He gave them no chance scream as he slit their throat in a skillful slash, for he no could no long stand their screams that were filled with pain. Each life he has killed is a responsibility to him, to fulfill the project of creating a peaceful era. He jumped up the tree as his gangling figure sat on the branches, and it vibrated ever so slowly. He mission was to kill the Shisengumi, and he must have it done. Upon seeing the arriving hordes of people, he jumped off the tree of stopped them into their tracks.
Knowing that it was an ambush, the Shisengumi drew their sword and a battle begins… Effortlessly, he slashed several of them in the throat, and a few more was left. Turning the sword, he thrust the sword into the ground and a strong wind came, causing the sand to fly wildly. Seeing that the men were attacking in a row, he rotated his body and slashed the men in a whole; few thuds were heard as they fall into the ground, their eyes were lifeless.
A man was left in the field. His hair was tied into a short ponytail as he yelled and charged and Kenshin. Kenshin stood there calmly and he leapt suddenly. Kenshin, who was taken aback, stood on the ground and the man gave a cut on his cheek. He traced the scar on his cheek, through he was surprised that the man could actually hurt him, he thrust his sword into the man chest, and the scar bled. He sheathed his sword and walked away, as Iizuka came and was shocked that their prized assassin could actually be hurt. Kenshin walked passed Iizuka his gaze never fell on the man.
"Clean this up." He said softly, and the member of the Ishin nodded.
He went back to his room and Kaoru saw the scar on his cheek, she said nothing but to clean the wound, and let it be. She checked that the wound on the other day was healing finely, and she gave a small thumb up sign, the soft smile came. He eyed the woman in curiosity, as he questioned.
"Why are you being so… nice to me?" Kaoru laughed out loud, her hand covering her mouth. She pointed a finger and him and hit her fists onto the ground, as her uncontrollable laughter came. Kenshin was puzzled, as she regained her composure and sat properly.
"Being you're my responsibility, idiot!" she smacked him on his head playfully, while Kenshin muttered his favorite word…
"Oro?" she rolled her eyes as she stepped out of the room, still laughing, though softly this time round. Kenshin, still sitting on the futon, was biting his lips as he recalled her words that were said earlier on.
Am I just a little brother to you, Kaoru-neesan?
Kaoru trudged to the well and pulled up a pail of water, and sighed as exhaustion wiped her out. She washed her face with the water from the well and went back to her room. Sitting in front of the dressing table, brushing her hair as doubts and thoughts came.
"A boy… A child… And I am falling in love with just a child…" she chuckled and put the brush down and braided up her hair. She lied onto the futon and looked up onto the blank ceiling, and a small smile came as she went to sleep in bliss.
Because I love this child, so I must protect him, even if it costs my life.
He was killing a high ranked official today, and a small smile came, as he knew that everything was going to be over, just for a few more years. He jumped in front of the carriage and the horse leapt up, and the guard stopped. He went down and drew his gun and was preparing to shoot Kenshin. But he dodged and slashed the man. Few more guards came as he swung the sword wildly, and they fell to the ground. The official stood there, immobilized. A drunken girl came, a paper umbrella on her shoulders. Ignoring her, Kenshin jumped up and the official was slammed to the ground, and she stood there bathed in blood.
"You made the sky… rain blood…" she murmured and fainted. Kenshin, knowing that he shouldn't leave the girl here, carried her bridal style and walked away, knowing that his Kaoru-neesan will take care of her.
Kaoru was slightly surprised upon seeing Kenshin holding a girl in his arms, and gave him the warm smile and looked at the girl. Kenshin noticed her gaze and replied, "She saw me doing my job… and she fainted, too much sake, I think." He put her down on the futon as Kaoru saw Kenshin's bleeding scar.
"You know… someone once told me that a scar of vengeance could never be healed unless you got hurt, a revenge." She said softly as she put a wet, folded cloth on the girl's forehead. Kenshin looked at Kaoru for a moment, and turned his gaze away.
"She can sleep in my room tonight." He murmured and turned back on his heels. Kaoru chortled and Kenshin looked back.
"You are always so caring don't you…?" she questioned, "you can sleep in my room tonight, I'll sleep tomorrow morning when you're out for work." Kenshin, knowing her stubborn behavior and the stare that was suppressed on him, nodded and left the room.
When Kenshin left, Kaoru looked at the girl. "Ahh…" she whispered casually as she brushed a lock of hair from her gentle facial features, and smiled.
Maybe you could change his views on things…Standard Disclaimer Applies.
Author's note: Actually, I'm thinking from a different view... The Kamiya Kaoru we knew in the RK story is - okay, frankly speaking, a "product" from the sheltered life she had led in the new era which Kenshin had worked so hard to attain for. But if she wasn't, what if she was born way before the new era had started... Would her personality change?
By the way, I have rated OOCness... and there is not only calm and collective Kaoru in this story! ;) Saw the uncontrollable and playful smack in this chappie... Well, I intended to make it a magical bokken... Well, that just doesn't fit.
Replying to half-breed-demon-fox,
This is a KaoruxKenshinxTomoe triangle relationship.
Kaoru loves Kenshin.
Kenshin couldn't make out his love for either Tomoe or Kaoru.
Tomoe love Kenshin.
There will be absolutely no high school jealously in this ficcie... I knew I had too much of those in all my fictions... XP
And that was NEW... I wonder if anyone have written this type of ficcie before... Hmm.
