(A/N: I'm SO sorry about not being active for this story (actually all my other fanfics as well) as I was preparing for my exams. After my long torture in life, I'm finally back with a longer chapter of Kimi no Tame ni. Well than, I present to you Kimi no Tame ni: Chapter 3, Holy Night!)
"Let's see, what shall we eat?" Asked Misao. The duo walked along the village packed with stalls selling food. Misao sniffed like a dog. "Oh my, I'm hungry."
"Me too," Said Soujirou with his smile. "Let's settle down and I'll go buy some food."
Misao nodded wildly in agreement and followed Soujirou and walked towards a shelter. Misao sat onto a barrel under the shelter and heaved a sigh of relief.
"Finally, I get to rest here!" Cried Misao. The duo had been travelling for 2 days without any food and had to sleep on the grassland. Finally, they reached a village.
"Get some rest then," Said Soujirou with his normal smile. "I'll go buy some food."
"Sure!" Cried Misao energetically and Soujirou walked away.
Misao picked up a twig she found on the ground and walked towards a shelter where a bench laid. She played with the twig and tossed it into the air. It hit her head and she gave a small cry. Then, she giggled.
She stopped giggling when she heard two voices coming from behind her.
"Is it true?" Said a deep, low voice. A man's voice.
"Yeah, I'm sure these information can be trusted." Said another voice, a slightly higher-pitched male voice. "Someone spotted him around here. He was with some kind of ninja-looking girl."
Ninja looking? Thought Misao as she froze and listened attentively to the voices. Sounds like...
"Ninja girl?" The deeper voice asked with a chuckle. "Tenken with a ninja? Hah, hah, how compatible was that?"
Misao startled. Ninja-looking a girl and a TENKEN? She looked at her clothes and looked up. Isn't that US? She thought. Bad, this is bad.
"This is no laughing matter," The another voice replied and Misao continued listening. "I've got information on that Ninja-looking girl. She is currently the new Okashira of the Oniwa Banshuu." Misao's eyes open widely and stared at the air when she heard what they had said after this. "A relative of Aoshi sama."
"Eh? Nani? That's not real, is it?" The deeper voice asked. "Aoshi sama's...?"
"Gomen ne!" Cried a cheery voice. The two men's conversation ended and Misao turned around and found Soujirou in front of her. In his hands are bags with the fragrance smell of food coming out from it. "For keeping you waiting!"
Misao immediately stood up and covered Soujirou's mouth and pulled him away quickly. She grabbed him and pulled him into a corner and put a finger over her lips. "Shh..." She ordered as loud, quick, running footsteps were heard.
"Search over there!"
"No one's here!"
"Not here either!"
"I'm sure I saw him just now! He was talking to the Ninja girl!"
"Your eyes are just playing tricks with you. Come on, let's go!"
Misao and Soujirou remained in silence for a few more minutes, just to make sure the men were gone. Misao heaved a sigh of relief and walked out of the hiding place.
Soujirou continued smiling at her, but with his eyes opened. "What happened?" He asked innocently.
Misao blinked blankly and fumed with rage. She showed a fist and glare at him. "YOU NEVER TOLD ME YOU'RE A WANTED CRIMINAL!"
Soujirou looked at her for a few seconds and closed his eyes and smiled. " You never ask me."
Misao sweatdropped. Why did she actually decide to travel along with this smiling moron? Why didn't she just listen to Okon and Omasu and just obediently go back home where she can be served like a princess in comfort? Why did she choose to leave home just because of...
Yes, that's it. She left because of him, and there's no turning back.
Misao's facial expression saddened for a moment, but soon changed into her normal bubbly face and sighed in desperation.
Soujirou tilted his head to a side, still smiling.
Misao raised an eyebrow and peep at Soujirou with one eye closed. "Aren't you afraid that the Meiji government might catch you and... You know, do things to you?" Misao asked. "Aren't you afraid at all?"
Soujirou opened his eyes, nevertheless, smiling. "I'm not afraid, of course, Misao sama. 'Cos no one else other than Himura san can defeat me."
Misao stared at him for a moment and felt chill running down her spine. Somehow, she felt... An evil aura? Isn't this guy supposed to be emotionless? Why is there an evil aura coming out from him?
Forget about it. "Where are we going to stay tonight?" Asked Misao. " We're not going to sleep at roadside, are we?"
Soujirou smiled. "Of course not, Misao sama." Misao heaved a sigh of relief. "I've found a ruined temple near by. We'll be staying there." Misao's eyes opened widely.
"WHAT?" She screamed. "NO BED? NO PROVACY OR WHATSOEVER THAT I SHOULD BE HAVING IF I'M AT HOME?" Asked Misao in a loud voice. Soujirou nodded with an innocent smile. Misao rolled her eyes.
Then, she sighed. At least she have a decent place to stay in...
Or maybe not.
"Holy gracious! What is THIS?" Misao asked in exclamation. In front of her laid a ruined temple. It has broken pillars, dust and spider webs all over the place. Even the Buddha statue looked terrible. This place, is indeed, RUINED.
"At least it's vacant." Said Soujirou with a smile as he brushes off the dust and webs on a table and put his bag there. "No one will be able to disturb us." He said and took a broom dirtied with dust and webs.
"What...?" Misao blushed as she thought about Soujirou's words. So that no one would disturb us? What was he thinking about? Misao turned to look at Soujirou, who was currently sweeping the dusty ground with a clean, innocent smile on his face. Misao blushed. Maybe it's just herself.
"Ah! Sou yo! I almost forgot about it!" Said Soujirou as Misao turned to look at him, trying to brush off the dirty thoughts in her mind. "There's a waterfall somewhere around here. Why don't you go there and wash up while I clean up this place?" Asked Soujirou with his inevitable smile.
Misao sweatdropped. How long will he be taking to clean up this place? Misao sighed desperately and nodded her head as she walked out of the temple. "Hai, hai, good luck with the cleaning!" Said Misao as Soujirou cheerily replied, "Hai!"
Misao walked around the temple and heard the sound of waterfall coming from the north. She walked towards the sound and finally, she reached a waterfall, with probably the most beautiful scenery. Misao blushed at the sight of this.
The light from the moon reflected the water as the water falls from above like crystal droplets. Misao breathed deep and the smell of fresh water entered her nostrils. Misao's eyes shone like stars in admiration. Then, she grinned widely and took off her clothes in almost a speed of light. She left her clothes on the rocks and walked quickly towards the water, bare.
She smiled as she felt the water moisturizing her skin. Though the night has fall, yet the river water felt warm. She wondered if it was her imagination, but it sure felt good. She washed her limbs with the water as she enjoyed every sensation from the water. It was definitely relaxing.
Then, she heard the sound of leaves rustling. She looked at the bushes. Was there anyone? Was it Soujirou? Oh no, bad. Misao stood up and looked towards the rocks where she had left her clothes.
THEY ARE GONE! Misao looked at the rocks in disbelief. Who on earth took them? Now she has got no clothes and there she is naked, feeling the cold wind of the night brushing against her skin.
This is bad. All her weapons are with her clothes. Now she wouldn't be able to defend or attack if someone attacks her.
"Misao sama?" Cried a voice behind her. She turned around and found Soujirou standing there.
Soujirou thought he had saw a maiden bathing in the water. Unfortunately, it was just a bare-chested Misao.
Misao noticed that Soujirou was looking at her. LOOKING at her. Her body. Misao looked down at her own body and realized she was naked. BARE-NAKED. She quickly bent down into the water.
So, she isn't flat chested. Thought Soujirou innocently as he continued smiling.
Misao could not believe herself. How could she stand there, NAKED, and let Soujirou enjoy her body curves? Though it wasn't that bad. OH, MAKIMACHI MISAO, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???
"Why... Why are you here?" Misao managed to ask, despite her shyness of being naked to a guy the first time. She hadn't decided to let ANY MALE SPECIES see her naked, until the day where they... Erm... Well... Yes. Well, she had let someone of her opposite gender see her naked before, but she was still a kid then. But now, she has developed. DEVELOPED.
Still smiling like nothing had happened, Soujirou replied, "I was wondering why you wasn't back. I had already finished cleaning up."
Misao, who is still blushing, thought for a moment. He finished cleaning up? Was I out for so long? Wait a minute...
"You used Shukuchi, didn't you?" Asked Misao. Soujirou replied with a firm yes. Sheesh... No wonder!
"Why aren't you in clothes?" Soujirou asked innocently. Misao stared at her own reflection for a moment. How can he ask a girl something like THAT?
Misao blushed. She had to tell him. "My clothes... They're missing."
There was a silence for a moment.
Misao thought that he was going to laugh, but he didn't. Misao felt weird and wondered if he had gone. So, she turned around.
Soujirou was STRIPPING. STRIPPING! HOLY! What's he up to? Misao blushed and turned back.
"Will this do?" Asked Soujirou and Misao turned around slowly and carefully, just in case Soujirou is bare-naked. Good, he wasn't. Misao felt a little disappointed though. Soujirou had held up his clothes in his hands, only wearing a pair of pants. "Just bear with this clothing tonight. We'll get us some new clothes tomorrow."
Misao nodded her head, but turned back.
His body was in good shape. REAL GOOD.
Soujirou smiled and spoke in a more cheerful tone. "I'll leave the clothes here then."
He was leaving. He was LEAVING!
"Wait!" Misao cried out unknowingly. Soujirou turned back and smiled.
"Hai?"
"Wait up there... Turn around while I change. DON'T PEEP! I'm afraid to go back alone." Said Misao as her face flared up furiously.
Soujirou smiled and turned back.
Misao thought for a moment and stood up and quickly went to take the clothes Soujirou left for her. She changed into his clothes, in a speed of light.
"Okay, I'm done." Misao announced and Soujirou turned around. He looked at Misao, who was adjusting his clothes she was wearing. Somehow, something in his body was reacting as he sees Misao with his clothes on. He felt... WEIRD.
"Shall we go?" Asked Soujirou in a kind tone and Misao nodded her head, her face still a little red. She led the path as Soujirou, half-naked, followed her behind.
His clothes were big. A little too big for her. However, it kind of felt good on her. It's... warm. She smelt his clothes and there was a scent of his smell in the clothes. His smell wasn't bad. It wasn't the smell of body odour. It smelt... Fresh.
They reached the temple and to Misao's amazed, Soujirou had turned it into a decent-looking place. No more spider webs. No more dust. No more broken pillar. Candles were lit to light up the temple. Just a neat, little temple. Misao stared at the place amazing.
"Woah..." Cried Misao. She looked at the floor. Two mats were laid on the ground. There was a big gap in between the mats. Good, he wasn't thinking of THAT. Thought Misao. "You did all this?" Asked Misao in admiration. Soujirou nodded his head with a smile.
Soujirou sneezed. Misao turned around and looked at him. "Are you okay?" She asked in a tone of concern. It must be me... He is now half-naked because of me.
"Yeah, I'm okay. Just that my nose is filled with dust from the cleaning." Misao sweatdropped. It wasn't her?
"Don't you... Feel cold?" Misao asked. Soujirou smiled.
"No."
Misao sweatdropped. She should have known.
"Now, now, just get some sleep. We'll be having a long journey tomorrow." Said Soujirou as he kindly pushed Misao to a mat. Misao lied down on the mat as Soujirou blow off the candles. "Oyasumi nasai." Said Soujirou and went off to his mat and sleep.
After a few minutes, Misao turned and looked at Soujirou. She smiled to herself as he looked at the sleeping Tenken. He's smiling even when he's asleep. She giggled. Then, she felt tired. Too many things happened today. Too many. She has got to sleep to prepare for more adventures and surprises tomorrow. Misao drifted to sleep as the pleasant smell from Soujirou's clothing hypnotized her in a pleasant dream.
(A/N: That's it for this chapter. Thanks for all ya reviews and comments. Those really brighten up my days. Exams are finally over. Wouldn't be very busy. Will probably update regularly. Remember to RR!)