Lady Himura: WARNING: In the happenings that Kenshin and Kaoru do have a son (I'm not telling lalala!) He will not hate Kenshin, I repeat will no hate Kenshin! *sigh* Glad that that's out and you don't have to worry!
SSJHimura: hey I wanna give a shout out to my bud Tia! Hey Tia! *wink*
Lady Himura: Hey Tia, had to add you in there!
DarknessFlame: I think I'm gonna change my name again...
Lady Himura/SSJHimura: Oro! ::Fall over anime style::
Lady Himura: The greatest thing has happened to me!
Darkness Flame: And that is?
Lady himura: I got sick! I didn't have to go to school today, so I can type and post this chapter!
DarknessFlame: Oh yeah, your just so lucky....
SSJHimura: IGLOOS RULE!!!!!!!!
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"Come in Madame Yuki, please." Megumi said stepping aside so Madame Yuki could enter.
"Thank you child, I fear I bring a burden upon you." Madame Yuki said wearily. They all sat quietly in the dojo, as they waited for Megumi to bring some tea.
"So what's the deal with this vison thingy?" Sano asked, chugging his tea. Madame Yuki sat silently sipping her tea, Sano, Megumi, and Yahiko sat patiently waiting for her reply. Madame Yuki placed her cup down and cleared her throat.
"I've seen a disturbance. An evil presence is will come hither to your door way. This evil is not what it seems. Do not be fooled by it's appearance." Madame Yuki said eyeing everyone to catch their reaction.
"Your friends? Kaoru-dono and Kenshin-dono. Where may they be?" Madame Yuki asked with the up most concern on her face.
"Your psychic! You tell us!" Yahiko said, frustrated that she wouldn't say why she was here. Madame Yuki glanced at him, with the same sorrowful face.
"Listen child, your brain is as big as an acorn! You know nothing of the seriousness of the situation!" Madame Yuki said, calm as ever. Sano began to laugh, covering his mouth to muffle the sound.
"What did you say you old hag?! I should let you know, I will soon master the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu and then we will see who's laughing!" Yahiko said standing up and swinging his bokken.
"Tisk tisk. A "man" on the outside, but a mere child on the inside." Madame Yuki said sipping her tea. Megumi and Sano had to hold Yahiko back from attacking Madame Yuki.
"Let me at her! Let go! UGH!" Yahiko screamed as he struggled to get out of their grasp.
"Run along child, let the adults talk." Madame Yuki said, Yahiko practically inches away from her, his fists pounding.
"Goodbye Yahiko-chan." Sano said as he swung him out of the dojo.
"Dooonnn'ttttt ccccaaallll mmmeee ccchhhaaannn!" Yahiko screamed as he flew at least fifty feet.
"Well that should make things a little quieter around here. So you were saying?" Sano said as he swiped his hands together.
"Uh yes, I saw a presence. It will be coming to the dojo. I don't know when, I don't know how. My skills aren't what they used to be. But all I can say is, this presence is out to destroy lives, emotionally and physically. Be carefull. Don't trust anyone. Heed my warning. This evil, like I said, is not what it seems." Madame Yuki said, getting to her feet.
"I see, and why did you want Kenshin and Kaoru?" Sano asked, crossing his arms.
"Yes, yes, uh..where are the two of them anyway?" Madame Yuki asked, searching the area for two familiar figures.
"They are on their honey moon!" Megumi said happily, a twinkle in her eye.
"Ohh, you mean Himura finally popped the question eh?" Madame Yuki said slyly.
"Yep, the guys as dense as a log, but he did it!" Sano said. "And I bet there having lots of "fun" right now if ya know what I mean..." Sano said, elbowing Madame Yuki, who grinned.
Outside the dojo door, a snicker could be heard. Yahiko sat ease dropping on the three "adults."
"Yeah, I bet Kenshin and Kaoru are doing the horizontal polka as we speak!" Yahiko chuckled, looking up at the now setting sun.
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"Here it is koishii." Kenshin said, his grip on her hand tightning.
"Kenshin! It' simply perfect!" Kaoru said as she pulled Kenshin to the door of the cottage. Together they opened the door to be welcomed to a comfortable looking room. It had a tiny fire place, two windows in the back and front of the cottage, and one bed.
They smiled the warm smiles they had grown to love. Kenshin walked over to the fire place and threw a log in. A tiny flame began to grow until it illuminated the room. The room was over come by cool air from the dark night outside.
Kenshin was looking forward to tonight. He was going to be with Kaoru, just her and him. He couldn't ask for it to be any other way. He watched as Kaoru pulled out her yukata from her bag, and he smiled his famous and sweet ruouni smile.
She entered a tiny room, the bathing quarters, so she could change and surprise Kenshin. Kenshin took this time to remove his GI and grab a blanket and sit infront of the fire place as he waited for his love to come join him. He gazed at the fire, and in some way, it reminded him of Kaoru. They way it was so full of life and energy. The way it burned so passionatley filled his head with thoughts of his beloved. And then an image of Tomoe. But it was differnet this time. Only good memories of Tomoe filled his head. And for the first time ever in a ong time, he smiled when he saw Tomoe's face.
He turned to the creeking door, leaving his happy memories of the past, and looking forward to the new memories he would share with his Kaoru. She walked out of the door and Kenshin gasped. She was simply stunning. He had never see her like this, and it took his breathe away. Her nightware was long with a long slit coming up to her thigh. It was a v-neck and two thin straps held it up. It was a lovley midnight blue, mathcing the color of her long hair that fell down her back.
She noticed Kenshin's mouth slightly hanging open, and she smirked. Just the reaction she had been hoping for.
Once Kenshin was brought back to his senses, he opened the blanket and, signaled her to come sit with him. She took the invitation and cuddled in close to his bare chest. He looked beautiful, so natural in the fire's light. His perfect violet eyes shimmered with the fire, that you might of thought they were amber. To Kaoru, he was the most handsome man that ever lived, and she had to be the luckiest women to have been given his love.
Kenshin looked over to meet kaoru's intimate gaze. He replied by kissing her on the lips, her sweet tender lips that he would happily kiss forever. Kaoru laced her arms around his neck and then Kenshin pulled the blanket over them.
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"What a poser! Do you actually think that's going to happen? Oh look, I'm a small wrinkly lady! Heed my words, or your doomed!" Yahiko said, mimicking Madame Yuki's voice and running around like a chicken who's head was just cut off.
Sano laughed at the impression but was quickly silenced by Megumi's death glare.
"You guys should be more serious! The lives of our friends could be in danger!" Megumi yelled, throwing her arms in the air.
"Oh look Sano! It's a bumble bee! Look out Sano, it's gonna kill us all! It's not what it seems!" Yahiko said, swinging his bokken in the air. In the act of swinging his bokken, he accidenly made contact with the bee hive!
A swarm of bee's flew out right behind a laughing Yahiko. "Yahiko! Don't move!" Sano whispered.
"Sano, whats wrong?" Yahiko asked as Sano's eyes grew bigger as the swarm of bee's grew larger.
"Yahiko turned around and gasped. "S-S-Sano, H-Help!" Yahiko said as he began to sprint. He ran past Sano, the wind blowing at Sano's clothing. Sano turned back to the bees in time to see them chasing after him! They both ran like wild men!
"Ouch!" Yahiko screamed as a bee made contact with his back side. "OUCH! OWE! AHH!" They both yelled as the bees made contact with their flesh. They ran and ran until they reached the tiny bridge.
"AHHHH!" they both screamed as they jumped off the bridge and into the water, where the bee's couldn't get them. They looked up to the surface to see the rageing swarm of bees. Yahiko held his mouth shut, his lungs felt like they were going explode.
Sano looked up again to find that the bee's had gotten bored of waiting. He quickly threw Yahiko the surface, causing him to jump ten feet out of the water, taking in air, and then falling in the water again. Sano had finally reached the surface and gave a sigh of releif.
"We sure *ouch* showed *ouch* those bees didn't we." Yahiko said proudly.
"Yahiko....."
"Yeah Sano?"
"I hate you." Sano said as Yahiko and himself walked back to the dojo as the sun sank behind the distant mountains.
Megumi sat on the portch of the dojo, enjoying the cool breeze that the new night welcomed. "I wonder where Yahiko and the rooster are!" Megumi said, annoyed that they are so late to be back home. The sound of the gate could be heard and Megumi jumped up and walked towards the gate, ready to scold them.
"Where have you too been! I have been so..." Megumi stopped when she realized it was just one figure.
"Sorry to disturb you miss, but I was wondering if you could spare me a place to stay for the night. It's a chilly night, and I don't think I would live to see tomorrow." A women's voice spoke softly.
Megumi's eyes widened in fright. Could this be the presence Madame yuki was talking about? But hwo oculd it be? It was just a meak young lady. How much harm could she do? But then again, the Madame said it was not what it seemed.
"I 'll have to consider it with the other residents, but until they return, please come in and make yourself comfortable.
"Thank you ever so much." Teh voice said sweetly Megumi finally got a good look at her. She had long blonde hair and green eyes. She was just as tall as Kaoru, and she looke dlike she had been living outside on the streets for quite sometime. (A/N: Can you guess who she looks like?)
"You look very familiar, have we met before?" Megumi said, eyeing the features on her face.
"I doubt it, I get that alot though.I guess I just have one of those faces." She said calmly and as sweet as ever.
"What is your name?" Megumi asked.
"Ishmasu." she replied. (A/N: Rescrammble the letters. Guess who's name it is! SSJHimura gave me the idea!)
"That's a unique name." Megumi said. She then heard the squishy sounds of wet clothes and rolled her eyes at the thought of what Sano and Yahiko were up too.
"Sano, Yahiko, we have company." Megumi said, giving them a face with the up most concern. Sano and Yahiko looked at eachother.
"What happened to you?" Megumi asked studying the red marks all over their bodies.
"Stupid Yahiko-chan over here messed with a bee hive!" Sano said, wacking Yahiko over the head.
"HEY! What did you do that for!?" Yahio said, cluthcing his head. Megumi gave one of her famous laughs and then turned back to being serious.
"Meet our guest Ishmasu." Megumi said. Ishmasu pointed her head out of the door way and Sano and Yahiko's mouths dropped.
"You look like someone I knew....what's your last name?" Sano asked.
"Yokoshiro." she said plainly.
"YOKOSHIRO!" The Kenshin-gumi screamed falling over anime style.
"You wouldn't by any chance be related to a Musashi Yokoshiro, would ya?" Sano said with a sweat drop running down the back of his head.
"Musashi? Let me think.Nope. No relation." She said sweetly. The Kenshin-gumi let out a sigh of relief.
"Good, becasue we thought you were related to a sick pyscho path who invited us all to his private island in the hopes to win Kaoru's love and then Kenshin made him jelous and he tried to kill kenshin and kaoru and then he followed us to a festival in hopes to take sweet revenge and fail miserably and then fall to a bloody and painfil death!" Sano said, taking a deep breathe from lack of oxygen.
"Oh my that sounds horrible!" Ishmasu said bringing her hands to her mouth. (A/N: You know, I have a feeling that I am gonna end up hating Ishmasu, don't you?)
"Ishmasu wants a place to stay for the night." Megumi said calmly. Sano and Yahiko both looked at Megumi, then at Ishmasu, then back again.
"Huddle!" Sano said as all three of them huddled together so Ishmasu couldn't hear what they were discussing.
"Do you think we should let her?" Megumi asked.
"I don't know, remember what Madame Yuki said, this could be it!" Sano said peeping over Megumi's shoulder to find a staring Ishmasu.
"Madame yuki is a fake! But still, it is kind of strange." Yahiko said.
"Well, I think this is what we should do. Lets let her stay for one night, and we'll keep a close watch on her, just incase." Megumi said breaking apart their little huddled group.
"We have decided you can stay for one night, but you will have to find a new accomidation tomorrow." Megumi said, her hands clasped together.
"Oh thank you! You are too kind!" Ishmasu said jumping up and down.
"I have a feeling we are going to regret doing this." Sano thought as he showed Ishamsu to the spare room.
Later that night, Tae had brought over some food for the Kenshin-gumi to eat, after all, none of them could cook. None of them could help but stare at Ishmasu. Could she be trusted? Only time will tell. Megumi then noticed a big gash on her rigth arm.
"Oh my! We should bandage you up right away!" Megumi said helping Ishmasu to her feet.
"It's a little scratch, nothing serious." Ishmasu replied.
"You must come with me to the clinic immediatley!" Megumi said shoving her out the door. This would be the perfect way to get to speak to her and find out more about her.
"I expect the dishes to be done before I come back!" Megumi yelled through the dojo gate before shutting it behind her.
"Dishes?" Sano and Yahiko said together. They both looked back at the tub and their mouths dropped to the ground! There were dishes every where!
"Why don't you wash the dishes and I'll uh....uh.. well I won't!" Sano said running out the door.
"I don't think so!" Yahiko said jumping onto Sano's hair and biteing it, pulling in the direction of the kitchen as Sano stummbled there.
"Yahiko?" Sano said as he scrubbed the dishes, a pink apron wrapped around his waist.
"Yeah Sano?" Yahiko said as he rinsed the dishes, his sleeves rolled up, with a little frilly apron wrapped around his waist.
"I hate you." Sano said as he thought about how much he pitties Kenshin for having to do this everyday, but unlike him, kenshin enjoys it.
"I know Sano, I know." Yahiko said as he rinsed the last dish.
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"So where are you from?" Megumi asked Ishmasu.
"I don't remember. I don't remember anything about my past. All I know is that I am alone." Ishamsu replied sadley.
"I see.." Megumi said, not sure if it was an act or the truth. Megumi wrapped up her arm and looked at her sternly.
"You do know we have put our trust in you. I hope you live up to it." Megumi said as she walked out the door, Ishmasu following.
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"You do the laundry!"
"No you!"
"You!"
"No you do it!"
Both Sano and Yahiko were caught up in pounding eachother up that they did not even notice Megumi walk in with Ishmasu behind her.
"I'll do the laundry. It's the least I could do for the kindness you have shown me." Ishmasu said sweetly. Both Sano and Yahiko looked up to face her. Sano released his grip on Yahiko's neck and Yahiko let go of his hair.
Ishmasu walked by them and began the laundry.
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The hours turned into days and the days to weeks. Ishmasu remained in the dojo, keeping the dojo clean and making food for Sano and Yahiko. Kenshin and Kaoru were due to return tomorrow, so spirits were high in the dojo. Not one frown could be seen.
Kenshin and Kaoru shared their last day together up in the cottage. Over the last two weeks they had eaten at foreign restaurants, and danced at local festivals and shared romantic nights together.
As much as they wanted this never to end, they missed the company of their family back home. Kenshin and Kaoru sat down next to eachother eating noodles on the floor of the cottage. Two candles were lit, the only light in the cottage. It was quite romantic.
They ate from one plate together. Kenshin fed her some noodle on his chopstick. She watched as her lips rubbed against the chopsticks, sliding off slowly.
Night fall came soon and in the cottage, looking through the window, were two lovers. The small candle was blown out, and you can just imagine what happens after the light goes out! A/N: hehehe, those rascals!)
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"Uncle Kenny and Kaoru-dono are coming home today! YAY!" Ayame and Suzume cheered. The Kenshin-gumi had all gathered on the dojo portch to await the arrival of their loved ones.
"I hope Kenshin didn't ravage her up to much if ya catch my drift" Sano whispered to Saiotu who had been forced to come because of his wife.
"Well at least the battosai is fortunate enough to have someone to ravage, so I would keep my stupid mouth shut. You just sound like an even bigger idiot." Saiotu replied, Sano prepared to punch his lights out but was held back by Katsu and Hiko. Yes, even they came to greet Kenshin and Kaoru.
Aoshi and Misou sat watching the gates, and the Kenshn-gumi followed their lead.
A carriage stopped infront of the gates and the Kenshin-gumi rushed over to greet them, Saitou, Hiko, and Aoshi straggling behind.
The door swung open and you'll just have to read the next chapter to see what surprises lay ahead!
TO BE CONTINUED
This one is much longer than the last one. I have to go the doctors so the next chapter will be up soon. I ain't going to school tomorrow either. Oh, and I promise, there is an event in the next chap that you won't wanna miss!
Please review. You'll make me feel better! lol!
SSJHimura: hey I wanna give a shout out to my bud Tia! Hey Tia! *wink*
Lady Himura: Hey Tia, had to add you in there!
DarknessFlame: I think I'm gonna change my name again...
Lady Himura/SSJHimura: Oro! ::Fall over anime style::
Lady Himura: The greatest thing has happened to me!
Darkness Flame: And that is?
Lady himura: I got sick! I didn't have to go to school today, so I can type and post this chapter!
DarknessFlame: Oh yeah, your just so lucky....
SSJHimura: IGLOOS RULE!!!!!!!!
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"Come in Madame Yuki, please." Megumi said stepping aside so Madame Yuki could enter.
"Thank you child, I fear I bring a burden upon you." Madame Yuki said wearily. They all sat quietly in the dojo, as they waited for Megumi to bring some tea.
"So what's the deal with this vison thingy?" Sano asked, chugging his tea. Madame Yuki sat silently sipping her tea, Sano, Megumi, and Yahiko sat patiently waiting for her reply. Madame Yuki placed her cup down and cleared her throat.
"I've seen a disturbance. An evil presence is will come hither to your door way. This evil is not what it seems. Do not be fooled by it's appearance." Madame Yuki said eyeing everyone to catch their reaction.
"Your friends? Kaoru-dono and Kenshin-dono. Where may they be?" Madame Yuki asked with the up most concern on her face.
"Your psychic! You tell us!" Yahiko said, frustrated that she wouldn't say why she was here. Madame Yuki glanced at him, with the same sorrowful face.
"Listen child, your brain is as big as an acorn! You know nothing of the seriousness of the situation!" Madame Yuki said, calm as ever. Sano began to laugh, covering his mouth to muffle the sound.
"What did you say you old hag?! I should let you know, I will soon master the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu and then we will see who's laughing!" Yahiko said standing up and swinging his bokken.
"Tisk tisk. A "man" on the outside, but a mere child on the inside." Madame Yuki said sipping her tea. Megumi and Sano had to hold Yahiko back from attacking Madame Yuki.
"Let me at her! Let go! UGH!" Yahiko screamed as he struggled to get out of their grasp.
"Run along child, let the adults talk." Madame Yuki said, Yahiko practically inches away from her, his fists pounding.
"Goodbye Yahiko-chan." Sano said as he swung him out of the dojo.
"Dooonnn'ttttt ccccaaallll mmmeee ccchhhaaannn!" Yahiko screamed as he flew at least fifty feet.
"Well that should make things a little quieter around here. So you were saying?" Sano said as he swiped his hands together.
"Uh yes, I saw a presence. It will be coming to the dojo. I don't know when, I don't know how. My skills aren't what they used to be. But all I can say is, this presence is out to destroy lives, emotionally and physically. Be carefull. Don't trust anyone. Heed my warning. This evil, like I said, is not what it seems." Madame Yuki said, getting to her feet.
"I see, and why did you want Kenshin and Kaoru?" Sano asked, crossing his arms.
"Yes, yes, uh..where are the two of them anyway?" Madame Yuki asked, searching the area for two familiar figures.
"They are on their honey moon!" Megumi said happily, a twinkle in her eye.
"Ohh, you mean Himura finally popped the question eh?" Madame Yuki said slyly.
"Yep, the guys as dense as a log, but he did it!" Sano said. "And I bet there having lots of "fun" right now if ya know what I mean..." Sano said, elbowing Madame Yuki, who grinned.
Outside the dojo door, a snicker could be heard. Yahiko sat ease dropping on the three "adults."
"Yeah, I bet Kenshin and Kaoru are doing the horizontal polka as we speak!" Yahiko chuckled, looking up at the now setting sun.
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"Here it is koishii." Kenshin said, his grip on her hand tightning.
"Kenshin! It' simply perfect!" Kaoru said as she pulled Kenshin to the door of the cottage. Together they opened the door to be welcomed to a comfortable looking room. It had a tiny fire place, two windows in the back and front of the cottage, and one bed.
They smiled the warm smiles they had grown to love. Kenshin walked over to the fire place and threw a log in. A tiny flame began to grow until it illuminated the room. The room was over come by cool air from the dark night outside.
Kenshin was looking forward to tonight. He was going to be with Kaoru, just her and him. He couldn't ask for it to be any other way. He watched as Kaoru pulled out her yukata from her bag, and he smiled his famous and sweet ruouni smile.
She entered a tiny room, the bathing quarters, so she could change and surprise Kenshin. Kenshin took this time to remove his GI and grab a blanket and sit infront of the fire place as he waited for his love to come join him. He gazed at the fire, and in some way, it reminded him of Kaoru. They way it was so full of life and energy. The way it burned so passionatley filled his head with thoughts of his beloved. And then an image of Tomoe. But it was differnet this time. Only good memories of Tomoe filled his head. And for the first time ever in a ong time, he smiled when he saw Tomoe's face.
He turned to the creeking door, leaving his happy memories of the past, and looking forward to the new memories he would share with his Kaoru. She walked out of the door and Kenshin gasped. She was simply stunning. He had never see her like this, and it took his breathe away. Her nightware was long with a long slit coming up to her thigh. It was a v-neck and two thin straps held it up. It was a lovley midnight blue, mathcing the color of her long hair that fell down her back.
She noticed Kenshin's mouth slightly hanging open, and she smirked. Just the reaction she had been hoping for.
Once Kenshin was brought back to his senses, he opened the blanket and, signaled her to come sit with him. She took the invitation and cuddled in close to his bare chest. He looked beautiful, so natural in the fire's light. His perfect violet eyes shimmered with the fire, that you might of thought they were amber. To Kaoru, he was the most handsome man that ever lived, and she had to be the luckiest women to have been given his love.
Kenshin looked over to meet kaoru's intimate gaze. He replied by kissing her on the lips, her sweet tender lips that he would happily kiss forever. Kaoru laced her arms around his neck and then Kenshin pulled the blanket over them.
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"What a poser! Do you actually think that's going to happen? Oh look, I'm a small wrinkly lady! Heed my words, or your doomed!" Yahiko said, mimicking Madame Yuki's voice and running around like a chicken who's head was just cut off.
Sano laughed at the impression but was quickly silenced by Megumi's death glare.
"You guys should be more serious! The lives of our friends could be in danger!" Megumi yelled, throwing her arms in the air.
"Oh look Sano! It's a bumble bee! Look out Sano, it's gonna kill us all! It's not what it seems!" Yahiko said, swinging his bokken in the air. In the act of swinging his bokken, he accidenly made contact with the bee hive!
A swarm of bee's flew out right behind a laughing Yahiko. "Yahiko! Don't move!" Sano whispered.
"Sano, whats wrong?" Yahiko asked as Sano's eyes grew bigger as the swarm of bee's grew larger.
"Yahiko turned around and gasped. "S-S-Sano, H-Help!" Yahiko said as he began to sprint. He ran past Sano, the wind blowing at Sano's clothing. Sano turned back to the bees in time to see them chasing after him! They both ran like wild men!
"Ouch!" Yahiko screamed as a bee made contact with his back side. "OUCH! OWE! AHH!" They both yelled as the bees made contact with their flesh. They ran and ran until they reached the tiny bridge.
"AHHHH!" they both screamed as they jumped off the bridge and into the water, where the bee's couldn't get them. They looked up to the surface to see the rageing swarm of bees. Yahiko held his mouth shut, his lungs felt like they were going explode.
Sano looked up again to find that the bee's had gotten bored of waiting. He quickly threw Yahiko the surface, causing him to jump ten feet out of the water, taking in air, and then falling in the water again. Sano had finally reached the surface and gave a sigh of releif.
"We sure *ouch* showed *ouch* those bees didn't we." Yahiko said proudly.
"Yahiko....."
"Yeah Sano?"
"I hate you." Sano said as Yahiko and himself walked back to the dojo as the sun sank behind the distant mountains.
Megumi sat on the portch of the dojo, enjoying the cool breeze that the new night welcomed. "I wonder where Yahiko and the rooster are!" Megumi said, annoyed that they are so late to be back home. The sound of the gate could be heard and Megumi jumped up and walked towards the gate, ready to scold them.
"Where have you too been! I have been so..." Megumi stopped when she realized it was just one figure.
"Sorry to disturb you miss, but I was wondering if you could spare me a place to stay for the night. It's a chilly night, and I don't think I would live to see tomorrow." A women's voice spoke softly.
Megumi's eyes widened in fright. Could this be the presence Madame yuki was talking about? But hwo oculd it be? It was just a meak young lady. How much harm could she do? But then again, the Madame said it was not what it seemed.
"I 'll have to consider it with the other residents, but until they return, please come in and make yourself comfortable.
"Thank you ever so much." Teh voice said sweetly Megumi finally got a good look at her. She had long blonde hair and green eyes. She was just as tall as Kaoru, and she looke dlike she had been living outside on the streets for quite sometime. (A/N: Can you guess who she looks like?)
"You look very familiar, have we met before?" Megumi said, eyeing the features on her face.
"I doubt it, I get that alot though.I guess I just have one of those faces." She said calmly and as sweet as ever.
"What is your name?" Megumi asked.
"Ishmasu." she replied. (A/N: Rescrammble the letters. Guess who's name it is! SSJHimura gave me the idea!)
"That's a unique name." Megumi said. She then heard the squishy sounds of wet clothes and rolled her eyes at the thought of what Sano and Yahiko were up too.
"Sano, Yahiko, we have company." Megumi said, giving them a face with the up most concern. Sano and Yahiko looked at eachother.
"What happened to you?" Megumi asked studying the red marks all over their bodies.
"Stupid Yahiko-chan over here messed with a bee hive!" Sano said, wacking Yahiko over the head.
"HEY! What did you do that for!?" Yahio said, cluthcing his head. Megumi gave one of her famous laughs and then turned back to being serious.
"Meet our guest Ishmasu." Megumi said. Ishmasu pointed her head out of the door way and Sano and Yahiko's mouths dropped.
"You look like someone I knew....what's your last name?" Sano asked.
"Yokoshiro." she said plainly.
"YOKOSHIRO!" The Kenshin-gumi screamed falling over anime style.
"You wouldn't by any chance be related to a Musashi Yokoshiro, would ya?" Sano said with a sweat drop running down the back of his head.
"Musashi? Let me think.Nope. No relation." She said sweetly. The Kenshin-gumi let out a sigh of relief.
"Good, becasue we thought you were related to a sick pyscho path who invited us all to his private island in the hopes to win Kaoru's love and then Kenshin made him jelous and he tried to kill kenshin and kaoru and then he followed us to a festival in hopes to take sweet revenge and fail miserably and then fall to a bloody and painfil death!" Sano said, taking a deep breathe from lack of oxygen.
"Oh my that sounds horrible!" Ishmasu said bringing her hands to her mouth. (A/N: You know, I have a feeling that I am gonna end up hating Ishmasu, don't you?)
"Ishmasu wants a place to stay for the night." Megumi said calmly. Sano and Yahiko both looked at Megumi, then at Ishmasu, then back again.
"Huddle!" Sano said as all three of them huddled together so Ishmasu couldn't hear what they were discussing.
"Do you think we should let her?" Megumi asked.
"I don't know, remember what Madame Yuki said, this could be it!" Sano said peeping over Megumi's shoulder to find a staring Ishmasu.
"Madame yuki is a fake! But still, it is kind of strange." Yahiko said.
"Well, I think this is what we should do. Lets let her stay for one night, and we'll keep a close watch on her, just incase." Megumi said breaking apart their little huddled group.
"We have decided you can stay for one night, but you will have to find a new accomidation tomorrow." Megumi said, her hands clasped together.
"Oh thank you! You are too kind!" Ishmasu said jumping up and down.
"I have a feeling we are going to regret doing this." Sano thought as he showed Ishamsu to the spare room.
Later that night, Tae had brought over some food for the Kenshin-gumi to eat, after all, none of them could cook. None of them could help but stare at Ishmasu. Could she be trusted? Only time will tell. Megumi then noticed a big gash on her rigth arm.
"Oh my! We should bandage you up right away!" Megumi said helping Ishmasu to her feet.
"It's a little scratch, nothing serious." Ishmasu replied.
"You must come with me to the clinic immediatley!" Megumi said shoving her out the door. This would be the perfect way to get to speak to her and find out more about her.
"I expect the dishes to be done before I come back!" Megumi yelled through the dojo gate before shutting it behind her.
"Dishes?" Sano and Yahiko said together. They both looked back at the tub and their mouths dropped to the ground! There were dishes every where!
"Why don't you wash the dishes and I'll uh....uh.. well I won't!" Sano said running out the door.
"I don't think so!" Yahiko said jumping onto Sano's hair and biteing it, pulling in the direction of the kitchen as Sano stummbled there.
"Yahiko?" Sano said as he scrubbed the dishes, a pink apron wrapped around his waist.
"Yeah Sano?" Yahiko said as he rinsed the dishes, his sleeves rolled up, with a little frilly apron wrapped around his waist.
"I hate you." Sano said as he thought about how much he pitties Kenshin for having to do this everyday, but unlike him, kenshin enjoys it.
"I know Sano, I know." Yahiko said as he rinsed the last dish.
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"So where are you from?" Megumi asked Ishmasu.
"I don't remember. I don't remember anything about my past. All I know is that I am alone." Ishamsu replied sadley.
"I see.." Megumi said, not sure if it was an act or the truth. Megumi wrapped up her arm and looked at her sternly.
"You do know we have put our trust in you. I hope you live up to it." Megumi said as she walked out the door, Ishmasu following.
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"You do the laundry!"
"No you!"
"You!"
"No you do it!"
Both Sano and Yahiko were caught up in pounding eachother up that they did not even notice Megumi walk in with Ishmasu behind her.
"I'll do the laundry. It's the least I could do for the kindness you have shown me." Ishmasu said sweetly. Both Sano and Yahiko looked up to face her. Sano released his grip on Yahiko's neck and Yahiko let go of his hair.
Ishmasu walked by them and began the laundry.
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The hours turned into days and the days to weeks. Ishmasu remained in the dojo, keeping the dojo clean and making food for Sano and Yahiko. Kenshin and Kaoru were due to return tomorrow, so spirits were high in the dojo. Not one frown could be seen.
Kenshin and Kaoru shared their last day together up in the cottage. Over the last two weeks they had eaten at foreign restaurants, and danced at local festivals and shared romantic nights together.
As much as they wanted this never to end, they missed the company of their family back home. Kenshin and Kaoru sat down next to eachother eating noodles on the floor of the cottage. Two candles were lit, the only light in the cottage. It was quite romantic.
They ate from one plate together. Kenshin fed her some noodle on his chopstick. She watched as her lips rubbed against the chopsticks, sliding off slowly.
Night fall came soon and in the cottage, looking through the window, were two lovers. The small candle was blown out, and you can just imagine what happens after the light goes out! A/N: hehehe, those rascals!)
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"Uncle Kenny and Kaoru-dono are coming home today! YAY!" Ayame and Suzume cheered. The Kenshin-gumi had all gathered on the dojo portch to await the arrival of their loved ones.
"I hope Kenshin didn't ravage her up to much if ya catch my drift" Sano whispered to Saiotu who had been forced to come because of his wife.
"Well at least the battosai is fortunate enough to have someone to ravage, so I would keep my stupid mouth shut. You just sound like an even bigger idiot." Saiotu replied, Sano prepared to punch his lights out but was held back by Katsu and Hiko. Yes, even they came to greet Kenshin and Kaoru.
Aoshi and Misou sat watching the gates, and the Kenshn-gumi followed their lead.
A carriage stopped infront of the gates and the Kenshin-gumi rushed over to greet them, Saitou, Hiko, and Aoshi straggling behind.
The door swung open and you'll just have to read the next chapter to see what surprises lay ahead!
TO BE CONTINUED
This one is much longer than the last one. I have to go the doctors so the next chapter will be up soon. I ain't going to school tomorrow either. Oh, and I promise, there is an event in the next chap that you won't wanna miss!
Please review. You'll make me feel better! lol!