Hey guys... sorry that it took so long to update but with school, band, and my sister coming home from college for the weekend I didn't have anytime to get on the net let alone update!

Disclaimer: Nope don't own it – wish I did though-

Now on with the story!

Leaving the Dojo:

It has been 3 days since Kauru had been taken and the mood at the dojo was anything but happy.

"We have to do something Kenshin; we can't just sit here waiting around for nothing. We'll never be able to find her if we just sit here!" Yahiko repeated once again.

"Kenshin already told you that we can't do anything until we find out where their keeping her. Until then we can't do anything to help except waiting here for Kenshin to come" Sano replied to Yahiko's impatience growing more impatient himself.

As if someone had been listening to their conversation just waiting for the perfect chance to come in, Kenshin entered the room with a neutral expression on his face. The group couldn't figure out if he had good news or bad news so they all immediately stood up. As soon as they stood up Kenshin's face went from a neutral state to even worse. That is of course if you think a smile is worse... (Sorry had to do it)

"I think that I have found where they have taken Kauru. We'll have to leave right now if we want to reach there before Mid-night. It will be a long hike so I hope you are all rested since we won't have time for many breaks." and with that they set out on the road to find Kauru.

In the Room......

Kauru was watching the snowfall lightly just on the other side of the window longing to know where Kenshin and the others where. She was also longing to be free. Since she had been captured, she lost count of the days that passed; all she knew was that she had been there for a couple days and each day kept getting worse and worse. Her dress was the same as before except it was periwinkle and had flowers sewn to the bottom of it. Her thoughts were once again interrupted by Sessomaru knocking on the door - all he said was "Lunch time, come if you wish". Since Kauru had not eaten since the day before she happily obliged to the though of getting out of the room - big as it was - and gorging her face with food. Little did she know that her wish to be free would come true - and sooner then she thought.

Well, Hope you liked this chapter... oh yeh almost forgot thanks to all that reviewed (people that did get CANDY!!) I'll try to update soon!!