Family matters

*Rizu makes her way through Rukongai, following Honjo's aura to a populated area.* Tch...a bar. Of course. *She speeds up and arrives at the bar, seeing him sitting there. She walks up to him, speaking coldly.* Honjo.

I look up my hand on my cup. "rizu?" I look at you with alot of emotions running through my mind. "what is it?"

*She looks down at Honjo, tears running down her face again though she shows no signs of sobbing.* Tell me something...what exactly am I to you? *She crosses her arms across her chest, taking a step towards him.* If you speak a word other than the truth I will know and I will not forgive you.

I look at you and with a slight smile i take you by your hand and pull you to me. "You are the most important thing in my life you and ayame, if you two were to die i would have noting left to live for. Especialy you Rizu, you mean more to me than anything...iv watched you grow up and i loved you since the day you were born. Yes, i assume you have spoken to Namine and no doubt she told you the truth... i did not believe i was worthy enough to be the father of such a beautiful child so i took the mantle of your brother to always be there for you without becomming a dissappointing father. " I cry and close my eyes without a sign of doing so out side of my tears. "Im sorry i kept such a thing from you Rizu"

*Rizu squeezes Honjo tightly in a hug, choking back cries and shaking.* All this time...all this time and you kept it from me...why would I ever be disappointed in you? You raised me...you're all the family I have, nii... *She pauses and catches herself, leaning back to look at him.* ...P-papa...

I hold you close and smile gently" hehe now that im your papa i suppose your even more upset about my loosing my arm huh." I smile and kiss your forehead brushing your hair from your eyes. "Im proud of you Rizu for everything you've done"

*Rizu trembles slightly and hugs Honjo tight, resting her forehead on his shoulder.* Of course I am. You're all I have. Everything I've done to get this far...who do you think I've done it for? I've always wanted to make you proud. Nobody else matters to me like you do papa. Nobody. *She sighs quietly, still shaking.* I have to kill her, you know.

I think a moment. " perhaps.. but i couldnt do it.. i had to have her locked away..killing her just. was not an option." I place my hand on your cheek. "when the time comes you will know what to do my dear" I smile " i believe in you and i know she wants you to do what is right and whats best."

*Rizu stifles a cry against his shoulder, continuing to shake.* I don't want to kill her...my blood...I don't know what I'm going to do... *She looks back up at Honjo, pain in her eyes.* Though if I don't, Koga will. No exceptions...

"The soulsociety has its own judicial system. and as far as i now killing her was not a command from yamamoto or central 46." i smile and wink. "what ever happens happens but you will always be safe as longa s i live. " for now let no one know about your connection to Namine id rather you handle this than anyone and because of my connection im forbidden to deal with this. go talk to your zan spirit maybe she has advice for you." I smile and hug u close.

*Rizu relaxes a bit and smiles, nodding.* I'll figure out what to do. Koga-taicho won't like it, but I will do the right thing. *She hugs him tightly with renewed confidence and happiness.* I think I will. Hisame always knows. I love you papa. *She stands up slowly, reluctant to leave her father's side.* Never keep anything from me again.

I smile and nod" I promis rizu dear" I pat your head" Behave and do what your heart tells you to do."

*She smiles and gives her father a kiss on the cheek and one last hug before going off.* Thank you. I will. *She walks away but then pauses a moment, turning around to face him.* You will never disappoint me papa. You're the best father anyone could ever ask for. *Rizu smiles and turns back around, walking away towards the forest clearing that she spends most time at speaking with Hisame.*