Memento For A Promise Chapter 1, a gintama fanfic

A/N: So this will be my last story for now. I wanted to make it up to you guys by writing as many fics I want for being inactive for the next few months. Thank you so much for all the kind reviews that you guys wrote! I really appreciate them so much :D

This fanfic is dedicated to the people of the following;

THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU GUYS! *Cries a fountain* You all are so kind, fun, and awesome! I'm so glad to meet you all!

This story will take place during lesson 551 (the most emotional yet beautiful chapter I've ever reading, considering I have Manga Reading problems that includes falling asleep) and before the 2nd movie, Forever Be Yorozuya with Gintoki present. Also, I'm adding my own story version here. This will be a two-shot…(the second one will be published once I get my laptop after a few months.

Also one question…when Sougo said that he won't lose to Kagura or that "crow", did he meant Kamui?

Anyways Enjoy~!

Disclaimer: I don't own Gintama

Memento For A Promise

No one was present at the bridge for two fighters, rivals to be exact were fighting their hardest to defeat the other with all their strength. One was Sougo Okita, former Shinsengumi Captain of the first division and the other was Kagura, a girl who came from the strongest of Amanto races called The Yato Clan and a member of the Yorozuya.

You're probably wondering why those two were having the most intense and serious of battles today when they could have done it a long time ago. Because one of them is leaving Edo, in order to protect it. Sounds odd, right? Well, they can't have the place they call home destroyed, can they? So leaving, abandoning it more like, is the only choice they have. It's either abandon it, with it safe or stay with it destroyed. As much as it hurts, they have to. After all, choices are like important strings of life that needs to be thought of carefully. One wrong move. And it all snaps so suddenly.

Sougo was one of those people who are leaving and of course he decided to tell his only rival about it before doing so. He knew that she'll understand because she knows him very well, then he wouldn't regret anything as he left this place. However, things went better than expected.

They had a different duel because our China and our Sadist aren't cut out for farewells and dramatic stuff. It was different from the ones they usually do, the friendly and fun ones. It held one meaningful purpose behind it, to see who was stronger, is it him or her? Wouldn't it be interesting to find out? Yes, indeed it was. However, the end of their rare serious duel ended with a tie. Now they sat far across from each other, panting tiredly and rested their injured bodies to where they are currently. But the fun fulfillment of their rare duel was worth it, so they both exchange weak grins of joy. To think that they're both equal even without holding back with each other. Will it be the same in the future? To them, hopefully it won't be.

"Not bad for a brat like you Sadist...aru," Kagura weakly stated to the point of nearly forgetting her foreign accent for a reason. Her body surrounded by small bodies of water, thus it seeped through her cheongsam making it wet. Although it made her feel like she was bathing with clothes on, she'll have to deal with it later. For now, she'll have a small but pleasant talk with the Sadist.

"I could say the same thing for you, China," he replied back as he sat tiredly on the dirty part of the river bank. His hakama covered in dirt and sweat. He'll have to change them later after this. He doesn't have much time with her after all.

It became silent as they listened to nature around for a few minutes as they rested…

Finally, it was time to leave. Sougo did what he needed to do, there was nothing else he can do but silently bid Kagura a see you, knowing that they'll see each other again. There was no way that either would die before seeing each other in the near future. They knew what both were capable of, so they have faith in each other that they'll see each other, when the time is right and when they're stronger, mature, and different but still the same people. Sougo stood up slowly, holding on to his katana to support him to stand up. The blows he received was tougher than normal, as expected from a Yato.

He stared at Kagura who has yet to get up from the place she landed on from their last but strongest blows. Sougo smirked, absolutely pleased that he wasn't the only one suffering in physical pain. Although, it was still unfair that her injuries will probably be gone overnight, just because she's a Yato. However, he'd rather have his injuries slowly heal in its normal place than to hide from the sun under an umbrella for as long as he lives. He was better off, being human.

He felt chills all of a sudden due to the fact it was quite windy today and his injuries were exposed to the air. He bit his lower lip to prevent gasp escape his mouth. Even if he has weakness, he'd rather not have it shown because it made him vulnerable and weak to his disgust, especially he didn't want his rival to see it. She'll probably laugh her ass off when she sees it, and embarrassing himself was the last thing he wanted. So he merely stood there with his katana in both hands, he hid his pained face by hiding it under his bangs. Thank goodness, he has bangs to cover his rare pitiful face.

"Well...see you later China," was what he could only mutter because he wasn't his sure what else to say. Not to mention, he was afraid that his thoughts might betray him if he does. Saying unwanted things will make it worse for them than it already has. Sougo shot her one last glance before making his way out of the bank. Kagura blinked in surprise as she saw his back on her. There was still one thing she needed to do that she almost forgot. She managed to stand up without any support. She inhaled and exhaled calmly to clear her throat. Then she yelled with her loudest voice, "Sadist! Wait!"

Sougo halted in his tracks. His crimson eyes went wide by Kagura's sudden outburst. He turned slightly as much as he can to see her approaching him with a rather fast pace. She would whimper here and there, she was forcing her body to the limits. It made him want to laugh like the sadist he is, but he decided not to, he wasn't one to talk especially when he's in the same condition as her or probably worse. Finally she was in front of him, she panted to catch her breath. Sougo stared at her, waiting for what she wanted to say to him. Was there something else she has to do before he leaves?

"They say that sometimes, people forgets their promise...that's why they tend to break them. In order to help them remember when they forget...a memento helps them remember of their promise...so...," Kagura paused in her sentence with an unsure face making Sougo wonder what she was thinking in that China head of hers. She grabbed her hair knot which was on the right side of her head and slowly removed it. Half portion of her hair fell to her shoulders, unbelievably straight considering it was tied in swirls. She handed it out to him with a slightly shaking hand. Sougo saw the look on her face, hopefulness and uncertain. "Here...aru."

Sougo simply took it to her surprise. He placed it inside his pocket where it will be kept safe. A memento to support their promise, huh? Although, it wasn't really needed because Sougo was no old man to forget their promise, but maybe if he had one of China's precious belonging, it might make him feel that she was still there. They'll be far from each other for a long time after all.

Feeling the need to give Kagura a memento of him. He took out something from his other pocket which revealed to be his sleeping mask. He took her hand and placed it there with a smirk. "Here's mine as well. Don't you dare lose it, China."

"My hair knot as well, Sadist or you're dead aru!"

"Yeah, yeah…see ya," he said it once again and finally they part ways from each other.

They don't believe in farewells, so a see you later will do, as well as a memento of each other for them to keep. They wonder how long they will be apart from each other, but they knew that only time will tell. All they have to do is get stronger and wait...

TBC