Disclaimer: I Don't Own The Show Rurouni Kenshin.(I wish I owned Sano because then I would….umm…n/m)

The red sun was setting behind the hills as the market slowly shut down. Gentle humming of business gradually was over taken by the melodic chirping of hidden crickets as a tall man walked out of a shop with a parcel under his arm. He looked both ways before proceeding into the lane, then started walking at a slow pace, muttering to himself.

"Stupid Kenshin says he's too busy so I have to go and get the stuff, stupid Kaoru whacking me on my head," the man muttered repeatedly while fingering a red bump on his forehead. The man was so absorbed that he didn't notice a girl running out of a shop until she ran into him.

He grabbed her shoulder when he heard the shop owner's shouts of, "Stop! Thief!"

The girl struggled against his grip and bared her teeth. She was about as tall as Kaoru but with blonde hair that looked red in the fading light. When the shop owner approached her green eyes flashed, and she rammed her foot into his groin.

The girl scampered away as he fell on the ground clutching his more delicate parts. The shop keeper reached him with a look of pity on his wrinkled face.

"Would you like some ice, boy?" The kindly man asked.

He shook his head no as he picked himself off the ground with a proud sniff and strutted away carrying his package, only limping every other step………

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As the limping man approached the Dojo he was greeted by yells and the sound of running feet. Assuming that the Dojo was under attack he threw open the door and dropped his package, ready to fight.

Before him stood a Kaoru with two wooden swords hitting Kenshin and Yahiko simultainously, while the said victims tried to escape. On sight of him Kauro took her feet off of Kenshin's and Yahiko's pantlegs, needless to say both of them fell face down on the floor. She approached him with murder in her eyes.

"SANO! Where have you been! We have been waiting!!!" She bellowed, on her tip-toes to to reach his face. She glanced down and saw the package. "Why did you drop it! If even one drop of frosting is out of place i'll...i'll...!" She suddonly stopped with a mischeivious grin, "Ill kick you THERE."

He winced as she walked away with the package She couldnt have known, could she? He walked toward the table with his idea that all females had physic powers confermed. Sano sat down inbetween Yahiko who had a bump on his head, matching his own, and Kenshin, who had a dazed look plastered over his face.

A minute later Kaoru entered with some fruit pastries on a large tray and a smile. She set it down on the table the sat next to Kenshin. Everyone lunged for one but were cut short when she pulled the tray away.

"FIRST of all do any of you know why we are celebrating?!" Kaoru snapped.

"No, But i want some, Ugly!" Yahiko retorted while reaching for another pastry.



"Yahiko! As Assistent Master Of The Kamiya Kasshin Style I order you to be quiet!" Kaoru barked back.

Kenshin watched this with a nervous laugh and his hand behind his head, Sano just waited as they continued arguing.

"And WHY is TODAY so important to you anyway, Ugly, the sooner you tell us the sooner we can EAT!" Yahiko growled as the argument reached its sixth minute.

"You mean none of you know?" Kaoru gasped.

"If I knew then I would tell you so we could EAT!" scoffed Yahiko.

Kaoru stood up with a sniff, "Its....its....MY BIRTHDAY!" She wailed as she ran off.

"Ms. Kaoru wait!" Called Kenshin as he ran after her. The remaing two in the dining room exchanged surprised glaces.

"Isnt it past your bed time Yahiko?" Sano asked.

"Nope!" He answered with a smile while reaching for a pastry.

"Too bad," Sano said with a smile as he picked up Yahiko and carried him to his room. A very angry Yahiko kicked and struggled but Sano eventually dropped him inside his room and quickly closed the door.

Then with a sigh he started walking towards his room. About half-way there he looked around nervously, then with a sly grin he pulled three pastries from under his jacket........

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Sano is so clever ^_^

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