Okay, all you humanoids and super beings, now's the time when
things begin to get serious, both in this story and out of it. What I mean
is that I am now considering starting a new story, but I'm leaving the
decision up to you, the reviewers. Check out my bio and select your
favorite idea from that list, or if you have a better idea put it in
instead. In about a week or so I'll count the votes and start the one with
the most backers. Rules, restrictions, and notifications: this only applies
to the setting of the story; the genres and so forth are still up to me. If
you want a digimon crossover, please specify which season and note that for
no reason whatsoever will I be using seasons one or two, there are just way
too many characters for me to make a good story with, so I would probably
have to kill off quite a few of them, OR figure out some way of taking them
out of the picture, and most people probably would not like that. Also,
concerning Yugioh crossovers (or stories in general), I will not give the
monsters personalities or any meaningful position in the stories beyond
what they are given in the anime. One vote per registered author, if you
try to fill the box or change your mind, I will just count your first
entrant. This also applies to non-registered reviewers, but since you would
just have to change the sign in name, there's not too much I can do about
that. Also don't worry about this slowing down the updates too much; I'll
still probably have new chapters ready every other day for bath stories.
As always, the disclaimer is in chapter one.
Chapter Six: Time for a Talk (but not about birds, bees, and those magazines under your mattress)
"So, you four are demons, and you two just have superhuman powers, is that right? My, my, my. I knew you were all powerful when I saw you in the courtyard, but I never would have guessed this. But, with all the things I have seen, heard, and even done, I learned a long time ago that there are always more things to learn, experience, and even fear. But I had never really expected demons, let alone ones from the future. But if what you say is true, then I suppose I have no choice but to do everything I can to help you. But I just have one slight problem: a long time ago, I took a vow to never personally kill someone again. I just can't help but wonder if I would be breaking my vows if I were to kill a demon." thought Kenshin aloud.
Kurama thought about what Kenshin had said and then spoke "Hmm, yes. I suppose that is a bit of a conundrum. But if you will accept my idea, then it may be able to clear things up a bit. You see, yes, most demons are sentient, and some of them can be quite nice people. Yukina, myself, and to an admittedly lesser extent, even Hiei, are all morally similar to most humans. Botan is actually less of a demon then she is a spirit, and she was presumably human at one time. The ones we are fighting against on the other hand, are a completely different matter entirely. If they so desired, they would murder, rape, and pillage this entire city, along with this dojo and everyone in it. I will not ask you to break your vow, or to rescind it, but there may come a time, not necessarily now, but eventually, when you may not have a choice. Also, many demons are capable of regeneration, so it may be that the only way for you to survive such a battle is for you to kill your opponent. Mercy may work once or twice in convincing a demon to join us, but there is no way of knowing if they can be relied on in a battle, let alone to not kill us while we sleep, so if you do decide on such a course of action towards dealing with our enemies, I can only hope that you prove to have chosen wisely on who to spare."
Then Yusuke remembered the sword Kenshin had sheathed at his side and become curious, so he asked "Hey Kenshin, if you've taken an oath to never kill again, then why do you have that sword, and besides, I thought swords were illegal in the Meiji era?"
"You're right about swords being illegal here, but I'm allowed to keep one because I've helped the police out so often that they mostly let me slide. Also, I fought along side the police commissioner during the revolution, and that's another reason. I probably would get in trouble if I moved out this jurisdiction (remember that episode when Kenshin was on his way to Kyoto?). As for why I still carry it, when I've sworn to not kill, well. maybe I'd better show you." Kenshin said as he unsheathed his sword.
"What? A reversed blade sword? Hnn, I should have known. I guess that does explain it quite well." Remarked Hiei, the resident sword expert as he examined the blade.
Noting the incredulity in his new friends eyes', Sanosuke decided to explain things slightly better. "Yeah, I know it's kind of weird, but that sword has done some pretty amazing stuff, let me tell ya. I've actually felt it myself, on several occasions, back when I was being really stupid. It might not look like much, but the way Kenshin uses it, it may as well be normal sword for all the hurt it can cause."
"Hmmm, this I must see for myself. Kenshin Himura, I challenge you to a battle. In keeping with your oath, I suppose we don't have to kill each other, but I'm holding you to your warrior's honor to at least let an ally know the true extent of your power." Hiei demanded, and everyone could tell that there was no way in three worlds that he would not have this fight.
Kenshin, after apparently thinking things over for a few minutes, simply said, "Then I suppose I have no choice but to accept your challenge."
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"Now this I simply must see for myself. Hehehehe."
Oh, boy this can't be good. Mister voice in the dark is laughing again, and this time he's apparently going to have a ringside seat at a truly history making fight. But I do rather agree with him for once, this I simply must see for myself.
P.S. Don't forget to put your vote for next story in along with your next review. But this fight ain't up to a vote so don't try swaying me on this.
As always, the disclaimer is in chapter one.
Chapter Six: Time for a Talk (but not about birds, bees, and those magazines under your mattress)
"So, you four are demons, and you two just have superhuman powers, is that right? My, my, my. I knew you were all powerful when I saw you in the courtyard, but I never would have guessed this. But, with all the things I have seen, heard, and even done, I learned a long time ago that there are always more things to learn, experience, and even fear. But I had never really expected demons, let alone ones from the future. But if what you say is true, then I suppose I have no choice but to do everything I can to help you. But I just have one slight problem: a long time ago, I took a vow to never personally kill someone again. I just can't help but wonder if I would be breaking my vows if I were to kill a demon." thought Kenshin aloud.
Kurama thought about what Kenshin had said and then spoke "Hmm, yes. I suppose that is a bit of a conundrum. But if you will accept my idea, then it may be able to clear things up a bit. You see, yes, most demons are sentient, and some of them can be quite nice people. Yukina, myself, and to an admittedly lesser extent, even Hiei, are all morally similar to most humans. Botan is actually less of a demon then she is a spirit, and she was presumably human at one time. The ones we are fighting against on the other hand, are a completely different matter entirely. If they so desired, they would murder, rape, and pillage this entire city, along with this dojo and everyone in it. I will not ask you to break your vow, or to rescind it, but there may come a time, not necessarily now, but eventually, when you may not have a choice. Also, many demons are capable of regeneration, so it may be that the only way for you to survive such a battle is for you to kill your opponent. Mercy may work once or twice in convincing a demon to join us, but there is no way of knowing if they can be relied on in a battle, let alone to not kill us while we sleep, so if you do decide on such a course of action towards dealing with our enemies, I can only hope that you prove to have chosen wisely on who to spare."
Then Yusuke remembered the sword Kenshin had sheathed at his side and become curious, so he asked "Hey Kenshin, if you've taken an oath to never kill again, then why do you have that sword, and besides, I thought swords were illegal in the Meiji era?"
"You're right about swords being illegal here, but I'm allowed to keep one because I've helped the police out so often that they mostly let me slide. Also, I fought along side the police commissioner during the revolution, and that's another reason. I probably would get in trouble if I moved out this jurisdiction (remember that episode when Kenshin was on his way to Kyoto?). As for why I still carry it, when I've sworn to not kill, well. maybe I'd better show you." Kenshin said as he unsheathed his sword.
"What? A reversed blade sword? Hnn, I should have known. I guess that does explain it quite well." Remarked Hiei, the resident sword expert as he examined the blade.
Noting the incredulity in his new friends eyes', Sanosuke decided to explain things slightly better. "Yeah, I know it's kind of weird, but that sword has done some pretty amazing stuff, let me tell ya. I've actually felt it myself, on several occasions, back when I was being really stupid. It might not look like much, but the way Kenshin uses it, it may as well be normal sword for all the hurt it can cause."
"Hmmm, this I must see for myself. Kenshin Himura, I challenge you to a battle. In keeping with your oath, I suppose we don't have to kill each other, but I'm holding you to your warrior's honor to at least let an ally know the true extent of your power." Hiei demanded, and everyone could tell that there was no way in three worlds that he would not have this fight.
Kenshin, after apparently thinking things over for a few minutes, simply said, "Then I suppose I have no choice but to accept your challenge."
*************
"Now this I simply must see for myself. Hehehehe."
Oh, boy this can't be good. Mister voice in the dark is laughing again, and this time he's apparently going to have a ringside seat at a truly history making fight. But I do rather agree with him for once, this I simply must see for myself.
P.S. Don't forget to put your vote for next story in along with your next review. But this fight ain't up to a vote so don't try swaying me on this.