The air was damp outside. There was no sun to be traced and no lingering sunset would befall when near should near. No. Even the gods would not shine the glorious sun on this day. The clan leader, Sawako, laid sickly in bed as everyone in the village prayed for her well being. The gods have not been kind recently and have made no effort in improving the leaders health. Tamaki, the leaders youngest brother, doesn't believe that she will pull out of her ill fate though others, like Hideyoshi, believe she will get better because the leader could not die of such a small thing like sickness.
"How do you feel? Better I'm hoping." The shōji slid open and Hideyoshi entered the room with a traditional Japanese tea set balanced on his right forearm. Tamaki was one step behind him as he was making sure the stubborn boy, who wanted to do everything by himself despite his handicap, wouldn't fall or spill the tea. The young boy caught site of the silver-haired beauty, Sawako, who had moved out of bed and was now sitting by the window. She turned her head and smiled warmly but...weakly. "Yoshi, what are you doing, silly boy. You didn't have to bring the tea yourself, you could of had Tamaki-kun do it." The woman's smile formed into small laughter as she was so happy her beloved child would go out of his way to do something for her. It was a warming feeling that she could never get used to. It was the recognition of love from Hideyoshi that she yearned for. How it felt so warm to be recognized as a mother to him. The light brunette smiled back though his balance wavered at that moment but, luckily, Tamaki caught the boy's balance for him just in time. "Here. I got the tea, go sit by Sawako-sama." The older man took the tea set from the younger boy and urged him to walk on. "Your leaving soon, are you not?" Hideyoshi nodded his head as he sat beside the ill leader. Sawako pulled the boy in closer as she let his head rest on her chest and soothed his hair out with her hand. "Oh my good luck charm, I know you will make the right decision for our clan but don't let the villages past or your past guide your judgement." Hideyoshi closed his eyes as he lifted his hand to touch the pristine, gentle hand of Sawako. Before he could speak, his mind wandered as he was enchanted by the comfort and smell of his loving guardian. Her voice was as sweet as honey and her gaze was just enchanting, the way her eyes looked like two bloody crescent moons. "I will not allow any of that to cloud my judgement." A laugh escaped Sawako's lips as a smile painted itself across her face. "Easier said than done, my boy." A mere mutter drew from her soft lips.
What was he going to do? Hideyoshi had heard about the Minamoto's being a very generous and protective bunch who didn't attack the humans who lived under them but then again, he was very doubtful. A vampire who protected humans was just so alien and unheard of to him though he was in no position to deem the stories as lies. He was headed over to try and form a peace treaty among vampires and humans, after all.
Hideyoshi glanced over at the man who had accompanied him for the journey. All he was aware of was that the man's name was Ryogi Koyanagi. The ox-drawn carriage slowly came to a stop and soon the door was opened by one of the servants. Hideyoshi was helped out which he gladly returned with a smile to the lowly servant. The boy was wearing a dark blue hakama, with a blue kimono that held a lovely pattern on the inside, and a haori with a intricate flower-based design. His sash was tied tightly around his waist, so as to prevent his haori or kimono from drifting off his left shoulder. As anyone could see, there was nothing to keep it held up though the fabric on his left side was cut a bit so the weight would be lessened and the chance of it falling was lessened as well.
The one waiting to greet them was Tatsuhiro Minamoto, also known as Rika Minamoto's husband. Hideyoshi saw the other human representative had already arrived. It was Hana Yuuki, if he had remembered correctly from what Tamaki had told him. Hideyoshi stepped up to introduce himself. "I am Akahoshi Hideyoshi, nice to make your acquaintance." He bowed in a respectable manner though once he pulled his body up again, he could feel the cloth sliding down his left shoulder. Annoyed by the fabric, Hideyoshi pulled it up more over his shoulder. "Thank you for the invitation." He put on one of his best and approachable smiles though really he just wanted to get this done and over with. Frankly, he wasn't ecstatic by the fact he was standing so close to a vampire. He hadn't been near one in a long time but the presence still frightened him to an extent.