Part 1: Tamako.

The daughter of a highly ranked lord, Akechi Mitsuhide.A woman of beauty, religion, and charm. She spent her many days, loving and learning.Tamako always wanted to know more about Christianity, though she had to hide it. She was never afraid to stand for what she believed.And if you looked at her, you would see a stunning woman!Her face was a tale of life.She was a woman with long glossy black hair, her eyes were passion, they were dark with this mysteries lightness.Her nose wrinkled when you made her smile, her lips were plump and deeply pink.When her face was seen, a poem was written for every expression she made.


As her father, Akechi Mitsuhide got older he wanted her to settle down.He could'nt wait as he was falling to an illness.''But father, I dont want to marry Katsuie Shibate!'' A man of strength and a strong reputation.He had married once before to lady Oichi.Tamako was a women of her own spirit, she did not want her love choosen, but rather she choose him.This was a disatvantage for her, political marriages were arranged during this time.


All of the top Akechi generals had come to celebration.They had defeated their top rival Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and his force.He was a cruel man that stood by no one, along with his devilish concubine Yodo-Gimi.Samanosuke, Tamako's brother arose for a toast.He lead the battle against the Toyotomi.''Men, we have won and defeat the manipulative monkey, Hideyoshi!Let us celebrate.'' Everyone was happy and cheerful, but Tama.''Father I dont want to marry Katsuie!I dont love him.'' She whispered.Her father, Mitsuhide had a temper which caused his illness.He lashed out at Tama.''You will do as you are told!!''His outburst had caused a scene.Everyone looked at him, and the room got silent.


After the celebration, Tamako curled on her futon that laid in her room.Mitsuhide slide her door open to her room, there he saw her back turned to him, combing her hair.''Tama...I am sorry, but I have already arranged the marriage.''The room was silent.She stopped combing, tears bust out of her.Mitsuhide got up slowly, thinking about this arrangement.She wiped away her eyes, and fell asleep on her futon.Tamako thought of the one she truly loved....


Morning came, but it was still dark out. Tamako got up and put a yellow kimono on, that had a white bow strapped to the back.She snuck out, not being heard, then rhode off into the dust.She rhode to Osaka village, there she stood waiting for him.Holding an umbrella, it was raining.He was coming toward her from a distinace.He was not known for his skills, but time would soon show them.His name was Miyamoto Musashi.''Tama!I am so happy to see you again, I need you....I desire to love you and care for you.''He spoke with such pure words.She spent many months with him.Tamako how she would tell her father.....

(I will post part II and III later)<!-- / Ariel's post formatting --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->