Broken Bird: Prologue
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Title: Broken Bird: Prologue
Author: saurgristiel (supplemented by b-sim)
Rating: G
Pairings/Characters: Hyde (Hideto) & Gackt (Satoru), Ken, KAZ (Kazu), misc OCs
Genre: Historical,
Disclaimer: Don’t own them, just the idea.
Warnings: Abduction
Words: 657
Summary: 3 years after Hideto became lord, something bad happens.
Notes: A pseudo-sequel to b-sim’s wonderful original ~Scattered Petals~. She also fleshed this story out. It’s actually about 4 years old ^^;;
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Satoru smiled as he walked down the street. Even though it was dark, it was still warm out and the villagers were still decorating for the upcoming festival. The lanterns gave everything a warm glow and the mood of the people warmed Satoru’s heart. There was still a long way to go, but Hideto had done amazing things in the last 3 years.
In the past, Satoru had never seen this many smiling faces before. Children ran past him, healthy and overjoyed and he couldn't help but feel happy that they hadn't had to go through what he had as a child. As a child, he had seen death many times and came close to it several times himself. Takarai Kenichi was not a man who could bring himself to care about the people living in his country. He didn't care if they had homes or clothes or food. He didn't even bother to clean up the messes that raids left, Satoru included.
The servant wondered how it was possible that such a cruel man could be related to his lover, the one who had fixed the messes his father had left behind. His people were no longer starving, thanks to the alliance he had formed with Shinano. The latter provided them with rice in exchange for protection - who wouldn't want The Demon on their side? It was a good deal and, Satoru guessed, one that many countries had been waiting for.
Slowly, but surely, their country began to prosper. With food and a new lord, the people of Izu had faith that they would be able to live the lives that they had been dreaming of. Very quickly, more stores were opened, more goods were sold and traded and, in just a few months, they had gotten enough money to create a port. One of Izu's best assets was that it was by the ocean, unlike other countries. The new port allowed traders to do their business and the tax earned went to the town and the people, of course.
Looking at Izu now, it was hard to believe it had only been three years. The town was beautiful and prospering now, filled with people who were always smiling. The sight enveloped Satoru in a feeling of belonging. It was a lovely night.
But Satoru wasn’t out just for the beautiful walk, he was on a mission. Ken had (actually!) recommended a little shop in town and Satoru was on his way there. He knew where it was but he had never been inside.
He ducked into an alley, away from the brightness of the lanterns, using a shortcut he knew of from his childhood. About halfway through the alley, someone bumped into him. Satoru turned and apologized, but didn’t hear one from whoever he was bumped by.
As he bowed his head for a second time, someone grabbed him around the waist from behind and clapped a hand over his mouth. He struggled, but got squeezed tighter. The hand squeezed his cheeks tightly and the man he’d been bumped by put something in his mouth. It was sour and Satoru was about to spit it out when the hand covered his mouth and pinched his nose. He brought his hands up and managed to pry the finger and thumb from his nose, but he started feeling dizzy. Whatever it was was dissolving. He swallowed and started to sway on his feet.
He unwillingly slouched in the man’s arms and was slowly lowered to the ground. His head tipped to the side and he stared down the alley as they tied his ankles. He thought that he saw Hideto in the lantern light and reached out to him, only to get his wrist taken and tied to his other.
As his consciousness slowly faded, he felt himself being loaded into a cart and a blanket pulled over him. Shortly after they started moving, he blacked out.
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Title: Broken Bird: Prologue
Author: saurgristiel (supplemented by b-sim)
Rating: G
Pairings/Characters: Hyde (Hideto) & Gackt (Satoru), Ken, KAZ (Kazu), misc OCs
Genre: Historical,
Disclaimer: Don’t own them, just the idea.
Warnings: Abduction
Words: 657
Summary: 3 years after Hideto became lord, something bad happens.
Notes: A pseudo-sequel to b-sim’s wonderful original ~Scattered Petals~. She also fleshed this story out. It’s actually about 4 years old ^^;;
~~~
Satoru smiled as he walked down the street. Even though it was dark, it was still warm out and the villagers were still decorating for the upcoming festival. The lanterns gave everything a warm glow and the mood of the people warmed Satoru’s heart. There was still a long way to go, but Hideto had done amazing things in the last 3 years.
In the past, Satoru had never seen this many smiling faces before. Children ran past him, healthy and overjoyed and he couldn't help but feel happy that they hadn't had to go through what he had as a child. As a child, he had seen death many times and came close to it several times himself. Takarai Kenichi was not a man who could bring himself to care about the people living in his country. He didn't care if they had homes or clothes or food. He didn't even bother to clean up the messes that raids left, Satoru included.
The servant wondered how it was possible that such a cruel man could be related to his lover, the one who had fixed the messes his father had left behind. His people were no longer starving, thanks to the alliance he had formed with Shinano. The latter provided them with rice in exchange for protection - who wouldn't want The Demon on their side? It was a good deal and, Satoru guessed, one that many countries had been waiting for.
Slowly, but surely, their country began to prosper. With food and a new lord, the people of Izu had faith that they would be able to live the lives that they had been dreaming of. Very quickly, more stores were opened, more goods were sold and traded and, in just a few months, they had gotten enough money to create a port. One of Izu's best assets was that it was by the ocean, unlike other countries. The new port allowed traders to do their business and the tax earned went to the town and the people, of course.
Looking at Izu now, it was hard to believe it had only been three years. The town was beautiful and prospering now, filled with people who were always smiling. The sight enveloped Satoru in a feeling of belonging. It was a lovely night.
But Satoru wasn’t out just for the beautiful walk, he was on a mission. Ken had (actually!) recommended a little shop in town and Satoru was on his way there. He knew where it was but he had never been inside.
He ducked into an alley, away from the brightness of the lanterns, using a shortcut he knew of from his childhood. About halfway through the alley, someone bumped into him. Satoru turned and apologized, but didn’t hear one from whoever he was bumped by.
As he bowed his head for a second time, someone grabbed him around the waist from behind and clapped a hand over his mouth. He struggled, but got squeezed tighter. The hand squeezed his cheeks tightly and the man he’d been bumped by put something in his mouth. It was sour and Satoru was about to spit it out when the hand covered his mouth and pinched his nose. He brought his hands up and managed to pry the finger and thumb from his nose, but he started feeling dizzy. Whatever it was was dissolving. He swallowed and started to sway on his feet.
He unwillingly slouched in the man’s arms and was slowly lowered to the ground. His head tipped to the side and he stared down the alley as they tied his ankles. He thought that he saw Hideto in the lantern light and reached out to him, only to get his wrist taken and tied to his other.
As his consciousness slowly faded, he felt himself being loaded into a cart and a blanket pulled over him. Shortly after they started moving, he blacked out.
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