Disclaimer: I don;t own Sau\iunkoku
a/n---I know, I'm lazy with the name in the disclaimer, but you all know who I'm talking about! Here's the start, hopefully it makes sence to you!
Part One:
What a pain in the ass! Sure, you couldn't expect nobles to remember everything, but this was beyond stupid! How hard was it to remember one simple deal? No one had shown up for the first lesson, or the second, and now the third! It's insanity!
I tapped my odd looking blade on the stone cobbles beneath my feet. It only looked odd to others because they'd never seen it before, but it was completely normal for me. It was longer than anu katana and much more slim, kind of like the blade that was found with the westerner that had been shipwreaked almost two years before. It was perfect for those who didn't plan on using brute strength.
I sighed and slipped the blade back into it's sheath. I'm not going to waste my time waiting for someone who isn't coming. An hour is more than enough time to get here. I slowly reached up and pulled the white ribbon from long, black hair, letting the wind do as it pleased to the unruly locks. I haven't let anyone touch my hair since I left Lord Rikoteki Ran. He was my last employer, and would still have been if he hadn't gotten ahead of himself.
I shake my head and turn my face as the wind changes direction. The courtyard is completely empty, except for me, that is. There's only one way out, which is rather irritating, and no plants of any kind. It's really boring...I wonder if anyone knows it's even here?
Oh well, it's none of my business. I start towards the courtyard gate with a heavy heart. I'm going to go find a new employer, one who will keep his promises.
"Excuse me?" I look up instantly. Why in the world was I looking at the ground? Oh yeah, depression...
He's gorgeous. White hair...blue eye...well tonned chest...
It takes me a moment to realize I'm starring, and another to notice he's not completely dressed. I blush and look down again. "Yes?"
"What are you doing here? This is no place for women to wander..." he paused and I thought he noticed how uncomfortable I was. But that wasn't the case. "What an odd katanna."
I look at my blade's sheath. "Yes, I had it made especially for my fighting style."
He walks into the courtyard, straight towards me. "May I see it?"
Good, he doesn't seem surprised that I fight. Well, I want to fight, but I don't know any real technique. I draw my sword and offer him the hilt without a word. He takes it with a smile and I back away so he can try a few swings. He uses more power than speed, so it doesn't do him much good. His swing is too fast and he nearly gives himself a bald spot.
"It's so light..."
"Like I said, it fits my own fighting style, and I was a girl last I checked, so it has to be light. I'll never be as strong as someone like you." God, the truth hurts!
He nods and hands be my blade back. "Has it got a name?"
I slip the blade back into it's place on my hip thoughtfully. "I haven't really thought about it."
"You should call it something like...Hanta-Hito."
"That's an interesting idea..."
"Or Ira"
"I like that one better."
He nods and turns to leave. I smile. Now my blade has a name fit for a queen! It is rather exciting. That man was so nice to me too! Not like the rest of the court.
"Wait!" He looks over his shoulder just before exiting the courtyard. "What's your name?"
"Seiran. Take care!"
"You too!"
Wow...interesting guy. Now, back to the whole training thing...
Damn! What am I going to do?
a/n--this is a horrible start...and I didn't even plan on doing it from this point of view! Oh well, I'm going to have to warn you about multiple point of views then! Please review!