Disclaimer- I do not own Rurouni Kenshin……..*sigh*

Author's note- If you remember the episode of Rurouni Kenshin where Kaoru, Kenshin, and Sanosuke (I think that's how you spell his name) have to act like, well, circus acts while Yahiko and a cannon girl get gun powder…..the one where Kenshin tries to stand on a ball, and Kaoru tries to throw knives, etc…well, think of this as something similar.

Introduction

"WHAT!?" Sano said as Kaoru broke her "great news".

"We're going to help *the cannon girl* (a/n: gaaah! I forgot her name!) with her show again!" Kaoru said smiling, and Sano stared in surprise and a sweatdrop fell down Kenshin's forhead.

"Why'd you have to put us in the show too?!" Sano snapped, remembering the horror of the last "show" they helped in. Kenshin tried to balance himself on a ball, Kaoru tried to throw knives (with him as part of the target), and then Kenshin had to chase him around the stage as he tried to run away.

"I don't really mind as long as ugly over there doesn't try to throw knives at me," Yahiko said as Kaoru glared at him.

"Do I have to sing again??" Kenshin said as he thought of a way to get out of this.

"Not necessarily," Kaoru said. "Now get going. The show's in an hour, and we can't be late."

"AN HOUR!?" Sano said. "How could you plan something only an hour in advance!?"

"Easy," Kaoru said. "*The cannon girl* said she needed some help for her next show, and I agreed." With a grin on her face, she said, "Actually, I planned this yesterday and just forgot to tell you guys until today!" *everyone facefaults*

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"You ready?" *the cannon girl* asked the awkward group of "performers".

"Yes!" Kaoru said, covering Sano's mouth with her hand.

"Ok, go ahead. I'll go last."

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ACT 1

The Tightrope Terror

Kaoru- Introducing the acts of Sanosuke, Kenshin, and Yahiko! Watch Kenshin and Yahiko walk the tightrope!!

*Kenshin and Yahiko stare at the rope*

Kenshin- Uh, I'm afraid of heights, that I am. *phew*

Yahiko- *hey, that was my excuse!* well, I have to uh….go to the bathroom!

Kaoru- you just went! Get on that rope NOW!

*afraid of Kaoru, Kenshin decides to try his luck on the Tightrope*

Yahiko- you couldn't make me get on that thing if you paid me!

Kaoru- you brat!

Yahiko- you ugly girl!

*Kaoru starts chasing Yahiko, while Kenshin is about to fall*

Kenshin- AHHHH! Uh, a little help here would be nice!! *swaying from side to side, arms swinging wildly*

Yahiko- why don't you get Sano to get on that thing!?

Kaoru- well….Sano?

Sanosuke- Uh-Uh. NOOOOO way! Kenshin *snicker, snicker* is doing fine by himself.

Kenshin- HEEELP!

Kaoru- oh yeah! Where's the mat for Kenshin to jump onto?

Yahiko- there was a mat?

Sano- so that's what Megumi was talking about……

Kenshin- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Kaoru- ok Sano, you're going to have to catch him.

Sano- uh, what if he misses?

Yahiko- come on, he should be able to aim himself. He is the batosai (a/n: I can't spell!) after all!

Sano- ok, Kenshin, try to jump over-

*Kenshin falls over and lands flat on his face*

Kenshin- I'm okay…….

Sano- Yep, he sure aimed correctly.

Yahiko- is he really ok?

Kaoru- I hope he is…this isn't good publicity. *everyone facefaults*

Sano- I think this proves that we are bad performers and we should leave now.

Kenshin- @_@ let's go to the zoo, mommy!!

Yahiko- I don't think he's really ok.

Kaoru-………….And that's the end of the Tightrope act! Now we're going to do…the Fire hoop Trick!!

Yahiko- but who's going to--OH NO!!

Sano- come on, Yahiko. You're the only one small enough to fit through a hoop! See? Being a little kid does pay off! *for me,anyway*

Yahiko- I'm not a little kid!…um, I'm allergic to fire.

Kaoru- get real Yahiko. How stupid do you think I am?

Yahiko- very.

Kaoru- HEY! Get over here!

*Sano lights the hoop as Kaoru chases Yahiko around the stage. Yahiko (not noticing it) jumps through the hoop to dodge a kick aimed at him*

Sano- see!? It wasn't that hard!

Yahiko- shut up!! OW! *Kaoru lands a smack on Yahiko's head*

Kenshin- look at the pretty panda, mommy! Look!

Kaoru- he needs a doctor….

Sano- what happened to the 'battousai'?(a/n: is this how you spell it, or was the first way I spelled it closer??) *is he talking about me?!*

Kenshin- look mommy! A monkey!!

Yahiko- ="_"= is he talking about me?!

Kenshin- OW! The monkey bit me! Maybe the hippo will save me!

Kaoru- WHAT DID HE CALL ME!?

Kenshin- AHHHHH! *Pauses for a second* Miss Kaoru, what did I do this time?!

Yahiko- drat, he's back to normal. *now I'd feel bad if I got revenge…*

Sano- I told you this was a bad idea.

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Ok, the end of chapter 1

If anyone knows the name of *the cannon girl* , please tell me so I can replace her name with *the cannon girl*…thx

Please review, good or bad…..i'd like to know whether this is worth continuing or not. ^_^