My Shinobi

Chapter 14 - Walking into a Trap

Chapter 14 - Walking into a Trap 

"Dude, I need a shower." I told Shirokane-san as I swiped the sweat from my forehead.

"Dude?" he questions.

"Yes, dude. And I really need a shower. I regret not taking one before leaving." I fold my arms.

"A shower?"

"Fine. A bath. Understand? Or do I need to explain with apples and pears?" This guy's lack of understanding modern words was obnoxious. How did I get stuck going to the past? Especially this far?

"Ah, you will just have to deal with it. As I recall, the nearest village to the South is about three days away." he explains.

I groan. That is too long! How did people from the past ever manage?  Didn't they feel icky and gross? Or were they less sweaty and stinky from how people are now? That would be so not fair.

"You look like you are having a mental conflict." I hear Shirokane-san say.

"So what if I am? It's my problem anyways. Not like you would be able to understand." mumble the last part.

He shrugs and continues walking. "If we are lucky, we may come across a spring. You can wash up then." he says.

A spring? Oh goody, just like in a manga. All that needs to happen is for us to accidentally see each other naked.

"I'm hungry. When was the last time we ate?" I ask.

"About an hour ago." Shirokane-san grumbles.

"Really? It feels like it has already been an eternity. I need food. But since it has only been an hour, I'll hold on. Just for you, and me. Mostly me. I want to get there sooner and I don't want you to put the blame on me for holding us off."

"You complain too much! What, were you a princess back where you are from?"

Should I play with him? I feel like messing with him. "As a matter of fact I am. If you don't like it too bad. You are stuck with me. Once you take me back, you will be rewarded handsomely." I answer making my voice sound as snobbish as possible.

"Great, a princess. As long as I get a reward that will be enough for me. I do have to put up with you after all."

I wonder if he will start treating me differently now that he thinks I am a princess? Would people treat others differently if they knew they were someone important? I think I probably would. Well, I guess that depends on who the person is.

"So what if you have to put up with me? I'm not that bad. I just like annoying people. It gives me something to do."

"Good to know you don't do it on purpose." he says sarcastically.

I scoff, "I don't! But you know what? I don't care what you think. And just to be nice, I think I will instead talk to Tsubasa. He is and has been a much better companion than you have and ever will be." I hold the urge to stick my tongue out at him.

"Yes, you go do that. I won't hold you back." he waves me off.

I have a feeling he doesn't believe me. Oh well. It might make it funner this way. He honestly takes things too seriously.

"Tsubasa," I go over to him, "What do you think? Am I as annoying as a stuck up princess?" I ask him.

He takes a while to respond, "Not really. No."

"Then why did it take you so long to answer?"

"Because the way you act with Shirokane, others would think otherwise."