Hi everyone! Here is another chapter. You guys are so awesome and I am glad you like my story so far. I see that some of you wonderful reviewers have been giving me some ideas. I am taking them all into consideration.
Reba G- I might not have Rioichi travel with Angela, but I too would love a catfight between my OC and Carmelita. I might put that in another story.
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(Angela POV)
It has been 6 months since I landed in Feudal Japan and 5 months since Rioichi and I accepted the bond between us. And, if I say so myself, life could not get any better.
I have been working at Rioichi's restaurant and am currently his partner in crime. I have never been happier. After getting close to Rioichi for one month. I decided that it was time to tell him everything: who I am, what I have been through, and how I got here. I was so scared that Rioichi would reject me after telling him. I did not think my heart could bear any more heartache. I was a fool to think that Rioichi would turn me away. After I told him, he welcomed me with open arms. I can still remember that day.
(5 months ago)
It was another glorious day in the village. And as usual the restaurant was full of happy customers. Rioichi taught me how to make sushi and since then I helped with the cooking. I even made a specialty. Apparently my sushi recipe is delicious because customers always order it. When I tried to walk out of the kitchen to take orders from customers, Rioichi surprises me by hooking me around the waist with his cane and pulls me close to him.
"Must you really do that Rioichi-san?" I squealed. Ever since I started getting to know him, Rioichi always does that to me, and I can never anticipate.
"It is always enjoyable to see your reaction Angel-chan," he said with a chuckle. After staying with Rioichi for a couple of weeks, he started to call me "Angel". Every time he calls me that, my heart races against my chest.
But my heart was racing for an entirely different reason. We always take an evening off from heists every week and tonight, I intend to tell Rioichi everything. So many questions are running through my head. "What if Rioichi doesn't believe me? Will he accept me after telling him? Will he reject me? I know I won't be able to bear it!"
Rioichi must have seen the worried look on my face because he put his paw on my shoulder and pulled me closer.
"Angel-chan, I sense something is troubling you. What is the matter?" he said with a worried look of his own.
I looked into his soulful, brown eyes and took a deep breath while covering his paw with my own.
"I have something to tell you tonight after we close for the night," I said.
His eyes widened. I promised him that when I was ready, I would tell him everything.
"Angel-chan, are you sure? I do not want you to rush yourself." He said while wrapping his arms around me.
"Rioichi, we have known each other for more than a month. I am ready for you to know everything. I just hope that nothing will change" I said looking down.
Rioichi cupped my chin gently and made look at him. Then he kissed my cheek, causing me to blush.
"I promise Angel-chan. Nothing will change, no matter what you tell me" he said with a gentle smile.
After that, we continued the day. Even with the encouragement, deep down, I was scared. It was closing time and my paws started to get clammy and were shaking.
Rioichi led me to the garden in the backyard full of Sakura trees and we sat next to the pond. He waited calmly and patiently for me to start. After looking at my reflection in the pond, I took a deep breath and began.
"Ok Rioichi-san, remember when I told you that I wasn't from this land?" he nodded.
"Well the truth is that I am not even from this time. I actually came from the future. I am close friends with your descendant. I cannot tell you his name, for it could cause problems. Anyway, I met your descendent when he was regaining possession of the Thievius Raccoonus. After defeating an enemy known as Clockwerk, we stayed friends. Unfortunately, I ended up falling in love with your descendent, but he was in love with another. He was my first soul mate. I went through so much pain watching him chase after the one he loved. I tried to ignore the heartache to a point where it became unbearable. The strange thing is, reading your section of the Thievius Raccoonus gave me the comfort I needed to get through. Before I came to Japan, I was on the brink of death, but something saved me. It allowed me to finally let go of your descendent. After I let go, it felt like the bond I felt with him shifted. It was as if someone took your descendant's place in my heart. I think it was you, Rioichi Cooper. After I moved on, I started to hear your voice and before I landed in Japan, I asked a question. Then I heard you answer and it felt like you were stroking my cheek. Your comfort gave me the strength I needed. Rioichi Cooper, I believe that you are my soul mate. Please do not abandon me. I don't think I can bear it a second time." I finished while wringing my paws until my fur started to turn pale. My eyes began to water after pouring my heart out to the very raccoon I was in love with.
After a moment of silence, I felt a soft paw covering both of my own and the other lifting my face up.
"Angel-chan, I could not believe that you went through so much pain. I believe every word that you told me. The truth is that I was waiting for my soul mate for a long time. I started to lose hope until shortly before your arrival that I began hearing your voice and feeling that our hearts were calling out to each other. And after meeting you and becoming closer with you, I too believe that you are my soul mate. But I wonder, what made you think that I would abandon you?" He asked me.
"I don't know. I suppose it was because I am always abandoned. My best friend, your descendant has abandoned me more times than I can count. I have fallen in love with you Rioichi Cooper and it scares me. The last time I opened my heart, it nearly killed me until I let you in." Tears began pouring out of my eyes like a fountain and mixed in with my fur. I started to rise to walk away until Rioichi grabbed my paw and stood up with me. I looked at him in shock.
"I would never abandon you Angel-chan. I admit that I am shocked about what you told me, but that does not make me love you any less than I already do. In fact, it makes me love you even more because of the strength you possess." He said as he looked deep in my eyes and did not blink.
I gasped at his words as more tears continued to fall.
"You love me?!" I asked. I had to know if he meant it.
He smiled gently as he pulled me against his body, intertwined his tail with mine, and cupped my cheek with one paw and held my waist with the other.
"Aishiteru, Angela Nidaros. I have loved you ever since you walked into my restaurant that first day. I admit that this is a lot to take in, but I am here with you and I am never going to leave you. So after learning everything about you, I must ask you this, 'Angela Nidaros, will you do me the great honor by accepting our bond and become my beloved soul mate'" He said without blinking and was breathless when he finished.
Without answering him, I threw my arms around his neck and pulled his lips down to mine and kissed him with all I have. Rioichi stood frozen for a second before he responded. He held me flat against him. I felt his tongue swiping across my lips, so I opened my mouth and let him in. His tongue stroked mine and I moaned in his mouth and he in mine as our tongues began a dance as old as time itself. It was a few minutes before we pulled away for breath. We had our foreheads against each other as we stared at each other without saying a word.
"Is that a yes, Angel-chan?" I heard him ask breathlessly.
I opened my eyes and smiled largely at him as I said, "of course I accept the bond and would love to be your mate."
(Present time)
After that day, Rioichi and I were closer than ever. I moved from the spare bedroom and shared the bedroom with Rioichi. I have never been happier and I never want it to end. After I said "yes" Rioichi gave me a cane that looked very much like his own, except this one had Japanese engraving on the staff of the cane. After asking Rioichi, I found that the inscription read "To the Sakura flower of my life, Aishiteru," It was the greatest gift anyone could ever give me. Our bond is stronger than ever. I can sense whenever Rioichi is in trouble or is upset and he can sense me. Although I can sense that Rioichi is upset about what I have told him, I do not bother him about it because he will tell me when he is ready. Just like when I tell him things whenever I am ready. Everything is so perfect now. However, I can feel that something is lurking in the shadows. Something is about to happen, and it scares me. I am worried that I will separate from Rioichi. Little did I know that this would happen very soon.
(Rioichi POV)
It has been 5 months since Angel-chan revealed everything to me and has become my mate. Life could not be any more perfect. Though, I still think about everything she told me after. Part of me feels grateful that my descendant did not bond with Angela, for if he did, then I wouldn't have met my beloved mate. But the other part of me is enraged that my mate was treated like this. It is completely dishonorable. If my descendant was a true Cooper, he would not let his best friend suffer like Angela has suffered. If I ever get the opportunity to meet him, I will give my descendant a piece of my mind. I may be a ninja master and not allow little things like this upset me, but I could care less at this present time. No one harms my love in any form and gets away with it. If I ever meet my descendant, he will endure an earful from me. Little did I know that I would get the opportunity to encounter my descendant in a short period of time. Not to mention that I could sense trouble was approaching quickly.
My thoughts were interrupted when a certain beloved mate of mine wrapped her arms around me from behind.
"What are you thinking about so hard, Rioichi? And don't lie to me and say nothing." I laughed and shook my head as I turned around to pull her in my arms. Angela could always sense when something is troubling me.
"I am only thinking about everything you went through to get here with me. I am so enraged at my descendant that he caused you so much pain. And yet, I am grateful that he didn't bond with you. Because then I would not have met you and feel so complete."
She smiled and laid her head on my chest as I laid my cheek on top of her head.
"I admit that I was furious that he hurt me like that all because of him loving another. But now, I wouldn't have it any other way. If he hadn't ignored the bond, I wouldn't be here with you and happier than I have ever been." She said.
I pulled her face to mine and my lips met hers. With one swipe of my tongue, she let me in and our tongues tangled together. I felt her fingers stroke my tail fur and I moaned as her hands moved to the front and grasped my ninja outfit. I heard her moan as I wrapped my tail around her waist and touched her tail with mine. We kissed for a few minutes before we needed to breathe. We just stood there wrapped in each other's arms smiling at each other.
"I can still tell that something is bothering you." Angela said after a short moment.
I sighed and looked deep in her eyes.
"I can sense that something is coming, Angel-chan. Something that will disrupt our peace. And I am worried that you will get hurt." Her eyes widened as I told her what I felt.
"I can feel it too, Rioichi-san. And it scares me." Her voice was shaking. I hugged her as close as possible.
"We must not let this interrupt our lives Watoshi no ai. Whatever is approaching, we shall face together." I said as I stroked the fur on her head.
"Hai, together." She said with a gentle smile.
After that, we went to our living area with our tails wrapped around each other and holding paws ready to turn in for the night. As usual we fell asleep in each other's arms. I stayed awake a little while longer thinking, "No matter what happens Angel-chan, I will always be here to love and protect you." Then I fell asleep with my mate in my arms.
Uh Oh, Sly is in trouble. I have plans for Angela's new cane. It will play a big part in the story. It is getting closer to the game. After at least one more chapter, the game will begin. Please review if you want to know what happens next. Til next time, Sayonara!
Aishiteru-I love you
