Howdy! I'm back again! Heh ^-^' I realize the last chapter probably wasn't so good, so I'm going to try and write better. I guess I was just being lazy, or maybe I'm out of practice. o.O Anyway... For those of you who are wondering, "Oro" Means something like "Huh?" or "Eh?" I personally think of it as something along the lines of "sweatdrops". Anyway... I was going to post a Japanese translation at the end of the chapter, but I forgot... I hope I remember this time. Okay, well, on with the story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin or any of the characters, but my birthday is coming up, so I was hoping....

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"America is so amazing!" Kaoru exclaimed, looking out the window of the limo.

"Yes, it is indeed. I hope you know at least a small amount of English." Tougi said.

"Well, I learned a little bit from my father before he died. It's just a matter of remembering it." Kaoru explained.

"If you would like, I could help you relearn the basics..." His voice trailed off as he found himself staring into her Cerulean blue eyes. She blushed and quickly looked out the window.

"That would be great." She muttered, almost inaudible.

"Aoshi-sama look!" Misao was pointing at a restuarant. "Look over there!" She exclaimed, this time referring to a statue of an indian. "Would ya look at that!" This time it was a guy with a blue mohawk, which happened to be spiked and at least 6 inches long. He was wearing all leather, with little metal spikes around his neck and wrists.

Misao's eyes were huge.

"That's America for you." Tougi chuckled. "All sorts of weird people like that."

"I think it's cool!" Sanosuke said, grinning. "I should try that!"

Every one ignored him, choosing not to take him seriously. In a matter of minutes, they were all lost in their own thoughts, which is the state they were in as they drove up to the mansion.

"Your house!" Kaoru exclaimed. "It's huge!" It was unlike any other house she had ever seen. It was made of wood and brown brick. It was at least three stories high, and had at least 16 windows in front. They had an enormous porch complete with a porch swing (An: Gotta have one of those ^.^). There were all sorts of flowers planted in the front yard. Lilacs, Roses, and Morning Glories were climbing up the posts supporting the roof over the porch.

"Yes. Like I said in my letter, my dad's company is one of the most successful in America. We'll give you all money to spend while you are here." Tougi said, matter-of-factly. "Bring all of your things and I'll show you to your rooms.

They traveled through the mansion for what seemed like a half an hour before they came to a stop in a well lighted corridor. There were six doors with each of their names on them.

"I'm sure you can find your way from here." Tougi teased. "There are maps of the mansion in each one of your rooms so you don't get lost. Supper will be at five, and you have until then to unpack and freshen up. See you at five." He winked at Kaoru and disappeared around a corner.

Kaoru blushed and headed for the door with her name on it. She opened it and immediately gasped. It was as big as the whole dojo! The floor was covered in the most beautiful light blue carpeting, and the walls were painted light blue with flowers here and there. The curtains were indigo, as was the bedspread. She ventured to a door that said "Bathroom" and opened it. It was bigger than her room in the dojo! She was standing on indigo marble tiles, and the sink was indigo marble also. There were mirrors EVERYWHERE. Even on the back of the door, so that when the door was closed, you couldn't see any of the walls. The mirrors were the walls! (AN:I've actually been in a bathroom like this. ^.^) There was a spa in the corner, and there was a shower complete with bath tub on the far wall. And then, of course, there next to the shower was "the john" or "the lou."

She walked to yet another door that said "Closet". She opened it and her eyes got huge. It was one of those walk in closets! And it was as big as the limo had been! She immediately got to work hanging up the clothes that she brought, and putting all her toiletries in the proper places. After that she hopped into the shower, wanting to rid herself of the travel dust. After about 15 minutes, she got out and dried off. She walked into her closet, and searched for something to wear.

"Hmmm..." She looked thoughtfully at each garment. She finally picked out her favorite kimono, colored brightly with yellow and orange. She put it on and tied her obi, then chose her body spray fragrance. She always liked having an assortment so she didn't smell like the same old flower every day. Today she chose "Wild Blossom". She sprayed it on, then put on clear lip gloss. And after all that, she tied her hair up with a ribbon and was out the door, map in hand.

She didn't have much trouble finding the dining hall. It was only a few turns away from her corridor. She arrived there at about 4:50. Tougi was already there.

"Please, take a seat." He said, smiling. "We shall have to get you new clothes... You can't run around in America like that if you don't want to draw attention." He said with a wink.

She smiled and did as she had been told.

"So what's been up with you since I left Japan?" He asked.

"Well... Father and Mother passed away... So now I own the Kamiya dojo. I have one student named Yahiko. He had to stay in Japan because his friend was sick. And then there's Kenshin, a rurouni that I invited to stay at my dojo... He saved me from a rather unpleasant situation... So he stays with us now. And Sanosuke is a brawler we happened to pick up somewhere along the way... He doesn't officially live with us, but he might as well... He's always at the dojo. Megumi is a doctor we saved from an evil man named Kanryu (AN: I think that's how it's spelled..), and Misao is some one Kenshin met on his way to Kyoto. And Aoshi.. Well... Let's just say he's a friend that used to be an enemy." Kaoru finished.

"I see. Sounds like you've been busy. So have you married yet?" He asked.

"M-married? No!" She stuttered.

"Well that's a surprise... I figured a beautiful woman such as yourself would be married by now."

Kaoru blushed.

"If I hadn't moved from Japan I would have asked you by now." He said thoughtfully.

Kaoru blushed even more. Should she tell him her heart was already taken?

Just then, the rest of the gang walked in and took their respective seats. The cooks came out with the food.

"Shall we eat?" Tougi asked, although it was more like a statement.

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As promised, after dinner they all went to buy new clothes at a local mall.

"Look at this one Misao! This would be perfect for you!" Kaoru said as she picked up a blue tank top.

"Oh wow! That's great! I'll try it on!" She said, adding it to her collection.

Kaoru picked out a pair of hip hugging flares and decided to try them on. She also picked out a few other things (AN: I would say about ten items in all... ^.^) and tried them on in the fitting room.

Megumi looked at the selection of clothes with a peeved look on her face.

"What's the matter Megumi?" Misao asked.

"They don't have this in red..." She muttered and stalked off to the dressing room as well. Misao followed.

Meanwhile...

Kenshin had found quite a few interesting things to wear. Baggy name brand jeans, carpenter jeans, khaki cargos, and a few boyish shirts. They looked like something a teenager would wear, rather than a 28 year old.

No one had seen Sanosuke.... And as for Aoshi... Well... He had found things along the line of what Kenshin had found, and only got them because Tougi finally convinced him Misao would think they were cute. A voice came over the intercom.

"Closing time is in five minutes, closing time is in five minutes. Any one who is still in the store will be locked in."

The kenshin gumi seemed not to notice. They took their sweet time, picking out a few more things. In four minutes time, they were at the cashier, who was ringing up their purchases.

She finished, and gave Tougi the reciept when they heard a voice on the intercom. "It is now closing time. I repeat, it is now closing time. Please get out of the building now!" They all looked at eachother and ran towards the doors, practically flying into them. Just before they hit, the voice said, "Doors now locked."

They all hit the doors with a *CRASH* and slid down the glass, leaving marks on the window. The lights shut off.

"Misao! You're sitting on me!"

"Who hit me?!"

"I lost a contact lens!"

"Hey! Stop it!"

"Get off!"

"Oro!"

They all managed to get themselves together.

"G-guys.... There's something.... m-m-moving over there!" Kaoru said as she pointed. The street lights outside casted eerie shadows over the store. Sure enough, there was a figure moving stealthily towards them in the darkness.

"Kenshin, do you have your sakabatou?!" Whispered Megumi.

"Of course not! I can't just bring a sword into a place like this, that I can't!" He whispered back.

"I have my bokken. Misao, do you have your Kunai?" Asked Kaoru.

"Sure do!" Misao replied, ready for action. "Let's go!"

The two of them broke out from the rest of the group and charged.

"TAKE THIS!" Misao yelled, throwing her kunai at the figure. The figure dodged.

"HAAAAA!" Yelled Kaoru, taking a flying leap and bringing her bokken down to hit the person or thing over the head.

"AARHH!" The figure roared as it was hit over the head. "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR!?!?!"

Every one froze.

"Sano!?" Kaoru asked.

"Of COURSE it's me! Who did you think it was, the boogie man!?" He growled, rubbing the sore spot on his head.

Steam came out of Kaoru's ears.

"YOU BAKA!" She said, repeatedly bringing her bokken down to hit him on the head as he ran around, trying to get out of reach. "BAKA JA-KU!!! DON'T SCARE US LIKE THAT!" She finally stopped. Sanosuke had bumps all over his head.

"Does any one have any Aleeve?" He asked, rubbing his head gingerly. "What are you all doing sitting there anyway!?"

"We're locked in stupid." Megumi snapped.

"Why didn't you just say so?" Sanosuke asked. He aimed right for where the lock was and punched. The doors flew open as an alarm went off.

"What's that!?" Asked Misao.

"The alarm. For robbers." Tougi replied.

They ran for the limo and clambered in. "Drive!" Tougi commanded, and the driver stepped on the gas.

They made it home without trouble, and amazingly enough, with all of their purchases.

"America is crazy." Megumi decided. "Locking people in stores...."

"Not all stores do that. Most check to see if people are inside, if not, that's when they lock up." Tougi stated. "Why don't you all go to bed. It's been a hectic night."

Every one agreed and went to their separate rooms. Just as Kaoru was leaving, Tougi caught her wrist.

"Ever since I left Japan, I couldn't get you out of my mind! And you haven't really changed at all. Or at least not your personality. I missed you so much!" He confessed.

Kenshin growled. He had started going to his room when he realized that Kaoru wasn't there. He turned back, only to stumble upon their conversation. He stalked back up to his room, not wanting to hear any more.

"Oh." Kaoru mumbled. She gently pried herself out of his grip. "Good night Tougi." She said, slipping up to her room quietly. She changed into her night clothes and got into bed.

Now what would she do? This was all so confusing. She loved Kenshin, but he might not feel the same. And if he did, he would most likely never admit it. She sighed and drifted off into sleep, her last thought of Kenshin.

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Sorry if it was kinda short, but I have to clean my room and I figured I'd let you read this while I do so. It'll take a while, believe me -.- I want to thank every one for their reviews and support ^.^ I'll try to have the next chapter out soon.

Akayia - Thanks! I'm glad you like it! Oprah... lol... I don't watch it, so I'd doubt I'd put the poor kenshin gumi up to handle that. ^.^ Thanks for the idea, about the amusement park. I'll put it to use, I dunno how soon I'll be able to work it in though. It'll probably be Six Flags, since I dunno much about any other amusement park. ^.^

Shilvigrl/Amyjenc1 - I'm glad you think so ^.^ Hope ya keep reading! ^.~

Yume - Thanks ^.^ Is this soon enough? ^-^ I hope to have another chapter out by tomorrow... (I hope! ^.^)

irksome one - Thanks for the encouragement! ^.^ I also tried another Kenshin fanfic, but I couldn't start it out. I was too bored. ^_^ I'll keep writing for as long as I can. Hope to see your reviews in the future. ^-^

Miya Reino - Thank you ^-^ Yes, Kenshin in still the same rurouni ex- Battousai. I know it's in modern times, but I couldn't bear to leave that out (Since they'll be doing wacky swordsmanship in this fic ^.^), so please just use your imagination ^_^ Besides, in Fanfics, anything can happen! MUAHAHAHA! And thanks for the suggestion! I'll put it to work as soon as possible! Fun writing? Oh yes... Of course! Hahahaha! This is my first semi- humor fic I've done. I usually do romance. ^.^ But who ever said one couldn't do Humor and Romance? No one! Muahahahaha!

Princess of Darkness and me - Thanks. ^.^ I said it up there ^ in the beginning, but I'll say it again incase you didn't read that part. "Oro" is Kenshin's way of saying "Huh!?" or "Eh!?" It's kinda like sweat dropping. When he's confused, surprised, ect. ^.^ Hope ya keep reading!

Until the next chapter! Ja! ~Seien