DISCLAIMER: Rurouni Kenshin and Rurouni Kenshin characters are exclusively owned by Watsuki Nobuhiro, Shueisha, Sony Entertainment, Jump Comics and associated parties. Please note, this is purely fiction and for entertainment purposes only. This story is not meant for sale or profit.
Author's Notes: A/U fanfic about the Kenshin-gumi traveling through time after accidentally getting trapped in a time machine while attending a high school Science Fair. Will they ever find their way back to the present? Lost in Time Comedy Fanfiction by Gypsy-chan Enjoy! (created 3/02, posted 6/02)
Author's Comments: Please note, this is a humor fic and should not be taken seriously. Expect a lot of OOCness on the part of the characters and situations. Also, I have done extensive research on many of the historical and scientific facts that will be weaved in throughout the story. However, I've changed those facts to fit my comedy story. I will post the internet sites of my research for those who want the real facts.^_^
Part Three
"Hey, where's Kenshin?"
Enishi pointed toward his computer screen. His data showed that he was sent back in time to the year 1175 BC. Enishi laughed manically. "Muwahahaha!!! It worked! My invention worked!!"
"Yeah okay, so it worked," Sano sarcastically replied. "Now quit gloating and bring Kenshin back."
"Sorry, I can't do that. He didn't take the CD disc he needed in order to get back to present time."
Kaoru's eyes widened as she shouted, "What!! This can't be happening! Kenshin!"
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Enishi put his arm around Kaoru's shoulders. "There, there, don't worry. I'll take care of you my sister."
Kaoru suddenly realized her closeness to Enishi. She pushed herself back from him and shoved her finger into his face threatening him. "I'm not your sister Enishi!"
"But you're the closest thing to having a sister."
"Listen Enishi, you had better find a way to bring Kenshin back or else!"
"Calm down tanuki," replied Principal Saitoh. "We'll get your idiot boyfriend back."
Kaoru blushed furiously. "He's not my boyfriend!"
"You could have fooled me by the way you were playing with his hair earlier," smirked Saitoh.
Kaoru blushed furiously again before stomping away from him.
Aoshi stepped in. After briefly looking over Enishi's project icy blue eyes met Gein.
"So what you're saying is the CD discs lying on the table contains various time periods in history. If Himura doesn't have the disc, he won't be able to come back to the future. He will be trapped in the past forever."
"Uhm... That's about right," replied Gein as he recorded the data. "But it's no great lost. Himura's a dork. Who cares if he never comes back. I didn't like him anyway."
"Shut up you skull wearing freak," scowled Sano as he grabbed Gein by the collar. "That's my best friend you're talking about."
"And mine too," added Misao.
"Kenshin...."
"Ken-san."
"If you're all so worried about him, then go back in time and get him," suggested Enishi. "I've made extra portable time machines. I can monitor your activities from my main computer."
"That's a great idea Enishi," replied Kaoru as she walked over to his table. "Hand over the discs. I'm going to bring Kenshin back."
"But Kaoru, the past is not a safe place for you. Why don't you stay here in the present with me," he said while grabbing hold of her hand. "Let the others go."
"No! I'm going back in the past to get Kenshin," she firmly stated as she jerked her hand out of Enishi's.
"Your choice," he said while fitting everyone with the portable time machines.
"I'll make sure nothing happens to you my sister. But I can't guarantee the same for Himura. I'll make him pay for what he did. My life was great, that is until five years ago. That's when Himura and his uncle moved next door.
Kaoru use to come over my house and play games with me. She was like the sister I never had. And my mother Tomoe used to shower me with her love all the time. But when Himura started coming over everything changed. Mother and Kaoru started paying more attention to Himura just because he was an orphan. If he stays in the past, then things will go back to normal. Then I can have my mother and Kaoru's attention again."
Yahiko rushed up, "Wait for me! I'm coming too!"
"The past is no place for a little squirt like you," chuckled Sano. "Go back home."
"No way rooster head," retorted Yahiko. "Kenshin is my friend too! I'm coming!"
"Strap the brat up and take him with you," snorted Saitoh. "Hurry up Yukishiro and get them all out of here."
Enishi set the time coordinates to 1175 B.C. on his computer.
"I've set the coordinates to 1175 B.C., the time period Himura ended up in. Don't turn any of the dials on your time traveling machines until you've reached Himura. If you touch any of the dials or buttons, you will get off course."
"Hey can we listen to some hot jams, on this CD thing?"
Megumi whacked Sano's hand. "You big dumb rooster head! Didn't you just hear what he said? Don't touch anything!"
"Chill out fox, I was just kidding."
The group glared over to Sano and then back to Enishi.
"Now remember, when you go back in time, all of you will see each other for who you really are. Everyone else will view you as ordinary people who actually live in their time period." Enishi looked over to Gein and while covering his mouth whispered, "I hope."
"What was that Enishi?"
(cough, cough) "I was just clearing my throat Sanosuke. You needn't worry. Just make sure that you don't change anything in the past or you will alter the future. Got it!"
"Yeah, yeah I got it," he replied while eye Enishi suspiciously.
Enishi looked over his notes again and said to the group, "Everything seems in order. Is everyone ready?"
"Yes!!"
"Push the enter key Gein and let's start recording our own history."
Gein pushed the enter key on the computer causing another burst of bright lights and smoke. When everything cleared, they were all gone.
"Gein, do you think you can figure out a way for us to get a visual on them?"
"I'll try Enishi."
"Let me know when they return," requested Saitoh. "I'm sending them all to detention for breaking the rules. They know that traveling through time is not permitted during school hours. Darn rebellious kids!"
Meanwhile, back in 1175 B.C., Kenshin was now on a ship looking around. As he leaned against the side railing of the ship his mind began to drift on his situation.
"How did I let myself get talked into this? If I remember my history correctly, Odysseus was a Greek hero. He also was a swordsman and sailor. I don't mind the water so much, but I can't even hold a bokken, let alone a sword. What am I going to do?"
A big burly sailor walked up to Kenshin-Odysseus. "Oh great Odysseus, where should we go now?"
"Uhm.... that way," he pointed and replied with a trace of uncertainty in his voice.
The sailor let a loud laughter escape his lips and slapped Kenshin-Odysseus in the shoulder, sending him flying into a cabin door.
"Ha! Ha! Ha! You are so funny great Odysseus. I can't wait to face the next adventure with you."
Kenshin-Odysseus remained on the floor with eyes swirling. "I can't wait either. Oroo!"
Suddenly, the men became rowdy. Kenshin-Odysseus heard them shouting, "Stowaways!!"
The big burly man rushed over and snatched Kenshin-Odysseus off the floor and down to the lower deck. "We found stowaways aboard our ship."
They shoved the two stowaways down to the floor.
"On your feet dogs! Kneel before the mighty Odysseus!" The big burly sailor stepped over one of the stowaways and walked over to Kenshin-Odysseus.
"Oh mighty Odysseus, should we make these stowaways walk the plank?"
Before replying, Kenshin-Odysseus noticed that the stowaways were actually, Sano and Yahiko.
"Sano?"
"Kenshin? Is that you in those ancient clothes?"
Kenshin nodded.
"Hey buddy it's good to see you. We've come to take you back home," smiled Sano. As he reached out to touch Kenshin, he heard the sound of metal all around him. "What the...."
"Uhm.... My name is Odysseus and this is my crew," replied Kenshin. "Lower your swords men. I know these stowaways.... I mean men."
"Anything you say oh great Odysseus," responded the burly sailor. "Sorry crew, no fun tonight. I guess we'll have to find someone else to walk the plank."
As the crew separated, Kenshin smiled at Sano and Yahiko. "I'm really glad to see you guys. I was worried that I would be stuck here forever."
Sano ruffled Kenshin's red mane saying, "Yeah, yeah, don't start getting mushy on me." Then he shoved him down toward the floor. Kenshin just laughed at his tall lanky friend. He was happy to see someone from his own time.
Aoshi walked over to Kenshin and began to stare at him.
"Interesting. Enishi said that the people in this time period would view us as ordinary people. When you came through time, you must have somehow joined bodies with Odysseus."
"I think you are right Aoshi," replied Kenshin as he stood. "When I gaze at my reflection, I look the same and at times feel the same. But then at certain times, I feel different, more confident."
"Hey, why did the crew think that we were stowaways but not old icy blue eyes over there."
"That's because I always do my homework Sagara."
Sano glared at Aoshi.
"Once Enishi said that Kenshin was trapped in 1175 B.C. I assumed that he would be sent back to the time of Odysseus. I began meditating in order to recall the names of the characters during that time period. That's when I felt the spirit of Eurylochos entering my body."
Sano stared at Aoshi for a moment and then said, "You know, you're pretty creepy Shinomori."
"Come on you guys, let's hurry up and get out of here," Yahiko worriedly said. "I have a bad feeling about this place. Like Aoshi said, I started thinking about all the stuff we read in history about Odysseus. He had to deal with a lot of monsters during his ten year journey."
"Aw... come on Yahiko-chan, don't tell me you're afraid of a giant cyclops or a few sea monsters," chuckled Sano.
"Stop calling me little," he said while jumping up on Sano's shoulders.
Kenshin chuckled at the two but then noticed the way Aoshi stared around them.
"What's the matter Aoshi?"
"I'm concerned about the girls. They left the same time we did. They should have been here by now."
"The girls," Kenshin asked. "Kaoru."
"Yeah, the fox, weasel and jou-chan came along with us. I wonder where they could be?"
"We have to split up and search for them," directed Kenshin. "They may be somewhere on the ship."
Kenshin, Sano, Aoshi and Yahiko searched the ship from top to bottom but couldn't find the girls. Suddenly, a crewman shouted, "Land Ho!!"
Kenshin, Sano, Aoshi and Yahiko ran to the side of the boat. They saw an island.
"Odysseus, the men are all hoping to get some food and water on the island of Aiaia. Permission to go ashore sir."
"Uhm.... Yes," answered Kenshin-Odysseus. As they approached the island, twenty-three of the crew member ran ashore.
Kenshin looked at Sano, Aoshi and Yahiko. "Let's search the ship again for the girls."
"Wait, can't we find them after I eat. I'm hungry," said Sano as he rubbed his belly. "I want to go on land to find some food."
"Me too," added Yahiko.
"You can eat later, we must find the girls first," said Kenshin.
"Suppose they are on land? They may be hurt or something and need our help."
"That's a good point Sano. I never thought about that."
Sano put his arm around Kenshin's neck. "So here's what we're going to do, Yahiko, Aoshi and I will search for the girls on land and you can search for the girls on the ship. If you don't find them on the ship, you can join us on land."
"Uhm... I guess that's okay." Sano whacked Kenshin hard on the back. "Great idea Kenshin, why didn't I think of that."
Sano, Aoshi and Yahiko rushed off the boat and went ashore.
"Oro, I hope they find the girls," sighed Kenshin.
As Sano, Aoshi and Yahiko made their way through the island, they notice a large palace.
"Hey Sano, do you think the girls are in that palace over there?"
"Maybe.... let's go check it out."
"I'll check around the area and join you two later," said Aoshi.
"Yeah you do that," replied Sano. "Come on brat let's go to the palace. There's got to be some food in there."
Sano and Yahiko rushed toward the palace. When they reached the palace, their eyes widened as they peered through the door and saw a table full of food.
"Wow! I've never seen so much food in my life! It looks like the kind of spread fit for a king!"
"Yeah, the people back in ancient days really knew how to throw a feast."
Suddenly, several pigs rushed out of the door and over to Sano. They began squealing wildly around him. Sano looked down at the pigs and frowned.
"Get away from me you stinking pigs or I'll eat all of you." The pigs immediately ran into the opposite direction, squealing all the way.
As Sano entered the palace Yahiko asked, "Do you think we should look for the girls?"
"Nah, they'll be fine. Besides, we shouldn't let all this food go to waste."
"Yeah, you're right," smiled Yahiko. "Last one to the table is a rotten egg!"
They both rushed to the table and began gobbling up all the food. Unbeknownst to Sano and Yahiko, eyes were upon them.
"Hey Yahiko, you little pig, why did you drink all the water?"
"Because I was thirsty that's why. And stop calling me little!"
"How am I suppose to eat all this food if I don't have nothing to wash it down with," said Sano as he munched upon a huge drumstick. "I wished we had some more to drink."
Suddenly a beautiful goddess appeared before his eyes. She had long black hair that flowed down to her waist. Her lips were an enticing ruby red. Her eyelids were painted with a hint of green. She wore a long flowing white gown with gold ties around her petite waist. As she sauntered over to Sano his nose became filled with the sweetness of her perfume.
"Would you like a drink, my brave strong sailor," she seductively asked.
Sano was mesmerized by her charm and beauty. "Hey baby, I'll take whatever you're giving."
The goddess poured him a drink. As he drank, Yahiko stared at her and then said, "Hey, aren't you Megumi Takani?"
She nodded but then added, "In this time period I'm known as... the goddess Circe," she sweetly crooned while winking at Sano.
Sano was completely love struck. "The fox is..... The Goddess Circe," he sighed.
Yahiko began to mutter to himself, "Goddess Circe... Goddess Circe... Hmm......" He started scratching his head as he continued to pondering over Circe's name. "Why does that name sound so familiar?"
Circe-Megumi brought a pitcher of drink over to Sano. As she poured the drink in his cup, she continued to seduce him into drinking more. "Drink up my handsome sailor Sanosuke Sagara."
Sano quickly drank everything she poured in his cup. After wiping his mouth with his arm, he grew closer to Circe-Megumi.
"Hey fox, I never knew you could be so sexy. I didn't recognize you at first made up like that."
Sano wrapped his arms around her waist. "Baby, you look so good I could just eat you up," he whispered as he inched his face closer to hers.
A wicked grin and fox ears popped up on Circe-Megumi's head. "I think you've gotten that wrong. I think I'll be eating you up."
"Playing hard to get huh baby, heh! heh!"
Yahiko eyes widened upon realizing what was going on. "Wait! I remember now. The Dread Goddess Circe must have taken over Megumi's body! That witch Circe is the one who turned men into pigs!"
Sano jumped back. "What!"
Megumi-Circe laughed, "Ohhohohoho!"
"Yeah that's the fox all right. I know that laugh anywhere."
"If you had done your homework, you would have figured this out long ago Sanosuke Sagara. But now its too late."
"Too late! What do you mean by that fox..... Oink, oink!"
Yahiko nearly fainted when he looked at Sano. "What's wrong with you? You're starting to look and sound like a pig!"
"What!" Sano looked down and noticed his belly was swollen. "No, I think you're wrong Yahiko."
"Then why is your stomach so big?"
"I think it's just from pigging out on all the food I ate. Oink, Oink!" Sano quickly covered his mouth thinking, "Did I just.... Oink?"
Circe-Megumi laughed and waved her magic wand over him saying, "Since you like eating like a pig, you may as well become one!"
"POOF!!"
Sano was now running around squealing on all fours with a red bandana tied to his forehead and a white shirt with the bad symbol on the back.
Next Circe-Megumi waved her magic wand over Yahiko to transform him. He tried running away,
"Keep that thing away from me! I don't want to be a.....
"POOF!!"
Yahiko was now runny around on all fours squealing like a little piglet. Pig-Sano ran over to Circe-Megumi.
"Why fox... Oink, oink, snort! Why!.... Oink, oink!"
Circe-Megumi glared down at him and answered, "Because all men are pigs. Ohhohoho!!"
"Megumi! Oink! Oink! Circe! Oink! Oink!"
"Just consider this as payback from this morning Sanosuke," chuckled Megumi-Circe. "If you hadn't been flirting with Sayo, I wouldn't have gone along with Circe's scheme."
"Okay..... oink, oink! You've had your fun.... oink, oink. Now change me back!"
"I can't."
"Why not.... oink, oink!"
"If you had done your homework, you would know that only the Greek hero Odysseus can reverse the spell."
"Squeal, we've got to find Kenshin squeal," Yahiko-piglet.
Circe-Megumi herded Sano-pig and Yahiko-piglet over to the pigpen where the rest of Odysseus pig-men were. They all squeal at the sight of Circe-Megumi.
Sano-pig looked up at her. Megumi-Circe said, "Don't look so sad rooster head.... or shall I say pighead. Ohhohoho!"
Aoshi stood in the shadows observing the whole thing. He hurried back to the ship to report all the things he had saw to Kenshin-Odysseus.
Author's Notes: Konnichiwa minna san! I love all of you so much for the reviews and encouragement. Arigatou! I was kinda of depressed about my writing. But I feel better now after reading such wonderful review. Keep the reviews coming!^_^ (Oh yeah SMDSP you're right, this is a cross between Quantum Leap and Time Machine, and yeah chibi-angel, I'm having just too much fun with this story. ^_^)
Okay, I know the Megumi-Circe thing is a little confusing, so let me explain. Whenever reference are being made about school and homework or personal stuff, I have Megumi as (Megumi-Circe). Whenever Circe is doing her bad stuff I have her as (Circe-Megumi). Hope that is not confusing. Also, I read where the pigs were able to talk at first. But they slowly lost there human speech once they had completely transformed into pigs. In this story, I let Sano and Yahiko keep their speech for a while.
So, what's a Greek hero to do? And what about Sano and Yahiko? Will they stay pigs forever? Find out in the next chapter coming soon.^_^ Also, a little Sano and Megumi waff in the next chapter too. (P.S. Let me know if you catch any mistakes, I'll fix it before by the time I post the next chapter. Thanks)
As mentioned earlier, I did modify stuff in the account of Odysseus for the sake of this story. For real details go to: http://www.thanasis.com/sirens.html and www.pantheon.org/articles/s/sirens.html.
As usual, constructive reviews are welcomed as long as they are genuine and not sarcastic. Thank you for reading and being a considerate reviewer. ^_^