Yue:
I walk to the same place where my purse had fallen and where i met the boy.
Just as i thought..this place is full of bandits and thieves.
Oh why the other day i can walk here alone?
Something could've happen to me.
I came here with Kojuro. I walk behind Kojuro because im scared.
"Well well, you look like a mighty samurai. How can i help you?" One of the bandit that looked like the leader stand in front of Kojuro.
"Im looking for a boy." Kojuro said calmly, but glaring at the bandit.
"A boy? Did you come to the wrong place?" The bandit laughed followed by the others.
"No, this lady knows him." Kojuro said.
Suddenly we are surrounded by the bandit.
I walk closer to Kojuro.
"I don't think it's going to be easy...Kojuro-san. Should we get back? I can talk to Masamune-sama.." I said wavering.
"It's okay Lady Yue." Kojuro said to me.
His words didn't give me a slight comfort seeing what's our situation is.
"Im looking for a boy." Kojuro repeated.
The bandit leader seemed mad.
"Well you ain't gonna find him, cause we're not letting you." The bandit leader give a sign with his head.
Then the other bandit start to attack.
I clenched to Kojuro.
Scared.
As the bandits come closer to us.
"Im sorry Lady Yue, can you take a step back?" Kojuro said with a low voice.
I nodded and take a step back.
Kojuro hold the handle of his sword with his left hand.
And suddenly he was on the other side of the leader.
W-what happened?!
Kojuro put back his sword.
"Ugh..." The bandit leader fell unconcious.
Seeing this all the bandits stopped.
"So, where is the boy?" Kojuro repeated again.
"Im here!" A light voice heard behind the bandits.
I look to the direction of the voice was heard.
"Ah! You!" I shouted.
"Is that the boy you are searching, Lady Yue?" Kojuro walked to me.
"Yeah." I nodded.
Kojuro walked to the boy and the bandits give a way to Kojuro with frightened look on their face.
"What is your name?" Kojuro face softens.
"E-eiji..." The boy said.
"From this day, this boy is taken custody under Masamune Date." Kojuro shouted.
The bandit and thieves showed a surprised look.
But then acted like they didn't care and left.
I think when they heard Masamune Date's name, they acknowledge him and afraid of him.
So they didn't want to involved too much.
"What?" Eiji shouted too confused.
"It's an order." Kojuro glared at the boy.
"Kojuro...we shouldn't force him." I walked to them.
"You are...the lady from the other day!" Eiji pointed at me.
"Yeah, hello Eiji." I smiled.
"Why are you trying to get me out of here so bad?" He glared at me.
"Im sorry...i wanted to help you on the other day, im scared this bandit will hurt you. I won't force you to come." I said as i kneeled down.
"Why?" He crossed his arms.
"You looked like my little brother. And i can't meet him anymore." I smiled but showing sadness instead.
Eiji stayed silent.
"Where are your parents?" Kojuro asked.
"They are dead. Killed by those bandits." He said without feeling sad.
My eyes widen.
"Why are you staying with them?" I grabbed his shoulder.
"I was forced to work for them." Eiji looked at me.
"How cruel!" I stand up making a my hand to a fist.
"Lady Yue, don't think of doing something reckless." Kojuro said behind me.
"Oh no no...i just don't like violence so much." I relaxes.
I faced Eiji.
"Well, you're safe now. You're with me." I smiled.
Eiji still doesn't trust me but tries to nod.
The bandits and the thieves don't bother us anymore.
We left the place, heading to Date's residence.
***
As we walk to Date's residence Eiji been silent the whole time.
Im worried something happened to him.
"Eiji, what's wrong?" I said slowing my pace.
"No, im just thinking. Did i really left that hell?" He said looking down.
"Yes. Don't worry." I tried to cheer him up.
"What actually made you helped me to get out of there? Im a nobody, im just a kid, a servant."
I looked at him.
He is really thin, he must be not eating properly.
His hair is really long and messy.
His clothes looked like it haven't been changed for days.
I know he is worth more than the life he is living before.
"I don't know." I said.
Eiji doesn't look statisfied.
"I feel like you are worth more than living there as a servant." I continued.
"Im not going to say thank you." Eiji said.
"No don't thank me. Thank Masamune-sama for letting me help you." I chuckled.
***
We arrived at Date's residence and Masamune waited for us.
"So, you're the boy?" Masamune said.
As Eiji saw Masamune,
He bowed his head really low.
"Ma-masamune-sama! T-thank you!" He shouted nervously.
He said earlier he's not going to say thank you..
"Kojuro, did you check on him yet?" Masamune smirked.
"Yeah. What's wrong?" Kojuro bowed a little too.
"Get him cleaned and something to eat, then take him to meet me." Masamune said then left.
"I understand" Kojuro said
"Eiji, you can raise now." I said.
Eiji raised his body awkwardly.
"You follow me. There's things you have to do." Kojuro said and walked away.
Eiji looked confused, he looked at me worriedly.
"Don't worry, its okay." I said trying to make him at ease.
He hesitate first then runs to follow Kojuro.
Thank god it all happens smoothly..
***
I walked to my room.
I haven't been to my room in a few days.
I opened the door and saw nothing really changed.
Since i was taken here forcefully, i couldn't bring anything from the village.
I only have my purse and my kimono.
"Why are you staring at your room like that?" A deep voice heard from my back.
Startled i jumped back and lost balance.
"Whoa!" I shouted.
Im gonna fall...
But a hand grabbed my waist, supporting my body.
I raised my head and found Masamune looking at me while smirking.
"Oh, i know you missed me." He said.
My heart beats faster.
I quickly throwed my face away.
T-this is too close!
"Ma-masamune-sama!! Im sorry!" I shouted, trying to get away from him.
Masamune don't let go of me. He is still holding me.
"Hey." Masamune called me in a low tone.
My heart jumped.
This is bad!
"Do you hate me?" Masamune looked straight into my eyes, telling he is serious.
"H-h-huh?? I-i..." I couldn't find the right word.
Please, my heart is going to explode.
"Masamune-sama!" Kojuro came.
He looked at us confused.
I quickly pushed Masamune away from me.
Feeling relieved that Kojuro came.
Kojuro cleared his throat.
"Im sorry to have disturb you....i can come other time." Kojuro is about to leave.
"No, what's wrong?" Masamune smirked.
I stand beside him with my face all red.
"The boy is waiting for you."
"Oh right. I'll be there." Kojuro nod understand and walk first.
To be continued...
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