Chapter 12 Battle of Sekigahara

*Six months later (Edo Castle)* Normal POV

Six months have passed and it's the 21st October 1600. The battle of Sekigahara has begun. Imaan sat in her room, Now being 7 months pregnant. Imaan strokes her growing belly affectionately.

"How is my good little girl today?" Imaan softly spoke to her child growing inside; she received a small kick in response. Imaan still remembers Motochika's and Kojuro's reaction when they first felt the baby kick, they were so excited. Ieyasu practically burst into tears.

*Flashback 2 months ago*

Imaan affectionately rubbed her bump, as she felt a small kick. Imaan's eyes went wide with joy, as she squealed with happiness. Rushed footsteps were heard as Kojuro, Motochika and Ieyasu rushed into Imaan s room.

"What happened?! Is the baby okay?!" Kojuro ran to Imaan.

"The baby..." Imaan spoke as she couldn't contain her happiness

"What happened to the baby?!" Motochika and Ieyasu spoke at the same time.

"The baby kicked!" Imaan smiled broadly, as Kojuro placed his hand on Imaan's bump and the baby kicked again. Kojuro eyes widen with joy. Tears formed in his eyes.

"Let me see" Motochika declared as he placed his hand on Imaan's bump and the baby kicked again. His unpatched eye went wide, as he pulled Ieyasu and put his hand over Imaan's bump.

"Here Ieyasu feel it! The baby kicked!" Motochika spoke with excitement. Ieyasu placed his hand on Imaan's bump and the baby kicked for him. Tears formed in Ieyasu's eyes, tears streamed down his face.

"It it. Kicked. The baby KICKED!" Ieyasu jumped with joy. Imaan smiled with joy, later replaced with sadness.

"Cheer up pretty lady, it's time for happiness" Motochika exclaimed, as he wrapped an arm around Imaan, as Kojuro nodded in agreement, placing a hand on Imaan's shoulder.

"Milady, it's time for us to rejoice" Kojuro added, with Ieyasu agreeing with the two men.

"The baby is lucky to have three dotting uncles" Ieyasu smiled through his tears. Tears formed in Imaan's eyes. She was indeed a lucky woman.

*End of Flashback*

Imaan smiled at the memory. It was a best day of her life. Imaan stood up and made her way to the door, putting her right hand on her bump and the other on her back, as she called for Sayuri.

"Sayuri, come walk with me." As Sayuri ran to Imaan, as she smiled

"Yes Milady" the women left the room, as they strolled through the garden of Edo castle.

*Battlefield of Sekigahara*

The war has begun, as Masamune was in his strong hold, issuing orders to his army as they prepare to head out on the battle field.

"Masamune sama" Kojuro called out, as Masamune prepare to head out.

"What is it Kojuro?" Masamune asked, as he mounted on his horse. Kojuro thought he should Masamune about Imaan, but decided he shouldn't. it wasn't fair on her.

"Milord, what is our strategy?" "

"We charge in, me at the front and you watch my back. We create an opening for the rest of the army. Can I trust you with my back, my right eye?" Masamune smirked his usual confident smirk

"With pleasure milord." Kojuro smiled his response, as Kojuro mounted on his horse.

"Are you ready guys?" Masamune shouted to his army, thunderous roar of his men shook the ground.

"Put ya guns on!" With that Masamune and Kojuro charged on the battlefield, cutting down whoever stands in their way, as Masamune's army followed behind shortly. Masamune eye searched for his rival, Sanada Yukimura. Faith smiled upon Masamune, as Yukimura charged his way to Masamune.

"Masamune dono!" Yukimura shouts to Masamune, as Masamune smirks. "Let's us fight an honourable fight!"

"Let's Party!" with that the two rivalling men, charged towards each other, as swords and spears clash. Sparks flew off when their weapons clashed again. They pulled away from each other, as Masamune charged to Yukimura, as he leaped into the air, slamming his six swords together.

"WAR DANCE!" Masamune shouts his summon, as electricity dances around Masamune's swords, bring his wrath upon Yukimura. But Yukimura easily deflects the attack with spears.

"Not bad Yukimura!" Masamune smirks, as he gets into stance again and Yukimura does the same. The men charge towards each other, as their weapons clash again as the the two continue to fight.

*Tokugawa stronghold*

The battle rages on, as the western army has the upper hand. Ieyasu frowns, thinking how to turn the tides of the battle to the eastern army's advantage. Hattori Hanzo enters the strong hold, making his way to Ieyasu.

"Milord, I bear news on the western army" Hattori Hanzo, bows in front of Ieyasu.

"What news do you have for me?" Ieyasu asks with a gentle smile on his face.

"The western army on Mount Mastuo has fallen and Osaka castle has fallen. Kobayakawa left the western army and had sided with the eastern army, leaving them vulnerable. We have won the war." Hattori Hanzo answers, as Ieyasu has a big smile on his face.

"Sound the horn. The battle is over. The eastern army has prevailed." Ieyasu declared, as Hattori Hanzo, blows the horn, signalling the end of the battle of Sekigahara.

"The western army has fallen. The eastern army has claimed victory" Hattori Hanzo declared, as the eastern army cheers and rejoice that they have won the war. Their thunderous cheers shook the ground. The western army had scattered and Mitsunari was captured and sentenced to execution.
The daimyos of the eastern army had returned to Edo castle as a feast was held in their victory.

*Edo Castle*

Imaan had heard that the eastern army has claimed victory and she was happy for Ieyasu's victory.

"Sayuri help me up. I want to meet Ieyasu and congratulate him on his victory" as Sayuri helped Imaan up, as Imaan supported her bump, fixing her saree, as she and Sayuri left the room, making their way to the main hall, where the army were celebrating their victory. Sayuri opened the shoji doors of the main hall, as she announced Imaan's arrival.

"Lord Ieyasu, Lady Imaan wishes to meet with you" Sayuri announced, as Masamune lifted his and his eye wide.

"Imaan?"