[Revised Version]
I DO NOT OWN ANY HAKUOUKI CHARACTERS! I ONLY OWN MY OC YUI!
~Yui's POV~
It's been days since the horrendous sight have been displayed for the others to watch.
How have I been doing? Well,it's far better than the last time it happened. The last time it happened,I nearly ripped any sane person's head from their body.
...
Okay,I might have been exaggerating a little. But the feeling was the same.
It was like why? Why did it have to be me? What's so special about me in the first place?!
I'm not smart or anything. Definitely not a wife material. Absolutely not beautiful in any way. All I have is some stupid illness eating me aw-
What? Illness? Pfft. I did not say anything about illness. Or eating.
Now that I'm thinking of it,I'm kind of craving for dangos. And ramen. And possibly some sake. And-
"Deep in your thoughts huh?" My heart leapt at the deep velvety voice.
"Shiranui Kyo..?" My pink orbs met his violet ones.
His face scrunched up in surprise before smoothing it out with a cocky grin.
"Heh. So you did some research on me eh? Always the curious one,RiRi." His laughter tinkled like bells to my ears as he made himself comfortable in my room.
"I- um.." My face burst into various shades of red,flustered by his blatant teasing. "I just kind of know it,that's all."
"Oh? Well,aren't you a bold lil one? Flirting with me so casually."
"I'm not! Sheesh.." I turned to the right and pouted.
Kyo's sly grin appeared right before my eyes before leaning in,closing the gap between us and...
"Chu!"
"MMPH!" I felt my cheeks exploding in embarrassment and shyness once the violet eyed man snatched away my first kiss..gently.
He pulled back and rested his face on his palms,grinning right at my reaction.
"Ah! I will never get bored of that cute reaction and this adorable face you're showing to me. Ack-!"
"S-shut up!" Completely embarrassed,I grabbed my pillow and smacked him across the face.
"So what you mean is.. Onis are a kind of yokais which also means demons."
"That's what I said."
"..."
"..."
"..Alright then." I scratched my head,shrugging my shoulders in the process. "That means that you have another form,right?"
I sat up much straighter than before,my eyes much wider than before. Excitement filled my body and before I knew it,I leaned much closer to Kyo,my lips forming into a large grin.
"Could you show your form to me? Oh please please please! " I literally begged him,sending puppy eyes towards him.
The tease just winked at me,snapping his fingers. Mist clouded my vision,my eyes squinting to attempt to see what was going on. The sight before my eyes left me in awe.
Silver locks of hair replaced his violet hair. His violet orbs faded into a shade of red,bewitching me under his gaze. I was completely mesmerized by the majestic aura emitted by him. My eyes travelled up to his head which laid a set of horns standing out from his entire appearance.
Step by step,I made my way to the oni. Reaching out my left hand,I gently touched his horns. My fingers slowly trailed down to Kyo's soft silver strands of hair,running through the silky locks before caressing his face. My eyes stared at a mark just beneath his eye. It was the image a rose,thorns creating a shield around the flower.
Kyo's right hand slid around my waist and pulled me close to him,his right hand tilting my chin up,capturing my eyes with his captivating glance.
Heat rushed to my cheeks,my eyes fluttered as his warm breath hits my face.
"YUI!" Frightened by the sudden loud noise,I leaped out from his grip and clutched onto my chest,my face flushed. "IT'S TIME FOR PATROLLING! BE READY IN THE NEXT MINUTE!"
"I- uh! BYE!" I grabbed the light blue coat and katana,and fled out of the room.
As I patrolled the streets of Kyoto with Hajime and the Third Division, I couldn't help but let my thoughts wander to the events to took place over the past few days. How I slowly let down my guard with the goofs that called themselves the merciless captains. How they each draw me out from the shell I made and showed me not to fear anymore.
'Mama. Papa.' I looked up at the azure sky and a soft smile graced my lips. 'I'm with a group of people. Who makes me really happy. I'll continue to live on for your sake,and theirs as well.'
''Yo! Yui-chan.''
I looked to my right to see Souji,I mean Jiji-kun, walking towards us with the rest of the First Division.
'' 'Sup! Jiji-kun.''
Souji glared at me menancingly while Hajime coughed loudly. Probably because he choked on his saliva when he heard my nickname for Souji.
''Don't get too cheeky.''
''Try me,you stupid cat.''
The both of us stared before I broke away from the eye contact and started to cough violently into my hands.
'Shit.' I fumbled with my handkerchief and covered my mouth as quickly as I could.
''Are you ok?'' Souji patted my back,his face flashed a look of concern.
I nodded and wiped any traces of blood from my mouth and smiled.
''Must be the cold weather these days.''
And as if it was rehearsed,a sudden cold gust of wind blew at our faces,my body shivering at the change of temperature.
I felt something warm wrapped around my neck and saw it was Hajime's white scarf.
''You need it more than me. I don't want Shinpachi to come after me if you fall sick.'' Hajime looked away and walked with the rest of the Third Division,leaving me behind with Souji.
''Saitou...san.'' I stared at his back,wide-eyed.
''Hmm?'' Souji popped his face in front of mine,his signature smirk sewn back in its place. ''What is going on between the both of you~?''
I rolled my eyes.
Just to update you guys,Souji and I had cleared the bad blood between us days ago. Well,most of them. Now we are much closer,especially when we share our love for pranks.
''Nothing is going on,Detective Okita. You're thinking too much.''
He laughed that carefree laughter of his and pulled me along with him by my hand.
''Let's quickly make our rounds. We don't want to have RaRa-chan to fall ill~'' The green eyed man sang.
''RaRa-chan?''
''My beloved nickname for you since you gave such a 'nice' nickname to me.''
I gagged at his feigned thankfulness and pouted.
''Hey, I gave you such a cute nickname yet you give me a freaky one! Not fair!''
''How is that freaky? It's cute! Your nickname for me is gross! Very gross. Not cute at all.''
The both of us bickered all the way till our duty was over and with Hajime hitting us on the head with the hilt of his katana.
I raised my eyebrow at the scene where Shinpachi and Heisuke were fighting over their rightful fishes.
Souji just silently sipped his tea and Hajime ate his food in silence. Chizuru also had her eyebrows raised at the two,like me.
Sanosuke,well... He's just being the laid back person as usual,snatching both of their food while they fight.
''Yui! Help me control Shinpatsu and tell him not to take my fish!'' Heisuke yelped at the another attack from my brother.
I sighed with irritation. I picked my untouched fish with my pair of chopsticks and gently placed it in my childish brother's bowl of rice.
''Really Shin-kun. Stop bullying Heisuke-kun already. He needs enough food to grow stronger.'' I chided softly.
''Yes..''
Shinpachi finally stopped his antics and solemnly looked down like a reprimanded kid.
Heisuke cheered happily for his saved fish and munched on it with delight.
Souji grinned at me,his emerald eyes twinkling with mischief.
''And RaRa-chan saves the day!''
Shinpachi and Heisuke looked up from their food and exclaimed in unison, ''RaRa-chan?''
They both doubled over in laughter,tears escaping from their eyes. I gritted my teeth and seethed at Souji.
Dammit! That was on purpose,I swear! This is why I never like cats! That stupid catty cat!
''I'm glad I did,Jiji-kun.''
This time,everyone in the room burst out laughing,with the exception of Souji,Hajime and me.
''Pfft! Jiji-kun! Haha! Nice one, princess.'' Sanosuke slung his arm over my shoulder and laughed breathlessly,his warm breath tickling my burning cheeks that flushed red at the intimate contact.
''But Souji's nickname for Yui is classic! Haha! RaRa-chan! Teehee!''
Shinpachi continued to tear up at the boisterous nickname.
''Since you like my nickname so much,nii-chan. I'll call you NaNa-kun from now on. How is that?''
Sarcasm laced my every word and it made him shut up immediately while the rest roared in laughter. Even Hajime couldn't help but chuckle at the newly formed nickname for Shinpachi.
Shinpachi was about to protest when Gen-san slid open the door with a serious yet worried face.
''Listen up,everybody. I have new from Osaka,from Hijikata-san. It looks like Sannan-san got a serious wound.''
Everyone,including me, gasped in shock and horror.
''What happened to Sannan-san?'' Shinpachi asked straight to the point,his voice filled with concern.
''It's a very severe wound. It's on the right arm. It would be difficult for him to wield the sword from now,'' Gen-san spoke with much regret while everyone in the room was hushed and tensed up. ''But there's no threat to his life.''
''Thank goodness..'' Chizuru sighed in relief whereas the rest of us were solemn and in anguish for Sannan-san.
Hearing Chizuru's comment,Heisuke heatedly retorted back.
''It's not good!''
''Eh?''
Seeing Chizuru's clueless look, I was about to explain to her what he meant but Hajime stole my line calmly.
''The sword isn't something that you can manipulate with your other hand.'' He spoke steadily,his hard gaze fixed on the floor. ''Maybe he won't be able to use the sword again.''
Chizuru's clueless look contorted into a look of horror. I griped onto my left hand involuntarily. Not being able to wield a sword.. For a samurai,it's a disgrace and shame for he won't be able to fight again.
''That's all. I have to go and talk with Kondou-san.'' Gen-san closed the door and walked away to Kondou's room.
There was a moment of hush silence before Okita spoke up with a serious look on his face.
''If it's necessary,we'll have to use the medicine on him.''
The image of the rasetsu I've encountered sent shivers down my spine,gripping onto my trousers tightly. A large calloused hand laid above mine. My pink orbs met warm golden ones. Sanosuke sent me a reassuring smile,relieving the tension that was building up inside.
''Don't say nonsense.'' Shinpachi spoke steely. ''We can't let a leader of the Shinsengumi fall into the hands of it.''
I frowned,reaching for my neck and raised the locket charm of the necklace I wore.
'I want to save others. I don't want to bring death to anyone anymore.'
I'm finally back guys! My finals are finally over!
I'll be updating this story every Friday so do keep a look out!
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