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! Thanks for sticking with me! There will be one more chapter after this.
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!
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By LadySword04
August 25, 2004
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Previously on WEWNMWAAT:
"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.
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Chapter Six: Trickery And Surprises
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"I can't believe that psycho cop actually used his belt!" Megumi exclaimed in shock.
"Yeah, but you have to admit that his move was pretty clever…even if it was a last resort, and cheap to boot. Heck, I wouldn't have thought of it if I were him!" Sano said.
"Yeah Sano, you don't ever think, so why does that not surprise me?" Megumi teased.
Meanwhile, Kaoru had been standing in the corner looking on in a mixture of disbelief and anger. Her mouth was agape, and her grip on her bokken was so tight that her knuckles were white, her fingers numb, and her nails digging into her hands so far that she was bleeding. Her shock prevented her from feeling the pain.
Soon after the belt had accomplished its task, Saito swung it around over his head, and ended up whacking Kenshin in the arm. Though Kenshin blocked the belt, it still wrapped itself around his arm. Saito used this to his advantage, and pulled on the belt to get Kenshin within punching range.
As soon as Kenshin was close enough, Saito began 'wailing on him,' landing multiple blows in rapid succession on Kenshin's chest and abdomen. Deciding that his opponent would be incapacitated for awhile, Saito stopped his relentless attack.
Kenshin gasped as a small amount of blood escaped his mouth and dribbled down his chin.
"Sir Ken!!" Megumi shrieked in horror at the poor Rurouni before glaring daggers at the police officer.
"The situation looks bleak…Without his sword, Kenshin is an easy target. Sure, give him a sword and he can beat all of Japan….but with only his fists, he's in trouble. Saito is very skilled in both swordsmanship and hand to hand combat.
In the meantime, Kenshin had slumped to the floor in a crouched position as Saito merely looked on in amusement, and gave a slight chuckle of satisfaction at his job well done. In his eyes, one could see a wolfish gleam in them, and he was wearing his trademark wolfish grin. However, Saito was fatigued to say the least; one only had to observe the slight roaching of his back and the way he was breathing to know.
As Kenshin began to stand, Sano began to speak, if not for the benefit of Yahiko, then for himself to calm his nerves. "This is the kind of fighting that went on during the time of the revolution. A samurai needed to be skilled with both the sword and his fists. Both are tired now, and neither of the two of them appear to have the strength to go on for much longer. I am willing to bet that the next move will determine the outcome of this battle. There are only three possibilities; I just hope it's the officer that goes down instead of Kenshin, or for that matter, the both of them."
Kaoru on the other hand was watching with unadulterated hatred for the police officer, and genuine concern for the wanderer, or should she say hitokiri.
With that, Saito collected himself with relative ease as Kenshin struggled to find a way to a vertical position. Noticing the way Kenshin was hunched over as he was trying to stand and not really looking up at him, the police officer whipped off his jacket and ran headlong for his opponent.
Not being able to react in time, Kenshin was surprised to find the material wrapped around his neck, and his adversary behind him. Before he knew it, Kenshin was off the ground, feet paddling to find some form of footing as his air supply was being cut off. Saito was constantly tightening his grip, and Kenshin couldn't think of a way out.
Megumi's hand came up to cover her mouth as she observed the scene playing out in front of her. It seemed almost surreal…like she was looking through someone else's eyes on an event that didn't affect her.
As soon as this happened, Yahiko exclaimed, "Saito's got Kenshin in a strangle hold! He's trying to suffocate him!"
"No Yahiko, he's not ever going to be that compassionate. What he is trying to do is break Kenshin's neck, then watch with his twisted sense of humor as Kenshin writhes in pain and dies." Sano said in an icy tone.
Lucky for Kaoru, she didn't hear the conversation between Sano, Megumi, and Yahiko. 'Now's my chance, he's presenting his back to me, and he's totally focused on his task of killing MY Friend! NO ONE does that and gets away with it. Saito's gonna' pay. I don't care if he IS a police officer. He's going down!' Kaoru thought before taking off with a bokken in each hand.
Will Kaoru's attempts arrive in time, and be enough to save Kenshin? Find out in the next chapter!
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Author's Note: Hey guys…I am soo sorry about the shortness of the chapter, and I know I promised to have the bokkens make their debut…but I just don't have the time this weekend. I had to work all day Saturday till close nine at night and I was wiped…and today was 'family day'…and I start college tomorrow. I do promise to have another chapter out next weekend though, which will fulfill my promise of getting this thing done before mid September. Sorry again…and hope to see you all for the final installment of WEWNMWAAT!!
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Personal Review Replies:
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WhiteRabbit5: Thanks for the help with not including the 'breaks' I put in. I thought they would be helpful as my writing of characters and events kinda tends to bounce around, but I do agree that it gives the story a disjointed feel. I know you noticed, but I didn't use those horrible things in this chapter…will you let me know if I should have? LOL….I am happy that you liked the last chapter. I bet you could re-write an episode or two…or many more and do just fine! You should put the story up again!! I would come read it I promise!! Hehehe…#Sweatdrops# This is the Only story that I have been updating frequently…and I am not sure that I will be able to once I start college…we shall see though…..But I know…I am soo bad!! #Shame on me# Well, anyways, I hope to see you next chapter #Hugs and Smiles!#
ValeseLOL….of course loves you!! I can't wait for your next chapter of TDoHL….I've been looking everyday for it since you reviewed….I am such a dork I know! I do manage to update in a good stretch of time? Oro? Thanks for the compliment though, and the congrats! Yepper…I work now on Thursdays right after I get home from my last class til eight or so…and then all day Saturdays from Seven AM til close around five or so…..oh well! It's fun though! I missed seeing you on IM…hope to talk to you soon! Aww! You're soo sweet….I am improving….#checks back over work….I don't see it but I am glad you do!# Haha…I fooled you….the story isn't over Yet….so you can save the tears til next chapter…when it is the end! All good things come to an end is true! Hope the update was fast enough! #Hugs and smiles# See you next chapter!
Nakashima-Michiyo: Aww! Thankies hun! #blushes# I just never liked seeing Kaoru as being the weakling they portray her as in these two episodes…but as Watsuki-sama said….she only appears weak physically because the guys are soooo strong. No worries…any review is better than none! Hope the evil ppl at the library weren't too mean! #overdue books equals evil glares..and evil fines too!! Runs in fear# Anyways…see you next chapter! #Hugs and smiles#
Leah Durose: I like the plan to bribe Hiko into becoming your permanent muse. That was smart! He disappeared!! Where did he go? Heheh…did you notice the Wolf Eyes? I got the hint…I think? OMG…you are too funny! This review was better than the last! Your running commentaries are the best! This time I practically fell out of my chair reading it! I really like the closet of used muses…and as for the belt….I was not original…that is part of the episodes too. Glad to see Hiko returned….I guess he found that none of the vendors would sell him any…for fear that they would have to face your wrath!! Thanks for letting me have him…though I do not know when I will be able to begin working on that story….I will have to see how my classes go….Thanks for sticking with me…and I look forward to your next running commentary….you should seriously consider a job as a comedian!! #Hugs and smiles to ya'# See you next chapter!!
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Come on guys….don't you wanna see YOUR name up there? And get a response from me? Even if you HATE this story…I wanna know What you hate!! I dare you to review!!
Laterz, LadySword04
