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Chapter 15: Scar
After some minutes of walking, we finally reached a hilltop that shows a good view of Otsu. And the place was good indeed!
"Isn't this good, oneisan?" he asked, grinning at the view.
"Yes…"
My eyes were on the village. On where we are, we could see the whole village…but not all. There were hundreds of houses there and it was so different from the houses in Kyoto. In Kyoto, houses were made of cement and they are taller…mostly some of those houses contain a lot of stories or floors. But the houses here are like bungalows, one in one story and most of the people here are farmers or fishermen. "See that house, oneisan?" he asked, pointing to a medium sized house. It has only one floor and was surrounded by many other houses. "That's where I live." He added. "That's a nice house, Nataku." I commented. He looked at me and I looked at him back. "Thank you, oneisan. I wish you could see my room!" he remarked. I stifled a giggle and then smiled back. "Yeah…I wish you could."
I watched him turn around and then gave out a heavy sigh. "Look at this, oneisan." He told me, pulling an edge of my yukata. As I turned around, he let go of my yukata and then rested his hands on his hips. My eyes saw the big sculpture of Buddha. "Do you want to pray?" he asked. I glanced at him. "Why not?"
We took our steps forward and then folded our hands. Closing our eyes, we began a silent prayer. I prayed…that Enishi will see me and that I will be able to see him. That Akira will be safe and that he's in paradise. I paused there and then a tear went down my eye…I was praying for Kaoru. That she will give birth to a healthy child…hoping that it will be a boy. I noted another prayer for me and Kenshin…that we'll go back to Kyoto safe and sound.
As I finished my prayer, I opened my eyes. I looked at Nataku, he was still praying. Boy! This kid really prays a lot…I think he's praying for his family, friends…and loved ones. Finally, he opened his eyes and then smiled at me.
"Are you crying, Oneisan?" he noticed the tear that was resting on my cheek. I forgot about that! I then wiped the tear and then smiled at him. "No." I replied, "I just remembered some one…"
He nodded and then smiled at me worriedly. "I see…" he replied, "I was praying for my family…mostly for my friend who was missing for some years." I looked at him, confused. "He was the nicest person I've met." He told me, "He even promised that he'll come back." I nodded absent-mindedly. "I believe that he'll come back." I told him, coming to my senses. "What does he look like?"
"Well, he's not that tall and his hair is long and colored like-"
"Nataku!"
Some one called his name. The boy turned around and then ran towards the person who called him. It were his friends, three of them, they kept on giggling and laughing. "We finally saw you, Nataku!" one of his friends exclaimed, hugging him. "You're such a cheater!" another told him. Then they departed from their friends and then smiled. Nataku looked at me and then pulled his friends, approaching me with their curious faces. "Who's that girl, Nataku?" one of them whispered.
Nataku looked at one of his friends, pausing on their steps. They were about an arm's length from me. "She's my friend." The kid introduced, "Her name is Tomoe."
"I see…" they chorused, looking at me. "She's beautiful, Nataku." One of them whispered. Another agreed, I could feel my cheeks tint…they're so cute. I crouched, trying to reach their level. "You have the nicest friends, Nataku." I told him. He grinned at me, so did the others.
I stood up, hands on my lap. As I stared at the sky, I noticed it was dark! The sun was about to set and the surroundings are about to get unseen due to the darkness. I looked at the kids, they were waiting for me to say something. "I have to go now, Nataku." I bade them giving a bow to each. They giggled and then smiled at me. "Sure thing, oneisan." Nataku replied, "See you some time." Then, I ran away, I have to get back to the house back or else…Kenshin…
I finally reached the place, still panting. It was darker than before. As I wiped the sweat off my brow, I slid the door opened and then quickly darted my head inside. I looked for any red head and yellow eyes but there wasn't any…oh, correction, purple eyes. There was fire lit in the center, meaning some one was inside…or maybe him…I took my off sandals and then entered the house, sliding the door shut behind me.
"Where have you been?" a voice asked. The voice was familiar, and to what I could make out of it, it could be him alright.
I was startled, jumping slightly on my place. I should've followed his instructions…oh shit. I searched for his body but then a mere presence was there in the dark part of the room. My eyes beamed at the darkness and then suddenly he stepped out of it. His eyes were a bit mad and angry, his fists were clenched, and his body was stiff…still as ever.
"Answer me." he growled. My eyes opened wide, shocked at his sudden appearance in here. Think Tomoe…you have to think of something…
"I…um…went out to take a walk."
"Looks like you've been running." He noticed the sweat on my brow! I wiped it off quickly with the back of my hand. Then I darted quickly to the room, wishing I could just lie down there. As I entered the room, I saw the futon, there in place and neatly arranged…was he preparing to sleep or was he sleeping? I don't care. As I was to turn around and shut the door behind me, I saw him! Right there! Standing in front of me.
He then took my forearms and pushed me until we both fell on the floor. "I asked you and you were doing a reason…what's the truth?" he snarled, looking angrily at my eyes. I wouldn't answer, I don't want to…what does he care?
Then, he lowered his head, to my neck…is he going to bite me again? I tried to struggle from his hold on me but he was way too strong. Argh! He has to get of me! I tried to think fast, my eyes searching for anything that I may use as a weapon to hit him on his head or somewhere. But there was nothing useful, only the darkness conquered the room. I closed my eyes, expecting him to bite again but…he didn't…
I felt his lips brush on my neck and then to my jaw line. One of his hands went behind me and the other on my head. My hands were resting on his chest, my senses went numb…I felt like…I should really do this…
He then planted kisses on my neck, nibbling on my ear. He tickled me, I didn't know he got me there. "I was worried…" he whispered. Then, his head went up, staring at my eyes…his eyes were back to purple again. "Kenshin?" I asked, my mouth was left open. As he brought his head down, he kissed my lips. Our tongues playing sort of a game of tag on either's mouth. I closed my eyes…so I could feel the sweetness of his mouth. Then, I felt his hand untie my obi and then throwing it somewhere on the floor. I didn't care…he's hypnotizing me…I hate you…
My hands began to push back his gi. He lifted his arms one by one, allowing me to remove his top clothing and then his hands went back to where it was. As he kissed me again, one of his hands massaging my back. I pulled his hair softly, feeling that he kissed me truthfully. Minutes later, he opened my yukata. I felt shy…our bodies against each other. He kissed me again… I kissed him back. My hair was tousled on the floor and his hair was on his shoulders. Noticing that the ends were such an annoyance to my face, I pulled his ponytail off and then wrapped my arms on his back, allowing him to push his body down.
I deep moan mumbled in my throat as he kissed my cheek. I felt his hands unlocking my bra. Feeling that it was a tease, I bit my lower lip…feeling a bit…naughty. I allowed him to remove the bra and then he threw it off again. Now his torso was against my breasts, I felt my self brush crimson…shoot he really caught me there. As he went up again, I looked at his face. Smooth, clean…his hair on his shoulders and some were plastered on his torso. Sweat moistened his body, it made such heat escape from his body. I noticed a scar…when was that there?
"What happened there?" I asked, wishing to reach the scar. He went down again, but then this time, licking my lips. As his tongue slid on my lips, I caught it, taking it in my mouth to create another kiss. He smiled…I felt that on him. He then realized that I could tease him a lot. As he pulled away, one of his hands took my cheek, pinching it gently. "It was some accident, Tomoe." He replied.
"That was a late reply." I joked. He chuckled. I began to wrap my legs on his back, pushing him down. He allowed me to take the lead, kissing his face and then planted a soft kiss on his lips. But he snapped that kiss of me, taking his lips on mine, opening his mouth as he allowed me to explore his mouth. The sweetness on his tongue was making me laugh. I chuckled in between kisses and then giggled softly when he planted kisses on my neck, shoulder and then lower.
This man took my happiness away…
But he replaced it with another one…
"Thank you…" I whispered. He then paused, about to take my body then he looked at me, curious. "For what?" he asked. "For this…I thank you very much…" I whispered, answering his question. He smiled…it was beautiful…then he brought his self down…
Kaoru looked at the window, she felt some what betrayed…lost and uncomfortable. She prayed that Kenshin knows where she is and that he'll be able to rescue her sooner or later. But that was impossible…she too doesn't know where she is. She wished she could escape…
Cradling her stomach in her arms, she smiled. Kenshin is going to be the father of this baby, she thought proudly. But if that Saitoh person killed the person she loved, what is she going to do? Cry? Shout out loud that she hated him for leaving her? What about the child? She shook her head in confusion.
Kaoru wished that Kenshin will be safe…no matter what happens. Even if those Shinsen-gumi caught her beloved, she began thinking that Kenshin will be safe and sound.
"Kenshin…" she whispered, looking at the night sky. The moon was full. A knock encountered her thoughts, making her face go curious. A young boy entered the room, a smile on his face. His hair was tied on a high ponytail and like Saitoh, he was wearing a uniform. After sliding the door close, he approached Kaoru and then handed her what he had brought. It was a tray of food.
"And you are?" she asked, looking at him and at the food. Yummy!
"I'm Okita!" he cheered, there was never a frown on his face. Settling the tray down, Okita bowed at Kaoru. Kaoru gave a bow back and then helped herself on the food. "Do you want some?" Kaoru asked, pushing the chopsticks at the boy. "No, thanks." He replied, motioning her to put it back.
Kaoru looked at him curiously, what is he doing here?
"Mind if I ask something?" she asked, settling the chopsticks down for a moment.
"Sure thing…what is it?"
"Umm…what are you doing here? Are you waiting for me to finish?"
"Exactly." He grinned.
"Thought so…"
Silence filled the room and only the tinkering of the chopsticks on the utensils were heard. But another disturbed the silence…
Okita began to cough…
Kaoru settled the chopsticks down again and patted Okita's back. "Are you fine, Okita?" she asked, worriedly. As the boy stopped coughing, he looked at Kaoru and then gave her a hearty smile. "I'm fine." He replied happily, "Just a bit cold."
The raven-haired woman took the tea that was quietly resting on the tray. She pushed the cup to Okita's lips…the hot tea was refreshing. "Drink this." She commanded him, "It might help you in your cough…you said you were cold."
Okita pushed the cup away and then took Kaoru's hand that was resting on his back. He settled that one on the floor and then gave her another smile. "I'm fine, Miss Kaoru." He replied, "Are you finish with your meal now?" Kaoru went back to her place, taking the chopsticks again. "Just a little bit…I'm still hungry." She answered.
"Boy, you really are hungry! Oh yeah! You're pregnant!" Then he laughed sweetly. Kaoru tried not to laugh at that. Surely Saitoh told them about her pregnancy. Okita paused on his laughs and then looked at Kaoru, who was strangely looking at her. "I'm sorry about that." He apologized, "Finish your food. Saitoh-sama might get mad at the both of us."
-Sama? She thought. Now she knew Saitoh really has the higher position than this kid. Maybe he was the second highest.
May I ask how you guys feel? I hope you guys are fine and well…umm…ok with this chapter! I apologize for the KK lover but this was necessary! I'm so sorry! A lot…a million times! Wwaahhh! Thanks for the reviews and here are the results…:
Five people voted for Tome, four for Kaoru and there was a single undecided vote…maybe the voter was confused but I agree with that person! I'm not included in that vote people! Anyway, about the vote, I also don't know who to vote since both women goes with Kenshin anyway! But I like Kaoru and Battousai better! I made this fic because it came to me when I was half awake and Tome is the most beautiful character I've ever seen! The love story between Kenshin and her is the best ever since Kenshin did everything for her…until the end…hope you'd love this fic more than ever and don't be disappointed with the ending because…something bad happened here and…no! no one's going to die in here! Not a single person…so, thanks for the reviews and I hope you guys will give me too! I thank one of the readers for the review! I gave you one too! Remember? Teehee! Thank you very much, love you guys and BELATED VALENTINE'S DAY!
