K'Dash : *cough cough*
Soujirou : She's a broke student ! *sweatdrop* :)
Soujirou's Dream - chapter 6
After one month of intensive training, Soujirou and Misao left the forest for a pit-stop in Kyoto and later to Tokyo to visit the Kenshin-gumi.
Little did Misao know that Aoshi was already back in the Aoi-ya. He was quite worried and concerned about Misao because she had left without a word.
As Misao was busy laughing at a joke that Soujirou told her, Aoshi coincidentaly walked out of his room and into the hallway.
"Aoshi-sama ?" Misao stuttered.
"I see Soujirou has been tagging along with you. Did something happen while I was away ?" Aoshi asked suspiciously.
"Iya !! Nothing happened Aoshi-sama !" Misao said nervously.
"Konnichiwa Shinomori-san ! Long time no see, ne ?" Soujirou called.
"hmm...." Aoshi eyed the young swordsman suspiciously.
"Ano... Aoshi-sama we were just going to leave for Tokyo so, ja !" Misao said nervously as she grabbed Soujirou and ran out of the hallway.
"Whoa what happened back there ?" Soujirou asked Misao once they were out of hearing range of Aoshi.
Misao gulped. "Nothing. We better get going."
Soujirou stood looking confused for a moment, then followed Misao out.
The next morning, Soujirou and Misao left Kyoto and headed for the train station to take a train to Tokyo.
"Demo, Misao-chan, don't you think its better if we go there ourselves ?" Soujirou whined. "Don't worry Soujirou ! It'll be fun ! I don't think you've ever sat on a train before, ne ?" Soujirou nodded silently. "It'll be a new experience ! If you don't like it then we'll walk back ok ?"
"Ok..." Soujirou agreed reluctantly.
The train's horn sounded and the train left its platforms for Tokyo. Soujirou was sitting at the window seat and Misao was next to him.
"Something on your mind, Soujirou-kun ?" Misao asked.
"Iya, just thinking..." Soujirou replied. It had been more than 2 years since he left Shishio and the Juppon Gatana behind and began his life as a rurouni, like Kenshin. Although he didn't receive the death news of Shishio and Yumi until recently, he wasn't as devastated as he thought he'd be. Yes, Shishio did save him from his tormentors back when he was little, but look at what he became. A cold hearted killer who hid his feelings from other and greeted them with an eternal smile plastered to his face. 'The strong eat the weak to survive.' He couldn't believe he'd survived 8 years under that principle. And yet here he was with a charming 'okashira' on the way to Tokyo to visit the man who was much more stricter that Shishio himself. Things had really taken a turn. But was it for better or for worse ? Kami-sama, he sure didn't know.
Whatever it was, he was having a feeling that he hadn't felt before. Sure, he'd shared a kiss with Misao. But what was its purpose ? For the first time since the train left, he turned around and looked at her. His thoughts wandered again.
The setting sun's light streaming through the window of the train outlined her features perfectly. (She's still wearing the gi and hakama by the way) She had dozed off, her chin resting on her left hand. Soujirou eased her from that position, and made her head lean on his shoulder. Seeing that Misao was already sleeping peacefully, he himself fell asleep...
Soujirou.... wake up Soujirou.... an eerie voice called.
Soujirou stirred. 'Who's calling me ? What's going on ?'
It is I, the almighty creater and destroyer.
Soujirou's eyes widened. "Kami...sama ?" he stammered.
Hai
"Ano... am I dreaming or something ?" Soujirou rubbed his eyes.
I suppose you could say that you're dreaming.
"How come... I mean, why... am I meeting you ?" Soujirou asked.
I cannot come to the conclusion whether to take your life or not... I have decided to let your own consience choose.
"Ta..take my life ?! But... why ? I mean... I know I killed my own family... and others... but..." Soujirou choked.
I told you already. I will let your own consience choose.
"Demo... I... still -"
You have someone you love. Am I correct ? Soujirou nodded silently, not wanting to anger the god.
Do you wish to continue living ?
Soujirou nodded harder. 'I can't die just like that. How would... Misao... she wouldn't be able to take it... and...' he blinked back tears.
Fine then. I will take you when you are ready to leave.
Soujirou awoke in cold sweat again, panting heavily.
Author's Ramblings : Aww man... minna... dun kill me coz I made him almost die !!! I can't think of anything else now... maybe someone give me an idea ? Oh well we'll have to wait I guess... *sigh* Sheesh... I had a real hard time thinking of that scene... well I'll start thinking about the next chapter I guess !
SNEAK PREVIEW OF CHAPTER 7
Back in Kyoto, Aoshi packed up his things and prepared to head for Tokyo. He had just received a report from Saitou stating that his spies in Tokyo were up to trouble. He hadn't heard from them in a while and wondered whether they still were working for Oniwabanshuu.