Spirit of the Sword: The midnight bloodshed
Chapter 1: To Love and Protect
Sanosuke stood up just as Kaoru started to sprint off the dojo steps. He grabbed her arm.
"Whoa Missy. Where do you think you're goin'?" he asked loosening his grip on her arm.
Kaoru pulled away and he took a look at her eyes. They were blue and full of tears. She turned her eyes. They were ocean blue and full of tears. She turned her eyes away from his.
Sanosuke sighed.
"I guess I can't stop you. But I can't let you go alone. Wait here while I get some supplies. Yahiko will be coming too" Sanosuke said.
Kaoru watched as Sanosuke ran into the dojo. Yahiko followed. She waited for nearly 10 minutes and decided she could wait no longer. She grabbed her wooden sword and ran.
*There's no turning back* she thought to herself.
*Kenshin, I'm coming.*
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Kenshin reached the river and sat on a stump. He began to think.
*The Kamiya Kasshin style. The sword that protects. I must protect Miss Kaoru and the others at all costs.*
He went over to the river and cupped his hands. He dipped them into the clear sparkling water and drank some of it. Suddenly, he heard something. He could smell the scent of blood. Slayer was nearby. He turned around swiftly only to be face to face with Slayer.
"You're late." Kenshin said confidently.
"Yes, I suppose I am. You would think you would have appreciated a little tardiness if it would spare you a couple more minutes to live." He said grinning evilly.
"Enough talk!" Kenshin yelled.
"I'd like to get this over with." He insisted.
Kenshin drew his sword and held it in front of his face, then turned it with a twist of his wrist.
A rustle could be heard from the bushes and Kenshin spotted something. It was the top of a wooden sword. At first glance, he swore it was Yahiko. Then he spotted a blue ribbon.
*It couldn't be.* he thought.
Having had enough of being poked by bushes, Kaoru jumped out of the bushes. She ran to Kenshin and wrapped both her arms around the neck.
"You can't fight. I don't want you to…to…" she stopped.
Kenshin looked at her and she had tears swelling in her eyes.
"I have to." He admitted.
"For your sake."
Kenshin led Kaoru to the side away from Slayer.
"Let me fight. You stay over here, away from us. The last thing I want is…" he cut off.
Slayer was looking annoyed and pulled out his sword. Next to the sword sheath, Kenshin spotted a gun.
*I hope he doesn't decide to use that.* he thought.
Kenshin walked far enough away from Kaoru that he felt safe fighting, knowing she would not get hurt.
Slayer took the first shot with both hands grasping his sword. He charged at Kenshin. Kenshin was able to predict his movements and dodge every potentially fatal blow.
They both stopped attacking each other for a short moment. Kenshin's eyes were gleaming and slayer could see blue flames in them. Kenshin was serious. He would do everything in his power to stop Slayer.
The two charged at each other. This time slayer spotted what he perceived as a cold energy emitting from Kenshin's sword.
*The reverse blade sword.* he thought.
Kenshin could sense Slayer's quick unconcentrated moment and used it to his advantage. He slashed slayer silently and swiftly in the chest then he administered two blows to both slayers wrists.
Slayer came down hard, but he was not finished yet. Kenshin as usual, gave the speech about not being able to use his hands to hold a sword. But, Slayer had other ideas. He sat up.
*I might not be able to pull the trigger on my gun, or even hold my sword but…" he thought.
He pulled a dagger from a hidden pocket on his ankle and stabbed Kenshin in the leg.
Kenshin sank to the ground, blood pouring from his wound. He struggled to get away from Slayer as to avoid another hit. Before he got away, he managed to stage one quick blow to slayers head. Causing him to pass out.
Kaoru figured it was safe after his head hit the ground and ran to help Kenshin. She pulled off her ribbon immediately and started to wrap it around Kenshin's leg. She tried it quickly and tightly to stop the bleeding. All Kenshin could do was stare.
She helped him up and wrapped both her arms around his neck again.
"Kenshin, don't ever scare me like that again." She said quietly.
"I won't." he whispered back.
Kenshin grabbed Kaoru around the waist and pulled her into and embrace.
"I love you Kenshin." She whispered into his ear.
His response however was not vocal. Kenshin kissed her sweetly and softly. It was the most warmth Kaoru had felt in her life. She never wanted it to end.
Kaoru closed her eyes. She loved him with all her heart. Then she remembered…
*Kenshin's wound! He needs a doctor or something! *
Kaoru pulled her head away from Kenshin's. They stared at each other then Kaoru started to help Kenshin walk. It was difficult at first but he got used to the pain.
Kaoru was getting pretty tired by the time they reached the street to dojo was on. Suddenly, she collapsed of exhaustion. Kenshin scooped her up in his arms and carried her the rest of the way.
~ One more chapter to go…hope you like it. I'll need some more reviews before I put it up however. (Don't you just hate cliffhangers?) *FINALE SOON* ~ Miyu