"Calm down Siye, you are still learning." Kaoru said trying to comfort her.
" I am not going to let this rest! My Sister and mother died trying to save
me, the least I could do is try and bring this guy down!" Her tears
streamed down her face and she ran out the door.
Chapter 3: Unexpected Visitors and summer jobs
Siye leaned upon the bridge that separated her part of town from the Dojo's part of town. She started at her reflection pondering all the things that happened that day. " It all happened so fast..." She thought as a stone dropped over her reflection in the water. She then looked over to see Yahiko approaching her, " I am sorry to hear about.." he started, " That's okay Yahiko, thanks for your concern. I Just can't help but think that it was my fault that they both died, I bet my mom saw him approach and tried to protect me, and my sister blocked the attack," he sighed and picked up another stone, " well if there is anything I can do to make you feel better, I know I owe you one for saving me, it is the least I could do to help you out," He said dropping it into the water. Siye looked back down to the water blushing a bit and watched the rhythmic ripples of the water, " Thanks, your sweet,"
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Kenshin joined Kaoru on the Futon that night. " Kaoru-dono whats wrong?" He asked lying down beside her, " Its that girl, I feel really sorry for her, watching her family die right before her eyes, now she will become an orphan," Kaoru said cuddling up in Kenshin's strong arms. " Maybe in the morning we can invite her to stay with us, that we can," Kenshin suggested, " That's a good idea, I can teach her sword fighting like Yahiko!" She pointed out as Kenshin leaned over and kissed her.
As the kiss broke a smile appeared on both of them, " I love you Kaoru," " I love you Kenshin," and with that they went to sleep.
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In the morning Siye went knocking upon the Dojo Entrance, she carried a small sack in her hand and held it close to her heart as the door opened. " Siye!" Kaoru exclaimed. " Mrs. Kaoru, I want to thank you for the services that you gave me and my family," She held out the small bag. " Whats this?" " I made some things for you and your family, I also chipped in some of my savings," " That is very sweet of you but I don't think we deserve it,"
Siye smiled and put her hands behind her back, " There was nothing you could have done, besides..you guys tried hard and it's the thought that counts." She said getting ready to walk away, " Siye wait!" Siye turned her head over to Kaoru, " How about you come live with us? You are more then welcome and there is a room that is available," Kenshin walked up to Kaoru, " good morning, oh you must be the girl I have heard so much about, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My name is Kenshin Himura," Siye walked up to Kenshin and extended her hand out. " Nice to meet-cha Kenshin! As you probably know, my name is Siye!" they shook hands but just as they did so Siye looked up into the Mans eyes, " ::There is something... different about this man...I can't put my finger on it,"
" Well it has been nice meeting you, but if you'll excuse me I have laundry to do," " Bye Himura!" Siye exclaimed waving her hand good-bye. " As for you're offer, I am sorry but I will have to decline, you see my father said that he would come back some day, and I hope to be home greeting him," She said as some kind of presence struck her from behind. " Siye, is something wrong?" Kaoru asked. Siye then heard running coming towards them and without warning Siye tackled Kaoru and pinned her to the ground and two arrows whooshed past where Kaoru was standing.
" Siye?! Whats going on?" Siye got off of Kaoru and Kaoru gaped at the arrows that nearly pierced her chest. Siye then brought up her fists, " Kaoru, run inside fast!" She said in a stern serious voice. Kaoru didn't know what was going on and froze in her tracks. " Mrs. Kaoru!" Siye yelled as a sword swished past her face and a large cloaked man appeared. A cut then appeared upon Siye's gentle face.
" We meet again," The man said moving his god like speed back around behind Siye. She gasped and froze like Kaoru when she found him behind her almost about to wring her neck. " It would be unfortunate to see you being choked to death now wouldn't it?" " Why are you after me?!" Siye demanded. " Good Question, why don't you ask your father?" Siye's eyes widened and she was now trembling in fear, " What have you done to my father?!!" She yelled. Kaoru then got out her wooden sword and was about to hit the man in the back until his strong arm flung her back onto the ground.
" Mrs. Kaoru!!" Siye yelled. Kenshin who was doing laundry saw Kaoru's body fall to the ground immediately threw down the cloth he was cleaning and ran to her side, " Kaoru- dono! Are you alright?!" "Ken...shin..." she choked. " Whoever you are, I shall not allow you to harm Miss Siye," Kenshin shouted. The man heard Kenshin's voice and grabbed Siye by the neck with his hand, " oh, you mean this brat?" the man said holding her out while she struggled to get away.
" I wouldn't see why the battosai would want to get involved with this matter," Kenshin grabbed the wooden sword and held it close to him. The man looked deeply into Kenshin's eyes and saw they varied from a shade of purple to yellow then he smirked and threw Siye into Kenshin's arms. " I shall deal with you later," and vanished.
Later that night while Kenshin and Kaoru were having tea, they wanted Siye to join them to talk about the matter. " Are you sure you don't know what is going on?" Kenshin said seriously. " I know only that he mentioned my Father and that for some reason he wanted to deal with me, that is all I know I swear it," " Miss Siye I over heard you talking to Mrs. Kaoru and I want to insure that you will be safe so I would like you to stay with us here until that man is captured." Kenshin said. Siye looked down to the ground and sipped her Tea, " what you say is true Himura, but I insist on staying at my home, I have a feeling for some reason I must stay there," Kenshin nodded, " Then perhaps we can send someone over there on a regular basis to check up on you, would that be okay Miss Siye?" Siye nodded, " I guess there is no harm in that, thanks, but I have a question, why are you so determined to help me out?"
" Because!" Kaoru stood up, " Because the Kamiya Kassin style is all about helping people!" " And the least we could do is help you out after saving both Yahiko and Mrs. Kaoru," Kenshin added.
When Siye got home she almost immediately wiped the smile off her face, the blood was still stained upon the floor and it was quieter then it had ever been. She gave a long sigh and plopped onto her futon, " What am I going to, I am almost positive that this house isn't completely paid off yet, I hope mother at least stocked up on food before she..." Siye clentched her fists and stomped on the ground. " Just Shut up! Okay calm down, there is a way to get out of this slump, why don't you get a job at the Akabeko?"
She looked down at her fists and relaxed them. " well, I guess that is the only thing I can do, but I really wouldn't make a good waitress," She paused and invisioned herself in a miniskirt walking around and looking like an idiot. " Heh well I best get started tomorrow," She said looking through her chest of drawyers and pulled out a pair of white leggings, black shoes and some ribbons to tie her hair up, and her smallest Kimono, the bottom went up to the knees, but the chest part rode a little low, " Oh well, um I guess this could work out."
Siye went into the Akabeko wearing the outfit she had chosen. Her legs were definitely longer, which made the skirt look shorter, although the legs worked our fine her chest was pulled up and seemed to choke her a little bit. Her hair was up into a bun with colorful ribbons wrapped around and chopsticks stabbed across the middle. She then walked into the Akabeko with a sigh and walked up to the front entrance where she was greeted with a few stares. " Hey, I would like to apply for a waitress job if that would be okay," " Well sure you can! Let me get you a tray and you can get started!"
She was then handed a large tray and was assigned four tables, she went to the first and smiled with her eyes closed. " Hello welcome to the Akabeko, how may I help you?" She asked then opening her eyes to see three young 15-year-olds laughing at her, she blinked then asked, " May I take your order sirs?" She asked in a less sweet tone. One of the boys grabbed her hand and pulled her close, " Hey boys looks like we have ourselves a sweetheart!" " Excuse me sirs, I would like to ask you if you could release me and give me your orders," She asked trying to struggle out of his strong grip on her arm. " Hey babe," He said pulling her face up to his, " How about giving me a kiss?" The other boys laughed.
Siye looked disgusted and finally got out of the way, " I think I will come back here later," She thought with a sweatdrop appearing. When she came to the next table she saw an old couple, " Hey you two are you ready to order?" She asked politely. " Yes," the old man said, " We'll have the....em...uh....hmmm..." " Honey just order," The woman sternly suggested, " Eh.....um....," Siye slapped her forehead, " Why don't I come back later?" She then took a deep breath, " This is going to be harder then I thought, I just hope the next table isn't just as bad," She then walked over to the next table to see Yaihko, Mrs. Kaoru, Kenshin, Miss Megumi and another tall man sitting with them. Siye sweat dropped, " Hey...may I take your order?" She asked.
" Siye what are you doing here?" Kaoru asked. Siye shook the back of her head, "Long story, but to sum it all up I need to pay off some debts." " A girl your age shouldn't have debts," the tall man said. " Oh Siye, this is Sanosuke Sigara," Kenshin said, " Nice to meet you Sanosuke," She said until a large pounding sound came from the first table, " Hey cutey! Are you going to serve us today?!" Siye growled at them, " Excuse me sirs but you will just have to wait your turn! I'm sorry, now may I take your order?" The group made their order, the beef steak that they usually had. " Well I shall get your order in shortly, meanwhile I need to go tend to the other tables, nice to see you guys!"
Just as Siye made her way to the First table all the men stood up, " how come we are getting such lousy service here?" One protested. " Yeah!" The others chanted. " I am sorry sirs, why don't you place your order?" " We'll have three beef steaks and a large bowl of rice!" " Okay, I will get that in shortly..." Siye said trying to walk off until the leader of the group of men grabbed at her arm once more.
" how about this, instead of having the beef steak, why don't you just give me some loving instead?" He said pulling her close to him. " No way! I don't date perverts!" Siye protested smashing her tray against his face. His face then turned red, not just from the blow, but from embarrassment as well, " What did you say? I am the leader of this group and no one says no to me!!" He yelled grabbing her wrist and pulling out a dagger from a hidden sheath inside his overcoat. Siye stepped back and right as the man lunged towards her something smacked him from behind.
" I don't know to much about flirting, but threatening a girl won't get her to like you," Yahiko said placing his wooden sword over his shoulder. " Yahiko!" Siye yelled in relief. "the man then held his head and turned around and glared at Yahiko, " You will pay for your medeling!" He shouted thrusting his dagger towards him. Yahiko dodged the blade and smashed the guy down through his shoulder and onto the ground. Yahiko kept inside the ending position until a cut appeared on his left arm. " I-I cannot believe I lost to a kid younger then me, Ugh you will pay sooner or later!" The guy said running off. The other men looked at each other then following after their boss, pushed Siye onto the ground and ran out the door.
" Hey are you alright?" Yahiko asked. Siye nodded as Yahiko extended his hand out to help her up. She grabbed his hand and for a brief moment, time stood still, they looked into each other's eyes and their was a little blush in their eyes and it was only until Sanosuke smashed Yahiko on the head that things became back to normal. " Sano!!!" Yahiko yelled letting go of Siye's hand and dropping her onto the ground . " sorry I couldn't resist, you make such a fine gentleman Yahiko!" She got up off the ground herself and smashed the tray on his head causing him to fall to the ground with dizzies in his eyes. "Thanks for being such a gentleman!!" She yelled sarcastically.
Chapter 3: Unexpected Visitors and summer jobs
Siye leaned upon the bridge that separated her part of town from the Dojo's part of town. She started at her reflection pondering all the things that happened that day. " It all happened so fast..." She thought as a stone dropped over her reflection in the water. She then looked over to see Yahiko approaching her, " I am sorry to hear about.." he started, " That's okay Yahiko, thanks for your concern. I Just can't help but think that it was my fault that they both died, I bet my mom saw him approach and tried to protect me, and my sister blocked the attack," he sighed and picked up another stone, " well if there is anything I can do to make you feel better, I know I owe you one for saving me, it is the least I could do to help you out," He said dropping it into the water. Siye looked back down to the water blushing a bit and watched the rhythmic ripples of the water, " Thanks, your sweet,"
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Kenshin joined Kaoru on the Futon that night. " Kaoru-dono whats wrong?" He asked lying down beside her, " Its that girl, I feel really sorry for her, watching her family die right before her eyes, now she will become an orphan," Kaoru said cuddling up in Kenshin's strong arms. " Maybe in the morning we can invite her to stay with us, that we can," Kenshin suggested, " That's a good idea, I can teach her sword fighting like Yahiko!" She pointed out as Kenshin leaned over and kissed her.
As the kiss broke a smile appeared on both of them, " I love you Kaoru," " I love you Kenshin," and with that they went to sleep.
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In the morning Siye went knocking upon the Dojo Entrance, she carried a small sack in her hand and held it close to her heart as the door opened. " Siye!" Kaoru exclaimed. " Mrs. Kaoru, I want to thank you for the services that you gave me and my family," She held out the small bag. " Whats this?" " I made some things for you and your family, I also chipped in some of my savings," " That is very sweet of you but I don't think we deserve it,"
Siye smiled and put her hands behind her back, " There was nothing you could have done, besides..you guys tried hard and it's the thought that counts." She said getting ready to walk away, " Siye wait!" Siye turned her head over to Kaoru, " How about you come live with us? You are more then welcome and there is a room that is available," Kenshin walked up to Kaoru, " good morning, oh you must be the girl I have heard so much about, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My name is Kenshin Himura," Siye walked up to Kenshin and extended her hand out. " Nice to meet-cha Kenshin! As you probably know, my name is Siye!" they shook hands but just as they did so Siye looked up into the Mans eyes, " ::There is something... different about this man...I can't put my finger on it,"
" Well it has been nice meeting you, but if you'll excuse me I have laundry to do," " Bye Himura!" Siye exclaimed waving her hand good-bye. " As for you're offer, I am sorry but I will have to decline, you see my father said that he would come back some day, and I hope to be home greeting him," She said as some kind of presence struck her from behind. " Siye, is something wrong?" Kaoru asked. Siye then heard running coming towards them and without warning Siye tackled Kaoru and pinned her to the ground and two arrows whooshed past where Kaoru was standing.
" Siye?! Whats going on?" Siye got off of Kaoru and Kaoru gaped at the arrows that nearly pierced her chest. Siye then brought up her fists, " Kaoru, run inside fast!" She said in a stern serious voice. Kaoru didn't know what was going on and froze in her tracks. " Mrs. Kaoru!" Siye yelled as a sword swished past her face and a large cloaked man appeared. A cut then appeared upon Siye's gentle face.
" We meet again," The man said moving his god like speed back around behind Siye. She gasped and froze like Kaoru when she found him behind her almost about to wring her neck. " It would be unfortunate to see you being choked to death now wouldn't it?" " Why are you after me?!" Siye demanded. " Good Question, why don't you ask your father?" Siye's eyes widened and she was now trembling in fear, " What have you done to my father?!!" She yelled. Kaoru then got out her wooden sword and was about to hit the man in the back until his strong arm flung her back onto the ground.
" Mrs. Kaoru!!" Siye yelled. Kenshin who was doing laundry saw Kaoru's body fall to the ground immediately threw down the cloth he was cleaning and ran to her side, " Kaoru- dono! Are you alright?!" "Ken...shin..." she choked. " Whoever you are, I shall not allow you to harm Miss Siye," Kenshin shouted. The man heard Kenshin's voice and grabbed Siye by the neck with his hand, " oh, you mean this brat?" the man said holding her out while she struggled to get away.
" I wouldn't see why the battosai would want to get involved with this matter," Kenshin grabbed the wooden sword and held it close to him. The man looked deeply into Kenshin's eyes and saw they varied from a shade of purple to yellow then he smirked and threw Siye into Kenshin's arms. " I shall deal with you later," and vanished.
Later that night while Kenshin and Kaoru were having tea, they wanted Siye to join them to talk about the matter. " Are you sure you don't know what is going on?" Kenshin said seriously. " I know only that he mentioned my Father and that for some reason he wanted to deal with me, that is all I know I swear it," " Miss Siye I over heard you talking to Mrs. Kaoru and I want to insure that you will be safe so I would like you to stay with us here until that man is captured." Kenshin said. Siye looked down to the ground and sipped her Tea, " what you say is true Himura, but I insist on staying at my home, I have a feeling for some reason I must stay there," Kenshin nodded, " Then perhaps we can send someone over there on a regular basis to check up on you, would that be okay Miss Siye?" Siye nodded, " I guess there is no harm in that, thanks, but I have a question, why are you so determined to help me out?"
" Because!" Kaoru stood up, " Because the Kamiya Kassin style is all about helping people!" " And the least we could do is help you out after saving both Yahiko and Mrs. Kaoru," Kenshin added.
When Siye got home she almost immediately wiped the smile off her face, the blood was still stained upon the floor and it was quieter then it had ever been. She gave a long sigh and plopped onto her futon, " What am I going to, I am almost positive that this house isn't completely paid off yet, I hope mother at least stocked up on food before she..." Siye clentched her fists and stomped on the ground. " Just Shut up! Okay calm down, there is a way to get out of this slump, why don't you get a job at the Akabeko?"
She looked down at her fists and relaxed them. " well, I guess that is the only thing I can do, but I really wouldn't make a good waitress," She paused and invisioned herself in a miniskirt walking around and looking like an idiot. " Heh well I best get started tomorrow," She said looking through her chest of drawyers and pulled out a pair of white leggings, black shoes and some ribbons to tie her hair up, and her smallest Kimono, the bottom went up to the knees, but the chest part rode a little low, " Oh well, um I guess this could work out."
Siye went into the Akabeko wearing the outfit she had chosen. Her legs were definitely longer, which made the skirt look shorter, although the legs worked our fine her chest was pulled up and seemed to choke her a little bit. Her hair was up into a bun with colorful ribbons wrapped around and chopsticks stabbed across the middle. She then walked into the Akabeko with a sigh and walked up to the front entrance where she was greeted with a few stares. " Hey, I would like to apply for a waitress job if that would be okay," " Well sure you can! Let me get you a tray and you can get started!"
She was then handed a large tray and was assigned four tables, she went to the first and smiled with her eyes closed. " Hello welcome to the Akabeko, how may I help you?" She asked then opening her eyes to see three young 15-year-olds laughing at her, she blinked then asked, " May I take your order sirs?" She asked in a less sweet tone. One of the boys grabbed her hand and pulled her close, " Hey boys looks like we have ourselves a sweetheart!" " Excuse me sirs, I would like to ask you if you could release me and give me your orders," She asked trying to struggle out of his strong grip on her arm. " Hey babe," He said pulling her face up to his, " How about giving me a kiss?" The other boys laughed.
Siye looked disgusted and finally got out of the way, " I think I will come back here later," She thought with a sweatdrop appearing. When she came to the next table she saw an old couple, " Hey you two are you ready to order?" She asked politely. " Yes," the old man said, " We'll have the....em...uh....hmmm..." " Honey just order," The woman sternly suggested, " Eh.....um....," Siye slapped her forehead, " Why don't I come back later?" She then took a deep breath, " This is going to be harder then I thought, I just hope the next table isn't just as bad," She then walked over to the next table to see Yaihko, Mrs. Kaoru, Kenshin, Miss Megumi and another tall man sitting with them. Siye sweat dropped, " Hey...may I take your order?" She asked.
" Siye what are you doing here?" Kaoru asked. Siye shook the back of her head, "Long story, but to sum it all up I need to pay off some debts." " A girl your age shouldn't have debts," the tall man said. " Oh Siye, this is Sanosuke Sigara," Kenshin said, " Nice to meet you Sanosuke," She said until a large pounding sound came from the first table, " Hey cutey! Are you going to serve us today?!" Siye growled at them, " Excuse me sirs but you will just have to wait your turn! I'm sorry, now may I take your order?" The group made their order, the beef steak that they usually had. " Well I shall get your order in shortly, meanwhile I need to go tend to the other tables, nice to see you guys!"
Just as Siye made her way to the First table all the men stood up, " how come we are getting such lousy service here?" One protested. " Yeah!" The others chanted. " I am sorry sirs, why don't you place your order?" " We'll have three beef steaks and a large bowl of rice!" " Okay, I will get that in shortly..." Siye said trying to walk off until the leader of the group of men grabbed at her arm once more.
" how about this, instead of having the beef steak, why don't you just give me some loving instead?" He said pulling her close to him. " No way! I don't date perverts!" Siye protested smashing her tray against his face. His face then turned red, not just from the blow, but from embarrassment as well, " What did you say? I am the leader of this group and no one says no to me!!" He yelled grabbing her wrist and pulling out a dagger from a hidden sheath inside his overcoat. Siye stepped back and right as the man lunged towards her something smacked him from behind.
" I don't know to much about flirting, but threatening a girl won't get her to like you," Yahiko said placing his wooden sword over his shoulder. " Yahiko!" Siye yelled in relief. "the man then held his head and turned around and glared at Yahiko, " You will pay for your medeling!" He shouted thrusting his dagger towards him. Yahiko dodged the blade and smashed the guy down through his shoulder and onto the ground. Yahiko kept inside the ending position until a cut appeared on his left arm. " I-I cannot believe I lost to a kid younger then me, Ugh you will pay sooner or later!" The guy said running off. The other men looked at each other then following after their boss, pushed Siye onto the ground and ran out the door.
" Hey are you alright?" Yahiko asked. Siye nodded as Yahiko extended his hand out to help her up. She grabbed his hand and for a brief moment, time stood still, they looked into each other's eyes and their was a little blush in their eyes and it was only until Sanosuke smashed Yahiko on the head that things became back to normal. " Sano!!!" Yahiko yelled letting go of Siye's hand and dropping her onto the ground . " sorry I couldn't resist, you make such a fine gentleman Yahiko!" She got up off the ground herself and smashed the tray on his head causing him to fall to the ground with dizzies in his eyes. "Thanks for being such a gentleman!!" She yelled sarcastically.