Chapter Four- The Meaning of Locked Doors and Drunken Guests
*Kan is rolling on the floor, laughing* Yes, Kan, I did add the locked door scenario. *laughs evilly* Oh, to think what you don't know, Kan-koishii. mwahahaha! Standard disclaimers apply. A curse on you, lawyers!
Soft sunlight filtered through the window, coaxing Kenshin's eyes open. He looked first at the ceiling, then at his sides without moving. Something was keeping him warm on all sides. He knew Miss Kaoru was hugging him on his right, that he did, but the left and top.? Lifting a hand, his question was answered. Kaoru had put the blanket over him during the night then resumed clinging to him.
'So the great Kenshin is Kaoru's new plush toy?' teased Battosai, voice betraying his jealousy. 'You're jealous. Sessha got to stay with Miss Kaoru, not you!' said Kenshin, looking very triumphant. Battosai slumped and sauntered off. 'You're mean.'
Returning to the real world, Kenshin looked down at Kaoru. As he watched, she awoke.
"Kenshin? How'd we get here?" she asked, looking up at the window. Kenshin smiled and rested his head on her shoulder. Kaoru blushed, smiling as well. "I brought you in, Kaoru-dono, but you seemed to not want to let go. I decided to stay in case you had another nightmare." Kaoru giggled. Sitting up, she stretched and yawned. Kenshin was a little slower to get up- he hadn't had such a deep sleep in years. "Come on, let's get breakfast!"
After recovering from hangovers and eating breakfast, Sano and Yahiko left for the river. Apparently, Yahiko had taken a liking to fishing. This time, Tsubame was dragged along. (J/H: Poor girl.) Yahiko was talking about bringing back a surprise. At that, Sano whacked him one over the head. "You're not supposed to yell it out, baka!"
Nothing much happened while the three were gone. Kenshin just stayed with Kaoru the whole time, fixed a nice lunch for two, and Battosai showed off his swordsmanship to Kaoru. When Megumi showed up, he hid behind Kaoru as fast as he could. Megumi merely snickered and talked to Kaoru about how things were going at the dojo.
Now, when Yahiko, Tsubame, and Sano got back, three visitors trailed behind. (This is where it gets crazy.)
"Aoshi, Misao, and Saitou? Why in heaven's name are you here?" cried Kaoru, running up to Misao. Sano and Saitou were very far apart. "Rooster boy brought us over here." Saitou said, looking annoyed. Sano growled something about a toothless old wolf with mange. Aoshi nodded in consent. "Yes. He said we could stay here for a while." Misao appeared happy about the decision, as did Kaoru. Kenshin suspected that something was going on, but disregarded it as a pointless hunch. Aoshi glanced at Sano, who had a sly grin on. Yahiko and Tsubame were giggling very hard.
Sano trotted up to Kenshin. "Hey, Kenshin? Show us some of those cooking moves, will ya?" he asked loudly, catching the group's attention. Misao clapped, bouncing. "Kenshin's a cook? Let's watch, Aoshi-sama! Please??" she begged. Aoshi merely nodded, giving the faintest hint of a smile. Misao squealed, then dragged Kaoru and Megumi inside. Battosai looked thrilled in Kenshin's mind. Taking control, he told a surprised Sano, Aoshi and Saitou what ingredients to get for this lunch. After some time, the three agreed to do so, using top speed to get the needed items. "We all know something is really messed up when Battosai gets excited over cooking." muttered Aoshi, rolling his eyes.
When everything was ready, Battosai wheeled out the hibachi, again hiding his metallic golden eyes. Quick as lightning, tea and sake was served to the guests, Sano and Saitou being the sake recipients (J/K: Oh gods no.). For the heck of it, Sano spiked Yahiko's tea. Yahiko was too busy watching Battosai make the sushi to notice, although Megumi saw and smacked him for it. She didn't replace it however, so Sano knew she could see his plan. (J/H: Not telling. Yahiko and Saitou have something to do with it, though.)
Battosai tossed the sushi up in the air, purposely performing the same feat as Kenshin had. Even Aoshi was paying attention now. The rice was then made, tossed into seven bowls neatly, then served godspeed style. The rest I believe you know the drill. Fancy shrimp roasted in bursts of flame, onion volcanoes, and, this time, tempura. When he finished, Battosai was nearly deafened by the applause. Of course, Aoshi was silent. Everyone ate with a vengeance as Battosai cleaned the hibachi.
Battosai gave Kenshin control again, sitting next to Kaoru. The rurouni shyly took her hand beneath the table and ate with the other. Kaoru squeezed his hand in thanks. Tsubame, Yahiko, Sano, and Misao were racing furiously to see who could finish first.
"I WIN!!! Aoshi-sama! I won!!" cried Misao, looking happily up at Aoshi, who had already finished. He smiled a little, earning a monstrous grin from Misao. Yahiko and Sano looked appalled about losing to a girl, and sank even further into humiliation when Tsubame finished. Sano, Yahiko and Saitou then drained their glasses and banged them down on the table in unison, startling everyone but the immovable rock known as Aoshi. Tsubame laughed.
"Yahiko-kun, you shouldn't hesitate in races." She scolded, playfully patting Yahiko on the head. He mumbled something, making Tsubame laugh again. Saitou merely continued to eat politely, saying Kenshin should run a restaurant. Battosai flashed a quick look at Saitou, showing he had heard and appreciated the comment. Saitou wondered why Kenshin was being so lenient with Battosai.
That evening, Saitou, Tsubame, Megumi, and Yahiko were taken aside by Sano. "Alright. Here's the deal: I've fixed the shoji locks in the guest room and Kenshin's room so they can only be opened from outside. All we have to do is get Kenshin and Kaoru in his room and Aoshi and Misao in the guest room. Think you can help?" Saitou smirked devilishly as Yahiko and Tsubame giggled and nodded. Megumi was definitely interested in helping out.
Kaoru, meanwhile, told Aoshi and Misao not to put holes in the walls- she had just had them repaired. They consented; these were the same as the Aoiya guidelines. Kaoru and Kenshin then led them to the guest room. Misao and Aoshi set up their futons and put their belongings in a corner. When Aoshi left with Misao for a drink, Sano took one of the futons- the bigger one. Kaoru and Kenshin headed off to his room.
"Kaoru-dono, Sano has told sessha of a weak ceiling beam in your room and suggested you stay in here tonight. We should go get your futon," said Kenshin, turning back towards the shoji. Meanwhile, Misao was about to go get a glass of water. She tried to open the shoji. Kenshin tried his, loosing a small 'oro'.
"It's locked."
Mwahahaha!! I did indeed put in the locked door scenario! I put in a DOUBLE!! Aoshi and Misao in one, Kenshin and Kaoru in another! I'll have the next two chapters up by Friday- one telling of the events in Kenshin's room, one of Aoshi and Misao. Yes! There will be lots of waff, a lime for each, and loads of humor! Must have that, school turns people into pessimists, and that just can't be allowed to happen. Another chap or two will be posted on the weekend! That's four chapters in a week! Oh yeah, I'll update every chance I get- which means two chaps on the weekend and possibly one in the school week, depending on my homework/band/lesson schedule. R/R plz! ^-~ Jiro Hikari
*Kan is rolling on the floor, laughing* Yes, Kan, I did add the locked door scenario. *laughs evilly* Oh, to think what you don't know, Kan-koishii. mwahahaha! Standard disclaimers apply. A curse on you, lawyers!
Soft sunlight filtered through the window, coaxing Kenshin's eyes open. He looked first at the ceiling, then at his sides without moving. Something was keeping him warm on all sides. He knew Miss Kaoru was hugging him on his right, that he did, but the left and top.? Lifting a hand, his question was answered. Kaoru had put the blanket over him during the night then resumed clinging to him.
'So the great Kenshin is Kaoru's new plush toy?' teased Battosai, voice betraying his jealousy. 'You're jealous. Sessha got to stay with Miss Kaoru, not you!' said Kenshin, looking very triumphant. Battosai slumped and sauntered off. 'You're mean.'
Returning to the real world, Kenshin looked down at Kaoru. As he watched, she awoke.
"Kenshin? How'd we get here?" she asked, looking up at the window. Kenshin smiled and rested his head on her shoulder. Kaoru blushed, smiling as well. "I brought you in, Kaoru-dono, but you seemed to not want to let go. I decided to stay in case you had another nightmare." Kaoru giggled. Sitting up, she stretched and yawned. Kenshin was a little slower to get up- he hadn't had such a deep sleep in years. "Come on, let's get breakfast!"
After recovering from hangovers and eating breakfast, Sano and Yahiko left for the river. Apparently, Yahiko had taken a liking to fishing. This time, Tsubame was dragged along. (J/H: Poor girl.) Yahiko was talking about bringing back a surprise. At that, Sano whacked him one over the head. "You're not supposed to yell it out, baka!"
Nothing much happened while the three were gone. Kenshin just stayed with Kaoru the whole time, fixed a nice lunch for two, and Battosai showed off his swordsmanship to Kaoru. When Megumi showed up, he hid behind Kaoru as fast as he could. Megumi merely snickered and talked to Kaoru about how things were going at the dojo.
Now, when Yahiko, Tsubame, and Sano got back, three visitors trailed behind. (This is where it gets crazy.)
"Aoshi, Misao, and Saitou? Why in heaven's name are you here?" cried Kaoru, running up to Misao. Sano and Saitou were very far apart. "Rooster boy brought us over here." Saitou said, looking annoyed. Sano growled something about a toothless old wolf with mange. Aoshi nodded in consent. "Yes. He said we could stay here for a while." Misao appeared happy about the decision, as did Kaoru. Kenshin suspected that something was going on, but disregarded it as a pointless hunch. Aoshi glanced at Sano, who had a sly grin on. Yahiko and Tsubame were giggling very hard.
Sano trotted up to Kenshin. "Hey, Kenshin? Show us some of those cooking moves, will ya?" he asked loudly, catching the group's attention. Misao clapped, bouncing. "Kenshin's a cook? Let's watch, Aoshi-sama! Please??" she begged. Aoshi merely nodded, giving the faintest hint of a smile. Misao squealed, then dragged Kaoru and Megumi inside. Battosai looked thrilled in Kenshin's mind. Taking control, he told a surprised Sano, Aoshi and Saitou what ingredients to get for this lunch. After some time, the three agreed to do so, using top speed to get the needed items. "We all know something is really messed up when Battosai gets excited over cooking." muttered Aoshi, rolling his eyes.
When everything was ready, Battosai wheeled out the hibachi, again hiding his metallic golden eyes. Quick as lightning, tea and sake was served to the guests, Sano and Saitou being the sake recipients (J/K: Oh gods no.). For the heck of it, Sano spiked Yahiko's tea. Yahiko was too busy watching Battosai make the sushi to notice, although Megumi saw and smacked him for it. She didn't replace it however, so Sano knew she could see his plan. (J/H: Not telling. Yahiko and Saitou have something to do with it, though.)
Battosai tossed the sushi up in the air, purposely performing the same feat as Kenshin had. Even Aoshi was paying attention now. The rice was then made, tossed into seven bowls neatly, then served godspeed style. The rest I believe you know the drill. Fancy shrimp roasted in bursts of flame, onion volcanoes, and, this time, tempura. When he finished, Battosai was nearly deafened by the applause. Of course, Aoshi was silent. Everyone ate with a vengeance as Battosai cleaned the hibachi.
Battosai gave Kenshin control again, sitting next to Kaoru. The rurouni shyly took her hand beneath the table and ate with the other. Kaoru squeezed his hand in thanks. Tsubame, Yahiko, Sano, and Misao were racing furiously to see who could finish first.
"I WIN!!! Aoshi-sama! I won!!" cried Misao, looking happily up at Aoshi, who had already finished. He smiled a little, earning a monstrous grin from Misao. Yahiko and Sano looked appalled about losing to a girl, and sank even further into humiliation when Tsubame finished. Sano, Yahiko and Saitou then drained their glasses and banged them down on the table in unison, startling everyone but the immovable rock known as Aoshi. Tsubame laughed.
"Yahiko-kun, you shouldn't hesitate in races." She scolded, playfully patting Yahiko on the head. He mumbled something, making Tsubame laugh again. Saitou merely continued to eat politely, saying Kenshin should run a restaurant. Battosai flashed a quick look at Saitou, showing he had heard and appreciated the comment. Saitou wondered why Kenshin was being so lenient with Battosai.
That evening, Saitou, Tsubame, Megumi, and Yahiko were taken aside by Sano. "Alright. Here's the deal: I've fixed the shoji locks in the guest room and Kenshin's room so they can only be opened from outside. All we have to do is get Kenshin and Kaoru in his room and Aoshi and Misao in the guest room. Think you can help?" Saitou smirked devilishly as Yahiko and Tsubame giggled and nodded. Megumi was definitely interested in helping out.
Kaoru, meanwhile, told Aoshi and Misao not to put holes in the walls- she had just had them repaired. They consented; these were the same as the Aoiya guidelines. Kaoru and Kenshin then led them to the guest room. Misao and Aoshi set up their futons and put their belongings in a corner. When Aoshi left with Misao for a drink, Sano took one of the futons- the bigger one. Kaoru and Kenshin headed off to his room.
"Kaoru-dono, Sano has told sessha of a weak ceiling beam in your room and suggested you stay in here tonight. We should go get your futon," said Kenshin, turning back towards the shoji. Meanwhile, Misao was about to go get a glass of water. She tried to open the shoji. Kenshin tried his, loosing a small 'oro'.
"It's locked."
Mwahahaha!! I did indeed put in the locked door scenario! I put in a DOUBLE!! Aoshi and Misao in one, Kenshin and Kaoru in another! I'll have the next two chapters up by Friday- one telling of the events in Kenshin's room, one of Aoshi and Misao. Yes! There will be lots of waff, a lime for each, and loads of humor! Must have that, school turns people into pessimists, and that just can't be allowed to happen. Another chap or two will be posted on the weekend! That's four chapters in a week! Oh yeah, I'll update every chance I get- which means two chaps on the weekend and possibly one in the school week, depending on my homework/band/lesson schedule. R/R plz! ^-~ Jiro Hikari