Free Bird

[Tsuki (Ancient One)]

Free Bird


By 666akatsuki



This story does not connect to previous stories written by me. It is based upon Tsuki’s children and the long lost child of Yamato. Tsuki and Yamato by this point are dead but Techi is alive. Characters from ‘Memories Of A Forgotten Past’ are also introduced into this story.

Toboe (Meaning: Violent howl that is constantly growing) = Ruler of Xia Pi region after the passing of his father and mother. Age is 20. Looks a lot like his father.

Ami (Asian Beauty) = Lives within Xia Pi and acts as a General under Toboe. Toboe’s younger sister. Age is 18. Looks close to that of Tsuki but hazel eyes not green.

Techi (Reaching hand towards the Earth) = That creepy old guy who lives in the living room. Age is 39.

Kamiki (Next God) = Daughter of Kubo, she and Toboe fall in love in Xu Chang and become married. Age is 19.

Tori (Bird) = Son of Yamato. He lives as an outcast on the streets. No-one knows his family links... yet. Age is 19. Looks a lot like father but is more handsome in the eyes of women, often called ‘Wei’s toy boy’.



Chapter One: Birth of a Yomi

Toboe raced through the winding corridors of the palace of Xia Pi, he had received news about his wife, Kamiki. His heart thundered violently within his chest as he skidded past servants and noblemen to reach his wife before it was too late. He spun round a corner and zipped into an open door where the sunlight that burst through the window half blinded him. Slowly his vision returned and he could hear the grunts and cries of Kamiki. He gazed downwards and held her hand tightly within his own, his eyes wide with worry for her as he knelt down beside the bed. Kamiki cried out one final time before falling silent. The room was suddenly filled with the sound of a newborn’s wails. Toboe released Kamiki from his grip and gazed upon the wriggling life that rested within Ami’s arms. “It’s... beautiful.” Toboe whispered, he took the child from his sister and brought it over to the exhausted Kamiki. “It’s a boy.” Toboe yipped excitedly and he stroked the boy’s little head, tears whelming up in his eyes. “What should we call him?” Toboe asked as he believed that Kamiki should have that right; she had suffered for a long time to bring their child into the world. Kamiki gasped for air but she held the tiny hand and thought deeply about their son’s name. “Itami... after the pain he put me through he deserves that name.” Kamiki spoke, Toboe agreed quite happily as he hoped that pain would be the thing his son would bring upon the enemies of Wei.


Days passed by and Toboe lay upon his bed and rubbed his forehead as the constant headache battered his weary mind. Both him and Kamiki had had very little sleep and were now suffering because of it. Kamiki sat upon the bed next to her husband and sighed, she was glad that Ami had stepped in and had helped to look after Itami. Both parents could now rest for the first time in two days.


Ami giggled and tickled Itami’s feet as she dressed the small child within the safety and warmth of the living room under the watchful eye of Techi. Techi gave a low sigh, he could remember the days when he used to help look after Toboe and Ami when they were babies. Techi’s heart soon hit a sharp thorn as he thought about Yamato; he missed the man dearly and couldn’t believe that he was gone. The same went for Tsuki and Xiang. Yamato had died in place of Tsuki in a battle against Wu, the old switching game during an execution. Tsuki had later fallen off the edge of a cliff and was impaled upon a split tree whereas Xiang died protecting his Lord after a mistake landed their units into deep trouble under the wrath of Shu. Techi couldn’t help but carry the burden but he had a family to protect now with a new life already joining it. He did everything he could to keep things running smooth and even did a lot of the paper work for Toboe. Techi was no longer a ninja, after receiving wounds and the struggle with age it prevented him from using stealth so he had to train to become a normal fighter. Ami soon got Itami to sleep which allowed Techi the time to slink off into the city for supplies.


Techi wandered down the countless steps down into the streets. A number of homeless had appeared over the years of war due to villages being consumed within flames. Cities were overrun by this common problem but there was always one who stood out. The man was young and rather handsome to all who passed but the only thing that seemed to separate the beggar from the good life was the fact that he lived in the gutter. Techi often left change for the male so he would be able to buy food to survive into the following day. Techi always suffered from that urge to take the boy in but he had to restrain from his desperate emotions, he had been alone for so long after every man he had ever loved had met their end one way or another. He shook his head and returned to the palace with his supplies in tow.


Night rolled in swiftly and Ami took the chance for a breath of fresh air whilst Techi watched over the royal child. Ami envied her brother greatly; he had everything from power to a child whereas she sat alone with no one by her side. That lonely tigress with no one to roar or sing to, her heart sank into the hollow abyss of her depression. She leapt to her feet as she heard footsteps coming up the steps of the palace. A young male paused in fear, his eyes brightly gleaming in the darkness. Ami couldn’t look away from the emerald orbs that gazed at her through the mask of fear and terror. “Who are you?” Ami demanded as she tried to put on a brave face but the creeping blush powdered her facial features. “I’m Tori... I’m very sorry for startling you.” Tori spoke and he backed down the steps but his heavenly voice echoed through Ami’s ears and soothed her heart. “Nice to meet you Tori, I’m Ami.” Ami replied and she approached Tori, she tenderly brushed the boy’s long hair from his face so she could get a good look at him. She had fallen for him so quickly, she barely knew him but yet her heart yearned to be with him. “Would you like to come inside? It’s going to be a cold night; we have plenty of spare rooms for you to stay in.” Ami offered but Tori slunk away from her but Ami smiled and grabbed the boy’s hand and dragged him up the stairs into the palace. “Don’t be nervous, you’re very much welcome to stay.”


Tori sat in silence within the large dining room, his little heart pounding in fear. It was all too clear that he was a street boy but yet Ami couldn’t care less about that fact. Ami brought Tori a number of dishes that she had created and made him try each one. Tori scoffed them very happily and enjoyed each one, he was actually too hungry to really care about how they tasted. He bowed his head in thanks to Ami which only made the girl want him even more. “Let’s get you out of those rags and into something more royal tasting.” Ami chuckled, an evil glint entering her eye. Tori raised an eyebrow as he picked up upon the twisted sensation in the air. Ami dragged him away back to her room and threw him upon the bed before jumping on top of him. She proceeded to strip Tori bare before climbing off to rake through her closet. Tori curled up and tried to cover himself, his face painted a rich red from embarrassment. Ami took out a pair of light blue silk trousers and a shirt that only came down over his chest and left his stomach bare. The sleeves rolled down Tori’s arms and a lace curtain concealed his hands but allowed him to move freely. Tori smiled as he looked at himself in the mirror, the clothes were impressive and soon enough Ami tidied his long black hair and made him look rich and powerful. “This is amazing; I can’t thank you enough Ami.” Tori spoke as he turned around to look Ami in the eye but he was tackled and thrust upon the bed with Ami lying on top of him. “Tori... please never leave me.” Ami whispered as she gently claimed his lips. Tori gazed at Ami in shear shock; he didn’t know what to say. “... Yes... yes I will remain by your side.” Tori replied and felt Ami’s hands holding him tightly, nervously he wrapped his arms around her but yet something didn’t feel right about the two of them. Tori didn’t know just how right he was.



The End of Chapter One

[Tsuki (Ancient One)]

Chapter Two: Dark Falcons

Tori sat up and rubbed his eyes wearily after having a rough night of sleeping in a real bed for the first time in two years. He sighed and rolled out of bed then got dressed before leaving the room and heading to the dining room. Techi was sat down eating already as he always woke up early but his eyes soon stared stupidly at Tori before having the contents of his breakfast come gushing out his nose. Techi held his face in a napkin and fled the room, unable to control himself. Tori stood in utter horror at what he had just seen but he knew Techi well because the man always gave him money. Tori backed out the room but when he turned around he bumped right into the chest of the great Toboe. Toboe snatched Tori around the throat tightly and dragged him towards the front door of the palace. “Who are you?!” Toboe roared angrily but soon Ami appeared to save the day, she explained everything to Toboe before begging him to let Tori become part of the family. Toboe couldn’t say no to his sister and sighed heavily, he wasn’t pleased but he allowed Tori to stay.


Ami led Tori away into the living room and sat down with him. “So, where do you come from and do you have any family?” Ami squeaked excitedly. Tori frowned and glanced away from her but their fingers remain entwined with each other. “I came from the mountains to the North. My family was a small cluster of shinobi. My mother died two years ago when we were attacked, my entire family was wiped out by the Wei troops but I managed to survive. I fled and used only the knowledge of who my true father was and I headed here. When I got here and heard about my father’s death from the locals so I decided to live on the street.” Tori spoke, his heart aching but his eyes were dry of tears. Ami held Tori close against her and hoped that she was of comfort. “Who was your father?” She boldly asked but she was soon to regret knowing the man’s name. “His name was Yamato of the Yomi clan.” Ami jumped away from Tori leaving the man in a state of confusion. “Wait... Yamato of Yomi?! That makes me your cousin!” Ami screamed and she fled the room in embarrassment and utter shame.


Tori was just as shocked but he huddled back into the seat and glowered at the floor. Techi suddenly wandered in but he pretended that he hadn’t been spying upon the love birds. He sat down next to Tori and laid a comforting hand upon his nimble shoulder. “It’s okay; she’ll get over it soon enough but welcome to the family.” Techi chuckled but his voice was eerie and inhuman sounding. Techi’s voice never did recover fully but he could speak but not very often. Tori just wanted to cry but Techi pulled him close and buried the young man’s face into his chest so he could listen to the echo of his beating heart. Tori felt oddly calmed by the soothing sound of a man’s living beat. Techi gracefully twirled his fingers through Tori’s long elegant hair and merely dreamt of claiming the boy for himself. The fact that he was a cousin of the Yomi clan prevented the rest of the family from stealing him away and also this was Yamato’s direct son. Tori looked so much more handsome than his father, so young and delicate, he was a prize to be claimed and not thrown away. Tori pushed himself away from Techi’s comforting hold and gazed the man in the eye. “Thank you but I must speak with Ami.”


Tori left Techi and headed for Ami’s room; he stood outside the wooden door and listened to the echo of the girl crying within. “Ami...” He whispered as he pushed the door open and walked in. Ami lifted her head but she looked away in sorrow and hurt. “I’m so sorry... I just wanted to see you one last time before I left.” Ami’s eyes shot open in shock and she stared heavily at Tori. “But... why? You’re part of the family now, you can’t just leave!” Tori was surprised by the reaction he received from the girl, even despite the embarrassment of the previous night the woman still wanted him around. A small but simple smile appeared upon his lips and he nodded. “If you say so then I’ll stay.” Tori replied before lovingly hugging his new cousin. Ami erupted out in more tears but she was only happy to know that Tori was staying.


Tori sat at the dining room table with Toboe next to him. Toboe was nice enough to make him some tea and to also have a calming chat about everything that the boy needed to know about the family he was joining. Tori grunted a little, he was tiny compared to Toboe but at least he had gained the looks though Toboe wasn’t far off. “So... what was Yamato like?” Tori asked, he had always been curious about his father. Toboe sighed a little; his memories of Yamato weren’t great. “Yamato wasn’t well liked in this family. My father hated him but I kind of liked him. When I was a kid he always brought me sweets and nice things but as I grew up he became more distant. He wasn’t like his old self and he barely lived with us. When the wars came rolling in he died in order to protect Tsuki. I think his true reasoning for his death was because he couldn’t stand life anymore and just wanted it to end. I can’t say that to be truth. Sorry.” Toboe spoke, his fingers curling round his cup. Tori’s heart sank, why was his father so depressed? He had always wished to meet him some day but he knew it was too late. “Thanks.” Tori whispered and he left with a shattered spirit.


Tori walked the empty corridors and tried to think about what he should do. He was upset and oddly lonely. Out on the street he had a few friends and he usually wore a smile but within the palace he was hollow and lost. A door creaked open next to Tori but no one stood inside. Curious, Tori wandered inside only to have the door slam shut behind him. Techi grinned at his captive. “I’m afraid I can no longer resist you. You remind me so much of a young Yamato when I first fell in love with him. I want you to be mine.” Techi sneered, launching himself at Tori and pinning the boy to the ground. Tori squirmed and shrieked in a helpless manner before having the sensation of Techi’s teeth clamp around his throat. Techi was relentless but Tori refused to allow Techi to gain or own him. Tori kicked and slashed wildly with his legs and hands until he finally had Techi pushed off. He sprinted for the door and fled down the corridor. Tori slunk away into the safety of Ami’s room. Ami wasn’t there but he felt safe enough there with the door shut. His heart calmed but he refused to tell anyone about what had happened and allowed the event to fade into memories.


End of Chapter Two