Kaoru sighed and looked at her surroundings, she was on a mountain
with trees shading the path, blue sky shown threw every opening in the
trees branches she found. She also found cherry blossoms along the side
too. She sighed and turned around to look behind her, she found a small
garden with plants growing out and a small wooden hut standing tall and
proud both on an extra little hill on the mountain. Kaoru got up and
brushed the dirt off her, she smelled something, it smelled strangely
familiar yet also so unfamiliar "what is that?" she asked herself.
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Kenshin read through the entire letter:
Dear Battousai,
I have Kamiya Kaoru, yes that does mean that she is still alive. I will give her to you when the moon is high and the sky is red, the day that Tomoe died is the day I will come and get you Battousai, that will be the day you will get your little love back, and that will be the day of revenge. I will have my revenge Battousai, but you must wait until the day the sky is red, and if you come any sooner then that then the raccoon girl will die right before your eyes slowly and painfully.
Kenshin growled, "the day when the sky is red huh?" he said before it struck him...the day Tomoe had died was yesterday which meant he would have to wait a whole nother year and if he came any sooner then that Kaoru would be hurt. He sighed and held the note tightly...he knew he would kill them they would pay. Then he stormed off towards the police station where he was ready to have a talk with Saito.
He reached the station and pushed the door open, "can I help you?" asked an officer "where is Saito?" Kenshin asked the officer gestured towards Saito's office and Kenshin stormed over there. Kicking open the door he saw Saito taking out a cigarette, "what do you want Battousai?" Saito asked as he lit it. Kenshin looked at Saito angrily, "why am I here?" he asked "this is why I am here wolf" he cried throwing the note down on the desk. Saito read over it "well looks like you'll have to wait awhile before you get to see your raccoon again don't you?" Saito asked casually. Kenshin growled "don't you even care?!" he cried "no not really" Saito said turning so he wouldn't have to face Kenshin, Kenshin's eyes flickered an amber color "your so reckless Battousai," Saito said, "now get out of my office." Kenshin growled and opened the door slamming it on his way out, "baka" Saito said.
Kenshin stormed back to the dojo. "What the hell am I supposed to do for a year while I know Miss Kaoru's in danger?!" Kenshin cried "hey Kenshin" Yahiko said when he saw Kenshin enter through the dojo gates "just what I need at the moment" Kenshin said when it began to rain, he walked right past Yahiko "hello Kenshin?" Yahiko called after him. Kenshin either didn't hear him or was just ignoring him "well then" Yahiko said.
Kenshin placed the note on his windowsill and sighed and cursed at the same time. He couldn't help her, he wanted to but he couldn't, or else it meant she would be hurt and he didn't want her to be hurt even if he did have to wait another whole year. Kenshin sighed again and looked at the calander "why me?" he asked.
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January came and passed, Febuary came and passed, March, April, May, and June came and passed. Then came July, August, September, October, November, and finally December. Kenshin had been waiting for this moment, he had counted down the days, he had been practicing, he would not show any mercy to this person for making him wait 1 whole year for the woman he loved and tomorrow...tomorrow was the day that the sky would turn red.
Kenshin was jumping around the dojo yard practicing different movements of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, he would think of stopping but his body just forced him to keep going until he did finally stop. He stopped as a thought struck him "what if I can't fight?" he asked himself as he thought of the battle against Shishio, he had had Sano and Saito and Aioshi there but this time he was supposed to fight alone. "No I can't think that way," he cried shaking his head, "I must stay positive for Miss Kaoru's sake." Then he went back to practicing.
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Kaoru hesitated but listened to the birds, she held up her bokken and began to swing and practice the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu. She had been searching everyday for the past year for another human life form on this island but she found no one and had learned to get used to it. She found it quite enjoyable to be alone amoung the birds and trees, but still she missed Sano, and Yahiko, and Tae, and Kenshin. She stopped and walked inside the little hut she had considered a home for the past year, she was used to living alone so she hadn't been that scared the first night she was there. She sighed and closed her eyes, she fell on top of her bed and fell asleep.
Kaoru's eyes shot open, how long had she been asleep "sunset?!" she cried, she sighed and stepped outside, she watched the sun sink down the peaceful waters and the water reflect the skies gentle color. However she had the feeling...the slightest feeling that someone was watching it with her and thinking of her.
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Kenshin looked out the window and watched the sun fall slowly down the mountains, he smiled as he thought of Kaoru's smiling face and gentle laugh and he had a feeling that she was watching it with him, where ever she was.
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Kaoru sighed as the days passed by, she had searched every where and found no one where ever she was except for her. She walked inside the hut and fell down on the couch, she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep seeing angry violet eyes flash amber then back.
Kaoru woke up on her couch and looked around "oh man how long have I been asleep?!" she cried jumping off the couch and over to the window, she sighed when she saw the sunset down the ocean waters. She walked outside and sighed smiling, she had a feeling though that some one was watching the sunset with her...and thinking of her.
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Kenshin looked out his window and watched the sunset over the mountains, he sighed and remembered Kaoru's smiling and her gentle laugh, and he had a feeling that she was there where ever there was, was watching the sunset with him. He turned to the letter he had gotten last year, he had never moved it until now...cause it was time. He lay against the wall his sword leaning against his shoulder, tomorrow would be a very big day for him and he needed to be ready...he would save Kaoru even if it meant his own life.
So the sun rose and Kenshin awoke, he ready to save her, to tell her he loved her, he wouldn't hold back. Kenshin got up and walked outside and looked around, he jumped onto the dojo roof and looked around "no one" he said looking around his hand over his eyes as he turned his head searching for any one that might look like they would have stolen Kaoru. "Hey Battousai open up" Kenshin looked down and saw Saito standing at the gate frowning, Kenshin opened the gates "I have information on your raccoon that might interest you" Saito said holding out a piece of paper, "these are the documents that might help you win back your raccoon" Saito said throwing the documents in Kenshin's hands and walking away.
Kenshin looked at the documents and sat on the porch and looked over them.
'Kamiya' read the folder Saito had given him, Kenshin opened it and looked at it
'Jane Tai Kamiya'
Age: 25
Blood Type: O
Birth Day: untold History: Jane Tai Kamiya married Andrew Kamiya at age 20, they met at the Cherry Blossom Festival, and was married at age 23. Jane had an abusive family and had run away 3 times from her original home in Kyoto, Japan. She was best known for her spirit and was often out working on the field when stuck at home. She died just a little after giving birth to their child Kaoru Kamiya.
'Andrew Kamiya'
Age: 25
Blood Type: O
Birthday: untold
History: Andrew Kamiya was the inheritor of his fathers dojo, trained in the art of the sword style Kamiya Kasshin Ryu which is meant to protect. He would often help around the house and enjoyed training with his father both in private and in classes. Andrew Kamiya met his wife at the Cherry Blossom Festival and were married at age 23. He died of murder by one of his own students as told.
'Kaoru Kamiya' most recent information
Age: 18
Blood Type: O
Birthday: June, 1862
History: Kaoru Kamiya's parents died when she was five years of age, she was trained in the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu style and lived with the man known as Dr, Genzai until she was 15 and moved back into her fathers dojo. There she lived alone for two years until she met Himura Kenshin, Sagara Sanosuke, Myougin Yahiko. She was weak as a child even though her body was strong, it is still a mystery to doctors and scientists alike how this is possible. Kaoru is bordering all three men at her dojo at the current time known.
Kenshin sighed and closed the folder, each document had had a picture of each family member, Kenshin placed the folder next to him and looked at the sky, all he could do was wait until he would be able to save Kaoru. So that's what he did, watched and waited.
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Kaoru sighed and looked up at the sky something was dropping it was a...helicopter?! "what on earth?" she ran out of the way so the helicopter could land and she coughed a little but watched as a man stepped out of the helicopter "we finally found you" he said "you mean you've been looking for me for the past year?" "of course Miss," he said holding out his hand, "now take my hand and we'll take you home." Kaoru smiled and grabbed the man's hand, he helped he into the helicopter and they set off once she was ready. 'Kenshin, I'm finally coming home' she thought smiling to herself, it was awhile until they landed and Kaoru had been so excited to see Kenshin again she immediately hopped out of the copter once it was safe. "Kenshin" she called "Kenshin's coming for you" Kaoru smiled and said "of course he's coming for me, I know he is." Kaoru followed the man into a building and she looked around, "I'll go get him, Sara if you'll make our guest comfortable" a woman stepped out and bowed "yes sir" she said and looked at Kaoru as the man left.
"So Miss Kaoru, I hear you've been on an island for a whole year, it must've been terrible" Sara said "oh no it wasn't terrible Sara, I was scared at first but I soon adapted to the island and never gave up hope that someone would come and me" Kaoru said making Sara smile "that's very nice Miss Kaoru" she said before turning around. "I'll be right back" she said leaving the room.
Kaoru looked around her there was a fireplace with a warm fire going, there were couches and a fan that was moving gently on the ceiling, Kaoru smiled after a year on a deserted island she wasn't used to these luxuries. She looked at the fire place and sat in front of it "I hope he didn't give up on finding me" Kaoru said suddenly "who?" Sara asked "Kenshin" "oh," Sara said smiling, "I'm sure he didn't Miss Kaoru" Sara said reassuringly.
Kaoru smiled "Kenshin" she whispered before she was gagged "I'm sorry Miss Kaoru but I had to do that" Sara said before all went dark for Kaoru.
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Kenshin grunted when he saw a figure appear at the gates "Himura get over here" they called "what?" Kenshin cried jumping off the roof "you want to save your girl or not?" the man asked. Kenshin nodded angrily and followed the man into the woods. They stopped by a river "you will meet Lord Akio soon, be prepared Battousai" then the man walked off without another word or motion. Kenshin sat on a log and waited, soon there was a noise and Kenshin turned to see a man there, he stood tall and held different swords each of his hands. "Battousai" "Akio I presume?" Kenshin said calmly "yes" Akio said smiling. "Where's Miss Kaoru?" Kenshin asked "she's right over there Battousai" Akio said pointing behind him, there stood Kaoru held captive by a tall man, he had strong arms and Kaoru couldn't break free of his grip.
"Don't bother Kamiya," laughed Akio, "you'll just lose more of your energy" Kenshin glared at him as his eyes changed to amber but then back to their original violet color. "Akio how dare you take her away from me and make me wait a whole year to save Miss Kaoru" Kenshin cried "oh it was just fun and games Battousai" Akio said. "You see Battousai I have learned the raccoon here is often the bait that lures you in" "you stop calling me a raccoon!" Kaoru cried from where she was once again struggling "whatever Kamiya" Akio said. "You release Miss Kaoru now" Kenshin growled pointing a finger at Akio, "well Battousai, I promised myself to do this" Akio said pulling up one of his swords "what?" Kenshin asked suspiciously.
Akio pulled the knife up to Kaoru's throat, "kill your woman, nice and slow" Akio said. Kenshin growled and punched Akio in the stomach "don't you dare touch her" Kenshin cried "fine I'll kill you first Battousai" Akio said pulling out his other swords. Akio simply smiled and watched Kenshin place his hand above the hilt of his sword "are you ready Battousai?" Akio said, Kenshin simply nodded and looked around. "Don't worry Miss Kaoru," he said, "you will be safe" Kaoru frowned and continued to struggle, she couldn't let Kenshin get hurt. She watched in terror as Kenshin and Akio began to fight, Akio was able to dodge Kenshin's attack but that didn't mean Kenshin would get hurt. As Akio brought his sword toward Kenshin Kenshin blocked, Kaoru and her captures watched in amazement as the tried to follow the speed that Kenshin and Akio were going at.
Finally there were cuts and bruises as the two slowed down and stopped, they both panted heavily before quickly going back to their battle at amazing speed. Kaoru frowned 'but you'll never know when I'll have to hit the road again' Kaoru remembered ' "Kenshin how can you eat this?" "I like Miss Kaoru's cookings." ' "Kenshin" she whispered trying to keep her eyes with the fight.
Kenshin looked around, he was trapped and Akio had him by a ledge, Kenshin had a one in a million chance of jumping into the tree without it collapsing down the cliff. "Any last words Battousai?" Akio asked 'wait what's that smell?' Kenshin thought as he sniffed around, "no?" Akio asked, "then die!" 'gunpowder!' Kenshin cried as he was struck by one of Akio's swords. Kaoru screamed as Kenshin flew through the air landing hard on the ground.
"Miss Kaoru" he whispered weakly as Akio watched him close his eyes. "Kenshin!" Kaoru screamed with tears in her eyes, "Kenshin!" Akio simply laughed "you didn't deserve to be named Hitokiri Battousai." Kenshin lay there motionless, ' "I told you before I don't care at all about your past and I meant it" "Kenshin when we go back to Tokyo let's all go back together" "just promise me Kenshin that you'll return" ' Kenshin remembered Kaoru saying all that. "Shinta you must live" 'Miss Sakura?' Kenshin said 'you must live Kenshin we have had the chance to chose our paths you haven't.'
A picture of Kaoru appeared, then Yahiko, Ayame, Suzume, Sano, Megumi, Dr. Genzai, Misao, and then Kaoru. Each picture got faster until it stopped at a picture of Kaoru frowning 'you must live Shinta' came Sakura's voice once again. 'Miss Sakura, Miss Akane, Miss Kuzumi' Kenshin thought as each one of the women appeared in his minds. 'I must live' Kenshin thought as he struggled with all his might to get back up.
Akio turned and saw Kenshin slowly and shakily get up, using his sword as a cane he looked at Akio, Kaoru gasped, Kenshin was bleeding in numerous spots, his clothes were tattered and he looked like he wouldn't be able to hold out much longer. "I must live" he said over and over again. Kaoru began to cry "Kenshin get out of here while you still can" she screamed "I must live" Kenshin repeated.
Kaoru looked at him sadly as he blocked Akio's charge, he blocked and jumped and cut and finally trapped, "I must live," he said to Akio angrily, "and I cannot let you kill me!" Kenshin raised his sword and stabbed Akio right through the stomach. Kaoru gasped as Akio fell to the ground and Kenshin pulled his sword out of Akio's stomach. He looked at his sword and shook in fear, he dropped it on the ground and held his hand, he had just killed two people without a care. He frowned and continued to shake, he was afraid.
"Kenshin!" he looked up and saw Kaoru running over to him, her arms were open and outspread. He smiled at her and began to walk towards her, she reached him and hugged him "I knew you wouldn't forget me Kenshin" she cried. "Miss Kaoru," Kenshin said weakly, "why would I forget you?" he asked her.
"Oh Kenshin what's wrong?" Kaoru asked when she noticed he was shaking in her arms "I have killed two people with no mercy Miss Kaoru, I killed them without a single care" Kenshin told her. Kaoru held him tighter "Kenshin," she said, "relax and breath, it's alright" she whispered. She looked at the dead body of Akio and frowned, "Kenshin it's alright" she said, Kenshin just wouldn't stop. "Death is a horrible thing Miss Kaoru," Kenshin said sadly, "and I had promised myself that I wouldn't use my sword to kill, only to protect" then he fell limp in Kaoru's arms.
She looked at him sadly and cried, "poor Kenshin" she whispered. She took Kenshin home, quite shaky herself of what had just happened, "Death is a terrible thing Miss Kaoru" Kenshin's words kept playing over and over in her mind. However Kaoru felt something that she hadn't felt in a long time, she felt loved, and she felt care. "It's been awhile since I've felt this," she told herself as she continued to walk, "but I don't know...I guess Kenshin saving me just made me feel more...complete." Kaoru walked on unknowing that Kenshin had heard all the things she said and he smiled as they exited the woods.
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Kenshin read through the entire letter:
Dear Battousai,
I have Kamiya Kaoru, yes that does mean that she is still alive. I will give her to you when the moon is high and the sky is red, the day that Tomoe died is the day I will come and get you Battousai, that will be the day you will get your little love back, and that will be the day of revenge. I will have my revenge Battousai, but you must wait until the day the sky is red, and if you come any sooner then that then the raccoon girl will die right before your eyes slowly and painfully.
Kenshin growled, "the day when the sky is red huh?" he said before it struck him...the day Tomoe had died was yesterday which meant he would have to wait a whole nother year and if he came any sooner then that Kaoru would be hurt. He sighed and held the note tightly...he knew he would kill them they would pay. Then he stormed off towards the police station where he was ready to have a talk with Saito.
He reached the station and pushed the door open, "can I help you?" asked an officer "where is Saito?" Kenshin asked the officer gestured towards Saito's office and Kenshin stormed over there. Kicking open the door he saw Saito taking out a cigarette, "what do you want Battousai?" Saito asked as he lit it. Kenshin looked at Saito angrily, "why am I here?" he asked "this is why I am here wolf" he cried throwing the note down on the desk. Saito read over it "well looks like you'll have to wait awhile before you get to see your raccoon again don't you?" Saito asked casually. Kenshin growled "don't you even care?!" he cried "no not really" Saito said turning so he wouldn't have to face Kenshin, Kenshin's eyes flickered an amber color "your so reckless Battousai," Saito said, "now get out of my office." Kenshin growled and opened the door slamming it on his way out, "baka" Saito said.
Kenshin stormed back to the dojo. "What the hell am I supposed to do for a year while I know Miss Kaoru's in danger?!" Kenshin cried "hey Kenshin" Yahiko said when he saw Kenshin enter through the dojo gates "just what I need at the moment" Kenshin said when it began to rain, he walked right past Yahiko "hello Kenshin?" Yahiko called after him. Kenshin either didn't hear him or was just ignoring him "well then" Yahiko said.
Kenshin placed the note on his windowsill and sighed and cursed at the same time. He couldn't help her, he wanted to but he couldn't, or else it meant she would be hurt and he didn't want her to be hurt even if he did have to wait another whole year. Kenshin sighed again and looked at the calander "why me?" he asked.
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January came and passed, Febuary came and passed, March, April, May, and June came and passed. Then came July, August, September, October, November, and finally December. Kenshin had been waiting for this moment, he had counted down the days, he had been practicing, he would not show any mercy to this person for making him wait 1 whole year for the woman he loved and tomorrow...tomorrow was the day that the sky would turn red.
Kenshin was jumping around the dojo yard practicing different movements of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, he would think of stopping but his body just forced him to keep going until he did finally stop. He stopped as a thought struck him "what if I can't fight?" he asked himself as he thought of the battle against Shishio, he had had Sano and Saito and Aioshi there but this time he was supposed to fight alone. "No I can't think that way," he cried shaking his head, "I must stay positive for Miss Kaoru's sake." Then he went back to practicing.
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Kaoru hesitated but listened to the birds, she held up her bokken and began to swing and practice the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu. She had been searching everyday for the past year for another human life form on this island but she found no one and had learned to get used to it. She found it quite enjoyable to be alone amoung the birds and trees, but still she missed Sano, and Yahiko, and Tae, and Kenshin. She stopped and walked inside the little hut she had considered a home for the past year, she was used to living alone so she hadn't been that scared the first night she was there. She sighed and closed her eyes, she fell on top of her bed and fell asleep.
Kaoru's eyes shot open, how long had she been asleep "sunset?!" she cried, she sighed and stepped outside, she watched the sun sink down the peaceful waters and the water reflect the skies gentle color. However she had the feeling...the slightest feeling that someone was watching it with her and thinking of her.
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Kenshin looked out the window and watched the sun fall slowly down the mountains, he smiled as he thought of Kaoru's smiling face and gentle laugh and he had a feeling that she was watching it with him, where ever she was.
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Kaoru sighed as the days passed by, she had searched every where and found no one where ever she was except for her. She walked inside the hut and fell down on the couch, she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep seeing angry violet eyes flash amber then back.
Kaoru woke up on her couch and looked around "oh man how long have I been asleep?!" she cried jumping off the couch and over to the window, she sighed when she saw the sunset down the ocean waters. She walked outside and sighed smiling, she had a feeling though that some one was watching the sunset with her...and thinking of her.
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Kenshin looked out his window and watched the sunset over the mountains, he sighed and remembered Kaoru's smiling and her gentle laugh, and he had a feeling that she was there where ever there was, was watching the sunset with him. He turned to the letter he had gotten last year, he had never moved it until now...cause it was time. He lay against the wall his sword leaning against his shoulder, tomorrow would be a very big day for him and he needed to be ready...he would save Kaoru even if it meant his own life.
So the sun rose and Kenshin awoke, he ready to save her, to tell her he loved her, he wouldn't hold back. Kenshin got up and walked outside and looked around, he jumped onto the dojo roof and looked around "no one" he said looking around his hand over his eyes as he turned his head searching for any one that might look like they would have stolen Kaoru. "Hey Battousai open up" Kenshin looked down and saw Saito standing at the gate frowning, Kenshin opened the gates "I have information on your raccoon that might interest you" Saito said holding out a piece of paper, "these are the documents that might help you win back your raccoon" Saito said throwing the documents in Kenshin's hands and walking away.
Kenshin looked at the documents and sat on the porch and looked over them.
'Kamiya' read the folder Saito had given him, Kenshin opened it and looked at it
'Jane Tai Kamiya'
Age: 25
Blood Type: O
Birth Day: untold History: Jane Tai Kamiya married Andrew Kamiya at age 20, they met at the Cherry Blossom Festival, and was married at age 23. Jane had an abusive family and had run away 3 times from her original home in Kyoto, Japan. She was best known for her spirit and was often out working on the field when stuck at home. She died just a little after giving birth to their child Kaoru Kamiya.
'Andrew Kamiya'
Age: 25
Blood Type: O
Birthday: untold
History: Andrew Kamiya was the inheritor of his fathers dojo, trained in the art of the sword style Kamiya Kasshin Ryu which is meant to protect. He would often help around the house and enjoyed training with his father both in private and in classes. Andrew Kamiya met his wife at the Cherry Blossom Festival and were married at age 23. He died of murder by one of his own students as told.
'Kaoru Kamiya' most recent information
Age: 18
Blood Type: O
Birthday: June, 1862
History: Kaoru Kamiya's parents died when she was five years of age, she was trained in the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu style and lived with the man known as Dr, Genzai until she was 15 and moved back into her fathers dojo. There she lived alone for two years until she met Himura Kenshin, Sagara Sanosuke, Myougin Yahiko. She was weak as a child even though her body was strong, it is still a mystery to doctors and scientists alike how this is possible. Kaoru is bordering all three men at her dojo at the current time known.
Kenshin sighed and closed the folder, each document had had a picture of each family member, Kenshin placed the folder next to him and looked at the sky, all he could do was wait until he would be able to save Kaoru. So that's what he did, watched and waited.
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Kaoru sighed and looked up at the sky something was dropping it was a...helicopter?! "what on earth?" she ran out of the way so the helicopter could land and she coughed a little but watched as a man stepped out of the helicopter "we finally found you" he said "you mean you've been looking for me for the past year?" "of course Miss," he said holding out his hand, "now take my hand and we'll take you home." Kaoru smiled and grabbed the man's hand, he helped he into the helicopter and they set off once she was ready. 'Kenshin, I'm finally coming home' she thought smiling to herself, it was awhile until they landed and Kaoru had been so excited to see Kenshin again she immediately hopped out of the copter once it was safe. "Kenshin" she called "Kenshin's coming for you" Kaoru smiled and said "of course he's coming for me, I know he is." Kaoru followed the man into a building and she looked around, "I'll go get him, Sara if you'll make our guest comfortable" a woman stepped out and bowed "yes sir" she said and looked at Kaoru as the man left.
"So Miss Kaoru, I hear you've been on an island for a whole year, it must've been terrible" Sara said "oh no it wasn't terrible Sara, I was scared at first but I soon adapted to the island and never gave up hope that someone would come and me" Kaoru said making Sara smile "that's very nice Miss Kaoru" she said before turning around. "I'll be right back" she said leaving the room.
Kaoru looked around her there was a fireplace with a warm fire going, there were couches and a fan that was moving gently on the ceiling, Kaoru smiled after a year on a deserted island she wasn't used to these luxuries. She looked at the fire place and sat in front of it "I hope he didn't give up on finding me" Kaoru said suddenly "who?" Sara asked "Kenshin" "oh," Sara said smiling, "I'm sure he didn't Miss Kaoru" Sara said reassuringly.
Kaoru smiled "Kenshin" she whispered before she was gagged "I'm sorry Miss Kaoru but I had to do that" Sara said before all went dark for Kaoru.
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Kenshin grunted when he saw a figure appear at the gates "Himura get over here" they called "what?" Kenshin cried jumping off the roof "you want to save your girl or not?" the man asked. Kenshin nodded angrily and followed the man into the woods. They stopped by a river "you will meet Lord Akio soon, be prepared Battousai" then the man walked off without another word or motion. Kenshin sat on a log and waited, soon there was a noise and Kenshin turned to see a man there, he stood tall and held different swords each of his hands. "Battousai" "Akio I presume?" Kenshin said calmly "yes" Akio said smiling. "Where's Miss Kaoru?" Kenshin asked "she's right over there Battousai" Akio said pointing behind him, there stood Kaoru held captive by a tall man, he had strong arms and Kaoru couldn't break free of his grip.
"Don't bother Kamiya," laughed Akio, "you'll just lose more of your energy" Kenshin glared at him as his eyes changed to amber but then back to their original violet color. "Akio how dare you take her away from me and make me wait a whole year to save Miss Kaoru" Kenshin cried "oh it was just fun and games Battousai" Akio said. "You see Battousai I have learned the raccoon here is often the bait that lures you in" "you stop calling me a raccoon!" Kaoru cried from where she was once again struggling "whatever Kamiya" Akio said. "You release Miss Kaoru now" Kenshin growled pointing a finger at Akio, "well Battousai, I promised myself to do this" Akio said pulling up one of his swords "what?" Kenshin asked suspiciously.
Akio pulled the knife up to Kaoru's throat, "kill your woman, nice and slow" Akio said. Kenshin growled and punched Akio in the stomach "don't you dare touch her" Kenshin cried "fine I'll kill you first Battousai" Akio said pulling out his other swords. Akio simply smiled and watched Kenshin place his hand above the hilt of his sword "are you ready Battousai?" Akio said, Kenshin simply nodded and looked around. "Don't worry Miss Kaoru," he said, "you will be safe" Kaoru frowned and continued to struggle, she couldn't let Kenshin get hurt. She watched in terror as Kenshin and Akio began to fight, Akio was able to dodge Kenshin's attack but that didn't mean Kenshin would get hurt. As Akio brought his sword toward Kenshin Kenshin blocked, Kaoru and her captures watched in amazement as the tried to follow the speed that Kenshin and Akio were going at.
Finally there were cuts and bruises as the two slowed down and stopped, they both panted heavily before quickly going back to their battle at amazing speed. Kaoru frowned 'but you'll never know when I'll have to hit the road again' Kaoru remembered ' "Kenshin how can you eat this?" "I like Miss Kaoru's cookings." ' "Kenshin" she whispered trying to keep her eyes with the fight.
Kenshin looked around, he was trapped and Akio had him by a ledge, Kenshin had a one in a million chance of jumping into the tree without it collapsing down the cliff. "Any last words Battousai?" Akio asked 'wait what's that smell?' Kenshin thought as he sniffed around, "no?" Akio asked, "then die!" 'gunpowder!' Kenshin cried as he was struck by one of Akio's swords. Kaoru screamed as Kenshin flew through the air landing hard on the ground.
"Miss Kaoru" he whispered weakly as Akio watched him close his eyes. "Kenshin!" Kaoru screamed with tears in her eyes, "Kenshin!" Akio simply laughed "you didn't deserve to be named Hitokiri Battousai." Kenshin lay there motionless, ' "I told you before I don't care at all about your past and I meant it" "Kenshin when we go back to Tokyo let's all go back together" "just promise me Kenshin that you'll return" ' Kenshin remembered Kaoru saying all that. "Shinta you must live" 'Miss Sakura?' Kenshin said 'you must live Kenshin we have had the chance to chose our paths you haven't.'
A picture of Kaoru appeared, then Yahiko, Ayame, Suzume, Sano, Megumi, Dr. Genzai, Misao, and then Kaoru. Each picture got faster until it stopped at a picture of Kaoru frowning 'you must live Shinta' came Sakura's voice once again. 'Miss Sakura, Miss Akane, Miss Kuzumi' Kenshin thought as each one of the women appeared in his minds. 'I must live' Kenshin thought as he struggled with all his might to get back up.
Akio turned and saw Kenshin slowly and shakily get up, using his sword as a cane he looked at Akio, Kaoru gasped, Kenshin was bleeding in numerous spots, his clothes were tattered and he looked like he wouldn't be able to hold out much longer. "I must live" he said over and over again. Kaoru began to cry "Kenshin get out of here while you still can" she screamed "I must live" Kenshin repeated.
Kaoru looked at him sadly as he blocked Akio's charge, he blocked and jumped and cut and finally trapped, "I must live," he said to Akio angrily, "and I cannot let you kill me!" Kenshin raised his sword and stabbed Akio right through the stomach. Kaoru gasped as Akio fell to the ground and Kenshin pulled his sword out of Akio's stomach. He looked at his sword and shook in fear, he dropped it on the ground and held his hand, he had just killed two people without a care. He frowned and continued to shake, he was afraid.
"Kenshin!" he looked up and saw Kaoru running over to him, her arms were open and outspread. He smiled at her and began to walk towards her, she reached him and hugged him "I knew you wouldn't forget me Kenshin" she cried. "Miss Kaoru," Kenshin said weakly, "why would I forget you?" he asked her.
"Oh Kenshin what's wrong?" Kaoru asked when she noticed he was shaking in her arms "I have killed two people with no mercy Miss Kaoru, I killed them without a single care" Kenshin told her. Kaoru held him tighter "Kenshin," she said, "relax and breath, it's alright" she whispered. She looked at the dead body of Akio and frowned, "Kenshin it's alright" she said, Kenshin just wouldn't stop. "Death is a horrible thing Miss Kaoru," Kenshin said sadly, "and I had promised myself that I wouldn't use my sword to kill, only to protect" then he fell limp in Kaoru's arms.
She looked at him sadly and cried, "poor Kenshin" she whispered. She took Kenshin home, quite shaky herself of what had just happened, "Death is a terrible thing Miss Kaoru" Kenshin's words kept playing over and over in her mind. However Kaoru felt something that she hadn't felt in a long time, she felt loved, and she felt care. "It's been awhile since I've felt this," she told herself as she continued to walk, "but I don't know...I guess Kenshin saving me just made me feel more...complete." Kaoru walked on unknowing that Kenshin had heard all the things she said and he smiled as they exited the woods.