Sakura Kamitsu: Haha yes I know, but Kenshin hasn't arrived yet! –wink-

Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin is, and will never be mine.

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"Who the hell are you?!" Kazuki shouted loudly. A red haired man with a cross scar on his cheek had saved Kaoru from Kazuki's deadly blow.

"Himura Kenshin," Kenshin answered flatly.

"What fucking business is it of yours?! Why did you defend that useless girl?" Kazuki demanded.

"Anyone who tries to harm Kaoru-dono will have to come through me. Kenshin said.

"And us too!" Sanosuke and Misao echoed from behind.

"Oh, so you're her little boyfriend huh? Let's see how good you can get!" Kazuki sneered.

Kazuki ran towards Kenshin to stab him in his stomach, but Kenshin's fast reflexes let him jump out of the way and slash Kazuki on the back. (Not slash, really, since he's using a sakabato, but trust me, it hurt!)

Kazuki fell to the floor and staggered up.

"Heh. You're good. God-like speed and the strength of an ox, and with that scar on your face, it's no mistake that you're the legendary Battousai," Kazuki scorned. "However, I will show the world that I've killed the so-called legendary Battousai and be the greatest myself!"

Kazuki placed his sword on a defending position and signaled Kenshin to attack him with a sneering smile.

"Give me the best you've got, Battousai."

Without hesitation, Kenshin got into his Ryu-Sho-Sen position and ran towards Kazuki with the speed of lightning. Kazuki tried his best to detect Kenshin's move but Kenshin was way too fast to be seen with just a merely untrained eye. Kazuki lifted his sword up to defend himself, but it was too late.

"Ryu Sho Sen!" Kenshin yelled as he jumped up into the air and attacked all of Kazuki's vital points, causing Kazuki to fall hard to the ground and writhe in pain.

"B-Battousai… I'll never forget this… Mark my word." Kazuki said.

"Face it, you've lost. I don't even know why you're trying to harm Kaoru-dono. But whatever it is, save it for ten years later, when you're out of jail." Kenshin said calmly.

"Here he is! Here he is!" Misao shouted with excitement as she led the police to Kazuki.

"That's the maniac who's been going around killing all the dojo Masters!" Misao explained.

The police officers ran towards Kazuki and roped him up. They led his bruised and battered body out of the fighting containment and towards the bars and jail, his permanent home for at least another ten years or so.

"Kenshin, Jou-chan fainted!" Sano exclaimed loudly.

Kenshin turned around and dashed towards Kaoru. He had cleaned forgotten that she was hurt. He grabber her hands and caressed her face softly. She seemed in so much pain.

"This is my entire fault. If only I had reached here earlier. This wouldn't happen to you, dear Kaoru-dono. Please don't die. We still have so much to look forward to. I'm sorry for causing this to you, Kaoru. Forgive me…" Kenshin thought to himself.

"We have to get her to Megumi!!!" Sano shouted and carried Kaoru carefully.

Misao and Kenshin carried Kojiro's body and followed Sano hurriedly.

When Megumi saw the condition that Kaoru was in, she was shocked with fear.

"I can't guarantee that Kaoru will pull out of this… But I will try my best and she needs all of your support. But whether she pulls out of it, it depends entirely on her will." Megumi explained while shaking her head with remorse.

"What about Kojiro?" Sano expressed his concern. Even though the old man was a show off towards him, he still wanted him to be alive.

"He lost too much blood. I think if you want to speak to him, it's your last chance. His breathing is too irregular. I can't do much for him." Megumi said sadly.

Kenshin and the rest rushed over to Kojiro's side and saw him writhing in pain. Kojiro opened his eyes slightly and saw Kenshin's blurred figure.

"Y-You must be K-Kenshin…" Kojiro whispered.

Kenshin nodded his head while Misao sobbed at the sad sight. Her best friend was going to lose her father that she's only been reunited with a few hours.

"I know I-I've not got much time left… Tell K-Kaoru I love her… And I'm s-sorry…" Kojiro muttered while clutching his chest.

"I will, I promise." Kenshin said while fighting back remorseful tears. (I know Kenshin hardly cries, but even I can't help but cry at such a sad scene.)

"T-Take care of my only d-daughter…" Kojiro said as he stopped breathing.

"KOJIRO!!! DON'T YOU DIE ON ME OLD MAN!!! KOJIROOOO!!!" Sano screamed at the top of his lungs as he shook Kojiro's dead body.

Kenshin remained calm and pulled a white sheet over Kojiro's pale body. He grabbed Kojiro's cold hand and placed it to his forehead.

"I promise." Kenshin whispered softly.

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End of chapter.

I know that was short! But I didn't wanna ruin the whole story by immediately finishing the story in this single chapter! So yeah, the next chapter will be the last. ;) Thanks to all my reviewers!