Riatsuka Yoake-an 18 year old girl that is a member of the Shinsengumi, she joined the Shinsengumi when she was only 13 and now she is a spy. She has brown eyes and short brown hair. She is 5'7" and mostly legs.
Chapter 6: Cherry Blossoms
"So, what are you doing today?" Tetsu asked as he swept the floor. I let out a sigh and picked up a bucket. "Help you." I answered. I began washing clothes. Tetsu frowned. "I know Hijikata has been lecturing you. Souji mentioned about it." I said as I scrubbed the shirts. "Thank you." Tetsu smiled. "I know you think that Hijikata is a bastard, but he doesn't hate you." I explained. "But he treats me like i'm crap." Tetsu gave me a depressed look. "It's hard being a new member." I said trying to ignore the stench of the clothing. "I guess." Tetsu agreed. "Tetsu..." I had my head down. "Yeah?" he responded as my demon woke up. "Will you be able to kill someone with a sword?" I glared at him.
Tetsu took a step back as I focused on hiding my demon. "I don't know..." Tetsu fell silent. "To become a samurai; killing is the only task that will keep you alive. The punishment to dishonor is death." I explained. Tetsu had a frightened look on his face. I looked at Tetsu with a tired sigh and shook my head. "Don't piss in your pants Tetsu." I chuckled, "You're safe." Tetsu fell on his knees instantly. Yamanami approached us with a smile. "Hey you two. I see that Tetsu is getting help." he laughed. I glared at yamanami with a crooked smile. "Very funny vice commander." I rasped. "Come on Yoake. This is against Hijikata's orders and isn't like you."
Yamanami smiled. "Wha?" Tetsu turned to me clueless. Saizo ran towards me and glared at Tetsu. "Uh, nevermind. Saizo..." I trailed off as I picked up Saizo. "The jokers told me about the new page, but he's a bit young though ." Yamanami observed Tetsu. I was about to laugh as Tetsu looked pissed. "How old are you, twelve?" Yamanami questioned. "I'm fifteen damn it." Tetsu muttered. "Oh, I apologize. My eyesight is a bit terrible today." Yamanami chuckled. "I got a day off sir. So please do not tell the other vice commander." I mentioned. "What?! This is the other vice commander? You're way nicer than the demon vice commander!" Tetsu said. "Tetsu watch your tongue." I scolded. "Well, that is pretty brave of you." Yamanami stated. I shook my head as Temorra entered the gates. Temorra was one of the new cooks. She had long brown hair and dark blue eyes.
Temorra was a bit of a ditz after all. "Hey Yoake-san." Temorra greeted. "Hey, Ayu is in the kitchen. Oh, you haven't met the pup yet." I turned to Tetsu with a grin, "Why howdy little one. It's an honor to meet you." Temorra smiled cheerfully. Tetsu blushed as he nodded. "Harada is in the training hall- you shouldn't miss it." I mentioned. "Oh, uh, thank you Yoake-san." Temorra smiled as she stumbled past me. "That girl is too attached." I sighed. "Right sir?" I questioned Yamanami. Yamanami coughed as he fixed his glasses. "Very funny Yoake." Yamanami chuckled a bit nervous. I felt Saizo nudge me and gave him a frown. "Fine, I'll go get your owner." I said as I stood up. Walking over to the training hall was odd.
No one whispered about myself and Tetsu and the jokers were doing whatever. "Souji." I called out not knowing when he would surprise me. "Shit, if this is hide-and-seek I'm gonna kick your ass." I almost shouted. "Being loud won't solve anything." Yamazaki said with a sigh. I looked over with a yawn. "I'll watch over you Souji." I sighed. Saizo made an 'oink' and I placed my hand on his back. "You sleep too Saizo." I made you both worry too much." I said trying to focus on Souji sleeping. "Did Hijikata-" Souji began but, I cut him off. "No. Nothing happened." I smiled. Souji held my hand close to him. "That's good. I don't want anyone to have you." Souji murmured. "No one can own me Souji. It's not possible." I whispered.
There you are!" Souji said as he approached me with a smile on his face. Saizo leaped into Souji's arms. "I was worried about you, Saizo." Souji scolded as he looked at Saizo. I nodded as I turned around with out saying a word. "Yoake-san, please stay with me for a while." Souji pleaded. "I am a bit busy..." I protested. "But this is important!" Souji said as his eyes narrowed. "Really now? You sure it isn't a 'candy-moment' this time?" I questioned. "I am not trying to waste your time. Please listen to me." Souji pleaded. "Fine." I sighed as Souji took my arm.
Souji smiled as his eyes went back to normal. He pulled me over to his room. "Souji, let me go." I ordered. Souji closed his door behind me. "Here..." Souji handed me a sheet of paper. I took the sheet out of Souji's hand and read it. "...The Choshu, I have to go to Shimabura." I muttered. Souji sat down and began coughing. I kneeled down and turned to Souji quickly. I knew something was wrong with him. "Souji." I frowned as Souji covered his mouth. "I'm all right. Don't worry about me." Souji smiled as I touched his face. "Something isn't right." I thought before Souji wrapped his arms around me. Souji continued to cough. I held Souji gently as he coughed into my chest. Saizo whined as he had a worried look on his face. "Souji, rest for now. I'll leave tomorrow." I said as Souji finally stopped coughing. "Yoake." Souji smiled gently as he snuggled up against me.