Naomi: I like gardens so I had a mind to put it. Our garden is just beside
me; out the glass doors where I work. Holywoodize? What's that? I don't
think it could be that bad, could it? I can continue it up to his death
only if you want to, that is.
Phoe-chan: Thanks ^^x hehehe. So, you want my take on Nihongo? If I told you I suck at it, would you believe me (considering you have not yet read Haywire).
April-san: Death match! I love death matches! Later on, now, be patient. Rating may go up because of GORE!!! Bwahahaha!
Sorry to be boring you with the names of the captains of the squad. There is a festering (eww...) person floating in my head.
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Soushi tried to keep his calm as best as he could as they entered the main hall. Most everyone was there, seated accordingly and a few were, as he noticed, had stiffened steps in anticipation as they came from wherever they had come from. The air was definitely tense and he doesn't want to add more of it himself.
He breathed calmly again as he had done before and the emptiness he had felt when he was fighting filled him again. Void of emotion, of thought and of feeling, and replaced with determination, calmness and focus. He always felt so good in this state and, for him, there was no way to describe it.
He settled himself in his original position and surprised everyone at his utter calm. His face wore a smile and he held an air of confidence that dared not escape his lips. Most of them envied him. They were sure he would pass for he had beat Yamanami as if he were a wild beast at his father's farm. Most of them who didn't receive the letter that they were to be captain wished that if they were to be subordinates, Soushi's leadership would definitely honor them. But there were times wishes were not fulfilled and they knew of it.
Matsudaira stood from where he sat and bowed at Kondou regarding him for well-trained students before he began. "Isami Kondou-san, the daimyo are honored to have you and your group on our side. We do hope that you keep our ideals as commander of the Shinsengumi. Toshizo Hijikata-san, it is then your place as Vice-commander to remind your commander of it. Kashitaro Ito-san, I bid you to use your knowledge well and stand strong as the military adviser of the group. Susumu Yamzaki-san and Kai Shimada-san, I wish you well in your silence as the group's spies.
"I admit I had doubts as I was never the one to trust without full knowledge of what I face. Yet with what I have seen, you do deserve what you have come here for. I did not set Yamanami-san to see if you can beat him but your will to do so is what I sought; I have found it. Okita Soushi- san, I regard you captain of the 1st squad. Shinpachi Nagakura-san, do well as the captain of the 2nd troop. Hajime Saito-san, ride forth as the captain of the 3rd squad. Tadaji Matsubara-san, be lenient as captain of the 4th squad. Kanryuusai Takeda-san, be steadfast as captain of the 5th group. Genzaburo Inoue-san, be rigorous in handling the 6th company. Sanjyuuro Tani-san, I expect great things from you as leader of the 7th pack. Heisuke Toudo-san, do well for the best interest of the 8th troop. Mikisaburo Suzuki-san, do not settle for less as the captain of the 9th squad. Let me not forget you, Sanosuke Harada-san as you will be the captain of the 10 troop.
"The rest of you shall find your places in the troop tomorrow. I do believe you shall not make the same mistake as did Kamo Serizawa. I bid you good rest and report back here on the morrow for a little briefing on your duties. Your servants shall see to your places. That is all."
As Matsudaira went his way, sighs of relief and release from tension were heard. Some even managed a slight chortle as the encounter was authoritatively over.
Soushi immediately released himself from the trance he had set on himself. He had no reluctance in letting it go and was glad that he had. Most of them who hadn't a place among the officers gathered around him telling him that he was quite impressive. He had handled himself well in the mock-match that it made a lot of them admire him. He had also kept his utmost calm lessening the bursting tension in the room that the others made; that made him even more popular.
Having known that it was the emptiness that had caused him to act in such a manner, he politely excused himself trying not to get too much praise or attention drawn to himself. He knew that Kondou and Hijikata could have done a better job, or at least any of them without that emptiness.
Hiroki immediately followed at his heels as he strode off to the shoji of the dojo into the garden once more.
"Sir, I--" he cut himself off before saying more knowing that Soushi had become his full master and that speaking against his will would not be at all pleasant.
"What is it you want to say, Nagashima-san?" Soushi asked concerned, "I believe you do not have to ask permission from me if you wish to speak. You have as much right as I do."
Hiroki breathed a sigh of relief before he went on. "Sir, I believe your place is waiting for you behind the dojo. If you desire rest now, I shall accompany you without hesitation."
"I guess," Soushi turned to him with a genuine smile, "I am tired. Lets' go, I reckon you are weary as well."
Hiroki backed in surprise. No one has ever given him that much attention before [How could he be...so...different? He doesn't see me the way others do. Why?]
"Is there something the matter, Nagashima-san?"
"Nothing, sir," Nagashima hurriedly composed himself. "And, please, sir, call me Hiroki."
"Then I shall treat you as a friend, then Hiroki," Soushi smiled honestly showing that he wasn't kidding at all. "Not as a servant that you expect me to treat you as. Come on."
Hiroki led him across the place and caught his guts to ask. "Why, sir?"
"As you might have known, I was, myself born in a poor family in the Shirakwa fief." Soushi admitted openly. "I had met someone of the Shirakawa family who told me that though he has become great, he will never forget that 'A person is still a person no matter what his status is. Kami-sama has made us all the same not to belittle others but to help each other.' That has been engraved in my heart ever since."
"That is...interesting." Hiroki answered. "He must be a very king hearted man considering he had already owned a fief."
"I believe so, too, Hiroki," Soushi agreed as he entered his place. "I believe so too."
It was a simple shack that felt so much like home to him. A dining area was to the right of the entrance with the kitchen behind it. Directly in front was a small hall meant for a family although it was plain that it would only be himself and his servant staying there. Behind it was a shoji that opens directly to the bathroom. To the left was the servant's quarters and behind it was another shoji facing the hall which was Soushi's own room.
In his farm life, this would make a dream house for his family, but here, it was only meant for two persons. He had heard that it just might get better.
Phoe-chan: Thanks ^^x hehehe. So, you want my take on Nihongo? If I told you I suck at it, would you believe me (considering you have not yet read Haywire).
April-san: Death match! I love death matches! Later on, now, be patient. Rating may go up because of GORE!!! Bwahahaha!
Sorry to be boring you with the names of the captains of the squad. There is a festering (eww...) person floating in my head.
=8=8=8=8=8=8=
Soushi tried to keep his calm as best as he could as they entered the main hall. Most everyone was there, seated accordingly and a few were, as he noticed, had stiffened steps in anticipation as they came from wherever they had come from. The air was definitely tense and he doesn't want to add more of it himself.
He breathed calmly again as he had done before and the emptiness he had felt when he was fighting filled him again. Void of emotion, of thought and of feeling, and replaced with determination, calmness and focus. He always felt so good in this state and, for him, there was no way to describe it.
He settled himself in his original position and surprised everyone at his utter calm. His face wore a smile and he held an air of confidence that dared not escape his lips. Most of them envied him. They were sure he would pass for he had beat Yamanami as if he were a wild beast at his father's farm. Most of them who didn't receive the letter that they were to be captain wished that if they were to be subordinates, Soushi's leadership would definitely honor them. But there were times wishes were not fulfilled and they knew of it.
Matsudaira stood from where he sat and bowed at Kondou regarding him for well-trained students before he began. "Isami Kondou-san, the daimyo are honored to have you and your group on our side. We do hope that you keep our ideals as commander of the Shinsengumi. Toshizo Hijikata-san, it is then your place as Vice-commander to remind your commander of it. Kashitaro Ito-san, I bid you to use your knowledge well and stand strong as the military adviser of the group. Susumu Yamzaki-san and Kai Shimada-san, I wish you well in your silence as the group's spies.
"I admit I had doubts as I was never the one to trust without full knowledge of what I face. Yet with what I have seen, you do deserve what you have come here for. I did not set Yamanami-san to see if you can beat him but your will to do so is what I sought; I have found it. Okita Soushi- san, I regard you captain of the 1st squad. Shinpachi Nagakura-san, do well as the captain of the 2nd troop. Hajime Saito-san, ride forth as the captain of the 3rd squad. Tadaji Matsubara-san, be lenient as captain of the 4th squad. Kanryuusai Takeda-san, be steadfast as captain of the 5th group. Genzaburo Inoue-san, be rigorous in handling the 6th company. Sanjyuuro Tani-san, I expect great things from you as leader of the 7th pack. Heisuke Toudo-san, do well for the best interest of the 8th troop. Mikisaburo Suzuki-san, do not settle for less as the captain of the 9th squad. Let me not forget you, Sanosuke Harada-san as you will be the captain of the 10 troop.
"The rest of you shall find your places in the troop tomorrow. I do believe you shall not make the same mistake as did Kamo Serizawa. I bid you good rest and report back here on the morrow for a little briefing on your duties. Your servants shall see to your places. That is all."
As Matsudaira went his way, sighs of relief and release from tension were heard. Some even managed a slight chortle as the encounter was authoritatively over.
Soushi immediately released himself from the trance he had set on himself. He had no reluctance in letting it go and was glad that he had. Most of them who hadn't a place among the officers gathered around him telling him that he was quite impressive. He had handled himself well in the mock-match that it made a lot of them admire him. He had also kept his utmost calm lessening the bursting tension in the room that the others made; that made him even more popular.
Having known that it was the emptiness that had caused him to act in such a manner, he politely excused himself trying not to get too much praise or attention drawn to himself. He knew that Kondou and Hijikata could have done a better job, or at least any of them without that emptiness.
Hiroki immediately followed at his heels as he strode off to the shoji of the dojo into the garden once more.
"Sir, I--" he cut himself off before saying more knowing that Soushi had become his full master and that speaking against his will would not be at all pleasant.
"What is it you want to say, Nagashima-san?" Soushi asked concerned, "I believe you do not have to ask permission from me if you wish to speak. You have as much right as I do."
Hiroki breathed a sigh of relief before he went on. "Sir, I believe your place is waiting for you behind the dojo. If you desire rest now, I shall accompany you without hesitation."
"I guess," Soushi turned to him with a genuine smile, "I am tired. Lets' go, I reckon you are weary as well."
Hiroki backed in surprise. No one has ever given him that much attention before [How could he be...so...different? He doesn't see me the way others do. Why?]
"Is there something the matter, Nagashima-san?"
"Nothing, sir," Nagashima hurriedly composed himself. "And, please, sir, call me Hiroki."
"Then I shall treat you as a friend, then Hiroki," Soushi smiled honestly showing that he wasn't kidding at all. "Not as a servant that you expect me to treat you as. Come on."
Hiroki led him across the place and caught his guts to ask. "Why, sir?"
"As you might have known, I was, myself born in a poor family in the Shirakwa fief." Soushi admitted openly. "I had met someone of the Shirakawa family who told me that though he has become great, he will never forget that 'A person is still a person no matter what his status is. Kami-sama has made us all the same not to belittle others but to help each other.' That has been engraved in my heart ever since."
"That is...interesting." Hiroki answered. "He must be a very king hearted man considering he had already owned a fief."
"I believe so, too, Hiroki," Soushi agreed as he entered his place. "I believe so too."
It was a simple shack that felt so much like home to him. A dining area was to the right of the entrance with the kitchen behind it. Directly in front was a small hall meant for a family although it was plain that it would only be himself and his servant staying there. Behind it was a shoji that opens directly to the bathroom. To the left was the servant's quarters and behind it was another shoji facing the hall which was Soushi's own room.
In his farm life, this would make a dream house for his family, but here, it was only meant for two persons. He had heard that it just might get better.