Hello All! I am so glad you are reading my story! Keep in mind that this story will not be updated as frequently as my other story named Mail Order Kenshin. This is a secondary story that I plan to write on in my spare time. But that doesn't mean that I won't finish it. I plan to write on it full time once MOK (Mail Order Kenshin) is done. Also keep in mind this is the beginning to a series of fics. Each fic will have its own chapters and so forth. Well I'm done now so on to the story!

Summary: Megumi Takani a newly graduated doctor is having a hard time finding a job. When she finally lands one she is faced with even more trials. Leaving parents behind, along with those she loves, she sets out with her nurse. But nothing could have prepared her for what was to come! Full of Romance and action with some spiritual aspects! Please R/R

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin or its characters. Neither do I own the Cheney Duvall MD series by Gilbert Morris that I took ideas from. So don't sue me!

Chapter 1: The Pouring Rain

When someone's thinking "when someone's talking"

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Megumi Takani strode down the busy streets of mid town New with a determined look on her face. Her emerald green dress billowed around her legs, attributed to the brewing storm overhead. She reached her hand up to her head in order to secure her hat. Her matching parasol was neatly tucked in the crook of her arm, while the black doctor's bag was firmly clutched in her left hand.

Her Blue eyes flashed with irritation as she passed the nearest saloon, hearing the wild catcalls and whistles. She lifted her head up higher and proceeded further to her final destination, the apothecary. She rounded the bend and looked down the narrow street on which many anxious travelers scurried up and down in search of shelter from the oncoming storm.

She eventually spotted a small building across the way and smiled to herself. Who says a FEMALE DOCTOR can't take care of herself? She thought with satisfaction after remembering the earlier incidents of the preceding weeks.

She had been a fresh graduate from the University for Females with a doctor's degree. She had even graduated with honor, and being as optimistic as usual she had naturally figured that she would snatch up a position with ease. Yet, everywhere she had tried they had immediately sent her away without even a proper interview because she was female. She snorted to herself. Well, I'll show them all. I can take care of myself just fine thank you!

She clutched her bag tighter as she crossed the street and entered the store. The man behind the desk sat up.

"How can I help you Miss?"

"Doctor. And I need to know if you have any quinine available."

The man wa caught off guard by the woman's businesslike tone, but soon regained his feet enough to say, "I'm afraid we're all out of quinine, Doctor. The war cleaned us out."

Ahhh yes . . .the war . . . The recent war over slaves rights had been fought in the Americas and all available products had been sent to the front lines, and with the assassination of President Lincoln things had gotten pretty crazy around New York.

"Doctor?"

"Hmmm? OH I'm sorry did you say something?"

"We have some quinine water if that would do."

Quinine water was not nearly as good as quinine in itself but it would have to do. How was she supposed to travel around the continent with over 200 women without quinine? The position she had landed was with a man named Sirus Benton, it had been a last desperate attempt answering a newspaper add. But to her utter delight Sirus had been thrilled she was a woman, and after going over her credentials had immediately hired her for the job. Which reminds me . . .where is my nurse? She should have arrived by now.

After securing the job Sirus had asked her is she could find a nurse to work with. She had immediately agreed and wired and old friend of hers.

NEED NURSE STOP AVERAGE PAY STOP SIX MONTH TRIP STOP
HELP STOP

No sooner had she sent the telegraph she received a response.

SENDING BEST BURSE I EVER HAD STOP WILL ARRIVE AT YOU HOUSE IN TWO DAYS STOP GLAD TO HELP STOP

Why didn't she show this morning? Megumi thought anxiously. She had waited all morning for the nurse to arrive, but soon decided she should head down to the docks to check the supplies of the infirmary, which had been a good plan, because not all of the supplies had come in.

"Doctor?"

"Oh, I'm sorry uhh yes, I suppose that will have to do. It's better than none. How much do you have?"

"About six gallons."

"Yes that will do. Could you have it deliv- no I'll just have someone pick it up. I'll pay you now so you won't let it get away from you."

They soon decided on a price and Megumi exited the shop. She was shocked to see the once filled streets empty of all visible life forms. She shivered slightly then straightened her shoulders and proceeded to head back towards the docks. She didn't know exactly where she was but she headed in the general direction all the while watching her feet as she attempted to step around mud puddles.

It was because she was looking at her feet that she bumped into something with great force, rather, someone. She looked up and found herself face to face with a bulky man. She then caught out of the corner of her eye another individual come from the alley.

"Excuse me please." She stated quickly and attempted to move past the first man when she felt a large hand wrap around her arm.

"What's your hurry Sweetheart. Why don't you's and I have some fun."

"Unhand me." Megumi struggled to slide her arm free when the other man came up and grabbed her as well. Her mind raced and she started to scream when a grimy hand was clamped over her mouth. She felt herself being dragged relentlessly into the nearby alleyway and thought desperately for a way of escape.

"Now, now sugar we're gonna get to know one another alright now?" Megumi watched the man's face flinch and disappear from her view. She then felt the hand that was wrapping her mouth shut loosen and fly away. She turned and saw a very large shadow looming over the other man's body.

She watched in horror as the bulk man drew a shiny object. A knife!

The shadow turned and yelled, "Run lady!"

Megumi fled she darted down the streets her skirts dripping her hair flying about her face. She reached the gangplank as the rain began to fall and mix with the tears on her cheeks. She ran to her stateroom. Room number 10. Where's room number 10? She found the room and barricaded herself inside. She collapsed on the tiny cot and sobbed.

She didn't know how long she had been there. All she knew was that she ached all over and she didn't want to get up. She heard a rap on the door.

"Wh-who is it?" She asked her throat raspy.

"Excuse me I need to see the doctor." The voice from the other side of the door answered.

"Wh-why?" Megumi asked. She didn't want to open the door. Who knew what would happen?

"Well, you see . . .I'm bleeding."

It hit her like a ton of bricks. I'm the doctor! And here I am cowering like a mouse. I have to go out there and help. No matter what! She slid off the bunk and approached the door cautiously. She opened it slowly only to gasp in horror at the sight. The tall shadow! He's followed me and now he's going to-

Megumi's thoughts could go no further. She was enveloped in darkness as she fell to the floor in a dead faint.

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Sorry for the suspenseful ending, but it will just have to do! It just means that all you guys need to review to get me to post the next chappie! Right? Right? By the way I ought to just mention it now Megumi is OOC for the most part as is everyone else, so no flames please. It's just the way the story develops their character! Okay well, PLEASE REVIEW!

~Kairi7~