Chapter 2 – New name, New family

My head throbbed, and I felt weak. I opened my eyes, and found myself in the middle of a forest. It didn't look familiar at all. Something wasn't right. I sat up, and waited for my eyes to focus.
I blinked, and stood up.
I placed a hand on my temple, and walked around, looking for civilization.
Then I heard screams a metal clashing together. It sounded like something I've heard before…
"Seize Mt. Tennō! NOW!" I heard someone cry.
My eyes widened in shock horror.
I was on a battlefield.
And Mt. Tennō sounded all too familiar. I think I know where I am now, I thought to myself. The only things I could remember was that the game was on Mitsunari's first battle and that I passed out. So, I was on Yamazaki. For a second I had complete excitement and then I had shock. How long was I going to be here? I hoped to myself that I was going to stay. I didn't want to go back to that horrible place I called home.

I understood this place way better. I decided to walk out into the battlefield. I passed by a few corpses, and my stomach heaved. I reached down to get a katana. I knew a little about this kind of combat… I walked around, hoping that I wouldn't run into anyone that I knew.
But, as I normally did, I ran into someone I knew.
Mitsuhide Akechi.
He charged forward on his horse, and headed towards me.
I held the katana in front of me, waiting to hit. And I knew that I wouldn't be able to because it wasn't any average soldier.
"Crap, crap, crap!" I said to myself. He continued to charge towards me, taking no notice into the different clothing that I had.
"Oh god," I shut my eyes.
CLASH!
I held my breath, waiting.
But I didn't feel anything.

I opened my eyes slowly, and saw that Mitsuhide was long gone. Instead, there was a tall figure, facing away with me with a big metal thing that I thought would be able to cut a building in half.
"Sakon Shima from the House of Tsutsui," I mumbled to myself.
"You alright?" he asked. His voice sounded weird. It had a major contrast than to that of the game.
"Yeah. Thanks," I said.
"Good. What made you go to Mitsuhide?" he asked, turning around.
"Nothing. He came to me," I replied.
"Sure, kid. Let's go," he helped me up, and we started walking in the other direction.
I observed the battlefield, looking at all the injured and dead bodies sprawled all over the ground.
I held my breath.
"Not liking the scene kid?" he asked, walking ahead.
"No, not really," I mumbled.
"Well, this is the beauty of war kid. Nothing like the smell of blood on your sword and victory on your side," he laughed once. It was humourless.
"I guess…So; I thought you were supposed to fight for Mitsuhide?" I looked around.
"How did you know about that huh?" he stopped and looked at me.
"I know my way around," I said, not meeting his eyes.
"Nice work kid."
"Who's at Mt. Tennō?"
"Lady Nene I think. Mitsunari just claimed it a few minutes ago. You know who they are?"
"What about Shōryūji?" I asked again.
"That's my post. So, do you know who they are?" he asked again.

I couldn't help showing off a little of my knowledge.
"Lady Nene is the wife of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who is the leader against Mitsuhide and the heir to Nobunaga Oda who was assassinated by Mitsuhide himself. Mitsunari is like Hideyoshi's right hand man," I looked at the blood red sky.
"How the hell do you know all that? You're not even wearing anyone's colour!" he looked at me with shocked eyes.
"I know my way around," I repeated.
"Just who are you? And where did you come from?" he stared at me.
"I, uh, I'm not from around here, but I do have interest in what's going on. I think I can help. My knowledge would be a good thing for Hideyoshi," I crossed my arms.
"I think so too kid. Come with me, whoever you are, I'm gonna take you to Lord Hideyoshi," he walked ahead.
I followed him, my hands in my pockets, eager to see the Fox of Mt. Sawa myself.

***

The battle was over. Mitsuhide lost, and we entered the main camp. Masanori and Kiyomasa were out looking for survivors or injured soldiers. I grew nervous as I saw familiar officers crowded around a happy Hideyoshi.
"My conquest for Japan is going well don't you think Mitsunari?" he laughed.
"Yes my lord. Soon Japan will be under your banner," he replied with a dull voice.
I gasped quietly. And I felt blood rush to my cheeks.
"Why are you blushing?" asked Sakon.
"I have no idea," I replied.
He stared at me. "Uh huh," he said.

"Ah! Sakon! Who do you have there hmm?" Hideyoshi looked in our direction. Everyone else followed.
"I found this one on the battlefield. About to be hacked by Mitsuhide himself too," Sakon replied.
"Really? Who are you?" Hideyoshi looked at me.
"Uh, I'm Raelene sir," I said loud enough for him to hear.
"Who? That doesn't sound like a good enough name for you! How about…you know what? I don't even know what to call you! You look like a woman," he changed the subject with a smile.
"Yes sir," I smiled in return.
Mitsunari was glaring at me and it was burning a hole through me.
"Hmmm…..Nene, what would be a good name for this one?" he asked, turning to the small ninja.
"I would think that Kitami would be a good name for her darling," she said, smiling at me. She could see the uneasiness that had from Mitsunari.
"Mitsunari! Stop glaring at her like that! You never treat women like that!" she yelled at him. He closed his eyes slowly, pinching the bridge of his nose with his forefinger and thumb.
"I'm sorry Lady Nene, but you don't have the authority to order me around," he said coldly.
I tried to suppress my laughter. I always thought that his rudeness was a little bit funny, even though he wasn't being trying to be.
"Mitsunari, just calm down," Hideyoshi patted his back.
I thought to myself. I wonder what that fur on his head would feel like. It always looked soft in the game…

"What are you staring at?" asked Mitsunari.
"N-nothing," I looked away.
"Alright then, I, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, name you Kitami from now on and take you under my army! Anyone who objects to this say it now!" Hideyoshi looked at me.
No-one said anything.
"No-one? Ok good. Welcome to the family Kitami!" Hideyoshi smiled.
It felt weird to be called something else.
"Thank you my lord," I said.
"That's the sprit!" he said.
Nene came over to me while everyone else split up within the camp.
"Now, let's get you a new set of clothes!" she gave me a hug and led me to the supply tent.

As I walked away, I could feel a stare boring into my back.
And I knew all too well who it was.

But some small feeling inside me liked it. I decided to shove that feeling away for now, and focus on the rest of the night.

well that's chapter two!!!! Was it good? Was it bad? Contructive critizism would be nice, i need to know if i did anything wrong! ^^;
Ok, chapter three will come up as soon as i get some reviews!!! (god im selfish....)
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