The Emcee: Ok, first chapter of "Life anew". R&R and enjoy.
Life Anew: Chapter I
"Aniki! Can we stop now? We've been walking for days," Jakotsu's whiney voice emitted as the Shichinintai made their way threw a thick forest.
"And where do you suppose we'll rest, Jakotsu?" Renkotsu asked him, annoyed by the other's constant whining.
"That's enough you two," Bankotsu said, annoyed with the bickering. "There should be some water source around here. We'll stop there and make camp." And sure enough, up ahead was a clearing with a small waterfall. Sighing with relief, Bankotsu sat led the others to it, then sat down near the rushing water.
"Well, how convenient," Renkotsu said sarcastically. Jakotsu laid down on the cool grass by Bankotsu, arms under his head.
"It sure is, aniki," he said, yawning slightly.
"Kyokotsu, Mukotsu, go find something to eat," Bankotsu told them.
"Anything in particular?" Mukotsu asked.
"Just anything that's eatable," Bankotsu replied. The two nodded and headed back into the forest. "Renkotsu, help Ginkotsu. I think he needs some work done."
"Hai, aniki."
"What should I do?" Suikotsu asked.
"Whatever you want, Suikotsu. As long as you don't kill any humans."
"Aw. Aniki, why?"
"Because we are looking for employment. And we won't get hired if we kill people." Suikotsu nodded and left the area. Bankotsu laid down on the ground beside Jakotsu and closed his eyes. Jakotsu looked away from the sky and over at the leader.
"Bankotsu?"
"Hm?"
"Do you think we are doing what's necessary?"
"Are you questioning my decision, Jakotsu?" Bankotsu asked the older man, eyes still closed.
"No, aniki. I was just asking what you thought of it," Jakotsu said softly.
"To be honest Jakotsu, I'm not sure. But, if we keep a low profile, then there won't be anyone after us. Well, as far as we know, anyways." Jakotsu shrugged and looked back at the sky.
The sun had just started to set when Kyokotsu and Mukotsu came back. They had killed various small animals but, nothing else. Bankotsu knew it wasn't enough to satisfy the whole group but, it'd have to do. For now, at least. Mukotsu started a fire and had the animals roasting over it. Suikotsu came back soon after the fire was started. Everyone got at least one animal to eat. Kyokotsu wolfed his down with no compliants. Using some herbs, Mukotsu seasoned his and ate it. Jakotsu was the only one that refused to eat his, which annoyed Renkotsu and worried both Suikotsu and Bankotsu. Later, when the others were asleep, Bankotsu asked him about it.
"I don't eat rodents, aniki. Besides, it has fur."
"Most animals have fur, Jakotsu. And, so what if it's a rodent?" Bankotsu asked.
"Rodents are filthy vermin, much like women. And I refuse to touch one. Besides, Kyokotsu already ate it so I don't see why we should continue arguing," Jakotsu said, leaning against a tree. Bankotsu sighed and looked at the other man.
"I'm just worried about you, Ja. You haven't been yourself for a few days."
"I just haven't had any fun, aniki," he shrugged. "No cute guys around, except for you." Bankotsu blushed. Jakotsu yawned and laid on the ground again, curling up slightly. "Good night, Bankotsu no aniki." And he fell asleep.
Bankotsu sighed and leaned against a rock. Not completely comfortable but, it'd have to do. Jakotsu, what's wrong with you? He thought to himself. There's something you're not telling me and I wanna know... He sighed again and closed his eyes, sleep overcoming him soon after.
Jakotsu woke early in the morning. The others were still asleep and, since he was only 3rd in command, he felt that he wasn't obligated to awake them so early. Looking up at the sky, he saw the sun just coming up over the thick forest trees. He looked over at Bankotsu and sighed heavily. Bankotsu aniki, when will you finally see that I love you?