A Fairy

Chapter One

Summary: Kaoru Kamiya is a fairy. She is given a mission to change an assassin's life and is to be his partner in crime in order to achieve her dream in being a Captain of the Human Criminology Section. Even for a fairy, it's hard to deal with the Hitokiri Battousai, a well known feared assassin in Japan.

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin! I wish I did!

The morning was bright, the sprites flying atop freely, their expressions happy. The little children on the streets holding their mother's hands were laughing gaily. The goblins who were once enemies now were friends of the fairies. The elves sang joyfully in a chorus atop the stage of the theater. It was another peaceful and happy day in the Fantasy World. But it wasn't for a certain raven haired young fairy of seventeen.

"Professor Genzai! You must be kidding! I can't possibly go to that dirty human beings world to change some assassin's life. That's not a life of a young girl like me!" the teenager yelled. She glared at her mentor.

Professor Genzai winced at his student's words. "Calm down, Kaoru," he said gently. "It is your job to do so as a test for you if you want to join the Fairy Agency especially since it's your dream to be a Captain of the Blue FA Team. You have to prove to the FA authorities that you are capable of doing it."

"But, professor, can't there be any other way?" Kaoru protested. "I don't want to deal with an assassin. I might as well kill him for committing murders even if he does it to eliminate drug addicts, criminals, and etcetera. Why must I change his life? Why not kill him?" Kaoru growled.

"Because we fairies do not kill human beings nor do we hurt them. Haven't I taught you the values of being a good fairy, Kaoru?" Professor Genzai sighed tiredly, massaging his forehead.

Kaoru looked away and didn't answer. He was right after all. She knew she had to do it in order to be a great officer in the FA. She had no choice.

The old professor scrutinized his student. Kaoru always wore jeans and sweaters in the winter, blouses in spring, autumn, and shorts and skirts in summer. She was casually wearing jeans and a simple tee shirt with a knee length wool coat to keep her warm since it was autumn already. It was amazing how she had grown up to be a lovely fairy. He brought her up and took her under his wing when her father passed away when she was just a child of four. She had a fiery temper that scared away most kids her age, but she still had childhood friends who cared about her. Professor Genzai smiled as he remembered Kaoru chasing Sanosuke out of anger, for the latter teased her incessantly for being the only female martial arts student. But when Kaoru was about to swing her sword above Sanosuke, he grinned and said, "You are one scary girl." That stopped Kaoru. Out of the blue, they started laughing and ended up being close friends. Whatever made them laugh? Professor Genzai wondered. Misao and Megumi, then, came to Kaoru's life and were always there for her. Years have passed, and yet their friendship remained intact and strong as ever.

Kaoru Kamiya had a long black hair, past her shoulders with bangs on her forehead, making her more attractive than she already was. She was slender, stubborn, kind, loyal, and compassionate. Her azure eyes reflected all her emotions. She was a very determined fairy and was the top of her course of Human Criminology in the University of Intelligence, one of the prestige universities in Fountain City.

Kaoru turned to her professor and her grandfather. He was now in his seventies, still healthy and robust. How she loved her grandfather. He had taught her well.

Professor Genzai was a professor of the University of Intelligence and specialized in Human Criminolgy. He was wise beyond his years and was admired by his students and fellow professors especially the Commander in-chief of the FA. He helped decipher codes and crimes of the human beings for the FA. Tough was one would describe him when he worked in difficult cases. Though he was plump, he still maintained the speed he had as a young man.

Despite his snow-like hair, he still held good features, his eyes showing kindness. Not only was he a professor but was one of the brilliant doctors in the Fantasy World. Doctors in the fairy world held powerful healing powers. Though every fairy had healing powers, it was doctors who cured the wounded in critical conditions.

"You once told me, grandpa, that fairies help human beings have better lives," Kaoru said quietly. "We fairies are friends of human beings despite their wrongdoings. We fairies change their lives so they can live in harmony. I will never forget those words, grandpa."

Professor Genzai smiled gently at his granddaughter. "I'm glad you remember, my dear. I have taught you well."

"Yes, you did a good job, professor. Just tell Suzume and Ayame to be careful so they can follow my footsteps and be great fairies. So shall we get down to business, Professor Genzai?" Kaoru said in a businesslike tone.

"Sure. Your mission starts in half an hour." The professor got up from his leather seat and went to the filing cabinet. He opened it, ran his hand on the folders, and got the file he was looking for.

"This is the file of the assassin the FA wants you to take care of." He handed it to Kaoru.

Kaoru scanned the contents of the file. She studied the picture of the assassin. He had dark long red hair tied high in a pony tail matching the crimson color of the blood. He had amber eyes, his face emotionless.

"Good Lord! He's cold- blooded. Look at his eyes!" Kaoru exclaimed. "I might as well say I will be dealing with a handsome demon rather than a human being. Is he really human?" Kaoru widened her eyes, as she read the data.

Professor Genzai's eyes turned serious. "You must be extra careful, Kaoru. He is quite dangerous. The FA gave you this case because they believe in your abilities as a fairy. You have a huge potential, Kaoru. You are a talented fairy. It is up to you to decide if you want to take this case or not. If not then-"

Kaoru interrupted him. "Of course I will take it! Who do you think I am, a coward? I'm going to do it. I will prove to the FA that I can do it on my own." Kaoru gave a salute and grinned.

"You are on, Kaoru Kamiya. Meet the lieutenant in his office in five minutes. I will give him a call to let him know. Take care, my dear."

Kaoru hugged him and said softly, "I will take good care of myself. After all, you brought me up, grandpa."

Kaoru got off her air space car. She looked up at the station and admired its architecture. The FA building was enormous. It was built a billion years ago, made of strong bricks and stones. It was protected by magic to keep it standing for an eternity. As she entered, an elf with blonde hair greeted her from the receptionist desk.

"Good morning, Ms. Kaoru! Lieutenant Morris is expecting you." She smiled warmly at Kaoru. She extended her hand, and Kaoru shook it.

The elf had emerald eyes showing her pleasant character. She had an affable nature, Kaoru sensed. She had a perfect fair complexion, and her face shaped like an oval. She was beautiful than most elves Kaoru had met.

What is she doing as a receptionist? She should be model! Kaoru mused

Kaoru saw the brooch pinned on her white blouse which held her name. "Thank you very much, Ms. Belle Vandom. Would you please tell me the way to his office?" Kaoru asked.

"I would be more than happy to guide you to his office," Belle said replied in a pleasant voice. "Please follow me."

Kaoru followed her. They passed through a hallway and stopped in front of a transparent elevator. Belle typed in the digital password. The door opened and they went in.

As the elevator went upwards, Kaoru admired the view of the headquarters of FA through the transparent wall of the elevator. People were milling around, officers dressed in dark blue robes with the emblem of the FA and were busy typing in their computers and some with their lap tap. Outsiders were talking to the officers of emergency cases such as accidental fire, car crashes, lost things and so on except cases of crimes. There were no crimes at all, no kidnappings. The Fantasy World was a beautiful and peaceful world. There was an honest government. The environment was clean, and the technology was far way too advanced than in the human beings world.

Kaoru was glad that she was a fairy. She loved everyone who lived in the Fantasy World. All were friendly, honest, and kind unlike the human beings who inhabited the earth.

Elevators automatically opened, surprising Kaoru.

"We are finally here, Ms. Kaoru," Belle said. She stepped out and headed to the end of the hallway, Kaoru close behind her heels.

Kaoru saw the double oak doors bearing the name of the lieutenant. Lieutenant Vole Morris, Kaoru read silently.

Belle knocked on the door, and the lieutenants' voice called out, "Come in!" The elf opened it, beckoning to Kaoru to enter. Kaoru walked in, Belle on her side.

"This is Ms. Kaoru Kamiya, Lieutenant," Belle said.

"Thank you for leading Ms. Kaoru to my office, Belle" Lieutenant Morris said.

"Your welcome, Morris" Belle replied. "I shall leave and attend to my work." She bowed and left the room.

The room didn't look anything like an office. It was more like a study room with leather bound books on shelves, a filing cabinet beside it. Oil paintings of the sea were hanging on the green walls. A French window was on the opposite side of the shelves, on the right of the desk.

Kaoru saw the lieutenant sitting on his leather chair, his hands folded on his desk. She could see the intelligence in his eyes and knew he was not a man to be trifled with. He was no fool. He had a brunette hair and still looked young in his thirties. Though he wasn't really handsome he had boyish good looks.

"Good morning, Ms Kamiya" he greeted. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I have heard a lot about you. Even my kids admire you." He outstretched his hand, and Kaoru shook it.

Kaoru blushed at the compliment he gave her. "I'm pleased to meet you Lieutenant Morris."

"Have you read the profile of Hitokiri Battousai, Ms. Kamiya?" He asked, getting straight to the point.

"Please call me Kaoru. Calling me Ms. Kamiya makes me feel very old and is too formal."

"As you wish."

"Yes, I have read his profile. He must be very dangerous," Kaoru said in answer to his question.

"He is. He kills to change the era and does whatever he believes is right. Are you aware that you are prohibited to use magic until you have my permission to do so?"

"Yes, I'm aware, Lieutenant Morris."

"Good. Then let me explain what you are to be. You are to be his partner, and as his partner you are to show him the right way to put people to justice. The rest is up to you. So make wise decisions. Be extra careful because it may cost your life. Any questions?"

"How can I contact you?"

"You will be given a make-up powder, which is disguised as device to contact me. And one more thing, act more like a human being not a fairy. If you need anything, just give Belle a ring; she would do everything she can to assist you. Do I make myself clear, Kaoru?"

"Yes, Lieutenant."

"Good. You know what to do. Please follow me." He got up and pressed a button on his desk. The shelves opened revealing a lab.

Kaoru gawked at the sight. It was full of weapons, mostly from the human beings world.

Lieutenant Morris pointed to a large black trunk case. "That would be your traveling bag, Kaoru. All your clothes and necessary things are inside. Should you need something like toiletries and whatever fairy girls need, contact Belle through your make-up powder, but if it's an emergency, contact me. Oh, I almost forgot you can also use the engagement ring for an emergency call. All you have to do is touch the diamond."

"An engagement ring?" Kaoru raised an eyebrow.

"You have to pretend that you are engaged to someone else, so he won't be able to fall in love with you."

"Is that so? I wouldn't want to marry a cold man."

"I meant after he changes to a different person. It's a possibility that human beings fall in love with fairies."

"Oh." Kaoru slapped herself mentally. She felt stupid not knowing what he meant.

Lieutenant Morris went to the silver lab table and saw the diamond ring. He handed it to Kaoru. Kaoru put it on and admired it.

"So you are still single, Kaoru."

"What?" Kaoru looked up and saw the smirk on his face. She blushed. "Yes, I'm still single."

The Lieutenant chuckled softly. "You remind me of my wife, Isabella."

"Really?"

"She often blushes like you, Kaoru."

Kaoru giggled.

"Anyway, you must wear this leather jacket so you can look more like a professional."

Kaoru glanced at the black knee length leather jacket lying on the table. She donned on it. It was comfortable and was light.

"It's bulletproof. So you need not worry about using your healing powers."

"I see."

"Now you should go to Japan and begin your mission. Please step in this teleport machine." He motioned to the machine that resembled the transparent elevator Kaoru rode except it was made of stainless steel.

Kaoru did as she was told. The teleport machine was one of the technologies the fairies had created. It could bring anyone in any parts of the world. Kaoru typed in the word Japan as her destination. The lieutenant carried the suitcase and placed it beside Kaoru.

"You will arrive in the airport. Battousai will meet you there. The rest is up to you. You have only six months to accomplish your mission. The results will show if you are eligible to be a Captain of the Blue FA Team. Before I forget, Kaoru, you must never reveal your true identity until he has changed to a different person." He went to the lab table and gave the leather shoulder bag and luggage to Kaoru.

Before the countdown of five seconds, the lieutenant added, "You know, Kaoru, you are free to love a human being. We all have the right to our own path." With that he gave a smart salute and smiled.

Kaoru was surprised at his words. Before she could say a word, she was transported to Japan.

Author's notes: How is it? It's my second fanfiction. Please review! I'm hungry for reviews! Please press that famous button.