Thread: To Become Shogun (Malfrost and Malicious Lullaby)

There was this certain sense of a gratifying feeling in being married. Considering she was of ripe marrying age, the fear came with the deaths of her brothers and father that marriage would not be possible any longer since it is primarily the duty of the men of the household to arrange for the daughters marriages. But here she was, married and she had to admit, she did fancy her new husband once the initial fear of him and his men killing her and her sister should they fail to comply washed over. Looking to Satoshi, she smiled an actual happy smile, especially as he gave her hand a gentle squeeze again. After the twins came to ask for hers and Satoshis blessing in their request for marriage, she watched the way the men they wished to marry showed so muchpassion in their happiness of the approval. She tilted her head, wondering just when they had such time to learn of these feelings when Satoshi and his men only marched into their city and into their home yesterday. Once they left, she turned to Satoshi and nodded her head. She was ready to retire and felt that in private, she could ask him just how her twin sisters and two of his men had already fallen in love. Even Kumiko wasnt in love with Satoshi, but she did have a growing affection for him. But perhaps she just wasnt easy to fall prey to the wonders of love, like her young sisters. Yes, we shall. Standing, she took his arm and the entire party that remained turned to them and bowed to send them off. She left the great hall and retreated to her room with him, which would serve as their room together as husband and wife. Sitting on the bed, she began to pluck the flowers from her braid, winding down from the night and slowly beginning to undress her wedding attire, but only untying the laces of her kimono, not yet taking it all off. Tosan, she began, addressing him and officially addressing him as her husband. What would make my twin sisters fall so quickly in love? You and your men have only come yesterday. She said softly. Is there somethingI should know? While she wasnt nave, she didnt actually think that his men would impose any danger on her sisters. Both the twins were grateful for their sisters blessing, even more grateful for her new husbands blessing. Tokino turned to Okita and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him with a hungry passion, not caring who saw. She was a changed woman now and she wanted to go to her room to celebrate with her husband-to-be. Looking into his eyes, she smiled an adorable smile that lit up her entire face. Yes. We shall Okita-sama. She grinned at last and let him sweep her away to her room. Yu squeaked as Sakon lifted her up bridal style and eagerly carried her to her room. She laughed once she was deposited onto the bed but pulled him on top of her, kissing him with a hungry passion, the hem of her kimono lifting already to expose her fine, smooth and supple bare legs. Mm, unwrap your present that I know youve been so patient for. She whispered. Hikari watched as her sister and Satoshi left the party, retiring for the night. She sipped on some sake, hanging near the back as the rest of the party-goers all continued to dance and celebrate the union of Kumiko and Satoshi, the joining of two houses and the end of a war. It was very smart for her sister to invite the entire city to come celebrate. It wasnt just a wedding. It symbolized the fruitful future of their city. Taking another sip of her drink, her attention averted as she watched a young man come her way. She even looked around to see if he was coming for anyone else but he came right up to her. He was tall, a bit lanky, but he was very handsome. She found herself smiling. She smiled softly and nodded her head. Hideyoshi-sama. She smiled. Its a pleasure to meet you. Ill spend some time with you, but only if you will dance with me first. She had danced with some of her sisters but she wanted to dance with a man, her first dance with a man. And this was her asking price if he wished to spend time with her. Talia hung back, enjoying the party, conversing with some. She was closest to Hikari of all her sisters because they were so close in age. They danced together a lot throughout the night and it was a lot of fun, the celebration, the symbolic meaning of what it held for the entire city and their family. The feast was her favorite part though. Of all her sisters, Talia enjoyed food more than anything else, though her figure hardly showed that. She was quite thankful for that, but she often helped their cook in the kitchen. Though Kumiko had tried often to discourage her from doing so, it never stopped Talia and eventually her eldest sister let her do as she pleased. It made her happy and even she saw that. As a young man approached her, she tipped her head back just to look up at him. He was very tall and she was taken back by his stark features. He was very handsome, had this mysterious air about him and she felt like quaking but she didnt. It was the first time she was talking to a boy. Hi. Her cheeks turned red as he kissed her hand and she felt her shyness kicking in tremendously. Pleasure to meet you Ieyasu-sama. She said softly. Id love to join you for a drink. Im very parched. She wasnt before but now she was, especially if it meant she could be near him. Satsuki had planned to retire for bed. Once her sister and Satoshi retired for the night, she felt it was time to do the same. Everything had gone very well and she was excited for the future of their city and their family. But now, she was tired and wanted nothing more than to get out of her kimono and lie down in the comfort of her bed. But all of a sudden, a one of Satoshis officers came up to her and embraced her. She could smell the stench of alcohol on his breath and her hands came to his chest to push him back. You have no right She started when he covered her mouth and dragged her away. She struggled in his arms and once in the room, pushed herself away from him. How dare you! Do you not know who I am? I am not some common whore for you defile!