A Split Soul
By: NekoYokai
Disclaimer: The Rurouni Kenshin characters in this fic belong to the brilliant Watsuki Nobuhiro, not me.
Summary: There are two parts to Kenshin Himura, The Rurouni, and the Hitokiri. When those two separate, how can anyone get them back together? Especially when they like being separate!
(A/N at bottom along w/ replies 2 reveiws)
Chapter 2: The best laid plans...
P.O.V: Kenshin-Rurouni
Morning found me in the kitchen, chopping vegetables like I would any other day. A sigh escaped my lips as I remembered last night. Least to say it had NOT been pretty, but what can you do?
(Flashback)
After Kaoru-dono left...
"I asked you who you were!" He seethed and I was amazed as I saw his barley controlled rage slip into an icy calm facade.
"Tell me, or assure your death."
Of course by now I had figured out who it was. A small, sad smile graced my lips as I looked straight past those amber eyes and into his heart.
"This unworthy one's finally gone crazy..." I murmured and unsurprisingly he heard.
I saw the barley definable rage and a hint of fear creep into his eyes at my statement, "Answer me," he commanded, his blade against my neck.
Would he really do it? I mused to myself before answering.
"This one thinks you already know the answer, de gozaru," barely enough to save my life, but it seemed to confuse him well enough.
"Why?" he asked, denial evident.
(Flashback End)
What followed was messily covering up a plan to hide my more feral half, for while no one else might see him I know that eventually I would reply to him, or start staring and truth or not I don't want my family thinking I'm insane.
Currently he was hiding in the trees in the backyard I think he felt very comfortable there.
"Umm....Kenshin?" It was Kaoru-dono looking at me with curious blue eyes, and lightly mused hair, it was a very endearing sight.
"Yes Kaoru-dono?" I asked, putting on my Rurouni façade. I remember her coming in last night. That's the only thing that doesn't factor right in this equation, but for now I think I'll play dumb.
"Uh...umm...did- I mean....mou! never mind!" She ended, obviously flustered.
"Oro?" I asked as it was the only thing that came to mind.
Her flustered state would imply that she had been in my room last night, but that would mean she saw Battousai, meaning he might be....STOP!
I cut myself off. Kaoru-dono is always a little flustered when we're alone! Don't go bringing others into your madness!
"Nothing," was all she said, and left before I could do anything.
I sighed for the second time that morning, things were becoming complicated.
P.O.V: Kaoru
MOU! Why couldn't I ask him? I was certain of what I'd seen the night before, but I still couldn't.
Probably because he'd think I was a loony. I told myself dejectedly. I'd just have to find out what was going on without his help. That couldn't be too hard, could it?
P.O.V: Yahiko
They think I don't notice things, but I know I'm more aware then those two. Breakfast was so quiet, with Kaoru barely talking and Kenshin just glancing outside and at us, randomly picking at his food, that you could hear Suzume snoring all the way from Dr.Genzai's.
About halfway through the meal I snapped.
"Alright you two, fess up!! Did you guys have a lovers spat, or something?!" Heh, that sure got their attention.
"M-mou! Yahiko!!" Kaoru blushed red as a tomato, her eyes promising much pain, and chores.
Kenshin blushed a little too, "Yahiko," he berated lightly, "that was very impolite of you."
"What cha gonna do about it..." They looked at me, "ugly?" I added for good measure before fleeing the room.
"Maa maa, Kaoru-dono, I don't think that's...." I heard Kenshin say before I got out of hearing range.
I don't know why, but I have a really bad feeling about what's going on around here, but I swear to you I'll find out, on my word as a swords man!
P.O.V: Himura-Battousai
I saw Kaoru and the kid run around outside for a bit before Kaoru caught him and made him do 500 swings. Really you have to admire the energy level of those two, especially this early in the morning.
Pain stabbed me as I accidentally leaned back into a stick on the tree, causing it to jab me hard. The pain jolted me back to my current situation. I was a phantom, or piece of a whole, or something. I remembered these last years, but it was like having someone else's memories. I was a third wheel, unnecessary and ultimately a hindrance to those around me.
Least to say this outlook greatly annoyed me. I may be a hittokiri, but I'm still human, and I love my family!
'His family,' my mind corrected, causing me to frown, 'You aren't him, and you will never be him. They fear you," it told me, 'SHE fears you.'
Oh, that hurt. Despite the urge to tell this half of my brain to shut up, it made some valid points. How could I be part of their family if all my presence brought was fear, and trouble? Simple, I couldn't.
I settled back into my spot on the tree, my thoughts and face darkening.
P.O.V: Sanosuke
Yup, no doubt about it, the brat was right, something was definitely up with Kenshin and Jou-chan.
Yahiko had come up to me this morning, I knew something was up because of the look on his face. Having nothing better to do, and being genuinely curious, I decided to help the little guy find out what was going on.
So I started talking to Jou-chan about the weather, and random unimportant things like that, trying to get her to spill the beans accidentally. This trick always works on me so I figure it can be the other way around for a bit.
Nothing so far, but I could tell she wasn't really paying attention at a-Whoa! What was that?!
I saw Kenshin looking a little depressed staring at Jou-chan in a tree! The look he was giving her was filled with emotions I could only guess at because I'm not real good with that type of thing. He himself looked very different, wearing a cobalt gi, hair piled up high on his head, and, I gasped, amber eyes!!
He lifted his gaze to see me staring at him, then I blinked, and he disappeared.
Jou-chan was looking at me in confusion, "Sano?" She asked her eyes following my gaze to the tree where Kenshin/Battousai had just been moments before.
I didn't answer, my mind still on Kenshin's amber eyes. Oh Keeeenshiiiin, you've got some explainin' to do!
A/N:
Neko: Another chapter, aren't you guys so proud?
crickets chirp
Neko: Okay, so I was a little late, I'm sorry! Forgive me?
more crickets
Neko: Please? puppy dog eyes Oh and please review! I've got bribes!!
Review Replies!
Himura-chan: Of coarse I'll continue! Thanks for the review! Slips a fifty for putting her in favorites
Yasmin Kamiya: blushes Thanks for the praise! I love fantasy to, do you know any good fantasy fanfics I could read? I've been looking for some.
animegurl23: Thanks, I'm glad that you like it so far! I hope your opinion stays the same as the story progresses.
Kenjutsu Priestess: I'll try! tries to slip a fifty for adding her to favorites, but finds she doesn't have anymore How about an I.O.U. and Kenshin plushy next review? scratches head in embarrassment
GirlWaterShaman: You're wish is my command. Summons up shirtless Battousai and I shall call him Battousai the shirt slayer!! Battousai sweat drops Her brother yells something to her about how he made up the shirt slayer part What? Oh and you get him instead of my last ten dollars for adding me to favorites. .x
Kennykuns-gurl: I'll check out your fics, thanks for the review!
A-chan: Huggles you reviewed again! I'm so happy! shivers at thought of Battousai and Saitoh I wonder if Rurouni-sama would cut in...
Reuka: sweatdrops I guess I'm not good at hurrying, am I? Thanks for reviewing!
Chibi Binasu-chan: Joy! My fic was called awesome! celebrates You're welcome, and thanks for reviewing! Also update My Immortal Venus soon!! growls
BubblyBoo: Yatta!!! You reviewed again to! Sorry it was short! I tried to make this one a little longer!
By: NekoYokai
Disclaimer: The Rurouni Kenshin characters in this fic belong to the brilliant Watsuki Nobuhiro, not me.
Summary: There are two parts to Kenshin Himura, The Rurouni, and the Hitokiri. When those two separate, how can anyone get them back together? Especially when they like being separate!
(A/N at bottom along w/ replies 2 reveiws)
Chapter 2: The best laid plans...
P.O.V: Kenshin-Rurouni
Morning found me in the kitchen, chopping vegetables like I would any other day. A sigh escaped my lips as I remembered last night. Least to say it had NOT been pretty, but what can you do?
(Flashback)
After Kaoru-dono left...
"I asked you who you were!" He seethed and I was amazed as I saw his barley controlled rage slip into an icy calm facade.
"Tell me, or assure your death."
Of course by now I had figured out who it was. A small, sad smile graced my lips as I looked straight past those amber eyes and into his heart.
"This unworthy one's finally gone crazy..." I murmured and unsurprisingly he heard.
I saw the barley definable rage and a hint of fear creep into his eyes at my statement, "Answer me," he commanded, his blade against my neck.
Would he really do it? I mused to myself before answering.
"This one thinks you already know the answer, de gozaru," barely enough to save my life, but it seemed to confuse him well enough.
"Why?" he asked, denial evident.
(Flashback End)
What followed was messily covering up a plan to hide my more feral half, for while no one else might see him I know that eventually I would reply to him, or start staring and truth or not I don't want my family thinking I'm insane.
Currently he was hiding in the trees in the backyard I think he felt very comfortable there.
"Umm....Kenshin?" It was Kaoru-dono looking at me with curious blue eyes, and lightly mused hair, it was a very endearing sight.
"Yes Kaoru-dono?" I asked, putting on my Rurouni façade. I remember her coming in last night. That's the only thing that doesn't factor right in this equation, but for now I think I'll play dumb.
"Uh...umm...did- I mean....mou! never mind!" She ended, obviously flustered.
"Oro?" I asked as it was the only thing that came to mind.
Her flustered state would imply that she had been in my room last night, but that would mean she saw Battousai, meaning he might be....STOP!
I cut myself off. Kaoru-dono is always a little flustered when we're alone! Don't go bringing others into your madness!
"Nothing," was all she said, and left before I could do anything.
I sighed for the second time that morning, things were becoming complicated.
P.O.V: Kaoru
MOU! Why couldn't I ask him? I was certain of what I'd seen the night before, but I still couldn't.
Probably because he'd think I was a loony. I told myself dejectedly. I'd just have to find out what was going on without his help. That couldn't be too hard, could it?
P.O.V: Yahiko
They think I don't notice things, but I know I'm more aware then those two. Breakfast was so quiet, with Kaoru barely talking and Kenshin just glancing outside and at us, randomly picking at his food, that you could hear Suzume snoring all the way from Dr.Genzai's.
About halfway through the meal I snapped.
"Alright you two, fess up!! Did you guys have a lovers spat, or something?!" Heh, that sure got their attention.
"M-mou! Yahiko!!" Kaoru blushed red as a tomato, her eyes promising much pain, and chores.
Kenshin blushed a little too, "Yahiko," he berated lightly, "that was very impolite of you."
"What cha gonna do about it..." They looked at me, "ugly?" I added for good measure before fleeing the room.
"Maa maa, Kaoru-dono, I don't think that's...." I heard Kenshin say before I got out of hearing range.
I don't know why, but I have a really bad feeling about what's going on around here, but I swear to you I'll find out, on my word as a swords man!
P.O.V: Himura-Battousai
I saw Kaoru and the kid run around outside for a bit before Kaoru caught him and made him do 500 swings. Really you have to admire the energy level of those two, especially this early in the morning.
Pain stabbed me as I accidentally leaned back into a stick on the tree, causing it to jab me hard. The pain jolted me back to my current situation. I was a phantom, or piece of a whole, or something. I remembered these last years, but it was like having someone else's memories. I was a third wheel, unnecessary and ultimately a hindrance to those around me.
Least to say this outlook greatly annoyed me. I may be a hittokiri, but I'm still human, and I love my family!
'His family,' my mind corrected, causing me to frown, 'You aren't him, and you will never be him. They fear you," it told me, 'SHE fears you.'
Oh, that hurt. Despite the urge to tell this half of my brain to shut up, it made some valid points. How could I be part of their family if all my presence brought was fear, and trouble? Simple, I couldn't.
I settled back into my spot on the tree, my thoughts and face darkening.
P.O.V: Sanosuke
Yup, no doubt about it, the brat was right, something was definitely up with Kenshin and Jou-chan.
Yahiko had come up to me this morning, I knew something was up because of the look on his face. Having nothing better to do, and being genuinely curious, I decided to help the little guy find out what was going on.
So I started talking to Jou-chan about the weather, and random unimportant things like that, trying to get her to spill the beans accidentally. This trick always works on me so I figure it can be the other way around for a bit.
Nothing so far, but I could tell she wasn't really paying attention at a-Whoa! What was that?!
I saw Kenshin looking a little depressed staring at Jou-chan in a tree! The look he was giving her was filled with emotions I could only guess at because I'm not real good with that type of thing. He himself looked very different, wearing a cobalt gi, hair piled up high on his head, and, I gasped, amber eyes!!
He lifted his gaze to see me staring at him, then I blinked, and he disappeared.
Jou-chan was looking at me in confusion, "Sano?" She asked her eyes following my gaze to the tree where Kenshin/Battousai had just been moments before.
I didn't answer, my mind still on Kenshin's amber eyes. Oh Keeeenshiiiin, you've got some explainin' to do!
A/N:
Neko: Another chapter, aren't you guys so proud?
crickets chirp
Neko: Okay, so I was a little late, I'm sorry! Forgive me?
more crickets
Neko: Please? puppy dog eyes Oh and please review! I've got bribes!!
Review Replies!
Himura-chan: Of coarse I'll continue! Thanks for the review! Slips a fifty for putting her in favorites
Yasmin Kamiya: blushes Thanks for the praise! I love fantasy to, do you know any good fantasy fanfics I could read? I've been looking for some.
animegurl23: Thanks, I'm glad that you like it so far! I hope your opinion stays the same as the story progresses.
Kenjutsu Priestess: I'll try! tries to slip a fifty for adding her to favorites, but finds she doesn't have anymore How about an I.O.U. and Kenshin plushy next review? scratches head in embarrassment
GirlWaterShaman: You're wish is my command. Summons up shirtless Battousai and I shall call him Battousai the shirt slayer!! Battousai sweat drops Her brother yells something to her about how he made up the shirt slayer part What? Oh and you get him instead of my last ten dollars for adding me to favorites. .x
Kennykuns-gurl: I'll check out your fics, thanks for the review!
A-chan: Huggles you reviewed again! I'm so happy! shivers at thought of Battousai and Saitoh I wonder if Rurouni-sama would cut in...
Reuka: sweatdrops I guess I'm not good at hurrying, am I? Thanks for reviewing!
Chibi Binasu-chan: Joy! My fic was called awesome! celebrates You're welcome, and thanks for reviewing! Also update My Immortal Venus soon!! growls
BubblyBoo: Yatta!!! You reviewed again to! Sorry it was short! I tried to make this one a little longer!