This is the revised version of the fic Aoshi, Kaoru, Kenshin and Misao. Changes were made and corrected the grammar mistakes I could find. The main concept is still the same, just changed the narration a bit. I kept in mind the criticisms and advices left by reviewers and used that to help me make this better. Some said it felt a bit rushed, and it was. The first post (all 5 chapters) was written in 2 days and never edited. I recently received a review correcting my mistake (Onii-san and Onee-san). I was about to correct just that part, when I thought, "Hey, why not review the whole thing?" So here it is. I decided to give a decent title as well.

To sum it all up, this is basically the same story, just presented better than the original (hopefully).

I read the phrase "Eternity in One Moment" in one of the chapters of the Hanazakari no Kimitachi e. I forgot from which chapter specifically, I just keep a bunch of scratch papers with quotes I like and that's where I chose the title from.

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin nor Hanakimi.



Eternity in One Moment

Chapter 1 Acquaintances



People admire the Shinomori siblings. Their family is one of the richest in the country. They own several businesses, estates, and study in a prestigious school. Both their parents died in a plane crash, leaving the older Shinomori in charge of the family businesses and his sister as well.





"Kaoru-sama, Makimachi-sama is on the line." said their butler.

"Thanks Yamada-san, I've got it," Kaoru replied before she grabbed the phone from the base and plopped on her huge chair. "Hello, what's up Misao?"

"Hey Kaoru! Just called because I'm so excited about your upcoming party. I can't wait!" the girl replied ecstatically her smile possibly reaching the other end of the phone line. "Oh by the way, do you have a date or something?" Misao teased.

"I wish," Kaoru sighed. "Like my brother would ever allow me to have a date. He'll probably beat up whoever asks me out."

"That's too bad though. I bet you won't have a hard time finding someone who would like to go out with you. You're so popular in school Kaoru," cheered Misao.

"Yeah right Misao. No guy even comes close to me," she rebutted.

"Well of course they won't! If they don't want to end up in a hospital the next day, compliments of your Ao-nii-san," Misao agreed. "But, don't you notice the way they look at you? Plus, our friends say that the guys are always talking—about--you," she teased some more.

Kaoru blushed at Misao's statement, but quickly covered her flustered moment and replied, "Well, if that's case, it is soooo unfair. Blame Aoshi if I become an old maid."

"Don't say such things Kaoru. Besides, your brother's not too bad. He just really cares for you. Plus! He's suuuper handsome, sexy, smart, responsible…" Misao blabbered slowly slipping into her own world.

"I know, but still.."

*knock, knock* "Excuse me, but it's dinner time Shinomori-sama, Aoshi-sama is already at the table," the butler kindly informed.

"I'm coming Yamada-san, thanks. Oh Misao, I'm sorry but I have to go already," Kaoru bid.

"No problem. See you at school then?" the ever-so-hyper Misao answered.

"Yeah, till tomorrow. Bye."






----------At the table--------

"Have you sent all your party invitations?" Aoshi asked quietly, while stoically putting down his glass.

"Yes, I finished everything the other day," Kaoru answered.

"Good, I invited a few of our business associates to come. I also asked them if they could bring their children, if they can, so you could meet some new people," Aoshi informed her.

"I really want to thank you, onii-san for this party. I really appreciate it," Kaoru said while smiling dearly at her brother. The sweet smile slowly turned into a mischievous grin when she started her next inquiry. "By the way, are you coming with a date?"


"Quit teasing," he replied almost instantaneously, even a bit automatically. They've been having this kind of conversation for the past thousand meals. "When will you ever drop that question? You know I don't have time for that. I'm too busy with school, the business, and with you." Aoshi ended.

"You don't need to take care of me. I'm not a baby anymore. I can look out for myself." Kaoru answered with an immature tone and a cute little pout.

"Yeah right," he murmured. 'She even tells me these things with a pout.' "Once I let my guard down, all the boys at school will be all over you. You're still my baby sister ok?" he said with a miniscule smile on his face.

She quickly gave him a huge smile after she saw the tiny smile crawl upon his face. This doesn't happen very often.

"Just don't beat up people ok? And stop giving death glares at my guy classmates, please?" Kaoru pleaded.

"Ok, ok, I'll try." Aoshi finally agreed before he ate his last piece of vegetable.






It was another day for school. All the students are starting to arrive including the Shinomori.

Aoshi drives with Kaoru to school every single day. Aoshi's in his senior year, while Kaoru's still a sophomore. Everyday, he just doesn't drop her to school; he brings her straight to her classroom. This has become their 'before classes routine' since they started their middle school, or lets say since Kaoru started to attract boys. Even though a lot of people have gotten used to this, the rate of stares and glances have not calm down a single bit. While walking down the hallway, people are looking at their raven black hair, flawless white skin, and their excellent bodies. They're the best looking and most popular people at school. And the fact that neither one dates or has a boyfriend or girlfriend, makes them more mysterious, interesting, and attractive.

"I'll wait for you at the parking lot 15 minutes after the bell. We can drive Misao home if you like. Just be there on time, don't go wandering someplace, understand?" Aoshi, started his usual demands.

"Yes sir!" she said with a mock salute. 'I swear he has memorized those lines subconsciously, almost the exact words every single day'

Aoshi's eyebrows furrowed at his imouto's playfulness.

'There's my cue,' Kaoru thought.

 "When will this routine stop? I'm turning 16 in a few days. I don't need to be brought to my own classroom everyday. I know how to get here by myself. Aren't I old enough?" she asked again for the hundredth time.

"Look, I know you're mature enough and you know that I trust you, but I don't trust these male schoolmates of ours." he confessed.

"Well, since I can't do anything about it, I'd better go inside now," she finally surrendered.






Girls were giggling and whispering with each other.

"He's so dreamy.." Kaoru heard Misao said among the group of girls who were all giggling and smiling as she was entering the room.

"Not if he's your over-protective brother," Kaoru said as she joined the group.

"Oh Kaoru, I got an idea! Maybe he'll allow you to date when he starts seeing someone. I think he just needs to lighten up," Misao suggested.

"Hey Misao, you are so right! I'll investigate who he likes! It's impossible if he doesn't have an interest on even one girl. He's still a warm blooded human anyway," Kaoru thought positively.

"I just hope I'll be the one you'll find out." Misao ended causing more giggles from the girls.





A few days have passed, and today's Kaoru's big day. The party is actually starting. Guests were arriving, business people, distant relatives, and teenagers from school. The ballroom of the manor was so noisy that the butler had to use a strong stereo system for him to be heard by the pouring guests. The lights started to dim and focused on the man wearing a white tuxedo.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen." Yamada started and cleared his throat. "May I present to you the birthday celebrant, Kaoru Shinomori-sama, accompanied by her brother Aoshi-sama."

The spotlights moved towards the grand staircase where the two mentioned people were coming down. Almost everybody lost their breath when their eyes fell upon the two. Kaoru was wearing a white off-shoulder balloon gown with a sapphire sash and sparkly accents on the skirt. Her hair was fixed in a simple yet elegant bun and secured by a small tiara. She was beautiful, almost like a princess. Aoshi was by her side, wearing a black tuxedo with a cut like that of a trench coat. He wore a black cummerbund and white gloves. His simple yet breathtaking attire only made him more handsome and gorgeous.

The party started. The music compliments of a live orchestra and a mobile, people dancing eating, drinking and talking. It turned out to be such a fine and fun party. Aoshi spent most of the evening with their guests from the businesses. The rest of the guests, mainly teenagers including Misao and Kaoru danced all night. Kaoru was having the time of her life, but she needed to step outside for some air. All these dancing had made her feel kind of tired. She went to her favorite spot in the mansion. It was in front of the water fountain set in the middle of the side garden. She stared quietly at the moon's reflection on the water totally oblivious to the person slowly approaching her.

"Hello there! Aren't you the birthday celebrant?" a redhead asked.

She quickly spun around, hand resting on her chest, subtly calming her beating heart because of the surprise greeting, and ----because she didn't expect to be face to face with such a pretty guy. "Oh, hi! Yes, I'm Kaoru Shinomori. And you're?" she asked curiously while extending her arm for a hand shake.

"Oh yes, sorry for being impolite. I'm Kenshin Himura. I'm the son of Yutaka Himura, one of your business associates." he answered while reaching for her hand and giving a firm shake.

"Oh yes, Himura-san, the owner of the huge publishing firm." she remembered.

"May I ask what you are doing here? I'm sure the party inside going well," he asked as he tried to change the subject. He wasn't comfortable when people think he's some kind of rich, influential person, even though he really is.

"I just stepped out for some air. Hope you are having fun Himura-san. Have you met somebody at the party?" she asked casually.

"No. I was forced by my father to attend," he answered a bit insensitively, earning a curious gaze from Kaoru. "To know our business partners!" he quickly added. "Don't get me wrong, it's nothing personal. It's just that I'm not a big fan of huge gatherings," he continued defensively with a smile, ensuring her that it had nothing to do with her being the celebrant.

"Aahh, it was nice meeting you Himura-san but I have to return inside and entertain my other guests," she said while peeking slowly at the doors.

"Please call me Kenshin, I am just probably as old as your brother," he requested.

"Well, ok Kenshin, I'd love to speak with you again. See you later," she gave him a quick smile then headed back towards the ballroom.






The following week, the talk of the whole school was Kaoru's party. Everybody was busy telling how much fun they had, the people they met, and how huge their house was. Misao and Kaoru were on their way to the cafeteria for lunch.

"That was the best party I ever attended. The food, music, people, place, everything was just so perfect!" Misao said gleefully.

"I'm glad you liked it Misao. I enjoyed it too!" Kaoru answered as excited as Misao's reaction was.

Then they heard someone called Kaoru's name.

"Kaoru-dono!" they heard.

They heard the voice coming from a group of students standing near the cafeteria entrance. Kaoru tried to look for whoever called her name, but there were just too many students.

"Hi Kaoru-dono!" they heard again, now they clearly saw who was calling Kaoru's name.

"Who's that? He's cute Kaoru," Misao giggled. "Oh and his badge, hmm...I didn't know you know someone cute from the upper class except for your brother?" Misao continued her thoughts. "Hey wait, does your brother know about this?" Misao asked with a sly grin.

"It's just someone I met from the party, Misao. I didn't know he studies here." Kaoru answered confused.

"Hi Kaoru-dono!" the redhead from the party called for the third time, but this time he was finally an arm length away from the two girls.





Author's notes: Yey! Revision done! I think this is much better than its original version (if you don't remember or haven't read it, just trust me ^_^)

The past reviews would probably be deleted or something, but if you're one of the reviewers of Aoshi, Kaoru, Kenshin, and Misao, I promise you that I loved each one of them. Those reviews were the ones that encouraged me to revise this fic.

Chapter 2 will be up soon.

Who knows? After revising the 5 chapters, I might want to write chapter 6! Hihi, well it depends on the reviews I receive. So please click on the button! Thank you very much!