Cherry Blossoms

Disclaimer-I don't own the characters, but the story is Mine.

One beautiful spring morning, Kenshin runs around the dojo quickly finishing his chores around the dojo and giggles to himself as he runs past Kaoru 'I can't wait till later.' Kaoru stops and looks at him. "He's exited today…I wonder why."

At lunch, Kenshin eats a small portion of his food and goes to his room "I'll turn in early today." the others stare at him full of confusion. "What's with Kenshin today, he's been giddy about something all day?", "Who knows."

Later that night, everyone retires to their beds and soon succumbs to sleep. Kenshin silently get's up and sneaks out of the dojo. Kaoru quickly opens her eyes and follows behind.

In the woods, Kaoru stops in an opening to see Kenshin sitting on a stump watching the trees. She watches in amazement as the cherry blossoms surround him. 'So pretty.' Tears begin to fall from Kenshin's eyes. "Oh mother….father. I wish you could be here with me to watch the cherry blossoms….just like we did when I was a child." he sighs and looks at the stars. Kaoru silently walks towards him, and he stares at her. "Hello Kaoru-dono. Did you follow me here?" she nods and he motions for her to join him. She watches him. "Is this why you were acting so giddy today?" he blushes slightly and grins "Yes, every year I would go into the woods and watch the cherry blossoms with my family. But, after they died I started to come alone…." she sighs "Oh, Kenshin…" she hugs him "I won't let you be alone this year." he smiles. "Thank you."