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So now things are starting to go forward...

Their fight was stopped and put aside for another time, Sakura breathless by the display of power. If this was what it was like for them to fight in the Bakamatsu, then it was truly glorious. Kaoru, who had tried to get them to stop, didn't understand. Kenshin and Saito seemed to enjoy the fight more than anything and although Kenshin almost lost himself to his inner hitokiri, it wouldn't have been the end of the world.

Kamiya-chan, you don't understand what Kenshin-nii was like during the revolution. Although he was a killer, he was more considerate than anyone I've known. I could tell he bore many lives on his soul, but with me, he seemed to regain that familiar sparkle in his eyes. He didn't kill for any reason at all. He did it for the good of Japan. I don't see my nii-san as a murderer, but a hero. Even if he doesn't see himself that way.

She sighed and knelt with the others as Okubo, who she'd heard about but never seen until now, explained about the threat that was Makoto Shishio and his group of followers. He wanted Kenshin to assassinate Shishio, which was a very considerable thing to ask. After the discussion, Okubo's eyes fell on her.

"Who is this, Himura?"

Sakura bowed to him. "I'm Himura Sakura, Okubo-san. I'm his sister. It's good to finally meet you, sir. Nii-san has told me so much about you." She gestured to Shinta, who stood in the doorway. "This is my son, Shinta."

"I'd heard from Katsura that you had an acquaintance who looked exactly like you, but I never thought she was your sister, Himura. To think that you had a family…that's unexpected. If you choose to go to Kyoto, then I promise that they will be protected from Shishio's men."

Okubo and Kawaji (the man who had accompanied him) left after that, everyone going to bed and awaiting the day, March fourteenth, to come.

Sakura knew that although everyone wanted her brother to stay, if his hand was forced, he would go to Kyoto. Nii-san is like that. Not even I could stop him, if he decides to go. He does have a stubborn streak that I seem to lack. Even though if he leaves, I'll go after him, it doesn't matter what he thinks of me afterwards. Because if he doesn't tell me to stay, I won't. And I have to be with Kyo, because it seems that he's chosen Kenshin-nii as a vessel. If Kenshin-nii gets himself killed, then I'll have to mourn not only over his death, but also because I won't see Kyo again.

With that thought, she laid down on her bed with her hand to her cheek. Kyo…I hope you visit my dreams tonight…

Sakura…art thou there?

I'm here, Kyo…did you hear my plea to you?

Yes, I did. I can hear thy voice clearly when ye called me.

Oh…

Sakura, my flower, ye are quiet tonight. Is something ailing thee?

Yes. Nii-san might be leaving in a week. Considering his nature now, wanting to save people from unnecessary suffering, I'm guessing he will be. If he does, I won't see you for almost two weeks, maybe more.

Two weeks…perhaps my power will be restored by then, and I shall appear in this world. Perhaps we shall see each other sooner than ye think, Sakura.

I hope so…I feel so tired…is it morning already?

Sleep, and wake from thy dreams, my flower.

Thank you…

I actually got someone who put my story on alert! Happiness! Could someone please tell me something about my stories? This silence is almost worse than being flamed over and over again.

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