By Your Side - Tomo x Kazuha [Complete]

Part 1 - [Edited]

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Heavy raindrops fell from the sky as the wind blow violently. Lifting he's eyelids, kazuha sighed and continue his search for a cave or something to keep the rain away from him. Although he liked the rain he hated the feeling of wet clothes, they made him feel uncomfortable.

His heavy footsteps stomped on the muddy ground as he ran hoping to find shelter soon. The sky was roaring and the rain goes heavier and heavier. It was clear that a storm was coming and he would be doomed if he didn't find a place to settle in. Stormy weather like this is the last thing a wondering samurai wants.

Soon he found a small hut above a hill, The lights were on clearly someone was living in the small hut but somehow he felt that something was off. Without much thought kazuha ran as fast as he can in the direction of the house, It was clear that the house was under attack because he could hear screams of terror. Borrowing the power of the wind he quickly arrived at the small hut and sure enough, he was right, They were indeed under attack. An old couple was huddling at the entrance of the house and a man was in front of them seemingly protecting the older people from being injured. Although he is injured.

With great strength, kazuha unsheathed his sword and charge at the shameless nobushi[1].

He opened his mouth and softly said "That glaring gaze that turns
the grey to black, water to muck
drops my tray, spills my milk,
roughens the silk
softens the ground, tightens the air
kills my hunger little wonder
strengthens the slumber-"

A sword pierces the hitsukeban's chest ending its life.

"cheap thrills to your endless will
that gaze that devours
through my soul and empowers."

As he place the blade back in its place the man who was protecting the old couple from harm stared at him with shock and awe.

"Thank you." He said sincerely while bowing. This was Tadashi, The son of the old couple. He just finish cleaning the yard when the rain starts pouring and spotted a person walking towards their home. He didn't think much of it and walks in his direction, asking if he was okay, The skies were getting darker and darker along with the rain, so maybe the man just need shelter to stay in for the night? But he didn't expect that the said man was actually a Nobushi.

The nobushi sheathes his sword and swings it in his direction thanks to his quick reaction and reflexes he manages to dodge the attack. He doubt that the next attack would not pierce him. He doesn't have the knowledge of the art of the sword so he was extremely helpless plus he's parents were still inside the hut he couldn't just run away on his own.

The old couple heard the sudden noise from the inside so they decided to check what was going on. Tadashi's heart sank when he heard the door slide and saw his old man standing. He cursed under his breath and pick an axe from who knows where.

"Go back inside!" He said helplessly when he noticed the old man just standing there. He knew this was bad for the old man's health so he tried kicking the samurai and running to the door but before he could, a cold metal-like feeling was plastered on his skin along with the sudden burst of blood, he screamed in pain.

"Tadashi!" The old man bellowed in anger as tears fell from his eyes. Soon the old woman appeared from the old man's side and gasped in disbelief at the scene she just witnessed.

"My child!" She followed and tried to run in his direction but Tadashi screamed at them to not come. He couldn't afford to lose his parents, for him they were more precious than a treasure. And that's when kazuha came and slayed the hitsukeban.

"No need to thank me. Just doing what I think was right." He said while squeezing a small smile from his lips. The old woman run towards Tadashi and cried from his arms.

"What do you think you're doing?! You brat! You're not an army nor a criminal! we raised you as a farmer! So don't think you can defeat a samurai using a measly old axe!" She scolded him as tears flowed from her eyes like a waterfall. She was extremely afraid to the point that she felt her heart in her throat. The old man followed while clutching His chest, he felt a slight pain from them. The scene earlier made his heart jump which is very bad for his weak heart.

"Your mother is right Tadashi. Don't do that again." He said. The old man eyed the young samurai who looks like he was about to leave. He opened his mouth and said- "Young Man. You seem like a good person why don't you stay in our little home for a bit?"

Kazuha stop from his action and stared at the old man. A small smile was plastered on it.

"How can you be so sure, grandpa? My mind is like the wind, it can change at any moment." He softly stated while staring at the old man. The old man laughs at Kazuha's words not taking them seriously.

"You're right but still. You're also soaking wet from the rain. Come on you can stay here until the storm stops." The old man turn around following his wife who was supporting his child. Kazuha stared at his back feeling a bit odd. Normally when he says that to other people they wouldn't stop him from leaving. The old couple seems like an exception.

'I guess I could stay? I need a roof to stay for tonight anyway. We'll just make sure I won't disturb them.' He thought before following the old man.

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With dry clothes on, Kazuha stared at the food that was served to him before staring at the old couple. His plan was just to stay outside till the rain stopped but the old couple didn't like it and drag him inside. He can only sigh in defeat. The old couple was persistent.

Tadashi with a dressing, laugh slightly seeing Kazuha's miserable state. He knows what was kazuha feeling because it always happens to him. (My grammar is indeed shit.)

"Even if you say no, Mom won't let you. So I suggest just doing what they want, with that you should be fine." He suggested quietly to kazuha hoping to lift his mood a bit. Kazuha smiled slightly and nodded.

"I can see that." He agreed.

"I'm sorry if that's the only thing I can give you child. The harvest day is still quite far away, so I can only serve you so little." The old woman said. Kazuha just shook his head and pick up his chopsticks. With the help of the chopsticks, he tasted the first dish that plucks his interest. It was a matsutake that was covered in meat.

'So little?' He thought as he eyed the meat. He can only stuff himself with it.

"This is delicious granny, What is it?" Kazuha asked as he pick another piece.

"This is a monstadt delicacy that my husband learned while he was in monstadt." The granny stated as she also pick her piece.

"But granny, why are you serving me meat? Anything is fine." Kazuha scrunches his nose while looking around the house. It was clear that the family have it hard. The old man laugh when he heard what the young samurai said.

"Dear we might be poor, But it's not to the point we can't eat meat. And besides, you save our son you deserve it." The grandpa uttered. Kazuha's eyes widen a bit seeing that his word cause a bit of misunderstanding.

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A/N: AHHHHH!!!! THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 1,500 WORDS BUT I WROTE WITH THE INTERNET OFF!! NOW ITS 1,300+ AHHHHH!!! I'M VERY MAD!! I hope you enjoyed this short chapter T^T Next chapter would be much longer. Once again I apologize for the short words :<

If you're looking for tomo don't worry >^o he'll be on the next chapter.

[1]. The Nobushi are disgraced wandering samurai found in Inazuma. You'll encounter several different types: Hitsukeban — Uses a sword and saltpetre powder attacks. Jintouban — Adept swordsmen, they deal melee damage.

A/N: Thank you google for the information ^v^