Disclaimers: Watsuki Nobuhiro created the wonderful cast of Rurouni
Kenshin, I am just borrowing them for fun so please don't sue me.
Author's note: This fan-fiction is based on Teresa Medeiros's Lady of Conquest. If you enjoy romance please give it a try.( After reading so many wonderful fan-fiction I decided to write one my self, this is my first fan-fiction so please review and tell me what you guys think and if I should go on.
Well after reading what Syngen Segumi wrote, I decided to revise the following chapters, hopefully this is better than the last copy.
Loud sounds of cheerful laughter floated in the air, a great feast was held in the grand hall to lighten the fear recently cast within everyone.
A lone soldier pushed through the merry crowd and stop in front of a quiet red head.
'Your sire there has been another report that a body has been found in the forest'
Instantly all laughter in the room dropped
For the past six months the once peaceful kingdom ruled by Kenshin was now cursed, an increasing number of men who ventured in to the forest near the caves were mysteriously killed, their bodies left outside to rot or be eaten by wild animals.
'It's a monster I tell you!' A voice filled with fear screamed out amongst the crowd.
'God is punishing us.' Another shouted 'he is jealous of our prosperity, that is why he sent a monster to reprimand us'
Voices of frightened citizens escalated into a deafening level.
Narrowing his eyes, Kenshin lifted his right arm out 'Silence.' he demand and waited until the crowd calmed down.
'If god wanted to punish us he would have done many years ago' his eyes scan through the nervous crowd 'why wait until now.' He calmly asked.
Standing next to her brother, Misao cried out her support 'His sire is right, why would god want to punish us now, especially when we often give sacrifice.'
Before anyone could voice their opinion, Sir Satoshi walked up to Kenshin and bravely asked.
'Your sire I would like to have your permission to go and bring this so called monster's head back to you.' Sir Satoshi, a young knight who was always looking for opportunities to glorify him self.
Misao swiftly replied. 'Perhaps it would be better if we wait for Sir Aoshi to come back before we do anything'
'Perhaps not' he countered 'Sir Aoshi is fighting the rebels in the south right now along with Sir Sanosuke, they have been gone for many months now and who knows how long it would take for them to come back.' Starring back at Misao he went on 'We don't want more innocent people killed in the forest just because we have to wait for them to come back now, do we princess Misao?'
Misao growled in anger, ready to lash out her reply when Kenshin firmly grab her arm and stopped her.
Kenshin sighed 'so be it. Sir Satoshi I will send 20 soldiers to accompany you to kill this monster.' .He is right, although I would prefer to send out Sanosuke or Aoshi, I don't want any more of my people dying, Kenshin silently thought to himself.
Sending a Smirk at Misao, Satoshi thanked Kenshin and walked arrogantly out of the hall to his mission.
* * * * *
Days turned into a week and still there was no sign of the proud Sir Satoshi and his group.
'It's been so many days since Sir Satoshi rode out to defeat the monster, don't you think he should be back by now Kenshin?' Misao questioned as she stride into the beautifully furnished study room.
Looking over his shoulders Sanosuke called out 'Oi Miaso, What kind of princess are you walking around in pants?' while he sat comfortably in a chair.
Slightly taken back by his present she hesitated before she shot back 'That's princess Miaso for you' she sat down next to Sanosuke's seat 'and what kind of Knight are you anyway walking around like a chicken head? and when did you come back?'
Kenshin sighed behind his desk. here they go again.
'CHICKEN HEAD?' he roared shooting out of his seat and towered over an irritated Misao 'This hair style is the BEST hair style anyone can wish for and so much for the warm welcome back.' Finished with her outburst he dismissed her and turned to face Kenshin 'What's this about Satoshi riding out to kill a monster?'
Standing up from his seat Kenshin walked towards the window and looked out 'While you and Aoshi were out defeating the rebels in the south many innocent people have been mysteriously slaughter in the forest and there is a rumour that it is a monster that did it.'
Sanosuke frowned, detecting a small trace of concern in his voice 'A monster? now Kenshin don't tell me you believe in this bullshit' he sat back down.
'No. I don't, but I do believe whoever is behind this is quite powerful, that is why I had to send Satoshi out to stop this slaughter before more innocent people is killed,' with guilt in his voice he went on 'however, it has been a week since he left and there is still no sign of him nor his men, I fear that he with all the others are dead.'
'Damnit Kenshin,' he scowled slamming his fist on to the desk 'you should have waited for me to come back instead of letting Satoshi go. You know he is all talk with no brains.'
'He sounds like some one we know' Misao softly commented next to him.
'What did u say weasel girl? His eyes twitched.
She smiled mockingly back at Sanosuke 'Hmm what I'm just mumbling to my self.'
To stop this meaningless argument Kenshin turn around and used the most affective way to send Misao out of the room 'Misao, Aoshi is back, don't you want to see him?'
Joy flooded on to her face 'WHAT and no one told me this earlier!' she cried in outrage and ran out of the room.
Sanosuke rose up from his seat 'Kenshin I will go right now and kill this thing for you.'
'No' he denied 'this have gone on for far too long, I will be the one to finish this once and for all.'
'But Kenshin if anything happens to you what will happen to this kingdom' waving both of his arms in the air with alarm 'I will.'
Kenshin stared hard into his eyes 'Nothing will happen, I will be back in 5 days, however you and Aoshi will have to step into my place for a few days.'
* * * * * * It took Kenshin two days to reach the forest, once at the entrance of the cave Kenshin could smell a strong odour of rotting flesh emitting from within.
Armed with only his sakabatou, he placed his right hand on the sakabatou handle and carefully stepped over the human remains littered on the ground and offered a silent pray. Darkness surrounded him as he walked deeper into the cave. Damn how could I forget to bring a torch he scolded himself, slightly unnerved by the eeriness.
Without a sound an inhumanly tall figure emerged from the dark, swiftly swinging a broad sword at Kenshin's back. Hearing the whistling sound of a blade quickly approaching he dodge the sword with his legendary speed, just missed his left arm by an inch. Jumping back from the monster, he withdraws the Sakabatou and quickly assesses his opponent in the dark. I can just see his shadow, with one swing I should be able to bring this monster down, turning the reverse blade to the sharp side he jumps up to sliced the monster horizontally and lands few meters away from the monster.
Two different cries came out from the monster as it collapsed on to the ground and separated into two.
Stunned, Kenshin could only watch with disbelief as the larger bottom part of the monster twisted from what seemed to be a piece of fabric and quickly staggers into the cave. what.how.a man? Determined to catch him, Kenshin ran a few steps after it before he was stopped.
The top part of the monster was now moaning in pain, pulling his attention back to it, He quickly walked back and knelled down next to the monster, he cautiously pulled the large piece of dark fabric off the small body. so this is it, the monster is in fact one person sitting on top of another's shoulder with a piece of fabric over them to make them look like a whole.
Kenshin's eyes widened with surprised, a boy? Endless numbers of questions raised in his mind, The monster who terrorised his country side is only a boy, how could he survive in the cave, how could he kill so many innocent people and who was the man that ran away? The boy has all of a sudden stopped his moaning.
Worried he bended down and swiftly carried the unconscious child in his arm and walked him out of the damp cave towards the stream.
He slowed down his pace once they arrived near the stream, slowly bending down on his knees, sure that the boy has only fainted, Kenshin dunk the boy's head into the freezing water trying to wake him up.
Almost instantly the boys arm started to flap about wildly, fighting Kenshin. 'You! Let go of me, what do you think you are doing!' The child spattered with hatred.
Kenshin released his hold at once as though he was burnt after he saw the wet garment clinging onto the child's upper body.
Stiffly the child's head lifted up to stare straight at him,
Violet clashed with vibrant blue eyes.
Author's note: This fan-fiction is based on Teresa Medeiros's Lady of Conquest. If you enjoy romance please give it a try.( After reading so many wonderful fan-fiction I decided to write one my self, this is my first fan-fiction so please review and tell me what you guys think and if I should go on.
Well after reading what Syngen Segumi wrote, I decided to revise the following chapters, hopefully this is better than the last copy.
Loud sounds of cheerful laughter floated in the air, a great feast was held in the grand hall to lighten the fear recently cast within everyone.
A lone soldier pushed through the merry crowd and stop in front of a quiet red head.
'Your sire there has been another report that a body has been found in the forest'
Instantly all laughter in the room dropped
For the past six months the once peaceful kingdom ruled by Kenshin was now cursed, an increasing number of men who ventured in to the forest near the caves were mysteriously killed, their bodies left outside to rot or be eaten by wild animals.
'It's a monster I tell you!' A voice filled with fear screamed out amongst the crowd.
'God is punishing us.' Another shouted 'he is jealous of our prosperity, that is why he sent a monster to reprimand us'
Voices of frightened citizens escalated into a deafening level.
Narrowing his eyes, Kenshin lifted his right arm out 'Silence.' he demand and waited until the crowd calmed down.
'If god wanted to punish us he would have done many years ago' his eyes scan through the nervous crowd 'why wait until now.' He calmly asked.
Standing next to her brother, Misao cried out her support 'His sire is right, why would god want to punish us now, especially when we often give sacrifice.'
Before anyone could voice their opinion, Sir Satoshi walked up to Kenshin and bravely asked.
'Your sire I would like to have your permission to go and bring this so called monster's head back to you.' Sir Satoshi, a young knight who was always looking for opportunities to glorify him self.
Misao swiftly replied. 'Perhaps it would be better if we wait for Sir Aoshi to come back before we do anything'
'Perhaps not' he countered 'Sir Aoshi is fighting the rebels in the south right now along with Sir Sanosuke, they have been gone for many months now and who knows how long it would take for them to come back.' Starring back at Misao he went on 'We don't want more innocent people killed in the forest just because we have to wait for them to come back now, do we princess Misao?'
Misao growled in anger, ready to lash out her reply when Kenshin firmly grab her arm and stopped her.
Kenshin sighed 'so be it. Sir Satoshi I will send 20 soldiers to accompany you to kill this monster.' .He is right, although I would prefer to send out Sanosuke or Aoshi, I don't want any more of my people dying, Kenshin silently thought to himself.
Sending a Smirk at Misao, Satoshi thanked Kenshin and walked arrogantly out of the hall to his mission.
* * * * *
Days turned into a week and still there was no sign of the proud Sir Satoshi and his group.
'It's been so many days since Sir Satoshi rode out to defeat the monster, don't you think he should be back by now Kenshin?' Misao questioned as she stride into the beautifully furnished study room.
Looking over his shoulders Sanosuke called out 'Oi Miaso, What kind of princess are you walking around in pants?' while he sat comfortably in a chair.
Slightly taken back by his present she hesitated before she shot back 'That's princess Miaso for you' she sat down next to Sanosuke's seat 'and what kind of Knight are you anyway walking around like a chicken head? and when did you come back?'
Kenshin sighed behind his desk. here they go again.
'CHICKEN HEAD?' he roared shooting out of his seat and towered over an irritated Misao 'This hair style is the BEST hair style anyone can wish for and so much for the warm welcome back.' Finished with her outburst he dismissed her and turned to face Kenshin 'What's this about Satoshi riding out to kill a monster?'
Standing up from his seat Kenshin walked towards the window and looked out 'While you and Aoshi were out defeating the rebels in the south many innocent people have been mysteriously slaughter in the forest and there is a rumour that it is a monster that did it.'
Sanosuke frowned, detecting a small trace of concern in his voice 'A monster? now Kenshin don't tell me you believe in this bullshit' he sat back down.
'No. I don't, but I do believe whoever is behind this is quite powerful, that is why I had to send Satoshi out to stop this slaughter before more innocent people is killed,' with guilt in his voice he went on 'however, it has been a week since he left and there is still no sign of him nor his men, I fear that he with all the others are dead.'
'Damnit Kenshin,' he scowled slamming his fist on to the desk 'you should have waited for me to come back instead of letting Satoshi go. You know he is all talk with no brains.'
'He sounds like some one we know' Misao softly commented next to him.
'What did u say weasel girl? His eyes twitched.
She smiled mockingly back at Sanosuke 'Hmm what I'm just mumbling to my self.'
To stop this meaningless argument Kenshin turn around and used the most affective way to send Misao out of the room 'Misao, Aoshi is back, don't you want to see him?'
Joy flooded on to her face 'WHAT and no one told me this earlier!' she cried in outrage and ran out of the room.
Sanosuke rose up from his seat 'Kenshin I will go right now and kill this thing for you.'
'No' he denied 'this have gone on for far too long, I will be the one to finish this once and for all.'
'But Kenshin if anything happens to you what will happen to this kingdom' waving both of his arms in the air with alarm 'I will.'
Kenshin stared hard into his eyes 'Nothing will happen, I will be back in 5 days, however you and Aoshi will have to step into my place for a few days.'
* * * * * * It took Kenshin two days to reach the forest, once at the entrance of the cave Kenshin could smell a strong odour of rotting flesh emitting from within.
Armed with only his sakabatou, he placed his right hand on the sakabatou handle and carefully stepped over the human remains littered on the ground and offered a silent pray. Darkness surrounded him as he walked deeper into the cave. Damn how could I forget to bring a torch he scolded himself, slightly unnerved by the eeriness.
Without a sound an inhumanly tall figure emerged from the dark, swiftly swinging a broad sword at Kenshin's back. Hearing the whistling sound of a blade quickly approaching he dodge the sword with his legendary speed, just missed his left arm by an inch. Jumping back from the monster, he withdraws the Sakabatou and quickly assesses his opponent in the dark. I can just see his shadow, with one swing I should be able to bring this monster down, turning the reverse blade to the sharp side he jumps up to sliced the monster horizontally and lands few meters away from the monster.
Two different cries came out from the monster as it collapsed on to the ground and separated into two.
Stunned, Kenshin could only watch with disbelief as the larger bottom part of the monster twisted from what seemed to be a piece of fabric and quickly staggers into the cave. what.how.a man? Determined to catch him, Kenshin ran a few steps after it before he was stopped.
The top part of the monster was now moaning in pain, pulling his attention back to it, He quickly walked back and knelled down next to the monster, he cautiously pulled the large piece of dark fabric off the small body. so this is it, the monster is in fact one person sitting on top of another's shoulder with a piece of fabric over them to make them look like a whole.
Kenshin's eyes widened with surprised, a boy? Endless numbers of questions raised in his mind, The monster who terrorised his country side is only a boy, how could he survive in the cave, how could he kill so many innocent people and who was the man that ran away? The boy has all of a sudden stopped his moaning.
Worried he bended down and swiftly carried the unconscious child in his arm and walked him out of the damp cave towards the stream.
He slowed down his pace once they arrived near the stream, slowly bending down on his knees, sure that the boy has only fainted, Kenshin dunk the boy's head into the freezing water trying to wake him up.
Almost instantly the boys arm started to flap about wildly, fighting Kenshin. 'You! Let go of me, what do you think you are doing!' The child spattered with hatred.
Kenshin released his hold at once as though he was burnt after he saw the wet garment clinging onto the child's upper body.
Stiffly the child's head lifted up to stare straight at him,
Violet clashed with vibrant blue eyes.