Forgotten Memories

Chapter 4: The trip Author's note: I'm going to let Kenshin do the disclaimer I'm tiered.

Kenshin: Shadw does not own RK. She does however own Tenka, Rei, Tye, and the idea for the story. And she doesn't care if you use the characters or the idea.

Shadw: Thanks Kenshin: hugs him:

Kenshin walked outside to open the gate for Saitou. " We know where your little raccoon girl is!" he said. When Saitou came inside Sano and Yahiko were quiet. " So were is she?" Kenshin asked. " Your little raccoon is in the Kyoto Mountains, in Tenka's mansion," Saitou said taking a long drag on is cigarette.

" So were going back to Kyoto?" Yahiko asked Kenshin. " Yes that we are," Kenshin said standing. " I suggest we leave at noon, that will give us time to prepare," Sano suggested. " Alright that sounds good to me," Kenshin said smiling. " Ok I'll meet you back here at noon," Saitou said standing.

Everyone was silent for a moment. " You're coming with us?" Sano asked surprised. " Not because I want to rooster head, it's my job," Saitou said as he left. After Saitou was gone Kenshin started to walk towards the door. " Hey wait a minute Kenshin, where are you going?" Yahiko asked.

" To the Ackabekco," Kenshin replied. " Can I come with you?" Yahiko asked. " Sure," Kenshin said walking out the door. Yahiko ran after him. " I'll go to Megumi's," Sano said to himself. " Kenshin, why is Sano going towards Megumi's?" Yahiko asked curiously.

" We talked last night after you were asleep, we decided that she should come with us," Kenshin said smiling. " Why?" Yahiko asked looking up at Kenshin. " If we get hurt we'll need a doctor close by," Kenshin replied. " Wait she coming with us to find Kaoru, isn't that dangerous?" Yahiko asked concerned. " Oh, I forgot to tell you last night I had Saitou send a message to the Aoiaya, they said she could stay there while we're looking for Miss. Kaoru," Kenshin replied with the smile still on his face.

Yahiko nodded in understanding. " Why did you want to come to the Ackabekco with me?" Kenshin asked. Yahiko blushed a little, " well I umm that is.." " He wants to tell Tsubame that he loves her!" Sano yelled from behind. " I am not, I'm just going to tell her I'll be gone for a little while so she shouldn't go by the dojo!" Yahiko yelled at Sano.

Kenshin chuckled a bit. " How do we know you weren't confessing your love for Megumi," Yahiko said with a sly smile. " I do not love Megumi!" Sano yelled. When they reached the Ackabekco Tae and Tsubame greeted him. " Hello," Tae said smiling.

" Hi," Tsubame said smiling. " Tsubame, can I talk to you?" Yahiko asked. Tsubame looked up to Tae. " Sano and I need to talk to you so why don't you let her go," Kenshin suggested. " Alright, go on Tsubame," she said smiling.

Yahiko walked Tsubame out to the ally while Kenshin and Sano talked to Tae. " What do you need to talk to me about?" Tsubame asked. " I needed to tell you that I'm going to be gone for a while," Yahiko said. Tsubame put her head down. " Why?" she asked.

" Kenshin, Sano, Saitou and I are going to find Kaoru," he answered. " When are you going to be back?" she asked her voice cracking. " I don't know," he answered. " I'm going to miss you," she said. Yahiko was caught off guard.

Then he noticed something fall from her face. " She's crying," he told himself. Now he was angry with himself, he made someone he cared about cry. He put his thumb on her face and wiped the tears away before she could. She looked up at him.

Then something he didn't expect happened. She ran up to him and hugged him. He hugged her back resting his chin on her head. " Be careful," she whispered. " I will don't worry," he said hugging her tighter.

She snuggled into his neck. " Promise?" she asked. She pulled out of his warm embrace. " I promise," he said smiling. He grabbed her hands and squeezed them to reassure her.

She squeezed back and smiled. " As long as you promise to wait for my return," he said. She blushed a little. " I promise," she said smiling. Then they walked back to the Ackabekco hand in hand.

" Thank you Tae, I'll be back to pick it up around noon," Kenshin said smiling his usual smile. " Yea, thanks Tae," Sano said. Yahiko smiled and nodded. " Bye guys, you had better come back with Kaoru if you ever want to eat here again!" Tae yelled playfully. " Ok!" Kenshin yelled back waving.

They walked back towards the dojo. Kaoru had decided to talk to Tenka. She was confused. She walked towards his study. When she got there she took a deep breath and walked in.

" Tenka can I talk to you?" she asked innocently. " Sure," Tenka said smiling. " About those people in the doctor's home, can you give me any information about them?" she asked. " Oh no, is she getting her memory back already?" he asked himself. He knew he had to make up something fast.

" They are the people who want your life," he said smiling. " I know you told me that last night," she said. " Well, 3 days ago your real friends sent me a message saying to please pick you up because someone was after your life," he said calmly. " Why?" Kaoru asked. " They said they wanted me to protect you," he answered.

" Are my friends still alive?" she asked with hope. " I don't know, but I really do doubt it," he said faking his sadness. " Oh," she said frowning. " But there is a chance they are," he said putting his hand on her shoulder. " Really," she said hopefully.

" I should get a letter soon," he said smiling. Kaoru was pleased and Tenka was smirking. " I lie so good," he told himself. " Why don't you go play with Rei," Tenka suggested. Kaoru ran off towards Rei's room smiling.

" Soon Battousai, I'll have my revenge," he said to himself. When Kenshin, Yahiko, and Sanosuke got back to the dojo Saitou was waiting by the gate smoking a cigarette. " Come on let go," he said. " We have 2 things we need to pick up first," Kenshin stated. 1st they went to Megumi's and picked her up.

2nd they went to the Ackabekco and picked up some food Tae gave them. Then it was off to the train station. About 4 or 5 hours later they reached Kyoto. It was starting to get dark. " It's nice to see you all again," Kenshin said as he greeted everyone. " Hello Himura, what brings you to Kyoto?" Misao asked as she waved to her friends.

AN: hey everyone, how you like? I love my little touchy moment with Yahiko and Tsubame. Anyway from now on Kenshin will give the disclaimer.