Hey everyone! I am so happy that I was able to bring this newest chappie to you so quickly. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Sorry if the grammar is bad too! I tried to correct it, but I was watching The Golden Girls at the same time at like 12:30AM. So, I was tired and sad. God bless Estelle Getty (Sophia). Rest in peace!

Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin belongs to its creator, Watsuki-san, and not me. I am only a lowly fan. (tear) I own my own characters though!

Rating: T for Teen which is subject to change, possibly soon! BWHAHA!

Chapter 10: Kidnapped!

Sano and Tsume ran out of the room to investigate. Sano ran towards the banging noise as Tsume headed for the doors leading to the street, in case the sound was coming from outside of the dojo. They hadn't gone two steps before the banging stopped. At this, they both picked up speed.

Tsume was faster. He ran out the door and turned left towards the origin of the sound. He squinted through the snow and saw a flash of red a few feet away. Then, Tsume quickly noticed with surprise that it was Kenshin. He was laying face first half-covered with snow and his pale, thin body was shaking. His sakabato was lying right next to him. Tsume ran to him picking up even more speed.

"Kenshin?" he asked with concern in his voice, kneeling and placing a hand on his wet, ice-cold shoulder. He shook him and got no response.

"There's nothing here!" Sano cried out from behind the dojo wall. He could hear him running to join him.

Tsume shook Kenshin a little harder and then stood up and gave him a kick, still no response. At this, Tsume smirked and smiled. "There's nothing here either, Sano!" he cried out as he held his right hand up for a second, as if signaling something, and turned around. He quickly ran back to the dojo door as two people dressed in black grabbed Kenshin and his sword and ran off with him.

Tsume and Sano collided at the door and both fell to the ground. "Ouch! What was that for, Tsume?!" Sano cried out, holding his head.

Tsume got up slowly with a smile that rivaled Kenshin's. "I'm sorry, Sano! I didn't see you!" He offered Sano a hand up and he took it. "How strange that we found nothing! Oh well! It was probably some kind of animal."

Sano shrugged. "I'm just glad it wasn't somebody out there stuck in that storm."

Tsume smiled. "Me too!"

As Sano and Tsume walked back to Kaoru's room, Sano had no idea that his friend had just been kidnapped right under his nose. He felt like he could trust this guy. Kaoru, in her loneliness, sent them constant letters. She spoke very highly of him. She told them about how he did Kenshin's chores, kept her company while Kenshin was away, and how it was almost scary that he was like Kenshin in Aoshi's body. He gave him another look and thought about how he acted tonight so far. He was shocked when he agreed. It didn't bother him, though. Now, if he started saying "that I do" or "that I am" at the end of his sentences, that would be creepy.

Just before they made it to Kaoru's room, Sano said, "Hey, Tsume. I know we know each other's names from word of mouth, but let me introduce myself anyway. I'm Sanosuke Sagara." He bowed to him as they stopped outside Kaoru's room.

Tsume smiled. "I'm Tsume," he said as he bowed. "I would tell you my full name, but I don't remember it."

"That's right! I almost forgot about that."

Tsume raised an eyebrow. "How did you know?"

"The missy wrote letters to us and she told us about you. I hope you don't mind that she did that."

"Of course I don't! I just forgot she did that!" Tsume smiled.

"She also wrote about how you've been a big help to her while Kenshin's been working," Sano said. He gave him a serious look. "Thanks so much for helping her out. It means a whole lot to her."

"No problem, Sano," Tsume said, smiling.

"Welcome to the family, Tsume!" Sanosuke smiled back as they walked back into Kaoru's room.

"Thanks," Tsume said.

Megumi was leaning over Kaoru, examining her, while Yahiko watched anxiously. She had a hand on her forehead and had an expression of concern.

"Megumi, have you figure out what's wrong with the missy?" Sano asked.

Megumi sighed as she lifted her hand from her forehead. "I think it's mainly her stress over Kenshin that's made her this way. She has a little fever so she may have caught a cold too. Yahiko. Have you noticed anything strange lately about her that might be contributing to her condition?"

"Well, lately she's had the worse mood swings ever. One minute she'll be angry, the next sad, the next annoyed, and it continues in that cycle. She's been very irritable. I just assumed that it was because of Kenshin. She hasn't been sleeping well, too," Yahiko replied.

"I've noticed that Kaoru-Dono has been very pale for awhile as well," Tsume added.

Megumi bit her lip. That could be responsible…but I'll have to wait until I can talk to her to be sure. "I think the only thing we can do tonight is let her rest and try to cool down her fever. Yahiko, will you go get some water and a rag?"

"Ok!" Yahiko ran out the room.

"Megumi-Dono, is there anything that I can do?" Tsume asked.

"Why don't you fetch an extra blanket?" Megumi said.

"Ok!" Tsume immediately left the room.

Megumi looked up at Sano and sighed. "Calm down, Sanosuke."

Sano had his hands clenched and had a determined look on his face. "In the morning, I'm gonna pummel him and anyone who tries to stop me to the ground. Then, I'll drag him home if I have to! That baka!"

Megumi yawned and Sanosuke relaxed. "Do you want me to take care of the missy so you can get some sleep?"

"No, I need to stay with her."

Sano sat down next to her and mumbled through his teeth. "Nonsense, there's no way I'm going to be able to sleep tonight." Then, he said. "Besides, you only need to change the rag every once in a while till she wakes up, right?"

Megumi nodded.

"Then, get some sleep. I can handle that. You can sleep in here if it bothers you that much to be away from Kaoru. I'll wake you up if she wakes up, ok?"

Before Megumi could answer, Yahiko and Tsume had returned with the supplies they were charged with.

"I brought a couple of extras just in case," Tsume said as he walked into the room, handing the extra two blankets to Megumi and gently putting the other onto Kaoru.

Megumi thanked them and said, "That's all we can do tonight."

With that said, everyone went to bed except for Sano who stayed up watching over Kaoru, changing her rag when needed, and thinking of how he was going to punch Kenshin when he found him. Megumi used the extra blankets and went to sleep next to Kaoru. It was mostly a quiet night. Every once in a while, Kaoru mumbled something incoherent.

A little before the sun went up, the mumbles increased in frequency until Kaoru screamed "NO!" and sat up quickly, breathing hard.

"Whoa, missy!" Sano exclaimed. "Calm down!"

"W…What happened? H…How did I get home?" Kaoru cried out in panic. Then, she blinked as if realizing something. "S…Sano?!"

"Yep, it's me," Sano said with a smile. "Megumi, the missy is up!"

"Megumi?!" Kaoru cried out in astonishment.

Megumi woke up and stretched. "How are you feeling, Kaoru?"

"When did the both of you get here?" Kaoru asked when she calmed down.

"We got here last night. How are you feeling?" Megumi asked again.

"I'm feeling ok," Kaoru said as Megumi put her left hand to Kaoru's forehead. "What happened?"

Megumi looked at Sano. "You did a good job. Her fever's almost gone." Then, she looked at Kaoru. "I was told that you passed out."

Kaoru had a confused expression as she said, "I…passed out?" The room was silent for a moment as Kaoru remembered last night's events and cried out, "Kenshin!" Silent tears of despair began to fall down her face.

"Hey, don't cry, Kaoru. I'm going to bring him home. I'll drag him if I have to!" Sano said confidently. Then, he looked at Megumi, "Well, can I go now?"

Megumi rolled her eyes at Sano. "Go bring him home!"

"Sure thing, fox!" Sano said as he walked out the door.

"S…So, you know about…?" Kaoru trailed off, unable to finish, as she wiped her tears away with her hand.

"Yeah, Yahiko and Tsume filled us in about what's been happening here including what happened last night." Megumi narrowed her eyes. "They also expressed their concerns for you."

"Me?!" Kaoru exclaimed, shocked. "There's nothing wrong with me. I'm fine."

"Right, you threw up and passed out last night, have a fever, and haven't been sleeping well. I'm sure you're fine," Megumi said sarcastically.

Kaoru didn't say anything and balled up her fists, looking away from Megumi.

"Look at me, Kaoru!" Megumi cried out as Kaoru slowly looked up. "You need to get some serious rest. I don't want you out of this bed today, do you understand me?"

Kaoru sighed and nodded.

"Good," Megumi sighed. "Now, this is very important. I need you to answer a few questions, ok?"

Kaoru nodded.

"Other than last night, have you thrown up recently?"

Kaoru hesitated, than nodded. "How many times?"

"Um…two, maybe?" Kaoru said.

"You didn't tell anybody?" Megumi asked.

She shook her head no.

"You idiot."

"I didn't want to worry anybody," Kaoru said defensively.

Geez, she's almost as bad as Kenshin sometimes, Megumi thought smiling. Should I tell her now? Or should I wait till Kenshin get's back? I'm sure that Kaoru would want to tell him. I guess I will now. It would definitely cheer her up.

"What are you smiling about, Megumi?" Kaoru asked, curious.

"Congratulations, Kaoru! You're pregnant!" Megumi proudly announced.

Kaoru just sat there blankly looking at Megumi.

"Kaoru? Did you hear me? You're pregnant!" Megumi repeated.

"I…I'm PREGANT?!" Kaoru screamed, ecstatic, a huge smile lighting up her face. "I can't wait to tell Kenshin! He won't believe it!" she said, giggling. "Really, Megumi?"

"Yes! You're going to be a mom!" Megumi exclaimed, glad that Kaoru had cheered up.

"Wow!" Kaoru exclaimed, then saddened. "I wonder when I'll get to tell him."

Megumi quickly said, "What do you mean, when? You know Sano will bring him home. They won't have a choice!"

Kaoru giggled. "He'll probably destroy the place. I can't wait to see him!"

Sano ran through the streets of Tokyo, a determined look on his face. I can't believe that baka! Can't he ever think of himself for once? He makes me so angry!

As soon as he reached the station, he kicked the doors open, breaking them. This scared the two police officers in the lobby. Sano ran up to one, grabbed him by his shirt's collar, and demanded, "Where is Kenshin Himura?"

The poor officer's were eyes wide, while more officers poured in to the lobby. "I…I don't know!"

One of the other officers cried out, drawing out his sword, "Release him!"

Sano turned his head to look at the other officer, not doing as he commanded. "Where is Kenshin Himura? I want to see him NOW!" Sano's eyes filled up with anger.

"You can't see him! He is busy at work on the case!"

At this, Sano threw the officer in his hands at the other officer. "I don't care! WHERE IS HE?"

"Shut up, rooster head! Why do you have to be so loud this early in the morning?" Saito said, entering the room. He looked around at all the tense officers, ready to use their weapons on Sanosuke, and the two officers piled on the floor. He smirked, amused. "Officers, go about your business."

They all looked at him, surprised at his orders. Then, they slowly went about their business.

"Where is he?" Sano demanded.

Saito shrugged, smirking at him.

"Saito! Don't play games with me!" Sano grabbed his shirt.

"Sagara!" the police chief exclaimed, walking in the room. "What's the matter?"

"Where's he?" Sano dropped Saito and grabbed the chief. "WHERE IS KENSHIN?"

The chief eyes were wide and his expression was shocked. "W…What do you mean?"

Sano tightened his grip. "Chief, where is he? Is he in the bunk room? Is he in the office? Where is he? I'm taking him home!"

The officer's expression changed to fear. "He's not at the dojo?"

Sano dropped the chief, his own expression fearful. "What do you mean by that?"

"I…I sent him home last night! He did make it home, right?"

"No! I thought he was still here!" A cold shiver went down Sano's spine.

The chief was horrified. "It was late last night and his condition wasn't so good. I wanted Saito to escort him, but he was convinced he could make back home alone. I let…"

Sano was angered. "YOU LET HIM GO HOME ALONE IN THAT WEATHER LAST NIGHT?!"

The Chief blinked. "What do you mean? I went to bed in the bunks as soon as we talked last night. Your cries just woke me up. What weather are you talking about?"

"There was a blizzard last night! If he was in such a weakened state, he probably wouldn't have been able to make it home!"

At this statement, a cold terror filled the both of them as Saito tensed. They all thought the same thing, Kenshin Himura was missing and, in the current situation, he easily could become, or has become, the newest kidnap victim.

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