Journey to the Eastern Village

While Haruka and Yasume were talking Suddenly they heard a faint voice behind the wall. Someone else were also there witnessing the fight. Shishio went to see who was behind the walls . As he approached near the wall he saw that his friends and his sister were arguing over something . But as soon as they saw him they started showing their witty smiles to him.

Shishio asked ," what are you people doing here?" Ayaka said ," we were enjoying the fight " and suddenly Takeda said ," congratulations on losing the match ." Shishio got more angry and then left the place and his friends followed him from back. Ayaka went to Haruka and she started wiping the sweats over her forehead with a peice of cloth. Haruka with a smile said ," thanks Ayaka for taking care of me." Ayaka said ," since I have found that you are the strongest person that I have ever met so ofcourse I need to take care of you and then when bad people chases me at that time you will take care of me " and she started laughing." No ,one can dare to hurt you and Yasumi or they will have to pay with their lives" Said Haruka." Ok let's go now and eat something . Iam very hungry, keeping his hand on his stomach said Yasumi. Haruka and Ayaka started laughing. Haruka said ," today I will make pastries for you two. Now let's go at my place." Both became happy and said yes let's go.....

On the other hand Shishio was very angry and was throwing things in anger . His friends come to him and were surprised to see Shishio's behaviour. Takeda asked Shishio, " Hey Shishio why do you hate Haruka and her brother so much. Do you know her brother?" Shishio said ," yes I know her brother . He was a very dear student to my father and due to this I hated him the most coz although I was his son but he gave all his attentions to his dearest student. And So, I hate Haruka too coz she is his sister. " Suddenly Yasuke said, " whatever it may be but I am surprised to see a girl being so manly and so strong. I have never seen such girls." Takeda said ," yes you are right Yasuke but since I have seen her I feel like something very wrong has went with her. Mostly girls at this age are cheerful but I never saw her even smiling. And do you see the scar over her face I, it makes her look terrible. Do you know what happened with her Shishio" . Shishio after thinking for sometimes he said" I don't know much about her coz I have met her only 3 - 4 times and then I have never seen her . The way I remember she was not like this before . She use to be cheerful when her brother was alive but I don't know what happened to her after her brother's death and I don't know how did she got the scar over her face." Although he was curious too for knowing the answer but keeping his thoughts aside he said," whatever it may be it doesn't matter coz I hate them the most . Yasuke said ," ok I have an Idea for cheering up your mood". What is it asked Shishio. Yasuke said," let's drink alcohol tonight and let's get drowned in it and enjoy our selves." Both Shishio and Takeda agreed with Yasuke and trio gets starting ready for their program tonight and their day went of like this.

On the other hand , the trio had dinner at Haruka's place . Both Ayaka and Yasumi were happy to have such a wonderful dinner and then both decided to sleep at her place. Without any objection Haruka let them do whatever they wanted to and the rest of the time went peacefully.

The next morning , a guard came to Haruka. He greeted Haruka and told her that Tsukahara wanted to meet her . She immediately left the place with the guard. She reached Tsukahara's place . The guard leaded the way and send her to study room were Tsukahara was sitting holding a letter In his hands . By looking at his face Anyone can say that he was very tense after reading the letter . Haruka arrived at the study room and greeted him first saying ," good morning master". Good morning Said Tsukahara. Then Haruka asked him ," master why do you look so tensed. Is there anything that I could help you with. I would be glad to do it for you". Tsukahara said, " Haruka I want you to go to the Eastern Village."

Haruka asked," master is everything alright". Tsukahara said," No, Haruka my cousin who lives there got into a big mess. My brother runs a big martial arts school their. But people of Nomura estates are trying to capture the land for their own benefits. My brother wants my help. So I want you to go and examine the situation and help him in every way possible." Haruka after listening this said ," ok master then when should I leave ?." Tsukahara said "leave tomorrow early morning and yes if needed take your people with you.

All this was heard by Shishio. He was angry as his father trusted Haruka more than him. He came inside being furious. He asked his father," Father why do you trust others more than me". Tsukahara in a cold voice said," what do you wanna say, say it clear". Shishio said ," iam a better contender to handle the problem at the east. But instead of trusting your son you are trusting her. Why are you doing such an injustice with me." Tsukahara hit the table with his palm and in a voice filled with anger he said, " now you have even forgot the manner. You don't know how to talk with your father."

Shishio said," sorry father but I can't see my father favouring someone else more than me." Tsukahara in an angry voice said ," iam not favouring anyone. Iam just acting upon the situation as it is required. And let me clear you one thing. I wanted to send you first but your mother requested me not to send you anywhere as you are here after a long time . So she wanted to spend sometime with you." Shishio was dumbstruck." But still if you want to go than you can go I won't stop you but tell your mum by yourself as I cannot handle her" said Tsukahara.

Haruka was witnessing all this . Suddenly she said, " sorry for interrupting master but please calm down master or it may affect your health too". Tsukahara immediately calmed down as heard this. " Master if he wants to come with me , he can come I have no objection" said Haruka. Tsukahara said," Haruka are you sure?". Haruka said "yes master. " Then Tsukahara said ," ok then I want Ayaka and Yasumi to join you two and Shishio you may also take your friends with you ." Shishio said ," ok father. I will handle everything and I won't let you down." Saying this he greeted his father and as he turned towards Haruka a smirk was seen on his face but as always Haruka with her cold face didn't show any expression to him. Then Shishio left the place. After that Haruka said " master allow me to take a leave . I will be leaving for the place tomorrow morning." Tsukahara said ok. She greeted him and left the place.

The next hours all the family members were in the dining room for the lunch . As the lunch started suddenly Tsukahara announced that Ayaka and Yasumi are going to his uncle's place and Shishio and Haruka would accompany them too. So they should get ready for the trip. Ayaka got excited and she asked " father when are we going?"Tsukahara said " tomorrow morning so get ready to go tomorrow." Ayaka said ok father and they continued their lunch. The rest of the day went off by them getting ready for their trip.

The next day, it was early morning when all the family gathered together with Haruka being with them. Ayaka's mother with deep concern ask Haruka to take care of Ayaka and Yasumi. As the time came when they have to leave for their trip all of them greeted Tsukahara and his wife and then they exited the city of Kyoto and started moving towards the eastern village. The village was very far . But they were enjoying the trip. But before they could reach their destiny the day was getting darker . So they decided to stay at other village just for night time and they decided to leave the next morning.

The next morning Haruka wake up earlier then everyone else . But when she went out of her camp, suddenly she heard some people's cry and shouting. She got shocked to hear this so she decided to go and see what's happening. When she reach the place she was shocked to see the scene.