Heyz everyone~!! I am SO happy~!! Five reviewz is a pretty good start~!! Never knew I could get that many so quickly~!! YAY~!! ^-^ Thankz to everyone who reviewed~!! I'm so happY~!!

But for one thing.... on the last chapter.... i said i was going to introduce the new girl in this chapter... Righ? But i accidentally forgot to count somethin... i was so into introducin her... that i totally forgot about tellin bout Misao's journey~!! HOW COULD I FORGOT TO TELL ABOUT MISAO'S JOURNEY~?!??!?! Stupid me.... *bangz head on wall*

Ehem... wellz... on wit the story~!! I'll definatly put the new girl in the next chapter.... and maybe, just maybe, i would write it tonight. MAYBE~!! ^-^

Hope everyone likez dis chapter~!! R/R~!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin...... *tearz*

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Chapter Three: Misao's Journey (A/N: Lame title, but i couldn't think of anything else~!!)

Misao's POV

"I wonder how long it has been.... Two? Three months that I have been traveling alone? Sure... I meant new people... But I really miss the Aoiya.... I miss everything about it.... Even Okon and Omasu trying to make me wear a kimono.... *sigh* But I really miss Aoshi-sama..... No matter how hard I try to forget him.... It just never happens...."

-Flashback-

Dear Aoshi,

Please understand my decision and do not come after me. No matter what anybody says. It is not your fault that I am leaving. As you would probably know, I appoint you the new Okashira. Because I think it's high time you come out of your shell and take the responsibility of the Okashira as you once have. Do not blame yourself for my deicision as it is my own choice and mines alone. Don't worry. I promise that I will come back someday. Whether it is weeks, or months, or years. I promise with all my heart. Take care of the Aoiya and my family. And take care of yourself....

~Misao~

-End of Flashback-

"*sigh* I miss everyone so much."

"MISAO~!!???"

"O... yes Akira-san?"

"Come... we must continue training."

"Okay!"

'I have been with Akira-san for only two months now... and she has already been pushing me a lot! But I'm glad, because soon, I'm going to get so strong that Aoshi will HAVE to think that I've grown up and that I'm not a child anymore.'

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Normal POV

-Flashback- (A/N: Hehe... so many flashbackz~!!)

Misao has been walking for a month so far, when she suddenly feels a strange strong ki out of nowhere. She quietly walks toward it with her ninja spy technique when she starts peering through a bush of branches.

What made her so surprised was what she saw.

Right there, was a middle-aged woman traning. She had long silver hair and was wearining a very loose kimono. It was a beautiful white kimono that seemed to flow everywhere. Perfect for training.

Misao just kept staring at her because of her beauty and strength.

"You know, you can come out now. I won't hurt you unless you pose a threat to me." Akira said coolly while still training.

"What?" answered Misao. 'How could she have spotted me?' she thought to herself.

But somehow, Misao felt that she could trust her and slowly got up from her hiding spot and slowly walked to the older woman.

"Ohayo! My name is Makamachi Misao."

"Ohayo Makamachi-chan. My name is Li Akira. But call me Akira-san."

"Then you gotta call me just plain Misao."

"Okay... well Misao.... what are you doing out here? By yourself. I would think someone as young and pretty as you would be married by now."

Misao slightly blushed at Akira's comment.

"Well... you see, it's a long story."

"Well then, how about you tell me over some dinner? I already have some food ready to be cooked."

"That sounds great! I would LOVE to!" giving Akira-san one of her happiest smiles.

Akira giggled slightly and said "Then come with me."

And so, Misao followed Akira to where her camp is.

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"Ahhh.... so that is what happened." said Akira after she had heard Misao's who long story about her life and what had happened with Aoshi-sama.

"I must say Misao, that you have a lot on you hands. When do you plan on going back?"

"I don't quite know" replied Misao sadly.

Cheering up a little bit, Misao asked Akira about her life.

"Well... that is not really important. All you need to know is that I am a master at the technique of the Hino Katana Style Ryu. (A/N: I know, weird name, but I couldn't think of anything else~!! So please don't use it without asking me. Please and thank you~!! ^-^ ) And also that I maybe know how you feel...."

"Then how do I know your not someone evil?"

"Just have faith in me.... Do you really think in your heart that I would go against someone as innocent as you?"

".... guess not..."

"Good.... Now I have an offer to make. Why don't you train with me. It get's a bit lonely out on your own all the time. And in turn, i'll teach you how to use swords and i'll teach you the special Hino Katana Style Ryu."

"O really??? That'd be SO great! But how long will it take for me to master it?"

"Lemme see, because you already have experience in fighting from the Oniwabansuu, then it should only take two years tops? Then you should be ready to go home. Because not only would I teach you the Hino Katana Style Ryu, but I'm gonna help you ease you mind, spirit, and the soul. Also, how to sense and hide someone's ki and many other things."

"So, care to accept?" she asked.

"Yes! This would be great! I'll finally become stronger!" giving Akira a great big smile and hug.

"Thank you Akira-san"

Giving Misao a hearty laugh and hug "Your welcome Misao."

"Then, we'll start tomorrow morning. We'll have to get our sleep since we're going to be traveling tomorrow."

"Traveling? Where to?"

"You don't think we're going to stay in once place. Now do you? We have to train in various places and we're not always going to sleep in the forest or the ground. Get it?"

"Yup! Thank you so much for accepting me!"

Laughing, Akira answered Misao with a smile.

"Now we must sleep."

"Okay! Goodnight Akira-san."

"Goodnight Misao..."

'Great!' Misao thought to herself. 'Now I can really prove to Aoshi-sama that I am NOT a little girl and it was not phase.

And with that last thought, Misao fell asleep with a huge grin on her face.

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Phew... done with Chapter 3!! That took me over an hour!!! I hope everyone like's this chapter!! In the next chapter, i'm going to put in the new girl in the Aoiya!! FINALLY!!! Right??

Please R/R!! Thanx to all the people who reviewed before and gave me the inspiration to write more and know that my story was really liked. THANK YOU!! So please R/R so I can have MORE inspiration!!! Thanx!!! ByeE!! ^-^