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" And when were movin' sets across the stage...do us all a favor and move you ass's out of the wings!!"
Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.
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Healer
Their geta beat almost in unison as they walked down the dusty road. It was a beautiful day outside, and she was glad she had been able to take this trip. She look at the man walking next to her, staring at his profile. She was glad she was able to persuade him to come, although she wondered why he hadn't put up a fight. Turning her eyes back on the road she sighed. Hearing her sigh, her partner turned worried eyes toward her. "Daijoubu Kaoru?" She nodded her head slightly. "Hai...I'm just a little tired. Ne...Kenshin? How long till were there?" Kenshin looked ahead noting the land around them. "Not much farther, just over that hill there. I'd say about an hours more walk." Kaoru nodded and looked down at the parcel she carrying. Her request to go to Kyoto was indeed spur of the moment, but, she felt she had to...especially now. Now that he had proposed to her. The day before they left she had gone into town without Kenshin knowing and picked up gifts for their Oniwabanshinu friends. Kaoru had also made arrangements for Yahiko to stay with Tae. She didn't want him to come on this trip...there were things she needed to do while in Kyoto, and they didn't require Yahiko's attitude. But, she had to admit, it was rather quite without him and Sano's bickering. Kenshin noted the look on Kaoru's face for the 50th time during the trip. She kept telling him she was fine, but, he couldn't shake the feeling there was something bothering her. He had been planning to go to Kyoto alone after he had proposed to her, yet, he was rather surprise at her request that they go together. ' What made you decide we needed to go to Kyoto Koishii? I know what I want to do there, but....what are you planning to do? ' Kenshin sighed to himself and turned back to watch the road. For most of the trip, Kaoru had been acting different. Quite, and distant. ' Now that I think about it...she's been like this since the proposal....is she having second thoughts? ' Kenshin dismissed that thought as quick as it had come. ' No...she was to happy about it to be having second thoughts...but still, Kaoru...what's wrong with you? '
After an hours walk, they came upon the city of Kyoto. Kenshin stopped for a moment and looked at the large city. Kaoru turned to look at him. ' Even now...it's still so painful for him...' Kaoru took Kenshin's left hand in her right and threaded her fingers through his own. Kenshin closed his eyes as he felt Kaoru squeeze his hand in reassurance. Hand in hand, they walked down the streets toward the Aoiya. When they reached there destination Kenshin went up and knocked on the gate. "Ano....anyone here?" Kenshin called into the court yard. A moment later Aoshi, dressed in his shrine robe walked out and toward the gate. "Battousai...what brings you here?" Before Kenshin could answer a genki voice echoed through the area. "HIMURA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KAORU-SAN!!!" Misao ran toward the couple and opened the gate welcoming them in. "What brings you 2 to Kyoto!?" Kenshin smiled at her usual cheerfulness. "It's been a while hasn't it Misao-dono? You've turned into a lovely young women." Misao blushed at Kenshin comment. Kaoru bowed. "We came for a short...vacation you could say. Ano...would it be any trouble if we stayed here for a couple of days?" Before either Aoshi or Misao could answer, and older voice from behind did. "Of course...we would be delighted." Misao turned around. "Oh, it's you gramps!" Okina greeted the couple with a smile. "Well...won't you come in? Omasu has just prepared some tea."
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"YOUR ENGAGED!?!?!" Misao's surprised yell seemed to echo through Kyoto. Kenshin smiled shyly. "Yes...Kaoru and I have been engaged for about 3 weeks now. We haven't quite chosen a date for the ceremony, but, you all are invited. Aoshi nodded slightly. "Omedetou Battousai...Kamiya-san." Kenshin and Kaoru both nodded. "Well..." Misao began. "I think it's about time! Himura, you should have asked her to marry you a long time ago!" Kenshin rubbed the back of his head. Looking around Misao noticed something. "Hey...where's the brat? Didn't he come with you?" Kenshin shook his head. "No, Kaoru made arrangements for him to say with Tae-dono..." ' I still don't know why you wanted Yahiko to stay behind anyway...' Kenshin then looked at Kaoru. She still had the same distant look on her face as before. Sighing Kenshin stood helping Kaoru up. "Well...it's getting late and Kaoru and I traveled all day, I think will be heading to bed now." Okina nodded. "You know where the guest room is...at least now we only have to set up on room..." Okina turned a sly face toward Kenshin, who only blushed in return. Kaoru lifted her head slightly and looked toward Aoshi. Aoshi noticed Kaoru was trying to get his attention with her eyes and looked at her. They made contact for a moment before he nodded slightly and when back to sipping his tea. Kaoru looked at Kenshin to make sure he had missed to connection, and it looked like he had.
When they had finally settled in the room Kenshin looked toward Kaoru as she slipped under the futons covers. "Kaoru-koishii? Are you sure your alright? You were quite the entire time we were with Okina and the others." Kaoru sat up and looked at her husband to be. "I'm fine Kenshin...really...it's just...I've been doing a lot of thinking. About when were going to have the ceremony, those things." Kenshin nodded and slipped under the covers next to her. After getting comfortable he wrapped his arms around her waist and drew her to him. "Kaoru...please cheer up. If this IS a vacation then you should be happy ne?" Kaoru nodded against his chest. ' There's just something's I have to do before I leave...I can't let you know about them...not yet. ' She sighed and planted a kiss on his chest. "Oyasumi nasai." Kenshin held her tighter. "Oyasumi nasai...Kaoru-koishii..."
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A figure sat waiting in a small shrine. The small lamps being the only source of light in the room. A moment later a door slid open and a smaller figure walked into the room. Sitting across from the first they bowed. "Shinomori-san...I...I need your help..." Aoshi looked at the figure bowed before him. "Kamiya-san...you don't need to bow. What is it you need?" Kaoru took a deep breath and looked at Aoshi. "I need to know more about Kenshin's past...can you tell me anything?" Aoshi's expression did no change as he looked over the girl. "Kamiya-san...are you trying to understand him better?" Kaoru looked down and nodded slightly. "I want to be able to find a way to soothe him. I-I know just being there is enough for him, but....I want to be able to do MORE for him. Show him he's not alone." Aoshi nodded and stood. "The person you should be seeking and answer from is not me...but, the one Kenshin started his life with..." "Hiko-san?" Aoshi nodded and turned to leave. He turned to see Kaoru again bowed before him. "Arigatou for meeting me...and gomen for keeping you up. " Aoshi let a trace of a smile form on his lips before helping the young women up. He noticed the trace of tears in her eyes. Kaoru nodded her thanks and walked out...if Kenshin woke and saw her gone this late at night...he her mission would fail.
Aoshi watched as she made her way back to the house. ' Kamiya-san...he truly does deserve you...but be wary. What you plan to discover about the Battousai are probably things you do not want to hear. But...if anyone can heal him...I believe you can. Good luck.....Kaoru... '
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A/N- Well...there's chapter one. Just in case you all are curious, this is set a little while after the series/manga. I hope you all enjoy how this is going. Reviews are a BIG help if I want to continue this story! PLEASE EXCUSE ALL SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ERROR'S!! Happy New Year! Till Next Time! =^.^=
~Kawaii Ayame~