Hey! So, this is my first attempt at writing "character x reader" one-shots, cannons, etc. Bear with me on this.

Don't get mad at me because it's written in first-person. I know they aren't usually written that way, but the fan-fiction authorities (bless their souls) will not allow second-person, so therefore I am now forced to go and change all the "you's" and "your's" to "I's" and "my's". Please forgive me!

ANYWAY! If you have a request or an idea for a character scenerio, LET ME KNOW! I will do my best to make that happen.

First Encounter: Toshizo Hijikata

Scenario: You've left your fighting group, but that was against their policy. They're out to kill you, but then he comes to your rescue.

I stand in an alley at night, breathing heavily and fearful for my life. I had just decided to quit my clan, but the leaders didn't take the news well. I am are now hiding from those who would kill me in an instant because of my "betrayal".

Hearing the sound of footsteps, my heart rate quickens in anxiety and I clamp a hand over my own mouth to try and muffle the sound of my fearful gasps. A blue robe appears in my line of vision, and my whole body stiffens.

"Oh? Who are you?" A hand is placed on my shoulder, and I jump at the contact.

"Don't kill me!" I yell defensively, my hand flying at lightning speed to the katana at my waist. The man's hand shoots out and stops me from pulling the weapon out of its sheath.

"Wait!"

At the sound of his strong, commanding voice, I freeze. Just by hearing him speak, I can tell that he's a skilled warrior and that one wrong move could mean instant death.

"You're of the (clan name), right?" I glare up at him defiantly, though I nod in answer to his question.

"You're being hunted; you're life is in danger. Join the Shinsengumi, and you will live."

I scoff in derision at his offer. "And you're saying I'd be safer with you?" I flip my hair back in a show of carelessness.

"Safer, no. Better off? We'd like to think so." His voice is composed as he holds a welcoming hand out to me. "Are you coming? Or would you rather die?" Grumbling, I take his hand and he pulls me behind him as he begins to run. I grit my teeth as it becomes difficult to keep up with him, but I never let on that I'm struggling; that would be a show of weakness.

We soon arrive at what appears to be their headquarters. Once safely inside the walls, I stand in front of the man who had brought me here. Placing my hands on my hips, I look up at him with a cold gleam in my eyes.

"So who are you, exactly?" I ask as if interrogating him. "And for what purpose do you require me?"

"You're arrogant to believe that we require your services" the man says, a vague smile flickering across his lips. "But since your clan is known to be quite strong, and you seem to have a pretty good head on your shoulders, we thought you might be a nice addition to our ranks."

I puff out my cheeks at this remark. "Nice addition?" I quip, air-quoting with my fingers. "I'm no scholar, but I'm pretty sure I'm not part of a collection set!"

"You're free to leave at any time. We're not holding you captive."

"But -"

"And you did come on your own, free will."

"Yeah, well -"

"So what excuse do you have?" I clamp my mouth shut. This guy was smart, I'd give him that much.

"You never told me who you were" I mumble petulantly.

"I am Toshizo Hijikata, vice-commander of the Shinsengumi." He guides me towards a set of sliding doors, and I am introduced to the rest of the leaders. I'm almost immediately accepted in, and before I know it, I begin to feel right at home.

Toshi is extremely commanding, and not the best with women. He'd have a hard time being gentle with the young lady, which is why I made the reader's character hot-tempered. Her impulsive, saucy nature would add some excitement to Toshi's otherwise strict life, and she'd definitely be a handful for him; they'd balance each other out perfectly.