A Samurai's Touch

Disclaimer: I do not own Samurai Deeper Kyo

Chapter Two: The Shogun's Tournament

The morning was quite humid in Edo. Miyuki woke up to birds chirping and a small amount of light shining through the open window. She sat up and noticed that she was bandaged up. But it was only her arm. She thought about the night before and touched the bandages. The wound that she felt last night must have been this.

The bandages were poorly wrapped and she smiled. Yukimura must have done it for her while she was sleeping. He was never good at these types of things, but it was okay.

Miyuki stood up and walked to the door, she slid it open and saw Yukimura standing there smiling at her. She stood there and blinked a few times then waved awkwardly at him.

"What are you doing here so early?"

"Just wanted to make sure you were okay. How's that arm of yours?"

Miyuki lifted up her arm and showed him. Yukimura took it and examined it. Touching her reminded him again of the night before. How he carried her back and he touched her…

He shook those thoughts away and looked at her hand. He laughed at himself for the poor job of bandaging, but he's never really done it before. As he looked, he glanced a few times at Miyuki. She was staring off into space or admiring the moldy ceiling, which didn't seem to be possible.

When he was done examining her arm, he stood back up straight and waved his hand in front of Miyuki's face. She responded by shaking her head and giving him a confused look.

He laughed and then walked into her room. When Miyuki turned around to close the door, she was startled to see someone standing there.

"Kyo, what brings you here?"

Yukimura called from the inside, even though his back was still turned. Kyo glared at him and took a step forward.

"Uh, I don't think it's polite to enter a girl's room without asking! Right Miyuki?"

Miyuki just gave him a stare telling him he's an idiot.

You walked in without asking too…

But Kyo took a step back and decided to question Yukimura.

"You said you could help me find what I'm looking for. What's in it for you?"

"Oh, so you want to take me up on my offer? Well, that's simple! All you have to do is compete in the Shogun's tournament with us."

Kyo gave him a stare of aggression, and then turned away and laughed.

"You must really want Ieyasu's head. Fine, I'll compete, but you will tell me where I can find what I'm looking for when we're done."

When he finished talking, Kyo turned and walked away. Miyuki then closed the door and went back inside. Yukimura blocked her way though, and she walked right into him

"Hey!"

Yukimura gave her an innocent look and she just turned around. Yukimura grabbed her hand and stopped her.

"Wait, don't go so quickly, I would actually like to discuss entering the Shogun's tournament with you."

"What?"

"We're going to enter the Shogun's tournament silly!"

Miyuki stared at him and then wriggled her arm away from him. He smiled and walked closer to her. She sighed and crossed her arms.

"What's the plan this time?"

"So glad that you understand!"


That night, Miyuki sat outside looking at the stars. She was on the rooftop and didn't really want to be disturbed. She was lying down and wanted to have some peace to herself. Ever since she started working with Yukimura, peace was one of the few things she ever got.

An evening breeze blew in and cooled her down a little bit. She sighed and took in a deep breath. When she opened her eyes, she saw Yukimura's face right in front of her. It took a moment to register that it was really Yukimura, and he was on top of her. When she realized it she blushed and pushed him off.

Yukimura sat next to her and smiled at her. He thought to himself if only a few seconds longer…

Suddenly images of him kissing her invaded his mind. He gently touched his lips and turned to Miyuki. She was looking up again and ignoring him.

If only it did happen…why does she make me feel this way?

Yukimura found himself gawking at Miyuki, he quickly turned the other way and tried to calm himself down. When he turned back, he stared at her again. He looked at her face and then her body. He felt his heart beat faster, but then looked away.

This can't be happening…

"So how did you know I was up here?"

Yukimura turned back over and saw Miyuki looking at him. She had her arms around her knees and was facing his way now.

He smiled and scooted a little closer to her.

"I heard you sigh. So I decided to come up here and check."

"Why were you in my room?"

"To check up on you."

"I'm not a kid you know."

"I know…you're a woman. A gorgeous woman."

Miyuki watched as Yukimura's eyes softened. She looked away and avoided eye contact with him. When she looked back he had his eyes closed and he appeared to be calming his nerves.

What's up with him lately?

Miyuki got up and stood on the tiles carefully, making sure she doesn't slip. Yukimura continued to keep eyes closed. Miyuki had a sudden urge to kiss him. She stooped down and looked at him. She leaned in and kissed him lightly on the cheek and then immediately turned and jumped off the roof.

Yukimura turned back too late and was quite surprised that she kissed him. He touched his cheek and a thought flashed into his mind.

Does Miyuki like me?

This thought made his heart flutter and made him nervous. But he didn't care. She kissed him. That was all he could think about. He jumped off the roof and landed on the platform in front of Miyuki's room.

He slid open the door and walked in briskly. Inside, he found Miyuki gathering up some blankets and placing them into the closet.

On impulse Yukimura rushes up to her and grabs her arm and the places an arm around her waist. He pulled her in and leaned in. They could feel each other's breaths and locked eyes.

"Yukimura, what are you doing…?"

Yukimura didn't say anything but leaned in closer. He licked his lips and continued to lean closer to Miyuki. Yukimura breathed onto her lips, and was just about to give her this kiss of her life. But a knock on the door interrupted them. Yukimura kept his arm around her waist, and kept her close, but he lifted his face away from her.

Miyuki got a hold of herself and asked who was at the door.

"It's me."

They both recognized the voice to be Saizo's and both looked at each other.

"Why are you here?"

"Lord Yukimura wasn't in his room and I thought I might ask you if you knew where he went."

Yukimura released Miyuki and they both looked away. Yukimura was slightly annoyed with Saizo at this point, but responded anyway.

"Yes Saizo, I'm in here. What is it?"

"My lord, it appears that Ieyasu had postpone the tournament until further notice."

"Hmm, I see. Well, we'll see about that later. You may leave now Saizo."

"Yes."

They both saw a swift shadow stand up and depart. They stood in silence. Finally, Miyuki broke the silence and opened the door.

"I think you better get going. You need to get some rest you know."

Yukimura looked at her and then walked to the door. He gave a sigh to himself and then turned around to Miyuki. To his surprise, she was right behind him and gave him a little kiss on the cheek again. With that Yukimura left the room and bid Miyuki a good night.

She closed the door and leaned against it. Yukimura did the same on the other side. Miyuki touched her lips, Yukimura touched his cheek. And they both thought the same time.

Am I out of my mind? Or am I really in love?


The next morning they ate breakfast at a nearby teahouse with Kyo and Yuya. Kyo appeared to be glancing over passed Miyuki very often, which made her a little bit uncomfortable, but she continued to eat anyway. Yukimura periodically glanced over at Miyuki and then back to his food. They would converse only a little, but still enjoyed each other's company.

Before they left the teahouse together, Sasuke paid Yukimura with a visit and some more information. They left to talk about it, and Yuya went to pay the bill. Kyo and Miyuki were the only ones left at the table and it seemed slightly awkward, but they ignored it slightly.

Kyo stared at Miyuki for a moment and then turned back to his tea. He stood up and grabbed his sword.

"Meet me at the lake tonight."

Miyuki looked up slightly shocked, but Kyo had already left. She looked his way, and saw that Yuya followed right after him. She smiled to herself and saw that Yuya must care for him a lot. When she turned back to her tea, Yukimura was already back and sitting next to her.

"So, what did Sasuke have to say?"

"Hm, more about Ieyasu. Looks like he just called off the tournament completely. And looks like Kyo won't be getting the information he needs."

Yukimura laughed to himself slightly and then turned to Miyuki. She smiled and then stood up.

"Well, looks like we should go then huh?"

He stood up as well and looked her way. He gave her a sweet smile and held out his hand.

"Then shall we?"

Miyuki laughed and walked right past him. Yukimura smiled and followed right after.

"You know, one day, you will hold my hand."

"Whatever you say Yukimura, whatever you say."


That night, Yukimura stayed in his room and sipped some sake. He looked out the window and into the night sky. He could hear the nearby lake and the frogs that inhabit it. He stood up and looked down. To his shock, he saw Miyuki with Kyo at the lake.

Yukimura felt uneasy. Without control, his hands balled up into fists, and he felt his face grow hot. Jealously overwhelmed him and he was about ready to kill Kyo. He closed the window and sat down.

Few minutes later, he headed toward Miyuki's room. She was inside and it sounded like she was talking to someone. At first he thought it was Kyo and then felt the jealously build up inside him again. But then, he noticed it was a girl's voice. It was Yuya's.

He exhaled and decided to come back later, when suddenly the door slid open and Yuya came out smiling in Miyuki's direction. She turned and saw Yukimura then she dodged awkwardly. Miyuki laughed and so did Yukimura. Yuya laughed at herself as well and then returned to her room.

Yukimura stared at Miyuki and then entered the room. He closed the door and faced her.

"Why were you with Kyo tonight?"

Miyuki's eyes widened and she walked toward him.

"You were watching me?"

"No I just happened to see you."

"Oh, he just wanted to talk. He wanted me to do him a favor."

Miyuki looked up at Yukimura and then turned to the window. She placed her hands on the banister there and looked out.

"Apparently, he really cares for the girl Yuya."

Yukimura felt an understanding. Sensing that Yuya probably didn't know how Kyo felt about her. The same with Miyuki and him. He walked toward her and was about to reach out for her, when suddenly a loud crash came from down the hall. They both rushed to the door and slid it open.

Dust came flying up into their faces causing them both to cough and cover their eyes. When the dust cleared up, they could see that there was a rather large hole at the end of the hall.

They looked at each other and decided to approach the hole. Yukimura grabbed Miyuki's arm and walked in front of her. There was no way he was going to let her get hurt.

When they approached the hole and peered into the other side, Miyuki gasped and ran in. Kyo and Yuya were both injured and Kyo was bleeding a rather large amount. Yuya was tending to his wounds, but couldn't fully complete the task. Away from them, stood a hideous dark Kenyou. It appeared to be a bird of some sort, but Miyuki wasn't about to call it a bird.

Yukimura and Miyuki rushes in to help the two, and Miyuki steps up to fight against the Kenyou.

"Wait, no!"

Yuya shouted to Miyuki. She was slightly bruised, but appeared to be fine other than that.

"That thing is not what it appears to be!"

Miyuki turned and gave her a questioning look. Before she knew it the Kenyou released a poof of gas and it paralyzed Miyuki. The Kenyou grabbed her and took off.

Yukimura sprung into action, but it was too late. The Kenyou was holding Miyuki hostage. As it ran off into the moonlight, it rasped the message: If you want her back, come to the Shogun's castle!

Yukimura knew very well who was behind this, and didn't like it. He clutched his sword and gave a menacing stare. Yuya who always knew the happy and calm Yukimura was startled by this site and inched back.

"Tokugawa Ieyasu. You're dead."


Kyo was still unconscious, so Yuya partially carried him across the road. She was following Yukimura, who was now heading toward Ieyasu's castle.

That damn old man! He plans to kill me there if he gets the chance…and probably Miyuki too.

Yukimura continued to march forward the gate to the castle, and soon stopped.

"Miss Yuya, I suggest you stay here."

He marched off and left Yuya there with Kyo.

Once in front of the castle gates, Yukimura drew his sword and charged in. He ran right through the front gates and what do you know, meet up with a few Kenyou guarding the place.

He slew them right away and moved on. He only had one objective: find Miyuki.

As he went through the castle, Kenyou attacked him left and right. They were all weak, but came in large numbers.

Blood splattered everywhere and stained inside of the castle. But Yukimura ignored this and continued forward. Soon he reached the top floor and it was manifested with Kenyou.


Miyuki cut through another Kenyou and another. She had escaped from her captor, and was now trying to find a way out. She ran down the hall and toward the other end.

She needed to get out of there and quick. She knew that Yukimura must have come into the castle, but that wasn't the problem. She overheard the Kenyou planning to burn down the castle with everyone inside. Miyuki knew it was just another plot to kill Yukimura. She wasn't going to let that happen.

Around the corner, she heard sword slashing and more blood being shed. To her surprised it was Yukimura who was slaughtering Kenyou as he walked down the hallway. When he spotted Miyuki he smiled and started to run her way.

Miyuki stood there and saw more Kenyou coming after them, so she started to sprint toward Yukimura. As she passed him, she grabbed his arm and directed him back the other way.

Yukimura was surprised by this, but ran with her anyway. When she reached a nearby window she looked and Yukimura and gave him a sincere smile.

"Yukimura, I hope you're ready."

Yukimura for a moment felt something. It was a feeling of closeness. The way Miyuki looked at him made him feel secure and warm. He stood there for a moment and then smiled.

"I'm always ready."

Miyuki took a firm hold of his hand and ran right into the window. Ripping paper and the wood that held it together. They continued to hold hands as they fell from the top floor.

Yukimura floated down to the ground gracefully, but Miyuki had a harder time getting down. She was headed for the trees and she was already exhausted. She wasn't going to be able to break her fall.

She fell into the trees and hit one of the branches. She passed out from the impact and fell to the ground.

Yukimura heard the thud, and ran over to that direction. He found Miyuki unconscious and injured. He reacted quickly and picked up and gave her a piggyback ride. He ran back to where Yuya and Kyo were, and saw that Kyo was back up on his feet. Yukimura walked up to him and glared him down.

"This is your fault. Someone like you shouldn't need people to protect."

After saying that, Yukimura rushed off and searched for help.

End Chapter Two


Celsius 13 Degrees: This story has got me changing a lot of things But other than that, I think it should be okay xD Anyway, keep on reading! Thank you!