XXI

A moment of tranquility

O-hatsu

I walked near the center of the temple. It was a bit dark, but I still seeing well. I've looked at Diana, who was sleeping in a small futon, next to her father. Beside her head was Makoto.

"I'm never going to understand what happened" I said in a whisper, trying to understand the strange actions of that woman. I stepped more near of him and sat in a corner, and I put my right hand in my face, touching my nose how still hurting.

I saw Roberto a bit anxious, I watched over him more near and I saw he was with fever again. I got up to find a cloth to moisten it in water. Upon returning, I looked at Diana sitting at the bottom of the bed.

"I'm such a fool" She said between sobs "For my fault you could be killed"

I sighed and walked. First I placed the cloth on Roberto's forehead, he was more quiet. Then I sat next to Diana "To have mistakes is human, to rectify is wise. I'm not one to question you, so the only thing I can say is that it would be advisable for you to stay here. Depends on what we decide."

"Are we going to talk about it?"

"Wait till your father wakes up. I'll go take a break, let me know if you need something" I got up and went to the other bed, to take a nap.

"Thanks Mrs. Ohatsu" She replied politely. She was not spoiled, as Tadataka said. Perhaps a bit stunned her so sudden change of environment.

I stopped and turned to smile "is a pleasure, Diana."

She bowed slightly and got up to close, and watch as her father was. She noticed with concern, obviously it must have been. The wounds were so many that his torso and most of his arms were bandaged.

I returned to where the others were. Jubei still asleep and the others were busy with other things. I approached Yuuki curiously, and sat down beside her.

"Are you comfortable?" I asked, as I watched him check his sword.

She glanced at me, then turned to her sword.

I sighed and got out of there to go outside, where were the others. Minokichi spoke of the meeting we had with Rose and Kuroi.

"I didn't attacked her, because I felt I should not ... Something told me that she is not bad. Simply that it is a puppet in the theater who have mounted the Genma."

Tenkai put a hand to his chin thoughtfully "What a strange woman, really..." He notes my presence and looks at me seriously, "We have to investigate thoroughly what really wants that woman."

I moved my head up and down in affirmation "Still ... I do not like what she has done ..."

"Although she said she had favored him with the poison" Minokichi added, scratching his neck "really weird."

I sighed and crossed my arms, while I looked the floor a while "I know, but seemed to know, or she gave him a familiar to anyone who might know ..."

"We could ask him when he wakes" Suggests the white-haired swordsman "Meanwhile we must wait" He looked at me "Did you see how they are?"

"Emh, well, Diana's watching Roberto... poor thing... Instead, Yuuki seems fine, although I think she's not one of those people who tend to be surrounded by others."

"Probably the Master Jubei is sleeping, or annoying Master Arin" said Minokichi joking "And yes, Miss Diana looked a little sad"

"It is unusual for her to be surrounded by so much violence and move" I was startled to hear a Ansaka's voice, from a tree "Excuse my interference."

Tenkai smiled slightly "Don't worry Ansaka, it's okay. Rose said something especially when Diana was given to you?"

Carefully the girl fell from the tree and approached us, staying between Tenkai and Minokichi "Well... She told us to be vigilant, because Genma wanted something that one of us has ... I don't know what she was talking about ... "

"Mmm ... More strange ..."

"This confirms my suspicions that she wants to be in our favor, but she can't" said the brown with a touch of reluctance at the end. It bothers me a little that, since the actions of the woman were very contradictory.

I feel like the temple door opens and out the small Tengu "I have good news!" euphoric approaches us "Diana's father has already aroused, and is stable."

Tenkai smiled a little more "Perfect, let's go inside. Arin should be there with the others."

"Okibu and Tadataka were in the back" said Ansaka

"I'll get them" started walking to surround the temple and get the backyard. I found Tadataka sitting beside Okibu, chatting to each other. I went and cleared my throat.

"Guys, Roberto is awake, go to the temple to plan what to do now."

Okibu rose and bowed "Thank you, Lady Ohatsu."

"Okibu, go ahead, I want to ask something to my mother before" Tadataka said serious, something not unusual for him. After Okibu left, he approached me and looked at me confused "Do you have something to do with the westerner?"

I was in a state of total confusion to hear the question, although I imagine and blushed a little "For nothing Tadataka. What kind of questions are these?"

He lowered his gaze and then looked me in the eyes "Sorry mom, it was not my intention to upset you. Let's go to the temple."

I turned and started walking towards the interior of the temple, followed by my son. I walked in and everyone was sitting ... Waiting for us.