Title: Bad For You
Author: Keito-chan
Rating: PG-13 {Might go up…}
Summary: Misao tells Kaoru what had transpired between Aoshi, Himura, and her. Kaoru comes up with a plan to help her escape detention for the 2nd day. B unfortunately B it fails miserably! Read and Review ^^!
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin…(Only Aoshi! ^_~)
[ ~ 2: Unfortunate Circumstances ~ ]
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Jiya had taken the news surprisingly well and had not held any punishments or grudges. He actually was now fuming at Ms. Sakamoto and her undeniable unfairness. He had almost called the school, but Misao stopped him. That was the last thing she needed - she could see it now; "Misao Makimachi! Coward and baby! Had her own grandfather get her out of detention! What a brat!" - Yep, definitely not what she wanted…
I have to call Kaoru and tell her everything! Misao thought as she ran up the stairs to her room.
Her room was the little attic they had in their complex. It wasn't that Jiya didn't like her and made her live up in the attic; it was just that Misao liked the privacy. As a matter of fact her room was very neat and clean. It had one window, a single bed, a dresser and desk, and a decent sized closet. Its one window over looked the backyard, which had a beautiful garden that Jiya and she took care of together.
Misao sighed and plopped down on her bed and grabbed the phone on her dresser.
She dialed Kaoru's number and waited patiently as it rang.
"Heya, Kaoru," Misao started off the conversation.
"Misao! So how did it go? You survived, right?" There was some laughter on the other line, Misao ignored it.
"As a matter of fact, it was terrible and I just barely survived."
"What?! Oh, c'mon you are just over exaggerating! Trust me, a few detentions once in a while won't kill you. Look at Sano, he's survived." More laughter.
"Seriously, Kaoru – I'm not kidding, stuff… happened…" Kaoru stopped laughing, noticing the severe change in the atmosphere.
"…Okay, well, what went on?" Kaoru asked, still a little disbelievingly.
"Aoshi Shinomori came - and another boy, known as 'Himura'. They were so scary!" Misao relayed all the information to Kaoru.
"You're kidding! Oh my God, Misao! I mean this is terrible - the whole group of them are out to get you! The whole gang…but why? You never did anything to make them want to hate you - unless it's because of Yumi! God! I hate her!"
"I don't know. I mean - do you really think Yumi has that much effect on Shishio Makoto, I mean that guy is heartless. I don't see him doing anything for anyone except himself. The only thing I think he keeps her around for is a 'good time.'"
"Yeah, I know what you mean – she's just probably the easiest girl he could find that was half pretty. No, but seriously. We have to save your butt."
Misao could practically see Kaoru smirking on the other line. "Okay, Kaoru, what do you have in mind now?"
"Okay, but you might not like it…" Kaoru started to warn, but Misao cut her off,
"Just tell me! I'm ready to do anything - even one of your crazy ideas." The girls laughed before Kaoru continued with her scheme.
"Okay, well this is what I'm thinking…You know how I have track right after school? Well I could just skip that and go with you to detention -" Misao cut in.
"What?! Come with me – they'll see you and they'll know you're not in detention. That won't work!"
"Just listen to me! I'm not finished! Okay, so I'll skip track 'cause detention is right around that time - right? 2:40?"
"Yeah."
"And it ends at 3:40?" Misao answered in an affirmative. "Okay, great. Alright well this is the plan - I go with you to detention, but don't."
"What are you talking about?" Misao asked exasperatedly. "How can you be there and not be there?"
"Just shut-up and listen! Geez!"
"Okok!"
"Alright, well I'll go with you, but I won't go in the room – I'll like hang outside or something, and when the teacher leaves - if he leaves – I'll come in and we'll escape!"
Misao rolled her eyes. "Umm, yeah right. We'll just shimmy down a drainpipe and jump into a convertible and drive off. I wish. No. It's not going to work." Kaoru gave an infuriated squeal or something on the other line and then just said, "Leave it to me - you go to detention and leave the rest to me. Don't worry – it'll work out." Misao shrugged.
"Okay. But just please use your head, okay? These guys are total psychos, no, really, it's creepy."
"Fine, fine. Okay, well I'll see you tomorrow at school! Love ya, and don't worry, we'll somehow survive these jerks. Talk to you later!"
"Bye, Kaoru! Love you too!"
"Bye." Kaoru hung up.
Misao put the phone down and laid back in bed thinking about the events of the day.
Kaoru's right. I am too soft. I really need to toughen up - especially now. Misao thought of how frightening it had been when Aoshi had thrown her against the wall and pinned her there. It was an event that she never wanted to experience again. That frightening tingle that went down her spine making her hair stand on end. She seriously thought she was going to die. And there she was thinking that school was a safe place - boy was she wrong.
If those bastards think that they can just push me around they are sorely mistaken! Misao thought about how she begged and practically sobbed today and about the sick satisfaction that it probably gave them. Damn it! Why did I have to cry like a baby! Oh my God, this is terrible!
Misao threw a pillow across the room and buried her face in her covers trying to forget, but not succeeding.
*
Misao awoke with a start with a blaring alarm clock and from a terrifying dream. She couldn't quite remember what it was about, but it was frightening and she was glad it was over.
She looked at the alarm clock. 6:57.
She groaned and sunk back into her bed. There were just days that you didn't want to get up, or do anything for that matter. Today was one of those days. Classes started at 7:45 and you had to be there at 7:35 (or earlier if you really wanted to). But she really didn't want to even move. Especially when she remembered her detention engagement.
Nonetheless, Misao rolled off her bed and dressed in her same old school uniform and left the house to walk to school with Kaoru, like usual.
And there was Kaoru in her usual spot humming to something she was listening to on her headphones.
"Kaoru! Yo, Kaoru!" Misao called as she broke into a run to her friend. Kaoru turned and smiled as she pulled her headphones from her ears.
"Hey, Misao! What took you? I was gonna leave if you didn't come soon."
Misao huffed as she answered, "Sorry, I kinda woke up late." Kaoru shrugged, "Well at least you're here. We better get moving...Only 10 minutes before classes start." Misao nodded as they started off in the direction of the school.
After a while of silent walking Misao finally asked, "So, Kaoru... What's this plan of yours anyway?"
Kaoru paused her walking for a bit before answering. "Well... I'm thinking of getting a detention today somehow-..."
"WHAT!?" Misao whirled on her, eyes wide and unbelieving. Kaoru blinked at the outburst and then regaining her wits, glared angrily at Misao.
"Well, exccccuse me! What was that for, Misao!" Misao rolled her eyes and stamped her foot before sticking a finger in Kaoru's face and wagging it frantically.
"You have noooo idea how horrible that, that - place is! And besides! How do you plan on getting a detention anyways! It's simply stupid. I mean I appreciate you trying to help, but this is going a little too far, Kaoru."
Kaoru stepped away from Misao's intruding finger and turned to the side before giving a sideways glance at Misao. "... I know what you are saying and I understand... It's just... life is so boring! And, and... This won't make any sense..."
Misao interested and a little concerned for what Kaoru was going to say encouraged her to continue.
"Kaoru, whatever you have to say, just say it. I'm your best friend, trust me I really won't care if it's silly."
"... Well you know when you were telling me how terrible it was at detention the other day on the phone? Well, it all seemed so exciting and ... kind of like an adventure. It's just. I... well... I was..."
"Yes?!" Misao asked a little frustrated.
Kaoru turned to her and said, "I was jealous!"
Misao's eyes widened as she stared at Kaoru and Kaoru blushed and turned away... "I know what you must be thinking..."
Misao shook her head to regain her thoughts and slowly repeated to herself.
"You... were jealous?" Kaoru nodded.
"Why!?"
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe because what you said about Himura and Aoshi seemed scary, but it also seemed a bit... neat. I mean you came away from the Shishio gang and survived!" Kaoru giggled a bit, intending it as a joke, but not getting a similar reaction from Misao continued on ward. "I guess I wish I could be in a situation like that, like with you! Kind of like a Batman and Robin thing I guess..."
Misao frowned trying to understand and then came to a conclusion.
"Kaoru... you're a freak."
Kaoru laughed and shoved Misao as they continued walking. And then said, "I knew you wouldn't understand!" Misao shook her head, "No I understand. I understand you want some psychos stalking you and making your life hell." Kaoru sighed.
"No... I just want something interesting and different in my life. Plus, I wanna put these fighting skills to the test!" Kaoru gave a kick at the air to emphasize her point.
Misao giggled. "Now that I can understand!"
They both laughed for a little before Kaoru glanced at her watch.
"Darn! We're gonna have to run - we only have five minutes before classes begin!"
*
"The plan, Kaoru!?" Misao asked as she propped her head up with her hand, practically falling asleep. She had repeatedly tried to get this information out of her friend since lunch began, but all Kaoru could do was concentrate on eating - like usual.
Megumi raised an eyebrow as Kaoru shoved a whole burger into her mouth before continuing.
"Charming, but don't you think it's about time you start telling us what you have to say?" Megumi asked cattily.
"Really!" Misao chimed in.
"Geez! Fine!" Kaoru surrendered and put down her meal.
Both Megumi and Misao sighed in relief as they sat back in their seats.
"I... well I got a detention!" Kaoru announced proudly and a little too loudly, causing the whole lunch table to stare at her with a look of 'what the hell is wrong with that girl' look on their face. Megumi coughed a little and studied her nails and Misao let her head fall to the table with a thud.
Kaoru looked confused as she frowned "What?" When she didn't get an answer she shrugged it off and continued.
"Anyways, I got a detention, which means I can be with you Misao! And without all that sneaking around."
Megumi took the time to question how she had gotten herself a detention and was received with a little smirk as she said she had one of the class trouble makers spit a spit ball into the teachers hair and then paid him off to throw the straw onto her desk.
"...and it worked!" Kaoru finished, smiling.
"Kaoru... Now that you are in detention with me... how do you plan on getting me out of there?"
Kaoru shrugged and simply said, "We'll think of something. We'll play it as it goes."
"Sounds like a plan to me." Everyone jumped as they turned to see none other than Sano.
"Where were you?" Kaoru asked a bit annoyed.
"Ahhh - I had some stuff to do for a friend..." All the girls raised a brow, not only Megumi this time.
"Whhhat!? Stop with the looks! Besides, don't you gals have enough to worry about than my life right now?" He smirked as Kaoru and Misao glared at him.
"The way I hear, you've got the whole gang after you." Sano looked directly at Misao, who turned away with a look of anger on her face.
"Wow. News sure does travel fast doesn't it?"
"Yeah, and I also heard you acted like a total chicken... except for the nasty bruise that Aoshi had this morning on his lip. That thing was ugly!" Sano, smirked as he saw the look of horror cross the young girl's face.
"Aww, don't worry, he didn't seem that upset..."
"Shut up! You're such a jerk!" Kaoru yelled as Sano practically fell from his seat. Megumi gave a low whistle and took that cue to dismiss herself from the table, "See ya later. Hopefully." Megumi laughed at Kaoru and Misao's scowls and gave a wink, "I'm just playing. See ya."
Kaoru glared, "Come on Misao, let's get to class."
Kaoru tugged Misao along behind her before Misao stopped suddenly, making Kaoru turn.
"What's wrong?" Kaoru asked as she saw a quizzical look on Misao's face.
"…It's just…Isn't it sort of strange how Sano knows all this stuff about Shishio's gang? I mean to actually see a bruise on Aoshi's face would mean he would have to be near enough to that guy. And…All that information about the whole event…" Misao looked up to see Kaoru studying her intently. Misao sighed and shook her head.
"Nevermind. I'm probably just overreacting. Lets get to class."
Kaoru nodded and both girls continued down the hallway to their classes pondering what had just been said.
*
He stared out from under his coal black bangs as the two girls left the cafeteria. Misao Makimachi and Kaoru Kamiya.
He smirked slightly.
"Hmm. So Shinomori… That the girl who gave you that lip?" He felt more than saw Shishio's wicked grin. "And you let her?" A few of his henchmen laughed along with Makoto as Aoshi turned his freezing stare towards the men surrounding him.
Aoshi didn't even waste breath replying, their laughter grating on his nerves. But he kept his calm, deadly exterior. Aoshi barely turned when he felt a hand being placed on his shoulder.
"Shinomori." A man whispered hoarsely.
"Himura." Aoshi acknowledged.
"I have some news from Sagara." Aoshi smirked, 'Aww, yes that dimwit.'
"Hn." Aoshi answered simply.
"Kamiya seems to have gotten herself into this mess with Makimachi." Kenshin had already taken a seat next to his friend and he turned to look out at the numerous people milling around the cafeteria eating, gossiping, and the likes.
"And what is it to me? My only concern is Misao Makimachi." Kenshin turned his golden eyes onto Aoshi. "Do you even know why you have to bother with her?" Kenshin asked in a raspy voice, which was steeled with annoyance.
"And don't give me Shishio's orders." Kenshin growled angrily. Aoshi cold eyes snapped to Kenshin's fiery ones.
Kenshin looked away and stood motioning for Aoshi to follow. He did so.
They walked to the exit sign to the right of the lunch room and exited through the door.
Kenshin pulled out a cigarette and then turned to face Aoshi.
"I'm still waiting for your answer, Shinomori." Kenshin took a puff and glared skeptically at Aoshi.
"Or could it be you don't have one?" Kenshin smirked and took the narcotic from his mouth.
Aoshi turned from him. "Shishio said something about her being important… He has yet to inform me." Aoshi stopped and turned back to Kenshin and a slight smile, almost a twitch of his lips, adored his face.
"But then again, Makoto never does give a full explanation."
Kenshin nodded and then scowled. "I'm getting sick of that bastard. We don't even know what's going on anymore. He never tells us. When Hiko was here, this would never happen…" Kenshin threw his cigarette angrily to the ground and smothered the life out of it. He then turned his gaze back to Aoshi.
"I'm not sure of how much of this mindless following I can take. Now he orders us to stalk this Misao Makimachi – what's the point to that?"
Aoshi nodded his head in agreement. It was all very pointless. Very immature. They had bigger things to worry about, like Saitou Hajime and his group, The Shinsengumi. An opposing gang who was recently growing even more threatening.
Aoshi narrowed his eyes. Even though Shishio came off as inexperienced and ridiculous, he knew that there was a reason for Misao Makimachi in his scheme.
But what he wasn't too sure he wanted to know it.
*
*BRIIING!*
School was over… at least for some.
Misao slouched in her seat waiting to hear the loudspeaker come on telling her where her next detention would be.
"All those in general detention please report to room 505, Mr. Black's classroom."
Misao sighed as she got up and headed out the door towards her destination.
When Misao entered the classroom Kaoru was already there seated and listening to her headphones.
Kaoru turned in time to see as Misao plopped down beside her.
"Hey." Kaoru said as she took off her headphones.
"Hey." Misao answered as she slumped in her seat.
Kaoru leaned in closer to Misao and whispered. "I have Mr. Black for math and he's easy, don't worry. He's really friendly. He probably wouldn't even notice or care if we left…" Kaoru trailed off as the teacher she was talking about entered the classroom.
"Well hello, girls. Oh! And Kaoru?! You have detention??" Kaoru flushed a little and nodded her head. Mr. Black laughed and then shrugged.
"Oh, well, what can you do? Sometimes things like this are just unavoidable."
Misao rolled her eyes and sunk lower into her seat, Unavoidable, humph…
Kaoru just smiled at Mr. Black and nodded her head. "Yeah."
Mr. Black smiled and then looked at his watch. "Oh, well it looks like you guys are the only ones showing up today. Hmm, well I trust you two. I'm going to go and get some coffee and run off some math tests for tomorrow, which, Kaoru I'm sure you're prepared for…" With that and a final wave he left through the door.
"Well, this isn't too bad, now is it Misao!" Kaoru smiled as she got up to wander around the room and look out the window. She groaned.
"Yuck. It's raining. Well it looks like it'll be a long way home…humph. Figures. Track was probably canceled…" Kaoru turned back from the window and came to sit down by Misao again. Misao leaned her head back against the desk and sighed.
"Yeah, well at least I get to walk home with you. Hey, do you want to come to my house after school? It would be the perfect way to tell your mother why you weren't home…she won't be that angry, would she?"
Kaoru shrugged, "Might as well, seeing as track was probably called off, I can just say that I went home with you instead." Misao nodded.
For some reason with Kaoru with her she didn't feel that scared about them showing up…to tell the truth deep down she hoped they would. She wanted to show them she wasn't some wimp… as she had come off as before. She wanted to show them that she had plenty of fight in her, more than they could imagine. And besides… she wanted to see the pretty bruise she left on Shinomori's perfect face. She smirked as she lifted her head. Kaoru was staring despondently out the window, obviously bored and it didn't look like Mr. Black would be back anytime soon…
"Hey, Kaoru." Kaoru "hmmed."
"You wanna skip this and just go home?" Misao asked smiling. She wasn't going to take this another minute and judging from the rain it was getting harder and harder by the second. At this rate by the time they got out of there it would be Noah's Ark all over again.
Kaoru turned to Misao and smiled, "Yeah, lets go."
Both girls stood and started to put on their things and prepare to leave. When they exited the classroom they quickly looked around for any signs of teachers or janitors, seeing none they walked down the hallway in the direction of the nearest exit. Kaoru and Misao smiled to themselves at their victory only to hear a pair or feet walking behind them… not to far away.
They both turned fearing that it was Mr. Black.
"Aoshi…" Misao breathed as Kaoru looked from the handsome, tall figure to Misao.
Aoshi stopped walking a way off and was staring out the window that was splattered with oncoming droplets of water. His hips were pushed slightly forward as he stood casually, his dark hair framing his face. He made no move to come after them, actually he seemed to be ignoring them.
Misao bristled remembering how he treated her yesterday and turned sharply to stomp off pulling Kaoru with her.
"No matter if he follows us, keep walking. Don't mind him, okay Kaoru?" Kaoru nodded.
"They are just trying to scare us."
Kaoru nodded again as Misao pushed open the exit door and they left the building into the pouring rain.
Kaoru and Misao ran for what seemed like a minute and they were already soaked. The water thundered around them in thick sheets of water. They barely heard the motor of the car behind them.
*
Aoshi had stopped in the hallway when they looked back at him. Misao's eyes first looked frightened and then suddenly turned an angry, stormy green-blue. He resisted the smile as she stomped away pulling the girl, Kamiya, with her. By then he turned to leave in the opposite direction. Kenshin had a car out front. He'd just borrow it.
Shishio had talked to him after the bell had rung. He told him some of his plans for the girl and why she was needed.
Aoshi scowled a little remembering. Saitou was growing more and more bold in his threats against Shishio and the Juppon Gattana, he had even hurt a few of their members… some seriously injured and others just with the typical gang fight broken noses and black eyes. Saitou was cunning, and winning so far in this little battle.
'They seem to know our moves before we make them…' Shishio had said to Aoshi, 'We need to figure out what they are planning. This Misao. She looks trustworthy… if you can get her to trust you, Shinomori, this will all go very smoothly. Saitou already knows everyone in our group. We need someone who is too unobvious to ever be involved with us. Misao is certainly a good pick. Small, a woman, which always means easy to manipulate…if not mentally then by force. She has already proven to be a fighter…' Shishio had laughed a little looking at Aoshi's lip. 'So, the only thing left to do is get her into Saitou's good graces. And have you gain her trust, it's simple really…'
Simple.
Aoshi scoffed, he had a feeling that it was far from simple. He knew that maybe if the girl was small, she definitely had spirit in her. He could see it in her eyes the moment she glared at, hell, whenever she glared at him, which was becoming as normal as beathing. Gaining this girls trust would be hard… and annoying.
Aoshi scowled angrily to himself. What did Shishio think he was? A babysitter?! It was almost like he was mocking him with these trivial assignments.
Himura's right. Shishio is growing tiresome…
Aoshi growled as he kicked the door open which lead to the student parking lot, to see a black Jetta parked with a redheaded man in the driver's seat. Aoshi opened the door and stepped in.
Kenshin eyed Aoshi and then turned on the gas.
"I saw them leave a couple of minutes ago."
"Follow them."
Kenshin nodded and pulled out.
*
"Who's that Misao?" Kaoru asked as they both glanced behind them to see a black car trailing them slowly.
"I, I don't know… just keep walking, ignore them." Misao said, trying to keep the fright from her voice.
"R-r-right." Kaoru stammered out, of both cold and fear.
The car was soon up against the pavement strolling casually along with the two girls. Misao lifted her head defiantly and walked faster.
The owner of the car stared to roll down the window to reveal a redhead with golden eyes.
"Hello, ladies. Need a ride?" Kenshin's velvety voice drifted across the thunder of water against the pavement.
Misao stopped and looked toward Kenshin, remembering him from the day before. "No, thank you very much - now stop following us!" Misao yelled angrily, sopping wet and already slightly afraid.
Kenshin shrugged and then stopped the car and stepped out.
"You know. I tried to be friendly, but I guess you girls don't like that, do you? Now get in the car." Kenshin growled the last part, which certainly made both girls stop and stare. Misao sized him up while Kaoru bristled with anger.
"No. We will not." Kaoru growled back.
"We gave you our answer now respect it and leave us alone." Misao glared.
Kenshin's hair was already flattened on his face and soaking this only helping to add to his annoyance as the two girls turned away from him and continued on their way.
"No one turns their back to me." Kenshin purred as he launched himself forward and grabbed Misao by her wrist. Kaoru turned quickly and successively kicked Kenshin in the stomach making him drop Misao's hand and then added a punch to his face.
Before Kenshin could do anything a tall figure stepped from the car and it's voice silenced all three people.
"Enough. I'll handle this." Kenshin clenched his fists but nodded and stepped back into the car, but not before turning his cold, liquid gold eyes onto Kaoru, promising an unknown pain for what she did.
Aoshi stepped forward towards the two girls and spoke softly.
"I'm sorry about that." Aoshi said as he held out his hand.
"I'm Aoshi Shinomori, pleasure to meet you."
Misao glared at him and then said harshly, ignoring his hand, "Wish I could say the same, and I already know who you are. The question is what do you want?" Aoshi dropped his hand along with all the formalities.
"I see. Well then if you would just get in the car, maybe we could discuss this somewhere else?" Aoshi kept a stoic face as he lifted his hand and gestured towards the rain.
"And what if we say no?" Misao challenged, trying to pin her most deadly glare on him.
Aoshi smiled slightly.
"Well, I don't think that's entirely up to you."
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AN: AHAHAH! I've finally updated and I'm sorry it took so long! My muse sort of died. But now here you go. Hmm, yes it is confusing, but don't worry things will be explained as the story goes on! And as for Sano, don't worry he isn't bad…not entirely - lets just say he has a debt he owes ^_^. I also have special plans for Megumi and Okina! Oooo - this is definitely going to get interesting!
Special thanks to all you guys on AIM bugging me to update and those who emailed me! Thanks a bunch!
Aoshi: Yeah, well stop sending her reviews. You're encouraging her.
K-chan: Ahaha *glares* shut up Aoshi or else I might make you terribly drunk and strip dance…
*Smiles sweetly* Okie!
Answers to Most FAQ & Stuff You Should Know:
Why is Misao so wimpy!!: lol, yeah I know sry about that! But she was just that way to come off innocent and stuff. I hope this chapter has cleared that up. But trust me Misao is definitely not going to be a scaredy cat - don't worry!
Is Kenshin part of Shishio's gang?: No. He isn't. Although it may seem like it he is not. He just hangs out around them because he's friends with Aoshi. More will be revealed surrounding this topic later on!
By the way the Juppon Gattana is what Shishio's gang is called (Aoshi is part of this gang).
Saitou Hajime is the opposing gang leader of the Shinsengumi. The Juppon Gattana and the Shinsengumi are rival gangs.
Review Responses:
wackoramaco87: Heya! Thank you for the review and trust me even if I do have a brain fart on some fanfics I will never give up! Lol - trust me Aoshi won't cross the line…but you never know ^_~
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Crusader: Thank you, and I'm glad you like my story. Haha, yeah I guess this storyline is pretty cool, huh? (Of course because I'm just so wonderful XD! Lol jk)
Dark Puck: lol, I agree with you. Kenshina and Aoshi badass = YUUMMY! Lol thank you for the review!
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Magiabruxa: Hahaha, really you think so? Well… Thank you for the review! And I'm glad you're enjoying my story!
L8 Nyte Owt: lol I agree, Kenny is a little scary in this, but he's supposed to be! But don't worry Kaoru will soften him up XD
Silver-kitsune: Hmm, no Aoshi is definitely not a jackass in this…and I would say that it is more an act… Well you'll see! Aoshi's past will be revealed eventually…so you'll understand then! Thanks for the review!
Lady Nightshade: I'd have to agree XD lol! Thanks for the review and keep reading!
Supreme Neo Countess: yes, yes, I know many ppl complained about Misao's personality and don't worry! She will kick ass later on! And I hope this chapter shows you she is definitely not someone to take lightly ^_^
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Roses in bloom: lol I know Aoshi came off as a total creep last chappie, but not to worry, he will improve! {*Takes out a spray bottle and points it at Aoshi* Bad Aoshi! Baaad! ~Aoshi~ What the hells wrong with you!!!!!?? *sprays him again* NO PROFANITY!!!} Ahem…there we go XD!
Kitsune KeNsHiN: Very good question! Kenshin is accepted by the others of the group and sort of added to the group by other people, but technically he's not really…he just hangs out around them because of a reason that will be revealed later and because he's friends with Aoshi.
Nutpysco: lol Well I love you for loving it! Here's an update!
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Nikki: Thank you so much for your support with my character change!
Volk Zyta: Lol Here's more!
Pretty kitty: @_@ I'm SORRRY! I didn't mean to make Misao suck! ~_~. Well I hope that in this chapter Misao is starting to un-suck!
Asylum Escapees: lol Oh I intend to *evil smirk* K-chan: You hear the lady, Aoshi! STRIP!
Chibi-tanuki: lol yeah, but I hope Misao's better now!
Tamakia'gss: lol yuppers it just would.
Radiant Sapphire: lol I love Aoshi and Kenshin anywhere any time XD
2 cute 4 u: thanks! Here's your update!
Namiko-Daughter of Sekhmet: It's updated…but I dunno about soon!
Brownie-luving Icee-chan: Thank you!
Shinomori vegeta: lol your review definitely reminds me of Vegeta. Hehehe they are both too cool!
Naiya-chan: lol no I think your idea is really interesting and thank you for being my first reviewer for my chapter! Lol thanks!
Well that's it guys *phew* lol Keep the reviews coming! And the suggestions and I'll try to answer all your questions!
Lots of luv,
K-chan