The saga continues...

Nostalgic Reminisce

By: Tweese Chan


Disclaimer: All rights and privileges to Rurouni Kenshin belong to Nobuhiro Watsuki, Shueshia inc., Jump, Sony Music Entertainment, and other related parties. The characters of this story are considered of fiction and are used only for entertainment and fun. This work of fiction is not intended for sale and earnings. Part of the characters of this story rightfully belongs to its creator and author.




Chapter 1

It was almost midnight and this scene takes place near the shore in Tokyo. The sea was calm and a number of Chinese ships docked near the shore.

"Sister, are you sure about this?" Xing Ru asked.

"Yes I'm sure about this, what I really came here for was that, I became so worried ever since he left China, and he promised to write back to me after all is over but he didn't." Mei-lin replied.

"I'm sure he's fine, so don't worry dear sister." Xing Ru smiled. He embraced his sister.

"So lets go now." Xing Ru said.

Both of them walked towards the quiet streets of the capital of Japan, now known as Tokyo.

"Sister, do you think we should look for a place to stay for the night?" Xing Ru asked.

"I think we should." Mei-lin replied.

Mei-lin was carrying a bundle wrapped around her arms.

"He's sleeping very well." Mei-lin looked down to see the sleeping child.

"Sister, this time of the night isn't very safe you know, and for us being foreigners to this country."

"We should be careful." Her brother smiled to see his little nephew silently sleeping.

"He reminds me of the both of you." Xing Ru said.

The baby had silky black hair. Its eyes are closed, has a cute face, and rosy cheeks. They kept on walking until they stumbled onto a restaurant called the Akabeko.

Fortunately, Mei-lin understood Japanese for her husband was one. Both of them went inside. Mei-lin approached a young woman whom she thought was probably the owner.

"Excuse me but do you happen to have a place to stay for the night? We searched all over town but everything is closed." She asked.

"Well if you are looking for a place that bad then maybe I can arrange for you." Tae smiled.

"Thank you." Mei-lin said.

Akabeko was still open that night due to the Kenshingumi having a big party. Mei-lin looked around the place, and it seems that there is only one dining room being occupied, and they are having a big party. She did not pay any attention to them. But what caught her attention was the man who had red hair and a cross scar on his left cheek. She heard stories about him back in Shanghai although they were vague.

Though Akabeko is only a restaurant, Tae san thought of having an inn also. Even if the cost of the renovations were a bit dear, she was able to manage.(after the incident in manga no.19) So now the first floor only belonged to diners while the 2nd floor was sort of like a motel. It was indeed good business.

"Hey Kaoru, You're cooking really stinks!" Yahiko muttered. A bit drunk after he sipped a bit of sake from Sano's cup.

"Hey, stop teasing!" Kaoru shouted.

"Now both of you stop, this is a party isn't it!" Megumi interrupted.

"Yeah, let's drink more sake!" Sano said.

Kenshin was just silent, not paying any attention to all the mischief's and stupidity.

"Hey stop it!" Tae shouted.

"Don't hurt her!" Tsubame shouted.

All gazes were onto a large man grabbing Tae san's hand tightly. Kenshin stood up.

"Now give me money!" The man shouted.

By the look of his face, he was totally drunk. The man's gaze turned to Mei-lin who was comforting her son's cries due to such noise. The man let go of Tae. He walked towards Mei-lin.

"You don't belong here woman, I see it by your clothes." He said.

He grabbed her by the shoulder.

"Let me go!" Mei-lin shouted angrily. " You will pay if you won't let go of me!" She shouted.

"Oh, looks like no ordinary woman to me. That's pure Chinese silk your wearing there, must be

worth a lot." He said.

"I can't stand this anymore." Kenshin said.

"Kenshin." Tae said.

"Let my sister go!" Xing Ru shouted.

The man loosened his grip, and let her loose.

"Are you alright Madam?" Tae asked.

"Yes I'm fine."

"So who are you to mess with me boy?" He shouted.

"Xing Ru don't"

"Don't worry, I'll handle this since you're in no condition to fight."

"Alright."

Xing Ru turned his gaze at the drunken man.

"You don't look so tough yourself." Xing Ru replied.

Xing Ru positions himself in a mysterious kind of stance.

"Foolish boy! I'll get you!" He shouted.

The man ran toward him with his fists ready for a large punch. Xing Ru dodged the attack swiftly. The man who was running so fast stumbled on the ground outside. Everybody went out. Xing Ru looked very serious.

"Is that all you can do?" He snickered.

"I'm not yet finished with you boy." He barked.

The man stood up and punched him again. Xing Ru dodged it.

"That guy is good." Sano said.

"I don't know what his style is but his reflex is quite impressive" Kenshin said.

With the man's last blow straight at Xing Ru, Xing Ru moving fluidly, quickly behind the man and did a perfect turning long kick, followed by a sidekick then a jumping roundhouse kick, positioning his hands for a back fist straight towards his forehead, now in a forward stance, he turned now with his left foot in front and did a full blow, palms out, and threw the man more than 20 feet away from him thus knocked the man out cold. Doing this technique for only 3 seconds. Xing Ru turns back at his previous stance again.

"There's more where that came from, I only showed you part of that certain technique, don't ever mess with us again." He said.

"That's for hurting my sister and for mistreating a woman." Then he looks at Tae ans smiled.

Tae blushed. Xing Ru was a very handsome man. He had long black hair tied in a pigtail like most Chinese wear. He acts like a true and noble gentleman. (Looks like Tae has a crush on him now. ^-^)

The Kenshingumi were all in shock.

"Wow, that was fantastic!" Yahiko shouted.

"Unbelievable, I almost couldn't see those kicks!" Sano shouted.

"I could have killed but by doing that would only cause too much trouble." Xing Ru said.

"Brother, are you all right?" Mei-lin rushed towards him.

"Yes." He replied.

"Um, excuse me for bothering, but you don't look like you're from this place." Kenshin said.

"We don't, we came all the way from China." Mei-lin replied.

"From China!" Kaoru shouted.

"Um excuse me for intruding but do you still want to rent a room?" Tae asked.

"Oh so you're looking for a place to stay, well you are welcome to our dojo anytime you want!" Kaoru said.

"Thank you for your generous offer but my son and I are really tired from the travel and staying here for the night will be best from our long trip." Mei-lin bowed generously.

"Besides, were strangers here." Xing Ru said with his arms crossed.

"But thanks anyway! We'll manage here." Mei-lin said smiling.

"Well if both of you need any help, your invited to our home after how you helped Tae san here." Kenshin said.

Tae blushed. Tsubame smiled.

"It's getting late now Kenshin, lets go home." Megumi said.

"Yeah, lets go now." Kenshin smiled.

Mei-lin bowed to them. Kenshin returned a bow also.





Okay so how did I do so far? This is one of my first fics so I know that my grammar usage is not that remarkable. On to the next chapter.