Hello again. Thanks for your support to my story and for your reviews. Here is chapter 4

Chapter 4: The story of crossed-shaped scar

"Tomoe appeared in a very difficult time for me. I was 15 years old and she was 18. She appeared suddenly in front of me, one rainy night. She saw me kill a man in the middle of the street. I was thinking if I should silence her or not, because I leave no witnesses, but I figured she was drunk so I decided to spare her" he said

"You made it rain blood" she told me. I took her in the inn, where Katsura asked about her origins and about her family. He had to make sure that she was not a spy. Once he found out that she wasn`t a threat to us, he decided to let her stay in the inn and she started to work. I think that Katsura felt sorry for her because she said that she didn`t have a family and a place to go. We believed her, we trusted her…I also trusted her. While everyone was happy to have her in the inn, I was angry. Whenever I saw her I felt nervous and I was trembling. For me Tomoe was a distraction, and I wanted her to leave" he said and a small smile appeared his lips with the memories.

"But why you wanted to get rid of her. I mean since later you fell in love with her "Kaoru asked Kenshin . Her hands were trembling in the thought and she knew she had to try hard in order to continue to hear the story.

"You do not understand Kaoru, those feelings were new to me. I didn`t know how to act and how to behave. When she first came to the inn she was so cold towards me. Her eyes were empty and lifeless. But later we started to get very close. She was always waiting for me after my assignments and took care of me. She was always there protecting me for my demons. I owe her a great gratitude. Slowly the gratitude became admiration and the admiration turned to love. I did everything to get her attention. I did everything she asked for. I wanted her to notice me and love me like I did." He said

"I love you too Kenshin , like Tomoe did and I try for you to understand how I feel but you don`t seem to notice me. You don`t care for me even a little?" she thought and tears started again to run down her face. But Kenshin didn`t notice her tears. He continued to tell his story.

She begun to smile and be always by my side. Once I almost killed her by accident but she forgave me. She asked me to be my sheath in order to hold back the madness and I accepted it. Later after Katsura`s orders and because we had to hide my true identity, we pretended to be a married couple and we left to Otsu where we stayed for almost a year. I loved her so much and I didn`t this to be a lie, so later we got married for real .Those were the happiest days of my life Kaoru. She made me feel again like a human being .I didn`t want to return being a Hitokiri again. I didn`t want to kill people any more. I just wanted to live a peaceful life with her. I thought she loved me like I did. But soon I would discover her true purpose" he said to Kaoru.

"What do you mean, Kenshin, what happened next? Kaoru asked Kenshin ,curiosity appeared in Kaoru`s face. She wanted to know more about Tomoe and her relationship with Kenshin.

"Later I discovered that she was a spy for the Shogunate and that she had come to Kyoto with one purpose, to kill me. I killed her fiancée and she wanted revenge. Once I discovered that she was a traitor I followed her to the place where she would meet her conspirators. They attacked me and started a fight and while I was ready to kill the last one of them, and without noticing it she came in front of me and received the blow of my sword. She died Kaoru, in order to save me. She protected me with her life. I killed her with my own hands Kaoru. And she forgave me for I what I did. How could she do that Kaoru? I cannot understand "he said. He couldn`t speak any more and he started crying.

Kaoru stood there shocked with his story. She couldn`t imagine the pain that lived in Kenshin`s heart. Now she understood that Tomoe was also a victim, like Kenshin was. She started to feel pity for her and her sad story .But also she couldn`t control her jealousy towards her, because even in death she held Kenshin captive. But she would help Kenshin. She would try and heal the broken man who was in front of her.

Slowly she touched his shoulders and she hugged him. Kenshin stood there frozen and shocked with Kaoru`s action.

"It`s ok Kenshin, I understand. Don`t worry, I am with you. I will never leave you alone" she said

"Thank you again Kaoru. Thank you for your understanding" he said.

"It's ok. Don`t worry" she said and went towards the door. But before leaving Kenhin asked her.

"Tomorrow is Tomoe` death anniversary and I will travel to Kyoto to visit her grave. Would you like to come with me Kaoru? I would like you to travel with me. This is very difficult for me and I don`t want to do it alone" he said waiting for her answer.

"Of course Kenshin I would be more than happy to accompany you to the journey" she said and went to her room to prepare her things.

What awaited them in Kyoto? Soon she would find out.

Here is chapter 4. I hope you liked it and please review and I will update soon. Thank you

Lady Lucila