Hidden Truth
Disclaimer: I don't own Samurai 7. This story is simply for enjoyment.
His hand carefully went under the blond mane and caressed Kyuzo's right cheek. Kyuzo leaned in the soothing sensation. Kambei's other hand found its way to the infant, still in its mother's womb.
"I wonder how the others are doing without us by their side." Kambei murmured.
Kyuzo dint really mind what happened to them, but he was curious how Kirara was. He still remembered the time when Kambei chose to be with him, rather than Kirara. That almost made him want to laugh, but he controlled his urge.
The scent of rain loosened Kyuzo completely, as well as Kambei himself. Everything was perfect to them, they didn't mind what the weather would be. Long as they have each other, nothing seems to matter.
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He never guessed it was this far. Already, he's been walking for over five miles and was getting kind of bored.
Maybe I should've brought them along with me instead. He thought.
But Shichiroji was again distracted of the thought of what Kambei has done to Kyuzo, the two alone, living together… Now, that of coarse gave him a major nose-bleed.
The poor, innocent Kyuzo living with a horny, old ronin. The thought of it gave him goosebumps down his spine.
He heard something behind the bushes from the right. The rustling noise became louder, and just as he was about to draw out his spear… Out came Kirara and Heihachi.
"What are you guys doing here?" He asked as he drew his hand away from his spear.
"It was Kirara's idea Shichiroji-dono, she dragged along as well." Heihachi explained while removing the leaves from his head.
"It's true." She spoke. Admitting that it was her plan from pure and uncontrollable curiosity.
Momotaro breathed out a weary sigh. "All right, but don't call for me to help you guys out. You're all on your own." He waved a hand as he walked away from the two.
"I wonder why he wouldn't let you come along. Do you know, Kirara?" Heihachi asked while taking off his hat to scratch his head.
Kirara felt guilty of her actions on following Shichiroji. And now knowing that he's disappointed for disobeying his order, her thoughts and actions of turning back insisted her to do so. But was utterly ceased…
'I cant turn back now," Her hands curling into a fist. "we've gotten this far and I cant turn back now! Not ever!"
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The rain had finally slowed down, but not to a complete stop.
Kyuzo wondered if he would ever get to see that beautiful snow again. Kambei told him that it would come soon. Fall was nearing to an end, but not quite.
He felt a slight shift in his belly.
It made him smile to know that his and Kambei's infant is all right and a little active. This made him anxious and a bit impatient.