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'....' indicates thought (I changed it. // was kinda messy...)

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Sano slipped out of the room. "Guys!" he yelled excitedly! "Yahiko woke up! And he wants me to tell you all something!"

Within the next hour Sano had told the story to everyone.

"How could they be so mean?" said Kaoru. "Especially when he did the right thing?"

No one answered, not sure what to say.

Later that day, Kenshin saw Yutaro slip out the gate and head to the Akabeko. He silently followed him, wondering what was going on.

Yutaro was happy. Now that he knew how bad Yahiko was, maybe he could be Tsubame's boyfriend. He knew that he should feel some pity toward Yahiko but,

'he's a brat. He is always trying to be better than me. He probably got injured trying to fight someone who was bigger and better than him. He got what he deserved.'

With a little smile he continued towards his destination.

Back at the Yakuza House, police only found the limp bodies of street thugs and their leader. No sign of another.

You see, Anohorea had risen before the police had reached the Yakuza House. Actually, he had awoken and heard two words issue from the red head's mouth. "He's alive!"

The little brat, the last Myojin had escaped him. But he would pay. Anohorea left the syndicate and went to his boarding house to rest up. He would find out where the kid was soon enough. And then he would kill him.

With that goal in mind, Anohorea went into a deep sleep, dreaming of the satisfaction he would have when his sword plunged into the boy's chest, spraying a founatin of blood over evrything...

Kenshin came upon the Akabeko. He noticed it was closing for the evening, and Yutaro was heading around back, where Tsubame would be. Kenshin followed closely not wanting Yutaro to be out of his sight.

"Hi Tsubame," Yutarto said flashing her one of his cutest smiles when he came across the young waitress. All the girls in Germany would have been falling at his feet, but she just stood there, not looking up.

"Good evening Yutaro-Kun," she said sounding sad.

"What's wrong Tsubame? Is it about Yahiko?"

'Damn' thought Kenshin 'He's trying to figure out what's going on. I think.'

"Here, let's go for a walk. I need to talk to you."

"Alright." Tsubame followed the older boy out of the yard and into the woods.

Yutaro walked into the forest a bit, and then mentioned Tsubame to sit down on a rock with him.

"I just wanted to know," he said, "How did Yahiko get those scars on his back?"

'He knows?' thought Kenshin who had trailed the children into the forest. 'He must have been the one to send the notes. He wanted to know what was happening. I don't blame him for wanting to know, but this is crazy!'

"How did you find out about Yahiko and the Yakuza?" Tsubame asked, a wary catch to her voice.

'I don't think Yahiko-Chan would ever let him know about that. What's going on?'

"Kenshin let me see Yahiko. But he never explained about the scars..."

"I don't think I should tell you. Sanosuke only told the people Yahiko-Chan asked him to."

Yutaro put on his puppy look. "Please?" he asked. He then kissed her softly on the cheek.

"Well I really shouldn't" she said trailing off as Yutaro started covering her face in kisses and she leaned back, enjoying it.

"I don't think you should tell him either Tsubame-Chan, that I don't." Kenshin stepped forward from between two trees.

"Kenshin-San, I...." Yutaro lept guiltily to his feet.

"Yutaro-San, Kaoru-Dono will be very displeased with you, that she will."

"Huh?" said Tsubame. "What are you doing here Kenshin-San?"

"Yutaro-San played a trick on several of us to get us out of the dojo. And he went in to see Yahiko.

"Yutaro-Kun! How could you?" exclaimed Tsubame, a note of disbelief etched in her voice.

"I'm sorry," he mumbled, keeping his eyes on the floor,"but I was sick of not knowing."

"It's alright. Let us head back to the dojo." Kenshin stated.

All three went back their own way. Yutaro trudged, not wanting to face his sensei. Kenshin, his steps light as they always were. Tsubame, shuffuling her feet, not wanting to look at Yutaro, amazed he would try to win her over like that. And guilty, she liked Yahiko.... right? Then why was she enjoying being kissed by Yutaro?

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Author's Notes:

AHHHHHHH! So sorry for not updating! Been extremely busy! Teachers do not realize how much homework they give us. Plus been very busy w/ my newest story, Draco's Spirit, a HP fic.

I'd like to know if anyone can explain how to make things bold and in itilaics. could some1 plzz explain?

Plzz Review! Don't intent to update until at least 30 reviews....

Ja Na!

~IcyPanther