TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: "Wherever The Wind May Take Me"
A/N: You guys should know what I own and do not own by now…right? I don't have to explain it all over again…I hope not, at least! Well, here's chapter 2! Enjoy! Oh…one more thing…the main title song for this fic: "Can't Help Falling In Love With You"- sung by the ATeens. Song lyrics are in Italics, with single quotation marks.
Chapter 2
You Will Never Be Alone
Marsha looked at Usagi, trying to decide on her answer. Well, she WAS new to Japan…perhaps staying with Usagi would help her out, and he DID seem like a nice person.
Usagi waited patiently for her answer. "Well, seeing as I have no other place to stay…I suppose it wouldn't hurt to live with you for the time being." He smiled upon hearing this.
"You have no need to worry for your safety, you are in good hands, Marsha-san." He started walking, motioning for her to follow him, which she did.
Minutes later, they had arrived in a quaint little forest with a waterfall near the clearing. "This is where we will be staying for a while until it is time to move on," he announced.
Marsha wore a huge smile as she stared at their surroundings in awe. Usagi noticed her expression and smiled, pleased that she was happy. "This place is beautiful," she murmured, taking a seat on one of the fallen tree logs. "It's really a wonder no one has harmed the place, yet."
"The other Yojimbo's have been protecting this area ever since I can remember. It's a kind of sanctuary to us," he explained, taking a seat beside her.
"Tell me, Usagi-sama…do you have any other friends besides the Yojimbo's?"
Usagi looked unsure if he should tell her about the guys. But, then again, maybe she'll think he's just making it up. "Yes, actually, I do. They reside in the state of New York, in the U.S."
Marsha looked over at him at the mention of New York. "Go on…"
"Four of them are ninja's…I'm very good friends with their leader," Usagi paused, wondering if he should go on, or if he was giving her too much information.
"Do you think we could go to New York sometime? I would like to meet your friends, if it is possible."
The Ronin Samurai lowered his eyes. "I suppose it wouldn't hurt. It's just that they're not too fond of making contact with too many humans. They tend to keep to themselves."
She closed her eyes, a slight smile on her face. "At least you have friends that'll stay with you," she murmured, her smile vanishing quickly. Usagi looked at her, a bit confused.
"What are you talking about, Marsha-san?"
"It's nothing, really…just a really, stupid thought."
He took her hands in his; she looked at him. "Tell me, and I will tell you if it is stupid or not," he gave her a warm smile.
A faint blush crept its way to her cheeks. "I was just thinking how alone in the world I am. Oh, sure, I have friends back from school and at work, but they all have different lives, whereas you have friends that will never leave your side. I just don't know anymore…" her voice trailed off.
Usagi gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek; she looked at him, surprised.
'Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin?
If I can't help falling in love with you…'
"Marsha-san, you will never be alone. I will always be there for you, no matter what," he vowed.
She stared at him, a little lost for words.
To be continued!
