The Day His Past Became His Future

By:  animeluverthatiam

Rika-chan

Aisha-chan

Disclaimer:  We do not own Rurouni Kenshin no matter how bad we beg we don't.  So don't sue us, we are just three high schoolers!  We are not doing this for profit (ya, like anyone would wanna pay to read this stuff).  Rurouni Kenshin is the property of its respected owners, whoever they may be.

Author Rantings:  Well, we are writing this story purely on impulse… It has very little of a storyline until later…  We are in the process of writing this so HELPFUL *ahem*  comments are accepted.  If you flame us… we will use it to cook our cup noodles…  Lots of OCCness and other weird stuff… please R&R.

"So," Kaoru said in her calmest voice, "you must be tired after such a long trip.  Why don't you rest inside the dojo, while everyone else finishes their chores?"

          "That is a good idea, Karrie, I will," Rika said.

          "Um… my name is Kaoru, not 'Karrie,'" Kaoru stated, just the slight bit irritated.

          "Ok, sure, whatever.  See you in a little bit, Kenshin," Rika then hugged Kenshin and went inside.

          "_ I swear, that girl has no manners!" Kaoru mumbled.

          Kenshin, being the smart person he was, slowly started to walk away, as quiet as a mouse.  But, to no avail.  Kaoru grabbed him by the hair.

          "Now you are going to tell me the whole story of how you met this girl, from start to finish, or I swear I will cause you bodily pain!" Kaoru hissed.

          "Yes, ma'am!" Kenshin quickly said.  *_*' "Ok, well if you let go of me, I will tell it."

          Kaoru let him go, and waited with quick-dying patience.

          "Well, it started a little after my sword training. *Goes into flashback*  I was only 13 and she was 12.  I was walking through town and wasn't paying attention to where I was going.  I bumped into her and I knocked her down.  I helped her up, but the tofu she was carrying was ruined.  I had a little money with me, so I bought her some more tofu.  She was grateful.

          "After that, we became friends.  I used to show her my sword drills as I learned them, and sometimes taught her simple drills.  Then, after a year, our simple little friendship became more, a lot more.  One day, I saw showing her my newest and most complicated technique yet, the Bato-jut-su.  She wanted to learn this technique very badly.  I had to help her.

          I had to stand behind her and guide her hands.  I could see her face and for the first time, I saw her blush a deep shade of red.  I wondered why.  We finished the drill, then sat on our hill, like we always did, and talked about how our day went.  The sun was setting slowly behind the horizon.  I looked at her, she looked at me, then something inside me told me what to do.  I put my hand on her cheek, leaned over and kissed her.  And to my surprise, she returned the kiss.

          "After that, we were constantly together.  I even missed sword training just because I couldn't stand leaving her side.  Then one day, it happened.  Her family had to move, and she had to go with them.  She left telling me that one day she would return.  I was heart-broken, that I was.  I then went back t sword training and the rest is history."  Kenshin finished his long-winded tale with a sigh,

          Kaoru stared at him with tears in her eyes. ;_;