Intro: Alright I was able to make the next chapter, and as always im up till morning XD. Anyway I hope I did a good job hope you guys will like it.

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 22: Come back

Sunday in Card Capital came and it was a weird atmosphere in the shop. Upon returning yesterday Misaki and Kamui has been silent ever since, so it makes it seem as if something indeed has happened but they are not in the mood to talk about it because of that they decided to let is as is and wait for them to fess up.

To add it up it was also strange is that the little mystery boy hasn't come yet, so in conclusion they thought that maybe it has something to do with him. Maybe it's either he did something or they did something, only they know what happened.

~Monday~

"Aichi?" Morikawa called with a tone of somewhat reluctant to even call.

Aichi raised his head and then turned to Morikawa and Izaki "Yes?"

Morikawa playfully asked why he didn't come tomorrow that Aichi answered only with "I was busy" then followed by "I don't think I might come later today too." Before Morikawa could say anything the bell has started and the classes has resumed.

~At the citadel~

Aichi went home earlier than expected since the group knows already what and why that happened, and to think this all happened when he was finally able to go alone.

Knowing the atmosphere that is somewhat dull and sad same as yesterday Mina thought of something that could take his attention away "Alright Aichi!" Mina called making Aichi come back to his senses here at earth.

"Y-yes?" Aichi answered a little surprised.

Mina clapped her hands "Today I am going to introduce to you a training regime for you to do, are you ready?" Mina asked and waited Aichi for his approval to continue to which he nodded "From now onwards, your Monday's will be talisman training; Tuesday's is sword training; Wednesday is bow training; Thursday is for you to properly go at other time periods training" Mina stopped for a moment preparing herself to what she is about to say next "Friday, expedition or sortie; Saturday is either armor, troop training or you can make clothes for the TouDans"

Aichi's eyes wide open and in shock of what he heard, it was surprising to think every week they will be going to the front lines.

Still speechless from what he has heard Mina continued "But for now it seems Konnosuke wants something different for you to do."

"Aichi" Konnosuke stepped forward "I want you to make an Uchigatana or a Tantou pick one."

"Both!" Aichi answered hastily that surprised Mina and Konnosuke thinking that giving him a choice might be a bad move.

"H-hey Aichi-kun are you sure you are alright with this." Mina and Konnosuke both looked and waited for Aichi.

"I will do both and I will also go to the sortie." Aichi answered as if his mind is made up.

"No let's change it let's just do a Tan-" Konnosuke spoke but before he can finish what he was about to say he was cut off.

"I can do both, no I will try!" both Mina and Konnosuke were worried "I've gotten plenty of rest I think I can do it." Mina and Konnosuke still can't shake the thought but it's true it's been a while and this will be a good opportunity.

The two finally decided "Alright you can do both it's up to you about the recipe, but keep in mind that we are almost out of resources." Konnosuke warned remembering how many resources they only have.

Aichi nodded "I will gather them with a team of six tomorrow" Mina and Konnosuke were surprised once again.

"Aichi, why are you being hasty?!" Mina scolded a little.

"I… I just want to get stronger." Aichi started while Mina and Konnosuke waited for him to continue "I just can't keep up with this, being so weak, always relying on everyone, worrying everyone, so I need to do this, everyone believes in me and I know I can trust them more than anyone, so I will rely on them." Aichi's eyes were full of determination.

Mina and Konnosuke both sighed of relief "Alright, we will be behind you every step." Mina supported Aichi's determination.

"But don't forget we are also here you know" Konnosuke said standing proud.

Aichi smiled "Yes, thank you, I'll go get change then" After that short conversation Aichi left.

"You heard him" Mina spoke, her smile ear to ear at what she heard while everyone I mean everyone in the citadel was actually listening to their conversation, all of them were all so happy about the news and they can't wait for tomorrow, each and every one bragging who will he take for tomorrow, for their master's come back to the front lines well it was only exped but still it's a start.

~Smithing Room~

Aichi breathes in and out before starting to create the new swords, he thought of creating a normal time of 20mins for the Tantou and 1hour and 30mins for the Uchigatana since he noticed that the longer it takes the powerful is the sword and the powerful the strain is on his body.

Aichi has a dream as a Saniwa and that is to create the highest and the most beautiful sword but thinking of how powerful it is, he thought that for his level right now that it might kill him, so he needs practice and time to prepare into making the said sword.

Aichi started with the Tantou then placed an alarm for it, after a while he started the Uchigatana, after finishing the Uchigatana its only minutes before the Tantou comes so he waits patiently and eagerly for the new sword.

Strolling for a little while Aichi stumbled in the garden watching all the other TouDans and especially the Tantous that are playing, Aichi smiled excited for their new friend to come.

Surprised from his alarm, Aichi hurries back and prepared the talismans and his prayer for the sword, doing the finishing touches the light he was waiting for shone and a voice can be heard "I am Sayo Samonji. Whom do you wish revenge on...?"

"Eh? Revenge." Was the word that escaped from Aichi's mouth before remembering "Welcome Sayo Samonji, I am Aichi Sendou, the master of this citadel, I hope we could get along from now on, and please call me Aichi from now on." Aichi smiled at the new Tantou looking at him thinking that they have the same hair and eye color but what Aichi took notice more on his appearance is the big straw hat he has.

Looking through Sayo's eyes, Aichi somewhat can feel that he must have gone through hardships and decided that maybe that was the reason he asked who he wants revenge to, then not knowing what to do Aichi clasps Sayo's hand to his surprise and led him outside to where the garden is "Imanotsurugi, Midare, Gokotai" The three Tantous all turned around to him surprised to the person he was with.

"Ah! It's the new comrade." Midare followed by Imanotsurugi with a Gokotai lagging behind ran towards where Aichi and Sayo were.

Upon successfully coming Aichi started "Everyone, this is Sayo Samonji." The three said their HI's and Hello's that surprised Sayo a little from the warm and lively greeting he got making Aichi smile "Will it be alright for him to stay with you guys while I prepare some things?" The three nodded and left Sayo in the three's care.

Aichi seems to be looking for someone but it seems he won't have to take too long while as the one he was looking for was already in front of him fiddling with something while walking "Ah, Yagen!" Aichi called his attention.

"Yes, Aichi-sama?" Yagen stopped from his tracks and waited for Aichi to tell the reason why he was looking for him. After their short conversation Aichi headed for the smithing room with Yagen on his side.

Aichi heaved a large breath and started "I'm Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki. Since I've went through all the trouble of coming here, I'll seize the world!" upon hearing this Aichi once again "Eh?" left his mouth at his surprise with the new addition to the sword warriors.

Aichi looked at Yagen as if asking what is happening to which Yagen just smiled and then Aichi remembered the same words he says always "My name is Aichi Sendou, I am the master of this cita-" and as he was about to finish he felt dizzy and was about to fall, but both Yagen and Mutsunokami were fortunately able to catch and support him, Yagen sighed "I guess you were right about this going to happen" Aichi chuckled apologetically to Yagen that confused Mutsunokami a little.

Aichi tried to stand and straighten his posture with Yagen and Mutsunokami's help "I'm alright, it's not that bad as before."

Yagen brought out something form his pocket "Here, I know something like this was going to happen so I decided to take one and give it for you to drink." Aichi nodded and took the medicine.

But then Aichi finally noticed something that Mutsunokami was holding and starred at it, Yagen thinking it was weird for him to stare like that turned to look at the same direction he was looking and to his surprise "Is that a gun?"

"Oh this" Mutsunokami smiled while holding the gun upward with little care and even flaunting it as if proud for it, seeing this Aichi became troubled and jumped backwards from reflex, gun is different from a sword and this is the first time he saw a real one, noticing Aichi's afraid expression Yagen hid Aichi behind him while raising his right hand as if signifying him protecting him with devotion.

"Mutsunokami, will you please hide that gun and be careful not to pull the trigger, by making sure please take all of the bullet inside out of the barrel when you are here at the citadel." Yagen said with power in his voice, Mutsunokami a little confused why he was speaking like that took notice of Aichi behind Yagen.

Mutsunokami sweated a little "Ah, sorry… sorry…" he said while a little panicked taking out all the bullets from inside and hiding the gun "There" he said while holding his hands upward to let them see that he did what he was told.

Yagen sighed and then slowly let's his guard down "Alright Aichi-sama, please let me take care of him, while you can take a rest" Aichi was about to decline the offer but then he knows it was going to be a bad choice so he nodded and then left it in Yagen's care.

~Garden~

While at the garden, Aichi drank the medicine that Yagen gave him, after drinking the whole bottle Aichi smiled "Yagen really does make sure I can be able to drink all his medicine" he said slowly commenting on the medicine while feeling a little sleepy Aichi slowly dropped and fell asleep, although they had side effects they do work like a charm, this makes things easier for him to rest.

While Kiyomitsu and Yasusada were walking in the hallways Kiyomitsu took notice of Aichi and the two panicked trying to look for something to use as a blanket for him to not catch a cold. Good thing Shokudaikiri and Horikawa came with the laundry and noticed the sleeping soundly Aichi, using one of the sheets they used it for it as a blanket.

~Evening~

Evening came at the citadel and everyone met the two new sword warriors with delight, it was then brought out that Aichi asked Yagen for help about Sayo since he is a Tantou he asked for them to sleep in the same room with the other Tantous for a while to which he agreed to and also the fact that Aichi was already feeling something so he asked for Yagen's help.

After Aichi took the measurements of the two new TouDans he asked for his leave to sleep as he was still feeling tired, everyone filled Mutsunokami and Sayo about Aichi's condition and that they are happy that even though something unfortunate happened last Saturday they were happy that he was now finally smiling.

~Tuesday~

The next day has come once again when Aichi came in to their room Morikawa and Izaki noticed the happy expression on his face, upon asking why he only said that he was excited about later but he did not mention once about him coming to Card Capital which worries the two.

Hurrying from his seat Aichi readies his things to be off to the citadel, although he was excited there was still a hint of fear inside but still his resolve and determination won over his feelings over his fear.

~Citadel~

When Aichi came back from school he hurries to come to the garden where he was surprised that everyone was already present, feeling happy Aichi calms himself and started "Alright Everyone meet me in a minute in the center of the citadel and there I wall call the names of the people that will join the expedition."

"Yes!" Everyone said in unison.

After a little while Mina was with Konnosuke was standing next to Aichi, breathing in and out for a moment he flips open the paper he has on his hands "There will be two separate teams for today's expedition" the TouDans were surprised at what he said since they thought it will just be one team.

"One team will be accompanied by Mina-nee and the other will be accompanied by me and Konnosuke." He glanced at Mina and Konnosuke for a moment then returned to the paper "The team that will be going to the Battle of Toba-Fushimi 1868 accompanied by Mina-nee are Tsurumaru Kuninaga, Midare Toushirou, Yamatonokami Yasusada, Horikawa Kunihiro, Imanotsurugi." Aichi called them one by one and went to the front "The team leader is Kashuu Kiyomitsu" The people who have met them longer were surprised meaning it was the people in their team, plus Shokudaikiri and Yagen As they were sure enough he would have chosen Kiyomitsu to be with him.

Everyone was confused including the new TouDans but they remained quiet and waited for him to continue "Your mission is to get Charcoal and Steel, you have 10 minutes for this mission that you can do as many times as you want with of course or ask Mina-nee's permission to extend the time if you still have strength"

"For the team that I and Konnosuke will accompany we are to head off to the Social Reform Riot year 1868, we will be given 30 minutes, our mission is to get coolants and whetstones. The team will consist of, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Sayo Samonji, Gokotai, Heshikiri Hasebe, Nikkari Aoe, and the leader is Yamanbagiri Kunihiro" Aichi breathes out and folded the paper back to its original form "To those who were not called, you will be staying to prepare for the people in expedition to help regain their strength if they ever want go back to the expedition."

Everyone listened to his voice with delight and excitement "You will be given 20 minutes of preparation and return here after."

"Yes" Everyone said in unison after their confirmation everyone left in delight and excitement for the expedition, although they were sad that Aichi wasn't with them it was alright in the end, it also brought mixed feelings as some likes the battle field and some don't or just neutral.

"You did great Aichi-kun" Mina commented "Now, you can go change to what attire you feel like you can wear comfortably."

Aichi shook his head to the left and right "No, I think this will be enough" His outfit that consist of his white yukata and his blue hakama.

~After 20 minutes~

"Alright we shall be heading first then" Mina said as her farewell and bid good luck for them Aichi nodded and bid good luck to them as well.

"Okay now Aichi" Konnosuke called Aichi's attention.

"This will be your second time, I want you to do the time travel you know the chants and positions right, I will lend you a hand to make sure so you can start." Konnosuke said as he was laying atop Aichi's shoulder.

Aichi nodded and now with the six members with him while Yagen and Shokudaikiri watches from the hallways, Aichi closed his eyes and started chanting "Oh Akashic records that is the compendium of the past, present, and future, I ask that you give us a path to access time to help gather and prepare our forces and find out what is the truth behind the scars of time!"five talisman came out from his pocket and formed a circle around the whole group, a circlet shone from below and a pillar of light that is a shade of blue shone and illuminated the group and absorb them as they were transported to the past.

~Social Reform Riot year 1868~

The blinding light became dimmer and dimmer as the talismans that enveloped them slowly moved and slowly placed themselves on top of Aichi's hand, the talismans color and light was no more as Aichi hid the talismans.

Aichi with Konnosuke and the six toudans search left and right, up and down the whole area understanding their location. Seeing that it was a success the whole group rejoiced.

"Congrats Aichi-sama!" Hasebe was the first to comment "Although I am not the captain I would like to express my deep gratitude for safely taking us here and commend you for successfully being able to time travel"

"He really seems dissatisfied about not being chosen as a captain" The six toudans including Konnosuke thought.

Aichi looks around the whole place, and to think he was given a chance to be able to come back and forth through time, but of course with the help of the access form the records as he was given permission since he is a Saniwa, while the group was planning their move Aichi felt drowsy once again "Aichi-sama!" Yamanbagiri was able to take notice, Mutsunokami who was near him was able to catch him.

"Aichi-sama…" Sayo and Gokotai both worried about Aichi while the tiger cubs nudges at Aichi's feet to make him feel better.

Aichi smiled and caressed the tiger cubs one by one as thanks "I'm alright, I think it greatly sapped my energy since it is my first time doing it, my body is still no used to it." Mutsunokami helped Aichi sat down to a rock for him to take a rest.

"Since it has come to this, why don't we let Aichi-sama stay here with someone to take care of him, while the rest can gather the resources." Aichi seemed unhappy at that thought, since after all this time he thought he can be able to do his job and help, and yet right now he was being a burden to everyone once again.

"Don't worry Aichi-sama, there will be other chances" Nikkari encouraged Aichi "At least today was a success so it was something worth it, is it not?" Nikkari smiled to which Aichi responded with a nod.

"Alright captain, what shall we do?" Mutsunokami asked smiling ear to ear gearing up for their mission.

Looking at the two Tantous who was with Aichi Yamanbagiri has made a decision "Gokotai, Sayo Samonji." Yamanbagiri called the two's attention and turned towards him "I ask that you accompany Aichi-sama" The two Tantou nodded that made Yamanbagiri smile a little "Alright those of us who are here let's head off and gather the said resources."

Konnosuke silently watched the interaction with Aichi and the TouDans as it will be vital the next time that he won't be able to join.

~25 minutes has passed~

Aichi with Gokotai and Sayo were playing with the tiger cubs and Konnosuke to pass time, Aichi seeing the expression from Sayo who looked as if he lightened up a little from the interval of only one day seemed to have some changes little by little.

"Aichi, I think it's almost times up, do you want to extend or go back?" Konnosuke reminded Aichi as he can feel the time that they have been used up until now.

"I see, let's wait for the others to come back" Aichi said taking notice of Konnosuke's reminder.

As the party came back Aichi seem to have noticed that they successfully collected enough resources "What's seems to be the problem Aichi-sama?" Hasebe asked as he was the first to have noticed his worried expression.

"Ah, you see, our time is almost up." Aichi faced Yamanbagiri "Yamanbagiri, since you are the captain, the decision is up to you to return or continue"

Yamanbagiri seemed dissatisfied to his question "Aichi-sama as you would always say yourself that the right decision is to retreat if one is unable to continue, and because of those words I think it would be best to retreat." Yamanbagiri's decision was made up "Also, the group would like to request to come back here to gather resources but with Konnosuke only." Aichi and all the toudans has made a tough decision but it was for the best and Aichi knew this more.

"Alright understood, please gather near me" Aichi instructed.

As the four toudans successfully gathered with the resources near Aichi as instructed, he held out the talismans that brought them to this time as it shimmers of the blue of shade that depicts that time is up, the talismans activated as to what was written to them, 20 minutes has passed and then slowly the talismans positions themselves to form a circle around the group and envelopes them with its blinding light.

~Preset, citadel~

As the talismans has finally made their purpose the talismans slowly disappears slowly when they successfully brought them back from the past to the present.

"I knew this would happen" Yagen's voice can be heard from behind the group "We've prepared something for Aichi-sama" Yagen and Shokudaikiri both smiled.

"And we all know that you want to come back and bring more resources for Aichi-sama as same with the others that which we have discussed earlier to ask for an extension of time." Shokudaikiri said explaining a secret plan.

Hasebe nodded "Yes, as it was to help Aichi-sama." He smiled glancing at Aichi.

"Wait, why weren't we informed!" Konnosuke pouted but then let's everyone continue.

"Everyone…" Aichi smiled and bowed his head a little "Thank you very much."

"Alright" Aichi straightened his posture and turned to Yamanbagiri "Leave the resources to Shokudaikiri and tell me how long do you need."

Yamanbagiri nodded "We would like to ask for 30 minutes same as before."

Aichi agreed to the terms and started scribbling to the talismans after that Aichi closed his eyes and chanted the words of prayer to the talismans "Make sure you take notice of the talismans as it depicts if the time is almost up and be sure to be together alright!"

"Don't worry too much we got this!" Mutsunokami said while waving back.

"Take care and good luck!" Aichi said his farewell.

"Yes" the six toudans said in unison as they prepared for the light that envelops them that will transfer them through time and leave for their expedition.

Outro: Alright done, whew, it's been a while since I tried making some changes since its either change is good or I forgot XD, anyways thanks for reading up until the end.

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