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The Black Sakura – The Birth of Warriors – By Cherry Chibi

Chapter Seven

AN: I'm back! Has everyone forgotten me? Well, my exams are over and now I have a bit more time to myself. Thanks for being so supportive!

~*~ 1/ The Black Sakura ~*~

Translucent Kaoru walked through the dark halls of the Shadow Gates with Battousai. She had never thought that the place would be so big. It was almost like anyone could get lost in here if they didn't know the way and were left alone for only one second. However, the walls hummed and told her that this place was once filled with people who were Battousai's friends and followers. In her heart, she wanted to make sure that Battousai would gain the feelings that he had lost.

Battousai led her through the halls lost in his own thoughts. If Kaoru stayed here, he would be able to sense her ki at least ten times better because the Shadow Gates held powers which enhanced Battousai's abilities as well as Hiko's and Shinta's; meaning that he would know that Kaoru would be safe.

 "Batty, where would I stay if I come here?" Kaoru suddenly asked, "This place is so big."

 "Where would you want to stay?" Battousai replied.

 "Um… how about that room?" Kaoru pointed to a black door which was marked with a silver sakura.

 'I never saw that there.' Battousai thought, 'Especially that silver sakura.'

 "It seems familiar…" Kaoru suddenly added.

 "Then, you may look in there." Battousai said. Kaoru smiled at him and then rushed to the door, she walked through it and entered. He opened the door and followed her. He found her surprised expression and when he looked around, he knew exactly why.

 "There's… nothing." Kaoru said.

True. It was an endless abyss of pitch black. It was for a reason too. Battousai sensed nothing in this room and no particular scent. This room existed for only Kaoru. This room would be for her to make it hers and for her to do whatever she wishes to it. Placing a great unspoken rule that he would never enter here without her consent or without particular reason.

Kaoru glanced at Battousai's amazed gaze and laughed. "Why such a surprised look, Batty?" She walked towards the darkness.

Battousai wanted to step in and stop her from going further, afraid that she would become lost in there but stopped. There wouldn't be any point if he got lost in there either.

Kaoru laughed and walked back to Battousai. "Don't worry Batty, I won't get lost in the darkness."

 "You find that easy to say," Battousai replied.

 "No, I'm telling you the truth. I won't get lost in there." Kaoru insisted.

 'What on earth happened to her at this age before that suppressed her powers? When she was seventeen, she wasn't this strong.' Battousai thought. He instantly knew that Kaoru had heard him by her confused look.

 "Should I go back now?" Kaoru asked, "I think that you would want to be by yourself." She looked at the pitch black ground reluctantly. "Don't forget that tomorrow night, you're going to be teaching me how to use my powers."

 "I wouldn't forget that." Battousai said.

Kaoru smiled at him and then in a puff of white smoke, she vanished.

Battousai turned and left the room. He closed the door and placed a barrier on it to ensure that no one else will go into that sacred room.

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AN: That was probably the shortest chapter I've ever written but I've somehow lost all of my planning for this fic so I'll have to look for it. Meanwhile, I promised that I would update today so I couldn't unintentionally lie again. I'll try to update again soon but I can't promise anything… *pouts*

Silverbreeze: Sorry I couldn't update sooner. Well, I'll try to update again very soon because this chapter was practically the shortest one I've ever written. *nervous laugh* I don't think this fic is God-like… but I'm flattered that you think so. ^o^x

Aglaia102: Hope that you found my comeback chapter alright. Next chapter will be longer. Thanks for reading!

LittoGrrlStephie: My exams are over now, well… er… yesterday I had a Japanese oral test so maybe their not exactly over yet. Oh well. About Tomoe? She isn't going to appear very much for a while. Since she used up 99.9% of her powers for the spell on Kaoru. ^-^x And no, I'm not making new characters, I'm going to be removing characters and reintroducing them later, later on. Thanks for your support! ^o^x Love your fics too!

The Girl Who Cried Oro: Sadly, younger Kaoru is going to start all over. She doesn't remember anything of when she used to be 17. Anywayz, thanks for reading! ^o^x

Moonlight's Sorrow: Well, I hope that you didn't get into trouble with your mum. Lol. Thanks for reading and reviewing!  ^.-x

Rurouni Kaoru Kenshin's Love: Ah… yes, yes. Miena is perfect for Sano. I've got some scenes coming up too for them. I hope that you update your fics soon. I'm running out of fics to read since people are reviewing at different times and are all getting busy doing something else… *smiles* Thanks for reviewing!

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Thanks everyone for reading! I really love your feedback. I'm surprised that you're all reading this. I thought that it was getting boring etc. Anywayz, hope to see ya all soon!

*yawnz* I better get to bed. It's getting late.

~ Cherry Chibi