Freedom
Chapter 9
Premonitions Come True

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Please be for warned that the language in this chapter is one of the reasons that this story is rated R. ^_^
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Kenshin? What are you doing calling at this time. Sano asked.

Sano! I think we were wrong. Kenshin stopped to calm him self. As I was walking to my car I heard a woman screaming. It was in my head and at first the scream was out of shock or fear, but then the voice was screaming my name and it was as if she was screaming for me to help her. Then I saw an image of Kaoru and someone was trying to hold their hand over her mouth. Kenshin paused and spoke again. I'm probably just overreacting, right?

I don't know Kenshin. I mean your usually right when you have these feelings and I'm led to believe that this one is really true because I've never heard of you having them this intense. Sano said.

I thought I was going to die from all the emotions that were being inflicted on me at once. Kenshin admitted.

Right, but I have to say that I was there when we caught the when. It was easy, all of them were there. They struggled, but after sometime we rounded them all up and now there in jail. Sano explained to him.

I believe you. Maybe I'm just to uptight. I think I'm just going to take a shower and see what happens tomorrow. Kenshin decided.

Good idea. Call me if anything happens. With that Sano hung up the phone.

Kenshin let out another sigh, he'd done a lot of that lately, and walked towards the shower. Another thought hit him. What if it was just too easy. Kenshin said emphasizing the word too. I need to stop thinking like that. Kenshin reprimanded himself and walked into the bathroom.

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Kenshin stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around himself. He still hadn't found his yukata so this was good for now. The shower hadn't calmed his nerves either. He just couldn't get rid of the thought that something wasn't right. Maybe it was because he was to close to Kaoru. Settling on that thought Kenshin walked into his room and pulled out the same pair of nurse pants. Running the towel through his hair as he walked back into the bathroom, he hung it up. He then walked into the living room and laid down on the couch. He tried again to get some rest, but in the end just like the night before, morning would come and he would still be awake.

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Kaoru turned over in her bed and grunted in anger. Will I ever sleep? She asked herself. She had awoken an hour ago and just couldn't sleep. What was that? Kaoru asked aloud as she sat up strait. She then released her breath as she recognized the sound. Only a siren. Kaoru laid back down on her pillow and put her hand over her heart. Calm down Kaoru. You're just getting upset over nothing. She told herself. That sounds like someone is trying to get in. Kaoru thought as she heard a scratching noise. No just ignore it. She said as she turned over. Then a knocking sound began. Should I...no. she decided to lay there and try and ignore it, but it just kept getting louder. She got up and walked out of her room.

On her way to the door, Kaoru readjusted Kenshin's yukata. It was still a little large, but it comforted her. She could still faintly smell Kenshin on it. She stood at the door listening to the annoying banging. Hey, what's that. She whispered. On the floor laid her key. Shrugging it off, Kaoru picked it up and put it on a table. Returning her attention to the racket Kaoru looked through the peep hole. Kaoru whispered as she backed away from the door. On impulse she turned around and ran for the phone in her room, accidentally slamming the door behind her.

Kaoru picked up the phone, and with shaky fingers she dialed the number on a piece of paper.

Hello? Sano it's really late call... Kenshin said, but was cut off by a frantic voice.

Kenshin! I need help. I'm so scared! Kaoru pleaded into the receiver.

Calm down, Miss Kaoru! Kenshin tried.

No Kenshin! Kaoru screamed. She clamped her hand over her mouth as she heard what sounded like someone trying to force the door in. They're coming. Kaoru whispered into the phone.

Miss Kaoru, what are you talking about? Kenshin asked getting worried.

They got out of jail and now their trying to get into the apartment. Kaoru tried her hardest not to scream.

Listen to me carefully. Kenshin told her in a commanding voice. Keep quiet and hide somewhere. Anywhere and don't move! Hang up the phone and I'll call Sano to get the police.

Kenshin please hurry. I'm so scared. Kaoru whispered.

Well if it isn't the Kamiya girl! Susumu said as he threw open the door.

Get away from me! Kaoru yelled back to the man. Kenshin he's... Kaoru tried to tell him something, but Susumu jumped her and was trying to pull her off the bed. Let go of me! Kaoru let out an ear shattering scream.

Miss Kaoru! Kenshin yelled in to the phone. It was happening. Just like in his thoughts earlier. He was right.

Kaoru screamed out for him. She tried to get out of his grasp, but it wasn't easy. His hand came up to hold her mouth, but she bit it making him let go and scream. While he was screaming Kaoru made a run for the door.

Don't you dare run from me! He warned her. He got to his feet just as she reached the door.

Kaoru refused to stop. She had to get away.

Susumu stopped and looked around. He walked into the hall and saw a table with chairs. Don't let her get away. He told his two men who stood at the door.

Kaoru stopped in front of the two men and started to walk backwards.
Susumu took one of the chairs and slammed it up against the wall. He took one of the legs. Not a good idea to run Kamiya.

Get away from me. I don't want to go back. You're just going to kill me. Kaoru yelled. she walked around the couch, watching him as she did so. She was hoping that he'd follow her and then she could make a break for the bedroom. Her hope grew when he began walking towards one end of the couch. Taking a deep breath she bolted for the bedroom.

Susumu knew this was what she would do, so right as she began to run, he did too. With one large swing he hit Kaoru as hard as he could with the leg, right across her back.

Kaoru screamed as she fell to the ground. Pain coursed through her, sending every part of her to go numb. Please leave me alone. She begged. It was over. She couldn't move. Her only hope now was Kenshin.

Now you know, Kamiya, that we need you. You haven't paid off your debt. Susumu said as he stood over her.

Kaoru tried one last time to move. Slowly and with very shaky movements, Kaoru pulled herself on to her hands and knees. I'll never go willingly, you no good low-life bastard! Kaoru yelled.

Susumu snapped and picked her up to slam her back against the wall. Don't call me that.

Kaoru could feel the blood dripping down her back and the pain form his movements were excruciating. Why not? Your just a fucking ass hole who feeds off of other peoples pain. I pity you and all the bastards like you.

Shut up bitch! He yelled. He yanked her away from the wall to throw her with all his strength into the living room.

Kaoru landed with a loud crack onto the coffee table. Kaoru laid there for a few moments before she struggled to get up. Kaoru rolled over on to her hands and knees and allowed her head to drop. Kaoru stared at the floor and in no time at all, she watched as drops of red plopped to the floor. She then unconsciously reached up to touch her head. when she pulled it away, she found her hand covered in blood. Losing her balance Kaoru placed her hand back on the floor leaving a hand print in blood on the carpet.

Damn. Get her and lets get out of here. Susumu yelled as sirens began to sound through the streets.

Kaoru felt her body being lifted into someone's arms. She tried her hardest not to lose conciseness, but once she got to the door Kaoru's head flopped back and everything got dark.

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Kenshin raced down the streets that were still colorfully lit at three in the morning. He had called Sano earlier and he promised to call the police and come as quickly as possible.

I knew I should've listened to my thoughts. Kenshin yelled through gritted teeth as he pressed a little harder on the peddle. God Damn it! If anything happens to her, I'll go crazy! Kenshin gave a odd chuckle at this thought. I am crazy. Don't forget that you were the Battousai at one time. Kenshin began to fight his own thoughts.

But I'm not the Battousai.

You were once though.

Not now and that's what matters.

That may be, but your still crazy.

Miss Kaoru doesn't think so. She likes who I am.

And you thought that she was the one with mental trauma.

Yea. Look at me, I'm arguing with myself.

Kenshin shook himself from his thoughts once he found himself at her apartment. The streets were lined with police cars. Kenshin hastily parked his car and jumped out.

Excuse me sir, but this is a crime scene. Police man said, blocking Kenshin's way.

Please you got to let me get up there. I'm the one that Miss Kaoru called. Kenshin pleaded.

Oh! Is your name Himura Kenshin? He asked.

Yes. Now can I go? Kenshin was very anxious to get up stairs.

Yes the chief and Mr. Sagara are waiting for you. He replied.

Kenshin thanked the man and ran into the building.

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This doesn't look to good, does it? Sano asked the chief

Before he could answer Sano, Kenshin ran into the room. Kenshin was still dressed in his nurse pants, but he had quickly thrown on some shoes and a t-shirt. Where is she? He yelled in a demanding voice.

Kenshin, um... Sano was trying to think of the appropriate words. Kaoru was taken. They got here just in time to see the car she was in and tried to follow them, but...

But what! God damn it Sano, just tell me. Kenshin was getting angrier by the minute.

We lost them and don't know who got her. Sano admitted.

What do you mean? I know that it was Susumu! Meaning you didn't get the whole gang! Kenshin yelled.

But we already have someone who says he's Susumu, and he admitted. The chief stepped forward.

Then their playing some type of game on us! Kenshin took a look around the room.

Maybe I should take you home. Sano offered.

Is Miss Kaoru hurt. Kenshin asked trying to hold some of his control, which showed when he used the word Miss.

We think so. Over there on the wall beside the bedroom is a long strip of blood that isn't complete. A chair was broken over there and the leg looks like it was used to make that mark. In front of the couch is a hand print in blood and drops near it, like who ever it was, was on their hands and knees. The coffee table is also broken as if someone fell onto it. Signs of a struggle are evident through out the apartment, even the bedroom. The chief explained the crime scene.

Kenshin listened to the explanation and then turned to leave.

Kenshin where are you going? Sano asked.

We still need your report on what happened tonight. The chief called.

I'm going to go get Miss Kaoru. Kenshin gritted out.

Kenshin! You can't! Sano said running forward.

And why the hell not? Kenshin yelled. He had lost his cool. How dare someone tell him he couldn't save Kaoru.

Because boss told us to wait also. Sano whispered.

Kenshin couldn't believe his ears.

We have to wait until we have a plan. Sano said.

My only plan is to get Miss Kaoru. Kenshin brushed past Sano and walked down the hall and out to his car.

Once he was at his car, Kenshin opened the trunk and fished out his sword. He then walked to the driver's seat only to find Sanosuke was blocking his way.

I can't let you do this. Sano said in a sad voice.

Kenshin unsheathed his blade and pointed it at Sanosuke. Get out of my way Sano.

Sano got the message, but didn't move. Go ahead, but I won't move. It's not smart to do this Kenshin.

Don't tell me what's smart or not! Kenshin dropped the sword from Sano and looked him in the eyes. I need to save her.

I know Kenshin, but you need to wait. Sano then looked over at the chief and nodded. The police are going to hold you in a cell to make sure you won't go anywhere, just until we have a plan.

Before Sano could even finish Kenshin felt someone grab him from behind. Another man grabbed his sword and sheath while the other man pulled his hands behind his back and placed the cuffs on his wrists. The sword was given to Sano and Kenshin was placed in the back of a police car. Kenshin never said a word. All he could think of right now was how to get Miss Kaoru out.

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Kaoru slowly opened her eyes, but immediately regretted doing so once she realized where she was. No one had saved her during her slumber. Kaoru laid on her stomach, her bed being the floor. No pillow or blanket either. Kaoru lifted her hand to her head and found it untreated for. This was part of the punishment here. No one treated her wounds. She wasn't worth that much.

Kaoru began to get to her feet, but fell in the process, making her head spin.

Not a good idea Kamiya Susumu said in his all knowing voice.

Kaoru spat.

Susumu asked. He was looking for an exact answer. He walked over and squatted right in front of her. What did you say?

Yes, sir. Your right. Kaoru gritted.

That's better. Go clean yourself Kamiya. Susumu said as he stood again and walked out of the room.

Kaoru watched until he was gone and then she got to her feet. Taking every pain with gritted teeth, Kaoru walked over to the window and looked out. It was early in the morning, so few would be up. Kaoru began to lift the window, careful not to make to much noise. Once it was high enough, she slipped out the window. It was a little cold, especially if all you had on was a bloody yukata. Kaoru looked all around her and then dashed down the street, running as fast as her sore body could go. She never once looked back. I've got to get out of here. She told her self.

A bullet was shot and Kaoru knew that they had found that she was gone. This meant that Kaoru had to run faster. Then she heard an engine rev up and knew that she was in big trouble. Out of the corner of her eyes, Kaoru saw a bush and quickly made a run for it. Kaoru lunged under it, scratching her knees and arms.

Come out little Kamiya. Susumu said in a menacing voice.

Kaoru shuddered at the memory of when she was younger. She had made the mistake of asking him why he called her Kamiya. He simply put his hand to her cheek and told her, It is my way of reminding you of your place. At the time she didn't understand how her last name could do that, but now she did. It was to tell her that she was alone and that she was one of the cursed.

I told you to came out and you didn't listen! Susumu snatched her hand and pulled out a stumbling Kaoru. He held her wrist tightly and pulled her up to him self.

Kaoru stood face to face with Susumu, but showed no sign of weakness. Scratches bled on her face along with the reopened wounds. She saw his other hand come close to her face and she shut her eyes and tried to pull away.

Susumu held her chin with his fingers and brushed his thumb against her cheek bone. He smiled when she twitched from the sting. It's not a good idea to hide in bushes. Susumu said as he showed her the blood on his thumb. With out any warning he jerked Kaoru to the car. It's not smart to run, Kamiya, not smart at all. He opened the door and pushed her in. You act as if you're worth something. He said as if it was some kind of joke.

Because I am. She thought. Kaoru drew further into the yukata as Susumu slid in beside her. Somebody thinks I'm worth it. She told herself.

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A.N.~ Okay here is chapter 8. My goal was to make this chapter really intense. Did I succeed? Any ways, Once again, my friends comment on how she didn't like this story stung, so the more reviews the better I'll feel about myself. Feel free to tell me what you hate about my story, what you love, or if you have any questions! Please please please though let's get a LOT of reviews for this thing.(Not that I don;t appreciate what I already have, because I do!) That way first of all I can feel real good about myself and also I can show my friend how wrong she was for not liking this story! ^_^

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