Aoshi's Last Chance

by nikolajstark

Aoshi Shinomori, the current leader of the Oniwaban group was given the responsibility to look after the young granddaughters of the past commander, Ayumi and Misao. And as the two grow older, he slowly develops affections to Misao's older sister, Ayumi. However, things will get as an incident with the Sanada will happen. Will Aoshi see Ayumi again?

2. Hidden Feelings

Aoshi was already twenty five years old when the commander of the Oniwaban died. And he left Ayumi and Misao under his care. Ayumi was already fifteen that time and grew up to be a fine young woman and Misao was just eight years old and seems to be a tomboy. Together with the closest members of the Oniwaban they raised the two girls and it seems that his affection for Ayumi was growing as time passes by. He was sitting on a bench and thinking about the next mission that his group will do when young Misao suddenly popped on is sight.

"Aoshi-san!" She shouted and held a ball in her hands. He already knew that the little girl wants to play with him. He also has a soft spot for Misao, however his affection for Ayumi was a bit more that what he feels for Ayumi's sister.

"Okay." He followed the young girl but his sight never left young Ayumi who was currently washing the clothes and helping the other ninjas. After playing with her, Aoshi again went back to the bench.

"You seem to be having some deep thoughts down there Aoshi-sama." Hannya said as he approached him

"I'm thinking about Ayumi and Misao's future." He answered his comrade.

"Well, we have another mission Aoshi-san. We can just leave Ayumi and Misao to Okina-sama."

"That's what I'm thinking but..." He wasn't able to finish his sentenced. He felt a bit sad leaving Ayumi behind while he will be busy again with another mission.

"You can't leave Ayumi behind?" Hannya asked again. He wasn't able to answer. Hannya was his closest comrade among the four members of the group under his jurisdiction.

"Well, well. You seem to know me more that I know myself." He chuckled.

"That's because you are too transparent Aoshi-sama." Hannya couldn't help but laugh at his commander.

"Yes, I'm afraid I couldn't leave her behind."

"But still we have tons of things to do. You just can't bring her with us and she is the only family of Misao. And besides it's too dangerous." Hannya replied. He stood up and looked away. All he wanted to do was to protect her. And love her. But not now. Not now.

"Quickly tell the others that tomorrow night we will leave." He said and entered the house.