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~.:: Breaking Free ::.~
The words rang in my head. ''This sword did you say it was my fathers?'' Mai nodded solemly. I looked at her, running a finger along the blade. I will never forget the gleam in gave off when it's blade hit the candle-light. Freash blood. It reminded me of freashly spilled blood. The perfect colored red, smoothe. It's aura was sinister. I knew many had been killed, much fleash was cut with this sinister weapon. And it was my father's... I didnt speak of my father. When the girls would pester me, I would silence them. I never spoke of either my mother or my father. But my father was a touchy subject. '' So...this blade was my father's... '' Mai nodded again. Shaking my head, i wrapped the sword back in the gold cloth and reached it out back to her. '' I think you have misjudged my intentions child. I did not show you your father's sword to you for nothing. It is yours now. He clearly instructed me to present it to his heir. '' I took the blade back and stared at it in awe. '' So this...is mine? All mine? '' Mine. I had never had anything that was all mine. '' So no one can take it from me? '' Mai smiled, and placed a hand on my shoulder. ''This, Hellfire. Is yours. only yours. No one can take it if you dont let them.'' I looked at her, my bloodred eyes meeting her warm blue ones. I dont know how it happened, or what the hell posessed me, but i suddenly leaped on her, in a warm embrace. In no time, her brown arms were wrapped tightly around me. ''There there child. All is well.'' I hugged her, clinging to my sword as if i let it go, it would fly away. '' Child, you must leave. I....I have trained you as best as i can. So leave now. " Mai pulled away, and i looked at her confused. '' You have your father's sword. Go, take what you need, and find your mother. It is about time you have your freedom back. '' My eyes searched hers. This women had become the mother i never had. Even though she was the one that took me from her....I forgave her. '' But.. '' " W-What have i told you. Respect your elders. I said go.. " Smiling i hugged her again. Mai liked to pretend she was cold. But i knew that this Lioness Youkai (demon) was really a big softy. Nodding i sat up clutching the sword in my hands. Thunder rolled in the background. Mai blew out the candle, and we ran to the store room. There she gave me a few new pairs of breechs, 2 new tunics, and some boots. She also gave me a small bow, and a quiver stuffed with ten arrows. I took the items gratefully. Changing into the clothes, i stuffed the rest into a napsack that had also been given to me. I was kneeling on the ground, when Mai came to me. The thunder still rolled, and flashes of lightening lite up the sky, in a brilliant show of nature. I looked up at Mai, and smiled. She kneeled down before me and presented me Du Sundavar Freohr. I looked at the sword, and reached out, grasiping it. The sheeth grazed my palm. " Now stand Warrior. '' I looked confused for a moment then nodded. I stood up slowly, my hiar was tied into a long braid, and rested at my back. A large bang of thunder crashed behind me. A series of lightning strikes followed after, lighting up the sky, and my figure. I tilted my head up slightly, and stood very proud. I grasped my sword in my hands, and then clasped it to my belt. It was a comforting weight. It felt as if that sword was ment to be there. As if i was its true master. Mai handed my my napsack, and stood up tears in her eyes. '' So, this is goodbye my cub. '' I shifted nervously. '' Yes...er..thank you Mai. '' She nodded. '' You have been trouble at times, but your heart has good intentions. " I dropped my bag, and hugged her again, this time tears pounding on her silky hair. We parted, and smiled at each other. She picked up my bag, and handed it to me. I looked at it, and nodded. I grabbed it and swung it over my shoulder. ''Are you sure you dont want to wait until the rain stops?'' I was feet from the door. I just shruged and looked over my shoulder. " Nah. '' I smiled at her '' Iv been waiting for almost 13 years to leave this dump. '' Mai smiled and let out a laugh. My hand grasped the smoothe door handle, and i turned it to the right. I pushed the door gently. I stepped outside, and looked up. Tightening my grip on my napsack i stepped out fully. '' Sayanara...Okaa-san. '' (goodbye Mother) I heared Mai drop to her knees and cry. I looked at her from the corner of my eyes...then looked straight ahead. The rain danced on my skin, and drenched my hair. Finally, I had Broken free.
-July 24 1513-
L.I.T.T.L.E`S.P.A.R.R.O.W · Thu Feb 02, 2006 @ 05:29am · 0 Comments |
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