Always the Letterby Uenki

Chapter Six – Escape

For my uncle who took all the troubles and bought me a whole set of RK manga. Thanks you sooo much! Words really can't describe how I felt.

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Katsura,

He started to write, he wanted to lead a normal life, in a normal way. No Hitkori Battousai, no liquidator, no bloodshed, no, nothing.

My mission is done for the war, it is fading, and thus I am going to lead my way of life. Killing was not my cup of tea and will never be.

Himura Battousai
Signed, 28/2

A small smile crept up for his lips, shining violet once again. No, the rules of Hiten Mitsurugi is to help the weak, and he is going to do that, he shall be the Rurouni, in search of Kaoru, no Battousai, nothing.

He put his hand in his hair and brushed it apart; remembering Kaoru's favorite pastime was that. Those contentment they felt when they sneaked out secretly, not letting her father knew, out for a trip… Hugging in each other's arm tight. Yet he, the bloody bastard he was, took her letters for granted, knowing that she would gave him at least one everyday. Knowing that she would stay in Tokyo and wait for him.

I took her for granted…

Tears were threatening to shed through his eyes but he kept them on hold, seeing the cold breeze flow. His mind flashed vividly to their promise, it was the exact replica of today, but she wasn't here.

Flashback

It was a soft, breezy day, with the leaves of autumn flowing about. She was there, leaning onto a tree, a book in her hands, eyes closed, dozing off. Her breathing was slow, and soothing.

"Hey…" he called softly to the angelic girl in front of him, she was always like a precious to him, and it was the closeness that they always had, the trust they had in each other. Eyes were the windows to the soul, and she always seems to understand things through his eyes.

She fluttered her eyes opened; her face broke into a delighted smile when she looked down upon him. She grabbed him into her embrace and said slowly, "I miss you so much…" that was the cue.

His amber eyes scanned through her, inhaling the soft scent of jasmine that always seems to be lingering around her.

"I missed you too…" he tilted her chin upwards and brushed his lips from hers, and left her embrace. Lazily, she lay down onto the hollow spot of his shoulders, and closed her eyes.

"Kaoru…" he called, wanting her utmost attention on him.

"Nan deska?" she inquired, and sighed in contentment.

"I… I am going for the war." He replied, hesitating. Her head jerked up with aghast, face paling. Her hands were grabbing on his arm, and they seem to be tightened momentarily.

"You… you're going for the war?" she asked, and he nodded with determination. Ah, that was one of the many pros she had. His violet shade darkened into a deep shade of blue. The wind wasn't there anymore.

"Could I forbid you to go…?" she asked quietly, still he gave no response and she looked into his eyes. Ah, the emotions he felt were countless.

"A 'no' then?" she asked in a mocking tone, though that was the opposite of what she have felt. A beautiful yet teary smile rose up onto her lips, and she lay down on his laps.

"You'll go then. The war needs your skills, your courage, and your bravery." She complimented, looking up in his eyes once again and saw his wavering emotions. Those blue orbs shone back sadness. Pure, innocent Kaoru. He put his fingers onto her lips, before replying, "Don't hesitate, Kaoru."

She laughed back and bit his fingers, and gave him the evil eye, "Boo!" she poked out a tongue at him. Cheerful, she would always be cheerful. But her face went serious, before the storm came. "Same to you too, don't hesitate."

He gave her a genuine smile, "Promise me that you will be there for me..." she nodded her head firmly, albeit she was smiling like silly.

He pulled her into a kiss that was cold, yet with an edge of fire. Breaking apart, she said several words that kept the fuzziness of his heart living.

"No matter who you are, you are still my Kenshin… Aishiteru." She said and he felt that he had nothing to hesitate for.

End of flashback

"I love you too, Kaoru." He murmured, jumping off the rooftop.

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A/N: Orooooooo!! [Uenki went swirly-eyed] o.Ox Last chapter was too much of Kaoru, not this is pure Kenshin a flashback! Aw, Kenshin no going to Kyoto again? Kaoru IS THERE! Oh My God! What should I do?! [Uenki runs around, panicking]

OMG! 29 REVIEWS?! YOU GUYS ARE THE BESTEST!

Xia Xue (Xue-sama [Uenki grins]) – Bwah! [Uenki pokes out tongue at onee-chan.] Hai, Nee-chan! =D No Xue-sama, daa nee-chan ne? By the way, how old are yer, nee-chan? Sessha is 12, bet ta be smaller then yer? =)

Sakura Hopes – [Uenki tried her very best to pluck off evil nudging furry kitty from her arms, but the evil kitty stick too much to her evil monkey and everything went berserk] Eeeeek! Evil kitten trying ter kill sessha!!! O.O [sweatdrop, evil kitty bite Uenki and everything blackout…] Hey! Who off the lights?!

Rei-sama (Reignashii) – Gunbound?! What's yer nick? I am new in there, I got play too… Me nick is "Averione" in there! Boowa! Yep, Gunbound guys are flirty, meet many lechers in there… =P By the way, where's yer story? If yer wrote one, let's change da role, sessha will be da reviewer next! XP

The evil witch – Thankee ne! Aishiteru ne! =D [Sneezeeee] Aw, today is so cold…. Brr…

Sakura Butterfly – Battousai won't find out any time soon. By the time he found out, the "man" would be dead as Sanosuke had said it, "You still have three more hours, mister. And you can be prepared to meet Hades!" and that means that the man would be tracked down and being assassinated for Kaoru by Sano. Well, give you a hint, Kaoru will FORGET EVERYTHING, real clean. Give a guess that there was a bump on the head during the rape scene… Uh… I gave out too much info… Guess it! =P

Give a guess what will happen in the next chapter! See yer guys soon! Now, me gotta have a game of Gunbound… Muhaha!