Sheriel-sama presents you…

||Revenge||

Chapter4: Sibling Rivalries 2

"Hanami, what's bothering you?" Kyo asked. "Nothing. Mind your own business." Hanami replied. "Are you angry at me?" Kyo asked. "Yes. But it's not your fault so forget it." Hanami replied with a shaky voice. Kyo had always known that behind the tough image his brother always put on, Hanami was merely an emotional little child inside. "You can't lie to me. I know it's because of me that you're angry. You have the right to be angry. Do you think I don't realize how hurt you have been when I'm around? I notice how everyone gives you stares and bad comments. People always compare me to you. I know and I am sorry." Kyo said. "What's the use Kyo? It'll always be this way. No one can ever really love me." Hanami said. "You're wrong. Mother and father love you. I love you." Kyo stated. "Maybe…but I feel that I don't belong here and your love for me as a brother is nothing but self pity." Hanami said. "I beg to differ…" Kyo said. "Before you say anything…ponder on this question…we were born on the same year and that makes us twins…but look at us…we're nothing alike…now how is that possible? Think about it brother…good night." Hanami said before turning in. "How true...I've never thought of it that way." Kyo thought quietly to himself before turning in.

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Shogun's Fortress

"Kaori…" Sendoh whispered to himself. Where have you been? Where are you? All these years without you…I feel so lonely and…bored. It's because of that stupid concubine! I should have killed her. Kaori…did you ever love me? I missed those nights we shared. I missed those nights when I shared my passionate kisses with you. I missed the way your hands feel me and how you moaned with pleasure every time i…

"My lord! I'm sorry to interrupt you but we have news!" a messenger said bursting into the Shogun's room. "What now? Don't tell me another concubine is pregnant?" Sendoh asked. "No! We found out the whereabouts of Hitokiri Rukawa Kaori." The messenger said. "What?! Where is he? Tell me!" Sendoh demanded. "He's currently living in Aizu with Lady Ayumi and her two sons. One of them resembles the late Sakuragi Hideo but he has red hair." The messenger told Sendoh. "Lady Ayumi? So…he's still with woman…maybe I should have fun with his sons…after all they should be about 15 or so…You! Prepare my horse and get me some commoner clothing. I shall be off to Aizu tonight." Sendoh said with a grin.

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Hanami walked around the neighborhood with a sad face and sighing to himself. Why does the world have to be cruel? What have I done wrong to deserve this loneliness and imperfections? While walking Hanami heard a sweet voice singing near by and a wonderful aroma of food.

Suzuki yo Suzuki!

Jobutsu shite kure!

Nemure yo, ii karei yo!

Niwa ya makiba ni

Tori mo hitsuji mo

Minna nemureba

Hoshi wa mado kara

Gin no hikari o

Sosogu, Kono yoru!

"Hmmm smell so good!" Hanami said to himself. "Suzuki yo Suzuki! Jo…oh hello there!" the girl said to him. Hanami looked at the person talking to him. "Hello. Were you the one singing?" Hanami asked. The girls looked up at him and nodded then continue to cut the dead flounder into perfect thin slices. "Your voice is nice." He commented then blushed. Hanami looked at the girl and studied her features. She was beautiful, her fair skin and her perfect looking nose made her look elegant and her eyes were like hazelnuts. "What are you looking at? Would you like to buy something?" she asked. "Uh no…well um…What's your name?" he asked politely. "I'm Akai Haruka. You are?" she asked. "I'm Rukawa Hanami." He introduced himself. "Are you hungry?" she asked. "I guess I am." He said nervously. Man! Why am I feeling this way? I feel warm all over! Am I falling in love or something? "Ok. Why don't you join me for lunch?" she asked with a smile. "I'd love to!" he replied without hesitation. "Um…is it free?" he asked all of a sudden. "Ahahaha yes! Only this time that is." Haruka replied.

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It's been 3 days and Sendoh finally arrived in Aizu. "What kind of poor village is this?" Sendoh asked himself.He couldn't wait to see his ex beloved Kaori. He wasn't sure whether it was the feeling of love or hatred that he was feeling. Sendoh wasn't the kind to actually care for people. In the eyes of his subjects, he was the only one to be feared. Sendoh is a ruthless man he cares for no being but Kaori changed that. Only Kaori could make that ruthless bastard reveal some love. He looked around for signs of Kaori or his ex-concubine but failed to find any clues. Before leaving, he had asked his men to build a small house with everything essential somewhere remote in Aizu. He went to the house and got settled. Dressed in a very simple gi and hakama and a straw hat to cover his face, he set off to explore the village.

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TBC…

Hahahaha I'm making Sendoh so bad! So sorry but this was necessary and I am a fan of Sendoh. So I feel bad about writing bad about him. Anyway I hope you like this chapter tho theres nothing much! Writer's block again! Hope you continue supporting…Next chap is most likely about Kyo's first meeting with Sendoh and Hanami's crush and new mentor…

The short japanese song is actually some old traditional song. Here's a translation…

Little bass! Oh Little Bass!

Speed your self to Buddhahood

Go to sleep you good flounder

When all are sleeping

Even the birds and the sheep

In the gardens and in the fields

The stars this evening

Will pour their golden light

From the window…