The bloody moon
"We leave now"
"O.K" Four voices chorused.
The four Shiseiten and Kyo left the inn and walked towards the town gates. The other three trailed behind Kyo at a leisurely pace, while Akira walked immediately behind and slightly to the right of Kyo. So as to be as close to his hero as Kyo would allow. A look of intense pride was in place on his young face.
I did it. I finally did it, I caught up with him. Even better I convinced him I was worth taking with him. For once in my life someone wants me with them. I have a future. Akira thought to himself. I'll prove to them all that I'm worth taking along. I'll get stronger. A determined light shone in Akira's eyes as the group walked out of the town, back into the barren brown wasteland.
"Think you'll be able to keep up, kid?" Bontenmaru teased.
"Who are you talking to? There's no kid here, only Akira." Akira shot back.
"O.k. Wise guy. Same question this time to Akira." Bontenmaru said with a grin.
"Of course. I'm already ahead of you." Akira said smirking over his shoulder at Bontenmaru.
"Why you little brat…" Bontenmaru growled attempting to grab Akira, but he nimbly slipped out of his reach. Causing Hotaru to smirk and Akari to giggle.
"Now, now children behave nicely. Don't fight." She mock scolded.
Kyo just ignored the bickering of his servants, while secretly finding it amusing. He wouldn't let them know that through.
"You lot stop mumbling amongst yourselves and listen up." At Kyo's words a cloud of expectant silence fell upon the group.
"From now on you three will teach Akira to use a sword properly."
Silence greeted this statement, Hotaru looked bored, Akari looked enthusiastic, while Bontenmaru had a look of why me on his face. For his part Akira looked happy he would finally be able to begin his journey to strength.
Annoyed at the lack of response Kyo raised an eyebrow as if to ask for a response. Noticing this, the others quickly replied.
"Why not?" Hotaru absently said.
"Of course. Anything for you." Akari said as everyone rolled their eyes.
"Fine." Bontenmaru said his tone and face saying he'll only do it as he has to.
A/N Sorry it's so short, I'm having a hard time at home. Hope you enjoyed it please review.