The New Girl
"Ah, Mr. Hijikata I see you are starring at the cherry blossoms again."
"Okita, get back to your post!"
"Fine, I'll get back to my pig post."
"Not that one!"
"Uh, but Simpachi and Sano are on duty."
"Oh, well then check on the runt."
"You mean Tetsu! He is progressing very well my lord. Don't you think he deserves some time off?"
"No. Because, if I give him time off he'll be just like Simpachi."
"I still don't see what's so bad about that."
"Okita, don't you have some where else to go now?"
"Oh, yes to the (Candy Shop)!"
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As Okita left Mr. Hijikata, Okita looked up at the ceiling as he walked through the halls. He was so occupied he bumped into one of the new helpers at the inn. She dropped her stuff and plopped on the floor at the same time Okita did. After a couple seconds she got up and fixed her kimono. Then she put her hand out to Okita and helped him up.
"I'm sorry sir."
"It's ok, and you don't have to call me sir, just Okita. Because sir sounds to…to grown up."
"Oh yes Mr. Okita."
"Well, you're getting closer. Better get out of your way, also what is your name?"
"Oh, mine? It's Yumi…Yumi Kawasaki."
"That's a beautiful name."
"Oh, thank you…Okita." She replied blushing like a cherry.
Yumi picked up the laundry and went over to fold them in the drying room. Okita took a minute and stared at her as she walked away. Then someone put the hands over his eyes. "Guess who it is?" Some one asked. Okita loved this game it was one of his favorites!
"Hmm…I'm guessing it's Tetsu!"
"Awe! You always guess right when I do it!"
"That's because your arms go down so I know it's someone shorter than I am."
"Well, I certainly feel a lot better."
"Have you visited your friend yet?"
"Hmm…?Oh her! She's been acting pretty strange lately."
"…"
"I don't know what is happening anymore! Gah! All you big officers get to know all the scoops! Tell me some!"
"I'm sorry Tetsu, but you know the rules."
"What rules!"
"The one about the thing."
"Yeah I'm not getting it."
"Never mind I have to get to the candy shop before it closes."
"Okay Okita! Bye, Bye!"
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As Okita was walking to the main gates he heard someone shouting his name. He paused and waited for that person. It was Yumi. As he saw her running towards him he gave her a smile and the sun was directly over him too. Yumi felt the butterflies. Then Yumi stopped right in front of Okita and fidgeted with her fingers.
"So, I hear you were on your way to the candy shop?"
"Yeah, it's sort of lonely going alone. Want to come with me Yumi?" Knowing she wanted to.
"Really! I can come with you?"
"Sure, I don't see why you can't."
Yumi nodded her head and walked off with Okita. When they arrived at the Candy Shop, Yumi got colored sweet rice and she looked over at Okita. He got to bags of it and two bags of something else. Yumi laughed and walked with Okita back to the headquarters. As they were right about to turn around a corner they saw a woman on the roof tops of the Shinsengumi headquarters. It was a ninja.
Okita pulled out his sword but, Yumi pushed it back in. Okita gave Yumi a glare and sternly asked her "What are you doing?" Yumi stood there and finally said "Watch and see." Yumi stuck her right hand into her left sleeve and through three needle, spikes at the ninja girl. Then they saw her fall on the ground. Okita ran in forgetting all about Yumi. But, she followed him.
When they were inside they alerted the guards and told them to make sure she didn't leave…alive. Because that day Mr. Hijikata was discussing something very important. Then Okita took Yumi by the her wrist, and walked her to where no one else could hear them.
"Who are you?" Okita asked.
"Like I said I'm Yumi Kawasaki."
"Are you lying to me?"
"No I wouldn't lie to you! I'm Yumi Kawasaki and…"
"And what?"
"and…I used to be a ninja for well take a guess. I'm sorry. But, I had them erase my records. I wanted to start my life over. And, not being a ninja has been great until well, today."
"I will have to tell Mr. Hijikata though."
"Don't please don't, I rather you just let me leave please."
"Letting you leave alive!"
"Please?"
"No. You will stay here and I won't tell Mr. Hijikata this time but, I will be keeping a closer eye on you. Yumi Kawasaki."
"Yes Okita."
"It's Sir."
"Yes…Sir."
I hope you enjoyed my first chapter! This is actually my very first story on Peace Maker Kurogane. Sorry if I stink! I hope you do give me reviews I do love reading them. I have written other stories though. Well thanks for reading this far. I will be updating when I can. (About 1-3 days Maximum waiting a week or a week and a half). Bye!
