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Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.

WARNING!!! CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE NEW KENSHIN OVA!

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Chapter 8: Your Dreams and Mine....Revealing of a Past

Kenshin looked around, he rubbed his bruised head and sighed. "Where am I? This doesn't look ANYTHING like my apartment, or anyplace near there..." A soft wind blew, and Kenshin found himself staring at the sakura petals blowing in the wind. Suddenly, and odd white petal fell to the ground in front of him. Kenshin bent down and picked it up, looking at it curiously. "A white plum petal...?"

"Kenshin..."

Kenshin turned around to see a women in a white kimono, with black hair, and dark eyes. Kenshin's eyes widened as he realized who it was. "Tomoe...what are you...I don't understand...why are you here? What's going on!?" Tomoe lifted her hand and held it out to him. "You'll understand soon enough anata...come...there isn't much time." Kenshin hesitated and looked at her. "Time..? Tomoe, I really don't get what's going on here. I have to save Kaoru from that mad man!" Tomoe took a step closer. "Then come with me...if you don't, you'll only be failing her. You've lost her once Kenshin, don't make that same mistake again." Kenshin's eyes widened again ' So, I have lost her before...' Kenshin swallowed and took Tomoe's hand. "Close your eyes..." Kenshin sighed and did as he was told. In the back of his mind...he started to hear a voice, a very familiar voice.

' You finally decide to remember...?'

' Who are you...?'

'I'm your other half...the part of you that has been suspended here when you died...'

' I died...? When..'

' You baka...The Meiji Era...'

' Meiji...? This doesn't make any sense...tell me who you really are!'

' Hitokiri, Hitokiri Battousai...'

Kenshin opened his eyes and found himself in an open field. Across from him was a figure. The figure stepped out of the shadows, and Kenshin gasped. It was him, only he was covered in blood, his hair was tied high up on his head, he held a sword, and was staring back at him with glowing amber eyes. Battousai began to speak.

"I'm what you left behind....I'm what you need to save her..."

Kenshin's eyes widened. "How do you know about Kaoru!?"

Battousai smirked. "You want to know...I'll show you..."

Before Kenshin could blink, Battousai ran at him, sword glowing the moonlight, eyes bright as the sun. Everything ran in slow motion as Battousai brought down his sword, only, Kenshin felt no pain. What he felt...was unbelievable, Battousai was merging with him. When Kenshin opened his eyes for the second time he found himself standing the middle of a street in the Meiji era. He looked at himself, and noticed his clothes were different. Instead of the pair of jeans and blue shirt he had met Tomoe in, he was now in a white hakama, and a magenta gi...with a sword at his side.

' Do you remember any of this? This street..? This fog?'

' No...I don't...should I?'

' Just wait, and you'll see... '

Kenshin felt himself walking down the street. After a moment or so, the sound of hurried footsteps was heard coming up behind them. Then, a voice, a voice that Kenshin loved...

" MATTE! Hitokiri Battousai!"

Kenshin turned around. "Oro..?" So some reason, Kenshin realized it wasn't really him saying the words, he was watching, watching the memory play by play.

' That's Kaoru! What, what is she doing here!? '

Battousai sighed. ' Just sit back and watch...that's all you have to do...'

Kenshin sighed. He watched the events of his first so called meeting with Kaoru. He saw her capture by Jih'ne, and how she broke his Shinoipo. He saw the meeting of Yahiko, and Sano, and how they all became friends. The battle's with Shisho and Enishi. He saw his entire life in what seemed to be a second. Battousai led him to a river bank. He stared out into the water.

' This is were I left her....for Kyoto...I remember...'

' That's not the only time you left her here'

' Huh...? What, what do you mean...!?'

But, he got no answer from Battousai. He found himself looking down the road, this wasn't Battousai showing him, he was there watching. A tattered figure came around the corner. Himself? Again? He heard a gasp and looked in the other direction. 'KAORU!?' A much older looking Kaoru came into sight, but, there was something different about her. She looked weak, and sick. His eyes finally laid on the marks that marred her skin. His eyes widened. His former self came closer, and time stopped. He too, was marred by the blood red marks. Kenshin watched as his former self fall into a crying Kaoru's arms.

"Okaeri Nasai...Shinta..."

Kenshin stepped closer to the moment. Had he really lived this? His eyes closed as with a will of there own...and he felt himself speak...along with his former self...

"Tadamia...Kaoru..."

He was falling, he felt the wind take his body. A numbing sensation occurred on his face. Lifting his hand to his face, he felt his cheek was no longer smooth, but, rough.

" Your, scar....OUR scar...Now, you should remember everything. How to fight, how to win...and how to save her..."

Kenshin could vaguely make out the final moments of his past life. She was musing to him, comforting him. His body fell into a state of relaxation. The scar was gone...he was at peace.

"It finally disappeared...yokkata..."

Her tear fell upon his face, no longer cursed. He was complete as sleep claimed his body...

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Kenshin's eyes shot open. His face was moist with tears. He was laying in his bed. Sitting up he looked around. He looked into the mirror on the wall across from him. The scar....it was there. His eyes widened and he ran out into the living room, coming face to face with Hiko. "You...you knew.." Hiko nodded. "I knew that you had forgotten, and I knew that there would be a time that you would need to remember. He merged with you didn't he?" Kenshin nodded. Once again, he was with his counterpart....Battousai. "The disease Kaoru has...it's the one I gave her...she carried it over into this life. But, Master...there are still something's I don't understand. Why is Tomoe not related to Enishi? And...why is it that Enishi wants Kaoru?" Hiko sat down on Kenshin's couch. "I've been watching Enishi...since they day I remembered everything myself. Enishi from birth into this life, knew everything about the old life he had. His revenge on you failed last time didn't it? That's what he is trying to accomplish now....complete revenge on you. There's more to it then that....and that is what you have to figure out. As with Tomoe and Enishi not being related...Enishi doesn't consider this times Tomoe to be his Nee-san. They were never related in this time...thus, he doesn't even really know she exists. He wants his Nee-san from the past here. Enishi is still living in the past. " Kenshin eyes looked toward Sakabatou who rested in the corner. "How did you find it?" Hiko smirked. "Lost of searching and bribing...I'm surprised I found it, but, I knew you wouldn't fight without it." Kenshin stood and walked toward the sword. Picking it up, he let the familiar weight rest in his hand. "Do you still remember how to fight?." Kenshin grinned. "Hai Master...Hai..."

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It was dark, all she could do was hear. The sound of swords clashing rang in her ears.

"PLEASE! Stop! Leave me alone!" Kaoru crumpled to the floor. She could hear her heart beating in her ears. Images from the past and present mixed together. She couldn't tell what was real or not. Her minds eye flashed images of Kenshin. Her eyes widened. "Kenshin!?" He body shook with pain and confusion. She saw herself, with Kenshin laying on her lap next to a river. Tears fell from her face onto his.

' What's going on!? KENSHIN!'

She watched as her body crumpled on top of his. Time stopped and Kaoru found herself staring at the dead couple. Was this her life? Was this how they had died back then. Together? Was this how they were going to die in this time too. Her body burned, the same burning and pain that occurred then. Her heart beat became louder, and louder, till it seemed to explode in her ears. Then...she screamed.

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Enishi jumped at the shrill scream that filled the small room. His eyes darted toward Kaoru. "NO! She can't be remembering! It's too soon!" Enishi then realized something. "No...she may be remembering, but her thoughts are over lapping. Ha...she's going insane. At this rate her body will suffer its last convulsion right in front of Battousai's eyes. He'll see how his infecting her with this disease will do to her.." He grinned evilly as he watched Kaoru's body being thrown into a state of more convulsions. Enishi stood and walked toward the door. "Now...it's time to call Battousai to his first and final battle...."

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"ORO!!" Kenshin rubbed his head. "MASTER! That hurt...didn't I get enough of this in the past?" Hiko sighed. "NO! Your out of shape and practice...until you can pull of a PERFECT Kuzu Ryu Sen...were going to tear this apartment into shreds!" Kenshin face faulted. "BUT I JUST MOVED IN!!" Hiko took a step toward him. "Now listen I-" Hiko stopped and his eyes widened. "DUCK KENSHIN!" Kenshin did as he was told as a dagger whizzed by his head and into a wall. Standing up he took a defense position and looked around. "Its gone...I can't sense any kenki.. " Sheathing his sword he walked over to the dagger, attached to it was a letter. His violet eyes widened. Tearing the dagger off the wall he read the note.

Battousai,

If you want to see your true love alive and well...meet me on the roof tops of the old abandoned building 3 blocks down tonight at midnight. Bring who ever you choose to watch you die. Don't worry, I know your confused...soon...everything will be revealed, and you will face TRUE earthy justice!

Kenshin's violet eyes flared amber for a moment, then was gone. Battousai was waking inside him. The calling for protecting Kaoru beckoning for him to be released. Kenshin looked toward the clock. 7:32pm it read. Kenshin looked toward Hiko. "I have to fight him tonight....Master..." Kenshin got down on his knee's and bowed low to his master. "Please continue to train Sessha...this unworthy one needs your guidance in order to save her..." Hiko smirked. "Off your knees baka denshi...lets begin!"

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Sano stood outside the clinic staring into the window. He had to talk to her, ever since that afternoon in the clinic...and the dreams. Oh the dreams. Every night he dreamt about her, and his past, or what he thought was his past. Sano went to knock on the door when Megumi burst through it. Sano's head met the door. "Sano!? Oh my god! You HAVE to help me!" Sano shook his head and then stood up. "Whoa...slow down Megumi. What's going on..?" Megumi took a deep breath. "I just got a letter from Kaoru's kidnapper! We have to find her NOW! She's dieing Sano! DIEING!" Sano's eyes widened. "WHAT!? How do you know!?" Megumi clenched her fists. "BAKA! Didn't you hear a word Dr. Gensai said?! If Kaoru suffers anymore she could die! The disease is bad enough, but to aggravate it with mental and physical trauma could kill her!" Sano grabbed her hand and started running toward the apartments. "Where are we going!?" "TO TELL KENSHIN!" Sano and Megumi made it the Kenshin's door in less than 5 minutes. Sano started to bang on the door. "Kenshin!! OPEN UP NOW!" Kenshin opened the door looking confused. "Oro...? Sano...uhh...I'm kind of busy, would you mind asking for money some other time?" Sano pushed Kenshin back into the room. "You have to find Enishi and save Kaoru NOW!" Kenshin looked at him confused, the looked down. "I got a letter from Enishi...I'm fighting him tonight..." Sano punched him in the stomach. "FIGHTING HIM!? Kenshin are you CRAZY!? DO you know what damage he could do to you!?" Kenshin looked back up at Sano, his face reflecting no pain. "What the..." Sano began. Kenshin stood up and looked at him. "Sano...trust me. I'm stronger than you think. You'll figure it all out soon. I-I want you and Megumi to come with me tonight." Sano smirked. "Good...cause I was going to come whether you asked me too or not." Megumi stepped forward. "Same here! Who knows what condition Kaoru could be in right now. I've got Gensai ordering the medicine she needs from over seas..." Kenshin's eyes widened. "Miss Megumi! How-how are you going to pay for it!? Isn't the cost of the medicine the whole thing that started this!?" Megumi looked down. "Dr. Gensai and I pulled together some money together along with help from Miss Tae...were not making Kaoru repay us though..." Kenshin smiled "Miss Megumi...I thank you." Hiko coughed. "Kenshin...you don't have much time.." Kenshin nodded and looked back at Sano. "Come back here at 11:30pm...well leave then..." Sano and Megumi nodded and walked out the door. Kenshin turned toward the clock. 'Kaoru...please, hold on....I won't lose you again...'

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Five figures climbed up a set of old stairs to the top of the building. The wind blew hard as leaves flew among the sky. A man waits at the top. A girl in a huddle on the ground next to him. The sound of an old door opening gets the mans attention. A tall man with a muscular body enters first. Followed by another tall male with tall hair. Then, a young boy, a women enters after him carrying a case. Final a man with red hair flying in the wind and a cross shaped scar. The last shadows who had been waiting on the roof steps forward. Whit hair being blown about. On his face, a smirk composed of pure evil.

"Welcome Battousai..." an evil and madding smile.

"True earthly justice begins now..."

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A/N- FINALLY!! GAHHH!! School is really getting in the way of my finishing this. Also, this chapter took a while since I didn't really have a chance to pre-write it. I hope this chapter pleases you all. If not, ill probably rewrite it. But, for now, I'll leave it as it is now. Also, I hope this chapter made a little sense. AND all secrets will be revealed as Kenshin vs. Enishi 1st round begins! Be expecting a cliffhanger maybe! PLEASE EXCUSE ALL SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ERRORS! Till Next Time Ja! =^.^=

~Kawaii Ayame~

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