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"The First Mission" chapter two
-In the village of the midst, former hideout of the DHT (Dokuno Hebo Tskimas)-
As Okina was walking through the village, he couldn't stop himself from thinking about his first mission that occurred in this town 20 yrs ago.
'Everything seemed to be the same. The villagers are still afraid of foreigners. I clearly remember the first time, Kazuma and I were assigned our first mission. We were sent to hunt Katsuo and did we hunt him good. I admit it now that we were young and reckless and we shouldn't have killed him... But if anyone else knew what that group was planning to do, they would have also done what we did.'
Unbeknownst to the former Okashira of the Onibawashuu; the residents of the local village were whispering to one another as they watched him with curious eyes.
"What is he doing in here?"
"Does he know?"
"We need to inform our leader..."
-In a cave just outside the village-
huff huff "Leader!" A villager yelled and stops to catch his breath.
"Leader... Oniwabanshu (pant pant) at the village" (huff huff)
"Do you recognize who it is?" asked the leader
"Its' Okina, Sir" replied the tired villager
"Perfect! Foolish old man, he did not know what he has gotten himself into."
-Back at the village-
Okina was still looking around the village, looking for something out of the ordinary that will prove that the rumors are true
He stopped as he saw a young girl trip over some rocks in the ground and approached her.
"Daijobou?" asked the old man warmly.
"Hai, thank you" replied the girl as Okina offered his hand to help her stand.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, hundreds of darts flown at their direction. Okina slid his arms around the girl's back and under her knees as he dodged the weapons using his limited ninja skills. Okina ran towards the forest with the little girl in his arms to seek protection.
When Okina knew that they are safe, he gently placed the girl to lean against a tree and stopped to catch his breath.
A few moments passed and Okina started feeling dizzy. It was then did he notice the dart stabbing his arm.
'But... how?' He thought ruefully. 'Maybe its when I....'
Before he could finish this thought, his vision turned dark and then he fainted.
-Back at the Aioya-
"Okon, I'll just bring Aoshi-sama his tea. I won't be back for a while ok?" yelled Misao as she closed the front door.
'I love bringing Aoshi tea. It makes us seem like husband and wife.'
A blush crept up to her cheeks at the thought and Misao shook her head to rid herself of it.
'Oh! What am I thinking! Don't bet your life on it Misao.' The young woman scolded herself.
"Ah who cares! Today is the day I'm telling Aoshi what I really feel about him." cried Misao in a confident voice.
Too bad her quivering body betrayed her words.
- Meanwhile at the temple-
Aoshi was mediating, but he couldn't stop himself from thinking about our young Okashira.
'Misao is late in bringing my tea today... What if something happened to her on her way here? Nobody will mess with what is mine. Mine..? What am I thinking? I don't deserve her ( a/n and wer back to the idontdeserveher speech u gotta luv it ryt?) She is too pure for me. I practically raised her. She probably thinks of me as a big brother...and I have made many mistakes in the past. I left her when she needed me most. Yet still, she continues to be loyal to me. No, I cannot let myself fall for her.'
Meanwhile, Misao arrived to see Aoshi sitting down meditating so using her ninja stalking skills, she skillfully and stealthily sneak up on him but...
"I see you have arrived Misao" greeted Aoshi obviously showing no hints about his mental battle a few moments ago.
"Argh! You are too good Aoshi-sama!" She whined.
"Well, here is your tea. It's your favorite and I made it myself. Hope you enjoy it"
"Thank you Misao" replied Aoshi
Misao was still watching Aoshi's back while he is sipping his tea.
She thought 'Should I tell him now? I have been keeping it for awhile now. I'm sure he is aware of I feel for him but what if he doesn't feel the same? .... What the hell... I'll just do it!'
So our young Okashira gathered up all her courage and said,
"Aoshi I love you. It's not infatuation as you might say, I really do love you. I just keep it all these years because I fear that you will reject me. Now, I know the things you did in the past. But I don't care.I dont care about anything else,I only care about you Aoshi."
".............."
'Say something dammit; say that you feel the same... say that you also love me don't just freaking sit there! '
At this point, she couldn't stop her tears from falling down her eyes and so she ran as fast as she can away...away from him...
'Why? Why did I choose not to say what I feel? Baka! I should have said at least something... but no, I just cowered and said nothing... She must hate me... I can't have her hate me... I would rather die than have my dear Misao hate me. I need to apologize for my actions..."
With this thought; Aoshi got up and chased after Misao.
- Inside Misao's room-
One can hear her crying from miles away. (a/n exage... lol)
'I cant believe it! Maybe he didn't say anything because he didn't love me? Or is it because he is too afraid to love? Still he should have said something and not acted like I wasn't there pouring my heart out. ' (sniff sniff)
-knock knock-
"Misao, what happen? Why are you crying?" asked a confused Okon
Misao quickly wiped away her tears. She didn't want Okon to see her in this state...She would surely ask questions.
But before Misao could answer; Omasu barge in carrying a rolled up piece of parchment.
"Urgent news for the Okashira," She said as she handed the scroll to Misao.
- End of chp 2-
A/n: Like it? Hate it? Suggestions, comments or praises (hehehe) are always welcome.. Just press the button ryt ther.. More fluff nxt chap.. ja!
Thanks to all that read this fic.. specially Dan/Wolf Sapphire for beta-reading it! I appreciate your help very much!