Rurouni Kenshin

Eyes on Me

Chapter 16 A ~ Here We Go

By: C-Chan

Disclaimer:  I don't own it.  Rurouni Kenshin belongs to it's respectful companies.  I'm just a poor college student who plays with them.

Warnings:  Violence, cursing….yeah.

Notes:  Writer's block is not fun.  It took me a WHOLE MONTH to come up with this chapter. -__- And then, after writing most of it, my hard-drive crashes.  Lovely, ne?  So here ya go.  It's only the first part of the chapter, since I want to keep you guys on edge. ^_^ 

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  Soujiro nodded and headed out of the room, once again leaving Shishio alone.  The businessman leaned back against his leather chair, hands still clasped in front of him.  "This will prove to be most interesting." He said softly to himself, before chuckling.

……

"Soujiro, you're back…" Misao blinked, staring up at her cousin. 

"Yup!" He chirped, stepping in when Misao moved to let him in.  "Mr. Shishio said that he really didn't need me…is it okay that I stay with you a little longer?"
            Misao scowled and smacked him playfully on the shoulder.  "You know that you can stay here as long as you want, Soujiro!"

            Soujiro smiled and bent down to kiss her cheek.  "I'm just playing with you."

"Right, right…Hey!  Kenshin and Kaoru are coming over later for movie night!  They'll be surprised your back!"  Misao said cheerfully as she headed towards the kitchen, probably to make some early dinner.

"Oh?" Soujiro said, sitting down on the couch.  Aoshi nodded at him in greeting, then went back to reading the newspaper.  "That's great!"  He replied, leaning back against the cushions.  Jineh will have the perfect chance tonight…although…

            Soujiro glanced over to the phone, the gears moving in his mind.  Instead of the real plan…he had an even better one.  A small, evil grin spread a cross his face.  Mr. Shishio will love it.

^_^

"Kenshin!  Stop being stubborn!" Kaoru huffed, stamping her foot.

            Kenshin laughed and avoided her hand, dancing away from her.  "I'm not being stubborn, I really have laundry to do tonight!"

            Kaoru raised an eyebrow, then slowly approached him, grinning.  "Then I'll just be forced to kidnap you."
"Oro?" Kenshin blinked, taking a step back.  "Kidnap me?"
"You heard me, buddy." Kaoru grinned, then lunged at him.

            Kenshin made a sound of surprise and stepped out of the way, but wasn't fast enough;  The raven-haired girl whirled around and wrapped her arms gently around him in a tight-yet-comfortable hug from behind.  It was obvious he really didn't want to dodge.  "Gotcha!"

"Oh dear," Kenshin said sarcastically, rolling his eyes.  "It looks like you've caught me.  What will you do with me now?"
            Kaoru giggled and rested her chin on his shoulder.  "Save you from this boring place and take you to Movie Night at Misao's." She chirped.

"Isn't it the man who's supposed to save the woman?" Kenshin pondered aloud, earning another giggle from Kaoru.

"Not anymore.  Last I checked, it wasn't the medieval times." Kaoru quipped, earning a grin from the red-head.

"Well, I guess I can't argue with you, since you caught me." Kenshin said, turning towards her and wrapping his arms around her.  "You win."
"And even if you do argue, you won't win." Kaoru smiled, her arms sliding up to wrap around his neck.  "But that's nothing new."

"So, what time are we expected?" Kenshin asked.

"Now." Kaoru answered, grinning again.

"Oro." The red-head sighed, then smiled.  "I just have to let Hiko know, then."

"Hurry up!" Kaoru exclaimed, pushing him to the stairs.  "We've got really good movies picked out for tonight!"

"Yes, ma'am." Kenshin sighed mockingly, then expertly dodged the shirt flung at him.

O_o

"Mr. Jineh, there's been a change of plans."
"Go on."
"Don't kill Himura.  An excellent idea has been presented to me, and I'd like to pursue it instead."

"I don't do kidnappings, Shishio.  That's not what I'm paid for."
"I'll double your payment if you can successfully complete this.  Soujiro will be there to assist you if it's needed."

"The boy?  Ha!  Are you sure about that?"
"Are you questioning me?"
"No.  Fine, I'll kidnap him and bring him to the place you specified."
"Good.  Don't fail me again." CLICK.

            Jineh glared at the phone before hanging up.  The boy was only an assistant as far as he knew…what could he do to help?  Distract them?
            A sadistic chuckle broke free, and he couldn't help but let it out.  Now that he thought about it, it would be a real challenge not to kill his target.  Oh well.  If he "accidentally" slipped, no harm done. 

            Jineh checked to make sure he had all he needed, then left the hotel he was staying at.  He would not fail Shishio tonight.

O_O

"Soujiro!" Kaoru exclaimed, immediately pulling the smiling boy into a huge hug.  "I thought you were going back to Michigan!"

"Mr. Shishio didn't need me," Soujiro replied, returning the hug.  "Hey, Kenshin!"
"Hello." Kenshin replied with a smile, then nodded a greeting to Aoshi, which the stoic man returned.

"Alright people, as much as I'd love to stand here and jabber, we have movies to watch!" Misao exclaimed, pushing Kaoru and Soujiro towards the living room.

            Kenshin chuckled and sat down on the couch, immediately wrapping his arm around Kaoru when she sat next to him.  Misao bounced over to the TV and put in the DVD, then took her spot in front of Aoshi's armchair.

"What movie are we watching?" Soujiro asked, flopping down on the floor.

"Two Towers," Misao replied, grinning.  On cue, she heard Aoshi's groan.

"Really?!" Soujiro exclaimed.  "I haven't seen it yet!  I heard it's really good, though!"

"That's why I rented it!" Misao beamed. 

"Shhh!  It's starting!" Kaoru said, snuggling against Kenshin.

            Everyone quieted down as the opening scenes played.  Unbeknownst to them, a figure loomed outside, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.

O_O!!!