Chapter 4: The Fourth Day of Kagura
A cold day. A cold day was all it took to set the holiday spirit for most people. The chill was the reminder of many on this time of year where it was for the Christmas, the New Year and most importantly... Family. Spending time with the ones you love is what makes this holiday so special, but there are many who don't have a family. She lost one of them...
As the snow fell slowly onto the Earth, some fell ontop of an umbrella where a beautiful young lady stood waiting... For you!
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She turned to your voice seeing a surprised expression capturing her face. You started to slow down before stopping in front of her trying to catch your breath.
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"You're actually right on time, Senpai." She stated placing her umbrella down with an amount of snow falling before lifting it back up. Your eyes caught her outfit as it was a white coat with a black bow and some fur around the collar. A pair of black jeans fitted her nicely adding brown boots. The most elegant feature was her snow white hair tied in twintails. And that eyepatch... There was something so cool about it! "It's quite chilly today."
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"Mochi and tea does sound appealing." The both of you walked together in silence with many other people enjoying the holidays. In the west you would see cities and homes decorated with the most over the top looking decorations that danced nicely with the season. But here in town was just as amazing for them. The most amazing thing was how fast they put them up around the city.
Couples were walking around arm in arm with families running around doing last minute shopping. "Daddy, Mommy said she wants that new scarf for Christmas!"
"Really? Well we better head over there soon!"
"Here, get in the middle a bit!"
"Like this?"
"Yo man, get in here!"
Friends were taking pictures with the decorations in the background. Not to mention some couples hanged mistletoe above them on purpose just for the guy to score a free kiss. "Come on, it's Christmas!"
"Man you're so embarassing!"
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"The streets sure are full of life tonight." Yagyu smiled. "Though it's probably even more noisy where the others are. Katsuragi-senpai she wanted to grope 25 pairs of breast before the end of the night." She blushed at remembering something. "I hate it..."
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"No, I don't think she'll ever change. Neither will any of us though."
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"That is true... Sometimes people don't need to change." The both of you entered a store seeing a good amount of people inside getting mochi. "Whoa... Business is booming."
"Hello! How can we help you today?" The staff asked with a smile on his face. "Oh, on a date?" The way he said it was a teasing manner but it did get to the both of you. Your faces blushing while looking away to only have the staff laugh. "One bag of mochi, coming right up!"
Thankfully the teasing was over from that and the only thing the both of you needed was hot tea. Two cans of green tea came out of the vending machine with it coming out a good warmth for a snack. "Thank you." Yagyu was having a wonderful time this Christmas Eve... You felt her happiness just from that smile she kept since the start of the date. "I never thought the both of us would be like this honestly... It's quite a strange, but wonderful feeling."
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"Yes, I love this feeling too!" The both of you continued walking down enjoying the chat. "And so Ikaruga-senpai jumped when she spotted the fake mouse! Katsuragi-senpai was laughing so hard she was almost red!" She was about to laugh but decided to hold it in. "Then when Asuka brought in the cake-"
"MAKI!" The both of you turned to see a child picking up something in the middle of the street as cars were coming in hot! As soon as you were about to run for her, a strong wind blew past you... Yagyu wasn't there at all instead it was her umbrella spinning on the ground! Looking back seeing her on the other side of the street holding the child in her arms!
"Are you okay?" She asked the child who nodded. "Why were you in the street?" The child held a postcard with writing on it.
"My sister is somewhere far away, so she sent this to me." She told Yagyu as the little one held the card tight. "I think of my sister is with me when I hold it, so I didn't want it in the street..."
"I see..." Yagyu placed her hand on the head of the little one who smiled. "Just remember to hold on to it carefully next time... The street isn't for something like you." She nodded before running to her mother who hugged her tightly.
"Thank you...! Thank you!" She cried while bowing to her. Words can't describe how precious this was for the mother... As the mother walked away, Yagyu smiled at the two... But you could tell that something was bothering her.
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You got her attention, looking at you holding her umbrella. "Sorry, I just acted out of nowhere."
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"Yeah, I guess I did save her..."
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Her voice... You could hear how upset she was. "It's nothing, I'm just... Thinking of something." She said taking back her umbrella. "Did I scare you?" She asked looking down.
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"S-Surprised? I looked cool?" Yagyu looked down with a blush. "Thank you, Senpai."
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"No, well a little bit cold." You took her hand in yours where she got confused. "S-Senpai?"
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"Y-You're home? Uh, okay..." She was nervous knowing she was going to be with you in your home. She never met your family before, so maybe it would be nice? Taking the subway it was only a hop, skip and away to your home.
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Calling out to hear nothing, since everyone was away right now. "So it's just us?" You could see she was more nervous now, her body stiffing up. "May I sit?" You nodded to which she took a seat on the floor. The tv turned on with some shows playing only for you to give her the remote to her.
She was confused as to why you left the room, to then seeing you came back with a blanket for warmth. Placing a bowl of tangerines to eat. "Thank you." Taking a seat next to her while watching a movie that fitted the season. "Senpai..." You felt her head laying on your shoulder as your nose caught a scent of how her hair smelled nice. "Thank you. Thank you for everything... Um..."
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"Yeah... There's some stuff I wanted to tell you." She turned off the tv looking at you directly. "Back then, someone precious to me died... It was my little sister..." Her voice began to pitch up. "She was caught in a traffic accident and I couldn't do anything to save her, so when I saw that girl..."
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"That's right... I didn't want to her to be taken away from her mother... Like Nozomi was from me." She gripped her fist tight with her body shaking. "But, everyday I can still hear her laughing and everyday my body just hurts! And I'm celebrating Christmas with my boyfriend and I don't deserve it! This happiness is..." Yagyu... She never showed this many emotions to anyone, not even you. "I DON'T DESERVE IT!" She started to cry in your chest gripping your shirt. "I HATE IT! I JUST WANT MY LITTLE SISTER BACK!"
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You held her tight not wanting to let her go!
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"Senpai..." You felt her arms wrap around your back still crying. "You're right, she's gone... But she's still with me. I'm never alone... Cause I have my friends and I have you, Senpai."
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She started to cry again but this time it was for joy. "I love you too, Senpai..." The both of you looked at each other for a moment... Then went in for it! "MMH!?" She was surprised by it to then enjoying it. A kiss on Christmas Eve... When you stop she had a blush on your face. "That was... My first kiss..."
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"Yours too, huh? I'm happy..." She stood up from the floor taking hold of her umbrella. "Senpai, I want you to look at me. There is something I need to show you... Will you love me still?" Why did she ask that? Even through thick and then there was no one like so of course you'll still love her!
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"Thank you, Senpai... Now watch carefully." Soon a strange blue aura surrounded her... Placing a hand on her clothes and one motion she ripped them off to show her naked body! HER BARE BODY! "SHINOBI... TRANSFORMATION!" The sounds of a Raging Sea was all you could hear! The waves crashing together until you saw a large tentacle in front of you, only for it to disappear! What you saw was Yagyu standing in front of you wearing something completely different.
She wore what seemed like a pale brown uniform complete with a red plaid skirt, brown loafers and calf-high black socks. Around her was black mantle with two extended tails.
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"I know I may have scared you, but listen to what I have to say." She said taking a deep breath. "I'm a ninja... In the school is an underground Ninja course where I'm one of the elite. Ikaruga-senpai, Katsuragi-Senpai, Asuka and Hibari are the remaining 4."
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"Yes Ayame, who runs the shop is a ninja as well." This was so hard to believe. "I know it seems weird, but everything I'm telling you is the truth... I needed to tell you, because this is the biggest secret that no one must know. That's why I trust you." She sat back down with smile on her face. "I love you. I love you very much, Senpai. The life of a Shinobi is filled with hardship, that's why I want to spend this life with you."
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This was all so strange, but Yagyu would never lie like that. You could tell in her voice that she was telling the truth. "We've been together for some time... And I felt that this was the best moment to tell you. I must inform you that one day... I might not ever come back..." That would mean... "But, I want to enjoy the time we have! The time we make! Senpai, please say you'll stay with me!"
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"Senpai..." She cried tears of joy before kissing you again. She was right though... The life of a Shinobi was never easy and could be very short, that's why the life of a person is what you make of it. Every little second counted... "Thank you." The both of you cherished every moment of that night.
EPILOGUE
Quite a busy day today. The office was just waiting to put everything on your shoulders, along with the boss being on your ass all day. The best thing to see was the house to the point you wish you could hug it like it was a person. When you entered the home, you were greeted with the sound of footsteps getting closer! "PAPA!" You were tackled by a little one were born with your flesh and blood.
"Welcome home." You looked at your beautiful wife who stood there wearing something comfy around the house with her hair tied to the side. "You're father just got home so let him rest, okay?"
"Okay!" She ran back into the living room playing with another guest in the house. You looked to see it was Hibari playing with your daughter.
"She's become an aunt to her..." Yagyu smiled. "Hey, do you think my sister is happy that we named her after her?" You nodded, hugging her to make sure she would stop doubting herself. "Thank you. I almost forgot too." Her hands cupped your cheeks before bringing her lips to yours. A welcome home kiss was the best feeling.
"Oh my!" You two the other peeking out at the little show. "You're parents are so cute, Nozomi-chan!" She nodded causing the both of you to turn red... Only to follow up with laughing.
This was happiness to her... And someone else loved seeing her happiness. The only thing that was heard was the sound of a bell dinging as incense burned slowly on the butsudan. The photo held a child smiling brightly to look after her family. Her big sister, Yagyu was finally and truly happy.
"I made your favorite today! Let's eat!" Seeing Yagyu smile... It made everyday a perfect day.
END
So there you go! Hope you all enjoyed and the next one is gonna be Hibari! So time to go to work! CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE SO TIME TO GO INTO OVERDRIVE!
*Sees Okami HD and Pokemon ULTRA S&M coming in close*
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