SOTGD: It took a while, but now I update. Enjoy.

Sano: *drunk* Yeah right, nobody will ever enjoy your babbling.

SOTGD: Sano did you drink my sake? *tackels Sano*

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Excitement filled the air. Kenshin awoke, grabbed his sword and went to see what had upset the villagers. As Kenshin made his way outside he could hear a child's voice. In response to this voice may others were agreeing with it. The group of people came into view after several minutes.

Kenshin was surprised that the large group seemed to be taking orders from the child. As Kenshin made his way to the front of the crowd, the voices died down. Everyone was stareing at Kenshin. The young boy seemed not to notice this sudden silence, he continued giving out orders.

After the group disolved into the night, Kenshin and the boy were alone. The boy turned to Kenshin.

"What do you need, Battousai?"

"I was wondering what was happening here."

"Oh. Well, I'm giving the men orders from my father."

"In the middle of the night?"

"It's the only time anyone hears from my father. I'm being rude, though. I'm Kintetsu Hyo, Son of the Phantom Killer. You are Kenshin Himura, right?"

"Yes.... the Phantom Killer's son?" Kenshin knew Jinsa would want to hear about their conversation.

"I've said to much and took to much of your time..... Take this, so when you get to Kyoto with your sister, we can talk." Kintetsu handed Kenshin a small slip of paper. It had two letters on it 'KH'. When Kenshin looked up Kintetsu was no longer standing there, or anywhere in sight.

After returning to the village, Kenshin managed to find Jinsa. She was drinking heavyly, Kenshin doubted she'd remember anything he could possibly tell her. He also began to doubt if he should tell her anything. The Phantom Killer had many followers, so he had to be strong. Kenshin decided he would watch out for his sister, yet be completely honest. He would only tell about Kintetsu Hyo if she asked a question, that had to do with the Phantom Killer.

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It was early morning when Kenshin was brought to reality. He had been dreaming of a pleasant, tranquil meadow. He could tell something was strange, the town was silent.

As Kenshin began to exit the inn a man stepped up. He led about 20 others.

"Sir, could you stand in that line? We're checking for some bandits that came by here last night."

Every villager and traveler, including Kenshin and Jinsa, stood in that line. Twenty minutes passed before they got to the end of line. They were begining to leave when from the shadows jumped a shadowy man.

He ran passed the police to the forest, every police officer followed. Jinsa also followed, but at a slower more relaxed pace. Kenshin had no choice but to tag along.

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SOTGD: There that will probably be my shortest chapter. Oh yeah, I've added yet another originally developed character.

Sano: You love making up characters, don't you?

SOTGD: Shut-up or I'll stuff you in my closet with all the rest of my randomly kidnapped anime characters. One more thing, did anyone else notice Kenshin and Kintetsu have the same initals?

Sano: Wow, we would have never guessed.

SOTGD: Why are mean to me? *crying* Review please.