Lina: Sorry to keep you waiting! Here is the last chapter of Kenshin!

Kenshin: It's very good, sad, but good.

Kenshin, The Tormented Soul Part 5

Kenshin woke with sweat cold on his face. The sun came through the doors. It was fall and the leaves were covering the ground. Kenshin smiled slightly. He still did not know what happened and held his head as he stood up. Kaoru came in.

"Kenshin? Are you all right now?" She asked.

"Yes, thank you for the concern. Did I hurt you?" He asked. Kaoru shook her head. He sighed.

"I still don't understand why this is happening. I mean, it's been fifteen years hasn't it?" Kaoru asked, still a little shaken by what happened. Kenshin nodded.

"That it has. I don't know either. I think it's just because I've been thinking of Tomoe often, that I have," Kenshin replied, smiling sadly. Kaoru went over to him and bent down on her knees. She leaned forward so that her head touched his shoulder. His eyes widened.

"If you ever need to talk, I am here for you. We all are. Don't forget," Kaoru said, almost crying. Kenshin smiled and put a hand on her back.

"I won't. Thank you," he said. Kaoru stood up and went back to what she was doing, which was trying to cook lunch. Kenshin stood up, almost fell over but planted his feet harder into the floor. He drew his sword and swung it to the side quicker than lightning. His eyes were cold again, but not evil. He was just angry for what happened, for everything that had happened in his life. He could not stay this way forever, since everyone would continue to worry about him. Kenshin smiled. "I should be greatful," he muttered. Kenshin decided to go outside. The cool air hit him and he again saw Tomoe in the middle of the yard. She was crying.

"Ken... shin, since you don't love me anymore, I will leave," she said.

"Tomoe! Of course I still..." he stopped. Tomoe floated over to him and smiled.

"It's okay, I know you need your rest from all that has happened. You deserve to be at peace. I will always love you," Tomoe said, leaning against his shoulder. He could actually feel her warmth; although, she was dead, right? He knew that, yet, he still tried to wrap his arms around her, but she disappeared. Kenshin bent down and slammed a fist into the wood.

"Dammit!" He cried. Tears fell from his tired eyes. Kaoru opened a door slightly and watched him. She knew he wanted to be left alone for now, but it hurt her to just watch. Kenshin stood up and felt the scar burn again, but dried his tears. The blood dripped onto his sword handle. "Maybe I'm never meant to be happy for too long," he quietly said. Kaoru heard him and ran out to embrace him.

"Don't ever say that! I'm happy that you're here with me, so you should be happy also!" Kaoru cried, tears stinging her cheek. Kenshin's eyes were wide for a minute, but then he put an arm around him.

"I am... I am happy that you are here," he whispered. They held eachother for a long time.

The End

Lina: Yes, it's the end. Sorry, you will have to wait until the next one for Esano to be in it! Hehe

Esano: Yep! I make a comeback!