Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan fanfic
A Secret Revealed
femSaitoj/Okita
Ani: hi sorry for the late update! had a lot of basketball games and tournaments going on for the past weeks! so tired...
Chizuru: At least you updated!
Okita: yes, that's true if not then i might have to kill you...
Ani: [sweatdrops] well...um disclaimers please!
Saito: Ani does not own Hakuouki.
Everyone: On with the story!
Chapter 3
Okita's POV
I knew she wasn't joking when she said she was leaving, but what was the reason behind it besides being a woman? Aren't we her friends? Is she that heartless?
"What's your reason for leaving?" I asked uncaringly, but on the inside I was sad. One of our comrades may be leaving even though she's a girl.
"I have my reasons, but I guess I'll tell you a bit of it to repay you for taking car of me." She sighed, "I'm searching for someone I had met before. I made a promise to him, but I had left before I could fulfill it. That is all I can tell you, Okita."
I contemplated her words for a few minutes and it sounded familiar like I heard it before. Well, at least she's not leaving because she hates us. "So, when are you going to leave, Saito?"
"Soon, Maybe after I heal."
I didn't say anything after that and let her rest. It wouldn't be long until she's all healed. I walked out of her room to go find Kondou-san and on the way I bumped into Chizuru.
"Ah! Good morning, Okita-san." She smiled and bowed slightly, "I'm assuming that you found out about Saito-san's secret?"
I nodded dumbly, "Ah…am I that easy to read?"
"It's just the troubled expression on your face that told me." Chizuru pointed out, "Oh, is Saito-san feeling better now?"
"Yeah, she is. I'm on my way to discuss some things with Kondou-san, so can you watch her for me please?"
"Of course." She smiled and walked off to Saito's room.
I continued my way to find Kondou-san, but then Inoue came running up to me. "Okita-san, Kazama is at the front gate! He's here for Yukimura-kun."
"Inoue, you go help the others, I'll protect Chizuru! GO NOW!" I ordered and ran back to Saito's room.
Chizuru's POV
I was changing the towel on Saito-san's forehead when I heard distant sounds of clashing blades. They were fighting again. I hope no one gets seriously injured. I was going to take a look outside when the door burst open. Okita-san took some deep breaths to compose himself and said urgently, "Chizuru, go find a place to hi – " he was cut off when the door exploded. Saito-san was not going to like this…
"Huhuhu…what do we have here?" Kazama laughed, "I'm taking you away, Yukimura Chizuru."
I was frozen in my spot and I snapped out of it when Okita-san moved to stand in front of me. I have to help protect Saito-san since she is sick.
Okita's POV
I knew my sickness was taking its toll on me, but I have to keep them safe at least until Hijikata and the rest comes. I tried to draw out my katana, but I was attacked by a sudden coughing fit. I doubled over and covered my mouth with my hand. I calmed down and looked down at my hand. It was covered in blood.
"Okita-san!" I heard Chizuru shout. I knew my body was at its limits, but I can't die yet! I still need to find Chidori! I reached into my sleeve pocket and took out the vile of ochimizu. I stared at the red liquid and looked back Chizuru with a sad smile.
"I'm sorry." I said and drank the ochimizu.
"NOOOOOOO! ! Okita-san!" Chizuru screamed.
It was painful. It felt like my insides were on fire, but it soon subsided and my hair was now white and me eyes a glowing red. I had become a rasetsu. I'm just like Heisuke and Sannan-san. I grabbed my katana and charged at Kazama. He blocked the first strike and I tried to attack again, but Hijikata and the others arrived.
"Hn. I'll come again next time." Kazama sneered and disappeared.
I could feel the eyes of the others on me and I could tell they were wondering what had pushed me to use the ochimizu. I calmed down and I changed back to normal. I ignored them and went to sit by Saito and the others rush to check on Chizuru.
~A week later~
I walked to Kondou-san's room to discuss the matter of Saito's predicament. I knocked.
"Come in." Kondou-san's voice came through the door.
I walked in and bowed formally. "Kondou-san, did you know already that Saito Hajime is a female?" I asked right to the point.
"So you had found out. Yes, I did. In fact, I knew right when she joined." He stated.
"Hmm…then, does she have a different name? I was curious because Hajime is a boy's name.
"That is something that she wished to keep secret, so you will have to ask for it yourself or wait for her to tell you herself, Souji." Kondou-san elaborated.
"I see. Kondou-san, Saito said she's leaving the Shinsengumi soon." I looked down, I felt as if I shouldn't let her go, but it was wrong isn't it? I made a promise to someone else already.
"I heard, so let's all go to the hot springs for a short break we will leave tomorrow to Yama Onsen." Kondou-san cheered, "Please tell everyone else, Souji."
I nodded and excused myself to go tell everyone of the news. I gathered them in our usual meeting place and announced, "We will all be leaving to Yama Onsen tomorrow! Kondou-san has given us all a break for our hard work. So, please prepare what you need for the trip."
Ani: I hope you liked this chapter! I have to give special thanks to chiharu-tanaka for her great idea! That inspired me to write with more enthusiasm. I can't wait to see what will happen in the next chapter, i'm looking forward to putting the hot spring idea to good use XD
Okita: i wonder... when will the secret be out?
Saito: ... [speechless]
Ani: its a secret! it'll come when it comes! so just wait ok?
Okita: fine...
Heisuke: we want to be in this too! the other Shinsengumi too! i can't believe Inoue-san appeared before we did...again!
Ani: stop whining and do your job!
Heisuke: fine...Please leave a review or comment!
Ani: Ideas that you want to appear in this story are welcomed! it gives me the inspiration to have some ideas to work with!
Everyone: THANK YOU FOR READING! See you next time!