Disclaimer: Nope! I don't own RK! I'm just the biggest Ken/Kao fan!

Author's Notes: Sorry about the grammars and all... I barely have the time to correct certain grammars and mispelled words. Really hope you like this one. Please rr!

Chapter 7: I'm here...

For some reason, she knew this will be the second time she felt so helpless. A lump formed in her throat as she tried to swallow her nervousness...Help...She closed her eyes as she tried to remember the face that forever held her affection, someone who made her feel the security by just his merely presence...Kenshin...

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She felt the hand on her neck loose a bit, allowing her to breathe at a normal rate. The thumpings of her heart began to slow down. Finally, that pointed thing he had on her neck was no longer there. He released her, saying, "I hope I didn't scare you. I mean't no harm."

Kaoru's eyes began to blaze, anger's evident.

"You didn't scare me. No! Not at all! You just zoom out of no where, do you think I was blind to see it coming?" Pride's swelling, she confidently met his gaze. He smiled as a response.

"I know you're smart Kaoru. I knew that maneuver you just demonstrated. Glad to know that I finally meet you in flesh." Aoshi extended a hand... but Kaoru didn't reach for it. Instead, she decided that now's not the time for further acquaintance. She knew that this man has something going on in his mind and she doesn't even want to wait to find it out. She pedaled backwards, allowing her feet to take her anywhere out of this dangerous man's reach. She was about to turn around and make a sprint when he grabbed her and pulled her into a kiss. Eyes wide, she desperately pried herself away from him but failed. She made an uppercut punch and it successfully hit this assaulting man's chest, making it hard for him to puff. She made a grab on her gun which is lying somewhere near her, but the attempt was cut short when the bigger man tackled her down. She made efforts on pushing him away, sending him several slaps and punches and even some backlashes resulting to an even determined and aggressive side of Aoshi. He was about to put his mouth on hers again when he felt a blade on his taut neck. His eyes turned themselves upward, trying to see who's this sudden intruder. His eyes narrowed, this time, sending a glare to the person standing above them. Kaoru's hand stopped midway to his face as her own orbs assessed her rescuer.

"Kenshin?"

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"You let him go alone!" Megumi's high-pitched voice was almost painful to his ears. He nodded, cringing a little at the sight of his wife's dangerously glare.

"He said he just needed a katana, I tried to ask him what's going on but he left anyway. Look, I'm also confused. But I'm happy to know that he's still alive...but the question remains...how? The plane crashed and all. Our agency sent out half a hundred of our agents to go looking for him but there's no sign of him. Everything's crisped like your burnt potato chips. OW! Jeez! I was just kidding!" He massaged his already swollen head thanks to Megumi's expert hand-whacking move.

"We better tell the agency. And I mean NOW!

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"So, you're here to enjoy the scene huh?" A smirk formed on his lips, as he move up to his feet slowly. The end of the katana hasn't left his neck yet.

"Leave her alone." Is the only phrase Kenshin had made. Amber slits radiant in his eyes. Death is unmistakable, now becoming more evident in his features.

Still relaxed, he retorted. "By whose permisson did you enter in our lives, Himura?"

"Don't change the subject. Do as I say or perish if you attempt to hurt her." Kenshin hissed under his breath. The katana's sharp end already pricking the base of the neck of its prey.

"You don't really intend to kill the only living relative of Kaoru Kamiya, do you?"

Kaoru was watching the two, now totally confused. What's going on? What the hell's happening around here? What is he talking about? She gave Kenshin a questioning look. The latter didn't even batted an eyelash. His eyes all steady to the person in front of him.

"I must point out that the delay of truth is unwise." Aoshi broke the silence. "...knowing she's a woman with a strong personality. I suggest you tell her what you know about everything. Maybe she'll see more than you do." With that he left.

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A moment of silence encompassed the remaining two as Kenshin made a move towards Kaoru. As he attempt to give her a hand in standing up, she brushed it hastily.

"What truth is he talking about? I need to know how he knew so well about me? How did he know you?" Kaoru only puffed out. Tears already streaming on her cheeks.

"Tell me how you survive without letting anyone know? Without letting me know? Did you know the pain it caused me to see the man who I thought was dead a long time ago, came back without even giving a damn excuse of his absences!" Kaoru cried out.

Unable to control himself, he knelt down before her and hugged her. She cried harder on his chest, her body's recalling such intimate bonding between the two of them. Without his knowing, the lady in his arms already dozed off to sleep. He slightly chuckled. He move to carry her in bridal-style. More than a glimpse is what he needs to convince himself that the girl he so thought to become an almost sister has become the most appealing woman he has ever seen. He smiled and kissed her forehead then carry her back home.

To my reviewers:

THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEWS! Really appreciate them! So here's my next chappie... The sudden appearance of Kenshin has been highly disturbing...true...but gives a great deal of satisfaction, knowing this will be the start of Ken/Kao next level relationship...hehehe...hope you like this one.