5 Leaders of Inazuma
(Ei's POV)
We finally came back from that torture house. A lot of strong warriors, yet I can't fight a single one of them! I've been patiently waiting this whole trip back to Inazuma. Good thing that chatting Makoto, Chiyo, and that guy is helping me calm down on our way home.
Yes, Makoto already introduced me to Chiyo, and she was definitely shocked when she found out that we were twins. I brightened up when tenshukaku appeared in a distance, but it looked like I would have to wait again as I saw a commotion in the entrance.
"How about we check it out first Ei-chan?" Makoto suggested, seeing my agitation.
"Yes, sister." I answered as I grumbled.
"Look after Yoshitsune and her group Sasayuri, before following us. Come Chiyo, We shouldn't make our visitors wait more." my sister ordered, both of them nodding in response.
Makoto and Chiyo went down from the skies, landing to the side of both groups. Yoshitsune and the tengus kneeled in response, while the Yokai group stared with curiousity.
"I've been waiting to finally meet you, your majesty Raiden Shogun. I am the Kitsune Saiguu, originating from the Hakushin Clan. The current leader of the group of yokais from Mt. Yougou, north of Inazuma City." A gorgeous kitsune with white hair and fur introduced herself with a smile, wearing typical miko priestess garments.
"Raiden Makoto lightning deity, the leader of the prosperous nation of Inazuma. I hope I didn't make you wait for too long." my sister responding in kind.
"It looks like your majesty is tired from your journey so I won't take much of time."
the high priestess said with understanding.
"Makoto is tired, not from the journey but from the ruckus the wild onis caused during the small celebration." I whispered to myself, chuckling from seeing my sister's smile twitching slightly. Makoto just waited for the priestess to continue.
"We heard from our source that your majesty went to invite the onis and came here. It looks like you succeeded, seeing the oni beside you." the priestess continued before looking at Chiyo.
"Mikoshi Chiyo, leader of the Oni clan." Chiyo said, introducing herself with a grin.
The Kitsune Saiguu nodded in response before turning around to face the various kinds of yokais that came with her. I recognized a tanuki, neko, mujina, and other races among them.
"It looks like I won our bet!" the priestess said with force.
"Her majesty succeeded in bringing the Oni clan with them! Thus we will go with my decision that I talked with your race leaders before coming here!" continued the priestess with grace. She turned around and walked in front of Makoto before kneeling. The ones that I think are the leaders of each race kneeled one by one before the rest followed.
"The Yokais of Mt. Yougou are in your service, my lord!" proclaimed the Kitsune Saiguu with firm determination, shocking all of us for suddenly gaining more, allies.
"I accept your loyalty, Kitsune Saiguu. With this, the unification of Narukami Island is finished. Today will be marked in the history of Inazuma, a festival will commence for everyone to enjoy and celebrate our victory." Makoto announced with the most beautiful smile I've seen from her since our birth.
The tengus stood up and the Inazuman soldiers cheered while gathering around us. Sasayuri with the other tengus, landed with his usual smirk. I couldn't help but form a smile for myself.
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Going inside Tenshukaku, I immediately tried to ask Chiyo for spar, but my sister was faster. Makoto invited us for a tea party, including Kitsune Saiguu or Orihime of the Hakushin Clan as she named herself.
Barely outside of the castle, we stopped in a quiet place with a full view of the city and the clear sky that is slowly turning darker since it is currently afternoon. Makoto took out a blanket laying it down with the teapot and cups enough for five, which confused Orihime.
"I can finally show myself, after getting rudely interrupted by someone." taking the signal, I showed myself and said in an irritated voice while looking at my sister.
"Don't be mad Ei-chan, there is a lot of time for us to talk." said the giggling Makoto increasing my irritation, but I simply just took my place on the space of the blanket next to her. The others quickly positioned themselves to follow my action.
"Let me introduce you, this is Raiden Ei, my twin sister and kagemusha." Makoto said to the bewildered Orihime.
"Nice to meet you, Ei." the kitsune said while I only nodded in response.
"How about a spar once we have time, Chiyo?" I took my chance and quickly asked the confused oni that was trying to find the difference between us sisters with a hint of excitement.
"Yes! I would be glad to join you!" Chiyo said, responding to my excitement with her own.
"I thank you Lady Chiyo from the bottom of my heart." the insect said, interrupting us with a serious and grateful tone.
"So i must warn you as your senpai, training with this crazy girl is no easy feat. The only way to stop her from our training is to tease and annoy her enough for her to leave with embarrassment-" he continued with a pained and sorrowful tone, before flying to the sky, making my attack miss.
"Get down here!" I shouted with an obvious angry tone. He quickly went down, raising both his hands to surrender while the others only looked with amusement.
"Forgive me please? I will let you punch me once for going too far." Sasayuri pleaded with me. Punching him like he suggested, enough for him to use his wings after being blown away to go back to his seat.
"How easy are you Ei? That one punch is nothing compared to our daily training." he teased with a grin on his slightly swollen face. I was about to stand up again, but Makoto signaled for us, since the tea was ready.
The taste of her tea is divine as usual. I saw others enjoying it as much as I did, even that bastard. I turned my face to the side as I saw my sister looking at me with a knowing look. We chatted to each other in a peaceful atmosphere until the sky turned dark. A small hissing sound was heard before something flew up and brightened the sky.
"Fireworks huh, I saw those from time to time in your city so I was curious how it looked from up close." Orihime said with nostalgia.
"Ohhh, so those things with a loud sound are called fireworks?" said a slightly startled but amazed Chiyo.
"Yes, a good fireworks show is always needed for a lively festival. Though it is only pyro vision bearers showing off as usual." Makoto said as she giggled.
"Ehhh? Does that mean I can do that too?" questioned the lively oni.
"Yes, I can help you do it later Lady Chiyo." Sasayuri answered the curious and excited oni.
"Ah yes, Can you tell me the reason about your decision Orihime?." asked Makoto to the nostalgic kitsune.
"Do I need to say it? Surely, you already know about it Makoto." said Orihime, trying to dodge the question. Makoto only smiled mischievously with a clueless expression on her face.
"Its bound to happen sooner or later, so I decided to do it ourselves for you to have a better impression on us." sighed the kitsune, before answering with a weak voice. Clearly embarrassed as she turns her head to the fireworks quickly.
We chatted until the fireworks ended. Orihime left first to check on the yokais, still embarrassed about what had happened earlier. Chiyo dragged that bastard away to teach her to make fireworks. I stared at them, silently, forgetting about someone near me.
"Is that jealousy I smell from my Ei-chan? Even earlier, you keep interrupting them when they talked to each other. Onee-chan will support you, and don't worry too much. They are just getting close as fellow commanders-" I didn't hear anything else as I quickly ran away to my room, leaving her behind.
