Disclaimer:
Sano: Owwwwwww..... stupid drunks....... (Sano got into a fight and his right hand is now injured because it had never healed properly from before) I need to find the kitsune....
IcyPanther: (in another area away from Sano) Megumi, would you like to do the disclaimer?
Megumi: I'd love to! *fox ears pop out* *walks onto stage*
Sano: (elsewhere) Kitsuuuuuune! Where are ya?
Megumi: *throws back hair and smiles* I'd like to announce that-
Sano: *spots Megumi* Hey Kitsune! Can ya fix me up? *holds out hand*
Megumi: (irritated) In a minute Sano, I'm busy...
Sano: With what? *does not notice people*
Megumi: *sighs irritably* I'm doing the disclaimer Tori-Atama!
Sano: Cool! What have you done so far?
Megumi: Nothing except say.... *clears throat* I'd like to announce that-
Sano: (quickly) IcyPanther does not own any of the Rurouni Kenshin characters
Megumi: (angry) Rooster, that was my line....
Sano: *laughs* beat ya to it!
Megumi: *walks off* (yells) Forget about me fixing your hand
Sano: *stops laughing* Hey wait Fox, come back! Hey Kitsune I'm sorry. WAIT!!!!!!!!!!
IcyPanther: *sweatdrop* On with the fic.....
Kaoru's Wish
Chapter Seven: Visitors!
'...' indicates thought
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After the incident from before lunch, things were once again running smoothly.
Kenshin was sitting in his normal spot by the laundry tub washing two very muddy outfits that had come off two little boys moments prior.
Sano was lounging on the porch, his customary fishbone resting motionless in his mouth, his eyes closed, giving the impression that he was asleep.
Ayame and Suzume were picking flowers on the edge of the dojo grounds and braiding them together to make necklaces for their dolls.
Kaoru sat on the steps with a now clean little boy on each side of her.
'Mou!' she thought thinking of the activity the two children had gotten into. 'Together, my son and Yahiko are a handful of trouble!'
Kaoru had come outside earlier looking for the boys, noticing the strange absence of noise. She had found them in the spot next to Kenshin's laundry tub where he dumped dirty water. The spot was very muddy and baths had been needed.
To everyone, it was amazing. Yahiko seemed to truly be turning into a little kid again. It was the only explanation for the reasons Yahiko was playing the mud, spinning tops and now listening to Kaoru read a story about a bunny rabbit that went on an adventure across the meadow.
He was a cute and funny with a general air that screamed like me. Kaoru wished he were like this all the time.
'Kaoru no baka!' she yelled inwardly at herself. 'Thoughts like that are what made him that way in the first place! Must not think that again....'
"Auntie Kaoru, I'm hungry," said the boy in question, tugging on her sleeve.
"Alright, let's get you and Kenji a snack." She went into the kitchen and came out with a plate of rice balls that Kenshin had made. She had noticed that Yahiko would not touch her cooking at this age and Kenji followed his example, so Kenshin was doing all the cooking now.
Greedily, the boys began to stuff their mouths to the bursting. Kaoru laughed. They looked like chipmunks storing food for the winter.
As soon as they finished, the four year olds began to chase each other around the yard in a game of tag. Both of them were extremely fast so it was very difficult to catch each other.
Yahiko had his head thrown back, laughing and yelling Kenji could never catch him and he wasn't looking where he was going, which is why he crashed into the figure who had just entered the yard.
Yahiko looked up, his brown red eyes sparkling with child like curiosity at the person standing above him.
"Oh Kami-Sama! You are soooooooooo kawaii!" exclaimed the person in a high, excited voice.
Before Yahiko even had time to register what was happening, he felt himself scooped up and was airborne, flying around in circles around the stranger.
He laughed as the wind whipped his hair up and blew his shirt out. "Do it again! Do it again!" He begged as the flying sensation stopped.
"Alright!" The bouncy energetic girl who was holding him twirled him again around her several times. Once she stopped, Yahiko wrapped his arms around her neck and his legs around her waist to steady himself.
"Misao! Aoshi! It's so nice to see you!" exclaimed Kaoru running across the yard to greet the visitors.
"You to Kaoru!" said the ninja girl. "Is this another one of you and Himura's kids?"
"NO!" said Kaoru, clearly appalled that Misao could think Yahiko was her child. "That's-"
"Speaking of kids, where's the brat? It's been three years since we've seen you guys. Shouldn't he be out here by now to greet the weasel?"
"He's right there," said Kaoru.
"Where?"
"There."
"Where?"
"He's.... He's in your arms Misao!"
"WHAT?!" She glanced down to the little boy in her arms. He did strongly resemble the apprentice of the Kamiya Kasshin.... "But....But how can this be?" (A/N-Quote from Kaoru, episode one! ^^)
"It's difficult to explain Misao. But I made a wish and this is the result."
Then the adults started to talk about boring things and Yahiko looked for means of escape, or to get their attention so Misao would put him down. And then he spotted the perfect thing...
"ITAI!" That hurt!" Misao looked down at Yahiko who was twirling her long braid in his fingers. "What was that for Brat?"
He smiled innocently at her. "I needed to get your attention. Can you put me down? I want to play with Kenji."
She set him gently on the ground and they all watched as he ran up to Kenji to resume their game of tag.
Misao turned to Kaoru. "Is there anything I can do to help? I mean, how long has he been like this?"
"Since this morning. I woke up and he was like that."
"Oh.... so it's only been a day so far?"
"Hai. Would you mind watching the boys for a while? I have to run into town and get some tofu. Normally I'd send Yahiko, but I think we'd have a small problem. And I don't exactly trust Sano with the children.
I mean," she said in response to the look on Misao's face, "I trust Sanosuke with my life, but his ideas of fun aren't exactly what the kids are. And Kenshin is doing laundry."
"Nope, I don't mind at all Kaoru. Heck, it'll probably be fun."
"Great! There's also something I'd like you and Aoshi to do tonight if you wouldn't mind."
"Okay. Aoshi-Sama do you mind?" He gave a little nod of consent. With a gleeful yell Misao took off after the two boys, her braid flying behind her in the wind.
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Kaoru made her way down the busy Tokyo streets, clutching the bucket of tofu to her so that no passerby that might bump into her would cause her to spill. Unfortunately, her precautions didn't stop her from getting a small dabble on her kimono.
She was headed towards the Akabeko to invite Tae to come up to the dojo to help with the wish that evening. She wanted to have everyone come to the dojo and look for a shooting star and make a wish that Yahiko would return to his rightful age.
Upon entering the busy restaurant, she was greeted with the regular hustle and bustle of the waitresses and the loud chatter of the customers. A wave of delicious smells also entered her nose from the steaming dishes full of food on the tables.
The young kenjutsu instructor made her way to one of the waitresses waiting by the door to welcome the guests. She was currently waving goodbye to a family and bowing them out the door.
"Excuse me," said Kaoru politely after the patrons had left, "Could you tell me where Tae is?"
"Oh sure," said the woman with a bright smile. "She's in the kitchen."
"Arigatou!" Kaoru carefully made her way between the waitresses coming out of the kitchen carrying trays full of food. She gave Tsubame a smile as she passed and the girl waved, almost dropping the tray of tea she was carrying.
She entered the crowded kitchen and made out her friend preparing a tray of rice balls for the customers' appetizers. "Moshimoshi Tae," Kaoru greeted her busy friend.
Tae looked up from the tray. "Oh hello Kaoru. Could you do me a favor and hand me that bowl on your left?"
"Sure." Kaoru reached over and handed Tae the blue patterned bowl. "Tae, I was wondering if you could help me with something as well."
"Of course Kaoru! What do you need help with?"
"I was wondering if you could come up to the dojo tonight and help us try to wish Yahiko back to a fifteen year old. That is, only if you're not busy..."
"I already heard about if from Tsubame. I'd love to help Kaoru, you should know that."
A large grin spread over Kaoru's face. "Thank you so much Tae! Every little bit helps!"
Suddenly, Tae clapped her hands together. "I've got a great idea. Why don't you all come down here for dinner and then we'll all head up to the dojo together? It'll even be on the house. Would that work?"
"That would be awesome! Would you mind if we brought Misao and Aoshi with us. They dropped by the dojo this afternoon."
"But of course! The more the merrier!"
"Including Sanosuke?"
"....Maybe not." And both women burst into laughter, both happy that everything seemed to be headed in the right direction.
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Author's Notes:
No cliffie! ^^ Isn't it great?! Actually, I love leaving you all on cliffhangers, but since it takes me so long to update sometimes, I makes me feel guilty.
For all those who read The Star Shaped Scar, I'd like to thank LishaChan, Rainbow Chaser, and water makes up an ocean for their reviews. They were the three that asked me to please write a sequel. FYI, the sequel, Scars of the Past, should be on the site soon! ^^ So remember to check it out and leave a review!
I had a three day weekend this week... teacher institute day! So they all had to go to school Friday.... but not me! ^^
Today, I went up to the tennis courts to practice for next year (The snow finally melted!) and I totally sucked. Let's hope I don't do that bad on badminton tryouts on Tuesday and Wednesday.... Wish me luck!! ^^
A note on the Japanese dictionary, I only include the NEW words I introduce in each chapter. Like Hai is used in this chapter, but because it was used before, it is in that chapter's dictionary!
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Japanese Words Used:
Mou - expression of frustration or exasperation
Baka - stupid, idiot, moron
No - when used in lines like Soujiro no Tenken it means 'the'
Itai - owwwww or ouch
-Sama - ending suffix that means Lord or Lady.
Arigatou - thank you
Moshimoshi - hello
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Reviewer's Comments:
~*~LishaChan~*~ I normally get along with mine too! Although we fight at times, she has some scars from me... I have very sharp nails! ^^ Poor Yahiko... all alone... I can't imagine life without my twin... it would be weird. Advertising that you want a sequel here too??? You must really want it.
~*~noner_89~*~ Thank you! ^^
~*~moondragon-1001~*~ Poor Yahiko.... I feel terrible for him. Thanx for your review! ^^
~*~tocole~*~ Defiently not a tear jerker (except for me.... I can get a little emotional at times) but a sweet moment nonetheless. I'm so glad you got Sou's fight up! It was awesome! ^^ I really hope him and Kairi become a couple, they're so cute together! ^^
~*~SilverKnight7~*~ He is totally kawaii! ^^ Thank you! Hope you review again!
~*~HalownKougra~*~ I sometimes wonder why I didn't put this story under comedy.... It makes my laugh all the time. But the one story I write that makes me laught is Draco's Spirit. At least the part with him going into Harry's dream. I was laughing so hard I was almost crying. i'm glad the list helped! ^^
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Sano: Owwwwwww..... stupid drunks....... (Sano got into a fight and his right hand is now injured because it had never healed properly from before) I need to find the kitsune....
IcyPanther: (in another area away from Sano) Megumi, would you like to do the disclaimer?
Megumi: I'd love to! *fox ears pop out* *walks onto stage*
Sano: (elsewhere) Kitsuuuuuune! Where are ya?
Megumi: *throws back hair and smiles* I'd like to announce that-
Sano: *spots Megumi* Hey Kitsune! Can ya fix me up? *holds out hand*
Megumi: (irritated) In a minute Sano, I'm busy...
Sano: With what? *does not notice people*
Megumi: *sighs irritably* I'm doing the disclaimer Tori-Atama!
Sano: Cool! What have you done so far?
Megumi: Nothing except say.... *clears throat* I'd like to announce that-
Sano: (quickly) IcyPanther does not own any of the Rurouni Kenshin characters
Megumi: (angry) Rooster, that was my line....
Sano: *laughs* beat ya to it!
Megumi: *walks off* (yells) Forget about me fixing your hand
Sano: *stops laughing* Hey wait Fox, come back! Hey Kitsune I'm sorry. WAIT!!!!!!!!!!
IcyPanther: *sweatdrop* On with the fic.....
Kaoru's Wish
Chapter Seven: Visitors!
'...' indicates thought
*****************
After the incident from before lunch, things were once again running smoothly.
Kenshin was sitting in his normal spot by the laundry tub washing two very muddy outfits that had come off two little boys moments prior.
Sano was lounging on the porch, his customary fishbone resting motionless in his mouth, his eyes closed, giving the impression that he was asleep.
Ayame and Suzume were picking flowers on the edge of the dojo grounds and braiding them together to make necklaces for their dolls.
Kaoru sat on the steps with a now clean little boy on each side of her.
'Mou!' she thought thinking of the activity the two children had gotten into. 'Together, my son and Yahiko are a handful of trouble!'
Kaoru had come outside earlier looking for the boys, noticing the strange absence of noise. She had found them in the spot next to Kenshin's laundry tub where he dumped dirty water. The spot was very muddy and baths had been needed.
To everyone, it was amazing. Yahiko seemed to truly be turning into a little kid again. It was the only explanation for the reasons Yahiko was playing the mud, spinning tops and now listening to Kaoru read a story about a bunny rabbit that went on an adventure across the meadow.
He was a cute and funny with a general air that screamed like me. Kaoru wished he were like this all the time.
'Kaoru no baka!' she yelled inwardly at herself. 'Thoughts like that are what made him that way in the first place! Must not think that again....'
"Auntie Kaoru, I'm hungry," said the boy in question, tugging on her sleeve.
"Alright, let's get you and Kenji a snack." She went into the kitchen and came out with a plate of rice balls that Kenshin had made. She had noticed that Yahiko would not touch her cooking at this age and Kenji followed his example, so Kenshin was doing all the cooking now.
Greedily, the boys began to stuff their mouths to the bursting. Kaoru laughed. They looked like chipmunks storing food for the winter.
As soon as they finished, the four year olds began to chase each other around the yard in a game of tag. Both of them were extremely fast so it was very difficult to catch each other.
Yahiko had his head thrown back, laughing and yelling Kenji could never catch him and he wasn't looking where he was going, which is why he crashed into the figure who had just entered the yard.
Yahiko looked up, his brown red eyes sparkling with child like curiosity at the person standing above him.
"Oh Kami-Sama! You are soooooooooo kawaii!" exclaimed the person in a high, excited voice.
Before Yahiko even had time to register what was happening, he felt himself scooped up and was airborne, flying around in circles around the stranger.
He laughed as the wind whipped his hair up and blew his shirt out. "Do it again! Do it again!" He begged as the flying sensation stopped.
"Alright!" The bouncy energetic girl who was holding him twirled him again around her several times. Once she stopped, Yahiko wrapped his arms around her neck and his legs around her waist to steady himself.
"Misao! Aoshi! It's so nice to see you!" exclaimed Kaoru running across the yard to greet the visitors.
"You to Kaoru!" said the ninja girl. "Is this another one of you and Himura's kids?"
"NO!" said Kaoru, clearly appalled that Misao could think Yahiko was her child. "That's-"
"Speaking of kids, where's the brat? It's been three years since we've seen you guys. Shouldn't he be out here by now to greet the weasel?"
"He's right there," said Kaoru.
"Where?"
"There."
"Where?"
"He's.... He's in your arms Misao!"
"WHAT?!" She glanced down to the little boy in her arms. He did strongly resemble the apprentice of the Kamiya Kasshin.... "But....But how can this be?" (A/N-Quote from Kaoru, episode one! ^^)
"It's difficult to explain Misao. But I made a wish and this is the result."
Then the adults started to talk about boring things and Yahiko looked for means of escape, or to get their attention so Misao would put him down. And then he spotted the perfect thing...
"ITAI!" That hurt!" Misao looked down at Yahiko who was twirling her long braid in his fingers. "What was that for Brat?"
He smiled innocently at her. "I needed to get your attention. Can you put me down? I want to play with Kenji."
She set him gently on the ground and they all watched as he ran up to Kenji to resume their game of tag.
Misao turned to Kaoru. "Is there anything I can do to help? I mean, how long has he been like this?"
"Since this morning. I woke up and he was like that."
"Oh.... so it's only been a day so far?"
"Hai. Would you mind watching the boys for a while? I have to run into town and get some tofu. Normally I'd send Yahiko, but I think we'd have a small problem. And I don't exactly trust Sano with the children.
I mean," she said in response to the look on Misao's face, "I trust Sanosuke with my life, but his ideas of fun aren't exactly what the kids are. And Kenshin is doing laundry."
"Nope, I don't mind at all Kaoru. Heck, it'll probably be fun."
"Great! There's also something I'd like you and Aoshi to do tonight if you wouldn't mind."
"Okay. Aoshi-Sama do you mind?" He gave a little nod of consent. With a gleeful yell Misao took off after the two boys, her braid flying behind her in the wind.
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Kaoru made her way down the busy Tokyo streets, clutching the bucket of tofu to her so that no passerby that might bump into her would cause her to spill. Unfortunately, her precautions didn't stop her from getting a small dabble on her kimono.
She was headed towards the Akabeko to invite Tae to come up to the dojo to help with the wish that evening. She wanted to have everyone come to the dojo and look for a shooting star and make a wish that Yahiko would return to his rightful age.
Upon entering the busy restaurant, she was greeted with the regular hustle and bustle of the waitresses and the loud chatter of the customers. A wave of delicious smells also entered her nose from the steaming dishes full of food on the tables.
The young kenjutsu instructor made her way to one of the waitresses waiting by the door to welcome the guests. She was currently waving goodbye to a family and bowing them out the door.
"Excuse me," said Kaoru politely after the patrons had left, "Could you tell me where Tae is?"
"Oh sure," said the woman with a bright smile. "She's in the kitchen."
"Arigatou!" Kaoru carefully made her way between the waitresses coming out of the kitchen carrying trays full of food. She gave Tsubame a smile as she passed and the girl waved, almost dropping the tray of tea she was carrying.
She entered the crowded kitchen and made out her friend preparing a tray of rice balls for the customers' appetizers. "Moshimoshi Tae," Kaoru greeted her busy friend.
Tae looked up from the tray. "Oh hello Kaoru. Could you do me a favor and hand me that bowl on your left?"
"Sure." Kaoru reached over and handed Tae the blue patterned bowl. "Tae, I was wondering if you could help me with something as well."
"Of course Kaoru! What do you need help with?"
"I was wondering if you could come up to the dojo tonight and help us try to wish Yahiko back to a fifteen year old. That is, only if you're not busy..."
"I already heard about if from Tsubame. I'd love to help Kaoru, you should know that."
A large grin spread over Kaoru's face. "Thank you so much Tae! Every little bit helps!"
Suddenly, Tae clapped her hands together. "I've got a great idea. Why don't you all come down here for dinner and then we'll all head up to the dojo together? It'll even be on the house. Would that work?"
"That would be awesome! Would you mind if we brought Misao and Aoshi with us. They dropped by the dojo this afternoon."
"But of course! The more the merrier!"
"Including Sanosuke?"
"....Maybe not." And both women burst into laughter, both happy that everything seemed to be headed in the right direction.
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Author's Notes:
No cliffie! ^^ Isn't it great?! Actually, I love leaving you all on cliffhangers, but since it takes me so long to update sometimes, I makes me feel guilty.
For all those who read The Star Shaped Scar, I'd like to thank LishaChan, Rainbow Chaser, and water makes up an ocean for their reviews. They were the three that asked me to please write a sequel. FYI, the sequel, Scars of the Past, should be on the site soon! ^^ So remember to check it out and leave a review!
I had a three day weekend this week... teacher institute day! So they all had to go to school Friday.... but not me! ^^
Today, I went up to the tennis courts to practice for next year (The snow finally melted!) and I totally sucked. Let's hope I don't do that bad on badminton tryouts on Tuesday and Wednesday.... Wish me luck!! ^^
A note on the Japanese dictionary, I only include the NEW words I introduce in each chapter. Like Hai is used in this chapter, but because it was used before, it is in that chapter's dictionary!
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Japanese Words Used:
Mou - expression of frustration or exasperation
Baka - stupid, idiot, moron
No - when used in lines like Soujiro no Tenken it means 'the'
Itai - owwwww or ouch
-Sama - ending suffix that means Lord or Lady.
Arigatou - thank you
Moshimoshi - hello
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Reviewer's Comments:
~*~LishaChan~*~ I normally get along with mine too! Although we fight at times, she has some scars from me... I have very sharp nails! ^^ Poor Yahiko... all alone... I can't imagine life without my twin... it would be weird. Advertising that you want a sequel here too??? You must really want it.
~*~noner_89~*~ Thank you! ^^
~*~moondragon-1001~*~ Poor Yahiko.... I feel terrible for him. Thanx for your review! ^^
~*~tocole~*~ Defiently not a tear jerker (except for me.... I can get a little emotional at times) but a sweet moment nonetheless. I'm so glad you got Sou's fight up! It was awesome! ^^ I really hope him and Kairi become a couple, they're so cute together! ^^
~*~SilverKnight7~*~ He is totally kawaii! ^^ Thank you! Hope you review again!
~*~HalownKougra~*~ I sometimes wonder why I didn't put this story under comedy.... It makes my laugh all the time. But the one story I write that makes me laught is Draco's Spirit. At least the part with him going into Harry's dream. I was laughing so hard I was almost crying. i'm glad the list helped! ^^
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