There Are Only Strangers In My World
A Rurouni Kenshin Fiction
= Chapter Six / Epilogue =
~ Transcending Time ~
Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin does not, in any way, belong to me…
Yumiko and Junichi were married soon after, with Kenshin in attendance. They bade the rurouni farewell two days later, when he said he wanted to go off again. They bade him farewell, for they truly meant it. Both had been touched by the rurouni. Both had been helped.
In a last glance at the retreating figure, Yumiko's mind filled with all the times he had helped them. "Thank you, Himura-san! Do come and visit us!"
He turned around and waved.
Maybe, hopefully, he did know how much he had helped them. She wondered, as she watched his diminishing figure, how many more people he would touch, how many he had. Maybe, as many as he had once killed. But it was of no significance. Everyone had been a victim during the Bakamatsu. He was no different. But he sought to make a difference. That made him stand out.
Himura Kenshin, illegal sword hanging by his side, walked in the direction of the rising sun, and he smiled and recollected the picture of the happy couple, now married.
Not long afterward, he saw a hunched old woman with rags for clothes at the opposite side of the street. He smiled and walked toward her.
Author's Notes:
Firstly, I'd like to apologise for making this end so abruptly, with no warning signs. I felt that it was the best way, because I really didn't want to go into the romantics of how Junichi and Yumiko got together again. I thought I spoilt the story somewhat. Thoughts? Ideas? Flames? Do tell me what you think... *braces self for a lot of rotten veggies*
I just can't seem to do a long RK fic, ne? (This is the longest so far *sigh*) ^__^ But I think I'll pick this one up again in future, maybe with a sequel about Kenshin helping that old woman. Meanwhile, it's a lot of studying I'll be doing - don't expect too many updates. But I'll email you when I post another chapter!
Thanks for reviewing to Susan, DiaBLo, darkangelwings and fujifunmum!
till the next story...
~rurouni