Because of all the nice reviews I decided to update!! Thanks for all of you who listen to my pleas foo reviews and as promised here is the next chapter of Fallen Sakura..  Chapter 7   I sadly don't own the characters. However, if anyone would like to make a kind donation to the poor authors who wish to own the anime they write about fund can gladly do so!

"Damn! Where is she? I left the casino three hours ago. Misao gave me all the information we would need. Poor naïve fool, she was too blinded by lust to see the truth. I need to know if my angel is all right. I can't call her because she is with Enishi. I will have to wait." Aoshi continued his thoughts aloud until his phone rang. "Hello"

            "Kitten I have to be quick. I'm staying at Enishi's tonight. I'll inform you tomorrow of my findings. I'll be at the apartment tomorrow morning. Till then bye." She quickly hung up the phone before Aoshi could respond.

            "I will have to wait until tomorrow then. Tomorrow… wait it is her birthday tomorrow. I will have to get her a gift." Aoshi spent the rest of the day trying to find a perfect gift for his angel.

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            "Enishi could you please stay with me until I fall asleep?" Kaoru asked.

            "Anything you want angel." Kaoru still playing the wife scorned began to cry.

            "Angel was what he called me," sobbed Kaoru into his strong chest. He picked her up and laid her in the crook of his arm on the bed. He undid her long hair from the pink ribbon restraining it and began to brush it down with his hands.

            "Stop crying or your beautiful blue eyes will turn grey. We can't have someone as lovely as you crying." He planted small kisses into her hair and rubbed her back to soothe her cries. She looked up from his chest onto his lips.

            'He doesn't look like he is lying. Why does he have to be bad? He is so sweet and kind to me. His silver hair falling over his eyes and the feel of his bare chest sent shivers down my body,' she thought. She placed her arm around his waist and brought their bodies closer.

            Enishi was surprised by the action. He looked down at the woman in his arms. Their eyes locked into an intense stare. Her heart began to race as he leaned down. She moved her hands into his silver locks as his went to the base of her spine. They came closer until their lips almost touched.

            "Enishi stop. I can't be doing this I'm married. Besides, we hardly know each other. It wouldn't be right," she said in an unsatisfied tone. She wanted to kiss him but something felt wrong to her and she also remembered her mission.

            'Drat! I almost had her. She will be more difficult than I thought. Once I kill off her boy toy, she will come to me more simply. It seems I have a challenge,' he thought. "My apologizes Kaoru, you are right but didn't your husband cheat on you? Revenge is sweet you know. I know we just met each other today but it feels like I can tell you anything princess," stated Enishi.

            "I know he cheated but I can't do that. I am still in love with him. I would still love to know more about you though." She said reverting her attention to the mission. She proceeded to ask him many questions especially on his business. He touched her while she was asking her questions but she decided to put up with it until she was finished. He answered her questions vaguely. She realized she needed to do something to get him to trust her more. She did the first thing that came into mind. She kissed him. It was very short with no other emotion. It surprised him immensely and left him with a feeling of longing.

            "I felt I got to know you better so I gave you a quick kiss. So when I know you well enough you will get more…" She began to run her hand across his chest. Her movement-contained promises of much more he could get.

            "It is fine princess. I'm happy to kiss you anytime." His voice was filled with lust. 'This woman is driving me crazy with one mere kiss. I need to solve her puzzle,' he thought. Kaoru began to question him once more and received much clearer answers. Kaoru was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Enishi the new shipment is here" said a man who just entered the room. "I'm sorry; I didn't know you were busy." A flash of recognition passed through the man's coal black as he saw Kaoru. 'Why is she familiar?'

            "It is all right Saitoh. This shipment was more important anyway." He kissed Kaoru's hand before exiting the room.

            "Darn I almost had him, if Saitoh hadn't interrupted. He gives me a cold sweat. I think it is his eyes. They are so black and look soulless," said Kaoru to the empty room. She went to sleep soon after Enishi left.

            Her sleep was plagued with flashbacks of the past. A flash of red hair, the sound of swords clashing, her heart pounding against her chest. Then a shower of red blood rained down. Red hair and blood intermingled and a whisper of love was heard from the dying man. 'I love you forever… Sakura'. Then violet eyes extinguished.

            "No not again!" shouted Kaoru. 'I didn't have this dream since I met Aoshi so why now? I thought I finally gotten past it. Tell me Kenshin, why now?" Enishi and Saitoh entering her room interrupted her thoughts. Saitoh observed her carefully until he finally placed where he knew her.

            'I killed her fiancé. She changed her name though. Damn, she is a bounty hunter. I better inform Mr. Makoto later,' thought Saitoh with a sadistic grin on his face.

            'Why is he familiar? A forgotten memory perhaps? There is something about his eyes.' She kept trying to place Saitoh's face as she stood to greet Enishi.

            "Hello my knight. I must be going back to my husband. He apologized to me and explained it all. He really does love me. Goodbye and thank you again." She turned to prepare herself to leave.

            "Wait don't go, at least let me treat you to lunch. I will answer any more questions you have," inquired Enishi. 'Why am I asking her? I can easily force her to, yet I can't. What is this feeling?' He was confused by his feelings. He was not accustomed to happiness just hate and strife. However, when he met Kaoru all of it changed.

            'Mou I should take this chance but what if last night repeats? I was vulnerable. I can't let my emotions get in the way of my mission.' She stood firm in her decision. "Oh course I'll have lunch with you. I can even give you some of that reward," she said in a seductive tone. He blushed a bit at her implications but brushed it off.

            "I will meet you at noon in the bar of my casino. I have meetings to attend now but I will see you at lunch, princess." Enishi said his goodbye and left the room with Saitoh.

            'Hmm I better get home to my darling husband.' She quickly dressed and left for her apartment.

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            "Enishi that woman is a bounty hunter. She is trying to throw us in jail. Don't get involved with her. She is dangerous," warned Saitoh. He slicked back his black hair and moved the long bangs from his face.

            "How do you know this? Something as lovely as her couldn't be a bounty hunter." He said doubting the truth in his lackey's words.

            "I used to be the leader of the Mibu Wolves. I kidnapped her and killed her fiancé. I almost killed her too but reinforcements came and eliminated my men. I barely escaped. It was three years ago. Do not underestimate her. She uses her body as a weapon. Her skills are deadly but she is even more deadly with her wooden Boken," proclaimed Saitoh.

            "Really? I must find a way around this problem. Her skills must be impressive to make you afraid. Is there anything else I need to know?" he asked. Enishi was preparing a trap for his princess and there will be no prince to give her a happy conclusion.

Saitoh couldn't believe what his boss was saying. She was one of the most skillful fighters he had seen. If she weren't drunk, he would never have been able to kidnap her. Yet Enishi's eyes bore no concern for the threat she posed.

"Her name is Sakura Tankuni not Kaoru. She is also easier to subdue when she is drunk. I kidnapped her from her bridal shower. That is all I know sir."

            "Sakura, huh? Therefore, her name means cherry blossom, she smells like her name. Saitoh please send Misao in here."

            "Yes sir."

            "Enishi you better have good reason to bring me in here at 6:30 in the morning," yawned Misao. She lazily stretched out in his office chair.

            "Yes, tell me dearest cousin why were you kissing Kaoru's husband Aoshi?" he queried.

            "He won't be hers for long. She stole him form me. I was just taking back what was already mine. As soon as she is gone, he will be mine again," said Misao with malice.

            'So that is it. This can work very will with the trap I set. This is perfect Kaoru will be mine, and Aoshi will be gone.' Enishi mentally added new details in his plan. "They are in love though. She doesn't seem evil to me but I will do whatever I can to help you," he said under false pretense.

            "Thank you so much. She has some sort of spell over him. He would never choose her over me. I'm better than she is in everyway possible. I must make a request, please let me be the one who fights her. My Kunai want to scar her face and tell her I won," gloated Misao. Enishi's eyes flared with anger upon hearing her words but didn't lash out. He wanted to play a game with her first.

            "Of course you can but I will have to fight Aoshi. He will be trying to save her. I won't kill him but I'll hold him off until you are done. Then the spell will be broken and you will have your love," lied Enishi.

            "You are so wonderful, thank you. We have to plan this. I want to do this as soon as possible." She hugged him and yelled with happiness.

            "You just leave that to me. Tonight you do it, so sharpen your Kunai and be ready. Go now so I can prepare," commanded Enishi. 'Idiot. I can't believe she bought that. I will have Kaoru… no Sakura all to myself.' He began to laugh menacingly until Saitoh interrupted.

            "Sir is there something else you need?" said Saitoh. His long black bangs fell against his face and cigarette was in his mouth.

            "Put that disgusting thing out,' ordered Enishi. " Saitoh I want you to stand guard while I'm gone to lunch. I am expecting an uninvited guest. You must stop him. Failure will result in you death. Also, make sure you buy a Boken for Kaoru. I'm having her battle Misao tonight and I want her to do her best. Do you understand?" dictated Enishi.

            "Yes sir," stuttered Saitoh. He knew Enishi would kill him if he failed. He turned and left the room to start on his assignment.

            "You will be mine, princess. Say goodbye to everything you love." Enishi recommenced laughing as he waited for the start of the end.

It's a sort of cliff hanger. For all of you who predicted it was Enishi and Kaoru congratulate yourself and get a cookie! Well till next time. Please review, rant and or flame! PS any suggestions or ideas email me at   crescentstar514@aol.com

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