on time, i was just starting class. Come in" The teacher smiled as Saito guided them on in a line and started introduced them.
Nagasone went up first, thinking that he should set an example for the rest to follow.
"I'm Nagasone Kotetsu, If there's a Raid. Leave it to me!"
Kunihiro almost fainted.
Raid?... does he mean the canteen fight?.. oh my god.. we can't win against him. Were the student's thoughts
"I'm Horikawa Kunihiro, I'm.. Kane's Partner!" The boy smiled, knowing he can't really say much of his actual form. The boys stared blankly at the two as Kanedasa eyed his partner before sighing.
G-Gah... it's one of those people Were the student's thoughts
"I am Izuminokami Kanesada. I'm cool and strong! Recently, I'm a popular swo-" But before he could finish, Yasusada slap his hand onto Kanesada's face in panic.
The man almost said they secret. Nagasone was semi-glad but now that cause more odd stares coming their way.
"I'm-" Yasusada panicked, "I am Yamatonokami Yasusada. I'd say I'm difficult to work with.. but I'm quite capable. Hope we get along!"
With that the introduction was done, the group stood in the line. Waiting something to tell them to do something. After all, the concept of a School isn't the same as their home.
"Then please take the seats by the back, the students left them for you" the teacher smiled as they stared at the empty seats. Right at the back and middle of the class.
"Sensei! Shouldn't we ask them some questions? A student voiced, it was a male with blue messy hair. "Ibuki is right! Arent we all curious?" Another student added.
The teacher sighed, "Sorry, but that subject is sensitive. It's a request from their... parents? It seems" the teacher stated as the student whispered around.
"Now then? Shall we start lesso-"
As the teacher gesture for the five to seat. The back door was slammed open.
"The Star finally enters!" Ibuki smiled "You're late again" as he looked at the newcomer. The rest of the students laughed.
"Well Sorry, I was busy touching up"
The newcomer's reply made everyone sigh. This is both usual, and unusual.
".Kiyo..mitsu?"
"Hm?"
The newcomer looked up to see the Touken-Danshi staring back at him.
"New students? ...wait...No wonder you guys pushed my seat back!" 'Kiyomitsu' muttered, glaring at everyone who looked away or laugh.
"Do you know Kashuu-Kun? Yamamotonokami?" The teacher muzed. "Ah..." Yasusada muttered, wondering why his comrade is here and not resting. Is Kiyomitsu with them on the mission too?
"If that's so, Kashuu-Kun! I leave the introduction of the school of you"
Kiyomitsu stoned. "EH!? Are you serious Sensei!?" The male yelled, eyes seemly as if it was about to popped out.
"Yes I am" the teacher muttered? Eyes dead on Kiyomitsu. "If I remember right..." The Sensei trailed, making Kiyomitsu flinch.
"You were late for lesson weeks in a role. Escaped from Phycial Education since Day 1. Summit homeworks late.
And Most importantly!" The teacher paused.
"Breaking school rules 24/7"
Kiyomitsu backed out.
That is true, his uniform was customized. Wearing earrings. And make up despite being a male. Wearing high heels to school.
It makes sense yet not.
"Do you have any other questions?"
Kiyomitsu sighed before nodding. "Hai... I understand" muttered the male as he went to set down, near where the team was supposed to be set.
"Then I'll take my leave," Saito said as he bowed to the teacher and later looked at the team. "If you've any enquiries, do feel free to ask" and with that he left.
The team went to the seats, Kanesada and Nagasone sat by each other. Yasusada and Kunihiro sat in front of them beside each other.
And right beside Yasusada, was Kiyomitsu.
As lesson began, not a single word was exchanged between Kiyomitsu and the team. Everything was new, and with the sudden appearance of their comrade.
They need time to plan out before anything.
Soon Lessons ended, since today had shorter length lessons. Time really pass fast.
"Ah.. Yamato..nokami-San Right?"
Kiyomitsu approach, standing by Yasusada's table. Hands combing his hair as he eyed the bluehaired male and then the rest.
"Since you already know, I'm Kashuu Kiyomitsu. Nice to meet you people, hope we get along" Kiyomitsu have a small smile, though he was mentally crying seeing that he has to spend his time around school with the new students.
"So where are you guys from? It's rare to see new students in this time of month"
"?"
Yasusada stared back. "Hahaha! That is the best, what is this? A prank? Don't think you can fool anyone Kiyomitsu" Kanesada smiled. But soon was meet with silence.
"..I'm serious though. And It's Kashuu-San Izuminokami-San. Gosh your names are long"
"...eh?"
Kanesada muttered, eyes widen at the news. But before anyone could question Kiyomitsu.
Ibuki came in, standing by Kiyomitsu with a grin. "Kashuu! I just asked Sensei Again, the plan is Accepted! I swear we'll win this year!" Said the excited boy before he noticed that he was interrupting something seemly serious.
"A-Ah.. Sorry"
Kiyomitsu pouted before a smile formed. "Really!? It's fine Ryuunosuke~"
"Etto... what plan?" Kunihiro asked, nervous. This was never a situation he thought he would be in. He could only stare at Kiyomitsu with hidden worry as he tried to find out what was wrong.
Why is Their Comrade, acting like this?
Kiyomitsu smiled as he took a poster out of his bag.
[Special One-Time Performance!]
-Wolves of the Shinsengumi-
They knew Fate is Absolute.
And One that is worst, yet beautiful
It was...
Organized by:
DramaClub X KendoClub
"Ta-da~" The black haired smiled. Showing the poster with so much pride.
The Team almost fainted in shock, just what was happening?
"Hahaha" Ibuki chuckled, as he started explaining seeing that they were new students. "Well Kashuu Over here-" He said, putting his arm around Kiyomitsu's neck. "-Is the vice-chairman for the Drama club" He said as he went on.
"You see, in Hakuo high. there's a yearly competition between clubs. Ones who wins get a bigger budget into their clubs. Bigger Budget equals to more unlimited activities" Ibuki smiled, "Kashuu suggested with the Kendo club to make a one-of-a-kind performance. And it's happening!"
The Team blanked out, Is this... really Kashuu Kiyomitsu?
"Of course it'll! Since Chizuru-Chan is playing the lead role" Kiyomitsu smirked, as if there was something possessing him as he chuckled. "H-Haha... I guess you're right"
"Chizuru-Chan?" Yasusada muttered, not knowing that Kiyomitsu heard him. "Yup, She isn't in school today because she is ill...But You'll see her soon. She's the only Female in the school, so it's easy to find her. And she's in our class!"
"Kashuu! Ibuki! We need help with the plan" A student called from the door. "Coming!" Kiyomitsu and Ibuki answered as they started to walked out after a short 'see you guys later'.
But Kiyomitsu was stopped when Yasusada grabs his arm.
"?"
"Kashuu?" Ibuki muttered, standing by the door. "... You go first Ibuki, Sensei did tell me do help them"
"Alright! don't be late!"
As soon as Ibuki left, The classroom only had the team and Kiyomitsu.
At this moment, they knew that they can start questioning. Why did Saniwa sent the boy here? When he was already injured that badly before. Why
"Kiyomitsu.. Are you.. alright?"
Yasusada asked, standing up to face Kiyomitsu who replied with a confuse look. "Yeah! You had us worried there, all beaten up" Kanesada muttered as he too approached Kiyomitsu. Nagasone and Kunihiro watched thought standing near, they know that they'll have to leave the questioning to the two.
"Beaten up? I am?" Kiyomitsu muttered, snapping away Yasusada's hand before folding them. "Look, Yamamonokami-San...gosh your name is long." Kiyomitsu glared at the team,
"And you guys, just who are you guys? Acting so familiar with me"
"...Eh..?"
"..Amnesia?"
Nagasone muttered to himself, The classroom only had him and his comrades. Kiyomitsu was no where to be seen. After all, the male ran out without looking back with a pout.
"No.." Kunihiro muttered, looking at the door. "It felt something differ" He added on, This person that stood in front of them. Baring the same face and name as their comrade 'Kashuu Kiyomitsu' . Same as Saito Hajime.
Something is happening, something they don't know of.
"..." Kanesada lean onto the wall, arms crossed as he thinks of the situation. Yasusada sat in his seat, still his mind wonders about his comrade, his partner. He hated this, not knowing what is happening to His Partner.
"Oi. If Class ended already, Then you guys should move out you know" A huff as a person placed his hands by the door to support. It was a tall man with red hair, smiling at them.
?!
was the exact thoughts of the Touken-Danshi. ...Harada...Sano..suke?
Harada came in, approaching them as he smiled. Holding onto a clipboard.
"Sorry I couldn't introduce myself to you guys sooner. My name is Harada Sanosuke, And Your Main Teacher-in-charge. Hope your first day isn't that bad as it goes in this childish class" The man smiled as they looked at him in awe.
Just what is this? Just... What the hell is happening?
Harada smiled as he pushed the team out of the classrooms. "Sorry but I'll have you guys out, students are not allowed to be in class after lesson hours"
"Ah.. Hai!" Kunihiro muttered, as they watched Harada locked the classroom and walked back into the hallways while waving at them.
"..First Saito Hajime.. And now Harada Sanosuke.." Kanesada muttered, with a hiss as he was starting to be frustrated by the confusion. "Yeah..." Nagasone muttered, eyes on the back of the once seem-to-be 10th captain of the shinsengumi.
"...What are we going to do now?" Yasusada asked looking to the opposite side of the hallway, knowing that they know what he was referring to. ".. We'll have to ask him himself, For now..."
"Kashuu, do you think we'll win?"
Ibuki asked, Excited as ever. Despite being from another club, ever since he read a pre-written script by Kiyomitsu.
He was longing to see it happen on stage. It was that interesting.
"Of course!" Kiyomitsu smiled back.
Both walked down the hallways, chatting of the plans of the play he wrote himself.
"I'll see you then Ibuki" Kiyomitsu smiled as he waved Ibuki goodbye and left for home.
The way back was normal, but he knew.
Someone was following him. It was obvious.
Being stalked by someone I barely know within 1 day... Am I that popular?
Kashuu thought as he looked over his shoulder, and he saw five people peeking from the wall of a house near him. Flinching as they hid themselves again.
"..seriously..?" He sighed as he walked up to the wall.
"You guys...What do you need from me?" He glared at the team.
"A-Ah... Hi?" Kunihiro muttered, being the one nearest to Kiyomitsu.
Kiyomitsu only sighed again before looking at the group. "Why are you following me?" He demanded. Only silence came.
"..."
And Yasusada came forward. "Erm, were.. hoping you can bring us to a place?" The boy stumbled, the team eyed his back. With eyes wondering just what was the ponytail doing. A Very Bad felling crawls up behind them.
"Place?" Kiyomitsu wondered. Are they lost?.. They are new students, maybe from another country? "What is the place called?"
And all hell broke lose. Internally, the team was thinking of a place to answer. Not only that, a place that make sense.
"IKEDIA!"
And hell broke even more lose.
The team gasped at the sudden panicked answer, Yasusada made a great mistake. And eyes began to fall on Kiyomitsu.
After all, who was the one that was broken at the place that starts with a 'Ikedia' .
There was silence yet again,
before Kiyomitsu gave a look of surprise.
"Ah! That place" The male smiled, "Eh..?" The team gasped,
There's no way THE Kashuu Kiyomitsu would even smile at the sound,
or even name of that faithful place. He'll Go and Give you a beating Worst the Hell.
"I work there, I guess you guys might be interested in that place. Being new and all" Kiyomitsu said as he walked on, gesturing them to follow him.
"I'll bring you there, Since I'm working there anyways"
"...EHHHHHHH!?
"I'm back~!"
Kiyomitsu yelled as he entered a store, the Team followed behind him. Looking at the place, there was decoration of the shinsengumi hang around. And a stone of declaration that this is the Ikedia inn.
The owner of the store smiled as he greeted Kiyomitsu, "Welcome back Kashuu-Kun, early for work again I say" the old man smiled before he noticed the team behind. "..Your friends?"
now that made Kiyomitsu flinched and sigh.
"Their... well Nevermind, Yes they are.. They ask to come so I brought them along" The male said as he went behind the counter by the entrance. "You guys should take a seat, or take a look around if you like." Kiyomitsu said. "Since we're opening later on" He trailed to his work attire.
In so, the team nodded and went around.
This was the first time that they were in the Inn when it's not on their mission.
Walking around into separate, with slight hesitant, they saw collections of the remnants of their previous master. The Cloak, armour, sword... Sword?
No... that makes no sense, a sword displayed in a ikedia-turned-restaurant?
Yasusada gasped at the sword in glass casing, displayed in the middle of the second floor. He knew.. He knows this sword.
"I see you found him" The old man appeared beside him, looking at the sword as well.
"A Beauty isn't he?" He added on. Yasusada couldn't say more. After all, he does agree but...
Why is this sword here?
"Owner, I'm done prepari-"
Kiyomitsu frozen as he entered the second floor. He knew since the old man wasn't on the first floor, of course the second he will be. But as soon as he turn to find him. He saw Yasusada first.
And suddenly an image overlapped the boy.
A familiar Man wearing a shinsengumi coat he saw on display downstairs, bloodied, kneeling on the floor. Holding onto the sword almost like the one displayed in front of him... but the sword was bro-
Why won't you take care of me properly?
Another one? Aren't I enough?
..No... He shouldn't remember.
Can you stop puking blood over me?
..I-..It Hu-rt.. don-t
Kiyomitsu gasped as he fell onto the floor, holding onto his arms with his crossed hands. His face held one surprised and fear, As if he was experiencing something beyond what he could think of. "Kiyomitsu?!" Yasusada yelled as he rush over to his 'comrade', but before he could help. Kiyomitsu grab him instead.
"You.." He heard a small muttered from Kiyomitsu. "..Who the hell are you?" before almost fainting on the spot. Just in time, Yasusada caught him from hitting the floor.
The old man rush over, standing by the two. "Panic Attack?! I'm going to call the hospital" The old man rushed but was stopped by Kiyomitsu. His gasping breath, forced words stopped him. "No!..Please Don't."
"..." The owner sighed. And went down with hint of restlessness.
"What's wrong?" Soon the rest came, questioning the happening. But the old man ignored and went with the task at hand, with the team looking at him with frowns. "You" He eyed at Nagasone, "Can you bring him to the back?" asked the OldMan as Nagasone gave no hesitation and went over immediately.
"... Looks like the store may not be opening today," The old man muttered, now one of his staff, one that he consider his 'son' down with some illness. He knew he won't be able to stop worrying, and also, there won't be enough staff to ran the place.
"...Erm... Maybe we could help?" Kunihiro asked after some thought. Kanesada stared at him from the back, thinking what the boy was thinking before reliseing.
"Yeah! We're Kashuu's Friends, we don't want him to overwork himself!" Supported Kanesade. With this, they can be close to Kiyomitsu. And maybe find out what's wrong with their comrade.
"We'll cover his part" He added on. Yasusada did the same, thought he only looked at the old man with desperate eyes.
The boy doesn't want to leave his partner alone, especially in these unknown situation.
"...Alright..." The old man sighed as a smile formed. "Kashuu-Kun...must be blessed to have friends like you"
Yasusada sat by the small bed in the back of the shop.
The small little room was built for workers to take a break.
He sat there looking over the sleeping form of his partner. Kashuu Kiyomitsu. While the rest were serving outside.
Yasusada could only wonder, did the Saniwa sent them here for this? Or is this a coincidence?
But...
"Seriously.." a voice muttered as a person entered the room. Turning, Yasusada saw Ibuki entering the room with a frown.
"Yo Yamato-San,.. sorry but hope you don't mind me calling you that" Ibuki smiled for a moment before he sat down by Yasusada.
"It's fine.. my name is quite long anyways" muttered Yasusada with a small smile before it faded away.
".. Say.. Do you know Kiyomitsu?" Questioned Yasusada, his words made the student curious. Eyeing Yasusada before giving a soft smile.
"Yeah... we knew each other from the dojo about 4 years ago. But it feels like you known him longer then me" smirked Ibuki.
"4..years..?" Yasusada muttered, looking at Ibuki and later at Kiyomitsu. That is Impossible, there's no way Kiyomitsu was deployed out for 4 years.
And there wasn't any information of other sword deployed in this time besides them. There's no need to change history when there's no one to fight or change about.
So...why is Kiyomitsu here?
Ibuki smiled even bigger, mistaking Yasusada's shock for another reason.
"Yeah, I admit. He was never one to fight" he trailed off, looking at Kiyomitsu. "We never really gotten on the same side of things, but we somehow had the same view"
"Ibuki-San..." Yasusada muttered. There's so much he doesn't know. And it was starting to frustrate him. "Well, that's a story for another time" Ibuki smiled as he pouted at Kiyomitsu, "Seriously, for a Guy who OVER takes care of himself. Who knew he would fall ill" Commented the boy.
"Shut up Ibuki, I don't want to be told off by you"
"HI-...Yo Kashuu!" Ibuki gasped at the sudden interruption. "Kiyomitsu!" Yasusada muttered as he watch Kiyomitsu pushed himself from his laying position. Eyeing Ibuki with a glare. "I'm only Human Ibuki. Of course I'll Get Sick once in awhile"
"..Eh..?"
Yasusada muttered. Eyeing Kiyomitsu as he went on glaring at Ibuki. what... did Kiyomitsu just say?
"Gosh, Why are you here Ibuki?" Asked Kiyomitsu as Ibuki sighed. "Well you weren't replying my text so I thought something happened" Ibuki explained, "You aren't one to Not look at your phone" Kiyomitsu pouted as he later turn to Yasusada.
"...Seriously, You need to stop looking at me like I've two heads Yamatonokami-San"
Kiyomitsu muttered, But Yasusada kept stareing with a frown.
Somehow... that Frown on his face was getting to Kiyomitsu. And he hate that.
"Gomen Owner, For causing this much trouble.."
Kiyomitsu bowed,
It was passed dinner and his supposed shift is over. Kiyomitsu stood in front of the entrance, bowing to the oldman as the Team stood behind him watching.
The oldman merely smiled, "It's Alright Kashuu-Kun, Rather then me, You have your friends to thank. I've to say, they saved your day today" He said as he looked at the Team. "Thank you for covering for Kashuu-Kun, you all are welcome to come back anytime. Treats are on me" The Oldman said as he went back into the store.
Kiyomitsu sighed as he slowly turn to the team.
"...Well... I guess I own you guys... Thank you" Muttered Kiyomitsu as he gave a small bow.
"Hahaha~ It's nothing Kiyomitsu, Anything for a Comrade" Kanesada smiled widely, the prideful feeling of being helpful were bursting in his heart. The rest of the team smiled, feeling the same way.
"Say... What's with you guys acting all so close with me" Kiyomitsu asked, more of a demand.
"We barely know each other, and you guys went spending your first day helping me... Weird"
Kiyomitsu muttered as he lean close to the team, trying to find a reason before pulling back. With a small smile, Kiyomitsu look at the team. How he felt a odd sense of safety. The team looked back at him, smiles gone and replaced with a worried look.
"...Ah...Then I'll head back,.. See you guys tomorrow!"
Kiyomitsu gave a crooked smile at the respond. The team was just too weird for him. As he began walking the opposite direction.
Seeing this, Yasusada began to panic. A feeling as if he would never see Kiyomitsu again.
But as he took a step forward,
Everything began to slow down, Even Kiyomitsu.
"What the-" Kanesada sneered, looking around. It seems like Time is slowed down and only the Team was able to freely move. "Is it the History Revisionist?" Kunihiro muttered as he stood beside Kanesada, ready to provide support. Yasusada stood by Nagasone. All standing close as they looked around.
And soon, a figure appeared from mid-air.
Wearing a white coat, golden arm/hand armours. Black scarf and heels.
The figure landed with both shoes on the floor, stareing at the floor before looking up.
"..What..the hell?" Nagasone muttered, eyes not daring to look away or believe what is before him. "..Isn't that-?!" Kunihiro's eyes were wide open, "..Yeah.. Stand Back Kunihiro" Kanesada muttered with a sneer "We Don't Know where this is Going to Go"
Yasusada held a look of disbelief, confusion.
"...Kiyomitsu?"
The figure stared back at them as time froze completely.
"..You," The figure spoken, without a trace of emotion. "..Swords of the Saniwa.." His voice came in so familiar yet not.
"Kiyom-" Yasusada want held back by Nagasone, who hold onto his shoulder.
"Heed this Warning. This attempt shall not be overlooked. Return to your Timeline Or Else Reason with Reason"
"What are you talking about imposter?" Nagasone sneered, disliking the fact one of their own is being impersonated by a history revisionist. ".. Very well, I shall repeat." The figure stated "This Time is not your's to shift or command. Tell them to your Saniwa, Swords of her's"
"..Shift or Command?" Kanesada muttered, Does that mean to change a timeline? But.. Why would a History Revisionist protect history? At this Era? What is there to protect?
Yasusada wondered the same, so does the rest. Until they eyes laid on the frozen figure of Kiyomitsu, midway walking away.
"..Kiyomitsu... Can it be-?"
"This Era's Time is not to be messed with. Your Saniwas had for mutiple of times and I see no plans to stop. If so, Then I'll-" The Figure unsheath his sword, pointing it towards the Team. "Destroy you where you stand"
With the declaration, the figure faded off into nothing. Like a shadow into the light.
Leaving Time to resume as the team wondered what just happened.
"...Just.. what the hell is happening..?" Nagasone muttered as he eyed the retreating form of 'Kashuu Kiyomitsu' of this Era. Walking away as if none of what just happened, happened.
"..."
"Yo... Are you sure you're alright?"
Ibuki muttered, sitting on Kiyomitsu desk as he eyed worriedly at the tired blackhaired. Face on the table as he looked up to his friend. "Kill me Ibuki, So.. much.. work" Kiyomitsu muttered out, as if he was dying on his desk. Ibuki scoffed, "It's only been 2days Kashuu. We barely started casting the play you know"
That moment Kiyomitsu felt a arrow shot through his heart.
"Ahh... I know that Ibuki.." Trailed Kiyomitsu, burying his face into his arms on the table. He was tired for the past few days to reasons unknown. Was he stressing himself? He did fainted in his workplace before. But he knew he wasn't pushing himself too hard.
Ibuki eyed the tried male, knowing fully well the teen wouldn't usually let his mood effect his work. Especially his Club and hobbies. Ibuki knew something was up about Kiyomitsu.
"How about you take a break Kashuu? I'll ask Sano-Sensei to excuse you off the project meeting for awhile. He does know the in-charge" Ibuki smiled, But it held a differ effect on Kiyomitsu.
"What..did you just say?" Kiyomitsu glared at him. "Me? Off the Meeting?" Ibuki choked on air as Kiyomitsu eyed him.
"C-Come on, you obviously need rest dude" Ibuki muttered as he slowly backed off.
With a sigh, Kiyomitsu sighed. "Whatever, Just update me on it okay?"
"Of course I will Kashuu. By the way,-
Meanwhile, the team was at the back watching the conversation.
Yasusada stared at the tired form of his 'comrade'. What happened with the odd History Revisionist was still fresh on his and the other's mind. Something is happening, but they didn't know what.
"Nagasone-San" Kanesada muttered, eyes still on the back of Kiyomitsu. "Do you think he have something to do with this?" He continued, that has to be it. The history revisionist took that form of their comrade unlike the rest they've seen before. But it just makes no sense.
Nagasone sighed. "..Maybe But, Right now we can't say for sure" Was his answer. Kunihiro looked at the group with worried eyes, this situation was one he or everyone faced before. Somehow, right now if wished they were on the battlefield instead of this confusing situation. Where they know their motive, and fight.
Suddenly Kiyomitsu stood up. Ibuki was nowhere to be seen, it seems like he left already for other activities.
Kiyomitsu walked up to the group, though was nearer to Kunihiro.
"Erm..." Kiyomitsu muttered with a sigh before looking up to the team.
"I did own you guys so,.. Dinner at Ikedia's? I'm sure Owner won't mind"
"So Here you go"
Kiyomitsu smiled as he served the team who sat around a table. It was passed dinner hour so the shop wasn't crowding as before.
Kiyomitsu sat down beside Yasusada as he finished serving plates to the rest. "You guys did said you guys want to come here, So here you guys are" Kiyomitsu chuckled at the sight.
Now he won't be owing to a group of odd students. While Kiyomitsu is happy about that.
The rest were confused at what they're supposed to do. Since now, they're with Kiyomitsu only. Without anyone else to interfere.
And this was a sudden turn to events.
"So.. I did ask before" Kiyomitsu started, "Where did you guys come from?"
"Erm..." Kanesada muttered, trailing as he eyed Nagasone for help. "Ah.." Too bad the Man was eyeing back with a Don't-you-dare look. "We're from Kyoto!" Kunihiro interfered lucky. "Ohh that's close from here"
"..What about you?" Kunihiro asked on, at least he's trying to get somewhere.
Kiyomitsu glance at the group before answering with a pause.
"Same, But I moved here years ago because there wasn't a school that fit me I guess" Kiyomitsu sighed. "Fit you?" Yasusada muttered a question.
"Well Yeah,... All of them were all... weird. Like I don't belong there. Until I found Hakuo Gakuen" Kiyomitsu smiled, poking the ice in his drink as his mind drifted off into his memories.
"I don't know why but most people here felt... nostalgic"
"Well enough of that, tell me more about you guys!" Kiyomitsu smiled as he eyed the group with wide excited eyed, not wanting to wait. And that's where the group died. Tt was pure luck that Kunihiro was there to save their butts from questioning.
As for Kiyomitsu, It wasn't everyday he would invite someone, or even a group out.
Sure this has a reason, but even he find it odd about how he never felt nervous or rather, uncomfortable about the new students he has been with lately.
The group came to him so suddenly. And the First impression?
It was odd in so many ways.
First off, Nagasone Koutetsu
that Man was the one that stick out most among the off group, for reasons too obvious. That guy looked like a brother-in-law then a average high school student. But hey, he was never one to judge appearance. But oddly, the man felt like someone he knows.
Izuminokami Kanesada,
That man reminded him of someone he knows as well. Much Like Nagasone, he too looked older than his stated age. Not to mention, Kiyomitsu had a feeling he might be competing with the teen in terms of looks.
Hirokawa Kunihiro,
For once Kiyomitsu was glad there was someone like the boy in the group like this. Even though he doesn't know them, at least he knew they can somewhat survive with the boy around. In short, he was glad Kunihiro is there to support the group of 'idiots'.
... Yamatonokami Yasusada,
Kiyomitsu never really liked that boy for some reason. Rather than hate, it was disdain. But what made it more odd, he was comfortable with that feeling. Af if he understood why he felt that way. It was just...Weird. And the feeling coming from Yasusada, it felt close to someone he knows too well. Heck they somehow looked alike.
"Hahaha! Finally you're here Hijikata"
A voice came from the doorway, as the bells hanged on the top of the entrance rings. "Well, It can't be helped Kondou-San. Those paperwork needs to be finished" a grunt from another as two entered the store.
All eyes were on the newcomers, the 'forbidden' names said by them were enough to capture the attention of the Team.
"Ah! Why You guys are here?!" Kiyomitsu smiled despite his words, As he sat up and went over to the two. Leaving the Team to watch with widen eyes.
"Kashuu-Kun? Are You're working overtime today?"
The older one asked, smiling at Kiyomitsu as Hijikata grunted. "Not Today Actually" Kiyomitsu smiled back as he pointed at the Team that was a few feet away from them.
And it was then...
Everything seemed so dreamlike.
".. .." Izuminokami Kanesada whispered, eyed not daring to look away or blink. As if, if he were to do that. This person would disappear like his dreams. "..." Kunihiro said nothing, eyeing the 'former master' and his companion with much worry.
Nagasone wasn't having a good time neither. His former master, or someone who seems to carry the same face is smiling at him. He needs to stay firm, but he doesn't know what to do.
"So why are you guys here for?" Kiyomitsu asked,
How his voice sounded as if he knew the two from way back .It only gave more questions then answers. "Ah. Well Souji was the one who suggested it, We plan to have a short reunion with the Dojo" Kondou smiled.
"..Souji..?" Yasusada whispered under his breath. His body froze at the thought of what could be happening. Okita Souji... His Previous Master... is here?
"Really!?" Kiyomitsu asked in a sudden outburst, excited at the sudden news. "Then You should have told me Kondou-San, I do work here. So I could have prepared for everyone! The Owner won't mind" pouted the male as Kondou backed up. Hijikata almost wanted to faceplam even more.
"Seriously? and let you kill everyone with your cooking?" Hijikata muttered, "If I've known better. You and Souji are the Top Two Do Not Trust List when it comes to guests" he added on before his eyes wondered off to the team.
With a realisation, He walked over to them with Kondou and Kiyomitsu behind him.
"...If I remember right, you guys should be the transfer students.." Hijikata sighed, now this is one weird situation to be meeting them at.
"We'll be using the place soon, so I would appreciate it if you guys eat up quic-" Hijikata stated. Not wanting any troubles with the students. But he was cut off by Kondou.
"Hahaha It's Fine Toushi" The Man smile as he went beside Hijikata. "They're here to eat, and besides. They seem to be friends with Kashuu-Kun" He said as Kiyomitsu frown at the back. Kondou looked at his friend who sighed before muttering alright, before looking at the team.
"Well, Please take care of Kashuu-Kun. He's a little hard to work with but I know you guys fit him fine" Kondou smiled wider.
His words made Kiyomitsu want to faint, for he himself even barely know the group. Hijikata was merely inches away from faceplaming himself and scolding Kondou for the sudden action. But he can't for the student's sake. Damn it seems today is a little out of hand.
"..You know Kiyomitsu?"
Kondo merely smiled at the question. "Yup! He was one of our dojo's members back in the days!" The man smiled bigger at the memories. "Always bickering with Souji and Toshi"
"Please Kondo-San.. I did no such thing" Hijikata sneered with little embarrassment.
"You seemed to know him too.." Hijikata went on, eyeing Yasusada and then the rest. "You guys! I've prepared the table for you!" Kiyomitsu suddenly yelled from upstairs, before walking down. "I'll tell them where you guys are when they come so feel free to start" He smiled as the two nodded and went up, bidding the team goodbye.
"Ah.." Kiyomitsu went on as he saw the ground looking at him with questioning, or was it desperate eyes. "Those two are the so-called main teachers of our school. Kondou-San is the Principle and Hijikata-San is the Discipline Master" Kiyomitsu explained. But tho it seems like that wasn't an answer to what the group was thinking.
"..."
Kiyomitsu could only watch as the air turn silence. Wondering what happened, he could only sigh.
"Well. Later there's others coming from what is said. So I hope you guys don't go even more gloomy for some reason" The boy muttered as he sat down beside Yasusada. For some reason he felt the need to sit there. As if, if doesn't then later on there might be trouble.
..Why does it feel like something Really bad is going to happen?..