AN: Ew...I was reading over my past chapters and realized that my writing skills sucked majorly. I'm going to be giving it my all from now on! Oh! And, I'm doing an Inu/Kag story. It needs a little tweaking before I post it, but you can view the summary in my profile.
Sanosuke smirked. This was going to be fun to watch. Right now, the famous Hitokiri Battousai was kneeling on the ground, a stunned, and yet angry look on his face. His eyes were closed, but you couldn't tell that from the blood red hair that spilled over his lowered head. His breathing was deep, as if he were telling himself to calm down.
This was going to be very fun to watch.
Sano rolled his eyes before stooping and grabbing Kenshin below the arms and hoisting him to his feet. The rurouni opened his eyes, muttering under his breathe about idiots as Sanosuke took a step back.
Kenshin's eyes were laced with amber.
Sanosuke tapped Kenshin hesitantly on the shoulder. When normal violet (well, as normal as purple eyes can be) turned to meet him, he sighed in relief.
"Calm down Kenshin! Its not that big of a deal! You go to Kyoto with Kaoru acting as your w-"
Kenshin slapped a hand over Sano's mouth, looking towards the gate. A moment later, it opened to show a humming Kaoru, a few groceries in her arms. Sano rolled his eyes once again and pulled Kenshin's hand off his mouth.
"Kenshin," he whispered lightly, "You're going to have to tell her sometime. You can just invite her on some vacation or something and then on the way say 'Oh yeah! By the way, Kaoru, you're supposed to act like my-"
"Like his what?" Kaoru's innocent voice floated towards them, making both men wince.
"Ano…Kaoru-dono…ah…"
"Yes Kenshin?" She stared at the two, a hint of impatience in her voice.
"Ano…ah…"
She was definitely getting frustrated. Sano smirked and picked up the letter, handing it to the girl.
"Its all in this letter, Jou-chan."
Kenshin glared at the grinning man and cringed as she took the rather wet letter. He mentally and physically prepared himself for the outburst. Kaoru would be offended, angry at whoever had sent this letter, and probably embarrassed.
"So?"
Kenshin opened one eye hesitantly. 'So?' She was calmly folding the letter up.
"You…are not upset?"
She glanced up, a confused look on her face that bewildered him, and cocked her head.
"Mind that I'm going to act like your wife? Not at all. If its going to help capture this man. Better me that conniving kitsune."
Her bright blue eyes narrowed and Sano pushed her good naturedly.
"So…you're okay with this, Kaoru-dono?"
She nodded and he relaxed, only a little. He frowned slightly, staring at nothing.
"Why do I need you to come as my wife? I would rather not endanger you, de gozaru."
Kaoru pouted, gritting her teeth. Sighing, she shook her head.
"Did you not read the letter through? You're going as a delegate. This man is rumored to be at the conference in Kyoto, and you can get closer to the man by acting as one. Most of these men have wives, and it will help with your disguise.
Kenshin stared at her with a gaping mouth. She looked far from upset. In fact, she looked…happy.
"Why am I needed? Surely there is…some real delegate who can handle this!"
Sanosuke grinned and pointed at the sky.
"Cause someone up there hates you."
Kaoru promptly smacked him and turned to face Kenshin.
"You're known far and wide for your skills, Kenshin! You've defeated some of the worlds strongest swordsmen, and this would be easy for you."
Kenshin slumped slightly. He was upset, and angry…yet…there was a feeling in him. A rather happy one. A picture of Kaoru by his side appeared in his mind and he blushed slightly.
"So sweetheart," Kaoru said, teasing him, "go pack. We're supposed to be ready to leave in two days."
Kenshin pouted and crossed his arms.
"But what if I don't want to go and be some delegate? I could be putting you in serious danger, Kaoru-dono."
Kaoru sighed and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Kenshin, I thought you said that you were going to devote your life to helping the innocent and protecting the weak. Finding and stopping this guy will help save a lot of people. Onegai…"
She looked at him with her big, blue, pleading eyes, and he caved. Sighing, he nodded. Kaoru grinned and threw herself at him, knocking them both over and into the tub.
"ORO!"
"EEP!"
Sano grinned, shaking his head as he walked for the gate.
"Have a nice time, you two! Don't run off and get eloped!"
A furious shriek and a weak 'Oro..' was heard from the depths of the tub, and Sano laughingly ran out of the yard.
Well, what do you think? I hope its okay!
I've got a request! Help me think of a good Japanese name for our mysterious bad guy! I want it to be…good. Very good for him. Its going to be an original bad guy, so no names off the show, please.
ARIGATOU!
Kenshin: -is sopping wet- Chee-dono!
Chee: -grins- Yes?
Kenshin: Was it really necessary to dump us in a tub?
Chee:…
Kenshin: Chee-dono!
Chee: Couldn't help it! -smirk-
AGAIN: Much love for all my reviewers! -holds up peace sign- And please please read the summary for my Inu/Kag story and tell me if you like it, kay?