Another life
By kage
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin, so don't sue. I'm just borrowing the characters.
Authors Notes: I've enjoyed reading RK fanfics for a few years now and finally decided to write my first one. Although I love K&K or B&K fics. I'm simply drawn to E/K.
This is an E & K fic. The story is supposed to happen a few years after K&K got married. I just thought I'd explore this storyline and see what happens. Those who would like to email me, do so at ingga@indiatimes.com. Thanks.
Chapter 1
Kaoru was on deck enjoying the breeze and letting her vision settle on the calm sea. It was in this rare moment of solitude that Kaoru welcomed the lulling sound of the waves. With her hand on the railing, the other gently putting her tresses in place as the gentle wind greeted her, she contemplated the events during their vacation with a satisfied smile. Her smile got even wider as she thought of her husband and child.
Kenji's probably giving Kenshin a lot of trouble. He certainly has too much energy sometimes, butI guess all five-year olds are like that. She smiled at the thought and shook her head, remembering her son's endless chatter about exploring the engine room and the rest of the ship due to his earlier encounter with the captain. Not taking no for an answer, he excitedly dragged his father to begin their exploration.
In a few minutes the ship will leave for Tokyo, taking them safely home. They already stayed an extra two days at the Aoiya due to Kenji's constant pleading to extend their vacation. The proud mother smiled remembering his son's ingenious way of persuasion. She couldn't believe he hid from them, knowing that his worried parents wouldn't think of leaving Kyoto without him. This vacation has been good for us. I wonder if I can persuade Kenshin to take another one on our anniversary.
However her moment of reverie was disturbed by a loud explosion coming from somewhere below. The passengers on deck where all distressed at the sound, and the rising panic evident in their voices as thin smoke emerging from below the ship indicating signs of fire.
Kaoru had no time to assess the situation because few seconds after the explosion the alert was sounded ordering the passengers not to panic and to leave the ship immediately without further questions. A crewman announced that the ship's engine was having trouble and his crew was investigating the cause of it. He would have said some more if not for another explosion inside, louder than the first one, causing the ship to shake and everybody was knocked off balance.
Kaoru found herself on the floor, panic etched on her face. Now all sensible thinking that remained on her consciousness was gone and now replaced with fear. Kenshin. Kenji. in the engine room. That was her only thought when she tried to push against the sea of people, who were hurrying to leave the ship before another explosion occurred.
Kaoru found out that she couldn't get anywhere unless she flew above the mass of bodies trying to get out of the ship. I can't even move. "Let me pass!" Her shout drowned from the voiced panic of the crowd. Mou! I have to find them! They could be injured somewhere down there. I'm not leaving without them. Already smoke clouded her vision, as her direction opposed the panic stricken passengers, others bumping and some concerned enough to tell her to get out of the ship before it's too late.
After a few minutes of struggling against the current of bodies moving against her, she managed to get herself in the area of the dinning hall shouting frantically the two names dearest to her.
"Kenshin! Kenji!"
Panic gripped her heart finding no answer to her call. Why do they have to tour the stupid ship and explore stupid engine room? Baka, baka, baka! Two more halls to go then I'll...Clang! Clang! She stopped and listened to the sound of .. Clang! Clang! Clang! . . . sword fighting. Kenshin! Without another thought she opened the door leading to the sound and her temper flared.
"Mou! I've been so worried looking for you and here you are fighting ..." her ranting was momentarily stopped, eyes wide and her mouth remained open for the briefest second and, with the hint of confusion, uttered the name of the man in front of her...
"Enishi?"
Next chapter.
Thanks for reading. What do you think? Email me at ingga@indiatimes.com.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin, so don't sue. I'm just borrowing the characters.
Authors Notes: I've enjoyed reading RK fanfics for a few years now and finally decided to write my first one. Although I love K&K or B&K fics. I'm simply drawn to E/K.
This is an E & K fic. The story is supposed to happen a few years after K&K got married. I just thought I'd explore this storyline and see what happens. Those who would like to email me, do so at ingga@indiatimes.com. Thanks.
Chapter 1
Kaoru was on deck enjoying the breeze and letting her vision settle on the calm sea. It was in this rare moment of solitude that Kaoru welcomed the lulling sound of the waves. With her hand on the railing, the other gently putting her tresses in place as the gentle wind greeted her, she contemplated the events during their vacation with a satisfied smile. Her smile got even wider as she thought of her husband and child.
Kenji's probably giving Kenshin a lot of trouble. He certainly has too much energy sometimes, butI guess all five-year olds are like that. She smiled at the thought and shook her head, remembering her son's endless chatter about exploring the engine room and the rest of the ship due to his earlier encounter with the captain. Not taking no for an answer, he excitedly dragged his father to begin their exploration.
In a few minutes the ship will leave for Tokyo, taking them safely home. They already stayed an extra two days at the Aoiya due to Kenji's constant pleading to extend their vacation. The proud mother smiled remembering his son's ingenious way of persuasion. She couldn't believe he hid from them, knowing that his worried parents wouldn't think of leaving Kyoto without him. This vacation has been good for us. I wonder if I can persuade Kenshin to take another one on our anniversary.
However her moment of reverie was disturbed by a loud explosion coming from somewhere below. The passengers on deck where all distressed at the sound, and the rising panic evident in their voices as thin smoke emerging from below the ship indicating signs of fire.
Kaoru had no time to assess the situation because few seconds after the explosion the alert was sounded ordering the passengers not to panic and to leave the ship immediately without further questions. A crewman announced that the ship's engine was having trouble and his crew was investigating the cause of it. He would have said some more if not for another explosion inside, louder than the first one, causing the ship to shake and everybody was knocked off balance.
Kaoru found herself on the floor, panic etched on her face. Now all sensible thinking that remained on her consciousness was gone and now replaced with fear. Kenshin. Kenji. in the engine room. That was her only thought when she tried to push against the sea of people, who were hurrying to leave the ship before another explosion occurred.
Kaoru found out that she couldn't get anywhere unless she flew above the mass of bodies trying to get out of the ship. I can't even move. "Let me pass!" Her shout drowned from the voiced panic of the crowd. Mou! I have to find them! They could be injured somewhere down there. I'm not leaving without them. Already smoke clouded her vision, as her direction opposed the panic stricken passengers, others bumping and some concerned enough to tell her to get out of the ship before it's too late.
After a few minutes of struggling against the current of bodies moving against her, she managed to get herself in the area of the dinning hall shouting frantically the two names dearest to her.
"Kenshin! Kenji!"
Panic gripped her heart finding no answer to her call. Why do they have to tour the stupid ship and explore stupid engine room? Baka, baka, baka! Two more halls to go then I'll...Clang! Clang! She stopped and listened to the sound of .. Clang! Clang! Clang! . . . sword fighting. Kenshin! Without another thought she opened the door leading to the sound and her temper flared.
"Mou! I've been so worried looking for you and here you are fighting ..." her ranting was momentarily stopped, eyes wide and her mouth remained open for the briefest second and, with the hint of confusion, uttered the name of the man in front of her...
"Enishi?"
Next chapter.
Thanks for reading. What do you think? Email me at ingga@indiatimes.com.