Author's Note: Hey everyone! As promised, this one's finished by Monday.
I don't know how long it'll take to appear on the site, but I'm posting it
before the end of Sunday. Hope everyone enjoys!
By the way, there's a little...um...lime in this chapter. It's about what you could see in a semi-spicy R rated movie. Have fun, and please R&R!!!
Disclaimer: I own no parts of Rurouni Kenshin or anything, so don't sue. I have nothing to give you.
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Forgotten Memories by Supersaiyanchicken
Kaoru woke to a wonderful smell. She stood up and pulled on a kimono. As she slid open her bedroom door, she paused. She realized that she was wearing the same kimono that she had bought just yesterday with Kenshin. But now...
She pushed these thoughts from her mind. 'Today we'll find a way to fix his memory,' she thought. 'It'll be okay.' She walked into the kitchen. Yahiko and Sanosuke were sitting at the table and eating breakfast. They both looked up when she entered the room.
"Hey, Jou-chan." said Sano. "What's up?" Kaoru kneeled down beside Yahiko.
"Have some food," said Yahiko. He pointed at the table, where an extra bowl of rice was sitting.
Kaoru took the bowl but didn't eat from it. "Where's Kenshin?" she asked after a minute.
"Outside," replied Yahiko. "He's been sitting there for hours." Kaoru immediately rose. She turned and began walking toward the door.
"Hey, Kaoru!" She spun around.
"What do you think you're doing?!" demanded Sanosuke. "You think it's safe to just walk up to him after last night?"
"If we're going to fix his memory, we're going to have to talk to him! I'd give anything to get him back! Don't try and stop me, Sano!" She left the room swiftly.
"You don't think we should go after her, do you?" asked Sanosuke, turning to Yahiko. He shrugged.
"Whatever. It's not like we could have stopped her." He grabbed Kaoru's bowl of food and began to eat.
* * * * *
"Kenshin?" Battousai looked up. Kaoru was standing in front of him, looking anxious.
"What?" he replied. Kaoru shifted nervously from foot to foot.
"About...last night..." Battousai stood up. He put his hand on her shoulder.
"You don't have to say anything. I know." Kaoru turned her eyes away. Battousai placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face so he could look into her eyes. "Don't worry. I'll take care of you." Just then, they heard the gate open. Kaoru pulled away from Battousai and looked in the direction of the disturbance. Takani Megumi was walking toward them.
"Good morning Kaoru-chan. Ken-san," she said. "How are you today?"
"Megumi," said Kaoru, surprised. "I thought you were coming by later."
"I was, but I decided to close the clinic for today and come over now. If we're going to help you, Ken-san, we'll have to get started right away." She laughed and stood beside Kaoru.
"I don't need help," said Battousai irritably. He walked past the two women and toward the dojo.
"Kenshin..." Battousai stopped. Kaoru walked up behind him. "Please..." Battousai glanced at her over his shoulder.
"Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I have no need of 'help' from either of you. Although, there is something I want from you, Kaoru." He smirked. Kaoru's eyes widened and she stepped back.
"I expect I'll see you later, Kaoru. And Megumi...I think it would be best for you if I didn't see you again." He walked away. He paused at the door and looked briefly at Kaoru.
"By the way, that new kimono looks good on you, Kaoru."
"Oh...thank you..." she replied. He nodded and entered the dojo.
* * * * *
Yahiko watched Battousai practice with his sword. It was amazing. Kenshin had been so skilled, but Battousai...he moved so fluidly, so powerfully. It was clear why he had been so feared during the Bakumatsu.
"It's really astonishing," said Megumi, stepping up behind the boy. Yahiko jumped in shock. Megumi smiled down at him.
"You scared me," said Yahiko. Megumi laughed.
"I'm sorry. I just wanted to watch him. It's surprising how much he remembers even after forgetting the last fourteen years of his life. I mean, didn't he learn the Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki three years ago? How could he be able to use that now?" Yahiko shrugged.
"You're the doctor," he said.
"True." Battousai froze. He slowly looked up and stared into Megumi's eyes. Megumi gasped and began to move backwards. Battousai sheathed his sword and walked towards her. She turned and ran.
"This is becoming irritating," said Battousai aloud. "Maybe I should simply kill her to prevent any future interference."
"No!" Battousai looked down and saw Yahiko staring angrily up at him. "You can't start killing, Kenshin! I...I'll fight you to make you stop!" He pulled out his wooden sword. Battousai grinned down at him.
"Boy, with a weapon like that, you wouldn't be able to touch me. Put that ridiculous weapon away and leave me alone." Yahiko didn't budge. Battousai placed a hand on his sword.
'But maybe not...' Battousai began to think about it. 'If I kill this boy, or even Megumi, Kaoru would be much more resistant. If I want her to trust me, I'll need her still to love me. Killing one of these fools would ruin everything.' Battousai let go of his sword.
"For now I will let you live," he said. Yahiko looked surprised and Battousai disappeared. Yahiko whirled around, looking for him, but didn't see anything.
Battousai watched Yahiko searching from inside the house. After a minute, he smirked and walked away.
* * * * *
Kaoru was sitting alone in her room when Battousai stepped through the door. She looked startled at his sudden appearance, but didn't move as he approached her.
"I don't think we'll be interrupted this time," he whispered. "I have you all to myself."
Battousai pulled off his shirt and removed his sword from his side. Then he paused.
"As good as you look in that kimono, Kaoru, I believe you would look even better without it," he said. Kaoru blushed but let the kimono slide down her chest. The sash at her waist kept her legs covered, but her torso was completely exposed. Battousai grinned and reached forward. His hand gently grazed her breasts, teasing her hardened nipples with the tips of his fingers. Then he reached around her shoulders and pulled her to his lips. Kaoru's eyes widened as her kissed her. His tongue danced in her mouth, lightly touching her own. She closed her eyes and allowed him to push her to the futon under him.
"Ken...shin..." she moaned. "Please..." Battousai lightly stroked her cheek. He ran his finger down her neck, between her breasts, across her flat stomach. He paused when he reached the sash that was keeping her kimono on.
"We don't need that," he said, pulling it off and tossing it away. Kaoru's face grew crimson as Battousai slipped the kimono completely off her body. He leaned back and surveyed her, smiling, for the first time since he fell, as though he were truly happy.
"Kenshin..." whimpered Kaoru pleadingly. "Hurry..." Battousai needed no further encouragement. He pulled off what remained of his clothes and moved toward her.
* * * * *
Sanosuke stepped into the dojo, looking for any sign of his friends. After walking down the empty hall for a few minutes, he heard a sound from Kaoru's room. She sounded like she was in pain. He broke into a run and paused right outside her door. Her voice grew louder and she began to speak quickly, talking to someone else in the room. Sano's face grew red when he heard what she was saying.
He backed away from the door. It was too late. Megumi had said that if Battousai had succeeded in getting Kaoru, it would be impossible to change him back.
'I have to get Yahiko and Megumi. There's gotta be some way to get Kenshin back!'
He found Yahiko swinging his sword outside. He ran toward him.
* * * * *
Battousai rolled over, breathing heavily, and looked lovingly at his beautiful woman. She had closed her eyes, but she was also breathing hard and smiling slightly. Battousai pulled her against him.
"Was that so bad?" he murmured. She giggled and opened eyes.
"I love you," she whispered. He kissed her, keeping his lips pressed against hers for nearly a minute. When he finally broke away they were both panting hard again.
"Baka. I was just catching my breath," teased Kaoru. Battousai laughed and rolled onto his back. Kaoru put her head on his chest and looked into his eyes. Still amber, but...warmer, somehow.
"What if someone heard us?" she asked, suddenly nervous. He put his hand on her head and toyed with a lock of her hair.
"Do not worry," he replied calmly. "No one would be foolish enough. And besides, so what if they did? Is there anything wrong with that?" A reddish tinge appeared on Kaoru's cheeks. She smiled back at him, and said, "Not anymore."
* * * * *
"We don't have to get him," explained Megumi. "If we have her, he'll have to listen to us. We can make him do what we want without fighting him."
"Do you think he'll let us just take her?" asked Sano. "I mean, it's not exactly safe to piss him off."
"If you have a better idea, I'd love to hear it," she replied crossly. "I'm getting sick of dealing with this. I just want to get it over with."
"It shouldn't be too hard. If Sano distracts him, I'm pretty sure I can take her," said Yahiko. He looked scared, and it was clear he didn't want to, but his voice was resolute and determined. "I can beat her if we fight."
"This is really a terrible situation," said Megumi, sounding upset. "But we have no other choice."
"Right," said Sano. "Let's get 'em." The three stood and began walking toward Kaoru's room.
'If I can get him to admit he's been faking this whole thing, it'll be a lot easier to separate Kaoru from him,' thought megumi. 'And without her, we should be able to convince him to become normal again.'
"Knock knock." said Sano. He kicked open the doors to Kaoru's room.
Well, I hope you all had loads of fun. It's about midnight right now, so I am saying goodnight. just remember to review or I'll cry. If you review, I can have the next chap up same time next week, or sooner, depending on the number of reviews. See ya!
Aku Soku Zan
By the way, there's a little...um...lime in this chapter. It's about what you could see in a semi-spicy R rated movie. Have fun, and please R&R!!!
Disclaimer: I own no parts of Rurouni Kenshin or anything, so don't sue. I have nothing to give you.
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Forgotten Memories by Supersaiyanchicken
Kaoru woke to a wonderful smell. She stood up and pulled on a kimono. As she slid open her bedroom door, she paused. She realized that she was wearing the same kimono that she had bought just yesterday with Kenshin. But now...
She pushed these thoughts from her mind. 'Today we'll find a way to fix his memory,' she thought. 'It'll be okay.' She walked into the kitchen. Yahiko and Sanosuke were sitting at the table and eating breakfast. They both looked up when she entered the room.
"Hey, Jou-chan." said Sano. "What's up?" Kaoru kneeled down beside Yahiko.
"Have some food," said Yahiko. He pointed at the table, where an extra bowl of rice was sitting.
Kaoru took the bowl but didn't eat from it. "Where's Kenshin?" she asked after a minute.
"Outside," replied Yahiko. "He's been sitting there for hours." Kaoru immediately rose. She turned and began walking toward the door.
"Hey, Kaoru!" She spun around.
"What do you think you're doing?!" demanded Sanosuke. "You think it's safe to just walk up to him after last night?"
"If we're going to fix his memory, we're going to have to talk to him! I'd give anything to get him back! Don't try and stop me, Sano!" She left the room swiftly.
"You don't think we should go after her, do you?" asked Sanosuke, turning to Yahiko. He shrugged.
"Whatever. It's not like we could have stopped her." He grabbed Kaoru's bowl of food and began to eat.
* * * * *
"Kenshin?" Battousai looked up. Kaoru was standing in front of him, looking anxious.
"What?" he replied. Kaoru shifted nervously from foot to foot.
"About...last night..." Battousai stood up. He put his hand on her shoulder.
"You don't have to say anything. I know." Kaoru turned her eyes away. Battousai placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face so he could look into her eyes. "Don't worry. I'll take care of you." Just then, they heard the gate open. Kaoru pulled away from Battousai and looked in the direction of the disturbance. Takani Megumi was walking toward them.
"Good morning Kaoru-chan. Ken-san," she said. "How are you today?"
"Megumi," said Kaoru, surprised. "I thought you were coming by later."
"I was, but I decided to close the clinic for today and come over now. If we're going to help you, Ken-san, we'll have to get started right away." She laughed and stood beside Kaoru.
"I don't need help," said Battousai irritably. He walked past the two women and toward the dojo.
"Kenshin..." Battousai stopped. Kaoru walked up behind him. "Please..." Battousai glanced at her over his shoulder.
"Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I have no need of 'help' from either of you. Although, there is something I want from you, Kaoru." He smirked. Kaoru's eyes widened and she stepped back.
"I expect I'll see you later, Kaoru. And Megumi...I think it would be best for you if I didn't see you again." He walked away. He paused at the door and looked briefly at Kaoru.
"By the way, that new kimono looks good on you, Kaoru."
"Oh...thank you..." she replied. He nodded and entered the dojo.
* * * * *
Yahiko watched Battousai practice with his sword. It was amazing. Kenshin had been so skilled, but Battousai...he moved so fluidly, so powerfully. It was clear why he had been so feared during the Bakumatsu.
"It's really astonishing," said Megumi, stepping up behind the boy. Yahiko jumped in shock. Megumi smiled down at him.
"You scared me," said Yahiko. Megumi laughed.
"I'm sorry. I just wanted to watch him. It's surprising how much he remembers even after forgetting the last fourteen years of his life. I mean, didn't he learn the Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki three years ago? How could he be able to use that now?" Yahiko shrugged.
"You're the doctor," he said.
"True." Battousai froze. He slowly looked up and stared into Megumi's eyes. Megumi gasped and began to move backwards. Battousai sheathed his sword and walked towards her. She turned and ran.
"This is becoming irritating," said Battousai aloud. "Maybe I should simply kill her to prevent any future interference."
"No!" Battousai looked down and saw Yahiko staring angrily up at him. "You can't start killing, Kenshin! I...I'll fight you to make you stop!" He pulled out his wooden sword. Battousai grinned down at him.
"Boy, with a weapon like that, you wouldn't be able to touch me. Put that ridiculous weapon away and leave me alone." Yahiko didn't budge. Battousai placed a hand on his sword.
'But maybe not...' Battousai began to think about it. 'If I kill this boy, or even Megumi, Kaoru would be much more resistant. If I want her to trust me, I'll need her still to love me. Killing one of these fools would ruin everything.' Battousai let go of his sword.
"For now I will let you live," he said. Yahiko looked surprised and Battousai disappeared. Yahiko whirled around, looking for him, but didn't see anything.
Battousai watched Yahiko searching from inside the house. After a minute, he smirked and walked away.
* * * * *
Kaoru was sitting alone in her room when Battousai stepped through the door. She looked startled at his sudden appearance, but didn't move as he approached her.
"I don't think we'll be interrupted this time," he whispered. "I have you all to myself."
Battousai pulled off his shirt and removed his sword from his side. Then he paused.
"As good as you look in that kimono, Kaoru, I believe you would look even better without it," he said. Kaoru blushed but let the kimono slide down her chest. The sash at her waist kept her legs covered, but her torso was completely exposed. Battousai grinned and reached forward. His hand gently grazed her breasts, teasing her hardened nipples with the tips of his fingers. Then he reached around her shoulders and pulled her to his lips. Kaoru's eyes widened as her kissed her. His tongue danced in her mouth, lightly touching her own. She closed her eyes and allowed him to push her to the futon under him.
"Ken...shin..." she moaned. "Please..." Battousai lightly stroked her cheek. He ran his finger down her neck, between her breasts, across her flat stomach. He paused when he reached the sash that was keeping her kimono on.
"We don't need that," he said, pulling it off and tossing it away. Kaoru's face grew crimson as Battousai slipped the kimono completely off her body. He leaned back and surveyed her, smiling, for the first time since he fell, as though he were truly happy.
"Kenshin..." whimpered Kaoru pleadingly. "Hurry..." Battousai needed no further encouragement. He pulled off what remained of his clothes and moved toward her.
* * * * *
Sanosuke stepped into the dojo, looking for any sign of his friends. After walking down the empty hall for a few minutes, he heard a sound from Kaoru's room. She sounded like she was in pain. He broke into a run and paused right outside her door. Her voice grew louder and she began to speak quickly, talking to someone else in the room. Sano's face grew red when he heard what she was saying.
He backed away from the door. It was too late. Megumi had said that if Battousai had succeeded in getting Kaoru, it would be impossible to change him back.
'I have to get Yahiko and Megumi. There's gotta be some way to get Kenshin back!'
He found Yahiko swinging his sword outside. He ran toward him.
* * * * *
Battousai rolled over, breathing heavily, and looked lovingly at his beautiful woman. She had closed her eyes, but she was also breathing hard and smiling slightly. Battousai pulled her against him.
"Was that so bad?" he murmured. She giggled and opened eyes.
"I love you," she whispered. He kissed her, keeping his lips pressed against hers for nearly a minute. When he finally broke away they were both panting hard again.
"Baka. I was just catching my breath," teased Kaoru. Battousai laughed and rolled onto his back. Kaoru put her head on his chest and looked into his eyes. Still amber, but...warmer, somehow.
"What if someone heard us?" she asked, suddenly nervous. He put his hand on her head and toyed with a lock of her hair.
"Do not worry," he replied calmly. "No one would be foolish enough. And besides, so what if they did? Is there anything wrong with that?" A reddish tinge appeared on Kaoru's cheeks. She smiled back at him, and said, "Not anymore."
* * * * *
"We don't have to get him," explained Megumi. "If we have her, he'll have to listen to us. We can make him do what we want without fighting him."
"Do you think he'll let us just take her?" asked Sano. "I mean, it's not exactly safe to piss him off."
"If you have a better idea, I'd love to hear it," she replied crossly. "I'm getting sick of dealing with this. I just want to get it over with."
"It shouldn't be too hard. If Sano distracts him, I'm pretty sure I can take her," said Yahiko. He looked scared, and it was clear he didn't want to, but his voice was resolute and determined. "I can beat her if we fight."
"This is really a terrible situation," said Megumi, sounding upset. "But we have no other choice."
"Right," said Sano. "Let's get 'em." The three stood and began walking toward Kaoru's room.
'If I can get him to admit he's been faking this whole thing, it'll be a lot easier to separate Kaoru from him,' thought megumi. 'And without her, we should be able to convince him to become normal again.'
"Knock knock." said Sano. He kicked open the doors to Kaoru's room.
Well, I hope you all had loads of fun. It's about midnight right now, so I am saying goodnight. just remember to review or I'll cry. If you review, I can have the next chap up same time next week, or sooner, depending on the number of reviews. See ya!
Aku Soku Zan