Kenshin and Sano stared at their surroundings. "This is Japan?" Sano asked.
"Yes, as Desdemona had said, about a century later." Kenshin told him.
"Wow, who could have imagined it would be like this?" Sano said in awe.
"Actually.it's almost exactly what I imagined it would be" Kenshin smiled.
"How far are we from Tokyo.if its still here?" Sano asked. Kenshin merely
nodded his head toward a sign reading Tokyo. "Awww CRAP!" Sano yelled.
Then, Kenshin felt a light tap on his shoulder. "Hmm? ORO?!" Kenshin yelled. There were at least 20 teenaged girls behind them staring at them in awe. "ummm.hello?' Kenshin said. Suddenly they all screamed and Kenshin and Sano went running. "who are they?!" Sano yelled. "I don't know!" Kenshin replied as they ran. They noticed the crowd was getting a little bigger and the girls were screaming out Kenshin and Sano's name.
After about a half hour of running the two finally lost the girls. "I don't know what that was about!" Kenshin exclaimed. But Sano wasn't listening; He was staring at a shop window with his mouth wide open. "Sano?" Kenshin asked. He went up to the shop window and soon was stuck in the same position as Sano. I was an anime store and Rorouni Kenshin merchandise was all over the window. Sano looked up and his mouth dropped even wider. "Oooh.Help me Kenshin I can't move." "Huh?" And both of them were stuck in the same position as before.
It was a huge Billboard with the words: Rurouni Kenshin DVD and Video #10 out now! Available at your local anime and or comic store! Kenshin and Sano were gaping wide open at the billboard. "I don't understand this but it explains why the girls were chasing us." Kenshin said. "Yeah.you know I'm not that bad looking." Sano smiled. Suddenly they heard a loud sound. A white car was coming towards them and they barely got out of the way in time. "Damn I will not get used to this!!!" Sano yelled. "Obviously the use of transportation." Kenshin said ignoring Sano. "It's like a steam engine, but I'm sure it's more advanced and smaller of course." Kenshin continued. "Do you even care what's happened to Japan!? To us?!" Sano exploded to kenshins "Oro?" "Sano of course I care! But we must accept what's happened, that we should, and for our situation I'm sure we'll find a way out." Kenshin explained. Sano sighed. "ok whatever you say."
******* Jade was making her way home from the night club. She was a pretty 16 year old girl, black hair and solid piercing aqua eyes. She was wearing her leather pants, red shirt and big punk platforms. She was about to turn the corner when she ran into a man with black hair and red tips. "Desdemona don't scare me like that!" Jade yelled. Desdemona smiled. "What the hell do you want with me?" Jade asked. "oh I was wondering if you would do me a favor." Desdemona said. "What?" Jade snapped. "I've brought some friends for you. You'll be sure to recognize them in seconds." Desdemona explained. "who?" Jade asked. "its not important. I'll tell you this.Revenge is such a sweet thing. It drives you like nothing else. My powers and your abnormally good fighting skills will be of so much help to me." Desdemona said. He looked into her eyes and took out a silver shiny ball, he spun it around in is hand. "look at it Jade" He said. She stared at it and soon her eyes became dull and emotionless. "Go, fight them."he commanded. Jade nodded her head and went of in the opposite direction. Soon, it will begin; revenge will be in the palm of my hand. He thought. ********************** "You know we really should find a place to stay tonight." Sano suggested. Kenshin nodded, it was late. They heard a sound behind them, and before they could turn around, a dagger almost sliced Sano's face in half. His left cheek was bleeding, and he could see no one on the darkness. He felt a tap on the back of his shoulder and spun around to see who it was.no one was there, not even Kenshin. He turned around again and almost jumped out of skin in fright. Jade was standing in front of him, with a smug smile on her face. "How the hell did you get there so fast?" He demanded. "Your slow.aren't you? And I thought I was gonna have fun killing you too.hey, could you just act like your fast for me please?" She asked in a mocking tone. "Who are you?" He asked. "The last face you see before you die" She said quickly, and went to go punch him in the face. A crack sounded as she impacted her punch. Sano groaned in pain. She's strong, he thought. Sano went to return the punch, but only met air as she quickly only slightly moved her head. He tried again and again, only to have her dodge the punches. Jade spun around and kicked Sano in the back, resulting in him falling over. The movement was done so quickly, he could hardly see it. "That's it; I'm not going easy anymore!" He yelled. "Easy? If that's what you call easy, I'll laugh when I see you going 'hard' on me!" She said as she punched him multiple times in the face and stomach. Where the hell is Kenshin? Sano thought. Jade was doing a number on Sano, within 5 minutes, his nose was bleeding, mouth was dripping in blood, and his body black and blue. Jade didn't have a single bruise on her, as Sano hasn't even connected one blow with her. Suddenly, she drew a sword; Sano didn't even see she had one hidden behind her back. This was a very strange looking sword to him; it had deep ridges along the blade and was shaped differently from a Japanese sword. Dammit, how am I going to defend my self from a sword? As if on cue, Kenshin came rushing in. "Kenshin!" Sano yelled. "let me take it from here Sano." He said. Kenshin pulled out his sword and stood his stance waiting for Jade to make the first move. Jade stood there, not making a move. "Waiting for me to make the first move? Fine then, if that's how you want it" She said. She ran forward sword in hand and swung at Kenshin's neck. He swung his sword and blocked her hit. Jade spun around and hit Kenshin in the legs with the back of her sword. Once again, her attack was so fast Kenshin could not see it. Kenshin struck Jade with his sword hard, leaving Jade with a bloody mouth. Soon Kenshin had the upper hand in the battle and Jade was weakening. Realizing she could not win this battle, she jumped high onto a roof. Her body only a silhouette in the moons gaze. "you may have had the upper hand in this battle. But it will be different next time." She said, and as quickly as she appeared she had gone.
"You ok Sano?" Kenshin asked. "yeah.fine." Sano groaned in pain. "who was that? And why did she fight us for no reason?" Sano asked. "I don't know. But I certainly don't want to clash swords with her again. I did not think that this far into the future, swordsman ship would still be around, that I didn't. She was very skilled, and her talents shouldn't be wasted like that." He said. Sano nodded. Kenshin helped the injured Sano up, and they wandered on.
********* "I did not succeed." Jade told Desdemona. "I did not wish you to do so." He said. "your main focus was not who I wanted it to be. You spent more time on the pathetic fighter than you did the swords-man." He told her. "I am sorry. Next time I will be more aware of my target." She said, lowering her head. Desdemona cupped her chin and raised her head towards his. "you make sure of that, wont you? Go home and rest." He said. Jade lowered her head in response, and made her way home.
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The next morning, she felt like shit. She woke up late, and had a blistering headache. She looked around her room and saw her sword laying on her cupboard. She got up from the bed, though with a lot of effort, and touched the hilt. Her mind was flooded back with memories of the fight last night, though she couldn't remember who she was fighting. "Fuck!" She exclaimed. This is why she hates to get involved with Desdemona; he always controls her to do his dirty work. "I feel so used when he does that." She told herself. She knew she didn't kill anyone though, because her sword was perfectly clean. She held the sword in her hand, used to the heavy weight it was. She held it up to the gleaming light admiring its look. Out of al the things she possessed, this sword was the most important. My pride and joy, she thought. She doesn't remember for how long she had it, or how she came up with that unique design, but it was her only source of protection. She put the sword back on the cupboard and made her way to the bath room to get ready for the day. She did her usual morning routine: Brush teeth, take shower, do hair, and make up, get dressed. She put her hair up in her standard pony tail; she never in her life wore her hair down. Her make-up was basic, yet had its Goth style to it, black eye shadow, and blood red lipstick. No guy would fall for her, and that's the way she liked it. She wore her black dickies (pants) and a black tank top. She grabbed her purse and went to go do some grocery shopping.
The day was bright and warm, it was shady in the city, the skyscrapers blocking the sunlight, yet the sun gleaming off the shiny windows. Kenshin looked on the city, once again marveled on how it has changed since the last hundred years or so. It truly was the age of technology here. "It's nice huh? Sano said behind him. Kenshin nodded his head. "I thought you despised it here Sano that I did." Kenshin smiled. "Yeah, but I guess I better get used to it." He said in his natural deep voice. "Who do you think that was last night? She was really skilled" Sano asked. "I believe she was sent to us by Desdemona, it's a tragedy that it is. She's so young, and yet her future has been decided for her, yet not BY her." He said. Sano looked at Kenshin, wondering why he had been so passionate about the topic, but he didn't say anything and continued to look onto the busy city.
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Jade had bought all her food and was making her way home. She took a deep breath and looked around her. So much life. she thought. She thought about how fast it could all end, with one quick move. She envied the people, their lives so happy, not being controlled like a puppet on strings. She envied the fact that they have something to look forward to in life, they'll have someone to love and take care of them. Jade longed for someone that could love her, she needed love. But her life chosen for her could never allow that. Whoever was chosen to love her would be put in immediate danger, and she could not risk losing another thing she loves. She continued walking down the busy street when she felt someone grab her buy the arm, hard. **** Sano and Kenshin were walking down the street, looking about their surroundings, when Sano spotted the girl that attacked them last night.
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Jade gasped. "let go!" she yelled she spun around to face whoever grabbed her and gasped again. It was a man with brown spiked hair.and he was wearing the same outfit that one of her favorite anime characters wore. "What the fuck?" she yelled. Sano noticed the look of shock in her eyes, and let go of her; luckily they weren't in a very crowded street. "Why the hell did you attack is last night?" he yelled at her. Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped. She looked at the man, and she remembered everything. Then she saw a man with red hair run up to Sano. "Sano!" he called. What?! Ok.these people are a little bit too obsessed with that anime.but.that man.he looks exactly like.Kenshin?? She thought. "You didn't answer my question he yelled. "I'm sorry.but you guys.you look exactly like Kenshin and Sano from the anime." she smiled. Sano looked shocked. "I am Sano!! And he IS Kenshin!" he yelled again. "That's impossible. It's an anime.its not real!" she glared at them. "Listen! We aren't from this world! Some guy named Desdemona brought us here!" he told her. She gasped and almost fell to the floor but Sano caught her. "Hey.what's wrong with you?" he asked looking concerned. "Desdemona.you are real then?? You're really Sanosuke.and he's really Kenshin?" She breathed. "Yes!" he said. Kenshin bent down to look at her. "Miss, do you know anything that can help us?" he asked her politely. She nodded. "Can you please tell us your name?" he asked again. "Jade. I don't need to know yours. Can you please take me to my place, and I'll tell you everything I know.and if I collapse, don't freak out." She told them. Sano looked at Kenshin and Kenshin nodded. Sano picked Jade up, and Kenshin picked up her shopping and they took her to her place.
"Thank you." She said. She walked over to her bed and lay down. "I'll tell you everything." She told them. Kenshin nodded. Jade took a deep breath and started. "You guys are not from here. Not only did you come to the future, but you came to a different world. How I know you, is here, we have a thing called Anime, or japanimation. You guys are characters in one of the most popular ones. Its called Rorouni Kenshin, I'm sure you saw some merchandise. And. I'm not surprised no one else recognized you." She told them. "Well, we did have a bunch of rabid teenagers chase us." Sano said. "You see.everyone knows you here. Desdemona brought you here, I don't know why.but it won't be good. I'm afraid this will be the worst villain you have yet to face Kenshin." She said. Kenshin nodded. He knew why Desdemona brought them here, but he'd rather not tell everyone now. "As for last night" Jade continued. She closed her eyes. "Desdemona can control me, and he does for killing others. There is no way I can prevent him from doing it, and there is no way for me to break the binding on my own. I'm afraid my mind is not that strong. I have no memory of what I do afterwards, unless I'm told or a significant reminder shows up. Like when I saw you Sano." She smiled at him. "Your very skilled, your speed and strength surprised me, that it did. Where did you learn to do that?" Kenshin asked. Jade thought for a few moments. "I'm afraid I don't remember. Of my sixteen years of living, I only remember the last 4. I believe I was trained during those 12 black years. I hope I didn't bloody you up too bad Sano" she smiled again. "Don't worry about it." He said. She smiled again. The way she smiled made Sano think, a girl as violent, and had so much darkness in her, how can she smile like that? "If you guys don't mind.I would like to rest. I didn't get much sleep last night." She asked. They both nodded and turned to leave the room. "You guys are free to stay here! I have plenty of room!" she added. "Thank you, we appreciate it." Kenshin said. "Kenshin, could I speak to you for a moment?" Jade asked. Kenshin nodded and went to her side. "Kenshin.I told you about Desdemona.I have no way to keep him from controlling me, I can only avoid him. Can you please protect me from him?" she asked. "I will don't worry." He said. "Kenshin, it is best to wait for Desdemona to make the first move.we will just have to wait." Jade said. Kenshin nodded, and left her to rest.
"what she tell you?" Sano asked Kenshin. "we must protect her from Desdemona, and in that way, we can fight him too." Kenshin said. Sano didn't say anything, but looked at jades closed door. He felt a certain level of lovingness from her, even though not only a few hours ago, they were brutal enemies. But he felt something strange around her, a nice strange. He shook his head and smiled, flopping down on her plush couch.
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Desdemona was sitting cross legged on his chair, his mansion dark and eerie. The fire in his eyes was calm and was raging slow {A/N-he literally has flames in his eyes! You can say they are the fires of hell.^__^}. He thought of Jade.if she only knew. He thought. She obviously could not handle Battousai. He hoped she would. Now he must do it himself. Yet, he wants to have fun with them. Desdemona thought of Kenshin, and he had flashbacks of the moment his family was killed in front of his eyes. He flinched and slammed his hand upon the table. Breathing heavily he walked to his training room, thinking of his life. He was not born a normal child. He had dark magic powers, and was a genius. His intelligence surpassed anyone, yet his dark and evil mind corrupted him far beyond comprehension. And the death of his family did not help that fact. After he discovered his power to merge between worlds, he came to this one and grew adapted to it. His family's great wealth helped him survive. He stepped inside his training room and looked around. This is where he developed his skills, and honed his own sword. He has yet to stain it with blood, which was Jades job.his beloved Jade.
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Jade woke up from her nap and got up. She opened her door to find Kenshin and Sano staring at her TV set, looking quite frightened. She burst out laughing. They turned around at her and smiled. "I guess I gotta tell you about a few things! That's a TV set, as you can see. And oh yeah, those people aren't really in there. It's a moving picture played through it." She explained. They looked quite amazed. "C'mon lets go for a walk." She said grabbing her jacket and having them follow her. "Wait! You guys can't go around like that! Umm." She suddenly got a huge grin on her face. "I guess we gotta go shopping!!!" she yelled, grabbing them both and running out of her house. As they walked down the street she explained everything that they could see, cars, buildings, clothes. She told them that the currency is still the same, and of course informed them about the government. "It's actually similar. We haven't changed much, just the technology." She told them. They walked into a clothing store and Kenshin and Sano looked around with their mouths gaping wide open. Jade giggled. "Don't worry guys, I'll take care of you!" she started walking around, picking out clothes and holding them up to either Sano or Kenshin, nodding or shaking her head. After about an hour of picking out clothes, Jade had two separate piles, one for each man. She went to the cash register and paid for all of them. "I figured you guys may wanna try them on at home, whatever you don't like I'll return." She said. As they made their way home, they talked about simple things, like how much its changed there, yet stayed the same. They went inside and Jade gave the guys their clothes and told them to change. "When you tried out an outfit, come out and I'll give you my opinion" she said. The first to come out was Sano, in a pair of black slacks and a black long sleeved shirt. Jade had her mouth gaping open, and could have sworn she drooled a little. He looks even more gorgeous than he does in the anime! She thought. "Uuhh.Jade?" Sano asked "LOVE IT!! KEEP IT!! DON'T CHANGE!" she yelled. Sano smiled. "Yeah...surprisingly, I like it too." He said while checking himself out. Next Kenshin came out, with dark blue jeans and a black button up shirt. Jade repeated the action with Sano for Kenshin. "That means she loves it!!" Sano yelled over her shoulder. "Damn I'm good! Do you like it Kenshin?" She asked. "It's different that it is, but I like it" he smiled. Jade giggled. "What?" Sano asked. "Oh.I never told you guys.but. I kinda have huge crushes on you!! Whenever I watch the anime.I think you guys are so hot!!" she giggled again. "But don't worry! I won't be weird or anything!!!" she yelled, giggling more than ever. "Well! I am tired.again.better go to sleep. See you guys tomorrow! Those two bedrooms have beds so don't worry. G'night!" she said as she closed the door. Kenshin and Sano only stared at the closed door. "She is quite energetic. Well, we better go to sleep too; we've had a long day." Kenshin said. Sano nodded and they both head towards their rooms.
Jade had waked up in the middle of the night, breathing hard, and in a cold sweat. She had yet another nightmare. They were troubling her for as long as she remembered. She always dreamed of Desdemona, and him doing an ill fated evil. It was always different, yet, she had died in every single one of these dreams. She had promised her self that her death would not be done by him. She deserved to die peacefully, and without pain. But she knew it was a fantasy that only existed in her thoughts. She didn't get anything she deserved. She knows that her death will be in a fight, or she would know what its like not to have nightmares, to be sleeping in the arms of someone who loves her, and to not have to worry about the way she would die, or if her loved one is in danger. Her thoughts began to linger to.Sano. She shook her head. She couldn't love him. Once they have defeated.if they defeat Desdemona, they will go back to their world. It was yet another fantasy that could only exist in her thoughts. Mind tired of thinking, and being of desperate need of sleep, she laid her head down and dozed off, praying not to have another nightmare
Another fantasy.even be killed by Desdemona. She wished though, that before she died
Then, Kenshin felt a light tap on his shoulder. "Hmm? ORO?!" Kenshin yelled. There were at least 20 teenaged girls behind them staring at them in awe. "ummm.hello?' Kenshin said. Suddenly they all screamed and Kenshin and Sano went running. "who are they?!" Sano yelled. "I don't know!" Kenshin replied as they ran. They noticed the crowd was getting a little bigger and the girls were screaming out Kenshin and Sano's name.
After about a half hour of running the two finally lost the girls. "I don't know what that was about!" Kenshin exclaimed. But Sano wasn't listening; He was staring at a shop window with his mouth wide open. "Sano?" Kenshin asked. He went up to the shop window and soon was stuck in the same position as Sano. I was an anime store and Rorouni Kenshin merchandise was all over the window. Sano looked up and his mouth dropped even wider. "Oooh.Help me Kenshin I can't move." "Huh?" And both of them were stuck in the same position as before.
It was a huge Billboard with the words: Rurouni Kenshin DVD and Video #10 out now! Available at your local anime and or comic store! Kenshin and Sano were gaping wide open at the billboard. "I don't understand this but it explains why the girls were chasing us." Kenshin said. "Yeah.you know I'm not that bad looking." Sano smiled. Suddenly they heard a loud sound. A white car was coming towards them and they barely got out of the way in time. "Damn I will not get used to this!!!" Sano yelled. "Obviously the use of transportation." Kenshin said ignoring Sano. "It's like a steam engine, but I'm sure it's more advanced and smaller of course." Kenshin continued. "Do you even care what's happened to Japan!? To us?!" Sano exploded to kenshins "Oro?" "Sano of course I care! But we must accept what's happened, that we should, and for our situation I'm sure we'll find a way out." Kenshin explained. Sano sighed. "ok whatever you say."
******* Jade was making her way home from the night club. She was a pretty 16 year old girl, black hair and solid piercing aqua eyes. She was wearing her leather pants, red shirt and big punk platforms. She was about to turn the corner when she ran into a man with black hair and red tips. "Desdemona don't scare me like that!" Jade yelled. Desdemona smiled. "What the hell do you want with me?" Jade asked. "oh I was wondering if you would do me a favor." Desdemona said. "What?" Jade snapped. "I've brought some friends for you. You'll be sure to recognize them in seconds." Desdemona explained. "who?" Jade asked. "its not important. I'll tell you this.Revenge is such a sweet thing. It drives you like nothing else. My powers and your abnormally good fighting skills will be of so much help to me." Desdemona said. He looked into her eyes and took out a silver shiny ball, he spun it around in is hand. "look at it Jade" He said. She stared at it and soon her eyes became dull and emotionless. "Go, fight them."he commanded. Jade nodded her head and went of in the opposite direction. Soon, it will begin; revenge will be in the palm of my hand. He thought. ********************** "You know we really should find a place to stay tonight." Sano suggested. Kenshin nodded, it was late. They heard a sound behind them, and before they could turn around, a dagger almost sliced Sano's face in half. His left cheek was bleeding, and he could see no one on the darkness. He felt a tap on the back of his shoulder and spun around to see who it was.no one was there, not even Kenshin. He turned around again and almost jumped out of skin in fright. Jade was standing in front of him, with a smug smile on her face. "How the hell did you get there so fast?" He demanded. "Your slow.aren't you? And I thought I was gonna have fun killing you too.hey, could you just act like your fast for me please?" She asked in a mocking tone. "Who are you?" He asked. "The last face you see before you die" She said quickly, and went to go punch him in the face. A crack sounded as she impacted her punch. Sano groaned in pain. She's strong, he thought. Sano went to return the punch, but only met air as she quickly only slightly moved her head. He tried again and again, only to have her dodge the punches. Jade spun around and kicked Sano in the back, resulting in him falling over. The movement was done so quickly, he could hardly see it. "That's it; I'm not going easy anymore!" He yelled. "Easy? If that's what you call easy, I'll laugh when I see you going 'hard' on me!" She said as she punched him multiple times in the face and stomach. Where the hell is Kenshin? Sano thought. Jade was doing a number on Sano, within 5 minutes, his nose was bleeding, mouth was dripping in blood, and his body black and blue. Jade didn't have a single bruise on her, as Sano hasn't even connected one blow with her. Suddenly, she drew a sword; Sano didn't even see she had one hidden behind her back. This was a very strange looking sword to him; it had deep ridges along the blade and was shaped differently from a Japanese sword. Dammit, how am I going to defend my self from a sword? As if on cue, Kenshin came rushing in. "Kenshin!" Sano yelled. "let me take it from here Sano." He said. Kenshin pulled out his sword and stood his stance waiting for Jade to make the first move. Jade stood there, not making a move. "Waiting for me to make the first move? Fine then, if that's how you want it" She said. She ran forward sword in hand and swung at Kenshin's neck. He swung his sword and blocked her hit. Jade spun around and hit Kenshin in the legs with the back of her sword. Once again, her attack was so fast Kenshin could not see it. Kenshin struck Jade with his sword hard, leaving Jade with a bloody mouth. Soon Kenshin had the upper hand in the battle and Jade was weakening. Realizing she could not win this battle, she jumped high onto a roof. Her body only a silhouette in the moons gaze. "you may have had the upper hand in this battle. But it will be different next time." She said, and as quickly as she appeared she had gone.
"You ok Sano?" Kenshin asked. "yeah.fine." Sano groaned in pain. "who was that? And why did she fight us for no reason?" Sano asked. "I don't know. But I certainly don't want to clash swords with her again. I did not think that this far into the future, swordsman ship would still be around, that I didn't. She was very skilled, and her talents shouldn't be wasted like that." He said. Sano nodded. Kenshin helped the injured Sano up, and they wandered on.
********* "I did not succeed." Jade told Desdemona. "I did not wish you to do so." He said. "your main focus was not who I wanted it to be. You spent more time on the pathetic fighter than you did the swords-man." He told her. "I am sorry. Next time I will be more aware of my target." She said, lowering her head. Desdemona cupped her chin and raised her head towards his. "you make sure of that, wont you? Go home and rest." He said. Jade lowered her head in response, and made her way home.
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The next morning, she felt like shit. She woke up late, and had a blistering headache. She looked around her room and saw her sword laying on her cupboard. She got up from the bed, though with a lot of effort, and touched the hilt. Her mind was flooded back with memories of the fight last night, though she couldn't remember who she was fighting. "Fuck!" She exclaimed. This is why she hates to get involved with Desdemona; he always controls her to do his dirty work. "I feel so used when he does that." She told herself. She knew she didn't kill anyone though, because her sword was perfectly clean. She held the sword in her hand, used to the heavy weight it was. She held it up to the gleaming light admiring its look. Out of al the things she possessed, this sword was the most important. My pride and joy, she thought. She doesn't remember for how long she had it, or how she came up with that unique design, but it was her only source of protection. She put the sword back on the cupboard and made her way to the bath room to get ready for the day. She did her usual morning routine: Brush teeth, take shower, do hair, and make up, get dressed. She put her hair up in her standard pony tail; she never in her life wore her hair down. Her make-up was basic, yet had its Goth style to it, black eye shadow, and blood red lipstick. No guy would fall for her, and that's the way she liked it. She wore her black dickies (pants) and a black tank top. She grabbed her purse and went to go do some grocery shopping.
The day was bright and warm, it was shady in the city, the skyscrapers blocking the sunlight, yet the sun gleaming off the shiny windows. Kenshin looked on the city, once again marveled on how it has changed since the last hundred years or so. It truly was the age of technology here. "It's nice huh? Sano said behind him. Kenshin nodded his head. "I thought you despised it here Sano that I did." Kenshin smiled. "Yeah, but I guess I better get used to it." He said in his natural deep voice. "Who do you think that was last night? She was really skilled" Sano asked. "I believe she was sent to us by Desdemona, it's a tragedy that it is. She's so young, and yet her future has been decided for her, yet not BY her." He said. Sano looked at Kenshin, wondering why he had been so passionate about the topic, but he didn't say anything and continued to look onto the busy city.
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Jade had bought all her food and was making her way home. She took a deep breath and looked around her. So much life. she thought. She thought about how fast it could all end, with one quick move. She envied the people, their lives so happy, not being controlled like a puppet on strings. She envied the fact that they have something to look forward to in life, they'll have someone to love and take care of them. Jade longed for someone that could love her, she needed love. But her life chosen for her could never allow that. Whoever was chosen to love her would be put in immediate danger, and she could not risk losing another thing she loves. She continued walking down the busy street when she felt someone grab her buy the arm, hard. **** Sano and Kenshin were walking down the street, looking about their surroundings, when Sano spotted the girl that attacked them last night.
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Jade gasped. "let go!" she yelled she spun around to face whoever grabbed her and gasped again. It was a man with brown spiked hair.and he was wearing the same outfit that one of her favorite anime characters wore. "What the fuck?" she yelled. Sano noticed the look of shock in her eyes, and let go of her; luckily they weren't in a very crowded street. "Why the hell did you attack is last night?" he yelled at her. Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped. She looked at the man, and she remembered everything. Then she saw a man with red hair run up to Sano. "Sano!" he called. What?! Ok.these people are a little bit too obsessed with that anime.but.that man.he looks exactly like.Kenshin?? She thought. "You didn't answer my question he yelled. "I'm sorry.but you guys.you look exactly like Kenshin and Sano from the anime." she smiled. Sano looked shocked. "I am Sano!! And he IS Kenshin!" he yelled again. "That's impossible. It's an anime.its not real!" she glared at them. "Listen! We aren't from this world! Some guy named Desdemona brought us here!" he told her. She gasped and almost fell to the floor but Sano caught her. "Hey.what's wrong with you?" he asked looking concerned. "Desdemona.you are real then?? You're really Sanosuke.and he's really Kenshin?" She breathed. "Yes!" he said. Kenshin bent down to look at her. "Miss, do you know anything that can help us?" he asked her politely. She nodded. "Can you please tell us your name?" he asked again. "Jade. I don't need to know yours. Can you please take me to my place, and I'll tell you everything I know.and if I collapse, don't freak out." She told them. Sano looked at Kenshin and Kenshin nodded. Sano picked Jade up, and Kenshin picked up her shopping and they took her to her place.
"Thank you." She said. She walked over to her bed and lay down. "I'll tell you everything." She told them. Kenshin nodded. Jade took a deep breath and started. "You guys are not from here. Not only did you come to the future, but you came to a different world. How I know you, is here, we have a thing called Anime, or japanimation. You guys are characters in one of the most popular ones. Its called Rorouni Kenshin, I'm sure you saw some merchandise. And. I'm not surprised no one else recognized you." She told them. "Well, we did have a bunch of rabid teenagers chase us." Sano said. "You see.everyone knows you here. Desdemona brought you here, I don't know why.but it won't be good. I'm afraid this will be the worst villain you have yet to face Kenshin." She said. Kenshin nodded. He knew why Desdemona brought them here, but he'd rather not tell everyone now. "As for last night" Jade continued. She closed her eyes. "Desdemona can control me, and he does for killing others. There is no way I can prevent him from doing it, and there is no way for me to break the binding on my own. I'm afraid my mind is not that strong. I have no memory of what I do afterwards, unless I'm told or a significant reminder shows up. Like when I saw you Sano." She smiled at him. "Your very skilled, your speed and strength surprised me, that it did. Where did you learn to do that?" Kenshin asked. Jade thought for a few moments. "I'm afraid I don't remember. Of my sixteen years of living, I only remember the last 4. I believe I was trained during those 12 black years. I hope I didn't bloody you up too bad Sano" she smiled again. "Don't worry about it." He said. She smiled again. The way she smiled made Sano think, a girl as violent, and had so much darkness in her, how can she smile like that? "If you guys don't mind.I would like to rest. I didn't get much sleep last night." She asked. They both nodded and turned to leave the room. "You guys are free to stay here! I have plenty of room!" she added. "Thank you, we appreciate it." Kenshin said. "Kenshin, could I speak to you for a moment?" Jade asked. Kenshin nodded and went to her side. "Kenshin.I told you about Desdemona.I have no way to keep him from controlling me, I can only avoid him. Can you please protect me from him?" she asked. "I will don't worry." He said. "Kenshin, it is best to wait for Desdemona to make the first move.we will just have to wait." Jade said. Kenshin nodded, and left her to rest.
"what she tell you?" Sano asked Kenshin. "we must protect her from Desdemona, and in that way, we can fight him too." Kenshin said. Sano didn't say anything, but looked at jades closed door. He felt a certain level of lovingness from her, even though not only a few hours ago, they were brutal enemies. But he felt something strange around her, a nice strange. He shook his head and smiled, flopping down on her plush couch.
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Desdemona was sitting cross legged on his chair, his mansion dark and eerie. The fire in his eyes was calm and was raging slow {A/N-he literally has flames in his eyes! You can say they are the fires of hell.^__^}. He thought of Jade.if she only knew. He thought. She obviously could not handle Battousai. He hoped she would. Now he must do it himself. Yet, he wants to have fun with them. Desdemona thought of Kenshin, and he had flashbacks of the moment his family was killed in front of his eyes. He flinched and slammed his hand upon the table. Breathing heavily he walked to his training room, thinking of his life. He was not born a normal child. He had dark magic powers, and was a genius. His intelligence surpassed anyone, yet his dark and evil mind corrupted him far beyond comprehension. And the death of his family did not help that fact. After he discovered his power to merge between worlds, he came to this one and grew adapted to it. His family's great wealth helped him survive. He stepped inside his training room and looked around. This is where he developed his skills, and honed his own sword. He has yet to stain it with blood, which was Jades job.his beloved Jade.
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Jade woke up from her nap and got up. She opened her door to find Kenshin and Sano staring at her TV set, looking quite frightened. She burst out laughing. They turned around at her and smiled. "I guess I gotta tell you about a few things! That's a TV set, as you can see. And oh yeah, those people aren't really in there. It's a moving picture played through it." She explained. They looked quite amazed. "C'mon lets go for a walk." She said grabbing her jacket and having them follow her. "Wait! You guys can't go around like that! Umm." She suddenly got a huge grin on her face. "I guess we gotta go shopping!!!" she yelled, grabbing them both and running out of her house. As they walked down the street she explained everything that they could see, cars, buildings, clothes. She told them that the currency is still the same, and of course informed them about the government. "It's actually similar. We haven't changed much, just the technology." She told them. They walked into a clothing store and Kenshin and Sano looked around with their mouths gaping wide open. Jade giggled. "Don't worry guys, I'll take care of you!" she started walking around, picking out clothes and holding them up to either Sano or Kenshin, nodding or shaking her head. After about an hour of picking out clothes, Jade had two separate piles, one for each man. She went to the cash register and paid for all of them. "I figured you guys may wanna try them on at home, whatever you don't like I'll return." She said. As they made their way home, they talked about simple things, like how much its changed there, yet stayed the same. They went inside and Jade gave the guys their clothes and told them to change. "When you tried out an outfit, come out and I'll give you my opinion" she said. The first to come out was Sano, in a pair of black slacks and a black long sleeved shirt. Jade had her mouth gaping open, and could have sworn she drooled a little. He looks even more gorgeous than he does in the anime! She thought. "Uuhh.Jade?" Sano asked "LOVE IT!! KEEP IT!! DON'T CHANGE!" she yelled. Sano smiled. "Yeah...surprisingly, I like it too." He said while checking himself out. Next Kenshin came out, with dark blue jeans and a black button up shirt. Jade repeated the action with Sano for Kenshin. "That means she loves it!!" Sano yelled over her shoulder. "Damn I'm good! Do you like it Kenshin?" She asked. "It's different that it is, but I like it" he smiled. Jade giggled. "What?" Sano asked. "Oh.I never told you guys.but. I kinda have huge crushes on you!! Whenever I watch the anime.I think you guys are so hot!!" she giggled again. "But don't worry! I won't be weird or anything!!!" she yelled, giggling more than ever. "Well! I am tired.again.better go to sleep. See you guys tomorrow! Those two bedrooms have beds so don't worry. G'night!" she said as she closed the door. Kenshin and Sano only stared at the closed door. "She is quite energetic. Well, we better go to sleep too; we've had a long day." Kenshin said. Sano nodded and they both head towards their rooms.
Jade had waked up in the middle of the night, breathing hard, and in a cold sweat. She had yet another nightmare. They were troubling her for as long as she remembered. She always dreamed of Desdemona, and him doing an ill fated evil. It was always different, yet, she had died in every single one of these dreams. She had promised her self that her death would not be done by him. She deserved to die peacefully, and without pain. But she knew it was a fantasy that only existed in her thoughts. She didn't get anything she deserved. She knows that her death will be in a fight, or she would know what its like not to have nightmares, to be sleeping in the arms of someone who loves her, and to not have to worry about the way she would die, or if her loved one is in danger. Her thoughts began to linger to.Sano. She shook her head. She couldn't love him. Once they have defeated.if they defeat Desdemona, they will go back to their world. It was yet another fantasy that could only exist in her thoughts. Mind tired of thinking, and being of desperate need of sleep, she laid her head down and dozed off, praying not to have another nightmare
Another fantasy.even be killed by Desdemona. She wished though, that before she died