Chapter 2

The bamboo grass had turned white edged and the maples had put on their brocade robes. The maid, Mogi brought in a try of tea and poured out two cups and left the room. Takeo took one and handed the other to his wife Kaede. They both sat there looking out on to the garden watching their daughters play.

'I hope Kimura and Kazuko aren't playing tricks on Tokoriki.' Kaede whispered.

I chucked, both the twins had the talents of the tribe, similar to that of their father, which they both used to cause trouble. It made it worse by the fact that they were indentical; right down to the kikuta lines on their palms, the marking of the Tribe.

'Don't worry, Tokoriki has her own tricks.' I replied.

Just as I was putting down my cup there was a knock at the door and Mogi entered. 'Lord Takeo. Lord Kenji is here to see you. He is waiting in your study.'

I nodded to the maid. I wonder why his here I thought.

'I'll stay here and watch the girls' Kaede said.

'I will not be long' I said. I kissed her lightly on the cheek before getting up and going to my study.

Kenji stood next to the window, with a smile on his face. 'I see your girls talents have grown since I was last them'

'Yes, They have also grown quite mischievous as well.' I chuckled.

Kenji walked towards me, 'Takeo I cant stay long I have other business in Hagi. I came by to tell you that I have lost contact with your son.' Kenji sighed, 'He was last seen with Akio.'

I remembered the prophecy told to me. Kenji had been keeping an eye on Kori for me to make sure he was ok. Now he is missing, I hope his ok. I had not told Kaede about mine and Yuki's son. I didn't want to break her heart.

'I thought I should warn you Takeo.'

'Thank you Kenji'

'I shall be back in about 2 days, then we can talk'

I nodded, 'I shall see you then.'

I followed Kenji to the hall and watched him walk out, with the floor beneath him signing its tune. A grin spread across my face as I walked back to Kaede with a silent floor beneath my feet.

A/N: I had to put the floor in :-) Have u figured it out yet?