Ginga Nagareboshi Gin: Alternate World
Chapter 4-Farewell to Mother
Gin was walking outside under the cover of night. She looked up at the stars. "The stars are so pretty tonight." she thought to herself. The wind was blowing very faintly. Gin's ears twitched, "Who's there!" she whispered quietly. A figure emerged from the bushes, revealing Cross. "Who are you?" asked Gin, "I've never seen you before in town. Are you new here?" she said.
Cross shook his head, "No I'm not, but never mind that. I've been looking for you, Gin." said Cross calmly. "How do you know my name?" asked Gin tilting her head to one side.
"Your father told me." he said calmly. Gin's eyes widened, "My father told you!" Gin ran up to Cross, "Where is he? Is he okay?" Gin pelted Cross with question after question.
"Relax kid!" Cross paused before speaking again, "Yes, he is fine. But he is in hiding from Akakabuto. That is why he can't return to your home at the moment." he said to Gin. "I want to you to see him." Cross turned around walking back into the bushes. "Follow me Gin." Gin stood there for a moment before following the Saluki.
At Gajou…
"But Boss-!" yelled Sniper, "Cross is out to ruin my name, I swear!" he said pleading. Riki sighed, "…Sniper, Cross is not the type of male that would do such a thing to another dog." He turned to look Sniper in the eye, "I'm beginning to think that hiring you as my bodyguard was a mistake." he said coldly.
Sniper glared at him, "All you ever think about is how everyone else is better than me! What do those Bastards have that I don't!" he yelled. Riki walked away as Sniper pleaded to him, "A heart of justice." he said simply.
Back with Cross and Gin…
"I'll wait for you out here, okay Gin?" said Cross as he sat down outside Gin's home. Gin nodded before entering her home. "Mom! I'm home!" she said. "Gin!" said Hiyan running up to her, "Where were you!" he asked. Gin saw that her siblings and her mother were all looking at her waiting for an answer. "…I heard about dad." she said before continuing, "…and he is alive from what I have heard."
"Dad's alive?" said Giyan. Gin nodded, "Who told you dear?" asked Fuji. "I did ma'am." said Cross walking inside. "My name is Cross." he said look at Gin's siblings. "And you know him? Are you a friend of his Cross?" asked Fuji. Cross nodded, "Yes, I've known him for a year now."
"Can I ask you something?" said Cross, "Me and my friends have heard about how Gin and her master killed a bear by themselves. And Riki is quite impressed by this. He wishes to have his children join-"
"-The Ohu army?" said Fuji. Cross was surprised by Fuji's answer. "You knew about them?" said Gin. "Yes, Riki's father founded the Ohu army in hopes that they could kill that demon bear, but he went missing five years ago…so my lover took up leadership, I see. And you want Gin and her brothers to join the Ohu army because of their skill?" said Fuji.
"Yes." said Cross, "Will you let them join?" asked Cross. Fuji nodded, "Yes, I always knew my children were destined for something like this." Fuji got up, "Go my children. Show that demon bear the might of a bearhound!" she spoke. Cross got up and began walking out the door, "I'll give you a moment to say goodbye." Gin looked at her mother, "Mother I…" Fuji licked her daughter's tears, "Don't cry, my child. I will always love you." Gin backed up and went near the door, "Please…please protect Daisuke for me!" she said running outside. Fuji watched as her children left the room, "Good luck, my children. God bless you."
Outside, Cross was waiting. "Are you all ready? Then let's get going!" They began to walk until John appeared in front of them. "I heard all about the Ohu army, Gin. They're pathetic weakling that only hunt in a pack." he said smirking. "Join them if you want. I refuse to hunt in a pack." he said walking off.
"What's his deal?" said Cross as they continued walking. Gin's eyes shined with bravery as she and her sibling were led to the Ohu army. "I'll show them how I fight!" she thought to herself.