Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Shadows ❯ Chapter 7 ( Chapter 7 )

Chapter 7

 

Running through the parking lot, Satsuki pulls the keys from her pocket and shoves them into her car. Jumping into her car, she slams the door shut and starts the engine. Putting the car into reverse, she backs out of the space. Shifting the car into drive, she slams her foot down on the gas. Jerking at the change of direction, the car bursts forward. Roaring out of the parking lot, Satsuki pulls onto the street. Heading out of the city, she drives to Mia's house.

 

Getting to Mia's in record time, Satsuki puts the car into park. Not getting out of the car, she rests her head against the steering wheel. Taking deep breaths, she tries to calm down.

 

Oh my god! If I hadn't had gotten away…

 

Jerking her head off the wheel, she looks out the front window. Realizing her brother probably knew she was there, she takes the key out of the ignition and opens the door. Stepping out of the car, she shuts the door behind her and walks up to the door.

 

Before she could knock, the door is opened. Staying in the doorway, Sage looks at his sister and steps out of the house. Shutting the door behind her, he wraps his arms around her in a rare display of affection.

 

“What's wrong?”

 

“Cale…”

 

Jerking back, Sage catches Satsuki's eyes. “What happened?”

 

“The mall…he was there-”

 

“Did he hurt you?” Taking a step back, Sage looks his sister over, checking for injuries.

 

“No, he didn't hurt me,” says Satsuki, taking a shuddering breath.

 

“What happened?” asks Sage again, reassured that his sister was not hurt.

 

“He was watching me-”

 

“Did he do anything?”

 

“…no,” lies Satsuki.

 

“He only watched you?” asks Sage, catching his sister's eyes.

 

“…yes.”

 

“Has he done anything before this?”

 

“…no.”

 

Nodding his head, Sage rubs his sisters arms and then steps back. Wincing a little when Sage brushes her upper arm, she realizes Cale probably bruised her arm. Thankful that the bruise lay under her shirt sleeve, she rubs her face.

 

“Let's go inside,” she says, stepping around her brother and opening the door to the house.

 

Nodding, Sage follows her inside the house. Closing the door behind him, Sage looks around room and notices Ryo standing in the kitchen doorway. Watching as his sister walks into the living room, Sage glances back at Ryo and jerks his head. Understanding, Ryo waits as Sage heads for the kitchen. Letting him pass, Ryo also enters the kitchen.

 

Sitting down at the kitchen table, Sage puts his hands on the table. Fisting them, Sage finds he doesn't want to sit and stands back up.

 

“What's wrong?”

 

Glancing up at his leader, Sage shakes his head.

 

“Satsuki-”

 

“She seemed pretty upset.”

 

Nodding his head, Sage looks around the kitchen. “Cale was at the mall. He was watching her.”

 

Taking a step forward, Ryo glances over his shoulder to see if they are alone. Hearing noise from the living room, Ryo turns back to Sage. “Did he do anything?”

 

“She said no, but I feel like she's not telling me everything,” replies Sage, shaking his head. “She doesn't scare easily.”

 

“It's not every day that you see a Warlord watching you. It probably just unnerved her.”

 

“All I can think about is the confrontation at the library. She wasn't scared then, but when she showed up here, she was shaking.”

 

“Well, at the library, she knew that we were coming. She wasn't alone,” says Ryo, stepping forward and placing a hand on Sage's shoulder.

 

“Who's not alone?”

 

Turning, Ryo and Sage notice that they are no longer alone. Entering the kitchen, Cye glances from Ryo to Sage, waiting for an answer.

 

“Satsuki had a run in with Cale at the mall,” answers Ryo. “She's pretty shaken.”

 

Nodding his head, Cye glances at Sage. “I doubt Cale would do anything at the mall. It's too crowded.”

 

“You never know,” replies Sage, shaking his head.

 

“Never know what?”

Turning, the three men watch as the Ronin of Statra enters the room. Glancing around the room, Rowen stops just inside the doorway.

 

“Satsuki saw Cale at the mall,” answers Cye.

 

“She ok?” asks Rowen, glancing at Sage.

 

“Yeah, just a little upset,” says Cye.

 

“Where is she now?” asks Rowen.

 

“Before Sage and I came in here, she was heading for the living room,” replies Ryo.

 

Nodding his head, Rowen glances around the room.

 

“Speaking of Cale, what are we going to do about the Warlords?” asks Rowen.

 

“I've already spoken with Lady Kayra. She knows that they are here,” replies Ryo.

 

“And?” asks Cye.

 

“And what?” asks Ryo.

 

“What's she going to do about it?” asks Rowen.

 

“I told her we could handle it,” replies Ryo, glancing at Rowen.

 

Nodding his head, Rowen turns and leaves the kitchen. Following him out of the room, Cye glances over at Sage.

 

“Don't worry. We'll keep her safe.”

 

“Thanks, Cye,” replies Sage, with a nod.

 

Smiling, Cye heads out of the room, leaving Ryo and Sage alone.

 

*****

 

Why didn't I tell Sage the truth? thinks Satsuki as she watches Kento play the video game. Shaking her head, Satsuki rubs her arms, wincing as she passes over the bruise.

 

Hearing a shout, Satsuki glances at the TV screen.

 

“Game Over? What do you mean `Game Over'?” shouts Kento at the TV.

 

“That happens if you lose, Kento.”

Turning her head, Satsuki watches as Cye and Rowen enter the living room. Nodding a greeting, Satsuki lets her eyes drift around the room. Noticing a picture of the five Ronins with Mia and Yulie, Satsuki looks at Rowen.

 

“Where Mia?” asks Satsuki.

 

“Oh, she's in France,” replies Rowen, settling down on the couch next to her. “She went to visit her family there.”

 

“Oh,” replies Satsuki.

 

“Yeah. We're staying here,” replies Cye. “House sitting, I guess you could say.”

 

Smiling, Satsuki nods her head.

 

Hearing noise behind her, Satsuki shifts in her seat and glances over her shoulder. Watching Ryo and her brother enter the room, Satsuki glances at the TV and notices that Kento has started another game.

 

Starting to feel herself relax, Satsuki closes her eyes and falls asleep.