Me: I just want to say this is my first fic so please bare me! I hope you like this and give me a chance to keep writing it. This is a Kaoru/Battousai, along with some Sano/Megumi. Any other pairings, e-mail me!

Yami Kikkay: What about Kenshin/Sano? That would be great!

Me: O.O Um, no. I'm against yaoi.

Disclaimer: If I owned Rurouni Kenshin, I would be rich. Sadly, I don't.

Heart of a Demon

Chapter One: The Infernal Dance begins

"When the story of Destiny is told, it will be written in blood..."


Kaoru opened her sapphire blue orbs. Her gaze met an unfamiliar setting. She was no longer in Doma Village. Her surroundings were dark. A few flames lit the room dimly. She was tied tightly to posts. She was wearing a white gown. 'Definetly not my style', she thought.

: "Hey, the girl's up!"

Several voices filled the room. Men came out of different doors. They walked over her and untied her. One particular guy took her by the wrist and forced her to her feet.

: "You will be taken to Maester Jubei. Mind your manners and speak only when you are addresed to."

After practically pulling her, they arrived in front of an old man. 'That must be Jubei', she thought with disgust. He threw her in front of him. Jubei took her chin and made her look up to him. He grinned.

Jubei: "My pretty, do you know why you are here?"

Kaoru: "No, and I don't really care. I just want to--"

Jubei: "SILENCE!"

Kaoru got slapped. He dragged her to a table and getsured his men to tie her. He spoke as they did what he had commanded.

Jubei: "My dear Kaoru, you are destined to die. Don't you see? You must be sacrificed in order to save the world"

Kaoru: "Oh please! Not that crap again! I know already! I bring chaos, destruction and demise, and in order to save the world, I must die. I get it!"

Jubei: "I am pleased that you accept your fate"

Kaoru: "I don't accept it! That's just some stupid myth!"
Jubei: "It isn't. If it was, you would not be marked by the Sword of Malice"

Kaoru: "Oh, you mean my birthmark? How many times do I have to say it? It's just a birthmark! BIRTHMARK!"

Jubei grinned and brought a book. It was hard covered, and it had some writings she couldn't understand. He opened it and grinned even more.

Jubei: "Do you see this book? It is the Book of Life. It says that the one chosen by the Sword of Malice shall have a distinguished mark on their back. And you, my dear, have that mark."

Kaoru: "I'm a demon hunter! I am not a chosen one! Where are my weapons?"

Jubei: "You will not need any weapons where you are going"

With that, he spoke some words Kaoru couldn't understand, and he and his men left the room. Kaoru was left alone. 'Why does this always happen to me? They go to the village, say I'm the chosen one and kidnap me. Aoshi must be worried to death. 'If I could only find my blades...' Her thoughts were interrupted when the room was filled with people again. People carrying poles and posts, candles and gowns, books and wines. The atmosphere felt heavy. They were preparing her sacrifice...


Two figures with coats walked not far from where we left our 'damsel in distress'. The small figure one had spiky black hair and big brown eyes. The other one was hidden beneath the coat. The boy saw smoke and panicked.

Boy: "Kenshin, look! There's fire over there!"

Kenshin: "I alredy noticed Yahiko. We are going over there. There might be trouble"

Yahiko frowned. He couldn't deny the fact that he's master was a demon, and that someday, he could realize where he really belongs...


Kaoru was growing desperate. She was going to die and she couldn't do anything about it! No one had ever gotten this far; in some other times, Aoshi would have rescued her, and she would have even done it herself. After all, she knew how to fight, and very well. Now, there was almost no timeleft; she could already smell smoke. In any minute, the would come and slice her throat. Tears streamed down her face. But then, some bushes started moving, and two figures emerged from them, one slightly taller than the other.

Kaoru: "Please, I beg you! Untie me! These lunatics are going to kill me!"

Yahiko: "Kenshin, what should we do?"

Kenshin: "We have nothing to do with this, but..."

At the same time, some of the working men spotted Yahiko and Kenshin. They quickly runned towards them, swords in hands.

Man #1: "Hey you! Get away form the girl!"

Man #2: "Yeah! She's for the sacrifice!"

Kenshin chuckled. The two men charged towards him. As the they were about to connect, he swiftly moved to the side, and dodged easily. They tripped and fell to the ground. Other men came and charged against him. He dodged again. Jubei came in after hearing all the noise.

Jubei: "Who are you and what do you desire?"

Kenshin: "You don't deserve to know my name"

Jubei: "That doesn't matter. I must ask you to leave. I am about to perform a ritual and there must be no interfering"

Kenshin: "I must interfere when it comes to innocent people" (A/N: I know Battousai is a little OOC here, but bare with him please!)

Jubei: "How do you know she's innocent?"
Kenshin: "She's merely a girl"

Jubei: "She's the chosen one. She will kill us all!"
Kenshin: "How come? She only a mortal!"

Jubei: "It doesn't matter, she's the chosen one"

Kenshin: "Shouldn't you kill real dangers, like ME, for example?"

Saying that, he lowered his head. He started to create powerful waves. His coat was blown by the air pressure generated by his body; revealing his form. Hair, the color of auburn, nearly reaching his waist. Amber pools filled with rage and anger. A scar in the shape of a cross was carved into his stunning features. He reached for the katana that hung from his hip; a simple movement... and they were all scattered on the ground.

Kaoru watched amazed as the gorgeous man in front of her defeated them in a blink. 'Amazing... he's a demon...' . Yahiko was besides her, untying her quickly. When he finished, he smiled widely at her.

Yahiko: "Wasn't that cool?"

Kaoru merely nodded. She stood and started walking towards him. However, she froze when he turned and stared right into her eyes. A blush crept to her already rosy cheeks. Unable to move, she just stared back at him.

Kenshin examined the girl he had just saved. She was stunning; silky ebony hair, and sapphire orbs that matched her ivory skin perfectly. Her slim figure shivered as he scanned her up and down. He then met her eyes and was lost in them.

Yahiko: "Ahem... so, don't we get some thanks ugly?"

Kaoru snapped. Her left eye twitched. She turned and glared at Yahiko. He just grinned.

Kaoru: "Now listen you little brat, I have I name you know! And I am NOT ugly!"

Yahiko: "Yeah right, UGLY!"

Kenshin: "Enough. You are free to go"

Kaoru: "I know that! It's just that I don't know where I am"

Yahiko: "You're somewhere inside Blackthorn Forest"

Kaoru: "Ah! That far! Great. Well, there's only one thing left to do."

Kaoru turned and walked around, searching for her weapons. She spotted them not to far from the table she was tied to; a katana and a chain. She took them and walked boldly towards Kenshin, lifting her forehead in the process, forgetting the fact he was looking at her and that she was blushing.

Kenshin: "What are you doing?"
Kaoru: "You are a demon"

Kenshin: "... and?"

Kaoru: "I have to kill you"

Kenshin: "I save you and you kill me? Hah."

Kaoru: "Yes, I'm a demon hunter and--"

Her speech was interrupted by Yahiko, who bursted into laughter. Kenshin chuckled. This infuriated her.

Kaoru: "WHAT'S SO FUNNY!"

Yahiko: "You? A demon hunter? How come we had to rescue you?"

Kaoru: "I had nothing to defend with"

Kenshin: "Well then, go ahead. Slay me"

Yahiko: "Huh?"
Kaoru: "Don't mind if I do"

Kaoru unsheathed her katana and charged towards him. He disappeared. She felt something grab her by her neck. 'How did he get back there so quick?' But she wouldn't give up that easily. She released herself from his grip and jumped high in the air. She charged from the air... it would have been a finishing combo if he hadn't taken her katana, and grabbing her hand, making her land in his strong arms. Yahiko laughed hysterically. Kenshin could meke anyone seem like a joke.

Kenshin: "You fight good... for a human that is"

Kaoru: "Urgh... Is that an insult, or a compliment?"

Kenshin: "Take it as you want to. I don't care"

He dropped herwithout warning, making her land with a loud thud. He gestured Yahiko to follow him. Kaoru quickly recovered and stood up. She looked mad.

Kaoru: "You! You can't just leave me here all by myself!"

Yahiko: "Yes we can!"
Kenshin: "You're a demon hunter. You can take care of yourself"

Kaoru: "I need to get to Doma Village, but I don't know how!"

Yahiko: "What do you think Kenshin?"

Kenshin: "Well, Doma Village is before Osumo City... Alright. But you have to keep up"

Kaoru: "Thank you so much! You won't be dissapointed!"

She jumped up and down in happiness. 'What am I getting myself into?' Kenshin thought. Now he had to babysit not one, but TWO kids. He looked back at them; they were already arguing. Though, this girl was not what she seemed, he could sense it...


Me: So, liked it? hated it? Good? Bad? Too long? Too short? Now, do you see that little box down there? If you don't click it, it will die. Won't you do it? Please? Really! Okay! Thanks!

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Me: Remember, don't be so hard on me please! C'ya!