Chapter 5:
It was 3 days later when Izayoi arrived at her Aunt Kamekos to visit. Home had not changed much except for the emptiness that it's late lord had left within.
Izayoi was thrilled to see Kameko at the gates with opened arms. She ran to greet Kameko with twenty samurai in tow.
"How are you my dear Izayoi!?"
Izayoi could barely hold back the tears "I am just fine Kameko, I have so much to tell you."
Kameko led her into the tea room. the tea garden was green and lush and Izayoi could hear birds chirping. The table was set with the usual dishes and the pillows were comfortable to sit on. Izayoi sat on one side with Kameko at her opposite.
"Well Izayoi how is everything?"
Izayoi took a sip of her tea "It has been wonderful aunt Kameko, everything has been just wonderful."
"has takemaru been good to you?"
"Yes he has been." Izayoi realized that it was true, he had been kind.
Kameko smiled "I am so glad to hear that you are happy at your new home Izayoi. You know I was a bit worried at first, but I knew you would get used to him."
Izayoi frowned, it was true he had been kind, but Izayoi was not happy with him. She had never been happy at Setsuna, not until Inutaishou came along.