A/NL: I have done something incredibly stupid. I named two different people the same name. I know in real life people have the same names but in a story it helps if that doesn't happen. I can't believe I did this but I named the first person Kenshin fights (the guy who was suppose to be like Sano) and the winner of the fight to the death in Chapter 5 both Haruko. Let me explain how this happened. I can NEVER think of good names off the top of my head so whenever one happens to pop in there I wrote it down. So I have this small list of names. Lately I've been taking random names at the bottom of this list and putting them in the story. Well wanting something different I took the very first name off the top, which was Haruko, and use it in chapter 5.… however, I had forgotten I already used that name. (Stupid!!!!!) Anyway as soon as I get a chance I'm changing the Haruko in chapter five to Mareo. Also the reviewers have spoken and they would like to keep romance out of this story! So I will comply! Also for being such an idiot I reward those who will keep reading with an extra chapter!!!!! Two chapters updated at once!!! Come on! You have to forgive me after that !!! Right?

REVIEWERS!!!

pthfindr - Sorry but in the next chapter the story goes a little deeper but my goal is to keep it really light so don't worry it will get back to it's light goofiness after the next chapter. Yes! Kenshin kicks major ass!!!!

Ms. Zeal - I don't think Saito would be very happy seeing Kenshin in jail on the charge of fighting in an illegal tournament either. Especially for two reasons: 1. He wants to fight and kill Kenshin himself (or so he says) and Kenshin won't fight him but he will fight those obviously less skilled then himself. 2. Right now Kenshin and the others are suppose think he is dead. As for what Kenshin would do if the police do show up… you'll have to wait and see!

megume - Sorry to tell you this but Haruko (now known as Mareo) will not be making any sort of entrance. Chapter 5 – Crimson Regret had a separate rating of R and it was written as a chapter that could be skipped so those who don't read R could skip that chapter but still know what's going on. Also even if Maki and he had a past, technically, killing someone in an illegal swords match wouldn't be considered legal. So Maki sounds familiar ah? That's because it's my favorite name on that short little list I mentioned earlier and I just LOVE to use it!! Actually I thought more people would recognize the name Senko before they recognized Maki. I used both names in my story The Wind's Revenge but Senko was a more developed character in TWR then Maki was.

Chapter 7 - Back to Fighting

"HIAAAEEE!" The man screamed rushing at Kenshin. Kenshin blocked the attack and the man tried to aim for Kenshin's head. Blocked again. He swung for Kenshin's right leg. Blocked again. He tried the hip. Blocked again. The neck was next. Blocked again. "AH!" The man yelled frustrated. Angry the man let out a bunch of quick attacks putting no thought behind them.

Kenshin sighed. "Losing your temper in a fight won't help you win." He said calmly blocking all the attacks. The man ignored Kenshin's good advice. "Plus you don't pay enough attention to your surrounding when you do that." Now the man stopped and looked dumbly at Kenshin. Slowly he looked down and saw that Kenshin had maneuvered him out of the ring during all of his attacks.

"Winner Kenura!" The announcer ran up and grabbed Kenshin's arm lifting it into the air once again. "Who will…"

"I will." A smooth voice called out. From the crowd emerged a well groomed man in a western uniform. He had long, rough hair that was tied back in a low pony tail the fell at the man's shoulder's blades. He stood a good head above Kenshin. He calmly removed his jacket and undid a couple buttons around his sleeves and upper neck. He handed his jacket over to a little bit of a shorter man who in returned handed him a sword. The sword was a stunning red and black marbled pattern and the hilt was made from some kind of fine gold. He un-sheathed the sword and handed the scabbard back to the man that held his jacket. All of this was done in quick, smooth, and pierce movements. Just by that Kenshin could tell this man was a talented swordsman.

This new opponent politely came forward and bowed introducing himself to Kenshin. "My name is Ryo. I shall be your opponent for this match."

Kenshin returned the bow. "My name is Kenura." With the formalities out of the way both Kenshin and Ryo dropped into fighting stances. Ryo was the first to charge aiming an upward strike for Kenshin's head. Kenshin twisted away from the attack and swiftly went in for his own attack; aiming for Ryo's side. Ryo tried to slide out of the way of the attack but wasn't fast enough. Ryo stepped back a few steps clutching his side but an unnerving smirk was on his face.

"What's he so happy about?" Yahiko voiced annoyed by Ryo's smile.

"Because, he hit Kenura." Maki said emotionlessly. Just then Kenshin let out a cry; his left shoulder bleeding.

"BUT HOW!" Yahiko yelled.

"Ryo could have avoided Kenshin attack." Maki explained. "That much was obvious. Ryo used Kenura's own strength and Sakabato against him."

"That makes no sense!" Sanosuke yelled angrily at Maki.

Maki continued ignoring Sanosuke's outburst. "Ryo purposely used an attack that would leave him wide open. He wanted Kenura to hit him and when Kenura did Ryo placed his blade on Kenura's shoulder. When Kenura's attack sent him flying back it also sent Ryo's blade flying as well. But there is one thing I don't understand. Even if Kenura's blade is a Sakabato and his attack wasn't a direct hit it should still hurt like hell." Maki reached down and rubbed her right side. "I'm not THAT weak." She added a bit angrily.

Ryo fell into another stance. Kenshin pushed his throbbing shoulder to the back of his mind and fell into another fighting stance. Again Ryo attacked first. He held his sword in his right only and swung it toward Kenshin; leaving his whole left side wide open. Instead of dodging under the attack as last time Kenshin blocked Ryo's attack. The force of the two blades clashing together was too strong for Ryo to hold his sword with just his right hand and it fell to the ground. Once Ryo was unarmed Kenshin struck him square in the chest sending Ryo flying backwards and landing on his stomach. Kenshin's Sakabato vibrated slightly after the attack as Ryo immediately picked himself off the ground.

"Ah! So that's it!" Maki said slapping her hands together.

"What's it?" Kaoru said utterly confused and worried over Kenshin.

"Ryo has armor on."

Ryo quickly retrieved his dropped sword and fell into another stance. He charged quickly aiming for Kenshin's other shoulder, this time leaving nothing open. Kenshin ducked under the attack then tried his own attack at Ryo's leg but connected with Ryo's blade. Ryo spun in a quick circle holding his blade out in front of him. Kenshin jumped back to avoid being cut by Ryo's sharp steel.

Kenshin rushed in when Ryo lost momentum aiming for his legs again. Ryo jumped up to avoid the attack. Ryo swayed to the left and right trying to confuse Kenshin but he was no where near the speed that Aoshi had used and Kenshin saw right though the attack. Kenshin parried Ryo's attack then went to hit Ryo's leg but Ryo crouched down and Kenshin's Sakabato hit his side instead.

Again the Sakabato vibrated in Kenshin's hands and Ryo took the opportunity to run his sword through Kenshin's right shoulder. Kenshin quickly moved out of the way of the attack but not fast enough to not get nicked on the side of his arm. As his blood slowly dripped down his arm Kenshin looked Ryo over carefully.

Ryo fell into a stance and prepared to attack again. With a graceful leap Kenshin launched himself into the sky. The crowd gasped in awe as Kenshin rose to an unbelievable height. "Ruy Sie Sen!" Kenshin cried at the top of his lungs.

As Kenshin made his rapid flight downwards Ryo's expression turned to horror as he realized that he couldn't avoid the next blow. Kenshin hit Ryo's shoulder; hard. Ryo gasped as he heard the cracking as the armor under his clothing shattered. Kenshin's blade went through to Ryo's shoulder and the sound of his bones breaking met Ryo's ears.

Kenshin landed gracefully on his feet just a few feet from Ryo who had fallen to his knees tenderly grasping his right shoulder. His katana fell from his grip. His eyes shut in pain. His breath hissing out between his teeth, Ryo seemed defeated. But Ryo wasn't done yet. He opened his eyes, gently grasped his sword in his weakened grip, gritted his teeth, and with a burst of strength he rose to his feet. Sweat ran down his face and neck, his hair sticking to the back of it. Wincing Ryo placed his sword in this left hand and prepared himself.

Kenshin watched patiently waiting for Ryo to prepare himself. Ryo's katana was wobbling in his left hand as he tried to hold it. When Ryo seemed ready Kenshin made the first move. Kenshin easily struck the blade out from Ryo's hand and it went sailing out of the ring. Next Kenshin struck Ryo's now unprotected stomach sending him flying out of the ring. Ryo fell to the ground momentarily stunned then turned to the side and coughed up a few flecks of blood.

The announcer ran up to Kenshin and, mindful of his injuries, raised his arm in victory once more. "Winner! Kenura!!" Quietly so the crowd wouldn't hear he asked Kenshin. "Will you be able to fight again?" Kenshin gave him a small nod. "Alright everyone! Kenura will be back as soon as he gets his injuries check out so don't call him out just yet!!" The crowd began to cheer and Kenshin could feel his face turning slightly red when they began to chant his name.

Kenshin was immediately pummeled by Kaoru as he exited the ring. "OH KENSHIN!" She yelled forgetting to use his fake name as she fell into him knocking both of them down to the ground.

"Ah! That hurts Kaoru-dono!!" Kenshin yelled from his position on the ground.

"You big baby." Maki mocked as she hobbled over. She reached down and pulled Kenshin up on his feet. "Honestly you did more damage to me then how much your complaining about these little scratches!" Maki said poking the so called 'scratches' making Kenshin wince.

"Kenura you should see a doctor." Yahiko said staring at Kenshin's injuries.

Maki pointed over her shoulders to the group that had gathered around Ryo. "Sorry but that's the only doctor I found around here. I mean you could go to some other doctor and explain what you where doing when you got these." She said poking Kenshin's injuries once again. "Or you could wait your turn for him." She motioned over to her shoulder to a man looking over Ryo's injuries. "Or you could let Senko here take a look at you." She patted her sister on her head. "My sister is the best doctor I ever had!" Senko blushed deeply. Maki completely oblivious grabbed Kenshin's gi and pulled it down to expose his shoulder.

"MAKI!!" He shouted turning red as he tried to pull it back up.

"Ah gees! You have to have it looked at!" She said as she looked over his shoulder. Again she poked it, however, this time she did it gently and a serious look had crossed her face.

"Maki." The strained voice of Kaoru broke her concentration. "What do you think your doing?" It didn't go unnoticed that Kaoru's fists were clenching and unclenching.

Maki laughed and quickly pulled Kenshin's sleeve back up. "Nothing! Just making sure it wasn't too serious. Why don't we find some place… uh… less crowed to dress them." As Maki spoke she moved behind Kenshin to put him in-between herself and Kaoru. She gently tugged on Kenshin's arm so he would follow her.

The only nearby place could find was an empty alleyway. Sanosuke, Yahiko, Kaoru, and Maki stood at the openings making sure no one would intrude on Senko and Kenshin. "You know Kenshin you don't have to do this. You could find a real doctor to look at your wounds." Senko said as she slid the pack she had on her back off.

"That's alright." Kenshin sighed as he sat down so Senko could reach his shoulder. He pushed down his sleeves. As Maki had done earlier Senko looked carefully at in and with a little more tenderness then Maki poked it slightly.

"If I were you I wouldn't let some stranger be looking at my wounds." She opened her bag and took out a small jar. "It won't need any stitches." She said as she unscrewed the lid.

"A new doctor is a stranger no matter where you go." Kenshin said as Senko reached into the bag again to pull out some bandages. "Besides this one trust you and your sister enough."

"It's a family medicine." She said showing him the contents of the jar. It was a fowl smelling cream with a strange green tint to it. "It helps stop bleeding." She said as she put some on her fingers. "This will sting." And sting it did. Kenshin squeezed his eyes shut tight as she massaged the medicine into the cut. "How can you trust us when you barely know us." Senko said as she finished.

"You've given this one no reason not to trust you." Kenshin answered as she pulled out another bottle.

"This will help take the pain away; it's like a coolant." She explained as she dabbed a little on the wound making the hot, fiery pain in Kenshin's shoulder disappear almost immediately. Senko then began to bandage his shoulder as she spoke. "But, there are so many things that you don't know about us. There are so many secrets you don't understand."

"This one knows you are very family oriented and you have a good deal of honor and respect to want to help someone who fought and hurt your sister. This one can guess that you and your sister have a good amount of dignity and love each other very much." A small smile came on Kenshin's lips. "And you learned medicine from your sister."

Senko stopped what she was doing. "How did you know that?" She asked eyes wide in wonder.

"When you first looked at this one's injuries you did the same thing your sister did. Also this one could tell Maki had some medical background when she looked it over. This one just guessed that she must have taught you."

"Ah." She tied off the bandage. "It's done, next." Kenshin pulled up that sleeve and pulled down his right. Again Senko looked at the cut but this wasn't as deep as the other and it had already stopped bleeding. She pulled yet another bottle out of her bag. She popped the cork and a familiar sent meet Kenshin's nose.

"Ah, a cleaner." He said as Senko once more looked up at him in surprise. "This one use to sell medicine… a long time ago." He added sadly. "See, there are secrets you don't know about this one. So we're even."

Senko gave a small smile. "Yes this is a cleaner. I didn't use it last time because the other medicine already has cleaner in it." She pulled a white rag from her pocket and shook it out. "It's clean, see." Kenshin nodded and she poured some of the liquid in the bottle onto the rag and then blotted Kenshin's injury clean. She then applied the coolant before wrapping it in the bandages. "There! All done!" Kenshin pulled his gi back in place as Senko yelled to the others that it was alright to come back out now.