We all know Shishio's love for hot springs , he would do "anything" to go enjoy himself there. How about when he decides to go in the best newish complex Hot springs I Japan , secretive only for yakuza and bad guys like himself ? How about when the crew decides to join him , will this trip be that peacefuul as Yumi thought ?
Taking place ( my imagination ofc) after the Master of Flames Manga.
Humor , tears are yet to come ….. Enjoy !
Ruroken does not belong to me ! All its story and characters belong to Watsuki sama . I am just someone too much in love with Shishio and Yumi , purely my imagination , I try not to offend anyone.
I hope you enjoy this mini story I am writing , I will make sure to update lots. I thought of writing some story about how Yumi and Shishio fell really in love and became as passionate as we know them today . The manga was a masterpiece , but we did not get much of what happened later , since it was an only 2 part story .
Sorry for my English anyone , it is not my first language.
Now to the story.
Soujiro inhaled deeply the fresh air of the mountains . It was only early in the morning , watery air formed small curtains of mist , but nether less the sun shined perfectly in the high blue sky . The forest had just begun moving in it's own as a few chirps could be heard from afar.
Moving his head around the young Seta looked in front of him.
His master , Shishio Makoto sat deeply in thoughts while reading a few papers Houji had given him early in the morning . Everything had to be prepared perfectly , as taking Japan was no game , and Shishio needed to be perfectly ready in each plan he would create.
Speaking of Houji , the brains of the management to the cause , was sat near his Lord , eyes closed , he seemed as he was sleeping shortly , but sleeping for him was too much of a luxury , as he also like his master had a lot of things going inside his head.
The only person who was enjoying the nature as much as Soujiro , was the woman beside him. Yumi Komagata by no means , refused to not enjoy the scenery before her. Having the honor to witness the early mornings , purely free was sure a dream come true to her. But since the hour they began the journey she herself had not spoken a word.
Too tired , interested , shy ?
She could only guess , but by no means she wanted to stay quiet , on the contrary all her life she had been mastering the art of communication with men , strangely enough living for 3 weeks with the bandaged hitokiri , she had not felt courageous enough to speak to him all the feeling in her heart.
A glance at his strong form she felt her cheeks heated . Closing her eyes and moving her head through the window of the carriage she shamed herself . For heavens sake she had been with men before , in all types of ways and yet…
Yet… Something about the burned warrior fascinated her beyond words , but it felt her so insecure about her presence.
The great Hana Homura , whose presence shone brightly the room much more of any politician of the non Meiji she had attended . But this time it was purely different.
Yumi had never felt anything about her clients , ever. Somehow Shishio Makoto , had opened some doors inside her that had begun to shone light in her all being . It frightened and excited her to the core. They had now a mutual understanding , comparing to the first week of their first meeting together , which started not very pleasurable to both parties.
It was a clear voice that awakened her from her thoughts.
" Miss Yumi , are you ok ?"
" What …"
Soujiro , with his always plasted smile on his face looked at her with pure curiosity " I have been calling you for the past time , but you weren't hearing me , are you feeling ok ? "
" I am fine , just a bit sleepy …"
" Have you not slept well ?" a rough voice asked in advance
Yumi turned to face the man before her , surprised by his interest . Shishio had been very polite to her , but not always interested by petty things . They shared the same room . As for same bed , well it was another story.
" Its not that , my body is still a late sleeper , in the brothel I usually woke up after lunch time , for my daily duties that is "
Shishio chuckled a bit , his crimson eyes eyeing her carefully " This trip will change some of your routines as well will help you relax your mind , you are not an oiran anymore "
Yeah , she remember those words , the first words that he had warmed her heart with. Still it felt , like she was still there. Being ignored , was not something Yumi was used to. It felt like she was in the middle of the road , neither Oiran nor woman. He flirted with that smug smirk of his , which drove her insane with anger and lust at the same time. A few kisses had done their work too , but , each time she had wanted to take things further , he had refused to continue .
And she had let things like that for a bit , just to learn how his mind worked.
When Shishio had told her two days before to prepare for going to a hot spring inn , she had been taken a bit . How could they , people scorned by the government , enjoy public places as normal people.
As reading her mind he had said it was a place built only for yakuza members , actually the government knew of its existence but made no approach whatsoever , after all mafia and government usually worked as one in many occasions .
Yumi still had not been convinced, she would only see what kind of people went there . And maybe she would enjoy herself …. At times like these Yumi missed Hanabi dearly…
Looking back at Shishio she could only whisper " I hope so…"
He wasted just a few seconds to stare at the ex oiran , before returning his attention at work .
Silence ruled the whole carriage as Soujiro for usual , took the matter to break the ice.
" Soo Master Shishio , what kind of people go to this inn ?"
Looking at the young tenken he gave a small smile " Yakuza leaders , ex hitokiris , prostitutes , killers , corrupted individuals , who enjoy the freedom of being impure once in a while , but it also built in one of the best parts of outside of Osaka . In one part is the inn , surrounded of many hot springs coming from the heat of Mount Fuji , the other part if you walk for a few minutes you can find a small part of land touched by the sea . Mountains and sea surrounding you in a very good made of business is the best you can ever see Soujiro.
" I see now , I am sure to enjoy these days fully "
Houji woke up from his thoughtful dreaming and turned to look at Shishio " Still Sir I think you should reconsider on taking the Juppon Gatana with us the days after , it might be a spot as you say , but still attracting too much attention is not good for our plans.
Turning his attention to the man next to him Shishio just smirked " Don't worry too much Houji , only the few that are still in the base will be coming , meaning only Chou , Kamatari and Anji should be coming after finishing their assignments.
Now this was news to Yumi . The cross dresser that always bore hate in his eyes when looking at Yumi , would be coming too. Perfect !
Looking at Yumi's not too happy face Shishio thought of amusing the situation more as he said
'' Well do not worry , we will be having our own suite "
" Is this supposed to make me more happy ?"
" You choose "
Yumi semi-glared at him . He enjoyed too much playing with her mind , maybe she would play his , by her means.
" I don't know , after all it in only sleeping , so I don't see much more …"
Shishio chuckled a bit and closed his eyes to open them again " Well you don't have anything else to offer beside sleep "
Now that was it . Was he mocking her female abilities . She had been the woman half of Japan had lusted for . And this man , with that appearance dared to make fun of her ?
" Its fine because , my offerings go to men that are really made of , men that deserve me "
Soujiro turned heads in each direction to hear their words , smiling even more , if possibly . Houji just sighed , for the inappropriate direction this conversation went so decided to end it my coughing lodly to get the couple's attention .
" Lord Shishio , we are here "
He smirked as felt the carriage stopped in front of a marvelous property . Opened the door himself he went to the part Yumi was seated opening her door.
She just looked at him , lavender crushing to crimson . Taking her hand in his he helped her out of the carriage.
" Now we'll see who deserves the other "
I will update hours later
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