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Gravitation › General
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
1
Views:
962
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1
Recommended:
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to the one we cherished
Disclaimer : Gravitation only belongs to the one and only Murakami Maki sensei.
A/N : This fic is about the mistress of the Uesugi family. My own thoughts about mama Uesugi and how the related people think about her. This fic is just a figment of my own imagination meaning I made these all up so don’t you dare review and flame me for writing something untrue.
A/N : the cast will off course be OOC because I never watch the anime before except the OVA and I only read the manga that I had downloaded until vol. 6 or 7. I only know some basic knowledge about the character’s personality, response and attitude. Most of my knowledge about the cast mainly Eiri and Shuichi are from the Gravi fanfics I read over the past several months.
Warning : this fic contain shounan ai stuffs meaning boy love boy stuffs. If that not what you’re comfortable with then what the hell are you doing here in a Gravi fanfic site??
Warning II : numerous grammar errors and wrong spellings. Don’t harshly flame me over it because I’ve had enough of it in my previous fics.
“ Miko “ = I know Miko means Priestess but I don’t mean the Priestess like in Fushigi Yuugi where the miko has 7 guardians and all. I don’t know what Miko’s real work suppose to be but in this fic just imagine a miko is a lady/girl who has the power to defeat the black magic and evil spirit. Just like an exorcist.
It’s 6th of May, a few more days to go for Mother’s day. And strange enough the great stoic heartless sexy hot novelist Yuki Eiri had became more quiet and at times zoning out of space.
Shuichi off course realized this but he won’t speak it out because it’s not really serious. Maybe the novelist just had a change in mood or have writer’s block or something.
It was early in the morning and Shuichi woke up by the sound of someone closing the bedroom door. Shuichi is a light sleeper so even someone whispering near him could woke him up.
“ Yuki? “ Shuichi automatically mumbled and rubbed his eyes. He climbed off the warm bed, put on his clothes and followed his lover outside.
He saw his lover came out of the kitchen with a mug of hot coffee and newspaper. The blonde sit on the couch, drank a little and flipped open the morning newspaper.
It was quiet that morning, but it’s not really a disturbing quiet. Unspokenly the couple didn’t mind with the calm and quietness of the living room. Shuichi got the day off so he could spend all his time with his lover, well, that was what he planned when Eiri spoke up.
“ What date is today Shu? “ he asked without taking off his eyes from the newspaper.
“ huh? Oh, it’s uh… the 6th of May. Why? “
“ 2 more days to go… “, Eiri sighed. “ Nothing. “
Then it was quiet again.
Shuichi heard a thundering sound outside and realized there’s going to be heavy raining that morning. But what took his attention was how tensed Eiri looked when the clouds got darker and the thundering sound started to get louder.
He gripped the newspaper tighter and finally he threw it to the coffee table lightly and took his mug of coffee. Shuichi who was about to turn on the t.v was now paying more attention to his lover’s actions like it’s more interesting to watch his lover’s actions then watching some morning news.
Eiri carefully placed down the mug and irritably took the box of cancer stick from the coffee table, take one out and lit it. The nicotine seems to calm him down a little but he still doesn’t look 100% calm. Finally he realized his pink haired brat have observed him than watching the damn t.v.
“ What? “ He almost growled.
Shuichi didn’t flinch, it took him almost 4 years to get immune to his lover’s grouchy attitude. “ Nothing. I was just wondering what’s bothering your mind right now. Ever since the thunder sound came you start to act different. “
Eiri gritted his teeth and ran his long slender fingers through his golden locks. Damn, Shuichi have grown more or less like an adult now. Not the 18 year old gullible love sick sex slave fool before. Now he looks more hot and sexy… but still at times he still acts all innocent and precious that Eiri can’t help but feel very possessive over the brat.
Then a big boom of thunder startled the couple out of their skin.
Shuichi pant a little and spoke up, “ oh yeah, I forgot that whenever there’s lightning there’s always the thunder booming sound moments later… Yuki? “
Shuichi was a bit shock to see the blonde is clutching his chest and was panting like he had just jog for a 10km way.
“ Are you okay? Did you---“ Shuichi didn’t get to finish his words when Eiri suddenly snatched his wrist and pulled the boy on to him. Shuichi automatically blushed like a school girl and look up.
He was about to call the blonde’s name again when the said man swiftly swoop down and captured the boy’s luscious lips. Shuichi widened his eyes is surprise. And what made him more surprised were the hands that grip his upper arms were trembling a bit and the kiss was a bit forceful.
Shuichi let the blonde man do what ever he wants and finally after a few moments Eiri broke the kiss and take in a deep breathe. Shuichi flushed like always and there was a thin line of saliva near his mouth. Eiri chuckled softly and licked that line before kissing the boy on the forehead.
“ Sorry for forcing my tongue in your throat… “ Eiri quietly said.
Shuichi widened his eyes in surprise and he could hear behind him the heavy rain fell heavily, it’s a good thing they’re inside the warm living room than outside where people ran with their umbrellas and find refuge in a building.
Eiri did changed little by little and Shuichi can’t help but love the man more and more everyday. What he love the most is that Eiri became more open up to him too.
“ It’s just that… rainy days. I always act like this when it’s raining. I don’t actually hate the rain… but I hate the thunder and the lightning… that’s all… “ Eiri spoke in a low voice.
Shuichi have no problem listening because he’s sitting on the man’s lap and off course he could hear what the man said clearly enough.
Shuichi slowly rest his upper body on Eiri’s chest and waited. When the blonde didn’t push him away he encircled his arms around the man’s back as Eiri encircled the youth’s waist with his left arm.
“ But… I don’t hate rain too. Before when I was young me and my sister, Maiko love it when it rains. Especially during the night. When it rains, it’s warm under the kotatsu blanket and we always end up sleeping there. Mom and dad had to lifted and brought us to our rooms. I’m not afraid of the thunder because as long as I don’t see the lightning I can manage. But Maiko always cheers when she hears the thunder. “
“ and why is that? ” Eiri asked as he inhaled the boy’s strawberry scented silky hair.
“ Our foreign elementary teacher once told her not to be afraid of the thunder because it’s just God playing bowling up in the heavens. “ Shuichi smiled at the memory.
Eiri chuckled and mumbled a small ‘baka’ under his breath. “ Well, it’s not that I’m afraid of the thunder but it just never fails to remind me about a past that I hate to remember. “
“ Kitazawa? “ Shuichi ask, a bit afraid to mention that hateful name.
But Eiri just calmly shook his head slowly. “ No, it’s about one of the greatest Miko in Kyoto 20 years ago--- “
Then the novelist’s mobile rang. Shuichi continue lying on Eiri’s chest as he can’t help but relish in the soft caress of Eiri’s long slender fingers through his pink locks.
“ Eiri here. “
“ yo aniki, Mika told me to remind you about the day after tomorrow. “
“ Yeah I know, the 8th of May right? How could I forget. Is the old guy coming. “
“ Well duh… he’s been spending his time in her garden since last week. “
“ Oh yeah? I thought he abandoned the garden already. “
“ Aww c’mon. It’s her favorite garden, off course the old man took care of it. “
“ Is that all? “
“ Um… are you going to bring Shuichi along with you? “
“ ………………………… “ That didn’t cross the novelist’s mind and Eiri look down and met Shuichi’s big round beautiful purple blue confused eyes. “ yeah, I think it’s about time I introduce the new member to our family. You? “
“ Since Tohma is also coming so I really hope Sakuma-san come along too. “
“ Better don’t let your hopes high, you know how Mika and the old man hates noise. “
“ yeah you’re right. Well then, see you there aniki. “
“ Yeah. “ and Eiri push the red button.
“ Yuki… um… “ Shuichi spoke up and watch as Eiri lit another cig.
“ ………… you’re asking about the miko or about ‘her’ ? “
“ is it possible that these two are related? “
“ uh-huh, more than that. Actually you’re talking about the same person here. “ Eiri puff out the smoke and watch how he twirls in the air. The rain still going.
“ really? Miko huh? Is she someone I know? “
“ I don’t think so cause she has a low profile and besides she already pass away 20 years ago when I was around 6 or 7. “
“ The day after tomorrow… You guys sounded like there’s something going to happen. “ Shuichi rest on Eiri’s shoulder.
“ yeah, it’s like a ritual we did every year. You want to come? “
“ oh, can I? “ Shuichi ask eagerly. “ are you going to Kyoto? The day after tomorrow is 8th of May… hey, isn’t that Mother’s day… why are you guys…“ Shuichi trailed off when he slowly look down when it hits him.
“ you’re right kid. It’s mother’s day. All of us whose related will come and pay our respect to her. It’s been 20 years…… I still feel like it’s just few days ago that kaa-san were still around. “
“ Yuki’s mother was a Miko in Kyoto 20 years ago?? Wow… now I learned something more about Yuki… but why didn’t he told me before? Last year he just told me he needs to meet someone and will be back the day after… “
“ Yuki… you… never mention about your mother before… I hardly know anything about her… is it really okay if I come? I may stick out like an outsider later. “
“ Everything is going to be alright because only close members will be present. Just don’t go wander around without me. “
“ I’m having a feeling we’re not going to some ordinary cemetery. “
“ who says we’re going to any cemetery? Due to the Uesugi’s power during the Meiji Era, we have our own lands. Kaa-san also have her own land and she………… it’s better if you see it yourself when we get there. “
“ oh, okay. “
“ when you go there I think there’s no need for me to explain how my mother look, act etc because there is more likely became a shrine done by the old man. “
“ your father must really love her… “
“ oh yeah? Well, the true story behinds it might shock you. “
8th of May = Mother’s day.
The journey didn’t take long but it does irritates the blonde a little when his lover asked him to pull over and goes to almost every small shop to buy some pocky and snacks. They dress casually and Eiri brought along a bundle of flowers too.
When they arrived there, Shuichi can’t believe his eyes. The place is surrounded by nature where everything is green and peaceful and you could watch the scenery for hours without feeling bored. There’s even a waterfall 2 km away.
Eiri park the car next to the other few cars and they walk until they reached a small house. The house looks old but still look strong enough to last another 300 years.
“ Eiri-san! “
Shuichi knew that voice and typically it’s you-noe-who.
“ Is Mika and the other’s already started? “ Eiri asked and ignored his brother-in-law’s attempt to hug the tall blonde.
“ No. ” Tohma just smile his trademark smile, “in fact everyone had only just arrived. Shindou-san? Now this is a surprise, I wonder how your father will react to this Eiri-san. “
“ So what? It’s my life. “ Eiri said and with an arm encircled Shuichi’s waist they walk in the small house with Tohma following behind.
“ Eiri! What took you so long?? Now hurry up put on that apron or fold your sleeve and help me cook! “ Mika almost shout and her younger brother just dig his left ear with his little finger.
Shuichi is at loss, his lover did say not to leave the blonde when they reach here but him in the kitchen means disaster will come.
Eiri turned to him, “ Shu, go find Tats and ask him whether you could help on anything. Don’t wander out of the house okay or you’ll get lost. I’ll come find you when I’m done here. “ he quickly instructed and Mika shouted for her brother to come back in the kitchen with her.
Shuichi scratched his head and look around. The house isn’t too big but it’s also not too small. A small family of 3-5 could live here. The house doesn’t look like those traditional Japanese houses but more like those small houses in the western countries at the outskirts of the city.
The house isn’t heavily dusty but everyone seems to be very busy like a cleaning campaign have started.
So Shuichi ventured around to find his lover’s younger brother. There are a few people around Tatsuha’s age and Tohma’s age helping each other lifting and cleaning and chit-chat along the way. Most didn’t seem to take notice of the vocalist but two middle-aged women talk to each other in a low voice.
“ Do you think that’s him? “
“ I think so, my my, lil’ Eiri-chan never fails to surprise me with his interests. “
“ It’s a pity he’s not a girl if not he could already bore Eiri-chan about 3 children. Around this age. “
“ I hear Mika-chan still haven’t bear any child. “
“ She did but the baby died at the 7th month. “
“ Poor little thing, it must be hard for her. “
“ yes, Mika-chan may look strong but she does have a weak side. “
“ When she was young she used to send me her special apple pie she baked with Elicia……”
Shuichi didn’t able to listen more as he walked out of the room. He guessed those two women are the aunts or else who will address the members of the Uesugi ‘–chan’?
As he round the corner he saw papa Uesugi talking to Tohma near the pond and he quickly hide himself.
He doesn’t want to suffer the old man’s wrath… for now. He better find Tatsuha soon or he’ll get into trouble.
Then he heard some laughter as he take the stairs up. It’s a two storey-house by the way. He recognized one of the laughter and it’s Tatsuha. He quickly walk to one of the rooms he guessed Tatsuha is in it when two middle-aged men walk past him.
“ Tat-kun really is popular with the girls huh? “
“ yeah, my daughter always argues with him but I knew she had a crush on him ever since he saved her from drowning when they were young. “
“ yes yes but sadly Tatsuha’s grades are getting a bit poor now. What’s troubling his mind? “
“ Haven’t you heard? He seduced his own tutor! Really, just like what they said like father like son. Takamori used to be like that when we’re young. “
“ yep, such a playboy and nobody would believe he’s a monk. “
and they laugh and walked down the stairs.
“ Takamori? “ Shuichi mumbled and think maybe it’s papa Uesugi’s first name. And come to think of it the two aunties before might be related to Eiri’s mother. Like maybe they’re her sisters or close cousin. Plus their hair have a mix of blonde and reddish but mostly brown in color.
Shuichi shook his head and focus his mind on the task he’s given.
He open one room and it looks like a store. In it there’s a lot of dusty old paintings of sceneries of London and Paris. All the paintings either put near the corner of the room or pile up together in a heap.
It looks more like a studio but it seems it’s been ages of anyone entering the room.
On the wall, that caught Shuichi’s attention, was a line of paintings of women wearing Hakama and they pose either with a samurai sword, a bow-and-arrow, praying beads, mantra’s and other weapons that look like excorsizing stuffs.
Then it hit him!
Eiri had mention about the greatest Miko in Kyoto 20 years ago,
So maybe these girls and women were the Miko’s of the Uesugi Temple since the ancient times.
The last portrait really caught the boy’s attention. A young woman no more than 30, has golden eyes and golden-brownish hair, wearing a dark red Hakama and her weapon seems to be the big sword she’s holding.
“ Meet Elicia, our mother. “
A familiar voice shocked the youth and Shuichi sharply turned around. Tatsuha stands by leaning against the door frame and his arms cross over his chest.
“ E-Elicia? She… she doesn’t… is she… a foreigner?“
“ No, she’s a Japanese, a half more precisely. I bet you already met or saw these two women, you couldn’t missed them coz they are all over the place. They, aunt Erica and aunt Batricia, are also a half like their sister which is our mother. As you can see they have a mix of red – brown and blonde hair. Mika has brown hair, aniki has blonde hair and I followed my dad, black. “
“ well… Yuki never told me that. “
“ Hm… I understand why… “
“ can I know why? “
“ well… I can tell you but what if aniki doesn’t want you to know? I think it’s better if the guy himself tells you. Really, sometimes he thinks too much. He still thinks all that ‘incident` was because of him…… “
“ TATSUHA!!! SHINDO!!! COME DOWN RIGHT NOW!!! “ Mika yelled from the bottom of the stairs.
The monk-in-training sigh and Shuichi pant slightly due to the shock. Man, Mika could really yell.
“ I think food is ready. You should taste aniki’s special cuisine later. He’s good in cooking but he seldom cooks. Beers and cigarettes are his only ‘food’ if you ask me. “
“ I know… I know… “ Shuichi smile.
2-b-con-t-new…………
A/N : This fic is about the mistress of the Uesugi family. My own thoughts about mama Uesugi and how the related people think about her. This fic is just a figment of my own imagination meaning I made these all up so don’t you dare review and flame me for writing something untrue.
A/N : the cast will off course be OOC because I never watch the anime before except the OVA and I only read the manga that I had downloaded until vol. 6 or 7. I only know some basic knowledge about the character’s personality, response and attitude. Most of my knowledge about the cast mainly Eiri and Shuichi are from the Gravi fanfics I read over the past several months.
Warning : this fic contain shounan ai stuffs meaning boy love boy stuffs. If that not what you’re comfortable with then what the hell are you doing here in a Gravi fanfic site??
Warning II : numerous grammar errors and wrong spellings. Don’t harshly flame me over it because I’ve had enough of it in my previous fics.
“ Miko “ = I know Miko means Priestess but I don’t mean the Priestess like in Fushigi Yuugi where the miko has 7 guardians and all. I don’t know what Miko’s real work suppose to be but in this fic just imagine a miko is a lady/girl who has the power to defeat the black magic and evil spirit. Just like an exorcist.
It’s 6th of May, a few more days to go for Mother’s day. And strange enough the great stoic heartless sexy hot novelist Yuki Eiri had became more quiet and at times zoning out of space.
Shuichi off course realized this but he won’t speak it out because it’s not really serious. Maybe the novelist just had a change in mood or have writer’s block or something.
It was early in the morning and Shuichi woke up by the sound of someone closing the bedroom door. Shuichi is a light sleeper so even someone whispering near him could woke him up.
“ Yuki? “ Shuichi automatically mumbled and rubbed his eyes. He climbed off the warm bed, put on his clothes and followed his lover outside.
He saw his lover came out of the kitchen with a mug of hot coffee and newspaper. The blonde sit on the couch, drank a little and flipped open the morning newspaper.
It was quiet that morning, but it’s not really a disturbing quiet. Unspokenly the couple didn’t mind with the calm and quietness of the living room. Shuichi got the day off so he could spend all his time with his lover, well, that was what he planned when Eiri spoke up.
“ What date is today Shu? “ he asked without taking off his eyes from the newspaper.
“ huh? Oh, it’s uh… the 6th of May. Why? “
“ 2 more days to go… “, Eiri sighed. “ Nothing. “
Then it was quiet again.
Shuichi heard a thundering sound outside and realized there’s going to be heavy raining that morning. But what took his attention was how tensed Eiri looked when the clouds got darker and the thundering sound started to get louder.
He gripped the newspaper tighter and finally he threw it to the coffee table lightly and took his mug of coffee. Shuichi who was about to turn on the t.v was now paying more attention to his lover’s actions like it’s more interesting to watch his lover’s actions then watching some morning news.
Eiri carefully placed down the mug and irritably took the box of cancer stick from the coffee table, take one out and lit it. The nicotine seems to calm him down a little but he still doesn’t look 100% calm. Finally he realized his pink haired brat have observed him than watching the damn t.v.
“ What? “ He almost growled.
Shuichi didn’t flinch, it took him almost 4 years to get immune to his lover’s grouchy attitude. “ Nothing. I was just wondering what’s bothering your mind right now. Ever since the thunder sound came you start to act different. “
Eiri gritted his teeth and ran his long slender fingers through his golden locks. Damn, Shuichi have grown more or less like an adult now. Not the 18 year old gullible love sick sex slave fool before. Now he looks more hot and sexy… but still at times he still acts all innocent and precious that Eiri can’t help but feel very possessive over the brat.
Then a big boom of thunder startled the couple out of their skin.
Shuichi pant a little and spoke up, “ oh yeah, I forgot that whenever there’s lightning there’s always the thunder booming sound moments later… Yuki? “
Shuichi was a bit shock to see the blonde is clutching his chest and was panting like he had just jog for a 10km way.
“ Are you okay? Did you---“ Shuichi didn’t get to finish his words when Eiri suddenly snatched his wrist and pulled the boy on to him. Shuichi automatically blushed like a school girl and look up.
He was about to call the blonde’s name again when the said man swiftly swoop down and captured the boy’s luscious lips. Shuichi widened his eyes is surprise. And what made him more surprised were the hands that grip his upper arms were trembling a bit and the kiss was a bit forceful.
Shuichi let the blonde man do what ever he wants and finally after a few moments Eiri broke the kiss and take in a deep breathe. Shuichi flushed like always and there was a thin line of saliva near his mouth. Eiri chuckled softly and licked that line before kissing the boy on the forehead.
“ Sorry for forcing my tongue in your throat… “ Eiri quietly said.
Shuichi widened his eyes in surprise and he could hear behind him the heavy rain fell heavily, it’s a good thing they’re inside the warm living room than outside where people ran with their umbrellas and find refuge in a building.
Eiri did changed little by little and Shuichi can’t help but love the man more and more everyday. What he love the most is that Eiri became more open up to him too.
“ It’s just that… rainy days. I always act like this when it’s raining. I don’t actually hate the rain… but I hate the thunder and the lightning… that’s all… “ Eiri spoke in a low voice.
Shuichi have no problem listening because he’s sitting on the man’s lap and off course he could hear what the man said clearly enough.
Shuichi slowly rest his upper body on Eiri’s chest and waited. When the blonde didn’t push him away he encircled his arms around the man’s back as Eiri encircled the youth’s waist with his left arm.
“ But… I don’t hate rain too. Before when I was young me and my sister, Maiko love it when it rains. Especially during the night. When it rains, it’s warm under the kotatsu blanket and we always end up sleeping there. Mom and dad had to lifted and brought us to our rooms. I’m not afraid of the thunder because as long as I don’t see the lightning I can manage. But Maiko always cheers when she hears the thunder. “
“ and why is that? ” Eiri asked as he inhaled the boy’s strawberry scented silky hair.
“ Our foreign elementary teacher once told her not to be afraid of the thunder because it’s just God playing bowling up in the heavens. “ Shuichi smiled at the memory.
Eiri chuckled and mumbled a small ‘baka’ under his breath. “ Well, it’s not that I’m afraid of the thunder but it just never fails to remind me about a past that I hate to remember. “
“ Kitazawa? “ Shuichi ask, a bit afraid to mention that hateful name.
But Eiri just calmly shook his head slowly. “ No, it’s about one of the greatest Miko in Kyoto 20 years ago--- “
Then the novelist’s mobile rang. Shuichi continue lying on Eiri’s chest as he can’t help but relish in the soft caress of Eiri’s long slender fingers through his pink locks.
“ Eiri here. “
“ yo aniki, Mika told me to remind you about the day after tomorrow. “
“ Yeah I know, the 8th of May right? How could I forget. Is the old guy coming. “
“ Well duh… he’s been spending his time in her garden since last week. “
“ Oh yeah? I thought he abandoned the garden already. “
“ Aww c’mon. It’s her favorite garden, off course the old man took care of it. “
“ Is that all? “
“ Um… are you going to bring Shuichi along with you? “
“ ………………………… “ That didn’t cross the novelist’s mind and Eiri look down and met Shuichi’s big round beautiful purple blue confused eyes. “ yeah, I think it’s about time I introduce the new member to our family. You? “
“ Since Tohma is also coming so I really hope Sakuma-san come along too. “
“ Better don’t let your hopes high, you know how Mika and the old man hates noise. “
“ yeah you’re right. Well then, see you there aniki. “
“ Yeah. “ and Eiri push the red button.
“ Yuki… um… “ Shuichi spoke up and watch as Eiri lit another cig.
“ ………… you’re asking about the miko or about ‘her’ ? “
“ is it possible that these two are related? “
“ uh-huh, more than that. Actually you’re talking about the same person here. “ Eiri puff out the smoke and watch how he twirls in the air. The rain still going.
“ really? Miko huh? Is she someone I know? “
“ I don’t think so cause she has a low profile and besides she already pass away 20 years ago when I was around 6 or 7. “
“ The day after tomorrow… You guys sounded like there’s something going to happen. “ Shuichi rest on Eiri’s shoulder.
“ yeah, it’s like a ritual we did every year. You want to come? “
“ oh, can I? “ Shuichi ask eagerly. “ are you going to Kyoto? The day after tomorrow is 8th of May… hey, isn’t that Mother’s day… why are you guys…“ Shuichi trailed off when he slowly look down when it hits him.
“ you’re right kid. It’s mother’s day. All of us whose related will come and pay our respect to her. It’s been 20 years…… I still feel like it’s just few days ago that kaa-san were still around. “
“ Yuki’s mother was a Miko in Kyoto 20 years ago?? Wow… now I learned something more about Yuki… but why didn’t he told me before? Last year he just told me he needs to meet someone and will be back the day after… “
“ Yuki… you… never mention about your mother before… I hardly know anything about her… is it really okay if I come? I may stick out like an outsider later. “
“ Everything is going to be alright because only close members will be present. Just don’t go wander around without me. “
“ I’m having a feeling we’re not going to some ordinary cemetery. “
“ who says we’re going to any cemetery? Due to the Uesugi’s power during the Meiji Era, we have our own lands. Kaa-san also have her own land and she………… it’s better if you see it yourself when we get there. “
“ oh, okay. “
“ when you go there I think there’s no need for me to explain how my mother look, act etc because there is more likely became a shrine done by the old man. “
“ your father must really love her… “
“ oh yeah? Well, the true story behinds it might shock you. “
8th of May = Mother’s day.
The journey didn’t take long but it does irritates the blonde a little when his lover asked him to pull over and goes to almost every small shop to buy some pocky and snacks. They dress casually and Eiri brought along a bundle of flowers too.
When they arrived there, Shuichi can’t believe his eyes. The place is surrounded by nature where everything is green and peaceful and you could watch the scenery for hours without feeling bored. There’s even a waterfall 2 km away.
Eiri park the car next to the other few cars and they walk until they reached a small house. The house looks old but still look strong enough to last another 300 years.
“ Eiri-san! “
Shuichi knew that voice and typically it’s you-noe-who.
“ Is Mika and the other’s already started? “ Eiri asked and ignored his brother-in-law’s attempt to hug the tall blonde.
“ No. ” Tohma just smile his trademark smile, “in fact everyone had only just arrived. Shindou-san? Now this is a surprise, I wonder how your father will react to this Eiri-san. “
“ So what? It’s my life. “ Eiri said and with an arm encircled Shuichi’s waist they walk in the small house with Tohma following behind.
“ Eiri! What took you so long?? Now hurry up put on that apron or fold your sleeve and help me cook! “ Mika almost shout and her younger brother just dig his left ear with his little finger.
Shuichi is at loss, his lover did say not to leave the blonde when they reach here but him in the kitchen means disaster will come.
Eiri turned to him, “ Shu, go find Tats and ask him whether you could help on anything. Don’t wander out of the house okay or you’ll get lost. I’ll come find you when I’m done here. “ he quickly instructed and Mika shouted for her brother to come back in the kitchen with her.
Shuichi scratched his head and look around. The house isn’t too big but it’s also not too small. A small family of 3-5 could live here. The house doesn’t look like those traditional Japanese houses but more like those small houses in the western countries at the outskirts of the city.
The house isn’t heavily dusty but everyone seems to be very busy like a cleaning campaign have started.
So Shuichi ventured around to find his lover’s younger brother. There are a few people around Tatsuha’s age and Tohma’s age helping each other lifting and cleaning and chit-chat along the way. Most didn’t seem to take notice of the vocalist but two middle-aged women talk to each other in a low voice.
“ Do you think that’s him? “
“ I think so, my my, lil’ Eiri-chan never fails to surprise me with his interests. “
“ It’s a pity he’s not a girl if not he could already bore Eiri-chan about 3 children. Around this age. “
“ I hear Mika-chan still haven’t bear any child. “
“ She did but the baby died at the 7th month. “
“ Poor little thing, it must be hard for her. “
“ yes, Mika-chan may look strong but she does have a weak side. “
“ When she was young she used to send me her special apple pie she baked with Elicia……”
Shuichi didn’t able to listen more as he walked out of the room. He guessed those two women are the aunts or else who will address the members of the Uesugi ‘–chan’?
As he round the corner he saw papa Uesugi talking to Tohma near the pond and he quickly hide himself.
He doesn’t want to suffer the old man’s wrath… for now. He better find Tatsuha soon or he’ll get into trouble.
Then he heard some laughter as he take the stairs up. It’s a two storey-house by the way. He recognized one of the laughter and it’s Tatsuha. He quickly walk to one of the rooms he guessed Tatsuha is in it when two middle-aged men walk past him.
“ Tat-kun really is popular with the girls huh? “
“ yeah, my daughter always argues with him but I knew she had a crush on him ever since he saved her from drowning when they were young. “
“ yes yes but sadly Tatsuha’s grades are getting a bit poor now. What’s troubling his mind? “
“ Haven’t you heard? He seduced his own tutor! Really, just like what they said like father like son. Takamori used to be like that when we’re young. “
“ yep, such a playboy and nobody would believe he’s a monk. “
and they laugh and walked down the stairs.
“ Takamori? “ Shuichi mumbled and think maybe it’s papa Uesugi’s first name. And come to think of it the two aunties before might be related to Eiri’s mother. Like maybe they’re her sisters or close cousin. Plus their hair have a mix of blonde and reddish but mostly brown in color.
Shuichi shook his head and focus his mind on the task he’s given.
He open one room and it looks like a store. In it there’s a lot of dusty old paintings of sceneries of London and Paris. All the paintings either put near the corner of the room or pile up together in a heap.
It looks more like a studio but it seems it’s been ages of anyone entering the room.
On the wall, that caught Shuichi’s attention, was a line of paintings of women wearing Hakama and they pose either with a samurai sword, a bow-and-arrow, praying beads, mantra’s and other weapons that look like excorsizing stuffs.
Then it hit him!
Eiri had mention about the greatest Miko in Kyoto 20 years ago,
So maybe these girls and women were the Miko’s of the Uesugi Temple since the ancient times.
The last portrait really caught the boy’s attention. A young woman no more than 30, has golden eyes and golden-brownish hair, wearing a dark red Hakama and her weapon seems to be the big sword she’s holding.
“ Meet Elicia, our mother. “
A familiar voice shocked the youth and Shuichi sharply turned around. Tatsuha stands by leaning against the door frame and his arms cross over his chest.
“ E-Elicia? She… she doesn’t… is she… a foreigner?“
“ No, she’s a Japanese, a half more precisely. I bet you already met or saw these two women, you couldn’t missed them coz they are all over the place. They, aunt Erica and aunt Batricia, are also a half like their sister which is our mother. As you can see they have a mix of red – brown and blonde hair. Mika has brown hair, aniki has blonde hair and I followed my dad, black. “
“ well… Yuki never told me that. “
“ Hm… I understand why… “
“ can I know why? “
“ well… I can tell you but what if aniki doesn’t want you to know? I think it’s better if the guy himself tells you. Really, sometimes he thinks too much. He still thinks all that ‘incident` was because of him…… “
“ TATSUHA!!! SHINDO!!! COME DOWN RIGHT NOW!!! “ Mika yelled from the bottom of the stairs.
The monk-in-training sigh and Shuichi pant slightly due to the shock. Man, Mika could really yell.
“ I think food is ready. You should taste aniki’s special cuisine later. He’s good in cooking but he seldom cooks. Beers and cigarettes are his only ‘food’ if you ask me. “
“ I know… I know… “ Shuichi smile.
2-b-con-t-new…………