Nameless Hitokiri: Chapter Eight
Disclaimer: I intend to rule the world and once I do I'll own RK (and make everyone become Kenshin Worshipers) but at this point in time I DON'T OWN ROUROUNI KENSHIN! Or Geiko, or Express 1 creditors.
A/N: I think that I'll have this be my last chapter, sorry Shaolin 10, no shirtless Kenshin, I'll write a special "Shirtless Kenshin" fic just for your sick pleasure. To all of my faithful reviewers I must offer thanks (for R&R-ing my crappy fics).
~*~ Nameless Hitokiri
Souzou hardened his jaw with resolve as he approached the camp; he knew what he must do. He'd probably hate himself for it, but he had to return Eiga to the Choshu. Even she had told him to do so, but he still resented his action, he knew that fulfilling his duty wasn't meant to be easy or fun but he had to accept his position. Putting self-preservation and enjoyment first was what created people like the Choshu general, Souzou realized that if he thought of himself, even in this matter, Eiga or people like her would end up being hurt. Then she was at his side, sharp and glacial, she was like a frozen lake. On the surface Eiga never seemed to waver or change, she was steadfast and cold, but inside there was life that was locked away and waiting for the spring to free it (A/N: yes I'm a total sap). He held her hand in his feeling a pang of guilt that he could not hold onto her forever.
The camp was silent, not a whisper stirred the cool night air and not a single red headband was visible. The couple headed towards the bonfire that was kept burning in the center of camp. The mud surrounding the great blaze was churned and trampled as if there had been some sort of skirmish or event. Souzou detached himself from Eiga musing, "What happened here?"
"SURPRISE!!!" the whole Sekihoutai burst out of the surrounding tents causing the Captain and the hitokiri to jump (into each other's arms) then one officer continued saying "Congratulations to the bride and groom!"
"WHAT?!" Eiga and Souzou looked at each other in disbelief.
"We've decided that you two should get married." Stated Katsu "And since neither of you seemed like you'd make a move until you're old and decrepit we decided to take the matter into our own hands."
~*~ Later That Night In Souzou's (and Eiga's) Tent
Eiga pressed her cheek against Souzou's back, every muscle of his perfect anatomy (A/N: *drool*) tense and alert, she held him close to her and counted the beats of his heart. He would always love her; he would always be close to her, to her heart. She sighed contentedly as tears sweet tears quavered on her eyelashes and she whispered into the darkness "Souzou?"
"Yes?" he turned over to face her and brush the tears from her cheek.
"I used to be lacking, but now I'm content, now I have... you."
~*~
A/N: I love happy endings, but I like outtakes on happy endings even more. So for your enjoyment I post some of the other endings I considered.
~*~First Try:
...Souzou detached himself from Eiga musing, "What happened here?" just then a Sekihoutai who was bleeding profusely crawled up to say something, but the words never passed his lips. Just that moment there was the sound of rifles loading and the three people were mown down in a gory bloody battle scene.
~*~Second Try:
"SURPRISE!!!" the entire Sekihoutai camp shouted in unison "We have great news."
"You decided to force us to get married?" inquired Souzou.
"No, but we just saved a bunch of money by switching to Geiko" boomed the Sekihoutai in unison.
"But you don't have cars, it's the Bakamatsu period!" Eiga face-falls into the fire.
~*~Third Try:
"I used to be lacking, but now I'm content, now I have... your Express 1 credit card! Muahahaha!"
~*~Fourth Try:
"I used to be lacking, but now I'm content, now I have... seduced my second Japanese army official."
A/N: Thanks for reading, please review. ^^
Disclaimer: I intend to rule the world and once I do I'll own RK (and make everyone become Kenshin Worshipers) but at this point in time I DON'T OWN ROUROUNI KENSHIN! Or Geiko, or Express 1 creditors.
A/N: I think that I'll have this be my last chapter, sorry Shaolin 10, no shirtless Kenshin, I'll write a special "Shirtless Kenshin" fic just for your sick pleasure. To all of my faithful reviewers I must offer thanks (for R&R-ing my crappy fics).
~*~ Nameless Hitokiri
Souzou hardened his jaw with resolve as he approached the camp; he knew what he must do. He'd probably hate himself for it, but he had to return Eiga to the Choshu. Even she had told him to do so, but he still resented his action, he knew that fulfilling his duty wasn't meant to be easy or fun but he had to accept his position. Putting self-preservation and enjoyment first was what created people like the Choshu general, Souzou realized that if he thought of himself, even in this matter, Eiga or people like her would end up being hurt. Then she was at his side, sharp and glacial, she was like a frozen lake. On the surface Eiga never seemed to waver or change, she was steadfast and cold, but inside there was life that was locked away and waiting for the spring to free it (A/N: yes I'm a total sap). He held her hand in his feeling a pang of guilt that he could not hold onto her forever.
The camp was silent, not a whisper stirred the cool night air and not a single red headband was visible. The couple headed towards the bonfire that was kept burning in the center of camp. The mud surrounding the great blaze was churned and trampled as if there had been some sort of skirmish or event. Souzou detached himself from Eiga musing, "What happened here?"
"SURPRISE!!!" the whole Sekihoutai burst out of the surrounding tents causing the Captain and the hitokiri to jump (into each other's arms) then one officer continued saying "Congratulations to the bride and groom!"
"WHAT?!" Eiga and Souzou looked at each other in disbelief.
"We've decided that you two should get married." Stated Katsu "And since neither of you seemed like you'd make a move until you're old and decrepit we decided to take the matter into our own hands."
~*~ Later That Night In Souzou's (and Eiga's) Tent
Eiga pressed her cheek against Souzou's back, every muscle of his perfect anatomy (A/N: *drool*) tense and alert, she held him close to her and counted the beats of his heart. He would always love her; he would always be close to her, to her heart. She sighed contentedly as tears sweet tears quavered on her eyelashes and she whispered into the darkness "Souzou?"
"Yes?" he turned over to face her and brush the tears from her cheek.
"I used to be lacking, but now I'm content, now I have... you."
~*~
A/N: I love happy endings, but I like outtakes on happy endings even more. So for your enjoyment I post some of the other endings I considered.
~*~First Try:
...Souzou detached himself from Eiga musing, "What happened here?" just then a Sekihoutai who was bleeding profusely crawled up to say something, but the words never passed his lips. Just that moment there was the sound of rifles loading and the three people were mown down in a gory bloody battle scene.
~*~Second Try:
"SURPRISE!!!" the entire Sekihoutai camp shouted in unison "We have great news."
"You decided to force us to get married?" inquired Souzou.
"No, but we just saved a bunch of money by switching to Geiko" boomed the Sekihoutai in unison.
"But you don't have cars, it's the Bakamatsu period!" Eiga face-falls into the fire.
~*~Third Try:
"I used to be lacking, but now I'm content, now I have... your Express 1 credit card! Muahahaha!"
~*~Fourth Try:
"I used to be lacking, but now I'm content, now I have... seduced my second Japanese army official."
A/N: Thanks for reading, please review. ^^
