[-][L-N+][P-1x1] Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! (Taken)

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"I know you hate me, and I accept that and I'll leave," Nezushi said. "But I'm warning you, if you hurt Shan-kun anymore than you've already have you won't live to see the day after you hurt him." Without much hesitation, Nezushi reverted back to his mouse form and left through the window.  

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(Goign to bed. night)

"Tch." Kanda said as he watched him go. He then turned and left the room. He headed to his room and he rubbed his temple in aggravation.

When eh reached his destination, he oepened his door and laid on the bed. He sighed as he rolled on his side and closed his eyes. He thought of Shan for a moment then fell into a deep sleep.  

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(G'night)

Shan worked with the slaves, who all seemed to either glare at him or ignore him. This time he didn't make anything new, but rather he made the recipes commonly known throughout the house.

There were a few times, he noticed, that someone would turn the flame on the stove up and try to mess up whatever Shan was cooking, but he always managed to turn the flame down in time to save the recipe. He didn't want another beating from the master for something that wouldn't be his fault. Now he had decided he wouldn't take his eyes off whatever he was cooking so as to avoid punishment.  

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Bleep?

 

[blessedheart]

(Sorry, was working^^)

Kanda shot up as his eyes opened wide. He was panting harshly as his his chest heaved up and down. He had sweat all over his body, while his hair was in damp clumbs that stick to his body. Kanda tched as he tried to put the damp hair in a pony tail.

He had another bad dream...its been awhile since he had one..He doesn't even remember what it was about. He sighed as he got up and went to the dojo to calm his nerves. HE would train the strain away.  

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(Don't worry. I know you're a busy person. :3)

Making dinner didn't take long for Shan and pretty soon he was finished. There was plenty of time to spare, and he had an urge to go to the dojo. He didn't know why, but he felt that he had to be there. Walking to the backyard, Shan headed toward the dojo. Seeing the master there, he hid so that he wouldn't be seen.

Why was the master there now of all times that Shan decided to visit the dojo? Maybe Shan wanted to come here because the master was here? Or maybe it was just pure coincidence? What happened had happened, so Shan could only watch from the window the training of his master.  

[blessedheart]

(Thanks^^)

Kanda entered the dojo and immediately went to get Mugen. H unsheathed his sword and went to the middle of the room. He sighed as he discarded his sweaty shirt. It would only get in the way.

He sighed as he closed his eyes and concetrated. He held Mugen in his hands and then started a few practice swings. Then he started to train.  

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Shan watched, mesmerized, as the master got into a fighting pose and then started some kind of training. He had always wondered how fighters moved in battle, and now he was witnessing an example.

Once again hidden in the bushes, Shan watched the master quietly. This time, before he moved, he would watch for any twigs or dried leaves in the way so that he wouldn't make a sound. He wanted to watch this training for as long as possible.  

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For thirty minutes, Kanda trained. It helped make his mind clear and wander. He didn't know why..but it just had that effect on him. Its like how drunks drink liquor away to ease the pain. Kanda used fighting to ease his.

When he finished the final movement of his traing for the day, he stopped and sighed; standing up straight. He closed his eyes as he let his other senses take over for a minute..then opened them up again. 'That felt good..' He thought softly as he sheathed Mugen.

He put his prized sword away and then went to the towel rack. There, he had freshly cleaned towels to use when he got sweaty from a day of training. The maids washed it everyday, so Kanda didn't have to worry about having a soiled towel. He wiped the sweat from his face and neck as his mind wandered once again. Taking him to another world.  

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After thirty minutes of staying there, Shan hurried back into the main building. He was sure that the master didn't see him there, but he couldn't risk it. Thirty minutes there was long enough at the moment. Besides, he probably was needed in the kitchen.

Walking through the halls toward the kitchen, Shan once again had to face the glares and cold shoulders of the slaves he passed by. They didn't bother him or try to harrass him, though, which was a good thing. He had to admit, this place was a little better than home now that he thought about it.  

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Kanda put the towel back on its rack and then went back inside. He headed to his room, went into the bathroom and took a nice shower. He stayed for 15 mminutes then got out and changed into a pair of jeans and a tank top.

When he was fully clothed, Kanda left his room and headed to the dining room. He sat down and waited for him food. Drumming his fingers on the wood table out of boredom.  

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Shan continued making the dinner for the master, but he was having a very hard time doing so. The slaves had already been harrassing him and he couldn't really concentrate. Finally, he finished and was already walking to the dining room to set the food on the table.

On his way, however, someone had stuck a foot in the way and he tripped over it. Shan tried to keep from spilling the dinner, but it was already too late. As he fell to the ground, so did the food.  

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Kanda turned and saw Shan with his food. He waited as the boy walked up to him then saw a slave deliberately trip him. Kanda frowned as he sighed in irritation. Why was it that slaves had to bother other slaves? It just gave him more work.

He got up and walked to the one that trip Shan and glared at him. "Is there a reason you tripped him?" He asked as the slave grew quiet and looked down in shame. "I didn't think so. Go to your room. You will not eat tonight until lunchtime tomorrow." He said. The slave nodded then practically ran to his room to avoid the master's hateful glare.

Kanda sighed as he went up to Shan and knelt down. "Oi, midget." He said as he looked at him. "How do you get yourself in these situations?" He asked him but was not expecting an answer as he helped Shan up.  

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Shan wanted to answer the master's question, but the words just died on his tongue. Well, he didn't seem to be expecting the answer, anyway. Getting to his feet and dusting himself off, Shan walked back to the kitchen to get a broom to sweep up the mess.

The master did have a point. How did Shan get into these situations? Perhaps it was because he was a pacifist? Perhaps it was because he liked animals such as mice? Perhaps he was constantly panicked and couldn't think? Maybe it was all three, but regardless, he always did seem to get into these situations. It really bothered him, too.

Getting the broom from the corner, Shan hurried over to the dining room and began cleaning up the mess. He was sure that the master would want the floor clean as it was before, so once he finished sweeping, he got a bucket of soap and a rag and started cleaning whatever stains there may be.  

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Kanda watched the boy clean as he raised an eye brow and gave a curious look. "What are you doing?" He asked as he stopped the boy from cleaning and helped him up as he looked at a maid. "You. Get the one who tripped the midget and tell him to clean this up, it was his fault the floor is now dirty." The maid nodded her head as she walked away but was stopped by Kanda again.

"And tell him if he trips anyone again, he'll be eating through a straw for the next few weeks." He said as the maid nod her head then bowed and left. He looked at Shan and sighed as he said. "Could you get another plate of food? I'm starving." And with that, he let go of the boy and sat down as he waited.