Chapter 8 - The Poetic Samurai(Part 2 of 2)

As Arthur and Okita entered the ,majestic looking eastern style mansion Arthur and Okita are greeted by a group of maids, "Welcome back Okita sama" "Umu I have return" okita takes a glance at Arthur and sees he still dressed in rags from when he was arrested and also covered in blood stains "Take my guest here, burn the rags he is wearing, burn them and give him a proper bath after that give him some decent clothes and bring him to me, I wish to speak to him about a few things." the maids bow and drag the stunned Arthur away to clean him up and put him in some decent clothes. Okita watches as the maids drag Arthur away and contemplates as the reason he saved Arthur earlier was because he sensed a great power residing inside him but it seems that he cannot control it freely and he also sensed a great shadow within him, Okita shakes his head and decides to guide the strange blonde haired warrior.

An Hour later the maids guide Arthur to Okita's study and as he enters he sees Okita sitting down but at the same time he notices a beautiful painting on the wall "Ah I see you have noticed that painting" "There are, if I may say, three powerful spirits, which have from time to time, moved on the face of the waters, and given a predominant impulse to the moral sentiments and energies mankind. These are the spirits of liberty, of religion, and of honor". Arthur is again impressed by Okitas play with word, "come sit join me for tea, (Table manners grew to be a science. Tea serving and drinking were raised to a ceremony. A man of education is, of course, expected to be a master of all these". As Arthur sits down Okita begins the Japanese tea ceremony and gives Arthur a very fragrant cup of tea "This is very good, but let me get straight to the point why did you save me?" Arthur looks directly at Okitas eyes. Okita slowly closes his eyes, [INSERET LE POEM], he opens them again and looks at Arthur "you have a great power inside you but you do not know how to use it properly, you heart is not at peace, there seems to be a great shadow over it, I can also see you have been training you swordsmanship and how to use your sword but it is just sloppy and all over the place" Arthur is shocked and stands up "How dare you mock me do you even know what I have been through" "Hahahahahahahahahahaha Calm down youngster, if you believe yourself strong enough to beat me in a duel I will personally take you to were your companion is but if you lose, you will stay here and let me train you no matter how long it takes, Deal ?" Arthur thinks for a Bit as he is concerned about Lilith and want to find here quickly he accepts Okita proposal"

"Good young lad but first rest yourself we will duel tomorrow then we will see if I am correct or not" Okita stands up and leaves the study and tells one of the maids to prepare a room and food for his reluct and soon to be apprentice.

During the night when all is quite Arthur hears a flute being played from somewhere inside the mansion. Its very peaceful yet at the same time very sad reaming him about all the good times and bad times he experienced with Lilith "Lilith my love soon I will find you.