Intro: Yup, this story is catching up to my other one this is really bad XD

Yeah… I'll skip some and alter some…

Disclaimer: I do not own Touken Ranbu and Cardfight! Vanguard and other material which came from the said Game/Anime, they are 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 7: Resolve

Kiyomitsu placed a hand on his forehead, his expression is a mixture of anger, sadness, and confusion.

"It's not you Aichi-sama…" Kiyomitsu stopped on his words "It was me… it was my fault… because of me you got injured…" Kiyomitsu is slowly letting out his tears.

"That's not true Kiyomitsu! It was my fault because I gave out me and Konnosuke's location and because of me you weren't able to deal with the enemy and finish them off." – Aichi

"But because of me you got hurt… I wasn't fast enough, I couldn't deal with them I got ahead of myself that I thought I can take care of them." – Kiyomitsu

Aichi slowly approached the crying Kiyomitsu while he continues to let out his feelings "because me of you are afraid… everything was because of me, you don't want to be in a battle field anymore let alone think of it."

"But at the same time… it was because of my ignorance… I should have just trusted you at that time… I should have trusted you that you can deal with them even though you got injured and just silently waited for the battle to end" Aichi felt like at that time he lost his trust at Kiyomitsu to which he was ashamed of but what Kiyomitsu felt was different.

Kiyomitsu fell down on his knees and sat while crying his heart out, he blamed himself for what happened "You were just worried nothing more nothing less… but for you to feel like that, I am glad that you feel something for just a sword that I am… maybe from all this time that you have been by my side teaching me giving me life that I didn't learn and took it all into heart"

"You're wrong!" Kiyomitsu looked up to Aichi "You are a warrior Kiyomitsu, even though you were a sword you have a warriors heart, I gave you a body so that you can do what you haven't been able to, to be able to stand in front of the battlefield same as the master that wielded you. To be able to continue to go on living the way you have wanted. I gave you that chance and I am glad."

Kiyomitsu's eyes widen "You don't regret ever bringing me…"

Aichi hugged Kiyomitsu "Instead of regretting to have brought you, to tell you the truth I am truly happy so very happy, I don't know what I am feeling at first, since at first I was half-hearted at this, but then slowly, as I said before, I have come to love this, everyone here. Especially you…" Aichi blushed at that part "But I wasn't able to help you, wasn't able to prevent you having your injury."

Kiyomitsu smiled at his words "I was very thankful that I was the first one you brought to life… Thank you Aichi-sama." Kiyomitsu cried on Aichi's chest.

"I am thankful too… That you Kashuu Kiyomitsu is my very first sword warrior… although I know I shouldn't be thinking like this but I am glad too that it was you" – Aichi

"Every day was fun… I didn't think that a sword like me would be this very lucky to experience this… thank you." Kiyomitsu started "Even though I was incomplete at the start, I was thankful that you didn't threw me away and deemed me not useful, you tolerated everything and was patient enough to teach me."

Aichi hugged Kiyomitsu tightly "it was me… I was half-hearted I didn't think what would happen to the sword I would bring… I thought all of it was a joke… until you came then I felt ashamed of myself… then at the battlefield after that every day I wished I was stronger… that I can fight too… that I can support you… then you wouldn't be hurt, if it wasn't because of the power of the Help Token you wouldn't have recovered faster. I'm sorry I was weak."

"I want to change for everyone… for you…" Kiyomitsu blushed

Kiyomitsu returned the embraced "We are both weak… we always start weak… at that time I was very weak… even this time too."

Kiyomitsu stopped but Aichi kept on waiting and listening "I ran away… even though I should have told you… I should have told you that I was thankful that you were with me on my first battle… I was happy that you would see all the days that you spent nurturing me for that very day. At the thought that you got traumatized on the battlefield… to tell the truth I thought you got scared of us swords… because it was the one that gave you that injury, the one that struck you."

"Eh?" – Aichi

"I was afraid that you will also fear us swords… even though you gave us this body we still are swords… we are the one who hurts and kills" – Kiyomitsu

"That's not true… because your purpose is to protect. You will protect history, you will protect your masters past" – Aichi

"And I also want to protect you…" Kiyomitsu said and Aichi widens his eyes "I'm sure it's not just me… everyone here too…"

"Then let's get stronger together… with everyone…" – Aichi

"So that we won't make the same mistake as before…" – Kiyomitsu

"And lead the others better." – Aichi

"I'm very sorry Aichi-sama… I'm sorry I avoided you, I should have approached you and I wouldn't have made things much worse." – Kiyomitsu

"It's alright, Thank you Kiyomitsu" Aichi said, since deep inside him he was the same, he keeps things bottled up and never opening up. But now he knows there is someone who will always be at his side listening to him.

On the corner of the entrance of the citadel, Konnosuke was actually listening to their conversation although he felt relieve but there was something else on his mind.

Then when the two have finished they noticed they were still hugging each other and hastily lets go and the two blushed then a thought popped out of Aichi "Wait… why didn't Konnosuke come with us, mom even asked about him and I only answered he was tired from playing all day."

"I don't have any idea too though." Kiyomitsu looked at Aichi and raised his hands and placed it on Aichi's cheek and wiped off the tears.

Aichi did the same with Kiyomitsu and then the two both chuckled at what happened, Kiyomitsu is still holding Aichi's cheeks then Kiyomitsu leaned forward and then let their foreheads touched and the two smiled.

Although the thought was kind of embarrassing especially for Kiyomitsu, but it was worth it, they were both able to convey their feelings and made an understanding and deepened their bond, although they felt that something has also changed.

The two stopped and Kiyomitsu offered to go to the dining hall were everyone is probably eating their dinner or already finished.

When the two were about to go to the dining hall they heard noises coming from the direction of the garden, when they were in the garden they saw tables with a lineup of what looks like to be barbeque ingredients placed in front of the pond and barbeque being cooked at the grill.

"What's going on?" Aichi asked

"Ah, Aichi-sama, Kiyomitsu welcome home~" Imanotsurugi greeted.

Shokudaikiri was the one who answered "Ah, Aichi-sama, well this is a party."

"Party?" – Kiyomitsu

"It was Konnosuke who suggested this." Yagen explained.

"Konnosuke did?" Aichi looked for Konnosuke on the premise

"Well, this is a welcome party and congratulations party, since Aichi you've becoming a great Saniwa little by little and welcome party for all the Sword Warriors here." Konnosuke said.

"C'mon here let's start, we've been waiting for you two." – Horikawa

Kiyomitsu and Aichi turned to each other for a moment and smiled then headed to the barbeque party.

Yagen, Shokudaikiri, and Horikawa noticed the difference in the mood between the two and all the Touken Danshi with their Saniwa all partied a lot, especially Kiyomitsu and Aichi, since they were glad that everything worked out in the end.

~Time Skip Tuesday morning~

"Aichi!" Konnosuke called before Aichi was able to leave the citadel

"What's the matter Konnosuke?" Aichi stopped midway of the entrance

"I was thinking that maybe when you come home let's try bringing another sword, and also starting this week, I will teach you about using talismans and some other things." Konnosuke explained.

Aichi is a little excited about learning new things so he accepted although what is the new things he was talking about "Sure!"

Aichi then hurriedly went to school and bid goodbye to Konnosuke.

When Aichi came to school he remembered about the elementary school kid at Card Capital "Maybe I should go to Card Capital for a moment" he remembered that he totally forgot about it yesterday, since yesterday they partied too much that he went straight home to the citadel and didn't go to Card Capital but then he thought what about the new sword.

Then when classes are done Aichi is getting his stuff ready while still in deep thought whether to go back to the citadel or go to Card Capital.

Then a moment later while he was thinking "Hey Aichi, let's go to Card Capital, I want to see the pipsqueak there again and give him a beating in cardfight." Morikawa said.

Then another "Yeah have you forgotten that you wanted to buy booster packs and look for a Grade 3." Izaki said

Aichi was about to decline the offer to go to Card Capital but then he was dragged by Morikawa and Izaki.

~At Card Capital~

Konnosuke will be mad Aichi thought but then again he has never seen Konnosuke mad he was always calm.

"The pipsqueak is not here" Morikawa said while Aichi made his way to the counter and bought a booster pack for himself then opened it.

"I hope there's a Grade 3 in this" Aichi chanted then one by one he flipped the cards until when there is only 1 left, it was a Grade 3, Knight of Frivolity, Gancelot, he finally has his Grade 3 and it's perfect for his deck the Royal Paladin.

Then while rejoicing a paper bag was pooped in front of him and it was Kamui who did it, then challenged him into a wager using cardfight although Aichi didn't get what he need to be bet but he knows if he lost he needs to call Kamui with honorifics.

The Cardfight has started while Kamui slowly teaches Aichi rules that he hasn't learned yet, then when the battle ended.

Kamui heard Aichi and Morikawa talking about Aichi having only one Grade 3, thinking that Aichi will be dangerous if he ever finishes his deck.

Then when Kamui said to keep Aichi's promise when he is defeated in battle Aichi stood up and at the same time the door of the shop opened then Aichi said "Yes, Kamui-san"

"Ehh… What did you just say Aichi-sama?" Aichi slowly turned to the somewhat annoyed voice behind him and saw that it was Kiyomitsu.

"Eh, Kiyomitsu" Then at the thought that Kiyomitsu is here, he thought about the citadel.

"You didn't run away from you're duties in the citadel didn't you" Kiyomitsu slowly walked in the shop then turned to Kamui "Then when I came I heard you calling someone with formality although you are far more superior to them."

Misaki was closely listening to what Kiyomitsu is saying, trying to figure the mysterious Aichi Sendou's identity.

"Hey what did you say girly!" Kamui retaliated "I am stronger than him and he clearly lost the bet"

Kiyomitsu popped a vein on his head "What did you say?! Even though you say you are strong, Aichi-sama is just starting so there will be a time that he can fight you and defeat you at cardfight, also you clearly don't know who the person in front of you is so-"

"STOP!" Aichi stopped the fight between the two and sighed "Kiyomitsu, I really didn't forget my duties really, I was planning to go back to the citadel, and I plan to keep that part you know…" then he sweat dropped then Kiyomitsu sighed.

Misaki is little by little curious at who Aichi is by how he talked and defended Aichi to which Aichi cut off meaning there is clearly something.

Then the door of the shop opened once again and showed Emi "I knew you would be here again."

Aichi and Kiyomitsu turned to the door and then Kamui noticed then Emi slowly approached them.

"What's the matter Emi?" Aichi asked a little bewildered why she would be here.

"Oh I was actually near here when I saw Kiyomitsu-san came in and thought that the reason he was here is that you would be here so I came to see." Emi said her reason.

Kamui was in love zone when he saw Emi talking to Aichi and Kiyomitsu then his friends Reiji and Eiji calmed him down when got angry at how they were so close.

"Oh yeah, since I am here, Aichi, are you able to do your homework even though you have a lot of work there?" Emi scolded Aichi just sweat dropped and wasn't able to react.

"Don't worry Emi, Aichi is doing his homework I always remind him to not forget about it" Kiyomitsu assured.

Misaki is as usual sharp and noticed that the unusual honorifics are gone and clearly thought that something is fishy. Then when Misaki noticed the enraged Kamui she sighed and said "I guess it's hard to know who the older sibling is at this rate."

Kiyomitsu heard Misaki's remark and turned to Kamui while Aichi is still being scolded by Emi.

Kamui heard Misaki "What did you say?"

Misaki sighed and explained "They are brother and sister…"

Then Kiyomitsu continued "… in other words, Aichi-sama and Emi are siblings." Then Kiyomitsu turned to Misaki while smiling.

Kamui, Reiji, and Eiji stopped for a moment and processed what they have heard then "they're… SIBLINGS?!"

Then Kamui ran to Aichi's side "Aichi-oniisan"

Aichi turned to the call "Onii-san?" Kiyomitsu is laughing at this point but he is just holding it in.

"Aichi-oniisan… no, wait… Please let me call you Onii-sama!" Kamui said with puppy glittering eyes and Reiji and Eiji was shocked and fell down.

"W-what!?" Aichi was surprised too and at this point Kiyomitsu is laughing hard.

"Onii-sama let me give you a back rub" Kamui said while Morikawa, Misaki and Tenchou Dairi were dumbfounded at the scene unfolding before them even Reiji and Eiji.

"But I'm not you brother" Aichi tried to stop Kamui

But then "Don't say that Aichi-oniisama" and then Kamui leaped and tried to hug Aichi but then Kiyomitsu noticed this and clasped Aichi's hand "Emi, we'll be taking our leave now." Kiyomitsu said and then headed to the entrance of the shop and ran away.

"Don't go Onii-san!" Kamui screamed.

~At the citadel~

Aichi was huffing from running "Maybe I should ask Konnosuke to give you some exercise menu" Kiyomitsu said while smiling, looking down on the huffing Aichi.

Aichi flinched and is mentally screaming noooooooooooo…

Then when they entered the citadel Konnosuke is already at the entrance waiting "Why are you late!?" Konnosuke scolded.

"He was at that place again." Kiyomitsu defended, Aichi felt a little ashamed.

Konnosuke sighed and then "Then Aichi starting tomorrow, I'll give you a curfew."

Aichi's eyes gleamed in happiness it means Konnosuke is giving him permission "your curfew will be 6 pm since you are able to come back here at 4 and your classes' ends at 3 and I know you want to stop by there after school so if ever you are not home yet at 6 then I'll ask Kiyomitsu to come get you."

Aichi nodded "Yes, Thank you Konnosuke"

"Okay, change your clothes and then let's start, I'll wait for you in the smithing room." Konnosuke said then started to leave.

~Smithing Room~

"So as what we have talked about before you're going to make another Uchigatana." Konnosuke started "Let's start and forge a one hour and thirty minutes sword"

Aichi was about to say something but was cut off "And it doesn't mean that I will allow you to make a Tachi, we will be making the three swords Tantou, Wakizashi, and Uchigatana then when I think you are ready then we can make a new Tachi, since I think making one will greatly sap your energy and can even be dangerous I don't want you to push yourself, you made it out the other time but I don't know if you can get off easily the next time."

Then while being lectured by Konnosuke Aichi was already making the new sword, and after that Aichi asked Konnosuke that he would be in the archives.

Aichi took a book and kept on reading then "Aichi-sama." It was Kiyomitsu when he noticed that he was approaching, he immediately closed the book and hid it behind him and ask nervously "What is it?"

Kiyomitsu didn't press the issue and just continued "Konnosuke said that it's time and he also told me to be there just to be sure."

Aichi had a bewildered look then Kiyomitsu spoke again "He said that this will test whether you got lucky on summoning Shokudaikiri or not"

Aichi nodded and then headed to the smithing room once again to start bringing the new sword.

Then while Aichi was readying the talismans Kiyomitsu noticed that his methods was different than before and silently watched.

When the talismans wrapped the sword in its glow the sword shone bright and petals started fleeting around. Then a silhouette of a teen showed that is wearing the signature uniform of the Shinsengumi, Kiyomitsu gasped at what he is seeing before him and made his way to Aichi's side.

"Yamatonokami Yasusada…" Kiyomitsu slowly smiled and Aichi saw the happiness in his eyes and smiled himself "Not easy to handle, but a good sword."

"Yasu… sada…" Kiyomitsu said and smiled ear to ear trying to examine if the person in front is the one he thinks.

Yasusada smiled then Kiyomitsu hastily approached Yasusada "It's me it's me, Kashuu Kiyomitsu!"

Yasusada's eyes widened "Kiyo… mitsu?" then Kiyomitsu nodded furiously.

Aichi saw that the two were happy being together, although inside him something ached while watching the two.

Kiyomitsu and Yasusada locked hands and shook it up and down smiling in delight.

Then Konnosuke spoke out "Kiyomitsu, reunion later, let Aichi introduce himself first."

Aichi snapped back from his thoughts "Oh, uhm… My name is Aichi Sendou I'm the master of this household." Aichi grumbled at the end.

Kiyomitsu let's go of Yasusada's hand and went to Aichi "Aichi-sama are you alright"

Konnosuke was examining Aichi's behavior and noticed Kiyomitsu being sharper at noticing Aichi's changes then Yasusada slowly approached them.

"Ah, Yasusada, make sure to call him Aichi-sama, he doesn't like it when we call him Master." Kiyomitsu smiled a little.

Aichi has mixed feeling within him he doesn't understand the feeling he has at this moment, but he was sure that something is wrong at the same time.

Konnosuke noticed his behavior then Aichi slowly collapsed and fell, fortunately he was caught by Yasusada and Kiyomitsu both.

Kiyomitsu was surprised and looked at Yasusada but was called back by Konnosuke "Kiyomitsu, take Aichi to the infirmary and I'll go look for Yagen, hurry!" and Kiyomitsu nodded at Konnosuke's order.

Yasusada let's go of Aichi then Kiyomitsu hurried over to the infirmary followed by Yasusada while Konnosuke went to a different direction to look for Yagen

~At the infirmary~

Kiyomitsu is panicky about Aichi and laid him down on a bed calling Aichi's name "Aichi-sama! Aichi-sama!"

Yasusada noticed how Kiyomitsu got worried and hurried to the infirmary for the said master he got curious suddenly at who his master is.

Then footsteps came from the door "Calm down Kiyomitsu, if you panicked too much oh" Yagen noticed the new sword warrior and by the get up he could already tell who is this new sword warrior and then continued to Aichi's location.

"Leave this to me Kiyomitsu." Yagen said and readied the things he will need to checkup his master.

Konnosuke came and told Kiyomitsu what he should do to calm him down "You can lead him to your room Kiyomitsu, from now on you two are roommates and make sure to tell him what he needs to know and give him a tour too."

"Eh…" at the word Kiyomitsu completely rejected since it would mean work.

Kiyomitsu then gave Yasusada a tour at the whole citadel and met all the sword from the citadel which is a few for now.

"Don't worry about Aichi-sama Kiyomitsu, Yagen will take care of him." Shokudaikiri said when they entered the kitchen then saw Yasusada.

"I'm Yamatonokami Yasusada."

Shokudaikiri smiled "Good for you Kashuu-kun, welcome here Yamatonokami."

"Ah! Kashuu-san." It was Imanotsurugi then he looked up and down Yasusada "Ah! A Shinsengumi sword came again." They were at the garden.

Then at the field "Ah Kiyomitsu-san!" it was Horikawa

"Horikawa good timing." Kiyomitsu dragged Yasusada to go to Horikawas' location "This is Yamatonokami Yasusada."

Horikawa's eyes gleamed "Ohhh!"

Then after sometime when the tour is finished Yasusada noticed that his spirit changed.

"Are you worried about master?" Yasusada asked.

Kiyomitsu turned and bitterly smiled "Hey, I told you he doesn't like being called that, he prefers being called by his name but Konnosuke won't let it so we call him Aichi-sama."

"Ne… what kind of person is Aichi-sama?" Yasusada asked curious of what got Kiyomitsu so attached.

"Well, he is clumsy, always get things wrong than done, timid and always silent, somewhat a coward…" then Kiyomitsu smiled "But then, when the going gets tough he comes back and tries, he is always there for us waiting when we come back, trying his best and always determined, making sure that no one notices that he is the one suffering." At the last part his smile fades.

"Do you want to visit him in the infirmary?" Yasusada offered.

Kiyomitsu nodded and the two headed to the infirmary.

~Infirmary~

When Kiyomitsu and Yasusada made it into the infirmary they saw a heavily breathing Aichi and an almost frantic Yagen.

Outro: I got Yasusada as my second uchi haha…. And the whole citadel is half filled with Shinsengumi swords.

There Mina, you're precious Yasu *Wink wink* hehe…

Yes… I missed making cliffhanger XD two in a row. Although it doesn't much look like one but still.

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.