Last time:Tim said bye to his friends and set off for Kyoto.
Act
II:A Journey Once Taken
Chapter 2:Friend
(After leaving Tokyo and buying all his supplies, Tim started down his way down the only road to Kyoto. While walking, he stopped at a place where he overlooked a pond. He thought of how Kaoru felt when Kenshin left her the first time. He was surprised that he was standing in the very exact spot where Kenshin just hugged Kaoru and walked away. After that, Kaoru kneeled down and cried, then went home as sad as ever. She didn't eat for 2 days, till 2 women from the Akabeko, a restaurant in downtown Tokyo, helped out, along with Yahiko to get her on her feet and have her go to Kenshin in Kyoto. Sano also went too, but went alone because he made a promise with Kenshin when they met that they would fight together as friends.)
Tim:Boy, it must've been tough for all of them, to go through all of that.(sigh)Well, I guess I should get going.
(He walked on in the rain and wept. Then, when he found a big tree to sleep under, he stopped and took a rest.)
(Later that afternoon)
(As Tim was waking up, someone was standing next to him.)
:Hello, hello?
Tim: Oh...
:Who are you?
Tim: Oh...I'm Tim, And who...Huh!
(After taking a good look at the person, he gasped. He knew who it was, but didn't want to give it away and look suspicious.)
:Is something wrong?
Tim:Uhh...No.
:Good. Anyhow, the name's Misao Makimachi! Please to meet you!
Tim:Hi.
(Misao Makimachi is a girl-ninja who's 16 years old. She's part of the Oniwaban Group and was made the leader after something that the ex-leader went through with Shishio and other things before. She can be a snob sometimes, but is still a nice girl.)
Misao: So, what're you doing here?
Tim: I'm on a trip to Kyoto.
Misao:With a sword?
Tim:I use it for...protection.
Misao:Have you killed someone yet?
Tim:No.
Misao:Good. It's not nice to kill.
Tim:Yeah...
Misao:Anyhow, if you're going to Kyoto, let me go with you. I live there and I was just on my way from visiting some friends.
Tim: Oh, okay.
(After that, they started off.)
Misao: So, how old are you? I was just wondering because you seem a little young to be fighting with a sword.
Tim:I'm 16.
Misao:Heh, you're the same age as me.
Tim:Really!
Misao:What a coincidence.
Tim:Yeah.
Misao: What business do you have in Kyoto?
(Tim thought for a moment to think of something in place of "to kill Makoto Shishio," then thought of a reason.)
Tim:Family.
Misao:Family, huh? Who are you related to? I know about everyone in Kyoto, so I'll probably know them.
(Now Tim was stuck. If Misao knew everyone in Kyoto, then he would have to tell her the truth. He couldn't help it, so he just came up with a Japanese name.)
Tim:The Tenchi family.
Misao:Tenchi, huh?
Tim:Yeah.(He's shaking with nervousness without letting her realize)
Misao: Of course! Those people! They're nice, aren't they?
Tim: (He breathes a sigh of relief.)They are.
Misao:Well, I'll walk you there then, if you don't know the way.
Tim:That's nice of you, but I'll walk by myself when we get to Kyoto.
Misao: Okay. Say, aren't you getting hungry?
Tim: Yes, I am.
Misao:How about we stop for a snack?
Tim:That's fine.
(Misao opens up a bag and hands Tim something.)
Tim:This is...!
Misao:What is it?
Tim: Oh...nothing.
(Tim was shocked just now because he remembered Misao eating this in the show with a friend of her's.)
Misao: So, is it good?
Tim:Yes, thank you.
(After a quick break, they continue on.)
Misao: Have you heard the rumors?
Tim:What?
Misao:Makoto Shishio is back, and more powerful than ever.
Tim: (sarcastilcally) Oh yeah, I hated that bastard.
Misao:But the thing I don't get is he came back from THE DEAD. Weird, isn't it?
Tim:Yeah.
Misao:And a strong swordsman is staying at the Kamiya Dojo, which they say, "isn't part of our world."
Tim:I haven't heard of that. But I know Kaoru Kamiya.
Misao: Oh, well then you haven't heard of the swordsman.
Tim:No, I haven't.
Misao:Well, they say that this man showed up somehow in Tokyo and met Kenshin Himura. He was taken to the Kamiya Dojo and he told everyone the truth of who he really is. He then heard the news from a strong swordsman who attacked the dojo that Shishio was back because of him. They say he and all of the Juppogatana came back for revenge from the dead, and all because of that guy showing up in Tokyo. Weird, huh?
Tim:Yeah...
Misao:And he has left to kill Shishio. So odd...
Tim:...Yeah.
Misao: OKAY! STOP IT!
Tim: Stop what?
Misao:You're him, aren't you?
Tim:Huh!
Misao:You're the boy on a mission to kill Shishio, right!
Tim:How did you know!
Misao:I mean, come on, it's obvious you're like the only one I've met on this road so far!
Tim:But...
Misao:I know you know who I am!
Tim:Well...
Misao: Don't try to deny it! Confess!
Tim:...
Misao:Well!
Tim:...
Misao:Tim?
Tim:...Alright. Yes, you're Misao Makimachi, you're grandpa's name is Okina, you're part of the Oniwaban Group, you're fond of Aoshi Shinomori, and...
Misao:Okay...It seems you are the one.
Tim:Yes.
Misao:I just want to know...Do you really want to do this?
Tim: Do I have a choice?
Misao:Well...
Tim:You wanna know what! I was FORCED into this! I never wanted something like this! I was just in my room till poof, I ended up here, met some friends, then was sent on a mission to assassinate a madman. Do you think I wanted this!
Misao:Well...no.
Tim:Good, because I didn't!
Misao: (crying)I'm sorry. I made you mad. I'll remember not to bother you again.(She runs off.)
Tim:Wait! I didn't mean too...I'm sorry.
(Tim is left alone, crying.)
THE NEXT DAY
Tim: (to himself)I wonder what happened to Misao? I didn't mean to make her mad. I hope I see her again.(sighs)
(Suddenly, Misao appears.)
Tim:Oh, Misao?
Misao:Tim...
Tim:Yes?
Misao:...I'm sorry.
Tim:You mean it?
Misao:Yes.
Tim:I'm sorry too.
Misao:Thanks!
(They look at each other.)
Tim:Is that all?
Misao: No. I was just wondering, maybe, if I could join you and help you on your journey, if you want me too.
Tim:That'd be great!
Misao:I know we'll make a great team!
Tim:Yeah.
(And so, Misao and Tim continue on the journey, together.)
Next time:They show up at a village being conquered by Shishio.
