Chapter 022

  Found: Dead and Alive

  Kingsman turns around as everyone walks towards the gate and Kingsman stops as a large group of people are standing in front of the gate trying to look outside and Kingsman says

  “Riku!” Riku flicks two of his fingers in the air as the entire large group is launched extremely high into the air and Riku is *shocked* and Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  “You’re a lot stronger now, you have to watch how hard you flick!” Riku puts his hand up as all of the villagers gently land in trees and rooftops as Kingsman walks up and pushes open one side of the gate and notices a man on a horse dragging a cart and Kingsman is *confused* as he says

  “Are you what all the commotion was about!?" What do you want?” A voice from the gate says

  “What’s all the commotion?” Kingsman looks back as he notices Gyomei walking towards him and he says

  “Ask the man with the cart” The Man is *worried* as he says

  “I didn't mean to disturb you lord Kingsman, but I found these men on the road while I was transferring goods!” Kingsman and Gyomei walk up to the back of the cart as they both *shocked* and see Saigo and Kenshin's bloody bodies in the cart as Gyomei *cries* and screams

  “NO, KENSHIN! SAIGO!” Gyomei *screams in anger* as he grabs The Man by his neck and screams

  "WHO DID THIS!?” The Man struggles to speak as he says

  “I do not know…I found them like this on the road! Please...Believe me!” Kingsman grabs Gyomei’s wrist and says

  “Enough, he’s not the one who did this'' Gyomei looks at Kingsman as he says

  “I won't stop, until I find out who did!” Gyomei let’s go of The Man's neck as he turns away and starts walking away bu suddenly Saigo *coughs up blood as he struggles to breath* and Kingsman is *shocked* as he looks at Saigo and says

  "Your still alive!? You truly are stronger than I thought!" Gyomei turns around and runs back to the cart and sees Saigo slowly look up at him and is *shocked* as he says

  “Saigo, your alive!" Gyomei takes off of his shirt as he wraps Saigo's face and also wraps a cover around Saigo's body as he carefully grabs Saigo out of the cart and runs back into the gates and Kenji is *worried* as he says

  “Are they ok!? What happened to them!?” Kingsman looks at Kenshin as he notices his eye slightly open and Kenshin looks at Kingsman with blurry vision and recognizes him as he thinks

  "So...We really did make it back home! I knew I always trusted you for a reason...Thank you, for everything all of you have done for me. And I'm sorry I'm too weak to keep going...But I know my brothers will handle it from here!" Kenshin *weakly smiles* as his eye closes and Kingsman closes his eyes as he looks into the air and puts a hand over his face as Kenji is *nervous* and says

  "Is he-" Kingsman *sighs* as he says

  "Yes...Kenshin is dead, and Saigo is barely alive!" Everyone is *shocked* and Riku says

  “What!?” Dai *sighs* as he slowly walks over to the cart and he tries to look into it but Kingsman grabs him as he says

  “No! This isn’t something any of you need to see…I haven’t seen someone killed like this in a long time…So brutal, so violent! Every strike was meant to dismantle, not kill him!” Kenji steps up as he says

  “What can we do to help!?” Kingsman says

  “Nothing, all of you go back home!” Itsuki says

  “Sensei...I want to help, after everything they did for us. I don’t want to leave them like their nothing!” Kingsman says

  “Ok…Itsuki, Boy you both go and tell Kaito about what happened. Riku and Dai go see if you can help Gyomei with Saigo, he took him to the hospital” Everyone says

  “Yes Sensei!'' Everyone runs back inside of the gate as Kingsman *sighs* and leans against the cart as he stares at Kenshin and thinks

  “I promise you Kenshin, when we find out who did this I will make sure they suffer! They won't get away with this...I give you my word!'' Suddenly the gates fly open as Kaito kicks them open and rushes over to Kingsman as looks in the cart and sees Kenshin’s body and Kaito falls to his knees as he *cries* and screams

  “NO, KENSHIN NO!” Kaito Icy Sun Flames starts surges all over him and Kingsman crouches down next to him as he grabs his shoulder and says

  “We are their leaders, no matter what happens we must remain calm. A Sensei always keeps his team calm and focused even when he’s falling apart inside, everyone will need you now more than ever Kaito. You have to pull yourself together right now, and we will speak later. But now is not the time, calm yourself!" Kaito *calms his breathing* as his Icy Sun Flames disappear and he wipes his eyes as he stands up and says

  “Thank you Kingsman… But who did this?” Kingsman says

  “We don’t know yet, Saigo is our only lead...But I don’t know if he’ll survive!” Kaito is *frustrated* as he says

  “Damn it!” Kingsman looks at Kenshin as he says

  “It’s not my place to say where he is buried” Kaito looks at Kenshin as he says

  “Neither is it mine, Gyomei is the one who will make that decision. But more than likely they will wait to have his funeral until we see if Saigo comes through or not! He would never deprive his brother of something so sacred!" Kingsman says

  “This kind of loss could break even the strongest men...I hope Saigo pulls through!”

  At the same time Gyomei is sitting over Saigo as he’s laying a hospital bed and Gyomei’s entire body is *shaking with anger as he tears up* staring at Saigo's body and the door opens behind him as Riku and Dai step into the room as Dai looks at Gyomei and says

  "I'm sorry this happened...Gyomei!" Riku is *sad* as he says

  "If there's anything we can-" Gyomei says

  “Get out!” Dai is *shocked* as he says

  “We’re trying to help!” Gyomei says

  “Get…OUT!" Dai takes a step forward as he says

  "We care about them to-" Suddenly Gyomei stands up as he turns around and tries to punch Dai as there fist clash and Riku steps up as he says

  “Please Gyomei we don’t want to fight!” Gyomei looks at him with *anger* but a *tear falls from Gyomei's eyes* as he lowers his hand and sits back down in the chair as he is *sad* and says

  “Just...Get out!” Dai says

  “W–” Riku grabs his shoulder as Dai looks at him and they both walk out of the room and the door closes behind them as Dai turns to Riku and says

  “What the hell was his problem!? We were only trying to help, we didn't even do anything!” Riku says

  “I don’t know, but we should give him time to process everything. Our presence isn't going to help him grieve!” Suddenly Kingsman and Kaito walk past Dai and Riku and into the room as Gyomei *angrily* stands up and says

  “I told you all to leav–” He stops as he notices Kingsman and Kaito standing at the door and Kaito takes a step forward as Gyomei says

  “I’m sorry my lord, but you need to leave!” Kingsman is *confused* as he says

  “What!?” Gyomei says

  “I cannot allow you to look down on him...We all gave our words no one would ever do it! I'd give my life to uphold that promise, and I refuse to break it for anyone...Even you my lords!" Since we grew up together we made a promise that no one will be able to look down on us, and I won’t break that promise. Not even for you my lords!” Kingsman says

  “I respect your decision, but we want to know where Kenshin’s funeral will be held” Gyomei *cries as he starts shaking even harder* and Kaito is *worried* as he takes a step up but Gyomei puts a hand up as *through his tears* says

  “Don’t come any closer!” Kaito says

  “I just want to help you, I understand the pain of losing someone!” Gyomei says

  “But...You can’t see him like this!'' Suddenly he feels a arm come over his shoulder as he looks over and notices Kingsman standing next to him but Kingsman's back is to Saigo as Kingsman says

  “It’s all right, I know the pain of loss and I know how you could lose yourself in grief. But you must live as they viewed you, Saigo and Kenshin saw you as the perfect warrior. No matter who you stood next to they still believed you were the strongest, truly become the warrior they knew you were'' Kingsman let’s go of Gyomei as he walks over and opens the door as Kaito walks out and Kingsman steps out as he looks back at Gyomei and says

  “When you’re ready, we will hold the funeral” Kingsman closes the door as Riku looks at him and says

  “What will we do now Sensei?” Kingsman says

  “When Saigo wakes up we’ll go after the people responsible for it, until then we train as normal” Kaito says

  “I’ll let you know when Gyomei sets the funeral” Riku says

  “Are...We allowed to attend the funeral!?” Kingsman *sighs* as he says

  “I... I need to ask your mother, I truly don’t know if I want you to attend. But for now let’s just go back home, I’ll come by and speak with you later Kaito” Kaito says

  “All right!” Kingsman,Riku and Dai walk out into the streets as they see Kenji and Itsuki walking towards them and Kingsman walks up to them as he says

  “We’re going home!” Itsuki says

  “Ok Sensei, but we ran into your old Sensei'' Kingsman says

  “What did you speak about?” Itsuki says

  "He said he was going to come over later today” Kingsman says

  “Hmm, I wonder what he wants. No matter, we’re going home” Kingsman turns around as everyone follows him back up the hill and into the house as everyone walks upstairs without speaking to Akita and Kingsman sits down at the table as he *sighs* and Akita looks at him as she is *worried* and says

  “Is everyone ok?” Kingsman says

  “No…We found Kenshin dead and Saigo barely alive” Akita is *shocked* as she says

  “What happened!?” Kingsman says

  “We don’t know yet, Saigo is still unconscious. When he wakes up we intended on finding out, but I have a question…should the kids attend Kenshin’s funeral? Because when I went to my friend's funerals I broke down but it also helped me understand that I need to cherish the moments I have with people...But to see them...Like that! It...Hurts!'' Akita says

  “If you feel like this is something they need then I think it’s ok, but are you ok?” Kingsman says

  “I’m fine, worry about Gyomei and the kids'' Akita steps closer to him as she says

  “Kingsman, you don’t always have to bottle everything up. It’s ok to feel something!” Kingsman *smiles* as he says

  “Not for me...I’m fine Akita!” Akita *sighs* as she says

  “Kingsman, I know you trusted Kenshin and it hurts to lose someone you trusted-” Suddenly someone knocks on the backdoor and Kingsman stands up as he walks over to the door and opens it as he sees Kenzo standing there and he says

  “Kenzo, Itsuki told me you wanted to speak with me about something?” Kenzo says

  “Yes my lord, I’m sorry to disturb you while your at home. But I wanted to come and say I’m sorry for your loss” Kingsman says

  “I’m fine Kenzo, you should tell Gyomei this” Kenzo says

  “My lord, I thought I taught you the best warriors are warriors who are in touch and in control of their emotions'' Kingsman *chuckles* as he says

  “I’m in control of my emotions, I’m perfectly fine” Kenzo says

  “But...I also wanted to come and say go bye to you my lord, face to face!” Kingsman is *shocked* and says

  “What!?” Kenzo *sighs* as he says

  “I apologize...But I can no longer stay in this village while I'm still haunted by the ghost of my past, haunted by the mistakes I've made!" Kenzo tries to walk away but Kingsman tightly grabs his arm as he starts *shaking with anger* and looks Kenzo in his eyes as he says

  “I told you it’s not your fault!” Kenzo looks away from Kingsman as he says

  “But...I still cannot forgive my failure! Unfortunately, this will be the last time we meet...My old friend!” Kenzo hugs Kingsman but suddenly Kingsman's darkness covers his hand as he grabs Kenzo by the throat and slams him into the wall as he *angrily* says

  “No! I should have died that night not him! I failed you, not him! Why don't you see that! You did not fail, you cannot take the blame for something you weren't responsible for!” Kingsman is *shaking with anger as a tear falls from his eye* Kenzo looks into Kingsman's eyes as he *struggles to breath* and says

  “You’ve lost control of your emotions...My lord!" Akita is *scared* as she rushes over and grabs Kingsman's shoulder as she says

  "Kingsman please let him go!" Kingsman looks at her as he notices she's *scared* and he looks at Kenzo as he *struggles to breath* and he drops Kenzo onto the floor as his hands start shaking and Kingsman looks at his hands as he is *shocked* and says

  “I’m sorry Sensei, I shouldn't have...I'm sorry!'' Kingsman turns as he disappears and Akita crouches down next to Kenzo as she is *worried* and says

  “Are you ok?” Kenzo *coughs as he holds his neck in pain* and says

  “I’m fine...But sometimes you have to push Kingsman to get him to show his emotions, I've watched him grow into the man his is...He cannot deal with loss alone! He will push everyone away and try to make you believe he is fine...But big emotional roadblocks like this, hurt him the worst! He needs you!” Akita helps Kenzo up as she says

  “Wait Kenzo, are you really leaving?” Kenzo says

  “No, but Kingsman can’t keep all of those emotions inside it will destroy even the greatest warriors…I can’t sense him anymore, I’m might have to go find him” Akita says

  “No need…I know where he is” Kenzo says

  “If anyone could open him up it would be you Akita, just be careful. Kingsman would never hurt you, but I don't believe his darkness thinks the same!” Akita says

  “Thank you Kenzo, but would you like some food or anything?” Kenzo *smiles* as he says

  “No I’m ok, have a good day” Kenzo turns around as he walks out of the backdoor and down the hill as Akita walks into the backyard and closes the backdoor behind her as she walks up to the edge of the forest and thinks

  "I'm coming Kingsman!" Akita walks into the forest until she stops in her tracks as she feels the ground shaking and she rushes forward until she steps into the clearing and looks down the path as she sees Kingsman sitting on the cliff tapping his finger on the ground with his back to her and she walks over to him as she puts her hand on his back and Kingsman's finger stops inches from the ground and she says

  "Kingsman, can you talk to me...Please?" Kingsman *sighs* as he says

  "...There's nothing to talk about, I made a mistake and lost control for a second" Akita says

  “You just choked Kenzo, that's not just losing control! You have to see that you cannot do this all alone!” Kingsman says

  “I know, I’ll speak with him later. To apologize...Before he leaves!” Akita says

  “He’s not going anywhere, he said he did it to prove a point that you can't hold in your emotions how you do! Why...Why can't you open up to me? You've told me about what happened in your past...But why won't you tell me about you now?" Kingsman *sighs* as he looks at her and says

  “Akita...I can’t!” Akita *starts to tear up* as she says

  “Why not? You always help us, let me help you!” Kingsman looks into the air as he closes his eyes and says

  “Akita, my darkness forces-" Suddenly two dark amyest eyes appear in Kingsman's mind as a demonic voice screams

  "NO!" Kingsman quickly opens his eyes as he looks down and Akita is *worried* as she says

  "What's wrong!?" Kingsman looks at her as he says

  "...I'm going to work on keeping myself calm!" Akita is *surprised* as she says

  “Ok! I’ll help you then, we can work on was to calm you down when your stressed!" Kingsman says

  “I can handle it by myself” Kingsman tries to stand up but Akita pushes him down by his shoulder as she says

  “No! You always do this, let me help you!” Kingsman says

  “What’s going on with you Akita? Why are you so obsessed with helping me?” Akita says

  “I’ve cried in front of you a countless number of times, the kids have cried in front of you a countless number of times and you’ve consoled all of us and told us it was ok and made us feel safe. I want you to know its ok and you’re safe as well...I want you to know we all truly love you!" Kingsman stands up as he turns around and looks at Akita as he says

  “Just because I won’t cry in front of you doesn’t mean I don’t feel safe with you, there has only been a few people I’ve cried near and those people… Are dead now! So please understand I love you and feel safe around you, but I can’t risk losing you or anyone else. My emotions are mine to control, because If I fail again...There's no going back!” Akita hugs Kingsman as she *sighs* and says

  “I understand!” They start walking back through the forest as Akita puts her head on Kingsman's arms but as she blinks there back in the kitchen and Akita is *shocked* as she says

  “How do you do that!?” Kingsman says

  “Do what?” Akita says

  “Whenever you turn and take a step you just disappear and then you reappear somewhere else!” Kingsman is *confused* as she says

  “Huh?” Akita takes a step away from Kingsman and turns to her side and takes a step and says

  “After you do this you disappear, how do you do it?” Kingsman says

  “Oh, I don’t turn I simply move so fast I remove myself from reality and place myself back at the point I wanted to be. But I guess it does look like I turned because of how fast I move, you’re just seeing an afterimage” Akita is *confused* as she says

  “A what?” Kingsman walks around Akita leaving multiple afterimages circling her as his voice echos all across the room and says

  “I move so fast it leaves a lingering image of me in the spot I was!” The afterimages of Kingsman slowly fade away as Akita sees Kingsman sitting at the table and Kingsman says

  “Time to check on the kids…EVERYONE COME DOWNSTAIRS!” Everyone comes downstairs as Kingsman notices Hana sleeping on Tadashi's back and Kingsman says

  “You two, back upstairs!” Tadashi walks back upstairs as Kingsman says

  “Me and Akita have talked, we’ve decided that it’s all of your decisions whether you’ll be going to Kenshin’s funeral or not. He was a friend to all of you, and you deserve to make that decision for yourselves” Itsuki says

  “I don't want to see Kenshin like that...But I'll put my feelings aside and give him the respect he deserves" Riku says

  “I will as well!” Kenji says

  “All of us will, we all want to thank and pay respects to Kenshin for what he did for us!” Kingsman says

  “Good, you all go outside and training with each other. Itsuki you work with Riku and work on your aim and speed with your bow, Boy work with Dai on your reaction time and speed. I want you to try and catch Tadashi, you can use any method necessary! Dai, do not allow The Boy to touch Tadashi at all! You can also use any method you feel necessary. Riku and Itsuki if you feel as if you’ve done enough training and The Boy is still trying to catch Tadashi you can either help or stop him, I’ll leave the decision to you both” Riku is *worried* as he says

  “Wait Sensei, are you leaving?” Kingsman says

  “Yes, I have to go talk to someone” Kenji is *worried* as he says

  “When are you coming back!?” Kingsman looks at Kenji as he says

  “Don’t worry, I’m not leaving the village. I’ll be right back, but even if I was you all should be more focused on your training. Not me!” Kingsman stands up as he walks out of the backdoor and Riku,Itsuki,Dai and Kenji follow him outside as they see him walking towards the hill with his eyes closed and Kenji says

  “Wait father, where’s Tadashi!?” Kingsman points into the forest and Kenji looks into the forest as he notices Tadashi laying on a branch deep in the forest and Kenji is *confused* as he says

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  "When did he-" Suddenly Dai rushes into the forest towards Tadashi and Kenji is *shocked* as he rushes after Dai and Riku looks at Kingsman as he's still walking towards the hill and Itsuki and Riku rush up to Kingsman as Riku says

  “Wait Sensei, what am I supposed to use for Itsuki’s target?” Kingsman points at Riku and Itsuki *smiles* as his hands surges with lightning and forms his bow as Riku blast him with a wave of wind knocking him over and Riku turns around as he uses his wind to quickly rush through the trees and Itsuki stands up as he fires lightning arrows towards Riku as he says

  "You won't get away from me Riku!" Itsuki rushes into the forest as Kingsman walks down the hill replaying what he did to Kenzo over and over again in his head as he disappears

  At the same time Kenzo is in the library reading a book until he sits the book down and walks over to the door as suddenly someone knocks on it and Kenzo sees Kingsman standing in front of him and Kingsman says

  "I-" Suddenly Kenzo hugs Kingsman until Kingsman gently pushes him back as Kenzo says

  “How may I help you my lord?” Kingsman drops to his knees as says

  “I’m sorry Sensei, I should have never–” Kenzo grabs Kingsman by his shoulders as he pulls him up to his feet and says

  “I told you, don’t ever lower yourself to me!" Kenzo punches Kingsman in his stomach as he falls back to his knees and Kenzo says

  “You have nothing to apologize, you may be strong but you are still...Just a man! A man who hasn't come to terms with his emotions, I understand the way you were raised emotions could not be...Involved! But now you have to learn how to deal with them, or they will destroy you...Eventually!'' Kingsman stands up as he says

  “I should not have taken my anger out on you, but now I have my emotions in check!” Kenzo says

  “Then are you finally ready to take back your father's sword?” Kingsman is *shocked* as he takes a step back and says

  “I-I–” Kenzo says

  “It’s the same thing you told me, you were faced with a decision that had you not made it then it would have costed hundreds of lives!” Kingsman starts shaking as he says

  “I...Can’t–” Kenzo says

  “I can hold onto you’re blade no longer” Kingsman says

  “Please Ken–” Kenzo grabs Kingsman shoulder as he *smiles* and says

  “You’re father would be proud of the man you are, I could never understand the mental strain you go through. I know you’re still haunted with the thought that you’re father and brother would both be disappointed in you, but I promise you that is false! They would see how much stronger you’ve gotten, and would truly be proud of the man you've become!" Kenzo walks over to a wall and pulls down a sword with a cover around it as he walks over and tries to hand it to Kingsman and Kingsman is *nervous* as he slowly reaches for the sword but the cover slips off revealing the handle of the sword and Kingsman is *stunned* as he starts at the handle of the sword and he takes a step back as Kenzo pulls the cover over the handle of the sword and says

  "Kingsman...Do you still believe your father would punish you for using his sword?" Kingsman is *nervous* as he says

  "...I shouldn't, I-" Kenzo says

  "Would your father punish you now!?" Kingsman *calms his breathing* as he says

  "...No!" Kenzo puts the sword in Kingsman’s hand and makes Kingsman grip the sword as he looks in his eyes and says

  “This blade belongs to you, you have truly earned it!” Kingsman says

  “I…Yes Sensei” Kenzo hits Kingsman on top of his head as he says

  “I told you not to call me Sensei anymore” Kenzo punches Kingsman in his face and he tries to do it again but Kingsman catches his fist as Kenzo thinks

  “There we go, I had to kick start you a bit but I knew you'd be fine!” Kingsman tries to punch Kenzo but they clash with each other as Kenzo *smiles* and says

  “Good to see you back to normal!” Kingsman kicks Kenzo’s leg as he grabs his arm and throws him over his shoulder into a wall as Kingsman *laughs* and says

  “Thank you Kenzo!” Kingsman runs away as Kenzo is *angry* and quickly stands up as he rushes after Kingsman and Kingsman jumps on top of the buildings as he starts running across them and Kenzo starts to close the distance until Kingsman quickly drops off of one of the roofs and Kenzo looks off the roof but he can't see Kingsman's anywhere through the large crowd of people walking though the street and Kenzo *chuckles* as he says

  “It's fine my lord, but the next time I see you I’m going to stuff you in a barrel and throw you in the lake!” Kenzo walks back across the building rooftops until he drops to the ground as Kingsman drops off the side of the building and *laughs* as he says

  “Next time be faster, old man!” Kingsman walks into the crowd as he disappears

  At the same time Dai and Tadashi are inside of Riku’s giant force field and Dai surges with fire wrapping the force field in fire as Kenji and Itsuki are both attacking the force field but it’s not even cracking and Kenji and Itsuki both attempt to punch the force field but Riku opens up the force field as they both fall over and Riku snaps as wind chains wrap around them and holds them in the air and Dai walks towards Kenji as Riku flips him upside down and hangs him face to face with Dai as Dai *smiles* and says

  “Looks like Sensei was right about Riku, which also means he was right about me!” Riku drops the force field as Itsuki and Kenji fall to the ground as there still chained up and Dai picks them both up as he throws them into the air and starts shooting fireballs at them and Itsuki is *shocked* as he says

  “Stop it you idiot!” Dai hits Itsuki in the face with a fireball and he *laughs* as he says

  "Or what!?" Itsuki's eyes fill with lightning as a giant bolt of lightning hits Dai and Dai falls onto the ground as he passes out and Itsuki and Kenji both fall towards the ground as Riku snaps and the chains around them fade away as they both land on their feet and Itsuki's hand surges with lightning as he walks over to Dai and he raises his fist as Riku is *shocked* and says

  "Sensei, when did you get back!?" Itsuki looks at Riku as he notices Riku looking at the roof and Itsuki looks at the roof as he sees Kingsman sitting on the roof leaning against a covered sword and Kingsman stands up as he drops off of the roof and Riku walks up to him as he looks at the covered sword and says

  “Sensei, what’s that?" Kingsman takes the cover off of the sword revealing it's black and red sheath as he says

  “This blade belonged to my father” Itsuki is *amazed* as he says

  “Wow Sensei, that sword is beautiful!” Dai *smiles* as he says

  “And it fits me perfectly, is that a gift for me Sensei? I do deserve it!” Dai tries to reach for it but Kingsman lifts it up out of his reach as he *chuckles* and says

  “This sword hasn’t been used for years, and you think the first person to use it is going to be you!?” Kingsman *laughs* and Dai says

  “I bet I use it better than you!” Kingsman says

  "Would you like to make it a bet?" Dai *smiles* as he says

  "If I win...I get a bottle of your sake!" Kingsman *chuckles* as he says

  "That's a big ask, so what do I get if I win?" Dai says

  "I don't know, what do you want?" Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  "I don't need anything from you...Actually!" Kingsman kneels down as he whispers something in Dai's ear and Dai is *shocked* as he says

  "What!?" Kingsman stands up as he *smiles* and says

  "Those are my stipulations, do you accept!?" Dai says

  "...Fine!" Kingsman throws his father's sword in the air as he covers his hand in his darkness and pulls his black sword out of his hand as he hands it to Dai but suddenly the sword falls to the ground as it starts sinking into the ground and pinning Dai's hands to the ground as he *screams in pain* and Kingsman

  Dai falls to the ground because of the weight of the sword and he screams in pain as the sword starts sinking into the ground pinning his hands underneath it but Kingsman grabs the sword as he *chuckles* and says

  “Sorry Dai, I thought I lightened it up enough!” Dai stands up as *he holds his hands in pain* and says

  “What’s the hell is that thing made of!?” Kingsman looks at his sword as he says

  “It’s a little heavy” Dai is *angry* as he says

  “A little, it started to sink into the ground!” Kingsman *smiles* as he says

  “I may have...Infused it with a falling star!” Everyone is *shocked* and Riku says

  “A star! Sensei, you went to space!?” Kingsman looks at Riku as he says

  “Yes and no, I opened a portal to see what planet got destroyed as a star collapsed and fell through it. But I caught it!'' Kingsman waves his hand over his black sword as he flips it and catches it by the blade as he holds it out to Dai and Dai is *nervous* as he slowly reaches for it and says

  "If this thing starts sinking again...I'll break your hand!" Dai grabs the sword as he can easily lift it and Dai looks at Kingsman as he says

  “What did you do?” Kingsman says

  “I used my darkness to lighten up my blade even more this time” Dai cracks his knuckles as he says

  “All right, let’s go!” Dai goes into a high stance as Kingsman looks at the sword and he *slows his breathing* as he thinks

  "...Stop hesitating!" Kingsman unsheathes his father's sword as suddenly his darkness explodes around him sending everyone flying back as they are knocked out except Riku and he slowly looks up at Kingsman as he sees Kingsman on one knee holding his sword into the air with his darkness surging all around it with so much force it splits the sky and Riku is *shocked* as he notices a outline of a man inside of Kingsman’s darkness and Kingsman slowly looks up at the figure as Riku notices Kingsman's eyes are red and Riku thinks

  "Sen-" Riku passes out as Kingsman slowly struggles to pull his father's sword down and slowly sheathes it as his darkness disappears and he falls onto the ground as he drops the sword and Kingsman is *confused* as he thinks

  “What the hell was that? I've never felt my darkness like this before, it felt completely different…Did I sense someone?” Kingsman stands up as he slowly picks up his father's sword and notices Itsuki and Dai slowly standing up as they walk over to him and *holds their heads in pain* as Dai says

  “What happened!?” Kingsman says

  “I beat you” Dai is *confused* as he says

  “What!? I can't even remember the fight!” Kingsman says

  “It was so fast that you couldn’t even react” Dai says

  “I’ll beat you next time Sensei...But right now I feel like I need to lay down!” Itsuki looks at Kingsman as he says

  “But why’d you hit us!?” Kingsman looks at Itsuki as he says

  “You’re a team, If someone attacks one of you then you should take it as them attacking all of you!” Kingsman walks up to Riku and picks him up as Itsuki picks up Kenji and puts Kenji on his shoulder as he walks into the house and Dai follows behind him and Kingsman walks into the house as he sits his father's sword on the kitchen table and walks into the living room and sits Riku on the couch as Akita turns around and sees the sword on the table and she is *nervous* as she takes a step back and Kingsman walks into the kitchen as he notices she's *nervous* and he says

  “What’s wrong with you?” Akita is *uncomfortable* as she says

  “I feel...A dark presence from this sword!” Kingsman *smiles* as he says

  “Well, I am half darkness!” Akita looks at Kingsman as she says

  “No, this feeling is...Sinister and evil!” Kingsman looks at the sword as he says

  “This was my father’s blade!” Akita is *shocked* as she says

  “Are you going to be using that sword?” Kingsman says

  “Possibly...But not likely, as my father’s blade was only used once. And truly...I don’t know if I can!" Akita says

  “I don’t want you to use it, the presence from it is very disturbing!” Kingsman says

  “I don’t intend on it, but I will put it up” Kingsman picks up the sword as he covers his finger in darkness and taps the wall as sword mounts from out of darkness and Kingsman sits the sword on the wall and he turns around as he notices Akita is *slightly shaking with fear* and Kingsman *sighs* as Akita says

  “I’m sorry Kingsman, that sword just feels...Really creepy!” Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  “My father used this blade against my grandfather, maybe it’s haunted by his spirit!” Kingsman notices Akita is still *scared* as he stops *laughing* and says

  “If you don't like it, then I'll get rid of it" Akita says

  “No! I don’t want you to, it belonged to your father! I have no right to ask you to get rid of it” Kingsman says

  “You have every right, do you want me to get rid of it?” Akita says

  “No...It’s fine, please hang up your father's sword” Kingsman says

  "If you truly are ok with it, ok then. But now I'm going to take a nap" Akita says

  "Your not hungry?" Kingsman says

  "Not tonight!" Kingsman walks upstairs as Akita follows him and they both go into their room as Hana's door opens and Hana walks out of her room and downstairs as she sees the kitchen table and thinks

  "Did mommy not make food? That's ok...I'll make everyone something really nice!" Hana walks over to the fridge as she opens it but it's suddenly shut as she sees Tadashi standing over her and she *smiles* as she says

  "Hi kitty, are you hungry too?" Hana opens the fridge but Tadashi pushes his body into the door closing it as Hana says

  "What are you doing? I'm trying to make us food!" Tadashi shakes his head as Hana says

  "What do you mean no, mommy and daddy didn't make any food for us. What else are we going to do?" Hana reaches for the fridge door but Tadashi walks in front of the fridge door as Hana *pouts* and says

  "Fine, I'll find something else!" Hana walks towards the back door and reaches for it but Tadashi bumps her away from the door as he steps in front of it and Hana is *shocked* as she says

  "Hey! Do you want me to starve!?" Hana sits on the floor with her arms crossed as Tadashi walks up and nudges her with his nose but she suddenly crawls underneath his legs as open the backdoor and run out but she's suddenly stops as she turns around and sees Tadashi biting the back of her shirt as Tadashi pulls her back into the house and wraps his mouth around her stomach as he gently picks her up and holds her in his mouth as he starts walking upstairs and Hana *sighs* as she says

  "Fine, I'll go back to bed. Just get me out of your stinky mouth!" Tadashi stops as he sits Hana down on the stairs and she turns around as she takes a step up but suddenly she slips through the rails on the stairs as Tadashi sticks his head through and tries to bite the back of her shirt but she drops to the floor and runs out the back door as Tadashi head gets stuck inside of the rails and he roars

  At the same time Hana is running down the hill and into the village as she sees people walking all around and she thinks

  "What should I eat? Maybe I should ask-" Hana notices two drunk men fighting in the streets and she walks over to one of the men as she sees his bloody nose and says

  she notices two drunk men are fighting in the street and Hana walks up and says

  "Are you ok? Why are you fighting?" The drunk man looks down at Hana as The other drunk man punches him in the face and he falls onto the ground as the other drunk man *cheers* and stumbles down the street as The drunk man slowly stands up and *holds his face in pain as he drunkenly* says

  "Damn it little girl...Look at what you did! I should-" The drunk man is *scared* as he notices two dark orange eyes behind Hana and The drunk man takes a step back as a *deep growl* echos around them and he runs away and Hana turns around as she is *shocked* and says

  "Oh, hello kitty!" Hana quickly turns around as she rushes into a dense crowd of people and she looks back and doesn't see Tadashi as she continues rushing through the crowd until she bumps into someone and falls to the ground and she says

  "I'm sorry, I didn't-" Hana is *shocked* as she sees Tadashi standing over her and she turns around as she starts to crawl away but Tadashi puts his paw on her back pressing her to the ground as Hana says

  "No kitty, let me go!" A woman looks over as she notices Hana squirming under Tadashi's paw and she is *shocked* as she says

  "Oh no, that beast is going to kill that girl!" Everyone stops as they look back and see Tadashi pinning Hana to the ground and everyone crowds around them as A man says

  "We need to save her, someone get lord Kaito!" A group of people run off towards Kaito's office as another group of men step closer to Hana and Tadashi * angrily growls at them* as he gently pushes Hana underneath him and the men continue to slowly approach as Tadashi continues *aggressively growling* until The men rush Tadashi and try to over power him but Tadashi easily shakes all of them off until suddenly arms wrap around Tadashi's neck as A giant man starts to pull Tadashi away from Hana and more men grab Tadashi all over his body as they starts to push him off of Hana and Tadashi starts violently trying to shake free until The giant man slams Tadashi into the ground as all of the men pill on top of Tadashi and two women rush up as they pick up Hana and Hana *cries* as she reaches for Tadashi and says

  "Stop, don't hurt kitty!" Tadashi notices Hana's *crying as he gets extremely mad* and Tadashi throws everyone off of him as The giant man rushes towards him but Tadashi hits him with the back of his paw launching him back as he slams into the ground and Tadashi roars with such force it knocks everyone off there feets as he rushes the two women holding Hana and he lunges Hana but someone pushes his head into the ground and Tadashi *angrily growls* as he looks up and Kaito *smiles* as he says

  "It's ok Tadashi, they just wanted to help Hana. Nothing more, I promise" Kaito stands up as he slowly walks over and picks up Hana as he wipes her eyes and she says

  "Uncle Kaito, I don't like these people! They hurt kitty!" Hana presses herself into Kaito as Kaito says

  "These are good people, but they thought you were in danger and put their lives on the line to help! they we're just trying to help" Tadashi stands up as Kaito walks over and sits Hana in front of him as Hana hugs him and Tadashi embraces her as The giant man stands up and walks up to Kaito as he says

  "I'm sorry my lord, I thought she was in danger!" Kaito looks at him as he says

  "And I thank you for being so willing to save her, Kyro. But you might want to be more careful dealing with Kingsman's daughter and his close friend!" Kyro is *shocked* as he says

  "She is Kingsman's daughter!?" Kaito *laughs* as he says

  "Yes!" Kyro says

  "I thought he only had sons, I've never seen him with her before!" Kaito *chuckles* as he says

  "That's because Kingsman says he doesn't want to have to kill anyone for a misunderstanding, same reason you rarely ever see Akita in the village alone. If one of you we're to speak to her in a way he doesn't like will be...Hurt" Kyro says

  "But how are we meant to know her to show her respect my lord!?" Kaito says

  "Kingsman is a man who likes his space and privacy, and he likes the same for his family. But if you're ever speaking with her, you'll know!" Kyro is *worried* as he says

  "Could you give Kingsman my apologies, please tell him I would never mean to hurt his pet and scare his daughter!" Kaito looks Kyro in the eyes as he says

  "Don't say that again! Kingsman doesn't view Tadashi as a pet, he's a friend!" Kyro says

  "Of course my lord!" Kaito *smiles* as he says

  "We'll keep this between the two of us, but you might want to apologize to Tadashi and Hana before they give Kingsman there sides of the story. Because when you scare a child they will have a horrible story about what happened!" Kyro says

  "Yes, thank you my lord" Kyro walks towards Hana as Tadashi steps in front of her and *angrily growls at him* as Kyro drops to his knees puts his head on the ground and says

  "I am extremely sorry, please forgive me! I did not know you were the daughter of Kingsman, please accept my deepest apologies young lady and friend of Kingsman!" Tadashi steps towards Kyro but Hana walks around Tadashi as she hugs Kyro and says

  "It's ok, my uncle said you just wanted to help me. So thank you for trying, but kitty is our friend!" Tadashi's *still angrily growling* until Hana turns around and grabs his nose as he shakes her hand off and she walks to the side of Tadashi as he lays on the ground and she sits on his back as Tadashi stands up and Kyro looks into Hana's eyes as he is *scared* and says

  "Young lady, could you please tell your father I meant no disrespect!" Hana notices Kyro is *scared* and she says

  "Why are you scared of daddy? He won't hurt you, he's really nice!" Kaito *laughs* as he says

  "Your father scares a lot of people!" Hana looks at Kaito as she says

  "Does he scare you?" Kaito *smiles* as he says

  "At first, your father is very intimidating. But I know he's... A sweetheart now!" Hana *laughs* as she says

  "But mommy isn't scared of daddy at all" Kaito says

  "She shouldn't be, she's the most untouchable woman on the planet!" Hana says

  "What about me?" Kaito *chuckles* as he says

  "Well, you're not a woman yet. But you are the most untouchable girl on the planet" Hana says

  "What about big brother?" Kaito *laughs* as he says

  "Your father would feed all of your brothers to starving wolves to make them stronger, but...If there in any real danger he would always protect them!" Hana says

  "What about you uncle? Will daddy protect you?" Kaito says

  "Hmm, I don't know. Maybe he will, maybe he won't but I won't need him!" Hana *smiles* as she says

  "Don't worry Uncle, I'll protect you" Kaito *laughs* as he says

  "Thank you, Little Hana. I'll protect you as well, but it's getting late and I think it's time to get home and get some rest. And I won't tell your parents about your little walk as long as this is the last time, ok?" Hana says

  "Ok, but I was only out for a little bit!" Kaito says

  "But when the sun goes down you need to be inside, ok?" Hana says

  "Ok" Kaito *chuckles* as he says

  "Alright, goodnight Little Hana!" Hana says

  "Goodnight, Uncle!" Hana looks at Kyro as she says

  "Goodnight, large man" Kyro keeps his head on the ground as he says

  "Goodnight, ma'am!" Hana is *confused* as she says

  "Huh, who is ma'am? My name is Hana!" Kyro says

  "Of course, good-" Hana says

  "Why are you looking in the dirt? Did you lose something?" Kyro slowly looks up at Hana as he says

  "I was just trying to show respect, but uhh-" Hana says

  "Your clothes are all dirty, you should get a bath and get some sleep!" Tadashi turns around as he walks away and Kyro is *shocked* as he says

  "Of course...I can't believe she forgave me so easily, even though I scared her" Kaito walks up as he grabs his shoulder and says

  "She's like her mother, extremely forgiving. But it's her brothers you need to watch out for, they're more like their father!" Kyro says

  "Yes, my lord"

  The next morning Akita is in the kitchen cooking as Kingsman comes downstairs and sits at the table as he says

  "Did you hear something last night?" Akita says

  "No, what did you hear last night?" Kingsman says

  "I could have sworn I heard Hana crying last night, and I was going to go check but you collapsed right on top of me" Akita says

  "Isn't Hana still inside her room sleeping?" Kingsman says

  "Right now she is, but why would she start crying out of nowhere!" Akita says

  "So maybe it was a bad dream she had?" Kingsman says

  "Yeah...You might be right!" Kingsman stands up as Akita is *curious* and says

  "Where are you going?" Kingsman says

  “To see Kaito and check if there are any updates on Saigo or anything with Gyomei" Akita says

  “Oh, please tell Gyomei I’m sorry for his loss!” Kingsman says

  “You can tell him yourself if you want to” Akita says

  “Ok!” Akita walks over to Kingsman as Kingsman picks her up and walks out the door and she blinks and is *shocked* and they are in the middle of Kaito’s office as Kaito is sitting at his desking focusing on paperwork and Kingsman puts Akita down as he says

  “Kaito!” Kaito looks up from his desk as he sees Kingsman and Akita standing there and he stands up as he says

  “Hello Akita, what brings you here?” Akita says

  “Hi Kaito, I came here to see how Gyomei was doing after such a tragic event” Kaito says

  “He’s in the hospital down the street with Saigo, but he may not let you in the room” Kingsman looks at Akita as he says

  “Go, I’ll meet you there when I’m done” Akita says

  “Ok, Goodbye Kaito!” Kaito says

  “Goodbye Akita'' Akita walks out of the room as Kaito walks up to Kingsman and they both punch each other in the chest as Kingsman says

  “Emotions still in check?” Kaito says

  “Yeah!” Kingsman sits down at the conference table as he says

  “Any updates?” Kaito sits down as he says

  “Unfortunately not, but when he wakes up I intend on questioning him” Kingsman says

  “What happens after?” Kaito says

  “After what?” Kingsman says

  “After we get the information, I think it’s time I step back and let the leader of this village make decisions regarding his soldiers'' Kaito says

  “Any and everyone involved in this will pay, I’ve watched these soldiers go from untrained boys to powerful men! This is not a simple attack on my soldiers, this was an attack on my family!” Kingsman says

  “I thought the same, but let's go check in on them!” Kaito says

  “All right!”

  At the same time Akita is walking down the hospital hallway as she stop outside the last door and knocks on it but nobody answers as she slowly opens it and sees Gyomei sitting over Saigo as she looks at the Vital Reader and sees Saigo's vitals are stable and she says

  “Gyomei?” Gyomei doesn't look at her as he *weakly* says

  “Get out!” Akita says

  “I’m sorry for what happened to Saigo and Kenshin” Gyomei *weakly* says

  “I said get out!” Gyomei stands up but he falls to the ground and Akita is *shocked* as she rushes over to him and says

  “Are you ok?” Gyomei *weakly* says

  “I’m…Fine, you need to leave!'' Akita notices Gyomei's body looks smaller as she says

  “You look like you haven’t slept in days, have you even eaten!?” Gyomei *weakly* says

  “I failed my brothers, I deserve this pain!” Gyomei slowly tries to stand up but Akita puts her hand up as she says

  “Please Gyomei, stay down” Gyomei *weakly* says

  “No, I have to–” Suddenly Akita starts whistling as Gyomei falls asleep and (Dreams about a younger him, Saigo and Kenshin sitting around as there *laughing* around a campfire and Kenshin says

  “I’ll become stronger than all of you, guaranteed!” Saigo and Gyomei look at each other as they start *laughing harder* and Gyomei says

  “You’d be lucky if you could even beat Saigo, let alone me!” Saigo looks at Gyomei as he says

  “What!? Kenshin can’t even touch me, and you definitely can’t beat me!” Gyomei *smiles* as he says

  “You could barely keep up with our training today!” Kenshin says

  “You just think you’re the strongest because you’re dad’s the “General”, but that doesn’t mean you’re that strong!'' Suddenly a voice comes from behind them says

  “I think he is very strong!” A man walks up next to them as Gyomei is *shocked* and stands up as he hugs him and says

  “Dad, I didn’t know you we’re coming back early!” Gen *smiles* as he looks at Gyomei and says

  “I thought it would be good to surprise you, Shinsato!'') Suddenly the whistling stops as everything around him starts fading away and Gyomei slowly opens up his eyes as he sits up and holds his head as he says

  “Everything feels...Better! I don’t know what you did, but thank you Akita!'' Akita says

  "Of course, you may not have saved them but that does not mean you deserve to be tortured like this" Suddenly Saigo's vitals flat line as Gyomei and Akita are *shocked* and they both look over at Saigo