Second Love

Plot: Wakana Nura has done everything in her power to uphold the Nura's Clan standards as the Nidaime's Second Wife. She'd healed Rihan's old wound from the betrayal of his first love, bore him an heir to the Clan and keep the Clan content and happy years after his death. Yet Wakana is still just a human. And sometimes, she couldn't help but wonder if Rihan had ever loved her at all or was he simply used her for the Clan's sake...

"One's first love is always perfect until one meets one's, second love" ― Elizabeth Aston

WAKANA Nura sat gracefully on the tatami floor, with her legs crossed and head lowered in a bow until her forehead touched the floor. It was uncommon for her to be seen in this position especially when she was, in fact, talking none other than with the Supreme Commander himself.

What surprised Nurarihyon the most, however, was the message she delivered before she bowed down to him, asking for his permission and forgiveness. So surprise, the pipe he always had wrapped around his fingers slipped. The older Youkai stared at her lowered form with widened eyes and a mouth opened.

"What did you say, Wakana-san?" He finally found his voice. "You wish to leave the Clan? Why? After being with us for so long... Why would you want to suddenly leave us? Did something happen? Did anyone do something bad thing to you? Tell me! I'll make sure they regret-"

"No! No, Father. It's nothing like that," Wakana spoke somberly.

"Then why, child? Are you no longer happy with us? With me? Are you finally getting tired of serving this old man his tea or have him as a company? Nurarihyon's sad tone pierced right through her heart.

Wakana knew very well how much the Sōdaishō loved her and treated her as if she was his own daughter, even thought they were in-laws. Since she was the only one who was always at home, thus, she became his constant companion to talk whenever he was not busy investigations. It also helped that both had a great bond with each other because both suffered from the tragic loss of their loved ones.

"Certainly not, Father. Spending a quality time with you is always something that I often look forward to! And everyone here has been nothing but kind to me even after Rihan-san's passing..."

"Then, why?"

Inhaled deeply, Wakana continued. "Rikuo is growing up very fast. Soon, he will take over the Clan as the Sandaime - he's already halfway there anyway. That being said, I believe my duty as Rikuo's mother has success, knowing fully well that he makes a very fine young man, even suppressing his processors. That being said, I... I wish to spend the rest of my life outside of the Clan. So that, I will not get in anybody's way. Please, Father. I've never asked of you for anything but this."

Nurarihyon recovered his shock and was now looking at her with sad and sympathetic eyes. Finally, he sighed.

"Very well. I will grant you your wish, Wakana-san."

"Thank you, Father," Wakana lifted her head and smiled sadly at him. "Please do not think that I would no longer visit you! I will come every day to visit you and Rikuo and everyone."

The Sōdaishō sighed again, heavily this time. "I still don't understand exactly the reason why, but I will grant you your wish because I respect you, Wakana-san, and I love you. You are the one who pulled my idiotic son from his eternal darkness after Otome had left him, after all. But I want you to tell Rikuo yourself about your decision as soon as possible. I will handle the rest of the Clan. Understood?"

"Yes, Father."

I hope you like it! This has been in my mind for days! Review please!