Who was that Skateboarding Fool?!
By animeluverthatiam
Disclaimer: Still don't own a thing… so don't sue…
A/N: I love Winter Break! That's why I'm updating so soon. I'm trying to get as much out as I possibly can… Hope you like it!
I would also like to give a special thanks to Spellcaster the Diamond for helping me out on this chappie! Thanks so much!!
Chapter 11: Kenshin's Turn Finally! And He Comes Tumbling Down…
Kenshin sighed. This was it. It was now his turn to go. He stared out into the crowds… looking for the one person who could give him inspiration. However, there were so many faces, so many people, he couldn't find her… he couldn't find Kaoru. His Kaoru. Well, technically not his yet… but will soon be… maybe…
This run would be his first of 2, but he wanted his runs to be the best they could… He put his head down, letting his bangs cover his eyes.
Sano noticed how odd his friend had been acting. He walked over and gave Kenshin a sturdy pat on the back, which nearly caused Kenshin to go flat on the ground.
"Hey, bud, you're gonna do fine. No worries!" Sano said, trying his best to cheer up his very angst-y friend.
Kenshin never even looked up. He was trembling because he was so nervous. And it was only made worse when the announcer came onto the P.A. system.
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"Ladies and Gents! Here is THE skater you have all been waiting for. The most popular skater from Onaka High School, here is the one, the only, Kenshin Himura!!!" the announcer yelled.
The cheers from the crowds were deafening. Never had there been more applause that day. They all awaiting any cool moves he had to show them.
Kaoru sat up and came out of her own little world. 'Kenshin! He's next! Ohmigod!!!'
Megumi and Misao saw Kaoru's face turn red and decided to have a little fun with their friend. "Kaoru and Kenshin, sittin' in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!"
"Shut up! Geesh you guys!" Kaoru yelled at them, stopping their little chant in mid verse.
Megumi and Misao went back to sitting quietly as Kaoru waited anxiously to see Kenshin again.
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Kenshin made his way up to the platform and stood there, waiting and nowhere near ready to do this. Kenshin gave the signal that he was ready to begin. And as if this day could get anymore ironic, the song that played while Kenshin was doing his run was none other than "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne.
'The story of my life…' Kenshin thought as he dropped in. He did many simple board tricks and grinds, pausing slightly at the end of one for added suspense.
Kaoru watched with hearts in her eyes, now fully aware of the depths of her feelings for him. "Isn't he soooooooo cool?!" Kaoru asked to no one in particular, but Misao and Megumi responded anyway with a quick nod of their heads.
Back to the action, Kenshin was doing spins now, throwing in combos left and right. 'Should I do it now?' Kenshin asked himself. But before he had a chance to answer himself, he was in the process of trying the one trick that had eluded him for so long, the 900 front-flip kick-flip.
Kenshin got through it, except his landing was wwwwaaaayyyy off. He landed on his left arm, instead of his board. There was a sickening sort of crunch as Kenshin slowly slid to a stop. He didn't move after he stopped sliding.
Kaoru put her hand on her mouth. 'Ohmigod! Kenshin!' She ran out of her spot, followed closely by Megumi and Misao.
Sano, by this time, had reached Kenshin; worry seemingly etched on Sano's face. Kaoru finally reached Kenshin just as he began to return to consciousness. The paramedics had also just arrived.
"Kenshin! Kenshin! Are you OK?!" Kaoru cried, hoping to catch Kenshin's attention through all of the commotion.
Kenshin carefully turned his head towards Kaoru. "Look, it's an angel. I must be in heaven…"
Kaoru gasped as Kenshin said this when looking at her. 'Did he really mean this? Or is it because he is really out of it?'
Kenshin passed out soon after saying what he said. He got loaded onto the ambulance with an initial diagnosis of a broken arm (no duh!).
Kaoru was so worried for Kenshin. She was sure that he might not be able to continue the competition… his last one… because of her. She mentally kicked herself for doing this to Kenshin, because, in a way, this was all her fault.
Right there, in the middle of the chaos, Kaoru began to cry.
A/N: AHH!! Don't hurt me!!! Sorry!!! I didn't mean for this to be soooo sad!! *bows apologetically* Gomen!!!! Well here are my thank yous:
Fuuko-san: Welcome, new reviewer! Thank you for your nice words of encouragement. I'm working on the shortness and update times…
Chibi-Yukito: Glad you liked the update. Here is another update.
SwtRkGurlz: Oro… O…K… Very interesting review… Here is the update.
Kriska: Well, Kenshin might win and he might not. Here is the update! Enjoy!
Chiki: Don't be nervous! Yes I was without internet for 2 weeks… Yea, hit that fan-fiction!! Kenshin… didn't quiet make it… Don't burst!
moonblossom: Thanks. It's ok that you couldn't review. That stuff happens sometimes.
omochi: I'm kinda good on my roller blades… Here is the update.
Demon Wolf: Here is more for you!
Crystal: Here's another update. Wait and see what happens to Kenshin.
Skipper: I tried to keep Aoshi in character. Here is the next chappie!
mewlw: Yes, it was an evil cliffhanger. And here is another!
Shiko: Thank you. Well I kinda am mean to Kenshin in this chappie, but he will be ok… don't worry!
Tifa-sama: Nope I ain't dead, only brain-dead! Thank you for all of your nice comments. My story is FAR from over! After the competition, then the Dance/Prom sorta thingy has to happen. Remember Megumi's plan? That's where it will take effect, and that means more drama for Kaoru and Kenshin! Here is the update!
LYKAchan: No problem for the personalized response. Yea, I got lotsa friends who are fic writers. Here is more for you to read. Don't worry, Kenshin will be ok…
Spellcaster the Diamond: Yea, Aoshi is almost too good. Here is the next chappie. I'm surprised on how many reviews I have. I truly am. I feel loved…
SailorLoneStar: Yea, don't strain yourself. OW!! I was without internet for 2 weeks person! I will make Kenshin do what I want… I control his destiny! After reading your review, I'm lost too… I am not your "oh-great-master"…