Back in the Real world, Raven looked back at Kenshin and Kaoru. "I guess her dad did help. It's a good thing Tomoe has
connections in the spirit world." Kaoru had quieted, but had rolled back to her own mat. I'm going to need to fix that…quietly, Raven changed from her
bird form to her human form and went to Tae. "Tae…" Raven called quietly, not wanting to wake anybody else. Tae slowly opened her eyes. Raven
quickly covered her mouth before she could wake anybody up. "Shh. Tae, its me-" Tae cut her off. "Who are you? Wait, I know you. You're the one
of the new-" Raven, exasperated, cut her off.
"Yes Tae, its me Raven. Before you say anything though, I think there may be something you would like to see." Tae, still suspicious,
got up and Raven led her to Kaoru and Kenshin. "First though, I need you to help me move Kaoru back over to Kenshin for now
without waking them." "Why should I do that?" Tae asked harshly. Raven said exasperatedly "look Tae, I know you want Kenshin and
Kaoru together right?" Tae blushed "well, yeah so?" "I haven't been up all night trying to do that for you to not help me. All I need for
you do to is move Kaoru next to Kenshin and sit back. Its almost morning already!" Tae, realizing Raven was serious, moved them to
where Raven had requested. "Thank you tae. Now just grab your tatami mat and pretend you're still asleep. They should wake up any
minute.
When Kenshin looked up, he expected Kaoru to be where Tomoe had been. Instead, she was a few feet away where her father had left
her. He was aware that she was gazing off into the distance, and took a moment to look her over as he never could normally. His eyes softened as he took in her every feature. Her beautiful lavender-blue hair swayed in the light breeze, and her eyes sparkled with unshed tears. He felt a pang in his heart seeing her so depressed, but he also saw a ray of hope in those eyes, the same ray which had kept him alive during the battle with the Juppongatanna. He was suddenly filled with a mad desire to walk over and hug her from behind, to rest his head on her shoulder, to feel the silkiness of her hair entwined in his fingers, to finally show her how much he loved…. Kenshin remembered what Tomoe had said when she left. "This isn't a regular dream. Let her know how you feel and let her in." Kenshin
knew the night must be almost over so he would have to work fast. "Kaoru…" Kenshin called. Kenshin looked at himself, surprised. Did I just
manage to call her Kaoru without the ms? Kaoru was thinking along the same lines as her heart skipped several beats and her skin flushed. Finally, at last! Out loud, she only managed
to squeak out a tiny "Yes Kenshin?" Kenshin, his voice equally cracking and small, said "Kaoru, I-I" He hesitated. It was time to say what he had
feared to say for so long…
All Kaoru heard was "Kaoru…" before she woke up. Damn! She thought. I was so close to getting to the best part of the dream where I kiss him!
Why? Why did I have to wak-" Kaoru was cut off by what Kenshin said laying down next to her. "Kaoru, I-I" He had noticed the dream beginning to grow dim, but knew it was time to say it or he never would. "Kaoru, I love you." As soon as Kenshin had said it, he realized he was awake. Oro! Did I say it when I was asleep or when I was
awake? I was asleep right? Kenshin thought desperately. He soon found out his answer as outside a raven cawed that sounded strangely like a
triumphant cackle. If that wasn't strange enough he heard behind him the sounds of Tae, so shocked at finally hearing the words come out of his mouth
gave out a small squeal before shoving her fist in her mouth as she closed her eyes pretending to be asleep. At least Kaoru is asleep r-right? She
didn't hear me… Although he was fearful to see if she was awake and had heard him, part of him was extremely depressed at the thought of him saying it without her hearing…He closed his eyes and rolled over, opening them slowly only to be filled with Kaoru's own, wide-eyed with shock and…something else? Kenshin looked down, finally noticeing where her arm was. "Oro!"
Kenshin yelped quietly. So she had heard…now what was he going to do? He began to get up. "Kaoru, I-I-I'm sor-" Kaoru placed two fingers on his mouth stopping him, eyes no longer open with shock but with seriousness. "Kenshin, please don't say your sorry. Just say you meant it." Kaoru cupped his scarred cheek in one hand and brought it closer. He was drowning in her eyes, and his heart began to race as her lips moved closer. His mouth became dry but he relaxed and allowed his instincts to take over. Instead of pulling away, he placed a hand on her waist as Kaoru shifted her hand and let destiny take its course, beginning with a kiss.
Kaoru knew then why first kisses were so important. Especially this kiss…she took control and before Kenshin could say anything to ruin the moment,
slipping her hand around the back of his head and kissed him harder, trying desperately to place everything she felt about him behind it. Her feelings were so strong, Kaoru knocked Kenshin back slightly with the force. Neither of them could think. All they knew was they didn't want it to end. It was what they wanted, what they needed. They instinctively had let their minds slip with how much lust had opened up inside them, letting it rush out to show just how much one desperately wanted and needed the other.
Tae, finally realizing they had lost their minds went into a short state of shock as she watched Kaoru's hands begin to wander to where she could pull and slip off his outer gi. Only the sharp caw of a raven close to her ear made her snap out of it and break them apart. Kaoru, realizing what she had been about to do stepped back, blushing furiously. "Kenshin! T-tomoe, i-I don't know w-what came over me i-im sor-" Kenshin really didn't want to hear her say she was sorry. In his god like speed he jumped up and placed a finger on her lips before she could finish. He put his hand on her cheek and brought her in for another, shorter, kiss. "only a few seconds ago you told me the same thing I'm about to tell you. I love you kaoru. Please don't say you didn't mean that kiss. Besides, I know it would be a lie that I do." Kenshin smiled his famous smile as she staired at him dreamily and turned to Tae. "Thank you tae for stopping us before anyone knew. I am grateful that I am." With a last kiss on her forehead, Kaoru watched as Kenshin went of to start a fire.
She sat there staring for a minute, trying to figure out how her dreams had finally become reality, when she realized that tae was still there. "oh, Im sorry tae I didn't see you there." Tae just smiled. "well, I promised myself that I would help you and Kenshin get together and now its finally happened." "hmm, you know what the strangest part is though? I had been dreaming of him only a few moments before and he had said exactly the same words as he was muttering in his sleep. Its almost as if we had the same dream ya know?" a knowing smile crossed Tae's face as she noticed a raven standing on the roof just above Kaorus head. "oh yes, I'm sure." Thank you raven, for everything. Tae thought and a smile played across her lips The raven noticed and looked back at tae. And thank you, now help kaoru, I can see her blush even from way up here. The others are waking up as well. The raven cackled and flew off, disappearing into the clouds.
Well, how did you like it? I hope it was ok…my first fic ya know…;; I'm looking forward to comments, but since I cant get them here go to my homepage. I'm always there…or just AIM me at RavenSugara. Anyway, you guys have been great! –hugs for all-
