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Once Upon a time: Chapter 23
by white seraph
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Kenshin sank down to the large, deep crimson chair, it was not possible. How can it? No.
"Sorry, but she is no where to be seen."
The words rang in his head, again and again. Why? Why didn't he let her explain? Why? And now. And now, what will she think? He let her go without reconiling with her... He let her go with all the blinded hatred and betrayal. Kenshin closed his eyes, reliving all the good moments he shared with her. Though they were not much, but everything one, every single one fo them, were so meaningful, so beautiful.
And now? He had lost her. Completely. The words cut into him like a thin piece of sharp, cold ice. The pain was more than anything he had experienced. No, it was nothing physical, it was something else. It was heart break. The mere thought of having her disappear so completely in his life shattered his heart, and the thought of her only knowing of his hatred made it worse.
A single wet droplet rolled from his eye. What is this? Tears. His tears. How long has it been since he cried? How long? The memories once buried deep within resurfaced. His sisters. Thats right, he cried for his sisters, that was the first time he cried, the first and last. Until today, did he let himself cry again. [A/N yup so sappy :D hehe]
Kaoru. This mysterious girl, she can make him angry, jealous, guilty, hurt. Who is she? He sighed. He indulged himself in a deep sleep, knowing that all his hopes can only live in the dreams.
If only, when he wakes up, he will find that all this pain is, but a nightmare.
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Yumi had been alone, and sustained her life as a highclass prostitute just out of the Capital City. Life was getting more and more boring each day. Still hoping for the chance to take her own revenge, she waits patiently, for someone who also despises the King. True, there were many who despised him, Yumi had, herself coem across many men who hated the high tax and brutality of the King, but none of which have even thought about rebelling. Not after the tragic fall of the shinsengumi. That event only proved once more, the power of royality, now no one, not one, dared to even speak ill of the royal majesty.
However, soon, Yumi's diligence and hard work paid off. The night she met him, Yumi knew, that he will be the one. Not only was the mysterious man, who called himself Shishio strong and wealthy, powerful, with many alliances from neighbouring countries, his hatred to Battousai was immense, he truely detested the man with seething passion. She knew, together with this man, she can collaborate with him, and pull that arrogant king down.
Shishio, on the other hand also seemed very interested in this woman, and very much intrugued by her deadly vemons. He bought her at a very high price, knowing, not only will she bring him nightly pleasures when out of town or in their main base, he can also talk to this woman about his plans and rebel.
He had very secretivly gathered a large army, mostly from the survivors of the Shinsengumi, and other strong allianes from the neighbouring countries, and with the help of Enishi, of course, he was able to gather the latest information on Battousai. Fallen in love with a servant girl? Shishio laughed, what a weakling. He wasn't going to let his chance slip. It wasn't often when the man had a vulnerable point.
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Kaoru was skipping happily down the streets when but then, people started screaming, and crowding to the sides. What's going on she wondered? Walking to one of the sides, along with the other people. Suddenly, someone yelled at her "Hey you! aren't you one of the royal slaves?" A tall man in blue suits, like Soujiro's demanded. Kaoru looked around, so this man had companions.
"What are you doing here?" The other asked, drawing out a sword, as if she was a thieve.
Damn..how did they know she was from... Thenk Kaoru was suddenly englihtened. Of course... The uniform. The thin, navy blue Kimono with the imperial words sewn at the breast pockets.
"I..." Kaoru gulped, not knowing how to respond. This freedom, was something Kaoru wanted, and this wasn't something that happened daily. No she wasn't going to let her chance slip, just like that. "I, I was ordered to buy something..." She replied, meekly.
"Buy something" The other guard snorted "Well lets take you back and see if the castle has what you wanted to buy." With that, they pulled roughly at her arms, and dragged her back.
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The dark, cold claustrophobic room was familiar, the water droplets trickled down from the ceiling, with a sickening stench, like decadent animals. Kaoru sat up, why was she even here? She looked around from behind the bars, spotting the guards who brougt her here. "Where am I?" She asked, not really expecting an answer.
"It does not matter where you are, you just have to know that you deserve severe punishment for escapiing." He grinned, not at all serious.
Then another added in "Well if you treat us well tonight, maybe we can let you off the charge" He burst out laughing along with his other friends. "Hey, someone, get the keys." He told, as he approached the bars. "We're going to have lots of fun tonight." He he whispered dangerously soft to her, which only made Kaoru whimper.
Suddenly, he grabbed Kaoru by her chin roughly, hurting her jaws, "aren't we?"
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Sorry guys! very very short chapter! but i tried to have this chapter ready just before i leave tmr morning..i still gotta pack!
anyway, i'd like to get some new ideas from you guys....i'm sorta directionless..well i mean i do have a plot but i don't liek it anymore, cos it's too simple..iand unoriginal :( anyway! i'll read your ideas when i come back hehe have fun people! peaceee!
Once Upon a time: Chapter 23
by white seraph
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Kenshin sank down to the large, deep crimson chair, it was not possible. How can it? No.
"Sorry, but she is no where to be seen."
The words rang in his head, again and again. Why? Why didn't he let her explain? Why? And now. And now, what will she think? He let her go without reconiling with her... He let her go with all the blinded hatred and betrayal. Kenshin closed his eyes, reliving all the good moments he shared with her. Though they were not much, but everything one, every single one fo them, were so meaningful, so beautiful.
And now? He had lost her. Completely. The words cut into him like a thin piece of sharp, cold ice. The pain was more than anything he had experienced. No, it was nothing physical, it was something else. It was heart break. The mere thought of having her disappear so completely in his life shattered his heart, and the thought of her only knowing of his hatred made it worse.
A single wet droplet rolled from his eye. What is this? Tears. His tears. How long has it been since he cried? How long? The memories once buried deep within resurfaced. His sisters. Thats right, he cried for his sisters, that was the first time he cried, the first and last. Until today, did he let himself cry again. [A/N yup so sappy :D hehe]
Kaoru. This mysterious girl, she can make him angry, jealous, guilty, hurt. Who is she? He sighed. He indulged himself in a deep sleep, knowing that all his hopes can only live in the dreams.
If only, when he wakes up, he will find that all this pain is, but a nightmare.
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Yumi had been alone, and sustained her life as a highclass prostitute just out of the Capital City. Life was getting more and more boring each day. Still hoping for the chance to take her own revenge, she waits patiently, for someone who also despises the King. True, there were many who despised him, Yumi had, herself coem across many men who hated the high tax and brutality of the King, but none of which have even thought about rebelling. Not after the tragic fall of the shinsengumi. That event only proved once more, the power of royality, now no one, not one, dared to even speak ill of the royal majesty.
However, soon, Yumi's diligence and hard work paid off. The night she met him, Yumi knew, that he will be the one. Not only was the mysterious man, who called himself Shishio strong and wealthy, powerful, with many alliances from neighbouring countries, his hatred to Battousai was immense, he truely detested the man with seething passion. She knew, together with this man, she can collaborate with him, and pull that arrogant king down.
Shishio, on the other hand also seemed very interested in this woman, and very much intrugued by her deadly vemons. He bought her at a very high price, knowing, not only will she bring him nightly pleasures when out of town or in their main base, he can also talk to this woman about his plans and rebel.
He had very secretivly gathered a large army, mostly from the survivors of the Shinsengumi, and other strong allianes from the neighbouring countries, and with the help of Enishi, of course, he was able to gather the latest information on Battousai. Fallen in love with a servant girl? Shishio laughed, what a weakling. He wasn't going to let his chance slip. It wasn't often when the man had a vulnerable point.
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Kaoru was skipping happily down the streets when but then, people started screaming, and crowding to the sides. What's going on she wondered? Walking to one of the sides, along with the other people. Suddenly, someone yelled at her "Hey you! aren't you one of the royal slaves?" A tall man in blue suits, like Soujiro's demanded. Kaoru looked around, so this man had companions.
"What are you doing here?" The other asked, drawing out a sword, as if she was a thieve.
Damn..how did they know she was from... Thenk Kaoru was suddenly englihtened. Of course... The uniform. The thin, navy blue Kimono with the imperial words sewn at the breast pockets.
"I..." Kaoru gulped, not knowing how to respond. This freedom, was something Kaoru wanted, and this wasn't something that happened daily. No she wasn't going to let her chance slip, just like that. "I, I was ordered to buy something..." She replied, meekly.
"Buy something" The other guard snorted "Well lets take you back and see if the castle has what you wanted to buy." With that, they pulled roughly at her arms, and dragged her back.
*******************
The dark, cold claustrophobic room was familiar, the water droplets trickled down from the ceiling, with a sickening stench, like decadent animals. Kaoru sat up, why was she even here? She looked around from behind the bars, spotting the guards who brougt her here. "Where am I?" She asked, not really expecting an answer.
"It does not matter where you are, you just have to know that you deserve severe punishment for escapiing." He grinned, not at all serious.
Then another added in "Well if you treat us well tonight, maybe we can let you off the charge" He burst out laughing along with his other friends. "Hey, someone, get the keys." He told, as he approached the bars. "We're going to have lots of fun tonight." He he whispered dangerously soft to her, which only made Kaoru whimper.
Suddenly, he grabbed Kaoru by her chin roughly, hurting her jaws, "aren't we?"
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Sorry guys! very very short chapter! but i tried to have this chapter ready just before i leave tmr morning..i still gotta pack!
anyway, i'd like to get some new ideas from you guys....i'm sorta directionless..well i mean i do have a plot but i don't liek it anymore, cos it's too simple..iand unoriginal :( anyway! i'll read your ideas when i come back hehe have fun people! peaceee!