Sorry for not updating yesterday! But I had too much work to do and didn't
have enough time!! Gome ne!! I hope you like this chapter!!!
Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin is not mine!!! But the Plot, Miho Nekoi, and Shinya Matsubayashi are!
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Chapter Six: Enter Misao Makimachi
"No, Mitsuki, she's not Battousai." Aoshi said, though he glanced at Shinya.
"Yes! Flaming r-red h-hair! D-d-demons golden eyes!" The man shouted, still pointing at her.
'Yeah I am Battousai' She thought sarcastically, 'I already have an alter ego to take care of to create another you idiot!' Shinya thought as she glared at the man again, he would not stop saying that for the next fifteen minutes they tried to get anything else from him.
Once they left he room Aoshi turned to her, "What do you have to say about that?" he asked in a serious voice.
Shinya glared at him, "Look, 'Okashira'" she said somewhat sarcastically, "I know I have only been here for three days [AN: Didn't look like it, but yes three days. Aoshi had to heal and then explain everything, which is quite a lot, after all they are the Oniwabanshuu], and haven't your trust or anything of the sort. But don't start questioning me about Battousai, for I can assure you I am not him." She said seriously.
"I have my own Hitokiri to worry about to start a new one." She muttered under her breath, but Aoshi heard her anyway, though he said a different thing, "Red hair and golden eyes are very rare here in Japan, especially together. But I will take you word for it. Do you have any relatives?" Aoshi added before Shinya decided to take her Hitami's out and attack him. She looked pretty shocked.
"I don't know anymore. . . " She finally said, and then she looked up at him, angry again, "If you new it isn't me why did you ask those questions?"
"I needed to confirm my thoughts." Aoshi stated indifferently.
The next day Aoshi started teaching Shinya how to become a top Oniwabanshuu. He wasn't an easy teacher, but no one could be as hard as Miho had been on her.
She trained for half a year with Aoshi, and she had to admit that she was growing some respect for him. Though she still considered him an opponent, he wasn't an enemy anymore.
She had asked Hannya to search for her family, but since she didn't remember her original surname it was harder for them to find them. In the end Hannya discovered that there were two families with the appearance the same as her and both had died, one from an attack the other from Cholera. The latter had a son who was sold to slavery and later killed in an attack.
Shinya nodded at this, and even though she was disappointed at least now she new the truth, and began to focus more on her training. It was six months after she joined that they received more new from Kyoto. . .
"It appears that the Makimachi are dead, but their daughter is still alive." Hannya told Aoshi and Shinya as they entered the room.
"Were is she now?" Shinya asked
"She is staying with one of our other members house for now." Hannya answered
". . . They were a loyal family, the least we can do is make sure their daughter lives. Bring her here." Aoshi ordered.
Hannya nodded but before he left Shinya said, "Let me go. It will be less frightening if I went than if Hannya did."
Aoshi looked at her, before nodding.
"Thank you, Aoshi." Shinya said as she left the room.
"Why did you let her go?" Hannya said
"Did you want to job so much?" Aoshi said instead
"No, but she still didn't finish her training and we don't know if she is trust worthy."
"Don't worry Hannya. I know what I am doing."
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Shinya packed a light pouch with some money and a blanket, and changed from her Oniwabanshuu robes to her original ones. She wouldn't take long to arrive in Kyoto, especially since she nearly mastered that new technique which allowed her to move faster.
As predicted, Shinya arrived in Kyoto two days later, and she headed for that same Inn she stayed the first time she came to Kyoto, Madam Kazumi was still in charge, and happy to see her.
"How long will you be staying, Miss Matsubayashi?"
"Only two days, I just came to visit a friend of mine."
"That's a pity." Madam Kazumi said as she went to prepare Shinya's room. As soon as Shinya was settled she left the Inn to the Kuroi house, where Misao Makimachi was staying.
She noticed that Kyoto had gotten better since she left; perhaps the war would be ending soon? But she new that during the nights there was still a lot of bloodshed. During her stay in Edo castle she had kept her ears open to see what the people would say about Hitokiri Yamihana, for she had stopped her attacks, and the people said she had left Edo, thankfully.
She came to a stop in front of a small house, and knocked. No one answered for some minutes until she heard footsteps and a woman answered the door.
"May I help you?" The lady asked
"Yes, is Kuroi-san at home?"
"What matters do you have with my husband?" The lady inquired
"I came from Edo to finalise some business with Kuroi-san." Shinya said seriously, and that lady nodded, letting her in. She led her to a small room, where she left Shinya and went to get her husband.
"So you are the one the Okashira sent to get Misao." A voice said from behind her.
"Yes."
"Why didn't he send Hannya or another of those close to him?" The man questioned
"I though it better to come instead." Shinya answered coolly. The man walked to stand in front of her and looked at her carefully.
"You suspect me." Shinya stated.
"I have never seen you at any of the gatherings" Kuroi stated seriously.
"I have joined recently, and have not yet been properly introduced. Now stop asking questions and bring Misao. I am already late as it is."
Kuroi didn't make any move.
"Look here, Kuroi-san, for what reasons would I want that child if I had not been sent by Ao- by the Okashira?" Shinya said a bit angrily, but Kuroi still didn't move, and Shinya was beginning to lose her patience.
"I have been given orders to remove any and all obstacles in my way to pick the child up. In this case you are in my way, and I won't hesitate to remove you from my path of you do not bring me that child!" Shinya said in a lethal voice, and her eyes flashed violet.
Kuroi looked at her again before he turned around and entered the house, Shinya could have sworn a small smirk was on his face.
Moments later he came back with a small 5 year old, who was hiding behind him. She peeked from behind him and saw Shinya, and then she hid again.
Shinya signed, 'she new that to gain the child's trust she would have to be nice. . . AND friendly . . .AND warm! Why did she volunteer for this in the first place?' Shinya thought, a bit angrily.
Deciding that she had to get this mission over with, she put her warrior self-away and brought out the nice, friendly her she hasn't used since she was two. Shinya smiled brightly.
"You don't have to be afraid, Misao." Shinya said nicely, "Would you like to go get some sweets with me?"
At the mention of sweet Misao left Kuroi-san and ran to her saying, "Really?" Shinya nodded, still smiling.
"Sugoi! Let's go!" Misao then got Shinya's hand and began to drag her away, making Shinya laugh full heartedly.
"What is your name?"
"Shinya Matsubayashi."
"How did you know my name?"
"I was a friend of your parents"
"Can we be friends?"
"Of course!" Shinya said smiling, Misao hasn't ceased to ask questions all afternoon.
"How long are you going to be here?" Misao asked after some minutes.
Shinya paused for a second, "Well, Misao, you see. I came here to take you back with me - don't look like that - I won't force you to come until you feel you can trust me. But my aim is to be able to take you back with me to Edo."
"Why?"
"Well, since your parents died, I'll be taking care of you from now on. But my house is in Edo, you see?" Shinya said, deciding it better no to mention Aoshi, and Hannya for now.
Misao became unusually quiet for some time after that discussion. And Shinya didn't like it one bit, so she took her to a small shop, which succeeded in cheering Misao up.
For the next three days Shinya went to Kuroi-san house everyday go pick Misao up and take her out to spend the day with her.
Shinya hadn't planned in staying for more than two days (it was already the fourth) but she realised that she couldn't force Misao to come with her in such a short time. Misao was getting used to Shinya's presence around her, and started liking the idea of going with her to Edo, only she was still afraid. But on the fifth day, when Shinya was taking Misao back to Kuroi- san house, Misao said:
"Shinya-san?"
"Yes, Misao?"
"I - hmmm - I thought, and I think that - I would like to go with you to Edo" Misao said a bit flustered and looking at the floor.
Shinya smiled at her, "Are you sure? If you want I can stay some more. . . "
"Iie! I like you a lot, you are very nice, and I would love to go live with you." Misao said smiling brightly.
Shinya nodded, "Will you tell Kuroi-san then? I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning so we can go, okay?"
"Hai!" Misao said enthusiastically
Shinya woke up early the next morning and went down to talk to Madam Kazumi, since she would be leaving.
"Why! So soon dear?"
"Madam Kazumi, I have stayed three days more than I expected! I can't delay my return anymore." Shinya said with a small smile. (A drop on the side of her head)
"Yes. . . you are right." Madam Kazumi signed, "Fine, but be sure to visit me more often. You are a great help in the Inn and you attract customers! Bless that beauty and charm of yours!" Madam Kazumi said making Shinya blush slightly.
"I'll be visiting more often then, if I can convince my - um - 'superior'." Shinya said as she turned to leave and pick Misao up before she left for Edo.
"Sayonara, Kazumi-san!" Shinya called as she closed the door.
"Sayonara, Shinya-san"
Shinya arrived at the Kuroi house some fifteen minutes later. She knocked and Kuroi-san answered the door.
"Ohayo! Shinya-san. Come in, my wife is just getting Misao ready. I'll sure miss her around."
Shinya smiled, "Arigato, Kuroi-san." as she entered the house, and sat down in the couch waiting for Misao to come.
About five minutes later Misao cam in, smiling happily and shouted, "Okaa- san! Let's go!"
Shinya nearly had an attack! Okaa-san? What the hell is she thinking! No better, what will Aoshi and Hannya say when I get back! Shinya thought desperately, and turned to look Narumi, who had a knowing smirk.
"Hey there, Misao. If you just wait a second, I have to talk with Narumi- san before we leave."
"Would you care to explain why, is she calling me that?" Shinya said, masking her annoyance.
"Well, last night, Misao was asking us what would happen when you arrived at Edo, and I appeared as if she was beginning to doubt her decision, with all the questions she was asking. So I told her not to worry and that you would take good care of her - like a mother."
Shinya just looked at her, waiting for more.
"Apparently she decided that you would be her new mother, and I didn't have to heart to tell her otherwise so I told her that yes, you would be her new mother, and take care of her."
Shinya had to admit, that if she were in Narumi's situation she would have done the same thing, for even she wouldn't have the heart to take her happiness and ideals away from Misao.
"If that's it, then I guess I'll just have to get used to it." Narumi smiled as they went back to the living room, where Kuroi was playing with Misao.
"Sayonara!" They said as they left the house.
Misao was excited at the thought of travelling with her new 'okaa-san', and Shinya was pleased to be going home. Especially since the war wasn't over. While she was in Kyoto she decided to bring 'Yamihana' back to the people of Kyoto's fear. She wasn't seen by anyone, how could they see her now anyway? During the days Shinya would see Misao and during the nights she would kill those corrupt leaders. Nothing new.
But Shinya was beginning to worry when nightfall began to catch on to them, and they still hadn't left Kyoto completely.
"Okaa-san I'm scared" Misao said once nightfall had completely fallen over them.
"Don't be Misao, remember that I'll never let anyone harm you okay, you will have to trust me." Shinya said as she pulled Misao closer to her.
Some time passed, and Shinya was aware of every moving thing, every shadow, every noise and every dangerous location.
They had been walking for sometime time, and Misao was calming down, when Shinya heard swords clash. She froze and Misao felt her tense up. "Okaa-san? What wrong?"
Shinya did not answer; she was listening to the sound and figuring where it came from. [OHHHH, who might it be? - Heaven's Demon]
"Okaa-san?" Misao asked again, unsure.
'They are coming this way!' Shinya thought, it was then that she felt Misao's fright beside her.
Shinya kneeled down and looked into Misao's eyes, "Misao, listen to me closely. There are some. . . bad. . . people coming our way, so I am going to have to take another way to leave Kyoto. But to take that way, you will have to trust me."
"W-What do I h-have to do, Okaa-san?" Misao asked, stuttering a bit
Shinya smiled, "You only have to close your eyes and be very quiet, I'll do the rest."
Shinya waited until Misao had closed her eyes and picked her up. Once she was secure in her arms, Shinya leaped to the nearest rooftop, and proceeded to leap from rooftop to rooftop.
As she neared the spot where the fight was being held she could identify those who were fighting. [Who might it be. . .wait I'm thinking. . . Hey! Why do you put everything I say in here!!! - Heaven's Demon ( - Hell's Angel]
She saw the Senshingumi who was fighting one person; well the leader of that division was fighting what appeared to be a red haired man. Shinya jumped to a rooftop closer to the fight to have a better view of that man. She was right about the red hair, it was tied up in a high ponytail, much like her own, and he appeared to have some sort of mark on his left cheek. . .
She had to dodge behind a nearby rooftop when both fighters looked her way, she recognised them immediately, one was her archenemy Saito Hajime and the other was none other than Battousai, she was sure. No one else had amber coloured eyes except herself, that is.
'I'll have to remember to mention that to Aoshi, if I arrive back in Kyoto this year, I cannot travel as quickly with Misao with me' Shinya thought as she continued hopping from roof to roof.
Five days had passed since then, and Shinya was still not in Kyoto. Travelling with Misao disabled her to do so, for she had to stop every night to let the child sleep, stop at regular intervals to eat, and walk slowly.
Misao had never left Kyoto thus she was interested in everything she saw on the way there, and usually wanted to stop to take a better look. Shinya would let her, sometimes, but others she wouldn't, either because that area was dangerous or because she couldn't afford to take longer than she already was.
The good thing was that Misao understood her so she didn't have to handle any hysterical attacks from the five year old.
They had been travelling for a week now, and it was starting to get dark, which made Misao afraid.
"Oka-san, can't we stop? I'm scared." Misao said, grabbing her clothes in fright. "We will, let me just find a good tree for us to sleep under, ok?" Shinya asked smiling down at the child.
"Hai!" Misao said more at ease. But she shouldn't have been.
Shinya suddenly picked her up and jumped three feet away from their previous place. Misao looked and saw a knife where they had been.
"So the woman can avoid knifes can she?" Shinya couldn't exactly pinpoint the location the voice came from due to the open space she was in - but she new if came from the nearby bushes. . .
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Woa! This is the longest chapter yet! 9 pages, I never expected it to be that long!! I hope it compensated for the short on I posted last week.
So what do you think? I had to bring Misao in the story - Heaven's Demon absolutely loves her, and she is part of the Oniwabanshuu background.
Still thinking on what to do with this story - I hope it isn't becoming too boring, and if it is please tell me so that I can change it for next week!!!
Hell's Angel and Heaven's Demon.
Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin is not mine!!! But the Plot, Miho Nekoi, and Shinya Matsubayashi are!
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Chapter Six: Enter Misao Makimachi
"No, Mitsuki, she's not Battousai." Aoshi said, though he glanced at Shinya.
"Yes! Flaming r-red h-hair! D-d-demons golden eyes!" The man shouted, still pointing at her.
'Yeah I am Battousai' She thought sarcastically, 'I already have an alter ego to take care of to create another you idiot!' Shinya thought as she glared at the man again, he would not stop saying that for the next fifteen minutes they tried to get anything else from him.
Once they left he room Aoshi turned to her, "What do you have to say about that?" he asked in a serious voice.
Shinya glared at him, "Look, 'Okashira'" she said somewhat sarcastically, "I know I have only been here for three days [AN: Didn't look like it, but yes three days. Aoshi had to heal and then explain everything, which is quite a lot, after all they are the Oniwabanshuu], and haven't your trust or anything of the sort. But don't start questioning me about Battousai, for I can assure you I am not him." She said seriously.
"I have my own Hitokiri to worry about to start a new one." She muttered under her breath, but Aoshi heard her anyway, though he said a different thing, "Red hair and golden eyes are very rare here in Japan, especially together. But I will take you word for it. Do you have any relatives?" Aoshi added before Shinya decided to take her Hitami's out and attack him. She looked pretty shocked.
"I don't know anymore. . . " She finally said, and then she looked up at him, angry again, "If you new it isn't me why did you ask those questions?"
"I needed to confirm my thoughts." Aoshi stated indifferently.
The next day Aoshi started teaching Shinya how to become a top Oniwabanshuu. He wasn't an easy teacher, but no one could be as hard as Miho had been on her.
She trained for half a year with Aoshi, and she had to admit that she was growing some respect for him. Though she still considered him an opponent, he wasn't an enemy anymore.
She had asked Hannya to search for her family, but since she didn't remember her original surname it was harder for them to find them. In the end Hannya discovered that there were two families with the appearance the same as her and both had died, one from an attack the other from Cholera. The latter had a son who was sold to slavery and later killed in an attack.
Shinya nodded at this, and even though she was disappointed at least now she new the truth, and began to focus more on her training. It was six months after she joined that they received more new from Kyoto. . .
"It appears that the Makimachi are dead, but their daughter is still alive." Hannya told Aoshi and Shinya as they entered the room.
"Were is she now?" Shinya asked
"She is staying with one of our other members house for now." Hannya answered
". . . They were a loyal family, the least we can do is make sure their daughter lives. Bring her here." Aoshi ordered.
Hannya nodded but before he left Shinya said, "Let me go. It will be less frightening if I went than if Hannya did."
Aoshi looked at her, before nodding.
"Thank you, Aoshi." Shinya said as she left the room.
"Why did you let her go?" Hannya said
"Did you want to job so much?" Aoshi said instead
"No, but she still didn't finish her training and we don't know if she is trust worthy."
"Don't worry Hannya. I know what I am doing."
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Shinya packed a light pouch with some money and a blanket, and changed from her Oniwabanshuu robes to her original ones. She wouldn't take long to arrive in Kyoto, especially since she nearly mastered that new technique which allowed her to move faster.
As predicted, Shinya arrived in Kyoto two days later, and she headed for that same Inn she stayed the first time she came to Kyoto, Madam Kazumi was still in charge, and happy to see her.
"How long will you be staying, Miss Matsubayashi?"
"Only two days, I just came to visit a friend of mine."
"That's a pity." Madam Kazumi said as she went to prepare Shinya's room. As soon as Shinya was settled she left the Inn to the Kuroi house, where Misao Makimachi was staying.
She noticed that Kyoto had gotten better since she left; perhaps the war would be ending soon? But she new that during the nights there was still a lot of bloodshed. During her stay in Edo castle she had kept her ears open to see what the people would say about Hitokiri Yamihana, for she had stopped her attacks, and the people said she had left Edo, thankfully.
She came to a stop in front of a small house, and knocked. No one answered for some minutes until she heard footsteps and a woman answered the door.
"May I help you?" The lady asked
"Yes, is Kuroi-san at home?"
"What matters do you have with my husband?" The lady inquired
"I came from Edo to finalise some business with Kuroi-san." Shinya said seriously, and that lady nodded, letting her in. She led her to a small room, where she left Shinya and went to get her husband.
"So you are the one the Okashira sent to get Misao." A voice said from behind her.
"Yes."
"Why didn't he send Hannya or another of those close to him?" The man questioned
"I though it better to come instead." Shinya answered coolly. The man walked to stand in front of her and looked at her carefully.
"You suspect me." Shinya stated.
"I have never seen you at any of the gatherings" Kuroi stated seriously.
"I have joined recently, and have not yet been properly introduced. Now stop asking questions and bring Misao. I am already late as it is."
Kuroi didn't make any move.
"Look here, Kuroi-san, for what reasons would I want that child if I had not been sent by Ao- by the Okashira?" Shinya said a bit angrily, but Kuroi still didn't move, and Shinya was beginning to lose her patience.
"I have been given orders to remove any and all obstacles in my way to pick the child up. In this case you are in my way, and I won't hesitate to remove you from my path of you do not bring me that child!" Shinya said in a lethal voice, and her eyes flashed violet.
Kuroi looked at her again before he turned around and entered the house, Shinya could have sworn a small smirk was on his face.
Moments later he came back with a small 5 year old, who was hiding behind him. She peeked from behind him and saw Shinya, and then she hid again.
Shinya signed, 'she new that to gain the child's trust she would have to be nice. . . AND friendly . . .AND warm! Why did she volunteer for this in the first place?' Shinya thought, a bit angrily.
Deciding that she had to get this mission over with, she put her warrior self-away and brought out the nice, friendly her she hasn't used since she was two. Shinya smiled brightly.
"You don't have to be afraid, Misao." Shinya said nicely, "Would you like to go get some sweets with me?"
At the mention of sweet Misao left Kuroi-san and ran to her saying, "Really?" Shinya nodded, still smiling.
"Sugoi! Let's go!" Misao then got Shinya's hand and began to drag her away, making Shinya laugh full heartedly.
"What is your name?"
"Shinya Matsubayashi."
"How did you know my name?"
"I was a friend of your parents"
"Can we be friends?"
"Of course!" Shinya said smiling, Misao hasn't ceased to ask questions all afternoon.
"How long are you going to be here?" Misao asked after some minutes.
Shinya paused for a second, "Well, Misao, you see. I came here to take you back with me - don't look like that - I won't force you to come until you feel you can trust me. But my aim is to be able to take you back with me to Edo."
"Why?"
"Well, since your parents died, I'll be taking care of you from now on. But my house is in Edo, you see?" Shinya said, deciding it better no to mention Aoshi, and Hannya for now.
Misao became unusually quiet for some time after that discussion. And Shinya didn't like it one bit, so she took her to a small shop, which succeeded in cheering Misao up.
For the next three days Shinya went to Kuroi-san house everyday go pick Misao up and take her out to spend the day with her.
Shinya hadn't planned in staying for more than two days (it was already the fourth) but she realised that she couldn't force Misao to come with her in such a short time. Misao was getting used to Shinya's presence around her, and started liking the idea of going with her to Edo, only she was still afraid. But on the fifth day, when Shinya was taking Misao back to Kuroi- san house, Misao said:
"Shinya-san?"
"Yes, Misao?"
"I - hmmm - I thought, and I think that - I would like to go with you to Edo" Misao said a bit flustered and looking at the floor.
Shinya smiled at her, "Are you sure? If you want I can stay some more. . . "
"Iie! I like you a lot, you are very nice, and I would love to go live with you." Misao said smiling brightly.
Shinya nodded, "Will you tell Kuroi-san then? I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning so we can go, okay?"
"Hai!" Misao said enthusiastically
Shinya woke up early the next morning and went down to talk to Madam Kazumi, since she would be leaving.
"Why! So soon dear?"
"Madam Kazumi, I have stayed three days more than I expected! I can't delay my return anymore." Shinya said with a small smile. (A drop on the side of her head)
"Yes. . . you are right." Madam Kazumi signed, "Fine, but be sure to visit me more often. You are a great help in the Inn and you attract customers! Bless that beauty and charm of yours!" Madam Kazumi said making Shinya blush slightly.
"I'll be visiting more often then, if I can convince my - um - 'superior'." Shinya said as she turned to leave and pick Misao up before she left for Edo.
"Sayonara, Kazumi-san!" Shinya called as she closed the door.
"Sayonara, Shinya-san"
Shinya arrived at the Kuroi house some fifteen minutes later. She knocked and Kuroi-san answered the door.
"Ohayo! Shinya-san. Come in, my wife is just getting Misao ready. I'll sure miss her around."
Shinya smiled, "Arigato, Kuroi-san." as she entered the house, and sat down in the couch waiting for Misao to come.
About five minutes later Misao cam in, smiling happily and shouted, "Okaa- san! Let's go!"
Shinya nearly had an attack! Okaa-san? What the hell is she thinking! No better, what will Aoshi and Hannya say when I get back! Shinya thought desperately, and turned to look Narumi, who had a knowing smirk.
"Hey there, Misao. If you just wait a second, I have to talk with Narumi- san before we leave."
"Would you care to explain why, is she calling me that?" Shinya said, masking her annoyance.
"Well, last night, Misao was asking us what would happen when you arrived at Edo, and I appeared as if she was beginning to doubt her decision, with all the questions she was asking. So I told her not to worry and that you would take good care of her - like a mother."
Shinya just looked at her, waiting for more.
"Apparently she decided that you would be her new mother, and I didn't have to heart to tell her otherwise so I told her that yes, you would be her new mother, and take care of her."
Shinya had to admit, that if she were in Narumi's situation she would have done the same thing, for even she wouldn't have the heart to take her happiness and ideals away from Misao.
"If that's it, then I guess I'll just have to get used to it." Narumi smiled as they went back to the living room, where Kuroi was playing with Misao.
"Sayonara!" They said as they left the house.
Misao was excited at the thought of travelling with her new 'okaa-san', and Shinya was pleased to be going home. Especially since the war wasn't over. While she was in Kyoto she decided to bring 'Yamihana' back to the people of Kyoto's fear. She wasn't seen by anyone, how could they see her now anyway? During the days Shinya would see Misao and during the nights she would kill those corrupt leaders. Nothing new.
But Shinya was beginning to worry when nightfall began to catch on to them, and they still hadn't left Kyoto completely.
"Okaa-san I'm scared" Misao said once nightfall had completely fallen over them.
"Don't be Misao, remember that I'll never let anyone harm you okay, you will have to trust me." Shinya said as she pulled Misao closer to her.
Some time passed, and Shinya was aware of every moving thing, every shadow, every noise and every dangerous location.
They had been walking for sometime time, and Misao was calming down, when Shinya heard swords clash. She froze and Misao felt her tense up. "Okaa-san? What wrong?"
Shinya did not answer; she was listening to the sound and figuring where it came from. [OHHHH, who might it be? - Heaven's Demon]
"Okaa-san?" Misao asked again, unsure.
'They are coming this way!' Shinya thought, it was then that she felt Misao's fright beside her.
Shinya kneeled down and looked into Misao's eyes, "Misao, listen to me closely. There are some. . . bad. . . people coming our way, so I am going to have to take another way to leave Kyoto. But to take that way, you will have to trust me."
"W-What do I h-have to do, Okaa-san?" Misao asked, stuttering a bit
Shinya smiled, "You only have to close your eyes and be very quiet, I'll do the rest."
Shinya waited until Misao had closed her eyes and picked her up. Once she was secure in her arms, Shinya leaped to the nearest rooftop, and proceeded to leap from rooftop to rooftop.
As she neared the spot where the fight was being held she could identify those who were fighting. [Who might it be. . .wait I'm thinking. . . Hey! Why do you put everything I say in here!!! - Heaven's Demon ( - Hell's Angel]
She saw the Senshingumi who was fighting one person; well the leader of that division was fighting what appeared to be a red haired man. Shinya jumped to a rooftop closer to the fight to have a better view of that man. She was right about the red hair, it was tied up in a high ponytail, much like her own, and he appeared to have some sort of mark on his left cheek. . .
She had to dodge behind a nearby rooftop when both fighters looked her way, she recognised them immediately, one was her archenemy Saito Hajime and the other was none other than Battousai, she was sure. No one else had amber coloured eyes except herself, that is.
'I'll have to remember to mention that to Aoshi, if I arrive back in Kyoto this year, I cannot travel as quickly with Misao with me' Shinya thought as she continued hopping from roof to roof.
Five days had passed since then, and Shinya was still not in Kyoto. Travelling with Misao disabled her to do so, for she had to stop every night to let the child sleep, stop at regular intervals to eat, and walk slowly.
Misao had never left Kyoto thus she was interested in everything she saw on the way there, and usually wanted to stop to take a better look. Shinya would let her, sometimes, but others she wouldn't, either because that area was dangerous or because she couldn't afford to take longer than she already was.
The good thing was that Misao understood her so she didn't have to handle any hysterical attacks from the five year old.
They had been travelling for a week now, and it was starting to get dark, which made Misao afraid.
"Oka-san, can't we stop? I'm scared." Misao said, grabbing her clothes in fright. "We will, let me just find a good tree for us to sleep under, ok?" Shinya asked smiling down at the child.
"Hai!" Misao said more at ease. But she shouldn't have been.
Shinya suddenly picked her up and jumped three feet away from their previous place. Misao looked and saw a knife where they had been.
"So the woman can avoid knifes can she?" Shinya couldn't exactly pinpoint the location the voice came from due to the open space she was in - but she new if came from the nearby bushes. . .
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Woa! This is the longest chapter yet! 9 pages, I never expected it to be that long!! I hope it compensated for the short on I posted last week.
So what do you think? I had to bring Misao in the story - Heaven's Demon absolutely loves her, and she is part of the Oniwabanshuu background.
Still thinking on what to do with this story - I hope it isn't becoming too boring, and if it is please tell me so that I can change it for next week!!!
Hell's Angel and Heaven's Demon.