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Slept So Long

Walking, waiting
Alone without a care
Hoping, hating
Things I can't bear
Tenshi stood peacefully underneath the sakura tree. A few blossoms would fall here and there, but it didn't bother her. It only added to the serenity that scene offered. How unlike it was to the turmoil that stirred in her heart. To Misao, she had always seemed calm and peaceful. It was the illusion she wanted to show her friend before the time came.

Dark times were nearing and it was beginning to show. There had been four mysterious murders in Kyoto and five others in Tokyo. The people killed were prestigious ninjas and dojo leaders. Each whom had their own original style of fighting. No doubt that Himura Kenshin and Kamiya Kaoru would be targeted soon. Before the nine deaths, there had been one while Tenshi was training Misao. That time, it was the death of a young woman. At the scene of the crime, there was a scroll with a two dragons entwining themselves around a sword drawn in blood. It was the only piece of evidence as to who the killer was or who it was linked to. Tenshi knew well who it was connected to. It was a warning of what was to come and she took heed to the warning by training Misao in every skill she knew.

This wasn't the only thing bothering Tenshi. It was Setsuya who was the main source of all the chaos within her. Years had passed since she had last saw or even spoke of him and just the mentioning of his name caused her disorder. She knew deep in her heart that even though four years had passed since she even allowed herself to think of him, she still loved him. Loved him just as much when she first laid eyes on him.

'We all must revert back to our past forms,' her own advice echoed in her mind, 'and we must learn to live with what we were and are.'

The Angel of Light embraced the thought and slowly submerged herself into old painful memories. Memories of love and hatred...

~Flashback~

Loneliness ate at her heart. It had started long ago, but she didn't realize what it was until she finished her last assignment. It pained her, but she beared it. As the infamous ninja Kamikaze, she was meant to be alone and she was meant not to feel anything. Walking down the empty halls of the Western styled mansion, she just couldn't bear it any longer. The other ninjas were weak and afraid of her or otherwise hated her for being the strongest of them all. She was alone in a crowd full of people and she was waiting for someone to rescue her. Unknown to her, the seclusion in her heart would soon be healed by an unknown person.

She walked into the meeting room. It was the largest out of all of them and it was where her leader awaited her.

"I've accomplished my mission," Kamikaze announced, "It went smoothly, might I add."

"Good work, Kamikaze," the ninja leader praised, "I have another assignment for you now."

"And that would be?" Kamikaze asked with a tone of boredom in her voice.

"Me," a different voice answered. It was deep and husky and when she turned her head, her eyes fell on a handsome sight. He was tall, that was for sure and his raven hair was placed in a high ponytail. The thing that caught her the most was his golden eyes. They were a deep color of gold and they seemed to pull her into a trance.

"And who might you be?" she replied coldly, breaking herself from the enchantment.

"Kakushigei Setsuya," he smirked while his golden eyes glittered with mockingly, "You must be the infamous Kamikaze."

"I am." Kamikaze shot back, "What is you business here?"

"He's a new recruit to the clan." the ninja leader said, "Setsuya-kun is your charge."

"My charge?"

"He will be your partner in all your mission," the ninja leader ordered.

"I don't need a partner!" shouted the defiant Kamikaze.

"It is an order!" the tone the ninja leader used told her not to argue any longer. Begrudingly, Kamikaze walked out of the meeting room, sensing Setsuya following close behind her.

"Am I that detestable, Kamikaze-sama?" he teased, golden eyes glinting with mischief.

"If you're going to be my charge," Kamikaze gritted her teeth, "you must do as I say."

"And what's the order?"

"To shut up." she retorted, quickening her pace to leave him behind. The comment caught Setsuya offguard and he paused as he stared at the retrearing form of his superior.

"Don't worry, Kamikaze," he whispered to himself, "You'll soon end up taking a liking to me, one way or another."

~End Flashback~

Did you think it's cool
To walk right to take my life
And fuck it up
Well, did you?
I see hell in your eyes
Taken in by surprise
Touching you makes me feel alive
Touching you makes me die inside

Taking a deep breath of air, Tenshi pulled herself out of the old memory. As old as it was, it was still vivid in her mind. As if it were only yesterday. Old wounds didn't heal over time, it only pained her even more.

"Tenshi?" the sweet voice of Misao called out to her. Wiping the grimace off her face, Tenshi turned to face her friend.

"Konban wa, Misao." she greeted her. Grinning as much as she can possibly can, Misao hugged Tenshi.

"Where've you been?" Misao asked, curiousity getting the better of her.

"Here, there, everywhere." Tenshi replied, "Mostly waiting for my wound to heal."

"So you're okay now?"

"Yes, and it's time we get to work on the matters at hand."

"What's this coming darkness you keep speaking of?"

"It is a powerful ninja clan that wants to take over all of Japan." Misao gawked at the calmness of Tenshi. The older girl just stood there as if the news was nothing to her.

"How can you be so calm?"

"I am calm because I know you're able to handle them, Misao."

"I'm able to handle them?" she gaped increduously, "What about you?"

Tenshi's face clouded over with a storm of emotions. Her aura that reflected peace and traquility grew darker and intimadating. Involuntarily, Misao took a step back in surprise. This was a side she had never seen of Tenshi and as much as she hated to admit... It frightened her. When Tenshi opened her mouth to speak, Misao thought that she was going to yell, but to her shock, her voice was as gentle as ever.

"You don't need me to watch your every move." replied Tenshi softly, "I will help you, but when the time comes, you will know what to do."

Numbly, Misao nodded. Tenshi continued to explain to Misao about the ninja clan. The ninja clan was called Twin Dragon, who were once only hired assasins, but their thirst for power grew. They were taking out all dojo leaders, strong fighters, powerful samurais, and other ninja clans so that no one could stop them. Himura Kenshin, Kamiya Kaoru, and the Oniwabanshu would most likey be targeted next.

"How do you know so much of them?" Misao questioned.

"Nevermind that." Tenshi waved her hand carelessly, "Return to the Aoiya and meet again tomorrow evening here for this is where we will train."

"Why here?"

"This sakura tree and the land is secluded from passerbys and prying eyes."

"Are you sure it's safe?"

"I wouldn't allow us to meet here if it wasn't." Tenshi grinned, "Now go and get some valuable rest."

"Be careful, Tenshi." Misao warned and went on her way. She turned once and waved to her before disappearing from Tenshi's sight.

"I always am careful, but that still doesn't prevent disaster." Tenshi murmured quietly to herself. Leaning against the sakura tree, she sank back into her past...

~Flashback~

Walking, waiting
Alone without a care
Hoping, hating
Things that I can't bear
Did you think it's cool to walk right up
To walk right to take my life
And fuck it up
Well, did you?
I hate you!
I see hell in your eyes
Taken in by surprise
Touching you makes me feel alive
Touching you makes me die inside

She didn't know when it happened, but only that it did. Perhaps it occured when he stopped bantering with her or when he started to pay less attention to her. Maybe it happened when Setsuya started showering all hi attention to another new recruit, Yoshiyo. When didn't matter to her. What always surprised her was that is happened.

"Setsuya?" Kamikaze called hesitantly to her charge, whom she saw approaching her. She sat in the terrace at the Western house pondering her feelings for Setsuya.

"Hai, Kamikaze-sama?" he answered as he took the seat opposite of her.

"I thought you were out with Yoshiyo." she said casually, but Setsuya heard the bitterness in her voice.

"Are you jealous?" he raised an eyebrow. Kamikaze glared at him, but said nothing.

"If it helps any, there is nothing going on between Yoshiyo-san and I."

Kamikaze released the breath she never knew she was holding. It only further amused the man sitting with her and his golden eyes glittered mischeivously.

"Was that a sigh of relief?" he asked.

"You wish." Kamikaze snapped, retreating behind her defensive walls.

"Come now, don't be so hasty." Setsuya tried to hold back a smile, "You're the only woman I want and it's hard trying to catch you with you being so stubborn."

"I'm the only woman you want?" she looked at him skeptically. He took her hand and kissed the back of it while staring into her eyes.

"Why, yes. The only woman."

Infuriated and possibly even shaken, Kamikaze abruptly stood up and yanked her hand away from his soft lips.

"I will allow no man to dominate me and your silly charms will not work on me." declared Kamikaze. Setsuya merely laughed her statement and stood up next to her. He slowly to her into his arms, and shockingly, she did not fight him.

"I do not want to dominate you, Kamikaze, you can dominate me all you want." he winked suggestively, "All I want from you is your affection, your love."

Setsuya lovingly kissed her neck as Kamikaze tried hard to get her mind working again. She was so close to denying him what he wanted, but with each kiss, she wondered if that was a smart idea. His touch sent chills down her spine and his nearness took her breath away.

Was this love? She always wondered what it would feel like to allow someone to get past her walls and know the true her. Maybe it was time she allowed that for herself. So with a hoarse voice, she answered,

"And so you have it." Setsuya paused his tender kisses and looked up at her with his curious golden eyes. There was surprise there and most of all love.

"So I've finally caught the Divine Wind." his husky voice stated and he kissed her on the lips.

She reveled in his touch, in his love. It was like a dream. A dream that would soon turn into a nightmare.

~End of Flashback~

I've slept so long without you
It's tearing me apart too
How'd it get this far
Playing games with this old heart
I've killed a million petty souls
But I couldn't kill you
I've slept so long without you

Tenshi shivered at the memory. There was no doubt in her mind that even though he betrayed her, she still loved him with all of her heart. She only hoped that when the time came, she would be able to put all her emotions aside and do what she had to do. If she didn't... It would put Misao's life in danger.
Misao reached the Aoiya at dawn. No one was awake yet, but she knew Aoshi was. He would be sitting in his room quietly awaiting for her return. Her heart hammered with joy as she remember the way his lips against hers felt. She finally had her beloved Aoshi-sama, but there would be no peace until she and Tenshi rid Japan of the Twin Dragons. Before going to her room, she pressed a slender hand on his door, knowing that he could her presence there. It was to show him that she had returned for now. With that, she went to her room to get some sleep and ready herself for training.

Aoshi breathed a sigh of relief as he felt her aura outside his door. He didn't want to admit it, but he was afraid she wouldn't come back again. He thought it would be just like the time she had left him for her journey had not returned for months. He was happy that she had returned to him, but he had a sinking feeling in his heart that Misao would have to leave again. Aoshi promised himself that when that time came, he would go with her. No matter what.

I see hell in your eyes
Taken in by surprise
Touching you makes me feel alive
Touching you made me die inside

The dark figure stood on the balcony of his home that overlooked almost all over Kyoto. He knew that somewhere at there Kamikaze was conspiring against him. Planning her attack and awaiting his next move. It was like chess, all about strategics. He had moved his pawn and so did she when she began training the little ninja girl. When he had began the murders, he had moved his knight as well as his bishop. Kamikaze was delayed when his ninjas wounded her, but she made her move when she met up with her little protégé. It was soon time to move his queen and end the game with an outstanding checkmate.

"The worst is yet to come, Kamikaze, the worst is yet to come." he said with a dark look upon his face.
In Tokyo, Himura Kenshin sat up in his futon in a sweat. An eerie chill ran down his spine like a warning. Something was coming, he could feel it deep within. Someone would need his help soon and he would have to protect Kaoru from this unknown force. If something ever happened to anyone he cared about, especially Kaouru, he didn't know what he would do. Something awful was about to appear and Kenshin, the once infamous Hitokiri Battousai, wasn't sure if he would be able to stop it.
A hooded figure stood looking up at the Western style house with a determined look set on his chiseled face. His will was firm when he made his decision to destroy the Twin Dragons clan. It ruined his life and it ruined his only chance of happiness. He would avenge the death of his true love, no matter the cost.

Kakushigei Setsuya pulled down the hood of his cloak and scornfully sneered,

"You will pay Akarino Raisuke, you will pay for the death of Tenshi!"
Author's Notes: Wha? AKARINO Raisuke? Isn't that Tenshi's last name? And what does Setsuya mean about avenging the death of Tenshi? Tenshi's not dead, you silly bird! *pauses* I am on an inspiration high, so if I sound crazy.... I am sorry... ^^;;;;;;; Are you all intrigued? Review and tell me what you think!!

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