Ch.1
As normal as we can be.
The early summer sun had not long aroused from the dark purple sky making warm toned blue and yellow pictures in the newly day sky. Brownish curls laid under the snown surface of the large bed's mattress , white perfect skin moved with each soft breath the asleep body made. The sunrays entering the large windows dancing around that skin making it a more golden complex , until it reposed on those large eyelashes .
All this scene did not go unnoticed by some fiery crimson eyes , who was adoring every inch of the perfect body sleeping next to him. Her smooth back facing his calm face . His fiery look adoring the perfect silhouette making shivers pas by his skin , passion filling his body to take her lovingly . But how could he devilishly wake this angel sleeping in such a pure way as dreams filled her mind in the most wonderful way ?
He smiled a true smile , although fire was overcoming his veins , he would only adore her for now. Until the moment her wonderful eyes would open. Those warm purple irises would gaze him with unconditional love , such a great power that always made his heart skip beats , each time she looked at him with such love , he never thought to have.
Shishio Makoto could only thing how lucky he was. Not only that Yumi Komagata was a the perfection of beauty , but the love she had for him , that sincerity she had in her heart only for him , made in Shishio's eyes Yumi even more dreamy and beautiful. He never thought love could be such a power , especially a power above him.
A soft movement and Shishio was welcomed with Yumi's angelic features. She was to wake up for a bit and he could not wait until her large full of lights eyes be opened. The sun was dancing on her face , a sweet smile adoring her face as she was welcomed with her Lord's penetrating look. Those red rubies full of passion and love for her , she did never thought a man could love and respect her in that manner . Did she ever imagine to love a man herself ? Never ! But life had proved to her that after each winter , spring would come , even each nightmare , reality would turn to a dream someday…. And those days came when her look clashed with those fiery eyes.
Yumi moved her body to be near Shishio , as he slid an arm behind her and sighed in content.
" Have you been awake for too long ?"
Shishio chuckled " Not too much , but gazing at you I am afraid it takes a lifetime"
Yumi closed her eyes in delight as she moved her hand to caress his bandaged face " I am sorry if I am a bother "
" Not at all you are the only thing that I would look 'till I die " said the manslayer as he touched her soft hair , moving some from her face as he came some inches to her lips. Yumi gazed blushing a bit before he claimed her plump lips with his. Moving them in a sweet rhythm she then opened her mouth to let his tongue pleasure her in content . Their tongues dancing together , their eyes closed to feel this first passionate kiss of the day.
After getting a bit of air from that encounter Yumi embraced Shishio in a strong hug , their arms circling each other in a sweet silence. Shishio felt Yumi's scent from her hair invading his senses as he kissed her neck . Yumi smiled in delight feeling his shot lips caressing her neck , as she embraced him even more to her body.
" We have been busy all night and you still want more ," whispered the ex-oiran to her lord as he looked at her face amused.
" You know how mad I am for you my dear , do not make me say it every second "
A delighted laughed escaped her lips " Lord Shishio , you now how much I love to hear you sweet talk me , besides I love the moments our bodies share"
Saying these words , she took off her yukata and took Shishio's hands on her own " Come on my love , love me like you only do " .
Shishio only stared at her most perfect body and smirked as passion overcame his sight.
" I do not know weather you are an angel or the devils herself ?" said the manslayer as he left a trail of kisses down her throat as his lover moaned in pleasure.
" I prefer the devil …" she smirked as she took the dominant place , making Shishio's back touch the soft mattress .
Shishio smirked as his hands touched her milky thighs . Yeah she was truly his little demon.
Shishio took his sword in his belt and gave Yumi a look from behind . The woman had her long hair on her shoulders as a large white sheet covered her naked body.
" I have to sign new captains to the new lands we have conquered my dear , so I am afraid I can not have breakfast with you today "
Yumi got up and hugged him from behind , their reflections pictured on the large mirror of the room " It is alright Lord Shishio , please the last thing I would want to be is a problem …"
" Of course you are far from it Yumi " said the bandaged hitokiri as he turned around to watch his woman " You know the importance you are to me " .
Taking her face with his gloved hands his tongue found hers as their kiss made Yumi's legs shiver as being lit in fire .
" I will see you later " another sweet chaste kiss on her lips Shishio left their room , leaving Yumi only to get dressed herself and take her daily duties around the fortress of Mount Hiei.
Walking around the large hallway of this fortress , Yumi's deep blue kimono made contrast with the red flame coloring of the walls. Around her body a large white obi adorned her tiny waist as large crème swans flew onto the blue horizon of the piece. Her white crème shoulders were left uncovered as always making her irresistible .
Many servants were moving fast to make their every days chores. Some would finished cooking and placing the dishes to be cleaned , others would clean the whole rooms around the fortress , some other would take care for the washing clothes as well as for taking care for the back garden , which was the only place all the habitants there would come and breath the forest's fresh air.
Yumi walked through the lively mass and smiled at her nice old friend Kimiko . The old lady was the head of the servitude and she was one of the warmest presence to Yumi , who treated this last as her own daughter. As the moment of speaking the older woman was keeping a large bouquet of white Orchids.
" Good morning Miss Yumi "
Yumi bowed to the woman " Nana Kimiko , those seem heavy please let me help you "
The old woman just shook her head smiling sweetly " Nonsense my dear , you are such a delicate beauty , I would never allow a young lady like you to bother with these things , when I still have the power to do work "
Yumi just smiled and sighed " Why is it that every time I can't win over an argument with you ?"
" It is call being older my dear , and also where would you like these amazing flowers to be put ? Lord Shishio ordered to be bought fresh only for you"
Yumi blushed at such thought " I see … these are wonderful indeed , please let me take them to my room "
The woman nodded " Of course my dear , but let me take care of this , meanwhile , go to the eating room , or the food will be inedible "
Kimiko bowed to her as Yumi smiled seeing those fresh large flowers . After eating she would be sure to put them on her mirror.
Waling through the large door of the eating room she was greeted with the large table filled with warm cooking and beverages as a young full of life Soujiro Seta was enjoying to the fullest.
The handsome young man turned his head towards his master's woman and smiled , his bright blue eyes shining " Morning Miss Yumi !"
Yumi smiled the same at her Shishio's boy " Good morning to you too Soujiro "
" Please do join me " said the boy getting up and making a seat for Yumi .
" Thank you Sou , sometimes you are just too polite " thanked the woman as she took some onigiris and some tea.
" The pleasure is all mine " chuckled Soujiro as he took one of his favorite dangos to enjoy. " Master Shishio told me that most of the day he would be busy with mister Houji , so he told me to accompany you wherever you want "
Yumi looked at the boy near her hoping her Shishio would find some time for her today " Thank you boy , I know you love sweets so lets make this day double enjoyable , ok ?"
Soujiro nodded his head his smile broadening " As you like Miss Yumi "
Yumi's bright red lips took a deep smile watching her favorite little swordsman happily eating his breakfast and she too started eating as hunger overtook her senses .
The city of Kyoto was strangely too lively today . Yumi and Soujiro had not long arrived to Asakusa . It was a very hot day . June had not too long that had come and the temperatures were even now too high . Yumi looked around as some Sakura flowers danced through the hot wind as her eyes shone with happiness . This kind of sunnish weather was her favorite , but not for very long staying on foot .
As they were walking a lot of men stopped on their tracks to stared at the goddess that was passing through. Yumi was a sight for everyone , that was undeniable , this was when Soujiro came into the scene. He knew how much Yumi meant to his mentor and he would not allow any masculine species to get near her. Who would ever thing that under that sweet façade one of the greatest assassins slept.
" How about that place Sou ?" said Yumi pointing at a busy sweet place as Soujiro was glaring still smiling at a group of men looking at Yumi as she was naked before their eyes.
" Yes of course " he turned his head smiling at her.
Walking through Soujiro opened the door and let Yumi walk before him. Closing the door they were greaten by the waitresses .
" Welcome please have a seat and one of the girls will come to take your order "
" Thank you " Yumi said as she elegantly sat on her seat in front of Soujiro , as he put all his concentration on choosing a very good sweet.
The young woman smiled from inside in thinking how much Soujiro loved sweets , come to think her Shishio liked them as well , maybe she would take some with her for him.
As the order came the two of them savored the dishes before them in pure silence.
" Come on this place is very good ! " a boring known voice came in Yumi's hearing as Soujiro smiled a bit uncomfortable
" It seems we have company Miss Yumi " They turned their head only to see Kamatari Honjo and Chou entering the place with their loud voices echoing through.
" Ugh , you know I despise sweets , why don't we go to drink something ?" Chou sighed not too happy .
" Please broom head , you mean to tell me you want to drink this early in the morning , jeez you are so lame .." Kamatari closed his eyes bored at his antics .
Chou just shrugged his comments as he tried to find a place to sit . It was just too crowded until his hawk like eyes found the tenken and the ex-oiran seated in the middle of all that chaos .
" Hey look whos here , if its not miss Komagata herself " said in a loud voice the sword collector as he made his way to the pair.
Yumi just sighed glaring at the same glaring cross dresser as they came to sit with them " Why today …."
Soujiro laughed at Yumi as she was making all kind of faces to Kamatari " Please Miss Yumi , just not try to kill each other here , it would make a lot of attention "
Yumi just glared at Soujiro too " Boya , you must understand that a man is trying to take my Lord Shishio , your esteemed MASTER ! "
" Huh , to think that our Lord would be interested in women such your age and looks , when he has the perfect beauty before him " Kamatari chuckled with irony but his eyes bared the same hatred towards Yumi.
" You just have a lot of nerves to say that , or should I say the balls !" Yumi shouted not too much pleased.
Chou only laughed , he loved when these tow came to argue like this but Soujiro just blushed begging Yumi to not scream too much.
"Please you two calm down …."
" You tell me to calm down !''
"But Miss Yumi…"
"No buts kiddo , you should learn to keep your place !"
Soujiro gulped , if she wanted she could make even the invincible Shishio shiver from her jealousy anger.
" Hum , whatever , so whatcha doyn here ?" said the large scythe sweetly , looking more for an answer from Soujiro.
"Ara , well I and Miss Yumi came sightseeing…"
" Which it was better when we were alone…" chimed Yumi as Kamatari continued to glare at .
Before Kamatari could say the counterattack the doors of the place were opened abruptly revealing a teenage girl breathing heavily. It seems she had been running too much for her liking. Her long onyx hair were pinned up in a maiko attire , with two pieces of white flowers. He long green kimono adorned her in the right perfect places , she was petite and in a normal height . Her face was full of white powder make up and bloody red tones adoring her lips . Her clear sky eyes glancing in horror around like she was trying to escape from someone or something.
In a brief moment her eyes crashed with Soujiro's warm tones of blue . Seeing a katana on his side she ran to him and threw her arms around his neck.
"Please you have to help me !"
" ARA !" Soujiro blushed immensely at the situation while Yumi's eyes widened at this anticipation as well as the two other members of the Juppongatana .
" Please , I beg of you it is my only chance !" her eyes were keeping with a fiery force not to let the tears touch her cheeks.
All the place turned their heads at the sound of men shouting and nearing the entrance.
" Yoshiwara guards !" Yumi said in panicked while gazing worriedly at the girl near Soujiro.
" Kozue you just can not hope thinking of running away when you have just become a maiko , now wouldn't you ?" one of the brutes chuckled in a evil way.
Kamatari just stared at the group " We can't do anything , it will just attract too much unnecessary attention , which we don't think we need right now "
Yumi just stared at the situation before her , while her mind screamed to give Kamatari the right , her heart shouted to come to the protection to this young girl , just knowing what nightmares she had passed through her damned life before meeting Shishio . It was the worst idea that you could put a young girl in , your body being used to the highest bidder .
" If I may ask , what is your job with this young lady ?" Yumi gazed at the men , her eyes adorned with a courage , herself did not know to posses .
" Yumi !" Chou whispered her in means to make her stop.
" Well it is indeed rare to have this kind of nasty duty turned into such a beautiful meeting " the man dressed in black said having plans to come near Yumi. But before he could make anything , he was thrown to the other side of the wall with cuts on his whole body .
Soujiro had only moved an inch of smiling and no one had seen that coming. The girl next to him fainted as Soujiro took her in his arms to not let her body fall on the ground.
" How dare you brat ! Guys take them !"
Chou and Kamatari went on their combat stances and glanced at Soujiro " Take Yumi out of here , I wouldn't like facing Shishio in any worse scenario "
Soujiro nodded " Do not kill them , it is too public right now , Miss Yumi we have to go fast !"
Yumi took a last glance at the situation while Soujiro took her hand and with the girl on his back ran through the mass of people. But obviously using his Shukuchi , nobody saw them passing through to escape.
Yumi seated on the sofa watching her hands as Shishio walked through the waiting room. He was a bit mad , bringing a stranger , a young maiko was the worst possible thing . So much damn attraction from that hell of place now. Especially when the government would be sure to find the name that caused this escapade . When it would be clear the spies from the government would be ready for each of his steps.
Noon had come quickly , candles made light through the darkness of the room and rested their shadows on Yumi's face , waiting for her lover to speak after the explosion he had ha on Soujiro and the other two members .
" Lord Shishio , I …"
" Please Yumi , I am still trying to understand that why a smart person like you would bring a complete stranger in our hideout , a maiko form all ! What do we know from her ?! Nothing ! What if she is a spy huh ?! " his look bored into her warm irises .
" In that moment I did not think , please try to see it from my view …"
" What damn view Yumi ?! , how was this so vital to make you do this kind of idiocy ?"
Yumi got up from her place and glanced at Shishio with the same fiery eyes from that afternoon " The view of a woman sexually used against her wishes !"
Shishio stayed speechless , his eyes surprised from her outburst .
" The view of an ex-geisha like me fighting , to get away from that miserable life and just one in a lifetime , I wanted for a girl to be saved from that hellish place , like…"
Shishio had turned her head away but Yumi's hand stood on his cheek making him face her " Like when you saved me my love…"
His crimson eyes dipped on her large ones staring in a pool of memories when he just sighed
"You really do have your way with words …."
Yumi smiled sadly at him " But at the same time I do say sorry , it was childish and very impulsive but…"
Her words rested on her lips as Shishio's claimed her mouth , the fire he had for her burning her lips as they threw their arms to embrace each other. Yumi closed her eyes moaning and turning her head as she let him guide their lips.
After taking a deep breath his nose touched hers " I understand Yumi… don't worry we will find a way to correct this thing …"
Yumi smiled at her lover resting her head on his shoulder " How is the girl doing , the last time I checked she had a very high fever"
" As the doctor said , she should be ok by tomorrow from the medicine ha gave , as for staying alone do not worry , I have let Soujiro stay with her , since he followed your stupidity as well " he said this last words laughing a bit making Yumi chuckle.
" After she wakes up we will take care of this mater , meanwhile let me stay and repose next to you love…" Shishio sat down on the sofa with Yumi in his arms caressing her warm skin.
" We should be as normal as we can be now and for tomorrow , so nothing bad happens"
Yumi closed her eyes in distress " We are the less normal , don't you think ?"
" Indeed , we are not normal…. And this preoccupies me the most…"
OMG , I started writing a story about my FAVE couple in the whole universe ! I adore shishio and Yumi like mad and I love Rurouni Kenshin with all my heart.
This story will not have the Kenshin verse timeline , these will be like a Rurouni Shishio XD . Like a serial about this couple's adventures and lover for each other. I have a million of ideas so I predict a lot of chapter ! I never thought of writing but I was so much inspired by my dear friend NaryMont , she is the best writer of Shishio and Yumi ! I fell madly in love with Cicatrices , one of the greatest writings ever about this magical couple ! everyone should read that marvelous masterpiece.
Thank you my dear friend for inspiring me ! I hope you all like this story ! A mad adventure is bound to come , drama love and action !
SiaE.