RK is not mine they are Watsuki's and Sony's. Just borrowing them…

Hi Minna!!! Sorry for not updating sooner. It's been a looonnnngggg time since I've last updated my story. I'm so busy! Studies can really ruin your life, ne? hehe. Damn! I hate making research papers!

Thanks to everyone who reviewed! Arigato gozaimasu!!

Sheekera-chan: Thanks. I hope that you'll post your story sooner so that I can read them!

Melyan: Thank you very much. Yes there is a reason why Kaoru is being bitchy. This chapter might be able to answer your question.

Me me me and only me: Well I'm kind of making it the promise he made when he was younger but what do you think is better?

Omochi and tesuka-chan: thanks for liking my fic.

Demon wolf: I share my sympathies with you regarding Enishi but sorry I can't kill him. That'll be sad you know but don't worry I will make him suffer. Thanks!

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Nashime-chan: thanks! Love you!

April moon: I'm glad you liked how I portrayed Kaoru here.

Fuuko-san: Thanks. Sorry for the detailed thingy—you see I'm not so good with details and stuff… sniff sniff… that's my weakness. But I'll try harder next time. Thanks for pointing that out.

Kriska: Thanks for answering my question. Don't worry I'll make sure that Kaoru's attitude towards Kaoru would change.

EK: Hi there! I'm very happy that you liked my story. I guess I'll just go with the info that you have provided me. Please continue reading this. Mwah!

DD: Thanks for the compliment. I never thought about Kenshin's assassin side but I guess I'll give it a thought.

The Forgotten Prince

Chapter 4

            "Tsubame! Tsubame where are you?" Kaoru called out as she opened the door to their house. She immediately went to the dining room and saw her younger sister Tsubame setting up the table for dinner.

            "Oh you're back oneechan," Tsubame said as she placed the rice bowls on the table. "How was your walk? Were you able to mellow down?"

            Kaoru rolled her eyes at her sister. She was throwing fits a while ago about Himura, her sister watching, silently laughing at her. "Well it looks like he really is a pain in my ass because I saw him in the park a while ago."

"Really? You saw Himura-san? What happened?" Tsubame asked curiosly as she kneeled in front of their low table

"We talked," Kaoru, answered simply teasing her sister by not telling her all the details. If there were two persons whom she is willing to tell all of her life story, it would be her best friend Misao and her loving sister Tsubame.

"Eh? You talked?" Tsubame asked surprised. "You did not kill him, did you oneechan? Or did you cause a scandal at the park?"

"Mou! Of course not! Do you think that I'm such a violent person?"

"………"

"Tsubame!!" Kaoru cried in frustration as Tsubame hold off her laughter. "Anyway, I learned that Kenshin lived here when he was younger and was forced to move to Kyoto by some unknown reason because he did not tell me." She sat across Tsubame her chin leaning on the low wooden table with a pout on her face. "Well he should have just stayed in Kyoto and leave me here."

"Well oneechan. That can't happen now coz he is here now. Why don't you just accept that he is better than you, you are now losing your shot at the valedictorian spot and go on with your life." Tsubame stood up as she went inside the kitchen, which is just beside the dining room, only separated by a wooden counter. The kitchen is Tsubame's shrine, she loves to cook different kinds of food and is able to cook something new once in a while. As much as Tsubame loves too cook, that is Kaoru's downfall cause she can't cook a single dish without something bad happening to it making the dish… well… inedible.

Kaoru's fists tightened. She's not about to give up her dreams just like that! Besides, her pride won't let her do that. "No I can't just give up like that…"

"Tadaima." A deep male voice announced coming from the dining room doorway.

 Kaoru stood up, whirled around and saw her father, Kamiya Koshijiro at the entrance of the dining room. He just arrived from his Kendo lessons because he is still wearing his kendo clothes. "Otuosan, Okaeri."

Tsubame went out of the kitchen as soon as she heard that their father has arrived. "Otousan. You're just in time. I'm already preparing dinner."

Kaoru smiled and then went back to her previous position, sitting beside the low table. Koshijiro sat beside her, the two of them waiting for Tsubame to serve dinner.

"How's your day Otousan?" Kaoru asked as she watched Tsubame placed all of the dishes on the table. The smell of the food is quite appetizing and she knows that once again her sister made another delicious meal.

"It was ok. Many of the new students are improving brilliantly and you can really see that they are serious in their training," her father answered as he picked up his chopsticks. "The food looks delicious Tsubame. Let's eat now." They said their thanks and dig in the food, rice, miso soup and chicken teriyaki. (EEP! Ok I'm not Japanese so I'm not very familiar with the names of Japanese dishes but I love eating them. Yum!)

Kamiya Koshijiro is the only parent Kaoru and Tsubame has in the present for their mother left them when they were still very young. But even though they have only been with her for a very short time, Kaoru loved her mother very dearly and has treasured all of their memories together. Her father also loved her mother very much. Who wouldn't? The thoughtful, kind, demure and very caring Kamiya Yuriko captivates and fascinates everyone who has met her. That's why it was really painful for her father when her mother died. He spent all his time and energy on his dojo where he teaches kendo specifically the technique Kamiya Kasshin Ryu, The sword that protects. Along with that, he also dedicated himself into making his daughters happy. 

Kaoru is very grateful to her father for that. He always sees to it that she and her sister have the best and  he has always been a great father. That's why she is working so hard to be the best student in their school, so that she would make her father proud of her. That has always been her goal ever since. She wants to do something for her father in return and in a way, she wants to be like her mother. Her mother has always been at the top, that's what her father has told her. When they were in high school, Kaoru was just like her mother. She has always been an outstanding student. Somehow she wants to keep that memory for her father through her.

"What about the two of you? How did your day go?" He asked after he took a sip of tea from his ceramic cup.

 "The usual Otousan. I went to school, I studied and then after classes, my friends and I went to a nearby noodle house and stayed there for a while to chat and gossip a little bit," Tsubame answered. She placed down her chopsticks on her bowl and looked at her father. "By the way otousan, some of my friends are coming over tomorrow. We're just going to hang out in my room and do girly stuff. Do you mind if they come here?"

Koshijiro shook his head. "Of course not sweetie they can come here. You know that your friends are always welcome in our house." He looked at his eldest daughter. "What about you Kaoru? What are you planning for tomorrow?"

Kaoru gave out a shrug. "I guess I will go training tomorrow with you Otousan." During weekends when she is not busy with anything, she always goes with the kendo master to practice kendo. Sometimes when she finished early in school, she head straight to their dojo and practice for as long as she wants. She has always loved it when she's doing kendo.

"Sou ka," He nodded as he held up his rice bowl to Tsubame and grinned at her sheepishly. "Another round please?"

Tsubame took the bowl from him then opened the rice cooker/holder(whatever!) and scooped another batch for him. "You're not busy I presume. But aren't you going to go out with that boyfriend of yours?"

"Otousan. His name is Enishi and no we are not going to go out tomorrow because I'm a little irritated with him earlier this afternoon," Kaoru said as she digged at her rice and teriyaki. How many times has she reminded her father her boyfriends name, she can't remember. All she knows is that she can count with one hand the number of times her father uttered Enishi's name.

"Yeah yeah I know his name hime-chan but I really don't approve with this man of yours so I don't want to mention his name," Koshijiro grumbled as he took another sip of his tea.

"Oh come on Otousan, Enishi is not bad I mean he's ok," Kaoru pointed out a little bit unsure because she too is having doubts with her own boyfriend but of course she didn't let it show to her father.

"Yes aside from that he is popular in school," Tsubame added giving out a nod.

"Popularity is not the measure here sweetie. I just don't think this Enishi guy is suited for your sister," Koshijiro explained. He turned to Kaoru giving her a worried smile. "Honey why don't you date other guys, there are lots out there who would be dying to date you, ne?"

Kaoru frowned at her father. "Oh Otousan. Enishi is fine… he's sweet, he's caring and I'm sure that he loves me." That's what she is sure of. She will never doubt that Enishi loves her.

Koshijiro wiped his mouth with a napkin and gave Kaoru a smug smile. "A father can have his own opinion regarding his daughter's boyfriend, can't he? No matter what the two of you says; I will never trust the boy."

Kaoru did not bother to reply. That' her father all right. Once he made up his mind about something, there's no changing it unless something real big occurred.

Tsubame stood up as she collected the empty dishes and bowls. "Otousan, why are you so mad at Enishi-san? Did he do something wrong to you? It is very obvious that you don't get along with him."

"Hmm… Let's just say it's fatherly instincts," Koshijiro answered as he rose up then looked down at his daughter who is pouting at him. "Kaoru-chan no matter how I disapproved of the guy you chose, the decision would still be yours." He bent down and ruffled Kaoru's hair. "I'm going up to my room then watch some movie. If you two want to join me, I'll be in my room so just enter ok?"

She smiled at her father grateful that he always lets her decide for herself. Kaoru nodded. "Hai Otousan." She watched her father left the room humming to himself.

Kaoru stood up, picked up the remaining bowls then went in the kitchen where Tsubame is. She placed all the things she is carrying in the sink. Tsubame is busy storing some food inside the refrigerator. Kaoru leaned back at the counter. "So what about you Tsubame-chan? What do you think of Enishi?"

Tsubame gave out a soft laugh. "Don't worry oneechan. I don't have the same opinion as father. I don't think Enishi-san is not worthy of any trust."

Kaoru looked at her hands. Well Enishi is kind to her family. She really wonders why her father doesn't like him? Could it be that he is right? Enishi is really not for her? Lately Enishi is getting on her nerves and she doesn't really like that. Maybe Tsubame could refresh her mind on why she liked the guy.  "Why do you think so Tsubame-chan?"

Tsubame turned to her a confused look on her face. "Because he is nice, handsome, he is not an airhead and he loves you. You should know that of all people oneechan."

Kaoru pushed herself away from the counter. "Yes, I guess so."

Her sister looked at her closely a worried look on her face. "Is there something wrong?"

Suddenly the phone from the living room rang. Kaoru shook her head at her little sister then gave her a smile to assure her. "There's nothing wrong Tsubame-chan. Anyway I'll get the phone." She was glad that she was able to escape from answering her imouto-chan's question. Why is it that these past few days, she has always been escaping many things? She went out of their dining room, went past through the hall then entered their living room and headed for the phone that is still ringing impatiently.

"Yes, yes! Couldn't you wait?" Kaoru grumbled as she sat on the couch then grabbing the phone from the side table. "Moshi moshi?"

"Hey Kaoru. It's me," a male voice said.

Kaoru recognized the caller immediately because he is a frequent caller. "Hi Enishi. What is it?"

She heard him sigh. "Hmm… since you weren't able to spend time with me this afternoon, I guess it should only be right if I call you instead, ne?"

            She wanted to say that even if they already spend the day together, he would still call her anyway. Enishi almost calls her everyday, except if he is doing something.

            "So how's your day? Did anything significant happen?" He asked. It's the same question everyday.

            "Oh I was kind of frustrated and irritated this day because I learned that Kawashita-sensei just appointed Himura Kenshin to be the vice president of the SC council," Kaoru said as she replayed the scene in her mind.

            "Honto? That sucks! Why did Kawashita appointed him for that high position?" Enishi asked irritation evident in his voice. He doesn't really consider Kenshin as his favorite guy, in fact he has his grudge on him. Kaoru really doesn't know the reason why but at least her boyfriend and herself felt mutual on the topic.

            "Well he thinks that Kenshin deserves to be the vice president because he is intelligent plus he really carries good records from his old school, he was the former President of their school even if he wasn't a senior student." Kaoru shifted on her seat then layed her head on the arm of the couch.

            "That's bullshit! What if he just invented that or something? I don't think that guy is capable of anything but making trouble. Why don't he just do that with his foolish friends," Enishi growled.

            Enishi hates Sano and his group because they don't actually see each other's view points. Back then during their junior high years, Enishi's friends and Sano's group are always at each other's throats. There was a time when they were almost suspended because of a rumble that they initiated.

            "Oh Enishi, I don't think he is capable of doing that," Kaoru said. Even if she doesn't like the guy, she doesn't think that he is capable of doing such a thing as that.

            "Wait a minute? Now you are defending him? Whose side are you on anyway? I thought you're against the guy," Enishi demanded.

"It's just that I don't think Himura can just list down whatever he likes on his data sheet. Besides it's not him who is listing that down but the school he went to," Kaoru sighed in exasperation. Her head is beginning to ache. "Why don't we just stop the conversation about him please?"

Enishi sighed as well. "Alright. By the way I was going to ask you if you want to accompany me tomorrow to the airport, you see my cousin is due to arrive tomorrow."

She remembered Enishi mentioning to her about his cousin whom he's really fond of. He said that she would live with them to finish her senior year in Tokyo then head to one of the universities there. As much as she want to, she really wants to spend her Saturday on her kendo. "Gomen ne Enishi. I promised my father that I'll train with him tomorrow."

"Of course. I should have anticipated that you'll say no," her boyfriend said in a sarcastic tone. "You're my girlfriend Kaoru. You're supposed to spend time with me."

'And what does he mean by that?' Kaoru clenched her fists. "God Enishi, we see each other in school everyday! Besides if you want to see me, why don't you come over here to visit me? That's what you do back then?" Lately, it seems that Enishi is going less and less often in the Kamiya residence. It was always her who is going over to his house.

"I told you, your father hates me," Enishi replied.

"Then why don't you make and effort for him to like you! You're not doing anything!" Kaoru snapped her voice increasing in volume.

"What am I supposed to do? Sweet-talk your father? Hell Kaoru, it's you whom I have a relationship with, not your father," Enishi snapped back.

She can't believe this. The least he could do is go along with her family just like what she is doing with his. "I can't continue like this. I really had a rough day and you're not helping! I'm hanging up now!" She didn't even give him a chance to reply because she slammed the phone back on the receiver.  She can't believe how stubborn Enishi is becoming.

Her sister appeared in the living room then went to her looking worried. "Kaoru I heard you shouting."

"I'm going up to my room," she announced leaving her sister looking at her in the living room as she went down the hall to go up to her room.

Hello!!! Well? Ok this chapter didn't turn out so good so I want to make an explanation in here. I wanted to establish in this chapter that Kaoru's attitude towards being the best in her class because of her father. She loves her father so much and she wants to pay him back and make him happy by working hard and being on the top. Besides she wants to keep the memory of her mother alive for him because almost everyone is telling her how much she looks like and acts like her mother. Her mother has always been successful and she wants to follow her footsteps.

Also, I want to establish in this chapter how Kaoru's relationship is heading for the rocks because her boyfriend is changing into an asshole.

Anyway, please give me suggestions!!! What should Enishi do that would really turn off Kaoru? Please review everyone! Reviews are really appreciated in here! Inspire me!!