Chapter 19: It's over
Sanyo POV
I can't believe it. I...I killed my own brother even though I have no other choice. Honestly, I actually believe Akame once about Haru changing back in his own ways. Until he actually took the advantage against Akame as I saw those bite marks and scratches all over his body. That I knew that either Sesshomaru, Akame, or I will have the advantage to kill Haru. Never thought it would be me in the end to kill my own brother. I always believe that Haru and I will live a normal life like any other yokai just staying at the palace or traveling around the world. Though those fantasies were shattered years ago once I saw the true nature of my younger brother. At least now...the gypsies who died and father can finally rest in peace in the Southern Lands.
Though now I'm wondering to myself right now...why am I still crying? Shouldn't I be celebrating since now I defeated Haru? Everyone is now free from this torture that everyone suffers because of my brother. Damn it! Punching my hand into the ashes of Haru kimono only to make the ground shook lightly. Haru golden still continue to mock me with its appearance. The anger that lingers inside of me suddenly disappear as I realize of my actions. I'm...I'm alone now...I have no family left just myself. The eldest son of the Southern Land...Sanyo the only bloodline to rule over the Southern Land. The more I thought about it...the more the tears rolled my cheeks. All the wonderful memories I have of the past down are nothing to me anymore. The only memories I only have are the bitter and depression memories. How can I take over the Southern Land in this state?
"You're not alone Sanyo," said a voice
Turning around I saw Akame who was holding little Kotonoha inside his arms as she slept peacefully. Noticing all the cuts and gashes on some his arms and legs but didn't worry too much since they were minor cuts. I didn't even notice Akame hugging me just a bit to leave space for Kotonoha. I couldn't help myself but embrace him inside my arms as well.
"Akame is right, Sanyo" another voice called out
We saw Sesshomaru, Koro, and Kanyo appear in the room cover with some gashes around their body. It appears that they didn't care for their wounds at the moment.
"What do you mean?" I asks
"You're not alone. Sanyo...your brother death isn't your fault" Sesshomaru reply
"Then..why does it feel like it is? I should've done more to figure what was wrong with Haru? I could've prevented any of this from happen but I didn't. I was too weak to kill him last night"
The tears continue rolled my cheeks but I felt a gentle hand caressing my cheek and saw it was Akane's. With a sad smile upon his face as he places my forehead against his own not caring if my tears fell down on his clothes.
"What happen to Haru and your father wasn't your fault? Not all yokai gypsies can predict the future and Haru insanity was something that lingers inside of me until he murders your father. I understand killing your only siblings isn't always easy at first or maybe the second time. But, you have no other choice except to kill Haru in order to set everyone free, Sanyo. You're a hero and you're not alone " Akame spoke
"How can be so sure? I have no else..." I reply
"You have Sesshomaru, Koro, and Kanyo and also me"
Akame hugged me once more but give enough space for Kotonoha, soon the others join in the hug. The tears continue rolled down my cheeks but these are tears of joys. Knowing that my father may not be here right now but I have wonderful friends I have. We all have suffered this misery together and that is the story we'll share with our children that will pass onto their children. This massacre will live on more than a memory but an actual event that shall never be forgotten. Even if with the pain that lingers within our heart, it's over.
And it's true, the pain and the suffering are finally over now for every yokai gypsies now to gain the freedom we desire for so long. As the tears and blood that were spilled on the Southern Land ground shall never forget the ones who down from the horrific massacre. I shall memories everything from the beginning to the end from this unforgivable act Haru lay upon on my home. Soon, the Southern Land shall be the once peaceful and safest land it once was.