[ A stitch In time ]

The Handsome Swords man .A vow not to kill?

~Tears use to fill my eyes time to time ,Now although I keep them inside the tears will always remain."

[You know the drill :P I don't own any of the charters metioned here.]Rated:Tissues please!:P.

Kakashi: A sword that cannot kill?(How strange.)

Kenshin:*Smiles* Yes a sword that cannot kill.Instead a sword to protect.

Naruto:To protect?

~Flash back~

Haku: Do you have a special person?

Naruto:What are you getting at?

Haku: A person can become the strongest when they have a special person to protect.

Naruto: O ... *smiles* I know all about that.

~Present time~

Kaoru:Yes a sword to protect. *Her face beams with contentment*

Kaoru:Kenshin used to be a man slayer he was famous the called him the botosai.

Kaoru:But he's not a man slayer anymore. Hes just a wanderer.Repenting for all his sins.

Sakura:{This man a man slayer he seems to nice and weak to be one.}

Kakashi:Is what this woman says true?

Kenshin: Yes sorry to say indeed it is.

Naruto:{ A ninja supposed to look under the underneath. So why would a man slayer stop killing?}

Naruto: Hey mister why aren't you a man slayer anymore? Why would you just stop suddenly doing from what you were used to?

Kakashi:*Glares at Naruto*

Naruto:*Ignores his glare*

Kenshin:...

Naruto: Please mister can you tell me? We are ninjas and one day we will have to kill its part of our life.

Naruto:I need to know why you won't kill!*He looks at the red haired man with his childish intense blue eyes*

Sakura: That isn't polite Naruto! Thats none of your business!

Sakura:Sorry .... Mr. Hirmura he talks sometimes without thinking.

Kenshin:No it ok . Since y'all will be putting ya'lls life on hold for us.

Kenshin: I see no problem in it.*His smiles vanishes**He looks down to the floor his eyes darkening*

Kaoru: { I've also wanted to know this for a long time I know only what he he has said over n over again.}

Kaoru:{We I finally know dear Kenshin what haunts your heart and eyes so?}

Kenshin:I just have one request please just call me Kenshin.

*Kogome sits by Inuyasha*

Kogome:*Whispers* Hi.

Inuyasha:Hmph.*Turns his head away from her*

Inuyasha:*Whispers*Why don't you go sit by your new boy friend.

Kogome:{He saw ? }

Inuyasha:{So is this how you felt that day. When I kissed Kikyo how bad you must of felt.}

*Sasuke sits by Sakura making sure to be quiet as the strange man told his story.*

*Sasuke nods his head to Sakura as to say hi *

Sasuke:*Smiles a slight grin at her*{It must be hard huh Sakura not to be noticed by someone who you love.}

Sasuke:{But I'm sorry ...I can never tell you so.But I am sorry cause I love another.}

Sakura:*Blushes*{Wow did he just smile at me.}

Kenshin:Back then I fought for the Imperialists believing somehow I could help others.

Kenshin:But by doing so many had to die. But thats how it was we were on different sides.

Kenshin: Fighting for our beliefs. You know this too don't you kid?

Kenshin: To fight for belief or for a dream.

Naruto: Yes.

Sakura:{Naruto.....}

~Flash back~

Naruto: I also have a dream! To become the next hokage and be better than any of them have ever been.

~Present~

Kenshin: Well one day....*His eyes darken more with more sorrow showing then he wanted them to see*

Kenshin:I killed a certain man. And fate has a nasty way coming back that it does.

Kenshin:Later I met this beautiful woman.She was sweet too.

Kenshin:That I finally felt like I could find peace.

Inuyasha:*Whispers* Sorry.

Kogome: {Huh Inuyasha saying sorry to me that is weird.}

Naruto: So did you ...?*His eyes turn a darker blue as he listens to the man speak*

Sakura:Please Naruto Kun let him finish.{Hopefully if I'm nice. He'll listen.}

Naruto:*Blush* Sorry mister.

Kenshin:*Smiles but it quickly fades away*

Kaoru:{Kenshin your eyes look so sad.What happened I wonder?}

Kenshin: I did for a little while.

Kenshin: But like I said fate has a nasty way of coming back.

Kenshin:You see that woman Tomoe....was the fiance of that man I killed not long ago.

Kaoru:*Gasp*

Kenshin: So she betrayed me...but she did so in the memory of that man she loved and lost.

Kenshin:I came to her rescue not knowing but even if I had I still would have went to her.

Kaoru:{So you loved someone else? Could you ever love me ?}

Kenshin: Though I had gotten badly hurt near death I made it to her.

Kenshin: I believe the man was her uncle or her fiances my mind as clouded some over the years.

Kenshin: I went to kill the man just as I was about to....*He bows his head lower his voice becoming softer*

Kenshin: She....

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Hianta: {Thinks about what her sensi said to her earlier that day.}

*Earlier*

Kurenai: Hokage has asked you to go with another team on a important journey.

Hianta:But I need to stay hear and help my own team*She spoke softly*

Kurenai:Please I know this hard but he did request it. And you wouldn't want to turn down such a honor.

Hianta:No...I guess I cannot.*She said bowing her head looking at the ground.*

Kurenai:Good then you will meet up with team 7 early tomorrow morning before dawn.

Hianta:Team 7..?

Kurenai:Yes.

Hianta:*Lifts her head a little bit and smiles then looks back down* *Whispers* Naruto Kun...

*Present*

Hianta:So I will see you tomorrow Naruto Kun....{But why me?}

Hianta: *Blushes at the thought of seeing Naruto*

Hianta: I don't like to fight or hurt others but Naruto I will protect you with my life.

Hianta:For you somehow I will have to become stronger.

*Though much worry filled her mind her heart she could sleep knowing that atleast she be near the one she loves.*

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*They all look surprised accept for Kakashi after what he said.*

*Kakashi _expression was hidden under his mask and his eye gave no clue to what he thought*

* He had said..*

Kenshin: She.... jump in and it was too late.

Kenshin: I had stabbed her ....*touches the scar on his face*

Kenshin:Thats how this scar came to be.

Naruto:Mister I'm sorry ... I shouldn't...*Naruto eyes begin to water but he forces them back inside so none would ever see a tear*

Kenshin:Its ok....sometimes it helps to tell things.

Kenshin:So basically after that soon after I gave up killing and became a wanderer to atone for my sins.

Kenshin:Because it so much harder to live then...as to kill yourself.

Kaoru:*Kaoru's eyes begin to water the tears gently rolling down her cheek*

Kaoru:{So this is what he kept to himself all this time.}

Kaoru:Excuse me....*Runs to the balcony* *Letting her tears fall shamelessly now that she was alone*

Kenshin: Miss Kaoru... Please excuse me to if you will.

Naruto:Ok... Wait a second mister..

Kenshin: Yes..

Naruto:Thank you.

*Kenshin walks off to follow Kaoru*

Sakura:So sad...

Sasuke:Good job moron.{The tension in here seems to get worse by the moment.}

Naruto:....

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Kenshin:Miss Kaoru...

Kaoru:*Looks up at Kenshin her eyes filled with tears*

Kenshin:Are you ok?

Kaoru:Yes....*stutters*. I'm ok Kenshin *Hides her face in her hands*

Kenshin:Miss Kaoru ..please don't lie to me.*Pulls her hands away from her face*

Kaoru:Kenshin.. Its just that was so sad..

Kenshin:If your ashamed of me for what I've done its ok.You can tell me.

Kaoru:Like I've told you before I don't care about what you did in the past.

Kaoru:*Blushes*

Kenshin:*Notices hes still holding one of her hands**Blushes*

Kenshin:*Pulls away his hand* I'm sorry..

Kaoru:Kenshin may I ask you a question?

Kenshin:Sure.

Kaoru: Did you love her?

Kenshin: Why...?

Kaoru:I just need to know.

Kenshin:.... Yes.

Kaoru:O....*looks down* Do you think you can ever love again?

Kenshin:*Smiles* Why of course .I love all my friends thats why I protect all of you with my life.

Kaoru:*Whispers* No.. really you know what I mean.*Blushes bright red*

Kenshin:O....I see.*Smiles with contentment with his eyes slanted*

Kenshin:I'm sure that indeed I could.

Kaoru:*Lifts her head up*

Kenshin:Its just its so hard for me a worthless wanderer to think I'd deserve such a thing.

Kenshin:Which indeed I surely don't.

Kaoru:*Smiles* I wish you wouldn't call yourself worthless.

Kaoru:The thing is Kenshin...no one deserves love...thats why its a gift.

Kenshin:*Surprised look* I suppose you are right Miss Kaoru.

Kenshin:Well then if I found someone that is willing to accept me and give their "love" as a gift.

Kenshin:Then I know I could love again.

Kaoru:*Blush* Kenshin...

*Before she could speak another word Kenshin pulls Kaoru near him*

*Time stops as they embrace*

Kaoru:{How long as it been since we last embraced like this?}

Kaoru:{I want to tell you so bad Kenshin how I feel but how..?}

*Times speeds up again all to soon as he pulls away from her*

Kenshin:Its getting cold Miss Kaoru we should go inside.

Kenshin:{Is someone out there? I have a bad feeling.}

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Kogome:Inuyasha..Why?

Inuyasha:Why...?

Kogome:Why did you say sorry?Its.....just...not like you.

Inuyasha:*In a soft voice*Hmm...Kogume do you really think I don't care about you?

Kogome:Huh?...What do you mean?

Inuyasha:I herd what you said.

Kogome:You herd all that?

Inuyahsa:Well...most of it..

Kogome:Then you saw.....

Inuyasha:*In annoyed voice* Yes! What does it matter it not like I'm jealous or something.

Kogome:*Gets up to leave*

Inuyasha:*In a softer tone* Wait.I'm sorry.

Kogome:*Sit back next to him*

Inuyasha:The thing is...*Whispers*Is that I am jealous.

Inuyasha:Do you really think I'd rather die with Kikyo then be with you?

Kogome:Well....uh... Yes.

Inuyasha: O. Well thats stupid.

Kogome:Stupid?

Inuyasha:If I had wanted to die with her don't you think I would have already?

Kogome:....

Inuyasha:Actually you are what has kept me alive.

Inuyasha:Kikyo important to me yes,you can't erase memories of the past.

Inuyasha:But....you are more important to me.

Kogome:*Blush*

Inuyasha: Without you I feel so.. lonely.Kogome you make me so happy.*Smiles*

Kogume:Oh..Inuyasha *Hugs him tight*

Inuyasha:*Blush* *Whispers* I promise to always stay by your side until death takes me.

Inuyasha:*Whispers* I promise to protect you with my life and not even Kikyo will keep me from you.

Kogome:*Hugs him tighter*{O .. I hope you mean it.}

Inuyasha:Kogume...

Kogome:Yes...

Inuyasha:Do you mind I can't breathe!*Whispers*And there are people looking at us.

Inuyasha:Please.

Kogome:Fine*Pulls away from him*

Kogume:Inuyasha..

Inuyasha:Yes..?

Kogome:*Sit*

Inuyasha:*His necklace shines* *And he falls face down* Owww!

Inuyasha:*Looks up at her with a angry look* What did you do that for?!

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Ninjaspy1:Hmph so what do you think?

Ninjaspy2:They act like a bunch of idiots!

Ninjaspy2:Looks like all we have to worry about Is Kakashi the copy Ninja and Uchiha Sasuke.

Ninjaspy1:Right we better get back so we can decide what to do.

*Phssh*

*They ninja spys dissaper*

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Kakashi: *Kakashi sneezes* Achoo. Funny I haven't felt sick.

Naruto:Hehe are you getting a cold sensi?

Kakashi:For your sake I hope not.

Naruto:Huh? What do you mean by that?

Kakashi:Never mind I'm about to leave . You need to decide were all your guest are gonna sleep.

Kakashi:Maybe you could put all the girls...

Naruto: Well.. *Glares at Sasuke*

Sasuke:*Glares back*

Naruto:I thought Inuyasha and Kogome could have my room.I'll stay in there to of course to guard.

Naruto:And I bring some futons in here for the rest of my guests.

Naruto:{Ha how do you like that Sasuke! }{Wait a second that mean he'll be alone with...}

Naruto:{O well atleast he can't try to kiss Kogume again I don't want see my new friend mad again}

Kakashi:Huh...whatever.

Sasuke:You better not fall asleep on the job dunce!

Naruto:Same to you...moron!

Sakura:Please calm down Naruto its been a long day.

Naruto:Hmph Sasuke started it! Why can't you ever get mad at him?

Sakura:Because your a idiot thats why!

Naruto:*Frowns* Idiot...

Kakashi:*Sighs*{ This is going to be a long trip...)

Kakashi:Well goodnight see you in the morning!

Sakura:Oh and sensi before you go I have a request.

Kakashi:*Gives her a tired smile* And what is that?

Sakura:Don't be late!

Kakashi:Hehe I'm never late.You have nothing to worry about.

Sakura: {Inner Sakura:Yeah right!} I mean it sensi I'm not joking!

Kakashi:Like I said before I'm never late.

*Naruto and Sakura in union *:LIAR!*Kakashi disappears*

Naruto:Hmph hes gone.

Inuyasha:Share...

Kogume:A room together.

Naruto:Yea I'll even give y'all my bed.

Kogume:*Blush*

Inuyasha:*Blush*

Inuyasha:No way ! *Looks opposite way of Kogome*

Inuyasha:I'll take the floor as well.

Kogome:Good!

Sasuke:{Share a bed what is Naruto thinking?!}

Naruto:Hehe and you Sasuke better stay away from Sakura!

Sasuke:*Glare*

Sakura:I'm not yours Naruto ! So you can stop harassing Sasuke!

Naruto:*Looks down*{Not hers I know that but it still hurts}

*Everbody looks up as the only people not fighting enter the room*

Kaoru:Hi everybody!*Giggle*

Kenshin:*Smile* *Notices that everyone isn't in a good mood*

Kenshin:Did we miss something?

Naruto:*In a annoyed voice* Don't worry mister you didn't miss a thing.

Kenshin:*Sigh*{When we get back I really need a vacation!}

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[Its done :) sorry ya'll had to wait so long.]

[Sorry of the story about Tomoe was out of context I tried to remember as much as I could.]

[For those who don't know much about Inuyasha ,Kogome was given the power by I think Kikyos sister{O is really old but anyway)]

[That when she tells Inuyasha sit he falls down face to the ground yea really painful.]

Next Time:Hianta joins?Our adventure begins!



Yasumitaka: So what did you think?:)Hope it was ok.

Lindsey haha hope you ddin't get too confused.

Sorry So Long!