Chapter Two

Seclusion

Mitsuko's Past

Flash back continued

Taken against her own will by her father Mitsuko was lead to a secluded forest that was beautiful, calmer and now even greener than it was before; since the freshly fallen rain had stopped. It seemed that the rain provided the source of life to the trees; if you could see these trees right now.. They look so rejuvenated and full of life. The rain droplets were dripping off of various leaves and birds were now singing their peaceful song; this is why Mitsuko felt at ease and not fearful of where her father was taking her which was deeper into the forest. Of course she was scared in her heart of what happened back at her home.

There was one thing five year old Mitsuko wanted to know and that was why… Why would her father better known as the "feared one" come to the family that she loved and demand that she-Mitsuko be handed over to him? Was there some sort of deep and grave secret that she was kept in the dark after all this time? Her mother did say something about this being her "Legacy" What did she mean exactly? This little girl admits to herself having a strange dream that ironically connects to what her mother said before she disappeared…. Did her father know this secret? Only time will reveal itself.

As Mitsuko and her father walked deeper into the forest no words were spoken…. Not even a mumble nor whisper.. Just silence and unexplained emotions running through each other's veins. Mitsuko being a very insightful girl that she is could tell that her father had absolutely no remorse of what he had done to her brother and mother. Things as Mitsuko knew them had a reason for happening.. What was her father's? After quite sometime walking her father pointed to a cottage that was on a slight hill up ahead and he finally said something to break the silence;

"That cottage.. Is where we will be living…. Your aunt and uncle are going to be with us too. This is where you will have a better life… This is a better place for you.. Better than that crumbling house you have been calling "home" for the last five years."

Being a quiet little mouse Mitsuko nodded in agreement.. Not that she had much of a choice anyway….. But she got the courage to ask; "B-But what about my brother? Aren't you going to send for him?

Her father then turned to face her with a stern and scary look on his face he then snickered.

"Your brother is nothing more but a mere fool and only will get in the way of my plans in raising you… Surely by now throughout your five years of living…. You can tell that Jake hates me with every bone in his body… And every time he looks at me he feels enraged."

With that said Mitsuko didn't know how to respond…. She was only five! Who would know how to respond to someone who completely talks bad about the one you love? In her brother's

Defense she finally got the words; "He probably has his.. Has his own reasons…."

Her father then replied;"……. Exactly… That's why I have my own reasons in raising you and keeping you away from him……. All contacts with that so called brother of yours are completely cut-out understand? Trust me my child… You can do a lot better with out him corrupting your life…. Now then keep moving Mitsuko… Time is not to be wasted… Living in seclusion is the best way.."

Back at the house where Jake and his mother were left Misuko's brother who was sitting on a chair took a look at his wound that was on his back through a mirror… His father really knocked him out good not realizing that he had caused a cut on his back and in the process in doing so had caused some of his clothing to tore. Luckily for Jake it was just a deep cut but nothing major.. He then took some ointment and applied it on the wound easing the pain. As he looked at the cut through the mirror he muttered to himself;

"That idiot! He may be stronger than me but I won't allow him to get away with taking Michi.. From me.. Let alone putting her in danger… He may know of her powers but I will make sure even if it is my last breath.. That I take in order for me to save her… And to stop him from using Michi's powers for his own greed and selfishness…."

Jake stood up from his sitting place put his thunder blade back in its sheath; put his gloves on his hands, and packed his bag with herbs and medicines just in case… You never know what dangers there are outside. Before leaving the house Jake spotted a locket near a family picture. He picked it up with care and opened it. It showed a picture of Mitsuko and her mother… He put it on his neck… and whispered;

"Where ever my sister is… Let that old fool not harm her…"

Jake walked towards the door and headed outside in search of some answers.

Meanwhile deep in the forest where Mitsuko and her father were they entered the cottage. To greet them were Mitsuko's aunt and uncle who were so to speak quite baffled when they took a look at the five year old…. They whispered to her father;

"Are you sure she wields that mysterious power like her mother? I- I mean she is only a little girl! How can she possibly be the holder of great power? And make another legacy?"

Mitsuko's father who was quite amused at the expressions on their faces merely had a sly smirk on his face and whispered back;

"Anything is possible…. Anyway let's just get inside… We'll talk later.."

The aunt and uncle nodded and then all four of them went inside the cottage.

Looking at her newfound surroundings went near the fireplace as she felt tears come to her eyes as she thought in her head; "I'm going to be living in what they call seclusion…. Will I see you again my dear brother?"