[AN: NI HOW MA! Well, I am not mandarin or anything, but I just wanted to say that. I am Cantonese indeed. Ok, enough with that. Sorry for updating so slowly, but my head hurts from thinking. I am going to need ideas people! Plus I had stupid summer school to deal with, so sorry again. Sorry XP about making K/K go together so quickly, but I was going to slow it down anyways. Man I'm still laughing at the part where Soujiro was bonking his head on the floor after being defeated by Kenshin. ^-^ And that part when Shishio was dying, you know, with the evaporation blood and all. It's nasty, but it's funny. The saddest part was when Yumi covered Shishio so Kenshin won't hurt him, but Shishio just stabbed her just to poke Kenshin in the stomach. Ha! Smart.]
Everyone wants to own Rurouni Kenshin that they do, but they don't, and that's the point!
Does She Care as Much as I Do? (Indeed she should ^-^)
"Nerd?!" Ok, maybe Kenshin was a nerd since he was the smartest in his class other than Kaoru, but that didn't mean he was a nerd, or did it? Kenshin snapped out of his thinking mode as Enishi threw a quick punch aiming at his cheek. Kenshin swiftly dodged the blow with ease. "Please, I don't want to fight you. There is no need for fighting when we can talk this out." Enishi ignored him and threw a couple more punches, causing Kenshin to back up a few steps, but Kenshin was still dodging the punches.
Kaoru couldn't stand it anymore; she stepped between them and pushed them away from each other. "Please, what's the point of this?" Enishi just grew even madder and was about to let one of his fists loose on Kaoru, but someone grabbed from behind. Everyone stared at who was behind Enishi.
"Saitou-sensei...." Everyone bowed then walked toward their class leaving Kaoru, Kenshin, and Enishi in the hallway.
"Enishi! Finally I can suspend you for something. I'm so happy." Saitou pointed toward his office, "Go, please go. I'll be there in a second." Enishi pouted and walked toward the office. Saitou turned to Kaoru and Kenshin. "As for you Himura. You should know better than to be in a fight."
Kaoru couldn't let Kenshin be blamed for nothing, she had to do something. "Kenshin didn't do anything though! He tried to stop Enishi from punching him, but Enishi just ignored him!"
"Ah, Kamiya-dono. I've heard much about you from the PE teacher. It seems like your kendo skills are quite intriguing. You should join the team sometime; I might get a chance to spar with you. Well, as for the fight, I know Himura wouldn't fight even if he had to. Now go to your class, and here's a pass." Saitou began writing a pass for both of them. "Well, you two make quite a couple don't you."
"WHAT?! I don't even know him that much! It's only been.... three days!" Kaoru was furious. She remembered when Kenshin was holding her hand, but he was probably just trying to forget about the Tomoe situation.
"Haven't you heard of love at first sight?" Saitou chuckled as Kenshin blushed. He tried to lower his head to cover it, but it didn't really work. "Alright you two love birds, go back to class." 'Lovebirds? Who did he think he was? Well, obviously the principal. Oh well.' Both walked together toward Parenting. Eventually they reached the correct room and walked in handing the pass to the teacher. They walked towards the two empty seats as everyone stared at them. The teacher popped in a video into the VCR and turned on the TV in the classroom. The teacher knew no one would watch except the perverts, so it was basically a free period. The teacher was just waiting until the artificial babies come. Kaoru and Kenshin began their conversation, laughing at their own jokes and laughing at each other's.
"Yeah, Sano tripped on this pebble and landed face first in front of Megumi." They both laughed.
"Sagara-san would actually do that? So he likes Megumi.... we must set them up!" Kaoru giggled and looked down at her desk. She didn't want to ask about the Tomoe thing, but she didn't want to like him that fast. They've just met and Kenshin's holding her hand. Now that's just weird. 'Ah, what the heck, I'll take my chances.'
"Do you really like me, or are you using me to get rid of Tomoe out of your thoughts?" Kenshin didn't know what to say.
"Both. I don't know what to say." They just stared at each other. 'Ah great Kenshin, look what you did. A girl you like doubts you because you just broke up with your previous girlfriend today. Don't you think it's too quick yourself? Yup, I'm going to have to take some time. Get to know her and stuff. Yeah!' Kenshin agreed with himself and looked forward. He then looked back at Kaoru who seemed intimidated.
"Well Kaoru, maybe that was a little quick. Sorry Kaoru, I shouldn't have held your hand."
"Apology accepted. We can be friends?"
"Friends," Kenshin agreed gladly. Parenting ended by the time they finished their silly conversations. Both walked out together with eyes staring at them, especially Sano.
"Whoa! Kenshin! With her already?" Sanosuke quickly began cracking up.
"Sano! She's just s friend!" Kenshin flushed.
"Right Kenshin." Sanosuke turned to Kaoru. "Ever need help with Kenshin and I'll smack some sense into him." He winked at Kaoru and walked away. Kaoru smiled nervously at Sanosuke as he walked away. Misao eventually caught up with Kaoru and was about to react the same way as Sanosuke did, but she saw Kaoru already blushing so she didn't ask. Onward toward Algebra 2/trig! (AN: That's it! Algebra 2/trig is too long to say! From now on, it's just plain Algebra! Glad you agree ^-^)
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Algebra....
Kenshin, Kaoru, and Misao all sat together. Misao began the class by talking about how great her Aoshi-sama was and how sexy he was compared to Kenshin. Kaoru just laughed while Kenshin sweatdropped at the sexy comment.
That day, the teacher began the class with reviews on pre-algebra. He did this just to get the "special and gifted" people a chance to learn something. Worksheets were passed out and Kaoru and Kenshin finished first. Misao was struggling when Kaoru checked on her.
"Misao? Need any help?" Kaoru offered her help kindly, not wanting to hurt her pride.
"Um.... yeah, thanks. How do you do this one?" Misao pointed out one of the easiest problems in the book. Kaoru gladly helped her that she did. Kenshin watched Kaoru help Misao. 'Wow, she's smart, polite, and nice.... no Kenshin! Stop thinking like that! She's just a friend, and you've just got over Tomoe. I can't get over her either. Tomoe....' Kenshin thought back at the times when he first met Tomoe....
::Flashback::
Kenshin was walking towards his well-known dojo teaching the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. When he bumped into a girl. "Oh, sorry!" Kenshin bowed his head so he wouldn't be able to see who it was.
"It's ok." Her voice was calming and Kenshin liked it. He raised his head and saw a woman about his height. Kenshin quickly blushed and turned around to walk away. The girl grabbed his shoulder and turned him around. "Hey! You didn't even say goodbye yet! What a gentleman you are!" She put her hands on her hips and looked away.
"I'm sorry that I am. I'm Himura Kenshin, please to meet you...."
"Yukishiro Tomoe." She smiled at him and walked the opposite way where Kenshin was headed. 'She's pretty....' Kenshin slapped himself and continued his walk back to his dojo.
::End Flashback::
(AN: Now I don't want to make the flashback too long do I? ^-^)
Kenshin was snapped out of his flashback when Kaoru tapped him on the shoulder. "Kenshin? Earth to Kenshin! Do you need help?" Kenshin shook all thoughts of Tomoe away and looked at Kaoru.
Kenshin smiled. "No, I'm fine Kaoru. Thanks for the offer though." Kaoru knew he was done, but he was just so zoned out there.
The bell eventually rang and everyone rushed out. Finally the day was over and off to work on the interview with Kenshin. Kaoru hopped into her car and backed up. Then.... ZOOM! She pressed on the pedal and drove away from the school. Once again, another flash of red passed her window. Kaoru stepped on the brakes as hard as she could, but tried not to harm the brakes. She opened the window and looked out behind her. It was Kenshin that it was. Kaoru changed to reverse and drove back to ask Kenshin if he needed a ride.
"Kenshin! Need a ride?" Kenshin was still daydreaming and walked right passed her. Kaoru seemed depressed that he was so dazed off that day, but it didn't mean that he could just ignore her. "Himura Kenshin!" Kaoru threw a chap stick at his head with perfect aim. And down went Kenshin with a bump on his head. Kaoru parked and got out of the car. She found Kenshin on the floor with swirly-eyes. "Kenshin, I didn't throw that too hard did I?" She offered him a hand and he politely took it. Kenshin was hoisted up and on his feet again.
"Why hello there Kaoru. Would you like to walk me home?" Kenshin offered kindly. Kaoru looked at him with those eyes that said 'You dumbbutt, I have a fricken' car.' They both laughed and then hopped into the white Celica.
Kaoru looked at the radio and thought. 'I have to know him better right?' "So Kenshin, what kind of music do you like?" Kaoru pushed the little button to turn on the radio/CD player.
"Well, I don't really listen to any music, but I prefer techno. It helps me train when I practice kendo with my uncle." (AN: Ah that's what we do at gung fu!)
"Ah, techno eh?" Kaoru opened her CD case and popped in a CD with techno written all over it. "Castles in the Sky" began playing and Kenshin started tapping with the beat. (AN: Yes, Kenshin has the beat in him! ^-^) Kenshin was nervous, but he still wanted to at least talk to Kaoru. 'At least a small conversation,' he thought.
"Hey, um.... Kaoru?"
"Hm?" Kaoru took a quick glance at Kenshin, but turned back so she wouldn't crash. Just to show he had her attention.
"Well, you think we'll be able to spar again?"
"Yeah! Sure, anytime. Isn't your house a dojo too?" Kenshin bonked himself on the forehead.
"Hehe, good point." He smiled and looked forward, trying to find his house.
When they finally arrived, Kaoru parked her car in his driveway and turned off the stereo. Both hopped out and Kaoru pushed the lock button on her remote making that beep sound. Kenshin took out the keys to the house and opened the door.
"Uncle Hiko! I'm home!" Kaoru followed right behind Kenshin, hoping his uncle wasn't some scary guy that ran around like a headless chicken drinking sake. What she found though, was a tall man with long black hair. Hiko was wearing his training clothes with his favorite white cloak. I guess it made him feel "super." ^-^ Kaoru bowed her head and greeted Seijiro.
"Nice to meet you, Hiko-san." Seijiro nodded impressed.
"Hm...." Seijiro walked around Kaoru looking at her features. "And you're Kaoru?" Kaoru just nodded. "Kenshin, this girl's more polite than that Tomoe. I like her, she's a keeper." Seijiro chuckled as both of them flushed. "What do you see in my baka-deshi?" Kaoru shook her head in disagreement.
"I don't like Kenshin! He's just a friend. We're working on an interview we have to do." Kaoru blushed even harder.
"Well, becoming friends with my baka-deshi in two days is very weird." Now it was too funny for Seijiro to resist. Kenshin grabbed Kaoru's arm and pulled her into his room. 'They're already holding hands, wow. My nephew's a player. But then she's the daughter of my rival. Maybe it's time to change....'
Kaoru was rushed into a room pulled by Kenshin. It was small, but enough to fit a bed, closet, and a desk. There were posters of anime shows everywhere, especially Inuyasha. 'Guess he likes it too!' Not to state the obvious, but Kaoru couldn't resist.
"I see that you like Inuyasha." Kaoru explored the room a little more, thinking that the room was big, but knocked her head on the wall. "Oops! Hehe. Not used to small rooms."
"Sorry about that, but I'm not as rich as you."
"I'm not rich! It's my mom's that's rich. I freeload off her account." Both laughed at her joke and sat down; Kaoru sitting on the desk chair and Kenshin on his bed.
"So who's turn to interview now?" Kaoru had totally forgotten what happened yesturday. 'Me and my short attention span.' She sighed and looked at Kenshin. 'Whoa, look at those sexy purple eyes! And look at that cool blood red hair! Oh my gosh! No wonder chicks dig him....' Kaoru snapped out of her thoughts when Kenshin told her it was her turn to be interviewed.
"Kaoru? Is there something wrong?"
"No, no." Kaoru waved her hands to indicate nothing wrong. "I'm fine, fire away with those questions!"
By the time they finished, it was still early from the time Kaoru told her father she was coming home. So they just sat there for a little while until Kenshin cleared his throat, wanting a conversation. But Seijiro interrupted them. "Kenshin! It's time to train! Oh and Kaoru, would you like to stay for dinner?"
"Uncle! We don't have enough food to spare for another person." Kenshin didn't want Kaoru to stay incase his uncle started treating her badly because she's a Kamiya.
"How about I invite you two over for dinner?" Kaoru suggested.
"No that's alright...." His uncle cut off Kenshin.
"Why, that'd be so nice!"
"Oh, it's no problem. I'll just have to tell my dad. Would you like to go out to eat, or would you rather go to my house. I'm warning you, my cooking stinks." Kenshin and Seijiro looked at each other and agreed to go out for dinner. "Ok, it's settled then, we're going out for dinner!"
"Enough about food for now, Kenshin and I have to train. Would you like to watch? I heard you are somewhat good in kendo. Have you heard of our Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu?" Hiko wanted desperately to show how bad Kenshin was at defending himself to embarrass him so bad in front of a girl.
"Yes, I've heard about it a lot. You use god-like speed to execute your attacks. Your style is famous for your attacks from the Battoujutsu Stance." Kaoru told them everything she knew about their style and impressed Seijiro a lot. 'Boy, she does seem perfect for Kenshin. She might have to protect him herself.' Hiko chuckled as he led them to the dojo. Both dressed in their training clothes, Kenshin and Hiko took out their sakabatous. 'They use real swords?'
"Aren't those illegal?" Kaoru asked.
"Are these illegal?" Kenshin laughed and handed the sword over to Kaoru. She slowly took it and pulled out the blade. As she pulled it out, she noticed it was flat on the blade side. 'It's backwards....'
"I guess not." Kaoru put the sakabatou back into its sheath and gave it back to Kenshin.
"Stay back, I don't want to getting hurt," Hiko informed. Kenshin and his uncle walked toward the center of the dojo and took their stances. Kenshin started out with his Battoujutsu stance, while Hiko just stood there with his right hand on his hilt. They stood there for quite a while waiting for each other to make the first move. Kenshin began sweating because of the tension going between them. (AN: And probably because Kaoru was watching him. ^-^)
When one of his sweat drops reached the floor, Kenshin disappeared with a blur. Kaoru was totally lost. She looked around to see where Kenshin was and found him with his sword drawn out hitting Hiko's sword that had been drawn out to block the attack. They pushed at each other's blades waiting for one of them to give up. Hiko finally pushed him back and they were back at staring at each other. 'Wow, they're really serious about this. No wonder I lost today....'
Suddenly both disappeared and all Kaoru could hear were clashes of steal from all around the dojo. They stopped a few times pushing against each other, but it only lasted about two seconds and they began fighting again with their "god-like" speed. Kaoru could kind of catch up with their movements, but she would get lost until they stopped for a while.
Kenshin on the other hand was dashing all over the place, even on the walls, dodging and countering his uncle's attacks. Whenever he tried to run away from the attack, Hiko would just pop up in front of him, so Kenshin had to dodge and counter.
Both continued their sparring for about ten more minutes waiting for someone to mess up. And you know what? Hiko accidentally tripped over Kaoru's legs as they were spread out on the dojo. Hiko accelerated as fast as he could but Kenshin caught up to it and caught his uncle off guard. Kenshin dashed in front of his uncle and hit Hiko's chest as he passed by. Hiko fell and lied there until Kenshin came back to pick him up.
"You're so lucky Kenshin! I tripped over your girlfriend's leg! I would've won that one if she didn't have her feet out." Hiko pouted in embarrassment.
"She's not my girlfriend! Get it through your head uncle!" Kenshin blushed and sat down between his uncle and Kaoru.
"That was amazing Kenshin, no wonder I couldn't beat you today!" Kaoru was totally amazed by what she had just seen.
Hiko raised an eyebrow. "You fought against this girl today? How evil of you Kenshin! Hurting your own girlfriend! What kind of man are you?"
Kenshin backed away waving his hands in front of him. "No, no. It was for PE. We're learning kendo for that class and we had to pair up." Kaoru giggled at their little argument and Kenshin blushed.
"Well, can I use your phone? I'll be telling my father about the dinner thing." Hiko nodded and pointed to phone at the corner of the dojo. Kaoru walked over and picked up the receiver. Kaoru dialed her home number and heard the phone ring. Yahiko picked up the phone and answered it.
"Kamiya residence, who is this?"
"It's your beautiful sister Kaoru, can I speak with dad?"
"Ugly, ok hold on." Kaoru could hear Yahiko yelling his lungs out for their father.
"Hello? Kaoru?" Mr. Kamiya had just picked up the phone.
"Hey dad. Can I ask you something?"
"Yeah sure."
"Can we go out to dinner tonight?" Kaoru didn't know how she would put Kenshin's name in the question.
"Um, sure honey. What's the catch?" 'He knows me well....' Kaoru thought.
Kaoru hesitated. "Can Hiko-san and Kenshin come?"
"Seijiro Hiko? Thirteenth Master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu dojo? And his nephew? Hm...." Kaoru sighed. 'Oh come on, they won't bite or anything.'
"Please, they're really nice people."
"Where are you right now?"
"Um, at there house...."
"I see, HE BRAINWASHED YOU! NO! NOT MY DAUGHTER! SEIJIRO HIKO, I'M COMING TO GET YOU!" Kaoru's father laughed after saying that. "Just kidding. Ok, but where shall we go?"
"How about the Akabeko? We haven't been there for a while. Tae would be happy to see us again."
"Good idea Kaoru. I wonder where you got your cleverness from?" Mr. Kamiya asked in a sarcastic voice. They both laughed and said their goodbyes. Kaoru ran back to where Kenshin and Hiko were and told them the good news.
"Good news, you two are coming to dinner with us to the Akabeko!" Kaoru leaped in joy.
"You mean that really expensive and fancy beef pot house? That's like the third most expensive beef pot house restaurant in like Japan." Hiko's mouth dropped when he heard his nephew comment on the restaurant.
"Uh, yeah. If you don't want to go that's ok."
"Oh, we're going! Don't worry about that, but how are we getting there?" Kenshin and Kaoru smiled at each other and the three walked outside. Hiko's eyes popped out as he walked around Kaoru's car.
"Aw, I always wanted one of these!" Hiko neared the car with his hands.
"Hey! Hands off! This is my car!" Kenshin laughed in the background as Kaoru was trying to peel his uncle off his dream car.
"Hey Kaoru! Still want to go against me?" Kenshin challenged. Kaoru looked back with her hands pulling Hiko back by his mouth.
Kaoru took her hands out of Hiko's mouth and nodded. "Sure, but do you have an extra set of training clothes?" Kenshin led her toward the dojo once again, while Kaoru shot glances at Hiko.
They reached the dojo and Kenshin went to the closet and grabbed a blue gi and a white hakama. 'Hope she likes it. I think it will make her look beautiful. No Kenshin! Stop thinking that way!' Kenshin came back and handed her the yukata and hakama. He then pointed out the dressing room and Kaoru ran in.
A moment later, Kaoru came out carrying her regular clothes with her arm. "How does this look?" Kenshin smiled.
"It looks great. It matches your eyes perfectly. You can keep it if you want." Kenshin looked down and blushed.
"No that's alright. I'll leave it here so that I can train in these whenever I come here."
"Wait, you're coming back? Don't you think this place is dirty and too poor for you?" Kenshin was shocked.
"Of course I'll come back. I think this place is cool! We're friends remember, I'm going to need a sparring partner anyways." She smiled and grabbed a bokken. "You're not going to use that sakabatou on me are you?" Kenshin shook his head.
"Of course not, I wouldn't want to hurt you would I?" he said sarcastically. Kenshin reached over and grabbed a bokken for himself. "Ok then Kaoru, are you ready?" Kaoru nodded and leaped into place. Both of them took their stances and waited. Hiko had just walked in and found them ready to spar. He walked to the middle and raised his hand.
"Ready you two. Ok then, HASHIME!" Hiko threw his hand down. Kenshin and Kaoru playfully wailed their battle cry that sounded like Xena then charged at each other. Kaoru was the first to strike down, but Kenshin vanished. 'Obviously behind me.' Kaoru turned around and slashed sideways. Kaoru only saw a glimpse of Kenshin, but she still missed. 'Where could he be now?' Kaoru quickly looked side-to-side and saw nothing.
"Um, Kaoru, up here." Kaoru looked up and saw Kenshin coming down from the ceiling. 'Aw crap,' thought Kaoru. "Kaoru, I'll show you my favorite technique! Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, RYU TSUI SEN!" Kenshin came down slashing downwards aiming at Kaoru's collarbone. Kaoru totally panicked, but her quick reactions blocked the attack. The force of Kenshin's attack brought her to her knees. Then Kenshin hopped off and landed lightly on his feet. Kaoru got back up and after being released from the attack. Kenshin put down his bokken. "Are you ok?" Kaoru noticed her chance. She dashed forward and jumped to slash downwards. And that was the end of the match. Kenshin feel to the floor with his swirly eyes and a big bump on his head.
"Baka-deshi! How could you let your guard down?" Kaoru on the other hand was celebrating, jumping up and down holding up the victory sign.
"Yat ta! I beat you Kenshin! Boo yah!" After her victory dance, Kaoru went back inside the dressing room and changed back into her regular clothing.
"Well, it's about time to go to the restaurant. We're meeting up with my family there. So let's go!" Kaoru looked at Hiko's desperate face. "And I'm driving." Hiko suddenly frowned. "Ok fine! Just this once!" Hiko skipped in joy toward Kaoru's Celica. (AN: Now just imagine Hiko skipping.... rofl! Now what a site to see.) Hiko hopped into the driver's seat, while Kaoru took shotgun. Kenshin took the back obviously. Kaoru hesitated before giving Hiko the car keys. 'I'm not so sure about this, but.... he's the master of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, how bad can he drive?' Little does Kaoru know she would totally regret letting Hiko drive....
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"Oh my god! You could've killed us there! And you call yourself a master!" Kaoru made Hiko pull over so they could switch seats. "I'm driving. We're so lucky to be alive!"
"Whew! That was the most fun I've ever had since the last time I drove a car!" Even for Hiko's age, he still acted like a teenager. Kenshin was in the back with his swirly eyes again. He looked a little green, but I don't this he'd hurl or anything. Kaoru took over and resumed driving toward the Akabeko. Hiko resumed to his pouting self, wanting to feel the thrill of driving again.
When they finally arrived, Kaoru found her family waiting outside. Kaoru parked her car in the front so that the valet parking person could park the car in the garage for her. She gave the keys to him and he drove off. Ayame and Suzume quickly ran towards Kaoru. 'Probably for a hug.' Kaoru smirked to herself and opened her arms, but when they reached Kaoru, Ayame and Suzume ran right passed her. "What....?" Kaoru turned around to see Kenshin being hugged by her two little sisters.
"Ken-nii!"
"Whoa! Hello Ayame and Suzume!" Kenshin bent down and returned the hug. After the hug, Kenshin found Kaoru with her mouth wide open and her eyes bulging out. Meanwhile, Hiko and Mr. Kamiya walked up to each other and gave each other a death glare. They stared at each other for a while, but began to laugh.
Yahiko leaned over to Kaoru's ear. "What's wrong with them?" he whispered.
"I don't know, but aren't they rivals?" Kaoru and Kenshin replied at the same time. Both blushed and walked toward the entrance of the Akabeko with the other children.
"Seijiro Hiko! Long time no see!"
"Indeed Kamiya-san, indeed. So how have you been doing?"
"Great, getting a bunch of students from your dojo. And you know what's the coolest thing? They can't stop talking about your style, they even use it during practice." They continued laughing.
"I'm glad to hear that. You know what? Why don't we forget this rivalry crap and live our lives joyfully, as friends?"
"Why, that's a splendid idea. You know what's a better idea? Why don't we merge our dojo? We would be teaching both styles at once; the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu and of course the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu!"
"Now that is a better idea. I like how you think. Why don't we talk about this over dinner? I hear my nephew's going pretty well with your daughter, hehe." Hiko nudged Mr. Kamiya with his arm. They once again broke into an endless laughter. (AN: And both of them never had any sake yet.... ^-^)
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Dinner was great, that it was. Hiko and Mr. Kamiya talked about merging their dojo, and Kenshin and Kaoru were being teased by Kaoru's siblings about them dating. Yahiko would start a comment, Ayame would repeat what he said, and Suzume would repeat what Ayame said in her cute little own way.
"I'll drive Kenshin and Hiko-san home. You guys can go home first." Kaoru took a quick glare at Seijiro. "I'm driving!" Hiko laughed. His face was totally red after all that sake.
Kenshin dragged his uncle into the car. As Kenshin did that, Hiko began singing.
"Senaka ni mimi o pitto tsukete dakishimeta
kyokaisen mitai na karada ga jyamada ne dokka itchaiso nanosa
damatteru tto chigireso dakara konna kimochi
hankei san METER inai no sekai de motto motto hittsuitetai no sa
kawaribanko de PEDAL o koide ojigi no himawari toorikoeshi
gungun kaze o nomikonde sou tobeso jyan
hajimete kanjita kimi no taion dare yori mo tsuyoku naritai
attakai RHYTHM niko no shinzo ga kuttsuiteku
kuchibiru tto kuchibiru me tto me tto tte tto tte
Kami-sama wa nani mo kinshi nanka shitenai aishiteru aishiteru aishiteru
atashi mada koritenai otona jya wakannai
kurushikute setsunakute misetakute panku shichau
soppo mite matteru kara pokke no mayotteru tte de hoppe ni furete
koi shiteru chikara ni maho o kakete!" (AN: If you didn't know what song that was, it's 1/2. The second ending to Rurouni Kenshin.)
By the time he finished singing, they had arrived. Kenshin pulled his uncle out of the car, while Kaoru pushed from the other side. "Thanks, I'll see you at school tomorrow?"
"Yeah, bye Kenshin."
"Goodnight." They waved at each other and Kaoru drove off. Kenshin continued dragging Hiko into the house and finally threw his uncle onto the couch. Just then he heard the phone ring. Kenshin ran over and answered it.
"Hello?"
"Oh, hi! Um, is Himura Kenshin there?"
"Yes, that's me."
"Long time huh Kenshin." His voice was so familiar. "You forgot me already? It's Akira!"
"Akira? Is that really you?"
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AN: WUH BAM! Cliffhanger! Boo yah! Well this chapter took quite a while to write, sorry about that. I've been so busy with summer school homework, and a "little" bit of Kingdom Hearts. RIKU EVIL! Oh sorry about that. I will be beginning the fourth chapter shortly, I hope, but for now, I'm going to work on my Inuyasha one. Ok then! Now I shall answer your confusing reviews!
QueSeraSera: Whoops, my bad. I meant to say his left foot in back, I'm going to have to correct that sooner of later, but I'm lazy right now so yeah.
DragonSorceress22: Well now, it was fun talking to you on AIM. I hope you enjoy this chappy! ^-^
Jellybob 15: Amazing writer? HA! Now that's a funny comment, but thanks. I don't get that comment a lot so it's just a reaction. d=
Keirran: Ah don't worry, Tomoe's coming back, just to get Kenshin pissed. You know, going Battousai on Japan and killing everyone. Ah, but I don't want to put out any spoilers now. And yes, K/K are totally made for each other, but I'm slowing them down.
Lilfrozenfire: Indeed, fitting other anime is fun that it is.
Rkhorsenut: No I didn't mean sakabatou. Now I don't want Kenshin getting arrested for carrying a real sword in the streets would I? He just uses the sakabatou when he's training in his dojo with his uncle.
OK THEN! REVIEW ONEGAI! I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU DID! EVEN IF YOUR YOUNGER SIBLING IS SETTING A VIRUS ON YOUR COMPUTER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SLIP OFF THE MOUSE AND CLICK THE GO BUTTON! ^-^ CYA!
Everyone wants to own Rurouni Kenshin that they do, but they don't, and that's the point!
Does She Care as Much as I Do? (Indeed she should ^-^)
"Nerd?!" Ok, maybe Kenshin was a nerd since he was the smartest in his class other than Kaoru, but that didn't mean he was a nerd, or did it? Kenshin snapped out of his thinking mode as Enishi threw a quick punch aiming at his cheek. Kenshin swiftly dodged the blow with ease. "Please, I don't want to fight you. There is no need for fighting when we can talk this out." Enishi ignored him and threw a couple more punches, causing Kenshin to back up a few steps, but Kenshin was still dodging the punches.
Kaoru couldn't stand it anymore; she stepped between them and pushed them away from each other. "Please, what's the point of this?" Enishi just grew even madder and was about to let one of his fists loose on Kaoru, but someone grabbed from behind. Everyone stared at who was behind Enishi.
"Saitou-sensei...." Everyone bowed then walked toward their class leaving Kaoru, Kenshin, and Enishi in the hallway.
"Enishi! Finally I can suspend you for something. I'm so happy." Saitou pointed toward his office, "Go, please go. I'll be there in a second." Enishi pouted and walked toward the office. Saitou turned to Kaoru and Kenshin. "As for you Himura. You should know better than to be in a fight."
Kaoru couldn't let Kenshin be blamed for nothing, she had to do something. "Kenshin didn't do anything though! He tried to stop Enishi from punching him, but Enishi just ignored him!"
"Ah, Kamiya-dono. I've heard much about you from the PE teacher. It seems like your kendo skills are quite intriguing. You should join the team sometime; I might get a chance to spar with you. Well, as for the fight, I know Himura wouldn't fight even if he had to. Now go to your class, and here's a pass." Saitou began writing a pass for both of them. "Well, you two make quite a couple don't you."
"WHAT?! I don't even know him that much! It's only been.... three days!" Kaoru was furious. She remembered when Kenshin was holding her hand, but he was probably just trying to forget about the Tomoe situation.
"Haven't you heard of love at first sight?" Saitou chuckled as Kenshin blushed. He tried to lower his head to cover it, but it didn't really work. "Alright you two love birds, go back to class." 'Lovebirds? Who did he think he was? Well, obviously the principal. Oh well.' Both walked together toward Parenting. Eventually they reached the correct room and walked in handing the pass to the teacher. They walked towards the two empty seats as everyone stared at them. The teacher popped in a video into the VCR and turned on the TV in the classroom. The teacher knew no one would watch except the perverts, so it was basically a free period. The teacher was just waiting until the artificial babies come. Kaoru and Kenshin began their conversation, laughing at their own jokes and laughing at each other's.
"Yeah, Sano tripped on this pebble and landed face first in front of Megumi." They both laughed.
"Sagara-san would actually do that? So he likes Megumi.... we must set them up!" Kaoru giggled and looked down at her desk. She didn't want to ask about the Tomoe thing, but she didn't want to like him that fast. They've just met and Kenshin's holding her hand. Now that's just weird. 'Ah, what the heck, I'll take my chances.'
"Do you really like me, or are you using me to get rid of Tomoe out of your thoughts?" Kenshin didn't know what to say.
"Both. I don't know what to say." They just stared at each other. 'Ah great Kenshin, look what you did. A girl you like doubts you because you just broke up with your previous girlfriend today. Don't you think it's too quick yourself? Yup, I'm going to have to take some time. Get to know her and stuff. Yeah!' Kenshin agreed with himself and looked forward. He then looked back at Kaoru who seemed intimidated.
"Well Kaoru, maybe that was a little quick. Sorry Kaoru, I shouldn't have held your hand."
"Apology accepted. We can be friends?"
"Friends," Kenshin agreed gladly. Parenting ended by the time they finished their silly conversations. Both walked out together with eyes staring at them, especially Sano.
"Whoa! Kenshin! With her already?" Sanosuke quickly began cracking up.
"Sano! She's just s friend!" Kenshin flushed.
"Right Kenshin." Sanosuke turned to Kaoru. "Ever need help with Kenshin and I'll smack some sense into him." He winked at Kaoru and walked away. Kaoru smiled nervously at Sanosuke as he walked away. Misao eventually caught up with Kaoru and was about to react the same way as Sanosuke did, but she saw Kaoru already blushing so she didn't ask. Onward toward Algebra 2/trig! (AN: That's it! Algebra 2/trig is too long to say! From now on, it's just plain Algebra! Glad you agree ^-^)
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Algebra....
Kenshin, Kaoru, and Misao all sat together. Misao began the class by talking about how great her Aoshi-sama was and how sexy he was compared to Kenshin. Kaoru just laughed while Kenshin sweatdropped at the sexy comment.
That day, the teacher began the class with reviews on pre-algebra. He did this just to get the "special and gifted" people a chance to learn something. Worksheets were passed out and Kaoru and Kenshin finished first. Misao was struggling when Kaoru checked on her.
"Misao? Need any help?" Kaoru offered her help kindly, not wanting to hurt her pride.
"Um.... yeah, thanks. How do you do this one?" Misao pointed out one of the easiest problems in the book. Kaoru gladly helped her that she did. Kenshin watched Kaoru help Misao. 'Wow, she's smart, polite, and nice.... no Kenshin! Stop thinking like that! She's just a friend, and you've just got over Tomoe. I can't get over her either. Tomoe....' Kenshin thought back at the times when he first met Tomoe....
::Flashback::
Kenshin was walking towards his well-known dojo teaching the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. When he bumped into a girl. "Oh, sorry!" Kenshin bowed his head so he wouldn't be able to see who it was.
"It's ok." Her voice was calming and Kenshin liked it. He raised his head and saw a woman about his height. Kenshin quickly blushed and turned around to walk away. The girl grabbed his shoulder and turned him around. "Hey! You didn't even say goodbye yet! What a gentleman you are!" She put her hands on her hips and looked away.
"I'm sorry that I am. I'm Himura Kenshin, please to meet you...."
"Yukishiro Tomoe." She smiled at him and walked the opposite way where Kenshin was headed. 'She's pretty....' Kenshin slapped himself and continued his walk back to his dojo.
::End Flashback::
(AN: Now I don't want to make the flashback too long do I? ^-^)
Kenshin was snapped out of his flashback when Kaoru tapped him on the shoulder. "Kenshin? Earth to Kenshin! Do you need help?" Kenshin shook all thoughts of Tomoe away and looked at Kaoru.
Kenshin smiled. "No, I'm fine Kaoru. Thanks for the offer though." Kaoru knew he was done, but he was just so zoned out there.
The bell eventually rang and everyone rushed out. Finally the day was over and off to work on the interview with Kenshin. Kaoru hopped into her car and backed up. Then.... ZOOM! She pressed on the pedal and drove away from the school. Once again, another flash of red passed her window. Kaoru stepped on the brakes as hard as she could, but tried not to harm the brakes. She opened the window and looked out behind her. It was Kenshin that it was. Kaoru changed to reverse and drove back to ask Kenshin if he needed a ride.
"Kenshin! Need a ride?" Kenshin was still daydreaming and walked right passed her. Kaoru seemed depressed that he was so dazed off that day, but it didn't mean that he could just ignore her. "Himura Kenshin!" Kaoru threw a chap stick at his head with perfect aim. And down went Kenshin with a bump on his head. Kaoru parked and got out of the car. She found Kenshin on the floor with swirly-eyes. "Kenshin, I didn't throw that too hard did I?" She offered him a hand and he politely took it. Kenshin was hoisted up and on his feet again.
"Why hello there Kaoru. Would you like to walk me home?" Kenshin offered kindly. Kaoru looked at him with those eyes that said 'You dumbbutt, I have a fricken' car.' They both laughed and then hopped into the white Celica.
Kaoru looked at the radio and thought. 'I have to know him better right?' "So Kenshin, what kind of music do you like?" Kaoru pushed the little button to turn on the radio/CD player.
"Well, I don't really listen to any music, but I prefer techno. It helps me train when I practice kendo with my uncle." (AN: Ah that's what we do at gung fu!)
"Ah, techno eh?" Kaoru opened her CD case and popped in a CD with techno written all over it. "Castles in the Sky" began playing and Kenshin started tapping with the beat. (AN: Yes, Kenshin has the beat in him! ^-^) Kenshin was nervous, but he still wanted to at least talk to Kaoru. 'At least a small conversation,' he thought.
"Hey, um.... Kaoru?"
"Hm?" Kaoru took a quick glance at Kenshin, but turned back so she wouldn't crash. Just to show he had her attention.
"Well, you think we'll be able to spar again?"
"Yeah! Sure, anytime. Isn't your house a dojo too?" Kenshin bonked himself on the forehead.
"Hehe, good point." He smiled and looked forward, trying to find his house.
When they finally arrived, Kaoru parked her car in his driveway and turned off the stereo. Both hopped out and Kaoru pushed the lock button on her remote making that beep sound. Kenshin took out the keys to the house and opened the door.
"Uncle Hiko! I'm home!" Kaoru followed right behind Kenshin, hoping his uncle wasn't some scary guy that ran around like a headless chicken drinking sake. What she found though, was a tall man with long black hair. Hiko was wearing his training clothes with his favorite white cloak. I guess it made him feel "super." ^-^ Kaoru bowed her head and greeted Seijiro.
"Nice to meet you, Hiko-san." Seijiro nodded impressed.
"Hm...." Seijiro walked around Kaoru looking at her features. "And you're Kaoru?" Kaoru just nodded. "Kenshin, this girl's more polite than that Tomoe. I like her, she's a keeper." Seijiro chuckled as both of them flushed. "What do you see in my baka-deshi?" Kaoru shook her head in disagreement.
"I don't like Kenshin! He's just a friend. We're working on an interview we have to do." Kaoru blushed even harder.
"Well, becoming friends with my baka-deshi in two days is very weird." Now it was too funny for Seijiro to resist. Kenshin grabbed Kaoru's arm and pulled her into his room. 'They're already holding hands, wow. My nephew's a player. But then she's the daughter of my rival. Maybe it's time to change....'
Kaoru was rushed into a room pulled by Kenshin. It was small, but enough to fit a bed, closet, and a desk. There were posters of anime shows everywhere, especially Inuyasha. 'Guess he likes it too!' Not to state the obvious, but Kaoru couldn't resist.
"I see that you like Inuyasha." Kaoru explored the room a little more, thinking that the room was big, but knocked her head on the wall. "Oops! Hehe. Not used to small rooms."
"Sorry about that, but I'm not as rich as you."
"I'm not rich! It's my mom's that's rich. I freeload off her account." Both laughed at her joke and sat down; Kaoru sitting on the desk chair and Kenshin on his bed.
"So who's turn to interview now?" Kaoru had totally forgotten what happened yesturday. 'Me and my short attention span.' She sighed and looked at Kenshin. 'Whoa, look at those sexy purple eyes! And look at that cool blood red hair! Oh my gosh! No wonder chicks dig him....' Kaoru snapped out of her thoughts when Kenshin told her it was her turn to be interviewed.
"Kaoru? Is there something wrong?"
"No, no." Kaoru waved her hands to indicate nothing wrong. "I'm fine, fire away with those questions!"
By the time they finished, it was still early from the time Kaoru told her father she was coming home. So they just sat there for a little while until Kenshin cleared his throat, wanting a conversation. But Seijiro interrupted them. "Kenshin! It's time to train! Oh and Kaoru, would you like to stay for dinner?"
"Uncle! We don't have enough food to spare for another person." Kenshin didn't want Kaoru to stay incase his uncle started treating her badly because she's a Kamiya.
"How about I invite you two over for dinner?" Kaoru suggested.
"No that's alright...." His uncle cut off Kenshin.
"Why, that'd be so nice!"
"Oh, it's no problem. I'll just have to tell my dad. Would you like to go out to eat, or would you rather go to my house. I'm warning you, my cooking stinks." Kenshin and Seijiro looked at each other and agreed to go out for dinner. "Ok, it's settled then, we're going out for dinner!"
"Enough about food for now, Kenshin and I have to train. Would you like to watch? I heard you are somewhat good in kendo. Have you heard of our Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu?" Hiko wanted desperately to show how bad Kenshin was at defending himself to embarrass him so bad in front of a girl.
"Yes, I've heard about it a lot. You use god-like speed to execute your attacks. Your style is famous for your attacks from the Battoujutsu Stance." Kaoru told them everything she knew about their style and impressed Seijiro a lot. 'Boy, she does seem perfect for Kenshin. She might have to protect him herself.' Hiko chuckled as he led them to the dojo. Both dressed in their training clothes, Kenshin and Hiko took out their sakabatous. 'They use real swords?'
"Aren't those illegal?" Kaoru asked.
"Are these illegal?" Kenshin laughed and handed the sword over to Kaoru. She slowly took it and pulled out the blade. As she pulled it out, she noticed it was flat on the blade side. 'It's backwards....'
"I guess not." Kaoru put the sakabatou back into its sheath and gave it back to Kenshin.
"Stay back, I don't want to getting hurt," Hiko informed. Kenshin and his uncle walked toward the center of the dojo and took their stances. Kenshin started out with his Battoujutsu stance, while Hiko just stood there with his right hand on his hilt. They stood there for quite a while waiting for each other to make the first move. Kenshin began sweating because of the tension going between them. (AN: And probably because Kaoru was watching him. ^-^)
When one of his sweat drops reached the floor, Kenshin disappeared with a blur. Kaoru was totally lost. She looked around to see where Kenshin was and found him with his sword drawn out hitting Hiko's sword that had been drawn out to block the attack. They pushed at each other's blades waiting for one of them to give up. Hiko finally pushed him back and they were back at staring at each other. 'Wow, they're really serious about this. No wonder I lost today....'
Suddenly both disappeared and all Kaoru could hear were clashes of steal from all around the dojo. They stopped a few times pushing against each other, but it only lasted about two seconds and they began fighting again with their "god-like" speed. Kaoru could kind of catch up with their movements, but she would get lost until they stopped for a while.
Kenshin on the other hand was dashing all over the place, even on the walls, dodging and countering his uncle's attacks. Whenever he tried to run away from the attack, Hiko would just pop up in front of him, so Kenshin had to dodge and counter.
Both continued their sparring for about ten more minutes waiting for someone to mess up. And you know what? Hiko accidentally tripped over Kaoru's legs as they were spread out on the dojo. Hiko accelerated as fast as he could but Kenshin caught up to it and caught his uncle off guard. Kenshin dashed in front of his uncle and hit Hiko's chest as he passed by. Hiko fell and lied there until Kenshin came back to pick him up.
"You're so lucky Kenshin! I tripped over your girlfriend's leg! I would've won that one if she didn't have her feet out." Hiko pouted in embarrassment.
"She's not my girlfriend! Get it through your head uncle!" Kenshin blushed and sat down between his uncle and Kaoru.
"That was amazing Kenshin, no wonder I couldn't beat you today!" Kaoru was totally amazed by what she had just seen.
Hiko raised an eyebrow. "You fought against this girl today? How evil of you Kenshin! Hurting your own girlfriend! What kind of man are you?"
Kenshin backed away waving his hands in front of him. "No, no. It was for PE. We're learning kendo for that class and we had to pair up." Kaoru giggled at their little argument and Kenshin blushed.
"Well, can I use your phone? I'll be telling my father about the dinner thing." Hiko nodded and pointed to phone at the corner of the dojo. Kaoru walked over and picked up the receiver. Kaoru dialed her home number and heard the phone ring. Yahiko picked up the phone and answered it.
"Kamiya residence, who is this?"
"It's your beautiful sister Kaoru, can I speak with dad?"
"Ugly, ok hold on." Kaoru could hear Yahiko yelling his lungs out for their father.
"Hello? Kaoru?" Mr. Kamiya had just picked up the phone.
"Hey dad. Can I ask you something?"
"Yeah sure."
"Can we go out to dinner tonight?" Kaoru didn't know how she would put Kenshin's name in the question.
"Um, sure honey. What's the catch?" 'He knows me well....' Kaoru thought.
Kaoru hesitated. "Can Hiko-san and Kenshin come?"
"Seijiro Hiko? Thirteenth Master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu dojo? And his nephew? Hm...." Kaoru sighed. 'Oh come on, they won't bite or anything.'
"Please, they're really nice people."
"Where are you right now?"
"Um, at there house...."
"I see, HE BRAINWASHED YOU! NO! NOT MY DAUGHTER! SEIJIRO HIKO, I'M COMING TO GET YOU!" Kaoru's father laughed after saying that. "Just kidding. Ok, but where shall we go?"
"How about the Akabeko? We haven't been there for a while. Tae would be happy to see us again."
"Good idea Kaoru. I wonder where you got your cleverness from?" Mr. Kamiya asked in a sarcastic voice. They both laughed and said their goodbyes. Kaoru ran back to where Kenshin and Hiko were and told them the good news.
"Good news, you two are coming to dinner with us to the Akabeko!" Kaoru leaped in joy.
"You mean that really expensive and fancy beef pot house? That's like the third most expensive beef pot house restaurant in like Japan." Hiko's mouth dropped when he heard his nephew comment on the restaurant.
"Uh, yeah. If you don't want to go that's ok."
"Oh, we're going! Don't worry about that, but how are we getting there?" Kenshin and Kaoru smiled at each other and the three walked outside. Hiko's eyes popped out as he walked around Kaoru's car.
"Aw, I always wanted one of these!" Hiko neared the car with his hands.
"Hey! Hands off! This is my car!" Kenshin laughed in the background as Kaoru was trying to peel his uncle off his dream car.
"Hey Kaoru! Still want to go against me?" Kenshin challenged. Kaoru looked back with her hands pulling Hiko back by his mouth.
Kaoru took her hands out of Hiko's mouth and nodded. "Sure, but do you have an extra set of training clothes?" Kenshin led her toward the dojo once again, while Kaoru shot glances at Hiko.
They reached the dojo and Kenshin went to the closet and grabbed a blue gi and a white hakama. 'Hope she likes it. I think it will make her look beautiful. No Kenshin! Stop thinking that way!' Kenshin came back and handed her the yukata and hakama. He then pointed out the dressing room and Kaoru ran in.
A moment later, Kaoru came out carrying her regular clothes with her arm. "How does this look?" Kenshin smiled.
"It looks great. It matches your eyes perfectly. You can keep it if you want." Kenshin looked down and blushed.
"No that's alright. I'll leave it here so that I can train in these whenever I come here."
"Wait, you're coming back? Don't you think this place is dirty and too poor for you?" Kenshin was shocked.
"Of course I'll come back. I think this place is cool! We're friends remember, I'm going to need a sparring partner anyways." She smiled and grabbed a bokken. "You're not going to use that sakabatou on me are you?" Kenshin shook his head.
"Of course not, I wouldn't want to hurt you would I?" he said sarcastically. Kenshin reached over and grabbed a bokken for himself. "Ok then Kaoru, are you ready?" Kaoru nodded and leaped into place. Both of them took their stances and waited. Hiko had just walked in and found them ready to spar. He walked to the middle and raised his hand.
"Ready you two. Ok then, HASHIME!" Hiko threw his hand down. Kenshin and Kaoru playfully wailed their battle cry that sounded like Xena then charged at each other. Kaoru was the first to strike down, but Kenshin vanished. 'Obviously behind me.' Kaoru turned around and slashed sideways. Kaoru only saw a glimpse of Kenshin, but she still missed. 'Where could he be now?' Kaoru quickly looked side-to-side and saw nothing.
"Um, Kaoru, up here." Kaoru looked up and saw Kenshin coming down from the ceiling. 'Aw crap,' thought Kaoru. "Kaoru, I'll show you my favorite technique! Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, RYU TSUI SEN!" Kenshin came down slashing downwards aiming at Kaoru's collarbone. Kaoru totally panicked, but her quick reactions blocked the attack. The force of Kenshin's attack brought her to her knees. Then Kenshin hopped off and landed lightly on his feet. Kaoru got back up and after being released from the attack. Kenshin put down his bokken. "Are you ok?" Kaoru noticed her chance. She dashed forward and jumped to slash downwards. And that was the end of the match. Kenshin feel to the floor with his swirly eyes and a big bump on his head.
"Baka-deshi! How could you let your guard down?" Kaoru on the other hand was celebrating, jumping up and down holding up the victory sign.
"Yat ta! I beat you Kenshin! Boo yah!" After her victory dance, Kaoru went back inside the dressing room and changed back into her regular clothing.
"Well, it's about time to go to the restaurant. We're meeting up with my family there. So let's go!" Kaoru looked at Hiko's desperate face. "And I'm driving." Hiko suddenly frowned. "Ok fine! Just this once!" Hiko skipped in joy toward Kaoru's Celica. (AN: Now just imagine Hiko skipping.... rofl! Now what a site to see.) Hiko hopped into the driver's seat, while Kaoru took shotgun. Kenshin took the back obviously. Kaoru hesitated before giving Hiko the car keys. 'I'm not so sure about this, but.... he's the master of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, how bad can he drive?' Little does Kaoru know she would totally regret letting Hiko drive....
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"Oh my god! You could've killed us there! And you call yourself a master!" Kaoru made Hiko pull over so they could switch seats. "I'm driving. We're so lucky to be alive!"
"Whew! That was the most fun I've ever had since the last time I drove a car!" Even for Hiko's age, he still acted like a teenager. Kenshin was in the back with his swirly eyes again. He looked a little green, but I don't this he'd hurl or anything. Kaoru took over and resumed driving toward the Akabeko. Hiko resumed to his pouting self, wanting to feel the thrill of driving again.
When they finally arrived, Kaoru found her family waiting outside. Kaoru parked her car in the front so that the valet parking person could park the car in the garage for her. She gave the keys to him and he drove off. Ayame and Suzume quickly ran towards Kaoru. 'Probably for a hug.' Kaoru smirked to herself and opened her arms, but when they reached Kaoru, Ayame and Suzume ran right passed her. "What....?" Kaoru turned around to see Kenshin being hugged by her two little sisters.
"Ken-nii!"
"Whoa! Hello Ayame and Suzume!" Kenshin bent down and returned the hug. After the hug, Kenshin found Kaoru with her mouth wide open and her eyes bulging out. Meanwhile, Hiko and Mr. Kamiya walked up to each other and gave each other a death glare. They stared at each other for a while, but began to laugh.
Yahiko leaned over to Kaoru's ear. "What's wrong with them?" he whispered.
"I don't know, but aren't they rivals?" Kaoru and Kenshin replied at the same time. Both blushed and walked toward the entrance of the Akabeko with the other children.
"Seijiro Hiko! Long time no see!"
"Indeed Kamiya-san, indeed. So how have you been doing?"
"Great, getting a bunch of students from your dojo. And you know what's the coolest thing? They can't stop talking about your style, they even use it during practice." They continued laughing.
"I'm glad to hear that. You know what? Why don't we forget this rivalry crap and live our lives joyfully, as friends?"
"Why, that's a splendid idea. You know what's a better idea? Why don't we merge our dojo? We would be teaching both styles at once; the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu and of course the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu!"
"Now that is a better idea. I like how you think. Why don't we talk about this over dinner? I hear my nephew's going pretty well with your daughter, hehe." Hiko nudged Mr. Kamiya with his arm. They once again broke into an endless laughter. (AN: And both of them never had any sake yet.... ^-^)
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Dinner was great, that it was. Hiko and Mr. Kamiya talked about merging their dojo, and Kenshin and Kaoru were being teased by Kaoru's siblings about them dating. Yahiko would start a comment, Ayame would repeat what he said, and Suzume would repeat what Ayame said in her cute little own way.
"I'll drive Kenshin and Hiko-san home. You guys can go home first." Kaoru took a quick glare at Seijiro. "I'm driving!" Hiko laughed. His face was totally red after all that sake.
Kenshin dragged his uncle into the car. As Kenshin did that, Hiko began singing.
"Senaka ni mimi o pitto tsukete dakishimeta
kyokaisen mitai na karada ga jyamada ne dokka itchaiso nanosa
damatteru tto chigireso dakara konna kimochi
hankei san METER inai no sekai de motto motto hittsuitetai no sa
kawaribanko de PEDAL o koide ojigi no himawari toorikoeshi
gungun kaze o nomikonde sou tobeso jyan
hajimete kanjita kimi no taion dare yori mo tsuyoku naritai
attakai RHYTHM niko no shinzo ga kuttsuiteku
kuchibiru tto kuchibiru me tto me tto tte tto tte
Kami-sama wa nani mo kinshi nanka shitenai aishiteru aishiteru aishiteru
atashi mada koritenai otona jya wakannai
kurushikute setsunakute misetakute panku shichau
soppo mite matteru kara pokke no mayotteru tte de hoppe ni furete
koi shiteru chikara ni maho o kakete!" (AN: If you didn't know what song that was, it's 1/2. The second ending to Rurouni Kenshin.)
By the time he finished singing, they had arrived. Kenshin pulled his uncle out of the car, while Kaoru pushed from the other side. "Thanks, I'll see you at school tomorrow?"
"Yeah, bye Kenshin."
"Goodnight." They waved at each other and Kaoru drove off. Kenshin continued dragging Hiko into the house and finally threw his uncle onto the couch. Just then he heard the phone ring. Kenshin ran over and answered it.
"Hello?"
"Oh, hi! Um, is Himura Kenshin there?"
"Yes, that's me."
"Long time huh Kenshin." His voice was so familiar. "You forgot me already? It's Akira!"
"Akira? Is that really you?"
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AN: WUH BAM! Cliffhanger! Boo yah! Well this chapter took quite a while to write, sorry about that. I've been so busy with summer school homework, and a "little" bit of Kingdom Hearts. RIKU EVIL! Oh sorry about that. I will be beginning the fourth chapter shortly, I hope, but for now, I'm going to work on my Inuyasha one. Ok then! Now I shall answer your confusing reviews!
QueSeraSera: Whoops, my bad. I meant to say his left foot in back, I'm going to have to correct that sooner of later, but I'm lazy right now so yeah.
DragonSorceress22: Well now, it was fun talking to you on AIM. I hope you enjoy this chappy! ^-^
Jellybob 15: Amazing writer? HA! Now that's a funny comment, but thanks. I don't get that comment a lot so it's just a reaction. d=
Keirran: Ah don't worry, Tomoe's coming back, just to get Kenshin pissed. You know, going Battousai on Japan and killing everyone. Ah, but I don't want to put out any spoilers now. And yes, K/K are totally made for each other, but I'm slowing them down.
Lilfrozenfire: Indeed, fitting other anime is fun that it is.
Rkhorsenut: No I didn't mean sakabatou. Now I don't want Kenshin getting arrested for carrying a real sword in the streets would I? He just uses the sakabatou when he's training in his dojo with his uncle.
OK THEN! REVIEW ONEGAI! I'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU DID! EVEN IF YOUR YOUNGER SIBLING IS SETTING A VIRUS ON YOUR COMPUTER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SLIP OFF THE MOUSE AND CLICK THE GO BUTTON! ^-^ CYA!