Disclaimer:The characters belong to Shiibashi Hiroshi. I only own the idea.=D.
Well I present to you Ch.2. I've had this story written up to 3 chapters. It's not done yet but I'll try to update ASAP. Well when I have free time which is usually during breaks at schools. Hope I don't disappoint. If you see any mistakes (which I know there are going to be a few in here) please do not be afraid to tell me. I'll gladly fix them. This chapter has no beta either, yet. I'm trying to get one and if you're interested please don't be afraid to PM me.=D.
On to the story.
'I have to hurry', "I can't be late!" yelled Rihan as he ran towards his destination. He promised he would be on time and even made preparations so things would run smoothly, unfortunately things don't always go as planned. But this promise was something he can't and absolutely will not break no matter what, as head of the Nura Clan he will keep his promise. This special meeting was something that they had been secretly planning and keeping to themselves, or so they thought. The 'little birdie' did tell someone.
As he ran past buildings towards his destination he couldn't help but noticed his surroundings, so much has changed since he was born and although he did sometimes wish things could go back like they were during Edo he didn't mind the change, 'Change is good, it feels like a fresh start, being able to move forward and not letting the past haunt me.' As he kept running making turns left and right he was so happy he was a yokai and not a human. There was traffic in the streets, the sidewalks were crowded but with his fear he can just slip through the crowd and continue running. 'Why didn't I ask for a ride? Flying would be so much easier, and quicker.' He thought as he saw a plane fly past him from above. He usually got a ride from one of his flying clansmen but why he didn't ask for one this day when it was actually necessary and important he didn't know. Then it hit him, "I'm not getting to old am I?!" There were only a few minutes left for him to reach his destination and he didn't like to ponder too much on his age so he ran faster. Yes, he was around 400 years old and all but considering he's a yokai he's young, right? As he made a final turn to the right and approached his destination Rihan immediately forgot his age dilemma and was glad to see a familiar face. "Kurotabou, did I make it on time?" he asked one of his most trustworthy companions.
"Rihan-sama, if you're going to make such arrangements please at least be considerate and be a little bit early." said the monk, he was asked to guard today, on his day off. At first he refused immediately, he wanted to spend his day off and enjoy it but since Rihan asked him, along with 'her' and 'him' he just couldn't refuse. Heck, no one would, and Rihan knew this thus he makes sure to use it to his advantage, a lot.
"Come on Kuro, cut me some slack will you? I was lucky I was even able to get away from the others. Although I know my old man will give me a long 'little' chat after this." said Rihan in a disapproval tone. If he ever did something that his father didn't like then he usually paid the consequences afterwards. Even after a few hundred years Nurarihyon still looked after his son like he was a little kid. Well in a way he was his 'little boy', although a couple of hundred years have passed and he has grown, but that goes to show just how much Nurarihyon loves and cares for his son, even though they do argue once in a while.
"Thank you for guarding them, you can go back to the manor if you want and take the rest of the day off. Or anywhere really, clubs, hot spring, take your pick you deserve your day off. They'll be fine now that I'm here."
"Hai Rihan-sama, it was my pleasure and since it was a request from you two there was no way I could've said no, and yes I shall go enjoy the rest of my day off; I think I'll go ask Kubinashi to accompany me since he might be in somewhat of a pinch at the moment. Enjoy your day Rihan-sama and make sure you protect them." said the monk as he bowed showing his respect for his leader and disappearing amongst the crowd.
Rihan only smiled, 'Thanks Kurotabou, I owe you one.' he thought as he saw the monk leave. Then he turned around and saw that they were waiting for him in the middle of the park that he had just arrived at. He didn't seem to notice the Sakura trees surrounding them, pink petals dancing along with the wind and seemed to somehow be protecting them as well. 'Mother I don't know if this is crazy but every time I see Sakura anywhere it always reminds me of you. You, who were the beauty and center of my and my father's life, we both loved you so much. We still do, I just wished you could've met them.' Rihan thought. Indeed he missed his mother and seeing the Sakura surrounding them he thought that in a way his mother, Youhime, was watching over them. 'Such a beautiful sight' he thought, but it didn't really matter where they were, as long as he was with them his world was perfect.
"Rihan what are you doing are you just going to stand there and stare at us?" ask a sweet teasing voice as it broke Rihan's current train of thought.
He smiled and answered teasingly, "It wouldn't be a bad idea you know? You two look so cute and adorable. I can't believe you're my family." He whispered the last part so they couldn't hear.
"Rihan come over here already it'll be better if you sit with us, Rikuo and I have been anxiously awaiting you're arrival you know. I thought you weren't going to make it."
"I'm sorry but it's no easy task ditching my dad you know? But hey I'm here now, I promised and you know I keep my promises." He said walking closer and closer towards his family, admiring the cute scene his wife, Wakana, and his son, Rikuo, were making.
"Papa!" said a sweet little voice
"What did you say, Rikuo?" he asked surprised and shocked, this was the first time he had heard Rikuo talk, yet there was something warm that began building up in his chest.
AN: Hope you enjoy, I'm curious anybody want to take a guess on who the 'little birdie' is?
