Okay well, this chapter was already ready the same day I finished the 2nd one, however someone posted a review suggesting another scenario, and since its my first time, i figured its best to follow a comment or something..so here goes..
Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin does not belong to me....etc
Author: here goes the next one, hope its better...
Chapter 3A
It the second day since Kaoru was kidnapped. Kenshin and the gang went home yesterday all gloomy and tired but still no sign of Kaoru. Kenshin was getting more and more furious because of the minimum progress they're having. He wasn't able to go to sleep well, only a few hours of light sleep. He was in the middle of the night when someone came knocking violently at the dojo.
'knock, knock, knock, knock.' Kenshin quickly sensed the sound and rose from bed. 'Who can be that? Darn, its only four in the morning.' he thought. "Kenshin, its me Sano, hey are awake?" Sano shouted."Who wouldn't be with those knocks you made? Sheesh, what's it now Sano?" Kenshin said.
"Well, its the fox, I was wandering around and about to go home, when I decided to check on her. And when I arrived at her place, the door was open and she wasn't there. I found Dr. Genzai lying on the floor semi unconscious and asked him what happened. He was so rattled up that he couldn't say anything except for 'A group of men took her." Sano explained with panick.
Kenshin was worried. "Maybe it was the same group that kidnapped Kaoru. We need help, Sano." Kenshin Said seriously.
Once the sun rose, the three men decided to continue their search, they have decided to ask help from the oni gang, to increase the possibility of finding Kaoru and now, Megumi, sooner. It was around 9am when Kenshin, Yahiko and Sano arrived at Misao's. Apparently, the events about Kaoru and Megumi was not new anymore.
Misao has heard the events about Kaoru and Megumi from her sources the night before, and is about to see Kenshin that same morning. So, in less than an hour, Kenshin, Sano, Yahiko, Misao and Aoshi have all departed to different places hoping to find Kaoru and Megumi.
It was already nighttime when the gang decided to meet up again, they have decided to all stay at the dojo, until Kaoru and Megumi are found.
In a remote mansion, the following day...
"Ken, there has been a new woman who arrived yesterday. Sne has very remarkable features, as what the previous report indicated." Sakura reported.
"Very well Sakura. My collection seems to be growing a lot faster than I expected. I will go check on the new one in a while." Ken answered. Then turned to Kaoru. "Today, we will go to a dojo Kaoru. In that dojo, we will find a man with a cross scar on his left cheek. I wish to get rid of that man."
"May I ask why koishi? And what do you want me to do there?"
"He has done something to me in the past. And I want to get back at him. We will just visit him this time, just to say hi and introduce myself. He probably doesn't remember me anymore. I just want you to be there to familiarize yourself with the enemy. Plus, I want you to be wherever I am." he ended.
"Whatever you say Ken. I shall get ready now." with that she went to her room and fixed herself. In the mean time, Sakura had approached Ken.
"Are you sure she's ready for this. You know that she knows Battousai, how sure are you that she doesn't remember?"
"The medallion has done whats its supposed to do. Why don't you do yours and have a little faith?"
"Did you chose her because Battousai cares for her? Why don't you take a look at the new girl I was talking about, you may have a change of heart."
"No, I told you she's the one made for me, only me. It just so happens that the two know each other. Plus, this is to my advantage, seeing Kaoru with me would bring a thorn in the killers heart, if ever he has one."
"Whatever you say Ken, I wish you luck. The carriage is ready. See you later."
"Thanks Sakura. I will now see the new one. See you." Ken walked inside the huge room again. 'Ah, this room always brings me joy and the feeling of calmness. Now where could the she be?' he asked himself.
'Well this one looks unfamiliar, this may be her.' "Long flowing hair..." He looked at the paper given by Sakura where in the facts about the girl are written. 'This must be Megumi, the lady-doctor. Sakura was right, she will surely enhance my collection. She has such pretty face.' But now, I have to leave you my dear, I have to go visit an old foe.' He left the room and called "Kaoru, let's go!"
Chapter 3B
"Rise and shine everyone! Its another morning to look for Kaoru and Megumi, we must not waste a moment, you know?!" Misao yelled loud enough to let everyone in the dojo hear. Of course Kenshin is already awake, Aoshi has already started meditating.
"Yeah, yeah, cut it out now Misao, you're starting to get annoying." Yahiko started with still half of his eyes closed.
"Well, you know we must be optimistic about things, and the best way to do this is to start early with maximum energy!" Misao added enthausiastically.
"Thanks Misao." Sano answered. "Yes, thank you Misao-dono for all your help." Kenshin said with a small smile, this time his violet eyes was replaced by an amber hue. They heard a neigh at the dojo gates. Then, there was a knock at the doors.
'knock, knock.' "good morning! Is there where Battousai lives?" Kenshin went to open the gates and asked. "Yes. Sessha lives here. May I ask your business?"
"My master wants to see you." The man turned around and approached the carriage parked in front of the dojo, and opened its door. A man with long midnight blue hair stepped down, he was wearing fine clothes indicating that he must be one of the aristocrats. Once the man was out of the carriage, he extended his arm towards the carriage, and said "We are here Koishi, you may come down now." A lady with dark black hair stepped down. She was wearing a blue-violet kimono with little crimson roses embroidered at the bottom and tied with a light blue sash, the upper part of her hair was tied in a bun secured by a white comb, while the lower part of her hair, flowed freely against her back.
Kenshin remained still.
"May my lady and I come in, so we may properly acquaint ourselves with each other?"
Kenshin did not listen, instead he positioned himself ready for battle. "What is Kaoru doing with you? Who are you?" amber glints could be seen from Kenshin's face.
The man and the lady remained silent, simply ignored his violent reaction. Seeing this, Kenshin finally continued. "You may come in, but you better answer all of my questions once we are inside," Kenshin said as he turned his back and proceeded inside the dojo.
"Kenshin, who was----?" Yahiko paused once he saw who the unexpected visitors were. "Kaoru! We've been looking for you for days. We were so worried about you." Misao said cheerfully while she made her way to give Kaoru a hug. However, the moment she touched Kaoru, she pushed her away.
"Awww….what was that for Kaoru?" Misao asked as she lay on the gorund. Aoshi's meditaton was interupted once he heard Misao's scream. He stood up and approached the courtyard.
"Nobody touches me without permission from my koishi. You are just a plain little girl, you are unworthy to lay a hand on me." Kaoru replied coldly, no smile, no frown, just plain words. Sano interupted. "Hey, Jo-chan, cut the silly act out, you're starting to sound like Aoshi." Aoshi gave him a pissed off look. "Do not call me names freak. I don't even know you, and I don't intend to waste my time to even know you." Kaoru said then turned to the man with her, her face suddenly lit up. "Let's do what we went here for, koishi, I would like to go home soon." she said in a sweet voice.
Kenshin noticed the sudden change, which made him glare at the unknown man. "Tell me who you are, and what you want." Kenshin demanded.
"Well then, I do not want my beloved to get bored so I'll get started. I am Ken Hikoto. You probably don't recall or even know me. But I have known you for a long time Battousai. You have taken something precious from me and I have prepared for the day when I will be able to get back at you. I am here to challenge you to a fight. I will not accept no for an answer. It will be tomorrow at my mansion. You will find it if you follow the road found at the left of the temple. Be there by sunset." And with that the couple turned their backs and headed towards the carriage. "Wait! what do you think your doing?" Kenshin said.
"We will be heading for home now, can't you wait until tomorrow?" the man answered sarcastically.
"What made you think you can leave with Kaoru?" Misao interjected.
"She is my koishi it is just right that she stays with me." Ken answered.
"And since when did that happen?" Yahiko yelled.
"Since the day she was born, she's the one made for me, now, goodbye." and the two figures walked away.
"Hey wait, are you the one responsible for Megumi too?" Sano yelled.
"Megumi, ah...oh now I remember, she has such pretty face, neh? Just like Kaoru." then, Ken delicately touched Kaoru's cheek.
Now Kenshin is mad, and Yahiko too. Yahiko was so mad that he charged at the man who was still heading towards the gates. When he was about to hit the man, Kaoru turned her back, and blocked Yahiko's attack by a katana. Yahiko was startled and confused. 'Why did Kaoru attack me? I was just trying to save her; and when did she learn how to use a katana?' Yahiko thought.
"How dare you attempt to hurt Ken like that, you are simply a novice, you have high spirits boy, but its still not enough." said Kaoru with disgust.
"Kaoru stop this, don't you rememeber us anymore?" Kenshin asked with a flicker of hope in his voice.
"I know you Battousai, I know what you have done. I do not want to waste my time to know the worthless people living in this dojo." Kaoru answered. Kenshin drowned in his thoughts 'she knows what I've done, but I thought she accepted me.'
Finally Kenshin realized it. "She's under a spell isn't she. And by the looks of it, its a powerful one."
Then Aoshi spoke for the first time. "I think I've read about it in the old scriptures, something about controlling people by a certain power contained in a relic of some sort."
Kenshin nodded then askes, "Do you plan to give her back?"
"Its nice to know that there are a couple of people here who uses their brains, I thought nobody's going to figure that out. Well, I do not intend to give her back. She's mine. We're leaving, do not attempt to do anything silly while we leave, we'll settle things tomorrow. I know you're still confused battousai. I will tell you my past and how its related to yours if you come tomorrow. you can bring your loser gang if you want."
"What if I do not come?" Kenshin replied. "I know you will come. A man with honor does not refuse challenges. Plus, I am sure you cannot resist Kaoru's charm. You might want to see her again before you die." Kaoru and Ken hopped in the carriage and soon it was nowhere in sight.
"What will we do now Kenshin?' Yahiko asked.
"Sessha will go there tomorrow." "What do you mean, you? We will all go there together. This isn't about the fight alone, Kaoru's our friend too you know." said Misao.
"She's right!" Yahiko added.
"Very well, Anybody who wishes to go may come with sessha. I will be leaving shortly after lunch, it may be a long walk."
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"So how did it go?" Sakura asked. "Well I may say, most of them were shocked to see an entirely different Kaoru. You should have seen her Sakura, she learned pretty well on how to use that katana. She's a natural." Ken replied. "So, they're coming tomorrow?" asked Sakura. "Yes, they will." Ken ended.
Author's notes: okay so that's the third installment, its definitely longer than the last ones. hope its going well. don't forget to review please.