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" And when were movin' sets across the stage...do us all a favor and move you ass's out of the wings!!"
Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.
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Healer
Kaoru took a step forward and looked on in confusion. 'The scarf...that must be the one Enishi was talking about, but, why...? ' Her breath caught as Kenshin hugged the cloth closer to him. Suddenly thunder clapped in the sky waking Kenshin from his stupor. He saw Kaoru staring at him through the shrine window and his eyes widened. Lighting lit the sky and then, Kaoru was gone, having run out as soon as the lighting flashed. "K-KAORU!" Jumping from tree to tree Kenshin searched the area for her fleeting figure. Rain began to pour, pounding hard on the rurouni's back. Finally her made it back to the Aoiya, running inside he called out. "Kaoru!? Kaoru are you here?" Misao looked down onto the samurai from the second floor, a confused look on her face. "Himura, Kaoru hasn't come home all day. And...why are you all wet? Is it raining?" Kenshin nodded slightly. "Are you sure Kaoru hasn't come in within the last few moments?!" Misao nodded her small head. "Hai...I've been sitting up here for the past half hour..." Kenshin looked down. ' What's happening here...ever since Kaoru and I came here, nothing has gone right....nothing. And now, she's out alone in the rain....Kaoru...where are you? '
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Cold and wet, Kaoru pressed on. The rain came down harder by the minute, but she didn't care, all she wanted to do was get away. It was true, Kenshin still loved another...and there was nothing Kaoru could do. Finally tired of running she fell to wet ground and sobbed. Her body cold and tired demanded sleep, even in the rain. Her eyes fell closed, unaware of the figure walking toward her.
Kaoru's eyes opened and she looked around. The sun shined brightly through the small window in the room. ' It's morning already? Wh-Where am I? Who brought me here?' Her questions were answered as a tall figure stepped into the room. Her eyes widened as she realized who it was. "A-Aoshi-san?! H-How did you..." Aoshi sat down and closed his eyes before responding. "I was training late last night when it began to rain. On my way back to the Aoiya I saw you unconscious, and I brought you here because it would be hard to carry you all the way back to Aoiya in that weather." Kaoru blinked. "Why were you out so late Kamiya-san?" Kaoru looked down and shook her head. "Aoshi-san...I don't know what to do. I-I can't win, he still loves her....he still loves her." Aoshi kept his eyes closed. "Kamiya...do you truly believe he doesn't love you?" Kaoru's head snapped up. "Aoshi-san! How could he? He was sitting there holding his scarf to him. He didn't even realize I was suffocating in the middle of the night. He-He got up and left and just..." Kaoru's words faltered as she began to cry. "Everyone was right...I can never replace Tomoe-san..." Aoshi opened his eyes and took a deep breath. "I warned you Kamiya-san...I told you this would be difficult to cope with. Do you remember what you were dreaming when you suffocated?" She nodded and looked up to the ceiling. "I was dreaming about Tomoe-san. She came to see me, and she warned me about taking Kenshin away, and then, someone began to strangle me..." "Do you know who?" Kaoru shook her head no. Closing his eyes again Aoshi thought. "Perhaps you should discover who is trying to help get rid of you, if Tomoe wasn't the one hurting you, them maybe the one who was is the real clue." Kaoru looked toward the day sky. Standing she walked toward the door, face set. Aoshi kept his gaze forward as he heard the door slam.
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Kenshin ran his hand through his hair. Kaoru had been missing all night and all morning. He closed his eyes, remembering the look on her face as she saw him the tree. Kenshin eyed the scarf on the futon and took a deep breath. He hadn't slept all night and he was tired beyond believe. Giving into his urges he crawled into the futon and fell asleep.
Again, darkness, and mist. He was guided by something, or someone more rather. Words were being whispered behind him, but he paid no attention. The hand that held him provided all the warmth and security he needed. Certain voice's seem to stand out though in the dark. He heard Misao's and Sanosuke's voices a few times. Yahiko's was another. Enishi's taunting laughter. Then, Aoshi....and Kaoru. Kenshin's head turned when he heard her voice, but the figure guiding him pressed on. To his surprise, Kaoru voice seem to come closer, till he thought he was right behind her. His brows furrowed in confusion.
' Do it...'
Kenshin jumped at the voice in his ear. Tomoe was holding him from behind voice sweet as silk.
' You love me....right...'
He nodded, suddenly under a spell.
' You'd do anything to bring me back wouldn't you...anata? '
Another nod. What was he thinking. This wasn't Tomoe...but, then...he never really knew his Tomoe. If he did this one task he could be with her again, finally learn more about her. But, what exactly did she want him to do to Kaoru? He felt his hands being lifted and wrapped around a smooth surface.....
Kenshin bolted up, sweat lined his golden skin. He looked beside him to see a figure laying under the covers. "K-Kaoru...?" The figure sat up and Kenshin's eyes widened as Tomoe, fully undressed leaned toward him. "Anata...you want to learn more?" Her hand came up to caress his cheek. "Then....learn..." His eyes closed against his will against the feel of her hand against his skin. "You want me back...don't you?" ".....yes..." She smiled against his hair. "Then....get rid of her...tonight..." Before Kenshin could answer, she was gone. He looked around in confusion. 'Tomoe...she was just....w-what the hell is going on? Get rid...' Kenshin's eyes widened.
"Of her....Kaoru..." Tomoe's voice whispered into the room.
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A/N~ Yes, I know this was a short chapter, but, sacrifices sometimes have to be made. The next chapter will be longer, hopefully. Anyway, sorry for the long wait for an update (Hey, that rhymed! ^^ ) Leave a review please! PLEASE EXCUSE ALL SPELLING AND GRAMMAR ERROR'S! Also...if I get 50 reviews I might throw a party! WEE!! \^o^/. Well Till Next Time! Ja! =^.^=
~Kawaii Ayame~
