Hello again! I'm back for another chapter! Thankyou to all the people that reviewed! I appreciate it a lot. In thsi chapter they maybe some instances when thinigs will heat up. But this story is PG so people who were expecteing...well....the "horizontal polka" well then this is not your fic. Thanks.

Akey: So do Kenshin, Sano, and Yahiko get to kick some butt yet?

Lady Himura: uh....yah!

Akey: Than start typing, what are you waiting for!

Lady Himura: okay, okay.....

Akey: Are your gonna put more of that romantic , lovey-dovey stuff in again?

Lady Himura: Uh...yah!

Akey:.....

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Now that everyone was seated in the carriage, Saitou could explain his very complex plan of attack.......

"Listen carefully. Battosai, Rooster-head, and the little brat, you three will be playing the part of "Mrs. Anatsu's" chamber maids." Saitou said eyeing all three of them. They all nodded. Then Saiotu turned his attention to kaoru. "You have the most important role of all." Saitou said lighting up his cigarette. karou nodded in agreement. Kenshin glared at Saitou. He still didn't like the idea of putting kaoru in any danger, but it helped to know he would be there to protect her. With that thought, he clutched the handle of his reverse blade sword, and returned his attention to Saitou.

" Kamiya it will be your job to find out what Anatsu plans on doing to Japan. You must find out where, and how. I don't care how you do it, it doesn't matter. All that does matter is that you coax it out of him!" Saitou said his voice rising with each word he spoke. kaoru nodded and then turned her attention to the view out the carriage window. Kenshin looked over to her. He could tell she was nervous and scared, even though she would never admit it. He brought his hand over to Kaoru's hand and clutched it tightly. She turned around to gaze into his violet eyes." Everything will be all right..." Kenshin whispered to her. She smiled back and they stood there like that for a few minutes.

Sano and yahiko were watching this and couldn't resist to comment. " Hey yahiko, is this carriage heating up or is it just them two." Sano said sarcastically. Yahiko was chuckling and Saitou couldn't help but smirk at the comment. Immediatley, kenshin and Kaoru let go of eachothers hand and turned away from eachother, kaoru looking out the window once more, and Kenshin playing with a pretend piece of lint on his kimono.

They traveled for at least an hour before a big mansion was visible on the horizon. Kenshin and Karou stuck their heads out one window and Yahiko and Sano stuck their heads out the other. There eyes grew bigger as they came closer to the mansion. kenshin could sense a disturbance in the house. His eyes narrowed and a tint of amber could be seen. The carriage came to an abrubt halt. One by one, they got ff the carriage and stood outside the massive gate.

"Remember, Japan rests on whether you play your role's right. I don't care what happens, don't reveal yourselves." Saitou said in a low tone. " battosai, may I have a word with you?" he said, his eyes narrowing. Kenshin nodded and moved a little further from the group to speak to saitou. " Listen to me and listen good, the Kamiya girl can handle herself. You understand she is playing this man's wife, and they are married." Saitou said in a whisper. Kenshin's violet eyes sprung open in the realization of what Saitou was saying. " You are not to interfere until kamiya gets all the information we need! Do you understand?!" Saitou said, looking at kenshin for an answer. Kenshin stood their, his head bowed down. After a few minutes he nodded in agreement and he and Saitou walked back to the group.

"Open the gate!" Saitou yelled from below the gate captain's post. "Your name is?" yelled the gate captain. "Hajime Saitou." Saitou yelled back, annoyed by the gate captain. "Ah yes, the master is expecting you in the main room." he yelled back. A loud screech was heard and the gates slowly began to open. Saiotu walked ahead of everyone, followed by Sano and Yahiko, and then by Kenshin and Kaoru.

"Kaoru-dono?" Kenshin whispered.

She turned to looked at him. " Yes Kenshin? she said looking into his eyes which were no longer the beautiful violet she fell in love with.

" Get the information as fast as you can, befor he....um....well....he is your "husband" after all." kenshin said with disgust.

Kaoru looked wide eyed at Kenshin. She knew what he was saying, but she didn't think about it till now. Kenshin realized he had just made her even more scared than she was before and mentally kicked himself for doing so.

He stopped her from walking and turned her whole body to face towards him. "Kaoru-dono, I swear I won't let anybody touch you, I swear." Kenshin said in a serious tone. Kaoru nodded. If Kenshin was around she always felt safe, no matter what. Then Kenshin brought her into an embrace. Kaoru, still a little stunned by his touch, hugged him back.They reluctantly let go of eachother and smiled. They had to run to catch up to the rest of the group.

They walked until they reached a stair case of stone. They all looked up to find the mansion was on a hill and there were at least 200 steps they would have to walk up. Everyones mouths dropped. "Do you actually mean we have to walk up all those stairs? Are you insane? There ain't no way I'm walking up those stairs!' screamed yahiko, his wig falling slightly to the left.

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"Put me down you baka! What the heck do you think your doing!?" yahiko screamed from Sano's shoulder. "You know if you would just shut up, you would make this a whole lot easier for me." Sano replied, a vein throbbing in his temple. " I'm gonna kill you Sano!" Yahiko screamed biting on a mouth full of Sano's wig. "Would you just shut your mouth Yahiko-chan, your gonna blow our cover!" Sano yelled back. " Stop calling me chan, I'm a man you know!" Yahiko replied, his chin in the air. "Not in that disguise your not!" Sano replied. Yahiko sighed and fell in defeat.

They came to the the main door. A couple of guards were standing outside. "Were are here to see Master kiroshi Anatsu, I'm Hajime Saitou." Saitou said. The guard opened the door. They entered the Mansion and their mouths dropped open. There were gold statues, and expensive vases. There were paintings by famous artists and the chandiliers were made with real diomonds. At the end of the hall was a big portatrait of Mrs. Anatsu surrounded by candles. Just then, Sano walked into the mansion his sleeves rolled up and his face red. They all turned to look at him. " That sleezy guard tried to hit on me! Can you belive that! I gave him the futi -nokiwami smack in the face!" Sano yelled, steam coming from his ears. Yahiko was laughing hysterically but a wack over the head from Sano shut him up real fast.

" All three of you surround the Kamiya girl." Saitou said as they walked down the imported carpet, will gems and rubies sewn into the fabric.Kenshin, stood in front of kaoru and Sano took the right side as Yahiko took the left. They came to another door. "Stay here until I call you in, and would you three try to act a little feminine, or is that just to big a task for your little minds to comprehend?"Saitou said lighting his 35th cigarette he had smoked in 1 hour. Yahiko and Kenshin had to hold back Sano so he wouldn't chop Saiotu into little pieces. "Remember Sano, Lady like." Saitou said as he disappeared behind the doors.

As Saitou entered the room he was greeted by two big, ugly, and very stupid guards who escorted him to the master. Saitou was brought to a giant chair in the middle of the room. "Master Anatsu?" Saitou said bitterly. The giant chair turned around revealing a tall, built man. He had blonde hair and blue eyes. He eyed saitou looking him up and down as if he was trying to decifer something about him. After a few minutes of examining he spoke up. " Saitou, I hear you have some very mportant news for me. If your news is unworthy of me, I will have you executed." Kiroshi Anatsu said, smirking at the same time. "I asure you this news is worth every second of your time." Saitou said with a hint of disgust in his voice. "So what is it?" Anatsu asked. " I'm happy to say, we found your wife." Saitou said with a smirk.

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"I wonder what Saiotu is doing in there. He is taking a really long time." kaoru asked uneasily. "Saiotu is a very skilled swords man and he is smart as well, that he is. You don't have to worry about him Kaoru-dono, that you don't." Kenshin said reasuringly. All four of them sat on a sofa outside of the door. Yahiko was scratching underneathe his wig. Sano was sitting next to yahiko in an unlady like manner, and kenshin and Kaoru were at the end of the sofa. Kaoru seated herself a little closer to Kenshin. Kenshin turned to karou who was examining her surroundings. She still looked nervous. "karou-dono are you okay?" Kenshin asked turning her head with his hand. "Ofcourse Kenshin, I'll just go in there and do what I have to do, and get out as fast as I can." she said holding her breathe. Kenshin put and arm around her and Kaoru blushed as well as kenshin. She felt safe though in the arms of the person she loves most. She thought to her self, "Kenshin I hope someday I will find the courage to tell you how much I love you. But until then I'll just be happy in your arms." She smiled and Kenshin's heart skipped a beat. "karou, you truly make me happy. I have a horrible past ad you see me like Kenshin himura was all I ever was. From the day I met you, I fell in love with you, and with each passing day, I grow to love you more." Kenshin thought happily.

Suddenly the doors opened and Saitou walked out. He signaled them to follow him. They all took a deep breathe and followed Saitou. Sano, Yahiko, and Kenshin surrounded Kaoru once again so she was no longer visible. They walked in at a fast pace until they were at least 10 feet away from the big chair. The chair spun around revealing Kiroshi Anatsu. "Where is she Saitou? Who are these three?" he asked impatiently. "These are Mrs. Anatsu's chamber maids" Saitou said. "Please tell me your names." Anastu said demandingly.

"um...my name is...um...Tsubame!" yahiko said to Anatsu. " Megumi's the name." Sano said loudly. Anatsu turned his attention to Kenshin. "And your name is?" he asked rudley. "Um...my name is.....Karou." Kenshin said. karou smiled from behind Kenshin. She loved that he said her name without the dono. "I'm a very impatient man, where is my wife Saitou!" Anatsu yelled. "She is right here". Saitou said smoothly, eyeing Kenshin, Sano, and Yahiko. All three of them reluctantly moved aside to reveal kaoru to Kiroshi.

Kiroshi's eyes became big pools of blue, and he smiled a smile so big you thought it would come off his face! Akira......is that really you?

"Hai" Kaoru replied trying to look like she missed him too. He jumped out his chair and ran to Kaoru pulling her towards him and pushing his lips to hers. Kaoru was in compete shock at this total stranger put himself all over her. With her lips still connected to Kiroshi's she looked to where Kenshin, Sano, and Yahiko were standing. Sano's and yahiko's mouths were wide open and they were holding on to Kenshin's arms. His eyes were a rich amber and his fists were clenched. He looked at Kisroshi with a look that would make bones shiver in their graves.

"How dare that filth put his hands on my kaoru! How dare he even kiss her! He had better let go of my Kaoru right now or he's is as good as dead!" Kenshin thought to himself. The thought of killing Anatsu was brought upon by his alter ego, battosai, but at that moment the rurouni side wouldn't mind a go at him with the other side of his sword.

Kisroshi was still viciously kissing her. " This man is so disgusting. I bet his real wife ran away! Oh Kenshin, I'm sorry. I was hoping my first kiss would be shared with you, the one I love, even if you don't love me like I love you, I would of still made you my first kiss." she thought to herself.

"Anatsu, why don't you let the women breathe." Saitou said, realizing the battosai was ready to kill Anatsu. Anatsu continued to kiss Kaoru for at least another minute before he pushed kaoru away from himself. "I've missed you so much Akira, I can't belive your back!" Kirsohi said smiling. "uh..yah...I've missed you too, very much." Kaoru said smiling. Kiroshi turned to Saiotu to pay him for his job well done. Kaoru took this valuable time to turn around a gag. Kenshin was very happy to find that she didn't enjoy Kiroshi's kiss but was very upset that Kiroshi forced her to kiss him. It made the blood run faster in his veins and his adrenaline rise.

"You should get cleaned up. You have a had a long journey. I will be in our room waiting for you." Kiroshi said smiling and walking off to his room. Kaoru's mouth dropped open, Saitou raised and eyebrow, Sano and Yahiko had their fists clenched ready to beat the living day lights out of Kiroshi if he dare lay a finger on her, and then there was kenshin. He had his head bowed down and his breathing was steady. " I promised Kaoru, Kiroshi wouldn't lay a finger on her. But how am I gonna do that? I would rather die than break my promise to Kaoru, there has got to be a way." Kenshin thought to himself. He looked up to find Kaoru staring at him. She had been trying to make eye contact with him since Kiroshi left the room.

All of a sudden a brilliant idea hit Kenshin. He stood up straight with a smile on his face. Kaoru was now smiling herself. kenshin wouldn't smile in such a predicament if he didn't have a good reason to smile. "Kaoru-dono, why don't we help you freshen up?" kenshin asked, the expression on his face telling them he had a good idea. Sano and Yahiko replied with devilish smiles. "Saitou, we need you as well, that we do" kenshin said looking at Saitou. Saitou was reluctant but came any way. The battosai would never help the government again if something happened to the Kamiya girl.

They were all in one really big, fancy bathe room. " Listen up and listen good." kenshin said still smiling." kirsohi isn't laying a finger on kaoru-dono and we have to make sure of that. She will get the information, that she will. You see Saitou you will distract kiroshi by taking him out of his room and talking to him about...well...what ever you can think of. Just make it sound important." Kenshin said looking at Saitou. Saitou nodded, pondering what he would say to distract Kiroshi. Kenshin Continued"Then I will sneak into the room hiding where ever I can to stay out of the sight of Kiroshi. Sano and Yahiko I want you two to stay near the door. Just incase he ends up calling for back up, you have to be there to keep them from getting into the room. Kaoru-dono don't give in to him, you make sure you get all the information without relying on seduction, that you should."Kenshin ended his speech with a smile to kaoru. Karou smiled back. As long as Kenshin was in the room, she would do just fine." Ready every one?" kenshin asked. "Hai" everyone replied.

"Then lets go!" Kenshin said with energy that revitalized everyone.

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Kiroshi was waiting patiently in his room when there was a soft knock on his door. He smiled wickedly and went to go open the door. There stood kaoru, cleaned up and beautiful. He grabbed her hand and dragged her into the room. She reluctantly followed. " We shared good memories in this room, why don't we create new ones." Kiroshi whispered devilishly. Karou was beginning to panic. "Where is Saitou? he should of knocked by now. Oh kami!" Kaoru was thinking frantically.

*Knock, knock, knock*

It was like music to Kaoru's ears. Kiroshi ran to the door and opened it in a rage. "What the heck do you want Saitou, can't you see I'm busy you idiot." Saitou's eyes narrowed at the idiot remark but he knew what was coming to him so he let it slip. "I have to talk to you sir, it is of much importance. "Can't it wait!" Kiroshi yelled back. "No sir, it can't" Saitou smirked, happy he was ticking off Kiroshi. "Very well...Akira... I have to take care of something...why don't you get "ready" for my return." He said closing the door as he left the room.

Kaoru ran and put an ear to the door. After she was sure he was a good distance from the room she opened the door. "Kenshin...Kenshin....are you here?" She whispered. "Hai, kaoru-dono, I'm right here. She looekd to her left to see Kenshin hiding behind a tall plant next to her room. He walked out from behind the plant. He was no longer wearing his disguise but he was back in his regular wardrobe. Kaoru stepped beside to allow kenshin to walk into the room. She closed the door behind them.

"If me and Kenshin were stuck in a room together under differnt circumstances, it wouldn't be a bad thing." Kaoru thought. "Oh kami! Kaoru what are you thinking! kenshin wouldn't like that your thinking about him like that!" she yelled at herself. (A/N: poor Kaoru, she knows so little about kenshin's feelings for her.*sigh*)

"Kaoru-dono, how about if I hide in this closet right here.I can get I good view from the key whole, and I can be ready to protect you when you recieve the information. I will be ready, that I will." kenshin said in a reasuring voice. "Hai" she said as she walked over to the closet as Kenshin was positioning himself, so that he would be ready to pounce when needed. She crouched down so that she was face to face with Kenshin. They looked at eachother knowing what task lay ahead of them, but they enjoyed the moment nonetheless. kenshin slowly brought his hand up to her cheek carressing it. Kaoru brought her hand up to his, closing her eyes,and cherishing his touch.

"Kaoru-dono....I...um.....what sessha means to say is......."

"yes Kenshin?" kaoru's eyes grew bigger, hoping he was trying to say what she hoped he was trying to say.

"kaoru-dono I lo......"

*Knock, knock, knock* (A/N: I'm so evil!)

Kenshin closed the closet door as Kaoru ran to open the bedroom door. "I'm back Akira...did you miss me" Kiroshi asked closing the door behind them. "um yes...ofcourse" Kaoru said knowing Kenshin was listening every word they were saying. "So whay don't we get started" kiroshi asked, closing up on Kaour's small figure." Wait Kisroshi" Kaoru said frantically. Kiroshi looked at her in surprise. "Wait for what!" he said loudly, annoyed that he would never get to get down to business. "I want to know what my all powerful, handsome, smart, sexy spouse has been up too since I have been gone" she said seductivley. He raised an eyebrow, happy with her reason for not getting busy with him.

"I've been planning big things for Japan" he said slyly. "Really?Like What?" kaoru replied. "This worthless country will soon meet it's end, don't you worry." Kiroshi said with pride in his eyes. "And what brilliant, genius plan, did you come up with destroy Japan with?hmmm?" she asked sitting down on the bed.

"Well...." he said devilishly sitting next to Kaoru. He whispered into her ear his plan of attack. from The closet Kenshin was listening, trying to ignore the fact that Kiroshi was so close to kaoru. So Kenshin closed his eyes and listened to what Kiroshi was whispering.

"My expert team of scientists are creating weapons of mass destruction hidden in an underground launching pad. An plane will be here to take us to America. When I give the signal the bombs and such will be set off and Japan wil be no more" he laughed cynically. "And where is this underground launch pad of yours" she asked looking straight into his eyes.

Kenshin was still in the closet wondering if Kaoru had done this before.

"Before I Tell you anything else, I must ask you one favor?" asked Kiroshi innocently. "um..hai" kaoru asked, nervous to what his request was. "Will you dance for me, like you did back when. You always look so sexy when you dance." Said Kisroshi, sitting back on a chair waiting for his show. "So this is why Saitou wanted me...I look the part, and I can dance." she thought. "Oh well here goes." She got up and positioned herself. The music began to play an she began to move. She was graceful and perfect. Her hair fell out of its ribbon, leaving a waterfall of raven down her back. She was one with the music. Kenshin was stuck in a dreamy state watching his beloved dance. "I love you Kaoru" Kenshin thought from the closet as he watched on. The music came to an end as well as Kaoru. Both Kiroshi and Keshin were dissapointed but it had to happen sometime.

" Now will you tell me where this under ground launch pad is.?" she asked innocently.

"Its in the heart of Tokyo. Underneathe the old abandoned factory that was burnt down 20 years ago." Kirsohi said proudly. It was perfect. She had gotton all the details, and even had proof thanks to knew technology. Saitou had given her a tape recorder to hide underneathe her clothing.

"Okay Kiroshi, that was all I needed to know." Kaoru said turning away from him.

"Good, and now can we have a little fun?" he said hopefully.

"No" she said happily and calmly.

"What! No one says no to Kirsohi Anatsu! Get over here women." He screamed ready to jump on Kaoru. All of a sudden kenshin jumped out of the closet, stepping between kirsohi and Kaoru. "Who the heck are you!" Kisroshi yelled. "I'm Kenshin himura, and as long as I am here you will not touch Kaoru-dono. "Who the heck is Kaoru?" he yelled back ,outraged. "I am, you disgusting exuse for a man!" she yelled revealing her saphire eyes. "You tricked me, how dare you trick me! You will pay for this dearly!" He yelled grabbing his sword and unsheathing it.

"Prepare to die, battosai!" He screamed. "I know your the battosai! Your blood-red hair and your cross-shaped scar tell it all! This will be the day known as the invincible battosai's fall at the sword of Kiroshi Anatsu!" he laughed cynically.

"Kaoru-dono stay behind me, I won't be able to forgive myself if something were to happen to you." he said, his eyes not leaving Kirsohi for one second. Kirsohi then lunged for Kenshin, his speed was almost compatible to Kenshin's! Kenshin easily blocked his attack. Seeing this he lunged into the air pointing his sword to an angle and shooting down. Kenshin jumped to the side as he shot back up towards Kenshin.

" The battosai is harder to beat then I thought. I need to call back up!" Kiroshi thought to himself. He ran to his desk opening a drawer and pushed a red button. Outside the room a loud ringing could be heard. Then there were foot steps coming from both directions. Sano and Yahiko, still in there disguises, were prepared for battle.

"Are you ready Yahiko" asked Sano, his fists ready.

"Of course I'm ready!" replied Yahiko, his hands holding his bokken firmly.

In less than a minute they were surrounded by a group of guards, at least 50 of them.Both Sano and Yahiko charged at the group, Sano taking one side, and Yahiko the other. Sano was punching and dodging at the same time." How the heck do women move in these things?! Jou-chan must have a heck of time when she fights in a kimono!" Sano yelled out loud. "I know what you mean, you can't move in these things." Yahiko replied. Both Sano and yahiko looked at eachother and tore off the kimonos, revealing their fighting clothes. "Much better" Sano said out loud, banging two guards heads together. "You said it!" yahiko replied while wacking some guy in the face.

Back in Kiroshi's room, Kiroshi was frantically stalling until backup could get into the room."Where the heck are thsoe idiots!" he thought out loud. Kenshin stood tall infront of him holding his arm out to hold Karou behind him. "Thats it! If I can grab the girl, he can't hurt me!" he thought to himself. He used all his energy in the form of a jolt, and in the blink of an eye, he was behind Kenshin and holding Kaoru.

Kenshin turned around wide eyed as Kirsohi held a dagger to kaoru's throat.

Yes! Chapter 4 complete. This is so exciting! Just one more chapter to go! I hope all you guys are enjoying it so far. Please review! The next chapter will be up by tommorow! Thankyou.

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