Sengoku BASARA: Tensions Rising [DarkMudkip/Jikkah]

[Jikkah]

It took them a little over a week, only having to stop a few times to let the horses rest, but they finally arrived in Kai around mid day. Amaya watched from the trees as Yukimura dismounted his horse, then helped Akihime down.

 

[DarkMudkip]

Akihime held onto Yukimura for support, muttering a small apology for her weakened state

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura steadied Akihime, turning to Sasuke. "Will you tell Oyakata-sama of our return?"

 

[DarkMudkip]

Sasuke nodded and vanished in a plume of smoke. Akihime looked around the estate with a weak smile, "I've missed the estate..."

 

[Jikkah]

"Why don't you get some rest, you still look exhausted." Yukimura said, walking with her to their room.

 

[DarkMudkip]

Akihime nodded, "H-Hai...rest sounds good..." She said

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura helped her into the room and to the bed, helping her lay down.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"A-Arigatou..." Akihime said softly. She sighed and glanced at him, "Quite the marriage we've begun to have, ne?" She smiled softly

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura couldn't help but smile softly, chuckling. "Yes... It has been quite eventful." He agreed with a nod.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"I'm sorry still for everything, Yukimura-sama..." She muttered, "Even if you forgive me, I'm still apologetic for these passed events..."

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura shook his head, taking her hand. "Don't dwell on it to long, Akihime." He said softly.

 

[DarkMudkip]

Akihime nodded, "Gomen...I just can't help it..."

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura nodded, leaning closer. "I understand... I just miss seeing your smile.."

 

[DarkMudkip]

Akihime blushed softly, "R-Really...Yukimura-sama...?"

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura nodded, then gently cupped her cheek and closed the space between them, kissing her softly.

 

[DarkMudkip]

Akihime returned the kiss, her hand resting over his. Sasuke appeared at the door and cleared his throat, "I hate to interrupt yet again, but Lord Shingen wishes to speak with you, Master."

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura pulled away and coughed softly, nodding. "Of course, please excuse me, Akihime."

 

[DarkMudkip]

"O-Of course.." Akihime nodded, "I'll wait for your return."

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura nodded and left, going to stand before his lord. He entered and bowed lowly. "What is it you wished to see me about, Oyakata-sama?"

 

[DarkMudkip]

"You left to travel all the way to Osaka to rescue a traitor without telling me?" Shingen demanded an answer for this

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura bowed even lower. "Please forgive me, Oyakata-sama, but she is still my wife and I still feel obligated to protect her."

 

[DarkMudkip]

"Has she even proven herself loyal to the Takeda? Or is she just misusing your feelings for her?" He growled

 

[Jikkah]

"She has aided me in battle many times and has saved my life more than once. I believe she is not only loyal to me, but to the Takeda. She has made a grave mistake, but she is no fiend." Yukimura said.

 

[DarkMudkip]

"And you believe that she has detached herself from Mitsunari and his ilk?" He asked

 

[Jikkah]

Yukimura nodded. "Hai, Oyakata-sama!" He said, face serious. He didn't want to lose Akihime any more.