It wasn't something he likes to talk about himself.
It wasn't something he could talk about himself.
It wasn't something he Loves about himself.
And he swore he won't be bothered with it anytime soon. But Damn,.. It seems like fate has something else in stall for him.
Kiyomitsu glared at the boy in front of him. Those eyes that demandes him answers, and held not a single trace of backing down.
It was starting to get to him. It was starting to make him hate the bluehaired boy. For the boy knew nothing.
Absolutely Nothing of what He had been through.
The rest did nothing but watch, as if agreeing with Yamatonokami Yasusada. Wanting to know.
"..." and that only made things worse, It was getting really annoying.
"..You All.." Kiyomitsu muttered, his tone was one filled with venom as he glared on, biting his lips as he tried to hold himself back from whatever anger trying to make him do anything stupid.
He knew he has to stay calm, be in control of his actions.
"What makes you think You've the Rights to question me?!" Kiyomitsu yelled, looking at everyone as he tried onto his thoughts.
But anger was starting to cloud his thinking.
"Even better." He eyed Yasusada with eyes burning with hatred. "..Remember?" Kiyomitsu scoffed at that sentence, that is just really stupid. Kiyomitsu took a sudden step forward, grabbing Yasusada's collar with the scarf. His face showed nothing but anger while Yasusada stared worried for his comrade.
"What do You Want me to Remember?" Kiyomitsu sneered in a growl.
"That Pain? That Suffering? Unlike Me, You Were Loved Until the Very End!" Kiyomitsu screamed, his grip tighten. "..Eh?" Yasusada choked at the sudden action, that sentence.. "If you want to know OH SO BADLY." Kiyomitsu sneered, as his free hand grabs around his throat, pointing it out. "THIS. Was the reason why I was Thrown away. Something that I can't Even Freaking Control!"
"Kiyomitsu!" Izuminokami yelled as he went up to the two. Knowing fully well that this can't go on any longer. Nagasone followed as well with a yell to stop. Kunihiro could only frown deeply at the sight. This.. Was a sight he thought he would never see.
Kashuu was never the one to ever bring up the past, or anything related to that. Though Yasusada on the other hand..
It was as if the two's roles were switched.
"Let Me Go!" Kiyomitsu screamed, being manhandled by Nagasone as he was dragged from Yasusada.
As the boy struggled in the grasp of the bigger male.
Would you remember?
"Would you two stop following me? It's getting annoying"
Okita muttered as he walked down the street. With him were Harada and Heisuke, the rest had separated and left.
And so to say, Harada and Heisuke had decided to follow the boy.
"Come on, We're just making sure you're not going to do anything stupid again" Heisuke muttered with a grunt while Harada smirked. "Says the kid" Okita mumbled as he continued walking on.
"Ah! Come to think of it" Heisuke suddenly called out, "We haven't seen Kashuu for days now... do you think he's alright Sano-San?"
Harada stopped for a moment in his tracks, causing the rest to stop as well as they looked at him.
"..His Guardian wasn't really a proper one Heisuke" Harada commented. "I wish I could have done something but that goes against my set rules" His words made Heisuke sighed but for Okita. It was another story.
"You're a Sensei, Not me Sano-San" Okita smirked. "I'm a Normal Student"
He continued on, causing the two to smile at his tricky words.
"Which part of you is normal Souji? I thought Kashuu was enough but Ever since Those Four came, you've been REAL Norm-ITEE"
Heisuke gasped at the sudden hit from Souji in the head.
"Watch it HeisuKe-Kun" a smirk "Or I'll kill you"
"Hahaha, I miss those days" Harada smiled at the sight as they began walking again.
Souji merely grunted at his words.
"Listen up you guys! This kid over here had gotten himself lost, So take care of him until his parents comes Alright?"
It was a simple introduction.
A lost kid who their leader found and decided to look after before police found his parents.
The kid seemly said to be 11 years old.
With his really messy black hair tied to the side, wearing a scarf despite the humid weather. And his red eyes stareing at everyone in the room.
"What's your name Boy?"
But the boy didn't said anything.
And so the leader decided to introduce everyone first and try again.
"I'm Kondou Isami. those three over there are Sannan Keisuke, Harada Sanosuke and Nagakura Shinpachi. Their few years older than you"
He pointed out to the two that seems to be the oldest. "And these two over there are Saito hajime and Toudo Heisuke. Their the same age as you" Kondou smiled before his eyes went to look around the room. Apparently one is missing.
"Ah.. Looks like Souji isn't here yet" Uttered the man.
"..Sou..ji..?" whispered the boy as he looked up at the man. Hearing that little question he decided to answer, But as he turn back to the boy looking up to him.
He notices the scar peeking from the scarf on the boy's neck, it doesn't look to be from birth. Which made Kondo not even want to think of the worst possibilities.
"Yup, Okita Souji. He's my proud student at this dojo," Kondo smiled as he looked around once more, and this time. He saw Okita walking in from the entrance. "Souji!" He shouted as he looked at the boy to follow as they walked to Okita. "Good morning Kondo-San!" Okita smiled as he greeted before he glance over to the boy.
Somehow.. this boy made him uneasy.. no, rather the that.. nostalgia?
"Good morning Souji!" Kondo smiled, his mind thinking at how the boy could make friends now. He can trust Okita on this simple task. Guide the boy around and maybe Make Friends
"Souji, this boy had gotten lost outside this morning so he'll be here for the time being.. Is it okay if I leave his care to you?" Kondo asked, smiling ever so brightly. Okita merely smiled back with a nod. "Sure Kondo-San! I won't mind"
With a smile, Kondo left the two to themselves as Okita stared at his new victi- Friend.
"I'm Okita Souji, One of the leaders in the dojo. Your name?"
asked Okita as he reach out his hand for a handshake. The boy stared for a second, looking at the hand and then Okita and then back to the hand. It was starting to piss Okita off, but he kept his cool.
".." The boy hesitantly accepted the handshake
".. hm..Uhh... ..I'm the child beneath the river... Kashuu.. Kiyomitsu. I may be difficult to handle,.. but my performance is good.. please take care of me.."
Okita merely stared blankly at the introduction.. 'That Name'.. He knows that name...
"Well, that's some introduction" Okita chuckled as he pulled Kiyomitsu around the dojo. "I'll show you around! ..Kashuu Kiyomitsu"
"Mikazuki-San! there you are!"
A high-pitch voice came as four legs landed on the table through the window. It was a fox.
"Konosuke!?"
Kanesada eyes widen at the sudden appearance of their company. Well it wasn't really a surprise now that one of the tenka goken is with them. "Izuminokami-San!?" The fox yelled at the man before noticing everyone in the room, and then Kiyomitsu caught his eye. "So you found him Mikazuki-San" uttered the fox as he sat himself down.
"..did.. the fox just" Kiyomitsu muttered, his struggle stopped as he eyed the fox with a pure shocked face. "THE FOX SPOKE! MY GOD! A DEMON! A-" "I'M A FOX GUARDIAN UNDER THE GREAT SANIWA SAGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH" Konosuke yelled back, with a murderous aura behind him. Shutting Kiyomitsu up almost immediately.
"Erm.. Could you explain what is going on Konosuke-San?" Kunihiro sweatdropped as he looked at the situation.
The fox merely sighed as he settled himself again.
But before he start, he turn to Mikazuki. ".. Ahahah, Alright Understood" he said with a nod before he stood up and went over to Kiyomitsu. Which is still in Nagasone's hold. "O-Oi, What are you doi-" Kiyomitsu paused as he saw a sword materialized from nowhere and into Mikazuki's hold. "..E-Eh!? What the= What are you planni-"
Without a second word, Mikazuki swing his sword onto Kiyomitsu's stomach. Instantly knocking the boy out within seconds as Nagasone grab the limp boy, eyeing the old man with a suspicious.
"OI! What are you doing?!" Kanesada yelled at the sudden action, "Calm down Izuminokami. I'm sure he has his reasons" Nagasone muttered. But the old man didn't respond to his words. But instead, laughs, "It appears that I have gotten back a little of my strength from days gone by." "ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL HIM?!"
"Mah Calm down Izuminokami-San" Konosuke said as everyone's attention went to him. "We can't let the boy know what we are about to discuss."
And the atmosphere turned serious.
Mikazuki merely sat back down and back to drinking his tea as Konosuke started on the brief. "I'll make it short.."
"Saniwa has appointed a new mission for you all, and additionally deploy 1st Unit to support you on this mission." Konosuke started.
"1st Unit?" Nagasone muttered, eyeing the rest of his comrades. The weight of the situation seemed to had a turn for the worst
"No worries," Konosuke smiled, "Currently only Mikazuki is deployed in this era, But if situation were to get worst. I'll send a message to Saniwa for the rest to be sent here to support. That will be how it'll work" Konosuke said before a serious face took upon his.
"Now for the actual mission brief. I would like you all to not be swayed. This is for everyone's sake that this Mission Is to be completed."
Now it seemed like this mission is really important to not be done. The responsibility is slowly climbing up.
The Team held their breath at the soon announced mission, what can be wrong?
Maybe the History Revisionist are here? They need to fight in this modern age? Keep Mikazuki out from all the tea shops? What can be worst?
"Saniwa's new mission. To the year 2014, 2nd Unit is to change the History of 2014 back to it's sub-original state"
Now that's a real surprise.
"Sub-Original state? What do you mean?" Yasusada asked. There was a pause, as if the fox didn't know how to explain it. "Well... to make it easier to understand." the fox muttered as the group looked at him even more intensely.
"The world has it's own timeline, the original state, and there's another state where another timeline forms due to outside interference which usually involves the History Revisionist. We call that the wrong history per-say.
The Sub-Original state is like the in-between of those two, in other words.. A clash of the original, and the wrong timeline mixed"
The fox stated under one breath before pausing, making sure that the new information is sinking into the team.
"So you're saying, we have to change the timeline back to not how it is, but at the same time.. Is?" Nagasone asked. "Ah This is Confusing Konosuke!" Kanesada yelled as his hands held onto his head, as if it was about to burst. But on the other hand, Kunihiro and Yasusada kinda understand what the fox was trying to say.
"Isn't it better to tell them directly Konosuke?" Mikazuki spoke up as he placed his tea cup down, eyes looking at the team as he smiled again before glancing over to the knocked out Kiyomitsu. "Mikazuki-San.." The Fox looked worriedly as he looked at the old man before turning back to the team. "You youngsters knew already don't you? Then there's no need to beat around the bush" Mikazuki eyed them, with eyes not reflecting nothing of playfulness, but an aura of seriousness unlike any other.
"Kashuu Kiyomitsu is supposed to be a Touken Danshi under the Saniwa. Not a Human being living in the 21st century. That enough should be able to give you the overall picture"
Mikazuki stated as he stood up, slowly taking a step closer. The sword in his hand isn't helping the situation either. Nagasone immediately raise his right hand up as his sword materialized,
"I would suggest you stand back" Muttered the man as he grip his sword tighter towards Mikazuki. "I do not want anyone to be harm here"
Mikazuki stared briefly before chuckling as he turn his back, "I am merely sent here by Aruji to support you all. There's no need for conflict among us" Mikazuki said as his sword faded from existence. Turning to Konosuke as he merely said for them to go.
"But Mikazu-" "Konosuke. Let us leave" "H..Hai.."
"Just.. what should we do now..?" Kunihiro muttered as he looked at the still sleeping form of Kiyomitsu. Nagasone grunted as he lift the boy and placed him on the nearby sofa, with Yasusada watching over him. Kanesada tched at the situation. Now this is just ridiculous. whatever that is happening is just... plain ridiculous.
"Do we... really have to.." Yasusada trailed as Kanesada spoke up. "Aruji merely said to fix this timeline. Nothing else." He said as he gaze at Kiyomitsu. "..."
It just can't be... this person just happens to looks like Kiyomitsu, and name and all that shit. But it's just Coincident.
This.. Boy is just a normal student. Nothing More.
But he knew better.. and so does the rest.
"Awake?"
Kashuu heard a whisper as he grunted. Opening his eyes he found himself lying on the floor, his surroundings is all black but a light shined down upon him.
And a figure stood there, in the midst of black fog.
In panic, he pushed himself up and away from the figure, looking around for his sword in the midst of it. To only stop the moment he saw who the figure is.
"..You.. why are you dressed up like that?.. What is this place?" he asked, but a chuckle was all he heard with rustle sounds of chains. "Ahahahah, were you surprised? Sorry, my bad"
The figure laughed as he took a step closer, but seemly the light around Kashuu was preventing him from approaching. Placing a hand onto the light that seemly is actually a barrier, a lightning spark was created, but it didn't faze the newcomer. "As expected from a Saniwa, Even in the deepest lair she preservers.. Goodness. I could already die from boredom of waiting" the figure commented.
"What is the meaning of this?!" Kashuu demanded, glaring at the figure who just smiled back. "Tsurumaru Kuninaga.. No.. You can't be him"
'Tsurumaru' signed at that, "Now Now, Surprised? I didn't do anything Kashuu Kiyomitsu" such a sly tone "If anything else, you know this place. You know what I am don't you?" the crane smiled. Which only made Kashuu more worried.
The crane only sighed at the sight,
"I'm just here by Aruji's orders. There's nothing to worry about Bouya"
"Aruji's..?"
"Yeah. In short, To make sure you don't -" *ROARRA* cuts in before 'Tsurumaru' was able to finish. Turning, they found themselves surrounded by spirits that Kashuu had never seen before. Bearing fangs at them, or rather at 'Tsurumaru' or some odd reason. They don't seem to be friends.
"Ahahah! Now this is a surprise" The black crane laughed as he drew his sword, getas digging underneath him for grip. "Sorry but I'm merely following orders" 'Tsurumaru' said with a smirk as he looked over his shoulder at Kashuu.
"Well then, I'll Give you a hint Bouya. Since you've greatly taken care of Mikazuki back at sortie in Atsukashiyama" The male smiled as he tried to lean closer despite the barrier.
"Your Monogatari. Remember it well"
"Kane-San.."
Kunihiro muttered as he and Kanesada sat in the living room,
while the other two were sat across them. The room was indeed small, but big enough for them to survive their time there. "Nagasone-San," Kanesada spoken up as the man looked at him as a response. "What are we supposed to do now?"
For once the male seemed troubled, fairly much as he eyed Izuminokami. Biting his lips as he thought of what to say. But..
"I.. Don't know"
Meanwhile with Mikazuki and Konosuke,
"Mikazuki-San.. Do you think it's best to come back now? What if The team.." muttered the fox as they walked into the entrance of their home. Mikazuki merely smiled as he placed his shoes and walked into the citadel. "Mah, those youngsters aren't idiot. Anyways I do need to have a chat with Aruji." Mikazuki stated as he starts making his way to the golden room where the saniwa stays. "Then I'll be off to check with the rest of the swords" While the fox went off.
Soon he reached the door, his hand was about to knock. To only be stopped by someone yelling his name.
"Ah! Mikazuki-San! You're Back!" Mitsutada appeared by the hallway, "Shokudaikiri-Dono, Greetings to you" Smiled back the old man, "The Saniwa seemed busy, has something happened?" "..." now that answer's everything. "What happened?" Mitsutada gulped at that sudden serious tone, despite that, he needs to answer. "... You know of how Aruji has been these past few weeks?" "I do, And?"
"Well...Erm.. in short. The sulking made stacks of paperwork to be pushed aside" Mitsutada muttered, his eyes were eyeing the door. "It's best to not talk to her for now" the male muttered with hidden fear. Which somewhat made Mikazuki laugh.
"WAH!"
"AHHH!" Mitsutada jumped around to see a certain crane wearing a his usual mask. "Tsuru-San! Where did you come from?!" Mitsutada yelled, still in panic. "Ahahah, if I were to reveal that. It'll damage my job" Tsurumaru smiled before noticing Mikazuki just stareing at him. "What is this? Did I Scare you until you can't move? Mikazuki" The crane smiled as he lean over the tenka goken, trying to poke the male. But before he could, Mikazuki grab his wrist all of a sudden.
"H-Hm?" Tsurumaru almost cursed at the sudden action. "W-Woah. Is something wrong?" But his question was ignored as Mikazuki glance at Mitsutada. "Do you mind getting this old man some tea? I need my daily intake of tea, or Else" That smile was so bright, it made Mitsutada blinded for a second there. "H-Hai!" and there Mitsutada ran to the kitchen for his life.
"O-Oi, what's wrong with you all of a sudden?" Tsurumaru said, snapping Mikazuki's attention back to the crane. Slowly letting go, The Grandpa smiled yet again. But this time. It wasn't friendly at all. "Would you join me? Tea taste better with a companion to enjoy with"
Tsurumaru glanced at him, looking both worried and suspicious on the offer.
did something happen to him? thought Tsurumaru, "Sure, Guess I'll take a break before my next target"
[A.N] now then,
What's happening with Kashuu Kiyomitsu? what are the group's plan to do with him?
Why is 'Tsurumaru' There? And why is he black?
But his fine at the citadel though? or was that another one?
What is Mikazuki doing?
I didn't plan for this to be a parts of a story, it was supposed to be more of a one-shot. But I found that a little boring, So i decided to make it into a long one.
mains i would include would be the Shinsengumi-which is a of course-,
and the DateGumi with a Mika-Tsuru. Cause i ship them LOL but despite that, main is KashuuYasu for the story. So you could consider TsuruMika to be more of a side one. DateGumi is there, cause their a gag group. xDPlease do leave a review! That will help me alot