Title: Tears of Blood
Author: Kenshin's Radish
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Rurouni Kenshin. That's only wishful thinking.
Chapter 6: Soichiro Miyazawa's Revenge
Soichiro laughed. He could feel that the Battousai was angry. He wasn't a manslayer but ever since he watched him murder his brother.Kintatsu.
It was such a long time ago. When things were looking up for the Shishen-gumi. The Imperialists had been taking heavy blows thanks to Kintatsu's masterful planning. But that one night, we celebrated after another victory over the Imperialists at the Lotus Blossom tavern. We knew we shouldn't drink so much, we had to be on our guard. But we were so happy. After awhile Kintatsu decided he needed some air. That's when I heard the scream. I ran outside and just as I caught up to Kintatsu, the Battousai had just followed through with the fatal blow. The Battousai looked up and he saw me. I ran. He chased me, cursing under his breath. That's when I knew that he wasn't supposed to be seen. Fortunately for me, I was much faster than the Battousai, and just before I outran him I screamed to him, "You will pay Battousai. I will kill you to avenge the death of Kintatsu. You will die along with your loved ones.' That's what began my mission to destroy the Battousai. I watched him from afar, waiting. Seeing who was close to him and how it would affect him if they were gone. I always knew his emotions, whether he was scared, upset or happy. I was obsessed. Now, it's nearly over.
Kaoru and Yahiko had finally fallen asleep. They couldn't help it. All the stress and the pain finally took its toll. They couldn't worry about dying. They knew Kenshin would save them. They hoped he would save them. Their life depended on it.
"Master, we killed the Rooster-haired companion of the Battousai. He's following us. He'll be here within the hour," reported Shigure.
Soichiro snorted disdainfully, studying Shigure's injured leg, "Yes, but you couldn't manage to evade injury. You are worthless Shigure, get you and your minions away from my sight. You are permanently dismissed." Shigure was shocked. He and his companions had always been loyal to Soichiro and just because of a slight unexpected slash to the leg he is being abandoned. This wasn't fair. Soichiro Miyazawa would pay for this.
The sun was behind the trees. The Battousai moved swiftly through the forest. He could see a cliff. He could smell blood, hatred and suffering emanating from it. That's where he'd find Kaoru and Yahiko. That's where he'd find Soichiro Miyazawa. He kept running, he was running out of breath. He tried to stay focused but he kept thinking of his fallen friend, if he was all right. The smell of blood overflowed his senses as he reached the base of the cliff. He was beginning to climb when he felt a presence that loathed every fiber of the Battousai's being. He whipped around extracting his sakabatou from its sheath.
"Ah, so we meet again.Hitokiri Battousai."
Sanosuke awoke shortly after passing out. He needed to help Kenshin. He was going to do it even though he was badly injured. He sat up, crying out in pain and with that he slowly stood up. He felt dizzy from the blood loss and nearly fell back down but determination was the reason why he staggered along the path of blood that came from Shigure. It would lead him to Kenshin, Kaoru and Yahiko.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Rurouni Kenshin. That's only wishful thinking.
Chapter 6: Soichiro Miyazawa's Revenge
Soichiro laughed. He could feel that the Battousai was angry. He wasn't a manslayer but ever since he watched him murder his brother.Kintatsu.
It was such a long time ago. When things were looking up for the Shishen-gumi. The Imperialists had been taking heavy blows thanks to Kintatsu's masterful planning. But that one night, we celebrated after another victory over the Imperialists at the Lotus Blossom tavern. We knew we shouldn't drink so much, we had to be on our guard. But we were so happy. After awhile Kintatsu decided he needed some air. That's when I heard the scream. I ran outside and just as I caught up to Kintatsu, the Battousai had just followed through with the fatal blow. The Battousai looked up and he saw me. I ran. He chased me, cursing under his breath. That's when I knew that he wasn't supposed to be seen. Fortunately for me, I was much faster than the Battousai, and just before I outran him I screamed to him, "You will pay Battousai. I will kill you to avenge the death of Kintatsu. You will die along with your loved ones.' That's what began my mission to destroy the Battousai. I watched him from afar, waiting. Seeing who was close to him and how it would affect him if they were gone. I always knew his emotions, whether he was scared, upset or happy. I was obsessed. Now, it's nearly over.
Kaoru and Yahiko had finally fallen asleep. They couldn't help it. All the stress and the pain finally took its toll. They couldn't worry about dying. They knew Kenshin would save them. They hoped he would save them. Their life depended on it.
"Master, we killed the Rooster-haired companion of the Battousai. He's following us. He'll be here within the hour," reported Shigure.
Soichiro snorted disdainfully, studying Shigure's injured leg, "Yes, but you couldn't manage to evade injury. You are worthless Shigure, get you and your minions away from my sight. You are permanently dismissed." Shigure was shocked. He and his companions had always been loyal to Soichiro and just because of a slight unexpected slash to the leg he is being abandoned. This wasn't fair. Soichiro Miyazawa would pay for this.
The sun was behind the trees. The Battousai moved swiftly through the forest. He could see a cliff. He could smell blood, hatred and suffering emanating from it. That's where he'd find Kaoru and Yahiko. That's where he'd find Soichiro Miyazawa. He kept running, he was running out of breath. He tried to stay focused but he kept thinking of his fallen friend, if he was all right. The smell of blood overflowed his senses as he reached the base of the cliff. He was beginning to climb when he felt a presence that loathed every fiber of the Battousai's being. He whipped around extracting his sakabatou from its sheath.
"Ah, so we meet again.Hitokiri Battousai."
Sanosuke awoke shortly after passing out. He needed to help Kenshin. He was going to do it even though he was badly injured. He sat up, crying out in pain and with that he slowly stood up. He felt dizzy from the blood loss and nearly fell back down but determination was the reason why he staggered along the path of blood that came from Shigure. It would lead him to Kenshin, Kaoru and Yahiko.
