The One-Eyed Dragon's Fox

Chapter 6: Troubles In Date Army

Kitsune's POV

My eyes open and I awaken in cold sweat, my heart and head started aching. I took deep breaths to calm myself, something was odd I cannot recollect what happened to me. Masamune-sama and I were wounded deeply by the enemies gunfire.

I cannot remember anything else that happened, yet I feel such fury coursing through me. I had noticed that one of Masamune-sama's ceremonial kimono was covering me, why am I wearing this? I shake off that uncertainty and force myself to stand, I need to guard Masamune-sama while he heals.

Once I slide the door open my fellow retainers celebrated and offered me gifts. I politely declined and informed them that I must guard Masamune-sama, automatically they made way for me to Masamune's current room.

Before I enter the room I spot my sister near the pound distressed. Masamune-sama can surely wait for me a while longer, I attend to my sister's side. She's clearly deep in thought since she did not notice my presence so I flicked her forehead to gather her attention.

"Kitsune-chan when did you wake up, and how're you well?"

"Calm down Relina-chan, I woke up just moments ago and I feel slightly better now. However, what is it that distresses you Relina?"

"It's Kojurou he's been acting strange lately, after what happened to you and Masamune-sama he feels as if he is to be at fault. I do not want him to be distraught by this nor I want you to be"

"Who said I was distraught?, Relina-chan do you really want to help Kojurou that bad?"

"Yes, erm I mean I would like to relieve him of this serious matter"

I am a fool for not remembering how Relina had fallen for Kojurou, all this talk about love makes me feel unsettled. But, when I think about Relina and Kojurou how he makes my sister shine with happiness I cannot help myself and feel supportive of them.

So Relina wants to 'relieve' Kojurou from this serious matter, now its time for my devious plans once more. Let me see after I do that I must quickly attend to Masamune's side.

"Relina-chan, where is Kojurou now?"

"He should be with the retainers and order them to guard the gates, why?"

"I'm gonna teach him to make my sister distress about nothing"

"Wait, Kitsune what're you going to do to Kojurou-san?!"

"I'll make sure you'll find a way to assist him when I'm done with him"

Just wait for my surprise Relina, you'll thank me for it. As I pose myself to appear agitated and furious, I finally targeted Kojurou. When Relina noticed him as well she begged me to stop and to keep this quiet, how funny. As I marched right up to Kojurou I made Relina fall on top of him.

Both of their faces were flushed and since it was expected of Kojurou he carried my sister gracefully, inspecting for any injuries. I quickly snuck my way back to Masamune's room, I hesitated for a moment then decided to slide the door.

I gazed at my wounded lord seeing his armor set aside, this was the first time I've ever seen him this badly injured. We've had our share of battle scars but, the wounds were never serious nor fatal. This time it was only my heart that ached, this time I understood why.

Seeing Masamune-sama like this was horrible when I close my eyes I could see everything play out once more. Why did I not try hard enough to protect him? No, why did I not give it my all, why did I not use every fiber of my being to protect Masamune-sama?