Hey minna, thanks to everyone who reviewed! ::sniffle sniffle:: I'm so
touched! (^_^) Oh well, sorry to say, yes, once again, I've not reached the
interesting part! I'm also sorry for the late update coz right now I'm
having some mid year examinations! (T_T) I hate exams!! Sigh! Well, lets
get going to the fic!
Btw, b4 I forget: standard disclaimers apply!
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Chapter 3
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" *'ohi-nii!" I wiped the beads of perspire off my forehead and sighed as I heard the high pitch voice calling out my name. It has been well over a year since the Okashira died. That night I can never forget. Before he died, he had me promise to look after Misao. I assured him well as I had already assigned myself as Misao-chan's protector. Misao was only 3 years old when he died, leaving her with no kin in this world.
I slid open the door and walked out before I heard a thump. "Ite.." I looked down to see little Misao-chan rubbing her head as she sat on the floor. "Daijoubu, Misao-chan?" I asked concernedly as she looked up and smiled broadly, nodding her head. I reached out a hand to help her up and felt her little fingers grasp mine. " 'ohi-nii, Jiya called." I wanted to laugh as I was amused by how she can't pronounce my name properly, but me being me, I settled for a small smile. As I was about to leave, Misao-chan tugged my sleeve. I turned around surprised but she gave me that pout. It took me a few seconds to remember what I had forgotten. I went up to her and picked her up. "Did 'ohi-nii forget me?" once again she pouted. Laughing, I shook my head. "How can I forget?" Yeah, how can I forget such an adorable child? I asked myself as Misao played with my pony tail.
"Aoshi, may I talk to you privately?" I looked confusedly at Okina before nodding my head, noticing his serious tone. I put Misao down. "Go play with Hannya and I'll promise you we'll go get some momo once I'm done alright?" I stuck out my pinkie finger as she took it. "Promise?" Smiling, I nodded. "I promise." I followed Okina into the room as Misao ran up to Hannya.
"What's the matter, Okina-san?" Okina looked at me with those eyes. "I don't get it how you can make her listen to you so obediently, Aoshi." He sighed. "Okina-san." I brought him back to his real reason of calling me here. "Well, the Oniwabanshu have discussed this earlier this morning. We've already elected the new Okashira, you." My eyes widen in surprise as he looked at me seriously. "Masaka.." But Okina shook his head. "Yes. No jokes whatsoever. From today onwards, you, Shinomori Aoshi, will be the new Okashira of the Oniwabanshu." I kept silent and looked down, with my fringe covering my face. "Why? Why me? Weren't you supposed to be the next Okashira? Why me?" Okina smile at my question. "(I knew you would ask that question!) Well, the reason is clear. I think the Oniwabanshu needs a younger leader to follow, and I am well past that age. Besides, you have proven to be the best ninja we have." Sighing, I stood up. "Well, let me have some time to think about this offer." "What else is there to think about Aoshi? Don't you have any confidence in yourself to lead our clan? Or are you afraid that others won't have the confidence in you?" I suddenly paused. How did he manage to find out my thoughts? Taking a deep breath, I nodded. "Why? Because you're a little boy? Well, I have to admit that in the beginning, there were some disagreements, but after talking them through, I think they'll give you a chance. You'll just have to prove yourself well." Once again Okina smiled.
Tbc
A.N.
* 'ohi-nii = it's supposed to be Aoshi-nii but I guess that since in this chap, Misao's only 4-5 years old, she have some problems pronouncing his name. -_-; sigh
Chapter 3
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" *'ohi-nii!" I wiped the beads of perspire off my forehead and sighed as I heard the high pitch voice calling out my name. It has been well over a year since the Okashira died. That night I can never forget. Before he died, he had me promise to look after Misao. I assured him well as I had already assigned myself as Misao-chan's protector. Misao was only 3 years old when he died, leaving her with no kin in this world.
I slid open the door and walked out before I heard a thump. "Ite.." I looked down to see little Misao-chan rubbing her head as she sat on the floor. "Daijoubu, Misao-chan?" I asked concernedly as she looked up and smiled broadly, nodding her head. I reached out a hand to help her up and felt her little fingers grasp mine. " 'ohi-nii, Jiya called." I wanted to laugh as I was amused by how she can't pronounce my name properly, but me being me, I settled for a small smile. As I was about to leave, Misao-chan tugged my sleeve. I turned around surprised but she gave me that pout. It took me a few seconds to remember what I had forgotten. I went up to her and picked her up. "Did 'ohi-nii forget me?" once again she pouted. Laughing, I shook my head. "How can I forget?" Yeah, how can I forget such an adorable child? I asked myself as Misao played with my pony tail.
"Aoshi, may I talk to you privately?" I looked confusedly at Okina before nodding my head, noticing his serious tone. I put Misao down. "Go play with Hannya and I'll promise you we'll go get some momo once I'm done alright?" I stuck out my pinkie finger as she took it. "Promise?" Smiling, I nodded. "I promise." I followed Okina into the room as Misao ran up to Hannya.
"What's the matter, Okina-san?" Okina looked at me with those eyes. "I don't get it how you can make her listen to you so obediently, Aoshi." He sighed. "Okina-san." I brought him back to his real reason of calling me here. "Well, the Oniwabanshu have discussed this earlier this morning. We've already elected the new Okashira, you." My eyes widen in surprise as he looked at me seriously. "Masaka.." But Okina shook his head. "Yes. No jokes whatsoever. From today onwards, you, Shinomori Aoshi, will be the new Okashira of the Oniwabanshu." I kept silent and looked down, with my fringe covering my face. "Why? Why me? Weren't you supposed to be the next Okashira? Why me?" Okina smile at my question. "(I knew you would ask that question!) Well, the reason is clear. I think the Oniwabanshu needs a younger leader to follow, and I am well past that age. Besides, you have proven to be the best ninja we have." Sighing, I stood up. "Well, let me have some time to think about this offer." "What else is there to think about Aoshi? Don't you have any confidence in yourself to lead our clan? Or are you afraid that others won't have the confidence in you?" I suddenly paused. How did he manage to find out my thoughts? Taking a deep breath, I nodded. "Why? Because you're a little boy? Well, I have to admit that in the beginning, there were some disagreements, but after talking them through, I think they'll give you a chance. You'll just have to prove yourself well." Once again Okina smiled.
Tbc
A.N.
* 'ohi-nii = it's supposed to be Aoshi-nii but I guess that since in this chap, Misao's only 4-5 years old, she have some problems pronouncing his name. -_-; sigh