Counterfeit Love
Chapter 13
I know the last one was rather short, and I apologize. I hope this one is longer..but then again I'm not in control of that....heheheh
This chapter is dedicated to Koishii Sweet. She's soooo nice!
ALSO: I did not steal this fic or plot from Lady Himura...I did not mean to upset people either. This story was not intentionally stolen for Lady Himura and it does not include her or anyone else's ideas. I need you to understand that. Thank you.
@---
'Quite....Quite....Almost...'
"Kaoru?"
"Damn..." Kaoru said turning around to see the short red-headed vagabond we all know and love. (A/N: If you don't love him you are seriously mental)
"Where are yo-" he started but stopped seeing the shinai in her hand, "Kaoru, you shouldn't be training, that you shouldn't. What about Megumi- dono?"
"What about her?" she said walking down the halls even father. Kenshin sighed and pursued her.
"Kaoru, you shouldn't train. I don't know if your body's fully healed and-"
"You worry too much," Kaoru said waving her hand, "I'll be fine"
"But-"
"You can't stop me"
"No?"
"No."
He smiled mischievously and slipped his hand behind her head. He brought their lips together, in a passionate kiss, leaving Kaoru slightly breathless.
"Damn you" She curse, kissing the middle of his scar, "But I'm still training"
"Fine....stubborn koishii" he smiled teasingly
"Baka anata," she said grabbing his hand, "Come watch if you're so worried"
So he followed her into the silent dojo. She began practicing, swinging at invisible opponents and such. He watched her every movement, with a grin. Every time she swung the shinai, his heart thumped. Her movements were so graceful and full of life. He wouldn't mind watching her forever.
"Kenshin!"
Forever came too soon as Yahiko stormed through the door.
"There's a man here to see you Kenshin!" He said while getting into position to spar Kaoru.
"Very well then" the vagabond said getting up and going to the rice paper door, while stealing one more glance at Kaoru. He made his way to the front gate to see a tall man in police uniform waiting for him.
"Officer Gouro has requested to see you sir." He said motioning to the carriage behind him. Kenshin nodded and excused himself for a moment to go to the kitchen and write a note to the two in the dojo. He quickly came back and headed in the carriage.
After the said two had finished Yahiko said something about going to the Akabeko to save himself for Kaoru's cooking and left. She sighed and went in the kitchen to find Kenshin and some food. There was food, but no Kenshin, just a note addressed to her and Yahiko. She opened it and immediately knew Kenshin's messy handwriting. It was a quick note saying that he was asked to the police station by Saitou and would be home shortly. She sighed
"I guess I'm alone.." she said to no one
@---
"You called?"
Saitou turned to see the short red-headed man he knew too well and smirked, "Yes. We caught that fool that keeps coming after your woman. Follow me."
So he did, down poorly lit hall to a metallic looking door. Saitoy took out the keys and unlocked the door. He took a step back and motioned for Kenshin to go in. Kenshin took a few steps in and saw a man tied up, sitting on a chair, humming.
"Seiji?" when his name was called the man looked up and growled a bit. Then he spit in Kenshin's direction, but missed. (A/N: Ewwww..) Kenshin cocked his head to the side, "That's him all right...How did you find him?" Kenshin inquired turning to Saitou.
"Those fools in the country don't know how to contain an insane prisoner, so he escaped. When I found out I sent a search party out for this mad man. Too bad we didn't catch him before he got to you but..." He suddenly sent an accusing glance at the doorway where three police officer stood, "If someone would do there job right we wouldn't have had this mess!!!!!" The police in the doorway scrambled away quickly, "Anyway, this man was found in a temple in town some where. We brought him in for questioning and he began to ramble on about someone named Sakura, who we later found out was his wife, but he used the Kamiya girl's name sometimes, as if he was getting them confused and they both were just two people in one blur. The man is a class act psycho-path. His wife was killed by a murderer and in revenge HE became a murderer....makes much sense, ne? Well, he went off to other countrys and such, but heard about you for that fool of an operative Sakiyurai Reijiro. Well, this whole sad story sickens me....because I am up to my neck in paper work now. I hope you or that girl don't cause anymore trouble for a while......I don't need more paperwork, got it?"
"Arigato Saitou." Kenshin said as he turned to leave
"Get out of here before I write you up for that sword"
@---
"What lovely flowers!" Kaoru said to herself looking at the garden Kenshin had been taking care of, "This is pathetic...I'm talking to myself...."
"Hello?" an unfamiliar voice called
"Who is there?" Kaoru called back
"You don't remember your best friend?!" a perky voice said pretending to be sad
"Misao!!!!" Kaoru said running to the door embracing her friend
"That's better!" Misao said happily. Suddenly Kaoru took a sharp breath in and held her shoulder. "Kaoru?"
"Its nothing......don't worry" she said shaking her hand in the air, "I can't believe you're here!"
"Me and Aoshi-sama both!" She motioned behind her and Aoshi nodded. Kaoru nodded back and smiled
"How long are you staying?"
"I don't know, but I have another surprise for you! Do you know....this man?!" She held out her hands like she was showing a new invention, in front of Aoshi
"I know Aoshi-san, yes" Kaoru said confused
"Not Aoshi-sama! Move over Aoshi-sama!!" When he did she did the same gesture to a man behind him. This man was semi-tall, had long golden-brown hair and green eyes. Kaoru stopped suddenly
"Oh Kami-sama!!" she cried loudly
"Kaoru!" a voice down the path from the gate came suddenly. Kaoru knew to well it was Kenshin and in a flash the rurouni was there, "What's the matter, Kaoru?"
"He calls you Kaoru now? Not Kaoru-dono? How sweet!!" Misao said jumping up and down
Kaoru's eyes were still transfixed on the man before her. The man she thought was dead. The man she thought was killed in Tibet.
"Who...?" She tried to ask, "Wha-?.......I can't deal......" she said almost collapsing to the ground but was caught by Kenshin.
"Who are you?" Kenshin semi-growled with specks of gold in his eyes
"I am Sakiyurai Reijiro sir" the younger man answered
"Get out" Kenshin said menacingly
"I beg your pardon?"
"Get out" he repeated in the same tone, "And you Shinomori, why did you bring him here?"
"Because he's the real Reijiro, fool, he's not that man named Seiji" Aoshi replied
"Seiji?" the supposed Reijiro said, "What abut him? I met him in Tibet. What trouble has he caused here?"
"That bastard said he was you" Kaoru spoke up talking to 'Reijiro'
"You shouldn't curse like that Kaoru-chan" 'Reijiro' said
"Oh Kami...." Kaoru said
"I'm confused!!!" Misao whined
"Let me explain" Aoshi said, "Seiji posed as Reijiro and attacked the Kamiya girl but has become even more so insane because his wife and the Kamiya girl have become one. Reijiro and the Oniwabannshuu have been keeping in contact because he needed information and we provided"
"And one night I started talking about all that happened in Kyoto" Misao spoke up, "And he recognized you Kaoru"
"I see" Kenshin said loosing the ferocity in his voice, "Gomen nasai Reijiro-san"
"Don't worry" he said waving his hand in the air, "I'm glad someone is here to protect her"
"Reijiro?" Kaoru questioned
He looked at her with soft eyes, she smiled and ran to embrace him
"I'm sorry" she said, "I should've known it wasn't you! My vision was clouded because I was only seeing what I wanted to see and that was you alive!"
"Don't worry Kaoru-chan," He smiled letting go of the girl, "It's not your fault. It's mine for going away in the first place."
"Baka....." she smiled and walked over to Kenshin, who was standing a few steps behind. She took his hand and placed in it Reijiro's, making them shake hands, "Kenshin, Reijiro. Reijiro, Kenshin" she laughed
"Good to meet you Reijiro-san" Kenshin nodded
"I've heard so much about from Misao here. It's a pleasure to finally meet you."
"And now for dinner!" Kaoru called with a sudden cheerfulness
"Food?" a certain tori-atama called from the gate
"Yes, you can come too Sano!" Kaoru shouted back, "I think we should all go to the Akabeko!"
"Your strangely cheerful, Jou-chan. What going o-" he stopped short upon seeing Reijiro, "You! What did you do to Jou-chan?!"
"Ahh....." Reijiro scratched the back off his head, "Nothing really sir!"
"Sanosuke! Be nice!" Kaoru said pulling his ear, "He's our guest!"
"Nani?!" was all Sanosuke could say before she dragged him off to the Akabeko, promising to explain everything on the way there.
@---
"I propose a toast!" Sanosuke said getting up, sake cup in hand, "To this new guy over here, whom I've forgotten his name! *hiccup*!" a drunken ex- gangster said wobbling on his feet
"The tori-atama had too much to drink again" Megumi said coyly
"What else is new?" Yahiko said stuffing his face
Mean while Reijiro and Kaoru were in a very deep and vivid conversation about someone stealing a watermelon, which neither of them had confessed to doing yet and they were blaming the other. Kenshin watched with a smile on his face, even though part of him was yelling that she'll fall in love with him again. Kaoru turned to Kenshin and started telling Reijiro about all the mishaps they've gone through, and with help from Kenshin was getting Reijiro confused. Reijiro finally said he gave up in understanding what either of them were talking about and that's when Megumi spoke up.
"Basically Reijiro-san, it's just father proof that these two idiots couldn't tell each other they loved them until she almost died with that attack by Seiji!" the kitsune laughed
"Not true!" Kaoru protested
"Ororo...."
Reijiro scratched the back of his head again, "Nope. Still don't get it"
"Kaoru, we should get going!" Misao spoke up, "We have to get back to the hotel"
"None sense, you should stay at the dojo!" she smiled
"But it would be too much trouble, Kaoru-chan" Reijiro said nodding, "You already have many people there"
"If your sure" she said, "I'm too tired to be stubborn today"
"There's a first" Kenshin smiled
"Kenshin!" She grabbed his neck and pretended to choke him
"Ororo...Kaoru!"
She let go and smiled playfully. Megumi rolled her eyes and Misao, Aoshi and Reijiro headed off while Kaoru yelled at them that they better come for breakfast tomorrow"
@---
Kaoru woke the next day to the smell of food. She smiled and began to get dressed quickly. She put on a blue kimono with dark blue sakura petals on it. Then she tied up her hair in a blue ribbon and walked outside happily.
"Good mourning Kenshin" she said as she stepped into the kitchen, "It smells good in here"
"Good mourning Kaoru and thank you" Kenshin answered
"Can I help?"
"Of course. You can chop those vegetables"
@---
"We're here Kaoru!" Misao's cheery voice came through the halls, "And hungry!"
"I'll be there in a second! You know where the dining room is!"
Kaoru got a tray of tea and brought it outside to her guests. They smiled and talked till the food was served and laughed at Sanosuke and Yahiko stuffing their faces. As the day progressed Kaoru and Reijiro caught up on everything. Including how he found her.
*~*~*~*
"Misao, what on earth are you talking about?" I asked the girl next to me, "Giants, men who were burned alive, and......CROSS-DRESSERS???"
"It's true! Right Gramps?" Misao answered me
"Of course, that's all ture"
"Even the part about the man with incredible god-like speed and strength who recovered some life threatening injuries in a month?"
"HAI!" Okina and Misao said together
"I'm interested"
Misao began to talk about this great tale involving many characters and such. But one thing got my attention...
"And then there's my best friend who I battle that creep gay dude with, and her apprentice fought the dude who flies!"
"She has an apprentice? Not many girls study kendo you know"
"I know! But she's real pretty, she has big blue eyes, raven hair and is VERY strong!"
"Wait!" I said choking on my meal, "What's her name?"
"Kaoru!"
"Kamiya?"
"How did you know?"
"Trust me. I know"
*~*~*~*~*
@---
I can't write anymore! I have writers block! Darn it! Well I have to go fix something in chapter 6 anyway. Apparently, a HUGE part of the story is missing! I don't know WHERE it went But I'll find it! (takes out magnifying glass while Scooby Doo music plays)
I fixed chapter 6 because a huge part of it was missing and I won't be typing for a bit because I sliced my figure..pain..Crawling is playing got to go!
Ciao!!
Are you living in the real world?
Chapter 13
I know the last one was rather short, and I apologize. I hope this one is longer..but then again I'm not in control of that....heheheh
This chapter is dedicated to Koishii Sweet. She's soooo nice!
ALSO: I did not steal this fic or plot from Lady Himura...I did not mean to upset people either. This story was not intentionally stolen for Lady Himura and it does not include her or anyone else's ideas. I need you to understand that. Thank you.
@---
'Quite....Quite....Almost...'
"Kaoru?"
"Damn..." Kaoru said turning around to see the short red-headed vagabond we all know and love. (A/N: If you don't love him you are seriously mental)
"Where are yo-" he started but stopped seeing the shinai in her hand, "Kaoru, you shouldn't be training, that you shouldn't. What about Megumi- dono?"
"What about her?" she said walking down the halls even father. Kenshin sighed and pursued her.
"Kaoru, you shouldn't train. I don't know if your body's fully healed and-"
"You worry too much," Kaoru said waving her hand, "I'll be fine"
"But-"
"You can't stop me"
"No?"
"No."
He smiled mischievously and slipped his hand behind her head. He brought their lips together, in a passionate kiss, leaving Kaoru slightly breathless.
"Damn you" She curse, kissing the middle of his scar, "But I'm still training"
"Fine....stubborn koishii" he smiled teasingly
"Baka anata," she said grabbing his hand, "Come watch if you're so worried"
So he followed her into the silent dojo. She began practicing, swinging at invisible opponents and such. He watched her every movement, with a grin. Every time she swung the shinai, his heart thumped. Her movements were so graceful and full of life. He wouldn't mind watching her forever.
"Kenshin!"
Forever came too soon as Yahiko stormed through the door.
"There's a man here to see you Kenshin!" He said while getting into position to spar Kaoru.
"Very well then" the vagabond said getting up and going to the rice paper door, while stealing one more glance at Kaoru. He made his way to the front gate to see a tall man in police uniform waiting for him.
"Officer Gouro has requested to see you sir." He said motioning to the carriage behind him. Kenshin nodded and excused himself for a moment to go to the kitchen and write a note to the two in the dojo. He quickly came back and headed in the carriage.
After the said two had finished Yahiko said something about going to the Akabeko to save himself for Kaoru's cooking and left. She sighed and went in the kitchen to find Kenshin and some food. There was food, but no Kenshin, just a note addressed to her and Yahiko. She opened it and immediately knew Kenshin's messy handwriting. It was a quick note saying that he was asked to the police station by Saitou and would be home shortly. She sighed
"I guess I'm alone.." she said to no one
@---
"You called?"
Saitou turned to see the short red-headed man he knew too well and smirked, "Yes. We caught that fool that keeps coming after your woman. Follow me."
So he did, down poorly lit hall to a metallic looking door. Saitoy took out the keys and unlocked the door. He took a step back and motioned for Kenshin to go in. Kenshin took a few steps in and saw a man tied up, sitting on a chair, humming.
"Seiji?" when his name was called the man looked up and growled a bit. Then he spit in Kenshin's direction, but missed. (A/N: Ewwww..) Kenshin cocked his head to the side, "That's him all right...How did you find him?" Kenshin inquired turning to Saitou.
"Those fools in the country don't know how to contain an insane prisoner, so he escaped. When I found out I sent a search party out for this mad man. Too bad we didn't catch him before he got to you but..." He suddenly sent an accusing glance at the doorway where three police officer stood, "If someone would do there job right we wouldn't have had this mess!!!!!" The police in the doorway scrambled away quickly, "Anyway, this man was found in a temple in town some where. We brought him in for questioning and he began to ramble on about someone named Sakura, who we later found out was his wife, but he used the Kamiya girl's name sometimes, as if he was getting them confused and they both were just two people in one blur. The man is a class act psycho-path. His wife was killed by a murderer and in revenge HE became a murderer....makes much sense, ne? Well, he went off to other countrys and such, but heard about you for that fool of an operative Sakiyurai Reijiro. Well, this whole sad story sickens me....because I am up to my neck in paper work now. I hope you or that girl don't cause anymore trouble for a while......I don't need more paperwork, got it?"
"Arigato Saitou." Kenshin said as he turned to leave
"Get out of here before I write you up for that sword"
@---
"What lovely flowers!" Kaoru said to herself looking at the garden Kenshin had been taking care of, "This is pathetic...I'm talking to myself...."
"Hello?" an unfamiliar voice called
"Who is there?" Kaoru called back
"You don't remember your best friend?!" a perky voice said pretending to be sad
"Misao!!!!" Kaoru said running to the door embracing her friend
"That's better!" Misao said happily. Suddenly Kaoru took a sharp breath in and held her shoulder. "Kaoru?"
"Its nothing......don't worry" she said shaking her hand in the air, "I can't believe you're here!"
"Me and Aoshi-sama both!" She motioned behind her and Aoshi nodded. Kaoru nodded back and smiled
"How long are you staying?"
"I don't know, but I have another surprise for you! Do you know....this man?!" She held out her hands like she was showing a new invention, in front of Aoshi
"I know Aoshi-san, yes" Kaoru said confused
"Not Aoshi-sama! Move over Aoshi-sama!!" When he did she did the same gesture to a man behind him. This man was semi-tall, had long golden-brown hair and green eyes. Kaoru stopped suddenly
"Oh Kami-sama!!" she cried loudly
"Kaoru!" a voice down the path from the gate came suddenly. Kaoru knew to well it was Kenshin and in a flash the rurouni was there, "What's the matter, Kaoru?"
"He calls you Kaoru now? Not Kaoru-dono? How sweet!!" Misao said jumping up and down
Kaoru's eyes were still transfixed on the man before her. The man she thought was dead. The man she thought was killed in Tibet.
"Who...?" She tried to ask, "Wha-?.......I can't deal......" she said almost collapsing to the ground but was caught by Kenshin.
"Who are you?" Kenshin semi-growled with specks of gold in his eyes
"I am Sakiyurai Reijiro sir" the younger man answered
"Get out" Kenshin said menacingly
"I beg your pardon?"
"Get out" he repeated in the same tone, "And you Shinomori, why did you bring him here?"
"Because he's the real Reijiro, fool, he's not that man named Seiji" Aoshi replied
"Seiji?" the supposed Reijiro said, "What abut him? I met him in Tibet. What trouble has he caused here?"
"That bastard said he was you" Kaoru spoke up talking to 'Reijiro'
"You shouldn't curse like that Kaoru-chan" 'Reijiro' said
"Oh Kami...." Kaoru said
"I'm confused!!!" Misao whined
"Let me explain" Aoshi said, "Seiji posed as Reijiro and attacked the Kamiya girl but has become even more so insane because his wife and the Kamiya girl have become one. Reijiro and the Oniwabannshuu have been keeping in contact because he needed information and we provided"
"And one night I started talking about all that happened in Kyoto" Misao spoke up, "And he recognized you Kaoru"
"I see" Kenshin said loosing the ferocity in his voice, "Gomen nasai Reijiro-san"
"Don't worry" he said waving his hand in the air, "I'm glad someone is here to protect her"
"Reijiro?" Kaoru questioned
He looked at her with soft eyes, she smiled and ran to embrace him
"I'm sorry" she said, "I should've known it wasn't you! My vision was clouded because I was only seeing what I wanted to see and that was you alive!"
"Don't worry Kaoru-chan," He smiled letting go of the girl, "It's not your fault. It's mine for going away in the first place."
"Baka....." she smiled and walked over to Kenshin, who was standing a few steps behind. She took his hand and placed in it Reijiro's, making them shake hands, "Kenshin, Reijiro. Reijiro, Kenshin" she laughed
"Good to meet you Reijiro-san" Kenshin nodded
"I've heard so much about from Misao here. It's a pleasure to finally meet you."
"And now for dinner!" Kaoru called with a sudden cheerfulness
"Food?" a certain tori-atama called from the gate
"Yes, you can come too Sano!" Kaoru shouted back, "I think we should all go to the Akabeko!"
"Your strangely cheerful, Jou-chan. What going o-" he stopped short upon seeing Reijiro, "You! What did you do to Jou-chan?!"
"Ahh....." Reijiro scratched the back off his head, "Nothing really sir!"
"Sanosuke! Be nice!" Kaoru said pulling his ear, "He's our guest!"
"Nani?!" was all Sanosuke could say before she dragged him off to the Akabeko, promising to explain everything on the way there.
@---
"I propose a toast!" Sanosuke said getting up, sake cup in hand, "To this new guy over here, whom I've forgotten his name! *hiccup*!" a drunken ex- gangster said wobbling on his feet
"The tori-atama had too much to drink again" Megumi said coyly
"What else is new?" Yahiko said stuffing his face
Mean while Reijiro and Kaoru were in a very deep and vivid conversation about someone stealing a watermelon, which neither of them had confessed to doing yet and they were blaming the other. Kenshin watched with a smile on his face, even though part of him was yelling that she'll fall in love with him again. Kaoru turned to Kenshin and started telling Reijiro about all the mishaps they've gone through, and with help from Kenshin was getting Reijiro confused. Reijiro finally said he gave up in understanding what either of them were talking about and that's when Megumi spoke up.
"Basically Reijiro-san, it's just father proof that these two idiots couldn't tell each other they loved them until she almost died with that attack by Seiji!" the kitsune laughed
"Not true!" Kaoru protested
"Ororo...."
Reijiro scratched the back of his head again, "Nope. Still don't get it"
"Kaoru, we should get going!" Misao spoke up, "We have to get back to the hotel"
"None sense, you should stay at the dojo!" she smiled
"But it would be too much trouble, Kaoru-chan" Reijiro said nodding, "You already have many people there"
"If your sure" she said, "I'm too tired to be stubborn today"
"There's a first" Kenshin smiled
"Kenshin!" She grabbed his neck and pretended to choke him
"Ororo...Kaoru!"
She let go and smiled playfully. Megumi rolled her eyes and Misao, Aoshi and Reijiro headed off while Kaoru yelled at them that they better come for breakfast tomorrow"
@---
Kaoru woke the next day to the smell of food. She smiled and began to get dressed quickly. She put on a blue kimono with dark blue sakura petals on it. Then she tied up her hair in a blue ribbon and walked outside happily.
"Good mourning Kenshin" she said as she stepped into the kitchen, "It smells good in here"
"Good mourning Kaoru and thank you" Kenshin answered
"Can I help?"
"Of course. You can chop those vegetables"
@---
"We're here Kaoru!" Misao's cheery voice came through the halls, "And hungry!"
"I'll be there in a second! You know where the dining room is!"
Kaoru got a tray of tea and brought it outside to her guests. They smiled and talked till the food was served and laughed at Sanosuke and Yahiko stuffing their faces. As the day progressed Kaoru and Reijiro caught up on everything. Including how he found her.
*~*~*~*
"Misao, what on earth are you talking about?" I asked the girl next to me, "Giants, men who were burned alive, and......CROSS-DRESSERS???"
"It's true! Right Gramps?" Misao answered me
"Of course, that's all ture"
"Even the part about the man with incredible god-like speed and strength who recovered some life threatening injuries in a month?"
"HAI!" Okina and Misao said together
"I'm interested"
Misao began to talk about this great tale involving many characters and such. But one thing got my attention...
"And then there's my best friend who I battle that creep gay dude with, and her apprentice fought the dude who flies!"
"She has an apprentice? Not many girls study kendo you know"
"I know! But she's real pretty, she has big blue eyes, raven hair and is VERY strong!"
"Wait!" I said choking on my meal, "What's her name?"
"Kaoru!"
"Kamiya?"
"How did you know?"
"Trust me. I know"
*~*~*~*~*
@---
I can't write anymore! I have writers block! Darn it! Well I have to go fix something in chapter 6 anyway. Apparently, a HUGE part of the story is missing! I don't know WHERE it went But I'll find it! (takes out magnifying glass while Scooby Doo music plays)
I fixed chapter 6 because a huge part of it was missing and I won't be typing for a bit because I sliced my figure..pain..Crawling is playing got to go!
Ciao!!
Are you living in the real world?