5Here is the next book for my series so I hope you enjoy.
I don't own Ronin Warriors and all OCs are mine.
Chapter 1
Tiffany sat in her room of lavender flowers, breathing in their calming sent. A book was on her lap and the sounds of birds chirping in the air were her music as she read. Tiffany glanced up from her book to the scenery in front of her. A wall of trees stood in front of her and the trees were starting to change colors for the season. An array of orange and yellow leaves with a hint of green were displayed in front of her. Tiffany smiled at this then turned around to look at her home which she had received only a few weeks ago.
FLASHBACK
It had been a few weeks since Talpa's defeat and everyone was getting back to living their lives. Sage, Cye, Kento, and Rowen went back to live with their families and continue with their schooling. Kayura had left to go back to the Nether World after a few days of spending time with her parents to fix it up with the ex-Warlords' help. Yulie went back home and is now focusing his attention on going to school. Mia had received an internship at a university in Tokyo and she would be there for four years.
Ryo and Tiffany were staying at Tiffany's parents place. Tiffany had brought Ryo to meet them the day after Kayura and Tiffany went home. Tiffany's mom, Mizuki, immediately welcomed Ryo to her home while Tiffany's father, Hayate, was a little more distant. He didn't like the fact that there was a boy in Tiffany's life, but after he got to know Ryo a little more, Hayate slowly warmed up to him. The new couple had been living together for a few weeks now and they felt a little uncomfortable being around Mizuki and Hayate; Tiffany especially.
One day, Ryo and Tiffany had just finished lunch when Mizuki came into the room. "Tiffany, can you and Ryo run an errand for me?"
"Sure, mom. What do you need?" Tiffany asked, standing up.
"I need you to go to this area in the woods. Kalana knows the way there."
"She does?"
Mizuki smiled then nodded.
"Ok, what do you need me to do then?"
"You'll find out when you get there."
Tiffany gave her a questioning look but left the house with Ryo. They walked over to Kalana and White Blaze. Kalana was in her cat form and was curled up on top of White Blaze, both asleep, but woke up when they heard their masters walking towards them.
"Kalana, let's go. Mom says you know the way."
Kalana jumped off White Blaze, stretching, then transformed into her wolf form. White Blaze started to get up as well but Ryo said, "You can stay, Blaze." The tiger yawned and laid back down, going back to sleep.
Tiffany and Ryo got on Kalana and Tiffany told her to go. The wolf took off toward the location Mizuki had shown her. The three traveled through the forest until they came upon a road. Kalana traveled on it and soon, they all arrived in front of a brick house. The couple walked up to the front door and saw a note sticking to it. Tiffany took it off and started reading it aloud.
Hello!
Hayate and I were talking and we thought you two deserve a place to yourselves. We could tell how uncomfortable you two felt around us, so we're giving this house to you. We meant to give it to you and Kayura but Kayura has her own home now. As long as you and Kayura come to visit every once in a while, I'll be happy. Don't be a stranger! But enjoy the house. Everything is furnished and stocked with food and there are enough rooms if you want to have friends over. The key is underneath the mat.
We love you,
Mom and Dad
Tiffany bent down and lifted the mat, spotting two keys underneath it. She grabbed them and used one of them to open the door. Stepping into the house, Ryo and Tiffany looked around. The entrance lead to a set of stairs going to the second floor and also to the kitchen down the hall. A small bathroom was on the right on the way to the kitchen. The kitchen had light brown cabinets and a garnet countertop. The microwave was a few inches above the stove and the pantry was across from the appliances, facing them. Next to the pantry was the fridge and freezer and then more counterspace and cabinets. In another room on the left was the living room with a TV on the wall on top of the fireplace and a couch in front of it.
Walking back to the entrance, they went to another room on the right which was the lounge room with two couches, a recliner, and another TV on top of a TV stand. Directly across from the lounge was the dining room, with a view of the pool in the backyard.
Interested in the pool, Tiffany walked through the kitchen to the sliding glass door leading to the backyard. She stepped out onto a concrete porch with a roof over it. A set of wooden stairs lead to the wooden deck around the oval shaped pool. Tiffany also noticed a gazebo in the left-hand corner of the backyard. A line of trees lined the outskirts of the backyard and trees were on both sides of the house as well, no neighbors in sight.
"What a view," Tiffany commented.
"It is nice," agreed Ryo. "Let's see what's upstairs."
Tiffany nodded and followed him back inside. They walked towards the stairs leading up and noticed the floors changed. The first floor was all hardwood except for the kitchen which was tiled. The stairs were carpeted and so was the second floor. At the top of the stairs, there were halls on both sides as well as a door leading to the second bathroom. On the left-hand side, there were two bedrooms, each with two beds, two dressers, two desks, and a closet. On the right-hand side, there was a bedroom with a queen-size bed, a dresser, desk, and a closet. There were two huge hall closets against the wall on the left and another door on the left.
They opened the door and were faced with a king-sized bed and two dressers. There were two doors in this room: one of which was the bathroom and the other one being a walk-in closet. They left the master bedroom and walked back downstairs. Walking into the kitchen, Tiffany noticed another door and opened it, finding another set of carpeted stairs going down. They walked downstairs to the basement and, to the right, found two more beds with a dresser facing the bed. A couch was against the wall which Ryo found that it can be pulled out into another bed. There was another bathroom in the corner of the room. On the left, there was a laundry room and the garage. There was a room across the stairs for gardening and yard equipment.
"Wow," was all Ryo could say after they both got back upstairs.
"I know. I didn't think my parents were able to pull this off." Tiffany looked around the house. "But I'm glad we have this place to ourselves." She reached out and grabbed Ryo's hand. "A place to call our own." Ryo smiled at her then pulled her closer to him, wrapping his arms around her waist. He leaned down and kissed her lips.
END FLASHBACK
Tiffany smiled at the memory of it all. They had moved in all the stuff a few days after they received their house. From then to now, she had finished her project for the gazebo as well and loved how it turned out.
"Whatcha doing out here?"
Tiffany turned around to see Ryo walking into the gazebo. "Just reading." Ryo nodded and sat down next to her, looking around. "I like what you've done. Where did you get the flowers from?"
"There's a field of lavender flowers near the hut I stayed at. I took some from there and put them in the pots in here." Tiffany glance around at the row of lavender flowers around the walls of the gazebo. "I thought it would be easier to have them here instead of going all the way to the field to relax and unwind." Ryo nodded at her explanation. "But the question is, what are you doing?" Ryo got up and then grabbed her hand, pulling her up. "There's something I want to show you." Ryo lead her back into the house and up the stairs to the master bedroom. He brought her inside and closed the door behind them.
"What do you want to-" Tiffany was cut-off by Ryo picking her up, bridal style, and carried her over to the bed, laying her down on it. Tiffany giggled as Ryo got on top of her, smiling down at her. "I hate you."
Ryo hummed. "I love you too." He leaned down and kissed her lips. Tiffany wrapped her arms around Ryo's neck and she deepened the kiss. The next thing she knew, both of their clothes were in a pile on the floor and Tiffany's mind entered a state a bliss. She couldn't focus on anything as Ryo kissed and sucked on a spot on her neck below her ear. A moan escaped from her lips as Tiffany racked her nails down Ryo's back, earning a growl from him.
Moans and pants filled the room but was stilled after a loud scream of pleasure was heard. The couple fell back against the bed, entwined in the sheets. Tiffany cuddled onto Ryo's chest, nuzzling her head in the crook of his neck. Ryo brushed a few strands of hair away from her face before kissing her forehead and then wrapped his arms around her, tracing patterns up and down her back with his fingers. Tiffany's eyes slowly closed from the motion, the sound of Ryo's beating heart being the last thing she heard before she fell asleep.
