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Last time...
"S-sano..." Kenshin said shakily. "D-did you see Kaoru?"
"Jou-chan? Nope. Why?" Sano asked curiously. Then something hit him. If Kaoru's missing... "Crap." When it was light out... That scream, it was hers, calling Kenshin for help. No...
Just then, he heard an agonized cry, so full of fear, of terror, that it made the hairs on the back of his neck stand.
"KAORU!!!"
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Chapter 10:
"No... no... Kaoru can't be lost... maybe she's just at the restroom or with Misao! Yeah... that's right..." Kenshin muttered.
Oh, come on. What a loser you are, Himura. You can't even protect your woman! Don't you understand? She's kidnapped! And you're wasting your freakin' time convincin' yourself that she's still here! a voice said angrily in his mind. He snapped back to reality.
"That's right... I should find her! But... where?" he asked himself.
"Kenshin? Is there a problem?" Misao asked worriedly.
"She's gone, Himura. I found this..." Aoshi said, holding out Kaoru's handkerchief, with a note pinned to it.
Himura,
If you still want to see your girlfriend, go to my sister's favorite place... alone.
"Do you know who he is?" Misao asked.
"Enishi..." Kenshin muttered angrily.
"Enishi? Tomoe's psychopath brother?" Sano asked. But Kenshin ignored him, clutching Kaoru's handkerchief tightly, then strode outside.
"Hey Kenshin! Where are you going?" Sano asked. The redhead stilled, then faced his friends, amber eyes burning with anger.
"I'm gonna find her... alone." With that, he disappeared in the darkness.
"I've never seen him so angry..." Misao whispered.
"Yeah... but do you think he could defeat Enishi alone?" Sano asked aloud.
"Himura is good with a sword. He can kill if he wants to." Aoshi said silently.
"How d'you know?" Sano asked.
"I fought him." Iceman replied simply.
"You mean... he-he defeated you?" Sano said incredulously.
"Do you have to rub it in?" Aoshi said stoically. Sano whistled.
"Wow. You mean, he could pummel me in an instant? And to think I've always annoyed him..."
"You really think they'll both be okay, Aoshi?" Misao asked.
"Yes. They'll be okay." Aoshi assured. I just hope they don't suffer much...
Just then, Sano noticed everyone was still looking at them.
"HEY! Mind your own business!"
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Kaoru awakened, just to find herself tied to a pole, still in her gown.
"Where am I?" she asked.
Someone laughed evilly. Kaoru shuddered with fear.
"It is none of your business, woman. Don't talk or I will be forced to kill you before Himura arrives." the voice said coldly.
"Who are you?"
"I said it is none of your business, woman." A man stepped out of the darkness. His hair was white, and he had a very wicked smile on his face. He curled a finger under her chin, lifting her face up. Kaoru stared at him defiantly.
"Feisty, aren't we? Hmm... why didn't I see it before? You're really pretty... no wonder Himura chose you to replace my sister..." he neared his face to hers. "Why don't I... sample the goods first? I suppose Himura'll never know I claimed his woman, when you'll both end up dead?" his smile grew wider. Kaoru's eyes widened. If he took advantage of her, she can't resist, can't fight. Masaka...
"What? Never been touched? No? Don't worry, honey, I'll be gentle..." he laughed. Kaoru watched, horrified, as Mr. White-haired man knelt in front of her, then slid his dirty hand under her gown, up her legs, stopping at her inner thighs.
Silent tears fell from her eyes. "No... please... no..." she was shaking by now.
"Hmm... come on, honey, scream... it'll make it more fun..." Her underwear fell, pooling at her ankles. "Well, still no sign of your savior, woman. Might as well..." he now slid his head under her gown, stopping at the juncture of her thighs. He parted her legs further.
Then...
"ENISHI!" Kaoru's head shot up. That voice... the man stilled, then removed his head under her gown. He straightened up. "Well... I'm disappointed... Himura does have wrong timing... but still, we'll wait. I have my men outside to finish him up for me, and we'll see if he can defeat them, which I doubt." he cackled evilly.
Kaoru's heart skipped a beat. True, she wasn't taken advantage of... yet, but if Kenshin dies because of her... she'll never ever forgive herself... Kenshin... hang on... onegai...
Screams erupted outside the place Kaoru was tied in.
"No..."
"Aww... the game is over. Sorry, woman, but your savior's dead. A fitting punishment for replacing Tomoe." the man said scornfully.
"Tomoe?" Kaoru said quietly. "You're sister's Tomoe?" In an instant, he was choking her.
"Don't you dare say her name, woman! It's Himura's fault she died! Don't you dare taint her name with your unworthy lips!" he said angrily. Kaoru felt her consciousness fade.
I can't breathe...
Distantly, she heard a voice. A very familiar voice.
"It is not my fault Tomoe died, Enishi."
Then everything went black.
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"Kaoru! Kaoru! Wake up!" someone was shaking her shoulder. She opened her eyes blearily, then she sat up. She found herself seeing concerned amethyst eyes.
"K-kenshin?"
"Daijobu?" he asked, panting heavily, clutching his arm, which was oozing with blood, staining his shirt.
"I'm fine... demo... you're injured..."
"It's nothing... Here." he removed his tuxedo then put it around her bare shoulders.
"Arigato... chotto... where is he?" she asked, looking around. Then, she saw a body far from her. "Is he dead? Did you kill him, Kenshin?"
"Iie... he killed himself... Kaoru, you have to go... I can't hold on much longer..." Kenshin said. "That bastard Enishi is good with a sword... go, Kaoru! Jinei and Shishio are heavily injured but they are still very much alive... go!" he whispered loudly, his face pale.
But Kaoru remained firm. "I will not leave you, Kenshin."
"Please, Kaoru... I want you to live... please... I don't care if I die... but please, you need to live... go!" he shouted. Kaoru's eyes watered.
"We'll die together, Kenshin..." she said simply.
"NO! Kaoru... onegai... do this for me... please!"
"Kenshin, I know I'm being selfish, but I won't leave you!" she said stubbornly. "I will stay with you if it's the last thing I'll do! So we either stay here, or leave together."
He smiled weakly. "You're one stubborn girl, aren't you, koishii? Fine, we leave together." He stood up slowly. Kaoru followed suit, but suddenly, her knees buckled. Kenshin grabbed her before she fell.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
She laughed weakly. "I just... he tried to..." she gulped, shaking her head.
"Did he dishonor you?" he asked sharply.
She shook her head. "H-he tried to b-but... you came and he didn't h-have the chance t-to..." Her voice broke. His eyes turned molten amber.
"I should have killed him more slowly... for doing that to you..."
"Kenshin! He's dead! Let's go!" Kaoru said, dragging him away from Enishi's body. They ran swiftly to the forest. When they were a great distance from Enishi and his cronies, Kenshin slumped on the forest floor, Kaoru on top of him.
His eyes returned to amethyst. "Kaoru..."
She settled herself more comfortably on his lap. He grinned. "At least someone's enjoying her stay here..."
She blushed.
"Kaoru..." She looked up.
"Kenshin..." His face was so pale.
"I can't hold on... much longer..." he coughed. Kaoru was horrified to find blood on his hand. In an effort to lift up his spirits, Kaoru kissed him with love, with passion, with fervor, with hope. Kenshin returned the kiss gratefully.
"Sweet... you're so sweet, koishii..." he said, closing his eyes. Kaoru's tears fell.
"Kenshin... please... open your eyes..." she begged. He complied, opening his eyes a fraction.
"I'm so tired... koishii..."
"Kenshin! Onegai! Don't close your eyes! I want to say something! Please!" Kaoru said frantically, her tears falling desperately now.
He opened his eyes again. "Don't cry... don't cry..."
"Kenshin... I won't cry... I just want to say..." she gulped, pressing his hand to her face. "I..."
"Love you, koishii... aishiteru... zutto..." With that, Kenshin closed his eyes, his hand slipping from Kaoru's, falling limp on the grass.
Kaoru's heart broke.
"KENSHIN!!!"
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a/n: (wipes a tear) oh, poor Kaoru! those who are not very dramatic, i'm sorry! i'm really feeling emotional today... (dabs hanky at eyes) anyway, gomen 4 not updating my story... our computer sorta broke down or sumthin and i can't post my fics... and oh yeah! i have another story coming so watch out 4 it! sorry 4 the delay, and its still KenKao so, sorry tomoe fans! new memories is coming to a close so thank u 4 my beloved readers! for my reviews, thnx, arigato, and more reviews please! sayonara, ja ne!
Preview:
"Do you trust me?" he asked, his free arm holding the tie that holds her robe shut.
Kaoru smiled. "I trust you with my life, Kenshin." Without any further ado, Kenshin removed her yukata swiftly, baring her naked to his gaze. Kaoru blushed. His gaze was smoldering, her body felt inflamed. Without any hesitation, she lay down on the bed, offering everything to him.