A Samurai's Touch

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Chapter Six: Yukimura's Truth and Miyuki's Dare

"Ahh! The morning air feels great doesn't it?"

Yukimura and Miyuki were both in a clearing. There was small waterfall near them and the sound of it felt quite relaxing.

"You always ask that, but haven't you realized that I've never answered have you?"

"Well, you don't have to. I already know your answer."

Yukimura smiled at Miyuki and she just turned away. They have been looking for a way out of the forest for the past few days, and they finally managed to get out of the heart of it. They had planned to stay a night at an inn if they found one, but then they would have to take off early the next day.

"Do you even think that there will be a village here?"

Yukimura was still staring at her and then gave him a look, which suggested that he should stop. He smiled and then stood up.

"Who knows, we're basically walking around with no aim right now. But we have to get to the Sea of Trees some day, Kyo and Yuya are waiting for us there I'm sure."

Miyuki nodded and then turned toward the small waterfall. There was a few fish in the pond below it. They swam slowly and periodically blew a small bubble up to the surface. Miyuki looked down and then back to Yukimura who was now suddenly right behind her.

"What the?"

"The fish…they seem quite carefree. They simply just swim around all day. Don't you wish you could live a life like that?"

Miyuki looked down and then turned around to forest. Yukimura watched slowly as she did so and knew what she was thinking. She wanted a carefree life, without any worries and just wanted it to last.

"Yeah…I do wish for a life like that."

When Miyuki turned back to Yukimura, their eyes met and Yukimura seemed to notice something about Miyuki. He was truly in love with her, and wanted to share a life with her. Their little moment was interrupted when Sasuke returned with an armful of fruits. He glanced at both of them and then set the fruits down on the ground.

"This was all I could find in the area surround us. Breakfast is served."

Yukimura picked up a pink apple shaped fruit and took a bite out of it.

"Hmm…this is quite ripe! Miyuki, you should try some!"

Miyuki glanced and then shrugged. She walked over and then picked up a fruit as well and took a chomp right out of it. Sasuke was waiting up in a tree again and just sitting there.

"Sasuke! Come on down and have some!"

Sasuke looked down and then just didn't say anything. Miyuki laughed at Yukimura's attempt and then just picked up a fruit and then looked up at Sasuke.

"Hey! Little brother!"

Sasuke glanced down and saw that a fruit was flying his way. He caught it with his hands and looked at Miyuki. He smiled and then took a small bite out of it.

"Ah, I see he accepts your request."

"He's just a kid Yukimura."

Yukimura stared Miyuki and then smiled. She turned away and was looking at the waterfall again. He knew that if they were ever to get married, she would get the life that she truly wanted.

"Okay…so how are we going to make our way through this forest?"

Miyuki and Yukimura were on the road again. Sasuke had left them to scout up ahead with Saizo, leaving the two of them alone and walking together again.

"Well, I'm sure that there is a way out. We just have to find it!"

Miyuki shot him a look and then continued to walk. The soft ground muffled the sounds of their footsteps, so their trek seemed quite silent at times. Eventually, Yukimura said something to break the silence.

"So, would you like to play a game?"

"Like what?"

"Hmm, a simple truth or dare."

Miyuki thought about it but agreed to it anyway. She saw no harm in simply answering minor questions.

"All right, you first."

Yukimura touched his chin and then smiled.

"I'll take truth first."

Miyuki turned around and started to walk backwards, facing Yukimura. She looked up at the sky and then snapped her fingers.

"Have you ever drank anything besides sake during dinner?"

Yukimura laughed and then nodded.

"Of course I have! I used to drink tea all the time!"

"Ha, like I would really believe that."

"All right truth or dare for you?"

"I'll take truth."

Yukimura looked at Miyuki and then smiled.

"Have you ever been with a man?"

Miyuki stopped and shot him a look. She crossed her arms and then stared at him hard.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Well, have you ever dated someone?"

"Hmm, no. Not like that."

Miyuki looked down and sighed. Yukimura felt the urge to hug her suddenly but decided to restrain it.

"Truth or dare, Yukimura?"

"Dare this time."

Miyuki looked around and spotted a flower. She smiled and clasped her hands together.

"I dare you to obtain that flower for me."

"But of course!"

Yukimura jumped up onto the branches and made his way slowly to the flower. Miyuki was still walking backwards and watched at he did so. Right when he picked the flower, Miyuki smiled and then she tripped over a large root sticking up from the ground.

Luckily, Yukimura caught her before she actually fell. Miyuki looked up at him and then blushed. He smiled at her and handed her the flower.

"Your flower, miss?"

Miyuki took the flower and then stood back up. She smiled and placed the flower into her hair and continued walking.

"So would you say that I completed the dare?"

Miyuki nodded and then turned back to him again.

"Of course. Now, for me…I guess I'll take truth one last time."

Yukimura stopped and then looked start at Miyuki. His eyes were giving her a soft expression, but they still looked serious at the same time.

"Miyuki…I need to know…have you ever been in love?"

Miyuki stopped where she was and looked back at him. He was staring start at her. He wanted to know. This girl and what she has experienced.

Miyuki looked down and thought about it. Had she ever been in love? She thought about all the encounters she's had. None of them seemed to matter, but then her encounters of Yukimura began to fill her mind.

The first time they met, when they started to travel together, when he saved her, that night when he kissed her. They all seemed like the most important memories to her. Somehow, these memories with him…

"No…not before…"

Yukimura was looking at her and when he heard that answer he felt puzzled.

"Not before…does that mean…?"

Miyuki smiled and looked at him.

"Yes…I'm in love now."

Yukimura felt as though he was frozen in time. Was it him that she was in love with? Or was is someone else? He wanted to ask, but wasn't sure if he was going to be able to.

"I see…"

Miyuki closed her eyes and then opened again.

"Your turn, which will it be?"

"I'm going with truth for this one…"

Yukimura couldn't get what Miyuki said out of his head, but he didn't want Miyuki to know that she was actually thinking about it.

Miyuki came up with a question, but wasn't sure if it was appropriate to ask. But asked anyway.

"Yukimura, do you want to get married and have a family?"

Yukimura looked up at the sky and smiled.

"Yes…when I'm done with this, I want to live with such a life."

Miyuki smiled at his childish desire and then continued to walk on. She stopped and then sighed.

"Miyuki…what do you choose now?"

"Hmm? Uh, I'll take dare this time."

"Kiss me."

"What?"

Miyuki turned around and faced Yukimura. His face showed no signs of joking. It was serious. This was a serious dare, and he was showing it. His eyes pierced right through her, and he waited for Miyuki to act.

She hesitated and then walked toward him. She stopped once she was in front of him. Miyuki reached her hands up and placed them on his face. Yukimura closed his eyes and then waited. Miyuki leaned in slowly and closed her eyes slightly.

Before their lips touched, Yukimura whispered something softly underneath his breath, but Miyuki couldn't hear it. Their lips touched and it felt like the whole world was gone. Yukimura brought his arms around Miyuki and held her.

It was truly their first kiss together and they were both feeling it in the moment. Soon, Miyuki began to pull away but Yukimura kept a firm grip around her and kept her close.

Eventually, Yukimura allowed Miyuki to step back and they both took in deep breaths. They didn't look at each other; instead they looked down on the ground.

Miyuki touched her own lips and she could still feel Yukimura's breath and it was warm. She blushed at the thought of the kiss and then looked back up.

Yukimura was still looking down and touching his lips as well. When he looked up their eyes met again and this time, Yukimura walked toward her. Miyuki felt her heart skip a beat and then she tried to calm herself down. When he was in front her, she looked up and found herself staring at Yukimura's chest.

"Miyuki…I…"

"Lord Yukimura!"

Yukimura paused and then looked up at the trees. Saizo was standing on one of the branches and looking down on them. Sasuke was behind him and sitting down on the edge.

Miyuki seemed relieved and then looked up as well. Saizo looked as if he felt bad about interrupting the two, since Yukimura was so picky with her. He had no choice but to follow orders given by Yukimura.

"What is it?"

"We found a village nearby. It appears to be a wealthy village though."

Sasuke jumped down and landed right next to Miyuki. He stood up and then placed his hands behind his head.

"However, we managed to find Kyo and Yuya there though."

Miyuki turned to Sasuke and kneeled down to Sasuke's level.

"You saw Yuya and Kyo? Are you sure about that?"

"Yeah I'm sure it was them. Kyo and his rude attitude with Yuya. I don't see how she can stand him."

Miyuki smiled and then stood back up. She pointed back down the road and then she turned to Yukimura.

"Well then, I think we should get going now. Kyo and Yuya probably got lost getting to the Sea of Trees."

Yukimura looked up at her and then sighed. He placed his arms on his waist and started walking.

"Yeah, I guess that's a good idea. We wouldn't want them to be waiting for too long now would we?"

Miyuki started to walk first and then Yukimura followed.

"Oh, yes, Saizo. Do fetch me some sake. I feel parched right now from a day's walk."

"Yes, my Lord."

Yukimura walked behind Miyuki and then smiled to himself. He thought about the kiss and then touched his lips again.

"I couldn't tell her again…"

He looked up at the sky and then closed his eyes. Miyuki's face floated into his mind and then he opened his eyes.

"Miyuki…just you wait."

Miyuki glanced back and saw Yukimura looking up at the sky. She gently touched the flower in her hair and smiled to herself. She then stopped and turned around.

"Yuki! Hurry up!"

Yukimura looked at her and then smiled.

"Sure thing!"

Miyuki smiled and then started to run down the road again.

Until we share a moment like that again, just keep on waiting….

End Chapter Six

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