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AZ: Okay, on with the fic!
Blind Tears- chapter 2: She's blind? How to break the newsAoshi's POV
I'm running as fast as I can, to make it to the Aoi-ya. I don't know if she'll be okay or not, but as soon as she's out of danger that man will have hell to pay.
Aoshi ran, not even noticing it started to rain. Misao was still unconscious, and blood continued to fall from her eyes, like tears.
There's the Aoi-ya. They'd better get that Takani woman over here soon, this doesn't look good… Oh shoot, there's Okina out by the porch…
Okina was indeed waiting for them, but was very worried when he saw Misao.
Okina's POV
"What is this Aoshi? What happened to her?" I demanded. How dare anyone hurt my pretty Misao!
"Bandits. Get Shiro or someone and send Takani Megumi over here. Now." He said shortly, and walked inside with Misao still in his arms.
"Yes, Aoshi." Racing inside, I bellowed at Shiro to send the message.
Then I left to go to see Misao, and was glad to see that Omasu and Okon had gotten bandages out already. Her eyes were still bleeding.
Aoshi's POV
Even though as I sat there, not speaking, I was praying her eyesight would be okay. Okon and Omasu were cleaning off her eyes, and looking at all the cuts. Lifting one of her eyelids, Okon gasped. I immediately grasped one of my kodachi.
She's alright, please let her be okay… I braced myself and looked at her eyes.
"She's… She's…" Okon couldn't say it.
"Blind…" Omasu said, looking away with tears on her face. She started to cry as she started bandaging her eyes.
No, she can't be… She'll never see again…Cold fury began to sweep through his body, almost as though he had fallen into an icy river.
That man… It's his fault… He took sight away from Misao forever… HE WILL DIE!
With a murderous look in his eyes, Aoshi stood up and left the room.
2 days later
Misao's POV
"Ugh…." My eyes hurt like hell… What happened? The last thing I remember was a gunshot… Oh no! Where is Aoshi-sama? Did he get hurt?
My eyes snapped open, but I couldn't see anything. It was like darkness had swallowed me, like there was no light left in the world.
"No… I can't be blind… But the glass hit me… And there was nothing left… I can't see!" Tears started to fall, I could feel it, but I couldn't see. I wouldn't be able to see ever again…
"Misao… Are you okay?" The voice was Omasu's.
"You tell me! I can't see! I'm blind! My eyes hurt! Where is Aoshi-sama! TELL ME, OMASU!" Sadness quickly turned to anger; suddenly I felt like destroying something. I was shaking in rage.
"I am so sorry, Misao. We can't fix your eyes, but with Megumi-san's help we can get better medical help and your eyes will heal faster. And Aoshi-sama… went to take care of business. He'll be back soon. Are you hungry?"
Aoshi-sama…left? On business? I am the Okashira, I give out the missions! How could he leave me here? Aoshi-sama…
"A little… How long was I out?" Suddenly I didn't want to argue anymore. I felt tired, drained even. The strength I usually had was gone, and I felt weak, even…
"Almost 3 days. I'll go get your food, don't move. Megumi-san will be here tomorrow, as she is coming by train." Her voice faded away and her footsteps grew soft.
I just sat there, thinking.
How is this going to affect the Oniwabanshu? They won't want a blind Okashira for a leader. I must learn how to fight this way, or someone could jump me. I have to get stronger this way. They can't have a blind and weak Okashira; so I must be strong.
Maybe Aoshi-sama will teach me. But will he love a girl who can't even see her love?
"Here, Misao. It's rice balls and some water." Omasu had come back and set the food back down. She ate, and Omasu left.
"Aoshi-sama… please come back soon…."
End of Chapter 2
AZ: Well! Another chapter done!
Kenny: Finally.
AZ: Hey! I posted the 1st chapter yesterday! And sorry it's so short you guys.
Kenny: Then make it longer.
AZ: I will! But what do you guys think? Please review! But if you don't, I'll have Kenny and Kenshin come after you!
Kenny: Just review. I am way too tired to be chasing reviewers.
Kenshin: Please review! Or this girl will not leave me alone! She's even more evil than Kaoru!
AZ: What'd you say! Bokken appears in hand, just like Kaoru WACK
Kenshin: Oro! Review! Ouch! I'm sorry!
AZ: Good. See you guys next time!
