Disclaimer: The characters of Gintama belong to Sorachi Hideaki. :)
Authors Note: Hey! Sorry this chap took a while. Enjoy chapter 2!
Chap. 2 Why Does Everything Have to End With Goodbye?
The man smiles, "My name is Housen." He chuckles, "I'm here to train you to be a Yato."
Kamui's eyes narrow, "What do you mean?"
Housen laughs, "Exactly as I said. Your Yato brethren would like you to become stronger." He holds his arms outwards, "So I' am here to teach you the fighting style of the Yato."
Kamui's mother sighs. "Does this mean he has to leave?"
Housen chuckles. "Yes, it does." He shakes his head. "He has no choice in the matter."
She looks sharply at him, "And why not?"
"Umibouza asks for him to do this," he replies.
Her eyes widen, "My husband… Why would he want that?"
Housen shrugs, "He just asked me to train him."
Before she can say anything else Kamui speaks up. "How long will it last?"
"Kamui, you can't honestly be thinking about it," she whispers. "What about Kagura?" She looks down at Kagura still sound asleep.
Kamui shrugs, "You said you'll get better, so you can take care of her." He looks at Housen, "How long will it last?" He asks again.
Housen smirks, "Depends on the Yato."
"Alright then," he backs up to climb off the bed. His mother grabs him by the arm, stopping him.
"Kamui please," she pleads. She looks at Housen, tears springing to her eyes, "Can he have a few days to think about this?"
Housen chuckles, "I think he's already made up his mind," he looks at Kamui, "But alright." He laughs, "I'll give you a few days." He turns and leaves.
When he is gone, she looks at Kamui furiously. "I can't believe you!" She yells.
Kagura startles awake at her mother's yell. "Mommy, what's wrong?" She whispers, tiredly.
She looks down at Kagura, trying to smile, but fails. "Kagura, it's ok, just go back to sleep," she whispers.
Kagura slowly gets off her mother's lap, she turns on the bed so she is facing both of them. She looks at Kamui, "Nii- chan, what's wrong?"
Kamui gives her an eccentric look, "I'm leaving," he whispers.
His mother looks at him sharply, "No you aren't!" She yells.
"It's my choice!" Kamui growls.
She looks at him tears spilling over her cheeks, "Just get out of here Kamui." Kamui's eyes widen, she shakes her head. "You might as well spend your last days here with your sister."
Kamui nods sadly, he climbs off the bed, walking around towards the door, he turns extending his arm. "C'mon Kagura," he says quietly.
Kagura looks back and forth between the two, but eventually nods. She climbs off the bed, grabbing Kamui's outstretched hand.
Kamui tugs her towards the door, shutting it softly behind them. He bites his lip as he hears his mother let out a painful sob.
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Kagura looks up at Kamui, "Nii- chan are you really leaving?"
He looks down at her, smiling. "Don't worry, it won't be for long."
She looks down, tears springing to her eyes. "Then why was mommy so sad?"
Kamui sighs, "She just doesn't understand that I won't be gone that long."
Kagura looks back at Kamui, eyes bright, "Then we can just go tell mommy, so she understands."
Kamui smiles, "We'll do that soon, but let's just give her some alone time."
Before Kagura can say anything else a voice yells his name as they enter the mess hall. "Kamui!" Yells the voice of the Yato that wanted him to start training. He grins at him, his eyes approving. "This is amazing!" He says as he approaches him and Kagura. He smacks him on the back, "I can't believe you're going to train with 'the' Housen!" Kamui looks around at all the approving eyes of his Yato brethren. The only one without approving eyes was the brown haired Yato, he just stared at him forlornly.
All the Yato in the mess hall come over clapping him on the back, some even picking him up and hugging him. Kagura stands by, eyes curious.
"Maybe after you train, you'll be able to come and fight with us." A Yato says.
The Yato that spoke first laughs, "We don't want to rush him," his eyes flash, "But we don't know how bloodthirsty he'll be when he gets back."
When the brown haired Yato hears this he gets up off his chair quickly, knocking it down. Everyone turns to look at him. He just shakes his head disgustingly at them and turns, storming out of the room.
"What's his problem?" Asks a Yato.
"Who knows," the first Yato says, laughing. He grins looking back down at Kamui, "I bet you can't wait for your training."
Kamui smiles, "Yeah, but who is Housen?" "Is he important?"
The Yato's mouths drop open in shock. The one who speaks up is a Yato with a scar running down his left eye. "Housen is the strongest Yato ever. He's known as the 'King of the Yato.'"
Kamui raises an eyebrow, "Strongest? He just looked like an old man to me."
The Yato look at each other trying not to laugh, but fail.
"You don't want to say that in front of Housen!" The first Yato says, laughing hard. Some Yato had to sit down before they fell back with laughter.
"So when are you leaving?" Asks the Yato with the scar.
Kamui shrugs, "Housen said he would come back in a few days."
He smiles, "Well, hopefully it doesn't take that long."
Kamui raises an eyebrow, curiously, "How long did your training last?"
He laughs, "About 10 years." Kamui's eyes widen in surprise, the Yato smiles, "It doesn't take that long to get your Yato blood flowing, but to contain it, that's a different story."
Kamui tilts his head confused, "Contain it? Does that mean you want to restrain it? What's the point of even training?"
The Yato chuckles, "No Kamui, I mean you don't want the Yato blood to take over." He shakes his head, "You'd just be a monster if you let that happen."
The first Yato that spoke, laughs. "For me it took about 6 years, but my Yato blood almost took over."
"Really?" Kamui asks surprised, "What did it feel like."
The Yato looks up at the ceiling a distant look in his eyes, "It was an amazing feeling, it felt so… powerful, like I could do anything." His eyes darken, "But that feeling went away when the darkness came. My mind was screaming to kill." He rubs the back of his head, "I woke up some time later and I injured at least five Yato that were training with me."
The Yato with the scar chuckles, "Yeah and I was one of them," he says, pointing at his scar.
The Yato smiles, "Hey you said you forgave me."
The scar Yato smiles jokingly, "Did I? I thought I said I'd kill you."
The Yato laughs, "You wanna fight?"
"Maybe…" he says, getting in a stance. The Yato laughs, running forward. They smack against each other, slamming into the ground, trying to overpower the other. They laugh, as does everyone around them, even Kamui.
Kagura tugs on Kamui's arm, "Nii- chan why are they fighting?"
Kamui chuckles, "Kagura they're not really fighting, they're just playing around."
"Oh…" Kagura whispers, a strange look in her eyes.
They stop fighting and everyone stops laughing when a small voice says desperately, "Why are you fighting?"
Everyone's eyes widen in surprise at the woman's frail frame. She's leaning against the wall, so she doesn't fall over.
"M-Mom…" Kamui says, shocked.
The Yato and the one with the scar get up quickly, the Yato with the scar speaks first. "Hun, what are you doing out of bed?!"
"I heard all the noise, so I came out," she glares at them, "And this is what I find. What do you think you're doing fighting in front of MY kids." She hisses.
The Yato holds his hands up in surprise, "We weren't really fighting. We were just…"
He's interrupted when she holds up a hand, "Play fighting is still fighting." She looks at Kamui, "I know Kamui is going to go train, but I especially don't want Kagura to see it."
The Yato with the scar, rubs the back of his head, "We're sorry, but…" He stops quickly when she falls into a fit of coughing. "Oi!" He screams, running towards her. She finishes coughing, a small trail of blood running down the corner of her mouth. The Yato picks her up in his arms.
"I'm… fine," she whispers.
"No you aren't," he whispers, he turns to everyone, "I'll take her back to her room."
He starts walking, but stops when she whispers, "Wait, Kagura." Kagura lets go of Kamui's arm and rushes towards her mom, following them as they head back to her room.
"He still cares about her," the Yato says quietly.
Kamui raises an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
A Yato smiles slightly, "He used to love your mother," he pauses, eyes distant, "He used to be so jealous of Umibouza, because she fell for him."
Another Yato, shakes his head sadly, "What kind of sickness does she even have?"
"We don't know, it might be something Umibouza brought home with him." A Yato suggests.
"I just hope she gets better," a Yato whispers, sadly.
Kamui looks at all the Yato in surprise. His mother was so loved.
The first Yato that spoke laughs, smacking Kamui on the back, "Well let's not worry, she's strong, so she'll be fine. For now let's drink for the start of Kamui's training." The Yato cheer.
"Oi!" A Yato yells. "You know he's still too young to drink!" The Yato just laugh, thrusting a sake cup in his hand.
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The Yato with the scar sets her gently on the bed. Kagura jumps up beside her mother, looking at her worriedly. He smiles gently at her. "Are you sure you're okay?"
She nods smiling, "Thank you. You're always so nice to me."
He grins, rubbing the back of his head, "It's kind of hard not to." She giggles at this, making the Yato's face go slightly red. He waves his hand awkwardly, "Bye," he looks around her at Kagura smiling, "Bye Kagura." He turns and walks out the door.
When he is gone Kagura looks up at her, smiling. "Mommy I think he likes you."
She laughs, "Yes, I know. Kagura let me tell you something about men." Kagura tilts her head curiously, she smiles continuing. "It's better for men to play around when they're young. If they don't, when they get older, they run the risk of getting played by younger women or entering unhealthy relationships." She puts an arm around Kagura's shoulders, "I want you to make sure, when you meet a man that he is nice and listens to you. Also that he would protect you, no matter what."
Kagura grins, "Is that what you feel with papi?"
She laughs, "Yes, he's amazing, he'd do anything for me." Kagura smiles, curling up against her mother, closing her eyes.
"I love you mommy," Kagura whispers.
She smiles, "I love you to Kagura."
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A white haired man, walks through the doors into the mess hall.
"Housen," the brown haired Yato scowls.
Housen smiles, "Where is Kamui?" He looks around the empty mess hall.
"None of your damn business," the Yato growls.
Housen laughs, "Really? You already knew I was coming, so why are you now objecting."
The Yato glowers at him, "Well, when I figured out it was you that was going to train him." He walks towards Housen. "That kid is too young to be trained to be a Yato," he hisses, stopping in front of him.
Housen chuckles, "It's better to start training young."
"Have you ever thought about his family? He's the only one that can take care of them since Umibouza is gone," the Yato sneers.
Housen laughs, "Trivial matters."
"You son of a bitch!" The Yato screams, lashing out with his fist.
Housen smiles, catching his fist in his hand. His smile turns into a grin, throwing him over his shoulder. The Yato cries out as the wind is knocked out of him. Housen his eyes fierce, places his foot on the Yato's neck. Applying pressure with each word, "You really want to fight me?" The Yato makes a choking noise, bringing his hands up slowly, trying to snap is ankle, but Housen quickly adds more pressure. His windpipe close to breaking, Housen lifts his foot up and turns in surprise at a voice.
"Housen stop," Kamui snarls.
Housen smirks, "Stop? You shouldn't care Kamui."
Kamui ignores him, "I'll be ready in a minute, so wait." He turns and heads back to his mother's room. He knocks on the door. When the door opens, Kagura is standing there with her bright blue orbs.
Her face brightens, "Nii- chan!"
"Hey Kagura," he whispers.
She frowns, "What's wrong?"
He shakes his head, "I'll tell you with mom." Kagura nods slowly, opening the door wider. Their mother is sitting on her bed, her orange hair out of her braid.
"Kamui," she says surprised.
Kamui looks back and forth between them, eyes sad, "Mom, Kagura, I'm leaving now."
Their eyes widen at him, Kagura shakes her head, "Nii- chan," tears well in her eyes, "Why now?" She runs towards him, hugging him. Kamui bites his lip, excepting her hug.
"Don't worry it won't take that long," he says smiling. Kagura smiles, backing up.
Their mother sets her jaw, Kamui looks at her sadly. "Kamui," she whispers, she shakes her head as if deciding something, "Bye."
Kamui nods, "Bye," he smiles, "I'll be back soon."
She smiles, but the smile is not genuine. "I hope you get back soon."
"Yeah Nii- chan," Kagura says grinning, "Make it tomorrow."
Kamui laughs, "Kagura you know I can't do that."
Kagura purses her lips in a pout, "And why not?"
He smiles, ruffling her hair. He turns to walk away, but Kagura grabs his arm, stopping him.
"Wait, let me see the man that's going to train you." Kagura says.
Kamui shakes his head, thinking of Housen almost killing the brown haired Yato. "No, I have to say my goodbyes here."
Kagura frowns, but hugs Kamui again. Kamui turns to look at their mother, "Bye, mom."
She smiles, "Bye sweetie."
Kamui nods, giving Kagura on more hug. He turns closing the door behind him.
Once the door is closed, their mother bursts into tears, she lets out a pitiful sob.
"Mommy," Kagura whispers, tears spilling over her eyes.
"I love you, Kamui." She whispers, wiping at her tears, "I love you so much." Kagura climbs onto the bed, wrapping her arms around her mother.
Kamui sighs on the other side of the door, "I love you to, mom," he whispers. He turns walking down the corridor, not knowing what his training would bring. Not knowing what kind of person it would turn him into.
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Author's Note: Hey! Okay so the thing about men is what Kagura told Shinpachi, that her mother told her. I hoped you liked it! Look forward to next chapter!