Chapter I : The Cold-Blooded Fox

a/n: Nozoeli fanfic with Warring States (Sengoku Era) AU. This is my first fanfic so please go easy on me...(w)

Also, I'm deeply apologize for the grammatical error. English is not my mother language so yeah please understand my problem.

I don't own Love Live! of course

Without further ado, enjoy~~~

I stared to the corpses which lying on the ground with zero interest. Their face is full of expression; sad, afraid, mad, even some of them were smiling- Did they happy that I killed them? Is it because they didn't believe that I killed them? Or is it because they died fighting for their clan so they're smiling? Not like I care about them though.

Among the corpses, I could see a girl-no, a woman hugging a child. She looks horrible with her kimono covered with blood and the child condition looks as same as the woman, both of them are died while hugging each other. It seems this woman tried to protect this child but she failed miserably. To be honest, I didn't even remember that I killed them.

I kept staring at them with blank expression until one soldier came and said,

"Eli-sama, we've already check every corner of this castle and we couldn't find anyone. It seems there is no survivor left"

"I see…" I said with slight interest

"It seems you really gave them a total annihilation Eli-sama. You just charge in without any hesitation and killed every single one of them. Damn, you should look at their face when…" he suddenly stops as I glare to him

"Shut your useless mouth or I'll make you join them lying on the floor without your head attached to your neck" I said while still glaring at him

"I-I-I de-deeply apologize for my rudeness! Please forgive me!" he said that while trembling in fear

I really want to cut off his head because he really pissed me off, but father will punish me again if I keep killing every soldier who made me mad…

"Tell all the soldiers to burn all the corpses and clean this place up. Also don't forget to raise the Mido and Ayase clan banner so everyone will know that Ayase clan has eliminated this weak and useless Ogawa clan and people will know that this region belongs to Mido clan. Now!" I yelled while still glaring at him and point my nodachi at him.

"Y-y-yes, sir!" he said while running away from me

Honestly, is there no useful soldier in our clan? Every single of them only act as their ordered and what makes me mad is the fact that all of them were afraid of dead, of course they were. How could they're not afraid of dead while just standing in battlefield makes them shaking nonstop? Enemy soldiers will think that Ayase clan soldiers were dancing in war. Ridiculous…

Just as I thought, they just waste our supplies. Father should be grateful when I killed them because of their stupidity, yet I was the one who get punished when I did that. Ugh I didn't want to stand in waterfall with thin yukata for 12 hours again. Just the thought of it makes me shudder in cold already. And he will yell at me "country made by people, so does our clan! Crave this in your mind forever, and you will become a great leader, Eli".

Just what did he want to accomplish by keeping all of this stupid soldiers? Is he trying to make this country known the Ayase clan as a clan which famous for their stupidity? Or is he trying to make a clan filled with stupid soldiers? Just what is his purpose? Damn I really couldn't understand him… Whatever, let's just get out from this bloody room and take some breather.

As I walked away from this room, I heard a small groan coming from the corpses. I think the sound coming from the corner of this room… Oh is there someone who still survives? As I started to get closer to the sound, I found a man with one arm; well I was the one who cut it, tried his best and struggled to move his body. It seems he really doesn't have any strength left because he could only crawl away from me.

"Why…" he said it as soon as I approach him

"Why did you have to kill us? What did we do to you? We don't even know each other. Did we ever do something wrong to Ayase clan?" he said while struggling to keep his breathe

For a person who is dying, he sure has many questions…

"Tell me…why such a young and fine person like you has to kill all of us?" he said it while he reaches his hand to me

Without further ado, I drew my nodachi and stabbed it into his head

"We're just following order. If you want to know why, just ask the Mido clan" I said while took out my nodachi from his head and swung it to remove the blood from it

"Perhaps you can ask Mido clan ancestor in the other world. I think they will answer every question you have for them. If you do met them, please tell them that their clan leader now is beyond helping" I said and got out from this room

(3 days later in Mido clan castle)

As soon as I reached the castle, I want to take a rest and perhaps take a bath. However I have to report the result of the war immediately. Just for this time, I really envy all those stupid soldiers who could take a break as soon as they reached the castle

"The Ogawa clan has been eliminated, the castle and the surrounding area has now become the properties of Mido clan" I said while bowing my head to a person who doesn't deserve it, the Head of Mido clan, Mido Yuki

I really hate this man, not just he's not deserve my loyalty, he also lack of charisma and leadership. He always listens and believes to what his strategist said. Why did the Ayase clan has to follow the order from this man? Father is far better leader than this dilly dally guy.

"As expected from the best swordsmanship clan in this country. Ayase clan really is reliable to every order we gave to them!" the strategist said while laughing

You're the one who is not reliable, we Ayase clan is the best clan in Japan. I wanted to say that out loud but my father will punish me if I said that right to our lord. In the first place, why did Ayase clan agreed to become vassal for Mido clan? We could defeat this clan less than one day, yet here we are… the clan who is famous for their swordsmanship is serving this ridiculous clan.

"You really did a great job Eli-dono. As your lord, you really make me proud of Ayase clan. We hope you keep serving us with all of your might" said Mido Yuki

"I thank you for your kindness my lord. I and Ayase clan will keep serve Mido clan until the end of our lives. The sword of Ayase clan is forge to fight for Mido clan" yeah as if I said that with honesty. If I didn't bow my head, they'll surely saw my face smiling while said that. Ugh not good, I really want to laugh now…

"Please raise your head, Eli-dono. You may leave now and have a good rest. Please say my gratitude to Hiro-dono and Sherry-dono" Yuki said while smiling. It makes me sick

"Thank you my lord. Actually I have one request before I leave…" I said with all seriousness

"Oh I wonder what is it? Just name it Eli-dono"

"I want to meet Alisa before I leave"

"Ah I thought you want a promotion…of course you can. She is in the pond at the moment"

"Thank you for your kindness my lord. Well then if you excuse me" I bowed once again and leave them. I think I could hear them whispering, well I didn't care what those two talk about. I really want to meet Alisa

As I passed by, I could hear some of Mido retainers talking

"Look, it is the cold-blooded fox from Ayase clan" one of the retairner said

"Yeah it's her. I heard she killed every single person in Ogawa clan without hesitation" the other retainer said

"Impossible! Does that mean she also killed woman and kid?"

"She did. Even though she's a girl and has a beautiful face, it is really scary to know that such person is cold-blooded and could kill anyone"

"A girl like her won't even get married. I mean who is stupid enough to marry a cold-blooded fox? She might kill you after your first night and took all your treasure!" he said while laughing

"I know right! It is crazy to imagine someone like her will even get married!" the other also said while laughing

I didn't really care about what others say and I didn't really care about other person. The only thing that I cared in this world is my family. I didn't care if they said I couldn't get married or I was a cold-blooded person, as long as my family happy, than so am I.

As for the 'fox' thing…I think I understand why most of the Mido's retainers called me that. With my beautiful (what man said) or handsome (what girl said) face, my shining blonde hair, and my great figure; there is no wonder why I became famous in this castle. My father, Ayase Hiro is the head of Ayase clan and he's also the instructor in Mido's dojo. He has a handsome face if you ask me. He married to a foreigner who is of course my mother, her name is Ayase Sherry. My mother said that she came to Japan as a merchant then she met my father and married him. She also has a beautiful face and great figure. I think that's the reason why I have this 'perfect' looks. Most of the maid and girls in this castle were gone head over heels to me. They gave so many charms and even asked me to come to their room. Of course I reject all of them, I didn't even know them yet they asked me to come to their room. Also I prefer my own room. There was one case where a wife from one of Mido's retainer suddenly come to my room at night and asked me to 'do' her. Of course I ignore her and went to sleep again. I think that's where I got the 'fox' thing because I took advantage of girls who fall for me

As for the male retainers…I even didn't have any interest in them. Some of them were only said I was beautiful but so far none of them were trying to hit me. Either they're too afraid or just think of me as a comrade because we went to battlefield together. Which I thought it was great because I didn't care about what they feel about me.

I reached the pond and saw a small figure in the azumaya. As soon as I saw it I quickly called her

"Alisa!"

"Ah onee-chan!" she said with a huge smile in her face

She ran and jump to me which I responded by caught her

"It is been a long time onee-chan! I miss you!" she said while looking at me with teary eyes

"I'm sorry I couldn't meet you for this past 3 years. I miss you too Alisa" I answer her with slight tear in my eyes

This cute girl is my little sister, her name is Ayase Alisa. She is 14 years old; she is three age younger from me. I got separated from her when I was 14 years old. We got separated because she gone to Mido castle as a hostage from Ayase clan. It should be me who became the hostage, but my father insists that Alisa should be the one. He said it because the Ayase clan needs an heir and the heir has to master both art of war and swordsmanship. Since Alisa couldn't battle and she has a weak physic, so she was sent to Mido clan as a hostage for our peace agreement between Ayase and Mido. With this entire heir problem and since Ayase clan didn't have any sons; I was raised to be Ayase clan heir. I think that is why I've more to masculine than feminine because my father taught me how to become a great gentleman. Well he also taught me how to become a great samurai of course.

In order to meet her again, I started to learnt swordsmanship and art of war. I also became cold-blooded because if I became hesitant in battlefield, I could die and that means I couldn't meet her forever. Also just by doing order and carried it swiftly, I could gain promotion quickly and that means I could meet her whenever I wanted to. I could say that this past three years, killing everyone until I called cold-blooded and did every order they gave to me was worth it if I could meet her again.

"What's wrong onee-chan? You've been smiling all the time?" Alisa voice wakes me up from my trance

"It is fine. I'm just so happy to meet you again" I said while smiling to her

"Me too. I'm really happy I could meet onee-chan again!" she said while hugging me again. This girl…how could you be so cute?

When you're having a great time, it passed so quickly. We're just talking about what we have done for this past three years and our childhood memories. It was really fun talking to her yet the sun has already set. It felt really fast.

"Alisa-sama, it is time to return to the castle" one of the maids said

"Eeeeh but I still want to spend my time with onee-chan!" Alisa said while pouting

"I'm deeply apologize but this is order from Yuki-sama, besides it's already past the curfew"

I hate to admit this but the maid is right

"Its fine Alisa, we could meet each other again sometimes. I promise you"

"You promise? You'll come again to meet me?" Alisa said with a glint of hope in her eyes

"I promise" I said while giggling and offer my pinky finger

"Yay a pinky promise! You've promised me onee-chan!" she wraps her pinky finger against mine

"Bye onee-chan! See you next time!" she said while waving at me

Don't worry Alisa, I promise I'll meet you again. Even it'll cost my life.

(House of Ayase Clan, evening)

On my way to Ayase's house, I walked slowly to enjoy the scenery. I'm really glad that the Ayase's house was build near beach. Watching the sea really makes me forgot every problem I had. I wonder why…it's really is a mystery. I think this is what they called 'nature power'…is it?

I finally reached the Ayase's house; my home sweet home. As soon as I entered the house, I could see both my parents.

"Welcome back Eli. You've done a great job" my father said with a warm smile. He's really proud of me

"Welcome home sweetie. Are you alright? Did you hurt anywhere? Let me take a look" My mother said with worried. As caring as ever…you're the best mother in the world

"I'm fine mother. I didn't hurt anywhere and thank you for your consideration. You didn't have to worry that much" I said while smiling to reassure her that I was fine

"Of course I'm worried. My daughter was sent to battlefield and you went off without telling us. You almost made me got heart attack"

"I deeply apologize for not informing you when I leave. I was in a hurry so I forgot to tell both of you"

"It's fine. We understand your action. As long as you return safely, we already happy" my father said while putting his hand on my shoulder

"Thank you. Oh father, mother, I'm home" I said while hugging both of them. My mother responding by hugging me back and my father just gave me a pat on my head. I really love my family

"You must be tired dear. Go take a bath and go to sleep. Have you eaten anything? I could cook you a food for your dinner" my mother said while releasing me from the hug

"Don't worry I've already ate this afternoon. Besides, if I eat at this time I could' gain weight" I said while laughing

"I'll just take a bath then go to sleep. I'm really tired"

"Fine then. If you do changed your mind and wanted to eat something, just tell me and I'll make a special food for my brilliant and clever Elichika" she said again while playing with my hair

"Mou mother…Don't call me with that name. I'm not a child anymore" I said while blushing

"Nope…you and Alisa will always be my cute little children forever"

"Actually, that name suit you well rather than the cold-blooded fox" my father said while smirking. Is he teasing me?

"…You're not helping at all" I answer with a small sigh

We laugh together and walk inside the house. I will protect my family, no matter what happens

(House of Ayase clan, nighttime)

After took a bath, I decide to meditate for a while then I went to sleep. However, I noticed something is wrong. Why did it become so bright and hot? Am I dreaming? Damn, what a bad dream

I realized that this is not a dream when my mother came and shook my body.

"Eli! Dear! Wake up and get prepared. We're being attacked!"

I hurriedly got up and wear my light blue yoroi with Ayase crest on it. I tied my hair to ponytail and took my nodachi. There is no time to waste

"Who's the attacker mother? How dare they attack the best swordsmanship clan in Japan. Did they really have a death wish?" I said while hurried to went to my mother's side

"It's….the one who attack us is…." She seemed hesitant

Why did she become so hesitant? Did the enemy really that strong? Heh I don't care. No one in Japan could match us

As soon as I got out, I saw my father fighting and surrounded by 13 soldiers. Without thinking I rush to his side and helped him kill this imbeciles. I cut all of their head without hesitation, but why did father only guarding? Is he in bad condition? That's impossible. He seemed fine a while ago. In the end I killed all of them while my father just guarding.

"Father! Are you alright?" I asked him but he didn't answer. He looked so…shock? And he didn't even look at me. He just stares to the gate. So I did the same thing

What I saw makes me mad and also disbeliefs…those banner, there is no way I mistaken it with other banner. Those banners belong to Mido clan. What? Why? Is this some trap from enemy? I tried my best to stay calm and believed in my mind that Mido clan would never attack us. I mean, we have peace agreement so they won't attack us

Those thought immediately crushed as soon as I saw Mido Yuki and his strategist among the enemy. No way…so they really attack us? They really betrayed us? And I could also saw Ayase clan retainers and soldier among them. Even they betrayed us too? How dare them!

"Ayase! You think we didn't know what you're planning to us? You think we're stupid so that we couldn't read your plan? Hah how foolish of you!" the strategist said while pointing his iron fan to us

"What are you talking about you idiot?! What is this madness?!" I screamed to them

"You're planning to betray us and take control of all the Mido clan properties aren't you?! Too bad we already saw your plan from the very beginning!"

"What the….we never planning to do that!"

"Hah we have a witness here. He said you threatened him and even want to cut his head. We even know that you've already killed many of our soldiers!"

That man…he is the one who I threatened in Ogawa castle. As soon as I heard that I couldn't say anything. It feels like all of this was happening because of me. How fool of me…if only I didn't kill every soldier who makes me mad, this won't happen! I just put my beloved family in this madness! I promised to protect them! I should have listen to what my father said from the very beginning!

"Are you really sure Ayase clan really wanted to betray us? I mean they have been our vassal for a long time. And I could see that they're very loyal. My father really trust them" said Mido Yuki

"My lord you've been deceived by their act! If they really loyal to us, then why did they killed our soldiers? They're just waiting for the right time to betray us so they've been our vassal for a long time!" the strategist said

"I-I guess you're right"

I still couldn't believe this was happening…I just wanted to scream and crying! I really regret of everything I've done!

Suddenly I could felt my father hold my shuddering shoulder and said

"Don't worry my dear. This is not your fault"

"But…I should have listened to what you said! If I did that, this won't happen!" I said while crying

"Elichika, please don't blame yourself. We know you're a kind girl. The one who cause this madness is those evil strategist" my mother said while hugging me

I didn't know why but hearing my parents said that it was not my fault makes me feel at ease. Some place in my heart still regret for everything I've done. But the only thing I should focus now is to protect my parents then rescue Alisa. It doesn't matter if we're outnumbered or not. Ayase clan swordsmanship couldn't be defeated! Just the three of us is enough to take down 3000 soldiers!

"Thank you father, mother…I'm fine now"

"Good, our objectives now is to protect your mother, then tried to reassure Yuki-sama that we're not planning to betray them. If we couldn't, then just breakthrough their defense line and rescue Alisa" Father said

"Please don't underestimate me dear. You know I didn't need anyone protection. I'm the mistress of Ayase clan. You should know best that I am strong" Mother said while drew her nodachi

"I guess you're right dear…I'm just worried. I'm sorry"

Both of them are really amazing. They could still calm even at time like this. Don't worry father, I'll definitely protect mother and also protect you too

The cry of Mido soldiers made us stop talking and we entered our battle stance without thinking

"Here they come…" mother said

"They're nothing compared to us. They just win in number!" I said while drawing my nodachi

"Let's go!" father said

As soon as he said that, we stormed to enemy forces without fear and slash every single one of them. Just as I thought, they just win in number. Father and mother didn't have any trouble at all. I couldn't lose to them

I think we already killed many of their soldiers. We also could see that most of the soldiers were scared and retreat to their main forces. Behold the power of Ayase clan!

"As expected, Ayase clan is not a clan we should fight to! There are just three of them yet we couldn't even scratch their yoroi!" Mido Yuki said in panic

"Don't worry my lord. It doesn't matter if they're the best swordsmanship in Japan. All of them will die as soon as they meet this!" the strategist raised his iron fan to the sky

As soon as he did that, there are some soldiers in line move forward and make a formation. Those are…rifles?!

"This is not good. We couldn't move forward like this! We have to retreat!" I said to my parents

"Fire!" the strategist ordered them with pointing his iron fan to us

As he did that, I could hear a loud sound that makes my ear bleed. They have fire the rifle…is this where we died? I closed my eyes as I know that there is no way we could escape from this situation

…..I couldn't hear anything. Suddenly it becomes silent. Frankly, I didn't feel any pain. Actually, it is warm. Did they miss? Or did I get hit but I'm not died yet? How about father and mother? I tried to open my eyes but the sight in front of me makes me tremble in fear and disbeliefs…

No…my parents stood in front of me. Both of them were bleeding. No…this can't be happening…

"Are you alright Elichika?" My mother asked me while smiling

"It seems we managed to shield you in time…" my father also smiling while say that then both of them are falling to ground. I managed to caught them before they fall

"No…Why did you do that! I'm the one who should protect you! Just….why…" I said while crying and holding both of them

"Eli…it is parents' job to makes sure that their children able to see the future…also it is natural for parent to protect their children. So don't ask why…" father said while coughing

"Elichika…we're sorry that we couldn't accompany you anymore…but promise us two things…please rescue your sister and make sure that the Ayase clan is still survives…" mother said while smiling weakly

"No I won't leave you here! I'll die with you if I have to!"

"Then you will make your sister become alone in this world…you promised that you'll meet her again didn't you?" those sentence that mother said makes me loss for word

"Eli…go to the beach and ride the boat that has Ayase crest on it. With it you should be able to reach Otonokizaka Island. There is no way you could win against Mido with your current state... Go to Otonokizaka harbor then go ask for help to Minami clan. I'm sure they'll help you…" father said while gave me his katana

"Give them this katana as a proof that you're really from Ayase clan…This will be my final order…no, this is my final wish for you. Could you do it?"

"….I will!" I said while give them a kiss on their forehead. "I love you"

"We love you too, dear" mother said then she closed her eyes. Father just smiling then he also closed her eyes. I really wanted to cry and gave them a proper burial. But I couldn't do that at the moment. The only thing I could do is to fulfill my parents wish!

I ran as fast as I could so they couldn't hit me again

"She's still alive!" one of the soldiers said

"Pursue her until she dies! Bring her head to me!" the strategist said

I reach the beach and hurriedly ride the boat that has Ayase crest on it. I could saw some of the soldiers were chasing me. They tried shooting me but they couldn't hit me since I've already far and I also take cover

When I thought I already save, I could saw they chased me with boat too

"This is going to be a hard sail…"

(Unknown Beach, morning)

I've finally escaped from them and I've reach the shore. I think I'm getting out of track…I even didn't know where am I now. From the distance, I could see that some soldiers are still pursuing me. There are only five soldiers, but with my current state there is chance that I'll die. The good thing is they didn't have rifle so I guess I could kill them…

I should have reached a harbor but instead I was in a beach. I could see a village in far away but I think I couldn't manage it. Even if I manage to reach it, I think they will not accept me…Is there someone that stupid enough to save a stranger that covered in blood and brought a nodachi? Of course they won't.

I'm too tired…I don't think I could walk anymore. It feels like my strength has leaving my body

So is this where I'm going to die? In the unknown place and to top that it is under a wooden bridge. It seems this was the most suitable place for a 'cold-blooded fox that couldn't save her family and left her sister behind' to die.

Heh…pathetic. In the end I couldn't fulfill anything…I'm sorry father. I'm sorry mother. I'm sorry…Alisa

I started to feel my eyelids become heavy…so this is it huh?

"Oh my god are you okay?!" I could hear someone said that and getting close to me

"Oh no you're seriously injured!"

I tried to look who is this person…by the pitch of the voice, it is clearly a girl

As I look at her, I realized that she is not a person…she is too beautiful to be a person. I think the God has sent her to pick me

"Don't worry, I'll definitely save you!" This was the last word I could hear from her

Yes…please save my pathetic soul from this agony and if you could I want to meet my father and my mother as soon as possible

I started to feel my consciousness fading away…I guess it is not bad at all to die in this place. Since my soul has been picked up…

By a goddess…

To be continued

A/N: Nodachi (Ōdachi): Long/great sword. it is like katana but it's longer

Yoroi (O-yoroi): A great armor that worn by high-class samurai during Warring States

Azumaya: Japanese Gazebo. I decided to used it to gave a traditional Japan feel...^w^

So how was it? please R/R so I could write a better story in the future.

Thank You~~~