Reuniting the Dragon and his Right Eye
((Acy and I had decided that Kojuro had been missing for at least a year, but most likely longer. The officials responsible for Kojuro's disappearance had taken him captive and kept him locked up and beat him. They had taken Kojuro's swords back to Oshu and had told Masamune that they had found his remains, that he was dead. Masamune refused to believe it. Then Ookurikara volunteered to go look for any sign of Kojuro, the task ending up taking him months of traveling and speaking with people to accomplish. Kuri managed to save Kojuro just before he was to be executed, although Kojuro remembers none of this, due to being injured and unconscious. Kuri then took Kojuro home, Kuri earning a few injuries of his own in the process.
All happened over IMs and starts during Kuri's race to get back to Oshu.))
Kuri:: *rides his horse at a mad gallop to the shrine outside Oshu and turns there, another figure slumped in front of him on the saddle*
Kojuro:: *not quite fully conscious after what he went through being a captive*
((Kuri's also got at least oooone arrow in his right shoulder. And he just headed for where he was sure Masamune's most trusted people would be rather than trying to deal with going through the gates.))
Masamune: -unfortunately is at that site where Kuri is headed as it was ambushed and is fighting to save his men- Don't give up guys! Keep fighting! -cuts down another enemy-
Mitsutada: -located in between the shrine and the main gates, had gotten seperated from Masamune, scowling- You'll regret crossing me! With one strike I shall go! -lifts his sword, calling upon the stored up energy from Masamune's electricity and sends a bolt through the enemy's formation, charging down the path it temproarily cut open- Come on Hasebe-kun!
Hasebe: Right behind you! -whacks an enemy with the blunt end of his blade, killing them instantly from the force and rushes after Mitsutada-
[[mitsutada you're trying to be like masa, aren't cha~?]]
((lol))
Kuri:: *frowns, seeing all the fighting going on as he races through; ends up making his horse knock down or run over various invading troops on his way, helping, in a way, to clear a path to Masamune, not realizing at the time that he was going right past Mitsutada and Hasebe* Tch... Hang on Kojuro. Almost there...
Masamune: -hears one of his men call out that Ookurikara's been spotted- What..? Heh... Late to the "party". -shakes his head with a smirk- All right! Time to "turn it up"! We'll cut through and secure this area! -draws three of his claws and gets to work-
Mitsutada: -looks up when he sees a horse run by, realizing who the rider is- ... Kuri-chan...? -eye widens-
Hasebe: -notices Mitsutada is in a temporary daze, slashing an enemy that tries to sneak up on the one-eyed tachi- Mitsutada, pull yourself together. We have to get to Masamune-sama. -standing back to back with him-
Mitsutada: H-huh..? Oh.. right..! Sorry Hasebe-kun. -offers an apologetic smile over his shoulder before getting a serious expression- Just like old times, huh?
Hasebe: Keep up. -smirks and heads off down the path, following where the horse went-
Kuri:: *following the pull of his connection to Masamune to guide him in the right direction, finally crashes through another batch of invading troops near by and looks around quickly before heading to a clear spot behind Masamune, kicking another invading troop in the face on his way, looking for where he should be taking Kojuro so the other could be tended to by healers*
Masamune: -much like Mitsutada was in a daze not too long ago, upon spotting Kojuro's hardly-concious form on the back of the horse, stares for a moment- ....Kojuro.... -clenches his teeth, his grip tightening around the three swords in his hand- ....What did they do to you..? -growls, sparks of electricity starts to appear around him and soon lashes out at the enemies in the area with little to no remorse for how they're killed, finally snapped-
Mitsutada: No you don't! -cuts down an enemy that was approaching the horse as him and Hasebe finally get to the shrine- ...Hasebe-kun, protect Masamune-sama. Stay clear of his claws. He's not himself... -goes to carefully hoist Kojuro off of the horse, calling some of the men over to help him- Move quickly! Someone find a man able to care for his wounds.
Hasebe: As you wish, Mitsutada. -nods and soon follows after their lord, keeping reasonable distance while being close enough to step in if he needs to save Masamune or protect him, fighting off other enemies, can sense how enraged Masamune is-
[[well... I would say someone should stop Masamune.. but the guy needs to blow off steam. lmfao and the bastards deserve it]]
((lmao Indeed. XD))
Kuri:: *watches as some of Masamune's people gather to take Kojuro away for healing, then slowly gets off the horse himself, hissing and wincing as he finally allows himself to feel the injuries he sustained freeing the other* M-Mitsutada..?
Masamune: -completely lost to his rage right now, his powers over electricty is causing the sky to darken considerably, fighting the enemy off and pretty much is a one man army atm xD-
Hasebe: -doing his best to keep up with his lord and ensure no harm comes to him or the innocent people of Oshu-
Mitsutada: -allows the other men to take Kojuro from him, watching as they hurry the injured man into the shrine- ...Hm..? -turns around to see Kuri standing before him- ...K-Kuri-chan... -rushes over to him- ...Hold on, I'll take care of this... -placed his hands on Kuri's shoulders but stopped before he touched the arrow by accident- ...Can you walk?
Kuri:: *leans a bit against Mitsu, nodding slightly at the question* Yeah, I can walk. *has some tears in his coat and shirt that show some other cuts, presumably from other arrows that thankfully didn't hit fully*
Mitsutada: ... -doesn't want to chance it and simply picks Kuri up, carrying him as gently yet quickly as he can into the shrine, ignoring one of the healers as they offer to help- I've got it. -glares at the healer- Tend to Kojuro this instant. -carefully sets Kuri down in a side room and goes to get a basin of water and some clean cloths and bandages-
[[Kuri gets to see possessive mitsu xDD]]
((XD Yes he does))
Masamune: -managed to push the enemy back to the gates already- ....Get... out of... Oshu... you bastards! -charges forwards-
Hasebe: -taking care of any stragglers, already wondering how he's going to get Masamune under control-
Kuri:: *blinks a bit at Mitsu's ordering the healers to tend to Kojuro, then thinks nothing of it. Retrieving Kojuro had been his mission, after all* So, I see things escalated badly here in Oshu while I was away. You should have one of the healers let Masamune-sama know if Kojuro is going to be alright. It will hopefully calm him down. *has no problem letting Mitsu tend to his injuries* *missed his partner alot and has his left hand in a death grip of sorts on Mitsu's sword; had apparently lost his replacement sword at some point*
Mitsutada: -returns and kneels down in front of Kuri, placing the basin down and the other materials he gathered- ...Yes. They've been getting increasingly worse yet we were forced to try and deal with it in diplomatic manners as per your request. Oshu was assaulted from two sides about a day or so ago. We've been in a constant state of war since. -nods- ...I'm guessing that's when you made a break for it? -looks at Kuri, concern written all over his face as he gently places a hand on the arrow- ...I'm going to pull this out.
Masamune and Hasebe: -out fighting-
Kuri:: I'm... sorry you had to try to solve it diplomatically because of me. *nods* Yeah, a day or so ago. And I think I killed every b*****d that had a hand in what Kojuro went through on my way in. They were going to execute him. *tenses up as Mitsu places a hand on the arrow, tightening his grip on Mitsu's sword yet again, then nods, gritting his teeth* Ready...
Mitsutada: Once we know Kojuro will be okay... I'll ask one of the men to report to Masamune. We can't risk losing any of our healers. There's a lot of wounded. -frowns and carefully works the arrow out of Kuri's shoulder, trying to do so quickly as well- ...I'm glad you saved him, Kuri-chan.
Kuri:: *would probably be clenching his right fist at the moment if his whole right arm didn't hurt so badly* Understandable. *hisses a breath out, then takes in another* ...If this is Masamune-sama's reaction to seeing Kojuro injured... I don't think anyone would be safe if I hadn't succeeded in bringing him back.
Mitsutada: ...Sorry Kuri-chan... -manages to get the arrow out and quickly gets to work cleaning out the wound- I'm going to remove your jacket and shirt. -starts to do so, being very careful of the shoulder wound and any other bad gashes he might have- ...Masamune-sama has been keeping a lot bottled up inside this past year... I fear you might have been right if Kojuro returned deceased....
Kuri:: *forces himself to release his grip on Mitsu's sword as the other starts removing his jacket and shirt, although he promptly grabs onto it again once both are gone, leans a bit and rests his head on Mitsu's shoulder, despite his body protesting the move* You... have nothing to be sorry for, Mitsu. I'm glad we made it home.... back to you and Hira.
Mitsutada: -has kept Kuri's sword tucked into the belt by his side, had managed to take an enemy's weapon to fight earlier- ...Ookurikara... -looks at him, fighting back tears and takes a moment to wrap his arms around the other- ....Everything will be okay now... You're safe... I won't let anything happen to you. -kisses the top of his head-
Masamune: -dealt with a good chunk of the foot soldiers, on a manhunt now for the b*****d officials that remain in Oshu-
Hasebe: -all too happy to assist Masamune in this task-
Kuri:: *hisses a bit at Mitsu wrapping his arms around him, but doesn't move or pull away from the other, moving his left arm to give Mitsu a hug as best as he could in return* I.... missed you so much Mitsu...
Mitsutada: -cannot help but cry, holding his partner close, trying his hardest to be mindful of the wounds but doesn't want to let go- ....Kuri chan.. -kisses his forehead, cheek and lips- ...Let me get you all cleaned up... okay?
Kuri:: *also crying, tries his best to return Mitsu's kisses, then nods, forcing himself to finally pull away so Mitsu can take care of his wounds* Okay.
[[I think when Hira reunites with her parents its just going to be one big sob fest xDDD]]
((lol Yep. XD))
Mitsutada: Forgive me if any of it stings.. -works on cleaning out Kuri's wounds, washing the other's upper body as well so he's clean enough to apply bandages to-
Masamune: -corners the last official on his s**t list- ... -points his blade at the cowering man's throat- ...You spoke the loudest now look at you... absolutely pathetic, begging and pleading for your life. You never liked me from the day I was born. Answer for your crimes, "b*****d". -slams the blade right into the man's throat and slices it open-
Hasebe: ... -smirks and soon bows down to Masamune- ...Masamune-sama... we should check on Kojuro.
Kuri:: *tired and drained, forcing himself to keep still so Mitsu can get him properly patched up, small hisses escaping every now and then*
Kojuro:: *has finally been all patched up as well, although he isn't conscious yet*
Mitsutada: -works as delicately as he can to not provoke Kuri's wounds, eventually getting him all cleaned up and bandaged- ...There.. -smiles a bit- Anything I might have missed, Kuri-chan?
Masamune: -turns to Hasebe and raises one of his swords as if to strike, growling- ....
Hasebe: ... -lowers his head- Masamune-sama.... Kojuro is in critical condition at the shrine. You should go see him in case if his time is limited. Be with him now when he needs you the most... just as he was for you as Bontenmaru.
Masamune: -was going to strike Hasebe down but stops the blade just inches from the other's neck- ...K...ojuro... -eyes go back to normal, pupils no longer slits- ...T-tch... -sheathes his swords and runs off at full speed towards the shrine-
Hasebe: ... -remains where he is until Masamune leaves, finally sighing in relief- ... -smiles a bit and laughs, getting to his feet- ...Finally this nightmare is over.
Kuri:: *shakes his head* I... think you got them all, Mitsu. *going to need his hair washed later when he's not so tired as there is a bit of blood in the end of his hair where it usually hangs around his neck/shoulder*
Mitsutada: -gets up and finds some blankets and a pillow, making a makeshift bed for Kuri- Come lay down and rest, Kuri-chan... it will be awhile before I think the castle will be habitable again. -chuckles slightly-
Kuri:: *nods slightly and makes his way tiredly to the makeshift bed* Will you... lay here with me then, Mitsu? *doesn't want to be separated from the other anytime soon if he can help it now that he's back*
Masamune: -races to the shrine and eventually comes rushing in- Kojuro! -freezes upon seeing his right-eye laying on the futon, trembling a bit and slowly walks towards him- ...Kojuro... -falls to his knees besides him and clenches his teeth- ....I... should have rescued you.... Forgive me... -choking back tears, resting his forehead on Kojuro's chest, is just a bundle of so many different emotions right now-
Soldier: ... -silently motions for everyone to clear the room to give their lord some time alone with Kojuro, stepping out once everyone leaves and slides the door shut-
Mitsutada: Ah.. of course, Kuri-chan... -smiles a bit and sits down besides him, opening his arms- ...Want to use me as a pillow?
Kuri:: *nods and curls up against Mitsu, wrapping his left arm around the other*
Kojuro:: *very slowly becoming aware of his surroundings, opening his eyes a tiny bit, surprised at the familiar mop of hair greeting him* M...asa...mune...-sama...?
Mitsutada: -slowly lays down, allowing Kuri to get comfortable before wrapping his arms around him- ... -kisses the top of his head again- ...Kuri-chan...
Masamune: -gripping at Kojuro's robe, still crying- ...You can't leave me Kojuro... I won't let you... You have to live, that's an order. You hear me..? -eventually hears Kojuro's weakened voice and slowly dares to look up- ...K..ojuro...?
Kuri:: *finally drifts off to sleep, curled up to Mitsu*
Kojuro:: *blinks slowly, then gives a low, pained chuckle at the order* I... hear...you. How...? *doesn't quite remember how he was rescued, nor how he got to the shrine outside Oshu*
Mitsutada: -feeling the exhaustion from the fighting at Oshu starting to get to him but forces himself to stay awake, wants to ensure Kuri is safe- ... -looks down at him and smiles- ... -gently brushes the other's matted bangs out of his face-
Masamune: ...Kojuro... -sits up, looking at him, relief washing over his features and soon wipes away the tears quickly- ...Ookurikara rescued you and brought you back here.
Kuri:: *tightens his left arm a bit around Mitsu, almost as if trying to make sure the other doesn't leave*
Kojuro:: *looks puzzled at that* ....Who...? *was not around when Masamune's swords started coming to life*
Mitsutada: -chuckles softly and whispers- I'm here, Kuri-chan.. don't worry.
Masamune: Ahn..? Oh, that's right... My sword, Ookurikara? He's come to life. Shokudaikiri Mitsutada as well. ...Ookurikara was sent to go find what happened to you. I was told you were killed.
Kojuro:: *stares at Masamune at first as if he'd sprouted a second head as the other speaks of his swords coming to life, then sighs slightly* Then... I owe... him. Would have... died for sure. Came close to it.
Masamune: ...While I want to know what happened, neither of you are in condition to be speaking... -watching Kojuro- ...Rest, Kojuro.
Kojuro:: *nods slightly and goes to sleep, more relaxed than he was earlier since he is now home instead of in enemy hands*
Masamune: ... -waits until the other closes his eyes before smiling a bit- ... -cannot thank Ookurikara enough for returning Kojuro to him- I'll be here, Kojuro... No one will harm you. -settles down next to Kojuro, taking the time of remove his helmet and places it besides him-
((Acy and I had decided that Kojuro had been missing for at least a year, but most likely longer. The officials responsible for Kojuro's disappearance had taken him captive and kept him locked up and beat him. They had taken Kojuro's swords back to Oshu and had told Masamune that they had found his remains, that he was dead. Masamune refused to believe it. Then Ookurikara volunteered to go look for any sign of Kojuro, the task ending up taking him months of traveling and speaking with people to accomplish. Kuri managed to save Kojuro just before he was to be executed, although Kojuro remembers none of this, due to being injured and unconscious. Kuri then took Kojuro home, Kuri earning a few injuries of his own in the process.
All happened over IMs and starts during Kuri's race to get back to Oshu.))
Kuri:: *rides his horse at a mad gallop to the shrine outside Oshu and turns there, another figure slumped in front of him on the saddle*
Kojuro:: *not quite fully conscious after what he went through being a captive*
((Kuri's also got at least oooone arrow in his right shoulder. And he just headed for where he was sure Masamune's most trusted people would be rather than trying to deal with going through the gates.))
Masamune: -unfortunately is at that site where Kuri is headed as it was ambushed and is fighting to save his men- Don't give up guys! Keep fighting! -cuts down another enemy-
Mitsutada: -located in between the shrine and the main gates, had gotten seperated from Masamune, scowling- You'll regret crossing me! With one strike I shall go! -lifts his sword, calling upon the stored up energy from Masamune's electricity and sends a bolt through the enemy's formation, charging down the path it temproarily cut open- Come on Hasebe-kun!
Hasebe: Right behind you! -whacks an enemy with the blunt end of his blade, killing them instantly from the force and rushes after Mitsutada-
[[mitsutada you're trying to be like masa, aren't cha~?]]
((lol))
Kuri:: *frowns, seeing all the fighting going on as he races through; ends up making his horse knock down or run over various invading troops on his way, helping, in a way, to clear a path to Masamune, not realizing at the time that he was going right past Mitsutada and Hasebe* Tch... Hang on Kojuro. Almost there...
Masamune: -hears one of his men call out that Ookurikara's been spotted- What..? Heh... Late to the "party". -shakes his head with a smirk- All right! Time to "turn it up"! We'll cut through and secure this area! -draws three of his claws and gets to work-
Mitsutada: -looks up when he sees a horse run by, realizing who the rider is- ... Kuri-chan...? -eye widens-
Hasebe: -notices Mitsutada is in a temporary daze, slashing an enemy that tries to sneak up on the one-eyed tachi- Mitsutada, pull yourself together. We have to get to Masamune-sama. -standing back to back with him-
Mitsutada: H-huh..? Oh.. right..! Sorry Hasebe-kun. -offers an apologetic smile over his shoulder before getting a serious expression- Just like old times, huh?
Hasebe: Keep up. -smirks and heads off down the path, following where the horse went-
Kuri:: *following the pull of his connection to Masamune to guide him in the right direction, finally crashes through another batch of invading troops near by and looks around quickly before heading to a clear spot behind Masamune, kicking another invading troop in the face on his way, looking for where he should be taking Kojuro so the other could be tended to by healers*
Masamune: -much like Mitsutada was in a daze not too long ago, upon spotting Kojuro's hardly-concious form on the back of the horse, stares for a moment- ....Kojuro.... -clenches his teeth, his grip tightening around the three swords in his hand- ....What did they do to you..? -growls, sparks of electricity starts to appear around him and soon lashes out at the enemies in the area with little to no remorse for how they're killed, finally snapped-
Mitsutada: No you don't! -cuts down an enemy that was approaching the horse as him and Hasebe finally get to the shrine- ...Hasebe-kun, protect Masamune-sama. Stay clear of his claws. He's not himself... -goes to carefully hoist Kojuro off of the horse, calling some of the men over to help him- Move quickly! Someone find a man able to care for his wounds.
Hasebe: As you wish, Mitsutada. -nods and soon follows after their lord, keeping reasonable distance while being close enough to step in if he needs to save Masamune or protect him, fighting off other enemies, can sense how enraged Masamune is-
[[well... I would say someone should stop Masamune.. but the guy needs to blow off steam. lmfao and the bastards deserve it]]
((lmao Indeed. XD))
Kuri:: *watches as some of Masamune's people gather to take Kojuro away for healing, then slowly gets off the horse himself, hissing and wincing as he finally allows himself to feel the injuries he sustained freeing the other* M-Mitsutada..?
Masamune: -completely lost to his rage right now, his powers over electricty is causing the sky to darken considerably, fighting the enemy off and pretty much is a one man army atm xD-
Hasebe: -doing his best to keep up with his lord and ensure no harm comes to him or the innocent people of Oshu-
Mitsutada: -allows the other men to take Kojuro from him, watching as they hurry the injured man into the shrine- ...Hm..? -turns around to see Kuri standing before him- ...K-Kuri-chan... -rushes over to him- ...Hold on, I'll take care of this... -placed his hands on Kuri's shoulders but stopped before he touched the arrow by accident- ...Can you walk?
Kuri:: *leans a bit against Mitsu, nodding slightly at the question* Yeah, I can walk. *has some tears in his coat and shirt that show some other cuts, presumably from other arrows that thankfully didn't hit fully*
Mitsutada: ... -doesn't want to chance it and simply picks Kuri up, carrying him as gently yet quickly as he can into the shrine, ignoring one of the healers as they offer to help- I've got it. -glares at the healer- Tend to Kojuro this instant. -carefully sets Kuri down in a side room and goes to get a basin of water and some clean cloths and bandages-
[[Kuri gets to see possessive mitsu xDD]]
((XD Yes he does))
Masamune: -managed to push the enemy back to the gates already- ....Get... out of... Oshu... you bastards! -charges forwards-
Hasebe: -taking care of any stragglers, already wondering how he's going to get Masamune under control-
Kuri:: *blinks a bit at Mitsu's ordering the healers to tend to Kojuro, then thinks nothing of it. Retrieving Kojuro had been his mission, after all* So, I see things escalated badly here in Oshu while I was away. You should have one of the healers let Masamune-sama know if Kojuro is going to be alright. It will hopefully calm him down. *has no problem letting Mitsu tend to his injuries* *missed his partner alot and has his left hand in a death grip of sorts on Mitsu's sword; had apparently lost his replacement sword at some point*
Mitsutada: -returns and kneels down in front of Kuri, placing the basin down and the other materials he gathered- ...Yes. They've been getting increasingly worse yet we were forced to try and deal with it in diplomatic manners as per your request. Oshu was assaulted from two sides about a day or so ago. We've been in a constant state of war since. -nods- ...I'm guessing that's when you made a break for it? -looks at Kuri, concern written all over his face as he gently places a hand on the arrow- ...I'm going to pull this out.
Masamune and Hasebe: -out fighting-
Kuri:: I'm... sorry you had to try to solve it diplomatically because of me. *nods* Yeah, a day or so ago. And I think I killed every b*****d that had a hand in what Kojuro went through on my way in. They were going to execute him. *tenses up as Mitsu places a hand on the arrow, tightening his grip on Mitsu's sword yet again, then nods, gritting his teeth* Ready...
Mitsutada: Once we know Kojuro will be okay... I'll ask one of the men to report to Masamune. We can't risk losing any of our healers. There's a lot of wounded. -frowns and carefully works the arrow out of Kuri's shoulder, trying to do so quickly as well- ...I'm glad you saved him, Kuri-chan.
Kuri:: *would probably be clenching his right fist at the moment if his whole right arm didn't hurt so badly* Understandable. *hisses a breath out, then takes in another* ...If this is Masamune-sama's reaction to seeing Kojuro injured... I don't think anyone would be safe if I hadn't succeeded in bringing him back.
Mitsutada: ...Sorry Kuri-chan... -manages to get the arrow out and quickly gets to work cleaning out the wound- I'm going to remove your jacket and shirt. -starts to do so, being very careful of the shoulder wound and any other bad gashes he might have- ...Masamune-sama has been keeping a lot bottled up inside this past year... I fear you might have been right if Kojuro returned deceased....
Kuri:: *forces himself to release his grip on Mitsu's sword as the other starts removing his jacket and shirt, although he promptly grabs onto it again once both are gone, leans a bit and rests his head on Mitsu's shoulder, despite his body protesting the move* You... have nothing to be sorry for, Mitsu. I'm glad we made it home.... back to you and Hira.
Mitsutada: -has kept Kuri's sword tucked into the belt by his side, had managed to take an enemy's weapon to fight earlier- ...Ookurikara... -looks at him, fighting back tears and takes a moment to wrap his arms around the other- ....Everything will be okay now... You're safe... I won't let anything happen to you. -kisses the top of his head-
Masamune: -dealt with a good chunk of the foot soldiers, on a manhunt now for the b*****d officials that remain in Oshu-
Hasebe: -all too happy to assist Masamune in this task-
Kuri:: *hisses a bit at Mitsu wrapping his arms around him, but doesn't move or pull away from the other, moving his left arm to give Mitsu a hug as best as he could in return* I.... missed you so much Mitsu...
Mitsutada: -cannot help but cry, holding his partner close, trying his hardest to be mindful of the wounds but doesn't want to let go- ....Kuri chan.. -kisses his forehead, cheek and lips- ...Let me get you all cleaned up... okay?
Kuri:: *also crying, tries his best to return Mitsu's kisses, then nods, forcing himself to finally pull away so Mitsu can take care of his wounds* Okay.
[[I think when Hira reunites with her parents its just going to be one big sob fest xDDD]]
((lol Yep. XD))
Mitsutada: Forgive me if any of it stings.. -works on cleaning out Kuri's wounds, washing the other's upper body as well so he's clean enough to apply bandages to-
Masamune: -corners the last official on his s**t list- ... -points his blade at the cowering man's throat- ...You spoke the loudest now look at you... absolutely pathetic, begging and pleading for your life. You never liked me from the day I was born. Answer for your crimes, "b*****d". -slams the blade right into the man's throat and slices it open-
Hasebe: ... -smirks and soon bows down to Masamune- ...Masamune-sama... we should check on Kojuro.
Kuri:: *tired and drained, forcing himself to keep still so Mitsu can get him properly patched up, small hisses escaping every now and then*
Kojuro:: *has finally been all patched up as well, although he isn't conscious yet*
Mitsutada: -works as delicately as he can to not provoke Kuri's wounds, eventually getting him all cleaned up and bandaged- ...There.. -smiles a bit- Anything I might have missed, Kuri-chan?
Masamune: -turns to Hasebe and raises one of his swords as if to strike, growling- ....
Hasebe: ... -lowers his head- Masamune-sama.... Kojuro is in critical condition at the shrine. You should go see him in case if his time is limited. Be with him now when he needs you the most... just as he was for you as Bontenmaru.
Masamune: -was going to strike Hasebe down but stops the blade just inches from the other's neck- ...K...ojuro... -eyes go back to normal, pupils no longer slits- ...T-tch... -sheathes his swords and runs off at full speed towards the shrine-
Hasebe: ... -remains where he is until Masamune leaves, finally sighing in relief- ... -smiles a bit and laughs, getting to his feet- ...Finally this nightmare is over.
Kuri:: *shakes his head* I... think you got them all, Mitsu. *going to need his hair washed later when he's not so tired as there is a bit of blood in the end of his hair where it usually hangs around his neck/shoulder*
Mitsutada: -gets up and finds some blankets and a pillow, making a makeshift bed for Kuri- Come lay down and rest, Kuri-chan... it will be awhile before I think the castle will be habitable again. -chuckles slightly-
Kuri:: *nods slightly and makes his way tiredly to the makeshift bed* Will you... lay here with me then, Mitsu? *doesn't want to be separated from the other anytime soon if he can help it now that he's back*
Masamune: -races to the shrine and eventually comes rushing in- Kojuro! -freezes upon seeing his right-eye laying on the futon, trembling a bit and slowly walks towards him- ...Kojuro... -falls to his knees besides him and clenches his teeth- ....I... should have rescued you.... Forgive me... -choking back tears, resting his forehead on Kojuro's chest, is just a bundle of so many different emotions right now-
Soldier: ... -silently motions for everyone to clear the room to give their lord some time alone with Kojuro, stepping out once everyone leaves and slides the door shut-
Mitsutada: Ah.. of course, Kuri-chan... -smiles a bit and sits down besides him, opening his arms- ...Want to use me as a pillow?
Kuri:: *nods and curls up against Mitsu, wrapping his left arm around the other*
Kojuro:: *very slowly becoming aware of his surroundings, opening his eyes a tiny bit, surprised at the familiar mop of hair greeting him* M...asa...mune...-sama...?
Mitsutada: -slowly lays down, allowing Kuri to get comfortable before wrapping his arms around him- ... -kisses the top of his head again- ...Kuri-chan...
Masamune: -gripping at Kojuro's robe, still crying- ...You can't leave me Kojuro... I won't let you... You have to live, that's an order. You hear me..? -eventually hears Kojuro's weakened voice and slowly dares to look up- ...K..ojuro...?
Kuri:: *finally drifts off to sleep, curled up to Mitsu*
Kojuro:: *blinks slowly, then gives a low, pained chuckle at the order* I... hear...you. How...? *doesn't quite remember how he was rescued, nor how he got to the shrine outside Oshu*
Mitsutada: -feeling the exhaustion from the fighting at Oshu starting to get to him but forces himself to stay awake, wants to ensure Kuri is safe- ... -looks down at him and smiles- ... -gently brushes the other's matted bangs out of his face-
Masamune: ...Kojuro... -sits up, looking at him, relief washing over his features and soon wipes away the tears quickly- ...Ookurikara rescued you and brought you back here.
Kuri:: *tightens his left arm a bit around Mitsu, almost as if trying to make sure the other doesn't leave*
Kojuro:: *looks puzzled at that* ....Who...? *was not around when Masamune's swords started coming to life*
Mitsutada: -chuckles softly and whispers- I'm here, Kuri-chan.. don't worry.
Masamune: Ahn..? Oh, that's right... My sword, Ookurikara? He's come to life. Shokudaikiri Mitsutada as well. ...Ookurikara was sent to go find what happened to you. I was told you were killed.
Kojuro:: *stares at Masamune at first as if he'd sprouted a second head as the other speaks of his swords coming to life, then sighs slightly* Then... I owe... him. Would have... died for sure. Came close to it.
Masamune: ...While I want to know what happened, neither of you are in condition to be speaking... -watching Kojuro- ...Rest, Kojuro.
Kojuro:: *nods slightly and goes to sleep, more relaxed than he was earlier since he is now home instead of in enemy hands*
Masamune: ... -waits until the other closes his eyes before smiling a bit- ... -cannot thank Ookurikara enough for returning Kojuro to him- I'll be here, Kojuro... No one will harm you. -settles down next to Kojuro, taking the time of remove his helmet and places it besides him-
