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A/N: takes a deep breath Finally I have time to update. I have been as busy as a bee. Or at least my parents have kept me busy O.o I think their trying to keep me off the computer, because every time I got on to update they told me to go do something. -- Sorry for such a late update! Oh and if you're a major Saito fan you might not really care for this chapter!
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Pervious on Kaoru and the Battosai-
Again and again Saito attacked Battosai with the Gatotsu and again and again Battosai dodged this attack. "Don't you have anything else?" Battosai yelled as he charged Saito, right before reaching him he jumped into the air and came down yelling "Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu- Ryutsuisen,"
Kaoru and the Battosai
Chapter 31
Fighting Continues
Kaoru's eyes widened as she looked at Battosai and Saito. Battosai managed to make contact with Saito's left shoulder but he's attack was lessened from Saito's Gatotsu Sonshiki. Saito's katana went through Battosai right shoulder. Saito then flung Battosai to the ground pulling his katana out of him. Battosai laid on the ground, as Kaoru watched with tearful eyes.
"Battosai!!!" Kaoru yelled out as she jumped to her feet and began to run towards him. She was pulled back to the ground though by a rough hand. Kaoru looked up to see Hiko. "But Battosai…." She started to say but was interrupter by him. "My baka deshi can take care of himself. Plus you'll just get in the way." Kaoru frowned and turned her head back to Battosai. "Battosai." She whispered.
Battosai grabbed his right shoulder and began to pick himself up off the ground. Once he was on his feet, starring at Saito "So, Saito can you still fight with that shoulder?" Battosai questioned him. Saito grinned, "I'm the one that should be asking you that." Battosai shrugged, "I guess we'll have to see." Right then Battosai and Saito vanished into the dark night, their katanas clashing and echoing through out the woods.
The fighting seemed to go on forever and Kaoru became more nervous every minute. 'Battosai is already hurt …how much longer can he last…this guy called Battosai he's baka deshi …does that mean Battosai was he's student at one time…' Kaoru turned back top look at Hiko, she was about to say something to him but stop when she didn't hear the clanging off katanas.
She whipped her heard back in the direction of the fight to see Battosai and Saito glaring angrily at each other. They both where breathing deeply as sweat rolled down their face. "You look tired, Battosai." Saito finally said. "Same can be said to you." Battosai smirked. Saito came at Battosai with his Gatotsu, but Battosai dodge to his right and brought his katana across, cutting into Saito's side.
Saito stumbled a little, and then turned to face Battosai again. 'Saito will keep using his Gatotsu till he wins or dies…and this is getting old…' Battosai thought as he watched Saito getting back into his stance.
Saito came at Battosai again; Battosai blocked the attack with his katana. And kicked Saito back, Battosai then disappeared and reappeared behind Saito. As he was about to bring his katana across Saito's back, Saito quickly turned around. His katana piercing Battosai's right thigh. Saito grinned as he looked upon Battosai shocked face. "Gatotsu Zeroshiki." He whispered as he pushed the katana deeper into Battosai's leg. Grabbing Battosai wounded shoulder roughly he pushed him back, pulling his katana out.
Battosai caught his balance, before falling onto the ground. "Battosai!" Kaoru yelled. Battosai quickly turned his head to look in her direction. 'What does she want?' he thought. Tears streamed down her face as she looked at Battosai sadly. Battosai's eyes widened as he saw the tears 'She's crying…' "Battosai, watch out!" Kaoru yelled. Battosai came out of his thoughts, but was too late to dodge Saito's punch to his stomach. Battosai leaned forward then quickly backed away. "Damn you." He said under his breath.
Battosai then lunged forward, attacking Saito, who blocked with his katana. Kaoru watched the fight continue on, with tears pouring down her face, 'Battosai you have to win…you just have to…' Kaoru thought. Kaoru's nervous began to build up with ever clash of the katanas. She was somewhat relived when she saw Battosai use his Ryu Kan Sen, cutting into Saito's back.
Saito quickly turned around and blocked Battosai's next attack. They backed off from each other taking a short breather. Saito then came at Battosai with Gatotsu, but Battosai jumped into the air. Saito grinned, "I've got you again, Battosai," as he used his Gatotsu Sonshiki to attack Battosai in the air. Saito became shocked when Battosai was not above him. He franticly looked behind and all around him.
"Have you stooped to hiding?" Saito yelled into the dark night. 'Where did he go?' Kaoru asked herself. Suddenly Battosai appeared behind Saito attempting to cut the back of his neck. But Saito quickly blocked the attack. Battosai then disappeared again and reappeared some distance away from Saito.
"You're boring me. This ends now." Battosai spoke calmly. Saito grinned and went into his Gatotsu stance. Battosai sheathed his katana and placed his hand on the hilt. Saito came charging, as Battosai stepped off with his left foot.
Kaoru watched knowing that this was the last attack. 'Please Battosai…you have to win…' Kaoru thought as she closed her eyes. She could hear the sound of a katana drop to the ground, it clanging echoed through her mind. Squinting her eyes, and then slowly opened them she looked at the scene before her. Tears freely poured down her face as she ran to Battosai. "Battosai." Kaoru said softly once she reached him. Battosai lifted his head up; his amber eyes meeting Kaoru's watery blue orbs. Kaoru felled to her knees and slung her arms around his neck. "Battosai" Kaoru cried.
Battosai dropped his katana and wrapped his arms around Kaoru's waste. "Kaoru." He whispered as he pushed her back so that he could look at her face. Taking his hand he wiped the tears from her face. "Gomen." He spoke under his breath. "What for?" "I have made you cry." Kaoru sighed as she threw her arms around his neck again. "You don't have to apologize about that." She whispered into his ear. "I promised that I would never make you cry and I have broken that promise. Gomen." "Battosai." Kaoru said as she hugged him tightly.
"So you decide to use the Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki." Hiko finally spoke up. Battosai pushed Kaoru away and looked up at his master. "Well it worked pretty good," Hiko paused, "But you're still my baka deshi. You let him wound you more than once." Hiko finished as he frowned at Battosai.
Kaoru then looked over at Saito laying motionless on the ground. "Is he dead?" Kaoru asked. Battosai looked back, "Yeah. Now let's go back to the castle." Kaoru nodded, as she watched Battosai slowly stand and stumbling a little. She grabbed his katana, and handed it to him. "Arigatou." Battosai said as he took it and sheathed it. As he did so his right leg gave out and losing his balance he began to fall to the ground, but was caught by Hiko before falling.
Battosai looked sheepishly up at his master. "Baka deshi." Was all Hiko said. Grabbing Battosai's left arm and putting it over his shoulder to help Battosai keep his balance. Battosai, with Hiko supporting him began to walk back to the castle, but stopped when Kaoru wasn't walking with them. "Kaoru, what are you waiting for?" Battosai asked. "You're just going to live him here?" Kaoru replied. "I'll come tomorrow and take him back to the village." Hiko said answering for Battosai. "Now come on Kaoru." Battosai said. Kaoru smiled and ran up to the two.
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