Kenshin
A Moment of Truth
HIHI!! Of course I don't own Kenshin. I'm going to download episodes as soon as I get cable. Wish me luck!!!!
AN: I like being dramatic. It touches the heart. *sigh* I hope to slow the progress of the story a bit. Thx for the advice!
Warning: Limey stuff.
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Kenshin watched Kaoru's breathing slow a bit and could her here breathing quiver a bit. He wanted to shake her awake to make sure she was ok. He dare not, for that would only cause trouble. He quietly walked over to the couch and slipped in behind Kaoru. He grabbed some blanket and put his arms around her. He felt the uneven breaths she took and could only reassure himself that she would be fine. He felt the warmth of her body replenish his strength. He buried his face in her hair and smelled the fresh scent of lavender. It lulled him into a deep sleep.
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Kaoru's eyes fluttered open the next morning. She felt so heavy. She couldn't move. She wiggled a bit but apparently there was some mass on top of her. Her eyelids were heavy and could not be lifted. She moved her hands slowing to her eyes and rubbed them open. Her eyes came into focus and saw that Kenshin had wrapped her arms around her that night. She felt his energy flow into her. She had almost died. Why had he come to save her?? She tapped his arm to see if would wake up. He didn't respond. She sighed and lay there thinking of the night before.
Kenshin felt the tap and shifted a bit, thinking it was a piece of hair brushing his arm. He felt the now steady breathing of Kaoru.
She recovered!
He sensed her recovery. He felt a lightened concern for her. He lightly kissed her on the cheek. He instantly saw redness develop in her cheeks. She was awake! He flushed a dark pink. He removed his arm sat up. Kaoru rolled over and they faced each other.
"Sorry 'bout that." Kenshin apologized.
"It's ok." Kaoru eased his nerves him.
Kenshin silently lifted himself from the couch and proceeded to the kitchen. Kaoru sat up and had an abrupt headache. She was a slight bit dizzy from laying down all that time. She uncovered herself from the blankets and waited for Kenshin to come back. She was need in serious counseling.
Kenshin returned with some herbal tea, just what she needed to calm her nerves. He sat in the nearby armchair he'd sat in the night before. She sipped her herbal tea and looked at him. Her eyes pleaded help. He gazed back with serious, cold eyes. She looked down at the steaming tea in shame.
"WHAT WERE YOU DOING??" Kenshin blew up.
"I-I don't know." Kaoru broke into tears. Kenshin rushed over to her and tried to comfort her.
"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to blow up like that. I'm just confused." He admitted.
Kaoru kept crying. The tears died down and she took a sip of tea to calm her.
"I-I-I I tried to kill myself." Kaoru burst out.
"W-Why??" Kenshin was astonished.
"You may think my life has been the easy thing in the world being rich and all, but it's not. You wouldn't understand." She turned away from Kenshin.
He understood she wanted time to think things through. "Why don't you go freshen up?" Kenshin suggested.
Kaoru nodded and advanced to the bedroom to get a change of clothes. Kenshin sat there and stared to the dieing fire, wondering what Kaoru was talking about.
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Kaoru had taken a shower and sat on her bed gazing through the window she climbed out of. It was securely closed.
Why did I want to give my life away?? I want to go home.
Kaoru now had to restrain herself from crying. All she had to do was explain this to Kenshin. She was totally messed up. She walked to the living room. Kenshin glanced over at her. She walked over to him.
"I need to talk to you." Kaoru requested. She had on a purple and yellow dress provided in the closet.
"Fine." Kenshin replied.
"I'm sorry if I caused any trouble." She apologized.
"Not only did you cause trouble, you scared the life out of me!" he made her feel worse.
"My life has gone wrong. I have problems. Please forgive me." She pleaded. Kenshin's eyes softened, but were still stiff.
"I forgive you. But no more suicide stuff." He warned.
"Promise." She smiled. "What are we suppose to do while we're here??"
"Beats me." Kenshin said.
"Let's go search around." Kaoru suggested.
"Ok!" Kenshin agreed.
They grabbed their shoes and went off outside. The air had warmed a great deal over the night. The sun was shining bright. They weaved in between the trees. They ran a little ways. A clearing was up ahead and they joined together. The trees cleared and field emerged. Wild flowers sprang everywhere. Kaoru ran ahead and took a seat down in the middle of the field. She picked some flowers and formed a bouquet. Kenshin smiled as he watched her pick flowers like a child. Inside, she was as much a child as an adult.
"I thought you might like these." Kaoru held out a bunch of flowers. A combination of Black-Eyed Susans with some purple flowers he couldn't identify. He gladly obtained the bouquet.
"Thank-you" he bowed.
"What a gentleman!" Kaoru teased.
They continued till it got to be evening. Then, they started to head back. Now, hand in hand. They had grown on eachother. They arrived at the middle of the field just around sunset. They stood in awe, watching the huge ball of fire sink slowly into the ground. They turned to face eachother. They each had the other's hands. Kenshin lowered into a kiss. Their lips joined. They kissed again and again. They both felt the meaning for eachother.
Kaoru pulled Kenshin down in the tall grass. They now embraced eachother, kissing wildly. They dare not undress, it was dark and who knows where the next sign of civilization was.
They both were pretty tired. Kaoru laid her head on Kenshin's chest and fell asleep. For some reason, the night was warm and wonderful. Kenshin laid there, Kaoru in his arms. They were meant for eachother.
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Morning came with a cock-a-doodle doo. They both opened their eyes as if it were an alarm clock. Kaoru felt Kenshin's steady heart beat.
Oh my GOD! I slept with Kenshin! I am totally in trouble.
Kenshin, however, didn't mind having the girl of his dreams, well not exactly his dreams, in his arms.
Kaoru nudged him a bit to let go of his grip. He did as told. Kaoru sat up and looked around. She instantly remembered see was in a field.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru said groggily. "We need to head back! I'm starving."
Kenshin moaned. He was too tired.
"KENSHIN!" She nudged him.
"Fine." He pouted. He sat up and got to his feet. He held out a hand and Kaoru accepted it. They faced south and headed back to the cabin. Kenshin put his hand around her shoulder and they walked on to the cabin. They talked about their home life and different things. They had gotten to know eachother quite well.
Time had past and they had reached the doorstep where a package lay. It was just a brown paper package.
"Kenshin. Don't pick it up! It's probably a bomb!" Kaoru was shaking like an earthquake.
"Well, we have to find out." He stepped toward it and slowly bent down to pick it up. Nothing.
"It's ok." He reassured her.
He walked inside the house. Kaoru wouldn't follow.
"You have to come." Kenshin ordered her.
Kaoru followed. She was still shaking.
"Let's eat before we open it." Kaoru suggested. She'd rather die on a full stomach.
"Ok, my lady." Kenshin tried to lighten the mood.
He went into the kitchen started to stir up some eggs. Kaoru wanted to be in his protecting view and followed. She had taken cooking classes in middle school and decided to help. Kenshin started to make toast and Kaoru stirred the eggs and put them in the pan. Kenshin took over from there. Kaoru waited by the door until he was finished. He had the eggs and toast on plates and they went to sit at the kitchen table. Kaoru refused to sit near the box, so he had to.
He ate silently and quickly from their anxiety. Their plates were clean in no time and were by the box. Kenshin neatly and carefully opened the brown paper. Inside was a box. He went to the kitchen, once again, to search for scissors. The best he could find was a knife and returned to the box. He sliced the tape and opened the two flaps.
A bunch of peanuts lay inside. He figured there had to be something within and dumped it on the table. On the mess of peanuts lay a carefully folded piece of paper. He unfolded each side. It was a letter!
"It's only a letter." Kenshin chuckled.
"What does it say??" Kaoru asked.
His eyes scanned the paper. His eyes started to bulge from their sockets. The letter read….
Dear Mr. Kenshin…
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R&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I told u I'm a cliff hanger girl! Hehe. Have to wait for next chappie! I might get it done over memorial weekend. Who knows…..? How did I do on the slowing the progressing of the story?? Tell me in a review. (wink wink) I have more to come in my mind. So don't think the kidnapping part is it. *wildly laughs* Sorry if it was fairly short! Thx!!!!
-s.w.i
