A/N: This is the start of a sequel to Cherry Blossoms. If you haven't read it, please do so. You'll enjoy it.
Original it was all one story, but I've never really liked how this section went, that was why I ended Cherries where I did. I also felt that although this is a RuKen and YYh crossover this part of the story never really belonged in the RuKen section. So I'm moving it over to Anime Crossovers. --GF
Disclaimer: I don't own YYh or RuKen, but I do own the complete dvd of both series. Kaiya and Sano are my own twisted creation.
' Thought '
" Speaking "
/ Telepathic thoughts /
Chapter 1: Punch Anyone?
Kaiya Himura, direct descendent of Kenshin and Kaoru Himura and heir to Kenshin's Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu was slowly contemplating the cherry tree motif in the middle of the Himura/Kamiya dojo.
Her 19th birthday came and went. Her brother Sano and her friends took her out on her special day and showered her with many gifts and well wishes. However, the hit of the party was when Shuichi Minamino pulled out a cloth bag and placed it in Kaiya's hands.
Inside the bag was a black sword. It looked to be very well made. Kaiya stood and unsheathe it so see the blade. Gasps of astonishment echoed in the dojo as she lifted the blade up. It was a sakabato.
"But. . .but. . . this isn't. . ." she said.
Shuichi chuckled. "No this isn't Kenshin's reverse blade sword. While I was in the Makai, I had this custom made just for you. It's a demon forged sakabato. It'll never break. There isn't any special techniques or powers added. I knew how special Kenshin's sword is to the family." He pulled her into a kiss, then whispered in her ear, "I thought you could use your own and not worry about taking his out of its shrine all the time."
Thus the red haired vixen really needed to get her feelings for the red haired avatar. Since the death of her parents and the disappearance of her uncle. Shuichi has been a fixture around the dojo.
'And let's not forget Kenshin. He's still hanging around here as well. I bet he really misses Grandmother, ' she thought as her musings turned to the spirit that haunts the family dojo. 'Grandmother must be having a fit he isn't with her in the after life.'
Poor Kenshin. His haunted past kept him from Crossing over. 'Oh well, I better go pack. Shuichi mentioned something about a party that he wanted to take me to.'
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Kurama and Kaiya had entered a strange looking castle in Makai. Lord Mukuro was hosting a gala party celebrating a successful Makai Tournment. She hadn't won the tourney, neither had Yomi, both had placed high, however. Since she was in good spirit, she felt a party was in order.
Kaiya was a bit nervous as she stood by Kurama. They were wearing matching white outfits and tabards. They could be mistaken as siblings with their red hair except for their eyes. She fingered the fox charm around her neck. The charm was given to her by Yoko and he had yet explained the reasons behind the gift, only that it helped hide her more kitsune's traits.
She hadn't been sure attending the party in the Makai was a good idea but Shuichi had insisted on her meeting Hiei. There was no backing out now.
"Now no need to be nervous, Kaiya," Kurama was saying, placing a hand on the small of her back. "You look just fine." His voice soothed her anxiety.
"Fox."
"Hello Hiei," Kurama said to a short man with spiky black hair and red eyes. "I want you to meet Kaiya Himura." Kaiya noticed that Shuichi had been replaced with Kurama. She always could tell when he shifted personalities on her. Her former classmate and now lover had receded to the background. She also could tell that Yoko was close to the surface. Just what did those two have planned?
"Hn."
Kaiya bowed slightly. "Wasn't he the one, Kurama from high school?"
Kurama chuckled, "Yes Kaiya."
Turning back to Hiei, she said, "Ahh."
"And who is this?" asked a woman that looked like she was half machine. "Hiei? Kurama, it is good to see you again."
"This is Kaiya Himura, she runs a dojo not far where I live. She's a pretty good with sword. I think she could give even Hiei a work out," Kurama boosted.
"Hn. That a challenge Fox?"
Kurama shrugged. Kaiya schooled her facial expressions and her thoughts as she remember Kurama telling her that his friend could read most thoughts and emotions.
"I notice she is wearing a sword. May I?" Mukuro asked holding out a hand.
Kaiya not really wanting to give up her birthday present, reluctantly showed it to the Demon Lord. "Why it's a reverse blade. What use is such a sword?" Mukuro asked, giving it back.
"It is a family tradition, going back tot he Meiji Era," Kaiya said.
"Hn. Are you any good?"
"Why don't you try her out, Hiei?" Kurama asked, squeezing Kaiya's hand.
"What right here?" Kaiya asked a bit taken back. She wondered what Kurama was up to.
Hiei shrugged. He too seemed to be wondering what the Fox was up to. "I don't want to hurt her, Fox."
"You won't Hiei."
"Very well," Mukuro said motioning that room be made. "This is just a quick bout. I don't want blood shed on the floors. I just had them waxed."
Kaiya faced off with Hiei as people made room for them. Kurama had told her how fast Hiei was. She moved into the battojutsu stance as Hiei moved to face her. Her eyes started to turn golden as she studied her opponent.
Mukuro raised her hand and signaled the bout to began.
Kaiya came out of the stance and moved with her god speed. "Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu So Ryu sen."
Hiei and Kaiya were just blurs to most of the guests. The sword clashed and their metal rings echoed in the chamber hall. Kaiya bounced off one of the columns only to turn. Hiei came back after her but she ducked. Her sword knocked again against his.
Hiei came to sliding stop opposite of where he started. Kaiya did also. Her golden eyes revealing that her kitsune blood kicked in, but the charm kept most of that hidden. Kurama watched in amusement as Kaiya resheathe her sword and moved once again into the battojutsu stance.
"That stance," Hiei said, as he finally puzzled it out. His eyes widen as he turned to face the fox. "Kurama!"
Kurama chuckled, "Kaiya's ancestor was the legendary Kenshin Himura." He came over to place a hand on Kaiya's shoulder. "She's well trained in several disciplines as well as Kasshin and Hiten Mitsurugi."
"Hn. Trust a fox to bring in a ringer. Where did you find her?" Hiei said with disgust as Mukuro chuckled softly.
"Actually, we went to school together. She kept her talents hidden from me until recently," Kurama said, noting that Kaiya's eyes returned to their lavender shade.
"Most excellent, Kurama. She is welcome," Mukuro said. "The entertainment was enlightening. Wasn't it Hiei?"
"Hn."
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The party dragged on for hours. Kaiya was tired of being frowned on for being human. That little show with her sword only added to an image of a trained monkey. She was ready to burst at the seams at the condensation of it.
Hiei found her brooding as Kurama was talking to Lord Yomi about something. "What do you think you are stewing over, human?"
Looking up, Kaiya shrugged. "Oh just thinking."
"You are planning something. Just don't get yourself killed. Kurama is a friend," Hiei said.
"And I'm not good enough for him, is that it?" Kaiya asked almost angrily. "I don't like being put down."
Hiei didn't say anything not even his customary 'hn' as Kaiya continued, "Did Kurama ever tell you about some of the pranks I used to pull in highs school?" She had promised Kurama that she would behave at the party. However, she had brought a bottle of pyridium for just in case, a good old stand by for pranks.
Hiei's eyes grew round, then narrowed. "I see. Don't pull any pranks here. Demons aren't as forgiving as humans."
"Oh don't worry. I won't get caught, if I do pull something," Kaiya said, with an evil smile. "Just a word of caution, don't drink the punch just in case."
"Hn."
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A/N: Pyridium is a drug used in treating bladder infections. It's basically a pain reliever for the bladder to be used with antibiotics for short term relief from pain and discomfort. It has a nasty side effect. It turns urine to a very bright tangerine orange. It is mostly harmless.
Until next time. --GF
