Hidden Truth
Keeping a good distance from Kirara was what Kyuzo did, settling himself alone near the window.
Heihachi decided to have a small chat with the silent 'to-be-mother', while Shichiroji and Kirara spend their time with Kambei, relishing the amusing atmosphere.
"So Shichiroji, how's your life with Yukino?" Kirara asked, sipping tea from her warm glass.
"She can get overprotective with the new member of the family." He laughed whole-heartedly.
Kambei and Kirara exchanged glances. "New member?" Kirara repeated.
"Huh? Oh! I forgot to mention, I'm having my own kid too, with Yukino of course. She's planning on naming it Shino, if it's a boy, or Kira, for a girl. I was wishing for a boy, so I would have some fun playing around with a kid of my own." he said, giving off a nervous laugh. Continuing his meal, Kambei looked towards the window where Kyuzo and Heihachi sat. 'Please don't do anything foolish, Heihachi.' He thought.
Noticing his head turned towards Kyuzo's location, Kirara felt a pang of jealousy inside her. She stood up and dusted herself.
"I'm sorry. I just need to have a little walk through the forest." She bowed and walked out the door.
Now, Kambei and Shichiroji exchanged glances. "What was that all about?"
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Letting the silence reign, Kyuzo waited for a word or two to fall out of Heihachi's mouth.
Finally, the silent atmosphere was broken as Heihachi spoke. "Do you think Kirara is gonna be mad at you?"
"Not sure."
"Oh... well, I hope you'll be okay at this state." An idea hit his head. "Is it okay if I spend the night here with you?"
Kyuzo stared in amazment, but luckly suppressed it physically.
"...You're worried about me?"
"You and the child." He stared at the swolen abdomen. Showing great care in his smile.
Placing his hand on top of his womb, kyuzo sighed inwardly. Happy to know that Heihachi is here to help him with any problems.
Heihachi stared out the window. The night here felt so quiet and relaxing. 'I guess this is why Kyuzo wanted to settle here.' he thought. Knowing that this house has been isolated by the forest surrounding it. This was the perfect place for Kyuzo to relax and meditate. Kambei wanted to please him all the time, not noticing that he was spoiling the silent samurai.
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'Why?!' She thought.
'Why does great Kambei prefer him over anyone else?! What does he see in that man?!'
Frustrated and enraged, Kirara stormed deeper into the forest.
'Katsushiro and I aren't even in a relationship. Why did you move on as if there was no doubt dragging you back?'
A single drop of tear fell from her right eye, not even bothering to wipe it away. She continue to advanced foreward into the night.