Hi Hi
It's me I updated. U.u I know you want me to shut up right? So I guess I will.
I don't own RK
Echoe Shayne ^.^
The Battousai was a man that knew death. He was a man that delivered it to many, the bringer of death. He dealt it out with the edge of his blade. He had littered the battle field with bodies without batting an eye.
This was different then everything that he had ever experience. He felt her body get heavier in his arms, and her breathing stopped. To a man that had seen death countless time, most of them more gruesome then this one. He shouldn't have been bothered. It wasn't the same he always had a detached feeling from the people he killed, from the people that he watched die. This was different though he was holding the woman in his arms feeling her life slip away right there. His first instinct was to put her down but he couldn't bring himself to do that. Rather instead he stood there a few seconds looking at her face. 'Death' it would have been different if she had died in her fight. It would have even been different if he had killed her on the street instead of making her suffer. 'I Refuse' the words floated to him again like they had been spoken by some unseen person. Looking around the room he made sure that no one had said them before returning his gaze back to the woman in his arms.
Tae noticed a change the man had looked around not saying a word before looking back down at Kaoru. This brought her attention back to the woman nestled in his arms and the even more important fact. Her chest wasn't moving. She had been about to rush forward in hysterics but the coldness of the man's features stilled her. He stood there calmly, not a trace of worry about him, this was a man that knew danger a man that dealt with death on a daily basis. It scared her the impartialness of it all, how he could take something so dramatic in stride. Little did she knew that the expression on his face and the feelings that were swirling about inside him was the most emotion that the young man had experience in a long time. Taking a step forward Tae only had one thought that she need to get Kaoru away from this man.
The Battousai watched as the woman foolishly took a step toward him. She looked on verge of hysterics and he was in no mood to put up with such stupidity. His one concern was for the bundle that he held in his arms.
"If you come one step closer to me I'll kill you."
Tae drew back looking at the man his face was hidden in the shadow of his hair which hanging over his eyes. But she knew danger in the sound voice, when he said he would kill her he meant it. Her eyes went to the Katana at his side, causing her to take an involuntary step back.
With that taken care of he lowered the woman to the ground. Straitening her body out on the cold hard wood floor. Her lips were tinted a pale blue this alarmed him. He had seen many acts in the desperation people trying to save their loved ones and friends. One rushed to his mind and he stooped on the floor next to the girl. Bracing one of his hands on the ground he brought the other to the side of her face turning it toward him before lowering his lips to cover hers.
There were two other people in the room beside Tae and she could hear their intakes of breath accompanying hers as she watched the red head take Kaoru's blue lips in his own. She wouldn't allow him to do that. She wasn't going allow someone to defile her friend's body. Taking a step forward she felt the a hand touch her shoulder.
"You heard what he said." Looking over her shoulder she took in the worried expression on the cooks face. "besides a woman shouldn't have to do such things when there are two men in the room." Giving him a nod she turned her attention back to the scene before them.
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Never in his life had Dr Genzi thought it would take so long to get some where since when was the Akabeko so far away? Looking down at the bag in his hand he tried to pick up the pace again but an old man could only move so fast. Focusing on the back of the person running in front of him he tired not to think of the worst but he had this sinking feeling if they didn't get there soon it would too late. He couldn't take that, knowing that he had failed her.
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The Battousai lifted his head looking down at her for some sign that was he was doing was having any effect. Her skin had become colder beneath his fingers. Bringing his mouth to hers once again he breathed out, before leaning back once again to see no change. This angered him someone that had fought so much just a little while ago was already giving up. Putting his lips close hers he paused. "Are you the same person that refused to die this way?" his eyes narrowing he brushed his warm lips against her cold ones. "Breath with me..If you want to live then breath with me."
Tae had seen his lips moving almost like he was talking to Kaoru. The man next to her took a step forward and she strained her ears wanting to hear what this sick man was saying to her friend. Then she heard it but she wasn't quite sure if she had heard him correctly. 'If you want to live then breathe with me' her eyes widening she reached out her hand to stop the man that was walking toward them. Swiveling he looked at her was a questioning glance. Shaking her head no she signaled for him to stop.
He didn't know why he was doing this the thought was running through his mind. But always when he wanted to leave he heard her voice in his head. Saying that she refused to die like this. He hadn't gone though all the trouble of bringing her here to give up on her.
Someone that made him a cold hearted man feel something. He didn't know if he wanted her to live or if he would be happy to leave her corpse laying on floor. Then he felt it a soft swoosh of air going past his lips. Pausing his eyes widened 'life' then it happened again this time followed by sharp intake of breath. Her eyes snapped open as her body was wracked by a coughing fit. Pulling her into a half sitting position she flailed about before hitting her shoulder against him and crying out in pain. Her small body slumped against him as her eyes closed again. She was alive, reaching down her let his callous finger tips touch the edge of her lips before moving to her cheeks trying to rub some color into them.
Her breathing was raged but the point was that she was still breathing. Taking in the sight of the woman his eyes softened to deep amethyst. She was alive, but more importantly she was a live because of him.
"You have to keep her awake."
Blinking his eyes returned to a steely dark blue as he turned his attention back to the woman, but at the same time he realized that she was right.
His heard turned toward her and she saw his eyes for the first time. What she saw there made her take a step back. Taking a deep breath she tried to steady her heart beat. Who was this man? And what was he doing with Kaoru?
Turning his attention back to Kaoru he whispered so only she could hear. "Don't make me regret that I didn't put you out of your misery back there in the street." His voice was cold but didn't hold the edge that it usually did.
In response to his words her eyes opened a little as small smile played across her lips. He had been about to say something when he else heard the sound of running outside the restaurant shortly followed by the sound of someone bursting into the back door. It was the man that had left before, behind him was a older man with a bag in his hand. The later quickly crossed the room kneeling next to them. Wasting no time he took a small knife from his pocket and removed the sleeve of her Kimono.
Dr Genzi drew in his breath as he looked at her pail arm the cut in itself wasn't that bad. 'Poison' the cut was lined with black where her flesh had already begun to decay. Spanning out from the wound her flesh was stained a light pink to show where the poison was spreading. This wasn't good he had the tools to close the wound on her arm but he didn't have the herbs to counter act the poison and right now that was what mattered the most.
"I need to find out what kind of poison was used." He said it more to himself but the man that was supporting Kaoru held out a Katana the edge of it's blade was bathed in dried blood. Taking it he nodded.
"I need to get her back to the clinic I don't have the materials to deal with her here." Climbing to his feet he headed for the door.
The Battousai saw that the man expected him to follow. Raising to his feet with Kaoru still in his arms he left in pursuit of the older man.
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The room was small and worn with a wall of herbs in small jars along the entire back wall. The man grabbed several of these jars and a small bowl before walking back out and down the hall. This time he walked into the room with a futon and motioned for him to set her down on it. Doing this he took a step back as the older man claimed his place at her side. Standing there he felt awkward the woman Tae was watching the door way. As he watched the old man put the concoction that he made into her mouth leaving some in the bowl that he assumed was to put right on the wound.
The discolored flesh needed to be removed from the wound before it could be closed turning to look at the red headed man standing there he spoke. "Can you hold her down for me?"
The Battousai could see his dilemma. The infection would have to be removed before he could close the wound or the rotting would spread. Nodding he sat on the futon next to Kaoru. He thought to put his hand on her midsection to keep her in place but on second thought scooped her into his arms holding the elbow of her hurt arm to keep her from moving. The smell of fresh blood filled the air as the old man began his work.
Pain oh god what was wrong with her? Her entire body felt like it was on fire then there was a sharp pain in her arm and she tried to move away from it but someone was restraining her. Giving a small cry she turned her head only to meet and obstacle there too. A steady rhythm filled her ears and she realized that someone was holding her this only caused her to struggle more but the person was holding her in a vice like grip. Opening her eyes all she saw was a haze of color, not able to focus exhaustion over came her from her earlier actions. Sinking further into the persons embrace she tried to ignore the pain in her body. Listening the sound of someone heart beat she lost herself to the darkness.
'why am I doing this the thought filled his head as he restrained the woman from moving. After a short while she became tired or maybe the pain had just became to much for her. Never the less she went limp in his arms her head resting against his chest. She was warm a little too warm. Taking the opportunity he brought his hand up to her forehead. It was covered with a thin layer of sweat. This wasn't good she had a fever.
Tightening the knot on the bandage Dr Genzi turned his attention back to Kaoru her breathing was coming in catches looking at the man that held her he realized that his hand was on her forehead. There was a thin sheen of moisture to her skin 'she has a fever.' He thought.
"Dr Genzi" at the sound of his name her realized for the first time that Tae had followed them. Rising to his feet he gave the young woman his full attention seeing that she wanted to talk to him about something he nodded indicating that he would be there in a moment.
"I'll be right back."
Not saying anything the Battousai nodded not even bothering to look at the man.
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Tae stood in the room down the hall. She had chosen this room because she didn't want the other man to over hear their conversation.
"How is she?"
"I don't know yet. The poisons already in her system and even though the antidote has been given to her it might be too late to save her." Though he hated to say that and wanted to hope for the best the part of him that was a doctor wouldn't allow him to lie. This was the same part of him that forced him to say what he did next. "Honestly I don't know how she lasted so long."
Tae tried to hold back the tears in her eyes but they were tired of listening and she felt the warmness trickling down her cheeks. "Who is that guy? He has the eyes of a killer."
"I don't know I've never seen him before." Come to think of it now was the first time that he even wondered who the young man was. He hadn't even really looked at him to tell the truth. The only thing that he could say about him was that he had red hair.
"She was dead." The words left her in hysterics. ' Honestly I don't know how she lasted so long.' Kaoru hadn't she had watched her die. "she died" this time the words softer almost a whisper.
"What?"
"He. he brought her back to life. She wasn't breathing.. She was blue Dr Genzi and he brought her back to life." The man with the eyes of a killer had brought her friend back to life.
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Resting his chin on her head the faint smell of jasmine wafted through the air. Taking a deep breath he focused on the far wall alarmed by fact that the woman had a fever. It wasn't a good sign it cut her already slim chance of living in half. It also meant that the poison was already circulating her system.
"Do you still refuse to die? or would you rather I just ease your suffering now?"
Hearing her breathing quicken at his words and he knew that she was listening.
"no." Kaoru had to fight to get the words out but it was important that she did. "I will live."
It amazed him. The odds that she would even survive were stacked against her but when she uttered these words there was no doubt in his mind that she meant them. 'What made her want to live so bad?' till he had answers to this question she would live. Who was this woman that he had been sent to watch. This woman, that had breathed life into a man that knew only death. Unintentionally he pulled her deeper into his embrace, because of this he would let her live. That was if she even made it through the night.
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Dr Genzi stood in the door watching them. The red headed man had changed his position his legs were on either side of Kaoru and she was resting against his chest her small body pulled up against him. His head was resting on hers, while his arms were holding on to her like his own life depended on it. As he watched the man pulled her closer to him.
'who is he?' he thought but didn't say it out loud instead he turned and left the room. If he had done what Tae said he had then there no doubt in his mind that he would take care of Kaoru for the time being. Whether he had the eyes of a killer or not right now he was holding Kaoru like she was something precious.
If you want more click the button in the corner and leave a review ^.^
Jazzy- I know my bad. u.u yes there was probably lots of run ons I'm really really sorry I suck at stuff like that but I tried to make it better in the chapter. Thanks for putting up with me.
Koniko- chan I know I'm evil. Lot of people seam to think so. The cutcy look worked because look I got the next chapter up in reasonable time too. ^.^
Califpinay3001- thanks I will as long as people keep on reviewing so I know that their interested I'll keep writing.
Sango- Sorry for the OOC but I thought that it was necessary for the delopment of the story. Your not rude I know I suck at things like that. I'm just grateful that wonderful people put up with me e.e
KeNsHiN- Thanks. The pv changes sorry if this is confusing I will think of a way to make it better. Konyru was just a person that I used as plot device.
Conscience Fairy- I updated. I never really answered the question but things are looking better.
It's me I updated. U.u I know you want me to shut up right? So I guess I will.
I don't own RK
Echoe Shayne ^.^
The Battousai was a man that knew death. He was a man that delivered it to many, the bringer of death. He dealt it out with the edge of his blade. He had littered the battle field with bodies without batting an eye.
This was different then everything that he had ever experience. He felt her body get heavier in his arms, and her breathing stopped. To a man that had seen death countless time, most of them more gruesome then this one. He shouldn't have been bothered. It wasn't the same he always had a detached feeling from the people he killed, from the people that he watched die. This was different though he was holding the woman in his arms feeling her life slip away right there. His first instinct was to put her down but he couldn't bring himself to do that. Rather instead he stood there a few seconds looking at her face. 'Death' it would have been different if she had died in her fight. It would have even been different if he had killed her on the street instead of making her suffer. 'I Refuse' the words floated to him again like they had been spoken by some unseen person. Looking around the room he made sure that no one had said them before returning his gaze back to the woman in his arms.
Tae noticed a change the man had looked around not saying a word before looking back down at Kaoru. This brought her attention back to the woman nestled in his arms and the even more important fact. Her chest wasn't moving. She had been about to rush forward in hysterics but the coldness of the man's features stilled her. He stood there calmly, not a trace of worry about him, this was a man that knew danger a man that dealt with death on a daily basis. It scared her the impartialness of it all, how he could take something so dramatic in stride. Little did she knew that the expression on his face and the feelings that were swirling about inside him was the most emotion that the young man had experience in a long time. Taking a step forward Tae only had one thought that she need to get Kaoru away from this man.
The Battousai watched as the woman foolishly took a step toward him. She looked on verge of hysterics and he was in no mood to put up with such stupidity. His one concern was for the bundle that he held in his arms.
"If you come one step closer to me I'll kill you."
Tae drew back looking at the man his face was hidden in the shadow of his hair which hanging over his eyes. But she knew danger in the sound voice, when he said he would kill her he meant it. Her eyes went to the Katana at his side, causing her to take an involuntary step back.
With that taken care of he lowered the woman to the ground. Straitening her body out on the cold hard wood floor. Her lips were tinted a pale blue this alarmed him. He had seen many acts in the desperation people trying to save their loved ones and friends. One rushed to his mind and he stooped on the floor next to the girl. Bracing one of his hands on the ground he brought the other to the side of her face turning it toward him before lowering his lips to cover hers.
There were two other people in the room beside Tae and she could hear their intakes of breath accompanying hers as she watched the red head take Kaoru's blue lips in his own. She wouldn't allow him to do that. She wasn't going allow someone to defile her friend's body. Taking a step forward she felt the a hand touch her shoulder.
"You heard what he said." Looking over her shoulder she took in the worried expression on the cooks face. "besides a woman shouldn't have to do such things when there are two men in the room." Giving him a nod she turned her attention back to the scene before them.
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Never in his life had Dr Genzi thought it would take so long to get some where since when was the Akabeko so far away? Looking down at the bag in his hand he tried to pick up the pace again but an old man could only move so fast. Focusing on the back of the person running in front of him he tired not to think of the worst but he had this sinking feeling if they didn't get there soon it would too late. He couldn't take that, knowing that he had failed her.
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The Battousai lifted his head looking down at her for some sign that was he was doing was having any effect. Her skin had become colder beneath his fingers. Bringing his mouth to hers once again he breathed out, before leaning back once again to see no change. This angered him someone that had fought so much just a little while ago was already giving up. Putting his lips close hers he paused. "Are you the same person that refused to die this way?" his eyes narrowing he brushed his warm lips against her cold ones. "Breath with me..If you want to live then breath with me."
Tae had seen his lips moving almost like he was talking to Kaoru. The man next to her took a step forward and she strained her ears wanting to hear what this sick man was saying to her friend. Then she heard it but she wasn't quite sure if she had heard him correctly. 'If you want to live then breathe with me' her eyes widening she reached out her hand to stop the man that was walking toward them. Swiveling he looked at her was a questioning glance. Shaking her head no she signaled for him to stop.
He didn't know why he was doing this the thought was running through his mind. But always when he wanted to leave he heard her voice in his head. Saying that she refused to die like this. He hadn't gone though all the trouble of bringing her here to give up on her.
Someone that made him a cold hearted man feel something. He didn't know if he wanted her to live or if he would be happy to leave her corpse laying on floor. Then he felt it a soft swoosh of air going past his lips. Pausing his eyes widened 'life' then it happened again this time followed by sharp intake of breath. Her eyes snapped open as her body was wracked by a coughing fit. Pulling her into a half sitting position she flailed about before hitting her shoulder against him and crying out in pain. Her small body slumped against him as her eyes closed again. She was alive, reaching down her let his callous finger tips touch the edge of her lips before moving to her cheeks trying to rub some color into them.
Her breathing was raged but the point was that she was still breathing. Taking in the sight of the woman his eyes softened to deep amethyst. She was alive, but more importantly she was a live because of him.
"You have to keep her awake."
Blinking his eyes returned to a steely dark blue as he turned his attention back to the woman, but at the same time he realized that she was right.
His heard turned toward her and she saw his eyes for the first time. What she saw there made her take a step back. Taking a deep breath she tried to steady her heart beat. Who was this man? And what was he doing with Kaoru?
Turning his attention back to Kaoru he whispered so only she could hear. "Don't make me regret that I didn't put you out of your misery back there in the street." His voice was cold but didn't hold the edge that it usually did.
In response to his words her eyes opened a little as small smile played across her lips. He had been about to say something when he else heard the sound of running outside the restaurant shortly followed by the sound of someone bursting into the back door. It was the man that had left before, behind him was a older man with a bag in his hand. The later quickly crossed the room kneeling next to them. Wasting no time he took a small knife from his pocket and removed the sleeve of her Kimono.
Dr Genzi drew in his breath as he looked at her pail arm the cut in itself wasn't that bad. 'Poison' the cut was lined with black where her flesh had already begun to decay. Spanning out from the wound her flesh was stained a light pink to show where the poison was spreading. This wasn't good he had the tools to close the wound on her arm but he didn't have the herbs to counter act the poison and right now that was what mattered the most.
"I need to find out what kind of poison was used." He said it more to himself but the man that was supporting Kaoru held out a Katana the edge of it's blade was bathed in dried blood. Taking it he nodded.
"I need to get her back to the clinic I don't have the materials to deal with her here." Climbing to his feet he headed for the door.
The Battousai saw that the man expected him to follow. Raising to his feet with Kaoru still in his arms he left in pursuit of the older man.
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The room was small and worn with a wall of herbs in small jars along the entire back wall. The man grabbed several of these jars and a small bowl before walking back out and down the hall. This time he walked into the room with a futon and motioned for him to set her down on it. Doing this he took a step back as the older man claimed his place at her side. Standing there he felt awkward the woman Tae was watching the door way. As he watched the old man put the concoction that he made into her mouth leaving some in the bowl that he assumed was to put right on the wound.
The discolored flesh needed to be removed from the wound before it could be closed turning to look at the red headed man standing there he spoke. "Can you hold her down for me?"
The Battousai could see his dilemma. The infection would have to be removed before he could close the wound or the rotting would spread. Nodding he sat on the futon next to Kaoru. He thought to put his hand on her midsection to keep her in place but on second thought scooped her into his arms holding the elbow of her hurt arm to keep her from moving. The smell of fresh blood filled the air as the old man began his work.
Pain oh god what was wrong with her? Her entire body felt like it was on fire then there was a sharp pain in her arm and she tried to move away from it but someone was restraining her. Giving a small cry she turned her head only to meet and obstacle there too. A steady rhythm filled her ears and she realized that someone was holding her this only caused her to struggle more but the person was holding her in a vice like grip. Opening her eyes all she saw was a haze of color, not able to focus exhaustion over came her from her earlier actions. Sinking further into the persons embrace she tried to ignore the pain in her body. Listening the sound of someone heart beat she lost herself to the darkness.
'why am I doing this the thought filled his head as he restrained the woman from moving. After a short while she became tired or maybe the pain had just became to much for her. Never the less she went limp in his arms her head resting against his chest. She was warm a little too warm. Taking the opportunity he brought his hand up to her forehead. It was covered with a thin layer of sweat. This wasn't good she had a fever.
Tightening the knot on the bandage Dr Genzi turned his attention back to Kaoru her breathing was coming in catches looking at the man that held her he realized that his hand was on her forehead. There was a thin sheen of moisture to her skin 'she has a fever.' He thought.
"Dr Genzi" at the sound of his name her realized for the first time that Tae had followed them. Rising to his feet he gave the young woman his full attention seeing that she wanted to talk to him about something he nodded indicating that he would be there in a moment.
"I'll be right back."
Not saying anything the Battousai nodded not even bothering to look at the man.
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Tae stood in the room down the hall. She had chosen this room because she didn't want the other man to over hear their conversation.
"How is she?"
"I don't know yet. The poisons already in her system and even though the antidote has been given to her it might be too late to save her." Though he hated to say that and wanted to hope for the best the part of him that was a doctor wouldn't allow him to lie. This was the same part of him that forced him to say what he did next. "Honestly I don't know how she lasted so long."
Tae tried to hold back the tears in her eyes but they were tired of listening and she felt the warmness trickling down her cheeks. "Who is that guy? He has the eyes of a killer."
"I don't know I've never seen him before." Come to think of it now was the first time that he even wondered who the young man was. He hadn't even really looked at him to tell the truth. The only thing that he could say about him was that he had red hair.
"She was dead." The words left her in hysterics. ' Honestly I don't know how she lasted so long.' Kaoru hadn't she had watched her die. "she died" this time the words softer almost a whisper.
"What?"
"He. he brought her back to life. She wasn't breathing.. She was blue Dr Genzi and he brought her back to life." The man with the eyes of a killer had brought her friend back to life.
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Resting his chin on her head the faint smell of jasmine wafted through the air. Taking a deep breath he focused on the far wall alarmed by fact that the woman had a fever. It wasn't a good sign it cut her already slim chance of living in half. It also meant that the poison was already circulating her system.
"Do you still refuse to die? or would you rather I just ease your suffering now?"
Hearing her breathing quicken at his words and he knew that she was listening.
"no." Kaoru had to fight to get the words out but it was important that she did. "I will live."
It amazed him. The odds that she would even survive were stacked against her but when she uttered these words there was no doubt in his mind that she meant them. 'What made her want to live so bad?' till he had answers to this question she would live. Who was this woman that he had been sent to watch. This woman, that had breathed life into a man that knew only death. Unintentionally he pulled her deeper into his embrace, because of this he would let her live. That was if she even made it through the night.
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Dr Genzi stood in the door watching them. The red headed man had changed his position his legs were on either side of Kaoru and she was resting against his chest her small body pulled up against him. His head was resting on hers, while his arms were holding on to her like his own life depended on it. As he watched the man pulled her closer to him.
'who is he?' he thought but didn't say it out loud instead he turned and left the room. If he had done what Tae said he had then there no doubt in his mind that he would take care of Kaoru for the time being. Whether he had the eyes of a killer or not right now he was holding Kaoru like she was something precious.
If you want more click the button in the corner and leave a review ^.^
Jazzy- I know my bad. u.u yes there was probably lots of run ons I'm really really sorry I suck at stuff like that but I tried to make it better in the chapter. Thanks for putting up with me.
Koniko- chan I know I'm evil. Lot of people seam to think so. The cutcy look worked because look I got the next chapter up in reasonable time too. ^.^
Califpinay3001- thanks I will as long as people keep on reviewing so I know that their interested I'll keep writing.
Sango- Sorry for the OOC but I thought that it was necessary for the delopment of the story. Your not rude I know I suck at things like that. I'm just grateful that wonderful people put up with me e.e
KeNsHiN- Thanks. The pv changes sorry if this is confusing I will think of a way to make it better. Konyru was just a person that I used as plot device.
Conscience Fairy- I updated. I never really answered the question but things are looking better.