Authors Notes: hmmm not much to say here...only that I'm really really really HAPPY!!! So many people are so touched by my story ;-; makes me wanna cry XD. Anyway, I'm not... repeat...NOT going to have tomoe be the "healer of Battousai's wounds" cuz...I'm not you know...against her or anything...I'm just a really really really BIG!!! K&K fan...besides...she betrayed Kenshin anyway ...Tomoe fans, I'm sorry if you're angry about this U dodges thrown axe's o.O eh heh heh... well...anyway...she's dead now...maybe not in other's stories and stuff...but in reality...she is gone sorry to break it to you Tomoe fans...anyway! Back to what I was saying...Tomoe may appear in this, but she is not going to be...how you say...'In' any position in 'battousai's' life. It's all K&K!! (and K&B ;D) So without further ado, let's begin :D

Ps:...The reaview by 'lendra-chan, that was my friend sam U it's a long story...at school I was logged in already on my laptop, and she was using my laptop and she reviewed my story...on my laptop so...it's ok...you're not reading a psychos story U (although some people could debate with that)

Crasyducky: haha don't worry! I plan to keep this story going as long as I can yeah...I was having a big brain block o.O but I'm ready to go now ;D thanks for your review!

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Moongirl: Thanks! I'm glad it's touched you so much This is my first one that I'm wrote, and so I'm psyched about getting reviews like yours Thanks for the review and lovin' the fic :D

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Kenshin's-angel: Thanks for your support lots of people thought it was sad! So don't feel bad anyway, thanks for the review!

Victoria: Hahaha lots of people thought it was sad...like I said before anyway, no worries! This story won't turn out to be a sad one! I promise! Thanks for the review!

Chapter 14: Showing off

Kenshin had finally made it to the area where he would be staying during the war period. Lucky for him, it only took about three hours or so to reach his fortress. The fortress was in the middle of a forest, and appeared to be a normal dojo. Apparently, the sign on the dojo entrance read "Ishin Shi Shi", the name of his group.
The whole walk down there he was thinking of Kaoru. He missed her...so much. It had only been three hours, and he was longing to just hear her voice. He sighed and shook his head. It would be unlikely...for his to ever see her again. He lifted his head with a sad expression, but kept walking. He made his way to the dojo entrance. He received glances from his former comrades, and whispers about the small crowds. Kenshin could understand. He was puny compared to his teammates. That was also understandable. He was only 14 anyway. He heaved a sigh, and approached a man, who seemed to be the leader of the group. Before Kenshin could speak, the man spoke for him.

"You must be that young warrior who is joining our group! Well, we're glad to have you here! Heh...don't worry about them...they're just confused about you being in the war with such a small figure. Welcome to the Ishin Shi Shi!" The man said with a warm smile.

"What's there to be so happy about? This is a war isn't it? People are going to die, and not to mention I left someone very special to me behind..." Kenshin said in a dull voice. The man's smile faltered, but then curved into a sad smile.

"I was afraid that that would happen to you..." The man said. He placed his hand on Kenshin's left shoulder. "You miss her don't you kid..." The man said. It wasn't a question. More of a obvious realization. Kenshin just bowed his head and nodded.

"Don't worry...I'm sure that you'll be united with her again someday." The man said in an encouraging tone. Kenshin just snorted.

"Someday is the key word..." Kenshin just sighed after saying that, and ten asked the man where he could lay all of his stuff down. The man pointed to a room inside the dojo. Kenshin nodded in thanks, and plunked his belongings down onto the wooden floor. He seated himself down onto his already laid out futon, and began to let his mind wander.

'Kaoru...I wonder how you're doing...what you're going to do. What's gonna happen to me and you during this time...why did this all happen?' Kenshin's mind buzzed with un answered questions. He sighed and shook his head again. He stood up, and clutched his sword. He waddled outside where all the other soldiers were, and began to practice. He then noticed the sudden silence in the other warriors. He stopped his training, and looked at them all with a questioning gaze. One man stepped forward.

"Hey kid! We want to know how good your skill is. We don't go against each other, so don't worry. Do you see that tree over there?" The man asked, pointing to a tree about 18 meters away. Kenshin squinted his eyes, and nodded. "I want you to cut that tree, and come back. Sort of like a speed test. You up for it?" The man asked with obvious amusement lingering in his voice. Kenshin smirked with an amused smile. They didn't know how fast he really was. Kenshin nodded and waited the signal to go. Once he lowered into a sword stance, the man hesitated so Kenshin could prepare himself.

"Ready...set...GO!!" The man screeched. Kenshin flashed into an amazing fast speed. No...it wasn't amazing...it was much more. In less than a blink of an eye, Kenshin was back where he first was, holding his sword with his bangs covering his face so to hide his amused smile. The man began to laugh slightly.

"Did you hear me? I said g-" Before the man could even finish his statement, the tree began to snap and crack until it was completely massacred. The men all gazed at it in amazement, then whipped their heads in Kenshin's direction. Kenshin was looking up now with a smile on his face.

"It's called...battojutsu." Kenshin replied, answering the question in their facial expressions. The all began to applaud.

"That was amazing squirt! You really are a great warrior!" A man exclaimed in the crowd. Many other comments were shouted out as they all began to crowd around Kenshin. Kenshin was flattered that they were extremely impressed, but he needed space. He crawled his way out of the mob, and escaped into the forest unseen.

Kenshin glanced back at the still crowded area, and sighed. Didn't they notice he was gone? Oh well, Kenshin thought to himself. He decided to take a good look around since this was going to be his home for a while. He walked through the forest, and heard the sound of running water. Kenshin became curios, and journeyed toward the sound. He finally reached his destination. A...a waterfall...! Kenshin just closed his eyes and smiled. He remembered...how he first met Kaoru by a waterfall.

He didn't want to think about the memories. It only made him even more depressed. He got up, somewhat reluctantly, and walked back to the dojo. It was going to be a long time before he would be able to relax. A very long time.

That's all for now :D please review! (this chapter isn't all that interesting, but oh well U)