A/N: Hello there everybody, well here it is ch.4. I have to apologize though because I didn't expect the flashback to take quite a few chapters, so sorry. But the flashback will end in the next chapter. I hope you guys like this chapter and as requested I wrote a little bit my story Wakana hasn't met Rihan's comrades yet. Oh and sadly I still have no Beta, anyone interested? I know there are a few mistakes in this chapter, I always miss a few, if you catch them then please don't hesitate to let me know.

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xxicexsnowxx: Nope not Kuro, try again.

VasHappeninTeam: Nope not Karasu Tengu either, you're getting there though.

Anybody else what to give it a try?

Anyways now on with the story.=D.

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"... I'm thankful that I was able to save you, and meet you. I love you Wakana."

As Rihan finished what he had to say he looked at Wakana who by now had a shocked, surprised, and confused look on her face. Rihan wasn't sure anymore if he did the right thing of even telling her, he began to doubt that, maybe, just maybe it wasn't the correct time. As Rihan continue to swim in the sea of his own thoughts he felt a warm hand touch his, it was Wakana's hand. At first he was confused by her gesture or the meaning behind her actions until he realized that he hadn't removed his finger from her lips. He immediately removed it, "I'm sorry Wakana, I-" Rihan couldn't finish saying what he wanted to since this time is was Wakana who placed her soft finger on Rihan's lips, signaling him to let her speak which he did without any protests.

Wakana couldn't believe what she heard, once Rihan said he too was a yokai, well half yokai, she immediately began to feel frightened and the memories of her family's demise played in her mind over and over. At first she felt like running away but once Rihan continued talking she couldn't. She listened, and she understood; even though he was also a being of the night he is also someone with a human heart. Someone who cares for the safety of others and protects them, he is able to live and coexist with the beings of the night and the beings from the light. She kept thinking in silence looking up at Rihan and thinking that it was her turn talk.

"Rihan-san, I won't say I'm not surprised because I am, I never expected this from anybody but, somehow I'm not scared anymore, not when I know it's you Rihan-san." she continued, "I've been scared of going out at night all alone because I fear that I'll be attacked by some demon or something at any minute, I feel that they'll come after me and try to finish the job they couldn't finish properly. But you know what Rihan-san, whenever I'm with you I feel safe. I know I can trust you; you're always there when I need somebody to talk to and you've been here with me until today. You've been watching over me and that makes me so happy. Now that you've told me your truth I want to say that no matter what you are, be it half demon or half human, I'm not scared. Rihan-san once we met I too haven't been able to take you out of my mind either. I want to be with you every day, just being next to you Rihan-san and seeing that wonderful smile of yours makes me more than happy because I to love you Rihan-san. It doesn't matter if you're a half-demon because my feelings for you won't change no matter what."

Once Wakana was finished her cheeks turned a bright red, how she got the courage to even tell him anything she doesn't know, it all just slipped out somehow. All she knew was that she needed to say something, something that she always wanted to tell Rihan but she was scared that he might reject her and worst of all leave her alone. As Wakana continued to think she couldn't contain her blush so in the end she just looked down, feeling embarrassed and afraid of what might happen next.

Rihan was shocked, happy but shocked, 'She loves me?!' he asked himself a couple of times. He was happy, happy that Wakana shared the same feelings he did but he just couldn't believe it. As he began processing everything in his mind he smiled. 'I won't wait any longer.' Rihan thought, he then grabbed Wakana's hand and lifted her head which was looking down. He couldn't help but giggle at Wakana's look of surprise and red cheeks, 'You're the one I've been looking for, the one I know will bring me happiness.'

Rihan then took both Wakana's hands and got down on one knee. "Wakana, I know that the time we've spent together has been short but I know you're the one. I love you with all my heart, you are to me a precious jewel that I want to protect and cherish until the day I die. The one that once more brought the life back into my lonely world and who has made me laugh and smile form the bottom of my heart and the one who has accepted me for who I am, something that I'm very grateful for." By now Rihan to was blushing not knowing what else to say, he fell in love with this girl so much that he couldn't find the words to express himself. He took a deep breath to calm his nerves to prepare for what he was going to ask next. "Wakana, I want to spend the rest of my life by your side, protecting you and loving you with all my heart. I want to bring you happiness and joy and to keep that beautiful smile of yours alive and to never letting it disappear because your precious smile is something that I cherish as well as you my dear Wakana. So I ask you here and now, Wakana, will you marry me?"

Wakana was startled when Rihan lifted her face up so they were now seeing each other face to face, what surprised her was not the fact that he was kneeling in front of her now but the fact that he had propose! She wasn't expecting that of all things, she thought that it would've been awkward between the two of them for a few days but apparently not. She was having a mixture of feelings, happiness, joy, and many others that she didn't even know how to respond, she knew her answer all that was left was for her to voice it. She then began to cry, tears of joy escaping her eyes which were so full of life.

"Ehh?!" Rihan was so nervous that once he saw Wakana began to tear up and cry he began to slightly panic, 'Was it to early?' he thought. "I-I-I'm sorry Wakana I didn't mean to make you cry, it's just that I really truthfully honestly love you and I, I'm sorry I couldn't help it you drive me crazy that I wasn't thinking, maybe this isn't the appropriate time I just, Wakana please don't cry." Yup, the mighty Nidaime of the Nura Clan was panicking and he didn't know how to fix the current dilemma he was in. He never thought he would make Wakana cry, little did he know that those weren't tear of sadness, but tears of joy and happiness. He was about to say something when all of the sudden he felt someone lunge at him, it was Wakana who had ran into him hugging him tightly. "Of course Rihan-san, I love you with all my heart, I want to spend every single day of my life by your side. I want to love you, help you, and always be there for you whenever you need me, nothing would make me happier that to spend the rest of my life besides the man I love, besides you Rihan-san, so yes, I will marry you."

All Rihan could do after hearing those words was smile and return the embrace from the bottom of his heart. They stayed like that, hugging each other and sending each other the silent 'I love you' many times over with just a single hug. "I'll make you so happy Wakana, I'll protect you, I promise." He whispered. The next thing Rihan did caught Wakana completely off guard. As he finished his promise he broke their hug and made Wakana look at him directly into his eyes. As Wakana was mesmerized by Rihan's amber eyes she didn't realize that he was closing the gap between them. With a quick "I love you." Rihan planted a soft warm kiss on Wakana's lips, Wakana was surprised but in the end she too gave in returning the soft kiss shyly but full of emotion and love. As they broke their kiss they gazed at each other and once again smiled, this was one of the greatest moments of both Rihan and Wakana's life, a moment that they have been enjoying to the fullest until another unexpected voice broke in, "About time Nidaime, we were wondering when you would propose."

As soon as the voice was heard both Wakana and Rihan's eyes widened in surprise, Rihan quickly put Wakana behind him shielding her incase anything were to happen. As soon as he was assured of her safety he turned around to face the uninvited voice. "K-K-Kubinashi?!" he exclaimed, sounding somewhat relief that it wasn't an enemy but he quickly changed his mind once he saw the smirk on his face. "What are you doing here Kubinashi!?" he asked a bit nervously.

"He's not alone you know Rihan-sama."

"Kurotabou?!"

"Rihan-sama was so caught up and focused on young Wakana-chan that he didn't even notice our presence."

"Kejoro?!"

"Tsk tsk Nidame, we were worried so we came to look for you, seems you're doing fine."

"Kappa?"

"Alright! Nidaime is getting married!"

"Aotabou?!"

"I'm so happy for you Rihan-sama, you finally found someone to share your life with."

"T-T-Tsurara?! You too?"

Yup, unbeknownst to Rihan, once he was in the middle of his proposal Kubinashi and the others had found him. They were looking for him since once again he ditched a meeting, once they saw where he was they didn't want to interrupt, although they weren't expecting to be witness of everything that they just saw but they knew Rihan was happy which was more than they could ask for.

"Rihan-san, who are they?" asked Wakana shyly as she had peeked out from behind Rihan to see who the new faces where. Rihan smiled and grabbed Wakana's hand and began to walk towards his comrades. "They are my friends, my family, and part of the Nura Clan and one day soon they too will be part of your family."

As soon as Rihan was finished Kubinashi, Kurotabou, Aotabou, Kappa, Keijoro, and Tsurara bowed showing respect to Rihan's soon-to-be wife. As if on cue they all said, "It is an honor to officially meet you Wakana-sama, please take good care of Rihan-sama."

"And please convince him to finish his duty before running off." added Kubinashi teasing his commander after all the chasing and tracking they've been doing the whole day.

"Oi, Kubinashi I do my work, and I'm the Nidaime so leave me alone!"

"No! Rihan-sama needs to finish everything first."

"Never."

"Yes."

"Make me."

"With pleasure."

Wakana just started at first but once she was listening to the interaction between Rihan and Kubinashi, which she noted had a flying head, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Thank you everybody, I'm so happy." she replied, immediately both Rihan and Kubinashi stopped their mini quarrel and smiled as well. 'You finally found your happiness Rihan-sama.'

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