Authors Notes: Thank you all for all your patients! I've been thinking of all your ideas, and I've been trying to use them in a way! U it's not easy. Oh and one more thing. In chapter 13, the part where Kenshin says 'love me' and 'I'm a boy standing in front of a girl' I got from another story (which I change pasts of it! Don't worry! I'm not a plagiarizer!) And the that's pretty much it! So give credit to the story you find that line in (thanks a lot for the idea!!) (that was for the line thing...yeah...) Anyway, I won't keep you waiting anymore Here's chapter 15!!
animelover11368-I'm glad you liked my chapter You'll just have to be patient like all the others, and see what's going to happen Thanks for the review!
Brittainie Love-Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Also, thanks for the review!
Victoria-Well I'm glad you agree with the fact of being patient U (I know I'm not o.O) Anyway, I wanted to make Kenshin kick ass style Thanks for reviewing!
Rain angst-...not really sure about the title myself but oh well I'll accept the compliment with open arms! Thanks for reviewing and your incite.
Little sakura-I'll start writing as soon as I'm done with all these responses (o.OU) well anyway, thanks for reviewing!
Shiro-tanuki-I'm sorry about not being able to e-mail you my computer is dumb, and won't work XDD Anyway, I guess I can answer your questions here Tomoe will be in this fic but NOTHING will happen...and if Tomoe disobeys me, whips out rocket launcher I'll let my little friend do the talking...sorry...as you can most likely see, I'm a really dedicated K&K fan U anyway, thanks for your review! (ps. All is forgiven!)
Monkeystarz- Actually getting grounded wouldn't be the smartest way to have fanfics updated faster that it wouldn't! (sorry XD had to add Kenshin's adorable little catch phrase in there ) Anyway, thanks for reviewing!
Tintin-chan- hehehe you'll just have to wait and see (I'm evil I know) dodges throwing ax....again o.OUU ok ok! But you'll still have to wait! backs away for rabid fans with pitchforks and torches H-hey! You can't kill the Author! You would never hear from it again if that were to happen!! Heh heh readers back off few...anyway, thanks for the review!
The evil witch- I'm glad you're excited Well here it is so enjoy! Thanks for the review!
Kanzen ne Tsuki-Thanks for the advice I'll keep that in mind Anyway, you don't need to worry about him missing Kaoru cuz, I'll make all of that clear in this chapter Also, I can't wait until your next chapter is done! Thanks for the review!
BLOND GOTH-...ok that is just plain scary!! I just saw Tarzan the other night, and I was thinking about another story line of K&K based on Tarzan, and my friend started talking about Tarzan on IM....omg it's a small world...anyway, thanks for the review!
Crasyducky-Aww I'm so sorry about your brother! I hope he is safe...(whispers little prayer) anyway, I'm glad that you're so touched by my story! Please enjoy this chapter thanks for reviewing.
Kenshin had been in the Ishin shi shi base camp for at least 8 months now. And it was starting to take the toll on him. He was missing Kaoru desperately. He would have nightmares about her being slain by himself and he would wake up gasping for breath, and sweating. It had almost been a year.
Kenshin was now 15 and he suspected Kaoru would be 14. He was desperately trying to find a way for him to stay on the edge of sanity. He would constantly drift in and out of consciousness during meals, or practices. His comrades, now good friends, would always rush to the side of their strongest fighter, asking the matter of his sudden action. Kenshin could only shake his head and smile. But as soon as they were out of sight, his smile would drop to a frown of desperate need. Like I said before. Kenshin was desperate for Kaoru's touch. He longed for her just to hold him and keep him warm. To let him back into her presence would be enough to calm his aching soul.
Sometimes Kenshin would find himself, wishing that Kaoru had come along with him to the war. When he was peeking on Kaoru once in the lake, he was surprised to see she was practicing...some type of swordsmanship. He was amazed by her talent and watched her train, after drooling over her soaked appearance. Kenshin shook his head, clearing his mind of those thoughts. He could have sworn he felt himself blushing and smiling while letting his mind wander. Kenshin couldn't bring himself to ask her. Even though she had amazing skill, she was...just too important to him to lose her. He closed his eyes, and he felt a lone tear escape one if his glazed over eyes. He was alone, and the silk hand of the one he loved wasn't there to wipe the tear away.
How he missed her. He slowly drifted into a troubled sleep, while wondering what Kaoru was up to, and if...she missed him the way...he did her...
What was Kaoru up to?
And what surprises
awaited Kenshin
Was it good?...
Or was it....bad....Kaoru was sitting in her room at the Aoiya, thinking carefully. She was in deep thought. About a certain red headed samurai. Her lip began to quiver. He still wasn't back from the war yet, and it had been almost a year. She was 14 now, and he was most likely 15. She had been depressed so much lately. Not even Misao or Sanosuke could cheer her up. As if on cue, she heard a knock on her shut shoji door.
"Come in." Kaoru said in a dull tone. Misao opened the door slightly, and peeked in. She then opened it all the way. She walked up to Kaoru and knelt down beside her. She smiled and said,
"Hey Kaoru! You wanna come do something with us? Y'know, with Sano, Okina, Omasu, Shiro, Kuro, and everyone else? Including Lord-Aoshi!" Misao said dreamily. Kaoru just shook her head.
"No thank you Misao." Kaoru was even more depressed. She longed to hear 'Kenshin' mentioned in her long list of names.
"Oh c'mon! You've been so depressed after Himura left!! You even got a new apprentice for your Kamiya-Kashine style! That brat, Yahiko Miyojin!" Misao argued. Yes. It's true. Even though Kenshin was gone for the time being, Kaoru had tried to find ways to cheer herself up. She practiced on her Kamiya-Kashine style, and even found a new apprentice. He was a brat, like Misao had said, but his potential and swordsman spirit was without a doubt, extraordinary. But even though she had been training hard, her mind kept wondering to Kenshin. Was he safe, is he being fed? Is he bathing?! Kami-sama she hoped so. But...most of all...was he still alive? She had no idea if the war had started or not. She couldn't send letters to him because she had no idea where his base thing was. And even if she did, it wasn't her style to send letters. She had no idea what to do.
Misao noticed her distant look and finally got serious. "That's it! Pack your things Kaoru!!" Misao yipped as she stood up. Kaoru snapped out of her daze, and looked up at her best friend, bewildered.
"What are you talking about Misao?" Kaoru asked with a stunned look.
"What do you mean 'what am I talking about'?" Misao questioned. "Get all your things that include fighting! Get your boken, training gi, shinai, and all that other good stuff!! You're going to go after Himura whether you want to or not!!" Misao said sternly. Kaoru looked at Misao with stunned eyes.
"W-what? I can't do that!! I-if I do find him, he could be angry with me and and, ..." Kaoru stuttered. Misao looked at her as if she was crazy.
"Himura could never be mad with you..." Misao said in an eerie tone. Misao then repeated herself. "Now get your stuff!! You're going to go after him!!" Kaoru then nodded her head with a smile. She jumped out of her futon and ran to her stored things. Misao smiled at her accomplishment. Her best friend was finally going to see the one she loved again....after 8 long months. Kenshin had his katana rested on his shoulder. He had his eyes closed and he continued to think about the past events. One seemed to keep revolving around in his mind...one that made his heart content...
"Um...excuse me miss, but is something the matter?" The boy questioned in a cute yet confused voice. His voice caused Kaoru to break out of her day/night-dream, and focus on what she was trying to do.
"Oh...please!!! You have to help my village!! It's being attacked!!!" Kaoru shouted, and ran towards the boy. The boy seemed a bit surprised at the sudden outburst, but when he heard the word attacked, his eyes narrowed into small slits. Kaoru finally reached him, and began to tug at his sleeve to get him to fallow.
"What's your name first?" He asked a but stern at the situation put before him.
"Oh I'm sorry. It's Kaoru...Kaoru Kamiya!" Kaoru said in a rush
"Thanks. It will be a lot easier to call your name out in the village then just 'miss'. Oh and by the way, my name is Kenshin Himura." Kenshin said with a pleasant smile.
"That's very nice, but could we talk about this at a DIFFERENT TIME??!" Kaoru emphasized.
That was the first time him and Kaoru had met.
He then opened his eyes, and glared through the dark room. Amber eyes peering through it's deadly shadows. Kenshin finally couldn't take it anymore. The loneliness in his heart was too much to bare. He finally went off the deep end. His conscience had somehow provoked him to being a totally different person. He was stern. And cold. His eyes held no more emotion or love. Only ice and anger. He had no idea why it all turned out this way. He could hear inside his mind, the torture of his other half, slowly slipping away, and dying. Kenshin then shut his eyes again, and let another lonely tear, slip down his face. He wasn't Kenshin anymore...he was more frightening than anybody he knew...and...he only let his comrades come close to him now. Along with his boss. He knew of no one else that could come close to him without himself drawing his sword and baring it to their necks. Or maybe there was someone...who could tame this beast that had somehow surfaced...this person names...Battousai...That's all for now :D please review!!
