Through all of my time of watching Rurouni Kenshin, I've realized something… Kenshin and Kaoru never fight over anything SERIOUS! I mean, they've never even really fought before! Kenshin's always backed down… It was hard thinking of a subject to write about, but all at once it popped into my head. So, shall we begin?

Disclaimer:
This fic's kinda… Serious O.o Alyssa doesn't own Rurouni Kenshin, suing is a waste of both of your time.

Chapter one

Kaoru was rubbing her temples in the dining room. She couldn't believe that they were having a public execution in town, during this day and age! Sure, she was all for the death sentence, if they had rock solid proof that the perpetrator is guilty. She sighed. Hopefully, Yahiko would not see it. "Ms. Kaoru?"

A smile instantly hit Kaoru's lips. "Kenshin! Welcome back." Kenshin nodded. Kaoru arched an eyebrow. Did he seem paler then usual? "Are you alright Kenshin?" Kaoru stood up and put her hand to the wanderers forehead. "Should we have Megumi come over?"

Kenshin smiled weakly and shook his head. "No, I just… I could just hear the man scream."

Kaoru knew Kenshin was talking about the public execution. "Kenshin…" ::He must have seen this happen so many times, I wonder, was he at one point one of the men who would pull the trigger?::

Kenshin sighed. "Public execution is definitely something that I could do without, that I could."

Kaoru nodded in agreement. "Yes, I agree. I know that the man had done terrible things, but to shoot him in public?" Kenshin nodded at this. "If they're going to give someone the death sentence, they should at least do it in private and make it quick and painless."

"They shouldn't issue the death sentence at all." Kenshin replied.

Then, it all began. "I disagree with that."

Kenshin's eyes flickered to amber, back to violet and he looked at Kaoru. "What?"

"If he's done the crime, Kenshin, and they have evidence, then I don't see any reason why he shouldn't be given that sentence." Kaoru stated.

"It is cruel and unusual, Ms. Kaoru." Kenshin began. "To take one mans life for him doing so… He can repent."

"Not everyone is like you, Kenshin. They won't repent; they'll just go out and do it over and over again."

"That is not for you to say!"

"I wouldn't want a murderer walking around the streets, Kenshin. Why put more people at risk for the sake of someone who will never change their mind!"

Kenshin slammed his fist on the wall. "What right do you have to say that?!" Kaoru's eyes widened. She had never seen Kenshin so angry… Ever. "People have the power to change, Kaoru. Others just don't realize it and don't put the effort into it, if they did, other's would get their second chance!"

Frightened. Kaoru was frightened. She couldn't believe she had seen Kenshin like this; it was like looking at… Kaoru's eyes widened once more. ::Battousai.:: "No Kenshin." Kaoru gulped. "Those people don't deserve a second chance… Because that's all they need to go and kill again, someone to give them that second chance. What that seems to me is… It seems too much like a fairy tale."

Kenshin's eyes left Kaoru as he left the room, slamming the door close. Kaoru shivered and fell to her knees. What had she just seen? What had she just said? "Oh my god… What have I done?"

The war has begun, and neither side is going to give in. Friends will turn into enemies on the subject, and enemies will become friends. The people held closest to their hearts will distribute their point of view, and dreams shall become shattered.

And so ends chapter one. I'm going to try and post as often as I can, maybe every one or two days. Thank you for reading, and reviewing will definitely help with motivation. Thanks again.
-Alyssa Emina.