Chapter 6: The decision

Kagura POV

As the morning began to pass by I started to worry about my husband being gone for so long. Though I understand how hard it is to see your loved one murder in front of your eyes. Just how many demons have died in front of his eyes especially his reaction on his grandfather's death? Last night when Akame came to my hut last night and told me everything. He explained that Sesshomaru was kind and generous always helping out others. Even took the beating that was meant for him or even his grandfather. Until witness his grandfather death.

Flashback

When the night was still young the twins were still deeply asleep on their futon. Akame bandages nearly cover up some of the scratches and bite marks but remain on his arms and legs. It made me growl on the inside but the anger still held outside my eyes. He wore the cloak to cover the injuries since he doesn't remember being raped by Lord Haru. That bastard! How many more yokai gypsies will have to suffer? Just how much more?

"Anger doesn't suit your personality like your kindness and generosity does?" he said

"How did you know?" I asked

"A gypsy can read a person's personality and minds. I can also see your future basing your life and behavior"

My eyes widen while Akame continues drinking his tea. For a wolf youkai, he seems very wise, unlike a certain one I was known. I notice he seem to level quite a bit and seem closely stronger enough to Sesshomaru but only a little. Akame set his tea down before staring at him with his unusual sapphire blue eyes.

"Seem you want to know what happen after grandfather Taiyo died, is that corrected" Akame questioned

"Yes, ever since he left the Southern Land, his grandfather death and now what happen today affect him deeply"

"I don't blame Sesshomaru being affected by his grandfather death. The guards beheaded him in front of his own eyes while pinning Silverlight down. Ever since Taiyo death, Sesshomaru began to stop eating, not sleeping, and started cutting himself"

"WHAT!?"

"...I was shocked myself and fear for the worst he might kill himself. So Sanyo and I decided to escape the Southern Lands together but someone betrays us and the guard took us back to prison. We told Sesshomaru or else. When he left I was happy that he can move on but I was wrong since the past doesn't go away"

"The past never goes away, you don't forget but you can accept it and move"

Akame smile brightly before handing over a coin chain ankle bracelet. This is common for many gypsies wearing this ankle. Soon a black ink writing appears on my arm saying Wind Dancer. The red-haired smile happily before hugging me tightly with grace and compassion.

"Thank you for taking care of Sesshomaru," he said

Flashback ended

Akame POV

I notice Kagura worrying about Sesshomaru in which I understand considering that she is his wife. As the day went on in late afternoon Silverlight finally returns while wearing a purple bandana in his hair. The golden crescent moon and stars shine by the sunlight. That was exact the same bandana that grandfather Taiyo passes it down to Silverlight at the Southern Lands. The Southern Lands...I don't want ever to remember that hellish world ever again. After what happen to me I began to be paranoid that Haru was behind every second.

Soon after reuniting with Silverlight Nii-sama I calm down a bit as time went by. Even though the scars will remain on my body but I can move on with my life. The children began running toward into their father's arms with joy and laughter. Always knew Sesshomaru couldn't keep the cold hearted demon act for awhile. Soon the truth will reveal one day and the Southern Lands might chase after us. Including hiding the twins since they could've inherited Silverlight yokai gypsy powers. Which is a huge risk to take in life?

After playing with the children for an hour the twins run toward their mother. Sesshomaru smiles happily at his children before turning to me. His eyes looked worried and wary? For some reason, I couldn't read his face or what he wants to ask.

"Akame, there something I need to discuss with you alone," he said

"Alright" I replied

I didn't question about what he wanted to discuss about but somehow I don't know whether to disagree with him or not.

Sesshomaru POV

This is a huge favor I have to ask for Akame even if he doesn't want to go on this mission I'll go along with myself. Though it depends on when we'll go back to the Southern Lands. It's crazy I know but can't let many more of my people be killed every day in front of children eyes. Also to avenge my grandfather death and crown Sanyo to his rightful place as the Lord of the Southern Lands. Recently during my time in prison, I saw the guards beating him ruthlessly.

When we first met everyone kept quiet about his disappearance since he himself is a yokai gypsy. Not sure how Haru manage to defeat him since he's a lot stronger than his younger brother. Though now his powers are nearly gone and still don't know why. For years I kept researching many plants that cause some demons to lose their powers for days, months, or weeks. So far nothing, as I return to the Western Land. There could be a solution in the Southern Lands but I must ask Akame to help me sneak back into that hellish land.

Reaching inside my grandfather huts Akame looked at me with concern and wary in his eyes. He tries reading my face but just can't at all. Only my grandfather and father knew me better than anyone else. Checking to see the children are still playing with Kagura with joy and laughter. Seeing my son Ryo smiling happily which I might miss if I were to die. This might hurt more Kagura way more than if I was dead since she needed me to stay by her side.

"I'm sure Kagura will know that you died for a good cost" Akame commented

"You knew?" I asked

"I'm a gypsy as well Silverlight and gotten better at your face expression"

"You were always the wise one Akame"

He gave a gentle smile but soon become a frown. Knowing he just escaped from the Southern Lands and going back is risky. Ever since what Haru has done to him I'll be the one to murder him. He going to pay his life with his face.

Wasn't sure if this going to work since many years has changed and learned the Southern Land has gotten much deadlier. From what Sanyo told me in our dreams it something I shouldn't see if I choose to return. Meaning things are getting worse every year and now it's time for me to rescue every last of the yokai gypsies. No more suffering and no more pain.