Whatever Tomorrow Brings

by Megumi Mikage

The summary's inside. Just want you to know that it's a SoujiroxOC fic. (Subs are K+K, S+M, A+M and still unsure whether to pair Yahiko up with Yutaro or Tsubame)

3. Trouble with Law

Whatever Tomorrow Brings
By: Megumi Mikage

Soujiro's version

Chapter 2: Trouble with Law

            Just a few miles outside town...

            "Let me go!!!!" A female screamed but the Police officer just held her hand tighter and slapped her face for her insolence. "That will teach you to refuse my offer, girl!" The other officers beside him were just laughing lewdly. The woman's eyes were tearing up from the pain but she still stood proudly with her chin up. "Shut up, bastard! You... good for nothing beast!" The officer's eyes widened. He slapped her again and banged her against a nearby tree, the remnants of a broken branch cutting a deep gash at the side of her head.

~:o:~

            I stopped short when I saw the girl slam against the tree. Blood flowed from her forehead and the reddish hand mark on her left cheek was visible. What in the world are those Police officers doing?! I took my nihontou out of it's sheath angrily. Hah! Fighters of Justice indeed. They're disgusting.

            I stealthily crept behind the police and placed the sharp edge of the blade to the Policeman's throat. "Let her go or you die." I whispered to the Policeman. He shuddered, sweating. Gulping, he released the woman's arm. Finger marks immediately showed on pale skin. I removed my nihontou. "Go. Before I decide to REALLY kill you." I said all this with a smile that people said looked cruel and sadistic. The policeman took two steps back before turning and running fast back to town with his cronies, almost tripping over each other.

            "Are you okay?" I looked critically at her injuries. I felt relieved that her wounds looked more serious than it really was. "Thank you... for saving me..." The girl managed before fainting dead away. The more distressing part is, she fell on top of me and believe me.

            She isn't as light as she looks!

            I carried her until we reached Doctor Saemi's clinic, pausing only to ask direction to the Doctor's clinic. "Sensei! Quick, it's an emergency!!!" Doctor Saemi quickly opened the door and took charge of the woman. I sat down at a cushioned chair near the door, resting my aching feet and arms. I haven't carried anything heavier than... Never mind. Not to mention, while I was running, her head fell on my white polo under-shirt (or under-gi[1], whatever you prefer), smearing it with blood. I thank my lucky stars that it wasn't bloody because I killed someone again.

            An hour or two later, Doctor Saemi finally stepped out of the room where she was treating the woman. I quickly stood up and asked how she was doing. "See for yourself." Doctor Saemi winked at me before pushing me towards the room. She thinks I'm someone of great importance to her. As if. We practically don't know each other. Complete strangers, even.

            Lying on a slightly bloody bed covered in a white sheet was the girl, her bruises all cleaned and bandaged. I sighed in relief and just sat besides the window, looking at the sun set. Doctor Saemi probably doesn't expect me to come out of the room so soon. I leaned towards the wall on my left and immediately fell into dreamless sleep, out of exhaustion of carrying the woman more than anything else.

            The next thing I know after that was a pair of grey eyes studying me. I felt her gaze and it was getting to my nerves. "What is it?" I asked. The girl just shook her head. "It's nothing. I just want to say thank you and ask for your name." Oh. My name. Should I tell her the truth or not? Hmmm... "I'm Soujiro." The girl smiled and said in reply. "Nice to meet you, even though it's on, ummm... uncomfortable circumstances. I'm Ayane." We didn't exchange any more courtesies like the traditional bowing or the foreign handshake. I just stayed on the chair and 'Ayane' just stayed upright on the bed.

            "Are you on a journey?" Ayane asked. Apparently she noticed my things that are still strapped tightly. I nodded 'Yes'. "Oh my. That means I've kept you here longer than you should've. Please stay at my house tonight. I'm greatly indebted to you for saving my life." Well, the question now was, should I or should  I not? I AM in need of lodgings for the night and this means I won't have to worry about what I will do if the inn-keeper doesn't need any helping hand… But then again… I sighed inwardly. Oh well.

            "Thank you very much. I think I will."

~~~~~~~~To be continued

[1] 'Gi' is the upper part of whatever it is that they were wearing during those times. The skirt-like pants are called 'Hakama'. Soujiro is wearing an under-gi (which was a white polo) that is fully buttoned (always!), a light blue gi with dark blue outline, a blue hakama and knee-length white socks. His Nihontou is sheathed and is  usually tied at the left side of his hakama but sometimes, (with an exception of fight scenes) you can find his Nihontou leaning on his right shoulder. I think it's suppose to be a pose or something. For an example is this picture (It's black and white so don't think that there's something wrong with your computer). If it somewhat reminds you of a certain picture of a certain site, please tell me the address. I don't remember where in the world I got this picture. ^_^;

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