Sad News!
Thank you all for the reviews. I am so happy to get positive feedback from you all. So with out waitin any longer here is chapter two.
I went to my mailbox and found the letters for the children and then found a letter for myself. I laid each letter on the desk for the said child and then froze as I noticed that Naomi didn't get a letter this time. I double checked my mail box and then went through my mail to make sure I didn't miss it. But sure enough there was no letter.
That's so odd. Sargent Aoyma promised he would have all his men write back. I frowned and then opened and read my own letter. As I read it I tried not to cry. Naomi's soldier buddy was in a bomb battle and lost his life. Sesshomaru sent me a new soldier's name and address. I wipped my eyes of my tears and welcomed the children and then pulled Naomi out into the hall.
How can I tell a little girl that a soldier she had been talking too and became friends with after three months was killed? Nothing prepares you for something like this. "Miss. Nakamura?" Naomi asked. I looked down at her and got down to her level and looked her in the eye.
"Naomi you wont be getting a letter from your Soldier buddy anymore." I said to her. Naomi seemed confused and then looked at me with sad eyes. "Did he die?" She asked me. I took a deep breath and nodded. "I am very sorry Naomi. I wish this hadn't happened Sweetheart." I said and then hugged her as she cried.
After five minutes she calmed down and went into the class and then laid her head down so she didn't have to see the other students read and start writing their letters. My heart went out to her and then I showed her the new soldier who could use a buddy. She thought a moment and then started a letter to the new man.
I smiled and then I went about going over the lessons and then told the students to hand in their letters and then get their math books out. I went about the day keeping Naomi on my mind all day/ I wanted to make sure that she was really ok and that she wouldn't try to do something bad. But she was good and so I just wrote a note to her parents explaining what has happened and then sent her home with the other students. I went home myself and started my letter to the Sargent.
Dear Sargent Aoyma,
Though you letter made me very sad I am glade I got the answer as to why one of my students didn't get a letter. She had decided on her own to write a letter to the man who just joined your group and to try to make a new friend. I do hope the supplies that we sent is helpful for you and your men.
Also for the request of once again killing your younger brother I once again regret to inform you that I will not be caring out such request for you. But I do have a question. How does one brother go into battle and the other not? The way you have described your family sounds as if you both would be side by side battling not just one of you.
Now if there is anything I can send you that will be of use to you please do not hesitate to ask. I am more then happy to help. I do hope you and your men stay safe and out of harms way. Thank you for all that you do.
Sincerely Rin.
I finished my letter and like always I tucked in in my bag. I now wait to mail it off with the other letters. Its much easier that way. I then went about making me some dinner and then before I could start eating a knock came. I went and answered it, and was surprised when I seen my friends Sango and Miroku.
"What are you two doing here?" I asked them as they hugged me. Sango and Miroku decided to travel the world and learn about the many different foods it has to offer so they could open their own restaurant. "Well we decided to come home for a few days before we head back out. Oh Rin if you could see what we see its so amazing and pretty." Miroku stated.
Sango and I rolled our eyes and then went on talking about the things they had seen and what they learned from their travels. "Rin really the world is so amazing and the food you would love most of it." She said smiling at me. I shook my head and went on listening to her and she talked about the foods that she and Miroku got to eat and there was some points where I wondered if I would be able to eat my own.
Finally my friends left and I was off to bed for tomorrow. I was a little shocked when I was able to grade papers while them two chatted away. But I managed to get everything done and ready for tomorrow. I fell asleep happy and in a good mood.
I woke up at five-thirty the next morning and headed straight to the shower. I turned the water on and adjusted it and then stripped out of my clothes and got in. Nothing like a hot shower to wake you up in the morning. I left the shower and dried off and then went back to my room and got dressed. As I made me breakfast I enjoyed the quite but at the same time I knew that there was something missing. I went to the second bedroom and frowned as I seen the room still had all the child things in it. I took a deep breath and then left my apartment and made my way to the school.
I arrived and then started to put things together and then laid out the paper that I wanted the students to look over. Naomi came in and handed me a note. I smiled at her and then laid the note on my desk and told the children the lessons for the day. After I was done I took the note and opened it. Naomi's mother was thanking me for helping her and letting her know why Naomi wasn't herself and that she had talked to her about what happened and said that she wasn't happy to lose a friend but she is glad he didn't have to suffer.
I tried not to cry which clearly the mother had no luck as I read the tear stained letter. But it is good to know that Naomi has a loving mother that would do anything to understand what her daughter went through. I put the letter away and then went on for the rest of the day. I always tried to give Naomi a smile when I could to let her know I was here for her.
It was lunch time and Naomi stayed behind to talk to me. "What is it Sweetie?" I asked her as I sat down at my desk. "I was wondering if you might be able to find out when the put him to rest." She said to me. I nodded and told her I would do my best and then she left. I took a deep breath and grabbed my cell and called the only person I knew who could help me with this problem.
"Hello?" Answered the other line. "InuTashio can you help me?" I asked him and then waited for him to ask. When he did I explained to him what happened and asked if he could find when services would be held. He said he would find out and call me as soon as he could.
Before lunch was over I got a call back and found out the he would be returned Friday and services are Monday. I thanked him for what he did and then hung up. I sent another note home to Naomi's mother about the funeral and told my students to have a good night.
That night in a long time I cried myself to sleep because I saw the pain in a little girls face and I always told myself I would never seen that kind of pain again. But I broke that promise to myself and now I lay in bed crying. But hopefully tomorrow would be a better day for everyone.
The end of the week came and I sent the letters off including the one that Naomi wrote. I smiled as I placed the letters in a box of supplies and then tapped it up and sent it off. I then went to the office to see if I had any letters in my mailbox. As I walked in I see a man talking to the secretary. She was just a temp and horrible at her job. I noticed this when I seen that I had three different peoples mail. I sighed and put them in the right place.
"Oh I am just a temp so I will have to look it up and call her down." She said and then turned around but kept her eyes on the man in front of her. The office door opened and then entered the other fifth grade teacher. "Rin. So I got my mail and noticed I have some of yours. So here ya go." She said and handed it to me. "Thanks." I said to her.
I looked at it and threw it away. "Hey Rin, I noticed you always ship a box off. What are you doing every week?" She asked me. "Mm...Oh well the kids write a letter every week and they send off pictures or supplies to soldiers. Its a project they love." I said to her. That is when the man turned around and looked at me. "By any chance would you be Miss. Rin Nakamura?" He asked me. That was when I noticed he looked familiar.
"Yes that is me. Can I help you Sir?" I asked him. He looked me up and down and then just looked me in the eye. "I am Sargent Aoyma." He said and then stayed silent. "Can I help you Sargent?" I asked him and noticed dirty looks from both women in the room. "I wish to speak to you and a young girl named Naomi." He said. I nodded and then showed him to my class.
I walked him into my classroom. "Sorry the children are out side at the moment." I said to him. "Understandable. So you shipped a new box out today if I heard correctly." He said to me. I nodded. "Yes Sir. I sent it out during my prep hour this morning." I said and then went about placing the worksheets on the desk. "What is it exactly that you wish to speak to Naomi about Sir?" I asked him.
He turned from the art work the kids did and then walked over to me. "It seems my comrade left instructions that he wishes the child Naomi and her teacher both come to his services." He said to me. "Hate to burst that info bubble Sir but Naomi and I had already made plans to go. Naomi had grown attached to her soldier buddy and so she asked me to get the information for her." I said to him.
He didn't seemed pleased with my answer and then looked at me with a stern look. "And how might I ask you got such information before even his family?" He asked me. I looked at him with a back bone and smiled. "Like you Sir, I also know people in the higher ranks. In fact my close friends father-in-law is in the ranks." I said and then turned around when I heard the door opening telling me the children where in from playing.
"Naomi this man wishes to talk to you." I said as she walked up to me. She nodded and then walked up to him. Sargent then took her to the side and spoke to her in private. She nodded and tried her best not to cry and then the Sargent left and I walked over to Naomi to see if she was alright. She smiled and then went to her seat.
The following days were crazy. I took Naomi to the funeral due to her mother having to work. I didn't plan to be gone all day so a teacher was watching my class until I got back. Naomi cried and then she was shocked when the wife of the man came up to her and gave her a hug and then gave her the soldiers necklace. Naomi was still in tears when I dropped her off at her grandmother's house.
I got back to the school and that added stress to me. I find out my students were the worst they could ever be. I asked them what happened and then gave them "Just cause I am gone." speech. I finally got them in order and then went about the rest of the day. I gave the kids some math and reading to do as homework and then sent them home. An that is where I too was head. I was ready for this day to be over with.
When I made it to my apartment door there stood Sargent Aoyma. I sighed and then went to the door and unlocked it. "Is there something I can help you with?" I asked him. He didn't say a word just looked around in my apartment. I rolled my eyes and then put my stuff up. "Well I thank you for supporting my man's family and bid you a farewell." He said and then left.
My mouth dropped and then I glared at the door. I went to the bathroom and took a nice hot bath. "Men! They aggravate the heck out of me. I mean who does he think he is? Ok sure he has a high rank but still!" I pouted to myself and then just relaxed for a little bit. It seemed the only thing I could do for the moment.
Here ya go! I hope this is an ok chapter. I tried my best. Not sure when I will update next. Havin a little issues comin up with letter ideas. But hey Rin and Sesshomaru met for the first time. YAY! Give me brownie points for that. Alright enjoy!
