Reflected Moonlight

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Chapter Three: Goodbye My Love

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Kenshin could finally move again, he could finally stop the horror. He dropped to the ground beside Kaoru cradling her in his arms. They both trembled in the dark alleyway as they held tightly onto one another.

"Miss Kaoru. I swore to protect you and I failed. I couldn't even save you from myself." Kenshin said tears in his eyes as he brushed the hair from her pale face.

Kaoru collapsed into his arms. "I was scared at first, but I knew that you would come back to me. You always do."

Kenshin face suddenly became serious. "I have to leave. I can't be with you. I have to leave and this time I can't come back."

Kaoru held onto him tighter. "No! I don't want you to leave me! No matter what! I love you."

A pained look crossed over his face. "What if I lose control over myself again? What if I try to hurt you again? I can't let there even be a chance of that. I swore to keep you safe and happy, so I must leave."

Kenshin pushed her away and tried to stand up, but Kaoru grabbed back onto him. "I don't care! I changed you back once, I can do it again! I love you so much Kenshin. I won't be happy without you! I can't live without you!" Kaoru screamed, her voice thick with emotion.

Kenshin looked deep into her eyes and leaned closer till his lips were pressed upon hers. He kissed with the passion of his feelings for her, something so deep that it shook the foundation of the person he was deep down inside. Slowly he broke the kiss and turned away from her.

"I love you Kaoru with all my heart. I am doing this because I love you. I hope you can move on and find someone better than I am. You may think you can't live without me, but over time you'll be able to forget. Somehow you'll find a way to be happy. I know you will." Kenshin said as he turned away from her and left in a billowing of wind.

And he was gone. Out of her life forever. Kaoru stared after him, her fingers brushing her lips, remembering that sweet kiss. He was saying goodbye forever. Kaoru fell to her knees on the ground and sobbed. A soft mist of rain came down upon her sobbing body as she screamed into the night. Her screams echoed into the darkness, vibrating through the air leaving her mark of sadness. He was gone......He was gone.....forever..........

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