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Chapter 14: Resemblance

It was morning…

The raven-haired girl woke up, wiping the sleep off her eyes. She looked around and then found out that she's…somewhere? She began to panic but then tried to fight those inside her. Standing up, she began to find the exit.

Her eyes caught the sight of a door. Pulling it to the right to open, she thought that this was her hope…but she was wrong. Her eyes stared at the man who was blocking her way. Seeing those eyes made her take a step back.

"So you're awake." The man said, his deep voice rang in her ears. These were also the first words the person she loved told her. She turned away, not wanting to see the past. "Who are you?" she asked, glaring at the man. He smirked, invading the room's silence.

"I'm sorry for the sudden entrance. I'm Hajime Saitoh." He smiled. Kaoru observed him, he wasn't that scary or fierce as he looks like. He was wearing this uniform, blue colors touched material used. His hair was on a high pony tail and his eyes were as small as slits. But still, a smile on his face was there…it didn't fade away even though a mere presence of a wolf was felt. Kaoru remembered herself before, she was like that but then everything changed…just because of someone… "I believe you are Himura's woman?" he asked, bowing slightly then faced her to give her another smile. Kaoru nodded nervously, she now knows! The person that was standing in front of her was Katsura's mortal enemy! She then again took another step backward, fearing the man again. She then placed a mental note to herself that this person was wearing a mask…some of his self was hidden. "I'm sorry but I'm not." She replied, accepting the fact that Kenshin didn't love her back…but he did like her. "What did you do to him?" she demanded.

"Excuse me? I haven't lifted a finger on him and his comrades yet." Saitoh replied, his face was still smiling. Kaoru was confused, after she fell to the ground, what happened? "Then why am I here? You took me in here!" she asked, a hand on her chest. The wolf nodded. "You were lying on the ground." He replied, "Don't you know that it is not safe to sleep on the streets?" Kaoru glared at the man, was he joking for real? He's a nice person but deep inside…there is something different. He took a step forward, she then took steps backward. "Don't worry miss, I'm not going to harm you." He told her, "Only if you tell me where is that Battousai?"


We're now in Otsu, staying on a small wooden house that is far from the village. I didn't know why would Himura choose such a house but it didn't matter. I was there, fixing the futon and still in my kimono. Last night, he carried me again…when I said I was sleepy and then he lifted me… woa! Where am I now?

He's now outside, scanning the whole house or maybe a farmer's house that was unoccupied or some sort. I'm now finished with the futon and I am now…um…I don't know what to do next! I think I'll just take a walk outside.

As I made my way towards the exit, I saw him, there on the fields stepping on the ground. He was observing the soil there, maybe? Or something…

Looking up, I saw the sun. Bright as it was, it gave so much heat to the place. I then stared at the red head and was shocked to see him staring at me. I watched him walk to my way and then stopped in front of me. "What?" I asked, wanting to push him away from me.

"I forgot to tell you something about this…" he answered.

"So, what is it?" I asked, feeling a bit impatient.

"Katsura told me that we should be disguised into something."

Speaking of disguise, I began to think about a ninja movie who was trying to make himself like a tree! It was one of Enishi's favorite movies…I began to wonder…how is he know? "Hey!" he snapped, the image of my brother disappeared, darn man. "What do you wish to disguise in?"

"I don't know." I mumbled, my cheeks were turning red. He was so near to me, I began to feel something for him. Could it be love? nah! It's impossible, but with only the two of us together, I bet something could happen…shoot! Snap out of this Yukishiro Tomoe!

"How about…being a couple?" he suggested. His voice was calm now, I liked it. One more time, I was able to hear this kind of voice. I thank him for that. But to his reply, I was shocked…as a couple! Us! I may say no or say yes…but… "Can be…" I told him absent-mindedly, searching for something in his eyes.

I felt his presence change, maybe from a bad mood to a good one. I felt being locked into his eyes, I couldn't remove them. His eyes…they were so calm…

It was in different color, something like in a shade of purple. Suddenly, he neared his face to mine. I then felt the urge to close my eyes… As my eyes were already half-closed, he opened his mouth. I opened mine, accepting the request he silently addressed to me. Are we going to…?

Suddenly, his eyes snapped opened then he took a step back. I was surprised at his sudden change of reaction so I too changed. We looked away, felt stupid about it. "I'm sorry about that." He apologized, "I got carried away."

"Me too…"

"I think-"

"Let's just forget about it, okay?"

He nodded, "I'll just take a bath." Then he left me there, still standing. He made his way towards the bathroom…to do what he just said.

I looked at the ground, frowning. I don't know why he did that, but something…something made the both of us move and react that way. But easily? I feel weird, I feel like I'm somewhat attracted to him and…I couldn't understand myself clearly. Why do I feel like this? I mumbled curses under my tongue and then went inside.


SLAP!

Kaoru fell on the floor, touching her aching cheek. Luckily, she was able to catch herself by the other hand stopping there on the floor. She looked at the man, she was right…he's no mister nice guy. The man glared at her, then planned to land a kick on her stomach. She reacted quickly, stopping the foot from hitting her stomach by blocking it with her arm. He smirked at the sudden reaction, and then began to do another. She has to think fast. If she did not evade the kick, something will be lost…

"Please don't kick me anymore! I'm pregnant so please!" she begged, tears in her eyes. Saitoh paused, his foot an inch closer to her body. He withdraw the foot and then picked her up by her shoulders. "So, you're pregnant." He smirked, wishing he could've thrown her on the floor. But the girl was pregnant, he won't do this. He made her stand up, fixing her foot on the floor. "So who's the father of the child?" he asked, letting go of the shoulder. Kaoru didn't quiver, she glared at the wolf again, she wished she could hit him even once but he might fight back. "I won't tell you." She mumbled, taking a step back. Her fingers trembled on her chest, she was afraid that he would hurt her again. "Tell me, if you want that kid to live." He demanded, giving her an evil grin. There was no other way and she was afraid to loose the new life inside her. She wouldn't allow the kid to die but if it did, Kenshin would be mad…even Tomoe. "Kenshin."

"Huh?"

"Himura Kenshin." She replied, with tears in her eyes. "That's the name of the dad."

Saitoh smiled. Wishing he could pull a cigarette but a pregnant woman was beside him, it was to be avoided. "And where could the dad be?" he asked, crossing his arms on his torso. Kaoru began to think again. If she told him, Kenshin and Tomoe would be in danger but if not, then the child would be in danger. It was a difficult thing for her to do. If she didn't reply back, then the life inside would die…and she doesn't want that to happen. "What if I won't tell you." She cried, wiping the tears that formed on the corner of her eye. She was beginning to feel fear. Unlike Kenshin, this man was different, it was hard to determine what his next move could be…his face could be emotionless but still, it shows. "Then I'll kill you." He simply told her in a cruel way. She was getting confused, what will she say? If she says anything, something looses…something has to be sacrificed. "Fine." She spoke. "Then spare my life, I won't tell you."

Saitoh gave out an evil laugh, it splinted Kaoru's ears. He walked towards the door and then opened it. He gave a note to his self, this girl is strong. Willing to have her self hung than others. Then, he faced her, looking back. "You'll stay here, until you tell us where that Himura person is." He told her. Then, he left.

Kaoru slumped on the floor, tears flowing down her eyes. She cried quietly, covering her face with the open palm. What should she do? She has to save Kenshin and the child. But if she spills the milk, one thing will be gone. Her eyes began to hurt, crying last night and crying today…it must've hurt.


I looked up to the sky, it was beginning to be noon. The problem is that, I don't know what to eat. And there in the fields, there's nothing to reap. I gave out a heavy sigh…this sucks. I just finished taking a bath and now I'm here sitting on the floor as I combed my hair and wearing the yukata that was stored in this house.. That Battousai was out again, and I don't know why. I just last told him that I wished to have a mirror. I think he went out to by some…hope he included lunch in that.

My hair was long actually. It reached the floor as I brushed my hair when I lolled my head to one side. I then heard footsteps coming towards me, finally. I hope lunch is there…hot and fine. Standing up, I pushed my hair backwards, and then made way outside. I kept on thinking on that Himura guy but then I was wrong…it was…a kid? No, it can't be Enishi or someone…it's too impossible for him to know where I was…same back to him.

Observing him, the boy was like wandering, he was looking around the place as if he was looking for something. I coughed, trying to catch his attention and then he did. He snapped up, looking at me. He smiled, like one of those kind smiles Kaoru sometimes greet me with. It made me think of her…oh well, back to the kid.

"Yes?" I asked, smiling back at him. "Is there something you need?"

"Not really, ma'm." he replied. He was some bald kid, a cute one. He was in his yukata and looks like he's from the village. "What are you doing here all alone?" he asked, talking steps closer to me. I find him easy to approach…maybe without that idiot… "Oh, I'm waiting for my…" should I say that? Nevermind… "…husband."

I see the smile that grew on the child's face. "I'm Nataku." He introduced, "What's your name?" I gave him a smile and then replied, "Tomoe."

"That's a good name, oneisan."

Oneisan…

Enishi.

I was thinking about my brother again. When will I see him again? I miss him so much…

"It's the first time for me to see you around here." He snapped, popping my thoughts about Enishi. "You don't go around town do you?"

"Not that much." I replied calmly. Kenshin told me not to leave the place…and not to go to the village…strictly. "I see…" the boy nodded. "Where are your parents?" I asked, wondering. I noticed that he went here all alone.

"Oh, they're at home."

"Then what are you doing around here…all alone?"

"I was playing hide and seek with some of my friends." He grinned, "They couldn't find me anyway." Then he gave out a hearty laugh. I smiled at him while watching him laugh. This kid is very kind, humorous and sweet…just like Enishi. "Oneisan, do you want to see the village?" he asked, offering me his hand. I looked at his hand and then at him, giving him an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry but my husband doesn't wish to let me leave our house." I told him. He frowned and then settled his hand down. I approach him and then patted his head. "I think he'll allow me to…for I while I guess…" I told him. He looked up, and then smiled. "We're not going to the village actually. My friends are going to see me if I went there." He informed.

"I see…so where are we going?"

"We are going to see the whole village."

"Huh?"

He grabbed my hand and then grinned, pulling me. "Let's go, oneisan!"

I sighed, hope I'll come home early or else that Battousai will kill me! "Let's hurry ok?" I told him, as we walked. He nodded and then continued to pull me to some place…

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