Rurouni Kenshin Fanfic
Rurouni Kenshin & Samurai X Original Japanese Version (c) N.Watsuki/Shueisha * Fuji-TV * SME Visual Works Inc. * Sony Pictures Entertainment
All Fanfics created by Chiruken (me) were written for the sole purpose of shared entertainment and not intended for publication or sale.
Honeybee
By Chiruken
Chapter 6
He was angry. It wasn't a common emotion for him. Impatience, yes. Irritation, of course. But anger? Genuine anger? He hadn't felt the emotion in a very long time. His narrowed amber gaze followed the movement of the shadow darting through the dark alley, his speed closing the distance rapidly, steps light and silent from long practice of moving with stealthy speed during countless assignments. He would have to take care, use caution and remember to temper his attacks. He intended to get information first before disposing of the threat. The attack had been aimed directly at the photographer, Sagara Sanosuke, not Kamiya Kaoru or himself. He needed to know the connection before the situation got out of hand and his 'ward' was killed as an innocent bystander.
The alley was dark, littered with multiple pitfalls just waiting for one unlucky step. Devoting half of his attention to the uneven terrain and the other half to the fleeing assassin, he swiftly closed the distance. His progress was momentarily slowed by crates and refuse containers being thrown in his path by the other man, a desperate attempt to put a safe distance between them. Kenshin ignored the obstacles, choosing to hurdle them rather than go around. He felt a moment of weakness and stumbled, briefly overcome by the blood loss he's already suffered from the two wounds he'd received. He cursed the bad timing and righted himself to continue in the pursuit. He was slowed, but not stopped. His implacable resolve would counter any injury he'd received that night. It annoyed him, though, that his usual speed and agility had been compromised at all. It was also particularly irritating to know that he would have to see to his injuries, which meant that he'd have to see Choushu's resident expert on his unique situation. He wasn't completely comfortable around her, feeling her less than professional attitude was out of place in their unique situation. She was a scientist, a researcher, as well as a gifted surgeon.
Reaching out, he grabbed the fleeing figure by the back of his jacket and jerked him backwards, off his feet. He skidded to a halt and returned immediately bending forward to grab his arm and removing the weapon from his clenched fist before he had a chance to get another shot off. He studied the weapon briefly, identifying it as a P54 Projectile Revolver, more cumbersome than the A323 he'd been shot with earlier. Crushing the metal and plastic in his fist he tossed the useless weapon over his shoulder almost casually before turning his attention back to the would-be assassin. "Who are you? Who sent you? What is your purpose behind the attack?" He waited the space of five seconds before he grabbed him by the throat and lifted him to eye level. "Answer now and your death will be swift. Annoy me further and suffer the consequences."
"Fuck you, Battousai." Fury blazed in the captive man's eyes briefly before he bit down hard on his clenched teeth. He went rigid, his eyes rolling back in his head as he convulsed, foam dribbling from his lips.
He dropped him immediately and leaped back, raising his hand automatically to shield his eyes from the bright flare of the blast. He swore eloquently under his breath as he stared at the blackened remains of the assassin. He had to report this incident to his superiors. There were very few who had access to detonator caps let alone the ability to install them within the teeth of their operatives. He wondered just who Sagara Sanosuke really was to have garnered such powerful enemies. He looked back down the alley he'd followed and quickly returned to his post. He couldn't take any chances. Sagara was still inside and if there were more assassins in the area with orders to kill him, everyone within the room was now in danger, including Kamiya Kaoru, his own charge.