Author's Note: I still hope you guys are enjoying this! Let me know what you think of it....I promise I Do Not bite....! As is my standard, Personal Review Replies are at the end of the chapter...Thanks to all who reviewed! I would also LOVE to hear from some new reviewers too, don't be shy! This story is over the halfway-done mark now...but there will still be at least one if not two more chapters....we shall see! But rest assured...it will be done before September!

This is a side story to Breaking That 'Sessha' Habit of His, From Chapter 5. I hope you guys enjoy! This is also a REMAKE of the two episodes with Kaoru acting more like herself as I would see her doing...More take charge and no one had better even look at me funny if they want to live....however, I have changed and added things here...so don't be surprised if there are a few of similarities between the episodes and this fic.! You Have Been Warned!!!!

The episodes used are titled: The Strongest Opponent from the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike! And The Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot

Disclaimer: As always, I only own Rurouni Kenshin in my wildest dreams, and not in real life! Reality is ever so very CrUeL!! #goes back to sleep...the series is mine!# Plus, even if I did own RK....what would I be doing writing fan fiction? I for one would know that I would be working on getting the Jinchu Arc animated, and translating the Manga faster! LOL...but that is just me!

Here's A BIG THANKS to all who have reviewed this story from the beginning! You guys never fail to make me smile and brighten my day!

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By LadySword04

August 25, 2004

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Previously on WEWNMWAAT:

Knowing that he was in trouble and being overpowered, Kenshin kicked Saito in the side to throw him off balance, and distract him, along with throwing a punch into the side of his face. As Saito was recovering, Kenshin leapt into the air and behind Saito.

After recovering a few seconds later, Saito spun around, and spat out a broken tooth before coming at Kenshin with his Gatotsu once more. The blow landed and parried by Kenshin's sakabatou proved to be too much for Saito's sword. With a snapping noise of protest, the sword broke into two jagged pieces; one remaining in Saito's hand, and the other flying across the dojo to implant itself in the wall a few feet in front of Kaoru and Yahiko.

"Your sword is not the only thing that will be finished off tonight Saito. Now, to finish you off...I think I will take your head." Battousai seethed.

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Chapter Five: Desperate Times Call For Even More Desperate Measures

With Kaoru and Yahiko

"Alright Yahiko. Stay here, and don't make any noise. Now is my chance to stop this fight!" Kaoru whispered to her apprentice.

Just as she was about to leap into action, a hand was placed on her shoulder with a tight grip. She struggled slightly in annoyance before turning around and seeing Megumi. The latter just nodded. Turning her head a few degrees more, Kaoru caught sight of Sanosuke being supported by Yahiko and the doorframe.

"Sanosuke?" Kaoru questioned uncertainly. Recovering from her momentary shock she yelled at him in an angry tone, "You should be RESTING!"

"Wouldn't want you to get killed Jou-chan! Where on Kami's earth is your head at? You can't just rush in there and fight the two of them! Saito could have easily killed me, why he didn't I will never know...but with a psychopath like him, I am not sure if you were to challenge him now that he would be inclined to spare your life as well." Sano bellowed at her knowing full well that she wouldn't attack him in his injured state, and that he was correct for once.

"I know Sano...it's just that I have to do something to stop them. I have noticed that they are focused on only each other, and pay us no attention. I even was able to get two bokkens from the rack without them noticing me! I don't want anyone to die in this dojo. It would disgrace me, my family, and my father's sword style! No one has ever died in this dojo, and I have no intention of EVER letting that happen. I have a plan, just trust me!" Kaoru reasoned, and then finished up with her puppy dog eyes. Upon taking a closer look though, one would see her iron will, determination, and a fire in their depths that had never been seen before by her new friends. Fortunately for her, Sano was not paying much attention.

"I know you want to do something, and so do I, but you are being foolish! If you are dead, you can't do a thing! Stopping them is impossible! It can't be done do you hear me?! I bet you don't know WHY those two can't hear you!" Sano muttered.

"Me, Foolish? Yeah right! And why is it impossible to do Sano? Enlighten me will you!" Kaoru sarcastically teased for it was a rare occasion that her friend had an intelligent moment.

"Kaoru, the two of them are not fighting in the present. They are settling an old score from the revolution in Kyoto. Voices alone are not going to be able to reach them, nor will any of our actions. We weren't there at the time. Heck, some of us weren't even born yet! Our only hope is to find someone that they knew who also survived the horrific and tumultuous days of the revolution. Someone who experienced what they did, who remembers Kyoto as it was back then." Sano spoke with a great effort as his injuries were causing him a great deal of pain.

However, he would never let The Fox see that he was in pain...it would certainly be a drag on his ego...and Megumi would tease him for being such a weakling.

"Kaoru Look!" Yahiko suddenly interrupted. "Saito is getting into his Gatotsu stance again!"

"That guy is crazy! He's going to try to fight Kenshin with a broken sword? That's suicide; a broken sword can't do anything in a fight at this level!" Sano stated in disbelief.

With Kenshin and Saito

"You and your Shinsengumi Wolves never did have enough intelligence to know when your best course of action was to make a hasty retreat." Kenshin clipped.

"You're the idiot! Ahou. #Saito shakes his head# Our First Rule is to follow the Warrior's Code! The Bushido....or the Way of the Samurai. A TRUE Samurai will NEVER flee an opponent that they are confronted with, regardless of their skill level, or if they are at a disadvantage. So you see, flight is NEVER an OPTION!" Saito screamed in agitation at Kenshin before he threw the broken part and hilt of his sword at Kenshin.

Instead of dodging the attack, or using his sword to block it, Kenshin used the back of his hand before flinging the useless piece of metal violently to the floor.

With Kaoru, Yahiko, Sano, and Megumi

"I can't believe it! Kenshin blocked the sword with his HAND?" Megumi shrieked in horror.

"Aa. Saito intended for him to use his sword, therefore leaving Kenshin at a disadvantage if Saito decided to come at him with some other form of attack." Sano remarked in an "all knowing" tone.

With Kenshin and Saito

'So he is choosing to selvage his pride like a true Samurai would, rather than choosing to run and save his life. I guess he never heard of the saying that those who run today live to fight another day. Flinging his sword at me was a pathetic attempt to save himself...I guess Desperate times call for Desperate measures. No matter. I will be able to kill him right now without any problem. And, he won't come back to fight or bother me anymore." Kenshin's Battousai side thought malevolently.

With Sano, Megumi, Kaoru, and Yahiko

"I can't believe this! The fight looks like it is coming to a close!" Yahiko beamed.

"Yeah, even Saito can't ward off the brunt of one of Kenshin's attacks with only his fists! It's over!" Sano exclaimed entirely forgetting about what would happen to both Kaoru and Kenshin if Kenshin were to kill the officer.

It was all Kaoru could do to look on as Saito whipped off his belt and slapped Kenshin with it like a whip on his sword hand, causing the sword in his secure grasp to clatter unceremoniously to the dojo floor.

What will happen now that Kenshin and Saito have finally reduced this exchange of blows to a fist fight? Will Kenshin's speed and wits save him, or will Saito's strength and martial arts skills prove to be too much?

To Be Continued

Author's End Notes: I am sooo sorry for the short length of this chapter...this week has been nuts, and I wanted to get this up and out like I promised before this week gets even crazier. The next chapter will be longer I promise you all!

Personal Review Replies:

Valese: Thanks so much! Good...I didn't and still don't want you to run and hide! You're soo sweet! Same here, I will wait Forever for one of your reviews too! Yeah, the party was fun....as fun as a social gathering of parental units can be! LOL. I plan on having her save the day soon, no worries! I agree...Kenshin Always has to save the day....I want Kaoru to get in on the action too! Hope I updated fast enough! #hugs and smiles# See you next chapter!

WhiteRabbit5: Yes, You do Rock! Thankies for the lovely compliment. I am glad to know that the last chapter was better than chapter three! And, Yes, you are a HUGE help! #smiles# I take it that you are a big Sano/Megumi fan then, ne? Yeah...notice how he hung off of Megumi instead of off the wall or on Yahiko...aww..he wants to be close to his Kitsune! That's cute! #looks unsure...# What do you mean by being glad I am writing this so you can read it...I am sure that if you did this that it would come out better! LOL...Thanks so much for staying with me! See you next chapter! #Smiles and Waves#

hotguyluver: blushes# Arigatou! I only intend this story to be a side story to "Breaking That 'Sessha' Habit of His" So as for the KK stuff...that will not be in this story...but hopefully in BTSHOH...As for who wins...We shall just have to wait and see, ne? But you bet they will fight! Kill Saito....oh dear...that would go against Kaoru's code....not to mention that he's kinda essential in my other story....and I dunno..I kinda' like him! LOL....But as for other people's stories....and your own...you can do whatever you want to him! LOL...#torture methods are great!# Thanks for the hug, and for joining me! #hugs reviewer# But sugar highs are fun, and safer than other drugs...!! Hope to see ya' next chapter!

Leah Durose: No worries! Just like with Valese, I will wait forever for a fun review from you! I am soo glad you were able to get Hiko the Thirteenth as your muse....how on earth did you catch him? I have been trying for ages....and he keeps slipping through my fingers....oh well...when you are done....can I borrow him for my next chapter of BTSHOH...he's starring in it...and I have writer's block....LOL. Please tell Ruth that I am very sorry....but next chapter will have the trademarked Bokken of Doom in it...sorry to disappoint you both yet again...but the action will come next chapter, this I promise! I don't know how or when I will be able to work on my other stories because of my crazy first semester schedule for college, clubs, and work....but I will try. Thanks so much for sticking with me! #Smiles and Hugs# See you next chapter!