☆A Flower That Blossoms in Adversity☆

𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 2

𝐷𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟．．

𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐯;

The man behind the board holding the writing brush shocked me "Speeking without permission." He says and scribbles something down as he walks inside "Oops." I face palm and follow after the spiky white haired man.

In the background I hear my grandma "Who spit in his bean curd?" as I enter the building and shut my umbrella he slams the doors behind us. The male inspects me closely as I avert my gaze and he grunts before shaking his head "Too skinny." He scribbles on the board again "Not good for bearing sons." Suddenly the cricket jumps onto his shoulder and I quickly snatch it up.

It fights me as I try and return it to the small wooden cage, honestly confused by how it opened the door. It jumps from my head to my arm and almost away before I catch it again in both hands and the man suddenly turns to me so I throw it in my mouth. 'Ewwwww.'

"Recite the final admonition." he says watching me like a hawk as I nod pulling out my fan to hide what I was going to do. I spit out the insect and give a wave to myself "Fulfill your duties, calmly and" I slowly move my arm to see the smeared writing "re-respectfully. Reflect before you snack." I lower the fan as he walks around me and catch my mistake "Act! This will bring you honor and glory." I finish the last part in one breath and fan myself in relief.

As I lower my hand he grabs my arm and eyes my fan before taking it to look at both sides then slaps it back into my palm while eyeing my suspiciously. "This way." He pulls me to the table letting go as he walks to the tea pot and sets it on the table "Now," Those critical eyes still locked onto me "pour the tea."

His hand was black! How do you not see that? I mean, it's all over his hand! "To please your future in-laws you must demonstrate a sense of dignity." He touches his face and makes a black beard as I pour the tea and miss the cup completely "and refinement." I notice and move it over and start pouring it into the cup 'I hope he doesn't notice . . . .' "You must also be poised." I look into the cup and just about gasp.

He takes it and I stare at the cricket just chilling in the cup like it was a hot spring. "Um, pardon me." He lowers the cup "And silent." He chided and I shut my mouth and watch in slight horror before crawling on the table and reaching for the cup before he could get a mouthful of cricket.

"Could I just take that back?" his face was shocked and appalled as we played tug-a-war with it "One moment." I lose grip and we shoot apart and the up becomes airborne with a spin before landing on him. He stands and reaches out for me "Why you clumsy- woah! Ah!" he pats his shirt and knocks over the small metal stand spilling hot coal onto the floor.

He let out a yell and fell on his butt, right on the coals. He jumps up and screams as he pats his rear end why trying to put out the hot material. I turn and use my fan of it but I only made it worse as a fire suddenly engulfs the small area on him.

He screams and falls onto the table, effectively breaking it. I can hear my granny already telling mom "I think it's going well, don't you?" he kicks the door open "PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT! He points to his rear and I grab the teapot and run out after him "PUT IT OUUUUUT! I throw the tea on him and the fire dies and he glares at me as I had him the pot, cover the side of my face and run to my family.

As I reach my mom I turn and see the man behind me "You are a disgrace!" he shouts and breaks the teapot "You may look like a bride but, you will NEVER bring your family honor!" he snaps and storms back inside. Everyone watched me as I lower my head and my mom and granny give me comforting caresses.

I look up and see the other staring at me with sorrowful eyes Tayuya takes a step toward me and I back away "Sakura." My mom says but I can't help it I run. With a whistle Khan comes running and I hop upon him and let him carry me away.