Hi Samurai Fans, so I'm so sorry for taking so long, but it's hard to re-read Destined to be and than make the chapters of "Already together", so that everything flows really nicely. And I found one particular part that even I missed when I made Destined to be, "It was all so strange how things worked out, how relationships were made before anyone knew it." I think that quote works really well for this sequel, because it shows how they were all together from the day they were born, because some how somewhere it was already pre-destined. They were already together, they only needed to meet up and live. )

Just a little thing for you guys to keep with you for not just the story but in your normal lives. It's easy to under value the people in your lives, and it seems the only way we really remember how much we care for them; is when they're about to be taken away (or are taken away). So, the lesson here, is to value the people in your home, your friends, your family, co-workers WHOEVER, because they might not be there one day to hear you're 'thank you' or 'see you later'.

Much love!

bizzy )

Enjoy!

Chapter Ten: Fuu's Attack: Mugen's heart break

Mugen had seen enough of his mother to last him a life time. He slowly walked back to the restaurant, ignoring all the different things happening around him. Why did this all happen now? Why was it all happening now? He wondered how his mother found him, how long had she been tracing his footsteps. He could tell that she had been chasing him for a long time, but why did she wait till now to destroy his life.

"Feh, of course…now that I'm happy." He muttered under his breath. This is why he hated forming close relationships, why he was always so uncaring towards others; he never wanted anyone close to him. Anyone close enough to use, anyone or anything he would want to protect or save. Mugen cursed himself for letting his heart come this far, for letting his guard down. He should've known that it was all too good to last. He had started to finally believe in things, to believe in destiny, and loves being formed before time was created. He let out a gruffy sigh as he entered the restaurant, he couldn't wait to tell Jin about Mori and his little run in. He hissed at himself realizing how much he hated himself for feeling this way, for feeling like he had to tell Jin in order to feel better. It was so sick, and somehow perverted in his mind.

'That bastard' He growled in his head as he approached the confused Jin and Mizu. They had been sitting there for along time planning the last minute details to Mizu's new home and the school. Mizu was glad they had finally started to withdraw some of the money to pay to the victim's families. It was a small compensation for the lives that willingly sacrificed themselves.

Mugen hadn't noticed that Fuu was not around, he figured she was busy cooking or eating in the kitchen, and probably very upset at him. But that didn't matter right now, as long as she was safe.

"Where were you?" Jin asked with a straight cool face, the face that graced everyone no matter what the situation was. Mugen cracked his head and rolled his shoulders a few times while Mai brought him a smile and some tea. He didn't know what to say to Jin or how to begin explaining.

"I bumped into that bitch. Found her talking to Fuu. Pissed the hell outta me." Mugen groaned under his breath as he casually explained the events. Mai had gone back into the kitchen, she felt strangely about the three young men quietly talking at the table.

"Shino-san, do you feel that there is something strange about them today?" Mai asked polity with the tray still in her hand. She looked back out of the kitchen to the restaurant. Shino followed her eyes to the restaurant and had to admit to herself that there was something up.

"You're right. They have been acting strangely haven't they?" Shino smiled trying to keep a positive light in Mai's eyes. She had seen the happiness in Mai's expression everyday and could tell that she was finally free and content; Shino didn't want to be the one responsible for taking that smile off of her face.

"Don't worry, men are like this sometimes. They are very strange things." Shino giggled handing Mai the next order. Mai believed Shino and left to serve the next table as she continued to cut more vegetables. Shiro was busy cooking up a storm while Aki relaxed a bit from her hectic day. Her body was hurting a bit, predicting that it would rain very soon, if not that night. Which was a relief for Mizu, he was tired of working his men under the very sun that gave them such perfect light.

Shino quietly went back to her cutting asking herself if there was something wrong, something that Jin was not telling her. She didn't want to tell anyone but she was worried that he was hiding a secret, a secret that affected her.

"There there Shino-san. This gloomy face doesn't suit a new mother." Shiro smiled with a small plate in hand. He had there a cooked piece of meat, something new he was trying to break into his menu. It was a thin piece of chicken cut from the breast, boiled in water for a bit and than grilled with onions and tops with soy sauce. It smelled delicious and Shino knew very well it dragged many stomachs into the restaurant that night. She took a small piece with her chopsticks and bit down, her mouth had never tasted something so wonderful.

"It's delicious!" Shino smiled brightly, taking another bite. Since she had become pregnant she had not been able to control her eating, it seemed that every minute of the day, her taste buds craved for food.

"Good good. Here Shino-san." Shiro smiled placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. She looked up a bit confused. His eyes were pleasant crescents as his smile grew wider.

"Men are like that. They keep secrets to themselves because they don't want to worry their wives. I've kept secrets from Aki many times, so that she wouldn't be scared or cry or get hurt." He smiled and laughed a little too. Shino's face softened realizing the truth behind what he was saying.

"But the males are always like this, where they too need to eventually talk. They need to let out their strains to the ones that are the softest in the hearts. After all we are men, and we couldn't take a step properly without our wives." He laughed gently, his wrinkled face prettied by his healthy smile. She saw the many years of trust, love and comfort he took and gave to Aki. They had been together for many long years, and were still much in love. She hoped that Jin and she could be like that.

"Yes." Shino smiled nodding her head once confirming she understood.

"Now, you best eat the rest of this, before Mugen finds it." Shino laughed pushing the small plate to her. But he spoke to soon, and there was Mugen's head peeking into the kitchen, his nose sniffing the air to find the source of that wonderful smell. Shino and Shiro's smile twitched as he approached the small table where Shino was seated.

"There, that's it." He smiled hungrily as he dived into the small plate eating the small thin piece of cooked meat. Shiro smiled nervously as did Shiro as they watched the ruffian finish up.

"That was good oldman, you should make that more." Mugen burped satisfied.

"I'm glad you like it." Shiro smiled wiping the large sweat drop sliding down the side of his head. That's when Mugen's noticed it. He looked around the kitchen trying to find Fuu, but saw nothing.

"Oy, where is she?" He asked looking back at Shino and Shiro. He shot up from the small stool looking around closely. Shino was a bit confused.

"Fuu-chan? Oh she went home to rest." Shino smiled. Mugen's heart stopped in anger, he was so stressed out.

"What! That baka!" He shouted dashing out of the back door, leaving Shino and Shiro staring at each other wondering what happened to him.

"These young men these days, always in such a hurry." Shiro muttered with a smile as he went to make the next order for Mai.

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The last time he had run this fast was to save Fuu, and here he was again running. It seemed his life would always force him to run to save her. His mind went through the many possible things that Mori could do to her, take her hostage, or just kill her with her magic. He didn't know what sort of magic she used, but she had obviously perfected her evil. Mugen was excellent with a sword, the best in the land, but how far would his sword aid him against Mori' spelled magic. But that was something he couldn't think about right now, he just had to get to Fuu.

His mad dash up the hill and rough zigs and zags in the forest led him closer to the house, until it was almost in vision. He smelled the burning wood coming from the home, he knew she was home; but hoped to find her body alive and well.

'Danmit!' He screamed in his mind not sure how to properly pray for Fuu. Finally he was at the house and he raced up the small steps to the door, which he slammed opened. Fuu was not there. His heart ran even though he had stopped. He saw the small fire burning and the blanket on the floor, but no Fuu. He wanted to call out for her, but somehow his voice had left along with his mind.

He stepped in and closed the door, walking slowly into the hall way. His eyes scanned the walls, the floor, the ceiling; all places that could be seen to make sure that something was not in the shadow's waiting for him. His eyes squinted trying to see under the doors, hoping to see a light on. And there it was, the bath area; it was lit. His muscles tensed, as his feet started to move in the bath's direction. He found his heart stopping each time he exhaled. He tried to calm himself down, stressing himself by saying that she was alright. But the truth was, he wasn't sure.

The floor boards made no sound as he finally reached the thick wooden door that separated him from her. He hoped, hoped for her safety. Asked whatever that watched them, to make sure she was alive. His hand went to slide open the door, but Fuu had already opened it.

"MUGEN!" She shouted. His heart stopped, she was there, alive and well infront of him. His face was a mixture of shock and relief, in some small way he had thought she was dead. Fuu wasn't pleased to see him though, she stared at him for a short moment and than stormed away from him. He was left standing there, speechless. He knew she was upset, but this much? When he recovered he followed her to her room. She had put on her white sleeping kimono, her hair was still wet and she sat there on her futon drying it with a towel. Mugen stood in the door way just staring at her, he felt uneasy and wasn't sure why. Perhaps it was the emotional stress of loosing her.

"Oy." He said trying to get her attention, but she ignored him, quite well. She didn't even move hearing his voice. She seemed distant and pale. He became annoyed, he was going to apologize, but she was being more stubborn than normal. He sighed and walked to her and plopped down on the bed beside her. She turned around to see Mugen's smirking face.

"Alright. Gomen." He said in a cute whisper. Fuu's eyes widen. He saw the look of terror on her face and for a moment he looked back thinking she had seen an intruder. She belted out a loud scream shaking the house. Momo-san jumped out of her kimono and on to Mugen's shoulder, something the little squirrel never does. Mugen closed his ears looking to the little fur ball on his shoulder and than to Fuu's screaming face.

"OY! STOP THAT!" He shouted cupping her mouth, which only seemed to scare her more. He pushed her down on the futon still cupping her face. He saw the look in her eyes, she was truly afraid of him. He had seen many things in her eyes, but never that. Her frightened eyes almost paralyzed him, until he felt her struggle under him. He felt her hands hitting him on his shoulders trying to pushing him off, but he only held them down. Momo-san seemed scared of Fuu and stayed close to Mugen.

"OY, stop that! I said sorry!" He shouted trying to calm her down. He knew she would react poorly, and hit him for earlier, but he never expected her to act like this. And she genuinely looked scared of him.

"What're you doing! Stop!" He demanded. She stilled, her eyes pouring out with tears. He had seen those tears before, when she was in horrible danger, she cried; but he was not there to hurt her. Mugen was confused and anxious, he wasn't sure how to handle her, or figure out why she was reacting this way.

"Please don't hurt me…." She whispered as he let go of her mouth. The words seem to stab him. He had expected her to say something, but not that. He was confused and angry.

"What the hell!" He screamed still holding her in place. Fuu shook, it was like the other times when she was alone and trapped with a man trying to take advantage of her.

"You think I'm gonna hurt you?" He asked closing the gap between their faces. Fuu angrily looked up at him, wondering what sort of question that was. After all, he attacked her.

"You attacked me, so what am I supposed to think!" She barked back. Mugen didn't understand the situation. He was getting really upset with her acting this way. He groaned pushing his weight down on her, trying to figure out what she was doing.

"What the fuck! You think I'm that low uh?" He asked as his nose touched her. Fuu tried to move her body into the futon, but it got her no where. She wondered where her attacker came from, and how he knew her name. She again tried to struggle, trying to push him off. But he stayed on top of her making sure to keep her weak. With each moment that passed Mugen was becoming more and more frustrated with her. Why was she doing this, why was she acting all afraid of him.

"Fine than, I guess I'm low." He angrily said crashing his lips on to her in a forceful kiss. He knew she would not respond to the kiss, but he didn't expect her to try reject the kiss. She moved her head trying to get away from his lips. He was hurt that she was rejecting him, rejecting his kiss.

"Stop this!" He shouted at her letting go of her lips. He was mad at her. He never thought he would ever feel so hurt in his life. It hurt to see the fear and anger in her eyes, aimed at him. She tried to free herself again. Mugen was puzzled, he just didn't know what was going on, or why Fuu was acting the way she was. Was she punishing him?

"Baka! I said stop." He shouted again. He felt his cheeks burn, his eyes tear up, his heart run madly. He was badly hurt inside. His eyes locked itself on her, as she continued to struggle, somehow she was lost to him; and he didn't know why. As he stayed there in his trance staring out at her trying to think with all the hurt that stung his heart, she had finally kicked him off. He scrounged up off of her from the jolt of pain in his stomach from her knee as she fled. He got up running after her when he found Fuu in Jin's arm's, as if he had come to her rescue.

"Fuu?" He asked as she shivered and pointed an accusing finger to Mugen.

"That man attacked me!" She shouted angrily at Mugen. Both Jin and Mugen felt an electric shock run past their heads. Mugen became paralyzed in hurt and anger. What was Fuu saying.

Jin looked down at Fuu.

"What? Mugen?" Jin asked picking up on what was happening here.

"You know him Jin! Well he attacked me, and tried to have his way!" She screamed angrily looking back at the stunned Mugen.

"OY, bitch! What the hell are you saying!" He shouted back at Fuu. He had never felt his heart sink like this. Had Fuu betrayed him? Jin looked back at Mugen, sensing what the situation was.

"You don't know him?" Jin asked Fuu who was still sharing an intense eye battle with Mugen. He felt helpless, he wanted to walk to her, slap her for saying such horrible things about him. He would never force himself on her, he would never attack her, he would never in his wildest dreams; hurt her. But all his legs could do was stand there as his mind and heart both raced.

"Of course I don't!" She shouted at Jin. She was upset that he wasn't taking swift action on her attacker, instead just standing there beside her and asking questions. Jin and Mugen both felt another hit of shock. Mugen's world seemed to crash.

"Wha?..." Mugen whispered unsure how to deal with this. How could Fuu forget him?

OH wow…that was quite a powerful shock Uh? I had said over and over, that I would make this short, but look where this plot has taken me! LOL I guess it'll run longer than I wanted….danm this attention to detail! Danm!

Oh well. On the next chapter: Did Fuu really forget Mugen, how will Mugen react, will he pack up and leave?…..Find out on the next "Already Together"….