Chap 4 Sibling Moment

-FEW HOURS AGO-

While Yuuki was in the meeting with the Council, the little girl turned her head from side to side once in a while and she also murmured something that none could hear it probably. However nothing could get away from Tanaka' eyes, he was in the tomb to do cleaning. It was the first time in five hundred years that he saw his young lady move slightly inside the coffin. Base on her gestures, he could hazard a guess that his young lady might wake up soon. However, he did not dare to tell his master right away since this cause another hope like three months ago. Thus, he would wait until there was a higher possibility that Yumi was going to wake up. Tanaka decided to return to the castle, he had many things to do until the meeting finished. Suddenly, he was thrown out of the tomb by an abnormal strength from whom only god knew. Fortunately, he landed on the ground not far from the place with no severe injury due to the help of the big old tree. That tree fell down right after he was on the ground. He knew immediately that if not for the tree, he would end up somewhere near the castle which was a mile away from here or in the worst case he might land inside of the castle. He try to collect himself before looking at the tomb's direction in order to find out who was it. His eyes widened when he realized that was his young lady, Fukuzawa, who was standing in front of the tomb. She stood there with soulless eyes. Tanaka begged that Yumi just acted on her instinct. That was proved that she intended to released another wave of power toward his direction as if he was her opponent. Tanaka knew that he should not run when he was in the middle of the fight so he stood up and waited for another attack. He was prepared this time so hopefully he would not be thrown as far as last time. He surprised when Yumi's eyes changed into dark red color which meant she would release all of her power this time. Only high rank member of Noblesse can change their eyes to such a color and they only used it when they were forced to. He wondered what had happened to the girl. He drawn out his weapon which was a large shield to reduce the damage, but Yumi passed out before she could do anything. The old butler put down his weapon and made the move to catch Yumi. He brought her on his arm and moved forward the castle. He must inform his master about this immediately.

Unaware to them, someone stood not far away on the tree to observe them from the moment Yumi woke up. Shadow was casted on her face so she could not be fully recognized. The mystery woman dialed something on her phone and spoke to another line. "Sweetheart, our girl already woke up and she gave me a surprise. I think she could handle that matter after all. As expected from Miki sama's daughter. I'll be back soon what gift do you want?" She turned off her mobile and left this area.

Who was she and what was she doing here?

-PRESENT-

Yuuki and Tanaka was having a conversation about what had happened few hours ago while they were on the way to Yumi's room. Yuuki was in his thought about the changing of Yumi's eyes. He only saw it once when the pack of werewolf attacked them when they played in their private garden. Because of protecting him, Yumi released all of her power and almost turned into an insane blood sucking demon. If it was not because of their guards, he was nearly killed by his big sister. After that incident, their parents and grandfather agreed that they should keep an eye on Yumi and sealed some of her power. None of them told him why she could absorb such a tremendous power and why they let Yumi live in Japan three months per year. He was tortured for years because of these secrets.

They stop at the painting Yumi and the pretty raven haired girl, Yuuki told Tanaka to prepare a small picture of this painting and put it in Yumi's room. Only Yuuki entered the room, Tanaka excuse himself to complete his duties. Yumi already woke up and sat on her bed with a confusing look. Sweat was all over her face as if she has been through a nightmare.

"What's up, Yumi?" Yuuki asked worriedly. He ran toward the bed and hugged her tightly to soothe her. "Yuuki? Why are you here? I thought you were in Britain." His face was extremely amusing because of his sister question. He had no idea what had happened with her. "Yuuki, don't tell me you come here because of missing me. You're such a child." Yumi pouted and pinched her little brother's cheek playfully. "Ano Yumi, do you know where are you now?" He asked while he rubbed his face. Yumi confused about the question, she did not know why her lovely brother asked her like that. Of course she knew where she was. She was in her family's mansion in Japan. However, when she looked around the room, she realized that she was in her room in Bradford's castle. She gazed at Yuuki in puzzlement. Yuuki was master in reading Yumi since she always expressed all her mind on her face. He took her hands and guided her to the couch in the middle of the room. Waiting for two of them already settle on the couch, Yuuki prepared himself to tell Yumi everything and ready to take all of her furious. He sighed and began his talk.

"Yumi. Promise me. Let me talk and no interruption. Deal?" Yuuki looked at Yumi seriously and looked forward her reply. Yumi giggled about how tense her brother was. Thus she nodded as acceptance for his request.

"Well, as you see, you're in our home in Britain. You already slept almost 500 years. The woman who acknowledged herself as your first Knight brought you back here. She left after giving Grandpa letters which were from mom and dad. I didn't have a chance to know what her name was." Yuuki sighed a bit and before he continued, Yumi surprised him by telling him the identity of her first Knight.

"Shizuru. Shizuru Fujino. That's her name. Mom wanted me to take her as my first Knight when I was in Japan. She was from the top warrior family in town and they were well known for their loyalty. At that time, there were many clans want them work as their protector. However they only chose their own master. Hence they were chased by those evil clans. Mom and dad had rescued her and turned her in order to save her life. Thus she accepted to become my protector. However I see her as my friend and my tutor more than a normal protector. I'll tell you the detail later." She winked at Yuuki and hoped this would somehow satisfied his curiosity.

"So that's her name. OK then back in that day, you were lied inside the crystal coffin which had many seals on it. Grandpa said those spells were a combination of both mom and dad power so he could not unsealed by himself. Moreover, Shi..Shizuru gave him letters to explain everything but he didn't let me read them. He told me to ask you later." He sighed and looked at Yumi gently. "But as long as you're safe and happy, I don't care about the truth anymore." The tear was shed on Yumi's eyes. She could not believe how mature Yuuki was in these years. "Yuuki, I want to tell you everything. but it seems I can't remember what really happened back then in Japan. Everything is so vague. When I woke up, there were many sequence of images passed my mind. All of them were just a flash. Anyway if you had said that he got letters from mom and dad, he would have the answer for this. We can go and ask him." Yumi told her brother sincerely. She wondered why she could not recall her full memory about what happened before she woke up. Perhaps someone sealed part of her memory and only their mom could do it. "Haizz, mom, dad. You kept so many secrets from me and Yuuki." The whole room went silent. The only sound was their breathing. Both of them were lost in their own though. Finally, Yuuki decided to break this silence and tell his sister about their family current situation, before he got any shocking stories from Yumi. He didn't want to have a heart attack even though he was still young. Yeah, still young for a Noblesse whose life could last for thousand years.

"Well Yumi. Many things happened during 500 years. I don't know where mom and dad are, they've disappeared since you were brought back here. Perhaps Grandpa knew but he never told. And you should be calm at the next thing I tell you, Yumi." Yumi changed from surprised to worried and then angry. She was the cause of this mess. Her thought was on over her face again. it hurt him seeing his Yumi in so much hurt, so Yuuki had to continue. "Hmmm... as I said many thing changed including our Lord. He went to his eternal including with his Knights except one 300 years ago. Grandpa was with the Lord so you can't go and ask him now. I'd also love to know the truth too but maybe there is another way to know. Who knows?" He shrug his shoulders. "And I'm the Head of Bradford now. That's what he wanted before entering his sleep. And I got his soul weapon so I'm stronger than I was when you left, Yumi. I'll protect you from now on. No one can hurt you." He meant what he said. If anyone dared to touch his beloved sister, they must over his death body. Yumi cupped his cheek tenderly and smiled at him gentely. "Thanks Yuuki. I'm sure no one dare to attack me when I'm with you."

They heard a knock at the door. It was Tanaka, he bowed and said, "It's dinner time, Master". Yuuki gave a nodded and turned back to Yumi. "Yumi, he is Tanaka. Our butler and guard. Well, since you already wake up, it means there are three people live in this castle from now on. It's a long story but have dinner first." She nodded at Tanaka as a acceptance for his presence. Nothing she could do now, she had to just depend on Yuuki at this time until she could find out what happened. Together they walked toward the dining room. Suddenly Yuuki remembered the last wish of their Grandpa so he stopped and told Yumi, "By the way, before I tell you the rest story, you should visit Grandpa in the Shrine which was 5 levels down the castle. That's what he wanted before he went there. And alone. Of course, that's tomorrow thing. Let's enjoy your first dinner after 500 years. You must be starving now" They laugh all the way to the room. Even though Yumi still confused why Grandpa wanted her to be in the Shrine alone.

"Shrine?"

What will happen when Yumi visit her Grandpa in the Shrine? Any guesses or suggestions ?

Yay, finally I finished one more chapter but it seems this chap is not as good as I expected.

Anyway enjoy