Konnichiha!  I wasn't going to update today because of a terrible car accident my friend was in and broke her neck, but I can't go and visit her because she at a hospital out of town and I'm unaware yet to which one she is at.  So I thought that updating might help to get it off my mind.  Well enough with the sad stuff here's Chapter three. ENJOY~

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin or Beauty and the Beast. So please do not sue me.

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~Kaoru and the Battosai~

Chapter Three

~Meeting the Battosai

          At home, Kaoru was waiting for her father's return when there was a knock at the dojo's gate.  Opening the gate door Kaoru saw no other than the conceited Jaaku, all dressed up in the fanciest clothes Kaoru has ever seen.  "Come in."  Kaoru said reluctantly.    As Jaaku pushed by to enter the dojo.  Unaware to her that Jaaku was fixing to propose to her and planned to marry her on the spot.  Outside the dojo awaited half the town to hear Kaoru's answers and to see the overwhelming occasion. 

          "Say you'll marry me Kaoru!"  Jaaku demanded.

          "Why would I marry you?"  Kaoru question.  "I wont take no as an answer, my lovely Kaoru!"  Jaaku said as he started walking toward her.  Backing away Kaoru said.  "Jaaku I wouldn't marry you if you were the last guy on earth!"  "Aw, come on Kaoru you know you can't rest me." Jaaku said seductively.  "Did I stutter?  I said NO!  No means no!  And nothing else.  Now LEAVE!!"  Kaoru yelled angrily.  "You'll regret this my dear Kaoru and if you change your mind I'll be waiting."  Jaaku stated arrogantly.  "Yeah whatever, I'll keep that piece of information in my mind."  Kaoru said sarcastically.  "Way in the back off my mind."  She said under her breath.  When Jaaku stepped out of the dojo the crowd began to cheer till they notice Kaoru was not with him.  Falling silent Jaaku friend Saito leaning against the wall calmly smoking spoke up.  "She turned you down."  "Of course not she's just playing hard to get."  Jaaku replied.  "Sure if you say so."  Saito said as he threw he's cigarette to the ground and walked away.

          After Jaaku and the crowd had left Kaoru began her chores around the dojo.  While doing the laundry, she heard a familiar whinny; she ran to the sound to welcome home her father.  When she came upon Unmei she notice her father was no where around.  "Unmei!"  She cried.  "Where's father?"  The big horse snorted and stirred anxiously.

          "Oh no!  What happened?"  Kaoru asked terrified.  "Oh Unmei, you must take me to him!"  Kaoru gathered her kimono and leaped astride the tired horse, who nervously, but bravely turned and thundered back toward the dark forest.  Kaoru and Unmei plunged into the gloomy trees until they came across the crossroads where Unmei came to a stop.  "Which way, Unmei?"  Asked Kaoru.

          Reluctantly, Unmei headed downhill, mist-shrouded woods where he had left Kamiya-San.  They soon arrived at the rustic gates of the forbidden castle.  "What's this place? Please tell me this isn't where father is."  Kaoru said worriedly.  

          Timidly, Kaoru entered the silent castle.  "Father?"  She called as her voiced echoed in the corridors of the castle.  "Are you here?  It's Kaoru."  Yuudai, Sano, and Hahaoya-dono, surprised by her followed her closely behind her.  

          "Look do you see?"  Sano whispered to Yuudai and Hahaoya-dono, "That's missy is the one we been waiting for-the one who will break the spell!"

          At last, Kaoru found her father in the remote dungeon.  "Oh father," she exclaimed.  "Your hands are freezing!  We have to get you out of here and now."  

          Suddenly, Kaoru sensed danger and whirled around to see cold amber eyes shine in the shadows.

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Uhoh Looks like Kaoru's in trouble.  If you've seen Beauty and the Beast then you might know what happens next. Or maybe I'll change it up and you won't know.  Give me ideas ^_^ lol ok.

Alendra: ^_^ So Beauty and the Beast is one of your all time favorites. Yeah its one of mine to.  Thank You for the review!! ^_-

Tati-Chan14: Hey ya! ^_^ I put Saito as Lefou and Sano as Lumiere and I also think I'll use Megumi too.  I did have Sano as Jaaku Gaston) but he's a jerk and couldn't put my beloved Sano in that character. Thank You for reviewing!^.^

Sailr_Earth: I didn't think about putting the Kenshin-gumi as objects till after I had typed up Chapter two.  Then I was going to change it up but forgot O.o hehehe Forgetfulness is me.  But then I remembered when I read your review. So thank you for reminding me . ^_- So I did decided to use Sano as Lumiere as you suggested.  Thank You for review and giving me the idea to use Sano as Lumiere. ^_~

Victora: ^_^ Thank you so much for reviewing and I'm happy that you liked my story. I'll try to make updates everyday.^_^

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