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Author's note: Hello.. Here's another fanfiction on Aoshi and Misao. I hope it's good... A new idea... It came to me when I was watching the very beginning of the Kyoto arc, when Kenshin just met Misao.
...And the Search Begins:
Prologue:
The Meiji era has entered it's first year. Many changes came about to the samurais and to the different groups that existed in that era. The Omitsu Oniwabanshu ninjas were one of them. The government gave out new jobs to them and so they were able to adapt to this new period. But there were some who were left out.
To this day, some of the Omitsu Oniwabanshu members lived at the Aoiya, after being pushed out of the Edo castle, at the end of the Tokugawa Dynasty.
Aoshi and his comrades had woken up early today to secretly pack without Misao-chan having to find out what was going on.
When Misao awoke, everyone had pretended as though nothing was happening and continued their day like it was no other. Misao-chan would play with Hannya in the yard while Aoshi-sama sat there watching them.
Aoshi-sama stared at Misao-chan. ...Seeing her smile and happiness for one last time... He promised her that he wouldn't leave, but that was just to make her happy and remain in her carefree self. 'She's only six years old. She wouldn't understand,' Aoshi told himself. He knew very well that this was no place for his four comrades and he is willing to stay with them. He had rejected the government's offers because of them. He couldn't leave them alone...not after all this time.
Late that night, Aoshi stood in Misao's bedroom, saying his goodbyes to both Okina and Misao, who was currently sleeping. Beshimi, Hyottoko, Shikijou, and Hannya stood outside the Aioya ready to leave. They were all packed and ready for their joruney. They were now waiting patiently outside for their Okashira to come down.
"We'll be going now," Aoshi coldly stated, as looked down at Misao one more time.
"Misao," Okina said, even though he was well aware that she was fast asleep and can't hear anything, "Your Aoshi is going to leave the Aoiya now." Okina gave a nod, dismissing Aoshi.
Aoshi walked outside. Everyone was ready to leave but couldn't help but feel sad for Misao.
"Misao will be very upset to wake up and not see you around." mentioned Hannya.
Aoshi nodded. "I asked Okina to watch over her. She'll be fine." He paused. "What about you guys? Will you be alright?"
Shikojou replied, "You know my answer, Okashira.."
"We've got no other choice. A warrior's life is all that we know, and can live by." added Hannya. "We have no way of adjusting to this era."
"My place is with you and the Oniwabanshu, for the rest of my life." continued Beshimi.
"I'll stay with you know matter what." concluded Hyottoko.
"Aa...Is that so?" Aoshi questioned with a bit of amusement. "I understand."
And with their final decisions made, Aoshi and his comrades left Kyoto on their new journey.
To Be Continue...
Author's note: Hello! As you can see, based the prologue from the anime. I'm thinking that Misao is about 6 when Aoshi first left Kyoto with his comrades... Since Aoshi is 10 years apart from Misao, he must be about 16. I'm thinking that Aoshi left Kyoto after Meiji's 1st year. This is quite confusing..;;