Unspoken promise

The air hung heavy with the scent of cherry blossoms, their delicate petals swirling in the gentle breeze. Shinobu Kocho, her vibrant kimono a splash of color against the muted hues of the garden, stood by the koi pond, her gaze fixed on the water's surface. A faint sigh escaped her lips, a whisper of longing for a peace she knew she could never truly attain.

Giyu Tomioka, his stoic demeanor a stark contrast to the vibrant scene, approached her silently. His presence, as always, was a calming force, a silent anchor in the storm of her emotions. He offered her a cup of tea, the steam rising in delicate tendrils, a silent invitation to share the quietude of the moment.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Shinobu murmured, her voice barely a whisper, as she accepted the cup. "The cherry blossoms, the koi...it's a reminder of the fleeting beauty of life."

Giyu nodded, his gaze lingering on the delicate petals dancing on the water. "Indeed," he replied, his voice as calm as the pond itself. "Like the butterfly, their beauty is fleeting, yet it leaves an indelible mark on the world."

Shinobu smiled, a bittersweet expression that spoke of both sorrow and acceptance. "Perhaps," she mused, "that is why we fight so hard, to preserve even a fleeting moment of beauty, a single breath of peace."

Their silence stretched, a comfortable understanding passing between them, a shared grief for the world they had lost, a shared hope for a future they could barely imagine.

"Giyu," Shinobu began, her voice soft, "do you ever think about what might have been?"

He turned to her, his eyes reflecting the gentle light of the setting sun, a flicker of vulnerability beneath his usual stoic facade. "Sometimes," he admitted, his voice rough with emotion. "But dwelling on the past serves no purpose. We must focus on the present, on the fight that lies ahead."

Shinobu nodded, her gaze returning to the pond. "You are right, of course," she said, a hint of sadness in her voice. "But sometimes, it's hard to let go of the memories, of the dreams that were shattered."

Giyu reached out, his hand gently brushing against hers, a silent gesture of support. "We will fight together," he said, his voice firm, his gaze unwavering. "We will find a way to honor their memory, to create a future where such tragedies never happen again."

As the last rays of sunlight faded, casting long shadows across the garden, they stood together, their silences filled with unspoken promises, their hearts bound by a shared grief and a shared hope. The cherry blossoms, their petals falling like tears, whispered a promise of renewal, of a future where beauty would bloom again, even in the face of darkness.

Author:stay tuned for the other chapters~

spoiler: the next scene there is some surprises in it where shinobu is pr****nt

here is a picture of giyu and shinobu

hope you enjoyed this oneshot see you all in the next chapter~

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