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The Blood
21
The Isshin Shishi
Did Kenshin really hurt Uno-sama? It was impossible. Every twist and turn she considered the possibility seemed barbaric and she was sure Kenshin would never dare to do something like that. Her ward was sweet and honorable and loved Uno-sama greatly.
"Why are we going to see this Katsura?" questioned Hiko softly. He was a tad nervous because he was simply following Kaoru's lead and he was not sure what problems could arise from this.
Kaoru's eyes narrowed angrily and she took a deep breath to relax a little. "He's the leader of the Isshin Shishi," explained Kaoru heatedly, "He frequented the Restaurant with his samurai…and he had a kid. The kid used to play with Kenshin, to train, and I've seen Katsura looking at Kenshin ambitiously. I never let him get too close…I didn't want Kenshin involved in the war."
Hiko stopped the urge to roll his eyes and opted instead on shuffling the heavy bag at his back. "You did so by living here," he stated somewhat admonishing, "He's involved in the war already."
Kaoru sighed tiredly and her eyes fell down in despair, "I know, but I couldn't do much more."
Hiko let the silence trail behind them for a few minutes until he added with a smile, "No worries. I will help you get the kid back," he reassured her and he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Thanks Hiko," murmured Kaoru automatically, but stopped and turned to him. "What if…if he's not with Katsura?" asked Kaoru with concerned eyes, "Do you think…something…Kamiya happened?"
Hiko raised a dark eyebrow and shrugged, "I don't know." He said simply and sincerely.
Kaoru nodded, knowing it was the best thing she could get from him and stopped when she arrived at where she knew was the gathering place for the Isshin Shishi, "We are here."
To be continued…
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