Hey all! This is my very first RK fic! It might be a bit OOC and I'm sorry
I'll work on that and correct it the best I can. But don't let that
discourage you because I have been thinking about the story for months now!
Plus there are 12 pages! So be kind!
I own nothing that has to do with RK. But I wish I did. *Sign*
This is also after the Shishio deal, Alternate Universe thing, okies?
Now enjoy!
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The day had begun pretty and ended with a beautiful orange orb highlighting the western side of Japan. Spring was in the makings as the chill was drifting off, trees were blooming, and flowers were waking up. Out of every season spring had to be Kenshins favorite time. Nothing bad ever happened and it was the median between summer and winter.
Fall wasn't a bad time either. But, the downfall was all the leaves that gathered on the ground. They sure were a pain to pick up, Yahiko's whining about the work didn't help much either. A calm breeze passed threw the air pushing the once manslayer's hair into his face.
Since he was use to it Kenshin never bothered to remove the lose strands. He turned from the river walking slowly across the bridge to his home, the Kamiya dojo. In all his life he would have never thought he'd have ended up here forever, as Miss Karou had said so many times.
Slightly swinging the bucket of tofu at his side Kenshin entered the dojo only to have the young Yahiko run up to him, with a look of victory on his face.
"Kenshin! I just talked Karou into taking all of us to the Akabeko tonight! So we don't have to put up with her cooking,"
The red haired man tilted his head to the side and smiled.
"Oh, I really don't mind Miss Karous cooking that much," Kenshin was going to leave it at that but seeing the boys smile fade into an irritated, 'we never go anywhere' look he added, "-but going out does sound nice, that it does."
Yahiko smiled once more and walked back into the house with Kenshin.
~
Later on that evening when Kaoru got back home from her afternoon lessons they headed to the Akabeko. Since Sanosake couldn't be found and they had no clue where he was, Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko left with out him.
To their suprise when they entered their favorite place to dine, it was hardly crowded at all. Only a family of four was seated in the back behind two men, and a young girl was off to the side by herself.
"Well hi there guys." Tsubame greeted them. "There's only three of you? Where's Sanosake tonight?"
"We don't know, he hasn't been home all day, let alone help around the dojo." Kaoru said bitterly.
Tsubame gave a small laugh and walked them over to their seats, behind the young girl. They didn't see her face but Yahiko noticed that there was a sword by her waist. He arched a brow at never really seeing a girl carrying a real sword with her.
"Hey look Kenshin, she has a sword. Isn't that a bit. Weird?" The boy whispered.
"Not really Yahiko. There were some women in the revolution that carried swords, it wasn't just the men. But maybe now in the Meiji era, it's a bit odd." He looked from the girl to Yahiko and smiled, "You shouldn't worry about it, that you shouldn't."
"Yeah, but she's doesn't look old enough to have fought then. I wonder why she has it." Yahiko narrowed his eyes in deep thought starring up at the ceiling.
When Tsubame brought their dinner Kaoru was in the middle of talking about her lesson that day. How the new student was a total pain, and acted like a brat most of the time. Trying to hit her with the wooden sword.
"And I thought it couldn't get any worse. I really shouldn't be talking about my students this way, but I have never met a ruder child."
At that moment Yahiko slurped the rest of his soup down, then burped.
"Never mind, I think I have." Kaoru said glaring at Yahiko disgustedly.
"What's that supposed to mean UGLY?" The boy resorted back loudly, now leaning across the table. The small family turned at looked at their table as if to say, 'Be quiet!'
"You really need to learn some manners!" Kaoru shouted angrily, leaning across the table also. Kenshin sweat-dropped trying to push them apart with his hands.
"Now, Now Miss Kaoru, Yahiko. How about we just finish our dinner and-"
Just then the father of the family, and one of the men sitting in front of them drowned Kenshins soft voice out. Tsubame was in the middle trying to sort the problem out.
"If you didn't have the money then you shouldn't have come to start trouble." The man repeated harshly.
"As if its your business but I just got a pay check today, its not my fault that the company didn't have any money!"
"Please both of you gentlemen sit down. We can sort this problem out."
His wife and children were watching back and fourth. When his wife would tried to talk, he'd tell her to be quiet.
"Don't buy this mans excuse ma'am. He knew damn well that the factory was going broke! I use to work with him in the same department! He's been laid off now for a month!"
There was silence.
Some of the waitress came out from the kitchen to watch the commotion. It wasn't until the family man reached into his tattered clothes did Kenshin think he had to interfere. He stood up ignoring the questioning look on Kaoru, and Yahikos face and headed over there.
Suprisingly it wasn't Kenshin who stopped the man from doing something stupid. The young girl was already up and she had placed her hand on the mans shoulder. The former manslayer couldn't help but stare at the girl.
He knew her from somewhere, but where, he didn't know. Her bight red/orange hair was tied in a high ponytail, her eyes were closed peacefully, but there was something about them that reminded him of someone.
The girl smiled at the father kindly then turned to Tsubame. She then reached into the pocket of her cloud blue Hibakama and pulled out a small pouch and handed it to Tsubame.
"That should buy their dinner tonight, and for the next month, giving him time to find a decent job. I'm pretty sure there is still some thing available." She turned back to the man still smiling happily.
"I could tell you didn't want to. Needless violence like what could have happen doesn't need too, all right? I have faith you'll find something in a month."
Obviously not aware of everyone starring at her, The sword-carrying girl paid her own dinner and left the building. Everyone was speechless, and the family man looked like he was about o cry. His wife hugged him and they too left the building.
Karou made her way over to Kenshin and Tsubame followed by Yahiko.
"Who was she?" Kaoru asked.
"All I know is that her name is Ninjin. She started coming in here about a week ago. She's been giving pouches of money to people who have come in here not being about to pay due to layoffs." Tsubame Answered. "Very giving and nice indeed."
Kaoru narrowed her eyes and set off towards the door leaving Kenshin and Yahiko behind with the bill. They looked at Tsubame who was holding out her hand.
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'Where could she be?' Kaoru thought as she raced down the street. She glanced down the alleys as she passed. Ninjin had just disappeared, vanished. The teacher pushed her was threw the crowds until finally she caught a glimpse of bright orange.
Pushing her way threw the last of the crowed Kaoru reached Ninjin and tapped her on the back.
"Excuse me? Um, Ninjin?" She said unsure.
Ninjin turned around and looked at Kaoru as if trying to figure out who she was, then as if a light bulb went off she smiled brightly and said, "You're the lady from the restaurant!"
"Yes, my names Kaoru Kamiya. I just wanted to tell you I thought it was very nice, what you did in there."
Ninjin arched an eyebrow. Kaoru noticed the confusion then smiled sheepishly and said, "Giving the money to those people."
"Oh! I forgot about that. Um, thanks." Her face flushed light pink, and she rubbed the back of her head.
By that time Kenshin had made his way threw the crowed. Kaoru was happy when he did since she was now speechless, and just starring. She took in notice that Ninjin was probably about fifteen years old and resembled Kenshin to a point. Her eyes were bright true green, and naturally narrowed looking, yet very sweet looking at the same time.
"-And this is my student Yahiko," Kaoru said pulling the boy forward, still with nothing to say. Then she grabbed Kenshin sleeve pulling him forward. " And this is-"
But Ninjin cut her off.
"Kenshin Himura, also known as Hitokiri Battousai! Known for his expertness in the Hiten-Mitsurugi style of swords men ship!" She said excitedly.
They starred at her.
"Wow. You sure know lot about 'em." Yahiko said his mouth wide open.
"How did you know?" Kaoru asked blinking.
"My father told me. The crossed shaped scar and red hair also gave it away." Ninjin answered happily.
"I don't think anyone have ever said my name so happily, that I don't." Kenshin sweat dropped smiling stupidly.
There was another brief silence where nothing could be heard but few horses and, and the noise of people walking and talking as they passed. Finally Yahiko broke the uneasy silence.
"So Ninjin where are you staying?" He asked.
"Well, um, I don't know." She answered looking around just a bit clueless. "I've been here a week and I still dunno where to stay at. Who knew?" She laughed.
Once again they starred at her.
Yahiko looked over at Kenshin and whispered, "Kinda off isn't she?"
The red haired man shrugged and gave a small smile.
"You can stay with us!" Kaoru blurted out suddenly. Everyone looked at her and blinked. She began walking home with out telling anyone where she was going. When her mind was made up there would be no say other wise.
"Um, But, Miss Kaoru, I really don't think that I should I mean--"
Kaoru was a bit taken back at Ninjn calling her 'miss' but said nothing about it. Instead she smiled and looked back as the girl was walking to keep up with her.
"Don't be silly. We have tons of room and could use some more help around the dojo anyway."
"B-But you don't know me." Ninjin said. "I mean I could be some type of killer and your just inviting me into you home?"
Kaoru nodded.
"Well then you should know, I sometimes bring in, um, a dangerous crowed. I don't want to in dang--"
"That's why we have Kenshin! No body will bother us with him around."
Ninjin was about to say something else but Yahiko nudged her on the side. She looked at him and half-smiled while he just shrugged his shoulders, pretty much telling her to go with it. She looked over at Kenshin who looking like he was thinking about something until he noticed her starring.
She turned away when he looked at her.
They entered the dojo ten minutes later. Kaoru madeYahiko get things for Ninjin's bed and they sat up a room beside Kaoru's. Once everything was done Ninjin took off her sword and layed it beside her futon. Yahiko stopped before he left and watched her do so.
"Why do you carry that?" He asked.
Ninjin looked up at him and smiled. She didn't really mind the question and knew it was bound to come up.
"I have many reasons to which I carry it Yahiko. Some of those reasons I would like not to talk about."
"Oh. Sorry." He said and left sliding the door shut behind him and saying good night. Ninjin watched the door shut then waited for his footsteps to die away, and signed. She pulled back the covers and laid down pulling them over her.
Still in her normal clothes she laid there starring at her sword. Deep down she knew, and she knew alone for her to stay there wouldn't be a good idea. They were nice people and she didn't want to see anything bad happen to them.
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So what do you think? Good for a first fic? Because I have only seen the episodes on cartoon network so I'm trying. Also is Tsubame is off character which I know she is, I apologize. She should be shy and quiet, but she's not in this story. that much anyways. I think that might be the only time with her anyhow.
Now all you have to do is click the small lavender box and review! I need reviews to keep going. Like a car needs fuel. Okay? ^___^;
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I own nothing that has to do with RK. But I wish I did. *Sign*
This is also after the Shishio deal, Alternate Universe thing, okies?
Now enjoy!
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The day had begun pretty and ended with a beautiful orange orb highlighting the western side of Japan. Spring was in the makings as the chill was drifting off, trees were blooming, and flowers were waking up. Out of every season spring had to be Kenshins favorite time. Nothing bad ever happened and it was the median between summer and winter.
Fall wasn't a bad time either. But, the downfall was all the leaves that gathered on the ground. They sure were a pain to pick up, Yahiko's whining about the work didn't help much either. A calm breeze passed threw the air pushing the once manslayer's hair into his face.
Since he was use to it Kenshin never bothered to remove the lose strands. He turned from the river walking slowly across the bridge to his home, the Kamiya dojo. In all his life he would have never thought he'd have ended up here forever, as Miss Karou had said so many times.
Slightly swinging the bucket of tofu at his side Kenshin entered the dojo only to have the young Yahiko run up to him, with a look of victory on his face.
"Kenshin! I just talked Karou into taking all of us to the Akabeko tonight! So we don't have to put up with her cooking,"
The red haired man tilted his head to the side and smiled.
"Oh, I really don't mind Miss Karous cooking that much," Kenshin was going to leave it at that but seeing the boys smile fade into an irritated, 'we never go anywhere' look he added, "-but going out does sound nice, that it does."
Yahiko smiled once more and walked back into the house with Kenshin.
~
Later on that evening when Kaoru got back home from her afternoon lessons they headed to the Akabeko. Since Sanosake couldn't be found and they had no clue where he was, Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko left with out him.
To their suprise when they entered their favorite place to dine, it was hardly crowded at all. Only a family of four was seated in the back behind two men, and a young girl was off to the side by herself.
"Well hi there guys." Tsubame greeted them. "There's only three of you? Where's Sanosake tonight?"
"We don't know, he hasn't been home all day, let alone help around the dojo." Kaoru said bitterly.
Tsubame gave a small laugh and walked them over to their seats, behind the young girl. They didn't see her face but Yahiko noticed that there was a sword by her waist. He arched a brow at never really seeing a girl carrying a real sword with her.
"Hey look Kenshin, she has a sword. Isn't that a bit. Weird?" The boy whispered.
"Not really Yahiko. There were some women in the revolution that carried swords, it wasn't just the men. But maybe now in the Meiji era, it's a bit odd." He looked from the girl to Yahiko and smiled, "You shouldn't worry about it, that you shouldn't."
"Yeah, but she's doesn't look old enough to have fought then. I wonder why she has it." Yahiko narrowed his eyes in deep thought starring up at the ceiling.
When Tsubame brought their dinner Kaoru was in the middle of talking about her lesson that day. How the new student was a total pain, and acted like a brat most of the time. Trying to hit her with the wooden sword.
"And I thought it couldn't get any worse. I really shouldn't be talking about my students this way, but I have never met a ruder child."
At that moment Yahiko slurped the rest of his soup down, then burped.
"Never mind, I think I have." Kaoru said glaring at Yahiko disgustedly.
"What's that supposed to mean UGLY?" The boy resorted back loudly, now leaning across the table. The small family turned at looked at their table as if to say, 'Be quiet!'
"You really need to learn some manners!" Kaoru shouted angrily, leaning across the table also. Kenshin sweat-dropped trying to push them apart with his hands.
"Now, Now Miss Kaoru, Yahiko. How about we just finish our dinner and-"
Just then the father of the family, and one of the men sitting in front of them drowned Kenshins soft voice out. Tsubame was in the middle trying to sort the problem out.
"If you didn't have the money then you shouldn't have come to start trouble." The man repeated harshly.
"As if its your business but I just got a pay check today, its not my fault that the company didn't have any money!"
"Please both of you gentlemen sit down. We can sort this problem out."
His wife and children were watching back and fourth. When his wife would tried to talk, he'd tell her to be quiet.
"Don't buy this mans excuse ma'am. He knew damn well that the factory was going broke! I use to work with him in the same department! He's been laid off now for a month!"
There was silence.
Some of the waitress came out from the kitchen to watch the commotion. It wasn't until the family man reached into his tattered clothes did Kenshin think he had to interfere. He stood up ignoring the questioning look on Kaoru, and Yahikos face and headed over there.
Suprisingly it wasn't Kenshin who stopped the man from doing something stupid. The young girl was already up and she had placed her hand on the mans shoulder. The former manslayer couldn't help but stare at the girl.
He knew her from somewhere, but where, he didn't know. Her bight red/orange hair was tied in a high ponytail, her eyes were closed peacefully, but there was something about them that reminded him of someone.
The girl smiled at the father kindly then turned to Tsubame. She then reached into the pocket of her cloud blue Hibakama and pulled out a small pouch and handed it to Tsubame.
"That should buy their dinner tonight, and for the next month, giving him time to find a decent job. I'm pretty sure there is still some thing available." She turned back to the man still smiling happily.
"I could tell you didn't want to. Needless violence like what could have happen doesn't need too, all right? I have faith you'll find something in a month."
Obviously not aware of everyone starring at her, The sword-carrying girl paid her own dinner and left the building. Everyone was speechless, and the family man looked like he was about o cry. His wife hugged him and they too left the building.
Karou made her way over to Kenshin and Tsubame followed by Yahiko.
"Who was she?" Kaoru asked.
"All I know is that her name is Ninjin. She started coming in here about a week ago. She's been giving pouches of money to people who have come in here not being about to pay due to layoffs." Tsubame Answered. "Very giving and nice indeed."
Kaoru narrowed her eyes and set off towards the door leaving Kenshin and Yahiko behind with the bill. They looked at Tsubame who was holding out her hand.
~
'Where could she be?' Kaoru thought as she raced down the street. She glanced down the alleys as she passed. Ninjin had just disappeared, vanished. The teacher pushed her was threw the crowds until finally she caught a glimpse of bright orange.
Pushing her way threw the last of the crowed Kaoru reached Ninjin and tapped her on the back.
"Excuse me? Um, Ninjin?" She said unsure.
Ninjin turned around and looked at Kaoru as if trying to figure out who she was, then as if a light bulb went off she smiled brightly and said, "You're the lady from the restaurant!"
"Yes, my names Kaoru Kamiya. I just wanted to tell you I thought it was very nice, what you did in there."
Ninjin arched an eyebrow. Kaoru noticed the confusion then smiled sheepishly and said, "Giving the money to those people."
"Oh! I forgot about that. Um, thanks." Her face flushed light pink, and she rubbed the back of her head.
By that time Kenshin had made his way threw the crowed. Kaoru was happy when he did since she was now speechless, and just starring. She took in notice that Ninjin was probably about fifteen years old and resembled Kenshin to a point. Her eyes were bright true green, and naturally narrowed looking, yet very sweet looking at the same time.
"-And this is my student Yahiko," Kaoru said pulling the boy forward, still with nothing to say. Then she grabbed Kenshin sleeve pulling him forward. " And this is-"
But Ninjin cut her off.
"Kenshin Himura, also known as Hitokiri Battousai! Known for his expertness in the Hiten-Mitsurugi style of swords men ship!" She said excitedly.
They starred at her.
"Wow. You sure know lot about 'em." Yahiko said his mouth wide open.
"How did you know?" Kaoru asked blinking.
"My father told me. The crossed shaped scar and red hair also gave it away." Ninjin answered happily.
"I don't think anyone have ever said my name so happily, that I don't." Kenshin sweat dropped smiling stupidly.
There was another brief silence where nothing could be heard but few horses and, and the noise of people walking and talking as they passed. Finally Yahiko broke the uneasy silence.
"So Ninjin where are you staying?" He asked.
"Well, um, I don't know." She answered looking around just a bit clueless. "I've been here a week and I still dunno where to stay at. Who knew?" She laughed.
Once again they starred at her.
Yahiko looked over at Kenshin and whispered, "Kinda off isn't she?"
The red haired man shrugged and gave a small smile.
"You can stay with us!" Kaoru blurted out suddenly. Everyone looked at her and blinked. She began walking home with out telling anyone where she was going. When her mind was made up there would be no say other wise.
"Um, But, Miss Kaoru, I really don't think that I should I mean--"
Kaoru was a bit taken back at Ninjn calling her 'miss' but said nothing about it. Instead she smiled and looked back as the girl was walking to keep up with her.
"Don't be silly. We have tons of room and could use some more help around the dojo anyway."
"B-But you don't know me." Ninjin said. "I mean I could be some type of killer and your just inviting me into you home?"
Kaoru nodded.
"Well then you should know, I sometimes bring in, um, a dangerous crowed. I don't want to in dang--"
"That's why we have Kenshin! No body will bother us with him around."
Ninjin was about to say something else but Yahiko nudged her on the side. She looked at him and half-smiled while he just shrugged his shoulders, pretty much telling her to go with it. She looked over at Kenshin who looking like he was thinking about something until he noticed her starring.
She turned away when he looked at her.
They entered the dojo ten minutes later. Kaoru madeYahiko get things for Ninjin's bed and they sat up a room beside Kaoru's. Once everything was done Ninjin took off her sword and layed it beside her futon. Yahiko stopped before he left and watched her do so.
"Why do you carry that?" He asked.
Ninjin looked up at him and smiled. She didn't really mind the question and knew it was bound to come up.
"I have many reasons to which I carry it Yahiko. Some of those reasons I would like not to talk about."
"Oh. Sorry." He said and left sliding the door shut behind him and saying good night. Ninjin watched the door shut then waited for his footsteps to die away, and signed. She pulled back the covers and laid down pulling them over her.
Still in her normal clothes she laid there starring at her sword. Deep down she knew, and she knew alone for her to stay there wouldn't be a good idea. They were nice people and she didn't want to see anything bad happen to them.
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So what do you think? Good for a first fic? Because I have only seen the episodes on cartoon network so I'm trying. Also is Tsubame is off character which I know she is, I apologize. She should be shy and quiet, but she's not in this story. that much anyways. I think that might be the only time with her anyhow.
Now all you have to do is click the small lavender box and review! I need reviews to keep going. Like a car needs fuel. Okay? ^___^;
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