The Divine Message

by HarukaSendou

Konnosuke was searching for a new Saniwa to help him with his journey to the past and make an army by bringing blades to life to defeat the enemies who are trying to change the course of history and apparently he saw our Aichi to have that kind of potential and is now seeking his aid and is nurturing him to be a Saniwa.

3. Chapter 3 - The First Battle

Intro: Hello everyone… this is the third chapter I hope you will like it.

Thank you for pointing out my grammar ^_^, but I don't think I can say with all my might that I can change it since I am not that good in English but I want everyone to be able to read my work so I made it in English, but I will try my best to make sure that you guys will be able to understand! Sorry for my lack of vocabulary also! T_T, ill try my best to correct my grammars and have a wide range of vocabulary.

Disclaimer: I do not own Touken Ranbu and Cardfight! Vanguard and other material which came from the said Game/Anime it is owned by its original creators. The making of this story and this story is made for the fans and the writer XD. Although the plot and some changes in the story are from me ^_^.

Chapter 3: The first battle

"Now how about we help him clean his room?" Konnosuke was on top of Aichi's desk and looked around the room, it wasn't dirty but it wasn't clean either then he looked at Kiyomitsu it looked like he thought the same as Konnosuke about the room being okay.

"Hmm… I wanted to make you do the grocery but with our current situation we can't, so let's start with something that you guys will always do when you are in the citadel, like… cleaning" Konnosuke thought of different kinds of situation but cleaning was the number one thing he thought that would be best to do for now.

Konnosuke observed Kiyomitsu's face about the word clean and it seems that this sword warrior is not the type that is too fond of doing work since Kiyomitsu looks liked he had an annoyed face.

Konnosuke thought "This will be hard for Aichi, good luck to us" Konnosuke leaped from the desk now on top of Aichi's chair when he thought about something that can help get things work "You want Aichi to be happy and help him, right?" Kiyomitsu nodded his head.

"Then let's start with this…" As the two started doing things Shizuka was thinking of something that Kiyomitsu will be able to do, since Aichi said to do not let him go outside but if she needed help just ask him so she thought maybe asking for cleaning the house? Helping her cook? "Hmm…" Shizuka sighed she thought it was impolite to ask a guest for work but Aichi insisted but in the end she thought that if she needed any then she will ask, but as for now, there is none.

~At Aichi's School~

While walking to his room, Aichi was in deep thought, thinking that with Kiyomitsu at home will be a good chance to ask for a day off of school, but Konnosuke insisted and just thought of it as something he will look forward too.

He thought that maybe this will be his chance to run away at school because of what is happening to him. "Yesterday was like a dream" he thought and sat down on his chair. But thinking of what Konnosuke told him made him a little more eager and excited to go home. He thought what the other warriors would be like, will he be able to make another one and this time no failure he thought. He thought of many things about the citadel and thought of the many things that he would do, new experiences.

Aichi just listened away to class deep in thought about going home.

~After school~

Aichi looked at the clock and thought "Okay, every time from this day…" when he thought of that he smiled a little and hurried home.

While running to go home he made his way to a park, he thought that maybe from that day some things will change, or not, but it seems to Aichi, it gave him a little boost in life.

~At home~

Shizuka looked at the time "Oh… it's time." Kiyomitsu who was in the living room with Shizuka was waiting for her to continue and was staring at her "Oh… he always come home at this time" Kiyomitsu smiled in glee and stood up from his sit and made his way to the door and waited for Aichi to enter the door.

Shizuka smiled at the thought that someone was waiting for Aichi to come home, Konnosuke followed Kiyomitsu and also waited, Shizuka chuckled at the scene a little and made her way to the kitchen to make some snacks.

The door knob moved and Kiyomitsu stood in front on the door and waited for Aichi to show himself at the door. When Kiyomitsu saw a blue silhouette he yelled "Welcome back!" and showed Aichi from the door, a little surprised but he smiled ear to ear "I'm back" Shizuka was listening from the kitchen and smiled thinking that Kiyomitsu and Konnosuke coming was a very good idea.

Kiyomitsu who was waiting in the front door was gestured to bow a little and Aichi patted Kiyomitsu's head, it made Kiyomitsu blush a little from the affection and Aichi smiled at his innocence.

(A Time Skip here but not that major XP)

For the whole week Aichi has been coming home from school at the same time and Kiyomitsu will be waiting at home at the front door with Konnosuke. While going to school he did the same, he watched Aichi turned his back and head to school. At home Aichi teaches Kiyomitsu and then Kiyomitsu will learn. For the whole past 5 days Aichi has been spending his days at school with homework and the next is helping Kiyomitsu develop.

Aichi thought that this was one of the best things that ever happened to him. He thought he was so happy that he came to meet Konnosuke and met Kiyomitsu. Every day of those 5 days were exceptional. He thought that this was what he needed. But to Konnosuke this wasn't "it" yet. This wasn't the truth of what this 5 days were for. It is just beginning.

Looking at those smile that the two have, Konnosuke thought this will be gone in a blink of an eye. But he wishes that it would always be the same as this and won't always be hardships and hurting. It was heartbreaking but this is the truth.

At those five days Konnosuke thought that maybe it is time. They were at Aichi's room "Aichi, I think it's time".

Aichi turned hastily to Konnosuke and the smile that Aichi has was gone Konnosuke thought that he was a little relieved, at least he knows that this was just beginning.

"Aichi, tomorrow, since you have no classes, let's go back to the citadel I think it's time to teach you." Kiyomitsu who was listening turned sour a little. Aichi nodded, it seems he is ready.

~Morning~

Aichi woke up early holding a bag and went to the kitchen to talk to his mom "Mom…" Shizuka was in the kitchen. When she went out she saw Aichi all dressed and was holding a bag.

"Oh, where are you off too?" Shizuka asked and Emi showed up with breakfast and placed it onto the table looking at the bag Aichi has.

"Oh… uhm… I'm dropping off Kiyomitsu to his house and I was going to ask if it's alright if I stay the night but I'll be back tomorrow afternoon." Aichi was hesitating at asking but Shizuka answered with "Yes sure have fun and be safe alright." Smiling.

Kiyomitsu went inside the kitchen with Konnosuke "Don't worry Shizuka-san, I'll take care of Aichi" Kiyomitsu assured Shizuka.

Shizuka was astound, at the first day he came here he was like a child who doesn't know how to do anything without Aichi and talks less but now it seems that everything is now alright. Emi saw this change too thinking that Kiyomitsu was weird but with the sudden change of personality from someone who looks like a child, became a man who looks like someone who is much knowledgeable in life.

After eating breakfast, Aichi and Kiyomitsu with Konnosuke following them headed to the citadel, with Shizuka saying "Take care" and Aichi answered "We'll be taking our leave"

While walking a little far away from their house "Aruji, let me carry that bag." Aichi gave the bag to Kiyomitsu and then started the long walk.

~At the Citadel~

*Huff* *Huff* Aichi was almost out of breath "Aruji, are you alright?" Kiyomitsu looks as if the long walk and elevated road didn't faze him at all. But they finally made it into the citadel.

Aichi sighed and then went to the veranda of the citadel and rested for a moment.

Konnosuke leaped on top of Aichi and Kiyomitsu was sitting near him. "This place looks beautiful." Kiyomitsu was in awe at the scenery.

"Aichi, Are you ready, starting today, you will be fighting off the History Revisionist's army, are you ready?" Aichi stood up slowly and Konnosuke was now on his lap, Aichi had determined eyes and answered "Yes!" Kiyomitsu was smiling a little and stood up.

"So anywhere can be our room right? I'll go look for one that I like and then change." Aichi nodded and said he will wait for him at the center location of the citadel. "Oh yeah, you can't wear those outfits Aichi, let's go to your room and change." Aichi already anticipated that he won't be wearing his casual clothes here instead he will wear the traditional clothing's when he is here.

Aichi changed into a white Yukata and Blue Hakama and a white Cape. "Okay now you're camouflaged, let's wait for Kiyomitsu." They both went their way to the center. Then Kiyomitsu came. "Before we start… ahem… I'm the child beneath the river. Kashuu Kiyomitsu. I may be difficult to handle, but my performance is good." Kiyomitsu was in his battle outfit looking striking.

Aichi smiled a little and was a little afraid of what is about to happen so what he usually did to Kiyomitsu is ask him to bow a little and Kiyomitsu will obey and Aichi will pat his head "What? Is petting me fun." He said and just let the remark pass and then Aichi made the decision he exhaled and then "Let's go!"

"Alright get ready" Konnosuke's bell lit up and a circlet shown under them and engulfed them in light "Our destination is Hakodate year 1869" after the light engulfed them they disappeared from the citadel.

~Hakodate 1869~

At a forest in Hakodate a light appeared and the three of them arrived at their destination "There are two enemies in range be vigilant. Aichi let's go hide." Aichi followed Konnosuke but stopped "Kiyomitsu, be careful!"

Kiyomitsu smiled "Don't worry I'll be fine." Kiyomitsu inhaled then exhaled "Alright! Let's get this party started." Kiyomitsu was silent, sensing the enemy's whereabouts, when he was attacked from behind Aichi saw the enemy was fast but Kiyomitsu was faster "Making it look like a faint…" Kiyomitsu dodged the attack and got ready to strike "… and then attack!" Kiyomitsu easily sliced off the first enemy on the stomach but it didn't faze the enemy Uchigatana and readied to strike another.

Although Kiyomitsu was busy off fending the first one, he was still trying to sense the other one, although to Aichi it looks like the battle is in the bag when the other one came out and then it was able to successfully cut Kiyomitsu on his shoulder. In anger Kiyomitsu finished off the second one by piercing the enemy hard in its heart, and then hastily tried to cut the other in half.

Kiyomitsu has a somewhat smug look on his face "Mission complete." Konnosuke headed to Kiyomitsu's location and Aichi followed Konnosuke.

"Good job Kiyomitsu! You were awesome." Aichi praised Kiyomitsu who still had a smug looks on his face and Kiyomitsu said "Of course."

"Alright, let's go to the next location" Konnosuke said "the location is a little far but we can do this." Kiyomitsu looks a little happy. Aichi saw Kiyomitsu's eyes, the eyes that a warrior has, ready for battle and awaiting battle.

The three walked and walked for a while until "Alright this is the last one. Although sometimes some or the next destination will take days but for now let's go to the beginner's difficulty where there is not much enemy."

"WHAT?!" Aichi shouted just as he thought it wasn't that easy since for now they are at a disadvantage so this will be bad, but he was thankful.

"Okay, there are two again, are you ready?" Konnosuke asked Kiyomitsu who just smirked "Alright!"

"Alright Aichi, let's go on hiding again." Aichi followed Konnosuke to a safe distant to watch Kiyomitsu.

"Are you really sure that I should be here?" Aichi asked Konnosuke thinking that he may be a burden.

"It's true that it is dangerous, but I want you to see for yourself how the battle is happening, I want you to understand and accept that this is a true battlefield." Konnosuke was serious explaining to Aichi that it wasn't a lie or trying to make him feel scared, but that this is serious. He was trying to open Aichi's eye and this he will understand.

They noticed that Kiyomitsu ran off and was ready to unsheathe his sword and then strike his blade on his enemy in front of him. He thought that this was going to be a walk in the park so he searched for the enemy instead of it finding him. But little did Aichi and Kiyomitsu knew that the enemy was different it was a little powerful than the first two, it was neck and neck.

Aichi got worried, Kiyomitsu fended off the attack of the enemy and he noticed that this will be different than the other two but the other one had already shown up and successfully sliced Kiyomitsu's back "Uwa! Heavy Damage." It wasn't deep but enough to make Kiyomitsu fall.

"Kiyomitsu" Aichi shouted and Kiyomitsu peeked at his direction but he didn't turn to Aichi. Kiyomitsu was down with one knee "This time…" standing up and looking at the enemy in front of him "…I'm Serious!" he inhaled and then sliced the enemy in the blink of an eye dealing the killing blow on the enemy.

Then when Kiyomitsu finished of the other one he turned to strike the other but the bell on his wrist rang and Kiyomitsu's eyes spread wide open and searched for Aichi "ARUJI!" Kiyomitsu shouted.

A shout was heard "Aichi!" it was Konnosuke who shouted, Kiyomitsu hurried to their location and saw the last enemy and strike the last one while it is on its back and he successfully strike it in its heart in deep anger, he saw Aichi fell down on his knees and hurriedly run near his side forgetting his own injury. Kiyomitsu carried Aichi and place him in his arms and spoke Aichi's name "Aichi-sama!"

Konnosuke who saw that although the mission was a complete success it wouldn't even be even one and hurriedly used his ability to go back to the present, Aichi's present.

~Present, At the Citadel~

When they arrived Aichi comforted Kiyomitsu "I'm alright Kiyomitsu, you don't have to worry, it's just a small cut on the arm, you should be much more worried about yourself"

"Konnosuke where is the infirmary!" Kiyomitsu had totally forgotten about his injury and carried Aichi on his arms and hurriedly followed the running Konnosuke.

When they arrived at the infirmary Kiyomitsu hurried to take off Aichi's clothes and cleaned the injury on his arm Aichi winced in pain and Kiyomitsu inspected the injury "it's this deep…" Kiyomitsu then hurried to wrap the cut and sighed in relief.

"Kiyomitsu I told you I'm alright, I should be the one taking care of you." Kiyomitsu smiled at what Aichi said and said "This is the least I could do… for the things… you have done for me…" and then Kiyomitsu fainted on his lap.

Aichi saw the blood from Kiyomitsu and shouted "KIYOMITSU! KIYOMITSU! Hang in there."

"Aichi, breath, calm down, first take of his clothes and then…" while Konnosuke was instructing Aichi he feared that Aichi will be traumatized at what he saw. He knew how sensitive and innocent Aichi is, this is going to be a lot to take in. Konnosuke feared for Aichi's well-being.

After the treatment, Konnosuke told Aichi to try and make a new sword warrior, but this time he told him to start small and make a Tantou type of sword, and wait after 20 minutes, and in those 20 minutes rest and he would take care of Kiyomitsu.

Aichi did as he was told but this time he was determined, Konnosuke told him to make a new Touken Danshi so that Kiyomitsu will have someone to be with in the battlefield and that he won't fight alone. And report when finished.

So with determination, Aichi made another sword warrior. He did as what he learned from making Kiyomitsu but this time a little different. After finishing, it will only need for 20 minutes for it to finish so he made his way to Kiyomitsu.

He checked to see how Kiyomitsu was doing but with no luck he was still asleep, he was about to go inside when "Don't worry about Kiyomitsu, he will be fine, with your power he will be back to normal." Aichi still can't understand what was within him, but he must trust Konnosuke for Kiyomitsu, he went to Kiyomitsu and caressed his face "Hang in there Kiyomitsu, I will be waiting with our new friend." With those last words Aichi was instructed again to make an armor.

An armor has the same requirement for smithing so he won't be a little confused at making it, but this time there will be no waiting.

Aichi made his way to the armory and made his first armor and as instructed by Konnosuke, he needed to ask for prayer using his ability as a Saniwa to get the Superior quality. If not he will still get the Good quality but if he doesn't make it, it will be just Common so in this part, it's not his ability to create but he will be using his power altogether.

Konnosuke told him that making a good armor will greatly help the warriors and make the armor that the warrior already have on. So he will make an armor for Kiyomitsu and then wait for the new sword warrior and make one for him too. After making those armor he thought of maybe taking a break on the veranda or eat some snacks his mother gave him.

At Konnosuke and Kiyomitsu's place "I hope he doesn't make another fail." Kiyomitsu spoke and smiled bitterly, it seems he was awake.

"He won't, trust me." Konnosuke said proud and assuring "You will always be special for him, I know, so fret not."

Kiyomitsu smiled and touched the cheek that Aichi caressed and slept again. Konnosuke was waiting for the time and thought of heading to the smithing room "I should get going."

"Oh Konnosuke" Aichi saw Konnosuke in front of the smithing room.

"It's time right? I want to see." Aichi nodded and Konnosuke said waiting for Aichi to open the door.

Aichi started opening the door, and made the finishing touches and then "Okay."

Aichi tapped the sword and prayed "Please." A blinding light shone and this time pink petals swirled around with the light Aichi was fascinated by the beautiful pink Cherry petals and then a child stood in front of him.

"I'm Imanotsurugi! The sword that protected Lord Yoshitsune! How's that, amazing right?" Imanotsurugi spoke when he came from the sword. Aichi smiled widely thinking that it was a success and looked at Konnosuke and said "Congrats Aichi, it was a success."

Aichi shouted "Yes!" and finished "Welcome to the citadel Imanotsurugi"

"Hello Aruji-sama! Please take care of me from now on." Imanotsurugi said walking in front of him.

"My name is Aichi Sendou, please take care of me from now on too!" Aichi said patting the new sword warrior on the head.

Aichi was looking up and down Imanotsurugi and thought of the clothes he would need to use. "You look like a tengu…"

"Oh! Aruji-sama you have a good eye, as you can see, I'm a Tengu. Leaping and jumping is right up my alley!"

With the idea of tengu in Aichi's mind he was able to think of the right outfit for Imanotsurugi. Konnosuke thought that maybe this cheery little guy will be able to take of Aichi's mind about Kiyomitsu for a moment.

"Konnosuke, I'll be sewing an outfit for Imanotsurugi in the veranda. If you ever need anything just let me know." Aichi made his way to the veranda of the citadel and Imanotsurugi was following him.

"Aruji-sama is it alright if I come with you?" Aichi nodded and Konnosuke went to report it to Kiyomitsu.

When he went to Kiyomitsu he was still sound asleep so he didn't bother to wake him up. And made his way to Aichi and Imanotsurugi.

When he was at the veranda, Aichi was sitting with Imanotsurugi now in front of the pond "Be careful overthere." Aichi was a little worried Imanotsurugi is so energetic he thought that he woudn't be able to keep up. "Yessss…" Imanotsurugi assured Aichi.

Aichi sighed and continued to his work. Then Konnosuke called Imanotsurugi "Hey, Imanotsurugi I have something for you."

"Oh what have you got something for me!" Imanotsurugi went to Konnosuke and presented him with the same bracelet as with them and then his crest was shown on the bell.

"Oohh…" Imanotsurugi was happily looking at the bracelet he received.

Konnosuke was waiting for Imanotsurugi to ask about what the bracelet is for but no question came so he went and said it "That bracelet is special it is something like a connection with your master, if there where something to happen to him, you will be able to find out with the location of his whereabout and vice-versa." He thoroughly explained but he forgot one thing.

"Why doesn't it make a sound? Is it broken, fox-san?" Imanotsurugi noticed and Konnosuke snapped "Oh yeah, that only rings when there is already something that happens." Imanotsurugi's face saddended.

"What's wrong" Aichi asked, he noticed the sad expression on Imanotsurugi's face.

"Well if it doesn't ring before you get hit, then it will already be too late right?" Aichi was saddened at the thought and held the injury he took in his first battle and remembered something.

"Wait why didn't my bell rang when Kiyomitsu got injured?" Aichi asked Konnosuke.

Imanotsurugi heard a familiar name "Oh, there is already someone besides me how many are there?" Aichi smiled at his remark.

"You're the second Sword Warrior Imanotsurugi and Kiyomitsu was the first." When Aichi told Imanotsurugi his eyes gleamed in delight.

"Aichi the reason the bell didn't ring is because you already saw, so the bell doesn't need to alert you anymore, but it was different with you, he wasn't able to saw it, so his bell rang in response to you when you got injured." Konnosuke said a little saddened.

"What! Aruji-sama is injured and also Kiyomitsu-san. Are you two doing alright? Are you sure you should be doing that now while you should be resting." Imanotsurugi's cheerful face was gone and was replaced by sadness.

Aichi comforted Imanotsurugi by patting his head "Don't worry I'm fine and Kiyomitsu also, I know he will be here playing with us when he gets back on his feet."

Imanotsurugi smiled again and started to wander around again while Aichi continued on his sewing "You are right Aichi he just needs a little rest, and he will be back." Konnosuke assured.

Outro: ugh… It seems I've always been saying "it seems" it seems that I got a Xiao Pai syndrome now hahaha… Oh no, It's Contagious! If some of you didn't know she is from Rune Factory 4, a 3DS game, I came to LOVE!

I like the structure of the house in Hanamaru so I used that one since in Katsugeki the whole structure hasn't been revealed yet. And the Hanamaru has the background with the pond and such so there.

I came to like the idea of them staying at the time period to fend of the retrograde army and then going back whenever there is already a severely damaged touken danshi in katsugeki so I am going to adopt it in this story.

Hmm… I can't remember the order of the sword that I got but I'm sure I got Imanotsurugi second. So I will base Aichi's sword from the swords I have for now.

Thank you for reading! Please review or pm for any suggestions or problems on the story!

I know it's not much of a story to be liked T_T but I tried! I hope you will come to like it and please guide me.