Zai and her soldiers storm towards the kingdom, where they see Empress Siku with some of her soldiers. Zai’s right hand soldier Taiyo told the soldiers to get off their horses and to walk towards Empress Siku. Zai angrily glared at her then she looked over at me…..I was a little nervous, this was my very first war that I was going to fight in. I tried my best not to be so nervous….so I gave her a very serious look.
“ Aw, look Lady Zai! One of the warriors is nervous! “
“ She won’t be nervous for long, she’ll be killed by my sword! “ she and Taiyo chuckled at one another
“ Gin, Gimu, and Akarui! Step forward please and prepare yourselves for battle! “
“ Yes sir! “ they all took out their swords out and got in their samurai stances
“ Moeru, you’ll take on the leader! Can you handle that? “ Empress Siku gave me a concerned look
“ I can handle her, Empress Siku! “ I nodded at her and looked over at Zai
The two of us stared at each other from a distance, Zai pulled out her sword and yelled “ ATTACK THEM!! “ to her soldiers. The war has begun.
As Empress Siku and Zai’s soldiers are fighting each other, Zai and I are now face to face with each other.
“ Your life ends here! I will kill all of your soldiers and the Empress! “ Zai pointed her sword at me
“ I won’t let that happen! This world deserves peace and that’s what my great grandmother Kagayaki fought for! “
“ I’ve heard stories of your great grandmother from my grandmother….she used to often visit her, she fought my great grandmother Tomoe in the war! They faced each other just like we are right now. Let’s see if you’re skilled like your great grandmother! “ Zai started to charge at me
She struck her sword at me, I blocked the attack and I struck Zai in the left arm. We get into a very vicious battle, both of us are equally matched in combat. Zai was impressed with my skills, it made her excited! It’s the best battle she’s ever been in and her thirst for battle increased as we both continued to strike each other with our swords. I got stuck on my right side…. Zai started kicking me in my wound. I started crying in pain, Taeru saw me in pain and tried to come to my aid, until Taiyo stopped her….she tried to charge at him but he dodged the attack. Tadasu came to his sister’s side and they both charged at him, Taiyo then struck them in the chest at the same time. The twins are badly injured, Gimu and Gin end up wounding some of Empress Siku’s soldiers as well.
“ These old dusty soldiers are her majesty’s strongest? Pathetic! “ Taiyo stepped on Tadasu’s chest. He started screaming in pain.
“ ENOUGH! RETREAT EVERYONE!! “ Empress Siku yelled to her soldiers
“ Lady Zai, did you hear that? The fools want to give up cause they’re weak! “ Taiyo chuckled
“ Let the fools give up, we’ll kill them next time! “ Zai smirked and put her sword to my face
“ Next time, I will kill you! I will kill your family as well….and this whole country! “ she grinned evilly in my face
I shivered in fear….my hands started trembling, I must get stronger to stop Zai from hurting my family. I started to cry and laid on the ground for a while. I slammed my fist on the ground. Empress Siku saw me on the ground….as she got closer, I heard her voice, she kept calling my name….but it sounded distant. I blacked out.
****
Back at Zai’s place, they celebrate their victory after winning the war. Gin and Gimu drunkenly sing together while Taiyo is sitting down trying not to get agitated by the twins' drunken behavior. Then he stood up and grabbed them both by the throat.
“ You’re disturbing Lady Zai! She’s trying to plan the next strategy to kill Empress Siku! “ Taiyo threw them to the ground and they both bowed and apologized to Zai.
“ Do you have a plan yet, Lady Zai? “
“ Yes, I do….Akarui please come here! “ Zai shouted
“ Yes? “ The young man stepped forward. He has long lilac hair, with golden eyes, a scar on his forehead from a previous war, and is one of the strongest soldiers and very amazing with strategies.
“ I need you to pretend that you’re a new soldier for Empress Siku and become friends with that idiot girl so you can get her to be vulnerable, then you can kill the Empress and her pathetic warriors! Are you up for this challenge Akarui? “ Zai smirked at him
“ I will accept this challenge Lady Zai, it’ll be delightful to play with these fools minds “ he chuckled
“ First thing in the morning, you’ll head over to that kingdom and tell them that I have no use for you and have those fools fall for the trap! “
“ Do you think it’ll work, Lady Zai? “ Taiyo says in concern
“ It’ll work, those fools are so soft, especially the old warriors and the foolish girl! They’ll fall for anything! “ Zai laughed and sipped her tea
*****
Back at the Yonaka Kingdom, the doctors are looking after me and Tadasu & Taeru. The twins are badly injured….the doctors said that it doesn’t look too good for them both because they are both elderly and shouldn’t be out there fighting in the war. Empress Siku started to tear up, she felt badly about sending those two into battle….but they are the strongest at their age. I only had minor injuries, but I was very worried about Tadasu and Taeru… they might not make it due to their age and they’ve been training me for this war. I sat up and I wanted to visit them in their room.
“ Moeru! I’m glad that you’re doing alright. “ Empress Siku smiled at me
“ Are they getting any better? “ I looked over at them
“ Nothing yet, the doctor said they’ve been like this for a while “
“ I hope they’ll pull through “ I gave a sad expression at Empress Siku
“ They’ll be alright, I’ve known them since they were young and they’re very strong! “ Great grandfather Jingu put his hand on my shoulder and gave me a small smile. I smiled back at him and just watched them from a distance.
Taeru slowly opened her eyes, she looked around and glanced over at Tadasu to see that he’s still unconscious. Empress Siku, Great Grandfather Jingu, and I all rushed to her side happy to see her awake, but she’s not fully recovered….she is still in pain from the injuries.
“ Moeru, come closer please….”
“ Yes, Lady Taeru? “ I was so confused about what she wanted me to do.
“ I want you to be the new Captain! Please do this for us! Taeru begged and gently held my hand
I gave Lady Taeru a blank expression p, how can I become the new Captain? I didn’t know a thing about training warriors when I’m just as weak! Why me? This question scared me so much that I started to cry. Great grandfather Jingu comforted me and looked into my eyes.
“ I know it’s not easy, your great grandmother Kagayaki didn’t know a thing about becoming a Captain…she was scared of the men criticizing her or being sexist towards her, but she did her best and you will do your best too! “
I stopped crying and looked at my great grandfather Jingu, he was right. I wanted to become a strong warrior, just like great grandmother Kagayaki and I was going to do it. I walked towards Taeru and gave her a serious look.
“ Lady Taeru, I’ll do it! I’ll become the new Captain! I want to make the legacy of my great grandmother Kagayaki proud! “
“ She would be so proud of you Moeru, if she were here “ Taeru teared up and smiled at me
Empress Siku and great grandfather Jingu tear up a little too, they can imagine how proud she would be to see her great granddaughter follow in her footsteps.
Morning came and it was my first day as the new Captain. I was so nervous but I was ready to become a stronger warrior. The warriors all have a shocked look when they see me walk into the room.
“ Good morning soldiers, my name is Moeru Mizu and today I will be your new Captain. “ I gave looked at each of them and pulled out my sword
“ Let’s begin training soldie- “
“ WAIIIT! “ A young man ran into the room
“ Are you new here? “
“ Yes, my name is Rui! “ the young man gave me a smile
“ Nice to meet you Rui! I’m the new Captain, my name is Moeru.” I put my sword away and reached my hand out to shake his
“ Nice to meet you too Miss Moeru! I hope we become better acquainted with one another. “ he shook my hand and smiled at me
I blushed a little and told the soldiers to get their weapons out to train.
“ Alright soldiers! Let’s begin training now!” I watched each soldier get out their swords, I smiled and felt happy that I’m now the Captain.
Rui watches me from a distance and smirked evilly…then says to himself
“ These fools have no idea that I’m playing with their minds! Then I’ll kill that weak old Empress! Lady Zai will be so pleased with me! “ Akarui chuckled slowly to himself and began training with me. He can’t wait to get inside of my mind and make me vulnerable. He gave me an evil glare, then went back to smiling at me. The training has begun, and so has my role as Captain.
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