Authors notes: I'm really, really happy that my story is coming along so well :D I didn't know that it would flow so well ^^ I'm hoping everyone who is reading this story is enjoying it ^_^ anyway, This chapter I must say is going to either surprise you or...uumm...I don't know...so just read and enjoy ^^

Victoria: I'm glad you liked the flirting ^_~ I try to make it enjoyable :D I'm also really glad you liked the cha ching part ^^ I wanted it to seem cute and funny and I guess I reached that ^^ thanks a lot for your review ;D

Kanzen ne Tsuki: I'll try to make it a bit slower XD I'm glad that you think it's sweet and cute ^^ I was also aiming for that along with a little bit funny! Thanks for the compliment ^^ I was trying to make Kenshin seem like a pervert, and I'm glad you enjoyed it :D Lol thanks ^^ I wouldn't really like to fall from a long drop o.O that wouldn't be very fun XD I'm really thank full that you are supporting my story. You help guide me along the way and I'm very thank full for that. Thank you so much for your support. I'm very glad to have you help and guide to the right way to go (I think I just said that XD oh well! Why not say it again ;D) ^^U Thank you so much! Oh I almost forgot! Thanks for your review! :3

Koneko-chan: Thanks ^^ I'm glad you think it's cute ^^ I also can imagine Kenshin doing it XD also he's younger so it's cuter =^^= anyway, thanks a lot for your review!

Crasyducky: Hahaha ^^ I'm glad that you love it :D Another reader thought making Kenshin a pervert was a good idea ^^ I'm glad you all approve of it ^_^ Thanks a lot for you review ^^ I'll finish this chapter so you won't have to die ;D

Seara K.L: Aww don't worry! I like Kenshin the way you do ^^ so no complaints here ^^ But since I'm a K&K fan, I let Kaoru do the flirting for me ^_~ Thanks for your review!

Kik-ting: Thanks! I'm glad you like my last chapter ^^ Also, sorry about the spacing thing. My computer doesn't let the spacing show up on fanfiction I'll just do a separator line like this ~*~*~ or something ^^U Thanks for your review ^^

Shiro-tanuki: Heh ^^ Kenshin's Battousai side must be getting the best of him! Ne? Well anyway, Misao and Sano are going to be teasers I guess XD Anyway, don't worry, you haven't asked me that yet, and I'd be glad to review one of your stories ^^ Thanks again for the review!

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Chapter 11: Don't leave me on my own

It had been at least two months staying at the Aoiya. It was October 13, and the autumn temperature was starting to get nippy. Kenshin and Kaoru had become boyfriend and girlfriend and tried to keep it a secret, but Misao caught them kissing and blabbed. Everything seemed to fit just right around the Aoiya. Everyone was just, ...so relaxed. But...that was when things got bad.

"Kenshin? Kenshin where are you?" Kaoru yelled through the Aoiya. She was searching everywhere for him, and yet again he was no where to be found! She finally found him in his room, gazing at a piece of paper. Kaoru scurried over to him, and gave him a small hug. She then became a little bit confused and tapped him on the shoulder. Kenshin didn't seem to notice and kept gazing at the little piece of paper. Kaoru kept trying to get his attention and became agitated. She balled up her fist, and whacked him hard on his head. Hopefully 'that' got his attention.

"Oww!! Kao, why did ya do that? That hurt! All you had to do was tap me on the shoulder or something." Kenshin complained, rubbing his head. Sano walked right by without stopping and heard everything and just answered Kenshin as he walked by.

"She tried that you nim-rod." He then walked out of sight, down the hall.

"Where did he come from?...Anyway, Kenshin, I've been trying to get your attention for a while now! What's seems to be so distracting?" Kaoru asked a bit concerned. Kenshin still answered her with her new nick-name.

"Oh I'm sorry Kao...I just was reading this letter, and...I just don't know what I should do." Kenshin replied in a more...serious tone then normal. Kaoru then mustered up enough courage to ask about that little thing that seemed to distract Kenshin so much.

"Sooo...what 'is' that letter about?" Kaoru asked tenderly. Kenshin turned to her with a sad expression.

"It's a letter from the government...they somehow figured out about my training in the Hiten Mitsurugi style." Kenshin said darkly.

"...What's so bad about that?" Kaoru asked trying to hold back a giggle.

"........They want me to fight in the Revolution...in that war that's suppose to happen..." Kenshin replied with a sneer.

"...No...th-they can't do that!...You're barley even old enough to fight in it! Let alone win it!! I know you have incredible talent but...you...you just can't leave!!" Kaoru said with tears brimming in her eyes.

"Oh Kao...I'm so sorry...but...I...I have to do something. They need my help to win the war! To end this Tokogawa era! Haven't you noticed that there have been hundreds of murders going on all around Japan? I'm surprised that we weren't attacked here!" Kenshin said with pain in his voice.

"You-you could get killed!" Kaoru said with a choke. The pain in her heart, telling her that he was leaving was too much to bare. Kenshin cast his head downward.

"I'm sorry Kao...but I'm going." Kaoru gasped softly, and fell to her knees quietly, and grabbed onto Kenshin's gi, and sobbed. Kenshin turned to face her, and hugged her shuddering body to him.

"Shhh..shhh...there, there. It's ok Kao...I promise that I'll come back! I won't let myself die...please don't cry anymore!" Kenshin said, rubbing her back lovingly.

"...Don't...keep this a secret ok?...You-you have to tell the others too..." Kaoru said in between sobs. Kenshin nodded his head, and continued to comfort his girlfriend. Kaoru stopped sobbing but still continued to let salty tears stream down her face. She faced Kenshin with a few sniffles and looked into his eyes, with red puffy ones. His lavender eyes glossed over, as if he was going to let some tears fall as well, but covered it up with a smile. But it was a sad smile. Kaoru's face then faltered with depressed emotion, and lowered her head onto his shoulder softly, and cried again. Kenshin began to comfort her again, and cradled her in his arms. 'How and I going to tell this to the others' Kenshin thought with a sad sigh.

Later that night, Kenshin explained his situation to the others, and after a few threats to kill him by his best friend and little bud, Sano and Misao, he walked dreadfully to his room, to pack for his long affair. He then saw a small note placed on top of his table. He picked it up and it read,

'Dear Kenshin,
I...I'm not sure what to say or do at this moment. All I could think of, was writing this letter to you. I can't speak it, because all my voice would do is squeak. I'm so scared right now...but I'm very sure of your skill and talent. I don't know what else to say except, come back safe and,
Good luck...also...please don't forget me.
Love,
Kao 3'

Kenshin almost started to tear up. He noticed the smudged words on it. She must have been crying, he though. He would never forget Kaoru...never in his life. He folded up the note, and out it in his traveling bag.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ It was early morning. Kenshin was all packed up, and ready to leave. No. He would never be ready to leave. He was only leaving because he had chose to. He sighed as he strapped up his sword onto his Hakama. He heaved the small traveling bag onto his shoulder, and took one last glance at his room, and walked out. He walked down the hall, and halted at Kaoru's room.

'I promise...to come back...' Kenshin whispered to the shoji door. He then, slowly and reluctantly, walked away. He exited the Aoiya and walked down the dirt road, leaving his friends, his happiness, and his love, all behind.

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That's all for now :D please review!!