Scythe: The fourth chapter already... wow. You'll all have to thank my
Kenshin for this chapter, he motivated me to write more.. lol I got him
hooked and I'm proud of it! Teehee.
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Changing the subject quickly, Kenshin cleared his throat and said. "Well, if you aren't going to help me find him, at least let me tell you what I find."
"If you find anything, or suspect anything just come here and tell me, if I'm not here... You'll find a way in."
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On the way back home, Kenshin had to think about their conversation, if not much of one, deeply. Everything the man said had some sort of other meaning, it seemed, but surely that could not be. What he really had to think about was the experience he had had with the policeman. This sudden revelation that he could possibly think another male was desirable was a bit much for him, overwhelming really. But then again, he reminded himself, everything has been strange lately so he supposed this shouldn't come as a surprise. He sighed softly, letting his delicate fingertips trail along the hilt of his sword. Of course, it was still dangerous walking around with swords, but he didn't mind. He wouldn't carry it around if he wasn't confident in his abilities to protect himself and others.
He blinked slightly as he reached the dojo. Time flies, he thought with a small smile. It always did when he was deep in thought. Again, his thoughts traveled back to Saitou as he walked past the gates and to the deck, sliding his sandals off as he stepped up. He was greeted by Kaoru, who looked just as depressed when he left. He gave her a hug, telling her all that had happened and she seemed to relax when he told her he believed he was innocent and that he would do all he could to help prove that he was innocent.
Later that night when he was cooking, Yuuki happened to show up and looked to see what he was making. "Mm. Looks good."
"And where have you been all day?"
"Oh, you know, around. I was checking out the city."
"I see." He mumbled, not really paying attention to the guest. He knew he was being rude but he couldn't help it, he didn't want to have anything to do with Yuuki at the moment, not when all he could think about was Saitou and Yahiko and the troubles at hand.
Yuuki seemed to notice he was being ignored, and he certainly didn't like being ignored by pretty boys. It seemed like a lot was on Kenshin's mind. Probably that kid, Yuuki concluded, and how he got into trouble today at the market. He smirked. Tsk, Tsk. Deciding to leave the Battousai to his work, he sauntered out of the kitchen and went to his room, plotting his next move.
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Over the next few days, the going seemed to be frighteningly slow. Kenshin had already gone to Saitou's house once, asking if he had found anything, but the policeman was just as stumped and at a dead end as he was. So it was, he was in the market, looking around for possible evidence of anything.
"I'm crazy," said the swordsman. "How am I supposed to find anything if all I don't even know where to start?" His pace slowed as his hope lowered, but suddenly, there was a chill that went up his spine and he looked around. He narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw an alleyway, remembering something about that from Yahiko's story. He walked to it, lifting a hand and resting it on the side of the wall, peering into the darkness. For such a bright day, it was almost pitch black in this alleyway, and he had an eerie feeling about this place. Daringly, he stepped into the darkness, eyes searching for anything, ears and body alert.
For a long while he just stood there, listening, waiting for a trap, any sort of sign, but he didn't get any so he relaxed and took another step forward. He felt something under him, under his foot and he lifted it, looking down. He saw a little glint of something, slightly surprised as it was barely light enough in the way that his trained eyes could barely see, themselves. He bent, and copped the shiny object into his hand. It was round, circular to be exact, and dirty. Blowing on the surface of it, he hadn't registered the fact that dust would fly everywhere as he was soon coughing and waving his hand in front of his face, trying to get some dust particles out of the way.
"Damn it," he cursed softly. Tilting the object, he was startled to find that it was a coin. He pocketed the coin quickly. "I wonder who could have dropped a coin here."
He continued his search, making sure it was thorough and detailed, never missing a single spot, but alas, he came out empty handed. Still, he had a feeling about that alleyway, and he wanted to tell Saitou about it. Maybe he could pick something up better than he could; he was the policeman after all. Then it was settled, he'd head to Saitou's house tonight.
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Yuuki watched the Battousai go into the alleyway, and he watched and watched until almost nightfall until he came out again. "What does he want in that alleyway, I wonder?" The stranger said, narrowing his eyes to thin slits of anger. Jumping down from his place on the roof, he ran after him. "Kenshin!"
The redhead turned, stopping and waiting for him. "Yuuki? What are you doing here?"
"I was going to buy something from the market today and I saw you leaving so I wanted to walk home with you."
Great, Kenshin thought sarcastically. Just what he needed: Yuuki interfering with his thoughts. He forced a smile onto his lips and began to walk again, Yuuki quickly falling in step with him. They did the basic chit chat, but Yuuki couldn't seem to get any information out of him. He'd asked where and what he'd been doing today, but he didn't even mention the alleyway, and that was just what Yuuki had wanted to know. Why had Kenshin gone into that particular alleyway? Either way, he'd get it out of him. He planned to do so tonight. All he had to do was seduce him and he'd get anything he wanted. It always worked, even on his master.
That night, Kenshin didn't make dinner for all of them, just for Kaoru, as she was making herself literally sick with worry. She had come down with a small fever that could get worse so he had spent the night by her side until she fell asleep. He exited her room quietly, shutting the door softly. He walked down the hall just as quietly, his feet not even making a sound. He made sure his sword was attached firmly to his waist and slipped on his sandals.
Unknown to him, glaring eyes watched him from the dojo, suspiciously as he moved some hair from his face, looked up at the midnight sky and left the gates. Well, there goes his plan to seduce the Battousai, he noted bitterly. But where was his pretty boy going at such a time of night?
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Kenshin knocked softly on Saitou's door, not wanting to wake him if he was sleeping, and not wanting to raise any suspicion from neighbors or something to that effect. He was surprised when the wolf came to the door, half dressed, and fully awake. "Himura." His tone sounded a little surprised, which, in turn, surprised the Battousai. He gave him a little smile as he was led in.
The house looked a little bit different in the dark, only lit by a small, wavering fire. It looked comfortable, yet somehow mysterious as well. He seated himself by that warm fire and Saitou sat across from him. They weren't on their knees, like they would normally be when talking; they had sat down in a casual way.
"So what have you come here for at this time of night?"
"Well, I'm surprised your even up, I came later than I expected, I did. Miss Kaoru has fallen ill and I had to take care of her, but what I came here for was to tell you that I want you to check something out for me."
"Like what?"
"An alleyway. It gave me a feeling and I'm not sure if it could be connected to the frame. I'm not as experienced in finding evidence like you, so that's why I came to you."
"I see. Did you do any checking, yourself?"
"Yes I did. I didn't find anything out of the ordinary. I found a coin someone had dropped, though."
Saitou twitched. "A coin? Kenshin that could be a piece of evidence right there."
The Battousai blinked in confusion. He couldn't really see how... Oh. OH! He mentally chided himself for being so stupid. His face turned a brilliant shade of red and he looked away. "Oh." There was a laugh from across from him and he winced, knowing it was at his expense. As it died, there was a rustling sound and suddenly, something touching his chin, turning his face to meet the wolf's golden gaze. If his face hadn't been hot before it certainly was now as the thoughts of just a few days ago came rushing back and slapping him in the face.
Lips graced his in the slightest, teasing touch. It made him shiver. He closed his eyes and let Saitou kiss him fully on the lips, kissing him back even. It felt good, and sent his heart pounding, his body pulsing with need- and for a male no less. The thought made him shiver again and suddenly, he was on his back, sword discarded and Saitou over him, holding his face between long fingers.
Kenshin's lips parted in a small, soft gasp, and Saitou took advantage of that, sliding his tongue into his mouth and exploring the wet warmth that was Kenshin. Pulling away, they looked at each other, and for a long time they just stared into each others eyes until they were kissing again, and this time, Kenshin had initiated it.
Scythe: So what do you think of that? Eh? Eh? *waggles eyebrows* I think it was nice, if I do say so myself. *grin*
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Changing the subject quickly, Kenshin cleared his throat and said. "Well, if you aren't going to help me find him, at least let me tell you what I find."
"If you find anything, or suspect anything just come here and tell me, if I'm not here... You'll find a way in."
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On the way back home, Kenshin had to think about their conversation, if not much of one, deeply. Everything the man said had some sort of other meaning, it seemed, but surely that could not be. What he really had to think about was the experience he had had with the policeman. This sudden revelation that he could possibly think another male was desirable was a bit much for him, overwhelming really. But then again, he reminded himself, everything has been strange lately so he supposed this shouldn't come as a surprise. He sighed softly, letting his delicate fingertips trail along the hilt of his sword. Of course, it was still dangerous walking around with swords, but he didn't mind. He wouldn't carry it around if he wasn't confident in his abilities to protect himself and others.
He blinked slightly as he reached the dojo. Time flies, he thought with a small smile. It always did when he was deep in thought. Again, his thoughts traveled back to Saitou as he walked past the gates and to the deck, sliding his sandals off as he stepped up. He was greeted by Kaoru, who looked just as depressed when he left. He gave her a hug, telling her all that had happened and she seemed to relax when he told her he believed he was innocent and that he would do all he could to help prove that he was innocent.
Later that night when he was cooking, Yuuki happened to show up and looked to see what he was making. "Mm. Looks good."
"And where have you been all day?"
"Oh, you know, around. I was checking out the city."
"I see." He mumbled, not really paying attention to the guest. He knew he was being rude but he couldn't help it, he didn't want to have anything to do with Yuuki at the moment, not when all he could think about was Saitou and Yahiko and the troubles at hand.
Yuuki seemed to notice he was being ignored, and he certainly didn't like being ignored by pretty boys. It seemed like a lot was on Kenshin's mind. Probably that kid, Yuuki concluded, and how he got into trouble today at the market. He smirked. Tsk, Tsk. Deciding to leave the Battousai to his work, he sauntered out of the kitchen and went to his room, plotting his next move.
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Over the next few days, the going seemed to be frighteningly slow. Kenshin had already gone to Saitou's house once, asking if he had found anything, but the policeman was just as stumped and at a dead end as he was. So it was, he was in the market, looking around for possible evidence of anything.
"I'm crazy," said the swordsman. "How am I supposed to find anything if all I don't even know where to start?" His pace slowed as his hope lowered, but suddenly, there was a chill that went up his spine and he looked around. He narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw an alleyway, remembering something about that from Yahiko's story. He walked to it, lifting a hand and resting it on the side of the wall, peering into the darkness. For such a bright day, it was almost pitch black in this alleyway, and he had an eerie feeling about this place. Daringly, he stepped into the darkness, eyes searching for anything, ears and body alert.
For a long while he just stood there, listening, waiting for a trap, any sort of sign, but he didn't get any so he relaxed and took another step forward. He felt something under him, under his foot and he lifted it, looking down. He saw a little glint of something, slightly surprised as it was barely light enough in the way that his trained eyes could barely see, themselves. He bent, and copped the shiny object into his hand. It was round, circular to be exact, and dirty. Blowing on the surface of it, he hadn't registered the fact that dust would fly everywhere as he was soon coughing and waving his hand in front of his face, trying to get some dust particles out of the way.
"Damn it," he cursed softly. Tilting the object, he was startled to find that it was a coin. He pocketed the coin quickly. "I wonder who could have dropped a coin here."
He continued his search, making sure it was thorough and detailed, never missing a single spot, but alas, he came out empty handed. Still, he had a feeling about that alleyway, and he wanted to tell Saitou about it. Maybe he could pick something up better than he could; he was the policeman after all. Then it was settled, he'd head to Saitou's house tonight.
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Yuuki watched the Battousai go into the alleyway, and he watched and watched until almost nightfall until he came out again. "What does he want in that alleyway, I wonder?" The stranger said, narrowing his eyes to thin slits of anger. Jumping down from his place on the roof, he ran after him. "Kenshin!"
The redhead turned, stopping and waiting for him. "Yuuki? What are you doing here?"
"I was going to buy something from the market today and I saw you leaving so I wanted to walk home with you."
Great, Kenshin thought sarcastically. Just what he needed: Yuuki interfering with his thoughts. He forced a smile onto his lips and began to walk again, Yuuki quickly falling in step with him. They did the basic chit chat, but Yuuki couldn't seem to get any information out of him. He'd asked where and what he'd been doing today, but he didn't even mention the alleyway, and that was just what Yuuki had wanted to know. Why had Kenshin gone into that particular alleyway? Either way, he'd get it out of him. He planned to do so tonight. All he had to do was seduce him and he'd get anything he wanted. It always worked, even on his master.
That night, Kenshin didn't make dinner for all of them, just for Kaoru, as she was making herself literally sick with worry. She had come down with a small fever that could get worse so he had spent the night by her side until she fell asleep. He exited her room quietly, shutting the door softly. He walked down the hall just as quietly, his feet not even making a sound. He made sure his sword was attached firmly to his waist and slipped on his sandals.
Unknown to him, glaring eyes watched him from the dojo, suspiciously as he moved some hair from his face, looked up at the midnight sky and left the gates. Well, there goes his plan to seduce the Battousai, he noted bitterly. But where was his pretty boy going at such a time of night?
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Kenshin knocked softly on Saitou's door, not wanting to wake him if he was sleeping, and not wanting to raise any suspicion from neighbors or something to that effect. He was surprised when the wolf came to the door, half dressed, and fully awake. "Himura." His tone sounded a little surprised, which, in turn, surprised the Battousai. He gave him a little smile as he was led in.
The house looked a little bit different in the dark, only lit by a small, wavering fire. It looked comfortable, yet somehow mysterious as well. He seated himself by that warm fire and Saitou sat across from him. They weren't on their knees, like they would normally be when talking; they had sat down in a casual way.
"So what have you come here for at this time of night?"
"Well, I'm surprised your even up, I came later than I expected, I did. Miss Kaoru has fallen ill and I had to take care of her, but what I came here for was to tell you that I want you to check something out for me."
"Like what?"
"An alleyway. It gave me a feeling and I'm not sure if it could be connected to the frame. I'm not as experienced in finding evidence like you, so that's why I came to you."
"I see. Did you do any checking, yourself?"
"Yes I did. I didn't find anything out of the ordinary. I found a coin someone had dropped, though."
Saitou twitched. "A coin? Kenshin that could be a piece of evidence right there."
The Battousai blinked in confusion. He couldn't really see how... Oh. OH! He mentally chided himself for being so stupid. His face turned a brilliant shade of red and he looked away. "Oh." There was a laugh from across from him and he winced, knowing it was at his expense. As it died, there was a rustling sound and suddenly, something touching his chin, turning his face to meet the wolf's golden gaze. If his face hadn't been hot before it certainly was now as the thoughts of just a few days ago came rushing back and slapping him in the face.
Lips graced his in the slightest, teasing touch. It made him shiver. He closed his eyes and let Saitou kiss him fully on the lips, kissing him back even. It felt good, and sent his heart pounding, his body pulsing with need- and for a male no less. The thought made him shiver again and suddenly, he was on his back, sword discarded and Saitou over him, holding his face between long fingers.
Kenshin's lips parted in a small, soft gasp, and Saitou took advantage of that, sliding his tongue into his mouth and exploring the wet warmth that was Kenshin. Pulling away, they looked at each other, and for a long time they just stared into each others eyes until they were kissing again, and this time, Kenshin had initiated it.
Scythe: So what do you think of that? Eh? Eh? *waggles eyebrows* I think it was nice, if I do say so myself. *grin*