So it has been something of a vampire overdrive on this end of the spectrum for the past few months. I mean, super-saturated vampire fandom over here with me and my friends. That on top of reading a lot of RuroKen vampire stories that I must say were excellent inspired me to write this. I've had the first chapter written for two weeks but I just wasn't ready to post it. I can only hope that it will get better. There is no definite plot line and any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated. I feel the summary and title for this story suck, but I really couldn't think of anything. Also, there is artwork to accompy this story: three pictures, one of each of the couples. When they're colored I'll let everyone know and anyone who would like to see them will able to recieve them via-email. Okay, enough ranting.

Why do I keep forgetting the disclaimer? Someone help me remember!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. I never will.

Chapter1: Encounter With Temptation

The music escaping from the speakers that dominated wall space in the dance club was so loud that the three raven-haired girls were yelling at each other with their hands over their ears.

"Remind me why you like this place!" the tallest of them shouted.

"It's so full of energy! Don't you just love it?"

"No."

"Aw, come on, Megumi. This isn't the first time you've been here."

"And for the life of me I can't figure out why I returned."

"How 'bout a drink? You had a lot of fun last time."

"And I don't remember any of it. No thanks."

"Misao?"

"Um, no thanks, Kaoru. You know I don't mind the volume, it's just so much more crowded in here tonight."

Kaoru looked around the room. "It really is. I hadn't noticed before."

"Can we go sit in the other room so we don't have to shout anymore?"

"I agree, my feet are killing me! I'm never borrowing your shoes again."

"I can't help it if you have big feet, Megumi."

Misao jumped between her two sisters. "Now, now. Let's just go sit. Megumi your feet are not big. Kaoru drop it, we'll come dance again after we've had a rest."

Across the room a pair of amber eyes watched as a girl dressed in an above the knee black flared skirt with a taffeta overskirt and black and electric blue corset that was sleeveless on the left side with a generous off the shoulder bell sleeve on the right danced with two other girls. Her outfit was no more noticeable than any other here; it was a gothic night club after all. If anything hers was a little subdued. A quick part in the crowd allowed his eyes to travel down shapely legs coved by black leather knee-high boots laced with ribbon of that same blue and matching blue fishnet tights. He watched as her the lower half of her hair that was not held up by the blue ribbon swayed seductively around her body.

He growled as the trio ceased to dance, stopping her captivating movements. He watched as they argued with each other before retreating to the other room and he saw the disappointment in her cerulean eyes. He had to know more about her. Even his abnormal hearing couldn't make out their conversation over the steady thrum of the music. He wanted to go to her but before he could move to remedy the problem two hands pressed firmly on his shoulders.

"Himura?" a cool voice asked.

He nodded his head in the direction of the nameless girls retreating back. "Her. I want her."

"Kaoru, how do you hide this stuff from Father, much less purchase it?" Megumi asked as she smoothed the ankle length black skirt that was split almost to her hip. She also wore a bright red strapless corset that emphasized how much more well-endowed she was than her sisters in the chest area. Her long hair hung loose around her and she pulled it over one shoulder so she wouldn't sit on it as she moved to take off the strappy heels her sister had provided.

"Oh, Daddy's easy enough to get around. Besides, I've had lots of practice by now." They were able to speak normally now, the thick walls blocking out the majority of the sound waves.

"That's for sure." This came from Misao who returned to the table with three bottles of water. Misao's corset was a black halter-top style with emerald green ribbons lacing up the back. She had on a tight knee length black skirt with twin slits going halfway up her thighs that had more of the green ribbon laced across them and simple black leather boots. Her nearly ankle length black braid wound around her like a silky snake.

"Oh, come on, its just a little fun and we've never been caught before."

Megumi stopped fussing with the clasp that her long fingernails refused to operate and gave her sister a hard look. "Kaoru, I don't understand where you came up with the idea that this was fun."

"Now, Megumi, you—"

"Excuse me, Miss, can I help you with that?" a deep voice came from behind them. Megumi turned her head and let her hazel eyes meet a pair as dark as the deepest chocolate. She let her eyes move form his dark spiked hair with a red sash through it to his strong jaw and then down his broad shoulders to his well muscled chest that was hidden beneath a dark red button down shirt that was open to a black and red undershirt. "Your shoe, Miss?" She noticed the black pants and boots that clung to his toned legs and forced her gaze up past the spiked collar he wore to the dark eyes that looked at her intensely.

"Huh?" She shook her head to snap herself out of the self-induced stupor. "Oh, yes, thank you." She blushed prettily as her sisters stared in disbelief that the gorgeous guy their elder sister had attracted.

"Sagara. Sanosuke Sagara." He handed her the right shoe and moved to undo the left one.

"M-Megumi."

"Megumi." He passed her the other shoe. "Well, Megumi, I seem to find myself in need of some assistance."

"What's that?"

"Well, you see, my friend has shown some interest in who I'm guessing must be one of your pretty sisters," he nodded in Kaoru's direction without breaking their eye contact, "and sent me to ask if you ladies would share a drink with us." Megumi looked to Kaoru and Misao who here just as dumbfounded as her. "Although, I wasn't expecting to meet such a lovely woman as you. Maybe I'll just stay over here."

"Oh, I, um . . ."

"Why didn't he come himself?" Kaoru interrupted.

"Well, you see, he's a bit . . . old fashioned and won't come to you unless he's been invited."

"But it was okay to send you?"

He chuckled. "I'm not as polite as he is. He didn't actually ask me to come. He merely expressed an interest as he watched you dance and I knew he wouldn't come himself so I'm here on his behalf."

"So he didn't send you?" Kaoru's face sunk just a bit.

"No, but if you're interested I'll bring him and our other friend over here to meet you." He turned his gaze back to Megumi. "And if not I think I'd rather stay with you."

Megumi blushed again.

This time Misao interrupted. "Are they as good-looking as you?" she asked without thinking and then clasped both hands over her mouth.

He chuckled again. "Depends on your tastes." He looked at the two younger women. "I take it that means you would like me to fetch them?" They both nodded eagerly and he turned his attention back to Megumi. He took her right hand in his and brought it to his lips. "I'll be right back," he said before turning to leave.

The three sisters giggled and brought their faces close together. Megumi's face was as red as her top.

"How did you do that, Megumi?" Misao asked in wonder.

"I didn't do anything. You heard him, his friend wants Kaoru. If anything she did it although I don't see why anybody would waste their time noticing you over me, but I guess I can't complain when a hunk like that shows up."

Kaoru was red in the face as well, but hers was in anger. "Just because you're the oldest doesn't mean you have to be so cruel. There's only a year between us."

"Calm down raccoon-girl. You don't want your face that color when his hot friends show up do you?"

"The vixen's right, Kaoru." Megumi shot Misao a glare at the use of her nickname. "Oh, so you're the only one who gets to call others names?"

"I didn't say that you little weasel."

"Alright, calm down. Hey, do—"

"Evening, ladies," a velvety voice came from behind them. Three heads of black hair snapped up at the sound to look at the speaker. He gave a slight bow before speaking again. "Kenshin Himura." He spoke directly to Kaoru, his violet eyes begging her to return the favor and tell him her name.

"Kaoru," she said breathlessly as she stared at the blood red hair that was pulled into a low ponytail at the base of his neck with a black satin ribbon.

"I apologize for my friend's rude behavior. He really shouldn't have imposed himself upon three beautiful ladies such as yourselves."

"We're not complaining. Why don't you sit down with us? The booth is big enough."

"I have no objections, although your sisters might." Megumi and Misao shook their heads in unison. He turned to the silent man behind him. "Aoshi?" Aoshi tipped his head once in answer before turning and walking across the room, his black trench coat billowing behind him. Misao stood to allow Kenshin to sit next to Kaoru as Sano slid next to Megumi, leaving her to sit next to the tall brooding man with long bangs. Aoshi returned a moment later with three more bottles of water and sat next to the smallest of the girls.

Megumi regained her composure first. "This is our other sister, Misao."

"Aoshi Shinomori," the dark haired man said as he tilted his head towards her. Misao was speechless as her bright green eyes stared into his cool blue ones. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he said as he raised her left hand to his lips.

"Hey, she got old icicle to talk," Sano burst out. "Good for you, kid." Misao didn't say anything but let a shy smile find its way to her lips. Aoshi looked down at her, his face still expressionless.

Kaoru was starring at Kenshin much the same was her sisters were doing to Sano and Aoshi. "Um . . ."

"I hope we didn't offend you. You see, we couldn't possibly keep away from such beauty. I saw you dancing but you left before I had the chance to speak to you."

Kaoru blushed and wrenched her gaze away from his face, looking at his clothing for the first time. He had had on a shiny black button down shirt that was open to a dark blue spandex shirt underneath that hugged his muscled chest and well defined abs tightly. She lowered her gaze to his black leather pants that were held by a silver belt buckle with a strange symbol on it. She could just see the first of many silver buckles on his leather boots as they almost reached his knees on the outside of his pants. She brought her gaze back up and noticed the black choker around his neck that had the same markings as his belt buckle worked into the leather and let her gaze stop on the odd crossed-shaped scar resting on his cheek.

"Like what you see?" he asked with a smile on his face, clearly not embarrassed or offended by her scrutiny. He didn't give her time to answer before leaning to whisper so only she could hear. "I certainly hope so. I must admit I'm mesmerized by you." He nipped her ear gently and brushed his lips lightly against her cheek as he straightened up.

She placed a hand to her cheek, noticing for the first time that his lips were as black as hers but didn't look slick with lipstick the way hers were. She met his eyes, noticing the black line that framed those glowing orbs that were full of emotion as he gazed down at her. He gazed back into her eyes, noting how the blues and blacks she had colored her eye area with in an artful design made the blue of her eyes brighter. He noticed the sheen of her darkly painted lips and licked his own in anticipation of tasting them before the night was over. Kenshin took Kaoru's left hand in is own, noticing the black slave bracelet decorated with blue butterflies. She noticed the large silver and blue ring on his hand and brought her eyes back to his.

Kenshin leant down to her again. "I saw how disappointed you were when your sisters wanted to stop dancing. I would be happy to accompany if you will allow me."

She nodded before drawing a long breath. "I would love to. Misao, could you let us out?" she asked without breaking eye contact.

"Sure, Kaoru," Misao said as if in a daze as she stared up at Aoshi's face that was so much higher than hers. She was grateful he held his hand out to steady her as Kenshin and Kaoru slid out of the booth because she was certain she would have collapsed otherwise. He helped her sit back down as the red haired man and her sister returned to the dance floor.

Misao had gathered from Sanosuke's comment earlier that the man she was gazing at was a man of few words. She was glad as this was the first time in her life she was truly speechless from admiring the man sitting next to her. The dark green shirt he wore was buttoned save for the top two, allowing her a glance of a tight black undershirt, did little to hide his well defined muscles underneath it. She liked the way the thick fabric of his trench coat flared around his legs, showing off the leather bound muscle there. His boots were similar to Kenhsin's and Sanosuke's. Her eyes were drawn back to his and noticed that unlike the other two he wore a simple silver chain and pendent around his neck and several silver hoops in his ear. Her gaze then rested on the full black lips she found beneath his sharp cheekbones.

Aoshi used one hand to tilt her chin up to his, forcing her to look to his eyes. He leant down and inhaled her sent, her eyes closing as he did so. He was able to look down at her body without fear of her rejection then and he noticed the jewelry she was wearing captured his attention. Around her neck was a chain that had been wound around her neck thrice, each segment joined to the next by a tiny pair of handcuffs. There was a solid ring of the tiny restraining devices around her wrists as well as other bracelets, and another pair dangling from her ears.

He released her chin, causing her to eyes to open as she looked up at him questioningly. "Would you like to dance as well?"

"Y-yes." He stood and took her hand to help her to her feet once more. She didn't turn to face her sister, but spoke to her over her shoulder. "Megumi, are you gonna be alright?"

Megumi didn't bother returning the look she knew she wasn't receiving from her youngest sister. "You go have fun. We'll be here when you come back." Aoshi and Misao walked away without another word and Megumi was left staring into the dark eyes of Sano.

Unlike his two friends who had kept their distance, he wasted no time pulling his woman into his arms. His was face inches away from hers, one hand on the small of her back, the other rubbing his knuckles lightly against her cheek. He moved his hand down her neck to play with the chains of the elaborate black and red choker that covered her throat and collarbone, noticing the contrast between her skin and the stones. Megumi lifted one hand to trace his face with one of her long fingernails. He shut his eyes at the sensation, black lips pursing, begging her to kiss him.

Kenshin placed his right hand on Kaoru's waist as she pressed her backside against him while the fast beat of the music dominated the air. She reached behind her to place one hand on the back of his neck as she tilted her head back to look up at him, smiling up at him. Kenshin inhaled deeply and moved his left arm to encircle her but before he could she spun around, placed a quick kiss on his cheek and stepped away from him, her body moving with the music again.

Kenshin growled low in his chest, his eyes flashing amber at her teasing. She couldn't hear him over the music but she saw his eyes and stepped closer, trailing her index finger down his tightly covered chest. He growled again, louder this time but she still couldn't hear him. She looked up to him with eyes that promised more but before she could move away he grabbed her hand in his and spun her around, pressing her back against his front again. His right arm wound tightly around her, holding her to him.

To Kaoru his arm felt like a band of steel and even though she didn't mind him holding her, she was surprised at how quickly it had happened. "Kenshin?"

Kaoru's voiced registered distantly in his mind. He ran one long fingernail slowly down the side of her face before resting his hand at the base of her neck. He moved his face to the left side of her neck and inhaled deeply. He opened his mouth a brushed his teeth lightly across her neck.

"K-Kenshin?"

This time her fear was able to penetrate his mind and break the trance. He knew who was speaking to him and he knew why she was afraid. Even so, he pressed his teeth back to her pale skin. "Mine," he whispered against her neck.

Kaoru didn't hear what he said and tried to free herself from his arms so she could see him, but he tightened his grip and pulled her even closer to him. "I want you." Kaoru gasped as she felt the length of him pressing against her through the material of her skirt. Kenshin gave a gentle squeeze with the fingers wrapped around her neck. He growled again, louder, and Kaoru was able to hear it this time.

Across the room Aoshi danced with Misao. It wasn't until she was pressed against him that he noticed just how petite she really was. The top of her head just came to his chest and he smiled down at her. Misao had to stretch to place a kiss on his cheek and he turned his head as soon as she did, a harsh look on his face.

"Hey! Incase you didn't notice I just kissed you! You're not supposed to get mad about it!"

"Misao," he said sternly as he looked back down at her. "Go sit with Megumi. I'll join you shortly." Before she could say anything he was halfway across the crowded room.

Kenshin rubbed his teeth along the side of Kaoru's neck. He had used the hand he placed there to tilt her head to the side, barring her skin to him. "Kenshin, are you sure you're alright?"

Her only answer was a deep growl.

"Himura," a stern voice said from behind.

Kenshin spun them around to face the threat and removed his face from her neck. He made eye contact with the taller of his friends and curled his lips in a snarl. "Mine," he said as he pulled her closer to him.

Aoshi and Sano both put their open hands level with their chests. Aoshi kept his face clam while he spoke. "Himura, we're not here to take her from you. Relax so we can leave."

Kaoru looked from Aoshi's cold, harsh countenance to Sano's worried face. She was able to just see Kenshin's chin out of the corner of her eyes and could tell that he was afraid of something, but she didn't know what. She looked back to Sano and made eye contact before she spoke. "We were just dancing and things got a little heated up. He hasn't hurt me."

Aoshi's voice was as cold and level as death. "Not yet."

That set Kaoru's heart racing and she was actually able to turn in Kenshin's arms and see his face. She wrapped her arms around his waist and looked under his red bangs to the glowing golden eyes. She knew she should be afraid of this man, could sense that he was extremely dangerous, but she was compelled to comfort him. "Kenshin, what's wrong. You can tell me, I'll listen." She saw as the light in his eyes dim slightly as his face softened.

"Kenshin, listen to Aoshi. We need to go." Kenshin tightened his arms around Kaoru's shoulders and growled at the man dressed in red. "Kenshin, we're not gonna take her away from you, got that? But we've got to get out of here. There are way too many people." Kenshin growled again. "Stop it. She's coming with us."

"What about my sisters?"

"They're coming as well," Aoshi said. "Himura, we are leaving. Now." Kenshin nodded and released Kaoru. He kept his right arm around her shoulders as they followed Aoshi off the dance floor and Sano walked behind them.

Aoshi led them to the booth where Megumi and Misao were waited with confused looks upon their faces. He extended his hand to Misao who took it before he pulled her to her feet and then against the side of his larger body. "We're leaving."

"You too, fox," Sano said to Megumi. He bent down and spent no more than ten seconds replacing her shoes. "Let's go." She stood and took his hand, following the other two couples out of the club.

Once outside Aoshi turned to Kaoru. "What time will you be expected home?"

"Um, well, we're not really supposed to be here in the first place. We just need to get home before sunrise."

"Works for us," Sano said before turning to Kenshin. "Where do you wanna take them?"

"My place."

"Um, Kenshin, don't you think that's a bad idea?"

Aoshi answered for the redhead. "No, Hiko's gone hunting and won't be back until this evening. They should be safe until then."

"Wait a minute," Megumi chimed in, her voice filled with anger. "We just met you; we're not going anywhere except home."

"I agree with, Megumi," Misao said as she looked up at the man who had his arm around her. "You're a great guy, Aoshi, but we really don't know you that well and we do need to get home."

Aoshi looked down into her eyes for a moment before speaking. "I would never allow harm to come to you."

"And I believe you, but it's late." She checked her watch. "Aoshi, it's nearly three in the morning. I think its time for us to go home."

"Very well. Himura?"

Kenshin didn't answer. He and Kaoru were facing each other, bodies flush together. Kenshin had one arm around her back, the other hand holding her chin raised to him. Kaoru's arms were wrapped around his neck. There was just an inch of space between their faces.

"Himura," Aoshi said again, this time louder. It still wasn't enough to penetrate the barrier around the two.

"Kaoru," Kenshin spoke, his voice serious. "Stay with me. Please."

"I can't."

"You can."

"Kenshin, I—"

"I love you, Kaoru."

"But . . . but we just met! You don't even know my last name!"

"It doesn't matter."

"How can it now matter?"

"Because I love you." He closed the distance between their lips before she could protest further. His lips moved against hers passionately, urgently, pleadingly, as he tried so show her how he felt. He pulled her body closer to his and she moaned. He took advantage of her open mouth and thrust his tongue inside. He placed all his emotions in that kiss, trying to feed them to her so she would understand. He felt her hands clutching his hair and he knew it was time to end it before he lost control again. He removed his tongue from her mouth and brushed his lips against hers gently three times before pulling away to look into her eyes. "Tell me you didn't feel anything and I swear I will never bother you again."

"Kenshin, I . . . that was. . . I just . . . but . . . I mean . . . and . . . you shouldn't have . . . I think . . . then you . . . wow . . ."

"I knew it," he said before brushing against her lips again. "I love you. Stay with me."

"Kenshin, I have . . . responsibilities. I can't just run away with you."

"I'm not asking you to run away. You can still do everything just as you do now. Just stay with me instead of your sisters. Please."

"It's not that simple. My father wouldn't allow it."

"Then we'll get married. Tonight. Right now."

Kaoru pulled her hands from his hair and put one on his chest to gently push him away before she shook her head. "No, Kenshin. Even though I can't understand how, I know that you love me."

"But?"

"But as captivated as I am with you I need time to figure out my feelings."

"Two days. That's all I can give you." He brought her hand to his lips then released her and took a few steps back. Aoshi and Sano copied him silently and flanked his sides. "I'll find you in two nights. Watch for me." He turned and walked around the corner with Aoshi and Sano right behind him.

Kaoru, Megumi, and Misao all rushed to follow them but when they turned into the alley they saw nothing but an empty space between the three buildings.

So how was it? Should I continue this or forsake it as a lost cause? Remember I would love suggestions/ideas from anyone that is willing to contribute.