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The sun rose quickly that morning, different haste noises came from the servants outside. Everyone was preparing everything for lady Sakuya's departure mostly because this trip she'll come back as the Wife of Kyoshiro Mibu which is quite the honor. Her escort for this entire trip is none other than Sanada Yukimura, her protector. In fact the Sanada family has been the Mibu's protector for centuries. They may not look it in the outside but some of the family members feel a great resentment towards the Mibu's because, of this obstacle they're dreams are crushed the moment they're born.
Her soothing steps grew nearer and nearer until she arrived in front of The carriage, taking a look inside she notice there was only a row for only two people and for her discomfort it was a very narrow space or better said no space at all. Noticing her uneasiness, Yukimura considered a word of encouragement may do some good. This can also back fire if not careful.
"Don't worry Princess I don't bite unless you want me do." Her face went from pale to a bright crimson red which Yukimura considered amusing. Seeing no way out of this she sat beside him plus her embarrassment was so intense she forgot all about her discomfort. By what she heard from Kyoshiro the day before. It would take those five days to arrive at the Capital where the ceremony will take place. Minutes past in silent, only making her anxious and being so close to her protector wasn't working either his smell was intoxicating. And what irritated her is the witty face he manages when he knows she's uneasy.
She didn't notice the little gap between them closed the movement he slowly blow air on her ear. Rendering her to push him off her slamming him to the door, unlocking it. Instantaneously Sakuya grabbed his arm before he could fall off the carriage ending in them falling off it simultaneously. Sakuya's face once again flustered in embarrassment at how close they were, before they rolled down hill, he placed his arm around her as to cushioning the fall. Both were ignorant to the scenario taking place, until a gruesome man shook Sakuya to the side, getting Yukimura's attention.
"You two think you can roll down, in my negotiation." Yukimura became aware of the beat up villager who hung on his leg pleading him to run quickly, away from the bandits. The others soon showed their faces kicking the poor old man until he went unconscious. One of them took Sakuya by the neck, riling Yukimura.
"Look boss, ain't she a beauty." he implied licking Sakuya's face who reacted in fright and disgusted. Noticing, Yukimura's attempt to strike one of his own. The boss had no choice, he watches carefully for an opening when he found it he stroked Yukimura down.
"HAHAHAHA, you won't live long this sword contains a very poisonous substance that only I have the antidote for." Yukimura took his talking to his advantage, grabbing his sword once more he manage to cut him down as well as the other bandits that were with him. After such an impulse, he collapse, Sakuya finally regain movement in her body and laid beside, she quickly took action. She started sucking the poison out of the wound. Afterwards she checked in any possible place the bandit might have hidden the antidote until she found it in one of his pockets.
"Sanada-kun you need to drink this or you'll die" her hands were shaking uncontrollably even tears were forming in her eyes. She shook him a couple of time but he didn't respond.
"Sanada-kun." her voice crack is like she lost it.
On the road to capital two strangers saw a carriage driving down the path with a door open, seeing no one inside, they jumped in without a second thought. They were tired and have walked for weeks now. They're clothes had holes on it and reeked of sweat. The couple sure needed a good bath. When they finally arrived at a town, the driver came to check on his passenger.
"Lady Sakuya and Sanada-san, we have arrived we would be staying in this inn until tomorrow morning. We only have two more days for your arrival to the capital." both strangers look at each other in surprise. It seems the old man can't see very well if he believes they're his previous passengers. Of course they took advantage of this since they were heading there.
" Thank you." the man bowed in respect, going inside to check in.
"And his blind too how convenient." he smiled in satisfaction.
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