I'll Get You Back!
A Rurouni Kenshin fanfiction written by: RoyalJester
Disclaimer- I do NOT own RK and co.
NOTE I'm editing this damn story once again!! I really dislike this first chapter…but when I have more time, and once I edit all the other chapters, I'll come back and have this flow better together. Thanks all!!
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Everything was calm, not a noise was made in the middle of the night as the stars lit their way to a certain dojo where a rare Ninjitsu Tek was held. Everyone wanted that sword and it was a dream to even simply glimpse at it, but for Ashishu and Taniko it was just a simple game of seeing who could retrieve it first.
Ashishu was a master swordsman whose name villagers cringe at, he was skilled at the use of whips and chains, but wasn't that bad at wielding a sword with his god-like speed and was sworn could read their opponents mind and find out what they would do next. He quickly jumped from roof to roof in a hurry to reach the correct dojo where many guards would surely be about, and sure enough there was, he smirked as he pulled out a simple tassled throwing dart that was laced with poison, the end had a red feather which was a sign and trademark of Ashishu.
He quickly peeked over the side sensing three guards standing around with swords over their shoulders. Ashishu quickly jumped up on the roof and aimed his darts connecting with their necks without a sound; they fell gently as he jumped down and walked to the courtyard. He glanced around seeing no one as he walked to the green shield door and smirked. 'Looks like I won tonight Taniko' He gently pushed the door open taking a step in creating an echo. 'Where is it?' he asked himself not seeing the precious sword he ached for.
"My, you sure do take long don't you?" A voice said from behind, Ashishu quickly flipped around staring at a woman wearing a full black suit, the sword in her hands as she twirled it around in the air.
"How did you…"
"Simple, I went through the back, and seeing there IS a fight going on in the middle of the street, there was no one in sight," Ashishu sighed as he grabbed the sword from the girl that let out a giggle.
"What's the point if everyone is no where in sight?" Taniko stopped in front of the three fallen men with a smirk.
"Nice touch,"
"It was nothing, I didn't see you fight anyone," Taniko simply rolled her eyes.
"Always with the violence, let's just hurry up before your sister figures out we left,"
"Hold it right there!" A deep voice shouted, Ashishu glanced at the army in front of them, their swords out pointing at them threatening with a glare. "Return the sword!"
"Afraid I can't do that…" Ashishu calming stated.
"End your ways." Another voice said behind them in a slight whisper, Taniko let out a slight gasp as she nudged Ashishu, instantly recognizing the figure behind them.
"It…it's Hitokiri Battousai!!" Ashishu let out a slight laugh as he turned around himself; he smirked as his blue eyes flashed. "Well, looks like it is him…Taniko, you get these officers, I'll take care of him" The girl nodded as she unsheathed her sword and jumped at the officers that surrounded her.
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Ashishu stepped forward taking out five Opera Spears (1) he put them in between his fingers as the Battousai took out his katana pointing it at his opponent.
"Are you ready Battousai?" Ashishu asked, he nodded slightly with his eyes flashing amber. "Good," Ashishu husked out as he flashed from normal humans eyes. The redheaded man's eyes turned into slits as he skimmed the area carefully, searching for the ki. He saw flashes of his opponent as he adjusted his sword.
"DIE BATTOUSAI!!!!"
Ashishu flung forward releasing his Opera Spears barely hitting the redhead who had wielded his sword around to meet Ashishu's stomach flinging him back with great force that caused his mask to unfold as he slammed against the wall of the dojo. He fell to the ground as Battousai fell to one knee from the poison, his vision fading.
"KAORU!" A voice rung, this past through everyone's ears as they all stared at the fallen legend. The mask fell entirely off revealing a woman with bright blue eyes and long raven hair; blood was slightly dripping down her mouth from the impact in her stomach.
"Ashishu the famous thief…is a woman?" An officer shouted. "Not only that, but she works at the dojo! That's Kamiya Kaoru!" Kaoru slowly stood up as blood poured from her mouth as she shivered gently. Taniko helped her up as the officers surrounded them. Kaoru pulled out another Opera Spear pointing it at a random officer; her right eye closed with her friend supporting her weight with the assistance of her hip.
"Leave Taniko be…" The officers laughed huskily as one slammed his sword with its sheath onto Taniko's back that flailed forward and fell to the ground. Kaoru swayed herself to stay on her feet as she watched another officer beating Taniko. "LEAVE HER ALONE!" Kaoru shouted as she flung the spear at the man's head that was striking her friend when she was not able to fight. The man fell to the ground dead with a loud thud.
"Take her down!" Another officer shouted in answer as they all began slamming their weapons at Kaoru causing her to fall to the ground shielding her dearest friend from harm.
She woke suddenly, her eyes barely able to open as she felt pain all along her stomach, she moved slightly causing her ribs to crack, and she held back a wail as she heard the worst voice in her entire life, a voice she would never forget.
"Thank you officers,"
"No, thank you, we have been after this Ashishu for a very long time, we are in your debt Battousai,"
"Just returning a favor, and I am most sorry for your lost comrade,"
"Nothing we cannot replace, good day,"
"Good day," the cheery voice said, Kaoru stood up and staggered to the bars that separated her from her prey. The redheaded man looked surprised as he stared at her from the corner of his eyes.
"Where is she!" Kaoru tried to shout but only came as a whisper with her voice scratchy.
"Your friend is dead I'm afraid," Kaoru's heart stopped as her eyes paled.
"You'll pay…" she whispered in the slightest, not certain if she heard herself.
"Pardon me?" He asked leaning closer to the filth of a cell she was placed in. Within an instant, Kaoru grabbed his kimono slamming him against the bars, her eyes flashing dark amber.
"YOU'LL PAY BATTOUSAI!!! I WILL TAKE YOU TO YOUR GRAVE FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!!" He simply smiled slightly moving out of her grasp.
"I was not aware it was my fault," Kaoru's mouth slightly dropped as she stared at him. She wanted to feel his blood run through her hands, she wanted to watch him fall onto the ground, lifeless. She wanted to cause him the deepest pain.
"Your dead…I'm going to kill you if it's the last thing I DO!!! DO YOU HEAR ME BATTOUSAI!!! DO YOU HEAR ME?!" She shouted as he walked away and closed the door behind himself, allowing the sunshine peek through and fall over her face.
Kaoru suddenly fell to her knees in tears. "Taniko!!!" She wailed, as she covered her face with her dirtied kimono.
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The Battousai eyes flashed amber as he glanced over the scars from that woman that she had kindly left him. The poison had done a great number on him, almost killing him and now he was permanently scarred with a disgrace of a manslayer. He still couldn't believe she almost killed him, the Battousai? The famous manslayer almost slain by asimple amateur, oh yes, she would pay. He turned back to the filth jailhouse she was placed in. "No, I will take you to your grave…" The Battousai whispered as he began walking down the deserted path of this village.
Kaoru closed her eyes as she leaned her forehead against the dark blue drapes of the carriage; the humming from her sister filled the carriage as she sewed. 'It's been two years…' Kaoru said to herself thinking of her best friend. 'How could I have done this to her? I killed her…just because of a stupid game!' she shouted at herself, clenching her hands together. 'He WILL pay!'
She couldn't believe her dearest friend was gone; they had been friends since they were able to walk and were always by one another's side. Taniko even decided to live with Kaoru and Megumi when her own family decided to move, which of course brought upon dishonor, but she wanted to stay here with her friend. Kaoru and Megumi were of course pleased to have her, but that meant more work for everyone when Kaoru and Taniko got a great idea. To steal goods and sell them for money to passer-buyers to help support them and other families in need. They were heroes in their village.
But then their game began getting more risky by the day, from simple gambling to stealing precious items, using weapons, and sometimes killing or harming whoever stood in their way. They were the good guys, Kaoru repeated to herself and Taniko. If the lousy government didn't ruin so many people's lives, and jobs, everyone would be able to live, and eat, rear a family.
Kaoru and Taniko helped them and went against the government, which many people are happy for. Then there was the striking day when the Battousai came, he caused her best friend to die, he caused everyone in the village to get under strict procedures from the government, he had ruined everything! Oh yes, he would pay dearly. She cringed at the mere thought of him and would greatly enjoy when it came to taking his life.
Which brings to another wonder, why did Kaoru dress like a man and have a man's name whenever she went out to steal? It was simple, that was her uncle's name, he died when she was 10 and trained her everything he knew about swords and techniques. He also was a spy on the police officers from his group of outcasts who would slay and steal from unworthy people and give to anyone he passes. Kaoru greatly looked up to her uncle who was just like a father to her who passed away when she was only 3 years old. She still hears stories about her uncle from locals who still believe he's alive and young when he was the most dangerous, which was of course Kaoru; she smirked whenever she heard those myths that were actually true.
Then there was her sister, Megumi. She was outraged when she found out her little sister was in jail, and worse enough was the Ashishu she was hearing about. Then, she found out Taniko was murdered. She cried terribly on the ground as Kaoru tried to comfort her from her cell. She blamed Kaoru for her death which of course she knew was coming. But that was acceptable. She also blamed herself for the death she gave to her dearest friend.
But everything was forgiven when they let the thief out; everyone turned their backs on them as she walked by. If someone were to look at her in the slightest, death would come upon him or her from the officers themselves. After two years of being shunned out from the entire village, not being able to raise money, they had to close their dojo down and move into a shack way out into the forest where Kaoru would train and fight against wanderers that wished to battle for money which they would survive on.
Finally Megumi had gotten word her arranged marriage was to be set soon and she was to move to the palace at once, she wrote back saying her sister would be coming as well. A letter returned announcing it was fine, but she would have to train first year students. Kaoru lazily agreed as they packed at once which was very little sensing they had to sell most of their belongings including all of Kaoru's dearest weapons she yearned for, all she had now was her simple Katana that she now always carried with her waiting for her opportunity with the Battousai once again.
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NOTE There ya go!
1) Opera Spears. Simple arrowheads, only you throw these.