Chapter Text
After getting some water for her since the outburst, I sat down as Himiko said thank you. There hasn't been much action during the movie since we forbid Kiyo from touching Kiibo. Also since Miu made those obscene noises and a few rude jokes from Kokichi. Wow, thinking about those events is making me tired like they had just happened.
Kirumi laid against the back of her chair as her eyes felt heavy. She blinked multiple times, each one taking longer than the last. Until the next blink opened up a world different from the lounge.
~*~
It was snowing. There were people marching all around her. She was wearing heavy armor. She recognized Gonta and Kaito next to her, wearing the same armor. What is going on?
A voice from ahead stopped them. The group came to a halt as the person on horseback on front turned to face them. Red, piercing eyes shone from within the helmet they wore. Their eyes gazed over the entire group.
“Men. We will be approaching the pass soon. Expect enemies to be there. We will make it through, but if you're not strong enough make your death meaningful. Tojo, up front. We need our best.”
Kirumi walked forward without hesitation, her heart still beat rapidly however. She wasn't sure what exactly was happening, she was the best in this army? She wasn't even sure what weapons she had on her. Yet these people seemed to hold her in high regard, she would not let them down.
Marching next to the general on horseback should've felt intimidating to most, but Kirumi was fairly tall. The taller you are, the less fear there is to standing next to a horse. Kirumi stole looks at the general to see who exactly was underneath the helmet.
The red eyes still gazed forward, not bothering to acknowledge Kirumi’s stares. Looking closely, she could make out brown hair surrounding the cheek. That said cheek had a mole high up, right under the eye. So the general is Maki, interesting. She then noticed a small sound, a sound of bows being pulled.
“Everyone! Def-”
The loud sound of arrows flying through the sky drowned out her voice. Bodies jerked all around her but didn't fall. She was the best in the army, or so told. These people were depending on her, she needed a plan. Her calm, rational thinking was her aid as she thought of how to get on equal ground with her enemies. She defended the men around her, blocking arrows with her shield. The general did the same as the covered men from the rain. Kirumi needed to polish her plan quickly, her and Maki would only last for so long.
“Everyone listen to me I have a plan! We must-”
Next thing she knew she was lying under covers in a tent. She felt chilled as there were only so many layers to protect against the snow. She slowly sat up to take in what had just happened. Did they make it out of the pass with all their men? Is she injured? Looking down she noticed that there were bandages tied around her torso. She also realized there was no covering for her chest, that must be one reason why she's so cold.
A stirring next to her caught her attention. She gazed at the figure lying next to her move to sit up. As the covers fell off, Kirumi was able to see that it was Maki next to her. She too had an exposed torso, though Kirumi only paid attention to the wrappings around her stomach and shoulder.
“General are you a-”
“Tojo! You!”
Maki quickly covered her chest as she went to yell once more. Her eyes widened as she really took in Kirumi’s appearance.
“Tojo you… Are a woman…”
“... am I not supposed to be one.”
“You… Lied. You lied your way into the army. Only men were to join as they were selected from each household.”
“Well you too are a woman, you lied as well?”
Maki turned away at the provocation. The silence hung heavy between the two as the information sunk in. Maki was the first to speak.
“I respect you Tojo. You must have had a reason to come here as I. I won't reveal you. I'd be losing my best soldier.”
“Harukawa… thank you. I don't want to lose an incredible general like you.”
Maki quickly blushed then smiled at Kirumi. Kirumi placed her hand on her upper arm with a smile of her own. The warm moment was interrupted by the tent opening.
“Ey general, Tojo I gotta change your bandages.”
“...Hinata did I say you may come in.”
Hinata left with an eye roll and a statement of “fine then get an infection” as he left the tent once more. Kirumi assumed that he was probably the only one who knew Maki’s secret as he had taken care of them. Kirumi let out a light laugh at the two, earning a chuckle from Maki as well.
The two laid back down to let their wounds heal. Their heads faced each other as they gave reassuring smiles to the other. With that look they knew they'd be by each other's side for the rest of the fight.
Kirumi opened her eyes to the lounge once more. As she woke up, she straightened up again in her seat. She wiped her face to make sure she hadn't drooled as she turned her attention back to the TV.
“Oh mommy is awake now! Can you get me a soda thanks!”
“Huh? Kirumi you fell asleep?”
“Yup mom sure did! She was drooling and everything!”
“I-!”
Kirumi blushed as she wiped her face once more.
“Just kidding! ~ That was a lie but I still really want a soda mom!”
Kirumi sent a glare at Kokichi as she rose out of her seat. They passed each other with forced smiles as she made her way to the door.
“Would anyone like anything else from the kitchen?”
The room erupted in requests as Kirumi memorized each one. Just like in her dream, these people are depending on her to keep them alive! She headed toward the kitchen with a bit more energy in her step as she pretended in her mind that this was the same circumstance.