Konbanwa minna!!! How is everyone? Well I am alive and well and ready to
continue.you know it's getting harder and harder to get ideas for this
story, Kaoru's Mission is on temporary hold until my brain fart leaves and
I can think of something. Gomen minna!! But I do think of some things for
this one..so without further ado.ahem.I DO NOT OWN KENSHIN.I just wish I
could own Battousai..::shudders in delight::
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Yahiko had begun laughing the minute she flew, and it grew louder when she fell in the pond. He completely missed her gasp and look of pain as she grabbed her ankle. He stood over her soaking wet figure and said in his deepest voice. "Vengeance!"
His glee was turned to fear when he felt the cold hard steel pressed against his throat and a hot angry breath going down the back of his neck. His eyes widened as Kaoru screamed and tried to stand up.
"Kenshin NO!
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Kenshin in a red haze of anger barely heard Kaoru's panic-stricken voice, as he held the knife up to the throat of a trembling Yahiko. Yahiko didn't know whether to faint or wet his pants, either idea seemed like a necessity at the time being. Kaoru on the other hand was desperately trying to calm Kenshin down, by telling him repeatedly that she was all right.
"Kenshin! I'm ok! Please put the knife down." She got no response from him. "Kenshin, onegai, look at the boy.that's Yahiko, my friend, as well as yours!" Some small tint of reasoning flashed through his eyes and slowly the knife began to lower from the boy's throat.
Kenshin dropped the knife and grabbed the other male's shoulders, turning him around to see his face. Yahiko desperately tried to blink the tears out of his eyes, yet he was, for a second time shocked that day when he saw Kenshin's face. It held a weird mixture of anger, curiosity, wonder and concentration.
"K.Kenshin?" He stuttered.
"Mmm.you are Yahiko?"
Such a simple question, yet it hurt the boy as surly as the knife would have. His head hung low, casting shadows over his eyes and he nodded.
Kenshin continued to stare at him, committing his face to memory. Slowly images began forming in his mind. A strong willed boy yelling that he will be the greatest samurai, that he wasn't a kid. Yet running around yelling 'Busu' as an enraged Kaoru was chasing him.
"Gomen Yahiko." He bowed slightly. "Perhaps I should explain what happened, will you wait for me inside the dojo?"
Again Yahiko nodded. Kenshin could see that the boy was still hurting from being forgotten so he pulled him into a VERY awkward hug. "I am beginning to remember things.I shouldn't have acted the way I did without waiting to see the whole truth."
He let go of Yahiko and began telling him of what had happened so far, tactfully leaving out the.intimate parts with him and Kaoru. It was when he mentioned her name did they remember that she was still sitting in the pond.
Kaoru was pissed. In the fall she had hurt her ankle, not to mention that the bottom of the pond was slick; all of which added up to hell when trying to get up. She had tried unsuccessfully for the past two minutes, all of which ended up in her falling on her butt again. She was cold, her ankle hurt, and the men where too engrossed in their conversations to realize her predicament.
Kenshin hastily ran over to her and held out a hand to assist her. "Gomen Kaoru!" He had the panicked voice of a dead man.
Kaoru gave him a glare that could have frozen the widest lake. She grabbed his hand and began to pull her self up. Unfortunatly fate was cruel. Her weight combined with about 20 pounds of water that had soaked in her kimono made Kenshin loose his footing on the rocks and they both went tumbling in the water. Kenshin, however, twisted his body around and underneath hers, so she at least fell on him.
When they both resurfaced, Yahiko laughter could be heard. He was doubled over again, and laughing so hard tears where streaming down his face.
"Y.you should have seen your face!" He gasped between fits of laughter. Kenshin grinned wickedly. He held Kaoru's waist and hoisted her to a sitting position on one of the nearest rocks and winked at her. Kaoru crossed her arms across her chest and glared daggers at Yahiko.
In a flash of a second, Kenshin jumped out of the pond and grabbed Yahiko's hands, holding them up high above his head. All Yahiko could do was stand there and struggle.
"Kaoru.what do you think we should do with him?"
Kaoru stared at her pupil who was trying with all his might to get out of the grip that Kenshin had on him. Her face turned from a frown into the scariest smile Yahiko had ever seen. It would be one to haunt his dreams.creepy.
"You know Kenshin. I have always wanted my own personal slave." Her grin widened.
Kenshin's amber eyes sparkled. "If that is what my lady wants, then that is what my lady shall get."
"Chikusho! There's no way in HELL I am going to do anything for Busu!"
Kaoru watched as Kenshin whispered something in the boy's ear. Immediately he paled and nodded compliantly. Curiosity nagged her, but she kept her questions until later.
"Oi Busu.what do you want me to do?"
Without a second thought Kaoru told him to clean the dojo floor twice, and grumbling he went off.
Kenshin turned to Kaoru and lifted her up, cradling her body close to his.
"Ano.Kenshin.I can probably walk you know. I don't think it's to bad."
He shook his head and continued to carry her into the house, walking straight for her room.
"Kaoru?"
"Hmm?"
Opening her door with his foot, he eased inside. Gently he set her on her futon. His golden eyes sparkled in amusement. "If I scare you into the pond, can I be your personal slave too?"
Kaoru blushed. "Kenshin no baka." She hit him lightly on the shoulder. "Why would you want to do that?!"
He snickered before leaning down closer to her face. She could see the wicked gleam in his eyes as she felt his hot breath caress her lips.
"So I could pleasure you in any way imaginable."
Kaoru's eyes widened. Her blush threatened to turn her face on fire as steam came from her ears. Kenshin laughed heartily as he pulled away and went to stand by the door. He turned to look at her still chuckling. "Until then, I want you to stay in your bed until Yahiko gets a doctor to look at your ankle." His face became wicked again. "You don't even want to think of the consequences if you don't listen to me on this." With that he left her alone.
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Kenshin sat in the kitchen making tea for Kaoru. The doctor, a woman named Megumi, had come in to check on Kaoru. She had tried to check on him, however he saw to it that she didn't touch him. Yahiko quietly told her who he was 'at the moment' and her insistence became greater to see him. Once he had curtly told her that he was fine and had given her a warning glance, she went back to looking at Kaoru's ankle.
Her final analysis was 'Thankfully Kaoru's ankle isn't broken, it's just sprained. She needs to stay off of it for a couple of days, and after that, avoid any strenuous activities for a while.'
He could vaguely remember that woman, more so as a kitsune than anything else. Something about her made him uneasy. Perhaps it was the way she had first looked at him, or how she had purposely said things to get Kaoru's anger flowing; though Kami knows why anyone would be so foolish. He snorted in amusement; she had even gone so far as to call him 'her Ken- san'.
Finally the tea was ready. Carefully he balanced the tray to the tea in one hand and retrieved some snacks that Kaoru had asked for. He padded softly to her room, taking great care not to spill any of the hot liquid. Yahiko met him at the door; Kenshin shot him a grateful glare as the boy opened the door for him.
Kaoru was inside, but instead of lying down, she was crawling to her door leading to the outside. In mild annoyance he told Yahiko to finish cleaning the dojo floor and shut the door behind him.
"Kaoru. I know that Megumi-san told you to stay put."
She glanced at his sheepishly. "Honestly Kenshin it's not that bad! I should know.it's my foot! I just wanted some fresh air."
Arguing with Rurouni might be difficult enough when he set his mind on something, but arguing with Battousai was damn near impossible, especially when it was about her. He gave her a stern look and put the tray down next to her. In three strides he opened her door, allowing for nature to shine in. He then walked over to her and picked her up once again that day, and went over to the wall nearest the tray. When he sat, he crossed his legs and placed her back against his chest. Then with his foot he inched the tea closer to them. Kaoru watched in mild fascination as he handed her the hot beverage.
She giggled. "You know, you're pretty talented with you feet."
He shrugged. "I'm even more talented with my hands."
Her face turned crimson. "Kenshin no Baka!" she squealed.
"Nani?" His face was one of innocence, but the glimmer of wicked joy was in his eyes. "I just meant I'm better using the sword in my hands than my feet!" Again he smirked and asked playfully poking her ribs. "What were YOU thinking Kaoru?"
"Ano." She remained blushing. Desperate to change the subject she inquired. "Why this position?"
His eyes bore into hers. "If you won't take care of yourself, then I will." He wrapped his arms tightly around her stomach and buried his face in her hair. "This way you can't move, without me knowing it."
Kaoru started in self-defense. "I can most certainly take care of myself Kenshin! What do you think I have been doing these past few years?"
Battousai's smile was hidden from her face. "Living." He answered simply.
Kaoru tried to turn around in his lap to see his face, but his hands held her firmly. Giving up, she allowed herself the comfort of having his hands around her, holding her protectively.
Quietly Kaoru rested, allowing her thoughts to flow. 'Will he stay like this if he changes back to Rurouni?' She frowned at the idea. As much as she loved the old him, she also loved the new him.or maybe it's the older him.well, either way it's still Kenshin. 'What if he changes back, and he isn't as open to me again?' She couldn't bear the thought of that. It was his forwardness that made her feel that he actually cared; that he could see her as something other than a sister-like figure.
Her hand traveled up to meet his entwined around her stomach. She didn't know if she could live with Battousai. If Saitou happened to come by, there would no doubt be another horrible fight. She shuddered as she remembered her feelings of helplessness as she saw Saitou's katana bite through Kenshin.
As the tea began working, Kaoru began to slowly succumb to sleep. In his arms, he could feel her body begin to relax and finally he heard her breath even out, telling him she was in deep sleep. Quietly he carried her to the futon and gently tucked her in. He could hear her softly whimper his name, as he left the room.
His footsteps echoed down the hall, yet stopped short as he felt something. Frowning Kenshin opened his senses and he could detect a faint battle aura, heading his way. One that seemed familiar, yet dangerous. Growling he grabbed his Sakabato and stuck it in his belt, heading outside to meet this new person.
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Phew!! Finally done with this one. I really want to thank everyone for reviewing, and most especially the one's who actually took their time to E- mail me:
Emilie AKA Azura Dea Taniki-chan Sarah Lizzie H.E.R.
And thank you again to those who continuously review my fics. I mean WOW!!! 88 REVIEWS!!! That's too great!!! Thanks again minna, and as always sorry about any mistakes I make in my typing and grammar. I only have time at night to do this. ARIGATOU!!
Yahiko had begun laughing the minute she flew, and it grew louder when she fell in the pond. He completely missed her gasp and look of pain as she grabbed her ankle. He stood over her soaking wet figure and said in his deepest voice. "Vengeance!"
His glee was turned to fear when he felt the cold hard steel pressed against his throat and a hot angry breath going down the back of his neck. His eyes widened as Kaoru screamed and tried to stand up.
"Kenshin NO!
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Kenshin in a red haze of anger barely heard Kaoru's panic-stricken voice, as he held the knife up to the throat of a trembling Yahiko. Yahiko didn't know whether to faint or wet his pants, either idea seemed like a necessity at the time being. Kaoru on the other hand was desperately trying to calm Kenshin down, by telling him repeatedly that she was all right.
"Kenshin! I'm ok! Please put the knife down." She got no response from him. "Kenshin, onegai, look at the boy.that's Yahiko, my friend, as well as yours!" Some small tint of reasoning flashed through his eyes and slowly the knife began to lower from the boy's throat.
Kenshin dropped the knife and grabbed the other male's shoulders, turning him around to see his face. Yahiko desperately tried to blink the tears out of his eyes, yet he was, for a second time shocked that day when he saw Kenshin's face. It held a weird mixture of anger, curiosity, wonder and concentration.
"K.Kenshin?" He stuttered.
"Mmm.you are Yahiko?"
Such a simple question, yet it hurt the boy as surly as the knife would have. His head hung low, casting shadows over his eyes and he nodded.
Kenshin continued to stare at him, committing his face to memory. Slowly images began forming in his mind. A strong willed boy yelling that he will be the greatest samurai, that he wasn't a kid. Yet running around yelling 'Busu' as an enraged Kaoru was chasing him.
"Gomen Yahiko." He bowed slightly. "Perhaps I should explain what happened, will you wait for me inside the dojo?"
Again Yahiko nodded. Kenshin could see that the boy was still hurting from being forgotten so he pulled him into a VERY awkward hug. "I am beginning to remember things.I shouldn't have acted the way I did without waiting to see the whole truth."
He let go of Yahiko and began telling him of what had happened so far, tactfully leaving out the.intimate parts with him and Kaoru. It was when he mentioned her name did they remember that she was still sitting in the pond.
Kaoru was pissed. In the fall she had hurt her ankle, not to mention that the bottom of the pond was slick; all of which added up to hell when trying to get up. She had tried unsuccessfully for the past two minutes, all of which ended up in her falling on her butt again. She was cold, her ankle hurt, and the men where too engrossed in their conversations to realize her predicament.
Kenshin hastily ran over to her and held out a hand to assist her. "Gomen Kaoru!" He had the panicked voice of a dead man.
Kaoru gave him a glare that could have frozen the widest lake. She grabbed his hand and began to pull her self up. Unfortunatly fate was cruel. Her weight combined with about 20 pounds of water that had soaked in her kimono made Kenshin loose his footing on the rocks and they both went tumbling in the water. Kenshin, however, twisted his body around and underneath hers, so she at least fell on him.
When they both resurfaced, Yahiko laughter could be heard. He was doubled over again, and laughing so hard tears where streaming down his face.
"Y.you should have seen your face!" He gasped between fits of laughter. Kenshin grinned wickedly. He held Kaoru's waist and hoisted her to a sitting position on one of the nearest rocks and winked at her. Kaoru crossed her arms across her chest and glared daggers at Yahiko.
In a flash of a second, Kenshin jumped out of the pond and grabbed Yahiko's hands, holding them up high above his head. All Yahiko could do was stand there and struggle.
"Kaoru.what do you think we should do with him?"
Kaoru stared at her pupil who was trying with all his might to get out of the grip that Kenshin had on him. Her face turned from a frown into the scariest smile Yahiko had ever seen. It would be one to haunt his dreams.creepy.
"You know Kenshin. I have always wanted my own personal slave." Her grin widened.
Kenshin's amber eyes sparkled. "If that is what my lady wants, then that is what my lady shall get."
"Chikusho! There's no way in HELL I am going to do anything for Busu!"
Kaoru watched as Kenshin whispered something in the boy's ear. Immediately he paled and nodded compliantly. Curiosity nagged her, but she kept her questions until later.
"Oi Busu.what do you want me to do?"
Without a second thought Kaoru told him to clean the dojo floor twice, and grumbling he went off.
Kenshin turned to Kaoru and lifted her up, cradling her body close to his.
"Ano.Kenshin.I can probably walk you know. I don't think it's to bad."
He shook his head and continued to carry her into the house, walking straight for her room.
"Kaoru?"
"Hmm?"
Opening her door with his foot, he eased inside. Gently he set her on her futon. His golden eyes sparkled in amusement. "If I scare you into the pond, can I be your personal slave too?"
Kaoru blushed. "Kenshin no baka." She hit him lightly on the shoulder. "Why would you want to do that?!"
He snickered before leaning down closer to her face. She could see the wicked gleam in his eyes as she felt his hot breath caress her lips.
"So I could pleasure you in any way imaginable."
Kaoru's eyes widened. Her blush threatened to turn her face on fire as steam came from her ears. Kenshin laughed heartily as he pulled away and went to stand by the door. He turned to look at her still chuckling. "Until then, I want you to stay in your bed until Yahiko gets a doctor to look at your ankle." His face became wicked again. "You don't even want to think of the consequences if you don't listen to me on this." With that he left her alone.
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Kenshin sat in the kitchen making tea for Kaoru. The doctor, a woman named Megumi, had come in to check on Kaoru. She had tried to check on him, however he saw to it that she didn't touch him. Yahiko quietly told her who he was 'at the moment' and her insistence became greater to see him. Once he had curtly told her that he was fine and had given her a warning glance, she went back to looking at Kaoru's ankle.
Her final analysis was 'Thankfully Kaoru's ankle isn't broken, it's just sprained. She needs to stay off of it for a couple of days, and after that, avoid any strenuous activities for a while.'
He could vaguely remember that woman, more so as a kitsune than anything else. Something about her made him uneasy. Perhaps it was the way she had first looked at him, or how she had purposely said things to get Kaoru's anger flowing; though Kami knows why anyone would be so foolish. He snorted in amusement; she had even gone so far as to call him 'her Ken- san'.
Finally the tea was ready. Carefully he balanced the tray to the tea in one hand and retrieved some snacks that Kaoru had asked for. He padded softly to her room, taking great care not to spill any of the hot liquid. Yahiko met him at the door; Kenshin shot him a grateful glare as the boy opened the door for him.
Kaoru was inside, but instead of lying down, she was crawling to her door leading to the outside. In mild annoyance he told Yahiko to finish cleaning the dojo floor and shut the door behind him.
"Kaoru. I know that Megumi-san told you to stay put."
She glanced at his sheepishly. "Honestly Kenshin it's not that bad! I should know.it's my foot! I just wanted some fresh air."
Arguing with Rurouni might be difficult enough when he set his mind on something, but arguing with Battousai was damn near impossible, especially when it was about her. He gave her a stern look and put the tray down next to her. In three strides he opened her door, allowing for nature to shine in. He then walked over to her and picked her up once again that day, and went over to the wall nearest the tray. When he sat, he crossed his legs and placed her back against his chest. Then with his foot he inched the tea closer to them. Kaoru watched in mild fascination as he handed her the hot beverage.
She giggled. "You know, you're pretty talented with you feet."
He shrugged. "I'm even more talented with my hands."
Her face turned crimson. "Kenshin no Baka!" she squealed.
"Nani?" His face was one of innocence, but the glimmer of wicked joy was in his eyes. "I just meant I'm better using the sword in my hands than my feet!" Again he smirked and asked playfully poking her ribs. "What were YOU thinking Kaoru?"
"Ano." She remained blushing. Desperate to change the subject she inquired. "Why this position?"
His eyes bore into hers. "If you won't take care of yourself, then I will." He wrapped his arms tightly around her stomach and buried his face in her hair. "This way you can't move, without me knowing it."
Kaoru started in self-defense. "I can most certainly take care of myself Kenshin! What do you think I have been doing these past few years?"
Battousai's smile was hidden from her face. "Living." He answered simply.
Kaoru tried to turn around in his lap to see his face, but his hands held her firmly. Giving up, she allowed herself the comfort of having his hands around her, holding her protectively.
Quietly Kaoru rested, allowing her thoughts to flow. 'Will he stay like this if he changes back to Rurouni?' She frowned at the idea. As much as she loved the old him, she also loved the new him.or maybe it's the older him.well, either way it's still Kenshin. 'What if he changes back, and he isn't as open to me again?' She couldn't bear the thought of that. It was his forwardness that made her feel that he actually cared; that he could see her as something other than a sister-like figure.
Her hand traveled up to meet his entwined around her stomach. She didn't know if she could live with Battousai. If Saitou happened to come by, there would no doubt be another horrible fight. She shuddered as she remembered her feelings of helplessness as she saw Saitou's katana bite through Kenshin.
As the tea began working, Kaoru began to slowly succumb to sleep. In his arms, he could feel her body begin to relax and finally he heard her breath even out, telling him she was in deep sleep. Quietly he carried her to the futon and gently tucked her in. He could hear her softly whimper his name, as he left the room.
His footsteps echoed down the hall, yet stopped short as he felt something. Frowning Kenshin opened his senses and he could detect a faint battle aura, heading his way. One that seemed familiar, yet dangerous. Growling he grabbed his Sakabato and stuck it in his belt, heading outside to meet this new person.
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Phew!! Finally done with this one. I really want to thank everyone for reviewing, and most especially the one's who actually took their time to E- mail me:
Emilie AKA Azura Dea Taniki-chan Sarah Lizzie H.E.R.
And thank you again to those who continuously review my fics. I mean WOW!!! 88 REVIEWS!!! That's too great!!! Thanks again minna, and as always sorry about any mistakes I make in my typing and grammar. I only have time at night to do this. ARIGATOU!!