
A strong gust of wind gushed through Ryuzi's tiny body, piercing into every pore of the little girl's skin.
Mien does not look for firewood for lighting or to warm their bodies, because it will be very vulnerable to be known by Hiroshi's group if he lights a fireplace in the middle of the forest.
Mien hugged Ryuzi's tiny body shivering from the cold, stroking the girl's hair to go to sleep immediately.
'' From now on Aunt Mien your parents, don't be afraid Bi Mien will protect you from everything that will harm you, Mien said.
Ryuzi looked up at Mien's face, and again drowned his face in Mien's body, his tiny hands tightening a hug on the body of his caregiver.
Mien is now the mother's replacement for Ryuzi. He was the only person Ryuzi believed in at this time.
Ryuzi's eyes began to be heavy, drowsiness ambushed to the end he also slept soundly in the arms of Mien who leaned his body on a large tree in the forest.
Mien is still looking for a way to get out of the forest safely. He was still thinking about where to take Ryuzi.
Ryuzi is now his responsibility, considering Mien's many debts to Uzumaki who had several times saved himself from enemy attacks.
And now it's time to return the favor to Uzumaki, by caring for and raising Ryuzi.
Smoke in the settlement was thinning, the blaze only left red embers burning in the ruins of wood used by residents.
The atmosphere there began to be quiet no longer heard the hordes of Hiroshi, they like he had left the place and might come back later to level and build their kingdom.
Mien will use this opportunity to get out of the forest. He remembered Sam his best friend who lived in another region.
To go to Sam's place he needed to cross a great river. Yes, Mien will take Ryuzi to stay there. The area was safe and no invaders ever entered the place, because their kingdom was strong enough that the rebels did not dare to occupy it.
Before the night changed, Mien immediately woke Ryuzi. The little girl yawned, her eyes still drowsy but Mien had to immediately bring her running away.
'' Ryuzi, we leave here before they find us, Mien said.
Ryuzi also rose to obey Mien's words. They both walked towards the north, Mien knew very well the forest area. He had been a prisoner of the invaders several times and fled through the forest, until he met Uzumaki and Hayumi to save himself.
Mien speeds up his pace while pulling Ryuzi's arm, racing against the clock.
The sky was still dark, they were out of the forest, right in front of them was a vast river.
Mien circulated his view looking for a raft to make a vehicle across the river.
At the end of his life Mien sees a small rowboat at least enough for himself and Ryuzi.
'' Come here, let's take a boat, said Mien as he ran lightly to release the hook of the boat tied to the tree trunk .
Ryuzi followed Mien, and he got on the boat, though his heart was afraid. Slowly the boat drove as the paddle stomped on the calm surface of the water.
While paddling Mien's eyes unceasingly watched the surroundings, making sure no one saw them off.
As time went on, the sun began to appear on the eastern horizon. The light spreads across the clear surface of the water.
Mien and Ryuzi are in the middle of the river, on the right and left there are only moist marshes.
Mien looked at Ryuzi's narrow eyes, his innocent and innocent face.
' Poor Ryuzi, a child, is an orphan. I make sure you will always be happy with me, ' promised Mien in his heart who felt sorry to see Ryuzi.
From a distance Ryuzi and Mien saw a village on the banks of the river. They'll be here any minute. Mien eagerly menadayung boat so that they immediately get to the destination.
Mien pulled the boat over and tied the boat rope to a wood that was stuck on the edge of the river.
Ryuzi immediately went down, grasping Mien's arm. They walked down the residential area that was being busy by routine in the morning.
Mien hopes Sam still lives in his old house not far from the river. If not somewhere he will take Ryuzi and himself has no place to stay. Throughout the journey Mien continued to think hard so as not to pay attention around.
Not far from there Sam noticed them. Making sure that the woman carrying the little girl is Mien her old best friend.
As Mien and Ryuzi get closer, he approaches.
'' Mien ? '' exclaimed Sam as he approached the woman.
'' Sam, Mien began to be relieved after learning Sam still lived in this area.
'' Who is this little girl ? Are you married ? '' Ask Sam in succession.
Mien turned his head to the right and left, worried that someone would hear their conversation.
Sam who caught Mien's strange spirit began to understand, he immediately invited Mien into his house which was only a few steps away from there.
Mien and Ryuzi are already inside Sam's modest home. A narrow wooden house, there was only one room and one room.
Sam closed the door tightly, and he sat down on a wooden chair with Mien and Ryuzi.
'' This is Ryuzi, the son of mister Uzumaki and miss Hayumi. Last night Hiroshi's mob attacked our place and killed the residents including Mr. Uzumaki and Ms. Hayumi. '' Mien just answered Sam's question earlier, after the situation is completely safe.
Sam just nodded at Mien's explanation, he himself had never met with Uzumaki or Hayumi but he knew that Mien was his best friend working there.
Mien visited Sam's house a few years ago and told him that he worked at the couple's house.
'' At this time I do not know where to go, it is not safe for Ryuzi if he remains there, especially if his residence has been burned down. Hiroshi will definitely return there, he will definitely bring his followers and build a settlement in that place. '' Clearly Mien stared fixedly at Sam who was currently carrying a small pot and two wooden cups.
'' You stay here, but there's only one room here, that's if you don't mind Mien. '' Sam poured water into each cup and then thrust one cup at Ryuzi who looked thirsty, many times Ryuzi seemed to swallow his saliva when he saw the water coming from the pot, it was as if he was looking at a delicious meal.
Sam is now sorry to see Ryuzi, the same thing with Mien. Ryuzi drained the water to the toilet, smiling sweetly at Sam. Makes the dreadlocked man touched his heart.
'' Of course we don't mind, the important thing is to have a shelter. You okay we stay here? '' Mien wanted to convince Sam's offer.
'' Of course not, I gladly accept this little girl living with me. You don't have to worry, I've been working as a porters in the market so it's a matter of eating so I take responsibility. It's just.. '' Sam stopped his sentence.
'' Homework problem let me do it, in return. '' Mien seemed to know what Sam was going to say to make the man chuckle. Ryuzi also smiled even though he did not understand the discussion of the two adults. What is certain is that Ryuzi knows that there are no more cries and violence like last night.
Sam stroked Ryuzi's long hair in pigtails, he was anxious for the poor girl as well. Ryuzi's innocence allows Sam to feel the pain hidden behind his innocence.