Konnichiwa mina san

Konnichiwa mina san!!(This fic is dedicated to my friend Edelaine who wanted me to write a story about our beloved Kenshin and the one and only Misao! As you all know, the summary is about a little girl who has recently broken her heart and finds herself in the company of a rurouni. She is again in fear for another painful experience. Kenshin, a vagabond, left his long time friend Kaoru because he felt that somewhere there was something that could make him whole again. That's all and I am in no mood to spoil my whole story! Hehe! Kenshin and Misao are both fictional character in Samurai X and they do not belong to me, Unfortunately!

CHAPTER ONE - WITHERED FLOWER

She was sitting in front of her oval length mirror combing her black ebony silky hair. Her dark blue and green eyes remained transfixed and glazed. The soft light emanated by the moon made her pale skin seem lifeless.

She looked at her reflection and let out a frustrating sigh. She was frequently depressed lately and she was never in the mood to talk or laugh. Before, she used to talk so much and annoy everyone with her loud bickering and stupid jokes but somehow she has changed.

She looked around her small room and noticed a large golden frame hanging on the wall. She remembered when her boyfriend Aoshi gave it to her as a birthday present. She was so delighted that she hugged him so tightly.

"Arigatou! Aoshi san!" she said sincerely.

She looked at Aoshi and noticed that he was not smiling at all. His arms were crossed and his eyes looked narrow and distant. She instantly saw a flash of anger in his eyes. What was that about??

Misao quickly shook her head to forget that recent memory.

"Maybe he had a bad day that time." She thought warily. She didn't want to think that he was already tired of her. Could he be? Her heart clenched miserably even though that consideration was still not proven to be a fact.

She pealed her gaze away from the frame as she heard Okina's voice. "Misao! Your bath is ready!" He announced loudly as he entered Misao's room and noticed her sober expression. The old man felt as though he was guilty of a crime because he wasn't able to provide Misao the happiness that she deserved.

He was Misao's grandfather and he felt that it was his duty to make her happy and help her grow into a beautiful lady like her mother.

He recalled when his son Takashi fell inlove with a beautiful young girl named Meiya. Meiya was a responsible, smart and beautiful girl with a personality that could lure any bachelor.

Her long black hair was an exact duplicate of Misao's and her eyes had the same color of the sea. She was undoubtedly elegant and graceful, many fine young men wanted her but Meiya was head over heels inlove with Takashi and as soon as they knew each other's feelings.

They both agreed for marriage but after Misao was born. Meiya was being stalked by her ex lover who was obsessed with her and because of the obsession, she was killed while the stalker attempted to rape her.

Takashi fell into grief and his mourning was endless that it reached to the point that he no longer cared to be alive. He could hardly eat and the words he spoke consisted of mumbles that were difficult to comprehend. He continued to stare at nothing all day long. Shortly after Meiya's death, Takashi couldn't bear the sorrow in his heart and he hanged himself.

Misao was just a little girl back then and when she entered her father's bedroom only to discover him hanging in the ceiling while blood gushing out of his mouth and his eyes open wide as if startled. She was spooked and freaked out!

She cried and shivered for days until she slept because her eyes were tired of crying. Okina was truly grateful when Misao had met Aoshi.

Misao was only a young 14-year-old girl when Okina introduced Aoshi to her. Aoshi was one of his new students and he was always so quiet and reserved. He looked like someone who had a lot of skeletons in his closet yet the mysterious aura that engulfed him was appealing to many of his female students.

Okina asked Misao to help Aoshi learn the basic moves and form and somehow, the two of them ended up being more than friends.

He is still wondering now how it happened because Misao would never tell him. Ever since Misao and Aoshi became an official couple, Misao was always happy and over-active.

She was no longer sad because of her parent's death. Okina was very glad that time but recently, Misao was usually sad, quiet and sober.

He wondered if Aoshi did this to her or maybe Misao was going to a state of depression. He remembered he was like that in his teenage years. Maybe it was in their blood to have symptoms of depression and to have suicidal tendencies. Okina frowned inwardly.

"Misao, your bathe will get cold." He said gently.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath and then proceeded to tie her hair up in a bun.

"Yes I will Okina. You can leave now." She said softly. She hated to sulk like this especially when Okina was around. He hated the fact that he was making the old man suffer because she was suffering. Why can't everyone by happy?

Okina frowned slightly and left silently. Misao usually told him to shut up because she was on her way but now she was acting so oddly. So sad.

Misao stood up from her chair and prepared her towel and nightclothes. She put on her robe and went towards the bathroom. The wooden tub was filled with semi-hot water and the steam produced a white fog around the area.

She took off her robe and sat in the tub. The hot water caressed her skin and she felt good. She closed her eyes suddenly she remembered Aoshi again.

She was a young girl when she met him. He was very quiet and mysterious. His cold dark blue eyes pierced through her soul and his ebony hair made her heart beat faster than usual.

His tall, strong and slender frame was perfect in any angle. She was attracted to him immediately. Somehow, Aoshi made her forget about her parent's death and she was always thinking of him.

When he was around, her stomach would twist and turn. She felt like she could fly because of the butterflies dancing and flying.

When she taught Aoshi the basic moves and forms, she would always smile for him. She liked it very much when Aoshi was looking at her. She was also delighted when Aoshi would accidentally touch her.

She felt as if, she was being touched by ice because she would shiver all over but not by fear but delight.

One day when Okina went on a trip in Hokkaido. Aoshi went to visit her everyday and always brought some snacks like rice balls and candies.

He was always quiet but Misao knew him more than anyone because they had a strong connection with each other. Even if they did not talk, they communicated through eye contact and body gestures.

One snowy day, Misao was burning with fever and although she tried to remain conscious, she collapsed in front of Aoshi. He was right beside her and he didn't know what to do so he carried her to her futon. He washed his handkerchief and placed it on Misao's head.

" Aoshi." she mumbled in her sleep.

Aoshi was taken back for a moment and smiled. He knew that Misao felt love for him as he felt love for her.

He kissed her hot cheeks and touched her soft red lips meanwhile Misao woke up but didn't bother to open her tired eyes. She was aware though that she was lying in her futon.

She suddenly remembered that she had fainted because of her damn fever and opened her eyes slightly and saw Aoshi.

He was touching her lips and she suddenly felt stiff. Her heart pounded so hard.

THUG! THUG! THUG! THUG!

She felt her burning cheeks burn some more.

"Could it be?" she wondered. "Does he feel the same way?"

She tried to move her hand but she could not move or speak. She was paralyzed in her futon because of her high fever.

She felt annoyed yet she loved the way Aoshi touched her face and her lips. Aoshi was humming a song:

Black is the color of my true love's hair

Her skin so lovely and fair

I love it when I touch her hand

I love the ground on which she stands

She smiled and listened. She never heard Aoshi sing before. When he talks, he only replies a phrase or a word.

She can barely hear his voice but when he sang. It was as if her heart was at peace and the sweetness in his voice was so serene and beautiful.

"Black is the color of my true love's hair too." She thought before she fell into a deep slumber again.

It was morning when she woke up. The sunlight was streaming down on her face and the birds were chirping and the wind was blowing lightly.

She saw Aoshi sleeping beside her and he was holding her hand. She smiled and looked at him. He looked so sweet and cute like a young boy.

She brushed his bangs from his face and kissed his forehead.

"Black is the color of my true love's hair too." she silently whispered in his ear while tenderly stroking his cheek.

He opened his eyes slowly and held her hand gently. He was awake the whole time and he decided that it was time for the two of them to reveal their affections for each other.

"Misao I love you." He told her gently and sincerely.

"I love you too, Aoshi san!" Misao said happily.

Misao opened her eyes and realized that she slept in the tub. She dried herself and went to her futon. She blew the candle and slept in the dark.

Aoshi was drinking green tea in his room He never felt like this before. He came from a wealthy family and his father has a lot of mistress and his mother has a secret affair with her high school sweetheart.

He never received love from his parents and all he got was material things that never made him happy. Now, he was thinking about Misao. He remembered when he met Misao.

At first he couldn't tolerate her bubbly attitude and it distracted him from being able to concentrate. He also felt sorry for her when he knew what had happened to her parents so he was gentle with her and made sure he didn't hurt her by giving rude remarks even though it was frequently tempting to do so.

When he learned about her parent's death, he was shocked. Her pain was far greater than his. His pain was far less sore than hers and he made up his mind to help her move on.

He realized one day that he loves her because he didn't know how to reply to her friendly remarks and when he touched her. He wanted to do it all over again.

He was always thinking about her and when he's around her. He felt happy and had fun. Somehow, she was the only person who broke into his ice barricade and made him smile truly and sincerely.

Misao was very happy when he gave her that golden frame. He felt angry for a moment because it reminded him of how his mother smiled like that when his father gave her a piece of jewelry.

He didn't like to think that Misao likes him because of his wealth. He was rich and there were many girls that wanted to be his but he wanted Misao.

He didn't understand her now though. She is usually sad and even when she smiles, it somehow looks forced. He wanted to know why she was acting like that.

He would have to die first before hurting Misao! He stared at the green tea. His heart ached.

"Maybe she does not want me anymore?" he thought sadly.

Misao woke up and slid into her brand new Kimono. It was very beautiful and colorful and the pattern was flowery but it didn't fit her mood. She was again sad and miserable.

She entered the dining room and saw breakfast. Okina always prepared her breakfast early in the morning and left. He still had to teach karate. She sipped her miso soup and bit her sushi.

"I wish Okina would change the dish." She sighed dejectedly.

After the meal, she decided to go to the dojo where Okina was teaching karate. Maybe she would see Aoshi and they can go to the town together.

She entered the doujo. It was all made out of wood and the structure was unique and attractive. There were many students kicking and shouting. The atmosphere always gave her a nostalgic feeling, a good feeling.

She heard Okina instructed them and called out a few to make a demonstration. She looked hard but didn't see Aoshi.

"Maybe he's sick!" she thought worriedly.

She ran out of the doujo and went to Aoshi's large mansion. She was still very shy and was a little embarrassed when she told the guard that she was Aoshi's girlfriend.

She entered the large door and ran towards the two-way staircase.

"Left or right?" she wondered but she decided to go to the left.

She finally spotted the door to Aoshi's room and knocked. There was no answer.

SILENCE..

She opened the door to find a beautiful girl with long yellow hair and beautiful violet eyes teasing Aoshi and sitting too close to him.

He smiled distractedly to the girl and his eyes widened up in horror as he saw Misao by the door looking like a fallen angel.

"What are you doing here?" he gasped. He wanted to make it sound gentle but it came out really harsh and grumpy.

She felt as though she lost her voice. She felt anger spreading fast in her body then jealousy then grief.

He saw her eyes filled with tears and suddenly felt regret.

"Oh! So that's Why!" she managed to scream before she ran out of his house and out of his life. She sobbed and felt that if she was dead. She would be happier.

Aoshi slammed his fist into the cemented wall and his hands bled.

"Aoshi san.gomenasai, is she your girlfriend?" the yellow haired girl asked.

"Get the hell out please!" he screamed.

It was his first time to scream at someone especially to a lady but he did not care. He didn't care about anything now.

All he wanted was to hold Misao and tell her how much she means to him. He was really angry this morning when his mom brought the girl.

"Aoshi! This is Kyoko san!" his mom introduced.

"Mom! I've got to go I still have some lessons!" he said impatiently.

"That is no excuse! You give her a tour around the house and let her have fun the whole day today!" she demanded.

Aoshi had no choice but he really wanted to slam his mother's face that time. Kyoko was attractive and she flirted with him but he has only eyes for Misao.

He was thinking of Misao the whole time and what's worst?? She enters his room and sees that stupid kyoko girl flirting with him. What bad luck!

"Oh Kami sama!! What the hell will I do?" he screamed.

Well folks!! That's all for now and if you have any questions just place it on the review and I'll answer them alright?!(

And this fic is not an Aoshi-Misao fic so don't even think about it! Hehe! Please review all of you if I don't get enough I'm not going to update this chapter! I mean it! Hehe! And please those who wish to flame my ass! Save it! I don't wanna hear it! That's all and God bless yah all! Ja Ne!