IMPORTANT!!! MUST READ! Gypsy-chan, being the sweetest person ever, has revised both chapters 5 and the epilogue (this chapter), to put more fluff, and make it last longer and all that junk (basically, put more stuff to make it better…) but it's a LOT different, so everyone should reread them! And, these 2 chapters are basically written by Gypsy-chan, not me. So, read on!
FOUR YEARS LATER.........
"Please! Please! Let me through," Kenshin yelled as he burst through the doors of the emergency room. "You have my wife in there! I promised her that I would never leave her side. I want to see her now!"
"Mr. Himura, please calm down," said the nurse while resting her hands upon his shoulders, "Mrs. Himura is in good hands. Please," she pointed toward a row of chairs, "have a seat in the waiting area. I'll call you once I hear from your wife's doctor."
Kenshin heaved a sign before walking over to the waiting area. He flopped down in frustration, onto one of the hard cushioned chairs. He then threw his face into the palms of his hands muttering inwardly, "I hate hospitals!" After coming out of his coma and having to go through testing and other forms of therapy, Kenshin swore that he would never step foot in another hospital again. However, this time things were different. The woman he loved and cherished was now in the operating room.
Kenshin glanced down at his wedding band. A small smile played upon his lips as he recalled Kaoru's reaction to his proposal. Three years prior, they had gone back to the spot where Kenshin had given Kaoru her snowflake necklace. That spot was special to them for it held many sweet memories. After enjoying an afternoon of ice-skating, Kenshin presented Kaoru with an engagement ring. Her eyes glistened upon seeing the ring. Before he could get the question out, she threw her arms around his neck, causing him to stumble backward. Kaoru fell on top of him in a pile of snow. That day was the happiest day of his life.
"Mr. Himura, Mr. Himura," the nurse called.
Kenshin jerked his head up. "Yes nurse?"
"The doctor said you can see your wife now."
He rushed over to the desk where the nurse stood. "Please come with me." Kenshin nodded and followed the nurse down a long hallway. At the end of hallway, the nurse stopped in front of a room. "Your wife is in the bed near the window."
Kenshin thanked the nurse and padded softly into the room. When he pulled back the curtain he found Kaoru resting in bed. "She's so beautiful..." His thoughts were cut off as Kaoru eyelids began to flutter.
"Ken...shin... is that you," she asked groggily.
"Yes, I'm right here," he answered after rushing to her side.
"I..... I...." Kaoru tried to sit up.
"Lie still love, the doctor said you need to get plenty of rest." He helped her get more comfortable in the bed.
"Did... you see her?"
Before he could reply, a nurse entered the room carrying a small bundle in her arms.
"Someone wants to see you," the nurse said smiling at Kaoru.
Kenshin helped her sit up as she received the small crying bundle into her arms. The baby settled down after being held by her mother.
"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Himura," the nurse said as she turned to the happy couple, "you have a beautiful little baby girl."
"Thank you," came Kenshin's reply, "Thank you for taking care of my wife and daughter."
"It was my pleasure," the nurse said as she left the room.
Kenshin turned back to tell Kaoru what he thought they should name their child. He hoped she would like his idea. "Kaoru? I think we should name her Snowflake. Do you like it?"
Kaoru yawned, and murmured, "I like it" as she fell asleep. Kenshin smiled, and thought, 'I promise to take care of both of you, Kaoru and Snowflake, forever…'
A/N: Hoped you liked it!!! I am also putting the author's note that was originally a separate chapter (originally after this) on here, because ff.net just made a new annoying rule! And I don't want my story to be deleted or anything -_- so, this is the author's note that was originally the next "chapter"
This is NOT the original idea that I came up with while watching the movie Elf. It just sort of developed into this…my original idea was this: Kenshin professes his love to Kaoru at an ice skating rink, when a certain Christmas song is playing (don't remember what it was, but that's what sort of made me think of the story…). Something happens to Kenshin, (dies or leaves or SOMETHING, I have no clue…) and ten years or so later, Kaoru is Christmas shopping, and they're playing that song. She starts to cry, and thinks about Kenshin. Then, it could go two ways: A man sees her crying and asks what's wrong, and the man ends up being Kenshin (and then the rest of the story would develop…) or somewhere else, like a Christmas party or something, she would see him again…yadda yadda yadda. I would LOVE it if someone took this idea and wrote a story. (But only if you think it will be good, don't do it if you just needed an idea and want to try it…) you'd also have to come up with the rest of the plot (duh). But, I would LOVE for someone to write a story with that idea! BUT, if you do, ASK ME FIRST! I have to approve of you writing it…So, if you like it and want to do it, feel free to ask…And I would love it if someone would!
If you've looked at my profile, you'd have noticed I put up my idea for an RK take-off of Rurouni Kenshin. And I *really* need ideas on who each person (besides Will-Kenshin and Elizabeth-Kaoru). So if you'd tell me who you think should be all the characters in a review or email, I'd *really* appreciate it!!! (Oh yeah, and if you want to write my story idea, just email me…I finally put my email on my profile.)
Special thanks to Gypsy-chan! She put this story on her site: http: //ww w.geocities .com/kkfan007/ bonuszone. html (take out the spaces)
And it's a site in which she chooses the stories, and we can't apply. So it's a really great honor! Thanks so much Gypsy-chan!!!
And thanks so much to everyone who's read and reviewed! You're all such great people ^_^
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