Memories Forgotten
A/Note: Heylo.. ok.. now THIS chapter is more to the plot i guess! lol.. remember,
Chapter Two
It was one more day till Kaoru's birthday.. and the boys went off to buy her something...
"Hmmm.. we don't have much.. maybe a new kimono or something?" Yahiko counted the money and sighed.
"What about a cake?" Sanosuke asked hopefully glancing at the nearest shop with a display of food.
"Hmmm.. you just want something to eat.." Yahiko glared at Sanosuke's face.
"Well.. i guess we have enough money.. hey! Kenshin, what are you gonna buy?" Yahiko asked.
"I am not sure, that i am.." Kenshin looked around at the stalls set up that evening there was books, candles, shoes, clothes until something caught his eye...
"Well.. Sano & I will be at the cake stall over there.. meet at Akabeka later on?" Yahiko pointed at the stall.
"Ok.." Kenshin nodded and smiled as his friends walked off.
Kenshin didn't want his friends to see what he was going to buy Kaoru.. as he walked up to an elderly lady running a little stall she looked up at him.
"Ah! nice gentleman.. good evening to you.. would you like to buy something??" the lady smiled at Kenshin happily.
"Yes indeed i will.." Kenshin looked at her merchandise..
"is this for a lovely lady of yours?" the lady looked at Kenshin with a grin .. probably because he's going to buy her stuff.
"... yes it is.." Kenshin looked at the ribbons displayed neatly on the table.. reds, blues, pinks..
"Tomorrow it is.. birthday of hers.. you must give a special treat.." the mysterious lady said, Kenshin gazed up at her.. it was as if she read his mind..
"How did you know?" Kenshin asked curiously then added. "Can you read minds..."
"I wish child.. but i overheard your conversation!" the lady chuckled as Kenshin sweatdropped and anime-style fell.
"Why.. I think this is a lovely gift for the lady.. what is her name?" the lady asked politely.
"Ms. Kaoru.." Kenshin replied looking at the lady's hand.. there was a necklace made of silver with a jewel studded into a love-heart..
"Wow.." Kenshin looked at it , it must've been very expensive.
"I don't think i can afford that madam.. that i cannot.." he replied.
"Nonsense! just for 10 yen.. plus i have engrave her name for you.. and yours behind.." the lady grinned happily.
"After all... money is nothing when you are in love.." the lady smiled and winked at kenshin.
"..... Thank you madam.. " Kenshin blushed slightly and thought to himself 'how does she know this?'
"Here you go.. Kaoru's name.. now may i have yours?"
"... Kenshin .. Kenshin Himura..." he replied.
a few minutes later, the lady had finished the engraving and handed it to Kenshin to see..
Kenshin gave her the money and thanked her.. he began to leave when the lady spoke up..
"Mr.Himura.. look after this lady with all your heart.." the lady had her smile on and waved.
Kenshin nodded back and took a few steps back and turned around.. she was out or sight...
He opened the lid of the neatly wrapped box to see what the lady engraved :
Dearest Kaoru,
Happy Birthday
Love,
Kenshin
Kenshin gazed at the lady's elegant writing..
"Dearest? Love?..." Kenshin sweatdropped...
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At home.. Kaoru was preparing dinner..
"Hmmmm... lets see.. Miso Soup.. Rice.. Fish.. Soy Sauce.. ah! chopsticks!" Kaoru ran to the kitchen when she bumped into Megumi.. behind Yahiko, Sanosuke and Kenshin..
"Konnichiwa Kaoru.." Megumi looked at the dizzy-eyed girl before her.
"Or should i say racoon.." Megumi giggled as she teased Kaoru.
"HEY! I AM NOT A RACOON!!" Kaoru shouted angrily.
"Ok.. well, i see that the boys sure are hungry.." Megumi glanced at the table invaded by Yahiko, Sano and Kenshin.
"Argh.. yeah.. how rude.. eating without me.. care to join us?" Kaoru sat down ready to eat.
"No, thanks.. i'm going now.. but before I do.. i'll need your help Kaoru.. i'm sorry if this sounds very disapointing.."
Megumi looked at Kaoru desperately..
"The main reason I am here is because.. a young girl has been hurt very badly across town.. since their doctor is too busy, they have asked me to operate! poor town, only 1 doctor and 1 nurse available these days.. she needs an operation very soon.. please Kaoru.. assist me tomorrow evening?" Megumi desperately begged her friends help.
"Ummm.. ok.... i guess this girl's life is more important than my birthday anyway.." Kaoru replied.
"Great! 9am sharp.. at the train station.. here's a little advance gift for your birthday!" Megumi placed a parcel into Kaoru's hands..
"Thanks.." Kaoru opened it infront of everyone.. it was a bottle of perfume.
"Wow! Thanks Megumi!" Kaoru smiled.
"Thats ok.. now get to bed soon racoon girl.. or you'll be too tired at 9 am! cya boys..." Megumi walked out of the dojo.
"Kaoru.. that means we will have to give our presents early in the morning!!" Yahiko moaned.
"You have a present? ahha... i thought you'd forgot about my birthday.." Kaoru laughed.
"Oh well! eat up and we'll all go to bed.." Kaoru smiled.
"Yeah!" they replied.
Little did they know... someone was listening all that time... that someone was Shivio..
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Back at the dark markets... the HQ of Shivio's boss....
"Where is he?!?!?" his boss complained.
"Here... sorry.. boss.." shivio ran in out of breath.. panting , till he breathed back to normal.
"I have found out very useful information... of where Himura is.." Shivio started to report.
"Well? On with it! i have the other men to talk about tomorrow's robbery of the train.."
"well.. boss.. that train will be a great place tomorrow..."
"pardon?" the lady sipped sake.
"Apparently, Himura's friend Ms. Kaoru Kamiya is off to next town... on the same train.. i'm sure Himura would be hurt to see his girlfriend gone..." Shivio smirked ans handed his plan on paper.. the lady grinned..
"Good... now get!" the lady gestured Shivio to leave her..
"Hmmm.. what a pity! .. Ms. Kamiya wont be attending to the next town......" she laughed...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The Next Morning.... Kaoru packed up her bag...
"That's all.. i'm only staying for...?? Two days?" Kaoru estimated closing her bag.
"Better say bye to the guys..." Kaoru walked outside seeing Yahiko and Sanosuke sitting on the porch.
"I'm off.. take care of the dojo!! Bye guys..." Kaoru stepped down the porch.
"Seeya!" Yahiko replied. "Seeya Missy" Sanosuke replied back.
'Where's Kensin..' Kaoru looked around.. no sign of him.. so she turned around....
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" Kaoru screamed as she got startled by KENSHIN.
"KENSHIN!! HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU! NOT TO CREEP UP LIKE THAT!" Kaoru yelled.
"Anyway, i'm going now.."
"Shall i walk with you?" Kenshin asked.
"If you want... its only hmmm.. 10 minutes from now?" Kaoru looked at Kenshin smiling.
"Let's go then..." Kenshin gestured to hold her bag..
"Ok.. Bye guys!" Kaoru turned to her dojo.
"Cya!" Yahiko & sano yelled back.
While Walking....
"... So... I rely on you to take care of my dojo ok Kenshin?" Kaoru said.
"Ok Ms.Kaoru.."
"You seem different today.. not your cheery-self..." Kaoru looked worriedly at him, Kenshin put a smile on his face.
"I'm fine, indeed I am.. hope you have a safe journey..." Kenshin looked at the station before them, trains steaming away.. waiting for passengers. it was 5 mins to 9am..
"Ms. Kaoru..." Kenshin looked at Kaoru full attention.
"Yes?" Kaoru asked nervously.
"See you soon... make sure you and Megumi are well.. and here..." Kenshin placed a box in Kaoru's hand.
"KAORU! C'mon! the trains about to leave!" Megumi yelled. "Bye... Kaoru..." kenshin whispered as he turned to leave.
Kaoru twirled around to see him wandering off.. "Kenshin...." Kaoru then glanced at the box before grabbed by Megumi.
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It takes atleast 30 minutes to arrive, so 20 minutes later after they left their town..
"So.. did you get anything?" Megumi looked at Kaoru.
"Yeah... Yahiko said he'll give me a cake when I return.. and Kenshin... gave... this.." Kaoru reached for the box in her pocket.
"Wooww.. what is it??" Megumi looked attentively. the box was small, wrapped tightly the lid with a ribbon.
"I don't know... i'll open it.." Kaoru opened the box and gasped.
"Cool Kaoru! That is sooo sweet!" Megumi looked at the jewel on the necklace.
"Oh my..." Kaoru picked up the silver chain as the heart sparkled with the sunlight's reflection.
"Read the writing roccoon girl!"
"Okok..." Kaoru mumbled.
"Happy Brithday Kaoru, Love Kenshin.." Kaoru looked sweetly at the words.. "Dearest" "Love" she giggled.
"This is so cute.. i'll wear it now.." Kaoru took the necklace off Megumi's hands and placed it on her.
"Lovely..." Megumi commented.
"Thanks.." Kaoru touched the heart and thought to herself 'Thank you, Kenshin.. it's.. beautiful...'
"Knock, Knock... tickets please..." a shadow appeared.. a female voice...
Kaoru and Megumi handed their tickets as told. the ticket lady grinned.
"My... Ms.Kaoru.. you are needed at the 1st Carriage..." the lady smiled.
"How come?" Kaoru followed the lady dressed in sleek black uniform and a hat not revealing her face... something was up.. Kaoru got herself ready for anything bad...
"Stay here please..." the lady pointed to a cargo carrier.
"What?!?!" Kaoru then fell to the ground as the lady pushed her with a chuckle.
"Ha! This is the pretty Kaoru? I don't see why Himura would like to stick with you!" she lifted her hat, revealing her light blue eyes and brown hair.
"What the!?! Let me out!!" Kaoru saw the door slam. the lady laughed then advised her plan into action.
"Shivio! C'mon! get the TNT, we need to blow this carrier! Once they find out missy is dead, Kenshin will be mine again!"
'Oh No!! I have to get out!' Kaoru looked shocked as she looked for windows or doors.... only bags where seen.
"Kay boss.. ya sure it'll blow up?" Shivio piled some TNT next to the door..
"Yes.. once we blow this carriage.. nearby villagers will see you, you tell them that a lady's necklace was found but no body.." the lady told her plan.
"Once Kenshin finds out she is dead.. i move in..."
"Let me out!!" Kaoru banged on the door helplessly, crying... she heard a match...
"Ohhhhhh Nooooo!!!!" Kaoru's eyes widened as she stepped back...
"Bye Ms.Kaoru!" the lady and man disappeared.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Kaoru flung back as the door threw itself onto her, flames burnt everywhere as she fell unconcious hidden beneath flames of fire... Kaoru was stuck, and was unconcious.. if she doesnt wake up soon... she'll be.. dead......
The train stopped... people hopped off the train as they raced to help the burnt carriage..
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To Be Continued.......
HOW WAS THAT??? ^_^; me thinks tis ok... :P oh.. btw, if you would like to be on my new mail list (i send emails saying this fic is updated and stuff) please email : may_lan_@hotmail.com .. or post it on your review!
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-Chibi Maylan.
A/Note: Heylo.. ok.. now THIS chapter is more to the plot i guess! lol.. remember,
Chapter Two
It was one more day till Kaoru's birthday.. and the boys went off to buy her something...
"Hmmm.. we don't have much.. maybe a new kimono or something?" Yahiko counted the money and sighed.
"What about a cake?" Sanosuke asked hopefully glancing at the nearest shop with a display of food.
"Hmmm.. you just want something to eat.." Yahiko glared at Sanosuke's face.
"Well.. i guess we have enough money.. hey! Kenshin, what are you gonna buy?" Yahiko asked.
"I am not sure, that i am.." Kenshin looked around at the stalls set up that evening there was books, candles, shoes, clothes until something caught his eye...
"Well.. Sano & I will be at the cake stall over there.. meet at Akabeka later on?" Yahiko pointed at the stall.
"Ok.." Kenshin nodded and smiled as his friends walked off.
Kenshin didn't want his friends to see what he was going to buy Kaoru.. as he walked up to an elderly lady running a little stall she looked up at him.
"Ah! nice gentleman.. good evening to you.. would you like to buy something??" the lady smiled at Kenshin happily.
"Yes indeed i will.." Kenshin looked at her merchandise..
"is this for a lovely lady of yours?" the lady looked at Kenshin with a grin .. probably because he's going to buy her stuff.
"... yes it is.." Kenshin looked at the ribbons displayed neatly on the table.. reds, blues, pinks..
"Tomorrow it is.. birthday of hers.. you must give a special treat.." the mysterious lady said, Kenshin gazed up at her.. it was as if she read his mind..
"How did you know?" Kenshin asked curiously then added. "Can you read minds..."
"I wish child.. but i overheard your conversation!" the lady chuckled as Kenshin sweatdropped and anime-style fell.
"Why.. I think this is a lovely gift for the lady.. what is her name?" the lady asked politely.
"Ms. Kaoru.." Kenshin replied looking at the lady's hand.. there was a necklace made of silver with a jewel studded into a love-heart..
"Wow.." Kenshin looked at it , it must've been very expensive.
"I don't think i can afford that madam.. that i cannot.." he replied.
"Nonsense! just for 10 yen.. plus i have engrave her name for you.. and yours behind.." the lady grinned happily.
"After all... money is nothing when you are in love.." the lady smiled and winked at kenshin.
"..... Thank you madam.. " Kenshin blushed slightly and thought to himself 'how does she know this?'
"Here you go.. Kaoru's name.. now may i have yours?"
"... Kenshin .. Kenshin Himura..." he replied.
a few minutes later, the lady had finished the engraving and handed it to Kenshin to see..
Kenshin gave her the money and thanked her.. he began to leave when the lady spoke up..
"Mr.Himura.. look after this lady with all your heart.." the lady had her smile on and waved.
Kenshin nodded back and took a few steps back and turned around.. she was out or sight...
He opened the lid of the neatly wrapped box to see what the lady engraved :
Dearest Kaoru,
Happy Birthday
Love,
Kenshin
Kenshin gazed at the lady's elegant writing..
"Dearest? Love?..." Kenshin sweatdropped...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
At home.. Kaoru was preparing dinner..
"Hmmmm... lets see.. Miso Soup.. Rice.. Fish.. Soy Sauce.. ah! chopsticks!" Kaoru ran to the kitchen when she bumped into Megumi.. behind Yahiko, Sanosuke and Kenshin..
"Konnichiwa Kaoru.." Megumi looked at the dizzy-eyed girl before her.
"Or should i say racoon.." Megumi giggled as she teased Kaoru.
"HEY! I AM NOT A RACOON!!" Kaoru shouted angrily.
"Ok.. well, i see that the boys sure are hungry.." Megumi glanced at the table invaded by Yahiko, Sano and Kenshin.
"Argh.. yeah.. how rude.. eating without me.. care to join us?" Kaoru sat down ready to eat.
"No, thanks.. i'm going now.. but before I do.. i'll need your help Kaoru.. i'm sorry if this sounds very disapointing.."
Megumi looked at Kaoru desperately..
"The main reason I am here is because.. a young girl has been hurt very badly across town.. since their doctor is too busy, they have asked me to operate! poor town, only 1 doctor and 1 nurse available these days.. she needs an operation very soon.. please Kaoru.. assist me tomorrow evening?" Megumi desperately begged her friends help.
"Ummm.. ok.... i guess this girl's life is more important than my birthday anyway.." Kaoru replied.
"Great! 9am sharp.. at the train station.. here's a little advance gift for your birthday!" Megumi placed a parcel into Kaoru's hands..
"Thanks.." Kaoru opened it infront of everyone.. it was a bottle of perfume.
"Wow! Thanks Megumi!" Kaoru smiled.
"Thats ok.. now get to bed soon racoon girl.. or you'll be too tired at 9 am! cya boys..." Megumi walked out of the dojo.
"Kaoru.. that means we will have to give our presents early in the morning!!" Yahiko moaned.
"You have a present? ahha... i thought you'd forgot about my birthday.." Kaoru laughed.
"Oh well! eat up and we'll all go to bed.." Kaoru smiled.
"Yeah!" they replied.
Little did they know... someone was listening all that time... that someone was Shivio..
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Back at the dark markets... the HQ of Shivio's boss....
"Where is he?!?!?" his boss complained.
"Here... sorry.. boss.." shivio ran in out of breath.. panting , till he breathed back to normal.
"I have found out very useful information... of where Himura is.." Shivio started to report.
"Well? On with it! i have the other men to talk about tomorrow's robbery of the train.."
"well.. boss.. that train will be a great place tomorrow..."
"pardon?" the lady sipped sake.
"Apparently, Himura's friend Ms. Kaoru Kamiya is off to next town... on the same train.. i'm sure Himura would be hurt to see his girlfriend gone..." Shivio smirked ans handed his plan on paper.. the lady grinned..
"Good... now get!" the lady gestured Shivio to leave her..
"Hmmm.. what a pity! .. Ms. Kamiya wont be attending to the next town......" she laughed...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The Next Morning.... Kaoru packed up her bag...
"That's all.. i'm only staying for...?? Two days?" Kaoru estimated closing her bag.
"Better say bye to the guys..." Kaoru walked outside seeing Yahiko and Sanosuke sitting on the porch.
"I'm off.. take care of the dojo!! Bye guys..." Kaoru stepped down the porch.
"Seeya!" Yahiko replied. "Seeya Missy" Sanosuke replied back.
'Where's Kensin..' Kaoru looked around.. no sign of him.. so she turned around....
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" Kaoru screamed as she got startled by KENSHIN.
"KENSHIN!! HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU! NOT TO CREEP UP LIKE THAT!" Kaoru yelled.
"Anyway, i'm going now.."
"Shall i walk with you?" Kenshin asked.
"If you want... its only hmmm.. 10 minutes from now?" Kaoru looked at Kenshin smiling.
"Let's go then..." Kenshin gestured to hold her bag..
"Ok.. Bye guys!" Kaoru turned to her dojo.
"Cya!" Yahiko & sano yelled back.
While Walking....
"... So... I rely on you to take care of my dojo ok Kenshin?" Kaoru said.
"Ok Ms.Kaoru.."
"You seem different today.. not your cheery-self..." Kaoru looked worriedly at him, Kenshin put a smile on his face.
"I'm fine, indeed I am.. hope you have a safe journey..." Kenshin looked at the station before them, trains steaming away.. waiting for passengers. it was 5 mins to 9am..
"Ms. Kaoru..." Kenshin looked at Kaoru full attention.
"Yes?" Kaoru asked nervously.
"See you soon... make sure you and Megumi are well.. and here..." Kenshin placed a box in Kaoru's hand.
"KAORU! C'mon! the trains about to leave!" Megumi yelled. "Bye... Kaoru..." kenshin whispered as he turned to leave.
Kaoru twirled around to see him wandering off.. "Kenshin...." Kaoru then glanced at the box before grabbed by Megumi.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
It takes atleast 30 minutes to arrive, so 20 minutes later after they left their town..
"So.. did you get anything?" Megumi looked at Kaoru.
"Yeah... Yahiko said he'll give me a cake when I return.. and Kenshin... gave... this.." Kaoru reached for the box in her pocket.
"Wooww.. what is it??" Megumi looked attentively. the box was small, wrapped tightly the lid with a ribbon.
"I don't know... i'll open it.." Kaoru opened the box and gasped.
"Cool Kaoru! That is sooo sweet!" Megumi looked at the jewel on the necklace.
"Oh my..." Kaoru picked up the silver chain as the heart sparkled with the sunlight's reflection.
"Read the writing roccoon girl!"
"Okok..." Kaoru mumbled.
"Happy Brithday Kaoru, Love Kenshin.." Kaoru looked sweetly at the words.. "Dearest" "Love" she giggled.
"This is so cute.. i'll wear it now.." Kaoru took the necklace off Megumi's hands and placed it on her.
"Lovely..." Megumi commented.
"Thanks.." Kaoru touched the heart and thought to herself 'Thank you, Kenshin.. it's.. beautiful...'
"Knock, Knock... tickets please..." a shadow appeared.. a female voice...
Kaoru and Megumi handed their tickets as told. the ticket lady grinned.
"My... Ms.Kaoru.. you are needed at the 1st Carriage..." the lady smiled.
"How come?" Kaoru followed the lady dressed in sleek black uniform and a hat not revealing her face... something was up.. Kaoru got herself ready for anything bad...
"Stay here please..." the lady pointed to a cargo carrier.
"What?!?!" Kaoru then fell to the ground as the lady pushed her with a chuckle.
"Ha! This is the pretty Kaoru? I don't see why Himura would like to stick with you!" she lifted her hat, revealing her light blue eyes and brown hair.
"What the!?! Let me out!!" Kaoru saw the door slam. the lady laughed then advised her plan into action.
"Shivio! C'mon! get the TNT, we need to blow this carrier! Once they find out missy is dead, Kenshin will be mine again!"
'Oh No!! I have to get out!' Kaoru looked shocked as she looked for windows or doors.... only bags where seen.
"Kay boss.. ya sure it'll blow up?" Shivio piled some TNT next to the door..
"Yes.. once we blow this carriage.. nearby villagers will see you, you tell them that a lady's necklace was found but no body.." the lady told her plan.
"Once Kenshin finds out she is dead.. i move in..."
"Let me out!!" Kaoru banged on the door helplessly, crying... she heard a match...
"Ohhhhhh Nooooo!!!!" Kaoru's eyes widened as she stepped back...
"Bye Ms.Kaoru!" the lady and man disappeared.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Kaoru flung back as the door threw itself onto her, flames burnt everywhere as she fell unconcious hidden beneath flames of fire... Kaoru was stuck, and was unconcious.. if she doesnt wake up soon... she'll be.. dead......
The train stopped... people hopped off the train as they raced to help the burnt carriage..
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
To Be Continued.......
HOW WAS THAT??? ^_^; me thinks tis ok... :P oh.. btw, if you would like to be on my new mail list (i send emails saying this fic is updated and stuff) please email : may_lan_@hotmail.com .. or post it on your review!
Reviews are needed ! Me rely on reviews for next chapters! so review! HEHE..
-Chibi Maylan.