To The Rescue
Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin belongs to Nobuhiru Watsuki, as much as I wish it belonged to me. '^_^ Please don't sue me. The only things in my wallet are my terrible id picture and some moths. ::sweat drop::
Author's Notes: Well, my computer is being the biggest pain in the ass right now. I can't update. I hate when that happens. =P Ah, I'm listening to Toki Ni Ai Wa by Masami Okui. It's such a pretty song. ::sigh:: I'm been so totally obsessed with Gackt for the past few months. He's fascinating. He's so beautiful, but totally effeminate. I guess that's the "look" he's going for… man, I hope so. Haha. Go download Mizerable or Sekiray. Rock on you Japanese god! Ok, enough rambling… onto the story!
" " – conversation
[italicized] – thoughts
:: :: - actions
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"So you're trying to tell me that we're stranded on a deserted island?!" Tae demanded. I knew I should have worked for Akabeko Airlines.
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Chapter 3: The Island
Was this some kind of sick joke? This can't possibly be happening. "Tsubame, pinch me." Unsure of Yahiko's words, Tsubame reached out her fingers. Yahiko gave her a quick nod.
"Uhh. Whatever you say Yahiko-chan," and she gave Yahiko's arm a good nip.
"OUCH!" So much for this all being some crazy dream.
"Oh Yahiko! I don't want to be stranded here forever!" Tsubame screeched as she threw her arms around him. Trying to comfort the girl any way he could, Yahiko pat Tsubame's back lightly but reassuringly. She fought back tears and gave Yahiko a small smile in return.
Tae thought the two adolescents were just the most adorable couple she'd ever seen. ::sigh:: They're just so mature. Tae's thoughts strayed to another topic… I need a man, dammit. Why does little Tsubame have a respectable man and I don't?!
"Well everyone, we should split up into groups and explore the island. Meet back here at sunset." Hiko automatically walked toward his co-worker, Tae. "Shall we?" Tae nodded not knowing what she was about to get herself into.
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Kenshin grabbed Kaoru's hand. "Well, Kaoru-dono, we better get moving. The sun should be setting within a few hours."
"Ugh. Kenshin, do we have to? I mean, all the others are going to. Why should we? I think we could just sit here and wait until they all return. No one will ever know the difference. What's going to happen to us? We could die out here." Kaoru threw Kenshin a wistful glance. "Kenshin can you imagine if we're stuck here forever?! I wouldn't be able to date, I wouldn't be able to practice my swordsmanship, and I wouldn't be able to eat OHAGI!!!"
"Maa, maa, Kaoru-dono, that's not the type of attitude I would expect from the Kaoru I know and lo… loan money to…"
"What? You don't lend me any money. Last time I checked, you were mooching off my salary to buy yourself food and sleeping on my couch in MY apartment, mind you!"
"Hai, you're absolutely right. You know I appreciate everything you do for sessha. Sessha wore out his welcome long ago."
Oh kami, is he going to start with this 'sessha' nonsense? ::rolls eyes:: The man never learns, does he? Calling himself unworthy won't sway me in the slightest. "Nuh uh uh, I'm not going to go easy on you, Kenshin. What were you really going to say? Come on old buddy, old pal, you can tell me anything." Kaoru said nudging Kenshin playfully in the ribs.
Ah! What do I say? Think fast! "Uhhh… Kaoru-dono… we should really get a move on. We're losing time." Real smooth, Himura, real smooth. I have no control over my big mouth. One day, I really going to slip and then Kaoru will beat me into a bloody nothingness.
Kaoru sighed in defeat. "Well, there's obviously no point in arguing. It's a waste of my hard earned intelligence and straining on my angelic voice."
Kenshin sweat dropped. Kaoru could only roll her eyes at the red head standing next to her.
Kenshin took the opportunity to grasp her hand and whisk her away into the exotic island.
The walked at a rather slow pace, not really exploring, but simply strolling around the island. Kaoru's thoughts wandered aimlessly while she took in all the beautiful sights and sounds. The island was absolutely dazzling. Everything about it made Kaoru feel awe-inspired. Kaoru's initial fears of getting stuck on the island were appeased to a degree. She felt safe here, although she wasn't quite sure why. It probably had something to do with its magnificence. It was loud and exciting, but at the same time serene and peaceful.
It's just so romantic a chibi-Kaoru thought to herself with hearts in her eyes.
They strolled along the coast in silence until dusk. The horizon was magical. It's as if kami painted the sky Kaoru reflected. It truly was a vision. A fiery red that faded to a light pink to a light purple. The amber sun burned on into its last fleeting moments as if grasping for something to prevent its decline below the earth. Darkness filled the island. The blanket of night was pinned up with stars that shone so brightly that Kaoru thought they looked like diamonds. One shooting star streaked the heavens. Kaoru shut her eyes tightly and made a wish.
Kenshin also saw the star shooting across the firmament. He turned, wanting to point it out to her. Kaoru had seen that star for as soon as it had passed, Kaoru closed her eyes. After a minute or so, Kaoru opened her eyes which glittered with unshed tears.
Kenshin felt himself draw closer. A lone teardrop fell from her eye. He had taken her into a loving embrace. She was unsure of the meaning behind his action, but accepted his comfort. She would get off this island; she was determined. And she would get her wish, as well, to claim Kenshin's love as her own.
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Aoshi and Misao had been walking around the island for a little over an hour. Misao wandered off into a largely vegetated area where the two stumbled across a breathtaking waterfall.
"Aoshi!!! Look at the water. Isn't it beautiful?"
"Aa, Misao-chan."
"Wouldn't it be so much fun to just jump in?"
"…"
"Come on Aoshi! You have no sense of adventure. I need to fix that!"
"I do not have my trunks with me, Misao. I'm afraid I won't be joining you."
A naughty thought crossed Misao's mind. Misao could have looked like the devil himself with that wily look in her eyes. "Well then Aoshi," ::smirk:: "I suppose you'll be swimming nude with me tonight?"
Aoshi tried to suppress the blush rushing to his face, but his attempts were made in vain. A light pink tinted Aoshi's well-defined cheeks. At the sight, Misao gave a hearty laugh, much to her own embarrassment. That didn't come out exactly how she wanted it to, but hell, if it had affected Aoshi that much, then she really could care less how it sounded.
She was shocked the words actually came out of her mouth. Ah, I'm such a baka. However, the words that escaped his lips sent her into total perplexity. "Aa, Misao, I suppose I will," Aoshi replied with a mischievous smile. Her jaw dropped and Aoshi reached out to close her gaping mouth.
"Well, we best be heading back now before the others start to worry. And besides, the faster we get back, the faster we can tell them not to wait up for us while we're out on our nightly swim."
Misao, completely dumbstruck, could only nod and follow Aoshi back to the crashed jet. Haha, are we going to have fun tonight.
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Megumi rushed through the island with Sanosuke at her heal.
"Mou!" Her clear path was now blockaded by trees standing very close together. She found a very small opening beyond one of the larger branches. "Ah hah!" Megumi exclaimed. She pushed the branch until it gave enough for her slight form to fit through it. Forgetting about Sanosuke, she let the branch go.
WHACK!
"Itai!" Sano was knocked off his feet. He brushed himself off and looked around hoping no one saw what had just happened. He ran ahead yelling for Megumi at the top of his lungs. "MEGITSUNE!!!!!" He ran and ran… "OI, FOXY LADY, WHERE ARE YOU?!"
"Oh please… would you just be quiet? Oh no, I forgot, that's not possible for a stupid rooster like you."
Sanosuke feigned hurt. "Foxy Meg, you break my heart."
"Sanosuke, you make me sick."
"Is that really any way to treat me?"
"Well, how the hell else am I supposed to treat you?" she demanded with a glare. "When you act like such a ruffian, I wouldn't exactly offer you crumpets and tea."
Sanosuke rolled his eyes. Is she for real? "Just what is your problem? You know, I try to be nice. You're just a frigid bitch who can't handle any sort of relationship with anyone!"
That was a slap in the face. Sanosuke was on a totally different playing field.
"Oh good, Sanosuke, I'm glad the mature part of this conversation has started."
Sanosuke was totally taken back when tears ran down Megumi's flawless face. She was in total bitch mode one minute and then turned to whimpering mush in another. Che. Why is she crying? "Aw, Megumi, you know I didn't mean it. Well, actually, I did mean it… but I didn't want to"
"Nooooooooo…" ::sniffle:: "You're right. I am a bitch to you. You're so patient and caring. I take our friendship for granted. You're so good to me. Any other girl would be ecstatic to have someone so special." She said letting the last word become nothing more than a whisper. "I'm so sorry Sano. I just, I mean I…"
Sano wiped the tears from her eyes. "No, you don't have to explain Megumi. I'm the one at fault here. I may be loud and brash, but I'm still just a man. I have feelings, Megumi…" for you he mentally added.
Megumi threw herself into Sanosuke's arms. He wrapped her in a warm, calming hug. She snuggled closer into his chest and took a deep breath. She liked the way Sanosuke smelled. He smelt like a mix of burning wood and good sake. She licked her lips and looked up toward Sanosuke.
Sanosuke looked into her eyes, questioning her motives. When he saw her lick her lips, he decided that was all the encouragement he needed.
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"Haha, would you look at that Tae? I've found my bottle of rum. It was still in the cockpit where I left it." Hiko hugged the bottle protectively as if it were a child. "I missed you sweetie, did you miss me? Did you miss daddy?" Hiko cooed.
Ok, this is reassuring. The man I work for is a complete nut case. "Hiko, sir, I don't think that's a very good idea to start drinking. I mean, we are after all stranded on a deserted island. Shouldn't we be exploring too?""Oh Tae. That's what the others are for! They're looking around. They won't miss us. Now, come on, take a swig! You should consider yourself lucky. I never let anyone touch my rum. It's a once in a lifetime chance."
"Ah ha ha…" Tae laughed nervously. "I think I'll pass."
Tae watched as Hiko downed the entire bottle in mere seconds. Is that humanly possible? Hiko was piss drunk. He passed out and Tae ran over to him. She smacked him in the face a few times, but he wouldn't wake up. Ah! I cold ocean water should get him going. Tae dragged Hiko's body toward the sea and proceeded to splash water in his face.
Hiko sat up abruptly. He felt dizzy, but was able to steady himself. Tae had gone back to the jet to see if she could find any more alcohol for his hangover in the morning. When she returned, she saw a sight so horrid that it had been branded into her mind forever. Hiko was stark naked and began running through the island singing songs of pirates and adventure.
Well, that was disturbing. ::sighs:: There's no use trying to stop him. I hope the others find him before he does something he'll regret… uhhh, not that he hasn't already.
The stars were shining that night, but not as brightly as Hiko's egg white ass.
To Be Continued…
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Well, the whole rum idea was from the Pirates of the Caribbean. Ok, I'm in love with that movie. Johnny Depp and Orlando were so hot. ::fans self:: I'm sorry, something about it had to be in my fiction! See you next time, kiddies. You know what to do!!! READ AND REVIEW. Believe me, I'll love you for it, especially if I get constructive criticism. It will make us all happier. I will write better and you will have a (hopefully) better read.
Reviewers: Crystal Kitty, yeah, that was pretty gross huh? Hehe. Sorry about that. Well I'm glad you think the story's going to keep getting better. I certainly hope so.