Lady Himura: Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the people who reviewed! I appreciate it so much! I even have people who IMed me, and I enjoy talking to all of them! Oh, and I want to congradgulate the reviwerer who knew that some of my chapter's names were part of a song! ::sings: Living in the sunlight, loving in the moon light, having a wonderful time!
SSJHimura: Yah, yah, yah! Anyway, I want to know, is this the chapter we have all been waiting for!? WIll Musashi meet his end?
Lady Himura: My answer is ::large truck beeps it's horn::.
SSJHimura: What was that? I couldn't hear you.
Lady Himura: *sigh* My answer is :: PenguinOfEvil screams::
LadyHimura/SSJHimura: WHAT!
PenguinOfEvil: Nothing, I just felt like screaming.
Lady Himura/SSJHimura: 0_ox
SSJHimura: I couldn't here you! Is Musashi gonna die or what?
Lady himura:Why don't you just read and find out, like everybody else!
SSJHimura: ::mumbles mean things!::
PenguinOfEvil: I want to find out what happens! What are you waiting for!? Start reading!
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PenguinOfEvil: START READING ALL READY!
PenguinOfEvil: IF YOU LIKED THE STORY SO MUCH, WHY AREN'T YOU READING?!
PenguinOfEvil: WHY ARE YOU READING THIS WHEN YOU COULD BE READING THE STORY!
PenguinOfEvil: Scroll down all ready! GEEZ!
The festival was now deserted except for Kenshin, Musashi and the Kenshin-gumi watching from the sidelines. Kenshin unsheathed his sword and both he and Musashi circled around eachother, their narrowed eyes staring at eachothers.
With the blink of an eye, Musashi had shot forward, Kenshin, at the last second dodging what would of been a fatal blow to the heart.
"He's gotten so much faster! But how?" Kenshin thought to himself as sparks from the clashing swords flew everywhere. "His technique has changed, he's different...." Kenshin thought as he made an attack, which narrowly missed Musashi.
"What's the matter battosai? Have you finally realized you can't beat me! HA! When I'm through with you, I'll kill the rest of the Kamiya's! Yes, your precious Kaoru will be joining you soon enough!" Musashi laughed cynically as Kenshin's anger rose.
"THAT"S ENOUGH! I don't ever want you to talk about Kaoru like that! As long as I'm breathing, no harm will come to her!" Kenshin yelled as he disappeared.
"You useless tricks won't work against me! Face it! It's over!" Musashi yelled into the air.
"Hiten Mitsarugi style!" Kenshin yelled as he shot forward landing a blow right on Musahsi's back. Musashi's eyes bugged out of there sockets, and his mouth shot open as he flew at least fifty feet!
Kenshin watched as his body tummbled and tummbled hoping that would be the end of Musashi, hoping he would never come back, hoping that he would never be able to hurt Kaoru again.
"Kenshin you did it! Man that was awesome! Did you see that? He was pratically flying!" Sano cheered, throwing his fists in the air.
"Ken-san that was no less than amazing!" Megumi said.
"Kenshin, your safe..thankyou." Kaoru whispered, Kenshin hearing it with his keen sense of hearing. Kaoru was about to sprint to Kenshin when she noticed Kenshin's eyes grow bigger. Kenshin then fell to the floor, Musashi standing behind him, holding Kenshin's sword. Apparently, Musashi forgot to flip the blade so he didn't kill Kenshin.
"KENSHIN! NO!" Kaoru sceamed as he began to run towards him, only to be stopped by Sano. Kenshin began to struggled to get up, his teeth clentched and his face cringed in anger. Musashi flipped the sword and held it high over Kenshin, preparing to end Kenshin's life.
"Let go Sano! Kenshin needs help! PLease let go!" Kaoru screamed as she struggled to get out of his grip.
"Jou-chan, you'll be killed!" Sano screamed. He couldn't hold on, she was just to determined to get to Kenshin that not even the end of the world could of stopped her.
Kaoru ran as fast as she could, the sword was heading downwards towards Kenshin's body. She was at least five feet away when the sword was a foot from Kenshin. She lifted her arm to punch when the sword was only an inch away from Kenshin. Her punch landed directly on Musashi's face, the worst that happened to Kenshin was a skin deep cut.
The force of her punch was so great, Sano stood proud admiring her ability. Of course she still can't punch like Sano!
"Kenshin, Kenshin? Are you all right? Speak to me Kenshin, open your eyes!" Kaoru pleaded as she turned Kenshin's head to face her own. "Kenshin, wake up!" Kaoru sobbed. She leaned her forehead onto his and began to sob uncontrolable tears.
"Kaoru?" she heard Kenshin's voice call her name. She jerked her head up to find Kenshin's beautiful violet eyes. "Kenshin!" Kaoru screamed as she helped Kenshin up and hugged him, like he had been gone for ever.
Kenshin and Kaoru made there way to Musahsi's limp body. Kaoru hovered over Musahsi's body, taking one good look at the man he is, not the man she thought he was.
She lifted the sleeve of his arm. She remembered the person who killed her parents had a scar on his right arm, that ran from his shoudler to his elbow. She gasped when she saw it. It was true. He did kill her parents. She bowed her head, it hurt that the man she had admired in her youth, had given her the most pain.
Kenshin stood up. He saw the hurt in Kaoru's eyes and looking at her sad expression hurt him. He couldn't erase her memories for her, just like he couldn't his own, but he knew he could help heal her and make happy memories together.
Kenshin then felt a famiiar aura come to life again. He turned around to find Musahsi's hands, gripped firmly around Kaoru's neck. kaoru tried to get his hands off her neck, but his grip was to tight.
"I warned you battosai!" Musashi yelled, spitting blood to the floor. "But you didn't listen, now she will have to pay!'
Musashi relased her neck, threw her over his shoulder and began to run, Kenshin hot on his heels, and the Kenshin-gumi trying to catch up behind them Musashi ran through the nearby crowd, disappearing out of sight.
"Kaoru!" Kenshin yelled! He scanned the crowd. She wasn't there!
"Over hear battosai!" Musashi yelled over the crowd. He was right next to a tall house/building, one of the attractions on the Island.
Musashi began to climb up a ladder, Kaoru still gasping for breathe over his shoulder. kenshin tried to make his way through the crowd, but everyone was running and screamiong as they watched Musashi carry Kaoru up the ladder. Kenshin had to get to her though! He had to!
"Let the man through! He has to save his women!" Sano screamed. Little mummbles of "oh that is so romantic" and "Go get your girl" could be heard through out the crowd.
"Help him out!" Sano screamed as he lifted Kenshin up over the crowd. "Bring Kaoru back Kenshin!" Sano screamed as Kenshin began to walk on everyones shoulder's to get to the ladder.
As the crowd helped kenshin glide along to to ladder they cheered him on, telling him to save her, go get your love, and smash that guys face to the ground! Kenshin finally made it to the ladder and practically ran up it . Musashi had all ready reached the top, his hand lay on the end of the ladder. "Goodbye battosai!" Musashi yelled as he tipped the ladder over.
Kenshin turned to the other side of the other side of the ladder and the jumped onto the building. He clung on to the brick that stuck out due to the unique form of the building. He beagn to climb, one leg after another, one hand after another.
"WHAT?! Give up all ready! Geez what does a guy have to do to get rid of you!?" Musashi yelled in frustration. Apparently he doesn't know Kenshin as well as he thought!
Kenshin climbed and climbed and climbed, he was going to make it to the top, no matter what! Finally the roof was in view. He jumped onto the roof to find Musashi, but no Kaoru.
"Where is she!? Kenshin yelled as he searched the roof top frantically.
"Oh you mean her?" Musashi said as he pointed over the side of the roof.
Kenshin ran to where he was pointing and looked out to see Koaru hanging by her hands. "Kaoru!" Kenshin screamed hoping she was concious.
"Kenshin!" she screamed back with terror and happinesss.
"Forget her, If you want her to live you will fight me!" Musashi said. Once again their battle raged on. Kaoru could see the sparks of their swords on the dark roof top. She had to help, she wouldn't let Kenshin fight a battle that was as much hers as his! She began to swing her body back and forth, slowly gaining more momentum. Soon her feet were touching the side of the roof.
"Almost there! Just a little further!" Kaoru said to herself. She could see Musashi's head in her view. She swung back one more time with all her might and shot forward with her leg extended.
Musashi was about to come down of Kenshin with his sword when Karou, out of no where, kicked Musahi's face causing him to fall to the ground. Kenshin grabbed Kaoru's body before she could swing back. He cut her loose, and she fell into his arms! Musashi got up agin, his head oozing blood from the impact to the ground.
He lifted his sword and stuck it infront of him, aiming towards Kaoru. He rushed forward giving Kaoru no time to move. Kenshin pushed her out of the way blocking the attack with his sword. The imapct of the attack pushed him back and Kenshin fell off the roof.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru screamed as she struggled to get to her feet. She looked over the roof top to find Kenshin holding onto a rope. A sigh of relief passed through Kaoru. But she was furious now!
"Musahi!" she yelled as she turned to face him. "You killed my parents, you destroyed my childhood, you put my family in danger, and you tried to kill the one person I love more than anything! I've had it with you!" kaoru yelled at the top of her lungs.
Kaoru shot forward, with incredible speed that Musahi had not been expecting. "This is for mother!" she screamed as he punched Musashi on the right of his face, dislocating his jaw.
"This is for father!" kaoru yelled again, punching Musashi on his left, dislocating the jaw on the other side.
"This one is for Sano, Megumi, Yahiko and Tsubame!" Kaoru screamed as she elbowed him in the gut, causing him to cough out blood, and clutch his stomache in pain. (A/N: Go Kaoru, Go Kaoru!)
"And this one is for Kenshin!" she yelled as she brought her leg all the way up into the air and swung it down, kicking Musashi off of the roof.
She ran over to the side of the roof. She saw kenshin trying to climb up his rope as Musashi clung to his rope in pain from Kaoru's recent attack on him. Musashi took his last remaining engergy and took leapt over to Kenshin, gabbing his leg. Now Kenshin had to hold himself up and Musashi!
"Hold on kenshin! I'm Coming!" Kaoru screamed as she grabbed one of the remaining roped and swung down to Kenshin.
"No kaoru! Go back! It's not safe!" Kenshin screamed at her, wanting her to go back out of dangers way.
"Kenshin, I'm not leaving you!" Kaoru screamed. Grabbing onto Kenshin's rope. She crawled a little further down to wear Musashi lay clung to Kenshin.
"Let go of him!" she yelled as she began to wack his arms. Musashi was to determined to let go that easy. Musashi let go of Kenshin and grabbed Kaoru instead.
Kaoru is not as strong as Kenshin, so Musashi's weight was difficult to hold up. Her hands began to slip. If she fell, she would would fall at least five stories before coming to her inevitable death.
Kenshin tried to come closer to grab Kaoru, but Musashi unsheathed his sword and began to swing it around.
"Battosai, I will win! I will win even if I have to die trying!" Musashi screamed as he swung his sword one last time. He accidently cut the rope he and Kaoru were hanging on.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru sceamed as she felt Kenshin's strong hand grasp her own before she was out of reach. Musashi kept falling, for he was unable to grab anything.
"Death is not the end battosai!" Musashi screamed as he fell, and fell, and fell, until his voice faded and his echo was no longer ringing around them. Kenshin and Kaoru finally heard a faint thud, and realized Musashi had reached the ground.
Kenshin lifted Kaoru up into his safe arms. It was over, for good, Musashi could never hurt them again. Kenshin and Kaoru slowly climbed down the rope. When they reached the bottom, a pool of blood had made itself viisble on the floor.
Kenshin and Kaoru followed the river of blood until they found it's source. Musashi lay mangled and bloody. His legs were twisted in the wrong direction, his head split open. His eyes stared blankly into nothing, there was no life in his eyes. (A/N: Gross eh? I had to come up with a way to kill Musashi, but not break Kenshin's oath. Good Idea?)
Kenshin knelt down and shut Musashi's eyelids. He turned around to face Kaoru. She didn't need to see this, she never should of. Kaoru just stared at Musashi's deformed body. He was gone, gone for good. Kenshin walked up to her and and Hugs her, leaing his head into her hair that flowed wildly along her shoulders and back.
They both walked away from Musashi's body, Kenshin keeping his arm around Kaoru. Kenshin wasn't going towards the festival though, he was heading somewhere else.
"Kenshin where are we going?" Kaoru asked.
"I have to tell you something important." Kenshin said he lead Kaoru away. They walked into a lucious forest that has been growing on the island for over hundreds of years. They walked into the dark forest, the tree blocked most of the moon's light. They finally made their way to a beauiful ciruclar clearing, where the trees seperated and the moon's light shone bright. The fireflies danced around and the low hum of the crickets could be heard.
"Kenshin it's beautiful." Kaoru said as he looked at her surrounding.
"Kaoru I want to say this before something happens and then won't be able to tell you. Now is as good a time as any!.."
"Kenshinn...."
"Kaoru......I love you!" Kenshin said, relief flying through his veins at finally telling her how he felt. Kaoru's eyes lit up and her face shone a giagntic smile.
"kenshin..you mean that...you really love me? " Kaoru said, still un able to believe what Kenshin said.
"Yes, I'm head over heels in love with you!" Kenshin said, hoping now she would reply.
"Kenshin..I love you too! I've loved you for as long as I can remember! I love you, I love you, I love you!" Kaoru screamed as she sprung up and kissed Kenshin on the lips. They stood, sharing a long passionate kiss, as the fireflies danced around them.
TO BE CONTINUED
This is my absolute favorite chapter, Musashi is FINALLY DEAD! Kaoru and Kenshin found out they loved eachother! Oh but wait, there is more to come, oh yeah! Chapter 17 up soon!
SSJHimura: Yah, yah, yah! Anyway, I want to know, is this the chapter we have all been waiting for!? WIll Musashi meet his end?
Lady Himura: My answer is ::large truck beeps it's horn::.
SSJHimura: What was that? I couldn't hear you.
Lady Himura: *sigh* My answer is :: PenguinOfEvil screams::
LadyHimura/SSJHimura: WHAT!
PenguinOfEvil: Nothing, I just felt like screaming.
Lady Himura/SSJHimura: 0_ox
SSJHimura: I couldn't here you! Is Musashi gonna die or what?
Lady himura:Why don't you just read and find out, like everybody else!
SSJHimura: ::mumbles mean things!::
PenguinOfEvil: I want to find out what happens! What are you waiting for!? Start reading!
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PenguinOfEvil: START READING ALL READY!
PenguinOfEvil: IF YOU LIKED THE STORY SO MUCH, WHY AREN'T YOU READING?!
PenguinOfEvil: WHY ARE YOU READING THIS WHEN YOU COULD BE READING THE STORY!
PenguinOfEvil: Scroll down all ready! GEEZ!
The festival was now deserted except for Kenshin, Musashi and the Kenshin-gumi watching from the sidelines. Kenshin unsheathed his sword and both he and Musashi circled around eachother, their narrowed eyes staring at eachothers.
With the blink of an eye, Musashi had shot forward, Kenshin, at the last second dodging what would of been a fatal blow to the heart.
"He's gotten so much faster! But how?" Kenshin thought to himself as sparks from the clashing swords flew everywhere. "His technique has changed, he's different...." Kenshin thought as he made an attack, which narrowly missed Musashi.
"What's the matter battosai? Have you finally realized you can't beat me! HA! When I'm through with you, I'll kill the rest of the Kamiya's! Yes, your precious Kaoru will be joining you soon enough!" Musashi laughed cynically as Kenshin's anger rose.
"THAT"S ENOUGH! I don't ever want you to talk about Kaoru like that! As long as I'm breathing, no harm will come to her!" Kenshin yelled as he disappeared.
"You useless tricks won't work against me! Face it! It's over!" Musashi yelled into the air.
"Hiten Mitsarugi style!" Kenshin yelled as he shot forward landing a blow right on Musahsi's back. Musashi's eyes bugged out of there sockets, and his mouth shot open as he flew at least fifty feet!
Kenshin watched as his body tummbled and tummbled hoping that would be the end of Musashi, hoping he would never come back, hoping that he would never be able to hurt Kaoru again.
"Kenshin you did it! Man that was awesome! Did you see that? He was pratically flying!" Sano cheered, throwing his fists in the air.
"Ken-san that was no less than amazing!" Megumi said.
"Kenshin, your safe..thankyou." Kaoru whispered, Kenshin hearing it with his keen sense of hearing. Kaoru was about to sprint to Kenshin when she noticed Kenshin's eyes grow bigger. Kenshin then fell to the floor, Musashi standing behind him, holding Kenshin's sword. Apparently, Musashi forgot to flip the blade so he didn't kill Kenshin.
"KENSHIN! NO!" Kaoru sceamed as he began to run towards him, only to be stopped by Sano. Kenshin began to struggled to get up, his teeth clentched and his face cringed in anger. Musashi flipped the sword and held it high over Kenshin, preparing to end Kenshin's life.
"Let go Sano! Kenshin needs help! PLease let go!" Kaoru screamed as she struggled to get out of his grip.
"Jou-chan, you'll be killed!" Sano screamed. He couldn't hold on, she was just to determined to get to Kenshin that not even the end of the world could of stopped her.
Kaoru ran as fast as she could, the sword was heading downwards towards Kenshin's body. She was at least five feet away when the sword was a foot from Kenshin. She lifted her arm to punch when the sword was only an inch away from Kenshin. Her punch landed directly on Musashi's face, the worst that happened to Kenshin was a skin deep cut.
The force of her punch was so great, Sano stood proud admiring her ability. Of course she still can't punch like Sano!
"Kenshin, Kenshin? Are you all right? Speak to me Kenshin, open your eyes!" Kaoru pleaded as she turned Kenshin's head to face her own. "Kenshin, wake up!" Kaoru sobbed. She leaned her forehead onto his and began to sob uncontrolable tears.
"Kaoru?" she heard Kenshin's voice call her name. She jerked her head up to find Kenshin's beautiful violet eyes. "Kenshin!" Kaoru screamed as she helped Kenshin up and hugged him, like he had been gone for ever.
Kenshin and Kaoru made there way to Musahsi's limp body. Kaoru hovered over Musahsi's body, taking one good look at the man he is, not the man she thought he was.
She lifted the sleeve of his arm. She remembered the person who killed her parents had a scar on his right arm, that ran from his shoudler to his elbow. She gasped when she saw it. It was true. He did kill her parents. She bowed her head, it hurt that the man she had admired in her youth, had given her the most pain.
Kenshin stood up. He saw the hurt in Kaoru's eyes and looking at her sad expression hurt him. He couldn't erase her memories for her, just like he couldn't his own, but he knew he could help heal her and make happy memories together.
Kenshin then felt a famiiar aura come to life again. He turned around to find Musahsi's hands, gripped firmly around Kaoru's neck. kaoru tried to get his hands off her neck, but his grip was to tight.
"I warned you battosai!" Musashi yelled, spitting blood to the floor. "But you didn't listen, now she will have to pay!'
Musashi relased her neck, threw her over his shoulder and began to run, Kenshin hot on his heels, and the Kenshin-gumi trying to catch up behind them Musashi ran through the nearby crowd, disappearing out of sight.
"Kaoru!" Kenshin yelled! He scanned the crowd. She wasn't there!
"Over hear battosai!" Musashi yelled over the crowd. He was right next to a tall house/building, one of the attractions on the Island.
Musashi began to climb up a ladder, Kaoru still gasping for breathe over his shoulder. kenshin tried to make his way through the crowd, but everyone was running and screamiong as they watched Musashi carry Kaoru up the ladder. Kenshin had to get to her though! He had to!
"Let the man through! He has to save his women!" Sano screamed. Little mummbles of "oh that is so romantic" and "Go get your girl" could be heard through out the crowd.
"Help him out!" Sano screamed as he lifted Kenshin up over the crowd. "Bring Kaoru back Kenshin!" Sano screamed as Kenshin began to walk on everyones shoulder's to get to the ladder.
As the crowd helped kenshin glide along to to ladder they cheered him on, telling him to save her, go get your love, and smash that guys face to the ground! Kenshin finally made it to the ladder and practically ran up it . Musashi had all ready reached the top, his hand lay on the end of the ladder. "Goodbye battosai!" Musashi yelled as he tipped the ladder over.
Kenshin turned to the other side of the other side of the ladder and the jumped onto the building. He clung on to the brick that stuck out due to the unique form of the building. He beagn to climb, one leg after another, one hand after another.
"WHAT?! Give up all ready! Geez what does a guy have to do to get rid of you!?" Musashi yelled in frustration. Apparently he doesn't know Kenshin as well as he thought!
Kenshin climbed and climbed and climbed, he was going to make it to the top, no matter what! Finally the roof was in view. He jumped onto the roof to find Musashi, but no Kaoru.
"Where is she!? Kenshin yelled as he searched the roof top frantically.
"Oh you mean her?" Musashi said as he pointed over the side of the roof.
Kenshin ran to where he was pointing and looked out to see Koaru hanging by her hands. "Kaoru!" Kenshin screamed hoping she was concious.
"Kenshin!" she screamed back with terror and happinesss.
"Forget her, If you want her to live you will fight me!" Musashi said. Once again their battle raged on. Kaoru could see the sparks of their swords on the dark roof top. She had to help, she wouldn't let Kenshin fight a battle that was as much hers as his! She began to swing her body back and forth, slowly gaining more momentum. Soon her feet were touching the side of the roof.
"Almost there! Just a little further!" Kaoru said to herself. She could see Musashi's head in her view. She swung back one more time with all her might and shot forward with her leg extended.
Musashi was about to come down of Kenshin with his sword when Karou, out of no where, kicked Musahi's face causing him to fall to the ground. Kenshin grabbed Kaoru's body before she could swing back. He cut her loose, and she fell into his arms! Musashi got up agin, his head oozing blood from the impact to the ground.
He lifted his sword and stuck it infront of him, aiming towards Kaoru. He rushed forward giving Kaoru no time to move. Kenshin pushed her out of the way blocking the attack with his sword. The imapct of the attack pushed him back and Kenshin fell off the roof.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru screamed as she struggled to get to her feet. She looked over the roof top to find Kenshin holding onto a rope. A sigh of relief passed through Kaoru. But she was furious now!
"Musahi!" she yelled as she turned to face him. "You killed my parents, you destroyed my childhood, you put my family in danger, and you tried to kill the one person I love more than anything! I've had it with you!" kaoru yelled at the top of her lungs.
Kaoru shot forward, with incredible speed that Musahi had not been expecting. "This is for mother!" she screamed as he punched Musashi on the right of his face, dislocating his jaw.
"This is for father!" kaoru yelled again, punching Musashi on his left, dislocating the jaw on the other side.
"This one is for Sano, Megumi, Yahiko and Tsubame!" Kaoru screamed as she elbowed him in the gut, causing him to cough out blood, and clutch his stomache in pain. (A/N: Go Kaoru, Go Kaoru!)
"And this one is for Kenshin!" she yelled as she brought her leg all the way up into the air and swung it down, kicking Musashi off of the roof.
She ran over to the side of the roof. She saw kenshin trying to climb up his rope as Musashi clung to his rope in pain from Kaoru's recent attack on him. Musashi took his last remaining engergy and took leapt over to Kenshin, gabbing his leg. Now Kenshin had to hold himself up and Musashi!
"Hold on kenshin! I'm Coming!" Kaoru screamed as she grabbed one of the remaining roped and swung down to Kenshin.
"No kaoru! Go back! It's not safe!" Kenshin screamed at her, wanting her to go back out of dangers way.
"Kenshin, I'm not leaving you!" Kaoru screamed. Grabbing onto Kenshin's rope. She crawled a little further down to wear Musashi lay clung to Kenshin.
"Let go of him!" she yelled as she began to wack his arms. Musashi was to determined to let go that easy. Musashi let go of Kenshin and grabbed Kaoru instead.
Kaoru is not as strong as Kenshin, so Musashi's weight was difficult to hold up. Her hands began to slip. If she fell, she would would fall at least five stories before coming to her inevitable death.
Kenshin tried to come closer to grab Kaoru, but Musashi unsheathed his sword and began to swing it around.
"Battosai, I will win! I will win even if I have to die trying!" Musashi screamed as he swung his sword one last time. He accidently cut the rope he and Kaoru were hanging on.
"Kenshin!" Kaoru sceamed as she felt Kenshin's strong hand grasp her own before she was out of reach. Musashi kept falling, for he was unable to grab anything.
"Death is not the end battosai!" Musashi screamed as he fell, and fell, and fell, until his voice faded and his echo was no longer ringing around them. Kenshin and Kaoru finally heard a faint thud, and realized Musashi had reached the ground.
Kenshin lifted Kaoru up into his safe arms. It was over, for good, Musashi could never hurt them again. Kenshin and Kaoru slowly climbed down the rope. When they reached the bottom, a pool of blood had made itself viisble on the floor.
Kenshin and Kaoru followed the river of blood until they found it's source. Musashi lay mangled and bloody. His legs were twisted in the wrong direction, his head split open. His eyes stared blankly into nothing, there was no life in his eyes. (A/N: Gross eh? I had to come up with a way to kill Musashi, but not break Kenshin's oath. Good Idea?)
Kenshin knelt down and shut Musashi's eyelids. He turned around to face Kaoru. She didn't need to see this, she never should of. Kaoru just stared at Musashi's deformed body. He was gone, gone for good. Kenshin walked up to her and and Hugs her, leaing his head into her hair that flowed wildly along her shoulders and back.
They both walked away from Musashi's body, Kenshin keeping his arm around Kaoru. Kenshin wasn't going towards the festival though, he was heading somewhere else.
"Kenshin where are we going?" Kaoru asked.
"I have to tell you something important." Kenshin said he lead Kaoru away. They walked into a lucious forest that has been growing on the island for over hundreds of years. They walked into the dark forest, the tree blocked most of the moon's light. They finally made their way to a beauiful ciruclar clearing, where the trees seperated and the moon's light shone bright. The fireflies danced around and the low hum of the crickets could be heard.
"Kenshin it's beautiful." Kaoru said as he looked at her surrounding.
"Kaoru I want to say this before something happens and then won't be able to tell you. Now is as good a time as any!.."
"Kenshinn...."
"Kaoru......I love you!" Kenshin said, relief flying through his veins at finally telling her how he felt. Kaoru's eyes lit up and her face shone a giagntic smile.
"kenshin..you mean that...you really love me? " Kaoru said, still un able to believe what Kenshin said.
"Yes, I'm head over heels in love with you!" Kenshin said, hoping now she would reply.
"Kenshin..I love you too! I've loved you for as long as I can remember! I love you, I love you, I love you!" Kaoru screamed as she sprung up and kissed Kenshin on the lips. They stood, sharing a long passionate kiss, as the fireflies danced around them.
TO BE CONTINUED
This is my absolute favorite chapter, Musashi is FINALLY DEAD! Kaoru and Kenshin found out they loved eachother! Oh but wait, there is more to come, oh yeah! Chapter 17 up soon!