Upon hearing Atsuko, Sakamae turned around and returned quickly to Atsuko's side "Sssh, don't move too much" Setting his medicine kit down. He moves his hands, unclasping Atsuko's dress, helping to pull it off her, setting it on the end of the bed "Now lay down"

Atsuko let her hands fall into her lap and then closed her eyes as he removed her dress, revealing her pale body to him. She only wore her little ankle socks and pink panties underneath. She nodded and laid on her back slowly and looked up at him and nodded. "I don't wanna leave you ever...." she whispered softly and closed her eyes trusting him fully.

Sakamae knelt down and opened his medical kit, turning back to Atsuko. Suddenly freezing, a bright blush glowing on his cheeks, his heart literally skipping a beat as he saw what Atsuko was wearing. She looked so cute and lovely. Swallowing hard, upon hearing her, he shakes his head, regaining his composure "And i never want to leave you. now ssh, lay still" Sakamae leans forward, starting to apply a topical anesthetic to Atsuko's body, to help ease her pain

Atsuko nodded and laid still closing her eyes. She memorized the way Sakamae touched her, as he applied the healing stuff he always had on hand now. She then sighed softly as she thought about what Michi had done. "Sakamae?..... Is it true.... That god... Michi.... Can control who we love?" she asked softly and bit her lip hoping it wasn't true. She would hate that beyond all else.
((*sniffles* why haven't you sen anything back from my email?....))

Sakamae blurred his vision slightly, so that he wouldn't fully see Atsuko laying there half naked. Mainly because he didn't want to gaze upon her without permission, and because he knew if he saw her he'd be too blushing and mesmerized to move. His fingers gently massaging the ointment into her skin. His eyes blazing dark as he heard Michi names, grinding his teeth. He looks deep into her eyes. "No one can control who you love Atsuko.. Only your heart may do that.. And never forget that"

Atsuko sighed feeling his hands upon her skin working gently and nodded slowly. "I won't... Promise..." she whispered and closed her eyes. Her newly bruised side ached as well as her cheek. But she needed something mode then anything else. Slowly sitting up, she winced in pain but then hugged Sakamae tightly. "I love you...." she whispered softly into his shoulder as she hugged him the best she could, wanting his arms around her again to make her feel safe.

"Good" Sakamae smiled and nodded. Making sure he covered every inch of her with ointment.. Beginning to rebandage areas where he noticed bruising. Startled as Atsuko suddenly sits up and hugs him.. He was about to tell her to lay back down, but instead just closed his eyes, wrapping his arms around her and hugging her close "I love you too Atsuko" Cradling her in his arms... He moves one hand to flip a switch near the bed, activating an internal security system before wrapping his arm back around Atsuko

Atsuko loved the feel of Sakamae's arms around her. She felt like the most safe thing in the world with him holding her. She heard him flick a switch of some sorts but didn't ask. She jus kissed his neck softly and leaned against his chest. She never wanted to leave his arms, or this room for a long long time. She then leaned up and kissed him gently on the lips and pulled away slowly, just wanting one reasuring kiss. She then slumped against Sakamae, completely drained from fighting and crying. "Im.... Soo.... Tired..." she muttered grogily.

Sakamae sat there, cradling Atsuko tenderly in his arms. Shivering and lighlty clutching her feeling her kiss his neck. "mm" Feeling her kiss his lips, Sakamae smiles softly. "You get some sleep Atsuko" Sakamae gently lays her back onto the bed, leaning down to softly kiss her lips reassuringly "Don't worry, everything will be ok" After tucking her in, Sakamae gets up and digs through his lower drawer, pulling out a old yet strong Hanzo blade. Kneeling down with it laid across his lap

Atsuko nodded and laid back willingly. She fought to stay awake a bit longer but barely could. "Are you going to sleep with me?" she murmered wnd then slowly began passing out. She passed out completely. Laying in the bed she looked like a beautiful doll, that had been beaten up, refixed with tape, and painted on with black and blue paints. Sakamae was her only reason to live right now otherwise she wouldve given up on life awail ago.

Sakamae soflty stroked Atsuko's hair as she slowly drifted to sleep "I'll be right here Atsuko. Don't worry" Sakamae sat there watching Atsuko sleep. A part of him entranced by her angelic beauty while she slept, the other part hissing and enraged seeing the bruises and bandages. His mind at war with itself on how to act. Sakamae merely knelt by her side, moving one hand down to hold hers. his other hand on the hild of his sword. His eyes open and glued to the door. Using a technique Bairai taught him about being asleep yet aware

Atsuko slept soundly as she felt Sakamae's hand wrap around hers. No deeMs came to her, and nothing but rest happened to her. She then was hit softly by the sun's days but still didn't move, yesterday's events having taken everything our of her. It made her look like she was in a deep peaceful sleep, until she woke and felt the pain.

Sakamae stayed in that same position the entire night. Feeling the sun's rays upon him, he knew it was day, yet his body didn't move an inch. His senses merely focusing on everything. The slight wind lashing through the sky, the birds chirping in the trees, the settling creaks of the wood. He even felt Atsuko awaken through the pulse from her hand, his trance breaking just the slightest. Turning to look upon her. "Good morning Atsuko"

Atsuko flinched slightly in pain as she slowly sat up. She saw Sakamae had not moved an inch and it made her sad. She then looked down at him and gently crawled out of the bed and knelt next to Sakamae, ignoring her lack of clothing. She looked at the blade and then put her hand on his. "Sakamae...." she whispered softly and then cupped his cheek with one hand. "Why didn't you sleep with me in the bed?.... He won't come get me.... Not when you're here..." she whispered softly and then hugged him, pulling him close as she cradled him against her chest. She didn't care about the lack of clothing, all that mattered was Sakamae.

Sakamae's eyes widen slighty watching Atsuko crawl out of the bed, blushing upon seeing her form. Feeling her hands upon his hand on his cheek, Sakamae looked into her eyes "Atsuko, you should be resting" Sakamae looked down slightly "I'm sorry Atsuko. The darker side of me couldn't sleep and was on guard" His eyes slowly drift close as she hugged him. Blushing fiercely as his face was cradled against her bare chest.. She felt so warm and soft.. and her heartbeat was mesmerizing.. Sakamae gently wrapped an arm around her

Atsuko smiled softly and stroked Sakamae's hair as she cradled him close to her. "But you should try and rest better..... It will help you feel better..." she said softly and kissed the top of his head. She closed her eyes and softly began to hum her lullaby to him. Smiling softly she held him close, loving the feeling of his warmth against her body.

Sakamae closed his eyes, relaxing against Atsuko. Softl nuzzling his cheek against the center of her chest. "I got rest" His muscles relaxing even more as he heard her start to hum. Purring softly feeling the kiss on the top of his head. Holding her against him, his mind calming down

Atsuko smiled softly and nodded. "I know.... But sleeping in that position has probably gotten you all locked up and stiff." she said lightly and then nuzzled the top of his head. "And I wanted to make you lunch today... I asked a servant how to make that one soup you love.... Dumpling soup... If you want some that is...." she said softly and blushed hoping he would like her idea for lunch.

Sakamae tilted his head up slighlty, nuzzling against Atsuko, looking up at her, blushing softly. She was right, he could feel the slight tension pulsing in his joints "I'm ok Atsuko.. It's nothing" He purrs softly, blushing more hearing her. Hugging her closer. "I would love some Atsuko.. That sounds really yummy" Sakamae felt all warm and fuzzy inside, not just from being cradled by Atsuko, but from the fact that she remembered his favorite lunch

Atsuko smiled softly and then kissed Sakamae's head again. "Okay..... But no lunch until you take a nap on the bed.... You'll feel so much more rested after... And I've gotta shower anyway." she said softly and smiled down at him lovingly.

Sakamae couldn't help but purr feeling the kiss upon his head again. Sakamae was about to give in, nodding his head "oka..." Quickly looking up at her "I shall take a nap outside the bathroom door" Looking into Atsuko's eyes "I'm not going to let you out of my presence again" He nods his head commandedly

Atsuko sighed and then nodded. "Alright." she said getting an idea. She gently helped him to his feet and kissed his cheek. She then grabbed the pillows and extra blankets and hurried to the bathroom door connected to Sakamae's room. She began laying out the pillows into a makeshift bed and then draped the blankets over them and turned back towards sakame. She grinned in proud ess of her handy work and giggled. "There. Now we're both happy." she said lightly and nodded cutely.

Sakamae nodded his head "Good" Slowly rising to his feet, having to stretch his leg muscles a bit to get feeling to return to them. Holding his sword by his side. As he stood there and stretched a bit he watched as Atsuko grabbed some pillows and blankets and moved to the door leading to the bathroom. Shaking his head as he watched her make a makeshift bed. "Hehe.. Thank you Atsuko" Sakamae walked over to the little bed, and patted Atsuko on the head "Don't take too long ok" Slowly moving to lay down on the bed, his sword resting by his side

Atsuko smiled and giggled softly as Sakamae patted her head. "I won't...." she said lightly and then skipped into the bathroom. She striped out of her panties and then brushed her hair as she ran the water to make it warm. She then took a nice hot shower. Once she was down she stepped out and wrapped herself in a towel. She dried off and then gently opened the bathroom door and tried her best to sneak over sakamae with nothing on so she could grab her clothes.

Sakamae slowly closed his eyes, letting his body relax into the pile of blankets, basking in the softness.. His muscles relaxing in relief. his fingers lightly resting atop the hilt of his sword. He did not dream, his body simply rested, restoring it's strength. Though even in such peaceful sleep, Sakamae was aware of his surroundings. Upon hearing the bathroom door open slowly, his eyes shot open.. Only to catch Atsuko stepping over him.. A deep red blush spreading on his cheeks "At.. atsu.." He quickly closes his, hiding his face under the blanket "I'm sorry.. I didn't see anything" Biting his lip hard since he did catch a glimpse of her