Disclaimer- Once again, I do not own Rurouni Kenshin, I really wish I did, but hey, life isn't fair :(
Author's Note- Originally, I planned to make this story only one chapter, but just today I got a good idea for the story and I thought I would extend it a little. I'd like to give a special thanks to Chinita92, Terry-McElrath, and xZig-zagx for reviewing my story. I am thankful for your support and I will try as hard as I can to make the rest of the story as enjoyable as possible. Oh and before I forget, this chapter picks up exactly where the last one left off. This chapter is a lot shorter than the last, but I hope you like it. I promise to make the next one longer
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"Miss Kaoru", said Kenshin, I would like to take your hand in marriage very much so". "I thought you'd never ask!!!"
For a few seconds they just sat there on the tatami floor in each other's arms in silence. But the silence broke as soon as Kenshin suggested that she start breakfast, and during breakfast, Kenshin was to announce their plans to Sanosuke and Yahiko.
Kaoru walked quickly to the kitchen room to start on breakfast. Today she was going to be extra careful not to ruin the meal, for it was going to be a special breakfast. She had yearned for this day for so long, she couldn't wait till it was announced. She just knew they were going to live happily ever after.
Outside, Kenshin was watering the flowers in the garden, a job he had put upon himself since he first entered the dojo. Finally, he was able to declare his love to Miss Kaoru, yet; something didn't feel so right. He had a feeling that something was about to happen. Almost like someone was watching him. As he neared the last flower, he saw a figure in the corner of his eye. Slowly, he gripped his hand around the hilt of his sword in preparation for the worst; a habit he hasn't been able to shake off. When he realized what he had done, he let go of the hilt and turned to greet the guest. "Hello, my name is Himura Kenshin and welcome to Kamiya Kashin Dojo. May I help you?"
The guest was obviously a female, but her face was hidden under a hood. "Yes you may Mr. Himura. I am looking for Kamiya Kaoru." With little hesitation, Kenshin walked the visitor into the dojo. As they neared the kitchen room, Kenshin called out to Kaoru "Miss Kaoru, you have a visitor!" As Miss Kaoru greeted the visitor, Kenshin dismissed himself so that he could sweep the entrance to the dojo. Waiting for him outside was Sanosuke, and it turns out he was awake the whole night, and he had heard everything that happened.
"You know it's about time, I thought you two would never get together", said Sanosuke with a grin on his face. "So when are you two planning on making it official?" "Well, we haven't discussed it yet, but I was thinking maybe..." before Kenshin could continue his answer, there was a shrill scream from inside the dojo.
Both Kenshin and Sanosuke rushed inside and Yahiko quickly jumped out of his room in a ready fighting stance. When they got to the kitchen room, they found the pots and pans all over the floor and Kaoru lying beside them, she was trembling as if she had just seen a ghost. When she finally calmed down, Kenshin asked her to explain what had happened.
"The lady that had come to visit said she was interested in taking classes here. But when I tried to explain what she would be learning here, she just lunged at me with a knife in hand. When I screamed, she just ran out of here. I am not sure what direction she went though. She might still be inside the dojo."
Sanosuke and Yahiko quickly left the room to search the dojo for the guest. Kenshin stayed with Kaoru in case the guest was still in the dojo. During this time, he decided to ask Kaoru a few extra questions. When he asked her for her name though, he was not ready to hear her response. When he heard the name, he nearly fell back. The name of the guest was... Tomoe.