Order In The...Dojo? by NachoManLance

Disclaimer: All things Rurouni Kenshin have been destined not to be mine. Hell, if I owned it I'd be doing a lotta things than writing this. Be fortunate!!

Due to popular demand, (and probably bribery) the jury (readers) have sentenced Yahiko guilty of disobeying orders and disturbing the dojo. Grab your popcorn and get the drinks, because the trial is coming to an end!

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Two peaceful days later, after raging fires and unstoppable riots in the streets, the trial of Kaoru vs. Yahiko commenced into it's final phase. The courtroom buzzed with excitement as both Defence and Prosecution made their way to their tables. Baliff Saitoh stood after a few minutes and talked silently with Sanosuke.

"You sure it'll work this time?"

"Trust me man, this will knock their socks off..."

Behind the curtain to the side of the courtroom, Judge Kenshin cleared his throat loudly to await his entrance.

"Oh, uh..all rise for the honorable Judge Kenshin!" Saitoh shouted.

All within the courtroom stood as Kenshin stepped out and made his way to his stand. He checked the seat, checked above his head, and under the desk. Positive things weren't out of order, he took his seat.

After that, the jury lined themselves into their spots to the side of the court, each of them not saying a word or making any kind of face. Clearly, their verdict will be a serious one.

"Will the jury please stand and announce the verdict." Kenshin ordered from his seat. At once, the man seated to the bottom-left stood with a paper in his hands. It was Soujiro.

Soujiro cleared his throat and read, "We the jury, of the trial of Kaoru Kamiya versus Yahiko Myoji, find the defendant...."

**chirp, chirp**

"Yes?" said Kenshin impatiently.

"Heh heh, sorry," Soujiro smiled, "I just wanted to catch the suspence. Ahem...we find the defendant....GUILTY!!"

"NOOO!!!" Yahiko yelled, grabbing his hair and shaking his head violently.

"YEESS!!!" cried Kaoru, hugging Misao tightly.

Sanosuke calmed Yahiko down and whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, I got it all covered...."

Kenshin grabbed his gavel and announced. "So be it. Yahiko, you are hereby sentenced to twenty lashings and two months worth of chores for the Kamiya Dojo, starting now." With that, Kenshin whacked his gavel.

Immediatly, the gavel exploded in front of him and smoke filled the room. While everyone hid under their chairs, Sanosuke grabbed Yahiko. "RUN KID, RUN!!"

They both made a mad dash for the door just as everyone got up and coughed. Before any of them realised it, they were long gone from the courtroom.

"Damnit, that I say!" Kenshin cursed as he found his seat. Saitoh started to crack up with laughter.

"Oh my god... I can't believe they pulled it off!!" he began to roll on the ground, clutching the sides of his stomach to hold in most of the laughter.

Kenshin shook his head. "Screw Yahiko, let's just have him do all the lashings and work." Kenshin whacked his Sakaboto on the table, since he knew THAT wasn't rigged.

Two big men in white lab coats grabbed Saitoh and dragged him out. "NOOOOOO!!!!!"

"Let's just get out of here while sanity still exists." Kaoru suggested. Misao nodded and left with her. Kenshin heaved a heavy sigh and walked home with them as well.

As for the rest of the courtroom....

**faceplant**

"AHHH, NOT AGAIN!!"

"It hurts, it hurts so!"

"WOO, I'M GLEAMING THE CUBE, TOO!!!"

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Well there you have it, the outcome of Kaoru winning the trial. Stay tuned for the last chapter and alternate ending, Kaoru gets dissed!!

R/R please!