{Luxx & Somewittyname} Precious Jewel

[Somewittyname]

The village elders and leaders were held in the small meeting room of the largest home in the town were busy talking with among each other. It was funny, this harvest season their village and three other villages had thought they had been bless only to end up with more problems from getting the larger harvest than normally. Hitoshi sat outside the hall along with three other young men, all were sons of the leaders behind the door frame, the seventeen year old stared down at the floor. He looked very calm on the outside, but inside Hitoshi was a nervous wreak. He couldn't think of any positive things happening; either moving or being as slaves until they become useless. Taking in a deep breath he stood with his katana at side and looked back to the other boys, "I have to go check on someone. Tell my father that I'd return later on." with that he quickly left. Everyone in the small village knew how protective Hitoshi was of Bao-yu, a young Chinese girl who had been found when she was very young. Hitoshi father was the one to find her, since then their family had not only been watching over the girl but thought of her as a family which for the young man was hard at times.

Looking around the village he frowned seeing everyone already packing up and getting ready to leave their homes. It was unfair. Cruel and just demon like of the rebel army to do such a thing to villagers that they had said to "protect". Reaching home the raven hair male looked around "Bao-yu, Bao-yu. Where are you?" he asked. No news of the plan had been let out yet since the leaders were still thinking of something to do. "Bao-yu, it's me Hitoshi. I've come to check up on you."

[Luxx]

Bao-yu poked her head out from behind the wall she had been hiding behind and smiled when she saw that she had no reason to be afraid. It was just Hitoshi. The young chinese girl had heard footsteps and grew nervous, so she hid. The poor girl always was hiding, never being the one to fight or speak out. She was a rather quiet, reserved girl. The only one in the village she truely trusted and opened up to was Hitoshi; he held a large spot in her heart. Slowly she stepped out and appraoched her friend. Her long black hair was done up into a braid that hung delicately over her shoulder, reaching just past her chest and her deep brown and hazel eyes lit up as she looked Hitoshi over.

"Is everything okay?" Bao-yu asked, her voice like silk over skin "Have the leaders made a decision yet?". Her eyes were bright with curiousity as she searched Hitoshi's eyes for answers. She knew deep down that nothing important probably happened yet, Hitoshi liked to come check on her a lot simply to see her and make sure she's okay, but her curiousity always forced her to ask him these sort of questions. She liked to stay inside, where she felt safe from those blood thirsty rebels, so she relied on Hitoshi to relay her information on the town. She balled up the hem of her little red kimono-like dress as she waited anxiously for Hitoshi's answer.

[Somewittyname]

With his strong sense of hearing, Hitoshi heard Bao-ya and smiled warmly seeing her come out from hiding. She seemed to hide more than ever before since news of the rebel army had spread. Chuckling he shook his head with a slight grin as she asked him, he reached out and ruffled his hair slightly in a playful manner "Such a silly thing to ask. Yes, everything at the moment is calm. And no answer has came from the leaders just yet; I came to check on you." he said softly. His voice was still smooth and gentle, often he spoke softly but it was not uncommon to hear his voice get rough after he returned from his training or when he was quite angry.

"Now, Bao-yu what have you been up to this day? I haven't seen you since I left this morning." he stated as he lead her to the small garden that was centered in the home. Sitting down on one of the many large rocks, Hitoshi offered the young girl a spot beside him. For a moment there was silence, the young man had always hated the silence during times like these. Looking at Bao-yu with his amber colored eyes Hitoshi held a firm hand on his "sister's" (which he often referred to her as since he was view by many in the village to be the girl's older "brother") shoulder and smiled. "I promise, no matter the decision, that I will always be here to protect you. I will never let another soul harm you Bao-yu."

[Luxx]

Bao-yu smiled at Hitoshi and brushed a stray hair out of her face. Of course the leaders hadn't thought of anything, but she always had to ask. "I've been cleaning and tending to the garden" she replied to him and followed him into the garden slowly. She looked around at the rocks and flowers that were scattered about and brushed her hand over a few tiger lillies as she passed them. The garden was once of her favorite places to be, it was the only place she could feel relaxed now.

As she followed her 'brother' and sat down next to him on the rock, she flattened out her little red dress and gazed out at the flowers. A soft smile formed on her lips when he placed his hand on her shoulder. The smile grew when he told her he would always protect her. She looked at him for a moment before wrapping her arms around him in a hug. She loved Hitoshi so much, he was the only form of family she had. "Hitoshi.." she said as she hugged him "...I feel like something bad is going to happen soon..." she told him, a bit anxious as to why she felt this way.

[Somewittyname]

Sitting with Bao-ya the young man felt happy to be around her. With the sudden hug Hitoshi blushed but smiled hugging back. Frowning he kissed her forehead and patted her head. "I'll tell the leaders." He said sitting back and kissing her cheek softly. "For now, is there anything you'd like to do well I have this free time. You know papa, he'll talk till the sun sleeps."