Porcelain [Sasori]

Puppet #11

Porcelain

Puppet #11

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"Ah, Eirin...very good to see you again."

Eirin stumbled, but was supported by Ai. Her maid held her strongly to prevent her from falling.

The group consisting of Yuki, Ai and Eirin had left the hideout, and once they did, they were joined by Yoshi. They made their way deeper into the Land of Earth by bird summons performed by Yuki and Yoshi. Sasori had crept his way onto the bird that held Ai and Eirin.

After what seemed like a short trip, they arrived at a large residence near a town. It was surrounded by water and was very grand, both in design and size.

At that time, Eirin had started to shift more, eventually awakening, but completely out of it. She was dazed from the drug and didn't respond much to anybody. When they reached the castle, Yuki and Yoshi had led them to the hall where the meeting would be taking place.

"Who...?" Eirin placed a hand to her head, rubbing her temples. She looked up to see who was talking to her, but found it hard to adjust her vision.

Sasori glanced around the grand room – which was fitting for a noble, or someone related to the current feudal lord. From the door to the far end of the room was a long red carpet. At the end of the room sat a male on a throne, his legs crossed and leaning on his hand.

"Oh? Eirin? Is something the matter?" That person asked, standing up. He was stopped by Yuki and Yoshi.

"Please sit down, my Lord." Yuki shook his head.

Yoshi spoke, "The maid will lead her here. There is no need to worry."

The male sat back down, staring at the coming group with worry in his blue eyes. His hair was long and coloured black, tied in a low ponytail. He was young, but he didn't look that young either, Sasori noted.

Is this Ichirou? The red head thought cautiously. He glanced at Eirin, who seemed to be recovering quickly.

"I'm sorry but I don't think I know you..." Eirin said apologetically, gripping onto Ai's arm. "Have we met somewhere before?"

The male's brows raised in surprise, before he chuckled and waved his hand dismissively, "Eirin, Eirin, Eirin. I can't believe you forgot about me! Dear little sister, have you really forgotten about your brother?"

Eirin's green eyes widened and she felt like she was completely awake now. She stared at him in shock, and then at everyone else, who had impassive faces.

"Brother...?" She opened her mouth in shock and then closed it, not sure what to say.

"That's right. I am Ichirou. Please, just call me Nii-sama." The blue eyed male smiled.

That smile is creepy. Sasori made a face.

"I don't have a brother though." Eirin persisted. She was definitely sure that she didn't have any siblings.

"Oh! My bad...I mean it's okay to call me Nii-sama. We're cousins, after all. But since we're cousins, isn't it the same as being siblings?" Ichirou related.

"Uh..." Eirin was unsure. She decided to change the topic, realising that she had a weird attire on. "Why am I here, Ichirou-san?"

"How rude! It's Nii-sama to you!" Yoshi snapped.

Ichirou raised his hand in objection to Yoshi. "It's fine."

Yoshi clicked his tongue in distaste.