Chapter One: Stealth

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin Watsuki-sama and other very privileged people do. I just own the OAVs, the last episode, and book 4 of the manga. Now is that sad or what?




Author's Notes: I'm new to this fandom and therefore this makes A Hitokiri's Report my first Rurouni Kenshin fanfic. Reviews are very welcome and please tell me what you guys think. Flames are okay as long as they're just itsy-bitsy ones.



"…" – dialogue


'…' - thoughts




A Hitokiri's Report
Chapter One: Stealth



By: maybe_marce



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Using the darkness as leverage, two assassins positioned themselves behind the door that marked the entrance of the rooftop. About fifteen other heavy built people in black suit were present. Each were either on the phone, talking on the radio or looking at the other buildings suspiciously; all surrounding a certain man in white suit.


"Those fools won't even know what hit them."


The male assassin was first to speak. Usually during assignments like these, assassins like them were taught to keep silent, but these two were not just any normal neighbourhood assassin. To them, being discovered earlier than planned was not a problem; they reasoned that if they were found out it would simply hasten the task and would mean an early death for the victim. Both were crouching and have been in the same position for about ten minutes.


"I am so0oo going to win this time."


The man smirked and raised an eyebrow. The naivety in his partner's voice surprised him. Though they had been together for years, he still couldn't believe that this part of her was still intact after all the killing.


"Oh really?! I remember beating you so bad last time you were near tears."


The girl punched the other assassin's arm playfully, smiling as she did. "Enishi, you only won by two and that was because I was shocked to see Hojo there. The son of a bitch, he told me he was a painter but he never mentioned anything about being an agent."


"Well I warned you, but noOoo.. You never listen to me anymore."


The girl directed her glare at Enishi but the latter didn't seem fazed at all, used to being glared at all the time. Instead he let out a mischievous grin and was about to speak when the girl stopped him.


"You know.."


"Enishi?"


"Yes?"


"Shut up."


The two were momentarily distracted when they heard the sound of a beep from their earphones.


"Shit." Enishi eyed his watched. "Its five minutes early."


"In that case, we should move now. We won't take five minutes anyway." The girl shifted to the left and unsheathed the sword that was hidden by her black overcoat while Enishi did the same.


"You're right. Let's go."



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"Come in."


Kenshin Himura, a man of short stature and blazing red hair stepped inside. In his hand were manila folders and attached to his waist, a katana. The man sitting behind the desk gestured for him to sit. He did, but bowed before complying.


"Yamagata-san."


Kenshin handed the folders to Yamagata and sat to the chair at the front of the man's desk. Yamagata interpreted this as a sign to start.


"Himura, we have been informed that the Mibu group have relocated once again."


Yamagata looked at Kenshin but failed to see the expression of annoyance that grazed his face for it disappeared as fast as it came.


"AND the Oniwabanshuu has heard rumours about two of Mibu's best assassins enrolling at the University this semester."


The last statement had surprised Kenshin.


'What are you up to this time Saito?'


"Himura, we need to find out what the Mibu group are planning. If they decide to attack the University or recruit new members it would prove to be a great threat to national security."


The man opposite of Kenshin adjusted his glasses, a gesture that annoyed the former assassin greatly but didn't show it.


"Yamagata-san, the relocation of the Mibu group does not surprise me. Shura, the spy that we sent last year was found out two months ago and was killed immediately. It is predictable that they take such precautions; but why send their assassins to the University?"


Yamagata stood and walked until he faced the window. Two girls were playing outside the manor, which was his office, and ran when they saw him watching them.


"That I do not know Kenshin."



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Kaoru was first to step outside. The bodyguards noticed her and her katana and immediately surrounded the man in the white suit.


"Aston Gisbourne, you have wronged this country in more ways than one."


Kaoru slowly walked forward, Enishi behind her. All the guns present were now out and aimed at the pair.


"We do not wish anyone other than him" Kaoru points her sword at Aston, "to get killed, you may go if you wish." Her statement was cold, emotionless and directed to the paid guards that were at Aston's aid. When they saw no reaction Kaoru mentally shook her head and shrugged visibly. Enishi stepped forward.


"AKU." Kaoru sheathed her sword once again.


"Feel the pain of being stepped upon." Enishi did the same.


"ZOKU." The girl backed a step.


"Of taking everyone's happiness." Now Enishi was in front of her. A drift caused movement to Kaoru's long raven hair.


"ZAN." Both positioned themselves to a stance that the guards identified as Battou Jutsu, a deadly technique. . Kaoru noted that Aston was now ten shades paler than usual. Tension was in the air. When Enishi stepped forward, the bodyguards simultaneously clicked their guns in anticipation.


"Prepare yourself."


This was Enishi's last statement before all hell was unleashed.



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Yamagata returned to his previous position and straightened the invisible wrinkles in his blue police uniform.


"Well, that would be all then Kenshin. Get some rest it's late."


Kenshin flinched. Not used to receiving personal advice from his superior but snapped out of it immediately. Kenshin stood and bowed again, a sign of respect for his superior.


"A goodnight to you Yamagata-san."


He stepped out of the office and walked through the halls of the Yamagata manor. From the beginning he had known that Saito Hajime was the leader of the group that constantly gave the present government constant trouble. He knew but he had little evidence, and little evidence was equal to no evidence at all if he was going against Saito. He needed more and more was he going to have once Misao gave the information he requested.



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No sooner had he said those words before they vanished. The bodyguards bore confused expressions while Aston was shaking terribly from his position in the centre. A stump was heard and the group found themselves staring at a headless comrade bathing in blood.


"What are you fools doing? I pay you to protect me, now get moving and get me out of here!" Aston Gisbourne was now frantic. Never had he expected such fear for two teenagers in his whole life. Sure he heard rumours about an underground group employing teens but never believed any. Now he was going to pay for ignoring those and not heeding the advice of his wife to stop drug-dealing. Aston saw flashbacks of his life, now he knew that what they show in the movies when one was about to die was right. Gunshot after gunshot were heard followed by cries of pain and wait…counting?


"I got five down in two minutes!" Kaoru expectantly eyed Enishi for a response but pouted when she got none.



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Enishi wiped the blood that almost covered his face. Two minutes – for two minutes now they were fighting. Only three more minutes before Aston's helicopter lands. But that was not a problem at all since three minutes was more than enough.


After swiftly pulling out his sword from a now dead bodyguard's body, he quickly scanned the area for any sign of Aston. At the far end corner of the rooftop he found what he was looking for – except he was already dead. His hand lay a few meters away from his still figure and a sword cut from his chest to stomach was visible. He was bathing in his own blood now. Enishi knew Kaoru hadn't even noticed that she already killed Aston. Probably too busy to care, either way, Kaoru was winning their little competition and he didn't want that.


How many had died of his sword? Four, and there were four more. And they all attacked Kaoru simultaneously. Kaoru on the other hand, was not having any difficulty at all. She easily avoided the gunshots fired at her and killed two during the process. Guns were not as effective for close range attacks – at least if they were used against the two aforementioned assassins that is. They were all going to die. It was their fault anyway, choosing Aston over their own lives. The fools. But Enishi didn't let their foolishness disturb him. He could not let Kaoru win. No no no… So he rushed over to the direction of the two currently alive bodyguards still aiming at Kaoru. Using unbelievable speed, he decapitated them. Enishi sheathed his sword and smiled inwardly at a job well one. With the speed he used, it took a few seconds before the now headless bodies registered the fact that were now well, headless, and fell with a loud thud when they did.


"Urgh.. Disgusting."


At the sound of Kaoru's voice, Enishi started to walk at her direction. They could hear the faint roar of the helicopter's engine which meant it was coming near.


Kaoru was trying to wipe the blood that now covered her overcoat with her equally blood stained handkerchief. Her favourite black overcoat was drenched with blood and Enishi knew from experience that this would not equal a happy Kaoru.


"You knew we were going on a mission, still you wore it. Your fault." A small pout grazed on Kaoru's lips.


"Well you could at least help."


"And get blood on me? No way."


"You're drenched anyway.."



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A man jumped out of the roaring helicopter. His tan coat swayed madly with the wind. As his shoes got contact on the ground..


Splat.


Blood was all over the place. They had seen a few bodies before they landed but had no idea that this many had been killed at such a short time. His face paled as if ready to vomit. When he looked at the far left end he saw Aston Gisbourne's bloodied body. His head was still in place unlike most of his bodyguards but his right arm was missing. Somebody cut right through it. The man inwardly smiled. This dead man they were supposed to escort had been his employer and he knew well how corrupt he was. Millions of lives were destroyed because of the high technology drug producing machines he owned. As hard as he tried, the tan clad man just could not bring himself to feel sorry for Gisbourne.


If only he had looked, he could have seen the two figures that jumped from the building to another. He could have seen how blood clung to their clothing and probably marvel at the height these two people were capable of jumping, unfortunately he didn't.


Minutes before the helicopters landed, Enishi and Kaoru evacuated the place and settled themselves in another rooftop where they could clearly see the view of the carnage. They were bit surprised when they saw a tiny smile form on the man's face.


"Looks like we killed the right person after all." Kaoru said as she turned to look at Enishi.


Enishi nodded in response. "Of course, Aston wasn't the type to be loved by the masses."


"Maybe he had a grudge on him."


"Guess you're right."


"Let's go," Kaoru tugged on Enishi's arm. "The stench's giving me a headache."


At that, the two continued on their roof hopping. The last thing they saw was the man dialling on his cell phone.



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Kenshin didn't even bother closing the gates when he left the Yamagata manor. He figured Yamagata had plenty of servants to do that for him. Kenshin stopped walking when he was outside the gates, briefly eyed the manor and continued on. He had to admit that the Yamagata's house was beautiful, it had a European design but the gardens were clearly Japanese. It was a big house too. Well, it should be since it housed Yamagata's family, plenty of servants, guards and his office staff. Why he decided to hold his office there Kenshin didn't know. Why blatantly put his family's life in danger? Being the head of Japan's defence department would most likely bring a few death threats or so. But when death is on your trail, there's no escaping it right? Kenshin shuddered at the thought. He didn't want innocents killed. For so long he dreamed of a peaceful nation, safe and secure – but he had learned that it was impossible. People would always follow the path shown to them – damn people who didn't care for their life or the lives of others. These brought his thoughts to the problem at hand.


'Saitou Hajime.'


He was still alive after all these years. He was one Kenshin's most formidable enemy. They had studied in the academy together and since then their ideals clashed. From there he discovered that Saitou was both intelligent and twisted.


Kenshin stopped when he reached the bus station moments later the bus arrived and Kenshin rode it. Yes he had a car, the department had given him a black Porshe but he wanted his life to feel normal right now so he left the car at his apartment. That and because the car reminded him of the stony looking men in black suits in the action movie he recently saw. He took a seat at the rear end of the bus. It was late now so a few people were there - mostly workers who were headed home. He scanned the bus for any sign of danger. In this time and age perverts were everywhere, his eyes probed the whole vehicle. He relaxed when he sensed none. By then, a certain raven haired girl caught his attention. She was leaning on a white haired boy's shoulder, probably asleep. Unfortunately he couldn't see her face since they were seated in front of him. Kenshin sighed. 'I badly need a girlfriend,' and silently laughed at himself.





Author's Notes:
Ah.. A chapter finished. Oh yess..


This is definitely going to be a K&K pairing.. couldn't imagine myself writing about alternative pairings as of now. SO I assure you that.


You all are probably thinking what the hell this fic is all about. Worry not for I have it all in my head *taps her head with her forefinger* umm.. then again maybe not. *smiles nervously* But I have the basic storyline covered so there. Hope you read on. Not interesting enough? Well then you can tell me. Just click that button on the end right and amuse me with your thoughts. Nothing like a good ole' review to enlighten the newbie ne?


*bows jap style*


Good bye for now!

maybe_marce

^_~.