If Only Things Were Different…
Disclaimers: I do not Own DOA or any of its characters that belong to their respective company.
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Chapter Eleven
"You are not concentrating Hitomi," Hayate said strictly and Hitomi then charged him. Hayate of course blocked it as if it were nothing coming at him. She had been struggling for the past few months to control the surge of emotions but it seemed that slowly she had a few seem as if they were resolved with whatever issue they could not let go, but it was getting harder.
The ones that were eager to just pass on did, but those which hold such a powerful rage seemed to be the ones that would be the last to leave and would cause turmoil for the young girl. Hayate however had been patient with the girl, they had slept in separate beds at first but Hitomi, the real Hitomi needed him with her. So they slept in the same bed but with no activities or at least not yet in Hayate's mind. Even though it had happened before, at least once before…
"You need to control your rage, your rage is not with me," Hayate said firmly. "You need to stay cool if you are going to survive the challenge!"
"AH!" Hitomi screamed as she pushed Hayate away from her and began attacking. Hayate of course was able to get out of the way but she was growing in everyway and was learning rather quickly. It was causing Hayate to push himself further as well, since she was picking up everything rather quickly. However they mostly focused on combat skills.
"If your rage consumes you, you will not survive the battles you must face," Hayate commanded as he fought against the girl. She was becoming more and more controlled by the rage that is within her. He hoped that both of them would survive it but his feelings were now in the open, which actually helped the whole tension between Hitomi and himself along with those hundreds of emotions within her. "Hitomi, I love you but…this rage is not you! GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!"
Hitomi began breathing heavily as her chest was pressed hard against Hayate's. Some of her top was falling apart showing off her breasts to Hayate's longing eyes. He pressed his lips firmly against Hitomi's and she tried to pry herself away from him but got lost in her own true desire. She wanted him, as much as he wanted to her. It would seem some of their desire would come into play. The two would be interrupted by a certain best friend who cleared his throat.
Hayate knew who it was without looking. He held Hitomi more protectively to his body to make sure nothing was revealed to Ryu's eyes, "What do you want Ryu…"
"Is that a way to greet your friend?" Ryu asked with an arch eyebrow. "It would seem that you two have been doing more than training."
"Shut up," Hayate growled and Ryu knew that expression all to well. It was man deprived of much needed attention to his utter desires. Ryu knew it especially when Ayane would deny him a few nights when they got into fights. It was one of those things that made it worth wild when she would forgive him and make up.
"How did you find us?" Hayate asked, for the past few months they were left alone and all of the sudden Ryu Hayabusa shows up.
"Actually I've known for quite some time I wanted to ask how was Hitomi's training in the magical sense," Ryu asked… "But it would seem that you have most of the areas covered…"
"I've done well with some of the magical training Sir Ryu," Hitomi said with ragged breaths. She clung more to Hayate as she felt her desire surge through her and she wanted nothing more that the man before her. She almost didn't care if Ryu watched them…it was almost as someone within her wanted to fulfill their long lost desire…It was becoming uncontrollable as she clung closer and tighter to Hayate.
"I see that you two are relatively…uh, busy…" Ryu bowed and took his leave. Hitomi wasted no time as she placed a strong kiss on Hayate's lips. Hayate also wasted no time as he shimmered him and Hitomi to their private cabin. Ryu reappeared in the spot that the two had once stood.
"Thos two," Ryu said simply with a sigh. However Kagome and Logan appeared next to him, they had followed Ryu.
"At least she is fine…" Logan said with an uncertain voice.
"If you can call Hitomi basically giving Hayate any opportunity to have her, than yes she is fine," Kagome said slightly aggravated. But she was also a pregnant woman and it was beginning to show.
"Lady Kagome, you should have stayed back in the village," Ryu said simply as he bowed.
"Ryu, I need to see if my daughter is alright…but I didn't need to see her in such a sexual craze," Kagome said flatly.
"But I have a feeling this is not their first night together," Logan said simply.
"What do you mean," Kagome asked her husband as Ryu was left to watch the confrontation between husband and wife.
"The hunger in Hayate's eyes as well as Hitomi, they have been with each other before. I don't like the idea any better than you do…but there is probably some history that we don't know that is going on between the two." Logan said with a sigh, "We have to trust the two know better than to make their situation worse. We still have a few more months before Hitomi returns to the village with her decision."
Kagome nodded, "I guess we should leave."
Ryu had already shimmered out of the way and Kagome took her husband with her. They knew their daughter was in good hands but it didn't mean they wanted her to do such an act before marriage…but kids these days seem to run on a different value of life.
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Next Morning…
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Hitomi grumbled as she slowly opened her eyes. The sun shined brightly in her eyes and slowly tried to sit up. She felt as if another spirit had found their rest in the great beyond but felt a lot of memories still in her head and sighed but then realized she was laying right back in bed. She saw that there was an arm wrapped around her body and turned to her side to see Hayate. She noticed his bear chest and her own was bare…
Hitomi quickly looked down and realized she and Hayate were both very undressed as memories of the previous afternoon till late at night came to mind. She quickly blushed at the memories…She assumed that some of the passion came from those who had not yet filled their desires or their needs. But even though she might have been ruled over by them, Hayate was the one that was one hundred percent genuine about his feelings yesterday.
He really loves me…Hitomi then noticed that he had several nail like cuts on his shoulder and nail scratches on his back and arms. She blushed for she knew that it was caused by her, and was glad that Hayate was still asleep. She pulled the blanket over their bodies and snuggled closer into his chest. Hayate's arm as if a mind of its own held her tighter as it felt her movement.
Hayate then began to stir as Hitomi just admired him. He was handsome and beautiful in his own right; it was hard to see him as a strong fearsome shinobi leader when he slept. He looked like such an innocent boy lost in his slumber of dreams of what little boys would dream of. Hitomi giggled as he moaned about pain on his back and opened his crimson eyes. Hitomi's blue met his with warmth and kissed her forehead.
"Good morning," Hayate said simply and Hitomi smiled warmly. "How are you feeling…"
"Sore," Hitomi answered with a blush and Hayate held her close to him.
"I guess I'm to blame for that," Hayate chuckled… "But it was worth it…"
"HAYATE!" Hitomi playfully slapped his chest.
"Hitomi…" Hayate chuckled and then his face turned serious. "Would you consider marrying me…"
"What…" Hitomi rolled to where she was laying on top of his chest looking down at him. He was caressing her skin with his hands as she lay on top of him. Their skin touching was sending them both over the edge and they had just woken up. It was a sensation of feeling the strong sense of intimacy from the previous night and yet of what others could come at a later time.
"Hitomi, it is no secret that you have to marry if you chose leadership…but I want to marry you…not for title but for love," Hayate said simply as he ran his fingers through her chestnut brown hair.
"Hayate…" Hitomi turned her face away from him but was brought back to him as he held her chin gently.
"I love you, nothing will change that…but let us forget that fact we are both rightfully by blood shinobis…if we were just Ein and Hitomi just in Germany again, would you marry me?" Hayate asked… "We could just get up and leave…Kasumi could be placed as next leader, it wouldn't be that hard. Your family could figure something out…"
Hitomi placed a finger on his lips, "But things are different now…we are Hayate and Hitomi of two different clans. There are people's memories that linger on that are against your clan and my feelings are so confused…yet you ask me to marry you after knowing all that?"
"You are Hitomi no matter what you are, I love Hitomi that saved me when I had no memory in Germany," Hayate said simply as he placed a short sweet kiss on Hitomi's lips.
"Then…when would you plan on marrying me?" Hitomi asked with an arched eyebrow…
"If you were to say yes, then today…" Hayate told her and Hitomi's eyes flew open. "I know that you and I would be happy together. And that is all that matters to me…is that we are happy together…don't you think so?"
"You promise to make me happy Hayate of the Mugen Tenshin?" Hitomi asked with a small smirk playing on her lips.
"Yes…I promise," Hayate said with such a tone that it made her heart skip a beat. Hitomi then kissed him fully on the lips, "So is what …"
"Let me get ready, I suggest you do too…" Hitomi said as she quickly got up. "I don't know how it would make any difference from being trained by someone I just know or by my husband…"
Hayate chuckled, "Don't take too long now!"
"Shut up!" Hitomi shouted at him as a pillow landed on his face. "Don't look!"
Hayate once again chuckled, "I think I know what you look like already…"
"I SAID DON'T LOOK!"
Hayate just turned around and began looking for his own clothes. Hayate just smiled, maybe today will help set things right between him and Hitomi…Meaning that all of her memories and souls would finally pass on from this union. He truly loves her without a doubt but he wanted to make sure she is happy in everyway without the burden of several generations. He wanted her as his own and make sure that life for him and their families are at peace.
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Later that Evening…Else Where
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Ryu stood upon the edge where the waterfall began and looked up to the night sky. He sighed, he wondered what his best friend was going through…but he knew that he was fine and would remain that way. However, he began to worry about his Ayane…she had become more silent in the recent weeks as of late. He wondered what was going on through her mind…
Ryu sighed deeply, she had gone off to see some woman that was the head village doctor and hadn't been the same. She ignored him as if she was afraid of him, it bothered him. They had been a couple for quite some time and she never held such a fear for him. It made him wonder what was going on to cause her to have such a reaction.
Ryu then heard soft footsteps floating in the grass he turned to see Ayane. She was actually wearing a night gown which is even more out of her character these past few weeks. She looked like a frightened child staring up at him and he looked at her curiously. He waited for her to speak but it would seem that she would not so…Ryu would be the one to say something.
"Are you alright," Ryu asked with soft concern written on his face. Ayane nodded her head yes but she didn't meet his eyes all the way. This is what bothered him even more and sighed in defeat. "Did I do something wrong? Say something wrong to drive you away from me?"
"No…" Ayane quickly looked up to meet his eyes. "It's…just, I…"
"You what?" Ryu asked anger now evident in his voice. "You've been basically ignoring me for the past few weeks! Honestly Ayane, you make it seem like you no longer wish to marry me…is there someone else or is it you just don't love me…did you ever…"
"Ryu, it's not that!" Ayane said with hurt filled eyes but she saw his confusion. "It's…just…"
"What is it that you have to avoid me these past few weeks," Ryu asked in frustration. "Ayane…at least tell me to my face what is going on."
"I'm pregnant," Ayane said simply but it was so soft that Ryu almost missed it. He wondered why that would be such a big deal but it also dawned on him, she was not born from marriage. They were not yet married and she was pregnant with their child, wait…was it his?
"Ayane…is it with our child…or…"
"IDOIT!" Ayane shouted and Ryu knew he was going to hear some of her fire spirit. But Ayane backed away, "It's yours…who else's would it be?"
Ryu secretly sighed in silent relief, "What scared you away from then?"
Ayane didn't want to say and it was good enough for him. He had known Ayane long enough to know possibly what was going on. The idea of her child, their child being born with out them being married was bothering her. She still had deep scars and hurtful doubts about what was going on in their relationship from a day to day basis. Now the child was making them worse and he knew it. He wanted nothing more to heal them all but he knew it would take more than simple actions every day and pretty words of comfort.
"Do you want to be married sooner," Ryu asked softly as he held Ayane in his arms. Ayane didn't realize she was being held till Ryu spoke.
"Would you…" Ayane looked up at him with hopeful eyes.
"I love you, that's all that matters to me…and I know our child will be raised in that same manner of love…except from parent to child," Ryu said softly. "So…if you want to get married soon, then I'll do it. You want a star from the sky I would find a way to bring it to you…"
"Oh Ryu," Ayane sighed as she molded into his body as they stood there in the night breeze.
"So when," Ryu asked as he leaned his cheek on the top of her head.
"I want Hayate to be there," Ayane said simply. "So whenever they return, that would give us enough time to prepare and have those close to us all here."
"As you wish my lady," Ryu said with a soft chuckle. "As long as you don't mind marrying a man with no clan…"
"You have me," Ayane said simply. "Our child…and the Hajin Mon think of you as part of the clan…we could just start a new Hayabusa clan."
Ryu chuckled, "I think it would be difficult with the Hajin Mon already in their rhythm of things…but our child could be the start of a new Hayabusa clan."
"As you wish," Ayane said simply as she clung onto him. She was extremely filled with joy, she wanted to tell him sooner but her fears of the past remain fresh in her mind. But to have someone so understanding made her feel at peace with her heart. She had made the right choice in opening up to Ryu Hayabusa as he became the rock of her foundation that she began rebuilding. He didn't let her go anywhere without knowing full of what she was up to after they had gotten together.
She would never wish were different between them…but what if she had been raised in the family would they have been easier to begin with or would they never gotten to feel this between them? She would not make things different between them...she would not change them…at least not for them.
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Six month Deadline…
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The end of six months had passed so quickly everyone was awaiting Hitomi's arrival and yet feared what was to come…what little did they know is that young Hitomi with the help of Hayate had overcame many challenges of those that have passed on with their memories. To find out…
Many of their emotions were reacting to Hitomi's and only made them stronger. When she felt upset, mostly because Hayate angered her…those that hated the Mugen Tenshin would arise for the occasion to kick some guy around, especially since he was the leader of the Clan. Her unresolved passion to have Hayate once again in several different means would surface. Those were the two strongest that would come to the surface…
Hayate was a patient man and made sure Hitomi did not harm herself and made sure it was really her all the time. Though she might have had her emotions and her actions intensify due to the collection of memories, many of them had passed on. Hitomi had basically learned everything she needed to become a skilled warrior and some of her magical powers.
Hitomi stood on top of the hill as fear consumed her. She would now have to face some of the clan leaders alone in several one on one battles to prove her leadership quality…that she was worthy. The marriage situation…well, more or less settled…she was legally bound in marriage to Hayate. No one could question that, they had gone to Germany to be married…Hitomi did not regret her decision in marrying him. It was actually the best thing, but she did want her father to walk her down the isle…but maybe they could have a ceremony later for that.
Hayate then squeezed her hand and Hitomi was brought out of her thoughts, "You're ready for this…"
"I'm still frightened, are we sure about the decision afterwards?" Hitomi asked with fear evident in her eyes.
"Yes, now you need to put your fear aside." Hayate said softly, "I married a beautiful woman with a spirit that will not be broken by some huffy old men…"
"I thought you didn't like my phrase," Hitomi asked with an arched eyebrow.
Hayate chuckled, "If it calms your nerves…I'll say all of them."
"I love you," Hitomi said with a warm smile. She looked at him with loving eyes and the fear slowly faded from her but still written deep within her soul. She hugged her husband as the two made their way down hand in hand to the barrier. Today will decide their fate…
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Well here it those who are waiting for this chapter. I've been busy with school and projects. I hope that you enjoy it…and thank you to everyone that reviewed!
