A/N: any suggestions as to how this story can progress? I could do with some help here… ^__^

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Taking in a deep breath, Soi tilted back her head and proceeded to let loose a high-pitched shriek telling the twins to get out of her room pronto. They didn't need telling twice as they sprinted out of the room. After all, they saw no need in making Soi even angrier as they had had their fair share of laughs at her expense in the morning, Suboshi had someone else on the mind, a very kawaii girl who also happened to be the miko whom he was to protect…

As she glared at their retreating figures, Soi sighed with relief, now, if only she could think of some way to keep their mouths shut. Walking towards her armor, she proceeded to put it on. Suddenly she was startled to find someone's presence behind her, someone who happened to be grinning very evilly at her. "Tomo!" She exclaimed, struggling to quickly finish dressing as she spun around to face him.

"Nakago-sama wants to see you. By the way, you have a very good figure, its no wonder why Nakago-sama holds you with high regard, you must make him very pleased."

Leveling him with a deadly glare, Soi chose to ignore his last remark. "I'll be there."

A few moments later, Soi found herself hesitating outside Nakago's grand door. Seeing him had the power to make or break her day. = I have to compose myself, I cannot let him see my weakness = She raised her hand to knock and at that moment, a commanding voice rang out, "Come in."

Once she opened the door, it was apparent that the room was in total darkness. She could just barely make out Nakago's silhouette as he sat on the bed. "I've come for my orders."

He nodded to her as he stood up, it was then that she realized that there was something wrong with him, she had never thought that he was capable of such stiff movement. An eternity seemed to pass before he spoke, standing alone seemed to cause him pain. = What happened to Nakago-sama? Is there anything I can do to help? I hope that he's alright = A million thoughts raced through Soi's mind, however, she kept her face a cold mask, willing herself not to show even a shred of concern. She knew that to him, emotions were seen as weaknesses.

"Tell Amiboshi to continue on his mission as a spy in Konan. I'm sure that they are beginning to trust him already. He cannot spend too much time here, otherwise they will suspect him. On this return trip, I want you to go with him, and quickly return with the news of how far they are to calling out Suzaku."

"Hai!"

She turned to leave. = He doesn't want to talk about his problem. Why am I not surprised, anyway, if he doesn't talk, I won't question= However, her mouth opened to speak even as she was warning herself against it.

"Nakago-sama, what happened to you, you seem… weaker."

The incredible blue eyes that stared back at her were immediately filled with disdain. Him, weak? Never. With a swish of his head, he turned around, such that his back was to her, as if the very sight of her repulsed him.

Soi felt that her heart had been pierced with an icy cold dagger. There was nothing left for her to say and she dismissed herself. Just as she was about to leave, his voice once again called out to her,

"Look for me again tonight, I have use for you." 

-ōwari-

Pls help me with the story! I think its in a rather dismal state