Yays! I'm free from all those horrible mid-semester exams! Anyone miss me? Lol!*throws confetti* So... I have an extra-long chapter for you guys! Teehee! I hope you enjoy it! Now.. Let's go!

~Saito Camp~

"This will be a sweeping attack, we will raid the enemy." Hanbei unrolled a scroll and began pinpointing various locations. "The Imagawa have three main garrisons where they are getting their supplies. We should attack Washizu and Marune to stop their food supplies, their weaponry supply Zenshoji should be left for last."

"No! Brother, we should attack Zenshoji first to get their weapons before taking over the others!." Izanami frowned slightly and began mapping out her strategy. "Iza...I don't want to argue! My way is much better!" Hanbei childishly stomped his foot and rubbed out Izanami's scribbles.

"Hanbei! If we destroy their weapon supply it will lower their strength!"

"Nuh uh! Cutting off their food supplies will lower morale, they won't want to fight and less people die! "

Hanbei stuck his tongue out and instead pulled on Mitsuhide's sleeve "Mitsuhide! My strategy is clearly the better one right? We won't lose if you listen to me!"

"Hanbei. Izanami. Please calm down. We don't have much time to spare." Mitsuhide looked tiredly at the two squabbling siblings before turning to Amaya "What course of action do you suggest Amaya?" Amaya looked silently at the map before pointing to Hanbei "His strategy is the better option, though in this case, we should be prepared for a harsh battle."

~ Atsusa (Nobunaga's forces)~

Nō and Nobunaga stood on top of the hill looking down at the Imagawa camp. The Oda forces of only 3000 were vastly outnumbered by the Imagawa forces of 30,000 strong. "Muahaha… Yoshimoto Imagawa…. "

"Oh? What does the fool see?" No stood next to Nobunaga and placed her hands on her hip in amusement. Nobunaga laughed and gestured towards the battlefield "I see… hell and death. Who knows? Perhaps it will be my death."

Nō produced her hidden dagger with a flourish and shook her head in mock sadness "Oh no, your death shall be at my hands. You cannot die here. I will make sure of that." She licked the blade and smiled bewitchingly at Nobunaga who smirked in amusement. "You are too deadly to be near." He flashed her a fearless smile and stroked her face, before turning around to his troops." All of you who trust in this fool! Follow me!" He leapt onto his horse and began charging alone, onto the battlefield. "I will bring this land to its knees with my might!" With his sword raised and fierce determination, surprisingly not a single soldier moved an inch. Nō arched an eyebrow in amusement and chuckled slightly. "What will you do now, fool?"

"L-lord Nobunaga!" Five horsemen gathered their courage and began following in the path of their lord, soon after, more men began to follow suit until almost all the soldier gathered at the main camp were marching behind Nobunaga. Standing on her high vantage point on the hill, Nō smirked and placed the dagger back in its hiding place among her clothes.

~x~x~x~x~

"Chisa, remember to stay by my side at all times." Nagamasa looked worriedly at Chisa who was faithfully running alongside him "I would be so worried if you got lost." She smiled back to reassure him and gave a thumbs up "Don't worry Nagamasa! I'll stay by your side! I'm your loyal retainer after all!"

~x~x~x~x~

"Brother... please be safe." Oichi closed her eyes and clapped her hands; saying a quiet prayer. "Die! Oda scum!" A charging Imagawa soldier angrily swung his sword towards her as she looked up in surprise. "Heh! Serves you right for being distracted! Princesses don't belong here!"

"..!" She squeezed her eyes shut and shielded her face, to her surprise, the fatal blow never came.

"Eh?" Oichi tentatively opened her eyes, in front of her was a tall man wearing the crest of the Azai; next to him was a short girl who skilfully knocked the soldier aside using her kendama. They had saved her from certain death. "Are you alright? My lady?" Nagamasa turned around and addressed a flustered Oichi who nodded her thanks and stammered a reply, "I am sorry to be such a burden, my lord." Oichi blushed slightly before bowing and running back to the Oda main camp.

"Nagamasa? Who was that? Hmmm? Nagamasa? " Chisa jumped up and down waving her hands over Nagamasa's stunned face. "Nagamasa? Can you hear me?"

She placed her hands over her hips before sighing "...I think he's in love..."

~Saito Camp~

"Lord Mitsuhide, the second battalion is in position. The third wave can be sent forth anytime." Amaya marched in from outside the tent and reported back to Mitsuhide. Behind her, Gracia peeped out curiously and nervously tugged on Amaya's sleeve.

"Ah, you very much Amaya. Your help is greatly appreciated." Mitsuhide bowed slightly in thanks to Amaya who nodded back "By the way, would you like me to accompany Gracia? "

Mitsuhide rubbed his forehead lightly "*sigh* that daughter of mine... please Amaya, you're one of the few who I trust to watch over her. Thank you. I'll be heading out now."

~Washizu~

"Hideyoshi! We aren't making much progress against the enemy! Hah!" Toshiie tiredly cut through another attacking soldier, before leaning back against a post "We can't hold out much longer! Uh!" A desperate soldier's attempt to strike the master spearman from behind was stopped as he was struck directly in the heart, collapsing to the ground with a thud, blood spewing from his mouth.

"Lord Nobunaga is just waiting for a chance to spring an ambush. Let's trust in him." Hideyoshi gave his best friend a reassuring pat on the shoulder before loud angry yelling broke out from behind him.

~x~x~x~x~

"Urgh! You are SO ANNOYING!" *wham*

"Hah? YOU ARE! Hey! You wanna fight? Is that it?" Masanori stomped his foot and was about to punch Reira in the face; instead, a well-aimed geta shoe hit him directly in the forehead, knocking him back.

"That'll teach you! Jerk!" She raised a foot and crossed her arms angrily before spitting on him.

"Fool. Just what do you think you're doing? This isn't the place to exhibit your...*ahem* " Mitsunari raised an eyebrow and pointed to a few foot soldiers; they were madly blushing and trying to sneak glances at Reira's... well-endowed figure. It didn't help that she was wearing a short, revealing yukata-like dress. "Why do you even insist on wearing an outfit like that?"

"Weelll EXCUSE me! You have a problem with my outfit instead of Nene's? Oh that's rich!" She shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes " I am sooo sorry I'm not all nicely covered up like a certain girl. What was her name again?" She grinned cruelly "ah yes.. Shiiiirr-mph!" A slightly blushing Mitsunari clapped a hand over her mouth before she fought back.

"OUCH!" Mitsunari yelped in pain as Reira sank her teeth into his hand and ground her shoe into his...sensitive area. "What the hell what that for? "

"...What are you fools doing?" Kiyomasa sighed in exasperation as he walked into the garrison. "You're not fighting with everyone again, are you Reira?"

Reira's lip curled back angrily as she began chewing her thumb in frustration "N-no! I'm just warming up. H-hmph! " She spun around angrily and stomped off. "I-I'm heading that way. DON'T FOLLOW ME!"

~Tokugawa Camp~

"My lord...enemy...attack. You should escape. " Hattori Hanzo silently appeared in front of a resting Ieyasu. Tadakatsu Honda and Ina stood faithfully next to him waiting for their commands.

"A storm is brewing..." Ieyasu placed his helmet on his head and looked sadly out of the tent. " Perhaps this battle will signal the beginning of the chaos. Perhaps the end."

"Alright, Tadakatsu, you and Ina stand guard at the gates of the central garrison. It pains me to use you two as decoys, however I will ensure that no Tokugawa life will be lost. I trust you two. Once this battle is over, my debt to Lord Yoshimoto will be paid." He sighed briefly before getting up on his horse. "Stay alive, my men."

"My Lord. There is no need to worry about us." Tadakatsu and Ina bowed before heading off towards their posts.

~Allied Main Camp~

"My lord! I have come to assist you by command of Lord Shingen Takeda!" Yukimura Sanada knelt down in front of Yoshitatsu Saito and bowed slightly, Kunoichi leapt down from a tree and whispered something in his ear before disappearing. "My lord, I have received word that the Tokugawa are approaching. I will head out there immediately."

"Oi! Don't forget about us!" Kai stamped her foot to attract his attention before crossing her arms 'I've come from the Hojo. My Lord Ujiyasu has offered to lend some help."

"I too.. have come from the Uesugi to offer my assistance. " Kanetsugu Naoe knelt politely in front of Yoshitatsu who frowned. "I see. W-we didn't need help! Hmph, whatever." Yoshitatsu waved Yukimura away before heading out "Don't you try to think the Saito will owe the Northern Alliance a debt."

~Zenshoji~

"Stop right there. I cannot allow anyone to pass this point. On my pride as a Mikawa warrior and the daughter of Tadakatsu Honda!" Ina fired an arrow angrily in front of the group, stopping them in their tracks.

"..." Shira stood slightly in front, a few coins clenched tightly in her fists. She tapped Mitsunari lightly on the shoulder and nodded. "Hmph. You fool. Well, don't die. I won't forgive you." Mitsunari turned away attempting to hide his worry beneath his cold exterior. He looked back slightly with a gentle look on his face before his poker face returned.

Ina looked scornfully at Shira and aimed her bow "What manner of person are you? Can't you speak? " when Shira gave no reply, Ina snapped and shot a warning shot."..." Shira made no reply and simply stared back; her baggy knee length kimono flapped in the breeze and she quietly brushed her long black hair out of her eye.

"Well? Why don't you fight me head on?" Ina frowned at her and slashed ahead with her bow, aiming for her arm. "..." Shira leapt back slightly; but the blade managed to tear off some of the bandages on her arm. "...!" Her eye widened as she frantically tried to hide the numerous whip and cut marks scarring her arms.

"Oh. No wonder you have so many injuries. Is that how you lost your eye as well?" Ina looked coldly at her "If you won't fight against me seriously, you'll receive something far worse than a scar!" She leapt up against the fence and used her feet to launch herself forward; her bow swiping diagonally before firing 3 arrows towards Shira.

"..." Shira blinked slowly before withdrawing some coins from within the numerous pockets in her kimono. "For the sake of my lord! You must be defeated!" Ina yelled determinedly as she prepared to unleash her Musou. "...!" Shira's eye focused before a coin sped out from her hand and was fired at Ina, hitting her directly in the temple. A few sparks of lightning crackled along the coin's trajectory. "Ugh!" Ina crumpled to the ground and clutched her temple in pain. "...huff...huff..." Shira panted heavily and held her sides tiredly, the coins that she fired using magic used up a lot of her strength. "Did I..win?"

"W-why you..." Ina stabbed her bow into the ground and weakly stood up holding her head "You shall pay!" she leapt backwards firing a few arrows rapidly before a hand firmly patted her on the shoulder. "F-father?"

Tadakatsu Honda stood intimidatingly next to Ina, his hardened warrior's glare directed at a panting Shira. " Lord Ieyasu requires our assistance. Come, Ina" He turned away from Shira and helped Ina onto a nearby horse. "Consider yourself lucky."

As they both rode away, Shira felt the last of her strength leave her and she fell slowly to the ground..."No..I can't...die...yet...I..."

~Marune~

"*gasp* Nagamasa? W-where did you go?" Chisa frantically ran around in circles; her hands clapped over her face. "W-where am I? Anyone?"

A few gruff looking Imagawa watchmen on patrol spotted her flailing around and alerted each other. "Hey! The enemy! Don't go easy on the brat just cos she's a girl!"

"Ah! So you want to play?" Chisa pulled out her kendama and spun the ball around before balancing it neatly onto the spike. "Come on! I'm ready!" She whipped it around and knocked three men down onto the ground. "Huh! Why do they always fall down so quickly? How boring!"

"GAH! How dare yo- argh!" The last man began to angrily charge towards her when a spinning blade flew into him.

"eh?...H-Hanbei!"

"Hey there Chisa! You look as cute as always!"

Hanbei kicked the man roughly in the stomach; detaching his compass knife from the man's chest and smiled happily. "Hmm? Why are you here?" He scratched his head thoughtfully before clapping his hands over his mouth. "Aha! You got lost again didn't you Chisa? How adorable!"

Chisa furiously looked away before noticing her hand-made lucky charm hanging on Hanbei's belt. "Wow! You're wearing it? I'm so happy!"

"Yeah! I love it! Thanks Chisa!" Hanbei laughed happily before hugging the madly blushing Chisa tightly. "Whoa! You've grown taller, haven't you?" he tapped her lightly on the head causing her to look up and get a peck on the forehead. "ah..kyaaaaa! Hanbei!" Chisa bashfully placed her hands on her forehead and turned away, embarrassed "you should warn me before you do that! I-I need to prepare myself!"

Hanbei gave a chuckle and proceeded to tackle her with a hug "I'm going to hug you now~~~"

"...waah! Stop it!" Embarrassed, Chisa pushed him bashfully away and slipped onto the ground. Hanbei hopped over and helped her up before petting her lightly on the head. "Come on! Let's go!"

~ Imagawa Main Camp~

"Oh! Such terrible weather! How am I supposed to play kemari with all this noise?" Yoshimoto Imagawa sat comfortably inside the commander's tent playing kemari while his retainers stood guard in the rain outside. "You there! Ohoho! Make me some warm tea!"

"My lord.. it will be rather difficult to prepare some tea right now.." Lord Ichinomiya bowed politely, trying to hide his hatred. "Huh! I can't wait until I become ruler of Japan! I'll be able to play kemari all day!" Yoshimoto scoffed as he carelessly threw his kemari ball around and used the shivering retainers as goal posts. "The annoying peasants just keep coming! Ohh! Why does one as great as I have to be burdened with the task of pest control! Honestly!" he began extravagantly fanning himself .

"My lord...our forces at Echigo and Kai have been defeated...also.. the Owari-Mino alliance is heading towards us as I speak...I sug-guh!" The man who had been speaking received a kemari ball directly in the face. He lay slightly stunned on the floor, before quickly getting up and prostrating himself in front of a glaring Yoshimoto.

"Silence! I am speaking! Oho! A lower class peasant dares to interrupt me~?" Yoshimoto angrily snapped his fan shut and jerked it into a random direction "You there! Take this man away! Execute this vile peasant as an example of those who dare oppose meee!"

"...M-my l-lord?" The guardsman who had been ordered looked shocked before immediately nodding and dragging the terrified man away.

~Oda Camp~

"...I'm...alive? But...who...would...Mi...tsu..nari?"

Shira groaned slightly and opened her eyes to see the roof of the tent; turning her head slightly she saw Mitsunari sitting nearby with a concerned expression on his face. As soon as he noticed she was awake, his face quickly twisted into his usual grimace."...ah, I...used up all ...my strength...again...didn't I?" she shook her head sadly "...sorry...for..being...a..burden...again.." Mitsunari gave no reply and simply raised an eyebrow when he saw her stand up slowly and walk towards him to bow slightly.

"Hmph. Why do you always insist on behaving so recklessly?" Mitsunari crossed his arms angrily and glared at Shira, who looked away and quietly began fiddling with the coins in her pockets. "...I'm sorry..." She whispered slightly, her eyes downcast. "Stop apologising. It's frustrating." Mitsunari roughly cut her off before walking behind her.

"Don't turn around."

Mitsunari's arms hugged her tightly from the back, from his tone of voice she could guess he was embarrassed, "If you died...I..." he trailed off and laid his head on her shoulder stiffly. "Don't do that. Fool."

"...uh..um.." Shira stammered slightly, her cheeks burning up before placing her hands gently on his hands and clasping them. "s-sorry..."

"Argh! Stop apologising. Fool." He began to stroke her lightly on her head when...

"Heey! Shira! Mitsunari?" Hideyoshi's cheerful voice echoed through the tent as he crashed in, followed by a concerned Nene carrying a basket of food. "Shira honey! Are you al-eh? Mitsu-chan? Shi-chan? Did something happen? Come on! Tell Nene!"

Mitsunari was sitting cross legged facing the wall while Shira was sprawled on the bed; almost like she had been roughly thrown to the ground. For some odd reason Mitsunari's headdress was lying next to her.

"Eh? Mitsunari? Your head-dress is on the floor! Oh! Did you two have a fight? Nene clapped her hands over her mouth in worry and pointed an accusing finger at the two. Shira frantically knelt up and shook her head while Mitsunari whirled around, snatched his head-dress and stormed off "I'm heading out." Hideyoshi gave a chuckle and clapped his wife on the shoulder, before giving Shira a reassuring pat on the head. "You two be good to each other, you hear?"

"... It's... not...*sigh*"

~Suruga~

"Damn that painted clown...how dare that imbecile invade Oshuu? Not to mention I had to travel this far to blast his painted hide."

Standing on a tall hill, Masamune Date clenched his fists tightly and fired a shot in the direction of the Imagawa main camp. "Hey hey. Lighten up Masamune! You're probably gonna scare your friends off with a face like that!" Magoichi Saika slapped his friend good-naturedly on the shoulder, getting a grunt in response.

Kojuro Katakana, Masamune's right hand man rode up towards him "Masamune, we should start heading out now. The men are itching to fight!"

"Ah, what would I do without you, Kojuro. Men! Let's go! Time for this dragon to take flight!" Masamune pumped his fists in the air and leapt onto his horse "Come on! Last one's a mercenary!"

"Am I supposed to be offended by that?" Magoichi scratched his head confusedly before shrugging "Alrighty! Time to show 'em the might of the Saika renegades! Come on Yukina!"
The tall well-toned girl with white robes turned around "Magoichi! You better hurry! I'm already on my way! You better hurry up and head to the front!"

"*sigh* I'm a sniper, Yukina. That means I lay low and BANG! The enemy's down. You lead the boys down first while I try my luck from here. See ya." He waved her away charismatically before burying himself within the bushes and getting into a sniping position.

~x~x~x~x~

"Mmm? Hey..is that...hmm?" Through the scope lens of his sniper, Magoichi could see a tall man with a long black side ponytail wandering aimlessly around the battlefield."Yo! Takeshi!" He quickly leapt down in front of the slightly dazed looking man.

"...Ma...erm... Manbo?" Takeshi placed a hand thoughtfully under his chin and frowned, deep in thought. "..no...Mako? Manda?...Magoichi?"

"Ha! Finally remembered eh? Geez you were always so spaced out! Where's Sumire? She finally get arrested or something?." Magoichi grinned before Takeshi turned around and began wandering off "Hey! Come back here!"
"...ah..do you know...how...I can...get to...the...Saito?.." Takeshi yawned and pointed to a random direction.

" Uh.. just keep going in that direction, but it's gonna take a while to get there. It's a damn battlefield, you ditz. Anyway, what are you doing here?" Magoichi locked his gun and looked at him curiously.

"...helping out...in the army...and finding Sumire."

"Hey man, why not just stay with the Saika for a while? We're gonna get paid by a rich pal of mine anyway. Sides, when this is over, I can come along and help you look for her."

"...no.." Takeshi shook his head and began walking off before a rushing girl barrelled past him; knocking him to the ground. "MAGOICHI! Quick! We found a pathway to Yoshimoto's camp! Lord Date's gone ahead so if we take the clown out now, the rewards gonna be doubled!"

"Alright! I'm heading off! Haha! Might as well try my luck getting Nobunaga's head too!" He grinned before Yukina smacked him on the head. "Seriously Magoichi? You're gonna just damage our rep.. huh? Takeshi? Hey there!"

She waved cheerily at Takeshi who returned the greeting."Been...awhile..hasn't it...Yukina?" he yawned and rubbed his eyes "...5...years...I think...heh...you haven't changed..."

~ Oda Camp~

"Lord Nobunaga! We have news! The Imagawa Army is in disarray! There's been some internal fighting amongst his troops!" Several excited spies ran quickly into the main camp and reported their findings to an amused Nobunaga.

"Oh? It seems your foolish charge was fruitful after all." Nō smiled and playfully pointed her dagger at Nobunaga who laughed bravely back.

"The time has come to begin our attack. Does the land desire that Nobunaga usher in a new age? If the Imagawa attack us now, fight back; if they flee, chase them down. It matters not!" He clenched his fist and raised it high "I will bring this land to its knees with my might!"

~Sunset~

"Wh-what? What are the Oda doing here? *gasp* The Dragon's scale emblem... the mon of the Hojo? Don't tell me the Northern Alliance is here too? Is this a nightmare?" As soon as he saw the many soldiers marching into the Imagawa Main Camp with the banners hanging behind them, Yoshimoto paled and began to flee.

"Ooooh! I found a clown! Aww isn't he...cute?" Sumire cheerily pointed out Yoshimoto and clapped her hands excitedly. "Looky Ama! I wonder if all that is make-up?"

"Sumire, now is not the time for fun and games." Amaya quietly reproached her while keeping her sword poised at Yoshimoto. " Imagawa! There's nowhere to run. Accept your fate."

"It's alright Amaya, he won't try anything foolish now." Mitsuhide placed a hand gently on her shoulder and motioned for the two to move back; Nobunaga and a few other generals were walking slowly towards Yoshimoto with their weapons drawn.

~x~x~x~

"Ho! You think you're worthy to rule Japan?" Yoshimoto scoffed arrogantly at Nobunaga and fanned his face "We are her rightful rulers! Begone from my sight! Tokugawa! Do something about this fool!"

"Muahahaha!" Nobunaga threw his head back and laughed loudly "You would continue the old ways forever.. you are a fool."

"Indeed. " Ieyasu Tokugawa walked quietly from behind Imagawa and stood next to Nobunaga; pointing his spear cannon at Yoshimoto "Was your desperation to retain the obsolete traditions so much that you went out of your way to eliminate members of the royal family?"

"Y-you tanuki! How dare you bite the hand that fed you!" Yoshimoto snapped his fan in half . "Wh-what! How dare you call me a tanuki!" Ieyasu glared angrily at Yoshimoto and clenched his fist "I won't attack you for that insult; consider my debt to you repaid. My apologies."

"Hmph, looks like there's no room for negotiations." Yoshimoto sighed and drew his weapons "Well then, would you like to play a bit of kemari with me?"

Nō smiled and traced her lips with her claws "I'll play with you anytime" She cartwheeled back and licked her claws in anticipation. "Oho! I'll show you the difference between the chosen ones and peasants!" Yoshimoto threw the kemari ball and swiped inwards with his blade, "Hehee... my, you're such a forceful man.." Nō giggled seductively and struck forward before throwing a hidden bomb knocking him back. "Oh?" She noticed something moving in the distance and flipped away from it "Heehee...it seems our playtime has been cut short"

"W-what? H-how?" Yoshimoto crumpled slowly to the ground, on his back was a small red bullet hole which gradually expanded. "Oh curse this violent world we live in..."

"Hmph." Nobunaga roughly kicked Yoshimoto's body where it lay before throwing back his head in laughter "The heavens favour Nobunaga... muahaha!"

~Allied Main Camp~

" You did well everyone. Thank you for all your hard work, please take some time off and rest." Mitsuhide stood in front of the Saito army and addressed them while Yoshitatsu Saito stood sulking in a corner; he had underestimated an enemy and ended up badly injured.

"Amaya...I'm sorry to impose another burden on you... but please," Mitsuhide sighed softly and rubbed his forehead "Please find Gracia, it seems she's run off somewhere again. *sigh* I don't understand where she gets this naivety from.."

Amaya patted his shoulder "It's alright Mitsuhide, I'm sure Gracia is just playing around with Hanbei and Izanami...or the mercenary girl. She should be fine. You worry too much."

"Mitsuhide! Gracia's fallen down a cliff!" Hanbei and Chisa crashed into the tent panting heavily "We'll go get help right away!"

"...*sigh*" Mitsuhide began massaging his temples while Amaya passed him a cup of tea. "...when will she ever grow up.."

~x~x~x~

"Hmmm...I wonder if Nii-san is around here.." Sumire absent mindedly wandered around the Allied Main Camp searching for Takeshi and any food she could steal. "Aww.. I'm hungry too..." She rubbed her growling stomach and grumbled in annoyance before noticing the sweet smell of manju coming from a nearby Oda tent.

~x~x~x~

Inside the tent, Shira was furiously eating manju; the magic that she used was powerful, however it was severely draining on her and in order to replenish that energy, she needed to eat and sleep a lot.

"..." Shira's hand felt something different to a manju. "...?"She glanced down and came face-to-face with a sheepish looking Sumire who grabbed a manju and tried to sneak out quietly.

"...!" Shira jerked back in surprise, bumping into a composed feminine- looking man with a cloth covering half his face. "Something wrong Shi-eh? Who are you? And what are you doing here?" Yoshitsugu Otani looked at Sumire with confusion written all over his face. "ermm..." She hid the manju behind her back and smiled sweetly "Teehee! I'm a mercenary for the Saito! Umm... I got lost! Excuse me!" She waved cheerfully and shuffled out of the tent. "Oh!I forgot!" Sumire quickly popped her head in through the entrance " If you ever need a mercenary, feel free to hire me! The name's Sumire Hanabusa! Bye~"

A baffled looking Yoshitsugu blinked in surprise before turning to his friends, "I have a feeling we'll see her again. Don't you think, Shira? Mitsunari?"

Shira thought for a second before scribbling onto her scroll "Who knows? Fate can be a fickle thing."

"Hmph. Whatever. We've got enough fools here as it is." Mitsunari snorted and took a sip of tea.

~Oda Camp~

"Ah. Nagamasa Azai is it?" Nobunaga looked at Nagamasa who bowed his head politely "Uh..I.. yes. It is I. My Lord."

The younger man was intimidated by Nobunaga's imposing figure but stood his ground. However, what he heard next surprised him. "What do you say to an alliance between the Oda and Azai?" Nobunaga smirked at him and extended a hand. "Of course, I will give you my sister in marriage to cement the alliance."

"...I..." Nagamasa was about to shake his hand but hesitated, thoughts running through his mind. Nobunaga already had the reputation of being an untrustworthy man; however the fact that he was a growing threat also couldn't be ignored. "I...thank you for you're the offer... however..." he spoke slowly, trying to select his words wisely for fear of angering the man "..I need some time to think about it. Will that be alright with you?"

"Muahahaha. Do what you like. I will give you two weeks." Nobunaga turned around sharply, motioning for No to follow. She stood behind and examined a baffled Nagamasa. "Think wisely, little boy." She smiled ambiguously before sauntering off.

Sooo.. How'd you like that Chisa X Hanbei moment Gianti-Faith? I kinda made Chisa all moe-moe! Sooo TheCrazyPeople, I'm not sure if I made Shira's writing philosophical enough...also, I hope you liked that little ShiraX Mitsunari moment.. hopefully none of them were OOC... I really aren't very good at romance scenes...*blushes*... Bishieholic.. how'd you like my portrayal of your oc? *please don't stab people with forks* hmmm Hello World, were you satisifed with Yukina's appearance? (I can't respond to guest accounts so yeah) Yay! Finally got Okehazama out of the way, now the fun's starting! *Claps and cheers* Ahem, feel free to give me your honest opinions like if stuffed up or something! Sankyuu~!