A Rare Find

By: Rikku Himura

Unfortunately I do not own Kenshin. If I did I can assure you that Kenshin and Kaoru would hook up a lot faster! Erm, what episode do they hook up in?

Chapter 4

Beware the wrath of Lena!

Kenshin and Kaoru had just returned from walking Doctor Gensai and his granddaughters home. They had come over early that day to met Lena and to check up on the group. Kenshin had played with the girls and was more than surprised with Lena's reaction. They had been playing catch, but every time Lena caught the ball she would throw it at either Suzume or Ayame aiming for their head. Kenshin had to intervene more than once. When Doctor Gensai's granddaughters had gone to give Kenshin a hug Lena had tried to rip their hair out. It took both Kenshin and Kaoru to pull Lena away from the girls. Afterwards Kaoru had scolded Lena on her behavior, and in response Lena had kicked her in the shin and ran off before anyone could do anything.

Kenshin frowned looking around the Dojo until he spotted Sano and Yahiko. Kaoru knew how worried he was about the small girl.

"Sano, Yahiko has Lena came back yet?" Kenshin asked.

"No Kenshin," Sano stated.

"She's been gone all day," Yahiko said, "I wonder where she went."

"Kenshin," Kaoru said softly. "I don't think she's going to come back. She doesn't really know the way here. What if she's lost?"

"I'm going to go look for her," Kenshin replied turning to leave the Dojo once more.

"Wait!" Kaoru yelled, "I'll come with you."

"Kaoru-dono, please wait here for my return." Kenshin said softly. With that he left once more, leaving them to watch his retreating back.

"I wonder what got into Lena," Kaoru thought aloud.

"You're kidding right Missy?" Sano asked.

"It's obvious, she doesn't want to share Kenshin." Yahiko added.

"Why?" Kaoru asked curiously.

"Just like you Kaoru. She's afraid someone will take him away or he'll leave," Sano replied. "I don't think that girl has ever really had a family. We're the closest thing she's got."

"Oh," was all Kaoru could say looking back the way Kenshin had disappeared.

"Lena?" She heard a voice say her name behind her. Rather than acknowledge Kenshin, she ignored him. Well, she would of ignored him if he hadn't pulled her shivering form into his arms in attempt to keep her warm from the chilly night air. She had fallen into a creek and was now freezing.

"We should get you back home to the Dojo that we should," Kenshin stated softly. "You'll get sick if you stay out any longer."

"No," Lena replied stubbornly.

"Why did you hurt the girls early today little Lena?" Kenshin asked.

"Kenshin ish Lena's," Lena stated hotly.

"Yes, Sessha is Lena's." Kenshin said with a laugh. Kenshin kissed her forehead lovingly. "Sessha is Lena's daddy. Let's go home, okay?"

Lena didn't answer just smiled brightly up at him cuddling against him. Kenshin took that as a yes and carried her to the Dojo. Halfway there, she had fallen asleep. Kaoru looked as relieved as Kenshin felt when she saw the small girl cuddled in his arms.