Disclaimer: Nope. don't own Kenshin.

Author's Notes: Okay, I'm going to change the title of my story to Awakening, for those of you who read this. Just so that you know. in case you go looking for it and can't find it.

~Awakening~

Chapter 1

"Kaoru? Wkae up! We must leave."

That is what I awoke to. Now I sit here in a cramped car, the back windows are tinted black. I look ov ermy mentor. His head is resting against the back of the seat.

"Saitou?" I ask him. He looks at me. His wolflike eyes give off a feeling of protection towards me. He smiles a little.

"Yes Lady Kaoru?" he says.

"Wehre are we going now? And why?" I ask.

I feel butterflies in my stomach. I hated moving, leaving from one place to the next. Saitou looks out the windshield then at Megumi. I look towards Megumi also. Her knuckles are white from holding the steering wheel so tightly.

"Megumi, where to now?" I ask patiently.

Megumi looks abcka t me for a moment then back to the road.

"Megumi, tell me where!" I demanded.

I'd lost all patiences by then.

We arrive at a small house in the woods. The windows are brokne and people have spray painted words everywhere on the outside of the house.

No, I don't think of it as a house anymore.

Now it's more like a crummy old shack!

Megumi walks to the front door and peers in. I stand by Saitou's side and we wait. Megumi looks back at us.

"A little dirty but it's only for a few days!" she says.

We grab a few of our bagas form the trunk of the car and carry them inside. I set mine down and look around.

"How many days? 3?" I asked, annoyed.

Megumi and Saitou just look at me and smile.

"Tell me! Now! Please!" I beg.

"The thing is, Lady Kaoru, we're not sure when we'll be leaving this place." Saitou's words were smooth and calm.

"Please don't call me Lady Kaoru! It doesn't feel right. And couldn't we leave tomorrow?" I could hear my voice get lower as I spoke.

"The thing is Kaoru we can't leave here too soon or. we just have to keep you safe! So no more questions!" Megumi's voice was stern.

Later that night I couldn't sleep. I knew why they had to keep me safe. But wouldn't this dump be an obvious place? Maybe. but who knows how those people think these days! I finally fall asleep but I have another nightmare.

It's the same man who was in my last nightmare, but something's wrong. He won't kill me. I can' thear myself yelling at him to run but he won't leave my side. I see nothing but black for a moment, then I see crimson. It's everywhere. Once again, I wake up.

But I'm screaming. Saitou and Megumi are standing over me, shaking me. When they see I'm awake they fall to the floor with relief.

"What's going on?" I asked, but I knew what they thought. I knew why they had run to me. ~~~~~~~~~

The next day is normal. well like every other day! Saitou and I are training and Meguim's doing research.

"So, what did you dream last night Kaoru?" Saitou asked, his epay meeting mine. (A/N: I think that's how you spell the name of that sword that fencers use).

"Nothing interesting. "I reply and push him back.

Saitou stopped and stared at me.

"Then why, LADY Kaoru, did you scream?" his words fell carefully form his mouth.

I stared at Saiotu remebering the details of my nightmare.

"You know I do not always dream Saitou. As a matter of fact you know it is very rare for me to have a. pleasant dream." I said casually as if it this did not bother me.

Saitou packe dup his fencing gear and looked at me before stepping into the house.

"You break my heart sometimes Kaoru." Were the only words he said to me.

I looked over at Megumi's spot.

"Megumi? Saitou?! SAITOU!" I scream.

Saiotou comes running out. He grabs my shoulders.

"What's wrong Kaoru? What is it?" he asked.

I looked at him, my eyes wide and full of tears.

"Me. Megumi. she's. how could I haven't. why didn't we notice Saitou?" I managed to cry out.

Saitou looked over to wehre I was staring before.

Megumi had been run through with a sword, which was still sticking out of her chest. Blood slowly dripped off of the tipp of the sword. Megumi's lifeless body fell over. I screamed.

"Saitou how could we have not noticed? How did this happen?"

Saitou turend back to me. "You're not safe here we must go! Get your things!"

Still in shock over Meguim's death I went as quickly as I could and got my bags. Siatou threw our things in the turnk and told me to get in the back.

"What about Megumi's body? We can't just leave it here." I said.

I was crying now.

"We have to Kaoru, I am sorry1" Saitou's words had sadness in them also.

He had loved Megumi as much as I had. maybe more.

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It had been 3 dyas now and Saitou won't tell me where we are going. WE've only stopped to eat and sleep. Darkness covers the sky. I look at the time. 11:40. Saitou's been up since 5 in the morning.

"Saitou.um, aren't you tired?" I asked.

"We're almost there Kaoru. Get some rest!" Saitou said.

I grabbed the pillow and blanket from the seat next to me. I fall asleep to the sound of the cars smooth humming.

Again, I dream.

I'm running through an old warehouse. looking for someone. I can hear their heart pounding and smell blood.

As I'm running I see things on the floor. People's limbs. Heads, arms, legs, hands. What happened here? I then realize I've been holding my side. I stop and look. My fingers are covered in blood. My blue shirt is drenched in it. I hear someone yell my name. They're telling me to run.

I then feel someone grab my arm. I look to see if it's Saitou. No, it's the man with the crimson hair and the scar on his left cheek but that's all I notice.

"It seems she's often engulfed in the sound of her own screaming." I heard someone say. My vision was blurred, I'd just woken up.

I'm in a strange room. I rub my eyes and sit up. I see Saitou and he's talking to aman. The man is hidden in the shadows so I can not see his face. Saitou must have heard me moving because he turned to me.

"Ahh, Kaoru, you're up!" he said.

"Where are we Saitou?" I asked, yawning. "What time is it?"

"This is Ba. Kenshin Himura." Saiotu said and the man stepped out form the shadows.

I stood quickly and pointed to the man. "You're the man.you're him. Saitou I've seen him before he was in my."

Saitou cut me off. "Kaoru, you'll be staying with him."

I looked at Saitou. "Don't you mean we will be staying with him, Saitou?" I said.

Saitou stood slowly. He was much taller than Mr. Himura. Saitou walked over to me. He put his hand on my shoulder.

"No Kaoru. Not we. You."

"I don't understand Saitou. Where are you going? When will you be back?" I could feel tears well up in my eyes.

"I can not tell you Kaoru. And I don't know when I will be back."

I hugged Saitou tight. "Don't go. Don't leave me. I don't' want to lose you too, Saitou." I cried.

Saitou held me away and wiped the tears from my face.

"You will see me again Kaoru. Alive. I promise." Saiotu hugged me then left.

I felt Mr. Himura put a hand on my shoulder. I turned to him. He was dressed in black. A black sweater, black pants, black boots, everything was black. Even the tie that held back his long crimson hair was black.

"Will you be alright Miss Kaoru?" he asked.

I nodded. "Saiotu has never broken a promise he's made to me."

Author's Notes:Moo!! Haha nobody knows what will happen! Not even me!! Hehe that's kinda bad uh? So I dunno. Umm well ummmmmm. im thinking I'll have Saitou die. yeah right Saitou rules he's awsome one of the best characters! And for all you Megumi fans. I am sorry.It's just well. I just don't like her too much!! Sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the reason I don't like her is cuz well how dare she steal my Sano!! The bitch!! Ooo!! Congratulations crystal renee. why all you peeps may be asking. Well its cuz she married Kenshin!! Yea!!

Crystal Renee: Yeah. Eyes of Sadness has been married to Sano for like 2 weeks now. it's been quite scary.. Especially since he doesn't know she's cheating on him with Legolas.

Eyes of Sadness: whoa! Dude! I did'nt know I married sano!!

Crystal Renee: That's what eating chocolate and drinking 4 jugs of sake gets you..

Eyes of Sadness: oh!! Yes! The chocolate! But 4 jugs of sake? I don't remember that!! But ahh!! Legolas!! What a babe!! ( thoughts come to mind) no stop (slaps self) yes he is a hottie but the toughts must stop.

Crystal Renee: And for all you shocked readers, I MARRIED MY KENSHIN CLONE. Not THE Kenshin. Nope. He's Kaoru's.

Eyes of Sadness: and my world crumbles because that person up there is insane. She is mentally ill. Quite sad really. Anywayz orlando hot.(drooling)

Sano: hello love whats going on?

Crystal Renee: She's swooning over Orlan-

Eyes of Sadness: SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Nothing honey bunch!!

Sano: ok bye. I am off to work again

Eyes of Sadness: and I would of course take orlando any day cuz well lets face it HE'S REAL!! Come on crystal renee!! But don't tell sano or aoshi!!

Crystal Renee: Your bedding AOSHI TOO?! My god. you say I'm mentally ill..

Eyes of Sadness: you say bedding and make me sound like a slut. That's horrible. I am no slut. Sano and orlando would never approve. Might turn aoshi on though. Mmmmm. lets not tempt him.Yet. No im a freak!!

Crystal Renee: See what I'm saying you guys?! She's bedding three different guys!!! She knows what turns them on!!! Aoshi. no. that's just wrong. there should only be 1. eww. threeeeeee.. Grosso.. HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kenshin(clone): hello!! Whats going on? What in the world ?

Crystal Renee: (jumps on him) I said Honey bunches of oats because they taste good. DID YOU KNOW SHE'S BEDDING THREE GUYS?!(points at Eyes of Sadness)

Kenshin(clone): 3? Oro!!

Eyes of Sadness: you guys Im not a slut!! (crying now) please!! I only have eyes for .

Insane. Moo no. and crystal renee is goin insane trying to find that stupid disk which holds my story also!! Im going insane because sano,aoshi,and orlando could find out about eachother. what shall I do?

Crystal Renee: Eat bananas.

Eyes of Sadness: you are disgusting!!

Crystal Renee: What's wrong with bananas?!

Eyes of Sadness: the sick minded people out there know what im talkin about!!

Crystal Renee: I MEANT BANANA AS IN A YELLOW FRUIT THAT GROWS ON TREES AND IS IMPORTED TO THE US SO PEOPLE CAN EAT THEM FOR THEIR NUTRITION. No, I think you get enough of the other banana. 3?! GOD!!!

Eyes of Sadness: how dare you!!!!!!!!!!! Boom!! And shes dead maybe I'll leave her dead this time!!

Kenshin clone: (obviously Eyes of Sadness didn't realize Crystal Renee's Kenshin clone was still Battousai..) WHAT DID YOU JUST DO?! (holds katana up to her throat) I'M GONNA KILL YOU!!!!!

Eyes of Sadness: fhh. If you kill me I cant ressurect her so. Blah.(sticks out tounge)

Kenshin clone: No, but I can tell Sano and Aoshi and Orlando about each other..

Eyes of Sadness: shit. You win .

Kenshin clone: I'm waiting..

Eyes of Sadness: I'm done. Go screw your stupid wife!!

Crystal Renee: I will quote you 'THAT'S RAPE!!!!' At least one of us has morals..

Eyes of Sadness: what are these "morals you speak of?' ive never heard of such things and I AM NOT A SLUT!!

Crystal Renee: Of course. You're just playing the field.

Eyes of Sadness: I'm brain dead. duh. No sano's home aganin run orlando run!!

Kenshin clone: No. stay for tea!!!!

Orlando: I can't pass up tea Eyes of Sadness...

Crystal Renee: (bounces) YEAY!!!!! Oh SANO DEARIE!!! Guess who's here with your wifey poo?!

Eyes of Sadness: you know simple plan says in one of their songs that the guy wants a girl in his bed. hehe!! Orlando!!

Crystal Renee: And I believe we will end this here due to graphic nature..

Eyes of Sadness: what do you mean? I've done nothing. this Is all wrong what would zach think?

Kenshin clone: YOU JUST UPED TO 4 MEN?! My god you get more.. I won't even say it.

Crystal Renee: My friend is. uh. desperate..

Eyes of Sadness: im not dessperate. I just like zach. he makes me laugh and hes nice to me and he talks to me. but orlando is hott!!

Sano: hello. who are you?

Orlando: I rule the kingdom in your wifes head!!

Sano: oh. really? Eyes of Sadness you have some splanin to do!!

Aoshi: hey babe sup?

Crystal Renee: (looks at Kenshin clone) Shall we leave?

Kenshin clone: And miss this fight? YEAH FUCKING RIGHT!!

Crystal Renee: (smacks him) LANGUAGE!!!!

Kenshin clone: Oro. I forgot. sorry.

( Eyes of Sadness snuck away with zach the tone in sanos voice scared her and zach could make her laugh no matter what type of mode she was in . but ahhhh orlando.)

And here end. yes. ALL OF THAT WAS MADE UP IN OUR HEADS!!!!!!! Hahahah. I wrote headls. please let us know what you think. it is 2 in the morning so you can't really BLAME us....... (explosions)....

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