Rurouni Kenshin is created by and the legal property of Nobuhiro Watsuki, so please don't sue me...I have NO money ;-;
" And when were movin' sets across the stage...do us all a favor and move you ass's out of the wings!!"
Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.
A/N: Ok...Ok...I know I haven't finished "Secrets of the Past" but, I got the idea for this story a few nights ago. So Enjoy!
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Chapter 1 : A new Life.
The day was not one that he wanted to remember. The sooner he found the place he was looking for...the better. The rain was coming down so hard he could barley see through his wind shield. "I hope I don't hit a cat or something...." he mumbled to himself. Sighing, Kenshin Himura struggled to keep control of his car. "Now, were the hell am I going?" Pulling over to the side over the road, he took out a piece of paper with horrid handwriting on it.
"Damn it Sano. I wish you would of at least TYPED up the directions like you did your letter. How am I ever going to find these Apartment buildings with his directions, and in this storm?!"
Kenshin had just finalized his divorce and was planning to move to another part of town. Before he had a chance to look at some good homes, his old friend Sanosuke Sagara called him up. Apparently there was a new opening at the Apartment complex he lived at and he want Kenshin to move in. At first Kenshin was going to decline but decided otherwise. ' Maybe hanging with Sano will help me through all this' And with that he had Sano send him directions.
"Now I'm regretting all this..." Kenshin pulled back onto the main road. He knew he had to be in the right area. All he had to do was look for a sign. Looking out the side window for a brief second he caught a glimpse of the place he was looking for.
"There it is!" Stopping, did almost no good, as the slick road almost cause him to spin. Putting his car in reverse he backed up and drove into the parking lot. He parked near the steps to the 2nd floor and turn the car off. Then he took out the letter Sano had wrote him.
Kenshin,
When you get to the apartments your room is on the second floor, last one on the right side. My room is 4 doors down. I already told the land lord you'd be movin' in. You should have the key I sent with this letter. Stop by if you don't come in too late. Till then.
Sano
"I'd better not bother him, its too late to strike up a conversation with him." Kenshin pulled down the visor above his head where he had put the key. The key fell on his lap, along with a photo. He picked up the picture, eyes turning sad. "Tomoe...I hope this divorce is really what you wanted...you were right though...we were to young to have started out like that. I hope your life will be well." Stuffing the picture into his back jeans pocket, he picked up the key, and the backpack that was in the front passengers seat. Stepping out of the car he unfolded his umbrella, shut the car door, and locked it.
"This place looks better then I though it would. I figured Sano wouldn't have enough money to afford to live somewhere like this..."
He reached the second floor and his room was right there. A name plate had already been put on the door. Unlocking it, he walked in and put his stuff down. "Where's the light...?" Before he could find it, it turned on by itself.
"Hey there! Its about time you got here!"
Kenshin eyed the tall man sitting on a couch in the corner of the room. "Sano...what in gods name are you doing here...?" Sano laughed and stood up. "I thought I'd surprise you that's all. What took so long anyway?" Kenshin sighed as Sano threw him what looked like a spare key. Putting it in his pocket he held up his written directions.
"Your directions sucked. And the rain was a pain to deal with." Kenshin leaned against the wall and took out some leftover food from his backpack. "So...it's final..?" Sano asked. Kenshin looked up, and nodded. "It was final two days ago. She's going to send me stuff I left back at the house, and my furniture should be here Monday." Sano smiled slightly and put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, things will get better...Now I should tell you about your neighbors." Sano pulled Kenshin out the door and into the covered hallway. Then he cleared his throat. "Sano...don't you think telling me who everyone is already sort of rushing it?" Sano shrugged. "Nah, you'd meet them sooner or later anyway...might as well know there names and where they live."
"You already know I live 4 doors down. Well next to me in room 5 is Megumi, she moved in about 3 months ago, I think she likes me. Anyway, on my other side in room 3 is Dr. Gensai, and his 2 granddaughters. He's the reason Megumi moved in. They both work at the clinic down the street."
"Who's next to me? In room 2?" Kenshin asked.
"Oh, um, I don't know them too well. I think the girls name in Kaymia Kaoru. YEAH! That's it. Her name is Kaoru, but when ever I see her, I just al her Jou-chan. Her boyfriend lives in another part of town, but he's always here. I don't see much of him though. But, I don't like him, whenever I do see him, I get a bad vibe. The girl though, she's real nice, she's done some favors for me in the past. But, she's really troubled it seems. She always looks really depressed or upset. Well, that's basically everyone."
Before another word was sad, the door the room 2 open. Out stepped a girl with midnight black hair who was as tall as Kenshin. She turned around and closed the door. Then she spotted the two guys. "Oh...H-Hello Sanosuke, I see you have a guest." Sano nodded. "Yeah, he's a friend of mine and he's your new neighbor. Kenshin, meet Kaymia Kaoru, Kaoru this is Kenshin Himura." Kaoru nodded slightly. "It's a pleasure Mr. Himura." Kenshin smiled. "Just called me Kenshin, Miss. Kaoru." Kaoru then turned to Sano. "Sano, do you know if Dr. Gensai is at his clinic?" Sano rubbed his chin. "Well his lights aren't on in his apartment and its only 9:00, so he should still be at the clinic. Why do you ask?" Kaoru backed away slightly. "I-I just need to see him." With that she pasted the two and walked down the stairs.
"Did you see her arm?" Kenshin asked. "No...why? What's going on Kenshin?" Kenshin leaned against the wall. "Her arm had a lot of bruises on it, not to mention she was practically cradling it. It also looked like her wrist was broken."
Sano shrugged. "She probably had a bad fall or something.." Shrugging he pushed himself from against the wall. "Maybe...but it could be something serious." Kenshin shook his head and shrugged off the thought "Well...I think I'll get some rest. Why don't we meet tomorrow afternoon for lunch Sano.?" Sanosuke nodded. "Great idea...I'll meet you downstairs...Cya." Sano waved slightly before walking to his room. Kenshin turned and to go back inside when he noticed Kaoru's door slightly open, he looked closer and noticed a tall figure behind it. Before he could say anything the door shut.
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Kenshin looked at his digital clock from the arm chair he was sitting. It was almost midnight. He had been reading the same novel for a week now and was no where close to finishing it. He got up and headed toward his room. The apartment was actually a pretty decent size. "How am I going to afford to stay here? Hmm, I guess I'll go job hunting after lunch with Sano..." He went into the small kitchen area and pulled open the fridge. Inside was some food and a note. Kenshin picked it up and read it, then chuckled. "I guess Sano thought I'd need something to eat...." Kenshin pulled out one of the many TV dinners stocked in the freezer. After popping it into the microwave he sat down at the table. "Lets see...I have to go shopping, call Tomoe and ask when she's sending over my other things...I also-" Before he could finish the sound of heavy objects hitting the ground startled him. "What was that...?" Walking toward the door, he unlocked it and took a look into the hallway. There he spotted Kaoru on the ground picking up groceries scattered all over the ground.
"Miss Kaoru..?" Kaoru's head snapped up. "Oh, Kenshin! Gomen, did I wake you!? I-I'm so sorry." Kaoru then tried to pick up her fallen objects faster. "No...I was still awake Miss. Kaoru.." He then noticed the sling on her right arm. "Did you try to carry that bag with only one arm...?" Kaoru nodded slightly. "I had to...I've been needing to go shopping for a while now..." Kenshin knelt down and help her put the groceries back into the bag. "What happened to your hand?" Kenshin gestured down to her sling. "O-Oh...that? I had a fall...um...I was in a hurry to get it treated earlier so that's why I wasn't very talkative. I'm sorry but I better get inside..." Kaoru struggled to pick up the bag again with one arm, Kenshin smiled and took it from her. "Here let me take it inside for you, you really should be more careful." Kaoru took out her key and opened the door. "You'd better be quiet, I don't know if my boyfriend left or not..." Kenshin nodded and followed her into the kitchen and set the bag down on the table.
"Arigato for your help Kenshin..." Kenshin nodded. "It was no trouble, well I'd better get back to my room, also, maybe you should go shopping when it's not midnight." Kaoru looked puzzled for a second, then looked to the clock that was set on a bookshelf on the other side of the room. "Oh dear, I didn't realize..." Kenshin chuckled and headed for the door. "Miss Kaoru, I just want you to know, if you ever need any help, for any reason, you know where to find me.." With that he walked out the door. Kaoru smiled. ' He sure is nice, unlike some people..' she thought. She sighed and leaned against the kitchen counter. "Who was that?" A deep voice startled her, and she looked up into the darkened room. Standing in the hallway was a tall figure. Kaoru cleared her throat nervously. "He-He's my new neighbor...why are you still here anyway? You could get arrested for trespassing." The man stepped out from the shadows. "Don't get any smart idea's Kaoru...I saw how you were looking at him." Kaoru ignored the comment and turned around starting to put away groceries. Suddenly and hand grasped her injured wrist. "L-Let go of me!" Pushing her against the wall he leaned in close to her face. "You don't want to do anything to upset me Kaoru, or I'll plug the plug on everything you oh so need...like...the funding" he smirked. "You-You wouldn't!!" she gasped. "I won't if you keep your pretty little mouth shut." he kissed her, hard with a disgusting manner that made Kaoru want to vomit. "And if I see you becoming interested in him..." He threw her on the floor and walked toward the door. "I'll see you tomorrow love..."
After he had walked out Kaoru began to cry. If she ever cried in his presence he would do anything to make her more miserable. Kaoru started to breathe heavily. 'Just a little while longer Kaoru...j-just a little while longer....'
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A/N: Well? How do you all like? *evil smirk* You'll soon find out later why Kaoru needs the "funding" her boyfriend is providing. And, you'll later find out who the boyfriend is. (It's not that difficult really..) Anyway...if my good little reviewers don't review...I'll send my Aoshi-sama plushie after you and he'll chase you till you do review. Now you don't want to make him upset do you? LoL. Also, since this IS an A/U fic, there are going to be changes. PLEASE FORGIVE ALL SPELLING ERRORS!! Till Next time! Ja! =^.^=
~Kawaii Ayame~
