Cursed (On hold)

Recollection

"Kkyyyaaaaaa!!!!!" The girl yelled, the sound resonating through the forest and my ears. "What type of horse or animal even goes this fast!?!" She exclaimed clinging to my neck for dear life. "You cannot say that I did not warn you." I shrugged while weaving through the trees avoiding any and all obstacles that could harm her and her brother. Embarrassed of her outcry the girl buried her face into my mane. ''I'm sorry. It is just that I've never been treated by such kindness by anyone other than my father and a few of the other servants at the household I serve for. Thank you." She whispered, a little flustered. "As I said before it is not in my nature to make or see anyone suffer. I only desire peace and tranquility." I responded as an attempt to make the girl smile despite not being able to see her face. "If only more people had that mentally the world would be more agreeable to live in." She sighed sadly. Deciding that it was for the best, I remained silent.

Nearing the village I spoke again. "Ah. Before I forget, what is your name?" I asked curious and wanting to know more about her. "Isunaryi. Morishige Isunaryi." She answered. "Again thank you for carrying the young master and I all the way here." Dropping the child down gently, I reverted to my normal form. "You are most welcome." I replied turning to the direction in which my home was located. "Wait. You have not told me your name yet." She called out grabbing the back of my haori. "Are you sure you want to involve yourself with me?" I answered in a surprisingly cold voice. Pouting, the girl on her tip toes raised her hand to my forehead and flicked me. "I only asked for your name baka. I'm pretty sure its common courtesy to ask for a person's name once you have given yours." Raising my eyebrows in surprise, I obeyed. "Hiboku. Yoshikawa Hiboku." Before she could ask me anything else I dissipated into thin air and arrived in the hole of the mountain I called home.