Kenshin Rock!

Chapter 5- The Big Night!

WARNING! MUSHY CHAPTER! VERY MUSHY! I couldn't help it, I just had to make this chapter sappy. If you don't like mushy then just ask someone how it ended because it gets deep from here on out, but some of us don't mind, do we :)? Any ways, here's chapter 5, hope you like it!

The week went by fairly quickly and before the girls knew it, it was the big night, the night of the guys' performance. Kaoru paced around the livingroom as she waited for Misao to finish getting ready. Megumi sat on the couch and watched her friend move frantically back and forth in front of her, "Chill out Kaoru, you look great, Kenshin will love your outfit."

"I know, I don't know why I'm freaking out."

"Because you're anxious to see your fella."

"He's not my fella, Megumi, we're friends."

"For now at least."

"Megumi..."

Before Kaoru could finish her comment Misao came in and smiled, "I'm ready, let's roll."

"About time, we were beginning to think you'd died and the monster under your bed came and ate you."

"Very funny, Kaoru. We'll talk about Frankie later let's just get to the club and get our table."

"Who's Frankie?" Megumi asked as they headed out the door

"Frankie's the monster under my bed."

The girls laughed and piled into Misao's car and drove off toward Seijiro, each forming their own plans as they drove along the darkening road. Ten minutes later they arrived at the club and the guard let them in before they went to their table in the third row. Kaoru looked around for Kenshin but couldn't find him anywhere, the waitress came with their drinks and Kaoru tapped her shoulder, "Hey miss, has the band shown up yet?"

"Not yet, but they should be here in a few minutes."

"Thanks."

The waitress went off and Kaoru let out a sigh, "Relax Kaoru, Kenshin and the guys will be here soon."

"Megumi's right, you're too nervous, just chill and be cool."

"I'm trying Misao, but for some reason I can't help but feeling nervous."

"You're just anxious to see your pretty boy."

"And you're not, Megumi? Are you going to let Sanosuke give you some more hickeys?"

Megumi turned red and let the subject drop as Kaoru and Misao laughed. They kept themselves entertained by watching the people on the dance floor, giggling at the drunk dancers as they tried to stay upright. One guy went up to a young girl at the bar and whispered in her ear before she dumped her drink on him and left, getting all the girls to laugh at him. The DJ stopped playing and asked everyone to sit down for the band's arrival. Everyone found a seat and a couple of minutes later Hiko came on stage and tested the mike like always, "Thanks for coming, we have your favorite band here tonight so please give them a warm welcome and make them do a good job. And ladies, please try and keep your hands to yourself, you might get stuck with them," everyone laughed briefly before Hiko continued, "Now without further-ado, please welcome the Blood Warriors!"

Everyone cheered loudly as the band came on stage and quickly set up their instruments before Kenshin stepped up to the microphone, a smile on his face, "Welcome back everyone! Thanks for coming here tonight we all appreciate it. We have a very special performance for you tonight, we're going to sing a couple of songs from our favorite bands and a couple that me and the guys came up with just for tonight. Our first song was requested last week and we didn't get around to it so we'll start off with 'Someday' by Nickelback."

They started the song and the audience cheered. Kaoru smiled as she listened to Kenshin sing, she could listen to him forever and never get tired of his voice. Once the song ended they went straight into 'The Red' by Chevelle and Misao turned to Kaoru, "Kenshin's doing great tonight."

"I know but there's something slightly different about him."

Kaory couldn't quite place it but there was something about Kenshin that seemed different, he seemed to be putting his heart into his singing more than he usually did, it seemed as though he was actually part of the song instead of just singing it. The feeling continued as the band kept playing, going from Chevelle to softer songs by Phil Collins and back to Disturbed and Linkin Park. Every once in awhile Kenshin would glance up at Kaoru and lock eyes with her, flashing a brief smile before going back to singing.

After nearly an hour they finished off the song 'Hero' and Kenshin wiped his brow before clearing his throat, "Thank you, you all have been awesome tonight, hope you've had fun so far. We only have one more song for ya then we'll let the DJ take over again. This is a song I wrote a few days ago while I was on a hangover so I don't know if it's that good or not," everyone laughed at the playful comment and Kenshin chuckled at himself before he continued, "Any ways, I hope you enjoy it. This song is dedicated to a very special young woman out there tonight, it's called 'My Princess' and I hope she likes it, Kaoru this is for you."

The girls all sat there with their mouths hanging open and glanced at Kaoru to see a slight flush on her face as she stared at Kenshin with shock. Around them they could hear girls whispering amongst themselves, "Who's Kaoru?"

"I don't know but she's lucky to get that singer."

Kaoru looked up to the stage and listened as she realized it was a soft song, the melody haunting yet beautiful, it was a song that just drew you in and you couldn't help but listen. Kenshin stepped up to the mike, his bangs shielding his eyes as he began to sing, "The streets are dark, the moon is bright, there's nothing to fear, it's alright. A little girl walks into the night, her tiara and dress sparkling so bright. Her magic wand is her weapon, she's the angel I can depend on. Her eyes are sparkling so bright, she leads me out of my darkness and into her light! I've been lost for so long, a lonely prince searching for a place where I can belong! She takes my hand and says follow me, her eyes as beautiful as the deep blue sea! People stare! But I no longer care! Her smile gives me the strength to challenge their dare! She's my protector in times of distress, she is my princess."

All the girls cheered and the song progressed, slowly picking up intensity as the instrumental part came up. Finally Kenshin raised his head and met eyes with Kaoru, sending chills down her spine at the intensity of his amber gaze, gentle but mesmerizing at the same time. A couple minutes later the song ended and the band received a standing elevation as they took a bow, "Thank you guys so much for coming, be sure and tell the DJ to put on some good music tonight. You guys are great, thanks so much, be careful going home gang! We're out!"

They bowed once more as the audience continued to cheer, leaving the stage completely before anyone moved back to the dance floor. Kaoru looked down at her hands and felt a hand rest on her shoulder, "Kaoru! He made a song up for you! And he sang it in front of everyone! Do you know what this means?"

"Not really, Misao..."

"This means that Kenshin must really like you, Kaoru. You need to go find him and ask him out."

"I'm not sure if I can, Megumi, I... I'm still in complete shock..."

"Well, if we see him we'll send him over."

Just as Misao said that Aoshi came up and hugged her, "Hey pretty lady."

"Hey Aoshi, you guys were totally awesome!"

"Thanks, want to dance?"

"Absolutely! Bye girls."

"Bye Misao."

Megumi and Kaoru watched as Misao tried to teach Aoshi how to dirty dance and couldn't help but giggle at his tentative movements.

MEANWHILE AT THE BAR

The rest of the band was getting a drink and compliments from the other people at the bar, a couple of them even asked for their autographs and a picture. Hiko smiled at them after the swarm of fans finally scattered, "You boys outdid yourselves tonight, that was far better than I expected. And that last song got the biggest reaction I've seen in a long time, I haven't seen a standing elevation in three years."

"Thanks, Kenshin came up with the lyrics and we made up the music to go with it." Sanosuke smiled, taking a drink, "I'm going to get Megumi, see ya guys."

"Bye Sano."

They watched as Sanosuke went up to Megumi and asked her to dance, waving bye to Kaoru as they went to the dance floor. Kenji shook his head and poked Kenshin, "Go talk to her."

"I can't right now, I'm too nervous."

"You nervous? Why are you nervous, bro?"

"Because I don't know if she's mad at me or not."

"For what? Your song? Dude, that song was awesome! I know she loved it, just go talk to her."

Kenshin smiled at his brother's reassurance, "I will. Well, well, well, looks who's here."

"Who?"

"Hold on, hey! Waitress!"

The girl came over and smiled brightly at them, "Yes sir? What can I get you?"

"A number for my little brother would be good."

"Kenshin!" Kenji hit him and looked to the waitress with a flush, "I'm sorry, my older brother can be a creep..." Kenji paused and grinned once he saw who the waitress was, "oh hey there, Chizuru! What're you doing here?"

"Hey Kenji, I thought I saw you up there. I got a job here a few days ago, you were really great out there."

"Thanks, I actually wasn't sure if you'd come or not."

"I wouldn't have missed it."

A slow song came on and Kenji smiled brightly at her, "Would you like to dance, Chizuru?"

"Oh I'd love to but I can't... I don't have a break for another hour."

"Yes you do."

She turned and looked up at Hiko with surprised eyes, "Sir?"

"You go on and dance, I know Kenji, he's harmless."

"But... what about the bar, sir?"

"I'll handle it, I've been doing this by myself for years, you go and have fun."

"Thank you, Mr. Hiko."

Chizuru took off her apron and followed Kenji out to the dance floor, putting her arms around his neck as he put his around her waist. Kenshin turned to Hiko and smiled, "About time he got a girlfriend."

"And where's yours?"

"Who? Kaoru? She's not my girlfriend, I wish she was, though."

"Have you asked her out yet?"

"Not yet."

"Well now's the perfect time, this is a good song and you already got her attention tonight, now go get her."

Kenshin smiled and patted Hiko's shoulder, "Thanks, see ya, Fred."

Hiko just shook his head, he was already used to the Fred Flintstone comments so it didn't bother him anymore, smiling to himself as he went back to washing glasses.

Kaoru watched as her friends danced with their partners, she was happy for them but she was wondering why Kenshin hadn't come around her tonight. Was he embarrassed about the song? Had she said something earlier that week that upset him? Before she could think too much into it she felt a tap on her shoulder and smiled at the young man behind her, "Want to dance, babe?"

"Um... not right now, maybe later."

"Oh come on."

"Sorry dude."

The young man turned around and came eye to eye with an amused Kenshin, "Sorry to bust your bubble man, but she's taken tonight."

"That's cool, see ya babe."

The young man smiled and walked off, going to a young lady sitting at the bar. Kenshin looked down at Kaoru and held out his hand, "Dance with me, Kaoru."

Kaoru smiled and took his hand, letting him lead her out onto the dance floor. He put his hands on her hips and she wrapped her arms around his neck as they looked into one another's eyes. Kenji saw his brother dancing with Kaoru and smiled as an idea came to his mind, "I'll be right back, Chizuru."

"Where're you going?"

"To request a song."

Kenji went up to the DJ and smiled, "Hey there DJ."

"Hey there drummer boy. Got a request for me?"

"Yeah, can you play 'Everything I do' by Bryan Adams?"

"I sure can."

"Thanks man."

Kenji went back to Chizuru and she smiled, "What'd you request?"

"A mushy song, is that ok?"

"That's fine, as long as you're dancing with me."

"You're the only one on my card tonight." Kenji was silent for a moment before he spoke softly to her, "Hey Chizuru?"

"Yeah?"

"I know this is a lot to ask, especially since you don't know me too well but..."

"What is it, Kenji?"

"Chizuru, may... may I kiss you?"

Chizuru looked questioningly at him for a moment but the tender look in his eyes convinced her that he was no threat whatsoever, "I'd like that."

Kenji smiled and dipped his head, letting his lips meet Chizuru's in a soft kiss. Kaoru saw Kenji kiss Chizuru and gently tapped Kenshin on the neck, "Check out your little brother."

Kenshin turned around and couldn't help but chuckle when he saw Kenji's arms around Chizuru, their position making it obvious that they were kissing, "Way to go, little brother. Are you having fun, Kaoru?"

"Yes, hey Kenshin?"

"Yeah?"

"That song... was it... really for me?"

Kenshin smiled softly and put his nose against hers, "It was, I couldn't tell you how I felt with just my words so I figured I could tell you in my music instead. You angry with me?"

"Not at all, I feel so flattered that you think so much of me, I never in my life expected you to make up a song for me."

"You're a great inspiration, I couldn't help but make up a song about you."

Kaoru smiled and laid her head against his shoulder, sighing happily when he put his arms around her. They stayed that way for several minutes until the song ended, changing from Bryan Adams to a Backstreet Boys song. Everyone around them started moving to the new song but they stayed as they were until Kenshin whispered against her ear, "You wanna get outta here for a minute?"

"Yes, let's go."

Kenshin took her hand and they moved through the swarm of dancers, going to a side door near the stage. Kenshin lead her up a flight of dark stairs and Kaoru felt a twinge of fear overcome her, she hated dark staircases (too many scary movies huh?) "I can't see, Kenshin."

"It's alright, I'll be your eyes, just follow me."

Kaoru smiled, she trusted him and she knew he wouldn't let her fall if she tripped over herself. After a couple of minutes they reached the top of the stairs and Kenshin pulled her in front of him, covering her eyes with his hand, "What're you doing Kenshin?"

"It's a surprise, you trust me?"

"Yes."

Kaoru heard a door open and she felt a soft breeze waft over her, telling her that they were outside, "You ready, Kaoru?"

"Yes."

"Ok, you can look."

Kenshin moved his hand and Kaoru gasped when she saw the entire sky above her, she could see every star and was stunned at how clear the night sky was, "It's beautiful Kenshin, was this what you wanted to show me?"

"Yes, I thought you'd like it. This is where I come to write a lot our songs, it's calm and peaceful and I can think."

"It's really nice, thank you for showing me."

"You're welcome."

He went up to her and put his arms around her waist, pulling her against him in a gentle hug. Kaoru sighed and leaned into the welcome embrace, the feeling of safety washing over her as Kenshin rested his chin on her shoulder. They stayed in the hug for quite awhile, just enjoying the closeness and silence then Kenshin spoke softly into her ear, "Kaoru?"

"Yes?"

"You remember the first night we met?"

"Yes, I was upset because you kissed me." Kaoru giggled slightly, remembering her reaction to Kenshin's bold sign of affection the week before.

"I know I went too far then, but my feelings for you haven't changed, they've become stronger, the more time I spend with you the more I want to be with you. You're one of a kind, Kaoru, I found that out when I saw all those pictures of you. You're strong and beautiful and that's so rare to find in a woman now a days."

"You're special too, Kenshin, not all guys can fight and sing too."

Kenshin chuckled, "True, but I admire you in so many ways. You've been my inspiration this past week and no matter how hard I try I can't stop thinking about you. My song was meant to show you how I really feel about you."

"I loved your song, it was beautiful."

"I'm glad, Kaoru," Kenshin turned her around and smiled gently at her, "I know I'm not exactly Prince Charming, I know I'm cold and harsh at times but that's who I am, I can't change that, but I do have a heart and it belongs to you."

"Kenshin..."

"Kaoru, I really don't know how to say this so I'll just come out and say it," Kenshin reached into his pocket and pulled out a ring. It was a deep purple

iridescent butterfly that changed colors when you moved it and Kaoru could only look from the ring to Kenshin as he continued, "You mean a lot to me, Kaoru and I'd like nothing more than to be with you, I've wanted to ask you this since we met so let me ask you now. Kaoru, will you be my girl? Would you really become my princess?"

Kaoru felt tears of joy come to her eyes, letting them fall as she looked into Kenshin's gentle amber eyes, "Yes, I'd love to Kenshin, I'd be more than happy to be with you."

Kenshin flashed a genuinely happy smile and slipped the ring on her finger before wiping her tears away with gentle fingers, "I'll never forget this night, Kaoru."

"Nor will I, Kenshin. So do I get a kiss or do I have to pin you against the wall and steal one from you?"

Kenshin laughed and pulled her close, "All you need to do is ask, my princess."

Kaoru closed her eyes and stood on her toes as Kenshin brushed his mouth against hers, making a silent promise as he allowed his feelings to pour out into his kiss. After what seemed like forever yet only a few seconds Kenshin pulled away breathless and rested his forehead against Kaoru's. Out of nowhere Kaoru started giggling and Kenshin raised an eyebrow as he smiled at her, "What's so funny?"

Kaoru kissed him and grinned, "You know I still have your jacket."

THE END

YEY! That's Kenshin Rock! I hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. It was so much fun to do this story, thanks so much for your support, I wouldn't have had the courage to finish this fic without you guys. If you have any story ideas you'd like me to try throw them my way and I'll give them a shot. Let me know what you think about the ending of Kenshin Rock! And thanks again for everything.