Chapter 6 – Ranmaru's Plan
*2 weeks later* Ranmaru's POV
It's been two weeks since I heard Lord Nobunaga's and Lady Nohime's plan to kill Lady Imaan, and now I need to do everything in my power to stop that from happening. Unlike Lady Nohime, Lady Imaan is more kind and caring. She became a motherly figure in the short amount of time she had come to stay with and Lord Mitsuhide has become even softer towards us and especially Lady Imaan. I know that Lady Imaan had not yet told Lord Mitsuhide about her pregnancy, but she did the right thing. If the news got to Lord Nobunaga and Lady Nohime… They would've killed the unborn child. So, I decided that I should spy on Lord Nobunaga and Lady Nohime today as I am again hidden the shadows, hearing their conversation as they retire to their bedroom.
"No... Kill the woman tomorrow when I and Mitsuhide are away" Lord Nobunaga orders as I try to keep the shock to myself.
"It shall be done, my dear" Lady Nohime replies as I see Lord Nobunaga push Lady Nohime onto their futon but I know where this going and leave silently. I return to my room as I summon a ninja as I write a letter to Lord Masamune from the Date clan. Even though he's an enemy, but I know that Lady Imaan would be much safer there than here. Once I finished writing the letter, I hand the letter to the ninja.
"Give this letter to Lord Date Masamune. Make sure you're not seen" I instruct the ninja as he bows and disappears into the night. I go back to my desk as I write another letter for Lady Imaan. I need to get her out of her tomorrow, after Lord Mitsuhide and Lord Nobunaga leaves.
*The next morning* Normal POV
The morning rays filter through the paper screens of the shoji doors as Imaan stirs from her sleep and turns to face Mitsuhide, who was still asleep. Imaan smiles at the sleeping form of her husband, as Imaan draws lazy circles on Mitsuhide's chest, but he doesn't move an inch. Then Imaan move her fingers from his muscular chest to long neck, then to his strong jaw. But Mitsuhide still doesn't move a muscle. Imaan then trace her index finger along his bottom lip. While Imaan was admiring her husband's handsome features, suddenly Mitsuhide sucks on Imaan's finger, which causes her to jolt at the sudden action.
"Were you awake all this time, Darling?" Imaan asks as Mitsuhide pulls Imaan to him, causing her to fall on his chest.
"Had your fun with me, my love?" Mitsuhide asks as he strokes Imaan's back, his hands slowly making their way to her backside as Imaan arches her back.
"Mhmm… darling… it's morning now… ah!" Imaan moans as Mitsuhide smirks at her reaction.
"I've seen you naked so many times, my love. Why shy away from me now?" Mitsuhide's remarks causes Imaan to blush. She still doesn't know how to break the news of her pregnancy to Mitsuhide. She's somewhat scared about Mitsuhide's reaction. It's only been two weeks since they confessed their love to each other. But soon or later she will have to tell him. Now that unification plans are under way, Imaan thought that it would be better if she told Mitsuhide later, so that he could help Lord Nobunaga first and be a burden on him. Suddenly Mitsuhide flips Imaan underneath him and slams his lips onto Imaan, as they engage in a passionate kiss. Before anything can go any further Mitsuhide and Imaan were interrupted by the sounds of knocking.
"What!" Mitsuhide growls as he quickly throws on his clothes as Imaan quickly covers herself and Mitsuhide slams open the door only to see Nohime standing in front of Mitsuhide. "Yes, my lady. What can I do for you?" Mitsuhide bows as Nohime directs a dangerous to Imaan as Imaan returns the glare with her icy ones.
"Your Lord Nobunaga has ordered for you meet him, at once" Nohime smirks sinisterly as Mitsuhide nods.
"I will be here" with that Nohime leaves as Mitsuhide returns to Imaan's side as he kneels in front of her. Placing his hand gently on her cheek. "I need to go, my love. Can you stay put for me?"
"I will, darling" Imaan nods as she smiles and Mitsuhide leans in and places a gentle kiss on Imaan's lips as Imaan places her hands onto Mitsuhide's chest. Mitsuhide immediately pulls away with a groan.
"My love, when you do that, you know I would not able to control myself" Mitsuhide brings his lips to Imaan's neck, causing her to moan and arch her back.
"I will be waiting for you tonight" Imaan gasps breathlessly as Mitsuhide pulls away again and gives Imaan a knowing smirk.
"I won't let you sleep tonight, my love." With that Mitsuhide reluctantly pulls away from and leaves the room as Imaan basks in her new-found happiness.
*Nobunaga 's chambers* Mitsuhide's POV
I was summoned by Lady Nohime to Lord Nobunaga's chambers. Somewhere, deep down in my gut I do not have a good feeling about this. The moment Lady Nohime showed her face this morning, I have this unsettling feeling, which Lord Nobunaga is going to say something outrageous. As soon as I arrive at the chambers, I knock and announce myself.
"Milord, it's Mitsuhide. You called for me?"
"Come in, Mitsuhide" Lord Nobunaga calls out as I thank him and open the shoji door and walk in. I see Lady Nohime helping Lord Nobunaga with his armour. I think my doubts were just confirmed.
"Yes, Milord?"
"We put the plans for the unification in action, today." Lord Nobunaga drops the bomb on me but I don't let it show on my face.
"Yes, Milord" with that I bow and leave and return to my chambers. Back to my Imaan.
*Mitsuhide's and Imaan's chambers* Normal POV
Mitsuhide enters his chambers to see Imaan was dressed and the futon put away. Imaan makes her way to Mitsuhide as she smiles at her husband. Mitsuhide pulls Imaan into a gentle embrace as Imaan wraps her arms around Mitsuhide, somewhat confused by his actions.
"What's the matter, Darling?" Imaan asks gently as Mitsuhide tightens his arms around his wife.
"My love, I need to leave with Lord Nobunaga, today" Mitsuhide replies with sadness in his voice
"For the unification?"
"Yes, my love"
"Let me help you with your armour" with that being said, Imaan helps Mitsuhide with his armour as she makes sure that the armour is strapped in securely. As soon as Imaan had finished, she handed Mitsuhide his scythes as flashes him a bright smile. Mitsuhide pulls his wife to him, planting a deep and passionate kiss which leaves them both breathless.
"Wait for my return, my love" Mitsuhide pulls away as he whispers the words onto Imaan's lips, causing her to shiver in delight.
"Come back to me safely, Darling" Imaan replies softly as she gives a light peck on Mitsuhide's lips.
"I will, my love" Mitsuhide kisses Imaan again and leaves their chambers as Imaan drops onto her knees as tears silently streams down her face.
*Few Hours Later* Ranmaru's POV
I make sure that no one is following me as I silently make my way to Lady Imaan's chambers. The escape must be executed today, as I know that Lady Nohime will planning tonight and making the arrangements that no servants would present during the murder. As soon as I reach Lady Imaan's chambers, I quietly enter as Lady Imaan is shocked to see me but I place a finger on my lips, gesturing that she remains quiet. I quickly hand her the letter. The shock evident in her eyes as she reads the content of the letter. I place a hand to Lady Imaan's shoulder as she looks up at me, nodding in agreement.
"Come, Lady Imaan. We need to leave. NOW!"
