Explanation: IF YOU ARE CONFUSED I SUGGEST YOU READ… okay, first of all how does Keitaro know Motoko's name? He heard Kitsune yelling out her name but never heard the conversation. Who was the imposter that looked like Motoko? That was an assassin that looked like Motoko because for some reason the assassin knew that Kitsune and Motoko are friends, so she took the advantage and dressed like her. And in Chapter 2 I couldn't put any lines(that goes horizontally) in the Kitsune Keitaro situation and the Shinobu, Su, and Sarah conversation… so I bet you got dizzy and confused with that part.
Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina but I do own this plot.
Notconfident's note: Thank you for the reviews! Please continue this so it will motivate me to write much deeper and use all my knowledge with Innotral's advices and the others!
Spelling and Grammar is not my expertise and so don't complain.
REMEMBER!!! KITSUNE SHOUTED MOTOKO'S NAME SO THAT'S HOW KEITARO KNOWS HER NAME!!!
In Naru eyes…
It's amazing how he could just say yes as an answer. I didn't know how I truly felt about him. I do know that he's an idiot and a pervert yet he was so loyal and a decent man. How could I just watch him holding her like that? She was hurt. Cut down by a blade… sinking throughout her flesh. Torn clothes and bruises scattered all over her entire body. So gentle yet so untouchable. Just like he muttered… it's funny how I could feel that jealousy.
''Naru-sempai are you alright?''
The words came through me once and I knew I didn't want to hear any repeats. ''Yes?'' I grumbled with a fake yawn.
She looked at me worrying smile, ''oh… you just seemed a little quiet that's all, I was worried.'' I wavered my hand shooing her away like I do to everyone, ''I'm fine; I'm just thinking about something.''
She examined me once more and smiled, ''okay''
I chuckled a little and the memories flew in me once more. He was a great martial artist indeed I'm surprise he came this far all these years… strange how a weakling can change into a strong idiot.
Naru watched Keitaro standing besides Motoko; slowly bandaging her wounds and the special medicine he created worked quite effectively on her. The eyes turned so serious yet cautioned is it possible that he fell for her already?
Naru shook her head and thought to herself, ''that baka, always taking care of someone else problems when he has some on his own.''
Sarah only grumbled and snarled at Keitaro at what he done to her, ''that bastard nearly killed me!'' she complained once more. Su laughed and tried to calm her down, ''come on Sarah he didn't mean it… you were about to kill Shinobu.''
''Let go of me you no brain monkey!'' she growled while she struggled to get out of Su's grip. ''I'm going to kill that Government lapdog I will!''
Everyone stared especially Naru whom seemed a little worried that a child assassin would ruin their plans to capture the Shemnrai Ryu. ''He quit remember?'' Naru said in her most convincing voice.
Sarah pouted, ''… I still think he's a stupid Government Lapdog with no respect of others…''
''Oh really?'' said Naru cocking an eyebrow, ''look at him and what do you see?'' Sarah turned to the buffoon and hesitated a little. He was taking care of Motoko, carefully wrapping the bandages around her wound and dabbing the wet cloth on her forehead. Was he different from the others? Sarah only pouted and kicked the pot which flew and crack against the wall.
''How could I trust this stupid Lapdog when his men took away my mom?!!'' I trust no one dammit!''
Sarah ran out with frustration, Su and Shinobu looked worried but Kitsune only gestured them to stay put. ''She needs some time..,'' Kitsune whispered while placing more firewood in a pile. Su and Shinobu agreed and sat besides her while Keitaro continued to search for more wounds on Motoko.
''Your going to be alright,'' he sighed. ''Kitsune?'' I'm going to search for Sarah… please watch over Motoko.'' He left with no further requests leaving Kitsune to do her own job.
''What's he so serious about?'' grumbled Kitsune. Naru only narrowed to Keitaro slowly disappearing in the distance…
In Sarah's eyes…
The forest seems to be my place. Nobody understands how I feel… even if they do say so. Living in this life is like hell… why must the Gods choose this time for me? Oh kami… I vow myself to never forgive his men… they brought nothing but trouble in my village… no… in our village. Mom… I miss you so much… you must be suffering… or worse… I paused, in order to stop myself to think any further. I didn't want to admit to myself that she's gone… those bastards must have killed her. I only have one purpose to live this life… to be with my family… In a distance… I heard a few shuffles towards the ground. It must have been wolves but it was the bone-headed idiot.
''You can't leave me alone can you?'' I snarled.
''No but as part of the team you are to cooperate,'' he said.
Cooperate? I hated that word… it pisses me off… when the soldiers came to our village they would say cooperate and your mother won't get hurt. Rage rose in my veins quickly, ''screw off you stupid Government Lapdog!'' I didn't regret what I said… I meant it...
''Sarah perhaps I don't know how you feel…,'' his voice trailed off.
''No! You don't!'' I cried.
I could have sworn tears were flying out of my eyes. I could feel the heat... The intensity… the pain and I wanted it to stop… damn. I felt so weak and hopeless… how could an east assassin be so weak… Father would be so disappointed in me. I fell to my knees and cried my eyes out… so weak and helpless yet confused both my actions and feelings… that I was desperate enough to cry in his arms…
No… he wrapped his arms around me… trying to comfort the scar that will always remain deeply carved by the demons of hell. And… that demon tried to comfort me… pretending the angel that he was thought to be…
I pushed away and shook my head slowly, ''no… don't even try bastard…''
He said with no hesitation, ''… I just wanted you to be part of the team…'' silence coated his words, ''and… when you realize that your ready… you can come back to us.'' It must have been horrible… I know… Shinobu faced the same thing… she was about to get raped by a bandit… luckily I saved her. Look… I want to save you like how I saved her… think it over… okay?''
His voice… his words… it seemed to make sense. Formed by both kindness… but still… no one knew how I felt... of being alone in the world.
Motoko awoke with pain ached in her inner head. Easing the pain; she stroked her head back and forth in order to shake off the uncomfortable. Her blurry vision soon came clear like a fog scattering out of the sun while black figures surrounded her; whispered silently until a moment of silence rose. As she tried to get her whole body to stand, an inflicting pain came near her side and shoulder, she winced and cried out.
''Take it easy,'' comforted Kitsune whom was supporting Motoko's weight.
''Kitsune?'' whispered Motoko.
She only winked and went near her ear, ''listen… don't expose yourself as one of the members of the Shemnrai Ryu… I don't trust anyone around here…''
Motoko nodded slightly, ''Kitsune… how do I explain these wounds… I was attacked by assassins from the Government.''
Kitsune's playful face came to a casual smirk, ''don't worry… tell them the truth… except the Government part.'' Motoko nodded once more and winced again from the pain.
''Motoko!'' cried out Keitaro while he ran towards her.
''Geez… you shouldn't have moved… that must of hurt a lot!'' A simple glare from Motoko gave Keitaro the right to hesitate and sweat a bit.
A gentle smile came to his lips, ''please rest… you've suffered mild injuries yet there is one wound that is very serious…''
His response came with silence so he was quick to gather all his medicine in place, ''please… rest and I will help you with your wounds and dinner.'' A quick bow to Motoko was a surprise and he was quick to go to a river that was near their camp.
''Sempai-Urashima… let me come with you!'' cautionly cried Shinobu whom was out of the trance from Keitaro's kindness towards Motoko.
Su stared at Shinobu a while and followed, ''I bet I can catch a whole bunch!'' The three happily disappeared while the path took them father away from camp. Naru shivered a little, ''we better set up the fire.'' Kitsune nodded and stared at Motoko for a second. ''Don't blow your cover Motoko,'' she thought.
Naru and Kitsune gathered all the fire wood which was place in a net pile and slowly created fire that will last till the next day. Naru's eyes narrowed down to Motoko whom narrowed her eyes back. Her eyes came back to the fire wood and closed slightly, ''you should rest… we would do nothing to harm you.''
Motoko stayed silent until she surrendered her guard and peacefully took a nap. She was so quiet and mysterious… it made Naru envy her.
''Why can't she just speak???'' Is she stupid and rude enough to not say oh thank you for saving my life?'' thought Naru in disgust. She paused, ''no… I shouldn't be thinking this… its wrong.''
At the river….
Keitaro, Shinobu and Su all stayed in different parts of the river yet near each other. They all knew how to catch fishes… all you have to do is stay still. Any movement in the water would scare the fishes… is that how Motoko felt? Any movement or uneasiness towards the mysterious girl would cause her to be much more alert and stiff. So gentle yet untouchable.
''Hey Taro!'' I caught 5 fishes already!'' boasted Su whom was all wet from diving in the shallow river.
Shinobu grinned and giggled while she caught another fish and gently put it in the bucket that was filled with fishes. Su popped behind her and Su's jaw dropped, ''WOW!'' Shinobu caught more than Su!'' Must be 10 fishes in there!''
''Hey Shinobu… that's pretty good,'' laughed Keitaro while he threw another fish in the filled bucket. ''This is only my fourth one… you must have been doing this lately.''
''Oh… well… I always did this in my village,'' said Shinobu sadly.
Keitaro quickly saw her pain and laughed, ''uh… I bet you would make a great wife for a very lucky man with skills like that!''
Shinobu lightly blushed, ''you think so Urashima-sempai?'' Her tone was soft yet steady… Keitaro blushed also. ''What I'm I thinking?!'' She's only 13!'' he thought howling with insults to himself.
Sarah finally sighed and went straight to camp. ''… he's different than other Government idiots…'' She paused, ''maybe… I can lend a little trust… they might be a new family for me… no!'' What the hell am I thinking?!'' I'm just going to play along with Su for a while than maybe we'll leave later on…''
She stopped and watched the fire burning hotly. As she gazed upon the soft beauty and continued to walk near Kitsune and Naru whom were working hard with the fire wood.
''Dinner's going to be ready…'' said Kitsune without looking at Sarah. ''What's that smell?'' sniffed Sarah suspiciously.
''Oh Keitaro was nice enough to buy many bags of rice… I never knew the guy was loaded,'' smiled Kitsune.
''Rice?'' How could a wimpy guy like him afford such an expensive luxury?'' asked Sarah whom cocked an eyebrow.
Naru shrugged, ''I guess he saves a lot of money.'' Sarah stood silent until she sniffed the joyful scent once more, ''I never had rice for a year,'' she thought. Everyone heard a shuffling noise when Su and Shinobu were cheering how many fishes they caught.
''Back so soon?'' smiled Naru while she steamed the rice. ''Is that rice?'' said Su drooling. ''Were going to have a feast!'' cheered Shinobu.
''Exactly how many fishes did you caught?'' said Kitsune curiously.
''35 fishes!'' cried Shinobu proudly.
''Wow… that means five fishes with rice for each of us,'' chuckled Naru.
After a couple of minutes until the fishes were cooked expertly with the help of Shinobu; everyone gathered for five fishes each. And everyone seemed to enjoyed their meal since they ate so fast… except for two people. Keitaro placed his bowl of where he sat and grabbed a wooden tray. The second bowl he carried was placed on top and near Motoko.
''Wake up…'' he said softly.
Motoko turned and opened her green eyes at Keitaro than down to the fish bowl. ''Please… eat,'' he smiled. Motoko only frowned and turned away.
Keitaro only smiled again, ''please… I will not eat until you eat… your healing requires energy and energy requires food… so please eat.''
An unpleasant growl came from Motoko's stomach, ''…''
Keitaro laughed, ''the stomach doesn't lie… please eat.''
Motoko gave a more deepening frown but her stomach begged her to surrender and eat. She sighed, grabbed her chopsticks and ate quietly as always. Keitaro smiled and grabbed his own dinner and ate as well.
''You two lovebirds just started eating?'' yawned Kitsune whom just finished her meal.
''I wouldn't recall them lovebirds really…,'' said Naru with a little disappointment in her tone.
''Oh… so your saying your jealous?'' teased Kitsune.
''Jealous?!'' Jealous of him!?'' blurted out Naru while she blushed furiously.
''Hey… I was only kidding,'' giggled Kitsune. She turned to Keitaro whom was still eating yet paying attention to Motoko whom was still eating as well. ''Well mister Leader… Naru and I are going to bathe in the hot springs…''
''Hot springs?'' asked Naru suspiciously. ''You know where the hot springs are?''
Kitsune nodded, ''yeah… while I was getting some firewood I found a hot spring near by.''
Naru's eyes widened with stars, ''oh… how I miss bathing in the Hot springs!'' She turned, ''Shinobu and Su… want to come?''
They both nodded, ''sure!''
Naru than landed her eyes on Motoko, ''Motoko… if your comfortable enough… come join us, okay?'' They left with no further comments leaving Motoko to continue her meal.
''Why are you being so kind to me?''
Keitaro widened his eyes, ''you talked?''
He laughed when he saw that simple glare once more. ''Oh right… I'm sorry… let me answer your question.'' He paused with a gentle smile, ''when I saw you innocently wounded I could not help but bandage your wounds… I would have done it to anyone.''
''… but that isn't the first time you saw me…,'' she said.
''Yeah… I know…,'' he blushed, ''you were very attractive back there.''
She laughed in a cruel way, ''men… their all the same.''
She narrowed her eyes towards Keitaro, ''although… I must admit that you are slightly different… taking care of my wounds and never touch any where personal.''
Keitaro blushed, ''well… it wouldn't be really polite to do that…'' Motoko examined him, ''don't get too innocent with me… I know all men are the same… so don't even try to act innocent.''
Keitaro was confused, ''what??'' I merely wanted to help you…''
''Enough!'' she snapped. ''I can't travel with men like you… their all disgusting pigs…'' She stood with intense posture, ''I can handle things from here.''
He laughed, causing Motoko' emotions to be confused. She was confused herself… this man healed her wounds, fed her, and mostly comforted her. How could she just leave him here? Maybe it was just a simple emotion that blocked her respect towards men. This man was different… he was kind, gentle, and sincere. Yet she never wanted to trust another man again for their actions and thoughts are all the same no matter who they are on the outside of their shell. Keitaro stared as he stopped his laughter. The dark brown eyes reminded her of someone including that warm laughter.
Finally Keitaro took off his Gi causing Motoko to blush furiously. ''what are you doing?!''
She hated this feeling. Fear. There were reasons why she hated men. She lived 17 long years and she despised men eversince. Well… eversince that day.
Keitaro's eyes wandered off to Motoko's blushing reaction, ''I'm using this as a blanket for my sleep later on.'' It will become useful for some time.''
She growled, ''don't ever do that again!'' I despise a man's body!''
Keitaro smirked, ''so you prefer a woman's body?''
''What do you mean by that?'' She was ready to grab her Katana and cut him down into two.
He chuckled, ''oh nothing…''
The fire blazed strongly as Keitaro lightly closed his eyes, ''tell me why you have such wounds?''
''I was attacked by unknown assassins as I accidentally stepped into their sacred territory.''
She sighed, ''now answer my question, what is your purpose of traveling around Hinata or out of the region?''
Keitaro tilted his head, ''for a stupid reason.''
She narrowed her eyes, ''do tell.''
He sighed, ''to get revenge.''
Motoko's eyes became colder, ''revenge?'' now what could a man like you want for revenge?''
His head slowly hung, increasing the darkness shading his eyes, ''I want that traitor to suffer much more than I did myself.''
''heh, you don't know the meaning of torture.'' Motoko spat.
Keitaro chuckled, ''oh but I do, it all happened 4 years ago…''
4 years ago…
''Kentaro, Kanako, and Keitaro, you are now highest ranking Generals after 3 years of your incredible skills.'' The man paused and smirked, ''your skills are outstanding for children.''
''We are no Children, my dear announcer, we are middle age adults now.'' Sighed Kentaro.
His short and very light brown hair shined in the radiant sky while he closed his eyes from the irritating announcer. Kentaro was 17 years old, Keitaro was 15, and Kanako was 13. All of their skills were so outstanding that they were immediately promoted to high rankings. They all had encountered invincible assassins and disgusting gang members, including missing cases. It was hard to believe that the young ones can be the greatest of them all.
Miroku, Kanako's fiancée', watched her stand nobly from afar. He smiled greatly for her accomplishments. Miroku and Kanako were in love as well of being friends with the others. Their bond was unbreakable like boulders on mountains.
Their red clothing and white pants definitely showed the highest ranking and all three of them were, indeed, the best in Japan. With their accomplishments, they still never smiled but only focused on the announcer's babbling words. After the Ceremony, Kanako hugged Miroku with her biggest grin ever.
''Miroku, let us celebrate at my home!'' squealed Kanako.
He lifted his eyebrow, ''celebrate you say… as in bed?''
A slap immediately came for her response, ''I'm only 13, let us wait longer for that time.''
Kentaro laughed, ''Miroku, even if you're a year older than Kanako-san you seem to act like a perverted old man.''
Miroku shrugged, ''I do on what I must to love her deeply.''
Keitaro rolled his eyes, ''come now, let us celebrate at my home and have a feast with this type of wealth.''
Kentaro nodded, ''yes, I agree.''
After several hours of feasting on the delicious meals that were given from they're wealth, Kentaro left with yawn and went outside. Kanako and Miroku chatted about their future while Keitaro remained silent.
''Something is not right,'' thought Keitaro. ''Kentaro has been acting strangely lately… as of he's planning something.''
''Kanako, I will take a walk, that I must,'' said Keitaro without any eye contact.
''Whatever you say Oni-chan,'' chuckled Kanako while leaning on Miroku's shoulder.
Keitaro used his ninjuitsu and held his breath while he heard Kentaro nearby. He stood very still and straight on the wall while he continued to listen to his conversation.
''So, I heard you're one of the highest Generals for the Government,'' said an eerie voice.
''Of course and our plans are going smoothly, I can't believe I had to act out as being friends with those fools,'' said Kentaro coldly.
''Tsk, tsk, the Shemnrai Ryu will soon take over and kill the Government, once that happens we will rule Hinata, soon Kyoto, and other regions.'' Laughed cruelly another voice.
''Although, I think we may have to add in new plans,'' sighed Kentaro. ''Those two brats, Kanako and Keitaro Urashima are on my nerves right now. We may have to kill them, for they are matched up to my skills and get in the way with into my plans.''
''Hard to believe Kentaro-sama,'' said a voice.
''But, 15 of my greatest soldiers, including myself, out of 3 will assure you that they will no longer live in this world.'' Laughed Kentaro.
''Indeed, but what if we are no match, such as another miracle for the Urashima's may happen?'
''Than we burn the damn house down,'' snarled Kentaro.
''We attack… now!'' shouted Kentaro.
Keitaro didn't know what to do. His feet were practically frozen on the dirt. ''He is a traitor!'' thought Keitaro. Keitaro ran swiftly until he reached the window, amazingly, he saw Kentaro with his men already there! Miroku looked surprised, as well as Kanako whom warm happy eyes suddenly turned cold and deadly.
''Kentaro, I knew you were a traitor… an traitor that is a member of the Shemnrai Ryu!''
Keitaro's voice echoed through the window as his eyes turned deadly as well. Kentaro only smirked.
''I am doing this for the good of Japan… surely you are proud of my goals?''
''Never… will I ever be proud or even show the slightest respect to you… you insolent dog!''
Kentaro eyes grew darker, ''Shinichi, go.''
A man in a white robe drew his sword and in one swift motion, his sword went directly in Miroku's heart. Blood splattered everywhere, including Kanako's face. Kanako's eyes widen in fear and she screamed.
''MIROKU!!!!''
The man in the white robe smirked once more, showing the blood coated on his blade. His sword rose slowly, enjoying that dear Kanako was too busy noticing that Miroku was dead.
''Die…''
''KANAKO!!!''
Keitaro took action and pushed Kanako aside while the blade sank into his flesh, deeply leaving and immense scar on his back. He cried out in pain while Kanako was too shock to say anything. The blood running down his clothing satisfied Kentaro enough. Shinichi smirked and raised his blade once more.
''Shinichi stop at once.'' Laughed Kentaro.
Shinichi obeyed and swiftly went back to his position near his master.
Kentaro laughed coldly while he watched the helpless Urashima's coated in their own blood.
''Let it be known, Shemnrai Ryu, will be take over Japan!'' Soon… this land will be in the palms of my hands!''
After few minutes of their dramatization, Kanako finally realized that the house was burning down. She carried her heavy Oni-chan leaving her husband-to-be behind. As they arrived far enough from the burning home, Kanako hurriedly washed the wounds off of her brother, leaving some VERY painful sensations. The wound was wrapped with bandages and Keitaro still grew bitter anger towards Kentaro.
''Kanako-chan… we will get our revenge… at him and the Shemnrai Ryu.'' He said at a very dangerously low tone.
End of Flashback of 4 years ago…
''Kentaro Sakata?'' asked Motoko quickly.
Keitaro nodded, '' he is part of the Shemnrai Ryu…''
''I've never heard of him in my clan,'' thought Motoko. ''Wait… I'm only a middle-class student… the mysterious leaders never shows their faces!''
''So… do you want the Government to take over Hinata instead of the Shemnrai Ryu?'' asked Motoko stupidly even if she knew the answer.
He shook his head, ''I don't know, it's very confusing.''
''If I only knew what he looked like.'' She sighed
''Well… I do have a sketch of him, he is on the wanted posters,'' said Keitaro sternly. He grabbed the crumbled paper out of his dagger bag while Motoko waited impatiently.
''Here…,'' he handed.
Motoko looked carefully at the detailed sketched even if the wrinkles made it difficult to see. She gasped. Motoko Aoyama, one of the best of the Shemnrai Ryu, never felt so scared out of her life. It was him.
''It's him… ---he---,'' her voice was shaking.
Keitaro waited patiently, ''Motoko, is there something wrong?''
''That's the man…,'' the bangs hid her eyes. The tears slowly streamed down her cheeks.
''That's the man…,'' she repeated out of intense fear.
''Motoko?'' Keitaro came closer to Motoko with much more concern.
''Who raped me… 4 years ago.''
Randomness… read if you dare.
Motoko: Wow, putting Randomness on this fic Tenshi?
Tenshi: -nods-
Keitaro: Cool! Everyone can fight here! Including me!
Naru: Well, that's just a fantasy… in this real Anime, you're a spineless wimp!
Su: I'm an assassin, cool!
Kanako: …
Tenshi: What's wrong Kanako?
Kanako: You paired me up with that weird guy!
Tenshi: Oh no… please… don't start this.
Kanako: I told you many times! I prefer Motoko-chan because Motoko is my BITCH!
Naru: … you have a wicked sister here Keitaro…
Keitaro: well… duh!
Kanako: I'm going to kill that bastard for RAPING MY BITCH! ONLY I CAN DO THAT!
Kentaro: I'm never in Manga but only in the Love Hina Series, I'm actually the big guy in this part. So don't ruin it!
Kanako: You will pay for raping my bitch!
Motoko: I AM NOT YOUR BITCH!
Shinobu: This sucks like hell… I'm nobody's bitch.
Keitaro: Well duh! Your such a damn crybaby and a total loser you deserve to be nobody's bitch cause your such a damn bitch all the time!
Shinobu: -cries-
Naru: What was that for you jerk?!
Keitaro: -smokes cigarette- Oh please Naru, like you don't act like this off the set.
Kanako: Yeah… that's true. –goes closer to Motoko—
Motoko: HEY! I SAID ABOVE THE WAIST!
Haruka: It's strange how people can change when the author does some random things.
Tenshi: Yeah… well… I'm not really lying here.
Seta: What do you mean?
Tenshi: Off the set… Motoko and Kanako are having a relationship.
Keitaro: Well Seta, shall we go? –winks—
Seta: Sure… shall I be the one to position?
Naru: WHY THE HELL IS YOAI AND YURI GETTING SO FREAKING POPULAR??? ITS EVEN INFLUNCEING KEITARO!!!
Kitsune: Naru-chan… I don't think that Kanako, Motoko, Seta and Keitaro are the only ones…
Naru; -faints-
Tenshi: Another Random fic… another day…