Well, this idea, I have to say is my pride and joy. It started out from some weird dream and eventually blossomed into what it is today. I watched my new Kenshin DVD, then a little Dragon Ball Z, went to bed, and the result was a strange dream containing the main plot. You don't have to know about DBZ to enjoy this fic! I also may have changed a few little facts to make my story better! Oh yeah, I also borrow Nakago from Fushigi Yugi. I needed a bad guy and he fit what I wanted. Also, don't need to know about FY to like this. No references made to that show except his name and looks. Hope you like!

Disclaimer: Don't own Kenshin. Don't own DBZ. Don't own Nakago. I own a Kia Sportage and a cat, but they have nothing to do with the fic. Anyway, RK, DBZ and Nakago used without permission, no money made, blah, blah, blah. Y'all get the point.

Kaoru…the Saiyan??

Chapter 1: Arrival

Kaoru was sweeping the walkway lazily, daydreaming about a lovely walk by the river with Kenshin. A sudden bonk on the head snatched her from her thoughts.

"YAHIKO! What on earth were you thinking?" Kaoru had dropped the broom and set her hands on her hips, glaring at her young protégé.

"Hehehe. Not my fault, busu! Maybe if you weren't daydreaming you would have heard me running up behind you! Now look who needs training!" Yahiko was a bit more brazen today than usual. Kaoru had lightened up considerably on the young boy and he was desperate for a confrontation. He would never admit it, but he thrived on their bickering. Kaoru's recent maturing had robbed him of his favorite past time.

Kaoru sighed audibly. "Look, Yahiko. I have a lot to get done today. I really would appreciate it if you would amuse yourself in some way OTHER than knocking me in the head. I know!" She clapped her hands in front of her chest. "You can sweep out the dojo, clean up the storage shed, run to the market, and then do 500 swings as punishment for what you just did to me!" She let her voice rise during her speech and was nearly screeching by the end, making it sound as if she was suggesting something completely wonderful for the boy.

Yahiko's jaw hit the ground. He managed to regain some of his composure. "Aw, Kaoru! I was just having some fun! Why do I have to do all that?" He rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"You have to do all that because I said so and because you live here and get lessons for free. Now get going!" Her last statement was accented with a finger pointing to the dojo.

Kenshin smiled as he watched the scene. He loved witnessing the interactions between Kaoru and Yahiko. It always made him feel as if he were part of a family again. His reverie was short lived when a bright light seemed to encompass the whole yard. Once it had faded enough for everyone to see, Kenshin quickly scanned the yard. Yahiko was standing near the dojo, bokken ready for battle. Kaoru was in stance with the broom as a makeshift weapon and just a few feet in front of her stood a total stranger.

He had long blond hair, blue eyes, a medium build and stood about as tall as Sanosuke. He was wearing gray pants, a long blue cape and had on armor that resembled dragon scales. He was glaring directly at Kaoru. "So we finally meet. I have been greatly looking forward to this day."

Kaoru seemed a bit shocked that he was speaking to her. "Should I know you from somewhere? You seem to be familiar with me."

"Oh, how rude of me. I must apologize." His voice was deep and smooth, carrying a hint of sarcasm. "My name is Nakago. Lovely to meet you, Kamiya Kaoru."

"H-how do you know my name?" Kaoru was stammering at the intruder, whom she had to admit was pleasing to look at.

At that moment, the rest of the gang entered. Sanosuke, Megumi, Misao and Aoshi had all been in town doing some shopping. Misao and Aoshi were visiting and Megumi had decided to take Misao to a new trinket shop that had opened up. Once they entered they dropped everything they were carrying and went into fighting stances. Megumi, of course not being a fighter, hid behind Sanosuke.

Nakago spoke again, this time to those who just showed up. "You all don't need to be concerned. I'm not here to hurt you." He punctuated his last word and glared at Kaoru once more. "This is the only one I have business with." He stepped towards Kaoru and Kenshin decided to make his move. He started to run down to Kaoru, but was suddenly frozen in place, as was everyone else.

"What have you done?" In his panic, Kenshin was now in Battousai mode with his amber gaze boring holes into the young man's skull.

"I have simply stopped all of you from rushing to your deaths. There's no need for all of you to die here and now. Only one of you is meant to die by my hand this day." He looked again at Kaoru who was shaking with fear. "That's right." He smirked evilly. "Be afraid of me, my precious dear. I will kill you, but first, perhaps a little fun." He was about to move again when Saitoh came through the gate.

"What's all the commotion about, Battousai?" His amber gaze hardened when he spotted the newcomer. As soon as Nakago saw him, he froze Saitoh as well.

"Now, where were we? Ah yes, fun first, death later." He flicked his hand and sent Kaoru flying into one of the gate's walls.

Everyone started calling out to Kaoru who was now shaking uncontrollably. "I know what you're planning." Tears streaked down her face. "And I tell you know, I will kill myself before you touch me."

Nakago allowed a chuckle to escape his throat. "You can't move, silly girl. Pray tell, how would you kill yourself?" He stepped closer and raised a hand to touch her face. Kaoru moved her head trying to avoid his touch, but her limited range of motion stopped her from avoiding him for long. He grabbed her chin roughly and made her look at him. "You just don't get it. I will have my way with you. No one here can stop me." He moved his hand once more and a burst of energy snapped out Kaoru's hair tie. She struggled and managed to move her hands just a bit from the wall. Nakago's eyes widened. "Well, I must say I'm impressed. No one has ever managed to move that much before." She started to sob loudly and as if answering her prayers another burst of light engulfed the dojo yard. A huge bunch of people stood linked together in the yard. Each holding hands with the other to form a circle. One man stood out to the Kenshin-gumi. He had three spikes of hair that went in one direction and two that went the other direction. He was the same size as Nakago with dark hair and dark eyes. He had two fingers placed to his forehead and wore a look of utter concentration.

"Looks like we got here just in time. Nakago, we settle this here and now. You will NOT involve her."

Nakago shook his head and smiled at the strange new man. "So glad you decided to join us, Goku. And you've brought your usual gang of tag alongs. How nice."

"Stop playing games, Nakago. Release her and her friends. She knows nothing of this. This is between you, me, Vegeta, and our children. She will remain free of this conflict."

"This involves her entirely." Nakago was growing extremely irritated. "If it wasn't for your pathetic dwindling race my home planet would still be intact. My people would still be alive and I would still have a home. You Saiyans destroyed it for that tyrant, Frieza. I will never forgive you. And this lovely little one, is going to pay dearly for the sins of your race."

Nakago raised his hand and pointed at Kaoru. In the blink of an eye, Goku was standing in front of her and batted away the energy blast. "Leave Nakago."

The blonde man seemed to be mulling over a thought. "I have an idea. I give you one year. Train her and ready her for battle. I will fight her then on more even terms. Agreed? You can agree to it, or I can kill everyone here."

Goku narrowed his eyes. "Very well. But, only if she accepts."

He looked at Kaoru and smiled a warm smile at her. "Well, what will it be?"

"Um, I don't know. It looks like I have no choice." Kaoru was too dumbfounded by everything to fully comprehend what was going on. Goku looked back to Nakago.

"One year. Now go."

"With pleasure." The yard glowed and then when it cleared Nakago had left and everyone could move again.

As soon as Kaoru's feet hit the ground her head began to swim. Strange visions filled her head and she grabbed at it. "What's going on? Make it stop!" Goku gently knocked her in the back of the neck to knock her out.

Kenshin was in a rage. "Why'd you do that to Kaoru-dono?" Almost Battousai. These new people seemed friendly, but that one just knocked out Kaoru.

Goku looked Kenshin over. "Don't worry. I just need her to sleep for a while. She's been through quite an ordeal. Plus, her head must have been hurting with the images I'm sure she was seeing. She'll wake up soon and all will be explained."

Everyone was still wary, but a cheerful woman with blue hair spoke up. "Let's all go inside. I'll provide some refreshments and we can get to know each other once Kaoru wakes up."