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"Planning for Trouble" chapter 2
(TOOT TOOT)
Yes, the sound of man's best invention yet. It was born out of the agreements between the western and eastern worlds. It is what revolutionized trade and travel in Japan and for that matter everywhere else. It is also the mechanism that will take the Kenshin-gumi to their destination. People have known this scientific and engineering marvel as the train or more specifically the steam-powered train. But to a few it is also known as…
"The carriage of evil…"
"Believe me guys, this is how the devil travels. Where can you find a carriage that is pulled by nothing? Its witchcraft or some kind of evil voodoo" explained Sano as he whimpered in the side of the train booth.
"Now, Now, Sano.. It's just a train…" answered Kenhsin trying to clam the taller bishouhen
"Fine, Don't believe but.. Get me the hell outta here!!!" exclaimed Sano as he tried to jump out the train's window only to be stopped by a voice of a certain lady.
"What do you think you are doing rooster-head? Stay still in your seat. Yutaro paid for your ticket. The best you could do is to behave and be quiet." said Megumi
Sano upon hearing these words just cowered down his seat and held Yahiko in his arms.
"What the.. Sano.. Why me.." asked an embarrassed Yahiko as he tried to escape Sano's grip
Sano while he pointed his shaky fingers towards Megumi whispered, "Quiet Yahiko.. The only thing that's more frightening than this carriage is that woman over there.."
Megumi pretended not to hear the Sano's comment and instead proceeded to tell Kenshin something.
"Kenshin.. the girls and I are just going to the other booth over ok? And.. don't even bother coming over.. We are discussing something very important.. you know, girl talk.."
Kenshin then nooded her head for he knew that what Sano was talking a while ago is true, There is nothing worse than a woman's scorn.
After Megumi left them, Yahiko added, "The girls are acting strange today. A while ago, I saw Busu packing tons of clothes. She was giggling and laughing while looking at her clothes. And now, Megumi just didn't want us going over with them. I think the girls are up to something"
"I think Misao is acting a bit strange also" said the tall man sitting in the corner of the train booth.
"I don't know guys, Maybe we are just being paranoid. I don't think Miss Kaoru would do anything bad.." reasoned out Kenshin
"Ahh.. I know I'll check on them" suggested Yahiko
"No, You stay here.." pleaded Sano still clinging to Yahiko's arm
Aoshi without any say then stood up from his seat
"Are you going to spy on them?" asked Sano
The man of few words kept his character when he simply replied " No"
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Megumi then carefully made her way through the shaky and unstable interior of the train and proceeded to the end booth where Kaoru, Misao and Tsubame were sitting.
"Ok girls. Where were we?"
"The part where you tell us what your plan is." answered an excited Misao
"Oh yes.. So as I was saying, this is the opportunity we have been waiting for. I know you have feelings for Aoshi, Misao. And you Kaoru, even though I hate to admit it, You and Kenshin are a perfect couple.."
"Anou, I think I should leave.." shyly said Tsubame
"Nah! You'll be fine. You also need to pay attention to these kinds of things you know.." replied Megumi to the young girl
At the same time, Misao and Kaoru red faced betrayed their own feelings. They knew what Megumi is saying is true.
"And as for me, I have to know if Sano likes me… Ok, that's just the introduction girls. Here is the real plan and it's divided into two parts. Operation Forest and Operation Sake."
Upon hearing those words, Misao couldn't help her herself but think about her past Oniwabanshuu missions. She however, quickly rid herself of such thoughts and listened more attentively to what Megumi is explaining.
"First up, is the Operation Forest. Ok, this is how it works. We will ask the guys to walk in through the woods with us at night."
"Isn't that dangerous..?" asked Kaoru
"That's the reason we are doing it in the first place. The guys will be reluctant to go out but I think we can pull it off. When we are in the woods already, we will part ways. That is when the fun starts."
Megumi then explained the rest of the details to the two younger ladies
"And what if that plan failed?" asked the young Okashira
"When I go to missions, I always have a back up plan"
A blushing Kaoru nooded in agreement with what Misao had just pointed out.
"Girls.. girls.. that is why there is Operation Sake. It's a back up plan in case things don't go as well as we hoped…"
"But I'm sure it we wont need to discuss that since Operation Forest is perfect.. Hohohoho" explained Megumi sprouting her famous fox ears again.
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"The train is slowing.. we must be getting close.." observed the red-haired man
Also at the same time, Aoshi went back to his seat, deep in thought
"What's the matter Aoshi? Did you see the devils I was talking about?" asked Sano; his face serious
"Baka, you are the only one who believes that" replied Aoshi in his famous cold voice
"Why you… when I get out of here.. You see.."
Aoshi just ignored the other man's threat and said, "I hate to say it but I think Yahiko is right"
"Nani?" replied Kenshin, Sano and Yahiko; all in shock
"So you did spy on them.." said the ex-fighter for hire
"No, I went outside to unwind. But I couldn't help it that I have heard their conversation. It was Megumi that started this all along.."
"Hey, why you gotta make my girl sound so bad.. I bet Misao also contributed.."
Before any serious fighting can begin Kenshin proceeded to interrupt the two and said, "Ok, guys stop fighting.. if what Aoshi said is true then what now?"
"Well, this is what they planned to do.."
So the four guys then huddled together to listen to what Aoshi has to say and to think about a way to stop the girls from successfully completing their plan.
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"Yutaro!" exclaimed the brown-haired boy as he saw his friend standing in the train's waiting platform
"Yahiko!"
"It's so glad you can come.. Um, I don't think we've meet.." said Yutaro pertaining to a certain dark-haired lady
"Ah.. Yes, Misao's the name.. I'm a friend of Kenshin and Kaoru.. Its finally nice to see you Yutaro" replied Misao as she vigorously shook the young man's hand
"…It's also nice to meet you" was the nervous reply of the young man
"Oh by the way, this is Aoshi.." said Kaoru as she montioned her hands towards the tall man
"Hi!" greeted Yutaro
Aoshi however acknowledged the young man's greeting by respectfully bowing his head
"Yahiko.. Where will I put this?" said a delicate shy voice
"Oh Tsubame I almost forgot.. I'm sorry.." apologized Yahiko as he took Tsubame's luggage from her hands
"I am Sanzo Tsubame It is a pleasure to meet you Yutaro-san" bashfully greeted the young girl as she bowed down to show her respect
Yutaro at the sight of this blushed and was out of words
(Whack)
"Hey what did you do that for?" asked a now furious Yutaro touching the spot where Sano hit him
"Aint you going to introduce yourself to the young girl.." teased Sano
"Oh yes.. I am Tsukayama Yutaro and it's a pleasure to meet you.."
Yahiko who did not seem to be so happy about the scene he just witnessed then exclaimed " Yea Yea so lets go already.. I'm kinda tired from the train trip and all."
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"Thank you for the wonderful food Kami-sama" exclaimed Sano as he finished his sixth bowl of beef hot pot
"I think it's time to go to rest everyone. Tomorrow, I have a lot of things planned for us to do" suggested Yutaro
(YAWN) "Ok everyone I'll see you guys tomorrow" exclaimed a sleepy Misao
"Have a good night Kaoru-dono" said Kenshin as he proceeded to go to his room
"You too Kenshin" replied a blushing Kaoru
"Hey fox. Aren't you gonna sleep also? Or do you need someone to make you sleep" slyly teased Sano
"Heh.. if that will happen don't worry you'll be the last person I am going to ask" bitterly replied the long haired lady
"Fine Fine.. be that way Megumi.. I'll see you then tomorrow"
End of Chp 2
A/N: there ya go.. hopefully dis chp is worth d wait… please tell me what you think.. comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, and of cors praises are always welcome….
Thanks to Wolf Saphire, misao-chan and Fawn of the woods!!!! I appreciate ur reviews very much!