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Rurouni Kenshin and The Shinsen Gumi does not belong to me, I just borrow
them. But I Love them a lot.
So PLS dun sue me. I am just a poor 16 yrs old student.. Thanx
AUTHORS NOTES: This story is base more on Kaoru's view in the Shinsen Gumi. then Kenshin's view in the Ishin Shishi. The characters in Shinsen Gumi are all real well except for Kaoru. duh. anyway I did a little research on The Shinsen Gumi. It did help me a little. if anyone has more information on the Shinsen Gumi. do leave it in the review or you would like to E-mail me the resources. Me E-mail is: kenshin_kaoru@rkonline.zzn.com or kenshin_kaoru86@yahoo.com Thanks a lot. Please if you are a Shinsen Gumi fan. please do not feel Offended. Thanks again.
Warning: I don't really have a good command of English. So forgive me for my grammatical mistakes.
Akai Tsuki
Chapter 10: Starting of My New Life
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"What are you saying? I looked after you these two nights and all you could say is now calling my surname instead of our first name basis. I could use a little thank you here. Saitou San!"
"Kaoru chan. calm down. I don't think Sai-"
"Let me be alone Kamiya. Battousai and I got hurt. I am your fiancé for heavens sake. instead of helping me. you went to Battousai's side. What do you expect from ME!"
"FINE! Since you are so unhappy, then let's BREAK UP! Happy!" Without waiting for the response from Saitou she ran out of the room and to her room.
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"Kaoru chan! Open the door now!" Okita shouted through the door.
"Just leave me alone. I'll be fine. just leave me ALONE!" Kaoru said as she hugged her knees and unwanted tears streak her face.
She felt unwanted, weak and most of all. she felt alone. She had met Saitou when she first joined the Shinsen Gumi. He was the first person Kaoru laid her eyes in the Shinsen Gumi. He was the first who hugged her providing warmth in her life, he was the first Kaoru had kissed and now. he was also the first who shove her out of his life. She felt dreaded, she just felt like disappearing. She suddenly wanted someone to hug her, tell her that everything was alright, and tell her that someone out there still needs her. But there was none. All she could hear was her sobs and the sound of tears dropping on to the tatami mat.
Suddenly a red headed person came up into her mind. She couldn't help but smile at the sight of him in her memory.
"Ken. shin." Kaoru called out his name when suddenly the door banged opened to reveal Okita.
"Souji. please just leave me alone."
"Tokio san wants to see you." Kaoru look up again to find the azure hair lady sitting beside her and a plate of sushi in front of her.
"I made it specially for you." Tokio said as she smiled. Okita excused himself and went back to where Saitou is.
"Tokio san."
"Are you feeling all right?" Tokio ask as she felt Kaoru's forehead. Kaoru just lower her head as more tears streamed down her cheeks. Suddenly she threw herself at Tokio as she sob uncontrollably.
"Kaoru san. daijobun?" Tokio asked as she didn't expect Kaoru to cry so suddenly. All she could do at that moment was to stroke her back and keep saying that it's okay. Not long later, Kaoru's cry subsides to sniff and cough.
"Kaoru san."
"I'm fine. I was just. being hysterical. Sorry. I have ruined your kimono." Kaoru managed to smile sheepishly as she pick up a sushi and nibble on it.
"Nice?" Tokio ask as she tilt her head to one side and smiled.
"Yes. Very. I can never do such dishes in my whole life. I am only good with swords and nothing else. I screwed up my whole life. without knowing what caused it." Kaoru's voice broke again. As she chew down the sushi.
"Kaoru san."
"Ne. you like Saitou ne." Kaoru decided to stop using the first name basis and started using his surname. She wasn't going to give in to him. Tokio suddenly flush as she shook her head violently.
"Oh. nonononono! I could never. You are the one he lo-" Tokio sentence was cut off by Kaoru.
"No. not anymore. please. I cannot make him happy not anymore. I am only a burden in his eyes, a swordsman maybe. but never a woman who needs love and care from the one she loves. sadly never."
"Kaoru san." Tokio called out to Kaoru seeing her distancing off. Kaoru waved it off and ate the last sushi and stood up. She opened her wardrobe only to find two pathetic kimono and the rest gis and hakamas. Kaoru took out a purple colour kimono. Tokio eyes widen at the sight.
"It's beautiful. Kaoru san. it would look good on you." Tokio beamed as she smiled sincerely. Kaoru wanted to change into it but. Tokio was watching her.
"Anou. Tokio san. could you look at the other direction?" Kaoru asked as she looked at the tatami mats. Knowing what she meant Tokio immediately looked away as rustling of clothes could be heard which meant that Kaoru was still changing.
"Okay. I'm done." With that cue, Tokio looked back at Kaoru. Her jaw nearly dropped on the mats.
Kaoru was astonishing. She wore the purple kimono which showed off her blue eyes more sparkling than usual. On the bottom of the kimono, there were golden dragons dancing around it. On the edge of the sleeves were golden sakura petals. Kaoru had a dark blue obi which went with the kimono. On the two edge of the obi, there were also litte pink sakura petals dancing on the edge. Kaoru's hair was let down from the high ponytail. It made her more endearing not to say. seductive.
"Kaoru san. you look stunning." Tokio said as she covered her mouth in disbelieve. Kaoru smiled at the compliment. She bent down and took her kodachis as she slid in the back of her kimono.
"I'm going out. for some fresh air." With that she walked out of her room and hideout.
She didn't know how long she had walked. She had passed many streets and had attracted many eyes. Soon she got tired and went to the near by stream and sat down to feel the breeze blowing onto her face. Peace was not to last.
"Hey! Beautiful girl. wanna play?" A voice came from behind.
"Yeah. let's have some fun!" Another came again. Kaoru decided to ignore it as she stood up and walk away. Suddenly a hand grabbed her shoulders from behind.
"Oh no.. I ain't letting you go until we have some fun together."
"Come on.. We can make it fast if you are willing." Kaoru just turn her head back to the man holding her shoulder.
"If you wanna keep that hand of yours. I would suggest that you keep your filthy hands to yourself!" Kaoru said as she slapped his hand away leaving a red patch.
"Feisty aren't we? We can get use to this." The man snaps his fingers and a few more man came out from behind the trees. Kaoru narrowed her eyes as she reached behind and held on to the hilt of her kodachis.
"GO! I don't want to hurt anybody! I'm in a VERY bad mood now. you wouldn't want to mess with me." Kaoru said in a very deadly voice but it was only responded by the sounds of laughing.
"Hurt? You would be the one who gets hurt in the end missy!" The few men drew out their katana and charge towards Kaoru without warning. Kaoru dodged the first incoming blow and unsheathe her kodachis and spun her kodachis around inflicting wounds to the men who surrounded her. But she had to admit, they had great stamina. They had wounds that will not kill them yet still very fatal, yet they can still stand. She closed her eyes and open them again with a sigh. They were not going to back down until they died. Well. if it is so. she shall grant them their wishes. As if she had floated on air she moved gracefully around them killing them each.
"Dammit. you are just a girl. how could you be so. powerful. who the hell are you?" The man said with his uneven breathing. Kaoru thinking that it was his last wish. Kaoru knelt on to his side and whispered into his ear.
"I am Second Captain from the Shinsen Gumi. Kamiya Kaoru." The guy just smiled and closes his eyes as he mumbled.
"I can't believe I lost to a girl." He stopped breathing. Kaoru couldn't deny it but she was tired from the fighting plus she was wearing a kimono for god sake. She had difficulty in killing them without having their blood splashing onto her favorite kimono. She was breathing heavily as she leaned onto a nearby tree till she felt someone's ki. She didn't turn around.
"Go away! I don't want to hurt anyone anymore! I'm in a bad mood today." Kaoru said as she held on to her kodachi tighter as she straightened her back.
"Kao. ru?" The familiar voice echoed through the place. Kaoru couldn't believe her ears. She quickly twirled her head around to see the person who just called her.
"Ken. shin. Kenshin!" Kaoru called out to him as she dropped her kodachis and ran to him. Kenshin did the same too as he embraced her tight. He wasn't gonna let her go anymore.
"Kenshin. I've missed you.." Kaoru said into his chest as she held onto him with dear life.
"Aa. ore mo. Kaoru." Kenshin said as he buried his head in her hair. The scent of jasmine filled his nostril. Kenshin suddenly pulled away looking at her very seriously.
"Why? Why did you leave me back then?" Kenshin demanded her. Kaoru averted her gaze.
"I. it wasn't the time yet. My feelings are unstable. I don't know what to do. that time. it wasn't the time yet." Kaoru said as her vision became watery. Kenshin cupped her face and gently turned her around to look at him.
"Gomen. I didn't mean to yell. I was. Never mind me. why are you here? Why a-" Kenshin sentence was cut short when he felt a sharp pain at his ribs. Kenshin knelt down on the floor as drops of blood made small puddles in the grass.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru immediately panic as she laid him down as she tended to his wounds.
"Kenshin no baka! When did the wound reopen? Why didn't you treat it?" Kaoru asked as she pouted her face while fixing the bandages.
"I think it opened when I was running down the street just to find you." Kenshin answered simply and smiled weakly although he felt pain. Kaoru had just finished bandaging the wound when she heard that. She felt guilty, angry, and touched at the same time. She looked away as unshed tears brim in the corners of her eyes.
"Kenshin no baka." Kaoru's voice broke while she wiped the tears away with the sleeves of her kimono.
"Kaoru?" Kenshin tried his best to sit up and hug Kaoru from behind as now Kaoru's shoulders were trembling badly.
"Why? I'm not worth the chase. I'm not worth. I told you. I don't want you to do anything if it causes you pain. I don't want it! I'm not worth it!" Kaoru said as Kenshin suddenly spun her around to meet his amber eyes.
"Don't say that ever again!" Kenshin reprimanded Kaoru but his voice brought a tinge of gentleness.
"Ken." Kaoru couldn't finish calling his name as his lips crushed onto hers. At first Kaoru struggled a bit as she knew that the wounds will reopen again if he move to vigorously like.. Now. Kaoru pull back a bit but Kenshin's lips followed and soon she was straddled on Kenshin's lap as her hands entwined behind Kenshin's head. Kenshin's hands started to wander to Kaoru's obi. Kaoru knew that she has to stop. just for now as Kenshin was still healing. Kaoru pulled back and place a hand over Kenhsin's mouth to stop him from kissing her. He arched an eyebrow to state his confusion.
"We can't do this now. with we continue. your wound will reopen again." Kaoru stated as she stood up and straighten her kimono along with tightening her obi. After doing that she went to where she had abandon her kodachis. Pick them up and sheath them back as she slid it behind her back again.
"Kaoru. you look beautiful." Kenshin said as he stood up and walk towards her as he tuck a stray hair behind her ear. Kaoru blushed at the compliment and contact.
"Arigatou." Kaoru blushed deepen when he held onto her hand and pulled away from the river. He held onto her hand and walked through the busy streets. They walked till the bridge where lesser people crossed. Suddenly someone called out to Kenshin.
"Himura." Kenshin and Kaoru quickly jerk their head around the area to find the caller.
'That voice. it sounds like.'
"Katsura sama!" Kenshin called out as Kaoru held on to Kenshin's hand tighter.
"Himura. I'm under the bridge. stay where you are. I believe that Kaoru san with you right?"
"Yes sir." Kenshin said in a soft yet audible voice towards Katsura.
"Go to Otsu. I have arranged a house there for you. Go with Kaoru san. A newly wed couple is less more suspicious than a young man." Katsura said as he tightens the straw blanket that he had over his shoulders.
"Katsura san. I have something to confess. about the work during the inn."
"You were an undercover work for the Shinsen Gumi." Kaoru and Kenshin were taken back by Katsura.
"How do you know?" Kaoru asked as she instinctively clutched on the hem of her kimono sleeves.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out. Kaoru san. go along with Himura and you will find the happiness within you." Katsura said as he stood up and started walking away.
"Himura tell no one that you saw me." Were his last words before he disappear within the mist.
'He sounds like a prophet.' Kaoru thought to herself as a chill went down her spine "Kaoru. will. will you come with me. to Otsu to pretend to be newly weds?" Kenshin asked as he looked straight into Kaoru's blue clear eyes.
"No. I will not." Kaoru said as she sighs. Kenshin looked away from her answer before he could ask the reason behind her answer Kaoru continued.
"But I will go. if we don't have to pretend to BE newly wed." Kaoru said as she grinned at him. Kenshin immediately looked up towards Kaoru. Kenshin was confused at first by the changing of answer. Soon it was change to a happy one as he finally absorbs what Kaoru really meant. And lastly his gentle purple hue changes back to an amber one.
"Kenshin?"
"Kaoru. actually. I didn't intent to PRETEND to be newly weds you know. I am a man after all. Having a goddess under the same roof with me. I can't guarantee that my hands will keep to themselves." Kenshin smirk as he sways towards her slowly and seductively. Kaoru knowing what Kenshin meant instantly blush as yelp and took off running. Kenshin having fast reflexes chased her as he caught her from behind as the both of the laughed.
"I'll never let you go again." Kenshin said in a stern voice as he held her tighter.
"Otsu. seems far to me ne. but if it's with you I'll love to go, but I have to go back and prepare myself." Kenshin turned her around and looked at her suspiciously. Kaoru caressed his cheek.
"I will come back. I promise you. I don't want anything else but you." Kaoru said as she kissed his forehead.
Kenshin cupped her face as he pulled her down for another electrifying kiss.
"Kaoru. meet me at the bridge we met Katsura sama. At midnight na." Kenshin said as he tucked a wayward hair behind her ear as he planted a soft kiss on her lips. Kaoru nodded her head as she turned around and went towards the Shinsen Gumi hideout. She turned behind and waved at Kenshin.
'Yes. I don't want anything else but Kenshin now. even if I am to be branded as a traitor... I want to be with him till the day that I die.'
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So, How was this chappie??? Please R&R ne keep me happy and INSPIRED. A happier me. a faster update ne thanks a lot.
Suggestions are welcomed ne.
Minna sama. hihi. at last another chappie desu ne. YEAH!! Kenshin is going to Otsu with Kaoru. at last.desu ne. So does Minna sama like this chappie?? Hope you do ne. I have to manage with my exams the last few weeks that's why I didn't have time to complete this chappie. gomen.. ^__^ but i hope all of ya like this chappie like the rest. thanks for the support. Arigatou Gozaimasu
I would like to thank all readers and reviewers. Especially these people::
AUTHORS NOTES: This story is base more on Kaoru's view in the Shinsen Gumi. then Kenshin's view in the Ishin Shishi. The characters in Shinsen Gumi are all real well except for Kaoru. duh. anyway I did a little research on The Shinsen Gumi. It did help me a little. if anyone has more information on the Shinsen Gumi. do leave it in the review or you would like to E-mail me the resources. Me E-mail is: kenshin_kaoru@rkonline.zzn.com or kenshin_kaoru86@yahoo.com Thanks a lot. Please if you are a Shinsen Gumi fan. please do not feel Offended. Thanks again.
Warning: I don't really have a good command of English. So forgive me for my grammatical mistakes.
Akai Tsuki
Chapter 10: Starting of My New Life
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"What are you saying? I looked after you these two nights and all you could say is now calling my surname instead of our first name basis. I could use a little thank you here. Saitou San!"
"Kaoru chan. calm down. I don't think Sai-"
"Let me be alone Kamiya. Battousai and I got hurt. I am your fiancé for heavens sake. instead of helping me. you went to Battousai's side. What do you expect from ME!"
"FINE! Since you are so unhappy, then let's BREAK UP! Happy!" Without waiting for the response from Saitou she ran out of the room and to her room.
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"Kaoru chan! Open the door now!" Okita shouted through the door.
"Just leave me alone. I'll be fine. just leave me ALONE!" Kaoru said as she hugged her knees and unwanted tears streak her face.
She felt unwanted, weak and most of all. she felt alone. She had met Saitou when she first joined the Shinsen Gumi. He was the first person Kaoru laid her eyes in the Shinsen Gumi. He was the first who hugged her providing warmth in her life, he was the first Kaoru had kissed and now. he was also the first who shove her out of his life. She felt dreaded, she just felt like disappearing. She suddenly wanted someone to hug her, tell her that everything was alright, and tell her that someone out there still needs her. But there was none. All she could hear was her sobs and the sound of tears dropping on to the tatami mat.
Suddenly a red headed person came up into her mind. She couldn't help but smile at the sight of him in her memory.
"Ken. shin." Kaoru called out his name when suddenly the door banged opened to reveal Okita.
"Souji. please just leave me alone."
"Tokio san wants to see you." Kaoru look up again to find the azure hair lady sitting beside her and a plate of sushi in front of her.
"I made it specially for you." Tokio said as she smiled. Okita excused himself and went back to where Saitou is.
"Tokio san."
"Are you feeling all right?" Tokio ask as she felt Kaoru's forehead. Kaoru just lower her head as more tears streamed down her cheeks. Suddenly she threw herself at Tokio as she sob uncontrollably.
"Kaoru san. daijobun?" Tokio asked as she didn't expect Kaoru to cry so suddenly. All she could do at that moment was to stroke her back and keep saying that it's okay. Not long later, Kaoru's cry subsides to sniff and cough.
"Kaoru san."
"I'm fine. I was just. being hysterical. Sorry. I have ruined your kimono." Kaoru managed to smile sheepishly as she pick up a sushi and nibble on it.
"Nice?" Tokio ask as she tilt her head to one side and smiled.
"Yes. Very. I can never do such dishes in my whole life. I am only good with swords and nothing else. I screwed up my whole life. without knowing what caused it." Kaoru's voice broke again. As she chew down the sushi.
"Kaoru san."
"Ne. you like Saitou ne." Kaoru decided to stop using the first name basis and started using his surname. She wasn't going to give in to him. Tokio suddenly flush as she shook her head violently.
"Oh. nonononono! I could never. You are the one he lo-" Tokio sentence was cut off by Kaoru.
"No. not anymore. please. I cannot make him happy not anymore. I am only a burden in his eyes, a swordsman maybe. but never a woman who needs love and care from the one she loves. sadly never."
"Kaoru san." Tokio called out to Kaoru seeing her distancing off. Kaoru waved it off and ate the last sushi and stood up. She opened her wardrobe only to find two pathetic kimono and the rest gis and hakamas. Kaoru took out a purple colour kimono. Tokio eyes widen at the sight.
"It's beautiful. Kaoru san. it would look good on you." Tokio beamed as she smiled sincerely. Kaoru wanted to change into it but. Tokio was watching her.
"Anou. Tokio san. could you look at the other direction?" Kaoru asked as she looked at the tatami mats. Knowing what she meant Tokio immediately looked away as rustling of clothes could be heard which meant that Kaoru was still changing.
"Okay. I'm done." With that cue, Tokio looked back at Kaoru. Her jaw nearly dropped on the mats.
Kaoru was astonishing. She wore the purple kimono which showed off her blue eyes more sparkling than usual. On the bottom of the kimono, there were golden dragons dancing around it. On the edge of the sleeves were golden sakura petals. Kaoru had a dark blue obi which went with the kimono. On the two edge of the obi, there were also litte pink sakura petals dancing on the edge. Kaoru's hair was let down from the high ponytail. It made her more endearing not to say. seductive.
"Kaoru san. you look stunning." Tokio said as she covered her mouth in disbelieve. Kaoru smiled at the compliment. She bent down and took her kodachis as she slid in the back of her kimono.
"I'm going out. for some fresh air." With that she walked out of her room and hideout.
She didn't know how long she had walked. She had passed many streets and had attracted many eyes. Soon she got tired and went to the near by stream and sat down to feel the breeze blowing onto her face. Peace was not to last.
"Hey! Beautiful girl. wanna play?" A voice came from behind.
"Yeah. let's have some fun!" Another came again. Kaoru decided to ignore it as she stood up and walk away. Suddenly a hand grabbed her shoulders from behind.
"Oh no.. I ain't letting you go until we have some fun together."
"Come on.. We can make it fast if you are willing." Kaoru just turn her head back to the man holding her shoulder.
"If you wanna keep that hand of yours. I would suggest that you keep your filthy hands to yourself!" Kaoru said as she slapped his hand away leaving a red patch.
"Feisty aren't we? We can get use to this." The man snaps his fingers and a few more man came out from behind the trees. Kaoru narrowed her eyes as she reached behind and held on to the hilt of her kodachis.
"GO! I don't want to hurt anybody! I'm in a VERY bad mood now. you wouldn't want to mess with me." Kaoru said in a very deadly voice but it was only responded by the sounds of laughing.
"Hurt? You would be the one who gets hurt in the end missy!" The few men drew out their katana and charge towards Kaoru without warning. Kaoru dodged the first incoming blow and unsheathe her kodachis and spun her kodachis around inflicting wounds to the men who surrounded her. But she had to admit, they had great stamina. They had wounds that will not kill them yet still very fatal, yet they can still stand. She closed her eyes and open them again with a sigh. They were not going to back down until they died. Well. if it is so. she shall grant them their wishes. As if she had floated on air she moved gracefully around them killing them each.
"Dammit. you are just a girl. how could you be so. powerful. who the hell are you?" The man said with his uneven breathing. Kaoru thinking that it was his last wish. Kaoru knelt on to his side and whispered into his ear.
"I am Second Captain from the Shinsen Gumi. Kamiya Kaoru." The guy just smiled and closes his eyes as he mumbled.
"I can't believe I lost to a girl." He stopped breathing. Kaoru couldn't deny it but she was tired from the fighting plus she was wearing a kimono for god sake. She had difficulty in killing them without having their blood splashing onto her favorite kimono. She was breathing heavily as she leaned onto a nearby tree till she felt someone's ki. She didn't turn around.
"Go away! I don't want to hurt anyone anymore! I'm in a bad mood today." Kaoru said as she held on to her kodachi tighter as she straightened her back.
"Kao. ru?" The familiar voice echoed through the place. Kaoru couldn't believe her ears. She quickly twirled her head around to see the person who just called her.
"Ken. shin. Kenshin!" Kaoru called out to him as she dropped her kodachis and ran to him. Kenshin did the same too as he embraced her tight. He wasn't gonna let her go anymore.
"Kenshin. I've missed you.." Kaoru said into his chest as she held onto him with dear life.
"Aa. ore mo. Kaoru." Kenshin said as he buried his head in her hair. The scent of jasmine filled his nostril. Kenshin suddenly pulled away looking at her very seriously.
"Why? Why did you leave me back then?" Kenshin demanded her. Kaoru averted her gaze.
"I. it wasn't the time yet. My feelings are unstable. I don't know what to do. that time. it wasn't the time yet." Kaoru said as her vision became watery. Kenshin cupped her face and gently turned her around to look at him.
"Gomen. I didn't mean to yell. I was. Never mind me. why are you here? Why a-" Kenshin sentence was cut short when he felt a sharp pain at his ribs. Kenshin knelt down on the floor as drops of blood made small puddles in the grass.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru immediately panic as she laid him down as she tended to his wounds.
"Kenshin no baka! When did the wound reopen? Why didn't you treat it?" Kaoru asked as she pouted her face while fixing the bandages.
"I think it opened when I was running down the street just to find you." Kenshin answered simply and smiled weakly although he felt pain. Kaoru had just finished bandaging the wound when she heard that. She felt guilty, angry, and touched at the same time. She looked away as unshed tears brim in the corners of her eyes.
"Kenshin no baka." Kaoru's voice broke while she wiped the tears away with the sleeves of her kimono.
"Kaoru?" Kenshin tried his best to sit up and hug Kaoru from behind as now Kaoru's shoulders were trembling badly.
"Why? I'm not worth the chase. I'm not worth. I told you. I don't want you to do anything if it causes you pain. I don't want it! I'm not worth it!" Kaoru said as Kenshin suddenly spun her around to meet his amber eyes.
"Don't say that ever again!" Kenshin reprimanded Kaoru but his voice brought a tinge of gentleness.
"Ken." Kaoru couldn't finish calling his name as his lips crushed onto hers. At first Kaoru struggled a bit as she knew that the wounds will reopen again if he move to vigorously like.. Now. Kaoru pull back a bit but Kenshin's lips followed and soon she was straddled on Kenshin's lap as her hands entwined behind Kenshin's head. Kenshin's hands started to wander to Kaoru's obi. Kaoru knew that she has to stop. just for now as Kenshin was still healing. Kaoru pulled back and place a hand over Kenhsin's mouth to stop him from kissing her. He arched an eyebrow to state his confusion.
"We can't do this now. with we continue. your wound will reopen again." Kaoru stated as she stood up and straighten her kimono along with tightening her obi. After doing that she went to where she had abandon her kodachis. Pick them up and sheath them back as she slid it behind her back again.
"Kaoru. you look beautiful." Kenshin said as he stood up and walk towards her as he tuck a stray hair behind her ear. Kaoru blushed at the compliment and contact.
"Arigatou." Kaoru blushed deepen when he held onto her hand and pulled away from the river. He held onto her hand and walked through the busy streets. They walked till the bridge where lesser people crossed. Suddenly someone called out to Kenshin.
"Himura." Kenshin and Kaoru quickly jerk their head around the area to find the caller.
'That voice. it sounds like.'
"Katsura sama!" Kenshin called out as Kaoru held on to Kenshin's hand tighter.
"Himura. I'm under the bridge. stay where you are. I believe that Kaoru san with you right?"
"Yes sir." Kenshin said in a soft yet audible voice towards Katsura.
"Go to Otsu. I have arranged a house there for you. Go with Kaoru san. A newly wed couple is less more suspicious than a young man." Katsura said as he tightens the straw blanket that he had over his shoulders.
"Katsura san. I have something to confess. about the work during the inn."
"You were an undercover work for the Shinsen Gumi." Kaoru and Kenshin were taken back by Katsura.
"How do you know?" Kaoru asked as she instinctively clutched on the hem of her kimono sleeves.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out. Kaoru san. go along with Himura and you will find the happiness within you." Katsura said as he stood up and started walking away.
"Himura tell no one that you saw me." Were his last words before he disappear within the mist.
'He sounds like a prophet.' Kaoru thought to herself as a chill went down her spine "Kaoru. will. will you come with me. to Otsu to pretend to be newly weds?" Kenshin asked as he looked straight into Kaoru's blue clear eyes.
"No. I will not." Kaoru said as she sighs. Kenshin looked away from her answer before he could ask the reason behind her answer Kaoru continued.
"But I will go. if we don't have to pretend to BE newly wed." Kaoru said as she grinned at him. Kenshin immediately looked up towards Kaoru. Kenshin was confused at first by the changing of answer. Soon it was change to a happy one as he finally absorbs what Kaoru really meant. And lastly his gentle purple hue changes back to an amber one.
"Kenshin?"
"Kaoru. actually. I didn't intent to PRETEND to be newly weds you know. I am a man after all. Having a goddess under the same roof with me. I can't guarantee that my hands will keep to themselves." Kenshin smirk as he sways towards her slowly and seductively. Kaoru knowing what Kenshin meant instantly blush as yelp and took off running. Kenshin having fast reflexes chased her as he caught her from behind as the both of the laughed.
"I'll never let you go again." Kenshin said in a stern voice as he held her tighter.
"Otsu. seems far to me ne. but if it's with you I'll love to go, but I have to go back and prepare myself." Kenshin turned her around and looked at her suspiciously. Kaoru caressed his cheek.
"I will come back. I promise you. I don't want anything else but you." Kaoru said as she kissed his forehead.
Kenshin cupped her face as he pulled her down for another electrifying kiss.
"Kaoru. meet me at the bridge we met Katsura sama. At midnight na." Kenshin said as he tucked a wayward hair behind her ear as he planted a soft kiss on her lips. Kaoru nodded her head as she turned around and went towards the Shinsen Gumi hideout. She turned behind and waved at Kenshin.
'Yes. I don't want anything else but Kenshin now. even if I am to be branded as a traitor... I want to be with him till the day that I die.'
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So, How was this chappie??? Please R&R ne keep me happy and INSPIRED. A happier me. a faster update ne thanks a lot.
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Minna sama. hihi. at last another chappie desu ne. YEAH!! Kenshin is going to Otsu with Kaoru. at last.desu ne. So does Minna sama like this chappie?? Hope you do ne. I have to manage with my exams the last few weeks that's why I didn't have time to complete this chappie. gomen.. ^__^ but i hope all of ya like this chappie like the rest. thanks for the support. Arigatou Gozaimasu
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