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Happy author= More chapters.
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Chapter one- The scars that bind us
These wounds won't seem to heal
this pain is just too real
there's just too much that time cannot erase
In this dream this dark and rainy night, is the memory of your distance from me. Ever since that sign on the dojo door that read "Jinchu," you distanced yourself from me.
"Please eat something Kenshin" I asked.
I watched with anticipation as you looked at the tray, your distant gaze fell upon the teacup that held a painting of white plums. Your hand shook as you held it in your hand, asking me of where this had come from.
A smile crossing over my face, as I thought you had come back to me.
"From mister Hiko" I replied.
My heart froze as you told that story. I just wanted to I didn't know what to do. The pain that surrounded my heart, squeezed at it tightly as if it was being devoured by those words.
"I killed my own wife, Tomoe Himura with my own bare hands"
That phrase stayed fresh in my mind, as if you just said them minutes ago. I rushed away from the dojo, unable to stay so close to you.
"Is this what he thinks when he's with me?" I asked.
No one answered nothing greeted me, nothing but darkness.
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Kaoru woke up from the dream, looking at the light room, as she noticed a figure sitting close by. The silhouette dancing across the door, as the light from the flames reflected his body.
He smiles.
"Yahiko, sorry I'm such a burden to you." I said.
Yahiko shakes his head, as he puts the now soaked washcloth back on her forehead, a bucket of water by her bedside.
"The doctor say you need calm rest." He said.
"Calm rest he says?" How am I supposed to have calm rest, when my son and husband left me and yet to have returned?" she thought.
Karou smiles at the boy, as she thanks him for staying. This place was getting quite lonely without anyone.
Yahiko watched as she closed her eyes again, going back into a peaceful sleep, dreaming of memories from long ago.
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"You know when he comes, I will kill you?" he asked.
I just nodded my head I would die if it met just seeing kenshin's smiling face one last time. I watched from the balcony that overlooked the ocean, it's been months.
"When will you come for me Kenshin?" I asked.
A tear escaping my eyes as I thought, about Tomoe what a bond that must be. That even in death, you still think of her, as if she was a living being inside of you.
"If I die, will you remember me always Kenshin?" I asked.
Einishi disappeared stating he would watch the battles. The two of us stood there, neither saying a word.
I want you to smile at me someday, a smile that comes from deep inside yourself. I don't want the smile that hides the sadness.
"For that's not a smile. But a frown you tried to turn upwards."
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It was summer when Kenshin left, now it is summer once again. How many seasons must I wait, for you to return to me?
I'm waiting, just like I told you that night before you left. You left behind a wife and son who continue to wait for you.
A wife who has yet to hear the voice of her husband, declaring he is home.
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(sniffles) I was so happy to see that you all loved the first chapter. I hope this one brings you enough to review greatly.
Ruroken: Why thank you. I'm glad to know, someone liked this better then my last few fics. Brittanie Love: Sorry for the cliffhanger, hope no one was shoved off of it? Thank you for supporting me though. Hope this one was long enough.
Fanfiction wanderer: Wow! You seem to just review my stories, I like that. If everyone was like you well, I think I would make writing my life. Hope this chapter entertained you as much as the last.
Yume Kuroi: Ah. There is more for there is never an ending to anything. But hopefully this one made you just a little bit more teary eye.
Crystal Renee: ::glomps:: Wow! I'm glad that you enjoyed it, I think watching RK over and over will do something to you. Thanks for always being there for me. Also, thank you for co-writing a RK story with me.
P.S Everyone keep in mind. This story is tied together with my other RK fic called "Haunting"
Also, go read Crystal Renee's stories. Their really good.
Happy author= More chapters.
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Chapter one- The scars that bind us
These wounds won't seem to heal
this pain is just too real
there's just too much that time cannot erase
In this dream this dark and rainy night, is the memory of your distance from me. Ever since that sign on the dojo door that read "Jinchu," you distanced yourself from me.
"Please eat something Kenshin" I asked.
I watched with anticipation as you looked at the tray, your distant gaze fell upon the teacup that held a painting of white plums. Your hand shook as you held it in your hand, asking me of where this had come from.
A smile crossing over my face, as I thought you had come back to me.
"From mister Hiko" I replied.
My heart froze as you told that story. I just wanted to I didn't know what to do. The pain that surrounded my heart, squeezed at it tightly as if it was being devoured by those words.
"I killed my own wife, Tomoe Himura with my own bare hands"
That phrase stayed fresh in my mind, as if you just said them minutes ago. I rushed away from the dojo, unable to stay so close to you.
"Is this what he thinks when he's with me?" I asked.
No one answered nothing greeted me, nothing but darkness.
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Kaoru woke up from the dream, looking at the light room, as she noticed a figure sitting close by. The silhouette dancing across the door, as the light from the flames reflected his body.
He smiles.
"Yahiko, sorry I'm such a burden to you." I said.
Yahiko shakes his head, as he puts the now soaked washcloth back on her forehead, a bucket of water by her bedside.
"The doctor say you need calm rest." He said.
"Calm rest he says?" How am I supposed to have calm rest, when my son and husband left me and yet to have returned?" she thought.
Karou smiles at the boy, as she thanks him for staying. This place was getting quite lonely without anyone.
Yahiko watched as she closed her eyes again, going back into a peaceful sleep, dreaming of memories from long ago.
............... ............... ..............
"You know when he comes, I will kill you?" he asked.
I just nodded my head I would die if it met just seeing kenshin's smiling face one last time. I watched from the balcony that overlooked the ocean, it's been months.
"When will you come for me Kenshin?" I asked.
A tear escaping my eyes as I thought, about Tomoe what a bond that must be. That even in death, you still think of her, as if she was a living being inside of you.
"If I die, will you remember me always Kenshin?" I asked.
Einishi disappeared stating he would watch the battles. The two of us stood there, neither saying a word.
I want you to smile at me someday, a smile that comes from deep inside yourself. I don't want the smile that hides the sadness.
"For that's not a smile. But a frown you tried to turn upwards."
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It was summer when Kenshin left, now it is summer once again. How many seasons must I wait, for you to return to me?
I'm waiting, just like I told you that night before you left. You left behind a wife and son who continue to wait for you.
A wife who has yet to hear the voice of her husband, declaring he is home.
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(sniffles) I was so happy to see that you all loved the first chapter. I hope this one brings you enough to review greatly.
Ruroken: Why thank you. I'm glad to know, someone liked this better then my last few fics. Brittanie Love: Sorry for the cliffhanger, hope no one was shoved off of it? Thank you for supporting me though. Hope this one was long enough.
Fanfiction wanderer: Wow! You seem to just review my stories, I like that. If everyone was like you well, I think I would make writing my life. Hope this chapter entertained you as much as the last.
Yume Kuroi: Ah. There is more for there is never an ending to anything. But hopefully this one made you just a little bit more teary eye.
Crystal Renee: ::glomps:: Wow! I'm glad that you enjoyed it, I think watching RK over and over will do something to you. Thanks for always being there for me. Also, thank you for co-writing a RK story with me.
P.S Everyone keep in mind. This story is tied together with my other RK fic called "Haunting"
Also, go read Crystal Renee's stories. Their really good.