The Blood of a Samurai Chapter 2, a kingdom hearts fanfic

The Blood of a Samurai

By Heather Martell

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews everyone! What will Demyx ask Caton?

CHAPTER TWO

Demyx took my hand in his as he stared at me intently. His blue eyes sparkled from the dying fire.

I gulped nervously, waiting for him to say something.

Demyx took a breath and spoke softly. "Caton," he began. "Will you do me the honor of..." Demyx trailed off. He looked nervous. He looked even more nervous than I felt.

"Of what?" I asked. "What are trying to ask me Demyx?" I shifted in my seat so I was more comfortable.

Demyx took a breath, closed his eyes and let the air out slowly. He opened his eyes again.

"Will you be my bride?"

Silence…

More silence…

It seemed like time had stopped completely. I stared at Demyx, confused, surprised and a little honored. But there was one thing that was stopping me.

"Uh…Demyx, I'm honored really but…" I trailed off, the proposal still not sinking in all the way.

Demyx smiled warmly at me. "I know what you're going to say, Caton. We don't know each other at all. We just met and all. But I know all about you from the Emperor."

My eyes widen. "What? What has he told you of me?"

"Well, for one you don't drink Sake or any other alcohol, you'll only drink tea or water. Secondly, you love taking long walks in the garden. Thirdly, you love little kids. Your wish is none other to have a family of your own. Fourth, you-"

I covered his mouth with my free hand; a little flattered that he knew that much about me but the rest I was weirded out.

I sighed, still not taking my hand away. "Okay, okay, you done your homework but that don't get even close to me saying yes to your proposal."

I pulled my hand away and leaned against the tree. I folded my arms.

"But why?" I asked.

Demyx raised a blond brow. "Why what?"

"Why do you want to marry me?"

The smile disappeared and Demyx grew serious again. "You want the truth?"

I nodded. "It may help. You're not in trouble are you?"

Demyx laughed dryly. "You don't even have a clue, do you? If I don't bring home a bride back to my parents soon, they'll disown me. I'm the only child and my father wants a grandson to carry on the clan name."

I nodded in understanding. I knew a lot of clans that were like that. A lot of the clans were dying out because there were so few males in the family. It was hard times for the clans. And it didn't help with that blasted war against the Black Claw clan. They alone killed a lot of the males.

I lowered my head and narrowed my eyes as I thought of the leader. Leader Vexen brought so much pain and death; it sickened me. No one had killed him yet because no one could get close enough to do it.

I raised my head to look at the young man who sat across from me.

"Why did you choose me? Why not choose any other female in your village?"

Demyx sighed and rubbed the back of his head. "My parents say I'm too damn picky when it comes to that. The women in my village are either too old or too young."

I smiled. "That's understandable. What are you parents looking for in a future daughter-in-law?"

"Someone who can cook, clean, take care of children and the husband, really. They think it's a disgrace for a man to cook."

"You cook?"

"Yeah and quite well, too."

I placed a hand on his shoulder. "It's true it is different but I find that attractive in a male," I told him.

Demyx looked stunned. "Really? Wait, let me guess. You can't cook?"

I laughed. "That's right. I can't cook to save my life. I can fight, sew and know how to keep house but cooking forget it."

Demyx laughed. "You're the first woman I met who can't cook!"

I rolled my eyes. "Ha ha ha, very funny."

"But seriously, why choose me?"

"Would you believe love at first sight?" he asked and smirked.

"Not really," I answered truthfully.

Demyx chuckled. "Thought not but that's what happened, Caton. When I first laid eyes on you, I fell in-love with you."

I knew Demyx was telling the truth. I could see it in his eyes.

"Who is your Clan, Demyx?"

Demyx stiffened immediately and turned his face away from me.

I watched him, wondering if he was going to answer. When he didn't I understood that talking about his family, his clan was a sore topic. I felt sadness in my heart. I shifted again till I was sitting next to Demyx and rested my head against his shoulder.

"If you don't want me to know, Demyx," I began. "It's fine."

Demyx arm snacked around my waist and brought me closer. He still wouldn't look at me but he knew that I was there for him.

"Can we start as friends, Demyx?"

Demyx turned to face me finally. His ocean blue eyes met with my magenta ones. He didn't answer right away. A slow and mischievous grin spread across his lips.

"Only on one condition," he said.

I raised a brow. "Hm? What is it?"

He leaned forward till his lips almost touched my ear. Demyx whispered, "A kiss from the beautiful samurai."

I blushed heavily. "What?" I asked stunned. "You want a what? This must be a joke, right?"

Demyx shook his head. "No joke. That's it. Just one kiss."

"Just one kiss?"

He nodded. "Don't worry I won't force you to do anything that you don't want to."

I sighed and nodded. "Okay but just one."

Demyx grinned. "Sweet!" He leaned forward and brushed his lips over mine softly before claiming them. I was stunned by how gentle he was but I was even more stunned by the way his lips felt against mine. Demyx smelled like the ocean, salty but sweet. It reminded me of my favorite ice cream, Sea Salt. I felt myself lean into to the kiss and wrapping my arms around his neck. Demyx pulled me closer to deepen the kiss.

Finally we pulled away, breathing heavily. Both our faces were flushed.

"Well that wasn't so bad now was it?" he asked, grinning like he won a prize.

"N-No…it was quite good, actually," I said truthfully.

Demyx chuckled. "Well, I better join the others on the ground. See you in the morning, Caton." He jumped down from the branch and landed on his feet on the ground. He turned to wave at me before resting on the ground near the others.

I touched my bruised lips with my fingers and couldn't help but smile. I still could taste his lips on mine. I sighed and leaned back against the tree, trying to erase his smell and taste so I could concentrate on my job.

It's going to be a long night, I thought as I put my hands behind my head. I never thought I would believe in love at first sight but…Nah, its ridicules. I can't have fallen for Demyx after one kiss could I?

"Damn," I muttered. "What have I gotten myself into this time?"

***

"Sora!" I yelled from the bottom of the tree that I was standing under. "Get your lazy ass down here. It's breakfast!"

Snoring continued to be heard from the tree.

Xion, Axel, Roxas and Demyx chuckled from their spots near the fire.

I huffed, placed my hands on my hips and tapped my sandaled covered foot on the ground.

"Sora's going to be in big trouble if he doesn't wake soon," Xion said smiling.

Roxas nodded. "It's his own fault," he said.

"Does Sora always sleep late?" Axel asked, checking to make sure the rice wasn't burning.

Xion and Roxas shared a look. "Yeah and he always gets his ass handed to him, too. It's hilarious to watch them two go at it."

"3…2…1…"

A yell of surprise came, the leaves rustled and a loud thud came next. The crumpled heap of Sora lay on the ground, groaning and moaning.

I jumped down from the branch and stood in front of my brother, arms folded over my chest.

Sora slowly opened his eyes and looked up at me.

I raised a brow, smirking.

"Eh…heh, hi'ya sis," Sora said sheepishly. "How's it…um…going?"

"Sora," I said sweetly. My left eyebrow twitched as I said it.

Sora gulped, knowing what was going to happen when I used that tone of voice.

"SORA! YOU SLEPT ON YOUR SHIFT AGAIN!"

Crack! Bam!

"AIIIIEEEE!"

Two seconds later...

I headed back to the group, wiping my hands on my magenta colored hakama*. There was an irritated look on my pale face. I sat down near Xion who was laughing hysterically. Roxas tried not to laugh but there was tears streaming down his face.

Demyx and Axel stared wide eyed at Sora, who still was on the ground. His limbs were crossed that way and that and there was a huge bump forming on his head. If this was a cartoon show you could see the spirals in his eyes.

"Eh…" Sora moaned from the ground.

"Let's eat!" I said happily, clapping my hands together.

Axel and Demyx stared at me as if I had two heads. Xion and Roxas burst out laughing from the whole episode.

Ten minutes later, we were on the road. Sora did have the chance to eat breakfast and kept rubbing the newly formed bump on his head.

"Remind me not to get on Caton's bad side," Demyx whispered to Axel.

"Yeah," Axel agreed. "I didn't think she was that strong."

"Sora didn't have a chance."

I walked in the front, my arms at my sides swinging slightly. My mind kept wondering back to the kiss I had shared with Demyx. Even now it turned my cheeks red. I had to admit it, I did enjoy it. Not only that I enjoyed feeling his arms around me. His arms felt strong which was surprising. Demyx did have some muscle but not enough to drool over.

I mentally slapped myself. Now wasn't the time to be thinking about that.

"Um, Caton?" Xion asked from my right.

"Hm?" I asked, watching her from the corner of my eye. "Yes?"

"You okay? Your face is turning red."

"You feeling okay sis?" Roxas asked.

I could feel Demyx eyes on my back. I didn't dare look at him. If I did, well everyone could only guess what had happened.

"I'm fine. Don't worry about me." I forced a smile for them.

Xion didn't look convinced but said nothing.

The wind blew softly threw the trees. The sun is high in the sky, warming our skins, making us warm. The dirt road is uneven at some spots. Small animals scampered along the trail and the branches. It was pretty quiet, really.

"Have any of you been the drop off point?" Sora asked Axel and Demyx.

"No," Axel replied, arms behind his head.

"We've heard of it," Demyx said. "It's in the mountains, isn't it?"

"Yeah," Roxas said. "There's a special path that you have to use to get there."

"The path itself is pretty rocky, too," I said still walking.

"Speaking of that, how much longer do we have?"

"We should be there in thirteen or fourteen days. We still have a long way to go."

Sora and Roxas moaned in unison.

The rest of us laughed good naturedly.

"Caton?" Xion asked tugging on the edge of my sleeve.

"Yes?" I asked looking down at her.

"Could you sing, please? You know to help pass the time?"

"Yeah!" Roxas agreed eagerly.

"We haven't heard you sing in a long time, Caton!" Sora joined in with his brother. "Please?"

Demyx raised a brow and smiled. "You sing?"

I grinned inwardly. So, he didn't know I could sing, I thought. I guess he doesn't know everything about me.

"She sure does," Xion said before I could even open my mouth.

The twins nodded in agreement.

"We could use some entertainment," Axel said. "Well, go on Caton. Sing your heart out."

I laughed. "Okay, hold your horses red."

Axel sent me an amused grin.

I searched my memory for a good song and smiled when I thought up a good one.

Clearing my throat, I began.

Under a lovers' sky
Gonna be with you
And no one's gonna be around
If you think that you won't fall
Well just wait until
Til the sun goes down

Underneath the starlight - starlight
There's a magical feeling - so right
It'll steal your heart tonight

You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No, you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart

There's no escape from love
Once a gentle breeze
Weaves it's spell upon your heart
No matter what you think
It won't be too long
Til your in my arms
Underneath the starlight - starlight
We'll be lost in the rhythm - so right
Feel it steal your heart tonight

Don't try then
You're never gonna win

Underneath the starlight - starlight
There's a magical feeling - so right
It will steal your heart tonight

You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
Don't you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No, you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart

("Can't fight the moonlight" is from Leann Rimes. I don't own the song)

I finished, smiling widely as the others clapped. Sora being the biggest goof in the family jumped on my back. I almost tripped but caught my balance.

"Ah, Sora!" I gasped. "You nitwit!"

Sora laughed. "Aw but sis, your a great piggyback giver!"

I rolled my eyes. "Sora, get off me!"

"Nya, don't think so!"

I growled. "If you want lunch, get off now!"

"You better do what she says," Demyx said trying not to laugh but failing miserably. He burst out laughing, holding his sides as he saw Sora's face go white from fear.

Sora jumped of quickly when he saw the murderous look on my face.

"Ah, I'll be good! Don't make me miss lunch!" he cried.

I laughed, mussing up his hair. "Don't worry bro," I told him. "You won't miss lunch."

"Give me a heart attach, why don't you!"

"Come on, shorty. We'll stop soon."

A bunch of people jumped in front of us, their swords pulled out.

Xion hide behind me, her small hands gripping the back of my purple robe. The others huddled close to us, ready to take out their weapons.

I stood there calmly; hand over the hilt of my sword.

A tall man with black braids and whacked out sideburns stepped towards me. His blue eyes are cold and unfeeling.

I looked just as unfeeling but inside my emotions was running wildly. My stomach was in knots.

"Who are you?" I demanded.

"We're here for the princess under Leader Vexen orders" he said stiffly. "Hand her over and there will be no fight."

To Be Continued…