Author's Note: This is my first fanfic so be a little nice to me please.This fanfic is the work between little-sango88 and myself so thankyou buddy!(looking at her,not really)and in this fanfic Kenshin and Kenji are brothers not father and son.so please read and review hope you likey-

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin

Chapter One: On the Night of the Full Moon

When the sun had set all you could see around you in the mysterious night sky were the

stars that were shining more beautifully than usual. And upon them all

was the most beautiful full moon your eyes had ever gazed upon. Few people stopped and took this time to enjoy the view before going inside for the night.

The cool night air graced his cheek and he closed his eyes, loving the feeling of it. He sighed and looked at his brother"It's dark already. We should find a place to spend the night." Kenshin said to Kenji as he walked beside him.

By the look of slight disappointment in his eyes, Kenshin knew he'd protest"But, why don't we just sleep outside? It's beautiful tonight, don't you think? " Kenji smiled and looked up at the stars. When he looked back at his brother, he stopped smiling and felt his heart sink a little.

Kenshin lowered his head and spoke quietly"Kenji, you very well know that we cannot. Don't you remember what that old woman said" The cool air seemed to get colder, making them inwardly shiver.

flashback

It was a very warm afternoon, surprisingly too warm for spring time. "Ugh...how can it be this hot today?" Kenji muttered as he swiped the sweat on his forehead with the back of his hand. He glanced up at the scorching sun with a glare, wanting to somehow cut it in half with his sword to destroy it.

"Yes, it is hot today but you'll see that tomorrow will be much cooler." Kenshin smiled in spite of himself and walked towards a sakura tree, sitting in its shade. His brother crossed his arms over his chest"Well I hope you're right, 'cause I can't bear this hot weather any longer. Kenshin, can we get something to eat already? I'm starving here ya know." Kenji whined as he stupidly rubbed his stomach with a pathetic look of plea in his eyes that didn't suite him very well, but then again you couldn't help but laugh.

Kenshin closed his eyes and shook his head, he chuckled lightly"Alright, alright. Let's go." He got up slowly and walked ahead.

Kenji smiled"At last, I'm so hungry I think I'm going to die of starvation"He yelled and ran after his brother.

Kenshin sweat dropped. He raies an eyebrow and looked at Kenji once he caught up with him, "You ate nearly two hours ago." Kenji shrugged"And now I'm hungry again."

Kenshin sighed and looked at Kenji who had the most pitiful look on his face, but Kenshin only sighed again. They both continued on walking in the blistering heat, but then Kenji did a double take and saw an old woman who looked to be in trouble. Kenji gasped and ran toward her, regardless of the heat that made his skin glisten more.

Kenshin was bewildered by his brother's sudden move to make a run for it, but he recovered and narrowed his eyes in confusion"Hey! Where are you going Kenji" He shook his head and ran after him.

Kenji dropped down to his knees on the dirt road, "Are you alright miss? Are you hurt"

Kenj turned the old woman's shoulders toward him so he could get a better look at her. When she saw him she seemed to jump on fright. She gazed at Kenji's face with widened eyes; the sun was behind his head, forming a mellow glow look on around his features.

Kenshin made it by his Kenji's side by now and witnessed the situation. The old woman swallowed"I…I fear for you, young man" Her voice was so raspy and dry, Kenji could barely make out what she was saying to him. He froze"Wha- what do you mean… you fear for me? Why"

Kenshin was just as shocked as Kenji, 'Does she mean he's in danger?'

The old woman looked at Kenshin and got a hold of his hand. Kenshin was confused by this, but grasped it and looked into her eyes. "On a nigh of the full moon, someone close to your heart will fade… Tragedy will come to you... Heed my words, it will come." Her voice left the world of the living, and then, so did she.

end of flashback

Kenji threw his hands up on the air in frustration"Oh c'mon Keshin, that was a long time ago, and still nothing has happened yet." Kenji shook his head, 'There had been about three full moons now. I think that lady was wrong. But if she is, why is Kenshin being so cautious?'

"But there is a full moon tonight, what if what the woman sai" Kenji stopped him"Would you stop already" Kenji practically shouted. Kenshin was already getting on his nerves.

As they carried on arguing for a while, someone watched them from behind a nearby tree. Her silent movements and steady breathing was what got her this close to them, otherwise both Kenshin and Kenji would've both sensed her presence long ago. Her sapphire eyes glared daggers at only one though. 'So this boy is my mission." She mused and smirked, 'I wonder why the leader sent me to him. He looks of nothing more than a mere swordsman.'

Her eyes gazed into nothingness now as she thought of her leader's request earlier that day.

flashback

The hideout was murky and mysteriously haunting. You'd think no one would dream of staying here in a place like this. But, maybe that's what some people looked for in a shelter like this. A place of unusual solitude that gave your mind a certain kind of peace from the world, a peace that mustn't be disturbed of anything else. It is what it is, and will remain as such. That's what an assassin's mind is sadly all about.

"Kaoru" said a deep male voice that was both kind and intimidating for anyone's liking.

"Yes, leader" She stood in the doorway, and now walked closer to him.

"Kaoru I have another mission for you." Kaoru kneeled on one knee in front of her leader in utmost respect, waiting for her orders.

"The shogunate has given me orders to send my most excellent assassin and slay a samurai that is considered a great threat to them, and as the leader of the Kamiya Clan I have chosen you to carry on this mission, because you are the most excellent. As your father I know I can trust you most." He said with that one hint of kindness in his voice that Kaoru favored and she held in her smile before he could see it.

"Y-yes Father, you can trust me. And I promise I won't fail you. " Said a still kneeling Kaoru. She had never failed her father in a mission before and was so proud of that. Kaoru thought this one more mission would be like every other she has encountered, but when she felt a little tug in her heart, she suspected something. 'Will this be different? No, It's just the same as any other.' She convinced herself.

Her thoughts were interrupted when the leader spoke again, "I want you to follow this samurai now. He is traveling on the Nikkoukai road just as we speak and is with one other person, I want you to kill him as well." Kaoru nodded and stood up straight.

"And might I know what his name this person" Kaoru's father looked in her eyes"Your mission's name is Himura Kenji"