Chapter 2

Kohaku is drawing symbols in the air and doesn't seem so bothered by me. Kiryu signals at me. I see him. I dash towards him in hope Miyabi is with him. But he isn't.

"Kiryu!"

"Run, _!"

I listen to him. I sprint with him and we both run out of the house, to the mononoke village.

Right now, we are walking. We've been walking for an hour, so far.

"How have you been, Kiryu?"

"I've been fine." An empty silence goes on and seems to last forever. Kiryu stops and faces me, with a frown on his face.

"I'm sorry I was unable to save you for a few years. I was just walking around that house and felt this amazing power. I knew it was you. I declared war with those onmyoji and tried to earn the respect from the ryu clan. It took quite long, as you know."

"It's fine. At least now, I know I won't be there forever." I smile. "Have you seen Miyabi?" I ask.

"No. But he should be doing fine." My smile disappears. "We are going to see him. Well, you are."

My smile is then replaced with a beam. All I can say is Miyabi.

The forest is huge. I'm surprised I found a way out. The mononoke village is filled with kitsune. Not a single one of them is Miyabi. I see the castle Miyabi lives in and rush into it, in hope of finding Miyabi.

I look around in the hallway and find him. Miyabi! I rush up to him and throw my arms around him as my eyesight begins to blur.

"Miyabi! I missed you so much!" I never want to let go. I feel his blonde hair, as my eyes shut in ecstasy.

"_?" He asks.

"Yeah, it's me!" I say, as I continue to hug him.