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Of The Sky
Chapter 1
As the years passed, both children became very skilled with the sword. More powerful than most swordsmen of the era. As expected many people became unhappy with the current government. Sorano heard these rumors but sided with the Tokugawa Government while Kenshin sided with the Inshin Shishi.
"How can you side with the Tokugawa Sorano-chan?" asked Kenshin exasperately.
"A rebellion will cause much turmoil and pain for years. To keep the peace as it is, is far better than to send the people into turmoil." Sorano said looking away.
"But the people are suffering!"
"The people will always suffer. We can only hope to lessen the pain."
Hiko watched this conversation. It was interesting, these two have been together and friendly with each other but... to disagree on political ideas. Funny.
Kenshin sighed.
"Have you heard about the Shinsengumi?"
A sparkle lit in Sorano's eyes.
"The Wolves of Mibu?" she asked.
"Yes. They have been in Kyoto for a month now. The people aren't adjusting very well to them." Kenshin said.
"Yes. I would think not. Especially because of Serizawa." Sorano said deeply thinking.
"Serizawa. That man should not be allowed to live." declared Kenshin.
"..."
Four Months Later.
"The people are suffering! Will you just stand by and watch?!" said Kenshin
"Don't you understand?! Hiten-Mitsurugi Ryu will give whichever side the power it needs to win! It is the black ship!" said Hiko.
Kenshin turned around and left.
Sorano stopped Kenshin before he could leave.
"Will you join the Ishin Shishi?" she asked.
"Yes." replied Kenshin.
"Then this will probably be the last time I see you again Kenshin-chan." Sorano said sadly smiling.
"Don't worry Sorano-chan. I won't die." Kenshin hugged Sorano tightly and with that he left.
Knowing that he probably will never see his sister again.
Sorano watched as Kenshin left down the mountain.
"Good Luck." she whispered.
She then turned around back toward the hut and to Hiko-sensei.
When she reached the hut, she realized that sensei was waiting for her.
"Has he gone?" he asked.
"Yes." Sorano replied.
"And will you too leave?"
"... I will." Sorano said looking away.
"To join the Shinsengumi?" he asked.
Sorano looked back into Hiko-Sensei's eyes.
"Yes."
"... leave and chase your dreams." he said walking away from her.
"Thank you for all you've done." Sorano said bowing to him as he walked away.
She went into the hut and gathered what small belongings she had and began her trek down the mountain.
The wind started to pick up and blow against me. It then started to rain. She trudged on knowing that she could no longer go back. It soon became unbearably cold. She kept walking but soon collapsed.
Soon after Sorano had fallen, people who lived nearby found her.
"Hey! I've found somebody! Help me get her in!" said the man.
Some men came to help the man get the strange fallen girl into the house.
A While Later.
Sorano felt that she was in a bed. One she hasn't slept in in a very long time. She had forgotten there were things such as a bed. She realized that this family was very wealthy. Slowly she opened her eyes.
"You're awake!" exclaimed a man sitting in a chair besides the bed.
"Where am I? What has happened?" asked Sorano sitting up.
The man replied, "You are currently at the Yukishiro Residence. I am the owner of this residence. You were found collapsed on the road. We brought you in."
"Thank you, Yukishiro-san. You have my gratitude." Sorano said bowing.
"No need. No need, but I am curious. You were found carrying a sword, although you are a woman." inquired Yukishiro-san.
"Ah. My master taught me how to use the sword. I left hoping to be able to join the Shinsengumi."
"That explains it, but you do realize that it will be extremely hard to join, as you are a woman." Yukishiro-san pointed out.
"I realize this, but hopefully my skills will win them over." Sorano replied with a smile.
"Ah! I've just realized. I have forgotten to ask your name!"
Sorano smiled.
"It is Yukimura Sorano."
"Yukimura Sorano. That is a beautiful name." he admitted before asking how old she was.
"I am sixteen sir." she replied.
"Sixteen... well my daughter will help you if you need anything, and I will now leave you to get some rest." Yukishiro-san smiled and left.
Sorano sighed.
'How am I going to get into the Shinsengumi?' she thought.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the door opening and allowing a woman in. She looked about the same age as she was. She had black hair and wore a beautiful white kimono. She was absolutely stunning.
The young girl bowed and introduced herself.
"Hello Yukimura-san. I am Yukishiro Tomoe, the daughter of the owner of this residence."
"Please, I am no one you should be bowing to and call me Sorano." Sorano said sitting up.
Tomoe accepted and she asked to be called Tomoe too.
"Well Tomoe-kun, I must say, you are very beautiful." Sorano said smiling.
Tomoe-kun blushed lightly.
"Thank you Sorano-kun. We should hurry, father would like us to be ready in time for dinner." Tomoe-kun said as she directed me to the bath.
"Thank you!" Sorano said as she was pushed.
The bathroom door closed and Sorano walked into and took a bath. The water was soothing and warm. Her muscles relaxed, but before long she came out remembering Yukishiro-san.
"Sorano-kun. There is a kimono laid out for you. Please put it on and come down."
"Hai, Tomoe-kun. Arigato." replied Sorano.
She quickly put on the beautiful sky blue kimono and walked gracefully down.
Sorano entered the dining room and was greeted by Yukishiro-san, Tomoe-kun, and a boy.
"Yukimura-kun! Please join us for dinner! You look stunning!" complimented Yukishiro-san.
"Thank you very much, Yukishiro-san." Sorano replied with a smile.
"This is my daughter, Tomoe, and my son, Enishi."
"Hello." Sorano said.
"Tomoe and Enishi this is Yukimura-kun." introduced Yukishiro-san.
Greetings were murmured.
Sorano walked over to the table and sat in a chair that was already pulled out for her. When she sat down she realized how rich and powerful Yukishiro-san must have been. They certainly were living in luxury.
Sorano was brought out of her thoughts and listened to Yukishiro's voice.
"Well, Yukimura-kun. I must ask you once more for I must be sure."
Sorano slightly tilted her head in confusion. 'Whatever could he be talking about?' Sorano thought curiously. Had she said something that was not necessary?
Yukishiro-san certainly looked troubled. Something was wrong. He dropped his smile and looked very seriously into Sorano's eyes. Growing up as a swordsman, she didn't not back down.
"Are you really willing to join the Shinsengumi?"
His question threw Sorano off. 'Why would he be so troubled by that?'
Cautiously but keeping her voice steady she answered, "Yes."
A simple answer would answer his question. As they continued to stare into each others eyes, Yukishiro-san saw the determination and strength in Sorano's eyes.
Then Yukishiro-san did something unexpected. He smiled.
Sorano was a little surprised but concealed it. Instead she too smiled.
"Well, now that that's cleared. I have asked for a meeting with Kondou-san. He has accepted and will be willing to test you."
Sorano thought, 'Kondou-san? Not Serizawa?'
"Kondou-san sir? Not Serizawa-san?" she asked unaware of the horrible answer.
Yukishiro-san stopped eating for a moment.
"You haven't heard? Serizawa-san has been killed. Kondou-san, now is in charge." He replied.
"Ahh." She replied. This was good news. The Shinsengumi has been given a bad reputation because of Serizawa. With him gone, the Shinsengumi could easily turn this around.
Once she snapped out of her deep thought, she continued eating. For the rest of the evening, there was pleasant dinner talk and no more talk of business.
