Sakura and Gaby: Thanks for the correction! I'm horrible with all these sub-characters. Haha.

Sky: I think it'll be great if it was set in England! I'm sure it's gonna be a fantastic story so start on it soon!

Disclaimer: We all know that I, for one, do not own Rurouni Kenshin or any of its characters! I wish I did though. Then I probably won't be writing this.

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"W-Where am I?" Kaoru muttered as she opened her eyes.

Kaoru tried to move but her hands and legs won't budge. She was roped up tightly like any other kidnapped hostage.

"HELP!!! LET ME GO!!!! ANYBODY OUT THERE?" Kaoru yelled to the empty room.

Kaoru looked around the room and surveyed its contents. There were swords and weapons everywhere and an altar was placed to the God. The room wasn't too huge, just the right size of a dojo. But why was there so many weapons in here?

"I-It must be a fighting containment." Kaoru stuttered to herself.

"You're right, Miss Kamiya." A strange voice answered.

"W-Who are you?!" Kaoru exclaimed with half fear and half curiosity.

Suddenly Kaoru recalled the man that was at the sakura trees. He kidnapped her.

"Let me go!!! Why did you do this?! Who are you!?" Kaoru questioned loudly.

"You don't know me. But I must tell you this… Killing is my passion. Not just killing anybody, but thrashing Masters of dojos who think they're so powerful. I've learnt all sorts of techniques and I want to prove to the world that I am, truly the best." The man said with a sinister laughter.

"That's insane! There will always be someone stronger than you no matter who you are!" Kaoru retorted with anger.

"Why did you even kidnap me? Why did you do this?" Kaoru asked once again.

"Of course it is to lure the true master of the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu out! Your father, I presume is on his way here." The man explained.

"M-My father? That's impossible! Even I do not know of his whereabouts! If you want to kill me just do it now!" Kaoru insisted angrily.

"Patience is a virtue, my dear Kamiya girl. Oh you will have your death, right after your father's." The man answered and walked out of the room.

Kaoru broke down into tears and thought deeply. She thought of Kenshin and Tomoe. She didn't care even if she was kidnapped. She still wanted to be with Kenshin, to smile whenever he's around.

"Oh Kenshin… Where are you now? I know I can't be as brave as Tomoe, who sacrificed her life in exchange for a place forever in your heart. I wish I could be her, Kenshin. But I can't. I can never be. All I wonder… Is if you love me, Kenshin. If you need me as much as I need you." Kaoru whispered silently to herself as her tears dropped onto the ground like crystals melting into liquid.

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At Kyoto…

Kenshin and Misao reached the Aoiya and looked for Okina. He wasn't at his usual favourite spot where he would enjoy a cup of tea and ogle and the passing women.

"Okina? Are you in here?" Misao said as she opened Okina's room door.

"Hai, Misao," Okina said with his back facing the door. As he turned around and saw Kenshin, he gasped.

"Himura Kenshin! Just the right person at the right time! Something has gone wrong at the Kamiya dojo. Kaoru has been kidnapped! And from the letter, it says that Kaoru's father, Kamiya Kojiro has come back!" Okina exclaimed with excitement and urgency.

"Nani?! What are you talking about?! What do you mean Kaoru's been kidnapped!?" Kenshin exclaimed with utter shock. This was too sudden and too much for him to handle and one time, especially after the incident with Kaoru before he left.

"It says here in the letter from Sano. Here, read it." Okina said calmly as he passed the letter to Kenshin.

As Kenshin read the letter his eyes grew bigger and bigger. There was no doubt that Kaoru was in danger. He needed to get back to the dojo immediately.

"I need to go back to the dojo!" Kenshin said.

"But it's almost nightfall and there are no more horse carriages. And what about Tomoe's death anniversary, Kenshin?" Misao asked.

"Y-You're right. But I can't stay here any longer knowing Miss Kaoru is in danger! I've sworn to protect her! It's my entire fault. If I haven't left the dojo, she wouldn't have been kidnapped and be in danger! I need to get back to Tokyo. I don't care!" Kenshin exclaimed as he started to head out of the door.

"Wait! Kenshin! I'll go with you!" Misao yelled after Kenshin.

Okina was left shaking his head at Misao's unpredictable behaviour. He knew that for a person to be so bold to kidnap Kaoru, he must have a sinister plan in mind All he could do was pray for their safety.

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The Next Day…

"It's already almost noon but we're nowhere reaching Tokyo!" Misao complained as Kenshin and she walked steadfastly down the road.

"Misao-chan you should've stayed behind at the Aoiya and not come. What will Okina think?" Kenshin said.

"Ah! Who cares what that old geezer thinks? The most important thing right now is to help you rescue Kaoru!" Misao said with a big smile.

"Arigato, Misao. You've been very kind. I just hope Kaoru won't be in any danger yet before I reach there. I can't afford to lose her…" Kenshin mumbled.

"I know how you feel, Kenshin. So why don't we fasten our pace and get there sooner!" Misao exclaimed and started sprinting.

Kenshin gave a weak smile and chased after Misao. He was glad that someone was trying to cheer him up at his time of worry.

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"So what's the plan?" Yahiko questioned Kojiro.

Kojiro, Sanosuke and Yahiko were all sitting round the table discussing ways of saving Kaoru.

"Why don't we bust in and beat the crap out of the person's ass!" Sano said haughtily.

"He might kill Kaoru if he finds out anyone else is with me!" Kojiro argued.

"It's a pity Kenshin isn't here, or we would have no problems. I'm not confident enough of my sword skills to charge right in!" Yahiko said.

"Who says you're going? I'm sorry, Yahiko, but you have to stay here." Kojiro explained.

"Why do I always miss out on all the fun?!" Yahiko complained irritably as he banged his fist onto the table.

"I'm sorry, Yahiko, but this is a business which you can only be in the backstage." Kojiro replied.

"So how are you going to raise the money, Kojiro?" Sano asked mockingly.

"I'm not. That's the thing. I'm going there to save my daughter and whack the person who has got the guts to threaten me!" Kojiro said angrily.

"Well, fine. I'll come along. If only Kenshin was here. He would have a plan straightaway." Sano said.

"Who is this Kenshin you people keep talking about?" Kojiro questioned.

"Kenshin happens to be your daughter's lover, Mister Kojiro. Ever heard of the famous slasher Battousai?" Sano answered.

"Himura Battousai?! Are you sure?! Where is he now!?" Kojiro asked with awe.

"He's in Kyoto. Don't ask why." Sano said and shrugged Kojiro off.

"Okay. So here's the plan. Yahiko you stay at the dojo in case Kenshin comes back. I will go into the place with a package that is supposedly to contain the money while Sano will sneak into the back and wait for my signal." Kojiro explained.

"Yeah, yeah, okay old man. Yahiko, want to go for some beef hot pot?" Sano asked.

"Sure!" Yahiko replied.

"Oi! Aren't the both of you supposed to be worried for my daughter?" Kojiro asked impatiently.

"Well, worried people still must eat, right? See you later." Sano replied laughingly and walked off with Yahiko.

"Young people these days… No respect at all!" Kojiro muttered to himself as he stared at the two figures walking out of the dojo.

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End of Chapter! So how was it? I think the next one's going to be the last. But I'm trying to make this as long as I can. :S PLEASE REVIEW! I'll appreciate it very much! Arigato Gozaimas!