Rurouni Kenshin is created by and the legal property of Nobuhiro Watsuki, so please don't sue me...I have NO money ;-;
" And when were movin' sets across the stage...do us all a favor and move you ass's out of the wings!!"
Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.
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A Mothers Plan
Kenshin stood in the kitchen expertly mixing a small pack of herbs with the tea. The quiet of the dojo was relaxing, but at the same time lonely. Yahiko had been invited to stay with Tsubame and her family during the up coming festival, while Sanosuke and Katsu traveled to Kyoto, for some unknown and random reason. That left himself and Kaoru. He smiled lightly at the thought of her. She was supposed to help down at a neighboring dojo all week, but her plans changed when she suddenly fell ill. Pouring the tea into a cup he placed in on a tray with 2 rice balls and walked toward Kaoru's room with it. Knocking quietly he whispered her name. "Kaoru-dono..? I have lunch..." Kenshin slid open the door to see Kaoru laying on her futon, hair down, some sweat on her forehead. She turned her head to him and smiled lightly "Thank you Kenshin...sorry I'm being so much trouble..." Kenshin shook his head and knelt down beside her. "Its alright Kaoru-dono I don't mind" He smiled and placed the tray beside her. "This is the tea Megumi told me to make you...it should bring your fever down." Kaoru nodded slowly before taking a sip of the tea. Rising Kenshin felt her forehead, and Kaoru looked up at him. Blushing slightly he stammered "I-...ano...I was just checking your temperature...I'll return to collect your dishes later." Kaoru smiled to herself as Kenshin walked out. ' Kenshin no baka...'
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Kenshin sat in the yard, wash basin in front of him as he hummed a tune to himself. He vaguely remembered the song being sung to him when he was a small child. The laundry was almost done, and after he had finished he would go and check up on his Kaoru. ' My Kaoru? I only dream that was true...I'm not worthy of a love like hers....one that's so innocent and pure...' His thoughts were interrupted by someone entering the dojo gate, and then a soft feminine voice. "Ano...? Anyone here de gozaru?" Kenshin walked forward and saw the women's figure. Her red hair was tied up in a traditional bun, and her kimono was a light lavender, just like her eyes....
The women smiled at Kenshin's wide eyed expression. Kenshin swallowed his mind running wild ' She....couldn't be her....could she..?' He opened his mouth and then closed it before finally speaking..."O...Okasan..?" The women nodded. "its been a while...Shinta-kun..." Blinking slowly Kenshin uttered a small "oro" before fainting. Naomi Himura stared bewildered at her sons strange reaction.
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Kenshin woke to the sound of soft humming and the feel of soft hands running through hair. "Kaoru...?" A soft laugh was heard in response. "No Shinta...its me...Okasan..." Kenshin eyes pop open as he sat up quickly. "O-OKASAN!? H-How?! I thought you...you...." Kenshin faltered as he remembered the day of his parents death. "Iie Kenshin...I didn't die back then...it's complicated Shinta. Back then after your father passes, I thought I would follow, but I fell into a coma instead. By the time I woke, a few weeks later, you were already taken by the slave traders." Kenshin watched the emotion in the eyes of his mothers so much like his own as they played across them. "I heard all about your life as the Battousai and thought it was a lie...I wouldn't believe that my Shinta could...." She shook her head. "That doesn't matter...all that matters is that I found you Shinta..." Kenshin looked down...emotion in his eyes. ' I thought I had no one...but now...' "Okasan..." Kenshin reached around and hugged the small women to him and breathed her in. It was her...all of her. The same rustic scent he remembered from childhood, the gentle touch...it was her. Naomi held him gently against as he cried into her shoulder. "Its alright Shinta....its alright..." After along moment of comfort Kenshin pulled away a smile on his face. "I thought I had no one left...but now your here." Naomi smiled and put her hand on one of his. "Lets not dwell on it anymore...tell me about your life now Shinta." Kenshin nodded and began his story. He told her about the revolution, about the pain of losing Tomoe, wandering for ten years, meeting Kaoru and the others, fighting battles, and then Enishi. Naomi noticed the emotion welling in his eyes as he spoke of the white haired mans revenge. When he was finished she held him tightly. "Kaoru-dono is safe now Shinta...thanks to you. You really do love her..." Kenshin turned bright red and moved away from Naomi hastily. "A-Ano...you see Okasan I..." He faltered and Naomi smiled. "No matter which way you look at it Shinta you love her. You've mentioned her so many times...and the way your eyes gleam when you speak her name show me just how important she is to you..." Kenshin nodded defeated. "Aa....I...I do love her, demo, I'm not worthy of her love. I'm not worthy of someone so pure like her. I'm stained with the blood of thousands on my hands...Iie...not someone like me." Naomi looked at her red haired son and smiled. "Shinta...you deserve happiness as well...after all your pain, suffering, and atoning I think its time you thought about what YOU want for once. You've always thought so little of yourself but others like her, see you in a different light. Let her know you love her." She brushed a strand of hair away from his face. "Let yourself be happy..." Kenshin smiled lightly at his mothers words. "I'm happy now knowing that your alive Okasan. But...to have Kaoru beside me for the rest of my life...would be the greatest thing in the world." Naomi then suddenly grabbed his hand. "Shinta....you should ask for her hand in marriage!" "ORO!?! Dame de gozaru! I-I couldn't do that...! I'm....I'm too shy Okasan, I have no idea as to how to ask her.." Naomi smiled. "I'll help you Shinta...I want me son to be happy, and I'll do anything to make it so. In one week you'll be ready to propose to Kaoru-dono! " Kenshin swallowed and nodded in defeat. ' This is going to be the longest week of my life....'
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A/N- IM BACK LOL! Well what do you think? I thought I'd do a cute story for the time being. It shouldn't be too long chapter wise! This is a product of me being up from over 24 hours ^^(). Leave me a review and tell me if you like and if I should continue! Till Next Time! Ja! =^.^=
~Kawaii Ayame~
