Thanks so much for all the great reviews! I loved them! I probably get as
much entertainment from your reviews as you do from my story! ^_^ I just
hope you love the story so you won't take offense at that, LOL! Oh yes, I
figure I had better start defending myself now after looking at the reviews
you guys have left, because you all love Soujirou so much. I plan to keep
it Aoshi/Misao because that is the way I began this. And I decided I would
rather keep Soujirou around a while to drive everyone else crazy! He's too
much fun to tie down and get rid of now! LOL! Plus, there are a lot of
comical possibilities to Aoshi and Misao being paired. They are just so
much UNlike each other that is presents many interesting scenarios.
Marstanuki: I promise Hiko will show up sooner or later. Probably when I get around to focusing on K&K. Why would he want to create havoc in anyone else's love lives? Actually never mind, he probably would! LOL
Chibi-Angel: Ummm, you want me to WHAT?!?! (Turns pale and looks around for a place to hide) I dunno if I can write anything fluffy, I am no good at that kind of thing. But maybe I can somehow. No promises though!
Nim(bus): Hey, you signed your review! I am so flattered! And thanks for the compliment; it makes my day that people actually find what I write funny. And I love your reviews! And since you are such a nice loyal reviewer, if you keep going with me till the end and the promised special chapter, you may get what you wished for! -_^
Firuze: I love your review! It was great seeing exactly what you found funny about that chapter. And don't worry about the funny looks, I get them from family members all the time. You get use to it! ;-)
Gypsy-chan: Yay! Someone commented on the butt pinching, LOL!
MaraJadeBlu: Oh well, I have never been known for me exceptional spelling skills. Quite the opposite in fact. -_-; But it doesn't bother me, I have too much fun writing!
Midori: Two comments! And thank you for commenting on what Kenshin said, I was a little worried about how much sense it all made. ^_^
Hana Himura: I am glad you found this funny and I hope it continues to help cheer you up. If not, I will just have to work harder then!
Sister Weasel: I am not related to you and I have no knowledge of how your very twisted mind works.
Cliffhangered: HAHA! Love the latest name. You're just out to torture me as usual. Its not like I take two months to get the next chapter out! Try two DAYS! So you don't have to wait all that long! :-P
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. The real people who own them just didn't tell the whole truth of the kinds of things that go on when the characters are sitting around at home, so I chose to enlighten everyone at my own personal risk. Even if I am too poor to sue, it's still a risk. Really!
The Morning After
Chapter 11
The whole Dojo was deathly still. Not a sound could be heard from anywhere in the vicinity. Misao was in a state of shock and couldn't seem to make her brain function. {Did Soujirou just say what I think he said? No, he couldn't have! But what if he did? What are you going to do? I don't know!} Her brain cells were at war with themselves. Some probably even had little picket signs with "Aoshi" & "Soujirou" written on them, beating each other! I hope they're careful, she probably doesn't have many to spare.
All the while Misao just stood there with a blank look on her face. Behind her, Kaoru was staring with equal shock. But, slowly, that look turned suspicious. {Where could he have gotten such an idea? Or better yet, WHO could have given him that idea? It couldn't be my rice-bowl-brained little rurouni by any chance…He does seem to be in the middle of anything bad that happens lately…} But then a much worse thought occurred to her. {Or maybe…Aoshi has changed his mind and is trying to get rid of her on someone else! Poor Misao!}
Soujirou was beginning to feel confused. Misao was still standing there without speaking and he didn't know what to do next! {I don't know how these things work! Shouldn't she be happy and kissing me by now or something? Maybe I'm supposed to kiss her! That's it! She is probably waiting for it!}
Feeling less confused and more confident, he took a step forward to the point of being right in her face. Misao was still too stunned to react or even figure out what was going on. Since most of her brain cells has beaten each other to death by this point, she was in something of a daze. When Soujirou finally leaned in to kiss her, she didn't even bother to fight back!
Aoshi was standing in the doorway of the dojo, watching the whole scene unfold with stunned horror. {Doesn't she love me? What happened to our engagement? Doesn't she realize how scary any children she might have if she married Soujirou would be?} Pause for a mental image. A bunch of little Soujirou's and Misao's who are very hyper, very loud, AND have that horrific smile at all times, eating rice animals with scary faces on them. What a family that would make! Can we say human zoo boys and girls?
Aoshi shook his head quickly to dispel the image planted in his mind. He HAD to stop them for the good of the country! No, the good of the entire WORLD! No one could possibly survive a family like that! He must stop them at all costs, not that the cost would be all that great. He kind of liked the thought of little Aoshi's to stare at the wall with, and even little Misao's sounded like fun, as long as he could afford an army of nannies.
After Aoshi finally came back to the present after these thoughts, he noticed Soujirou hadn't come up for air yet! Getting fed up with the whole scene, he finally stalked over to the pair. Kaoru was still standing behind them, watching the kiss with fascination and counting like a referee, waiting to see who would pass out first! She looked a little frightened though when she saw Aoshi headed their way and backed off quickly.
Grabbing Soujirou by the collar, he picked him up off the ground and away from Misao, preparing to strangle him. Soujirou was still smiling, and if possible, it was even wider and creepier than before! But before Aoshi could do anything, Misao started to speak. With the dazed look still firmly in place, she said "Soujirou is a better kisser than my Aoshi-sama, but nobody could beat Aoshi-sama when he…"
To the man in question's utter relief, Kaoru had panicked and clamped a hand over Misao's mouth just in time, stopping her from saying something Aoshi would regret. To my relief also! This is only rated PG-13 you know! ^_^ Turning back to Soujirou, who had looked very interested in what Misao was saying, Aoshi glared at him and gave him a shake. "What do you think you were doing?" And then without waiting for an answer he went on "If I ever see you touching Misao again, I'll do much worse than just kill you. I'll…I'll…" The poor man was at a loss of what to threaten. He picked the scariest thing that had been on his mind lately. "I'll make you baby-sit our future children for the rest of your life!" With a final shake, he dropped the smiling boy onto the ground and picked up his second head (Misao) and reattached it. Both parties looking satisfied with this arrangement, he stalked back inside the dojo, leaving Soujirou on the ground and a confused Kaoru.
Gathering her wits, she helped the boy up and couldn't resist being nosey. "What DID posses you to do that anyway?" Both moving to sit on the porch, Soujirou explained his conversation with Kenshin (which of course caused Kaoru to become furious) and then explained what he thought Kenshin meant by the whole thing. After Kaoru calmed down, she tried to reason with him.
"You know, just because a girl can hurt you doesn't mean anything!" To make her point, she reached out and whacked him with her bokken, which she pulled out of nowhere. The girl should start a magic act. Then maybe she wouldn't be so poor anymore! A look of instant comprehension came over his features when she whacked him, and she sighed with relief. "Now you see? Just because I can hurt you doesn't mean that…" She came to a halt when he tackled her. "Kaoru-san, you love me too? I am the luckiest man alive!"
CRASH! And then "WHAAAAT?" yelled a third voice. Both turned from their little heap on the porch to see Kenshin watching the whole scene, an armful of dishes shattered on the ground at his feet. Kaoru hastily explained about everything, including the conversation and then her hitting Soujirou to prove her point, but it had the opposite effect from what she had intended. He looked heartbroken.
"I thought I was the only one you hit like that!" He wailed. (What was it with these men and their insecurities?) "I always understood you hitting Yahiko and Sano, they are like brothers to you! But HIM?" Kenshin jabbed a finger in Soujirou's face, whose smile looked very smug but cheerful. "Forgive me Himura-san, but I can't help being born such a popular ladies man. Maybe I can give you a few helpful tips? Its very nice having two beautiful women in love with you."
"I am not in love with you!" Kaoru shrieked. She refrained from hitting him though this time. It wouldn't help her any, the way things were going. Kenshin had no such qualms though, and a fight began! A rematch between two of the greatest fighters in Japan, and possibly the world! They are moving so fast that all you can see are two blurs! Wait, I think Kenshin just pulled out his Sakabatou! And Soujirou…reversed blade knives? Whoops, he must have found those in Kenshin's room, hehe…And suddenly, without warning, the fight was over. Who won you ask? Kaoru, of course. Yes, her! Isn't she something? She beat up the powerful and frightening Saitou. She clobbers the legendary Battousai on a daily basis. And now she defeats someone who was once Shishio's right-hand man, Seta Soujirou AND the Battousai TOGETHER! Who around there should be named the strongest? Aoshi should have gone after her, LOL, not Kenshin!
With exasperation, Kaoru tossed down her broken bokken and took both swirly- eyed men by their collars, then proceeded to drag them to Dr. Genzai's. She hoped Soujirou would leave soon, because at this rate, it was beginning to feel like she had TWO Kenshin's. And one was far more than enough!
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Don't worry everyone, they will both be fine, and will live for me to entertain you with again. Soujirou and Kenshin will be laid up for at least a week, staying in separate rooms at Dr. Genzai's office, of course. Soujirou is spending the whole time he there hitting on Megumi, who is "The third lovely lady who has fallen in love with him" because her doctoring hurts. If Kaoru or Misao visits, he of course declares his love for them as well.
But, all good things must come to an end, and Soujirou had to say goodbye to Misao only a few days into his convalescence. Aoshi had decided they had better leave for Kyoto while Soujirou couldn't follow them. They were going to go back to see Jiya and have a quiet, inexpensive wedding. Aoshi has become obsessed over the nanny idea, and was determined to afford a few to save his future sanity.
It was a very warm, fuzzy, fluffy, and heartfelt goodbye. Misao appreciated what Soujirou had done for her (he had succeeded in making Aoshi jealous, AND he was kind of cute so his crush on her was very flattering). And Soujirou of course would remember her as his first love. They had a few private moments and she came out, looking suspiciously dazed again. (There, chibi-angel, you can fill in the blanks! ;-)
"Do you really have to leave?" asked Kaoru. She was going to miss them, even though she would be happy to have the peace back around her home. But then, she had no idea how long Soujirou planned to stay. Misao just wailed in response and clung to all her sad faced friends. I guess that means she didn't hug Sano, cause he looked really, really happy to see her go home. ^_^
"I promise after I get married and I have lots of kids, we will ALL come back to see you as often as we can!" Cried Misao. Sano cringed and didn't look quite so happy anymore. The rest of the group looked uneasy as well. With many more tears (mostly on Misao's part) and hugs goodbye, the two departed to travel back home.
So one couple is happily established! But as for the other couples, who knows what will happen! Soujirou has women on the brain, Kenshin is plotting how to run off Soujirou, and Kaoru is wondering if she is gonna have to get rid of them BOTH! The relationship between Sano and Megumi is quite smooth and calm though at the moment, both very happy and content with each other. But will it stay that way?
So what do you think? I hope you like it! Don't worry about Aoshi and Misao, I haven't gotten rid of them completely. I may do a short follow up or maybe more to see what happens, if people like that idea. LOL! Soujirou I think I will keep around for a while, and Hiko may show up really soon to join the fun! As for our other two couples, they have more than enough too keep them busy in the coming chapters as well! Read and review and let me know your thoughts! Every review I get makes all that time I spend beating my head on the wall trying to think of good ideas worth every moment. And even the lost brain cells are worth it! ^_^ Thanks for reading!
Marstanuki: I promise Hiko will show up sooner or later. Probably when I get around to focusing on K&K. Why would he want to create havoc in anyone else's love lives? Actually never mind, he probably would! LOL
Chibi-Angel: Ummm, you want me to WHAT?!?! (Turns pale and looks around for a place to hide) I dunno if I can write anything fluffy, I am no good at that kind of thing. But maybe I can somehow. No promises though!
Nim(bus): Hey, you signed your review! I am so flattered! And thanks for the compliment; it makes my day that people actually find what I write funny. And I love your reviews! And since you are such a nice loyal reviewer, if you keep going with me till the end and the promised special chapter, you may get what you wished for! -_^
Firuze: I love your review! It was great seeing exactly what you found funny about that chapter. And don't worry about the funny looks, I get them from family members all the time. You get use to it! ;-)
Gypsy-chan: Yay! Someone commented on the butt pinching, LOL!
MaraJadeBlu: Oh well, I have never been known for me exceptional spelling skills. Quite the opposite in fact. -_-; But it doesn't bother me, I have too much fun writing!
Midori: Two comments! And thank you for commenting on what Kenshin said, I was a little worried about how much sense it all made. ^_^
Hana Himura: I am glad you found this funny and I hope it continues to help cheer you up. If not, I will just have to work harder then!
Sister Weasel: I am not related to you and I have no knowledge of how your very twisted mind works.
Cliffhangered: HAHA! Love the latest name. You're just out to torture me as usual. Its not like I take two months to get the next chapter out! Try two DAYS! So you don't have to wait all that long! :-P
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. The real people who own them just didn't tell the whole truth of the kinds of things that go on when the characters are sitting around at home, so I chose to enlighten everyone at my own personal risk. Even if I am too poor to sue, it's still a risk. Really!
The Morning After
Chapter 11
The whole Dojo was deathly still. Not a sound could be heard from anywhere in the vicinity. Misao was in a state of shock and couldn't seem to make her brain function. {Did Soujirou just say what I think he said? No, he couldn't have! But what if he did? What are you going to do? I don't know!} Her brain cells were at war with themselves. Some probably even had little picket signs with "Aoshi" & "Soujirou" written on them, beating each other! I hope they're careful, she probably doesn't have many to spare.
All the while Misao just stood there with a blank look on her face. Behind her, Kaoru was staring with equal shock. But, slowly, that look turned suspicious. {Where could he have gotten such an idea? Or better yet, WHO could have given him that idea? It couldn't be my rice-bowl-brained little rurouni by any chance…He does seem to be in the middle of anything bad that happens lately…} But then a much worse thought occurred to her. {Or maybe…Aoshi has changed his mind and is trying to get rid of her on someone else! Poor Misao!}
Soujirou was beginning to feel confused. Misao was still standing there without speaking and he didn't know what to do next! {I don't know how these things work! Shouldn't she be happy and kissing me by now or something? Maybe I'm supposed to kiss her! That's it! She is probably waiting for it!}
Feeling less confused and more confident, he took a step forward to the point of being right in her face. Misao was still too stunned to react or even figure out what was going on. Since most of her brain cells has beaten each other to death by this point, she was in something of a daze. When Soujirou finally leaned in to kiss her, she didn't even bother to fight back!
Aoshi was standing in the doorway of the dojo, watching the whole scene unfold with stunned horror. {Doesn't she love me? What happened to our engagement? Doesn't she realize how scary any children she might have if she married Soujirou would be?} Pause for a mental image. A bunch of little Soujirou's and Misao's who are very hyper, very loud, AND have that horrific smile at all times, eating rice animals with scary faces on them. What a family that would make! Can we say human zoo boys and girls?
Aoshi shook his head quickly to dispel the image planted in his mind. He HAD to stop them for the good of the country! No, the good of the entire WORLD! No one could possibly survive a family like that! He must stop them at all costs, not that the cost would be all that great. He kind of liked the thought of little Aoshi's to stare at the wall with, and even little Misao's sounded like fun, as long as he could afford an army of nannies.
After Aoshi finally came back to the present after these thoughts, he noticed Soujirou hadn't come up for air yet! Getting fed up with the whole scene, he finally stalked over to the pair. Kaoru was still standing behind them, watching the kiss with fascination and counting like a referee, waiting to see who would pass out first! She looked a little frightened though when she saw Aoshi headed their way and backed off quickly.
Grabbing Soujirou by the collar, he picked him up off the ground and away from Misao, preparing to strangle him. Soujirou was still smiling, and if possible, it was even wider and creepier than before! But before Aoshi could do anything, Misao started to speak. With the dazed look still firmly in place, she said "Soujirou is a better kisser than my Aoshi-sama, but nobody could beat Aoshi-sama when he…"
To the man in question's utter relief, Kaoru had panicked and clamped a hand over Misao's mouth just in time, stopping her from saying something Aoshi would regret. To my relief also! This is only rated PG-13 you know! ^_^ Turning back to Soujirou, who had looked very interested in what Misao was saying, Aoshi glared at him and gave him a shake. "What do you think you were doing?" And then without waiting for an answer he went on "If I ever see you touching Misao again, I'll do much worse than just kill you. I'll…I'll…" The poor man was at a loss of what to threaten. He picked the scariest thing that had been on his mind lately. "I'll make you baby-sit our future children for the rest of your life!" With a final shake, he dropped the smiling boy onto the ground and picked up his second head (Misao) and reattached it. Both parties looking satisfied with this arrangement, he stalked back inside the dojo, leaving Soujirou on the ground and a confused Kaoru.
Gathering her wits, she helped the boy up and couldn't resist being nosey. "What DID posses you to do that anyway?" Both moving to sit on the porch, Soujirou explained his conversation with Kenshin (which of course caused Kaoru to become furious) and then explained what he thought Kenshin meant by the whole thing. After Kaoru calmed down, she tried to reason with him.
"You know, just because a girl can hurt you doesn't mean anything!" To make her point, she reached out and whacked him with her bokken, which she pulled out of nowhere. The girl should start a magic act. Then maybe she wouldn't be so poor anymore! A look of instant comprehension came over his features when she whacked him, and she sighed with relief. "Now you see? Just because I can hurt you doesn't mean that…" She came to a halt when he tackled her. "Kaoru-san, you love me too? I am the luckiest man alive!"
CRASH! And then "WHAAAAT?" yelled a third voice. Both turned from their little heap on the porch to see Kenshin watching the whole scene, an armful of dishes shattered on the ground at his feet. Kaoru hastily explained about everything, including the conversation and then her hitting Soujirou to prove her point, but it had the opposite effect from what she had intended. He looked heartbroken.
"I thought I was the only one you hit like that!" He wailed. (What was it with these men and their insecurities?) "I always understood you hitting Yahiko and Sano, they are like brothers to you! But HIM?" Kenshin jabbed a finger in Soujirou's face, whose smile looked very smug but cheerful. "Forgive me Himura-san, but I can't help being born such a popular ladies man. Maybe I can give you a few helpful tips? Its very nice having two beautiful women in love with you."
"I am not in love with you!" Kaoru shrieked. She refrained from hitting him though this time. It wouldn't help her any, the way things were going. Kenshin had no such qualms though, and a fight began! A rematch between two of the greatest fighters in Japan, and possibly the world! They are moving so fast that all you can see are two blurs! Wait, I think Kenshin just pulled out his Sakabatou! And Soujirou…reversed blade knives? Whoops, he must have found those in Kenshin's room, hehe…And suddenly, without warning, the fight was over. Who won you ask? Kaoru, of course. Yes, her! Isn't she something? She beat up the powerful and frightening Saitou. She clobbers the legendary Battousai on a daily basis. And now she defeats someone who was once Shishio's right-hand man, Seta Soujirou AND the Battousai TOGETHER! Who around there should be named the strongest? Aoshi should have gone after her, LOL, not Kenshin!
With exasperation, Kaoru tossed down her broken bokken and took both swirly- eyed men by their collars, then proceeded to drag them to Dr. Genzai's. She hoped Soujirou would leave soon, because at this rate, it was beginning to feel like she had TWO Kenshin's. And one was far more than enough!
* * * *
Don't worry everyone, they will both be fine, and will live for me to entertain you with again. Soujirou and Kenshin will be laid up for at least a week, staying in separate rooms at Dr. Genzai's office, of course. Soujirou is spending the whole time he there hitting on Megumi, who is "The third lovely lady who has fallen in love with him" because her doctoring hurts. If Kaoru or Misao visits, he of course declares his love for them as well.
But, all good things must come to an end, and Soujirou had to say goodbye to Misao only a few days into his convalescence. Aoshi had decided they had better leave for Kyoto while Soujirou couldn't follow them. They were going to go back to see Jiya and have a quiet, inexpensive wedding. Aoshi has become obsessed over the nanny idea, and was determined to afford a few to save his future sanity.
It was a very warm, fuzzy, fluffy, and heartfelt goodbye. Misao appreciated what Soujirou had done for her (he had succeeded in making Aoshi jealous, AND he was kind of cute so his crush on her was very flattering). And Soujirou of course would remember her as his first love. They had a few private moments and she came out, looking suspiciously dazed again. (There, chibi-angel, you can fill in the blanks! ;-)
"Do you really have to leave?" asked Kaoru. She was going to miss them, even though she would be happy to have the peace back around her home. But then, she had no idea how long Soujirou planned to stay. Misao just wailed in response and clung to all her sad faced friends. I guess that means she didn't hug Sano, cause he looked really, really happy to see her go home. ^_^
"I promise after I get married and I have lots of kids, we will ALL come back to see you as often as we can!" Cried Misao. Sano cringed and didn't look quite so happy anymore. The rest of the group looked uneasy as well. With many more tears (mostly on Misao's part) and hugs goodbye, the two departed to travel back home.
So one couple is happily established! But as for the other couples, who knows what will happen! Soujirou has women on the brain, Kenshin is plotting how to run off Soujirou, and Kaoru is wondering if she is gonna have to get rid of them BOTH! The relationship between Sano and Megumi is quite smooth and calm though at the moment, both very happy and content with each other. But will it stay that way?
So what do you think? I hope you like it! Don't worry about Aoshi and Misao, I haven't gotten rid of them completely. I may do a short follow up or maybe more to see what happens, if people like that idea. LOL! Soujirou I think I will keep around for a while, and Hiko may show up really soon to join the fun! As for our other two couples, they have more than enough too keep them busy in the coming chapters as well! Read and review and let me know your thoughts! Every review I get makes all that time I spend beating my head on the wall trying to think of good ideas worth every moment. And even the lost brain cells are worth it! ^_^ Thanks for reading!
