I apologize in advance for the confusion with the switching of point of view (pov) but i just thought it was needed for this chapter.

I do not own Hakuouki or its characters i only own my oc's and this plot

The Fierce Dragon Within

Chapter two

"Tsubasa it's time for bed" I called. Tonight I would have to leave on a mission to retrieve so medicine but to before I watch him fall asleep. I smiled as Tsubasa came to me with his plush teddy bear who he called Aoi because of the blue ribbon his mother had placed around its neck.

"Onee-chan can you tuck me in" I nodded carefully lifting his five year old body to his bed. Tucking him in I gently slipped him under the large comforter before placing Aoi right next to him, a smile grace his lips.

"Good night Tsubasa, good night Aoi" he smiled at that. As I watched him trying to fall asleep I played with his soft chocolate colored locks. His hair had always been soft. I looked confused when he stared at me.

"I love you…Ryuune-onee-san" I blushed lightly it wasn't new for him to say this to me but every time he said it I felt unbelievably happy and overjoyed. Softly I kissed his cheek and thanked him. A few minutes later he was sound asleep. I got up and slowly went to a small make shift desk I had and wrote a small note "Tsubasa I've gone for a walk but I left you a nice treat. I have also made tea drink some if you start coughing" signed Onee-san.

Heading into the bathroom I quickly changed into my work outfit, ninja style only when trying to go around in stealth mode. Walking past Tsubasa's bed I froze when I heard him mumble a quiet be careful, I nodded smiling slightly. Earlier I had Chizuru with the Shinsengumi on their morning patrol being the daughter of the kind doctor who told me in secret that Tsubasa's condition was because of tuberculosis after examining him when I was in Edo I wanted to know if just maybe she had a type of medicine that could calm the pain when he coughs.

Aha! There she is. I had spotted her but she was with someone tall he had long red hair from what I could tell, and by the looks of it bandages wrapped around his stomach and arm but only below his elbows. I followed them to a building which I noticed to be a geisha house. About an hour and a half later I followed them again just a few others in their party. Two who I noticed to be Heisuke and Saitou and the other I'm not so sure. He had short spike brown hair and a green head band.

As I followed them I wondered if this was the Shinsengumi Head Quarters. "Finally she's alone" I waited until she entered what seems to be a small room. As quiet as a mouse I slipped inside. Quickly I ran up to her covering her mouth as I noticed the frightened look on her face.

"Don't scream I promise I won't hurt you I just want to ask you something" slowly she nodded her head and as I promise I let her go.

"W-who are y-you?" her small voice asked. I looked at her she hadn't changed much since the time back in Edo well except she was now wearing men's clothing. Back to the task at hand I took a small photo from out of my pocket.

"My name is Ryuune Fujihara I visited your father Koudou-san back in Edo. He had previously diagnosed my friend—I mean brother's condition. He has very bad tuberculosis and I was wondering if you have a medicine to ease the pain, please" my voice began to shake as I spoke.

Showing her the picture she shook her head "He has grown, but I'm sorry I don't have anything that can help."

"Oi, Chizuru!" snapping my head to the sound of the voice I quickly took the picture.

"Heisuke"she mumbled softly. Footsteps were coming closer to the room with little time to hide I grabbed Chizuru's hand and ran out the room. Quickly jumping on to the roof I looked back at the surprised expression on her face.

"I'm sorry but I want you to take a look at him, please Chizuru-chan" she nodded a small smile on her lightly paled face.

"Get on my back." And with that I started jumping from roof to roof. Finally we reached the inn but as we entered the room sounds of coarse coughing could be heard. I immediately rushed in

"Tsubasa, are you okay?"

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(Just to not confuse anyone the p.o.v has switched from Ryuune to Tsubasa)

I stared at the note onee-san had left, boy she sure loves to walk. As I was putting the note down to do like nee-chan said and drink some tea I began cough. Quickly I covered my mouth cloud had made my throat sore but I continued coughing. Just as I pulled my hand away and noticed the blood in the middle of my palm I gasp.

"Tsubasa, are you okay?" I slowly turned to the door while wiping my mouth. Smiling I nodded though quietly placing my blood hand behind my back.

"Nee-chan worries too much, I'm fine" she stared at me not satisfied with my reply.

"Come" her voice wasn't strict or filled with anger but instead filled with concern and worry. I stood in front of her noticing someone else standing beside her. It was the girl from Edo …Chi…Chizuru!

I guess she noticed me staring because she smiled. Suddenly onee-chan pulled me out of my thoughts as he grabbed the hand I was trying to hide. Her eyes grew wide and for a second I noticed the tears beginning to form. Before I could say anything she held me close hugging me as if I were going to fade away. "I love you Tsubasa" both Chizuru and I smiled as she quietly sobbed while holding on to me.

"Ryuune is a very sweet onee-chan. I promise not to make you worry anymore." Softly I wrapped my arms around her. Even if I were to die at some point soon or at this very second I know I wouldn't have any regrets because nee-chan was with me by my side the entire time.