Disclaimer: No the Red-Headed HOT man isn't mine so don't make me dwell on it!
Later that night, Kenshin had finished the laundry, and he had cleaned up his room. He cooked a wonderful dinner for the people he had come to know and love. Everyone was there, Kaoru, his beloved Kaoru, Yahiko, Sano, Megumi, Ayame and Sazume, Dr. Ginzai, even Tae and Tsabume.
He had said that there was simply too much food, so he suggested they not waste it and invite Everyone to a party. They hadn't partied in a long time, and He said that they needed the relief. Now it had all died down, and most everyone was asleep in the Dojo.
Kenshin took a deep breath and walked outside. He loved the outdoors, the stars, and everything about the outside. As he stood staring at the stars, Kaoru came out of the Dojo.
"What is wrong Kenshin? I know something is bothering you, you aren't your usual self."
Kenshin turned around. He looked at Kaoru and her beauty. He loved her so much. He couldn't bear the thought of leaving her. Kaoru came closer.
"Kenshin?"
Kenshin started to cry. The tears fell down his cheeks. Kaoru didn't know what to do. She knew there was something wrong, but her soft hearted, brave, ex-rurouni had never cried like this before in front of her.
"Kenshin what's wrong? Are you ok?"
Kenshin ran up to her and gave her the biggest, fondest embrace she had ever had. Kenshin lifted her chin so that she looked straight into his eyes, his big purple eyes, and He said,
"I love you Kaoru." More tears ran down his cheeks. "I love you more than you know."
Kenshin bent and kissed her. When he finished kissing her, he pulled back with more tears, and said,
"I am sorry Kaoru. Sorry for everything. Forgive me."
"Kenshin, I don't understand. Wha- - -"
"It doesn't matter Kaoru. You will understand soon. I am sorry." He cried harder. Then he took a deep breath, and said, "Kaoru, promise me something...."
"Yes Kenshin?"
"Promise me.... promise that you.... you will be happy. Promise me that you will be My Kaoru."
"I promise Kenshin. I promise."
With that Kenshin went into the dojo, into his room and pretended to fall asleep. Kaoru was left outside wondering what had just happened. She sat trying to figure it out, and finally gave up deciding to ask about it in the morning. As she walked to her room, she stopped by Kenshin's room, listening to hear if he was awake. When she didn't hear anything, she slid the door open. Kenshin sat in the corner propped against the wall with his Sakabuto. She looked at him for a moment, unaware he was awake. After a moment she whispered, "I love you too Kenshin. I love you too."
A tear slid down Kenshin's cheek unnoticed. Kaoru turned and shut the door. She walked into her room and climbed into bed. "Someday Kenshin, you won't need to sleep by the wall with your sakabuto, someday I will push out all the fear and pain, and make you happy as you make me." And with that she fell asleep.
What Kaoru didn't know, was Kenshin had followed her to her room, and sat listening to her. When he was sure she was asleep, he opened the door, and walked to her side. He crouched down and kissed her cheek gently. "You have made me happy my love, but I can't stay here and let you die. Goodbye Kaoru. I love you."
Then he left her side, and walked into the darkness, once more becoming a peaceful rurouni.
Update_Freak:)-------Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying it! This isn't the first story, but It is the first one I have posted. Thanks again! I hope you enjoy!
Hitokiri Jenni------Well, if you send me to Kyoto by way of Kenshin, that means I get to see him! Go right on ahead! Thanks for supporting me! How about you don't ask him to RYU-TSUI-SEN me though ok? Seeya!