Gomen Nasai! I thought I was going to be able to update a few days ago but I forgot about band and some family coming over. Then fan fiction was having some problems with the site. Anyway overall, I think this will probably be a 15 or so chapter story. So, everyone bare with me here while I do the best I can to keep updating.

Everyone also remember that by now in the story Kaoru is almost 6 months pregnant. Some people were getting very confused about how many months pregnant she was. I apologize if I did not explain that very clearly. Hope that helps the confusion.

Disclaimer: Watsuki-sama owns Rurouni Kenshin, not I.

Chapter 6- Problem

"Kenshin, I hope it doesn't come to that." Kaoru said trying not to glance back at the men following them.

"No one wishes that more than I Kaoru." The red head said looking for a place of sanctuary.

The wind blew harder as the group of three ran through the streets of Tokyo. Moonlight started to replace the falling sun. People only now dotted the town, except for a large group of British men following the Kenshin gumi.

"There! Lets get inside quick!" Yahiko said moving in front of his friends and towards the Akabeko. "I'm sure Tae and Tsubame will help us."

"We shouldn't get them involved. They don't need more trouble from us." Kenshin heard Kaoru say shakily. He smiled at how she worried about others safety when most wouldn't care as long as it saved their own necks. That was one of the reasons Kenshin loved her so much.

"Don't worry Kaoru. We'll just ask to go out the back way to give us some more time to escape. Tae-dono will understand."

Kaoru shook her head and followed her husband into the restaurant. Yahiko was already talking to Tsubame when they got inside. The girl had a horrified look on her face. He must be explaining the situation to her.

"Tae-dono isn't here but I know a way to get you out of here quickly and that should give you some more time." Kaoru heard the little twelve-year-old girl whisper to her boyfriend. "Follow me everyone. Upstairs!" she said a little louder at the same time as running to the stairs in the back.

The three quickly followed as fast as they could go. (Kaoru was having a little trouble because of being pregnant. This fact frustrated her immensely.) They knew the way around here pretty well, but had never been to this set of stairs. No one knew where Tsubame was leading them.

Kenshin found out that his guess had been correct when the stairs came to the top and led them to the building next to them. A lot of buildings had been built this way during the revolution for escape routes. It would now go down when they got a little further and lead into the basement. There it would lead them out a hidden door in that room to an alleyway behind the establishment. Thus giving them a safe path to home.

They followed Tsubame to where they could make it on their own. She bowed and quickly headed back to the Akabeko even though she was still concerned for their safety, knowing it was up to her to give them even more time. Kenshin now took the lead in getting them through the rest of the town. Kaoru then followed with Yahiko bringing up the rear.

Once they reached the dojo they had to make a decision. Stay and fight, or keep running and try and loose them. Either way didn't seem like the best idea. Kenshin didn't want to fight and Kaoru couldn't take much more running.

Yahiko put the rice inside the gate with a triumphant sigh. He hadn't spilled any. His guess was that he was getting better at his skills and was stronger than he used to. But be that as it may he knew he couldn't take these guys on by himself.

The boy turned to the panting Kaoru and the worried ex-samurai.

"So what are we supposed to do Kenshin?" the almost thirteen-year-old asked.

"I don't know Yahiko." Kenshin answered. He looked at Kaoru, who was now leaning against the wall with her eyes closed, and smiled. "It looks as if I shall have to try to talk to them and try to avoid fighting."

"Are you sure that is such a good idea? I thought you guys said they wanted to kill Kaoru and the baby, then you. What makes you think they are going to talk to you peacefully?" Yahiko said.

"We just have to hope that they will listen to reason." Kaoru suddenly spoke.

"So what am I supposed to do?" the boy asked.

Kenshin set his hands on Yahiko's shoulders and smiled.

"I am trusting you to take care of Kaoru, that I am. Take her inside the dojo and guard the door. Yahiko, your skills have improved so much and I know I can count on you."

"Kenshin . . . ." whispered Yahiko in surprise.

"I don't think you will have anything to worry about, but if it does I know I can count on you."

"You bet you can Kenshin!"

With this Yahiko grabbed Kaoru's hand and lead her off to the dojo. She didn't complain or disagree. The girl only turned before she shut the shoji behind her and smiled at her husband.

He smiled back at her and then turned his attention towards the street. The British group were due here any second now. Kenshin was surprised they weren't here already. Something must have slowed them. Most likely Tsubame had delayed them. 'She is a strong girl and I can tell that she is alright.' the old rurouni thought to himself.

The town was too quiet. Normally even dogs could be heard at night or cicadas. Not this night, and that bothered Kenshin. He felt as if it was a foreboding or something.

Remembering back to the days of the revolution he could tell this was a bad sign. Even the night that him and Tomoe had to escape from Kyoto it had been loud until the Shinsengumi had attacked the meeting. Then it was the definite sign of danger. It was the same kind of feeling, but it didn't seem as dangerous this time though.

Kenshin didn't have to stand there very long before he heard them coming. The wind did seem to pick up a little bit as well. His ponytail and long bangs blew crazily in it. He unconsciously laid his right hand on the hilt of his sword.

Moonlight reflected off shiny objects that the men Kenshin now saw were holding. They walked slowly and in no hurry towards the direction of the dojo.

'What do they want from me?' the red head wondered. 'Why do they hate and despise me so much? I can't ever remember seeing them except for on the honeymoon. Never did I have an assassination assignment against someone in their country. So why are they so persistent to find me?'

The British men finally reached a close distance to Kenshin and stopped. Largest and tallest of the group stood in the front and the others stood behind them. It seemed that the one in the direct front was the leader. He wore higher class British clothing and had a lot of badges of some sort. This man smiled, but everyone else had a serious or scared look on his face.

With slight surprise Kenshin noticed what the shiny objects that he had noticed were. Each member of the group held a large pistol in their hand. They looked new to Kenshin. Sure he had seen lots but these were different.

Now he knew he wanted to avoid violence at all cost. There was no way he could block thirty or so bullets at the same time. He didn't even think he would be able to dodge that many at once either.

This was going to be difficult, Kenshin could already tell. The ki that the headman was giving off was angry and vengeful. He wasn't going to take things easy on Kenshin.

"Himura. Glad we finally caught up with you." The large man finally spoke. His smile did not waver, and neither did his ki.

"You seem to know my name, yet I do not know yours." Kenshin said back calmly.

The man laughed.

"That isn't important mate. Just call me Chief. Everyone else 'ere does."

This man was arrogant in Kenshin's opinion. He already did not like his aura of personality that he was giving off. He knew he had to be careful though how he talked to him.

"Although I would prefer a real name I shall call you what you wish. What do you want with me?"

The man grunted and only smiled bigger.

"If you can't remember than I have no business telling you, do I?"

Kenshin's eyes narrowed in suspicion and anger.

Chief continued the answer. "Of course you already know some what of the things we're 'ere to do I am sure. I already have a couple men on it right now. It shouldn't be very long before they have accomplished their mission."

"What are you-"

The large man and mysterious man completely ignored Kenshin and butted in while he tried to speak.

"You see, I figure once the bitch is dead you will show us your true power and I can have some real fun killing you for my revenge."

Gold tint escaped into Kenshin's eyes and he readied his hand on his sword hilt completely.

"There is no way your men can possibly kill Kaoru! I won't let you."

As the Chief was about ready to speak in his defense Kenshin and everyone else heard something. It almost made the usually strong ex-samurai throw up.

They heard a blood-curdling scream coming from inside the dojo. The sound of it rang hollow through Kenshin's head and surely was heard for several more blocks in Tokyo.

It was Kaoru's scream of pain.

A/N: I'm sorry this chapter was kind of short. For some reason it was a real pain to type and was another reason for the delay. The next one will hopefully be a little longer.

My dad found that they are now finally selling those tiny action figures of the Rurouni Kenshin group at Waldenbooks and so he said he wants me to collect them. So he bought me one yesterday and it turned out to be the Yahiko one. (Apparently they only have series one, but that is okay.) It is a really cool figure of Yahiko. And it is really adorable. It looks more like he is off of Inuyasha though, rather than Kenshin. I'm happy now and I can't wait to get the rest. Especially Kenshin.

Well anyway, I am hoping to upload the next chapter sometime soon so wish me luck to get it done on time. Until then, Sayonara!