What's up people! Sorry for not updating. It's been like forever since I got my computer back. Well, I hope you like this chapter it took an eternity to write. Enjoy!

"Dialogue"

Dreams and Flashbacks

'Thoughts'

Disclaimer: Sadly I don't own RK.

Chapter 11: Nightmare

Kaoru and Megumi walked into the house inaudibly. Megumi shut the door gently. They crept up the nicely, polish wooden stairs. Kaoru saw her door in view. 'We're going to make it! No one is here.' Kaoru thought. She reached for her golden doorknob. "Kaoru!" Kaya screeched from downstairs. "Damnit!" Kaoru cursed. She dropped her shopping bags in front of her door.

"Kaoru!" Kaya screeched again. "I'm coming!" Kaoru shouted. "Megumi, will you come with me?" Kaoru asked. "Why?" She is going to ask what we did. I might accidentally tell her the truth. You know I can't lie very well." Kaoru said.

"Alright. Hurry. Get down there." Megumi replied. She followed the young girl down stairs. Kaya was at the bottom tapping her left foot impatiently. "What took you so long?" Kaya asked. "Umm….. bathroom! I was in the bathroom." Kaoru quickly lied. "I don't care about that right now. How was your date with Komoru?" Kaya asked eagerly. "Umm…. I….. I-I…." Kaoru stammered. "What happened? Spit it out child!" Kaya said hotly. "She is so heartbroken right now. We saw that Komoru with another woman! He told Kaoru he is already happily engaged to someone else." Megumi said. "What! What is the name of this no good hooker he is with." Kaya asked enraged. "She was some foreign girl from Canada." Megumi answered.

"Stupid foreigners!" Kaya spat. "Poor Kaoru was so upset. She cried her eyes out." Megumi said as she embraced Kaoru. Kaoru started to sniffle. "Oh. I did not mean for this to happen. I will repay this to you Kaoru. You can go out with Enishi tomorrow. He came for you tonight. I'm sure that will make you feel better. Go get some sleep." Kaya said. Kaoru and Megumi went upstairs to Kaoru's room.

"I can't believe she fell for that. You're good Megumi." Kaoru said. "Of course I am." Megumi said as she flipped her glossy hair over her shoulder. Kaoru plopped on her bed. "What's wrong Tanuki-chan?" Megumi asked as she looked at her friend. "I have to go out with Enishi again. This is getting annoying. Can she stop trying to play cupid?" Kaoru asked. "You know she won't." "Yeah. I know." Kaoru sighed. She stared at the watch Kenshin gave her. She smiled at it.

"I'm going to bed. Good night." "Night, Megumi." Kaoru said. Megumi shut the door softly behind her. Kaoru traced Kenshin's name on the watch. 'Oh, my love. My Kenshin. I miss you already.' Kaoru thought.

Misao hopped around happily in her bedroom. Sanosake came into Misao's room. "Damn weasel. Did you drink twenty cups of coffee or something?" Sano asked. Misao shook her head vigorously. "Then what's up with you?" he asked. Her eyes beamed brightly. 'Uh-oh. That was the wrong thing to say.' Sano thought. "I'm so glad you asked. I'm going to tell you about my superawesomelovelydelightfulcoolfunamazingfreakinincrediabledate!" Misao exclaimed joyfully. (Author's Note: If you didn't understand that this is what Misao said my super awesome lovely delightful cool fun amazing freakin' incredible date.) "Hell no, weasel! I'm too tired. Maybe tomorrow." "No. You came into my room. It's my rules. So sit down." Misao hissed.

Sano plopped on the ground. Misao tossed him her sea green nail polish. "Paint my toe nails. This is going to be a long story." Misao said as she sat on her bed. Sano sighed and opened the new bottle of toe nail polish.

Kenshin sat on has window ledge. He played with the sparkly silver necklace. Kenshin looked at the dark sky. The moon shimmered faintly behind murky night clouds. He glanced down at his mother's oversized garden. It was filled with a variety of flowers. The fireflies danced over the miniature pond that was in the garden. Kenshin smiled as he remembered when he danced with Kaoru. A gentle knock was heard from his door. He got up and went to the door. He slipped the precious necklace in his pocket. Kenshin opened the door.

"Hello, sweetie." "Hi, mom. You want to come in?" Kenshin asked. "No. I was just coming by to see how your evening was." Nataura said. "It was awesome mom." "That's splendid honey. I'm glad you had a great time. I'll see you in the morning." Nataura said as she walked out the door. "Mother." Kenshin called out. Nataura turned around to her red headed son. "Thanks." Kenshin said as he hugged her. "You are welcome." Nataura replied. "But why? You know father wouldn't approve of this." Kenshin asked as he let go of her. "Everyone deserves a chance at happiness my child." Nataura said with a content smile. Kenshin smiled jovially. "Good night Kenshin." "Night mom." Kenshin said as he shut his door softly. 'Mom, you're the greatest.'

Enishi sat on the plum colored couch. He quietly played with the small velvet box. Saitou walked by. Tokio was right behind him. "Hey, honey. What are you doing still up?' Tokio asked. "Nothing." Enishi said. "Liar." Saitou said as he plopped on the couch across from his nephew. Enishi gave him a bitter glare. Saitou shrugged it off. Tokio's eyes drifted to the small velvet box in Enishi's hand. "What is that?" Tokio asked. "An engagement ring." Enishi answered. "Is it for that nice, little Kamiya girl?" Tokio asked lightly. "Yes." Enishi said. "Too bad you won't get her." Saitou said as he flipped the TV on. "Yes, I will." Enishi respond quickly. "Yeah. Whatever. She's in love with Himura's boy. So you shouldn't even bother." Saitou said uncaringly.

He stuck a cigarette in his mouth and reach for his black lighter in his pocket. "Don't listen to your uncle. I still think you have a chance with her." Tokio said half heartedly. "Thanks, aunt Tokio." Elisha said. "You should ask Misao-chan about what Kamiya-chan. They are best friends you know." Tokio advised. Saitou snorted. He lit his cigarette. "He won't listen to you. He's not very bright you know." Saitou said. He took a long drag from his cigarette. "We'll see about that." Enishi retorted as he went upstairs. Tokio glared at him. "What?" "You can be more supportive." "I was just simply stating the truth dear." Saitou stated as he blew out a cloud of smoke from his mouth.

"Put it out." Tokio demanded. "But honey." "Don't honey me. Put it out now!" Tokio said sharply. Saitou reluctantly put out his beloved cigarette. He said a few curses under his breath. "Stop talking under your breath unless you want to sleep on this couch tonight." Tokio said icily.

Enishi knocked on Misao's jade door. "Come in." Misao said in a squeaky voice. Enishi walked in. He laughed at the sight of Sanosake. "Shut up man." Sanosake said. "Hi, Enishi." "Hey, Misao. Will you do me a favor?" Enishi asked. "What kind of favor?" Misao asked. "You see that I have a dilemma." Enishi started. "Keep going." Misao encouraged. "I'm trying to impress someone." Enishi said. Sano raised his eyebrow at Enishi in bewilderment. Misao understood the hidden meaning.

"Why should I help you?" Misao asked. "I'll do anything." Enishi beseeched. "Anything?" Misao asked as her eyes brightened. "Yes." Enishi agreed. "Bye, rooster head." Misao dismissed him. "You don't have to tell me twice." Sano replied. He closed the varnish and exited her room. "Now for you." Misao said as she turned to Enishi. "If I'm going to give you the goods on my best friend then you have to take me shopping." "Okay. That sounds simple enough." "You didn't let finish. I get to spend as much money as I want." Misao said happily. "What! Are you crazy?" Enishi questioned her.

"You said anything." Misao shot back. "Anything reasonable Misao!" Enishi exclaimed. "Take it or leave it." Misao stated firmly. Enishi sighed deeply. "Alright, you win." Enishi said in defeat. "Yes!" Misao exclaim elatedly. Enishi handed her his Visa. "I want the Platinum MasterCard." Misao declared. "What! That one has the most cash on it!" "I Know. Now cough it up!" Misao shouted. Enishi unwillingly handed her his Platinum MasterCard. Misao smiled delight. "Herfavoritecolorisblueandshelovesjasminesandherfavoritestoneissapphireandshelikestoshopandmovies." Misao jabbered quickly. Enishi grabbed his blue pen and started to jot down notes.

Kaoru tossed and turned in her sleep.

Dream

Kaoru and Kenshin stood in a peaceful forest. The full moon glow a bloody red. Kenshin grabbed Kaoru's hand. "Kaoru, I love you. I love you more than life. You are the reason why I exist." Kenshin said. "Oh, Kenshin. Don't say that." Kaoru said. "But I mean it. Every last word." Kenshin said as he kissed her hand delicately. Kaoru blushes a little. It started to snow.

Kenshin moved in for a kiss until footsteps were heard behind them. The young couple spun around to face the new arrival. Enishi appeared in front of them. Kenshin stood in front of his raven haired sweetheart. "What do you want?" Kenshin demanded. "I'm here to claim what is mine." Enishi said coolly. "Kaoru does not belong to you. So leave now." Kenshin stated icily. Kaoru watched from behind her lover at the white haired male.

"You leave me no choice." Enishi said. He unsheathed his sword and charged at Kenshin. Kenshin grabbed Kaoru and quickly evaded the attack. Enishi turned around. "Come Himura. Draw thy sword and fight me." Enishi said with an impish smirk on his face. Kenshin's eyes narrowed. He put his hand on his sword. "No. Please don't fight." Kaoru pleaded. "I have to my sweet. I will not run away. Not this time." Kenshin said. "Be careful." "I will. Now get out of here. Go back to the city." Kenshin said. Kaoru ran into the forest.

She watches from behind a weeping willow. Kenshin unsheathed his sword. Enishi charged at him again like an angry bear. Kenshin blocked the attack. Enishi kicked Kenshin in the abdomen. Kenshin held his stomach. Enishi lurched for Kenshin's shoulder. Kenshin blocked the attempt and used Enishi's weight against him. Enishi fell to the ground. The wind begun blow furiously. Kaoru shivered as she watched the battle. Enishi swiftly returned to his feet. Kenshin disappeared in front of silver haired man.

Enishi's anxious eyes darted around the open forest area. Kenshin appeared behind him. He stabbed his enemy's left shoulder. Enishi yelped in pain. He backed away from Kenshin to recover. Kaoru gasped audibly. Kenshin turned to the noise. "Kaoru. Did you see what I did?" Kenshin asked. Kaoru was still in shock. "I told you to go to the city so you wouldn't witness that." Kenshin said sharply. "But… Kenshin I don't want you to kill for me. It's wrong." Kaoru said in a small voice.

She looked at the fresh snow on the ground. Footsteps were heard. Kenshin rotated quickly. Enishi stalked over holding his left shoulder. Kenshin held up his sword. "Let's finish this Himura." Enishi spat out. Kenshin's eyes turned amber.

"I thought you'll never ask." Kenshin said as a cocky smirk formed on his face. "Don't do this!" Kaoru shouted. Kenshin glared at her with piercing amber eyes. "I will protect what's mine no matter what. Even if I have to kill to have for you Kaoru." Kenshin said. Kaoru's eyes widen at his words. 'He's serious.' Kaoru thought.

Enishi charged at Kenshin like an idiot. Kenshin smiled at the moronic Enishi in front of him. Kenshin flipped his blade. Kenshin tripped Enishi. Enishi fell flat on his face. Kenshin thrusts the sword into Enishi's chest. "Noooooooooo!" Kaoru screeched at full volume.

End of Dream

Kaoru was screaming piercingly through the Kamiya household. Megumi hastily rushed in with the others behind her. Megumi shook Kaoru fiercely. "Wake up, Kaoru!" Megumi said. Kaoru's eyes flew open full of fright. She was trembling violently. "What's wrong?" Megumi asked with concern. "H-he killed him." Kaoru whispered. Megumi wrapped her arms around the frightened girl. Aoshi looked worriedly at his cousin.

"She's pretty shaken up. Should we call a doctor?" Kastura said. "It's was just a bad dream. She'll live." Kaya said coldly. "I'm going back to bed. What a waste of my time." Kaya respond with disgust. Megumi glared at Kaya. Kaoru broke into uncontrolled sobs. "It's all over." Megumi whispered. She rubbed the terrified raven.

"Will she be okay, Megumi?" Kastura asked. "I'm sure she will be alright sir." Megumi said. "I trust your judgment. Please do not hesitate if you need anything." Kastura said. "I will sir." Megumi replied. Kastura exited the room. Aoshi sat in a chair. He watched his cousin intently. An hour later her uncontrolled tears turned into quiet sobs. Megumi sighed. "Are you okay now?" Megumi asked softly. Kaoru nodded. Her eyes were red from her intense crying session. She took several deep breaths. "Do you want to talk about it?" Megumi asked. "No. I just need sometime alone." Kaoru muttered in a hoarse voice. "Alright. Call me if you need me." Megumi responded. She pats Kaoru on the shoulder and went out the door. Aoshi was still seating in his seat. "Kao, tell me what's wrong." Aoshi said. "I just had a really bad dream." Kaoru murmured. "You want some water?" Aoshi asked

. Kaoru nods her head lightly. Aoshi went downstairs to the kitchen. Kaoru shifted to the end of her bed. 'Kenshin. He was a monster. He had that same look when he was fighting Aoshi.' Kaoru thought. She glanced at the watch on her wrist. 'No! My Kenshin would never do anything so cruel. He is sweet, gentle, kind, clever, and caring. He would never become a blood thirst monster! Never! Never!' Kaoru shook her head to clear her thoughts. When she stops Aoshi was staring at her suspiciously. He handed her a tall glass of water. Kaoru gulped the water down briskly. "Thanks." Kaoru said. "You can tell me anything, Kao." Aoshi said. Kaoru debated with herself. 'He looks so worried. I have to tell him something.' Aoshi waited serenely. "I can't go to sleep. I'm kind of afraid." Kaoru replied carefully. She watched his reaction. "I can help you with that." Aoshi mumbled quietly. "What are you going to do? Tell me a bedtime story?" Kaoru asked teasingly. Aoshi smirked. "You wish kid." Aoshi said. "Hey! I'm not a kid!" Kaoru said with false anger. She threw a pillow at her cousin. He dodges it with ease. "You are always a kid sister to me." Aoshi said warmly as he ruffled her messy, midnight hair. "Yeah. I know." Kaoru said as she rolled her eyes. "Can you sing that lullaby for me?" Kaoru requested. "What lullaby?" "You know the one gran-gran use

to sing to us." Kaoru said. "No." Aoshi said. "Please?" Kaoru begged as she put on her puppy eyes. Aoshi turned away. 'You can't resist it. No one can resist my puppy eyes.' Kaoru thought confidently. Aoshi peeked at his cousin. "Damnit. Okay, I'll do it." Aoshi surrendered. "Yes." Kaoru cheered. Kaoru plopped in her bed. Aoshi sung the mystical lullaby in his low tenor voice. Kaoru's eyelids started to droop. Her tense body relaxed and then she was off to sleep. Aoshi heaved a sigh of relief. He tucks the dark blue comforter up to Kaoru's chin. Aoshi silently crept out the room. He flicked off the lights and shut the door gently.

"Baka!" Hiko bellowed deafeningly. Hiko busted open his son's door. Kenshin groaned loudly. "Get up, lazy baka!" Hiko yelled again. He yanked the blanket from Kenshin. Kenshin got up grouchily. "Why are you waking me up now? It's five in the morning!" Kenshin yelled angrily. "We're starting your training early." Hiko explained. "Why?" Kenshin groaned fumingly. "Because I said so! Now get dress!" Hiko yelled as slammed Kenshin's door. Kenshin mumbled curses under his breath.

A few minutes later… Kenshin came downstairs fully dressed. "It's about time. Now come on. We need to get going." Hiko said. He head for the garage. Kenshin followed his father. "Where are we going?" Kenshin asked. "To Kyoto." Hiko said. "What! But why?" Kenshin asked. "You ask too many questions." Hiko complained.

Sano opened Misao's door carefully. He went toward her dresser. He went thru each drawer. "Damnit. Where is it?" Sano grumbled. Misao turned in her bed. Sano frozen in place. "I love you Aoshi-sama." Misao said in her sleep. She turned on her side. Sano sighed. He looked in her jewelry box. "Gotcha!" Sano said triumphantly. He grabbed his beloved Time Wizard card. Sano headed for the door. He tripped over Misao's wooden chest. Sano fell to the ground noisily. Misao sprinted out her bed with eight kunais in her hands. "Who's in here?" Misao asked. "It's me weasel! Don't kill me!" Sano begged. Misao flicked on the lights. "Rooster. Why are you in my room?" Misao asked calmly. "Umm…." Sano uttered. "Get out!" Misao yelled. Sano scrambled to his feet clumsily and ran out Misao's room. He walked back to his room. "Mission accomplished." Sano said as he smirked to himself.

A few hours later….

The sun was high in the sky. Clouds lingered close to the sun threatening to cover up the bold, bright sun. Kaoru rolled over in her bed as a ray of sunshine peeked thru her huge glass windows. Sapphire licked her face. Kaoru giggled. She opened her indigo eyes. Kaoru picked up the tiny wolf cub. She sat in a sitting position. The raven haired girl sighed quietly. 'Those stupid amber eyes. I can't get them out my head!' Kaoru thought as she shook her head vigorously. Sapphire started to whine. "Oh. Poor Sapphire. I haven't taken you out for a walk yet." Kaoru said to her adorable wolf cub. Kaoru went into her vast closet for something to wear.

"When can we go home?" Kenshin asked as he glared at his father. "Stop being a baby. You'll be a man in two years. So you need to meet some of our important partners." Hiko said. "Why can't we do this some other day?" Kenshin spat. "Because this is essential for the company." Hiko said. "What about the stupid mountain you made me climb and the freezing river I had to swim upstream." Kenshin demanded. "That was for entertainment purposes." Hiko grinned.

Kenshin glowered at his father. Hiko smirked at his enraged son. Kenshin stuffed his hands in his pockets. He felt something cool against his hands. Kenshin relaxed his tense body. 'My angel. I miss your sweet smile and your innocent, azure eyes.' Kenshin thought. He started to smile weakly. "Why are you smiling like a fool?" Hiko asked. "No reason." Kenshin said. Hiko scowled at him. Kenshin snickered at the change in his father.

Megumi, Misao, and Sanosake sat on a small bench in Jade Park. "I don't know what's wrong with her." Megumi started. "What happened last night?" Misao asked mystified. "She was screaming in her sleep." Megumi said. "So what? The weasel talks in her sleep." Sanosake reasoned. "Be quiet." Misao snapped as she bopped him in the head. "It was not an ordinary scream. It was like one of those bloody Mary screams. I rushed in to wake her up. Her eyes were so wide as if she saw a ghost or something." Megumi said. "Really? That must have been a horrible nightmare." Misao said forlornly.

"Then soon after that she burst into a flood of tears. She cried for a straight hour." Megumi said. "Did she say anything about her nightmare?" Misao asked. "She did say something before she started crying." "What did she say?" Misao asked anxiously. "She said He killed him" Megumi quoted. "Who's he?" "I don't know Misao." Megumi said gravely. "Poor Kaoru." Misao said miserably.

"You know what I think?" Sano interjected. The two girls turned for his answer. "I think you are exaggerating, fox." Sano responded as he dug in his ear. "What!" Megumi screeched. "I can't picture little missy crying helplessly like a scared little girl." Sano said. "Well, that's what she was you idiot. A scared little girl." Megumi said defiantly. "Look there she is." Misao said.

Kaoru walked pass them with Sapphire beside her. "Oh, my god she looks terrible." Misao said. "Yeah. You were right fox. She does look pretty bad." Sano agreed. "Told you so." Megumi replied smugly. "I'm going to talk to her." Misao said as she left her friends. "Hey, Kao! Wait up!" Misao called out. Kaoru turned around to the voice. "What's Kao?" Misao greeted warmly.

"Nothing much." Kaoru said as she flashed Misao a phony smile. "What's wrong? You look so distracted." Misao said. 'Should I tell her? Will she think I'm silly for letting a nightmare affect me this much?' Kaoru thought as she looked into her friend's turquoise eyes.

"You can tell me anything. We're best friends." Misao said cheerily. "Okay." Kaoru said. She took Misao's hand and led her to a spot near the vast lake. They sat at the edge of the lake. Kaoru took a deep breath.

"I had a dream last night." Kaoru started. "What kind of dream?" Misao asked. "A really bad one. No! It was a nightmare!" Kaoru exclaimed. "What happened?" Misao asked perplex.

Kaoru told her friend about her ghastly nightmare. When she finished Misao stared at her with large eyes. "That's dreadful." Misao said. "I know. It's one hell of a nightmare. It felt so real." Kaoru whispered. "I can't get those eyes out of my head." Kaoru said. "Oh, Kao." Misao said to her friend. Kaoru sighed with relief.

"Thanks for listening." Kaoru replied with gratitude. "That's what I'm here for." Misao said. An idea popped into Misao's head. "Hey, let's go jet skiing!" Misao suggested fervently. "That sounds like fun." Kaoru said. "Let's go!" Misao chirped animatedly. The two girls skipped off to the dock.

Sano and Megumi watched their chirpy friends. "Jou-chan seems happier." Sano stated as chewed on a flower stem. "I'm glad she is." Megumi said. "I'm bored." Sano said. "Of course you are. Without the entertainment of food and gambling you're useless." Megumi said sly. "Yeah. Whatever fox." Sano respond to her witty comment. Megumi walked towards the lake. "Where you going fox?" Sano asked. "Somewhere away from an annoying rooster." Megumi said cunningly. 'Oh, that's what she thinks.' Sano ran to catch up with her.

"You are now head of Shinomori Corps." Kastura said happily as he signed it off to his nephew. "It's official now." Kastura said. "Thank you, uncle." Aoshi said. "You earned it. Koshojirou would be very proud." Kastura said. "Yes, I know." Aoshi replied. "Do you want to celebrate?' Kastura asked. "No." Aoshi respond. "Alright. There's a meeting tomorrow at 2pm at the Hajime Enterprise building." Kastura said. Aoshi nodded his head and then dismissed himself. 'I am ready.' Aoshi thought as he walked out the door.

Hiko drove into the gates of the Himura Estate. As soon as he stopped the car Kenshin was out the door in a flash. Hiko chuckled at his son's reaction. 'The baka is learning.'

Kenshin hopped in his car and drove to Jade Park. He parked under an acorn tree. Kenshin sat on the nearest bench to him. 'Stupid Hiko.' Kenshin thought bitterly about his early 'training'. He combed his crimson hair thru his hands. "Dude, what's wrong with you?" Sano asked. Kenshin jumped at the sudden intrusion. "Sorry, about that." Sano apologized.

"That's alright. I was just damning my father to hell." Kenshin said. "What did the old man do to you this time?" Sano asked. "Torture me like he always does." Kenshin said. "Your other half is not in such high spirits either." Sano commented. "Why is that? Did something happen to her? Is she hurt? I'll kill the bloody bastard who touched her!" Kenshin shouted.

"Calm down, dude. No one did anything to her. She's just a little on the gothic side right now." Sano explained. "Where is she?" Kenshin asked eagerly. "Over there." Sano pointed at the dock. Kenshin got up and walked speedily towards her. Kaoru glanced at him. Her eyes widen slightly. Kenshin stopped in front of her. He looked at her full of concern. 'Why does she look so terrified of me?' Kenshin thought. 'It's just Kenshin. He's not the evil amber eyed yajuu from my nightmare.' Kaoru thought. He embraced her. Kenshin waited for the raven girl's reaction. Kaoru relaxed in his warm embrace. 'Something is bothering her.' She hugged him backed.

"Hello, stranger." Kenshin said to her. Kaoru smiled at him. They released each other. Kenshin grabbed her tiny hand. "How are you today?" Kenshin asked. He watched her face. "Fine." Kaoru answered carefully. "I'm glad to here that." Kenshin said. A diminutive growling was heard. They looked down and saw Sapphire in an attacking position.

"Oh, Sapphire stop being mean." Kaoru said. Sapphire glared at Kenshin menacingly. "Did I do something offensive?" Kenshin asked bewildered. Sapphire snapped at him. "He just hasn't taking a liking to you yet Kenshin." Kaoru explained. She scooped up the pint-sized wolf. "Thanks. I thought he was going to pounce on me." Kenshin said. "Hmm… that would be fun to watch." Kaoru commented sly. "If it makes you happy I'll do it." Kenshin said willingly. "I was joking silly boy." Kaoru laughed. "I'll treat you and Sapphire to some ice cream." "That sounds great!" Kaoru chirped. The couple walked to the ice cream shop.

Misao's cell phone started to ring. She glanced at the unknown number. Misao answered it cautiously. "Hello?" Misao answered. "Hello, Misao." "Oh, hi Aoshi-sama!" Misao said happily to the familiar voice. "Do want to celebrate with me?" "Ooooo! A celebration! I would love too!" Misao exclaimed as she started to bounce in place with excitement. "Where are we going?" "To the aisukuri-mu shop." "I love ice cream! When are you coming to pick me up?" Misao asked. "Where are you?" "I'm in Jade Park." "I'll be there in about ten minutes." "Okay. See ya later." Misao said as she hung up.

Kenshin and Kaoru walked into the ice cream shop. They sat in the corner. The waitress came up to them. "Hi! How may I help you?" she asked animatedly. "What do you want angel?" Kenshin asked Kaoru. "Hmm… we can share a giant sundae?" Kaoru asked. "Of course." Kenshin said. "Can we have a couple's sundae?" "Yes. It's really huge. I hope you two can handle it." The waitress said. "Bring it on." Kaoru challenged playfully. "Alright. I'll be back in a few minutes with your order." The young waitress said as she bounced away from their table. Sapphire moved around in Kaoru's lap. Kaoru pet her tiny wolfling. "Kaoru?" Kenshin asked. She glanced up into his amethyst eyes. His eyes illuminated with pure worry and concern. "What troubles you?" Kenshin asked softly. 'Should I tell him? He seems so worried? But he might become infuriated with me?' Kaoru pondered.

"You can tell me anything?" Kenshin encouraged. The waitress came by and placed an immense sundae between them. "Enjoy!" The waitress chirped. She walked away from the table. Kaoru was grateful for the distraction. She grabbed a spoon and started to stuff her face. Kenshin joined her. They ate in silence for a few moments. "Have you ever had a boyfriend before?" Kenshin asked curiously. "Umm… Do you really want me to answer that?" Kaoru uttered as she flushed cherry colored. "Yes, but you don't have to if you do not desire to answer." Kenshin responded. "I guess I'll tell you." Kaoru said. Kenshin leaned closer to hear her answer. Kaoru stuffed some more ice cream in her mouth. She took her time to swallow the ice cream. Kaoru went for some more.

"Come on, Kaoru. I'm dying here." Kenshin said. Kaoru laughed at him. "Okay, but you have to promise me something." Kaoru said. "Okay." "You can not laugh at me." Kaoru said. "Okay. I won't." Kenshin promised. Kaoru took a deep breath. "I never had a boyfriend before." Kaoru said softly. "That is hard to believe." Kenshin replied in disbelief. "Why is that?" Kaoru asked. "You are too beautiful and caring to not to have a boyfriend." Kenshin explained. "That's so sweet, Kenshin." Kaoru said. "Let me rephrase my question. How many guys have asked you out?" Kenshin asked.

"Many." Kaoru said irritated. Kenshin recognized the irritation in her voice. "Did I anger you?" Kenshin asked. "No. It's just that the guys who wanted me were jerks. They looked at me like a trophy." Kaoru said bitterly. "But you Kenshin. You accepted me for my interior. I'm grateful to have met someone like you." Kaoru said gently. Kenshin smiled at her words. "Oh, Kenshin our ice cream is melting!" Kaoru exclaimed. "Oh! We got to hurry. Grab a spoon!" Kenshin said. Kaoru giggled as she watches him stuff dessert in his mouth.

Misao hopped in Aoshi's car. "Hi, Aoshi-sama!" Misao chirped jovially. "Hello." Aoshi said quietly. He drove to the shop quietly. "What did you do today?" Misao asked. "I own my father's company now." Aoshi spoke in a hushed tone. "That's good! I'm sure you're excited about that!" Misao said. The car was silent. "What's wrong?" Misao asked with alarm. "Nothing." Aoshi answered. "You're lying. Tell me please." Misao beseeched. "I'm fine." Aoshi replied as he parked his car in the lot. He got out his car. Aoshi strolled to Misao's door. He opened the door. Misao slammed it shut. Aoshi raised his eyebrow with perplexity.

He tried again. Misao shut the door again. "What's wrong?" Aoshi asked. "I don't know? You tell me." Misao said as she pouted in the car. "Come on, Misao." Aoshi said. She sat there defiantly. "I'll tell you if you join me for some ice cream." Aoshi said. "Okay, I'll go." Misao said. Aoshi opened her door once more. The young woman stepped out the car. They found a table outside the shop.

"Alright. Spill it." Misao demanded. Aoshi was quiet for moment. He stared into Misao's large turquoise eyes. "Why can't you open up to me?" Misao asked. She sighed deeply. "Is it because you think I'm a loud mouth, immature person? Or is it simply because you don't love me anymore." Misao stated. Her huge indigo eyes looked away from his icy blue eyes. "Misao." Aoshi said. "What?" Misao answered. Her head hung low. "You know I love you." Aoshi said as he lifted Misao's head so he could look into her eyes. "I know but, I feel you don't trust me." Misao said. "I do." Aoshi said. "I can't tell." Misao replied unconvinced.

"I gave you apart of me Misao." Aoshi said softly. Misao gasped. "I'm just worried you will get tired of my frosty attitude and will leave me." Aoshi said. "I would never do that." Misao remarked. "That's nice to know." Aoshi respond with great relief. He cupped Misao's petite, delicate chin in his oversized hands. He gave her a tender, sweet butterfly kiss. Misao's face was flushed scarlet. She turned away shyly. Aoshi laughed at her sudden bashfulness.

The waiter came to their table. He had short, spiky butterscotch hair and a tattoo of an olive colored dragon that stretched across his left arm. "Hey, cutie what do you want?" the waiter said. Misao blushed at the name. "What do you want Aoshi-sama?" Misao asked. The waiter turned to Aoshi. Aoshi was glaring deadly at the waiter guy. "I'll get what your having sweetheart." Aoshi replied. "Okay. Two large triple chocolate banana sundaes, please." Misao said happily. "Alright, dollface. I got your order. Now I need your name and phone number when I come back." The waiter said as he went in the shop. Misao blushed again. Aoshi gritted his teeth irritably.

Megumi and Sano stood by the pond throwing bread to the ravenous ducks. "Hey, fox you wanna go to the Lunar Festival with me?" Sano asked. "Excuse me?" Megumi said appalled. "What'd I do now?" Sano asked. "You need to try that again." Megumi said. "Are you kidding me?" Sano asked incredulously.

"No." Megumi replied seriously. "I'm not going to repeat myself fox." Sano said. "Then I'm not answering you." Megumi responded firmly. "Fox? You are going with me?" Sano inquired. Megumi turned away from him stubbornly. "Come on, fox. Don't be like that." Sano begged. Megumi tilt her head up snobbishly. Sano cleared his throat. Megumi twist to face him.

"Miss Megumi Fox Takani, would you like to go with me to the Lunar Festival." Sano announced. "What makes you think I want to go with you?" Megumi asked. "Because I'm so handsome and you love my crazy hair." Sano said confidently. Megumi rolled her eyes at his comment. "Okay. I'll go with you." Megumi said. She tossed the remainder of her bread around Sano's giant feet. Megumi stepped away from him smirking uncontrollably.

Sano cocked his head at her in slight puzzlement. The greedy ducks stampede around Sano's feet. They pecked at his great big feet. "Ouch!" Sanosake yelped. Megumi stood a few feet away from him laughing her ass off. "Damnit, fox lady!" Sano yelled as he ran away from the ducks.

An unoccupied bowl sat between the couple. "That was amazing." Kenshin said with admiration. "What is?" Kaoru ask. "You the ice cream without getting brain freeze." Kenshin said playfully. "You are so silly." Kaoru giggled. Kenshin grinned at her the giggling raven headed girl. Kaoru simmered down from her laughter. "Early when I saw you in Jade Park why did you look so horrified?" Kenshin asked seriously. Kaoru looked away with uneasiness in her teal eyes.

"It's nothing really." Kaoru respond. Her petite hands started to tremble on the wooden table. Kenshin put his hands over her quivering ones. "It's more than nothing. Please tell me. It pains me to see you this way." Kenshin said softly. Kaoru heaved a sigh. "I had a nightmare." Kaoru murmured. Kenshin rubbed her hand delicately. "You and Enishi were in it." Kaoru mumbled. She stared into his lavender eyes. "You murdered Enishi without any mercy. Your eyes were cold, calculating amber. I thought you were a monster." Kaoru whispered. "I would never kill anyone. Especially if it makes you unhappy." Kenshin said.

He kissed each of her pale knuckles gently. Kaoru smiled weakly. "Thank you. That makes me feel so much better." Kaoru said. "Wonderful. I'm ecstatic that it does. Are you ready to go?" Kenshin asked. "Yes." Kaoru answered. Kenshin placed a twenty on the table. Kaoru lifted up her sleeping wolf cub. She cradles Sapphire in her arms.

Kenshin walked next to her closely. He opened the door for her. As they walked out Kenshin felt a piercing stare in his back. He turned around and met livid icy blue eyes. Kenshin turned away quickly. 'Aw man. I'm in some deep shit now.' Kenshin thought.

Aoshi watched the retreating red head. 'That's the last time he will be with her.'

That's it for now. See you people later!

Strawberrypie-chan

Author's Note: It took me forever to write this. I change the title. If you couldn't find this story I'm sorry. A couple of people told me the title kind of scared them. So I changed it. Anyways our favorite couple is seeing some hard times. Hopefully they can pull through this rollercoaster of crazy events.

Weird Words to Know

Yajuu: monster

Aisukuri-mu: Ice cream