AN: Ahh!! Thank you everyone who pointed out that I spelled Himura wrong. ^-^;; Ya know, I know how to say it and everything, but I don't know why I couldn't spell it right. ::sweatdrops:: I promise to spell it right from now on!
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Kaoru groaned and rolled over. Unfortunately, she forgot she was on the couch and rolled off; landing in a tangle of blankets and pillows.
"Itai!"
She grabbed her head and winced. Surely there would be a bump on its' way. Hissing through clenched teeth, she unwrapped the blankets from around her legs and stood. She wobbled, and reached out to steady herself. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she noticed Kenshin was on the floor, sleeping. She blinked.
"What a stubborn man."
"It's just before dawn. You woke up on time."
Barra sat on the end of the couch, cleaning his paw. Probably from a mouse, Kaoru mused. Even though he didn't need to eat, he told her he enjoyed it.
"Yes, well, habit."
She stretched her arms above her head and yawned. After the kinks in her muscles were gone, she quietly stepped over Kenshin and walked into her room. Barra followed closely behind.
She pulled out tan leggings and a burgundy long-sleeved shirt. After slipping into them, she pulled out a heavy coat, the same color as her shirt. (AN: It's hard to describe, but I drew a pic. If you want a copy, email me and I'll send it to you.)
"Barra, can you hand me my bell bandolier?"
She looked over her shoulder as she spoke. Barra grumbled under his breath as he left the room to fetch the object. While he was doing that, Kaoru ran a brush through her hair and pulled it up into a low ponytail. (AN: The ones that lay across the back of your neck….again, ask for picture.)
She turned away from the mirror just in time to see Barra struggling to pull the bells to his mistress. She snickered and picked it up, buckling it diagonally across her chest.
"Go wake up Kenshin."
"What am I? A maid?"
He hissed and sauntered out of the room. Kaoru sighed and grabbed her father's sheath and sword off the table. She slid the sword out of its' case and ran a finger down the blade. A small trickle of blood went down her finger and into the creases on the sword. She watched as her blood traveled down the length of the blade before pooling up at the handle.
"Kaoru-dono?"
She jumped, startled, and spun around. Kenshin stood before her, shoes on and sakabtou at his hip.
"You're bleeding."
He took a few brisk steps over to her and gently took her hand in his. She fought down a blush and could only stare as he lifted her injured finger to his mouth.
"W-what are you doing!?"
She squeaked and pulled her hand away. Barra, who had been watching from the doorway, snickered in amusement. As one could tell, Kaoru did not have much contact with humans, let alone men. She fidgeted nervously under Kenshin's gaze.
"C-come on. We have to leave now. Where is this town?"
"…About a three day walk from here."
Kaoru nodded thoughtfully and hooked the sheath and sword to her waist. Once it was secured, she grabbed a bag, which was packed with food, clothes, and other necessities, and slung it over her shoulder. Grunting under the weight, she shifted it.
"You'll freeze if you don't wear proper clothing."
Kaoru opened her closet and pulled out a cloak. She threw it to Kenshin, who caught it with ease.
"Arigatou."
Kaoru shrugged and walked towards the front door. Kenshin and Barra followed close behind.
"Yoshi! Let's go!"
Kaoru forced a smile and opened the door, waiting for everyone to get out before closing it. It was going to be a long trip, she knew. And she was dreading every minute of it.
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AN: Well, I don't have time right now to make it longer, so….I'll try to update sooner! And I'm glad Barra is a likeable character, Sabrina. ^-^ Read and Review!
~Neoshipper~
