-CHAPTER 1, STRAY CAT OF SHINSENGUMI-
-3rd POV-
The moon was high, only the sound of crickets were heard. The streets of Kyoto was quiet, and the streets were empty. Expect for the members of Shinsengumi of course, keeping Kyoto safe even through the night.
"Sano-San, I'm getting sleepy" Heisuke Tondo muttered unable to hold back a yawn. Both he and Harada Sanosuke were doing night duty, one that everyone seems to hate and avoid. "Quit complaining Heisuke, You're not the only one here tried" Harada said, holding onto his spear like it's about to drop any time soon.
"Meoww"
"Oh?" Heisuke turned towards the voice. "It's you!" He said pointing to a little creature that crawled out from the shadows. "Hehe, looks like he came to visit again" Harada said as he and Heisuke approach the cat. "Jun-Chan! Come here!" Heisuke said excitedly waving his hands, gesturing the cat to come closer. "Are you sure that's his name?" Harada asked "Of course! I named him myself!" Heisuke said. "Nope, I'm pretty sure Souji named him" Harada replied back.
The sounds of bells echoed through the dead night
Heisuke turned suddenly "What is it Heisuke?" Harada asked, preparing his spear in case of an attack. "Nothing, Ah! Jun isn't here!" "That's because you scared him"
Hijikata Toshizo wasn't happy, not at all. All the things happening was getting out of hand. The Rasetsu, the Girl who happens to be the Doctor's daughter and also, those troublemakers/idiots/beyond sane/crazy Captains that were adding to the flame. "How did I even know them to begin with?" He muttered as he exited the room, he didn't felt like sleeping. He can't sleep at all.
Too many things were on his mind, and now. Sannan Keisuke injured his arm during battle. What can he even do to help?
Ringgg
"Hm?" He turned to the small garden, there was a cat stareing at him with open eyes. "It's you again" He uttered as he sat by the wooden flooring. The cat walked in front of him and jumped onto his lap. "Seriously, since when Shinsengumi owns a Cat" The night was cold, Hijikata spent his time talking with a cat when it comes into the headquarters. "Really, those two just won't stop fighting over food. Even Souji joined in the fight" Hijikata said before realizing. "Complaining to a Cat. What is wrong with me" He muttered "Mah, at least there's someone who listens and won't complain back"
Hijikata stroke the Cat's back, noticing something. "Oi, Neko. Do you belong to anyone?" He asked before smiling, Cats don't talk. "You've been around HQ for quite a while, Years if I remembered. Surely someone is looking for you" He said, touching the bell tied around the top of the Cat's neck. Putting some thought into it, he came into a simple conclusion "Maybe your abandoned"
The Cat jumped from his lap and landed on the ground effortlessly, turning its head to look at Hijikata one more time before walking away. "Tch, whatever" Hijikata uttered before he decided to return back to his room to rest.
Ringg
In the darkness, Chizuru was woken up by the sound of bells. Rubbing his eyes, she looked at the door. The sound of thunder was roaring, the skies were dark. The shadows of the threes outside were reflected onto the door. "Hm?" There was a shadow of a Cat, sitting just outside the door. "Meow" The Cat sang. Chizuru froze, the chill feeling, the dangerous aura she felt. The shadows of the Cat shifted, forming a Shadow of a Man. "H-Hie..." Chizuru forced her voice down, hoping that whaever outside wouldn't notice she was here. Hopeing that it's all a nightmare
It is just Too Bad
From the looks of it, it seemed to be Man with long hair. That was all she could find out from the shadow. Slowly, the shadow shows the Man's hand moving to his waist. The sound of a sword being unsheathe. Whoever it is, Chizuru knew that Man is here to kill her.