He and Ami are happily married and she is expecting her first child. I'm very excited as I'm sure Kumiko is watching over them happily.
I'm also happy to report my son Kenji has found a girl and is currently working to save to marry her as well. Hopefully he'll do right by her and learn from my mistakes. I was rarely home and he hates me for it, I know he does and I've made peace with this.
It won't be long before I join Kumiko and we watch over our families together, and I can see my parents once again.
I am hoping to see my new niece or nephew before I leave this Earth.
And what has become of Harumi you ask? She joined Miss Tae at the Akabeko and is very happy living in Tokyo with family near. She got a house next to Suichi and is currently looking for a husband.
Yahiko and Tsbaume are married as well and awaiting their own little one. Sanosuke and Miss Megumi are married too. She is a very popular doctor like Dr. Gensai was. Ayame and Suzumi are all grown up and married with their own kids. They still call me Uncle Kenny and it still warms my heart like the first time they called me that.
Miss Megumi still calls me Sir Ken. We have all gone through a lot with each other over the years. Lot of heartbreaks and disappointments. Lots of love and encouragement. Lots of worry on everyones part not just mine.
"Uncle! UNCLE!" I heard Suichi call in a panic.
I got up and went over to the house. As I am getting on in years I cannot run like I used to. I get there to see Miss Megumi closing the door.
"So it's time for the baby is it?" I asked.
He nodded and Kaoru came to sit with us.
"Is the baby coming?" she asked a little sleepy.
"Yes it is, you should go home and sleep Kaoru" I told her softly.
"No..I want to stay" she said leaning against me to sleep.
I smiled softly and held her gently as she slept.
"Uncle..what was it like when Kenji was born?" he asked keeping his voice down as not to distrub Kaoru.
"It was the best day for everyone. Kaoru especially...she gave Kenji love so easily, and I was always in and out, especially when he was born" I told him. "Don't worry Ami will have plenty of love for you and her, but you will love your little one in your own time"
"I hope it's a boy" he said.
"And if it's a girl?" I asked. "Are you going to love her any different than a boy?"
"I hadn't thought about a girl...I've been hoping for a boy..I want to carry on the Ito line, you have Kenji to carry on the Himura line" he told me.
I looked up and sighed before looking at him.
"And Kenji will be much happier when I'm gone...trust me. Kaoru still has enough love for the both of us. Like you he's asked me to teach him the Hiten Mitsurgi Ryu and I told him I wouldn't not pass it down"
We sat and talked until Miss Megumi came out and told us it was a girl. I watched Suichi's face fall with disappointment.
"Both mother and daughter are doing well.." she said looking at me.
"I'm fine Miss Megumi, that I am..I haven't wandered off in quite a while. I'm finally home" I told her.
Suichi got up and went to see Ami. He sat in there for a while and they talked. They had decided between them to honor Kumiko by naming their daughter Kumiko. I couldn't of thought of a better name for the little girl.
He brought her out to me and I held her. She reminded me of how tiny Kenji was at one point, but she had a lot of Ami in her. I could see some of Suichi in her. She has a warrior's soul, but hopefully he could teach her to tame that, I have faith in him.
"Hello little one, I'm your Uncle Kenshin, and this lady here is your Auntie Kaoru, and we love you so much..that we do" I told her.
She looked up at me and yawned and fell asleep in my arms.
"Alreadyd tired I see, you and your mother had quite the journey tonight. Happy Birthday little Kumiko. You are the best thing to happen to this old man. You are named after your father's mother. Her name was Kumiko as well" I told her softly as she slept.
I gave her back to Suichi and smiled. "She's perfect, I'll send Kaoru by tomorrow to look at her, I should take her home now" I told him.
He nodded. "Uncle..." he said softly.
I looked up at him while untangling myself from Kaoru.
"When you see mama, will you give her a hug for me? And will you both watch over us?" he asked.
"I will, we will and know your daughter can always visit me and talk to me, don't deny her that and she can learn the Kamiya Kasshin Style, I think Yahiko has mastered it" I said finally standing up. "Kaoru...it's time to go home now"
She opened her eyes. "But it's almost time for the baby to be born, we can't leave yet Kenshin" she mumbled.
"Open your eyes girl! The baby has been born!" Miss Megumi snapped at her.
She jumped and looked behind her. "Megumi, how long have you been here?"
"Since before Suichi came to get Sir Ken and tell him about the baby" she answered.
"Is it a boy or a girl? How are mother and baby" I heard her question as I went to sit under a tree.
I am much to tired for this. I am very glad I got to hold the baby, Suichi and Ami will be very proud of her. She will grow up strong and proud, tough but gentle. And I'm sure she'll have Suichi wrapped around her finger.
I closed my eyes for a moment as I had not slept all night. A little while later I felt someone shaking me.
"Kenshin..." I heard Kaoru sob.
I opened my eyes and looked at her. "I'm so tired Kaoru..." I said softly.
She sat down and pulled me close to her so my head was in her lap.
"It's alright Kenshin, I know it's time" her voice breaking.
"There is one thing that would make me happier than anything" I told her.
"What's that?" she asked.
"If you would call me Shinta...that was my name before my master changed it to Kenshin...I was not born with the name of Kenshin...I was born as Shinta" I whispered.
I felt her tears hit my face. "Welcome home...Shinta" was the last thing I heard her say.
I took my last breath and went to join my sister and parents. I felt guilty for leaving Kaoru but I know I gave her the best life I could. And someday she'll join me and we'll be happy together again. For now Kumi and I will watch over our family and guide them the best we can in the afterlife.