Unfamiliar Ground
Chapter: 1
From the citadel to the modern world?!
The screeching of the cars, the lit lights from the streets. Yamatonokami Yasusada winces at the slightest unfamiliarity of the air and the quiet whispers of the wind that envelopes his whole being. Slowly he opens his eyes, his vision that was once blurry gradually became clear enough to see his surroundings.
With a groan Yasusada who was once on the cold, hard ground lifting himself up. Finding himself among littered trash and cigarettes, he seemed to be in a abandoned alleyway with no one in sight. Yasusada held his sheath sword tightly into his arms and tried to make sense of the situation he was placed in. One moment he was happily chatting with everyone in the citadel and now he found himself awoken in an unknown area shrouded with nothing of darkness.
"Kiyomitsu.. Aruji... Minna..." He breathed in, secretly hoping that some one would respond to him.
He clasped the sword even tighter, looking down.
"Okita..kun" Yasusada shook his head furiously.
'It'll be alright, I'm Okita Souji's sword. I'm sure I'll be able to get out of this'.
With new found confidence, he smiled to himself and closed his hands in a fist. Yasusada in a rush ran out into the road, suddenly he can feel two bright lights shining on him, the monster with two bright lights made a terribly loud noise.
'Beep! Beep!'
"AHHH!" Yasusada who was a deer in the headlights, broke out of the daze he was in and contemplated cutting the thing down with his sword, however his instincts has caused him to roll over to the side. The 'thing' went passed just in the nick of time in an incredibly fast speed. Yasusada's heart was pounding he watched the metallic thing drive straight off around the corner and made no signs of coming back to get him.
"Hahh.. that was close, what was that swift, metallic thing. It blinded me and sped right off" He clasped his pounding heart.
He definitely regretted recklessly rushing in a place he has no clue about. He slowly got up from the tar road and cautiously walked along the walk way, passing street lights and surprisingly enough he saw even more of those speeding by him, without them ever attacking him.
He didn't know what to do or where to go.
He didn't know whether he'll be able to meet with the other swords again. Yasusada's confidence was quickly broken by the almost near death experience.
He continuously roamed aimlessly in the dark night hoping until he felt his stomach rumble.
"Ah, this can't be happening" Yasusada whispered despairingly to himself.
Before Yasusada could be even more miserable, he heard his name being called out.
"YamatonoKami Yasusada!"
The dark-blue haired sword brightened up and turned around eagerly. To be meet with golden eyes, white hairs and clothes all white running towards him with a big smile on his face.
Yasusada didn't care who it was as long as he knew them and he was no longer alone, with a relieved smile he responded happily.
"Tsurumaru san!"
Tsurumaru stopped in right in front of him beaming with sparkles. "Seeing you was such a surprise, I thought I was all alone!"
"I thought the same way, does that mean the others are here as well?" He asked excitedly.
The crane smiled with his eyes closed "I have no idea but since were here then that should be the case!"
The happy atmosphere quickly disappeared when both Tsurumaru and Yasusada had no idea what to do from then on. "The truth is Tsurumaru san I'm starving, I don't think I can continue to look for the others in this state" The trickster smiled awkwardly and scratched his head.
"Well I am quite hungry as well, I thought... maybe you had money?"
The two swords stared at each other before laughing out loud, knowing very well that the two of them will be completely broke. Tsurumaru was the type of sword to be amazed at everything new he encountered, he gasped at the speeding, metallic things in excitement, the buildings and the street lights. Yasusada followed along with a wary smile on his face, he never truly spent his time with Kuninaga. He was usually with Kashuu, Izuminokami, Horikawa and Nagasone. It was night time so there were a few people they walked by who looked at them oddly.
"Oh look at this Yamatonokami!" The crane excitedly pointed at the box that had 'please take me home' on it. He then took out a white fluffy cat that may have been abandoned.
"Ah so you want to go home too?" Tsurumaru whispered. The Kitten replied with a soft 'Mew'.
"I wonder who left it here?" Yasusada asked curiously.
"Who knows but this box might take us home!" Tsurumaru smiled and sat into the box with the cat in his lap. Yasusada tilt his head in confusion and chuckled. I guess having Tsurumaru around was odd but it really lightened up the situation. Yasusada picked up a nearby box and followed suit. What were they waiting for, maybe for aruji to walk by and pick them up once again.
Ignoring their hungry stomachs they soon fell asleep.
Before long the sun rises where people wake up and carry on with their day. A group of girls were walking along the street to find two handsome men in Japanese cosplay sleeping in a box saying 'Please take me home'. It was a weird sight to all, but cute nonetheless.
"Aww they're so cute!" one of the girls had the urge to take a picture.
"Are they homeless?" said the other.
"No I'm sure it's just some photo shoot, I mean they are dressed as samurai!"
The girls came closer curiously and stared at Yasusada's dark hair tied into a messy ponytail and Tsurumaru's unusual white hair, getting excited over they're handsome faces. Without the swords knowledge they were surrounding by girls alike. Yasusada was the first to open his eyes as the light from the sun was now covered by shadows.
"Uwah!" Yasusada yelled once he realized that he was surrounded by girls who were wearing unusual clothes and showing so much skin with the short skirts and low shirts they wear. Tsurumaru woke up due to Yasusada's yelp.
"Woah although surprises in life are necessary, this is sure surprising!"
"Ts-Tsuru..maru san..." Yasusada stuttered.
"Kya~ they woken up!"
"That cat is so adorable!"
"They're so handsome, I wonder why they are sleeping here?!"
Tsurumaru and Yasusada exchanged looks of confusion, and both blushed at the compliments they are undoubtedly receiving.
"Ano why are you sleeping here are you two homeless?" asked one of the girls.
Tsurumaru smiled awkwardly "I guess you can say that... It's not everyday that I get surrounded by beautiful women" In response to that comment the girls all squealed which caught the other onlookers attention. They stare at Yasusada eagerly, under the pressure he looked down and blushed furiously.
Which earned them another excited scream from the girls.
"Well I have a bentou with me you two can have it!"
"Oo I have something as well!"
"Do you want money, I have money!"
"I can take you two home with me, if you know what I mean"
Before the two swords can comprehend what is happening before them, almost every passing pedestrian has opted to give them something. Gradually the their hands were full of food and money. Tsurumaru grinned happily and gobbled down the food eagerly. Yasusada didn't necessary didn't like getting things like this for free but his hunger outweighs his pride this time.
"Wow people here are sooo nice!" Tsurumaru beamed.
"Haha I wonder why they are so kind to strangers like us.."
"Who cares food!"
Yasusada laughed hesitantly.
Tsurumaru placed the cat into Yasusada's lap and stood up to stretch. "Now that were full of energy shall we look for the others?" Yasusada stood up also and smiled "Yes, lets go"
The two walked around, with Tsurumaru stopping to look at each shop. "Argh we've walked for hours and there is no sign of the others" The crane complained.
"Haha perhaps you would have more energy if you weren't running all over the place"
'Though Kiyomitsu would be the same way looking at the amount of unique shops' he thought to himself. Ignoring Yasusada's comment, Tsurumaru's face lightened up like a beacon and grabbed onto Yasusada's clothes.
"W-what are you doing Tsurumaru san!"
"Look at those clothes, everyone we passed looked at us weirdly and saying that we're cosplaying!" "Lets try these clothes that they wear here, it's all about adapting after all!"
Yasusada found himself dragged into a clothes store. The owner of the store raised her brow and introduced many clothes and styles that may suit them. With the money he and Tsurumaru received by kind strangers they could afford it.
Finally the swords walked out of the store in their new clothes.
Tsurumaru smirked and turned around, wearing a red and black checkered shirt followed by black pants and a golden chain bracelet. Yasusada faintly blushed at his new transformation, a white shirt under a blue hoodie jacket and grey jeans with a black bracelet. They even brought a little top hat for the white kitten which made it look quite fancy.
"Hey Yasusada, we surprisingly fit in with everyone here!" Tsurumaru checked himself out, impressed.
Yasusada laughed "We have to find the others Tsurumaru, we wasted enough time". He didn't necessary mind being with Tsurumaru, in fact the time they got to explore has got them closer then he thought he would rather than back in the citadel. He was getting used to the stares people will give them, it felt quite surreal.
"Right, Right~ okay since there is no way to locate the others we should list whatever need to survive" Tsurumaru said thoughtfully.
Yasusada put his hand to his chin in thought.
"Well a place to stay"
"Mhm" The crane nodded.
"Money for the necessities"
"Yup!"
"Find someone who is willingly to help us learn about this society"
Tsurumaru looked around and a light bulb seemed to ding in his head. He knocked on the door of a strangers house.
"Tsurumaru, what are you doing!" Yasusada gasped, he didn't think that Tsurumaru would knock on a strangers house which was a one story house with a beautiful garden.
What if the person was dangerous or that they just didn't want to be bothered.
"It's fine, It's fine~ Once they see our handsome faces, they'll let us in!"
"Tsurumaru san..."
"Okay if they don't let us in we could always get rid of them and keep the house then" He smirked evilly.
"TSURUMARU SAN!"
Before Yasusada can panic any further, the door opened revealing a woman wearing a black hoodie with long black hair and glasses. She nervously looked at the two men cautiously and her eyes widen.
"Yamatonokami Yasusada and Kuninaga Tsurumaru?!"
The two looked each other confusingly. "That's surprising you knew who we are?" At that she quickly closed the door leaving Tsurumaru and Yasusada flabbergasted. They can hear her whispering to herself from outside the door.
"Ahh, what are they doing here?!"
"I know, I was addicted to the game and played it everyday... but to think that I would hallucinate that Yamatonokami Yasusada and Kuninaga Tsurumaru would be standing in front of my door!"
She clutched her head in disbelief. "Ahh what am I going to do... I'm sure it's just an figment of my imagination..."
After a while she open the door slowly as she can. Peeking through the small gap she made, she could still see the two swords that she treasured dearly in the game. Tsurumaru and Yasusada stood there looking at each other, at the door and shrugging.
"Ano... Kuninaga san, Yamatonokami kun.. is that really you?" She asked in a quiet voice.
"What do you mean, do you know us?" Yasusada replied back.
"Who cares about that, hey it can you let us stay with you until we find our friends" Tsurumaru smiled and winked at the shy girl.
"Tsurumaru..." He looked at Tsurumaru sternly.
The black haired girl opened the door blushing bashfully. "I don't know how this happened but I guess you can live with me..."
"That's great, see Yasusada I found us a place to stay!" His smile widen.
"Are you sure we're not a bother?"
"N-no of course not..." She replied quickly.
"Anyway how do you know who we are?" Yasusada stared at her inquisitively.
"Well lets see... I'm your so called Saniwa..."
the two swords stood there in surprise and looked at each other once again and looked back to the girl back and forth.
"YOU'RE OUR ARUJI!?"