Disclaimers: No way am i writing this part. You can't make me. No! I refuse! Never! No!! Ok ok no need to call your lawyer, i m writing it, i m writing it... Sheesh. *grumbles* ok rurouni kenshin does not belong to me. *gives death glares to Nobuhiro who is sipping tea*



Chapter Two

The wedding begins guests from all over the country start to swarm into the Aoiya, or rather the orchard behind the Aoiya. The tiny restaurant could never accommodate a population of 768. The waitresses were dressed in ivory white kimonos with different floral patterns, while the men were dressed in Western suits. Only Kuro was spared the agony of formal suits, being the head chef in the kitchen. Okina stood at the main entrance, welcoming the guests, everyone was terribly busy, no thanks to Misao who was no where in sight. Just as Okon was going to explode from exhaustion, the whole place turned quiet only the chirping of crickets in the background filled the silent orchard. Everyone's gaze was at the person who just entered from the entrance which led to the other parts of the Aoiya. Almost magically, the crowd parted, whispers of "kirei" rang through the air.

"Who is that person?" whispered Omasu to Okon, nudging her on the shoulder.

"Atashi wakaranai." Replied Okon, spellbound by the silence. The crowd parted just before them, revealing the person of great admiration.

"Ah anou, it's only Misao!!" exclaimed Okon shocked. Laughing at all the attention Misao managed to attract.

**What does she mean only Misao** Misao thought gritting her teeth. Having to endure the suffering under the heavy kimono, at least she could have been more tactful.

"Is that my Misao? Waaaah kirei desu!" Okina said complimenting Misao. Misao blushed deeply; no one ever called her kirei before. Searching for Aoshi, she finally found him serving a table full of ladies who looked insulted. Aoshi had obviously shunned their flirtatious behavior.

"Aoshi-sama!" cried Misao, attracting Aoshi's attention, earning the ladies' glares of jealousy.

** Kami-sama, she is so beautiful, I could just drown in her eyes ** thought Aoshi while staring into her crystal blue orbs.

** Kami-sama, since when did he get that handsome? I knew he was handsome but, wow, he is drop-dead gorgeous. ** Thought Misao, as she stared intently at Aoshi.

"Misao, table eighteen request has yet to be taken." Aoshi said in a monotone voice, indicating to the table full of young boys, around Misao's age. Ignoring the little voice that kept yelling, "You bastard, compliment her, say something, those boys are trouble." Misao who looked disappointed walked off to the table, where she was showered with praises and compliments of her beauty for the rest of the night as they only requested service from Misao, and Misao only.

As it grew late, more of the foreign alcoholic drink called wine was brought to table eighteen. The men were getting restless and very drunk, their speech became more crude and insulting, Misao unable to do anything at such a banquet could only smile, her fingers itching to reach for her kunais inside the kimono. Then one of the boys did something very stupid, he reached out and grabbed Misao's butt, grinning lopsidedly. Misao shrieked, attracting the attention of everyone, including Aoshi's, and the obviously very drunken boy still kept fondling her.

"Let go now." Hissed Misao warningly, flashing one of her kunais but before she could deliver a blow, Aoshi had already knocked the boy onto the floor. His hands bloody, while the boy lay prone on the floor, his nose bloody, his right arm hanging limply by his side, broken, Aoshi had used kempo. His eyes were seething with fury; his face remained expressionless. People had scattered to surround them, anxious buzzing was heard. Opinions were voiced, some said the boy deserved it. Others thought Aoshi was too harsh, while a hand-fill said Misao was too flirtatious.

"Iku yo" Misao said anxiously, tugging at the sleeve of Aoshi's suit, leading him to the cornered off part in the orchard where the sakura trees were in full bloom. After running the distance, Misao whipped around to look at Aoshi, her hair in a mess, wisps of them covering her face, flickering everywhere as the wind teased and tickled it. Panting, she eyed Aoshi who looked unruffled.

"Anou.. arigato gozaimasu Aoshi-sama." Misao said bowing deeply, fallen sakura petals swirling at her feet. Aoshi stared at her hardly, the anger in him had not fade and maybe even jealousy, frustrated by the way things were turning out, he lashed out, venting his anger on Misao.

"Don't thank me. You were too flirtatious and caused all of this to happen. You should have never gone to serve that table. I am ashamed of you; you are such a child. To think I brought you up, because of you, someone's wedding has been ruined." Aoshi said coldly. Misao froze rigidly, stiffening she straightened to face Aoshi, her eyes full of hurt, anger mixed. She walked forward towards Aoshi staring at him silently. Aoshi stared back, trying to read her eyes, when he felt a sharp tinge on his left cheek. Misao's right hand was raised, her breathing ragged.

" How dare you reprimand me, you told me to serve that table so I did, and I am no child, I am already eighteen years old. Don't you ever talk about raising me, where were you the last ten years of my life? You have no idea what I am really like Aoshi-sama" Misao screamed, stepping back sakura petals whipped up around her, her hair messy and tears coursing down her face, her eyes full of hurt. Aoshi stared at her speechless, the little voice screaming at him, "Shit, now look at what you have done you bastard!!" He hung his head, not knowing what to say, allowing Misao to dart away, and leaving him alone with discarded, falling sakuras.



Jap. Translations:

Atashi wakaranai: I don't know

Kirei desu: Beautiful

Kami-sama: God

Iku yo: Come on

Arigato gozaimasu: Thank you





Hello minna!! I haven't been writing for a long time because of writer's block, but now I am back!! With our fav. Couple :) Demo, I don't think I can finish this story soon. Sigh I have to attend what we students call school. Tomorrow I got a Chemistry test and I can't remember all the valencies!! Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Besides that, I will keep writing. And please review ne? Arigatooooooooooooooo. ^_^X