The Rurouni Detective Agency
By Cheesecat142
Disclaimer: I may not own Kenshin, but I do own this chunk of cheese! *takes a big bite out of the cheese*
Chapter 2: Suspects
Sanosuke and Yahiko's apartment was a mess, as usual. The floor was covered in Yahiko's tapes and books, while every table or counter was covered in Sano's dirty dishes. Maybe it would be a good thing that Kenshin was staying with them...
"Where will I be staying?" Kenshin asked.
"You can sleep on the couch in the living room, if that's ok with you." Sano replied. Kenshin went and sat down on the couch, only to get back up again, very quickly at that.
"Sano, where do you want me to put this steak knife?"
"Oh, you can put it in the sink!" Sano yelled from the bathroom, where he was about to take a shower. Kenshin made a mental note to himself: Check for 'hidden treasures' before sitting. Kenshin figured that he should do dinner, since he was staying in their household and he didn't want to feel in debt. After he cleaned up the dishes Sano left sitting around, he made a nice pot of spaghetti and meatballs.
"Yum, it smells delicious Kenshin!" Yahiko exclaimed as he sat down.
"Thank you." Kenshin smiled as he served everyone.
"You never cease to amaze me!" Sano licked his lips and picked up his fork. After two servings and a whole lot of chatting, Yahiko went off to his room, tired as ever.
"Sano, would you mind helping me clean up?" Kenshin asked.
"No problem." Sano stacked the plates and brought the to the kitchen, where Kenshin was already cleaning.
"I'm off to bed. See you in the morning Kenshin."
"You have a good sleep." Kenshin smiled as the old friend walked off.
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In the morning, Yahiko and Sano woke up to the smell of pancakes and sizzling bacon. What a pleasant surprise!
"Hiko called this morning. He said we should discuss the suspects. We are going to have a meeting with him this morning when we get to work." Kenshin said, sitting down.
"It was definitely Shishio Makoto," Yahiko said with a mouthful of bacon.
"What about that creepy Christian guy, Shogo what's-his-name?" Sano asked.
"His name is Shogo Muto, or something the other, and he's in Holland on a VERY long vacation." Kenshin explained.
"How about that creepy Enishi guy?" Yahiko asked.
"That's Tomoe's brother, he would never do such a thing."
"He is?"
"Yes, think about it. Wouldn't it be logical to come to that conclusion seeing that they have the same last name?"
"Oh, never thought of that!" Kenshin wanted to bang his head on the table.
"What about Aoshi Shinomori?" Sano added.
"That's a possibility."
"So, the only two good one's we have so far are Aoshi and Shishio?"
"Yes, that's correct."
"That's pretty good for the first day on the case!" Yahiko exclaimed.
"I'm going to go take a shower and freshen up, could you two clean up?" Kenshin asked. He was suddenly acting like the top man of the house, but that didn't matter to the other two. They nodded and got to work.
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After they got to work and presented their suspects to Hiko, someone dropped in for a visit.
"Mr. Himura, there's someone here to see you," the assistant popped in.
"Ok." As Kenshin walked out, he saw Miss Kaoru sitting on the waiting bench.
"Hello, Kenshin."
"What a surprise to see you, Miss Kaoru! Is there something you need?"
"Yes, well, sort of."
"What is it?"
"I was wondering if my cousin ever mentioned me to you. I know it's silly, but I was just curious." Kenshin smiled.
"She must've because your name sounds vaguely familiar."
"Ok, just wondering. I hope I didn't take up too much time!" Miss Kaoru was a strange woman. Kenshin watched her as she walked off.
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"You sure this is it Yahiko?" Kenshin asked.
"Yup, this is the place," he answered confidently. Kenshin looked up at the big sign in front of the restaurant that read 'The Aoiya'. They were on their way to find Aoshi. Kenshin walked in and was greeted by a young girl with black hair tied in a long braid and green eyes.
"Welcome to the Aoiya. My name is Misao Machimaki and I will be your server. Please follow me," the young girl said.
"Um, excuse me, Miss Misao? Do you happen to know where we can find Aoshi Shinomori?" Kenshin asked doubtfully.
"You mean Lord Aoshi?" She asked.
"There is no need for that, Misao." A low voice came from the corridor to their left.
"Lord Aoshi?" Misao asked.
"Do I have to say it again? You need not call me that." The voice remained calm.
"Yes Lor- I mean Aoshi." The source of the voice came out of the darkness. The man fit every part of the description. He was tall, with black hair that hung in front of his eyes. His eyes, they were the coldest blue Kenshin had ever seen.
"I have been expecting you," Aoshi said, "follow me."
Here it is, chapter 2. Do you guys like it? Don't just stand there, REVIEW!
Kenshin: No need to get so testy.
Cheesecat142: I LIKE being testy.
Yahiko: You are truly strange...
Cheesecat142: Thank you!^_^
Sano: Whatever...
Kenshin: I'll go do the laundry.
Cheesecat142: Do you know how to work the machine?
Kenshin: Of course^_^x. Umm, Cheese-chan, what's a machine?
Cheesecat142: *sighs and hands Kenshin a bucket and grate* Knock yourself out.
Kenshin: YAY! *walks away*
Hiko: Idiot apprentice.
Cheesecat142: When did you get here?
Hiko: Just now.
Cheesecat142: I'm not going to say 'I think you're so cool,' so just leave, will you?
Hiko: Damn it... *walks away*