When we returned home, I told Siku the horrible news about Ajiwau. Tears started streaming down Siku’s face and she also started to scream loudly. I wish that I had known those two evil warriors were planning to kill me. It was probably Tomoe’s plan all along and I should have stopped all three of them. The next morning Jingu and I set out to the countryside. We rode our horses there and once we got there, we were greeted by a young woman and a little girl.
“ Mommy! Papa! I missed you so much! “ She ran towards us and hugged us.
“ We missed you so much Kaisei! “ I hugged her tightly and Jingu smiled at her.
In 807 A.D. Jingu and I got married. One day while we were training, Jingu told me that he had fallen in love with me since the moment we met… and when he saw how skilled I was. This shocked me and also made me blush. I never really cared about marriage or children back then, but all of that changed July 9th, 808 A.D. Kaisei was born. And that moment changed me forever. I would try my best with raising her, I wanted to be the mother that my mother was. She was so gentle and kind….she always embraced us with hugs, and read us bedtime stories. I was very different from my mother; she wasn’t a warrior, so I would train my warriors and take care of Kaisei. I had a family friend who knew my parents took care of Kaisei while Jingu and I were away fighting in the war. We were both very happy to see our daughter and how much she’s grown.
“ She was really excited when she heard that you were coming! “
“ Thank you so much for taking care of her for us, Sae. “
“ No problem Kagayaki! This war is going to be a very tough one… so I’m giving you both my strength! “ Sae smiled at us
“ Mommy, come see what I made! “ Kaisei pulled at my hand to come into her room.
“ Papa, will you come see it too? “ Kaisei smiled at him
“ Of course I will! “ Jingu walked towards the room. We both smiled at how happy our daughter is and wished that we could stay forever with her. If only we didn’t have to fight in this war.
****
Back at the Yonaka Kingdom, Tomoe was severely injured and was being treated by the doctors. Mioa had a very worried look on her face, she kept thinking about Kagayaki trying to kill Tomoe. She wanted her destroyed, and she was going to share her plan with Tomoe when she felt better. Meiyo on the other hand hoped her niece would be alright and also come to her senses to stop this horrible war. She walked into Tomoe’s room and saw Mioa sitting next to her while she was eating. Meiyo sat next to her sister and glared at Tomoe. She looked at her Aunt with a confused expression.
“ Tomoe, when will you stop this senseless war? Don’t you want a world of peace? “
“ What peace…Aunt Meiyo? “
“ Then why not work towards having it. “
“ Meiyo! Will you please shut up! This is what grandfather and father would do…and they never tried to have peace! “ Mioa yelled
“ They could have done it! Tomoe doesn’t have to be like them or like you! “ she cried
“ You’re really starting to bug me… Aunt Meiyo.”
Magaru and Nagaku enter Tomoe’s room and bow at all three of them.
“ Tomoe, we have two new warriors to join the war waiting in the dining room! “ Nagaku said
Tomoe grabbed her robe and put it on. Mioa and Meiyo follow after Tomoe along with Magaru and Nagaku. When they all come into the dining room, they’re face to face with two warriors. One is a masked warrior with pink long hair, copper skin tone, and light blue that were sharp. The other warrior had blue locs with gold jewels in her hair, a green circle symbol on her forehead, golden eyes, and sienna skin tone.
“ Tomoe, these two warriors are Rakkan and Panku. They’ll be fighting along with us in the war. “
“ A pleasure to meet you..Empress. “ Panku bowed at Tomoe
“ I will do my best, Empress. “ Rakkan bows as well
Tomoe poured wine in their glasses for everyone and begins to make a toast.
“ To my new warriors! May we win this war! “ They all toast each other
Mioa walks to the two new warriors and says to them
“ A few of Tomoe’s warriors work in the countryside. A warrior that I despise is there with her daughter and husband… your mission is to kill them! “
“ That’s an excellent idea, mother! My attack was meant for her….now warriors go to the countryside and kill Kagayaki and her family! “
“ Yes, Empress! “ they all left quickly and onto their horses to the countryside.
“ I can’t believe that both of you would involve an innocent child! “ Meiyo said
“ Nobody is safe… Aunt Meiyo! She’s going to suffer the same consequences as her mother! “
Meiyo then gave Tomoe a slap across her face. Mioa got startled and Tomoe gave her a confused look.
“ You’ve become a monster Tomoe! Just like your mother! I didn’t raise you to become this horrible person! “ Meiyo cried and ran to her room.
“ Ugh! She was always such a damn crybaby! Don’t listen to her, we’ll get our revenge Tomoe! “ Mioa sipped her wine
“ I’m going to destroy everyone in this town…and there’s nothing Aunt Meiyo can do about it! “ she poured more wine and smirked at her mother. They laughed hysterically and sipped their wine.
****
Back in the countryside it started snowing very heavily. Jingu and I were out to get more food for Sae and Kaisei. We wanted to get the food quickly so we could get back to our precious daughter.
“ Auntie Sae, when will Mommy and Papa come back? “ Kaisei pouted
“ Don’t worry sweetie, they’ll be back very soon! “ she gave her a pat on the head
A very loud knock was at the door. Sae wasn’t sure who it was…so she grabbed her sword. Sae used to be a very skilled warrior, but she gave it up. She hasn’t forgotten how to protect others. Sae slowly opened the door, it was Magaru, Nagaku, Panku, and Rakkan all standing in the doorway.
“ Where is Kagayaki? “ Magaru shouted
“ She’s not here at the moment…are you friends of hers? “
“ Nope! We’re just here to kill her! In the meantime… why don’t we kill you instead! “ Magaru grinned
“ I- I won’t let that happen! Leave now! “ Sae aimed the sword towards them
Kaisei came running towards Sae. She told Kaisei to go back to her room, until Rakkan swiftly ran past Sae and stood before Kaisei. She looked up at Rakkan trembling in fear.
“ DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH HER! “ Sae said with tears in her eyes. Her hands started shaking while holding the sword. She was so terrified but she was going to make sure Kaisei was safe.
“ Nagaku, please kill this broad…” Magaru rolled her eyes and began smoking a cigarette.
“ It would be my pleasure..sister! “ Nagaku took out her sword with a very creepy grin and licked her sword.
Loud screams echoed into the mountains.
I dropped some of my food and I started trembling a little. Jingu looked at me with concern. Something felt very wrong…. Jingu and I got onto our horses and rode back to the house. As we started to approach the house, it was broken into. I started to panic…. I ran into the house seeing Sae’s lifeless body covered in blood. I started to fear the worst about my daughter. I turned slowly to also see Kaisei covered in blood, she seemed to still be alive. She looked up at me with a weak smile and she began talking slowly to me
“ M-Mommy…you finally came back…” she continued to smile weakly at me. Jingu looked at her and he started to cry.
“ Don’t speak anymore Kaisei! We’re going to get you to a doctor! You’ll be okay! “ I started tearing up and holding her little hand.
“ Mommy…I feel so sleepy… “
“ Kaisei! Please hold on! Don’t close your eyes! Stay with mommy! “ I shake her gently
It was too late… she closed her eyes with a small smile on her face. She passed away in my arms. I started screaming and crying while holding my daughter’s lifeless body in my arms. Jingu sat next to me and we both started crying together. Jingu and I got ready to bury Sae and Kaisei. Sae’s neighbor’s offered to pay for a headstone for both of them. I started crying again but this time it was filled with anger. I knew that this was Tomoe and wicked mother’s doing… I will get them both back for killing my daughter and Sae. Jingu and I stay with Kaisei’s headstone for a while and then we go back into town to tell everyone the devastating news.
****
When Magaru and the others returned to Yonaka Kingdom to report that they killed a friend of Kagayaki and her daughter, Tomoe and Mioa were very pleased. They wanted her to suffer and feel angry enough to want to fight them in a second war. Meiyo looked at her sister and Tomoe in disappointment. She couldn’t believe they were excited about killing an innocent child.
Tomoe and Mioa were sitting in the quiet room as Tomoe called it… she started smirking at how the plan worked. Meiyo stormed into the quiet room. Tomoe frowned and Mioa rolled her eyes at her older sister for ruining quiet time.
“ TOMOE, HOW COULD YOU KILL A CHILD? THIS HAS GONE TOO FAR NOW! “
“ Oh will you stop being so dramatic, Meiyo! The child deserved it! Mioa sipped her wine
“ Aunt Meiyo, please calm down! It had to be done! “
“ I’m not sure if I can be part of this disgusting act that you’ve all been doing! “
“ Aw come on Aunt Meiyo…we need you here! “
“ Empress Tomoe, there’s an older man here to see you.”
“ Send him in here please…”
A very tall older man with copper skin tone, dark red long hair tied up in a bun, his left eye probably struck during a battle long ago and has a long scar on it. He also had a thick mustache.
“ S-Sankaku….” Mioa dropped her wine glass on the floor. She fell to her knees.
“ Mother…you’re pale and trembling…do you know this man? “
Meiyo helped Mioa up. Mioa looked at him with tears in her eyes.
“ Tomoe….this man…is your father…” Mioa started crying uncontrollably and Meiyo glared at him.
Tomoe looked at her mother in confusion. This same man who left her mother while pregnant with her is standing before her right here. She sat there glaring at him angrily and clenched her fingers into the glass. She wants him to explain to her why never wanted to see her or her mother. Sankaku just started smiling awkwardly at all of them.
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