Kenshin's mind was racing as he watched the man hold a knife to the throat of the woman he had made love to just moments before. What do you want Kenshin said in a cold voice.

Kenshin was surprised to see that the man didn't falter. You he said. Kenshin grinned. I'm sorry but as you may of recently observed, I am not a homosexual.

You know what I mean the man spat. Kenshin smirked. Yes I do, too bad you won't be getting it. While Kenshin didn't show it, his temper was rising at his arrogance of becoming attached to a woman.

Okiri gloated silently as he watched the helpless manslayer. He wished for only one thing, that he could see the face of the manslayer. Kenshin granted his wish. With a single flash of his blade, his face was illuminated for an instant.

Okiri gasped. Kenshin used that short instant to catch his opponent off guard. Okiri realized this in the last second and used the long knife in his hand to deflect the blow to a less lethal spot on his body.

Kenshin grasped Kauru in his arms, shuddering. He whispered into the stricken Kauru. Why she breathed. I must go after him. Why she said again. If I do not, he will come after us.

Don't go cried Kauru, please don't go. Kenshin could not bring himself to go from Kauru. He would have to find the man in the morning.

Very well he said to Kauru. I will stay. But you must help me keep watch. Kauru nodded. Good, get some sleep. Ill take first watch.

Authors note:

Sorry It took me so long to update, I was in Florida. So I couldn't update. But don't worry. Ill update again soon.