Oh, wow. V.v didn't get as many reviews as I had hoped, but I guess that's
what I get for taking so long to update huh? Anyways.I've a vote up. Which
tale should I post after Yahiko's? The choices are.
Kenshin
Mishimaro (character I made up)
Ketsa (again.. one of my own characters)
Enishi
Kaoru
^-^; The next main characters of the soon to be coming chapters are up to you! Oh, and I decided, that instead of posting the entire tale of a character, before I move on to another, I'm going to post a part of each tale at a time. -.-; that way, fans of a certain character, isn't going to have to wait for like, 5 more chapters, to see their favorite char. Well, Yahiko's entire tale will be posted, before all the others. His needs to be done, so that everything would be a bit more understandable in the future.
I would make the entire tale, into one chapter, however. ... my knowledge about all the events and characters seemed to be a bit foggy. ~Falconess ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yahiko's tale: part two
Funny, though it had been so long ago that he had been here, Yahiko felt completely at home. Light rays of the sun were just now beginning to pierce through the formally dark sky. Rosy fingertips clasping around the land to warm and protect. Tiny drops of dew were slightly shimmering when the rays hit them, having fallen not to long ago. It was the start of a brand new day. Yahiko traveled on a dirt road, Kaoru strapped to his back with an apron, he observed the familiar landscape. In his arms, he had secured her legs, her arms flung over his shoulders, and most her weight upon him. Her head was rested peacefully on his shoulders, it was a bit uncomfortable, her head was in awkward position on his shoulder bone, and the weight was not pleasant, however, he didn't complain. Now was the time to appreciate the fact that he could still feel the gentle breathing of the lady upon his cheek.
Loose bits of gravel and dirt were stirred with each trudging step her took. He'd been walking for a quite a while now. It would have been much easier, if his destination had been a city, then he could've gotten a ride. However, no one seemed to like to travel into uninhabited fields and hills. Well, maybe it was inhabited, if you counted a single person, a population. This was where he was headed, a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. However, he knew his goal was soon to be reached, he could already see the fields of rice and vegetables. It wasn't a very big field, suitable to feed a small family, and certainly more than enough to feed a single person.
As these markings of habitation came into view, his blood seemed to quicken. It felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest. It's still here, he was thinking to himself. The home that he had so many childhood memories in. He took the last short distance with a run.
Skidding to a stop in front of the door, he suddenly felt shy. It'd been so long since he had been here, and even longer since, he saw his old friend, Mishimaro. He wasn't quite sure what he would say.
He took a glance at the pale face of Kaoru, quicklyIt had only been 5 days since she was poisoned. It actually felt more like 4 weeks. Megumi said the very least was a week that meant they might only have 32days left. He thanked Kami that he had made this decision in time. He could tell my just her breathing that she was in a worse condition then yesterday. Her pulse had lightened considerable.
A weak smile came at his face, and whispered to the oblivious sister figure. "welcome home..Kaasan. (did I spell that right? it supposed to be mother..)" Knowing that ever minute meant more pain for Kaoru, he braced himself to either be accepted, or rejected, and knocked.
In a minute, the door was opened, a small creak resounding. To Yahiko, it felt like he had been waiting a lifetime. It was one of those times in your life, when your worry and stress just seem to like to be frustrating, and make it seem like everything was in slow motion.
There in the doorway stood Mishimaro. He was rather tall, at least a head and a half taller than Kaoru. It seemed that he had several growth spurts over the years. He was a rather strange sight, after all, this was China. There he was, looking quite intimidating. He wore all black, and in the traditional samurai outfits. Very strange especially in this country. Unlike the samurai's though, he didn't carry a katana with him. In it's place, was a bokkon. Of course, as a healer and doctor, he would never intentionally kill anyone. And so, his beliefs were similar to Kaoru's, a sword is meant to protect, and not to slay. His hair was slightly messy and black, though it only added to make him look more handsome. The strands of hair were only an inch or two long, except for a few strands of his bangs that fell down to stop right between outside the bridge of his nose, and his eyes.
The orbs, or windows to his soul were a light shade of brown. For a split second they widened in surprise, he hadn't expected any guests, let alone, family.
In an instant, Yahiko was swept up in a bone-crushing embrace, somehow, the man had managed to sweep both Yahiko and Kaoru into the hug. All the boy could do was squirm in protest, "Mishi, stop it! Ugh, that's so .ew!!" Though inside, he was happy as well, if Kaoru wasn't on his back, and if he wasn't so stuck up and full of pride, he'd probably jump on Mishi's back right now, and beg for a piggy back ride. Oh, that brought back the memories.
~later that day~
The childhood friends, Mishi and Yahiko sat around the table, talking about the past, and sipping tea. They had just finished dinner. Kaoru lay a few feet away in a futon in the corner. Her face was less pale now, and her breathing a bit steadier. Just as Yahiko had hoped, Mishimaro had known the antidote. It had taken almost all afternoon to gather the ingredients for the medication. The herbs that were needed were rare, and only found in certain places. It seemed that luck was in Kaoru's favor, for Mishi had a garden of herbs. Other ingredients had to be found in town, which Yahiko gladly went to retrieve, this time the journey made much easier with the use of a horse.
Unlike all of his other friends, Mishi actually treaded Yahiko as an equal, rather than a child. Maybe it was because at the moment, he was showing rare maturity, the stress and worry about Kaoru's health had driven him into a temporary serious nature. At the moment, he was questioning his friend about his 'mothers' well being.
"Maro.Kaoru will be fine. right? I mean. I know you can save her, you're the best healer in this era. So.there's no chance that this medicine will fail.. that's right.. isn't it?" Even though he stated that he had fully confidence in Mishi's skills, he couldn't help but feel a slight doubt and worry. This was his only family's life at stake.
Maro's lips turned from a faint smile, to an almost frown. He didn't want his friend to be worried. The girl would live, but. the side effects of the poison had yet to be determined. This was a little fact that he had neglected telling Yahiko so far. Well, now was as good as a time as ever. "Hiko-chan.yes, she'll live.but.the side effects.I don't know what they are at the moment"
"When will she wake?" he was anxious to know for himself that she would be out of bed soon
"depends.most of her strength has been stolen away. It might take a few days, or three"
Those days seemed to fly by fast for the little samurai boy. He spent the time, roaming the familiar lands, practicing, and spending time with his 'brother'. They became closer then ever, as if the old thread that connected them had suddenly shortened, and became a coil of rope. It had been years since they had that brotherly relationship. It was as if Yahiko had a family again. Now, if only his sister would wake up. As if a sudden answering to his wishes, on 4th day of their stay there, beautiful blue eyes opened after a week of being lost in the darkness.
Yahiko was overjoyed when he heard a soft moan coming from Kaoru. They, meaning him and Maro, had been eating lunch, when the patient stirred. He quickly scrambled to her side, followed by Maro in a more slow, and subtle stride.
As he watched his sister wake, he held his breath, his heart about to leap through his throat in a shout of joy and relief. When she slowly began to sit up, her hands covering her eyes, he swept the still weak body into an affectionate hug. Once again, he had his family. His face buried into her abdomen, and the relief and anxiety finally broke him. The tears began to fall, all this time he had been suppressing his worry, and the relief almost overwhelmed him.
Mishi watched with his lips curled in a smile, happy that his brother could sleep without nightmares once again. However, when Kaoru seemed to stiffen, and lower her hands, onto Yahiko's shoulders, that smiled turned into a frown of worry. Something was bothering him, why are her eyes unfocused? They seemed to be staring past Yahiko, instead of at him.
Yahiko was to overwhelmed to notice that Kaou had stiffened at his embrace. A grin broke out into face when he felt gentle hands on his shoulders. Slowly, the tears subsided, and he looked up into the face of the cause of his worries. Confusion was written all over her face. He couldn't help but chuckle, she was probably wondering where they were. "We're at my old home, Kaoru, in China. I brought you here to find an antidote for the poison you had taken."
Even with that statement, Kaoru was confused. "Oh.that answers where I am.Kaoru.is that my name. Why can't I remember!? Who are you? And why is it so dark.doesn't anyone have a candle!!" Tears began to slowly trickle down her cheeks. She felt lost, and confused, a little girl having been separated with her parents in the dark streets.
With Kaoru's words, Mishi's fear became true. He had hoped that the side effects we're that extreme, but it seems that their luck had run out. "Ah..Kamiya-san. I'm afraid.. it's not dark..it seems that.. the poison has made you blind." Before he would allow the girl to become hysterical, he quickly added, as reassurance. "But don't worry, I know of a way to revive your sight, it will take a while, but you will see the light again, I swear. There was.. one other side effect.." he trailed off
Yahiko was silent, Mishi's words echoed in his head 'she's blind..' Out of the freezer, and into the frying pan. For a while, he was a numb. She had said she didn't know him. What did that mean? Was it another side effect? He didn't even want to think about, he wouldn't ever. There was no way he would ever accept the fact that Kaoru had amnesia. Nevertheless, sometimes, you have to accept things as they are.
Fate is a cruel creature, she didn't seem to favor the Kenshin-gumi, well, at least not at the moment. Though it is said that the greater the obstacle, the better the reward.
Kaoru didn't need to hear about the other side effect, she already knew. And that knowledge terrified her. She was empty, a shell with no memories. The minute her eyes opened, all recollections of the past, every shard of former memories, whether it was good or ill, flew from her mind. She did have one very faint memory. There was an ache in her heart when she tried to fully unveil the distant image. She recalled rain, and blood. A flash of red, was it her imagination? Or did that look like hair? Amber eyes that one could drown in, gold that was hungrily sought for.
Maybe the amnesia wasn't a side effect, maybe the past was just so terrible, that he body forced herself to forget. This could be a brand new life. Kaoru knew there were only two other's in the room with her. It was obvious that both were concerned for her. If that past was painful, then she didn't want to remember it, this could be a new life, with ppl that care for her. A faint smile on her lips, she said in whisper, her voice soft and barely audible. "you don't have to tell me the other side effect. I have amnesia. don't I?"
Mishimaro solemnly nodded his head, then realizing that she couldn't see, said in a low voice, a hint of sympathy in his tone, "aye.."
Kaoru could sense the pity in him, and she scowled. For some reason, pride just wouldn't allow her to take pity. "Don't feel sorry for me. Maybe the past is best forgotten."
Once again, Yahiko was thrown into a state of utter confusion and turmoil. Best forgotten? No, it couldn't be.. yet, she did have a point. He had promised to never let anyone hurt her again. From this point forward, Kaoru could hold better memories, ones that lacked the two men in her life that caused so much pain. Coming to a decision, a grin spread on his face. "Name's Yahiko, busu!"
For some reason, the name Yahiko seemed just slightly familiar. Then again, the thought could've been a figment of her imagination. Her hands twitched, and her mouth as well, as it turned into a scowl. One of her strong hands clenched into a fist. Raising it, she brought it down, right on Yahiko's head, with enough force to cause him a bit of pain. "Don't call me busu, Yahiko-chan!"
It was Yahiko's turn to twitch. Chan.. he's not a little kid!."DON'T CALL ME CHAN!!!"
And so, their new life as a family began.
TBC
Hope you enjoyed, and don't forget to review and vote!!!
~Falconess
Kenshin
Mishimaro (character I made up)
Ketsa (again.. one of my own characters)
Enishi
Kaoru
^-^; The next main characters of the soon to be coming chapters are up to you! Oh, and I decided, that instead of posting the entire tale of a character, before I move on to another, I'm going to post a part of each tale at a time. -.-; that way, fans of a certain character, isn't going to have to wait for like, 5 more chapters, to see their favorite char. Well, Yahiko's entire tale will be posted, before all the others. His needs to be done, so that everything would be a bit more understandable in the future.
I would make the entire tale, into one chapter, however. ... my knowledge about all the events and characters seemed to be a bit foggy. ~Falconess ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yahiko's tale: part two
Funny, though it had been so long ago that he had been here, Yahiko felt completely at home. Light rays of the sun were just now beginning to pierce through the formally dark sky. Rosy fingertips clasping around the land to warm and protect. Tiny drops of dew were slightly shimmering when the rays hit them, having fallen not to long ago. It was the start of a brand new day. Yahiko traveled on a dirt road, Kaoru strapped to his back with an apron, he observed the familiar landscape. In his arms, he had secured her legs, her arms flung over his shoulders, and most her weight upon him. Her head was rested peacefully on his shoulders, it was a bit uncomfortable, her head was in awkward position on his shoulder bone, and the weight was not pleasant, however, he didn't complain. Now was the time to appreciate the fact that he could still feel the gentle breathing of the lady upon his cheek.
Loose bits of gravel and dirt were stirred with each trudging step her took. He'd been walking for a quite a while now. It would have been much easier, if his destination had been a city, then he could've gotten a ride. However, no one seemed to like to travel into uninhabited fields and hills. Well, maybe it was inhabited, if you counted a single person, a population. This was where he was headed, a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. However, he knew his goal was soon to be reached, he could already see the fields of rice and vegetables. It wasn't a very big field, suitable to feed a small family, and certainly more than enough to feed a single person.
As these markings of habitation came into view, his blood seemed to quicken. It felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest. It's still here, he was thinking to himself. The home that he had so many childhood memories in. He took the last short distance with a run.
Skidding to a stop in front of the door, he suddenly felt shy. It'd been so long since he had been here, and even longer since, he saw his old friend, Mishimaro. He wasn't quite sure what he would say.
He took a glance at the pale face of Kaoru, quicklyIt had only been 5 days since she was poisoned. It actually felt more like 4 weeks. Megumi said the very least was a week that meant they might only have 32days left. He thanked Kami that he had made this decision in time. He could tell my just her breathing that she was in a worse condition then yesterday. Her pulse had lightened considerable.
A weak smile came at his face, and whispered to the oblivious sister figure. "welcome home..Kaasan. (did I spell that right? it supposed to be mother..)" Knowing that ever minute meant more pain for Kaoru, he braced himself to either be accepted, or rejected, and knocked.
In a minute, the door was opened, a small creak resounding. To Yahiko, it felt like he had been waiting a lifetime. It was one of those times in your life, when your worry and stress just seem to like to be frustrating, and make it seem like everything was in slow motion.
There in the doorway stood Mishimaro. He was rather tall, at least a head and a half taller than Kaoru. It seemed that he had several growth spurts over the years. He was a rather strange sight, after all, this was China. There he was, looking quite intimidating. He wore all black, and in the traditional samurai outfits. Very strange especially in this country. Unlike the samurai's though, he didn't carry a katana with him. In it's place, was a bokkon. Of course, as a healer and doctor, he would never intentionally kill anyone. And so, his beliefs were similar to Kaoru's, a sword is meant to protect, and not to slay. His hair was slightly messy and black, though it only added to make him look more handsome. The strands of hair were only an inch or two long, except for a few strands of his bangs that fell down to stop right between outside the bridge of his nose, and his eyes.
The orbs, or windows to his soul were a light shade of brown. For a split second they widened in surprise, he hadn't expected any guests, let alone, family.
In an instant, Yahiko was swept up in a bone-crushing embrace, somehow, the man had managed to sweep both Yahiko and Kaoru into the hug. All the boy could do was squirm in protest, "Mishi, stop it! Ugh, that's so .ew!!" Though inside, he was happy as well, if Kaoru wasn't on his back, and if he wasn't so stuck up and full of pride, he'd probably jump on Mishi's back right now, and beg for a piggy back ride. Oh, that brought back the memories.
~later that day~
The childhood friends, Mishi and Yahiko sat around the table, talking about the past, and sipping tea. They had just finished dinner. Kaoru lay a few feet away in a futon in the corner. Her face was less pale now, and her breathing a bit steadier. Just as Yahiko had hoped, Mishimaro had known the antidote. It had taken almost all afternoon to gather the ingredients for the medication. The herbs that were needed were rare, and only found in certain places. It seemed that luck was in Kaoru's favor, for Mishi had a garden of herbs. Other ingredients had to be found in town, which Yahiko gladly went to retrieve, this time the journey made much easier with the use of a horse.
Unlike all of his other friends, Mishi actually treaded Yahiko as an equal, rather than a child. Maybe it was because at the moment, he was showing rare maturity, the stress and worry about Kaoru's health had driven him into a temporary serious nature. At the moment, he was questioning his friend about his 'mothers' well being.
"Maro.Kaoru will be fine. right? I mean. I know you can save her, you're the best healer in this era. So.there's no chance that this medicine will fail.. that's right.. isn't it?" Even though he stated that he had fully confidence in Mishi's skills, he couldn't help but feel a slight doubt and worry. This was his only family's life at stake.
Maro's lips turned from a faint smile, to an almost frown. He didn't want his friend to be worried. The girl would live, but. the side effects of the poison had yet to be determined. This was a little fact that he had neglected telling Yahiko so far. Well, now was as good as a time as ever. "Hiko-chan.yes, she'll live.but.the side effects.I don't know what they are at the moment"
"When will she wake?" he was anxious to know for himself that she would be out of bed soon
"depends.most of her strength has been stolen away. It might take a few days, or three"
Those days seemed to fly by fast for the little samurai boy. He spent the time, roaming the familiar lands, practicing, and spending time with his 'brother'. They became closer then ever, as if the old thread that connected them had suddenly shortened, and became a coil of rope. It had been years since they had that brotherly relationship. It was as if Yahiko had a family again. Now, if only his sister would wake up. As if a sudden answering to his wishes, on 4th day of their stay there, beautiful blue eyes opened after a week of being lost in the darkness.
Yahiko was overjoyed when he heard a soft moan coming from Kaoru. They, meaning him and Maro, had been eating lunch, when the patient stirred. He quickly scrambled to her side, followed by Maro in a more slow, and subtle stride.
As he watched his sister wake, he held his breath, his heart about to leap through his throat in a shout of joy and relief. When she slowly began to sit up, her hands covering her eyes, he swept the still weak body into an affectionate hug. Once again, he had his family. His face buried into her abdomen, and the relief and anxiety finally broke him. The tears began to fall, all this time he had been suppressing his worry, and the relief almost overwhelmed him.
Mishi watched with his lips curled in a smile, happy that his brother could sleep without nightmares once again. However, when Kaoru seemed to stiffen, and lower her hands, onto Yahiko's shoulders, that smiled turned into a frown of worry. Something was bothering him, why are her eyes unfocused? They seemed to be staring past Yahiko, instead of at him.
Yahiko was to overwhelmed to notice that Kaou had stiffened at his embrace. A grin broke out into face when he felt gentle hands on his shoulders. Slowly, the tears subsided, and he looked up into the face of the cause of his worries. Confusion was written all over her face. He couldn't help but chuckle, she was probably wondering where they were. "We're at my old home, Kaoru, in China. I brought you here to find an antidote for the poison you had taken."
Even with that statement, Kaoru was confused. "Oh.that answers where I am.Kaoru.is that my name. Why can't I remember!? Who are you? And why is it so dark.doesn't anyone have a candle!!" Tears began to slowly trickle down her cheeks. She felt lost, and confused, a little girl having been separated with her parents in the dark streets.
With Kaoru's words, Mishi's fear became true. He had hoped that the side effects we're that extreme, but it seems that their luck had run out. "Ah..Kamiya-san. I'm afraid.. it's not dark..it seems that.. the poison has made you blind." Before he would allow the girl to become hysterical, he quickly added, as reassurance. "But don't worry, I know of a way to revive your sight, it will take a while, but you will see the light again, I swear. There was.. one other side effect.." he trailed off
Yahiko was silent, Mishi's words echoed in his head 'she's blind..' Out of the freezer, and into the frying pan. For a while, he was a numb. She had said she didn't know him. What did that mean? Was it another side effect? He didn't even want to think about, he wouldn't ever. There was no way he would ever accept the fact that Kaoru had amnesia. Nevertheless, sometimes, you have to accept things as they are.
Fate is a cruel creature, she didn't seem to favor the Kenshin-gumi, well, at least not at the moment. Though it is said that the greater the obstacle, the better the reward.
Kaoru didn't need to hear about the other side effect, she already knew. And that knowledge terrified her. She was empty, a shell with no memories. The minute her eyes opened, all recollections of the past, every shard of former memories, whether it was good or ill, flew from her mind. She did have one very faint memory. There was an ache in her heart when she tried to fully unveil the distant image. She recalled rain, and blood. A flash of red, was it her imagination? Or did that look like hair? Amber eyes that one could drown in, gold that was hungrily sought for.
Maybe the amnesia wasn't a side effect, maybe the past was just so terrible, that he body forced herself to forget. This could be a brand new life. Kaoru knew there were only two other's in the room with her. It was obvious that both were concerned for her. If that past was painful, then she didn't want to remember it, this could be a new life, with ppl that care for her. A faint smile on her lips, she said in whisper, her voice soft and barely audible. "you don't have to tell me the other side effect. I have amnesia. don't I?"
Mishimaro solemnly nodded his head, then realizing that she couldn't see, said in a low voice, a hint of sympathy in his tone, "aye.."
Kaoru could sense the pity in him, and she scowled. For some reason, pride just wouldn't allow her to take pity. "Don't feel sorry for me. Maybe the past is best forgotten."
Once again, Yahiko was thrown into a state of utter confusion and turmoil. Best forgotten? No, it couldn't be.. yet, she did have a point. He had promised to never let anyone hurt her again. From this point forward, Kaoru could hold better memories, ones that lacked the two men in her life that caused so much pain. Coming to a decision, a grin spread on his face. "Name's Yahiko, busu!"
For some reason, the name Yahiko seemed just slightly familiar. Then again, the thought could've been a figment of her imagination. Her hands twitched, and her mouth as well, as it turned into a scowl. One of her strong hands clenched into a fist. Raising it, she brought it down, right on Yahiko's head, with enough force to cause him a bit of pain. "Don't call me busu, Yahiko-chan!"
It was Yahiko's turn to twitch. Chan.. he's not a little kid!."DON'T CALL ME CHAN!!!"
And so, their new life as a family began.
TBC
Hope you enjoyed, and don't forget to review and vote!!!
~Falconess