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"Where are we going, sister?"
"Where are we?" I whispered with a trembling voice.
Trying to be as quiet as I can...
Tsutako pulled me towards the door, but I hesitated.
She didn't speak a word ever since we arrived through the dark hallways.
I didn't want to leave them!
I wanted to stay and fight, to protect my family. But the look in Father's eyes left no room for argument.
"Come on, Giyu" Tsutako urged, her voice breaking.
Reluctantly, I turned and followed her,
She pulled me towards a small, hidden door at the side of the hall – a door.
It was dark and musty, but somehow it is actually hidden, as if no one could find you here.
"Remember this place?" she whispered, a small, sad smile on her lips.
"We used to hide here all the time."
She sat just in front me, trying to hold my hand,
I leaned to her back and tried to ignore the screams coming out from the halls of the mansion.
Our home...
"It's okay, Giyu." She tried to calm me down.
I could sense how she tries to calm herself down and tries to cooed me.
I tried to look outside; her figure was still big enough to cover me up from the outside.
"Promise me, Giyu..." she whispered softly.
"Hmm?"
"Promise me, brother." I could hear the whimper in the tone of her voice. "No matter what happens tonight."
"You will not go out of here."
What?
I stayed silent...
Why? Is she going to leave?
Is she leaving me behind?
"Promise?" her voice rose a bit, but I could still hear the softness in it.
Tears filled my eyes as I nodded.
"I promise," I choked out.
Then she slowly turned to me, caressing my cheek and suddenly she opened the small door and closing it once again!
Leaving me!
"Tsutako!" I wanted to scream, yet nothing came out...
I stayed hidden, I peered through the gap in the tapestry that was covering the crooked door.
But when I peered-
Tsutako!
I bit down on my lip to stifle a scream, tears streaming down my face.
My sister!
Lay lifeless on the floor...
I wanted to run to her, to help her! but I knew...
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Life of the Heir
FanfictionFOR HEIR SERIES #1 Shinobu Kocho, one of the daughters in Kocho House was obligated to marry Giyu Tomioka, the known cold and powerful Duke just to save their family's reputation. But not long enough after the wedding, her life began to change as sh...
