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Chapter 20

Kat watched the large fire hiss and crackle.

She liked the way the house had a fire pit in the center of the room.

Suzaku had her huge four foot long puffy tail curled against her and was sleeping soundly.

Kageunsei was staring blankly at the fire; mesmerized by the way the flames danced and flickered.

Kenshin was leaned against a wall, bangs draped to cover his face, half asleep.

The snow storm continued on outside and Kat could hear its howling raging voice.

It was cold and Suzaku had helped Kat drag out all the blankets in the house.

Kat snuggled deeper into her cocoon of blankets.

Even though Kat had the most blankets on, she was still cold.

She tried to stand up but her legs were tangled in the blankets and she ended up falling onto her side.

Kat struggled to get out of her cocoon but with no luck.

The fire crackled and sent small sparks flying.

Kat got an idea on how to move and she shifted her weight to the right side of the bundle.

The bundle tipped and she began to roll towards Kenshin.

Kat and her cocoon stopped against him and he opened an eye, "Having fun?"

Kat huffed, "I can't move!"

Kenshin snorted and grabbed the end of a blanket.

He sat Kat upright and yanked on it.

She spun around a few times, sliding on the floor in small circles, before she was untangled.

"Thanks," she said dizzily.

Kenshin smiled and pulled her to him.

He wrapped the discarded blankets around them and Kat felt suddenly warm.

She laid her head on his shoulder and could feel each breath he took.

"Kenshin?" Kat asked.

He felt a lock of her hair silky shift on his chest as Kat shifted to meet his gaze, "Yes?"

"What will happen if the Battousai wins? Will you leave me forever?" Kat asked, tears forming at the thought.

Kageunsei flicked an ear towards them, intent on eavesdropping.

He sighed deeply, "To tell you the truth? I might."

Kat was pained at the sadness his voice carried across the room.

Kenshin flicked his gaze away from Kat.

Her eyes held so much pain that he could hardly bear to look into them.

Kageunsei picked up the first sound of her sobs.

It hit him just then how much she loved both halves of this man. 'Maybe there is another way.'

"Don't leave me my sweet Rurouni..."

(A/N: *Yawns* This story still has a long way to go. I hope you're enjoying it! PLEASE REVIEW!!!)