Empress Siku was still in bad condition after Taiyo badly injured her. Great grandfather Jingu decided he didn’t care about his life anymore….. he wanted to fight in the war again. He started training and he made sure not to go over his limits because of his age. Great grandfather Jingu is 92 years old and knows that he shouldn’t be training or lifting up a sword. I didn’t want my great grandfather Jingu fighting in the war with me….but he made up his mind that he’s fighting in the war for Empress Siku.
Great grandfather Jingu has known Empress Siku since she was a child, when they were in that dark cold dungeon all those years, they became very close friends almost like brother and sister. Great grandfather Jingu would always protect her from Empress Mioa trying to hurt her, so he would always take the hits instead of her. He knew that fighting in this war…..he would eventually die. He didn’t care….he’s tired and wants to be with Great grandmother Kagayaki.
“ My dear Kagayaki, I can’t wait to be reunited with you again….” He smiled to himself and looked up at the night sky.
****
“ Fool! You were supposed to kill that stupid girl too! “ Taiyo punched him in the face, sending him to the ground.
“ Lord Taiyo, I’m sorry! Please forgive me! “ Akarui begged
“ Not only did you let me down, but you let Lady Zai down as well! She’s very disappointed with you Akarui! “
Zai gave Akarui an angry glare, kicks him in the face. She grabbed him by his throat and started squeezing it.
“ Akarui, I’m disappointed in you! You were supposed to kill the girl, not fall in love with her! You let your silly emotions get in the way! “
“ Lady Zai, I’m so sorry! It won’t happen again! “ he says while trying to catch his breath
Zai lets go of his throat and throws him to the ground.
“ It certainly will not happen again, I got a job for you to do….will you do it with me? “
“ Yes, I’ll do anything for you Lady Zai! “
“ Kill that girl’s family and I will reward you something special “
“ With pleasure. “ Akarui smirks evilly
“ Soldiers let’s head out, we’re going on another killing spree! “ Zai laughed
****
Back at the kingdom, Great Grandfather Jingu and I decided to train together. I didn’t want to go too fast for him due to his age…..so we took it one day at a time.
“ Don’t go so slow, Moeru! I can catch up with you “
“ But if you attack fast, you won’t be able to see it, Great Grandfather Jingu! “
“ Well, let’s keep training at this fast pace “ He chuckled
We continued to train with each other until Great Auntie Hojo was slowly limping towards the kingdom badly injured. Great Grandfather Jingu ran over towards her and called the soldiers over to her. I had a very worried look on my face….. I started to sweat a little. The doctor is now taking care of Great Auntie Hojo, she’s going to be alright but has a few broken bones. Empress Siku is now all better, she’s been in the room watching Great Auntie Hojo rest in bed.
“ What monster would hurt Great Auntie Hojo! “ I started crying a little
“ I don’t know, but whoever it is….they will definitely pay! “ great grandfather Jingu clenched his fists
“ Empress! There’s been an attack in Moeru’s family home! “ A soldier shouted
“ Oh no…..please no! “ Empress Siku held back her tears
“ No….NO! MOTHER, I’M COMING!! “ I ran out of the room and out of the kingdom. I took one of the horses and rode towards my family home.
“ Tadasu, please stay here with Hojo! Jingu and I will go after Moeru! “ Empress Siku and Great Grandfather Jingu quickly walk out of the room. A few soldiers come with them and they too get on their horses.
I continued riding towards my family home, tears kept flowing down my face. I hope that my mother and family are alright. As I reached there, I saw my home had been broken into. I got off my horse…. I started to tremble….I got closer towards the inside of the house. Tables and chairs are destroyed, a trail of blood in the kitchen floor and trailing in the bedroom. I got to the bedroom and saw my Aunt’s lifeless body on the floor along with my cousins…..I fell to the floor crying uncontrollably, then I heard a voice….a voice that’s in pain. I saw that my mother was still breathing, I quickly came to her side….I slowly placed her onto my lap…my mother looked up at me, slowly touching my face.
“ Moeru….they were so strong! “
“ WHO DID THIS TO YOU ALL?? “
“ S-She said….her name was….Zai. “ my mother started coughing
“ MOTHER? MOTHER PLEASE STAY WITH ME!! “ I started screaming
“ I love you so much…..but I think it’s time for me to join my grandmother….” My mother closed her eyes, she passed away in my lap.
A large scream is heard, Empress Siku and Great Grandfather Jingu hear it and continue to ride towards the house. As they quickly got off the horse and ran into the house, they saw me on the floor with my mother’s lifeless body on my lap. Great grandfather Jingu put his hand over his mouth, he started crying and fell to the floor screaming. Empress Siku started crying as well…but she noticed my grandmother Kiatsu is missing, then she was informed by the soldiers that my grandmother is alive, she is badly wounded too and is at the kingdom being treated by the doctors. I was relieved that my grandmother was safe, but I wished I could have protected my mother and family. I lifted my mother’s lifeless body and told the soldiers we were going to have a small service for my family. During the service everyone started to cry once again, great grandfather Jingu told stories about my mother and aunt. He talked about how much they were like great grandmother Kagayaki. Hearing good stories about my mother made me happy and cry at the same time. We buried my mother, Aunt, and cousins and we stayed a little bit at their grave site….. and then we all left to go home back to the kingdom. I was going to make Zai pay for killing my family, and not only was I going to make her pay… great grandfather Jingu was so angry that he couldn’t wait to fight in the war again for revenge.
*****
“ I bet she’s crying right now as she sees her family killed! “ Zai laughed and ate her dinner
“ Akarui, you did very well, Lady Zai will be rewarding you very soon! “
“ I enjoyed it! I really loved seeing the look of fear on their faces! It was so pathetic! “
“ Do you think the silly girl will try to kill you now Lady Zai? “
“ She couldn’t defeat me before, she’ll never be able to! “
“ We have to strategize for the next war….Lady Zai, what shall we do? “
“ I’ll tell you about it in a few minutes. “ Zai smirked
*****
Empress Siku, Great Grandfather Jingu, and I all arrived back at the kingdom. Great grandfather Jingu tells everyone the bad news. Great Auntie Hojo started crying and I hugged her. My grandmother Kiatsu hugged her father and they both gave each other a tight hug. We all spent the night crying and hugging one another…..telling more stories about my mother and Aunt. I hugged my grandmother and she smiled at me. She sees so much of my mother in me and that’s what makes her happy yet sad.
Morning came, Great Grandfather Jingu started coughing heavily and had a sip of water. He knows that he is not well, but he wants to fight in the war one last time. The murder of his granddaughters and great grandchildren made his illness worse….he didn’t care, he was going to get his revenge whether he was alive or not.
****
I got my battle gear ready, I want to make Zai pay for killing my mother. I couldn’t believe how evil she was. This time I was going to win this war. Zai and her soldiers showed up at the kingdom. Akarui gives a doubtful expression…. He doesn’t want to fight Moeru, he still has feelings for her, he can’t help his feelings for her but his loyalty is to Zai.
Great grandfather Jingu, our soldiers, and I all walked towards Zai and her soldiers. I gave Zai an angry face.
“ Why the angry face? Did I do something wrong? “ Zai smirked at me
“ YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID YOU EVIL WITCH!YOU KILLED MY FAMILY…..YOU WILL PAY DEARLY! “ I pointed my sword at her
“ Lady Zai didn’t kill your family, I did! “ Akarui shouted at me
“ Akarui….how could you? You’re just as evil as her! I also make you pay! “
“ You won’t kill Akarui! Your weak feelings will get in the way! “ Taiyo chuckled
“ You will all pay for playing a part in killing my family! “
Great Grandfather Jingu glared at Taiyo, he looked over at my great grandfather and smirked. He walked over towards him and took out his sword.
“ Do you want to fight me, old timer? That is if you can attack me! “ he laughed
“ You will all pay for killing my granddaughters, you disgusting bastard! “ Great Grandfather Jingu said in an angry tone
“ I heard of you before, you’ve fought in the war centuries ago….yet you’re still here trying to fight! Hysterical! “
“ I may be old, but I can still fight the same way I did the war! “
Great grandfather Jingu and Taiyo get into their samurai stance….then great grandfather Jingu charges at him and strikes him in the shoulder, Taiyo kicks him in the face. The two of them continue to fight in a heated battle. Zai and I now face off…. I struck Zai in the left arm and kicked her in the stomach, sending her flying to the ground. I charged towards her with faster speed, but Zai got up and kicked me in the face. She grabbed me by my hair and started punching me in the stomach continuously. Akarui watches from afar, he can’t stand watching Moeru get hurt….it hurts him very much. Zai threw me to the ground. I slowly got back up and got back into my stance…we continued our fight with faster speed and I struck her on the shoulder which caused her to fall to the ground. Akarui sees someone aiming an arrow at Zai, he shouts at Zai and I…..Zai then turns around to see it slowly aiming towards her until Akarui stands in front of her and gets struck with an arrow. I ran over to him to catch him. He looks up at both Zai and I. He weakly smiled.
“ I’m such a fool, but I had to protect both of you! “
“ You idiot! Why would you risk your life for me! “ Zai gave him a confused expression
“ Because he cares about you! Haven’t you ever cared about anyone before? “ I shouted at her
“ Caring is for the weak minded! All just rubbish! “
“ Caring for someone makes life better, it makes my life better caring for you Lady Zai….”
“ Fool! “ Zai smiled at him with tears
Akarui looked back at me and started tearing up a little.
“ Moeru, I’m sorry I lied to you….my feelings for you were real…I do like you.”
I smiled at him…even though he was the one who killed my family, I knew that I still had feelings for him. Akarui starts to laugh a little until another arrow strikes him in the head. Zai looked in shock and I started to scream hysterically. Taiyo smirks over at Zai, she gives him an angry glare.
“ Why are you angry with me, Lady Zai? Akarui was weak and was only going to slow us down with his weak feelings! You should be happy! “
“ You’re a monster! He was part of your family! Why would you do that! “ I yelled with tears streaming down her face
“ That fool was no family of mine, silly girl! He was weak because his feelings for you were getting in the way! “
“ Taiyo, how could you! I didn’t give any orders to kill Akarui! “
“ I gave the orders to do it! You’re turning soft now! Soldiers kill Lady Zai. “
“ She’s your comrade! Why are you doing this? “
“ Shut up you foolish girl! I’ll get around killing you after I kill this old man! “
“ You won’t touch my great granddaughter you monster! “
Great grandfather Jingu struck Taiyo in the chest….he coughed up blood and fell to the ground. The soldiers strike arrows at Zai, she stands in total shock that she’s been attacked by her own soldiers….maybe this is the end for her, Tomoe her great grandmother ended her life after losing to Kagayaki….but this time her fate might be different from hers. I ran over towards her to catch her. Zai looks up at me to see that I’m carrying her, she doesn’t understand why I wouldn’t let her die. She deserved it.
“ You fool! Put me down! Let me die! “
“ I won’t let you! And I know you killed my family, for that I will never forgive you! But you deserve a second chance at life. “
Zai looked at me in shock, no one has ever said that to her. She starts to tear up and tries not to let me see her cry. I told our soldiers to bring Zai to the doctor to treat her wounds, then as I turned around I saw a wounded Taiyo strike great grandfather Jingu through the stomach….he fell to the ground and died. I quickly ran over to my great grandfather Jingu, he slowly fell to the ground.
“ Am I dead? “
“ Jingu! “ A person appeared before great grandfather Jingu’s blurred vision.
“ K-Kagayaki? “
“ Jingu, let’s go home! We can finally be together! “
“ Kagayaki, I missed you so much my dear! “ great grandfather Jingu tears up
“ I have missed you as well my dear! Let’s go home! “ Great grandmother Kagayaki reaches her hand out to him. Great grandfather Jingu grabbed her hand and they both walked towards the shining light. They both smiled at each other walking hand and hand together.
Great grandfather Jingu passed on. I cried while holding my great grandfather’s lifeless body.
“ Great Grandfather Jingu, you’re finally with great grandmother Kagayaki….” I smiled. A small smile is on great grandfather Jingu’s face as well. He has finally been reunited with great grandmother Kagayaki and has finally found his peace.
“ Welcome home Jingu “
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