Saitama, Japan
They had a few hours until nighttime reached the USA. Ben, who was in his yukata with his katana at his waist, was already giving orders to his men to prepare for battle. He had his maids and butler out of his manor so they wouldn't get hurt or killed, the manor was boarded in some rooms, and men were positioned. The battle plans were laid up and he refused to leave so he could defend the house that once belonged to his ancestors and also his beloved wife was buried there. There was a sound of running footsteps and he turned around looking at his son running towards him.
"Otōsan, JackWasNotHere wa anata ga watashi ni ie o deru yō ni meijita to watashi ni itta," said Jericho looking furious. (Dad, JackWasNotHere told me that you gave the order for me to leave the house)
"Jericho..," Ben sighed, "Nande mada koko ni iru no?,". (Why are you still here?)
"Taizai shitai.. Tatakaitai," replied Jericho, kneeling down, and presenting his katana to his father. (I want to stay.. I want to fight)
Ben smiled sadly at his son as he slowly pulled him up.
"Watashi ga inaku natta toki ni anata ga sukuwa re, kazoku no isan o tsudzukeru koto ga dekiru yō ni, watashi wa anata ni satte hoshīdesu," said Ben, looking at his son's eyes, the eyes that he inherit from his mother. (I want you to leave so you could be saved and continue the family legacy when I'm gone)
"Otōsan, anata wa shinu tsumori wa arimasen, watashi ni sanka sa sete kudasai," Jericho pleaded, his eyes glassy. (Dad, you're not going to die, please let me join)
"Betsu no toki, musuko. Shikashi, ima, anata wa iku hitsuyō ga arimasu. Jack ga dōkō shimasu," said his father gently as he gestured to a young handsome man who was waiting nearby to come closer. (Another time, son. But right now, you need to go. Jack will accompany you)
He hugged his son tightly and planted a kiss on his son's forehead before turning to look at the young man.
"Jack, kare no sewa o shi, kare o hogo shi, kare ga anzendearu koto o kakuninshitekudasai," said Ben, as JackWasNotHere bowed to him respectfully. (Jack, look after him, protect him, make sure he's safe)
"Bosu, watashi wa isshō kare o mamorimasu," replied Jack, as he held his hand for Jericho to take. (I will protect him with all my life, Boss)
Jericho took it. Ben gives them both a smile, realizing they were a couple.
"Aishiteruyo, otōsan," said Jericho. (I love you, dad)
"Watashi mo anata o aishiteimasu, musuko. Watashi wa kanojo o aishite iruto anata no imōto ni ii nasai," replied Ben, Jericho nodded and together he and Jack headed to the car that was waiting. (I love you too, son. Tell your sister I love her)
He watched as the car disappeared and walked towards the grave under the cherry blossom. Kneeling in front of his wife's tombstone, he smiled and brushed off the falling leaves from her gravestone.
"Mamonaku, watashi no ai," Ben whispered. (Not long now, my love)
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Somewhere in a storage area
Caden woke up with a gasp and he coughed feeling that his throat was dry. It was dark when he tried to look around himself but at the same time, there was an awful smell of decaying and he recognized that smell. His hands were tied around his wrists and so were his legs. When he tried to move, he discovered another shocking thing, he was naked.
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Revenge Is Sweet & Sour
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