Author's Note: Well, it's been a while since the last update; sorry,
people! I've been busy. I hope everyone enjoys this chapter though, since
I put quite a bit of work into it. Also, this chapter shows a
pretty...dark side of Kaoru, so...just wanted to let you all know that.
Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin, and all characters do not belong to me unless specially noted. Don't sue, or I'll cry.
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Once More by Battousai1235
'I have been seen,' thought Battousai. 'What do I do now?' The woman did not move; she simply stared at him. 'Why doesn't she say something?'
The sword fell from his hands. He could not bring himself to kill her. Suddenly, she fell forward. On instinct, he leapt forward and caught her. She had passed out. He could tell that she was drunk. He hoisted her onto his shoulder and left the street, leaving his sword in the rain.
* * * * *
Kaoru had her hand on the handle of her katana, ready to strike out at the first thing that moved. She knew this was probably a trap, for what other reason could the Battousai have wished to see her? But the street was empty. Maybe he was late...
A familiar scent reached her nose and she breathed deep, loving the smell. Blood...it was nearby. She looked up and saw a shape lying in the road. The smell of blood grew stronger as she approached it. It was a man. Cut in two...apparently he had been on the losing end of a fight. But that must mean...
Kaoru whirled around and saw a katana in a puddle in the street. She picked it up. It was Battousai's...he must have left it here...but why? What would be the reason for that?
"Do you smell something?" Kaoru jumped and looked around. There were people coming. She ran for the bushes along the street and dove behind one as two men rounded the corner.
"Looks like there was a fight," said one. Kaoru gasped. It was Okita.
'What is he doing here?' she thought to herself.
"This guy got beaten pretty badly, huh?" Kaoru didn't know the other person, but his voice seemed very similar to Okita's.
"So, anyway, you were telling me about what was going on with the Ishin Shishi?" asked Okita. The other figure shrugged.
"Not much. We tried to attack the Oniwabanshuu but we failed. Somehow, they managed to set Shishio-san on fire there, so he hasn't been active lately."
"And what of the Battousai?"
"He has not been doing anything of much importance lately. Merely a few small tasks which the Ishin Shishi need to be done. Now, how about the Shinsengumi? What are you guys up to?"
"Well, Saitou's primarily concerned with one of our female members, Kamiya Kaoru. Her lust for blood has led her to be reckless and kill unnecessarily. This is becoming a great annoyance to Saitou-san, as he would prefer that we stay hidden unless otherwise instructed."
"I believe I have heard of this woman from the Battousai. He mentioned her in passing once or twice."
"This is surprising, Seta-san. She is known to others now. Perhaps we will need to dispose of her..." Kaoru gasped. The voices stopped.
"What was that?" came Soujiro's voice.
"Maybe a spy. We should go."
* * * * *
He stood at the window, looking out over the city. He had just remembered that he was supposed to have met Kamiya. However, this other woman had arrived...Kamiya would be mad. Irritating, how things had worked out. But on the other hand...
He turned to look at the woman lying peacefully on the futon behind him. She was beautiful. It was a pity that someone like her had wound up drunk and alone on the street. The poor girl...
'Perhaps I should also sleep now. She doesn't seem to be a danger.' He leaned against the wall, his katana against his shoulder, and quickly dozed off.
* * * * *
Kaoru slammed her fist into the wall, cracking the wood.
'He stood me up!' she thought angrily. 'What a nerve! I'll get him for that!' She was livid. Never before had a man done this to her.
"Kamiya-san?" Kaoru jumped. Okita stepped into the room. Except...it wasn't Okita. It was the other man that was with Okita earlier.
"Who are you?" she demanded. The person smiled.
"It's nice to meet you, Kamiya-san," he said. "I have heard much about you. After you were kind enough to leave me and my cousin alone, we discussed what to do with you." Kaoru's eyes widened.
"And...and what did you decide?" she asked tremulously. She gasped as he pulled out his katana.
"I really am sorry, Kamiya-san. But we can't have you talking. It would be bad for both me and Okita-san. Goodbye, Kamiya-san." He charged. Kaoru screamed and fell backwards. She heard a loud boom and covered her head with her hands. The room was silent. She chanced a glance between her fingers. The man was lying on the floor a few feet from her, his tongue hanging out, blood pooled around his head. Trembling, she pushed herself up to her knees and looked around. A tall man with a white Gi and a red headband was standing in the doorway, holding a smoking pistol.
"Who...what do you want?" stammered Kaoru. He grinned.
"Don't worry, girl, I don't want to hurt you. That guy's been pissing me off for a while. He kicked my butt a while back in a fight, and I've been followin' him for a bit, so I figured now was a pretty good time to get him back." He reached out and helped Kaoru to her feet.
"Thank-thank you..." she said.
"No trouble, Jou-chan. But, now, what would you say to dinner? I guarantee you'll have a good time. After all, I did just save your life..." Kaoru considered this. For some reason, she was still upset about what the Battousai had done. But on the other hand...this guy seemed all right, and he had just saved her. And besides...after they had gone back to his place and had some fun, she could pump some more pleasure from him by killing him.
"Sure, why not?" she replied, giving him a smile.
* * * * *
He opened his eyes as she stepped into the room, holding a small pile of clean, new sheets and a couple blankets. He smiled at her.
"So. How are you feeling?" She gasped.
"You're awake," she remarked. "You startled me." He laughed.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Here, let me take those." He walked over to her and lifted the laundry from her arms. He set it down on the bed and turned to face her. "Do you still feel dizzy?" he asked.
"Oh, no, not at all. I suppose I simply needed some sleep. Thank you very much, sir, for helping me last night. If you had not been there, I may have...died..."
"Please, don't thank me. I was glad to be of help." She gave him a weary smile and bowed.
"Good day, sir."
"Call me Himura," he called after her. She stopped and glanced at him over her shoulder.
"Very well. I will see you later, Himura-san."
* * * * *
Kaoru collapsed on top of Sanosuke. They were both breathing heavily and his muscled chest was shining with a layer of sweat. Kaoru rolled off of him and lay back against the pillows. Sano smirked and pulled her close to him.
"How about another kiss?" he said, turning on his side to face her. She grinned and moved her face toward his. In one motion, she grabbed his hair, pulled his head back, and smashed her fist into his throat. His eyes widened and his mouth opened in a silent scream. Blood bubbled forth as she pressed her lips against his. He thrashed and flailed, trying to get air, but she kept his mouth covered in a kiss of death. She pushed her tongue into his mouth, tasting at the blood and swallowing it. Only after he stopped moving and the blood stopped coming did she draw back, licking off the last drops from around her mouth.
"Thank you, Sagara-san," she said mockingly. "You were right. I did have fun. And you tasted great." She sat on the edge of the bed and pulled her clothes on.
'Now I have to deal with Okita. He betrayed me. He betrayed all of the Shinsengumi. He will have to pay.' Standing in the doorway, she looked back at Sano. His eyes were closed. It was the first person she had ever killed whose eyes were closed after they died. He looked almost...peaceful. She shook her head. 'Forget about it,' she thought. 'He was unimportant.' She left the room, sliding the door shut behind her.
* * * * *
She was dutifully sweeping the floor in the hallway. He watched her from his room. She had finally told him her name: Yuikishiro Tomoe. She was very well-mannered, kind, and helpful. She had offered to help with cleaning up around the inn without anyone asking her first.
He walked past her and down the stairs. Katsura was standing there with a heavily-bandaged Shishio. Battousai raised an eyebrow.
"Anything wrong?" he asked.
"Soujiro is dead!" snarled Shishio. "That's what's wrong!" Battousai took a step back.
"I'm sorry to hear that, Shishio-san. How did he die?"
"Some bitch shot him yesterday at her house! I don't know who the hell she is, but I'm going there today and I'm gonna find out what the fuck is going on!" He stormed out the door.
"I'm sorry about him, Himura-san. I told him to control himself, but he's pretty pissed, as you can see." Battousai nodded.
"Perhaps I can come along with you? I would very much like to see this girl who was able to kill Seta-san. He was a very strong fighter." Katsura shrugged.
"You can come if you want. Just don't talk to Shishio. I think he's gonna blow soon."
* * * * *
Okita's smile faltered when Kaoru stepped into the Shinsengumi's headquarters. She didn't look at him, stepping up to Saitou's door. She pounded on it with her fist.
"Yes, yes, I'm coming!" he shouted, pulling open the door. "What is it, Kamiya-san?!"
"Saitou-san!" she saluted. "Last night one of the Ishin Shishi's members attacked me. I—"
"Who was it?" demanded Saitou. Kaoru thought for a moment.
"I think his name was...uh...Seta...Soujiro or something..."
"What happened?!"
"He's dead," she replied. "He didn't get me." Saitou turned and motioned for her to follow him. They entered his office and she closed the door behind her.
"This is excellent news, Kamiya-san. Seta has been passing information to Okita-san and vice-versa for some time now. Last night he told Okita-san about several key members of the Ishin Shishi. That was exactly what we wanted him to tell us. We had no more use for him." Kaoru was startled.
"So you knew?" she asked furiously. "You knew Okita was passing information to the Ishin Shishi, and yet you allowed it to continue?!"
"It was a valuable resource to us. It may have cost some of our warriors their lives, but we have obtained much more than we have lost."
"But Okita-san...he looked amazed when he saw me today."
"Apparently you heard them talking last night and Seta decided to go after you. I suppose Okita-san thought Seta would be more than enough for you."
"He would have been...I didn't have my sword..." Saitou glanced at her.
"Then what happened?"
"There...was...another guy...he shot Seta..."
"And where is he now?" Kaoru shifted uncomfortably. She knew this was going to happen. It would be a little too weird for the guy who saved her to have just disappeared. But she couldn't very well tell Saitou that she had killed him.
"He...uh...asked me to dinner..." she began. "I said...I told him no, I didn't want to go. He asked me a few times, but I wouldn't go with him. So he left." Saitou stared at her suspiciously. After a minute, he waved her away.
"Very well. You are dismissed, Kamiya-san. We have no tasks for you today. Feel free to do what you want...but please, no more killing." Kaoru shrugged and walked out the door. Okita glared angrily at her as she walked past his desk. She gave him a smug grin and left the building.
* * * * *
Shishio threw the door open and entered the house.
"Oneechan!" Two little girls raced into the hallway and fell over each other when they saw who was at the door. Shishio stepped forward, but before he could do anything, another door opened and boy of about twelve years entered the hallway.
"Can I help you?" he asked impatiently. Shishio put a hand on his katana, but Battousai threw out an arm to stop him.
"We think something happened here last night," he began. "A man was shot. Did you hear anything?" Yahiko shook his head.
"Nope. But I went to sleep pretty early last night, like around five o'clock. I wouldn't have heard anything that happened later."
"We think another girl lives here," replied Battousai. "Do you know where she is?" Yahiko looked at each of these men's faces before answering.
"My sister isn't here right now. What do you want with her?"
"She killed my fucking apprentice! Where the hell is she?!" yelled Shishio. Yahiko didn't say anything. "Damn you kid, where is she?!"
"If you honestly expect that I would tell you guys where she is, you must be crazy!" replied Yahiko. Shishio drew his sword.
"Kid, I'm giving you one last chance. Tell me now or I'll kill you!" Battousai stepped past Yahiko and headed for the large room at the end of the hallway. There was still a bit of dried blood on the floor where Seta had been lying before he had been cleaned up. He looked up and saw something that amazed him. On the wall, he saw the words "Kamiya Kasshin Ryu."
'Kamiya?' he thought, confused. 'This is Kamiya's house? Then Seta must have been trying to kill her...but would Kamiya have used a gun? Do the Shinsengumi carry guns? I didn't think they did...'
"Something wrong, Himura-san?" Katsura was standing in the doorway, looking at him. He stood up.
"No, nothing, Katsura-san. I think I'm going to go, however." Katsura shrugged.
"Probably a good idea. I'll try to keep Shishio from killing the boy. I'll drop by later. I'm sure I'll have something for you to do by then."
* * * * *
Kaoru rounded the street corner and headed for her house. The daylight was fading; it was hard to see.
"Nice to see you, Kamiya-san." She looked over her shoulder. Okita was standing in the middle of the street behind her. He slowly pulled his katana from its sheath.
"You might have found some way to survive against my cousin, but I assure you that you won't get away from me." Kaoru pulled out her own sword.
"Okita-san. Please don't make me kill you," she said. He burst out laughing.
"You?! Kill me?! Are you mad?! I will end your life for your arrogance!"
"Why did you wish to kill me? Who could I have told? Saitou already knew about you and your cousin!" Okita grinned.
"I couldn't let Soujiro-kun know about that. I figured that his trust was worth more than your life, so I let him go to kill you." Okita's face grew livid. "But you somehow managed to escape him. Now it's your turn to die." Kaoru dropped into a fighter's stance, ready for him.
'I can beat him,' she thought to herself. 'I can do this!' Okita didn't move. 'Is he waiting for me? Should I attack? I've heard he can draw his sword pretty fast...he might be able to beat me if I rush him.'
"Well, Kamiya-san? Are you, by any chance, waiting for me?" She was torn out of her reverie as he shot forward, thrusting his sword at her.
That's it for now. I hope you liked it, and I'll get to writing more, if I get some responses. See ya!
Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin, and all characters do not belong to me unless specially noted. Don't sue, or I'll cry.
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Once More by Battousai1235
'I have been seen,' thought Battousai. 'What do I do now?' The woman did not move; she simply stared at him. 'Why doesn't she say something?'
The sword fell from his hands. He could not bring himself to kill her. Suddenly, she fell forward. On instinct, he leapt forward and caught her. She had passed out. He could tell that she was drunk. He hoisted her onto his shoulder and left the street, leaving his sword in the rain.
* * * * *
Kaoru had her hand on the handle of her katana, ready to strike out at the first thing that moved. She knew this was probably a trap, for what other reason could the Battousai have wished to see her? But the street was empty. Maybe he was late...
A familiar scent reached her nose and she breathed deep, loving the smell. Blood...it was nearby. She looked up and saw a shape lying in the road. The smell of blood grew stronger as she approached it. It was a man. Cut in two...apparently he had been on the losing end of a fight. But that must mean...
Kaoru whirled around and saw a katana in a puddle in the street. She picked it up. It was Battousai's...he must have left it here...but why? What would be the reason for that?
"Do you smell something?" Kaoru jumped and looked around. There were people coming. She ran for the bushes along the street and dove behind one as two men rounded the corner.
"Looks like there was a fight," said one. Kaoru gasped. It was Okita.
'What is he doing here?' she thought to herself.
"This guy got beaten pretty badly, huh?" Kaoru didn't know the other person, but his voice seemed very similar to Okita's.
"So, anyway, you were telling me about what was going on with the Ishin Shishi?" asked Okita. The other figure shrugged.
"Not much. We tried to attack the Oniwabanshuu but we failed. Somehow, they managed to set Shishio-san on fire there, so he hasn't been active lately."
"And what of the Battousai?"
"He has not been doing anything of much importance lately. Merely a few small tasks which the Ishin Shishi need to be done. Now, how about the Shinsengumi? What are you guys up to?"
"Well, Saitou's primarily concerned with one of our female members, Kamiya Kaoru. Her lust for blood has led her to be reckless and kill unnecessarily. This is becoming a great annoyance to Saitou-san, as he would prefer that we stay hidden unless otherwise instructed."
"I believe I have heard of this woman from the Battousai. He mentioned her in passing once or twice."
"This is surprising, Seta-san. She is known to others now. Perhaps we will need to dispose of her..." Kaoru gasped. The voices stopped.
"What was that?" came Soujiro's voice.
"Maybe a spy. We should go."
* * * * *
He stood at the window, looking out over the city. He had just remembered that he was supposed to have met Kamiya. However, this other woman had arrived...Kamiya would be mad. Irritating, how things had worked out. But on the other hand...
He turned to look at the woman lying peacefully on the futon behind him. She was beautiful. It was a pity that someone like her had wound up drunk and alone on the street. The poor girl...
'Perhaps I should also sleep now. She doesn't seem to be a danger.' He leaned against the wall, his katana against his shoulder, and quickly dozed off.
* * * * *
Kaoru slammed her fist into the wall, cracking the wood.
'He stood me up!' she thought angrily. 'What a nerve! I'll get him for that!' She was livid. Never before had a man done this to her.
"Kamiya-san?" Kaoru jumped. Okita stepped into the room. Except...it wasn't Okita. It was the other man that was with Okita earlier.
"Who are you?" she demanded. The person smiled.
"It's nice to meet you, Kamiya-san," he said. "I have heard much about you. After you were kind enough to leave me and my cousin alone, we discussed what to do with you." Kaoru's eyes widened.
"And...and what did you decide?" she asked tremulously. She gasped as he pulled out his katana.
"I really am sorry, Kamiya-san. But we can't have you talking. It would be bad for both me and Okita-san. Goodbye, Kamiya-san." He charged. Kaoru screamed and fell backwards. She heard a loud boom and covered her head with her hands. The room was silent. She chanced a glance between her fingers. The man was lying on the floor a few feet from her, his tongue hanging out, blood pooled around his head. Trembling, she pushed herself up to her knees and looked around. A tall man with a white Gi and a red headband was standing in the doorway, holding a smoking pistol.
"Who...what do you want?" stammered Kaoru. He grinned.
"Don't worry, girl, I don't want to hurt you. That guy's been pissing me off for a while. He kicked my butt a while back in a fight, and I've been followin' him for a bit, so I figured now was a pretty good time to get him back." He reached out and helped Kaoru to her feet.
"Thank-thank you..." she said.
"No trouble, Jou-chan. But, now, what would you say to dinner? I guarantee you'll have a good time. After all, I did just save your life..." Kaoru considered this. For some reason, she was still upset about what the Battousai had done. But on the other hand...this guy seemed all right, and he had just saved her. And besides...after they had gone back to his place and had some fun, she could pump some more pleasure from him by killing him.
"Sure, why not?" she replied, giving him a smile.
* * * * *
He opened his eyes as she stepped into the room, holding a small pile of clean, new sheets and a couple blankets. He smiled at her.
"So. How are you feeling?" She gasped.
"You're awake," she remarked. "You startled me." He laughed.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Here, let me take those." He walked over to her and lifted the laundry from her arms. He set it down on the bed and turned to face her. "Do you still feel dizzy?" he asked.
"Oh, no, not at all. I suppose I simply needed some sleep. Thank you very much, sir, for helping me last night. If you had not been there, I may have...died..."
"Please, don't thank me. I was glad to be of help." She gave him a weary smile and bowed.
"Good day, sir."
"Call me Himura," he called after her. She stopped and glanced at him over her shoulder.
"Very well. I will see you later, Himura-san."
* * * * *
Kaoru collapsed on top of Sanosuke. They were both breathing heavily and his muscled chest was shining with a layer of sweat. Kaoru rolled off of him and lay back against the pillows. Sano smirked and pulled her close to him.
"How about another kiss?" he said, turning on his side to face her. She grinned and moved her face toward his. In one motion, she grabbed his hair, pulled his head back, and smashed her fist into his throat. His eyes widened and his mouth opened in a silent scream. Blood bubbled forth as she pressed her lips against his. He thrashed and flailed, trying to get air, but she kept his mouth covered in a kiss of death. She pushed her tongue into his mouth, tasting at the blood and swallowing it. Only after he stopped moving and the blood stopped coming did she draw back, licking off the last drops from around her mouth.
"Thank you, Sagara-san," she said mockingly. "You were right. I did have fun. And you tasted great." She sat on the edge of the bed and pulled her clothes on.
'Now I have to deal with Okita. He betrayed me. He betrayed all of the Shinsengumi. He will have to pay.' Standing in the doorway, she looked back at Sano. His eyes were closed. It was the first person she had ever killed whose eyes were closed after they died. He looked almost...peaceful. She shook her head. 'Forget about it,' she thought. 'He was unimportant.' She left the room, sliding the door shut behind her.
* * * * *
She was dutifully sweeping the floor in the hallway. He watched her from his room. She had finally told him her name: Yuikishiro Tomoe. She was very well-mannered, kind, and helpful. She had offered to help with cleaning up around the inn without anyone asking her first.
He walked past her and down the stairs. Katsura was standing there with a heavily-bandaged Shishio. Battousai raised an eyebrow.
"Anything wrong?" he asked.
"Soujiro is dead!" snarled Shishio. "That's what's wrong!" Battousai took a step back.
"I'm sorry to hear that, Shishio-san. How did he die?"
"Some bitch shot him yesterday at her house! I don't know who the hell she is, but I'm going there today and I'm gonna find out what the fuck is going on!" He stormed out the door.
"I'm sorry about him, Himura-san. I told him to control himself, but he's pretty pissed, as you can see." Battousai nodded.
"Perhaps I can come along with you? I would very much like to see this girl who was able to kill Seta-san. He was a very strong fighter." Katsura shrugged.
"You can come if you want. Just don't talk to Shishio. I think he's gonna blow soon."
* * * * *
Okita's smile faltered when Kaoru stepped into the Shinsengumi's headquarters. She didn't look at him, stepping up to Saitou's door. She pounded on it with her fist.
"Yes, yes, I'm coming!" he shouted, pulling open the door. "What is it, Kamiya-san?!"
"Saitou-san!" she saluted. "Last night one of the Ishin Shishi's members attacked me. I—"
"Who was it?" demanded Saitou. Kaoru thought for a moment.
"I think his name was...uh...Seta...Soujiro or something..."
"What happened?!"
"He's dead," she replied. "He didn't get me." Saitou turned and motioned for her to follow him. They entered his office and she closed the door behind her.
"This is excellent news, Kamiya-san. Seta has been passing information to Okita-san and vice-versa for some time now. Last night he told Okita-san about several key members of the Ishin Shishi. That was exactly what we wanted him to tell us. We had no more use for him." Kaoru was startled.
"So you knew?" she asked furiously. "You knew Okita was passing information to the Ishin Shishi, and yet you allowed it to continue?!"
"It was a valuable resource to us. It may have cost some of our warriors their lives, but we have obtained much more than we have lost."
"But Okita-san...he looked amazed when he saw me today."
"Apparently you heard them talking last night and Seta decided to go after you. I suppose Okita-san thought Seta would be more than enough for you."
"He would have been...I didn't have my sword..." Saitou glanced at her.
"Then what happened?"
"There...was...another guy...he shot Seta..."
"And where is he now?" Kaoru shifted uncomfortably. She knew this was going to happen. It would be a little too weird for the guy who saved her to have just disappeared. But she couldn't very well tell Saitou that she had killed him.
"He...uh...asked me to dinner..." she began. "I said...I told him no, I didn't want to go. He asked me a few times, but I wouldn't go with him. So he left." Saitou stared at her suspiciously. After a minute, he waved her away.
"Very well. You are dismissed, Kamiya-san. We have no tasks for you today. Feel free to do what you want...but please, no more killing." Kaoru shrugged and walked out the door. Okita glared angrily at her as she walked past his desk. She gave him a smug grin and left the building.
* * * * *
Shishio threw the door open and entered the house.
"Oneechan!" Two little girls raced into the hallway and fell over each other when they saw who was at the door. Shishio stepped forward, but before he could do anything, another door opened and boy of about twelve years entered the hallway.
"Can I help you?" he asked impatiently. Shishio put a hand on his katana, but Battousai threw out an arm to stop him.
"We think something happened here last night," he began. "A man was shot. Did you hear anything?" Yahiko shook his head.
"Nope. But I went to sleep pretty early last night, like around five o'clock. I wouldn't have heard anything that happened later."
"We think another girl lives here," replied Battousai. "Do you know where she is?" Yahiko looked at each of these men's faces before answering.
"My sister isn't here right now. What do you want with her?"
"She killed my fucking apprentice! Where the hell is she?!" yelled Shishio. Yahiko didn't say anything. "Damn you kid, where is she?!"
"If you honestly expect that I would tell you guys where she is, you must be crazy!" replied Yahiko. Shishio drew his sword.
"Kid, I'm giving you one last chance. Tell me now or I'll kill you!" Battousai stepped past Yahiko and headed for the large room at the end of the hallway. There was still a bit of dried blood on the floor where Seta had been lying before he had been cleaned up. He looked up and saw something that amazed him. On the wall, he saw the words "Kamiya Kasshin Ryu."
'Kamiya?' he thought, confused. 'This is Kamiya's house? Then Seta must have been trying to kill her...but would Kamiya have used a gun? Do the Shinsengumi carry guns? I didn't think they did...'
"Something wrong, Himura-san?" Katsura was standing in the doorway, looking at him. He stood up.
"No, nothing, Katsura-san. I think I'm going to go, however." Katsura shrugged.
"Probably a good idea. I'll try to keep Shishio from killing the boy. I'll drop by later. I'm sure I'll have something for you to do by then."
* * * * *
Kaoru rounded the street corner and headed for her house. The daylight was fading; it was hard to see.
"Nice to see you, Kamiya-san." She looked over her shoulder. Okita was standing in the middle of the street behind her. He slowly pulled his katana from its sheath.
"You might have found some way to survive against my cousin, but I assure you that you won't get away from me." Kaoru pulled out her own sword.
"Okita-san. Please don't make me kill you," she said. He burst out laughing.
"You?! Kill me?! Are you mad?! I will end your life for your arrogance!"
"Why did you wish to kill me? Who could I have told? Saitou already knew about you and your cousin!" Okita grinned.
"I couldn't let Soujiro-kun know about that. I figured that his trust was worth more than your life, so I let him go to kill you." Okita's face grew livid. "But you somehow managed to escape him. Now it's your turn to die." Kaoru dropped into a fighter's stance, ready for him.
'I can beat him,' she thought to herself. 'I can do this!' Okita didn't move. 'Is he waiting for me? Should I attack? I've heard he can draw his sword pretty fast...he might be able to beat me if I rush him.'
"Well, Kamiya-san? Are you, by any chance, waiting for me?" She was torn out of her reverie as he shot forward, thrusting his sword at her.
That's it for now. I hope you liked it, and I'll get to writing more, if I get some responses. See ya!