Hi minna-san!! Yea yea, I'm writing a new fic, because obviously I can't think enough to finish my other one, not like it was good anyway. This one is AU, and if I'm not mistaken this plotline has not been done before. The story just kind of came to me this morning in the car on my way to work. I've been writing it in my head all day. First chapter is more like a prologue, short and sweet. This story is rated PG-13 due to implied sexual stituations and cussing. You no like my work.... you no read it, very simple.

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The Price of Love

Prologue:: The Gift

Kaoru snuggled closer to her husband, her fingers playing over his chest. She sighed heavily and finally found the courage to speak.

"I want to have a baby."

He looked down at her and smiled softly. "Kaoru, you know I can't give you a baby. You knew this when we married." He pulled her closer trying to comfort her.

"I know, but I really want to have a baby...and...and," Kaoru buried her face into her husband's shoulder and began to cry softly.

Realization and understanding hit him as he stroked her hair. "You can have your baby if you want it, Kaoru. Do what you feel you must, and I'll back you a hundred percent."

"But...but...,"Kaoru couldn't find the words.

"It doesn't matter what you do, I'll still love you, my precious bluebird. I want you to be happy, and I'll love your child like it was my own, no matter what."

Kaoru's eyes lit up as she realized that her husband had agreed to her idea without her even having to voice it. She repayed him by showering his face with soft kisses. "Oh thank you thank you thank you. I love you so much."

The grin he gave her was full of ego. "I know."

Throwing her arms around him, Kaoru gigled and kissed him again. "I love you..."

She brought her lips back to his for another yet deeper kiss. Breaking away she whispered his name.

"...Enishi"

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Mwahahahahahaha!!!!!! Fooled you huh?? Thought it was Kenshin, didn't you?!?!?! Oh, but no. He's in this story, you'll see.... I'm very evil, please forgive me. Read and Review!!!!