Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Price of Kindness ❯ Of Feelings and Brushes ( Chapter 7 )

I have heard the plea of my reviewers

And I must comply to their wishes!

Here, from sessha to you...

The Price of Kindness: Chapter 7

 

Disclaimer: No matter how long I pray, no matter how many chickens I sacrifice, YuYuHakusho will always belong to Yoshihiro Togashi-san. Such is life, sigh.

 

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Macha awoke the next morning to the sun in her eyes. Lazily, she covered her eyes with her arm and rolled over muttering "Five more minutes, okaasan." She snuggled back into the warm fluffy bed and closed her eyes.

 

"Nani?!" She suddenly screamed in surprise, opening her eyes wide and sitting up. She looked around the room in confusion. The room was huge and unfamiliar. She pulled her legs up to her chest and hugged them.

 

"Sessha wa douko desu?" her heart pounded in her ears and her violet eyes darted around the room in fear. After a moment she pulled her blankets down and sat on her knees, still cautious though.

 

Suddenly a knock came at the door. "Eek!" Macha yelped and jumped in surprise. As a result she fell over and off the bed with a 'thunk'.

 

"Itai desu..." She muttered rubbing her hurt backside. The knock came again, this time followed by a voice.

 

"Macha-san? Are you alright?"

 

"H-hai!" Macha replied peering over the tall bed. She saw the door open and she ducked under the bed. She heard footsteps as someone entered the room.

 

"Macha-san?" the voice said in confusion. Macha's ears perked as she recognized the voice. She peered once more over the rim of the bed.

 

"Ah, Mina-san." Macha said, relieved. Mina turned and chuckled, seeing only the tip of Macha's head over the bed. The head servant walked around the bed to where Macha was kneeling and knelt down as well.

 

"Ohayo gozaimasu desu!" Macha smiled to Mina, who smiled back.

 

"Ohayo, did you sleep well Macha-san?" Mina bowed her head and stood, extending a hand to help Macha up. Macha took it and stood.

 

"Very well, it was the best sleep I ever had, de gozaru yo!" Macha leaned back on her heels and put her hands behind her head, smiling. Mina nodded and took Macha by the elbow gently and led her more out in the center of the floor.

 

"That's good to hear." Mina said stepping over to the closet. She reached in and pulled out a long sleeved white shirt and pants, and a purple belt. When she turned back around, Macha was over by the window. She had pulled back the curtains some and a ray of sunshine was shining on her. Her eyebrows were drawn as if she was worried, or thinking. One hand held back the curtain and the other was on her chest. Mina worried that her chest was hurting.

 

"Is something wrong Macha-san? Are you hurt?"

 

Startled, Macha turned to Mina, dropping the curtain. "N-no, everything is fine." She walked over to Mina. "Is this my clothes for today?"

 

Mina nodded and handed Macha the outfit and the girl stepped behind the changing screen.

 

"If anything is wrong Macha-san, you can tell me." Mina said standing by the vanity next to the screen. She picked up a brush and fingered the bristles.

 

"It's hard when you think people don't know what you're going through. But I think I know what's bothering you-- well if it's not exactly what I think then its close."

 

She paused as Macha came out behind the screen. Mina motioned for her to sit in the chair in front of the vanity. Macha remained silent. The air around Mina told Macha that the woman wasn't finished speaking. Mina started brushing Macha's hair, slowly to catch any tangles without hurting the girl.

 

"I've been down the path that you are about to go. It's not difficult, just... somewhat heartbreaking. I was lucky to have someone to talk to. She helped me do everything I should, talk the right way, act the right way and... Just to be myself. She helped the worries evaporate from me. She helped me into the most... interesting relationships in my life. Because of her, I'm where I want to be."

 

Mina stopped brushing for a moment and Macha turned around, facing her. Macha looked up at Mina with sad eyes. "What happened to her?"

 

Mina smiled and sighed softly. "She died."

 

"I'm sorry."

 

Mina shook her head. "It was a long time ago when I first started working here... A long time ago..."

 

Macha cocked her head to one side, thinking. "Are you thinking of Kuronue-san?"

 

Mina started, and then blushed slightly. She looked away, a slight smile on her lips. "What makes you say that?"

 

Macha spun a little in the vanity chair like a small child. "You like him, don't you?"

 

Mina pulled Macha up from the chair and fixed the girl's clothes without speaking. "You wanted to know if Youko-san and Kuronue-san got home safe didn't you." She said avoiding the question.

 

Macha's eyes lit up. "Yes, are they back? When did they return? Were they successful? Are they alright?" She grabbed Mina's arm, in urgency, hoping for the best.

 

Mina chuckled. "They're fine. And they would be honored if you joined them for breakfast." She crossed the floor to the door and opened it slightly. "They're waiting for you."

 

Macha's heart pounded. She stepped forward, almost running to the door. When she reached the door, she looked up at Mina, who smiled and nodded. Macha then ran out of the door and down the hall. They were waiting for her. They want to eat with her. They wanted to see her. Youko-sama wanted to see her. He wasn't mad at her. He wanted to see her!

 

Mina watched Macha race down the hall and chuckled. "She's like a little pup." She smiled dropped and she put a hand to her heart. Please let Youko understand her feelings... Let her become close to him as Kuronue and I have...

 

 

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Sessha wa douko desu? - Where is this one?

Ohayo gozaimasu desu - good morning (polite)

De gozaru yo - that it is/does/was (think Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin)

 

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