The Rebirth of Himura Kenshin
I'm so glad that you like the first chapter. I hope you will like the second chapter 2. The reason why Sesshomaru is so…odd in this one is because he has gotten to know Inuyasha better. That will be explained later on in the story. I hope you like it even more than you do now.
Chapter 2He cradled the human gently and sank his fangs into the soft exposed flesh of Kenshin's neck. Power tore through both of them and Kenshin's body rose off the ground. His eyes snapped open and they changed from amber to amethyst and then back to amber, as if the two colors were fighting for dominance. The human's eyes closed. Sesshomaru watched from the corner of his eye as fangs began to grow. His hair grew, and claws appeared, Kenshin's ears lengthened, and a blue crescent moon and two silver stripes appeared on each check, a tail grew and it was as bright and as red as the flames that burned in a fire. Suddenly those newly formed fangs buried themselves in Sesshomaru's neck and he gasped, never had he felt anything like this before. It was pleasurable and painful at the same time. Finally those dagger sharp fangs slid from his neck and he collapsed, falling asleep instantly beside the newly converted youkai.
(Meanwhile)
"Will Lord Sesshomaru be alright, Lord Inuyasha?" Rin asked.
Inuyasha, who had been keeping track of Sesshomaru's and the human's energy, looked at Rin. All was quiet now but earlier the human's and Sesshomaru's ki's had been wild. "I'm sure he's fine. In fact we are going to go see him right now. Come on you guys. It's safe for us to go back."
They all turned back and walked to where Sesshomaru had moved the human. Sesshomaru and the newly converted youkai were fast asleep beside each other. Inuyasha smiled softly.
"We'll make camp here. You guys stay close to the fire once it is made."
Kagome and the others didn't argue with him at all. Jaken made the fire and then placed himself in charge of Rin and Shippo, who ran around playfully. Kagome and Sango cooked, Miroku placed holy boundaries around the campsite, and Kilala sat beside Inuyasha to help watch over the two sleeping youkai.
Sometime during the night Sesshomaru awoke. He sat up and Inuyasha looked at him sleepily. Sesshomaru took in the camp with one glance. Everyone except him and Inuyasha were asleep. 'Safe and effective.' He thought when he saw the holy boundary. "Inuyasha you did well. Go to sleep. I shall keep watch."
Inuyasha nodded sleepily and settled against a tree, "…mmm…night Sesshomaru." He said.
Sesshomaru's gold eyes flicked over Inuyasha's now sleeping form. "Good night…brother."
Sesshomaru turned to his newest charge. The youkai stirred slightly in his sleep before relaxing. He stirred again and stiffened. Amethyst eyes slowly slid open and fixed on Sesshomaru's face. There was honorable and noble look in the young youkai's eyes and also great sadness and weariness. Sesshomaru jumped when the young youkai spoke, his voice soft and silky when it had been rough earlier.
"I remember you. You and that other man helped me. Why do I feel so…strange?" he asked.
"Boy, I had to convert you into a youkai so you could live. A warrior like yourself should not be aloud to die."
The younger youkai turned his head away from Sesshomaru and stared off into the darkness, his eyes hooded. "I promised Tomoe that I would live for her. I nearly broke that promise. May I know the name of the person who saved my life?"
"I am Lord Sesshomaru Taisho Taiyoukai of the West Lands. And what is your name?"
"Himura…Himura Kenshin."
"Heart of Sword. Odd, tell me, who called you that."
"My Shishou. He taught me Hiten Mitzerugi Ryu."
"Aaahhh. It is a strong technique. I have never seen anything lie it before."
Suddenly Kenshin, who had sat up, tensed. His hand lay lightly on the hilt of his katana.
Rin sat up and yawned loudly. "Lord Sesshomaru! You are awake!" She rushed forwards and hugged him. "Rin was so worried about you Lord Sesshomaru. You were so quiet and still. Are you alright?"
"I'm just fine, Rin."
"Lord Sesshomaru, who is that?"
Sesshomaru looked at Kenshin, who slowly relaxed.
"Huh? Oh, my name is Himura Kenshin." He said.
"Rin's name is Rin." Rin smiled.
Kenshin smile hesitantly. He had not smiled in two years. Sesshomaru noticed the deep sadness that was in the young youkai's smile.
"Tell me about your past Himura. It is best that I know more about you."
"My past is of no one's concern. The past is the past and I want it to stay that way." Cold bitterness colored his voice.
He stood up swiftly and walked away from Sesshomaru and Rin. He did not want to let anyone to know what had happened to him. He stared out into the darkness and finally stepped into it. He masked his ki and he seemed to disappear despite his long red hair and tail. He did not relax at all. He would watch over the campsite this night. He fingered the hilt of his katana. He would be ready for anything.
Sesshomaru continued to watch the spot where Kenshin had disappeared. He had lost sight of him and could no longer sense the boy's ki. 'Interesting. The boy can mask his ki.' He stood up and walked to the place where Kenshin had disappeared. His eyes finally found the demon due to a slight amount of movement so tiny that even some of the most experienced trackers would not have noticed it. Kenshin stood motionless under a tree. His eyes were a soft glowing amber that sent shivers down Sesshomaru's spine. He watched as the boy's turned towards him.
"Nani?"
"Are you always this quiet Himura?"
Kenshin smiled grimly, "Hai."
"Why?"
"When you've killed as much as I have or heard as many whispered words and insults from your own comrades or have as many enemies as I have you tend to ignore them and bear your pain by yourself. Never let anyone get close to you, I just happened to forget that one rule as a hitokiri and it nearly got me killed. It also earned me these scars. I will not let that happen again." Kenshin fell silent.
Sesshomaru noticed that his eyes were an even colder, brighter, deadlier shade of amber. Death was a promise if you crossed this person. Kenshin locked gazes with Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru realized that he had met his match in this small delicate looking youkai.
"You are quite brave, Himura, to have the courage to look me straight in the eyes. Not many people are brave enough to do that let alone challenge me."
"I'm not normal. Where I come from they call me Hitokiri Battousai. I do not think that is normal." Was the cold but amused reply.
Sesshomaru raised one finely arched brow at the youkai's answer. "Interesting, though I think you should get some sleep. Remember that you still haven't got all your strength back yet. You can not just take off on your own. Not that I would let you go anyway."
"…Hmph…"
Kenshin faded into the darkness around him. Sleep would be welcomed. He was exhausted. He sprang lightly into a tree and settled down. Sesshomaru smiled softly. The boy was so much more than he appeared to be. He would find out the boy's secrets.
(Morning)
Inuyasha woke up to the sound of Rin waking up.
"Hello, morning!" she greeted the day.
"Geez. You're a happy kid. Where's my brother? Sesshomaru! Where are you and the kid?"
"No need to yell, Inuyasha. The boy is still asleep. He needs his…"
Just as he was saying that…CRASH!
"KUSO!" Kenshin cursed loudly. "I'm lucky I didn't break my neck." He growled low in his throat, the sound sending chills down both Sesshomaru's and Inuyasha's spines.
"There are children here you know!" Kagome was awake and pissed.
The young youkai blushed and looked down at the ground, "Gomen nasai, miss, I did not realize…Forgive me."
He turned and walked away before she could say anything. Sesshomaru waited only a few minutes before he followed Kenshin.
"Baka, baka, baka, baka." Kenshin said over and over again. He felt horrible that any child had heard him. "Shishou was right. I am such a baka." He walked farther into the forest and into a small yet lovely clearing. The pain and sorrow he had been holding inside himself broke free and he collapsed on the ground sobbing heart-brokenly.
Sesshomaru looked out from the tree line and shook his head. What had happen to this proud, once human, youkai?
Kenshin stopped crying after awhile and stood up. He was determined to find away to get used to everything that was thrown his way here. He stood in the middle of the clearing. A kata would help clear his troubled mind. The way his body seemed to fly as he went through each of the strikes was calming and invigorating at the same time. He was glad his Shishou had taught him almost everything he knew. He positioned himself carefully and started to flow through the attacks slowly for accuracy and correctness. Then he went through them faster for speed and accuracy.
Sesshomaru stared. It was amazing to see this boy's sword style so close up. It was a style that require speed, correct body position, accuracy, and immense physical and mental endurance. The way Kenshin went through them you would have thought he was flying.
