Kamakura Period (1192-1333)
daito
ronin
Hoshi Akira
Masa Akira
The man known as Ronin Katsuchiyo sat there, sword in sheith laying by his side. A taller man sat opposite of him,
a serious look on his face. The conversation had seemed to been lasting hours, Ronin found that it was his turn to
speak "but master! I cannot allow you to enter the battle feild once more, you have sworn an vow not to years ago,
allow me to go in your place!" The older man stared at him, a small smile curled his lips "Ronin, I may have taught
you swords, but I didnt teach you them to brand yourself as murderer, the kamakura period will pass someday soon,
but the gouvernment will need all of it's samurai to help, you will not go, you will stay here and complete your
training" before the boy could protest the elder raised his hand for silence "you will stay here" frustrated, Ronin
jumped to his feet, picking up his sword he walked over to the door "I will do as I please, wheather you go or not,
see you there Daito" it had been the first time Ronin had called his master by his name, though Daito just sat there,
that calm look still on his face.
The long day had left her exhausted leaning on her pick. Bringing her hand up she wipped her forehead riding it of dirt
and sweat "these days just get longer and longer" sighing she lifted the tool up once more then brought it down making
a hole in the dirt. Continueing with her work she was so concentrated she did not hear her brothers calls until he stood
right beside her and yelled in her ear "Hoshi! you need to stop day dreaming, anyhow, we have news back at home, father
wishes to speak with us" looking a bit surprised she dropped her pick then chased after the boy "Masa slow down! I'm
exhausted!" she called, Masa shrugged "well then thats to bad, I'm anxious to hear what he has to say, apperently it's
important" he called back, gritting her teeth she ran faster.
Though running had been a waste of energy, reaching the front of the house their father stood there, a pack on his back
he had the most serious look on his face. Hoshi looked at Masa but he even looked to be lost for words. Akira was his last
name, that was what everyone had called him, the once joyful man wore armor as shiny as an untouched lake. A sword rested
at his hip "you are a farmer, not a warrior! did the emporier send for you!" Masa was yelling, but his sister was silent,
she didnt feel much like talking "the samurai must rise again, even some that are not trained, and have never held a weapon"
with the flick of his wrist he waved them off, headed down the road to battle, war had taken over the once peacful Japan.
A long line of men marched onwards down the village roads, women and children stood to the sides, some cowering others
bowing to their feet. Ronin had joined the line, the sun glistening off his blue helmet, the rest of his armor was a darker
hue. Samurai from all over gathered, the flags of different towns joined together. They marched through kyoto silently, not
wanting to draw much attention, the people knew very well what was going on. Hoshi ran out from the crowed bystanders, she
stared at them, some looked to be as young as 13, others as old as 65. Ronin hadnt turned to look around until now, spotting
Hoshi he didnt take his eyes off her, never before had he seen a girl with such beuaty. Scanning the line, she tried to see
their faces in hopes of finding her father, no luck had come of this. Feeling Ronin's eyes on her she looked over at him
then bit her lip "he has to be at least 18...maybe 19" she thought to herself. Takeing his eyes off her he continued to
walk forward, the line of warriors were headed for the shogun camp to prepare for training.
Day faded to night, Ronin had set up his tent and changed out of his armor, he didnt plan on socializing with any others.
All that was on his mind was Hoshi's face, the way she had looked at him, delicate eyes of hazel, he shivered "I must go
find her, maybe we can talk..." he ponderded the thought for some time before he decided yes.
Disobeying oreders, he snuck out of the camp and back towards the city. Keeping safe he brought his sword along with him
just incase the assasin's decided a surprise attack. Entering the city he ran through the streets, running into a restaraunt
called the beaf pot he ran to the front desk, quickly describeing what the girl looked like, nodding the lady at the front
desk smiled a bit "Sounds alot like Hoshi Akira, she lives on a farm just outside of town, go east, you'll find it" taking
a bow he thank her, before he could leave she stopped him "I hope you dont mind me asking, but are you in that army? the one
that trudged through her today?" Ronin nodded "yes, I am" she sighed with greif "I'm sorry to hear that...well best of luck
to you" she called, thanking her again he ran off headed east towards Hoshi's farm.
It was small, the feilds were filled with rice plants. Walking up to the front door he knocked a couple times, a small light
flicked on, most likely a candle running low on wick. A boy opened the door, takeing one look at Ronin he slammed it "go away
my father has already joined the military" Ronin shook his head sadly "no no, I'm not here for what reason you think I am"
Masa opened the door once more "you carry a sword, what do you want then?" he asked clearly consealing a small tantoe, Ronin
pretended to take no notice of it "a word with your sister" Masa looked as if he were about to attack, but before he could,
Hoshi stepped "ah stupid girl get back inside!" "it's you, the boy I saw today, your in the military aren't you" Ronin
nodded, she turned to her brother and sighed "it is alright, he is a samurai" Masa ripped her away from Ronin and shoved
her back into the house "you will not be seen around a samurai!" he yelled, Hoshi tried to step back out of the house but
Masa held a tight grip "leave or I'll kill you" he said threateningly, Ronin smiled a little "a farm boy kills a samurai?
dont be stupid, I only wanted a word with her, but seeing I cannot I'll leave, farewell Hoshi, maybe when this one is no
longer a warrior we may talk yes?" turning on his heal he ran off, headed back to the Shogun camp.
"why cant you leave me be, I'm 17 for mother's sake!" Hoshi was throwing a fit, Masa looked enraged "he is probably a
murderer, he could kidnap you, kill you for all we know...you cant be so kind all the time Hoshi..." Calming down a
little she ran to her room slamming the door behind her. Masa sighed then blew out the candle also going to bed himself.