Tears of Blood | By : SultrySundina Category: +. to F > Blade of the Immortal Views: 1863 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Tears of Blood (My Story Arc: Finale to Blade of the Immortal):
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Chapter 23: Tomorrow Never Comes
Saaya, shocked at the samurai's embrace and words, only sat silent and still. She did not react, did not speak, did not dare move. The only thought that came to her mind at that moment was, "Ren, he called me Ren..."
Just then the local doctor came and spoke softly to Saaya, "Saaya-san, I am sorry, but we must tend to the injured and move your father. Also, you should get inside, you do not wish to catch ill from the cold. Please Saaya-san, go inside. My wife will tend to you."
Magatsu stared at Saaya. She was not Ren, no, but she was identical to her in almost every way, but when he looked into her eyes he knew instantly, she was not Ren. No, but she was just as stunning. He slowly backed away from her to let her rise from the snow covered ground. Her kimono was now covered in her father's blood and her face red and eyes puffed and red from her tears; but to Magatsu, she was the embodiment of beauty. It had been too long since he had looked upon such beauty, and he wished he could look upon it forever.
A few hours had passed as Saaya sat in her kitchen staring out the window at the destroyed home of her neighbours. She was still in shock; still silent. She watched as the samurai from before stayed outside and helped the other townspeople with removing most of the debris from the streets. Tears began to fall down her cheeks as she realized now, she was completely alone, and this would most likely be the only time she would have to grieve. Her shock quickly wound its way into sadness and pain. The tears fell more freely now, her pale cheeks stained by their path. She felt as though she was slipping, slipping into oblivion. Suddenly a knock came at the door and Saaya was brought out of her dark thoughts. As if she were possessed , she rose up from her chair and slowly padded out of the kitchen, into the entrance, and to the door.
Magatsu wasn't sure what he should say to the young woman, but he wanted to find out if she was alright. He felt as though he needed to know. He felt somehow responsible for her, and although he knew he didn't have to be, in a large way, he wanted to be. Perhaps she was related to O-Ren. He needed to know, he had to ask, although he decided he would wait to ask until the shock of her father's death had worn off. Even if it took a week or longer, he would wait. He just had to know. He had to find out why she resembled his dead love so very much.
Saaya opened the door and stared wide eyed as the samurai from earlier stood still in front of her, his hands at his sides, his eyes looking at her intently. She felt as though his stare could see right through her and she almost shuddered at the thought. Who was this man, and why was he here? Her previous thoughts from before the accident flooded her mind, distracting her, and although the distraction was needed, Saaya took no comfort in her thoughts at the moment. She did not want guests, even if she was thankful to the samurai for trying to save her father, she simply wished to be alone, unseen, but instead she muted her thoughts and put on the courteous mask she wore every day.
"What can I do for you samurai-san?" She asked, trying to mask the rasp from her earlier sobbing.
"I wanted to make sure you were, uh..." Magatsu scratched the back of his neck with his left hand. He was at a loss for words. He didn't want to seem too concerned but how could he not? Perhaps she would not see him as a creepy stalker and simply as a concerned bystander. "I wanted to make sure you were alright miss."
"Thank you for your concern samurai-san. I appreciate your help earlier." Saaya was not sure what else to say. He nodded to her and started to walk away and it was then that Saaya realized she really did not wish to be alone. In fact, that was the last thing she wanted. She called out the samurai, "Samurai-san, please come in, it is getting cold and dark out. You may use the guest room tonight as my thanks for your generosity earlier."
Magatsu was grateful for her offer, "Arigatou miss, but thanks are not necessary. However, a room would be greatly appreciated for the night."
Saaya stepped aside and as Magatsu stepped into the house he accidentally bumped into the door, which in turn knocked Saaya, rather harshly, to the floor with a loud thud. He quickly hurried to help her up but ended up slipping on the melted snow that was in the entrance: When Saaya had entered her home a few hour previous she had, in a daze, not even noticed the snow trailing her inside the house. Magatsu ended up landing almost entirely on top of Saaya. The impact was enough to almost completely knock the wind out of the two. Magatsu caught himself before he landed completely on top of Saaya but the close proximity of them had left him pinning her to the floor. Saaya's face was mere inches away from his own, and as he stared into her deep brown eyes he felt himself lost in the sound of his own pounding heart. Before he realized what he was doing he leaned down and fervidly kissed her.
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