Chapter 10

It's finally chapter 10! I'm real sorry for the late update, been real busy lately, but not anymore cause I'm finally gonna graduate from high school tomorrow...okay. To Virgostargirl, thank you for your comment on how Kenshin is. I'm real sorry about that cause well, I haven't really read any fics that are centered on Kenshin(hope no one is offended) so I really wasn't familliar on how he spoke(although I did observe this on one soufic, but I thought it was just the writer's style^^) So I apologize if Kenshin may seem a little OOC, but I think changing now would seem kinda weird for me. Now there have been a few questions I've been receiving about the story, this will sound a little weird but, I hope that you continue to ask more questions so that the chapter that I'm dedicating to answer all the questions gets more content(I promise that you'll get what the heck I'm trying to say when this chapter comes). Alright, I think I've blabbered long enough, here's chapter 10. Enjoy^^

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin...or do I

Three battles were about to take place at the Okayama encampment.

A metal ball was flying towards Sano's head and at an incredible speed as well; getting hit would lead to more than a little concussion.

"THUMP"

Kimie didn't expect that sound, she was hoping for a "CRACK!" It turned out that Sano had caught the ball, and was now throwing a smirk at her.

"Nice try kid, now my day wouldn't have to be so boring anymore but I won't fall for your little trick for a second time." said Sano,

"Hmph! We'll see about that." replied Kimie.

Suddenly Kimie jumped and threw six balls towards Sano, you could see that her face showed a little discomfort when she threw these many balls. For the total mass had to weigh at least 30 kilograms, and the speeds and the trajectories were accurately calculated; all of them were headed for Sano's vital organs. But Sano dodged all the balls easily and even caught two of them and threw these back at Kimie. She was able to evade Sano's counterattack, but only barely; she had been taken a little aback for the fact that someone could completely avoid her attack, let alone even copy her technique for a counterattack.

"You're quite skilled despite you appearance roosterhead-san."

"Big words coming from a one trick pony." responded Sano.

"You'll be sorry you said that."

Kimie then took another two balls and launched them at Sano, but oddly, the balls' trajectory was completely off. Sano didn't even have to move to avoid the balls, and instead, the balls had headed for the ground with such a great force that it was able to bury itself in the ground.

"Hah! What's the matter kid!? First you couldn't hit me with six balls and now you only use two and you completely miss. Are you even trying to-" Sano was laughing at first, but abruptly stopped. A slight cut had appeared on his left cheek

"Heh! I'll show you who's a one trick pony"

And with this, Kimie launched two more balls headed for Sano, but these were much faster and were accurately aimed at Sano. Sano easily dodged this, but again he was cut, but now it was two deep wounds on his side and leg.

"Tch! What's your trick!?" exclaimed Sano,

"Baka! Why the hell would I tell you that!?" replied Kimie mockingly.

"Che! If you won't tell me then-"

Sano jumped from his position and headed for Kimie, who in turn launched one metal ball as a counterattack. But Sano evaded the attack but was cut again, however he still continued to charge towards Kimie.

"I don't know what your trick here is, but giving me a bunch of little cuts won't be enough to stop me, so get ready to- ack!"

Sano was an arms reach from Kimie when he noticed that she pulled her arm quickly to the back, also, this was the arm she used to throw the ball. Suddenly, the metal ball which he supposedly evaded hit his back with an immense power causing him to cease his attack. The force was strong enough for him to cough up some blood.

"Not so tough now are you?" said Kimie playfully as she backed away,

"Tch! What's with this attack!? The moment she raised her arm the ball that she threw came flying back at me, why'd it come back?" pondered Sano.

"Haha, you look like you're at your wits end. You must be wondering why that ball came back aren't cha'? I'll tell you one thing, it's no boomerang, hahaha!" said Kimie, while laughing at Sano's demise.

"You little brat! Of course I know that! What's with you and your little toys? Anyway, the circular shape of your weapon reminds me more of a yoyo, so just-" replied Sano angrily and then stopped,

"Wait…of course! That would explain everything, from the cuts to the ball flying back at me. She's using strings, just like a yoyo!" realized Sano

Seeing Sano's expression, Kimie was able to guess that he had figured out her weapon.

"Well well, looks like you've seen through my weapon. That right, those are my special balls in which I embedded a barely visible but strong metal wire in it, but you're too late roosterhead-san."

And within a split second, Kimie pulled both her arms back, and instantaneously, the four balls which she'd thrown beforehand launched themselves towards the back of Sano's head with tremendous power.

"CRACK!"

It was the sound Kimie had been waiting for; a clean shot, all the balls had reached its target. Sano was already lying on the floor when Kimie approached him.

"That's what happens when you underestimate me!" said Kimie as she squatted beside Sano.

"Yeah yeah…"

Kimie was shocked to see that Sano was still alive. She immediately backed away, and Sano began to stand up, rubbing the back of his head to ease the pain.

"Man that hurt!" complained Sano

"H-how are you still alive!?" angrily questioned Kimie,

"Heh, my head's been hit with stronger stuff than that.+"

"I'll get you with my next attack!"

And Kimie threw eight balls this time; but this was an unwise choice on her part. Due to the large number of balls, she wasn't able to put as much strength in launching them as she would have wanted. In addition, because of the lack in power, the balls also weren't that fast as her previous attacks, so Sano was able to catch all of them this time.

"I'm guessing that all of these are your so called specialty balls?" smugly said Sano,

Then he gave all the balls he had caught a quick but strong jerk, which caused Kimie to stutter a little, being pulled by the strings which were attached to the balls which in turn were tied to her gloves. By the time she was able to balance herself and look up; Sano was already in front of her. He then gave Kimie a good punch in the gut, which made her lose consciousness. But Sano caught her before she could fall towards the ground.

"I can be a little rough at times, but I can still be a gentleman." said Sano to himself.

"Hey! I bet you know where the other base is." said Sano.

But Sano knew that he was only talking to himself, he expected the girl to sleep for a few more hours from the punch she had just received. Much to his surprise when he saw Kimie was already half-awake.

"I'm impressed you're awake, but you won't be for long, that punch could knock a full- grown man asleep for a whole day."

Kimie then gave a slight chuckle.

"Now what's so funny kid?" said Sano, puzzled by Kimie's reaction,

"I'm laughing that I have to go this low to escape."

Kimie then pushed her head upwards to hit Sano's chin so hard that Sano stammered from this. Then Kimie threw a smoke bomb and made her escape. By the time Sano could see, Kimie was already gone.

"THAT BRAATT!!!!! Forget squinty-eyes' documents, I'll get that brat and beat the information out of her!" exclaimed Sano, and then he ran in search for his prey.

+ remember the time during their battle with Shishio, where it looked like Sano's skull cracked after being punched by Shishio in the forehead

This chapter was originally supposed to cover all three battles, but then it seemed to be a little too long. And another thing, using the word "ball" over and over again is kinda weird and annoying don't you think, I think I won't use those anymore^^ Oh well, hope you liked it, reviews shall be highly appreciated.