We walked all the way to the Ikeda Inn. When we reached, Kondou-san initiated to enter the inn however, he was stopped by none other than me.
"Take off your coat." I ordered him. Souji was glaring at me and I swear, if glaring could burn a hole out of someone, I would have vanished by now. He listened to me and we went in together.
"What can I get for you?" A kind looking man came out of a room and asked.
"Hi, we were just wondering if we could get a room for tonight." His expression brightened but then fell again.
"I'm sorry, we're full..."
"Actually, we're looking for a room for 'the' discussion, you know..." I eyed meaningfully at him.
"You mean... you're?" He eyed me doubtfully. He scan the both of us.
"Yes, the rebels." I lied smoothly. He then smiled and pointed up towards a particular room. I smiled and thanked him.
"Oh, please wait a moment, I got some baggage for them could you help me carry them up?" He smiled kindly and followed me out. When he came out, the first thing he saw was the blue haori and the big troop of Shinsengumi that was ready for action. He was immediately knocked out by me to prevent him from alarming the rebels.
"The rats are inside." I smirked at them while they watch me, shocked to see a girl knocking out a man. I pointed up towards the room the owner pointed out earlier.
"Not sure if they're brave or stupid for meeting right next to a government building." Shinpachi said.
"I knew they'd be here. After all, they've always met at Ikdea before." I raised my brows hearing Souji statement.
"Thanks for not sticking up for me just now." I said sarcastically. We were like dogs growling at each other when Heisuke jogged towards us.
"How did it go? Did you see anyone from Aizu or the Judiciary Commissioner?" I shook my head. I already knew that they were not going to come so waiting for them was just a waste of time.
"Let's just go, they're not coming anyway... even if they do, they're useless." I spoke the truth. In the end, after waiting for a while, Kondou-san decided to go on with the raid.
"We're the Shinsengumi! Retainers of the Lieutenant general of Aizu Domain! By imperial decree, you all are under arrest." Once the words were out from his mouth, screams and shoutings erupted from of the inn.
I felt stupid, who would declare that they are here to launch a secret attack when it's obvious they would then know and escape? But that's just like Kondou-san.
"Resist and you'll be shown no mercy!"
The Choshu were shocked but they quickly recovered as they drew their katana. I watched them fight. The screams of men and the clanging of swords filled the air.
I could hear the last screams of men dying and bodies falling on the floor.
If I am not wrong, Heisuke would probably get injured during this fight. I better go check on him to make sure that he is okay.
"Heisuke! You alright?" His clothes were filled with blood but he seemed fine.
"Who do you think I am?" He said proudly. Then, we saw a red head man who had no sword with him walking towards us. Heisuke went on to fight him but was blown back.
"I have no reason to fight with you. And I'm not one of the Choshu." What did he mean?
Heisuke was obviously taking it as an insult.
"Then why are you here?" He growled at the ronin. I have to calm him down. The aura of this man was no joke, I could sense he is strong.
"Heisuke, don't get provoked. Let's go help the others." I pinched him to get his attention. He hesitated but heed my advice. I look back at the man, wondering the reason he was here for. But luckily for my persistence, the other captains were able to deal with everybody. All of them had no major injuries. I went up to check on Souji.
He was fighting another ronin when I spotted him. The ronin had the same aura as the red headed guy, but a level higher.
"This is the best you can manage?" He provoked Souji. His eyes narrowed and his mouth curved into a smugged smile.
"Well, it's about time to leave. Try and follow me. You'll be shown no mercy."
"Sorry but you'll have to die." Souji launched himself at the ronin. It was clear that in terms of skills, Souji would definitely win but in terms of raw power, he was getting pushed back. I had to help. I took up a katana on the floor and charged at the ronin. He was surprised.
"Who are you?" He squinted at me. I didn't answer and continued attacking with Souji. My abnormal strength that I've hated since I was young was finally useful now. He was getting pushed back.
"The meeting was interrupted, my work is done." Seemingly overpowered, he jumped out of the window with a light thud. He looked back at me with unfathomable eyes. The raid ended with no big casualties.
"I'm just glad you were okay..." I hugged Shinpachi the minute I was back at the yagi house.
"Thanks Chris... you were right. But how are you so sure they would be at the Ikeda Inn?" I giggled at his questions.
"My desire to protect you helped me with my prediction." I was fooling around with the answer I gave.
"What kind of answer is that?"
"The kind of answer that shows how much I love you." I gave him a smooch on his lips. He responded by putting his hot tongue into my mouth.
Just then, someone cleared his throat. We looked towards the source of the sound.
"Hijikata-san wants to see you..." Heisuke was bright red and he scratched his neck out of awkwardness.
"Why do I always have to do it...?" He grumbled as he walked away.
"Hi, miss me?" I stood outside the door and asked cheerfully.
"Ah, you're here, sit down." Kondou-san urged me to sit. I looked at them, curious.
"How did you know the Choshu was going to be at Ikeda Inn?" Hijikata-san asked. That question again?
"Look. If it was you, would you think that your enemies would expect you to meet near a government building? No right? Simple as that." They were silent. Well... can't blame them...
"One more thing..." Hijikata-san blushed a bit.
"No flirting around us." I giggled at him.
"No can do vice commander, this is one order I'll have to ignore." I spite him as I ran towards Shinpachi, hugging him again.
Hi peeps, i had some time so here is an update for you guys~ I just finished my kitchen practical (With a few injuries). One more practical to go before my final exams which will be in end august and September so if i didn't update, you know why...
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