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Chapter 19

Hana was very concerned. Master Agatsuma had told her what had almost happen to the young Ritsuka, and it had angered her. During the last six months Hana had begin to love Ritsuka more than any other members of her own family. The young teen was so starved of love that he would have go to any people who show a little love to him. But at the same time he don't trust anyone, except master Soubi. Hana can't imagine how much he surely had suffered in his young life to become like this. Poor child !

Hana was maybe old but she was not blind. She had seen the way the young master prevent Ritsuka from going away alone with Miaka. And if at first she had thought it was just a case of jealousy, she was not so sure anymore. The master and Ritsuka show anything but love for each other. They were faithful to the other, Hana can swear it. So, there is no reason for the master to be jealous. But he had a deep reason for stoping Ritsuka to go with Miaka. Hana felt very sad when it dawned on her that maybe master Soubi thought that Miaka was responsible for Ritsuka's attack. It made sens after all, but she hoped she was wrong, because she don't liked to think that the young Miaka had followed her father's step.

Yuki, Miaka's father, had grown with master Ryoichi. The two of them were best friend in spite of the fact that Yuki was a servant's son. When Ryoichi's parent have died, it was Yuki who had lead the new master to his bad life. Yuki was always jealous of Ryoichi, but he never had shown it. He had played the good friend, the always in need of money good friend that the master helped to paid his debt. But things have changed after master Ryoichi had met lady Mirei. He no longer had spend his money in useless things, and had begin to work. Yuki can't had stand it, and he was ready to tell a story to his "friend" to make him change his mind, when he, too, had meet Mirei. Yuki had fall in love immediately with Mirei but the woman had only eyes for master Ryoichi. yuki's anger against master Ryoichi had grown tenth time.

Hana don't know how Yuki had meet this damned Ritsu. But she had found, too late unfortunately, that the two of them have become great acquaintance. Master Ryoichi had never lost his trust in Yuki and he had told him the plan his wife and him had made to escappe from Ritsu. The occasion was too good for Yuki who had married a woman a few years ago after making her pregnant. He needed even more money at this time than before, but master Ryoichi was too preoccupied by saving his family that he don't had take too much time to hear his friend's complaint. So, Yuki had finally found a way to have his revenge. He had called Ritsu and told him everything about the Agatsuma's plan. He was paid for this and he had lived like a prince until the day he was found dead. At this time Miaka was four and Hana had felt pity on her. Her mother was a prostitute and she can't give a sane life to her daughter. It was the woman, when she was drunk, who had told to Hana what Yuki had done. Hana was devastated when she had learned the truth and she had sweared to herself that she would taught better to Miaka. But it looked like she had failed.

For one of the few time in her life Hana don't know what to do. She was aware that as long as Miaka would live close to the master and Ritsuka she could be a treat to them, but she can't found the heart to throw her away. Miaka was such a nice girl before, Hana can't believe that she had become totally evil. Maybe if Miaka was away from the master she would become again the sweet girl Hana had raised. But how to tell this to the master when he was so happy to have found a link to his past ? How could she ask him to leave the house where he was born until Miaka goes to the university ? Hana was so lost !

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Soubi was worried for Ritsuka's safety, as much as his lover was worried for his. After the battle against the Joyless they have begin to train together. Unfortunately Soubi don't remember anything about his training, and Ritqsuka don't have a training too. So they have experienced, but they can't go too far without any opponent. And more, the two of them felt that they no longer were safe here. Sooner or later they would have to face the seven moon, and it would be for the best if they meet them away from the house. Soubi don't wanted to have his family house destroyed or Hana hurt. So, they made the only choice they have.

It was during the dinner, when Miaka had gone to the village, that Soubi announced to Hana that him and Ritsuka would leave the house this night. Hana had understand her master's reasoning but she can't help herself but feel sad for him. Soubi had decided to return to Tokyo and take his place as the CO of the sakura tree company. And of course, Ritsuka would follow him. The young man had asked Hana if he can still use his new name, and the old woman had agree wholeheartly. The two of them have swear to Hana that as soon as their problem with the seven moon would be solved they would return. They wanted to say more but Miaka had come to the table and the conversation had changed.

This night, when everyone was asleep, Soubi and Ritsuka take one of Soubi's car and drive back to Tokyo. Ritsuka was sad to leave his new friends but he hoped that they could solve their problem before the school start again. They were on the spring break. Ritsuka loved his life in the village and he had no wish to live again in Tokyo. And not just because there always be a risk for someone to recognize him. Ritsuka had not planed to go and see his former friends. The right time had not come. He looked at the disappearing house with tears in his eyes.

Soubi felt his lover's saddness. He wanted to do anything for Ritsuka to never feel this way, but for now there is nothing he can do except for sending love to Ritsuka through their link. He felt a great relief when he saw the teen smiling. His poor Ritsuka had to grown so fast ! He wanted for his lover to have a peaceful life. And maybe soon he could give it to him. The seven moon's academy was almost totaly his by now. In a few weeks it would be under his control. Then they would have face the infamous Ritsu and found their answers. Soubi can't wait for this to happen.

To be continued.

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