Hitokiri

By

TigerWolf

Part Two

~ Goodbye ~

Last time:

After her little speech Dilandau glared at the baka that was left in front of him. So this humiliation was his fault--he would pay with his life for this. Then there was a slight beep in his ear.

"Dilandau, bring that girl to the Vione."

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Himura walked out of the stadium from where she came.  All along the people in the back stared at her and moved out of her way. 'Bunch of baka's!  Thinking I am a man.'  She thought then slowly shook her head.  'I am growing soft! I let them LIVE.  ~Demo, this is a land of peace it's not like where you came from .~ A Hitokiri is a Hitokiri! I can't live any other way.  I fool myself every day I stay here.  I should be back in the Bakumatsu fighting. I am unworthy of this place. This scar proves it.'  Himura thought while bringing a hand to the scar on her cheek, that ran from the side of her eye along her check to a little past her mouth. 

Himura was now walking a rather empty market place.  Most of the people were at the tournament enjoying themselves.  "NEECHAN!!" All of a sudden Himura's legs were tackled, and she struggled to keep balance.

"Orooo."

"Neechan, we saw you in the arena.  Are you ok?"

"You really did bet up that Dragon Slayer."

"You're really amazing"

"Will you play with us right now?"

Himura looked down to see two little girls hugging her legs.  Both with wide brown eyes and brown hair.  The younger one wore two pigtails on the side of her head that held her short hair and wearing a blue dress.  The older one had two braids that held her longer hair and a light yellow dress.  All of Himura's futures softened when she saw them. She bent down to there level to talk to them, her purple eyes shinning at them happily.

"Ayame-san and Suzume-san, it's nice to see you again. And yes I am fine. As for playing I have to talk to your grandfather first.  Then we will play, that we will. Ok?"

"Do you promise?" They both yelled in unison.  Himura shock her head yes.  Then she looked over them to see Dr. Genzi looking down at them with soft features.

"You have been around for only six months and since the first day you met them they have been calling you there big sister, kids truly are a good judge of character." Dr. Genzi said.

"I believe its more that they are innocent and don't understand the bad that can lie in people's hearts."  Himura said back, with a rather sad face.

"I know my granddaughters, yes they are innocent, but that allows them to see the good in all people, instead of the appearances we see."  Himura's eyes widened a little then dropped in defeat.  There was no arguing with him.  Ayame and Suzume in the meantime had ventured off with Mrs. Genzi to play a bit down the street for them.

"We saw you in the stadium.  You never told us you were a Hitokiri." Dr. Genzi began. "I wanted to tell you its ok, we don't care about your past, you're a good person as we see and you are still always welcome."  Himura downcast her eyes at that statement for she did not think she was worthy of this kindness.  Ever since she arrived at there doorstep almost at death, they took her in and healed her.  They taught her about kindness once again.  In the Bakumatsu, it was fend for yourself, rely on no one but yourself, you never knew if you would wake up again the next day.  And here this elderly couple and there granddaughters showed her so much kindness.  Never once did they ask about her past of the injuries she had or why she carried a sword.  And now that they know of her being a Hitokiri they still did not run form her.  Himura stiffened when she felt the man hug her. Then relaxed.

"Ooohhh, how sweet.  I hope I am not interrupting anything here."  A man said.  Himura pulled away and looked down the street.  There stood a man in red and black armor.  He had silver hair and red eyes; he looked to be about twenty or so, and was very handsome.  Behind him stood four men in blue and black armor, one she recognized as the one she fought, she noticed the bruise now forming on his cheek.

"Can I help you?" Himura asked politely.

"Yes, you can. I am Dilandau Albatou of the Dragon Slayers. You will be accompanying us back to the capital." The one in red stated.

"May I ask why Dilandau-sama, and are you sure you have the right person?" Himura asked with a smile on her face.

'What is up with this stupid act she is putting on?' Dilandau thought, 'To think she defeated my Slayer.  But there is something different about her now, her eyes that's what.'  "Yes I have the right person.  And Folken-sama wishes to speak with you.  He thinks maybe a weak female like you might be of use to Zaibach." Dilandau thought.

'Weak! That bastard.  I should kill him for that. ~No you can't Ayame-chan and Suzume-chan are watching, they see the good in you don't spoil that, they're too young~' Himura growled inwardly at the thought.  "I am sorry, but I have no intention of joining the Zaibach army, that I don't." Himura said with a smile.

"I am not asking you to come with me, you are coming with me.  Say your goodbyes quickly." Dilandau bit back.  During the conversation two of the blue armored ones got closer to the little girls and Mrs. Genzi.

"NO! You are not taking our Neechan!" Both Ayame and Suzume yelled and latched onto Himura's legs. Himura bent down to hug them.

"I am sorry Dilandau-sama; Himura-san will not be joining you.  Please leave before you extend your welcome." Dr. Genzi spoke out bravely.

"She will be joining us."  Dilandau bit back then looked in Himura's direction. "I suggest you come before blood is spilled."  He noticed her stiffen and whisper to the girls. They ran to Mrs. Genzi.  She stood up slowly with her back slightly facing him.  Her red hair that was not held back hid her face, but Dilandau could fell a difference in her ki. She turned her head to look at him.  Her eyes glowing amber, glaring at Dilandau. 'Finally,  she gets serious. No more polite whatever girl.' Dilandau thought.

Himura looked at the other four soldiers. One drew a sword and held it to Dr. Genzi's neck and two were in arm's reach of the girls. "Harm them in any way and you will be killed.  Order them away and I will go with you." Himura said in a dangerous voice. "You have my word."

Dilandau nodded and the soldiers went back to his side. He gestured for her to follow.  Himura started to follow.

"Niichan!!! Don't go!"  Two small voices yelled.  Himura stopped and stiffened.

She turned towards them, all signs of the Hitokiri gone.  Purple eyes looking gently back at them.  She waved at them, and said, "Don't worry Ayame-chan and Suzume-chan. I will be back, that I will.  Take care of your grandparents for me. And don't forget what I said." And with that she walked off. 

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Reference-

Neechan- Big sister

Chan - Connotes familiarity. Used between friends, usually among girls. Girls can also address men this way, but then they would have to have a very personal relationship with the man, like a boyfriend, or a cousin, or a friend since childhood, or a brother, etc

Ki - Life force, aura, chi. It's spiritual. (be explained more latter)

Credits-

I don't own Escaflowne or Rurouni Kenshin.

A/N

Thanks for the reviews I pane to post rather often.  And because of that I am not getting this edited.  And I forgot to worn you people that I am a horrible speller and my grammar can be very poor.

Also I am going to request you people for a little help.  It you haven't noticed my main character is named Miss Himura.  She has no first name yet, and is just going by her last name so far, for I have not let any other name be mentioned. But I can't think of a first name, for the life of me.  If you have any girl Japanese names you think would fit her, can you please leave it in a review? Thanks.

Last thing this is an A/U fiction.  I just now relies that's the way things are going to be.  I am going to making the Escaflowne characters a bit older, like 19-20, Himura being 17.  Also the slayers fighting skills will be better especially Dilandau's.  This is because in Rurouni Kenshin and Dragon Slayers would be easily defeated, especially Dilandau by Kenshin. (No offence to you D/S fans or Dilandau fan's because I am one of them)   And because Himura is supposed to be a girl Kenshin basically I need to bust the Dragon Slayers fighting abilities along with every one else's.   So there's that little talk for you.

Lastly Thank You!  And Please Review!

Edited by- Tecera