Hi all! This little ficcie is the product of two minds! Rurouni Angel and Chiruken have teamed up to bring you an original Alternate Pairing Rurouni Kenshin Fanfiction!
"Charmed" is going to be wild, a little crazy and maybe even a little scary at times…especially considering whom the Altered Pair will be!
Now, I feel compelled to add in a few warnings before we get into the fic itself:
1.Alternate Pairing!!! There….that's said.
2.This fic is rated for a decidedly citrus flavor. That means this fic is probably going to turn into a lemon sometime soon.
3.If you have a problem with sexually explicit scenes, dialogue or themes, then this fic is definitely not for you. If you have a problem with Alternate Pairings, then this fic is definitely not for you.
Well, now that that's been said…On with the fic!!!
(Oh…and don't forget to have fun! That's the main goal of this collaboration of Angel and Chiruken.)
Rurouni Kenshin Fanfic
Rurouni Kenshin & Samurai X Original Japanese Version ©N. Watsuki/Shueisha * Fuji-TV * SME Visual Works Inc. * Sony Pictures Entertainment
All Fanfics created by Chiruken (me) were written for the sole purpose of shared entertainment and not intended for publication or sale.
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RPG Collaboration between Rurouni Angel & Chiruken
Charmed
Part 17
By Chiruken
Kenshin frowned into the darkness of late night Tokyo and tucked his hands into the sleeves of his faded and worn gi, the odd exchange with the stranger from earlier weighing heavily on his mind. It was disturbing to know that Takeda Kanryu had somehow managed to escape the punishment he so deserved. However, knowing that he still held the Kenshin-gumi responsible for his capture and the downfall of his opium empire was even more alarming. There was no telling what he would do…he was capable of anything.
Hearing soft footfalls behind him slowly approaching, Kenshin stiffened, hands slipping from inside his sleeves, left resting on the smooth saya of the sakabatou at his side. Slowly he relaxed as he recognized his visitor. "Kaoru-dono, it is late, that it is." He turned and looked over his shoulder, meeting her anxious sapphire gaze. "Kaoru-dono?" He asked softly, violet eyes reflecting quiet concern.
"I couldn't sleep. Can I sit out here with you, Kenshin? Just for a little while?" She bit her lip and averted her gaze, tugging hard on the dark braid falling over her slender shoulder.
"O-of course, Kaoru-dono…" He watched as she moved closer, the breeze catching the light material of her yukata, molding it to her slender form, leaving nothing to his imagination. Clearing his suddenly parched throat, he hastily averted his gaze and stared out over the moonlit yard towards the far wall. "It's a beautiful night, that it is. So peaceful…calm…" He glanced at her from the corner of his eye as she settled beside him on the engawa. He snapped his gaze forward again, a faint blush staining his cheeks. Kami-sama…she's so beautiful… He shook his head slightly in an attempt to banish the thought, silently berating himself for allowing his mind to wander. He had more pressing matters to attend to that didn't involve his near worshipping fascination with the enchanting young woman sitting so close to him he could feel the warmth of her slender form through the layers of their clothing. He drew in a deep, calming breath, inhaling her delicate fragrance, and forced a cheerful smile to his lips.
"Yes…beautiful…" She murmured softly, voice devoid of her usual enthusiasm.
Becoming increasingly concerned by her subdued response and demeanor, he turned to face her, opening his mouth to ask what was bothering her and froze when he found her gaze resting on him already, tears glistening in the moonlight on the tips of her lashes. He drew in a sharp breath as one lone tear slipped down her smooth cheek. "Kaoru-dono…" He leaned closer, raising his hand to catch the shimmering drop on his fingers. "What is it? What's troubling you?" He murmured softly, brushing the pad of his thumb over her cheek, marveling at the satiny smooth texture, a sharp contrast to his own fingers roughed by years of wielding a katana, and then his sakabatou.
"Kenshin…" She leaned into his touch, turning her face to nuzzle against his hand, eyes closing and dark lashes curling against the pale skin of her cheek. "I don't want you to fight Takeda Kanryu…there's no telling what he'll do." She opened her eyes and gazed at him with fathomless sapphire blue eyes, her fear clouding the usually clear depths.
He hated seeing her usual carefree spirit dulled like this. "Everything will be all right, Kaoru-dono, that it will." He paused and leaned a little closer, his tone lowering with intense, but quiet conviction. "I will protect you."
Her breath caught as the moonlight shifted behind the screening cover of wispy clouds, casting his face into partial shadow, lending his usually gentle countenance a fierce cast. "Ken…" Her eyes widened, voice stuttering to a halt when she thought she saw a faint flicker of gold in his steady gaze. She cleared her throat and tried again. "Kenshin…that's just it…I don't want you to have to fight at all. Last time he turned a Gatlin gun on you…I'm afraid…"
He closed his eyes with a soft, barely audible sigh, gently trailing his fingers down her face to her delicate jaw line in an unconsciously loving gesture. "Don't cry, Kaoru…you have no reason to fear…" He leaned closer, tenderly tilting her face up to his, opening his eyes to gaze into hers for several long moments, lips curving up into a soft, adoring smile before he briefly touched his lips to hers. "He will not win…I'll see to it." He murmured in soft tones against her lips, his voice a mere whisper of sound.
Kaoru trembled, hands clenched into fists in her yukata, twisting the material around as delicate shivers of anticipation raced up and down her spine. "Ken…shin…" She breathed his name as she leaned into his unexpected embrace, reveling in the delicious sensations he created with the lightest of touches.
Blinking in surprise, her soft voice bringing him back to reality, Kenshin pulled back abruptly, violet eyes darkened with deep emotions and need. "Oro!" He shook his head sharply to clear his mind of the visions of pushing her back onto the smooth wooden planks of the engawa and…he shook his head again. Stop thinking about it, baka! "K-Kaoru-dono…I'm very sorry, that I am." He jumped to his feet and bowed low to her in apology. "This unworthy one has behaved dishonorably and humbly begs Kaoru-dono's forgiveness!"
Kaoru blinked up at him, lips slightly parted, blue eyes confused. "Kenshin?" She whispered, uncertainty filling her. Did he or did he not just kiss me? Eyes narrowing with growing anger, she stood and glared at him, hands clenched into fists at her sides. "Kenshin you idiot!" She spun on her heel and marched to her room, slamming the shouji closed with explosive force.
Kenshin bowed his head and stared at the ground between his feet. "I'm sorry, Kaoru…it's better this way…" He looked up at the fathomless night sky, expression sad and full of regret.
**To Be Continued…**