CHAPTER 7: THE CAPITAL, FALLEN CITY

Driven to reach their goals, both woke up early in the morning to nurse their wounds, they consumed as much medicine they could, however they were limited to how much their body can last, after all they were not in full condition.

Right after they proceeded to heal their most venerable areas, they had to be patient and let time take its course of action, so they settled and closed their eyes while every hour passed beneath them, eventually Jin woke up first.

His eyes couldn't remain closed for long; His mother came near him and touched the sides of his face with more of a gentle motion than before," I know that it is difficult, but I need to move."

Due his lack of sleep disadvantage, his body felt more heavier than any normal injurie, Makia held his arm around her neck, then assisted him up on his feet, yet his sight was clear than before," wait, Were's Tobi?"

"His resting on the other rooms," she said. He will be out cold for quite some time, since you are the one who's still awake, cleaning your wounds should be first priority."

Jin didn't have the strength to spread only a few meters, they had to move with a steady pace to reach one of the bathing rooms, exhausted to a high degree, she still managed to place him in the water, at the same time removed all of his clothes and took off hers in the process."

The red texture of his skin started to appear beneath his eyes, though glancing aside right after she approached closer to him," there's no need I can clean myself, he said, whereas Makia positioned herself behind him."

She placed her arms all over him, formerly continued to wash him," It's only natural that you feel embarrassed, you won't be able to do this on your own, honestly, the more you delay, there it will be to endure it."

Jin faced at the ground, constantly rubbing his hands," will I ever get to reach my goals, is it possible with this condition."

I am not so sure," she connected her hand with Jin's, these no comfort of life without pain, if you ever want to survive for much longer, remember this, enduring what you can't accept will help strive for better outcomes."

Jin smiled by means of relief," thanks, I needed that."

The day touched its highest peak of the range, the climate became more brighter at the time, however food was prepared for them, Tobi managed to join them in time," Thanks for the meal, Mrs. Morimoto, I am so glad you guys haven't started."

He felt pleased with the result," you have a great smile, may better than my son's. I guess his not a positive type."

Tobi moved to his side of the table, therefore blushed while slowly rubbing his neck," I don't know about that, I try my best." Jin added, what's wrong with your face." Jin started to become defensive," you just made that up, despicable!"

Are you alright, Jin asked with slight concern."

Is the anything wrong with my face, if the is then say it, Tobi yelled at a lower degree."

Jin surprised them with a genuine smile," it's alright, you look fine."

From that time on, their time together was well adjusted, A time of peace and ideals. They were open about themselves and how they felt about the world. It lasted way longer than expected the momentum of their joy and happiness began to reach its peak," I don't murder people for the sake the dynasty, If I had to choose, leaving a normal life with a family is all that I strive for."

She smirked with a proud expression, suddenly, an aggressive sound from a massive horn was heard miles apart on the outskirts of the region," what is that sound, Tobi asked as the area returned to silents."

"It's kind of strange that they would make such noise without word from the dynasty."

Jin glanced at Makia while her dark expression hanged over quietly," mom, what's wrong, is the anything bothering you?"

A statement of awaiting command was heard outside the family circle, Makia stood up with clarified hesitation, just as she reached the door," boys, l need you to lesson carefully, pack up your survival kits and go the secret passage."

Mrs. Morimoto what's going on," Tobi asked with a curious tone.

These no time no explain," her voice was more aggressive, get as far away as you possibly can."

Makia's name was called out multiple times, Tobi started to lesson," Jin come on, it's time to go."

I won't leave you," while Jin remained situated behind her, just come with us."

Not this time," she replied, have faith in me, I will make it back."

Jin grappled hold of her with a tight grip, his heart eased with intensity," come back safe, these no home without you." She added, whatever happens don't look back."

"Now go," both initially went to their room and tied the survival kits around them, at the same time Makia was taken to a secret location. The back entrance was used to sneak out undetected.

The whole area was evacuated with ships travelling to the inner cities of the dynasty, only a single river providing passage to the route, only a few tens of people managed to reach the ships. However, a vicious roaring blast silenced the entire space.

Due to them not being one hundred percent healed, they ran with a steady pace," we have to blend in with the crowd to avoid suspicion, if anyone finds out about the secret passage, we won't live to see another day, said Tobi, efficiently."

"What about Rukia," said Jin, aren't you worried about her?"

"She's part of a noble family," his words carried on without doubt, unlike us noble families a given better treatment, these nothing much to worry about."

"But I do hope she stays safe."

Jin suddenly stopped while looking at the skies," something feels off, they are running from something, Jin said, suspiciously."

It seems they are heading north," Tobi analyzed the situation, no rush right, lets climb up top and check the view."

Jin smirked with drive towards Tobi's analysis," why not, lets hurry up before mom kills us."

Meanwhile Rukia was preparing for transportation, however it was delayed for some unexpected circumstances, she waited for her parents near the gates," Mother, where exactly are we going?"

We are heading to the ships," she said, while having less desire to talk to her, don't speak to me again, unless your told too."

She centered herself with silence," If only I could see you guys again, please save me from this nightmare."

If only you could have shared those tears for your brother, things could have been different," her father continued with no remorse. I won't forgive you for what you did to him."

"People like you are a curse," he decorated with his saliva, it's time that we leave."

She zoned out with disgust, her eyes bottled up by rage," help me....

How long is it going to take? Tobi asked, impatiently."

Were almost there," he replied, just a few more steps."

Birds filled up the skies, as both made it on top, multiple soldiers appeared within the frontlines, massive amounts of fire outside the walls, creating a strange symbol, time stopped where the area became more silent.

Just as many seconds passed by, a massive blade cut through the wall without difficulty, demonic creatures rampaged within the walls, from that on, humanity was turned upside down, Jin was frozen while another strike dashed straight at them

"This is not paradise....

"This is hell....