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their reviews for my story. Daijoubu, I will improve my fic although I
can't really say the same for my vocabulary and grammar.
Disclaimer: Inoue Takehiko
Don't sue me or flame me.
WARNING! There are Yaoi elements present as well as other elements but you will have to read to find out. If you can't stand it, I suggest you get your butt out of here and never return. I did not copy this from anywhere and you are now entering my world.
GLADIATOR CHAPTER 4: DESTINY
Sendoh stared out at the clear blue sky. His head resting back against his favourite sakura tree, its petals dancing in the wind, caressing softly against his skin. Sakura, sakura.
Sakuragi Hanamichi.
He tested the name, finding the name unusual for such a magnificent man with such fiery aura. He had sent his men to investigate about him. His background, what he did, what he liked and also to invite him to fight for him but.
" I'm not angry, Koshino. But neither am I happy," Sendoh said without averting his eyes from the sky.
" I beg for your forgiveness, Your Majesty."
Sendoh finally turned and look at Koshino and Hikoichi. Both of them were his friends and had served loyally to him. Although he was disappointed, he smiled. " There's plenty of time." Yes, there was plenty of time for him to get acquainted with Hanamichi.
" Your Majesty, I don't understand why you want that barbarian alive. We could easily kill him. He's just another idiot," Koshino said poisonly, hating the very fact that Akira Sendoh, the emperor of Hoshio could easily favour an unknown barbarian to him.
" Mmm. "
" Your Majesty, I think what Koshino-sama meant was." Hikoichi added hastily when he noticed the glint of rising anger in Akira's eyes but it disappeared as quick as it came.
" Like I said, don't worry. Now, leave. I'll summon for both of you later."
It was obvious that Koshino was angry, not at Sendoh but at that Hanamichi. He had loved his Emperor his entire life and that amateur barbarian came along and spoiled everything. He turned away, disgusted with the thought of Sendoh and that barbarian together. Hikocihi followed the very pissed off Koshino after giving a slight bow to Akira.
When they were alone, Hikoichi asked," Koshino-sama, why were you so rude to His Majesty?"
" Ain't your business, kid. You'd better stay out of it."
" Y-yes."
" I swear, I will take back what is rightfully mine and no one will ever be able to stop me." Koshino said determinedly, relishing the thought of him and Sendoh together after Hanamichi's death.
" Ne, Akagi. Why are so full of energy today?" Hanamichi asked tiredly after that straining exercising that their captain had put the entire group of gladiators through.
" Urusai!"
" Ge.." Hanamichi facefaulted for a moment. They were at their training grounds in the jungle, away from prying eyes and unwanted visitors to disturb their intensive training.
" Don't worry, Hanamichi. The captain is always like that when a fight is near." Ayako comforted.
" Fight? Who are we up against?" Hanamichi asked, puzzled that he didn't know anything.
" Hoshio." Miyagi and Mitsui said together.
" Hoshio? Sounds familiar." Hanamichi said. That name sounded so familiar, now where did he hear it from?
BONG!!
" Ahhh..Teme! Gori! Why did you do that for!?" Hanamichi rubbed his head, wincing at the slight lump forming on the top of his head.
" Stop fooling around and start practicing!"
" I'm beginning to think that the victory between Hanamichi and that other gladiator is just pure coincidence," Mitsui said.
" It's not! The tensai won it fair and square with his ability. And I did not cheat!"
Then, something caught the corner of Akagi's eye. He got up ever so slowly from his position and picked up his battleaxe. He turned abruptly and threw his battleaxe into the thick bushes. " Show yourself. We don't welcome visitors."
All eyes focused at the figure coming out from the bushes, his hand holding the battleaxe that Akagi had thrown earlier. The man threw the weapon back to Akagi and stared coldly at everyone until his eyes reached Hanamichi. Everyone held their weapons just in case this was the enemy's spy.
" You!"
" You know this person?" Ayako asked as she lowered her poisonous needles.
Hanamichi nodded. " He's the one I've been telling Ryochin earlier. He saved my life. "
" What are you doing here? Intruders aren't invited." Akagi stepped in front of the stranger. But the stranger didn't even flinch or move back from the Gladiators' captain who seemed like a giant to everyone.
" I want to join your team."
There, he'd said it. Kaede saw the giant frown even harder at his straight answer. He's been watching Hanamichi practice all morning, marvelling at his swift and fierce moves of fighting.
" You can't join easily, stupid," Miyagi said. " I don't think you can even hold a weapon."
" He's right. You must have the ability to fight as well as strength," Ayako said, taking a liking at this stranger.
" Aya-chan." Miyagi drooled all over Ayako once again and everyone sighs.
" Does it apply to shortie over there?" Kaede asked with a hint of mockery. Miyagi needed less than one second to digest the question and hurled himself at Kaede.
" Why, you!? I'll show you! Grrr.." Kogure and Mitsui held a very angry Miyagi back.
" Hanamichi, since he's your friend you might as well take him back," Akagi said as he turned away from Kaede.
" Me? Why me?" Hanamichi shouted at Akagi's retreating figure.
Kaede didn't like this situation one bit. He came here to join the Gladiators regardless of Minami's protests. He was adamant of his decision and of course, no one can stop him once he's decided what to do.
" I will not leave."
All eyes turned to the stranger again. Then, Mitsui and Miyagi laughed. " I thought I heard the twirt just said that he wouldn't leave."
" So did I. What is he going to do? Challenge Akagi?"
Hanamichi found the situation not funny at all. He didn't want his saviour to be hurt in anyway. He grabbed the shorter man's upper arm and tried to pull him away but the other person didn't even budge. Hanamichi glared at the other person. Let's go.
" No."
" Don't be dumb."
Kaede pulled his arm away and picked up a sword and held it in front of Akagi. " Try me, you big oaf."
Everyone gasped including Hanamichi. This person just challenged Akagi. A pulsing vein appeared on Akagi's forehead as he turned and faced Kaede, the battleaxe held firmly in his right hand. " A big oaf?" Kaede took his fighting stance and prepared to fight the giant.
" Matte, Gori. He's just kidding." Hanamichi tried to persuade a very pissed off Akagi.
" He called me a big oaf. Come on, kid. Let's see what you have. " Akagi pushed Hanamichi away and took his fighting stance and a few seconds later, both of their weapons clashed together while the others could only watch the awesome fight.
" I can't believe it. That kid is as good as Akagi," Kogure exclaimed, his eyes never leaving the fight.
" Yeah, I have to admit that he's good," Mitsui had crossed his arms and nodded in agreement while Miyagi kept quiet. He was still very annoyed that the stranger had called him a shortie but he can't deny the fact that he was good at defence as well as attack.
The fight continued for several hours until both of them were exhausted. Both were breathing hard, beads of sweat trickling down their foreheads down to the ground. So far, only a few small cuts and bruises were the results of the intensive fighting.
" Had enough yet, you trouble maker? We've already got one here. We certainly don't need another one," Akagi panted out as he watched those cold eyes narrowed. He's one hell of a good fighter. It would benefit our team if he joined us but at the same time we're not sure whether he's the enemy of not.
" Who said I was done?" Kaede's voice was still emotionless but the way he was breathing betrayed his anticipation. Hanamichi didn't want to see anymore of this useless fight and wanted to stop before someone really gets hurt.
" I will."
Kaede's eyes widened in surprise when he heard that. He couldn't believe it. Hanamichi had actually said that he didn't him on the team. He felt strangely hurt by that remark. The sword slipped from Kaede's fingers and he turned to leave, not wanting Hanamichi or anybody to see the hurt in his eyes.
" Wait." Akagi's voice penetrated the silent atmosphere. " He can join."
Three simple words. These words were the only thing that Kaede needed to hear from the very beginning but now; it didn't seem to be important anymore. The red haired gladiator had said that he didn't want him to join the team anymore. He continued walking away until a warm hand laid itself on his shoulders.
Kaede flinched from the touch and shouted," Don't touch meee.. Hana..michi?"
" The Gori said you could join, kitsune. " Oh, those warm eyes seem to melt Kaede's iced cased heart. An expression of care and tenderness seem to touch his feelings and that smile.
Kaede was silent and that annoyed Hanamichi. It was his first time in showing how much he cared for one person and now he's being ignored! " Oi, kitsune. Aren't you happy? Isn't that what you want?"
" D'oaho."
" Teme, you wanna pick a fight with the tensai, izzit?! Prepare yourself!" Hanamichi growled as he tried to clobber Kaede but was stopped by Kogure, Miyagi and Mitsui. " Let me go! Let me go!"
BONG!
The super famous Gori Punch had finally landed on Hanamichi's head.
" Urusai, baka!"
" Itai, that hurts!" Hanamichi clutched his head and cursed Akagi.
Akagi cleared his throat and said," From now onwards, we have a new member and I hope that each of you will cooperate with him." Akagi turned towards the shorter figure. " What's your name?"
" Rukawa."
Tsuzuku (t.b.c.)
A/N:
I know, I know. It's lousy but I can't seem to get anything out of my brain. I got a review from Tina Caps asking whether I'm using Kitsuno or Kitsune (fox) in my fic. Well, my friend, I am using both of these words but like I told you before, I write this fic according to my imagination, therefore, Kitsuno is the name of the country Kaede is ruling while Hoshio is the country where Sendoh is ruling. Kitsune is just a nick for Kaede by Hanamcihi^___^
I can't express how happy I am at reading your reviews. * Sniff, sniff * (Phoenix Crazed is crying with joy!) I hope that I will improve my storyline while you (yeah, I mean you, the one who is reading this) give me ur comments on my story and I promise u that I will try harder.
So, please give me ur reviews!!!! Oh, oh, it's past midnight now and I gotta go. Okies, bye!!!
Disclaimer: Inoue Takehiko
Don't sue me or flame me.
WARNING! There are Yaoi elements present as well as other elements but you will have to read to find out. If you can't stand it, I suggest you get your butt out of here and never return. I did not copy this from anywhere and you are now entering my world.
GLADIATOR CHAPTER 4: DESTINY
Sendoh stared out at the clear blue sky. His head resting back against his favourite sakura tree, its petals dancing in the wind, caressing softly against his skin. Sakura, sakura.
Sakuragi Hanamichi.
He tested the name, finding the name unusual for such a magnificent man with such fiery aura. He had sent his men to investigate about him. His background, what he did, what he liked and also to invite him to fight for him but.
" I'm not angry, Koshino. But neither am I happy," Sendoh said without averting his eyes from the sky.
" I beg for your forgiveness, Your Majesty."
Sendoh finally turned and look at Koshino and Hikoichi. Both of them were his friends and had served loyally to him. Although he was disappointed, he smiled. " There's plenty of time." Yes, there was plenty of time for him to get acquainted with Hanamichi.
" Your Majesty, I don't understand why you want that barbarian alive. We could easily kill him. He's just another idiot," Koshino said poisonly, hating the very fact that Akira Sendoh, the emperor of Hoshio could easily favour an unknown barbarian to him.
" Mmm. "
" Your Majesty, I think what Koshino-sama meant was." Hikoichi added hastily when he noticed the glint of rising anger in Akira's eyes but it disappeared as quick as it came.
" Like I said, don't worry. Now, leave. I'll summon for both of you later."
It was obvious that Koshino was angry, not at Sendoh but at that Hanamichi. He had loved his Emperor his entire life and that amateur barbarian came along and spoiled everything. He turned away, disgusted with the thought of Sendoh and that barbarian together. Hikocihi followed the very pissed off Koshino after giving a slight bow to Akira.
When they were alone, Hikoichi asked," Koshino-sama, why were you so rude to His Majesty?"
" Ain't your business, kid. You'd better stay out of it."
" Y-yes."
" I swear, I will take back what is rightfully mine and no one will ever be able to stop me." Koshino said determinedly, relishing the thought of him and Sendoh together after Hanamichi's death.
" Ne, Akagi. Why are so full of energy today?" Hanamichi asked tiredly after that straining exercising that their captain had put the entire group of gladiators through.
" Urusai!"
" Ge.." Hanamichi facefaulted for a moment. They were at their training grounds in the jungle, away from prying eyes and unwanted visitors to disturb their intensive training.
" Don't worry, Hanamichi. The captain is always like that when a fight is near." Ayako comforted.
" Fight? Who are we up against?" Hanamichi asked, puzzled that he didn't know anything.
" Hoshio." Miyagi and Mitsui said together.
" Hoshio? Sounds familiar." Hanamichi said. That name sounded so familiar, now where did he hear it from?
BONG!!
" Ahhh..Teme! Gori! Why did you do that for!?" Hanamichi rubbed his head, wincing at the slight lump forming on the top of his head.
" Stop fooling around and start practicing!"
" I'm beginning to think that the victory between Hanamichi and that other gladiator is just pure coincidence," Mitsui said.
" It's not! The tensai won it fair and square with his ability. And I did not cheat!"
Then, something caught the corner of Akagi's eye. He got up ever so slowly from his position and picked up his battleaxe. He turned abruptly and threw his battleaxe into the thick bushes. " Show yourself. We don't welcome visitors."
All eyes focused at the figure coming out from the bushes, his hand holding the battleaxe that Akagi had thrown earlier. The man threw the weapon back to Akagi and stared coldly at everyone until his eyes reached Hanamichi. Everyone held their weapons just in case this was the enemy's spy.
" You!"
" You know this person?" Ayako asked as she lowered her poisonous needles.
Hanamichi nodded. " He's the one I've been telling Ryochin earlier. He saved my life. "
" What are you doing here? Intruders aren't invited." Akagi stepped in front of the stranger. But the stranger didn't even flinch or move back from the Gladiators' captain who seemed like a giant to everyone.
" I want to join your team."
There, he'd said it. Kaede saw the giant frown even harder at his straight answer. He's been watching Hanamichi practice all morning, marvelling at his swift and fierce moves of fighting.
" You can't join easily, stupid," Miyagi said. " I don't think you can even hold a weapon."
" He's right. You must have the ability to fight as well as strength," Ayako said, taking a liking at this stranger.
" Aya-chan." Miyagi drooled all over Ayako once again and everyone sighs.
" Does it apply to shortie over there?" Kaede asked with a hint of mockery. Miyagi needed less than one second to digest the question and hurled himself at Kaede.
" Why, you!? I'll show you! Grrr.." Kogure and Mitsui held a very angry Miyagi back.
" Hanamichi, since he's your friend you might as well take him back," Akagi said as he turned away from Kaede.
" Me? Why me?" Hanamichi shouted at Akagi's retreating figure.
Kaede didn't like this situation one bit. He came here to join the Gladiators regardless of Minami's protests. He was adamant of his decision and of course, no one can stop him once he's decided what to do.
" I will not leave."
All eyes turned to the stranger again. Then, Mitsui and Miyagi laughed. " I thought I heard the twirt just said that he wouldn't leave."
" So did I. What is he going to do? Challenge Akagi?"
Hanamichi found the situation not funny at all. He didn't want his saviour to be hurt in anyway. He grabbed the shorter man's upper arm and tried to pull him away but the other person didn't even budge. Hanamichi glared at the other person. Let's go.
" No."
" Don't be dumb."
Kaede pulled his arm away and picked up a sword and held it in front of Akagi. " Try me, you big oaf."
Everyone gasped including Hanamichi. This person just challenged Akagi. A pulsing vein appeared on Akagi's forehead as he turned and faced Kaede, the battleaxe held firmly in his right hand. " A big oaf?" Kaede took his fighting stance and prepared to fight the giant.
" Matte, Gori. He's just kidding." Hanamichi tried to persuade a very pissed off Akagi.
" He called me a big oaf. Come on, kid. Let's see what you have. " Akagi pushed Hanamichi away and took his fighting stance and a few seconds later, both of their weapons clashed together while the others could only watch the awesome fight.
" I can't believe it. That kid is as good as Akagi," Kogure exclaimed, his eyes never leaving the fight.
" Yeah, I have to admit that he's good," Mitsui had crossed his arms and nodded in agreement while Miyagi kept quiet. He was still very annoyed that the stranger had called him a shortie but he can't deny the fact that he was good at defence as well as attack.
The fight continued for several hours until both of them were exhausted. Both were breathing hard, beads of sweat trickling down their foreheads down to the ground. So far, only a few small cuts and bruises were the results of the intensive fighting.
" Had enough yet, you trouble maker? We've already got one here. We certainly don't need another one," Akagi panted out as he watched those cold eyes narrowed. He's one hell of a good fighter. It would benefit our team if he joined us but at the same time we're not sure whether he's the enemy of not.
" Who said I was done?" Kaede's voice was still emotionless but the way he was breathing betrayed his anticipation. Hanamichi didn't want to see anymore of this useless fight and wanted to stop before someone really gets hurt.
" I will."
Kaede's eyes widened in surprise when he heard that. He couldn't believe it. Hanamichi had actually said that he didn't him on the team. He felt strangely hurt by that remark. The sword slipped from Kaede's fingers and he turned to leave, not wanting Hanamichi or anybody to see the hurt in his eyes.
" Wait." Akagi's voice penetrated the silent atmosphere. " He can join."
Three simple words. These words were the only thing that Kaede needed to hear from the very beginning but now; it didn't seem to be important anymore. The red haired gladiator had said that he didn't want him to join the team anymore. He continued walking away until a warm hand laid itself on his shoulders.
Kaede flinched from the touch and shouted," Don't touch meee.. Hana..michi?"
" The Gori said you could join, kitsune. " Oh, those warm eyes seem to melt Kaede's iced cased heart. An expression of care and tenderness seem to touch his feelings and that smile.
Kaede was silent and that annoyed Hanamichi. It was his first time in showing how much he cared for one person and now he's being ignored! " Oi, kitsune. Aren't you happy? Isn't that what you want?"
" D'oaho."
" Teme, you wanna pick a fight with the tensai, izzit?! Prepare yourself!" Hanamichi growled as he tried to clobber Kaede but was stopped by Kogure, Miyagi and Mitsui. " Let me go! Let me go!"
BONG!
The super famous Gori Punch had finally landed on Hanamichi's head.
" Urusai, baka!"
" Itai, that hurts!" Hanamichi clutched his head and cursed Akagi.
Akagi cleared his throat and said," From now onwards, we have a new member and I hope that each of you will cooperate with him." Akagi turned towards the shorter figure. " What's your name?"
" Rukawa."
Tsuzuku (t.b.c.)
A/N:
I know, I know. It's lousy but I can't seem to get anything out of my brain. I got a review from Tina Caps asking whether I'm using Kitsuno or Kitsune (fox) in my fic. Well, my friend, I am using both of these words but like I told you before, I write this fic according to my imagination, therefore, Kitsuno is the name of the country Kaede is ruling while Hoshio is the country where Sendoh is ruling. Kitsune is just a nick for Kaede by Hanamcihi^___^
I can't express how happy I am at reading your reviews. * Sniff, sniff * (Phoenix Crazed is crying with joy!) I hope that I will improve my storyline while you (yeah, I mean you, the one who is reading this) give me ur comments on my story and I promise u that I will try harder.
So, please give me ur reviews!!!! Oh, oh, it's past midnight now and I gotta go. Okies, bye!!!