Disclaimer!: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin or any of the Rurouni Kenshin
characters. Beside the chapter is who wrote that day. It goes between
myself, Brandy, and my friends, Jenn and Becca.
Day 8- Jenn
Late in the night, while still asleep, Jenn rolled over with a groan. For about an hour now, her sleep had been nothing but torment. The images disturbing her passed by agonizingly slow. Jenn violently rolled over again and started to talk in her sleep. "Nooo..." her voice started loud but eventually slurred. Trembling, she turned under the covers and mumbled words that could not be made out. Jenn's voice suddenly became very loud as she pleaded, "STOP!"
Jenn woke with a start as she sat upright quickly, soaked in sweat and breathing heavily. She turned slightly to see someone leaning over her, grasping her arm. Jenn rapidly slid back with a shriek, shaking uncontrollably. Jenn realized she was falsely afraid as Sanosuke let go of the arm he was shaking when he tried to wake her. Still extremely flustered, Jenn tried to speak but it only came out as a stuttered moan. She laid her head and with strained breathing, tried to pull herself together.
After a few moments Jenn wiped the sweat and tears from her face and looked up at Sanosuke. He was crouched down, watching her with a look of concern. "I heard you a little while ago," Sano began as he looked down, slightly red in the face. "It started to sound worse, so I came over to see if you were okay. Then you started talking, and I tried to wake you up, it sounded bad.... Sorry if I startled you." He looked up at her again. "Umm...are you alright?" Jenn tried to respond, I...I...I'll b be okay..." Jenn couldn't control herself as she started to shake again and buried her head in her hand. Jenn cursed herself, embarrassed but unable to stop. "This is pathetic..." she muttered.
Sano took a seat on the edge of the bedroll and placed his hand on her shoulder. He squeezed gently as he tried to comfort her. "It'll be okay..." Jenn started to feel better but she flushed crimson in her hands. When he could tell that she was calming down, Sano quietly said, "You should get some sleep." Jenn looked up and turned to him with a tinge of fear in her eyes. Sano was momentarily shocked but then smiled. He got up and sat down against the wall beside the top of her bed. "Don't worry, I'll stay till morning." Jenn tried to protest, "But..." He cut her off, "Don't worry about it. It'll be better this way, trust me." He leaned back on the wall and relaxed himself. Jenn put a hand under her head and laid down on her side facing Sanosuke. She turned red as she tried to speak, "Thank y..." He silenced her and shook his head. "No don't... I know. I've had my own share of nightmares." He reached down and grasped her hand with a smile as he spoke. Shortly afterward Jenn drifted into sleep. When he was sure that she was sleeping soundly, Sano also fell asleep.
Jenn woke in the morning at sunrise and sat up with a yawn. With a great deal of shock, the events of last night replayed in Jenn's mind. She looked to her right and found Sanosuke still deeply asleep against the wall. Jenn smiled as she realized that his hand was still locked in hers. She gently let go so that she would not wake him and stood up. Jenn moved over and draped her blanket over him. Then she placed a pillow behind his back to make him more comfortable. Once she was satisfies, Jenn grabbed her clothes and quickly got dressed. She thanked her lucky stars that Sano did not wake before she was finished. After looking at him once more Jenn walked out of the room and quietly shut the door. She walked down the hall and tip toed down the stairs. When she reached the kitchen she started to cook breakfast.
Sano was the last one up as he walked down the stairs about and hour and a half later. He walked into the room to see everyone sitting at the table in silence. It seemed that should have been eating but only Yahiko and Becca were. Brandy, Jenn, and Kenshin stared oddly at Yahiko without a word. Sano found himself doing the same as he sat down. Yahiko became tense and bright red as he noticed that everyone was watching him. Beside him, Becca stopped eating to look up red faced in extreme frustration. She became redder and redder as she watched them staring at the utterly confused Yahiko. Yahiko was the only one who noticed that she looked like she was going to blow up. When Yahiko looked up at her, Becca's voice exploded, "KNOCK IT OFF!"
Her voice echoed in the streets outside the house. The lantern hanging at the side of the door fell off its hook with a clang. All eyes were on Becca inside. Eating was rapidly resumed. "Thank you!" Becca said with a huff as she sat down and continued eating. In the middle of a bite Brandy suddenly looked over to Kenshin. His back was on the floor and his eyes were spiraling with severe shock as he "Oro?"- ed. Brandy sat down her food and dropped to her knees beside Kenshin. "Kenshin, KENSHIN!" Brandy pleaded as she shook him. Brandy shot an unhappy look at Becca. Becca looked up, "It's your own fault."
Yahiko looked at Brandy strangely and suddenly asked, "Hey, wasn't your hair blonde yesterday?" Everyone looked at Brandy now. Brandy smiled and flicked her hair back, "I dyed it strawberry blonde last night." At this Kenshin sat up with wide eyes. He got up and went over to her. He poked her head with an "Oro?" and asked, "Who are you?" Brandy closed her eyes and clenched her fists. Sano now, like Kenshin, was circling Brandy and poking her strange hair. Yahiko was about to get up and do the same but he was stopped by Becca.
Brandy burst out and yelled, "I Dyed My Hair You Morons!! I'm Still Brandy!" Sano stumbled back into Jenn's arm. Jenn had already had her arm placed here minutes before to grab him when this happened. Kenshin fell back to the floor as Sano slid to his knees. Brandy let out a frustrated sigh and sat down to continue eating. Jenn looked at Becca whose head fell into her hand with a long sigh. Jenn shook her head and passed Sano his food because he was still in shock and wouldn't budge. They all finished the food in silence.
As Jenn began cleaning the table, everyone got up. Becca followed Yahiko out and Brandy stormed out by herself. With a sigh, Sano grabbed the back of Kenshin's shirt and dragged him to the next room. Jenn shook her head and smiled as she grabbed another plate. As she picked up the last plate she stopped suddenly with a gasp. Jenn set down the plates and grabbing a knife, turned around. She cautiously looked around the room but seen nothing. She put down the knife with a sigh, It's nothing...just a bad feeling. That nightmare is still messing me up.
Jenn recalled something again and smiled with a blush. She quickly cleaned up the rest and walked into the living room. Across the room Sano and Yahiko were deeply concentrating on a game. Becca sat on Yahiko's side while Kenshin was in the middle. Both were observing the game. As Jenn walked in Sano looked up and mouthed a "Hey" with a wave. The others looked up when he did. Jenn walked over to them and asked Becca, "Where's Brandy?" "Upstairs I think," Becca answered while cheering on Yahiko.
Jenn looked at the board with an odd smile as she thought of Becca cheering on Yahiko. Kenshin let out an "Oro?" as he seen Jenn get the mischievous cat look on her face. Jenn walked behind Sano and briefly went to her knees. He blushed as she reached around him and grabbed his hand. Using it she moved one of his pieces over one of Yahiko's and to the left. Jenn let go and looked up saying, "Game." Yahiko let out a "Hmmph" with no choice but to accept defeat.
Sano cheered while Jenn withdrew and got back on her feet. Kenshin nodded and Becca looked to Jenn. Jenn walked toward the other door but stopped and looked back. "I'm gonna go find Brandy, okay?" Jenn said with a wink to Sano before she left. He flashed a dashing smile her way and then returned to face the others. Once Jenn was out of earshot Yahiko let out a loud wolf whistle and mocked, "SANOsuke!" Sano's eyes narrowed in anger. A large bump rose on Yahiko's head as he was pounded. Satisfied, Sano sat down with Kenshin. Becca rushed to Yahiko to help him.
Jenn walked up the stairs and toward Brandy's room. When she opened the door, Brandy was sitting on the floor. She was drawing pictures of Ivy with a big red stripe crossing out her picture. Jenn asked her wondering, "What the heck are you doing?" Brandy didn't turn around but answered with a sniff, "I need something to put on my walls!" Jenn sighed, remembering that Ivy had robbed her. "You're still going on about that?" Jenn asked. Brandy whipped around, her face was ridiculously hysterical. "She *sniff* took my stuff..." Jenn told Brandy that the others were waiting for her downstairs. With a final sob, Brandy walked out of the room and down the stairs.
Jenn watched her go and then walked to her own room. When Jenn came out she was again dressed in a ninja suit. This time however, she was armed. With a sigh she walked back into Brandy's room and started writing a note. It read;
Everyone,
I went out. I have to take care of something. I'll be back soon!
-Jenn
PS: Cheer up Brandy, Ok? She tacked the note to the end table and exited the house through the window.
Jenn kept hidden in the shadows as she walked through the main part of town. She kept her eyes peeled for any sign or hint. I hope I get lucky. Please let one off them be here. Jenn gasped as she seen a strange girl. The girl had brown hair but was dressed a little oddly for here. In fact, the girl looked a little like Camille. I wonder...Jenn thought. Well, it's a chance. Jenn began to follow the girl. Jenn was so focused on her that she really didn't pay attention to where she was going.
Eventually the girl approached a house and entered it. Jenn snuck in after her. They entered a living room and the girl sat down. Jenn looked around, making sure that no one was there. When she was finally convinced she snuck behind the unaware girl. Jenn, in a smooth, swift motion, grabbed the girl with one hand over her mouth and a kodachi at her throat. The girl briefly struggled but realized she couldn't get away and gave up.
When the girl stopped resisting, Jenn fiercely began asking questions. "Are you with them?" The girl nodded "Yes" knowing who Jenn was. "Where are they?" The girl answered as if she really didn't care, "Camille's out. And it doesn't really matter with Ivy in her state." "Where's Ivy's room?" The girl pointed with a vicious smile. Jenn then gagged the girl and tied her up. She locked her in the first closet she seen and headed to Ivy's room.
As Jenn walked into her room, Ivy was lying on her bed and looked incredibly shocked. Ivy tried to speak but nothing came out but a slur and drool. Jenn stared, seeing how bad of shape Ivy was in. "Geesh, Brandy did a number on you. Some one should have told you not to get in her way of Mr. Himura. Or maybe you just didn't listen." Ivy moaned and rolled her eyes. Jenn took her time shoving many things from Ivy's room into her sack. It was very easy to find Brandy's stolen stuff. It was all on the floor because Ivy obviously couldn't do anything with it. After retrieving all of the pictures, Jenn looked for one more vital thing. She picked up Brandy's beloved Kenshin doll with a sigh and put it away.
When Jenn walked out the door she noticed another room down the hall. ...Camille... Curious, Jenn walked down to this room. She opened the door and her face turned to shock. Unlike Ivy's bright room, Camille's was dark. The walls and curtains were black and the other things were red. The walls were cluttered with mainly two things. One was many pictures of Sanosuke. Her pictures however varied greatly from the ones Jenn herself possessed. The pictures on Camille's wall often showed him angry or were in a taste of lust. Jenn was immediately unhappy. The other thing on her wall was pictures of Jenn. The majority of them were mutilated or drawn on.
Jenn tore all the pictures down and began to put them in a pile. When she had them together, she lit the pile on fire. As she watched it smoldering she heard a sound behind her. Jenn whipped around to see the girl standing there, grinning. "Surprised are ya? Doesn't matter though. My sister's gonna kill you. And she's probably already taken your dear Sanosuke! That's what she left to do anyway!" ""What!?" Jenn responds as she pulls out her blade. The girl puts her hands up, "I wont stop you, I could care less about him. But you should know that Camille would rather kill him then let you have him." Jenn ran past the girl and out of the house. God, what has she done? Jenn ran down the street, praying that she wasn't too late. Camille watched her go with a dark grin.
It took Jenn a while to get back to the house, she was unsure of where Camille's house was. She threw open the door when she got back. She didn't bother with anything else as she rushed to the living room. She hastily opened the door part of the way, hiding all but her face from view. With heavy breathing, she looked in the room. All five of the others were sitting, looking shocked at her. Jenn's eyes scanned the room rapidly. Jenn uttered a weak, "I'm back." Both Brandy and Sano could feel that something was wrong. Jenn closed the door and ran through every other room in the house. Jenn had found nothing as she ended up in her room. She tightly closed her door and sat on the bed. ...Nothing...but?...She's planning something... Jenn had just managed to throw a kimono over her ninja suit when a knock came at the door. She quickly tied the kimono and opened the door.
Brandy and Sano both stood there looking determined. "What happened?" they asked in unison. Jenn shrugged on a whim. "Could have been worse. Just a scramble in town. I have horrible luck. Guess who I ran into?" Jenn asked with sarcasm as she looked at Brandy. Brandt let out an "Ohhh, that beats," thinking that Jenn meant Kaoru. "Come on, you have to lose to Kenshin," Brandy said, taking Sano downstairs. He watched Jenn on the way down and by the pleading look on his face; she knew he didn't buy her explanation. Jenn leaned against the wall, feeling terrible. But they'll worry... Jenn tried to put the thought out of her mind and headed downstairs.
Jenn's eyes were forced open as she came into the living room. Becca was excitedly shoving a paper in her face. "Look at this!" she demanded. Jenn shrugged and took the paper. It was a flyer for a circus troupe. The advertisement showed that today was the first opening. As she looked around Jenn seen that Brandy was grinning just as widely as Becca. Jenn smiled and laughed, "Let's go!"
In an amazingly short time, the six of them were shuffling down the road. Yahiko was freaking out because of the chains. Becca had to quiet him quickly, telling him that no one could see them. Yahiko finally calmed down but was shocked as he looked over to Sano and Kenshin. Both were smiling and walking calmly, to them this was normal. Yahiko was having extreme difficulties understanding this whole situation, but he kept it to himself. He honestly didn't know if the other two were themselves.
Their walk into town was undisturbed and they eventually reached the place. The building was easy to pick out; it was colorful with bright shades of red, blue, and yellow. As they approached the door, several unfamiliar women were eying the boys. Brandy, Becca, and Jenn grabbed the guys protectively and shot dangerous looks in response. The women at once dispersed and went away. With smiles the girls bought their tickets and went inside. To all their delight's, they found they had front row seats.
It didn't take long for the rest of the building to be filled with people. After a few minutes the crowded show started. The group watched in awe. They seen numerous feats with wild animals, fire, and sideshow talents. After all this, a girl came out onto the stage. Her dark hair was pulled back into a bun and she was wearing a half mask, covering the top of her face. Her style of dress was colorful but...risky. The girls looked at this with disgust, but were anxious to see what was next in the show.
The girl walked around the edge of the stage, looking at the men in the audience. "Are there any strong men out there?" she challenged. Many men in the audience cheered. She spoke again, "A battle demonstration would be fun. But are any of you good enough to help me?" Multiple men whistle as she continued walking around. Just then, from the other side of the room, performers playing music and dancing came out of a door. They slowly made their way to the stage. As Jenn watched them she seen Brandy staring past her with wide eyes. Jenn gave a questioning look and Brandy motioned for her to turn around.
As Jenn turned around, her eyes bulged and her jaw dropped. The stage girl was sitting on Sano's lap, giggling her head off. His face was pure confusion and surprise. Jenn noticed also that everyone in the audience was watching them. The girl spoke devilishly, "You're a strong one. You shall do fine!" The girl spoke close at his face. Jenn was about to say something but was cut off. "Let the demonstration commence!" The girl threw something and smoke flared around them. Before anyone knew it, the two were on the stage. Jenn looked at Sano who was shocked but kept his cool. He mouthed a "Don't worry" to Jenn and turned to the stage girl. It looked like Jenn had calmed a little. Seeing this, Brandy moved from behind Kenshin (where she was hiding) and back to her seat. Jenn slumped and propped her arm under her chin.
The stage girl made a signal and a man took her place in front of Sanosuke. She stood off to the side. Sano cracked his knuckles and changed position, preparing to attack. The man grinned and crouched in a martial arts stance. The girl stepped back and yelled, "Begin!"
The crowd roared as both men lunged toward each other. The man rarely attacked, he was too busy dodging blow after blow from Sanosuke. Sano landed several punches before he was hit by the fighter. Sano had been taking things easy and was shocked at how much the hit hurt. Sano reeled back and the look on his face became more serious as he wiped his mouth. Jenn was about to stand up but was stopped by Brandy. When the fight resumed, Sano was fighting much harder and the man looked seriously shocked. There was no way that he could keep up with Sano now. He shot a look at the girl once and continued fighting. Everyone was so busy watching the fight that Jenn was the only one watching the girl, and the only one that seen it. In a barely noticeable action, the girl pulled a small hand knife and threw it.
The blade sliced Sano's arm just as he was hit by the fighter. It led him to believe that the stinging cut came from him. Jenn, however seen it clearly. Every punch Sano threw afterwards made him more and more fatigued. Jenn was up in seconds before anyone could stop her. She leapt onto the stage and knocked the fighter away from Sano. In an unperceivable motion, Jenn threw off her kimono and pulled both kodachis from her belt. Her blades came together in an x and it aimed at the back of the girl's throat.
Neither Sano, the fighter, nor any of the audience could see very much. They seen the fighter thrown back by a blur and the kimono in the air. Eyes went wide at this. The next thing everyone seen was the stage girl dodging. Her neck avoided the two blades but her hair did not. Her bun was cleaved off and her hair fell in a short uneven way. The girl's rage could be seen, even through the mask. She drew her own blade and became locked in battle with Jenn. Sano watched with surprised eyes, he couldn't follow the speed of either woman. He was about to go there when the fighter plowed him over. The fighter's gloves burst just then, revealing the metal knuckles he had hidden. Sano found himself in a tense battle.
Kenshin and Yahiko looked at each other in the audience. With a nod to the other they told the girls to stay there. With determination, both hopped onto the stage. Kenshin gasped as someone grabbed Yahiko from behind, pulling him in the shadows and out of sight. Kenshin was about to go after him when he heard something break. Kenshin, and everyone else for that matter, whipped around to see what had happened.
Jenn's blades sliced the girl's porcelain mask in half. IT fell to the ground with a splash of blood. Camille sneered at Jenn, even though she was shocked that her mask was broken. This shock quickly turned to anger as she disappeared into the shadows. Jenn frantically looked around but did not see Camille until it was too late. She reappeared behind Sano and drove the knife deep into his back. She withdrew it and evilly grinned at Jenn. "We shall speak later, you will have no other choice," Camille mocked. Camille was out of the building in seconds, followed by the fighter. Brandy and Becca rushed on the stage as Jenn rushed to Sano.
"Sanosuke... are you all right?" Jenn begged him to answer. "I'm fine. It's nothing, I've had far worse." Kenshin, Brandy, and Becca joined Jenn by Sano's side. "We have to get him to the doctor," Jenn insisted. "Yes, you're right. Let's go," Kenshin concluded as they started to walk. "Wait!" Becca yelled looking around. "Where's Yahiko?" Kenshin suddenly remembered and was about to say something. The group heard a muffled sound coming from behind the curtain.
Becca rushed that direction and slid behind the curtain. What Becca seen didn't look good. Yahiko was gagged and his hands were tied behind his back. Worse his shirt was slid down his shoulders and a younger brown haired girl was hanging on him. She looked up and gasped at Becca's approach. The girl laughed and bolted into the back. Furious, Becca chased after her. Becca chased the girl into the back storage area. Just as Becca caught up the girl suddenly stopped and tripped her. Becca couldn't stop quickly enough and flew head first into a barrel. The girl ran out the back door.
Yahiko, now untied, walked into the back with the others following him. They soon spotted Becca sticking out of a barrel. Yahiko went over and poked her. They heard a strange sound and Becca popped herself out of the barrel. Her face was soaked and red as she spoke between giggles. "Yahi *hic* ko..hee,hee. *hic* I don't stand I think can! Hee, *hic* oh dear. *hic* " Becca fell onto Yahiko, who did not have a clue what to do. Kenshin peered into the barrel and found it full of liquid. He sniffed it, it was unmistakably Sake.
Eventually Yahiko was talked into carrying the drunken Becca on his back. She smiled and giggled even more. Yahiko was bright red. The group walked down the road quickly, knowing that the wounds they carried must be treated. A while later as they were walking Sano suddenly stopped. Jenn was immediately concerned. He didn't say a word and his breathing sounded irregular. He gasped and held his sides, shaking severely. With a painful groan, he collapsed to the ground. Jenn's fears hit an all time high and she scrambled to him. Between Brandy, Jenn, and Kenshin, they managed to get him to the house and fetch a doctor.
Jenn sweated heavily as she bit her nails and paced in front of the door. The others had seated themselves along the wall. All were anxious for the doctor's report. After a while the doctor stepped out, Jenn was the first to him. He put up his hand, telling the to stop and listen. He motioned for Jenn to sit down. Once she did he started to explain.
"Please stay calm about this," the doctor began. "It's poison, but not any kind I'm familiar with. Chances are only the one who made it could make the antidote. I pray you know more than I do. I'd give him twenty- four hours, a few days at most...I'm sorry." With this conclusion, the doctor left somberly. "We cannot do anything now, we'll have to wait until tomorrow," Kenshin concluded sadly. "We should get some sleep," Brandy recommended, grabbing the passed out Becca. Kenshin and Yahiko left without a word. Brandy looked to Jenn who hadn't budged. Brandy sighed and took Becca to her room.
Jenn's eyes were wet as she took a seat beside the unconscious Sanosuke in his room. Jenn still couldn't believe it. She shook violently and her head sunk under her arms, into her lap. Why'd I let this happen...Why?
An hour later Brandy returned to Sano's room. Jenn had not yet returned to her own room. As Brandy entered, she found Jenn passed out, still sitting up. Her hair was a mess and she looked altogether in rough shape. Brandy placed a blanket over Jenn and picked up the multiple bottles around her. With the empty bottles in hand Brandy walked out of the room and straight into Kenshin. Brandy gave a weak smile as Kenshin eyed the bottles. "I don't know whether she was smart or brash, "she began. "But either way, drinking herself to sleep was probably the only way she'd get any rest..."
Kenshin quietly nodded and he put an arm around Brandy. She closed the door and they walked back upstairs. Both were too deep in thought to notice the not slid under Sano's door.
I have the only antidote. Come to me or he dies.
-Camille `Around two thirty that night, Brandy and Becca were woke up by the sound of the front door loudly opening. In a mix of shock and fear the girls ran downstairs. They reached the front door just as Jenn closed it with a yawn. "What...huh?" brandy was asking for an explanation. Jenn held up a small vial and gently shook it. Becca responded shocked, "But Camille..." "No. I 'bought' it off her sister. I think you've met her Becca." Becca remembered that witch at the circus with Yahiko, "Hmmph, whatever. As long as you got what you need." Becca headed back up the stairs and to bed. Brandy and Jenn started to walk up to Sano's room.
When they got their Jenn immediately administered the antidote. She then sat down, knowing that they wouldn't know if it worked until tomorrow. Brandy still didn't understand what happened and asked, "How...?" Jenn chuckled and started to explain. "I got this note...(she handed it to Brandy)...and I didn't see any other choice but to go to her. I was outside her house, about to surrender, when her younger sister approached me. She told me that she stole the antidote from Camille. Furthermore she said she'd give it to me if I gave her something in return. I was really impressed with the brat. I gave her a bunch of pictures of Yahiko and she gave me the antidote. Pretty easy, huh?" Brandy started to laugh and had to sit down.
As nice as this was Jenn rubbed her head in pain. "What a lovely hangover," she said sarcastically. When she calmed down Brandy got up and patted Jenn on the shoulder, "You should get some sleep." Brandy smiled, as Jenn was asleep in seconds. Brandy shook her head and closed the door. Then she went straight to bed. She fell asleep quickly with a much lighter mind.
Day 8 Bloopers and Extras
Awkward...- Jenn
Sano had walked into a weird scene when he woke up. He had walked down the stairs into the living room. Jenn and Brandy were standing in the living room, and were in a very tense conversation. They didn't even notice him as he sat down to watch them. Jenn looked annoyed, where Brandy just looked plain angry. "I can't stand either of them! Ivy's just plain pathetic and Camille *growl* is nasty in every meaning in the word!! I hate em' both!" Jenn said in a loud tone. "Grr..." Brandy was not happy about Ivy in any way, so she decided to talk it up about how pathetic Ivy was. "Ivy was just lucky I didn't grab Kenshin's umm...umm...?" Brandy couldn't think of the word. She put her hand like she was grabbing the object and pulling it up. She did this rapidly as she kept spouting out "Umm"s.
Jenn's hair stood on end, she couldn't believe Brandy was saying this. Sano became a dark, unnatural red as he desperately tried to keep in his laughter. "Umm...umm, what's it called Sano?" Brandy asked. Sano let out a muffled moan, he would burst out any second now. Jenn struggled to keep a straight face. "...ohh! ...umm...! His sword! That's what it is!!!!" Brandy yelled. Sano broke into an incredibly loud, painful looking, fit of laughter. He fell onto the floor, writhing as he laughed hysterically and cried. Jenn couldn't resist laughing either. She slammed into the wall hard and slid to her knees, crying. Brandy stared, not getting any of this.
Just then Kenshin walked down the stairs. He let out an "Oro?" when he seen the odd situation down there. Sano looked at Kenshin briefly, only to start laughing even harder. After a few moments he managed to speak. "Kenshin...*laughs* ... funny, I didn't know that you knew Brandy that well..." Sano began between laughs. Jenn was lying on the floor now, unable to do anything else but laugh. "How long ago was all this?" Sano barely managed to ask. Kenshin let out another "Oro?" Jenn started slamming her head against the wall.
Brandy suddenly became bright red as she realized how they might have taken what she said the wrong way. "Oh no no no noooo!" Brandy said as she started to rush over. Much to Brandy's misfortune she wasn't paying attention where she was going and tripped on the rug. She slid and ran into Kenshin, knocking him over with her. It took a few moments for either of them to regain their senses. In the meantime Sano had grabbed Jenn and was taking her out the door. "Best leave the couple alone!" he said, still laughing. Brandy realized now that she was on Kenshin and screamed as she became even redder. *WHAP SLAP WHAM WHOOSH* Kenshin went flying to the other side of the room, bruised all over and unconcious. Sano shook his head, "They definitely are 'closer' but she was almost pulling a Kaoru." "WHAT DID YOU SAY!!??" Brandy roared.
Sano and Jenn, whom he was still carrying, had major difficulties trying not to laugh. Brandy gave them a look of pure death incoming but Sano had already bolted as she did. Neighbors watched in awe outside the whole morning. They seen every lap through the windows as Sano ran with Jenn to get away. Becca and Yahiko stood outside selling tickets for closer places to stand as they challenged the people to make bets and buy things.
characters. Beside the chapter is who wrote that day. It goes between
myself, Brandy, and my friends, Jenn and Becca.
Day 8- Jenn
Late in the night, while still asleep, Jenn rolled over with a groan. For about an hour now, her sleep had been nothing but torment. The images disturbing her passed by agonizingly slow. Jenn violently rolled over again and started to talk in her sleep. "Nooo..." her voice started loud but eventually slurred. Trembling, she turned under the covers and mumbled words that could not be made out. Jenn's voice suddenly became very loud as she pleaded, "STOP!"
Jenn woke with a start as she sat upright quickly, soaked in sweat and breathing heavily. She turned slightly to see someone leaning over her, grasping her arm. Jenn rapidly slid back with a shriek, shaking uncontrollably. Jenn realized she was falsely afraid as Sanosuke let go of the arm he was shaking when he tried to wake her. Still extremely flustered, Jenn tried to speak but it only came out as a stuttered moan. She laid her head and with strained breathing, tried to pull herself together.
After a few moments Jenn wiped the sweat and tears from her face and looked up at Sanosuke. He was crouched down, watching her with a look of concern. "I heard you a little while ago," Sano began as he looked down, slightly red in the face. "It started to sound worse, so I came over to see if you were okay. Then you started talking, and I tried to wake you up, it sounded bad.... Sorry if I startled you." He looked up at her again. "Umm...are you alright?" Jenn tried to respond, I...I...I'll b be okay..." Jenn couldn't control herself as she started to shake again and buried her head in her hand. Jenn cursed herself, embarrassed but unable to stop. "This is pathetic..." she muttered.
Sano took a seat on the edge of the bedroll and placed his hand on her shoulder. He squeezed gently as he tried to comfort her. "It'll be okay..." Jenn started to feel better but she flushed crimson in her hands. When he could tell that she was calming down, Sano quietly said, "You should get some sleep." Jenn looked up and turned to him with a tinge of fear in her eyes. Sano was momentarily shocked but then smiled. He got up and sat down against the wall beside the top of her bed. "Don't worry, I'll stay till morning." Jenn tried to protest, "But..." He cut her off, "Don't worry about it. It'll be better this way, trust me." He leaned back on the wall and relaxed himself. Jenn put a hand under her head and laid down on her side facing Sanosuke. She turned red as she tried to speak, "Thank y..." He silenced her and shook his head. "No don't... I know. I've had my own share of nightmares." He reached down and grasped her hand with a smile as he spoke. Shortly afterward Jenn drifted into sleep. When he was sure that she was sleeping soundly, Sano also fell asleep.
Jenn woke in the morning at sunrise and sat up with a yawn. With a great deal of shock, the events of last night replayed in Jenn's mind. She looked to her right and found Sanosuke still deeply asleep against the wall. Jenn smiled as she realized that his hand was still locked in hers. She gently let go so that she would not wake him and stood up. Jenn moved over and draped her blanket over him. Then she placed a pillow behind his back to make him more comfortable. Once she was satisfies, Jenn grabbed her clothes and quickly got dressed. She thanked her lucky stars that Sano did not wake before she was finished. After looking at him once more Jenn walked out of the room and quietly shut the door. She walked down the hall and tip toed down the stairs. When she reached the kitchen she started to cook breakfast.
Sano was the last one up as he walked down the stairs about and hour and a half later. He walked into the room to see everyone sitting at the table in silence. It seemed that should have been eating but only Yahiko and Becca were. Brandy, Jenn, and Kenshin stared oddly at Yahiko without a word. Sano found himself doing the same as he sat down. Yahiko became tense and bright red as he noticed that everyone was watching him. Beside him, Becca stopped eating to look up red faced in extreme frustration. She became redder and redder as she watched them staring at the utterly confused Yahiko. Yahiko was the only one who noticed that she looked like she was going to blow up. When Yahiko looked up at her, Becca's voice exploded, "KNOCK IT OFF!"
Her voice echoed in the streets outside the house. The lantern hanging at the side of the door fell off its hook with a clang. All eyes were on Becca inside. Eating was rapidly resumed. "Thank you!" Becca said with a huff as she sat down and continued eating. In the middle of a bite Brandy suddenly looked over to Kenshin. His back was on the floor and his eyes were spiraling with severe shock as he "Oro?"- ed. Brandy sat down her food and dropped to her knees beside Kenshin. "Kenshin, KENSHIN!" Brandy pleaded as she shook him. Brandy shot an unhappy look at Becca. Becca looked up, "It's your own fault."
Yahiko looked at Brandy strangely and suddenly asked, "Hey, wasn't your hair blonde yesterday?" Everyone looked at Brandy now. Brandy smiled and flicked her hair back, "I dyed it strawberry blonde last night." At this Kenshin sat up with wide eyes. He got up and went over to her. He poked her head with an "Oro?" and asked, "Who are you?" Brandy closed her eyes and clenched her fists. Sano now, like Kenshin, was circling Brandy and poking her strange hair. Yahiko was about to get up and do the same but he was stopped by Becca.
Brandy burst out and yelled, "I Dyed My Hair You Morons!! I'm Still Brandy!" Sano stumbled back into Jenn's arm. Jenn had already had her arm placed here minutes before to grab him when this happened. Kenshin fell back to the floor as Sano slid to his knees. Brandy let out a frustrated sigh and sat down to continue eating. Jenn looked at Becca whose head fell into her hand with a long sigh. Jenn shook her head and passed Sano his food because he was still in shock and wouldn't budge. They all finished the food in silence.
As Jenn began cleaning the table, everyone got up. Becca followed Yahiko out and Brandy stormed out by herself. With a sigh, Sano grabbed the back of Kenshin's shirt and dragged him to the next room. Jenn shook her head and smiled as she grabbed another plate. As she picked up the last plate she stopped suddenly with a gasp. Jenn set down the plates and grabbing a knife, turned around. She cautiously looked around the room but seen nothing. She put down the knife with a sigh, It's nothing...just a bad feeling. That nightmare is still messing me up.
Jenn recalled something again and smiled with a blush. She quickly cleaned up the rest and walked into the living room. Across the room Sano and Yahiko were deeply concentrating on a game. Becca sat on Yahiko's side while Kenshin was in the middle. Both were observing the game. As Jenn walked in Sano looked up and mouthed a "Hey" with a wave. The others looked up when he did. Jenn walked over to them and asked Becca, "Where's Brandy?" "Upstairs I think," Becca answered while cheering on Yahiko.
Jenn looked at the board with an odd smile as she thought of Becca cheering on Yahiko. Kenshin let out an "Oro?" as he seen Jenn get the mischievous cat look on her face. Jenn walked behind Sano and briefly went to her knees. He blushed as she reached around him and grabbed his hand. Using it she moved one of his pieces over one of Yahiko's and to the left. Jenn let go and looked up saying, "Game." Yahiko let out a "Hmmph" with no choice but to accept defeat.
Sano cheered while Jenn withdrew and got back on her feet. Kenshin nodded and Becca looked to Jenn. Jenn walked toward the other door but stopped and looked back. "I'm gonna go find Brandy, okay?" Jenn said with a wink to Sano before she left. He flashed a dashing smile her way and then returned to face the others. Once Jenn was out of earshot Yahiko let out a loud wolf whistle and mocked, "SANOsuke!" Sano's eyes narrowed in anger. A large bump rose on Yahiko's head as he was pounded. Satisfied, Sano sat down with Kenshin. Becca rushed to Yahiko to help him.
Jenn walked up the stairs and toward Brandy's room. When she opened the door, Brandy was sitting on the floor. She was drawing pictures of Ivy with a big red stripe crossing out her picture. Jenn asked her wondering, "What the heck are you doing?" Brandy didn't turn around but answered with a sniff, "I need something to put on my walls!" Jenn sighed, remembering that Ivy had robbed her. "You're still going on about that?" Jenn asked. Brandy whipped around, her face was ridiculously hysterical. "She *sniff* took my stuff..." Jenn told Brandy that the others were waiting for her downstairs. With a final sob, Brandy walked out of the room and down the stairs.
Jenn watched her go and then walked to her own room. When Jenn came out she was again dressed in a ninja suit. This time however, she was armed. With a sigh she walked back into Brandy's room and started writing a note. It read;
Everyone,
I went out. I have to take care of something. I'll be back soon!
-Jenn
PS: Cheer up Brandy, Ok? She tacked the note to the end table and exited the house through the window.
Jenn kept hidden in the shadows as she walked through the main part of town. She kept her eyes peeled for any sign or hint. I hope I get lucky. Please let one off them be here. Jenn gasped as she seen a strange girl. The girl had brown hair but was dressed a little oddly for here. In fact, the girl looked a little like Camille. I wonder...Jenn thought. Well, it's a chance. Jenn began to follow the girl. Jenn was so focused on her that she really didn't pay attention to where she was going.
Eventually the girl approached a house and entered it. Jenn snuck in after her. They entered a living room and the girl sat down. Jenn looked around, making sure that no one was there. When she was finally convinced she snuck behind the unaware girl. Jenn, in a smooth, swift motion, grabbed the girl with one hand over her mouth and a kodachi at her throat. The girl briefly struggled but realized she couldn't get away and gave up.
When the girl stopped resisting, Jenn fiercely began asking questions. "Are you with them?" The girl nodded "Yes" knowing who Jenn was. "Where are they?" The girl answered as if she really didn't care, "Camille's out. And it doesn't really matter with Ivy in her state." "Where's Ivy's room?" The girl pointed with a vicious smile. Jenn then gagged the girl and tied her up. She locked her in the first closet she seen and headed to Ivy's room.
As Jenn walked into her room, Ivy was lying on her bed and looked incredibly shocked. Ivy tried to speak but nothing came out but a slur and drool. Jenn stared, seeing how bad of shape Ivy was in. "Geesh, Brandy did a number on you. Some one should have told you not to get in her way of Mr. Himura. Or maybe you just didn't listen." Ivy moaned and rolled her eyes. Jenn took her time shoving many things from Ivy's room into her sack. It was very easy to find Brandy's stolen stuff. It was all on the floor because Ivy obviously couldn't do anything with it. After retrieving all of the pictures, Jenn looked for one more vital thing. She picked up Brandy's beloved Kenshin doll with a sigh and put it away.
When Jenn walked out the door she noticed another room down the hall. ...Camille... Curious, Jenn walked down to this room. She opened the door and her face turned to shock. Unlike Ivy's bright room, Camille's was dark. The walls and curtains were black and the other things were red. The walls were cluttered with mainly two things. One was many pictures of Sanosuke. Her pictures however varied greatly from the ones Jenn herself possessed. The pictures on Camille's wall often showed him angry or were in a taste of lust. Jenn was immediately unhappy. The other thing on her wall was pictures of Jenn. The majority of them were mutilated or drawn on.
Jenn tore all the pictures down and began to put them in a pile. When she had them together, she lit the pile on fire. As she watched it smoldering she heard a sound behind her. Jenn whipped around to see the girl standing there, grinning. "Surprised are ya? Doesn't matter though. My sister's gonna kill you. And she's probably already taken your dear Sanosuke! That's what she left to do anyway!" ""What!?" Jenn responds as she pulls out her blade. The girl puts her hands up, "I wont stop you, I could care less about him. But you should know that Camille would rather kill him then let you have him." Jenn ran past the girl and out of the house. God, what has she done? Jenn ran down the street, praying that she wasn't too late. Camille watched her go with a dark grin.
It took Jenn a while to get back to the house, she was unsure of where Camille's house was. She threw open the door when she got back. She didn't bother with anything else as she rushed to the living room. She hastily opened the door part of the way, hiding all but her face from view. With heavy breathing, she looked in the room. All five of the others were sitting, looking shocked at her. Jenn's eyes scanned the room rapidly. Jenn uttered a weak, "I'm back." Both Brandy and Sano could feel that something was wrong. Jenn closed the door and ran through every other room in the house. Jenn had found nothing as she ended up in her room. She tightly closed her door and sat on the bed. ...Nothing...but?...She's planning something... Jenn had just managed to throw a kimono over her ninja suit when a knock came at the door. She quickly tied the kimono and opened the door.
Brandy and Sano both stood there looking determined. "What happened?" they asked in unison. Jenn shrugged on a whim. "Could have been worse. Just a scramble in town. I have horrible luck. Guess who I ran into?" Jenn asked with sarcasm as she looked at Brandy. Brandt let out an "Ohhh, that beats," thinking that Jenn meant Kaoru. "Come on, you have to lose to Kenshin," Brandy said, taking Sano downstairs. He watched Jenn on the way down and by the pleading look on his face; she knew he didn't buy her explanation. Jenn leaned against the wall, feeling terrible. But they'll worry... Jenn tried to put the thought out of her mind and headed downstairs.
Jenn's eyes were forced open as she came into the living room. Becca was excitedly shoving a paper in her face. "Look at this!" she demanded. Jenn shrugged and took the paper. It was a flyer for a circus troupe. The advertisement showed that today was the first opening. As she looked around Jenn seen that Brandy was grinning just as widely as Becca. Jenn smiled and laughed, "Let's go!"
In an amazingly short time, the six of them were shuffling down the road. Yahiko was freaking out because of the chains. Becca had to quiet him quickly, telling him that no one could see them. Yahiko finally calmed down but was shocked as he looked over to Sano and Kenshin. Both were smiling and walking calmly, to them this was normal. Yahiko was having extreme difficulties understanding this whole situation, but he kept it to himself. He honestly didn't know if the other two were themselves.
Their walk into town was undisturbed and they eventually reached the place. The building was easy to pick out; it was colorful with bright shades of red, blue, and yellow. As they approached the door, several unfamiliar women were eying the boys. Brandy, Becca, and Jenn grabbed the guys protectively and shot dangerous looks in response. The women at once dispersed and went away. With smiles the girls bought their tickets and went inside. To all their delight's, they found they had front row seats.
It didn't take long for the rest of the building to be filled with people. After a few minutes the crowded show started. The group watched in awe. They seen numerous feats with wild animals, fire, and sideshow talents. After all this, a girl came out onto the stage. Her dark hair was pulled back into a bun and she was wearing a half mask, covering the top of her face. Her style of dress was colorful but...risky. The girls looked at this with disgust, but were anxious to see what was next in the show.
The girl walked around the edge of the stage, looking at the men in the audience. "Are there any strong men out there?" she challenged. Many men in the audience cheered. She spoke again, "A battle demonstration would be fun. But are any of you good enough to help me?" Multiple men whistle as she continued walking around. Just then, from the other side of the room, performers playing music and dancing came out of a door. They slowly made their way to the stage. As Jenn watched them she seen Brandy staring past her with wide eyes. Jenn gave a questioning look and Brandy motioned for her to turn around.
As Jenn turned around, her eyes bulged and her jaw dropped. The stage girl was sitting on Sano's lap, giggling her head off. His face was pure confusion and surprise. Jenn noticed also that everyone in the audience was watching them. The girl spoke devilishly, "You're a strong one. You shall do fine!" The girl spoke close at his face. Jenn was about to say something but was cut off. "Let the demonstration commence!" The girl threw something and smoke flared around them. Before anyone knew it, the two were on the stage. Jenn looked at Sano who was shocked but kept his cool. He mouthed a "Don't worry" to Jenn and turned to the stage girl. It looked like Jenn had calmed a little. Seeing this, Brandy moved from behind Kenshin (where she was hiding) and back to her seat. Jenn slumped and propped her arm under her chin.
The stage girl made a signal and a man took her place in front of Sanosuke. She stood off to the side. Sano cracked his knuckles and changed position, preparing to attack. The man grinned and crouched in a martial arts stance. The girl stepped back and yelled, "Begin!"
The crowd roared as both men lunged toward each other. The man rarely attacked, he was too busy dodging blow after blow from Sanosuke. Sano landed several punches before he was hit by the fighter. Sano had been taking things easy and was shocked at how much the hit hurt. Sano reeled back and the look on his face became more serious as he wiped his mouth. Jenn was about to stand up but was stopped by Brandy. When the fight resumed, Sano was fighting much harder and the man looked seriously shocked. There was no way that he could keep up with Sano now. He shot a look at the girl once and continued fighting. Everyone was so busy watching the fight that Jenn was the only one watching the girl, and the only one that seen it. In a barely noticeable action, the girl pulled a small hand knife and threw it.
The blade sliced Sano's arm just as he was hit by the fighter. It led him to believe that the stinging cut came from him. Jenn, however seen it clearly. Every punch Sano threw afterwards made him more and more fatigued. Jenn was up in seconds before anyone could stop her. She leapt onto the stage and knocked the fighter away from Sano. In an unperceivable motion, Jenn threw off her kimono and pulled both kodachis from her belt. Her blades came together in an x and it aimed at the back of the girl's throat.
Neither Sano, the fighter, nor any of the audience could see very much. They seen the fighter thrown back by a blur and the kimono in the air. Eyes went wide at this. The next thing everyone seen was the stage girl dodging. Her neck avoided the two blades but her hair did not. Her bun was cleaved off and her hair fell in a short uneven way. The girl's rage could be seen, even through the mask. She drew her own blade and became locked in battle with Jenn. Sano watched with surprised eyes, he couldn't follow the speed of either woman. He was about to go there when the fighter plowed him over. The fighter's gloves burst just then, revealing the metal knuckles he had hidden. Sano found himself in a tense battle.
Kenshin and Yahiko looked at each other in the audience. With a nod to the other they told the girls to stay there. With determination, both hopped onto the stage. Kenshin gasped as someone grabbed Yahiko from behind, pulling him in the shadows and out of sight. Kenshin was about to go after him when he heard something break. Kenshin, and everyone else for that matter, whipped around to see what had happened.
Jenn's blades sliced the girl's porcelain mask in half. IT fell to the ground with a splash of blood. Camille sneered at Jenn, even though she was shocked that her mask was broken. This shock quickly turned to anger as she disappeared into the shadows. Jenn frantically looked around but did not see Camille until it was too late. She reappeared behind Sano and drove the knife deep into his back. She withdrew it and evilly grinned at Jenn. "We shall speak later, you will have no other choice," Camille mocked. Camille was out of the building in seconds, followed by the fighter. Brandy and Becca rushed on the stage as Jenn rushed to Sano.
"Sanosuke... are you all right?" Jenn begged him to answer. "I'm fine. It's nothing, I've had far worse." Kenshin, Brandy, and Becca joined Jenn by Sano's side. "We have to get him to the doctor," Jenn insisted. "Yes, you're right. Let's go," Kenshin concluded as they started to walk. "Wait!" Becca yelled looking around. "Where's Yahiko?" Kenshin suddenly remembered and was about to say something. The group heard a muffled sound coming from behind the curtain.
Becca rushed that direction and slid behind the curtain. What Becca seen didn't look good. Yahiko was gagged and his hands were tied behind his back. Worse his shirt was slid down his shoulders and a younger brown haired girl was hanging on him. She looked up and gasped at Becca's approach. The girl laughed and bolted into the back. Furious, Becca chased after her. Becca chased the girl into the back storage area. Just as Becca caught up the girl suddenly stopped and tripped her. Becca couldn't stop quickly enough and flew head first into a barrel. The girl ran out the back door.
Yahiko, now untied, walked into the back with the others following him. They soon spotted Becca sticking out of a barrel. Yahiko went over and poked her. They heard a strange sound and Becca popped herself out of the barrel. Her face was soaked and red as she spoke between giggles. "Yahi *hic* ko..hee,hee. *hic* I don't stand I think can! Hee, *hic* oh dear. *hic* " Becca fell onto Yahiko, who did not have a clue what to do. Kenshin peered into the barrel and found it full of liquid. He sniffed it, it was unmistakably Sake.
Eventually Yahiko was talked into carrying the drunken Becca on his back. She smiled and giggled even more. Yahiko was bright red. The group walked down the road quickly, knowing that the wounds they carried must be treated. A while later as they were walking Sano suddenly stopped. Jenn was immediately concerned. He didn't say a word and his breathing sounded irregular. He gasped and held his sides, shaking severely. With a painful groan, he collapsed to the ground. Jenn's fears hit an all time high and she scrambled to him. Between Brandy, Jenn, and Kenshin, they managed to get him to the house and fetch a doctor.
Jenn sweated heavily as she bit her nails and paced in front of the door. The others had seated themselves along the wall. All were anxious for the doctor's report. After a while the doctor stepped out, Jenn was the first to him. He put up his hand, telling the to stop and listen. He motioned for Jenn to sit down. Once she did he started to explain.
"Please stay calm about this," the doctor began. "It's poison, but not any kind I'm familiar with. Chances are only the one who made it could make the antidote. I pray you know more than I do. I'd give him twenty- four hours, a few days at most...I'm sorry." With this conclusion, the doctor left somberly. "We cannot do anything now, we'll have to wait until tomorrow," Kenshin concluded sadly. "We should get some sleep," Brandy recommended, grabbing the passed out Becca. Kenshin and Yahiko left without a word. Brandy looked to Jenn who hadn't budged. Brandy sighed and took Becca to her room.
Jenn's eyes were wet as she took a seat beside the unconscious Sanosuke in his room. Jenn still couldn't believe it. She shook violently and her head sunk under her arms, into her lap. Why'd I let this happen...Why?
An hour later Brandy returned to Sano's room. Jenn had not yet returned to her own room. As Brandy entered, she found Jenn passed out, still sitting up. Her hair was a mess and she looked altogether in rough shape. Brandy placed a blanket over Jenn and picked up the multiple bottles around her. With the empty bottles in hand Brandy walked out of the room and straight into Kenshin. Brandy gave a weak smile as Kenshin eyed the bottles. "I don't know whether she was smart or brash, "she began. "But either way, drinking herself to sleep was probably the only way she'd get any rest..."
Kenshin quietly nodded and he put an arm around Brandy. She closed the door and they walked back upstairs. Both were too deep in thought to notice the not slid under Sano's door.
I have the only antidote. Come to me or he dies.
-Camille `Around two thirty that night, Brandy and Becca were woke up by the sound of the front door loudly opening. In a mix of shock and fear the girls ran downstairs. They reached the front door just as Jenn closed it with a yawn. "What...huh?" brandy was asking for an explanation. Jenn held up a small vial and gently shook it. Becca responded shocked, "But Camille..." "No. I 'bought' it off her sister. I think you've met her Becca." Becca remembered that witch at the circus with Yahiko, "Hmmph, whatever. As long as you got what you need." Becca headed back up the stairs and to bed. Brandy and Jenn started to walk up to Sano's room.
When they got their Jenn immediately administered the antidote. She then sat down, knowing that they wouldn't know if it worked until tomorrow. Brandy still didn't understand what happened and asked, "How...?" Jenn chuckled and started to explain. "I got this note...(she handed it to Brandy)...and I didn't see any other choice but to go to her. I was outside her house, about to surrender, when her younger sister approached me. She told me that she stole the antidote from Camille. Furthermore she said she'd give it to me if I gave her something in return. I was really impressed with the brat. I gave her a bunch of pictures of Yahiko and she gave me the antidote. Pretty easy, huh?" Brandy started to laugh and had to sit down.
As nice as this was Jenn rubbed her head in pain. "What a lovely hangover," she said sarcastically. When she calmed down Brandy got up and patted Jenn on the shoulder, "You should get some sleep." Brandy smiled, as Jenn was asleep in seconds. Brandy shook her head and closed the door. Then she went straight to bed. She fell asleep quickly with a much lighter mind.
Day 8 Bloopers and Extras
Awkward...- Jenn
Sano had walked into a weird scene when he woke up. He had walked down the stairs into the living room. Jenn and Brandy were standing in the living room, and were in a very tense conversation. They didn't even notice him as he sat down to watch them. Jenn looked annoyed, where Brandy just looked plain angry. "I can't stand either of them! Ivy's just plain pathetic and Camille *growl* is nasty in every meaning in the word!! I hate em' both!" Jenn said in a loud tone. "Grr..." Brandy was not happy about Ivy in any way, so she decided to talk it up about how pathetic Ivy was. "Ivy was just lucky I didn't grab Kenshin's umm...umm...?" Brandy couldn't think of the word. She put her hand like she was grabbing the object and pulling it up. She did this rapidly as she kept spouting out "Umm"s.
Jenn's hair stood on end, she couldn't believe Brandy was saying this. Sano became a dark, unnatural red as he desperately tried to keep in his laughter. "Umm...umm, what's it called Sano?" Brandy asked. Sano let out a muffled moan, he would burst out any second now. Jenn struggled to keep a straight face. "...ohh! ...umm...! His sword! That's what it is!!!!" Brandy yelled. Sano broke into an incredibly loud, painful looking, fit of laughter. He fell onto the floor, writhing as he laughed hysterically and cried. Jenn couldn't resist laughing either. She slammed into the wall hard and slid to her knees, crying. Brandy stared, not getting any of this.
Just then Kenshin walked down the stairs. He let out an "Oro?" when he seen the odd situation down there. Sano looked at Kenshin briefly, only to start laughing even harder. After a few moments he managed to speak. "Kenshin...*laughs* ... funny, I didn't know that you knew Brandy that well..." Sano began between laughs. Jenn was lying on the floor now, unable to do anything else but laugh. "How long ago was all this?" Sano barely managed to ask. Kenshin let out another "Oro?" Jenn started slamming her head against the wall.
Brandy suddenly became bright red as she realized how they might have taken what she said the wrong way. "Oh no no no noooo!" Brandy said as she started to rush over. Much to Brandy's misfortune she wasn't paying attention where she was going and tripped on the rug. She slid and ran into Kenshin, knocking him over with her. It took a few moments for either of them to regain their senses. In the meantime Sano had grabbed Jenn and was taking her out the door. "Best leave the couple alone!" he said, still laughing. Brandy realized now that she was on Kenshin and screamed as she became even redder. *WHAP SLAP WHAM WHOOSH* Kenshin went flying to the other side of the room, bruised all over and unconcious. Sano shook his head, "They definitely are 'closer' but she was almost pulling a Kaoru." "WHAT DID YOU SAY!!??" Brandy roared.
Sano and Jenn, whom he was still carrying, had major difficulties trying not to laugh. Brandy gave them a look of pure death incoming but Sano had already bolted as she did. Neighbors watched in awe outside the whole morning. They seen every lap through the windows as Sano ran with Jenn to get away. Becca and Yahiko stood outside selling tickets for closer places to stand as they challenged the people to make bets and buy things.