Disclaimer: The characters used in this fic is owned by the great Watsuki-sama… but dat doesn't stop a girl from dreaming ne?
"Planning for Trouble" Chp 3
"Yahiko-chan, time to get up!" yelled Kaoru as she yanked Yahiko's blanket away from his sleeping state
"Huh! What happened…! Hey.. What you do that for!" asked a half awake Yahiko
"Well Yahiko-chan if u may know... We didn't come here just to sleep all day..."
"Fine... Busu..." replied the brown-haired boy
A nerve twitched in Kaoru's forehead upon hearing Yahiko's reply and fought back by saying;
"Who you calling busu? Yahiko-chan?
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"Ohayou Gozaimasu everyone" greeted a cheerful voice
"Good morning to you too,Miss Misao" politely replied Yutaro
The slender Okashira then made her way into the dining area where Yutaro and Kenshin were staying at before asking,
"Has anyone seen Aoshi?"
Sano, upon his arrival, interrupted them and said; "You mean Icicle man? I think I saw him on my way here... Looks to me like he is in the room filled with books"
"Oh, the library… It's the 3rd room across from where you slept"
"Thanks Yutaro... I guess I could see what he is up to" replied the young Okashira as she quickly proceeded to go where Aoshi is
"Hey Yutaro... where's the chow!" asked Sano
"Sano... Let's be polite... We are guests in Yutaro's house and I'm sure breakfast will be coming soon shortly" said Kenshin while sipping his morning tea
"Jeez Kenshin… It's a vacation for chrisake... No need to be uptight or anything"
"What's this I hear about being uptight?"
"Oh fox...I see you're awake..."
"Breakfast is ready" said Yutaro as he guided his guests towards the dining area
After breakfast, Yutaro and the Kenshin-gumi went sight seeing. Yutaro gave the gang a more extensive tour of his estate first which was soon followed by a visit to a famous shrine dedicated to a celestial maiden in Izu. Before heading back, the group also managed to relax their tired bodies by soaking up in the hot springs.
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"Ok, girls stage 1 of OPF (Operation Forest) is now in session" said Megumi using a tone only drill sergeants would use
"Hai" said the three young girls in unison
After last minute preparations, explanations and whatnots, all four ladies went to their "designated" areas, waiting for their so-called targets.
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First up, Misao. She strategically placed herself in the estate's library where Aoshi spends most of his time in. With Megumi's suggestion, she opened the library's curtains to show the magnificent sunset which is now cascading towards the library. After a few moments of composing herself, target A has arrived.
"Misao?" asked the tall man as he spotted the young Okashira looking outside the room's window
"Aoshi... look at that... isn't the sunset lovely..?" said Misao using what she hopes is her sexiest voice
'I see it started…' were the thoughts of the Bishouhen the moment he heard Misao's question
"Misao…Why are you acting strange? Is something wrong?" replied Aoshi; obviously he wanted to avoid anything romantic from happening (A/N: or is he?)
'Oh great... now he must think that I'm up to something... I shouldn't have listened to Megumi... you know using the sexy approach and all... I knew it wouldn't work….' thought Misao as she let out a small sigh that luckily wasn't heard by Aoshi
"Huh! What do you mean Aoshi-sama?" asked Misao using her natural tone of voice so not to rise any suspicion again
"Never mind" was the only reply of the tall man
After a few more moments of awkward silence; Misao knew she had to do something... She knew she was out of schedule and so she quickly gathered all her courage and exclaimed,
"Did you see that!"
"Huh!" replied Aoshi as he put down the book he was reading
"That!" yelled Misao pointing to something
Aoshi slowly proceeded to go near the window and replied;
"I don't see anything, Misao"
"No, seriously I saw something move out there... Maybe it's a thief trying to rob Yutaro's estate... I say it's our job as Oniwabanshuu members to protect everyone" said Misao hoping that this trick would lead her and Aoshi wandering outside the woods as initially planned
The taller man could only sigh and chuckle when he heard Misao's suggestion or more like his Okashira's order
'So… this seems harder than what I've expected…'
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Next up is Megumi, who knew exactly where target S was staying at...
"Hey Sano… can you come with me for a second?" asked Megumi
"Huh! But I'm trying to teach Yutaro and Yahiko how to play cards..." reasoned Sano
Megumi however pretended not to hear this and exclaimed, " Baka.. What? Are you teaching them to grow up like you?
"Fine, You don't have to sound like my mother... and plus you fell in love with the lil freeloader that I am right?" teased Sano making Megumi blush a little
"Ok, kids we will continue this later.." said Sano while giving Yahiko and Yutaro a small wink
Megumi then proceeded to go outside in the garden with Sano following her.
"So, fox… if you need some alone time with me then all you have to do is ask" jokingly said the tall man
"Baka... I want you to help me gather some herbs that only grows in Izu" replied Megumi
"Now hurry up before it gets to dark"
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About the same time, Kaoru was trying to look for Kenshin. Initially, she thought Kenshin was in his room but she didn't find him anywhere near her 'target area'. She then proceeded to look for him in the kitchen and was again disappointed that he wasn't there. She had begun to worry about him when she finally heard a familiar comforting voice..
"Kaoru-san? Why are you still up?" asked a concerned Kenshin
"Ah…"
'Ok Kaoru.. No need to panic.. Remember what Megumi told you.. This is the opportunity that you need to know if Kenshin feels the same way about you… You can do this…'
Kenshin still patiently waiting for Kaoru's reply thought, 'This doesn't feel right'
"Mou, Kenshin… I am old enough to stay up as long as I want.." finally replied the raven-haired lady
Kenshin couldn't help it but agree to the young lady; he definitely knew that Kaoru wasn't a child anymore
"Anou.. Kenshin.. I was hoping we could go walk through the woods tonight.." shyly suggested the young lady
"But Kaoru-san… it's very dangerous outside.." protested the ex-rurouni
"Oh come on.. I got you to protect me right? And it's just going to be a quick stroll around the woods since I am not sleepy at all…"
"But Kaoru-san…"
"No buts Kenshin.. You coming with me? Or should I go alone?" threatened the raven-haired instructor
At this point, Kenshin knew he wouldn't let Kaoru go alone and so he decided to go along…
End of Chp 3
A/n: Thanks to everyone who reviewed! Sorry it took a while b4 I can post it… hope u guys still enjoy it!
And yea, the celestial shrine in Izu is just homage to a manga im currently reading right now.. :)