Your Me! I'm You!
Oi, Minna! (Dodges in coming objects the size of Texas) -TTx- Gomen Nasai! I hadn't been on the Comp. lately. Cause of my no good "Tamashii" sister. (Growls) Anywho, there's good news tho! In three weeks my skewl's going to be out! And you know what that means! More free time to write fics! XD Well, anyway, Why are you still reading this? Scroll down and RR! XD
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"Dialogue"
'Thoughts' - 'Battousai Speaking'
-Importance-
-xx- Flashbacks/Dreams
Setting Change
/Kenshin's Thought's/
(Kenji's Thought's)
POV Point of View
A/N Author's Note
Chapter 6: Kenji's Secret...
"Man, I'm so tired!" Kenji muttered to himself. He wiped the sweat off his face as he dunked his hands into the basin filled with laundry. (Lets see, I have this then to make lunch, clean the dishes afterwards, swipe the kitchen 'til it sparkles, fold the clothes once its dry, prepare a hot bath for Okaa, and then finally make dinner...) He listed mentally to himself as he let out an exhausted sigh before wiping his hands on his navy blue gi. Kenshin was out with Souzou and the gang somewhere and his mother was out with Megumi doing who knows what women do, so he had the whole dojo to himself. (Boy, what fun..."Whoopee!") He thought, rolling his eyes as he headed back inside, only to halt as he heard the tapping of a hand knocking at the gates behind him. (Great! Now what?) He turned around and hastly walked up to the gates, with a swift turn of his hand he opened the door and peered at the scraggly weak man before him. "Hai, wa Kenj--shin Himura may I assist you in any way Oyaji-san?" He asked.
The man before him looked at Kenji nervously as if he was almost scared to death. Kenji raised an eyebrow at the old man as he waited for him to speak, with a slight cough the man replied back. "Hai, Himura-san is your son; Kenji Himura home?" the man asked nervously. Kenji shook his head as his eyes narrowed in wonder at what he'd want with him. "Well, then your son, Kenji, is requested at the police station at around," He paused as he took out his gilded brass watch that had an archetype of a Sakura tree etched in its front. He flipped the lid up and glanced at the clock as it ticked and showed that it was noon. "Ah, he is requested to be there at around three o' clock. He will not like it though if Himura-kun is late Himura-san." He finished off as Kenji's eyes clouded with confusing.
"Is it alright, if I may ask, Why is he to go to the station and to whom does he meet there?" Kenji asked. He watched the man in what he finally noticed was wearing a navy blue uniform, shift between his feet nervously. (What is up with him? It's like he fears me? Does he know Otou is Battousai or something?)
"Um, well, sir, gomen nasai but I cannot tell you that...it would be divulging what Fujita-sama has informed me." He said as Kenji's eyes widen to the point it could no longer. With a sudden 'Oro!' the man hurriedly left as if running for his life as Kenji stared blankly at the spot the officer was as his mind began to think at the outcomes of this situation.
(It can't be? Could it? Is he back? But why didn't I sense him? What does he want with me now? After two years?...) Kenji thought as he slowly without thinking closed the gates and sallied his way across the yard. He suddenly felt the pull of his father's alter ego trying to peer into his thoughts, with a ragget sigh he stood still as he heard his alter father speak.
(Kenji what was that about? Who was that man? And what did he mean about you meeting with this "Fujita" guy?) His father asked...No, demanded as Kenji sighed to himself once more.
(It's nothing chichi-ue...I'm just going down and see the old Oyaji! What harm will that be?)
(Nothing, except...Oh, I don't know...That you're going to talk to that old Ookami! My Enemy since the Bakumatsu!)
(Well, What's wrong with that? I always visited him before! You should know! Oh, no wait! You don't know do you? You don't know because you were never here to know that!) Kenji shouted to him as a silence soon followed as Kenji angrily walked up to the kitchen and began to prepare for lunch, waiting to hear what his chichi-ue had to say.
(...Well, You're right, I didn't know that...But then again how couldn't I? I couldn't control this damn body back then and I still can't now...But at least I try to get to know you...I try to understand you...and I try to be the father you always wanted me to be...but you won't let me...You keep pushing me away even if you did forgive me...You're always taking a step back, just like that damn rurouni does...But then again You don't know that...You don't know Him or Me for that matter...So don't try to pin your anger at me young man, because I'm still your father...) He hissed in Kenji's mind as Kenji glared at his reflection in the small basin he had filled up with water for miso soup.
"Damn you chichi-ue..." He muttered as he felt that all knowing ting of guilt tighten around his chest like an iron fist. With a sigh he began to cook as he profusly apologized to his father for his crude remark and what not. He then felt the pull of his father's mental smirk as he on the other hand frowned. (Damn you chichi-ue...)
(Yeah, well at least I know how to make you crack when it comes to something like that...) Battousai replied lofty as that mental smirk widened. He then heard him mentally chuckle. (But that does not mean I expect you to pull a stunt like that again understood? When I ask questions I want answers got it! You and your mother is no exception either understand?) He asked as Kenji nodded his head as Battousai smiled in content. (Good, Aisoku, Now hurry up with the food. I sense that baku rurouni and your gumi heading this way.) With that Battousai then submerged under Kenji's subconsious as he sighed once more. He stirred the soup one last time before leaving it out to cool on the table.
"He can get really edgy ne?...Damn him," He mutter again at his father's demands. "Feh, like I care." But deep down even though it felt like his father was going a bit to far with him, he still felt happy. Happy to know this side of his father had the strength to stand him, to not back down like he knew the rurouni side would have done...to get to the point; This side of Kenshin had guts and he liked that. After all, where did you think he got his own stubborness and persistance from? Shaking those thoughts for another time he quickly headed out to see the others and his father...
"Oh, boy! Wasn't that fun or what!" Souzou and Suke asked at the same time, as the others laughed themselves at their statement. Kenshin on the other hand frowned as they finally were heading back to the dojo. /Fun? Is gambling really "Fun"? Kami, they are definately Sanosuke's sons./ He thought as he saw the roof of the dojo and felt instant relief to be back home, and to see how Kenji was fairing. /I wonder what he's doing now?...And for a matter of fact, I've been feeling...light lately ever since I was stuck in Kenji-kun's body...It's almost like a huge weight I've been carrying had been lifted off my shoulders.../ Now that he thought about it; he had been feeling light headed at times. But why? Why was he feeling this? Was it because he was trapped in his son's body? Or was it because of something? Or someone? then it clicked; He suddenly stopped in his tracks, the others not noticing his abrupt halt. He stared off in space as he tried to feel that all familiar pull he would always feel whenever he talked to the Battousai...But there was none...It was almost like he vanished from the depths of his mind...and he didn't like it at all. Quickly catching up with the others they finally reached the all to familiar path that would soon lead them to the Kamiya dojo. /What is going on? Where is Battousai? I don't feel his presence here at all...it's like he was never here...but if he's not here then where/ He was about to finish his trail of thoughts when he bumped into an officer who appeared to have been running with the way he panted out of breath.
"Oh, gomen nasai young lad. Didn't mean ta---" He paused as he finally glanced at Kenshin.
Kenshin, not liking the way the man was leering at him like a crazed villian coughed to get his attention. "Um, that's alright sir, I don't mind." he stated calmly wanting more then anything to get away from the man's intense gaze.
Almost like being pulled from a trance he quickly stepped back and swiftly pulled out a letter. "Ah, you must be Kenji Himura correct?"
With a nod and a suspitious stare Kenshin took the neatly folded letter from the white gloved hand and slowly tucked it in his gi. "Hai, and is there something you want from me?" /How does he know Kenji? Did Kenji do anything wrong before? No, I wouldn't think so, but then how/ his thoughts trailed to a deadend as he waited for the man to speak.
"Well, Himura-kun, I went by to your home to give the letter to you, but I meet your father there instead. And he did say not to give it to anyone but you Himura-kun, not even your father...You know why after all." He trailed off as he quickly scanned the others, who watched in mild interest, as if knowing not to mess with him.
Kenshin stared down at the edge of the letter that was sticking out from his gi as he knitted his brows in complete confusion. /Nadai wo? What does he mean? Who was the "He" he was talking about? Why can't I know since he didn't give it to Kenji-kun back home? Why is it that everyone seems to know except me?...But more importantly...What is Kenji-kun hiding/ He closed his eyes then smiled friendly to the officer and gave him a nod which he returned with his own then ran off like lightening. Kenshin lifted an eyebrow as he watched the man run off like as if he was chased by the Battousai himself. /Hmm...I'm not even going to comment on that./ He turned toward "his" gumi, who were looking away from him as he narrowed his eyes in irritation. "Well...aren't you going to say something minna?"
Megitsune rolled her eyes and headed out toward the trail to his home. "Why should we Ken-Kun? When you would just say your usual saying; 'This is my secret and I don't want you guys to know.' thing." She said not looking back as the others nodded their heads before catching up with her.
Kenshin stood still rooted to the spot as he repeated her words in his mind. /Secret? So I was right...Kenji-Kun does have a secret and not even the others know...but why? How? When?.../ he sighed at the endless amount of unanswered questions that he knew Kenji would have to answer. He began walking and soon was at the gates of the dojo where he heard the commotion of the others enjoying their meals that Kenji was so kind enough to make. With his hand hoovering over the handle he thought of what to say when he faced his son. /What should I do? Tell him about the letter? Or do I confront him with it?...I don't know.../ He sighed to himself as he let himself enter the gates, where he was greeted by an impatient Kenji. /Oro/ "Oro? Something wrong...O-Otousan!" He asked never going to get use to calling Kenji his "father".
Kenji lifted a brow at how skittery Kenshin was being as he rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Hai, where were you? The others came by five minutes ago without you?" He asked with a hint of worry as he cursed himself for it. (Great! Now I was worried for the guy! Damn, this whole "Father" role thing is really starting to affect me...but I hope he didn't meet the officer along the way though. Please Kami don't let him know what---) His thoughts ended when he saw Kenshin pull out a cream-colored, folded letter from the inside of his gi. Kenji paled instanlty as Kenshin held it up with a knowing gaze. (Oh, shoot! he got the letter from the wolf after all...I'm so dead.)
Kenshin had watched Kenji pale when he had taken out the letter for him to see, and he knew without a doubt Kenji was hiding something. /But what? What could it be that not even I know? Or Koishii or anyone else to know for that matter/ Kenshin glanced down at the letter then calmly, softly asked in a low whisper so only Kenji could hear, "Kenji, tell me what this letter contains? And what secret you're hiding...for me..."
Kenji sighed as he silently lead Kenshin to his room where he knew no one would disturb them. Once there he grabbed the letter and peered at it as memories flashed before his eyes. "You wanna know what this holds?" Kenshin nodded as he glanced at Kenji wanting to know. With a sigh Kenji swiftly opened the letter and pulled out a note from inside and read it out loud:
- Battousai Kodomo -
Meet me at the designated time and place.
We have much to discuss about so DO show or I'll hunt you down.
Heh heh, after two long years, it's about time to do your "Job" once more,
Don't be late or else Kodomo!
-Aku Soku San-
Kenshin froze as Kenji finished reading the letter. His eyes widen at the "job" Kenji would have to do. But what did this all mean? What "job" was he talking about? /Oh, kami, please don't allow my thought of this "job" be what I always feared./ Swallowing hard he peered at Kenji carefully who appeared to be unharmed by this; almost as if he expected this. "Kenji...what does this mean? What job are you to perform?" He asked fearing for the worst.
Kenji mused as he re-read it a couple more times as he sighed before answering, knowing his father will not be pleased. "This...job the old oyaji is asking me is...Um...How do I say this!..."
"Assassinate innocent people?" Kenshin finished off with a hint of supressed anger as he watched carefully for Kenji's reaction.
"Nani?" Kenji squeaked; bewilded at the thought of killing anyone. Shaking his head as an immediate "No" Kenshin sighed in complete relief as Kenji chuckled. "You really think I'll go out and do a killing spree or somethin'? have ye no faith O' son of mine?" Kenji asked teasingly as he laughed at Kenshin's flushed face for doubting him. "Well, No. My 'job' is not being an assassin and go off and kill...my real job is working as an officer..." Kenji whispered as Kenshin's eyes buggled out of their sockets.
"Nani? An officer?" Kenshin asked in unconsealed astonisment.
"Well...more like a lieutenant...the old oyaji was made lieutenant governor two years back..." He informed flushing lightly as Kenshin continued to stare at him with pure shock.
"Oro? My own son! A li-lieutenant! Kami-sama!" Kenshin wailed as he plupped right down the floor "Oro-ing" away followed by Kenji, who was poking him with his finger, wondering if he was dead or something.
"Um...it's not that big of a deal really...I mean everyone knows about it!" he remarked as he continued to poke him.
"Oro!" Kenshin squeaked as he shook his head and craked an eye at Kenji. "Really? Then why is the others somewhat upset about it?" He asked fear once more gripping at him like bee sting.
Kenji sighed and rolled his eyes at the mention of his friends. "Oh, their just jealous of me cuz the old oyaji respects me more then he does with them." He stated simply.
"Why so?" he asked still confused as he tried to stand up.
"Because One, he doesn't like Suke, Souzou, and Megitsune because they are Sanosuke-oji's kids and Two, he doesn't like Shin-ya cuz he reminds him of Yahiko or as he likes to call him: Gaki-chan." He stated as he helped Kenshin off the ground.
"Sou ka." He said quietly as he smiled at Kenji apologizingly for doubting him. /I promise you Kenji-Kun, I won't doubt you again ever./
Three o' clock
"Ready to go?" Kenji asked as he waited for Kenshin to step out of the gates.
"Hai, hai, Matta!" Kenshin said closing the gates as they made their track to the station.
"Remember everything I told ya right?" Kenji asked for the millionth time as Kenshin nodded his head. "Good, then remember this, Oyaji-sama will ask you to do my "job" and...Um, oh! Also don't act like your "Oroing" self ok?" Kenji concluded as Kenshin "Oro-ed" at that statement.
With a nod, Kenshin glanced down at the folded letter as he allowed his thoughts to roam. /I wonder who I'll talk to? Kenji-kun didn't tell me who -He- was...I wonder if he knows -Me- as Kenshin Himura/ "Um, Kenji-Kun...Who exactly am I going to speak too?"
Kenji sweat-dropped as he laughed nervously at him. "Oh, don't worry you'll know when you see him," He said blushing lightly. "Besides, he's the father of Kayamai-koi." He smiled goofly as Kenshin raised an eyebrow.
"You mean He is the girl's father?" He asked as Kenji nodded with that same smile. Kenshin chuckled as he pictured himself way back in the day when he was in love with his Kaoru. /Ah, the good o' days...It's a wonder how Kaoru hadn't known I was in love with her if I had that same smile on my lips every time she was either in my presense or mentioned./
Kenji's very unholy reviere came to a stop when he saw the police station a few yards away. Sighing to himself at the thought of seeing the man after two long years, he lead Kenshin straight toward the front door where he knocked and patiently waited for someone to respond. "Okay, ready?" He asked one last time as Kenshin nodded before the door opened and out came the ex-juppungatena; Chou, with his one eye gazing at them with interest.
"Well, I'll be broom's niece! Is that you, Battousai?" He asked, surprised to see two red-heads. Kenshin frowned at the old name from the bakumatsu. Chou, not noticing smirked as he grabbed Kenji in a headlock and he gave him a noogie. "Sooooo, Battousai is th's her' ya Kid? He looks just like you!" He explained as Kenji squeaked an "Oro" before nodding and escaped his headlock.
With a grunt Kenji introduced them. "Hai, Chou, meet my son; Kenji Himura." He stated as Kenshin forced himself to shake hands with the broom-head who smiled, well, more like grinned as he patted the both of them before letting them in.
"It's been th's long ne, Battousai? I re-member when ya were just whippin' my ass off when Shishio-sama was still 'round." He remarked laughing at the memories way back then. Kenji nodded not really getting it at all until he coughed getting his attention.
"Um, Chou where is that ol---I mean where's Goro?" He asked as Kenshi's eyes widen in recongization.
Oh, that ol' coot! He's her' in Me office signing some shit-full bull. Sorry fo' the "Big" words there kiddo, just don't repeat'em." He said before leading them to a smoke filled, dim-lighted room. Kenji peered into the smelly old place before he settled his eyes at the croutched figure that was huntched down in one of those fancy, western chairs. The figure's jet, sleet, black hair glimmered as he puffed out smoke from his thin lips, his wolfish topaz eyes hidden from his white-gloved hands that were in front of his face. With a low grunt, almost woflish, he peered back at Kenji as he let a cocky grin snake its way up his face. "Ah, Battousai...It's been ten years now since we last met ne?" He stated calmly as he gazed at Kenji before settling his Topaz eyes at Kenshin. "And two years for you Kodomo. How's the Tanuki?" He asked chuckling as the two made scowling faces, not liking the way he called Kaoru a Dog-Raccon.
"Kaoru is just fine, thank you. And it has been long since I last saw you ne; Saitou Hajime?" Kenji informed surprisingly calm.
"Heh heh, so tell me Battousai, when did you return to your Family? I mean the last time I saw you was the day you left on your son's fifth Birthday?" He asked knowing he had hit a very sensative spot on both the red-heads.
Kenshin glanced down as a wave of guilt and sorrow washed over him. /Saitou always knew how to find my weaknesses and use them against me...and to think that Saitou was Kenji's boss/ Kenshin glared at Saitou as he merely smirked at him in response.
Kenji however was not washed with guilt or sadness. He felt angered and very, very annoyed. Why did Saitou-ojii always try to break him? What did he do to deserve this? He sighed and growled darkly as he sallied over to his desk and glared at him the same way Kenshin did. "Saitou," He lenghtened out his name as he felt his father's darker side stir, demanding to take control. With a deep sigh he continued. "Now, is not the time to accuse me of something that I clearly commited. I am not the one you wish to speak to ne?" He remarked as Saitou stood up and glared at him for the sudden change in Kenji.
'Something has changed about him; but what?' Saitou thought as he peered down at Kenji who glared back. He shifted his gaze to Kenshin and saw that he appeared to be what? Surprised himself? 'But why is Kodomo with Battousai? Doesn't he hate him? This is getting out of hand.' Saitou cleared his throat and was about to speak when a female voice interrupted him.
"Otutsan!" The female squeeled in joy as she bounced off and embraced him. Kenshin stared, shocked that this girl was hugging the Ookami no Mibu without getting Aku Soku San-ed. /What is going on? Who is this girl and why did she call him "Father?" And why is Kenji-kun smiling so foundly/ As if Saitou read his mind he broke the embrace and glanced at both red-heads before introducing her.
"Battousai," He started off as he turned toward Kenji. "This is my Daughter; Kayamai Hajime." She smiled politely and bowed in respect as Kenji did the same.
"It is a please to finally meet you Himura-san," She said. She then turned toward Kenshin and smiled sweetly at him. "Ohayo, Ken-kun!"
Kenji smiled at her as he sighed in content. (Man, I wish I was in my body again...Shimatta, this is going to be harder then I thought. If she stays her any longer I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face.) "The pleasure is all mine, Kayamai-dono de gozaru yo." He stated as she giggled at the "dono" that was placed after her name.
"Did you know Ken-kun says that too? And I've been telling him to stop it." She said in a flat tone as she mockly glared at Kenshin who sweat-dropped.
"Nani?" Kenshin squeaked as Kenji averted his head away in embarassment. /Kenji calls her by "dono" as well? He must really care for her then./ He thought as he smiled sheepily at her before Saitou cleared his throat once more.
"Now, that you know who she is it's time that I talk to Kenji alone if you will Battousai?" Saitou said as he gazed at Kenshin with interest.
Kayamai rolled her eyes then latched her arm around Kenji's, who flushed different shades of red, and giggled." Okay, Otousan, I'll give Himura-san a tour and if ya need us we'll be with Chou-san!" With that said she pulled the blushing Kenji, who Saitou thankfully didn't notice the redness of his face, out the door leaving Kenshin and Saitou alone.
Saitou pulled out another cigeritte, lit it, and puffed out a dark cloud of smoke before he began. "So, Kodomo how has it been since I last saw you? Did you like your little vacation? Because for the next few months you'll be back on the field with me." He said as he waited for Kenshin to reply.
Kenshin's brows knitted in confusion as he glanced at the wolf. "And exactly why am I returning to the field after two years?"
"Because Kodomo," He said, closing his eyes as he puffed out another gray smoke. "He escaped; and he's coming after You for revenge two years ago." Was all he said as Kenshin's eyes widen at the sudden burst of unknown fear that was to take place.
/What! My son's in danger? But who? Who could it be that would threaten to take revenge on my son/ His thoughts ran off as millions of questions filled his worried mind. He gazed at Saitou with confusion before he felt darkness consume him.
Oi, Minna! did ya like it? Hope ya did! Well, and a lil note on some ppl that asked about my Ancient fic: To Love A Son Yes, I will continue it, but you'll have to wait because I'm still working on Two Worlds Collide so please give me some time to finish. But remember that I'll be off of skewl in three weeks so expect for updates ok? Okay. Now let me give credit for some ppl individually!
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