A/N: I was really busy over the weekend so I didn't get to writing in a while. Like I said this was a daydream I had and it wasn't from the Kenshingumi's point of view either so I have to edit it from memory. This is harder than I thought. And by the way in this fic Sano and Megumi have been married for a year. Ok then, on with the story!
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Chapter 2
Kenji could only watch as the assailant brought the dagger down in a wicked movement atop his head. Those seated at the table watched on in horror, too shocked to move. Suddenly, there was a clang of metal. Out of nowhere, someone appeared and blocked the man's attack with a pair of numb chucks just before the weapon came in contact with Kenji's head.
"You!" the attacker yelled
The other person simply hit him on the side of his head, watched as he slumped to the floor then turned around and examined the small boy.
"Are you alright Kenji-san?" asked a female voice
Kenji nodded and ran back to his mother, wondering why this person had said his name with honorifics since she clearly was older than him. Kaoru hugged him, checked him over, and then hugged him again. Sanosuke was the first to recover from the initial shock.
"Who are you?" he asked
The young woman stepped into the light so they could see her clearly. Her hair and eyes were dark brown, almost black and they were sure she wasn't Japanese for her skin was a light brown in contrast to the creamy whites of all the others present. She appeared to be seventeen years old.
"Sorry about that," she said in perfect Japanese "my name is Sarah. As for why I'm here, it would be a lot easier for me to explain when the rest of my group gets here.
"Group?" Kenshin asked
"Please, go on with your celebration, I will come back when you've finished. Then I'll explain everything, ok?" Sarah turned to leave "Oh, and Happy Birthday to you Kenji-san." With that she walked out of the courtyard dragging the unconscious man behind her.
Yahiko picked Kenji up
"Kenji-san, huh?" He received a shrug and a burst of giggles in reply
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The party continued without any further interruption yet with an air of unease. Kaoru was constantly at Kenji's side and Kenshin kept one hand on the hilt of his sword the whole time. By midnight all of the guests had left except those who intended to stay the night namely Saitou & Tokio, Aoshi & Misao, the group from the Aoiya and Tsubame who was too tired to return home. It was then that Sarah returned.
"The rest of my team is going too arrive soon, unless you'd rather wait until tomorrow?"
Everyone (minus Tsubame) remained on the veranda.
We're fine, that we are" Kenshin replied
"Yes, and we never did thank you for saving Kenji." Said Kaoru
"No problem, its part of my job"
"Huh?"
"I'll explain when everyone gets here and I don't think you'll have to wait much longer"
As if on cue, a gust of wind blew through the courtyard and two small popping noises were heard. The bushes began to rustle and a moment later two figures walked out. After brushing themselves off they stepped into the light. Misao let out a gasp, for the taller of the two looked exactly Aoshi did when he was about twenty years old. Same icy blue eyes, same stoic manner, rigid posture, and even the same serious, non-smiling face. He was even wearing a black trench coat. Behind him was a younger boy who appeared to be around fourteen and was considerably shorter than his companion. They both had black hair falling into their faces but the younger boys eyes sparkled green as he grinned and waved to the astonished group on the veranda.
"The others will be arriving shortly." The elder brother said in a flat tone
"Yeah, when we left Megan was busy fixing her hair." Said the younger
Sarah groaned
Just then, four more popping noises sounded and four more people stepped out of the bushes.
"Ouch! I think there's a twig in my shoe!" said a muffled voice
The voice belonged to a thirteen-year old boy with spiky brown hair similar to Sanosuke's but a bit shorter. Behind him stood a fifteen-year-old girl with long black hair and brown eyes.
"Stop whining chicken head." she said
"Don't call me that!"
"Chicken head!"
"SHUT UP!!!"
"Make me!"
"You guys!" said another boy as he stepped in between the two. He had spiky black hair and looked much like Yahiko except he was a few inches taller and had blue eyes.
"This isn't a very good first impression you're making."
They turned to look at him.
"What will they think of us if they see you arguing like cats and dogs?" He pointed toward the veranda with his chin.
"Sorry." the combatants mumbled
Sarah surveyed the group "Almost everyone. Where are Kenny and Krista?"
"They were right behind us." The older girl said
True to her word, three more popping sounds and two figures emerged. The first was a eighteen year old girl who had the same skin tone as Sarah but the same hair and sapphire blue eyes as Kaoru. The second was a seventeen- year old boy and it was Kaoru's turn to gasp now for he could've been Kenshin's twin if it hadn't been for the fact that he also had light brown skin and that he was six inches taller than Kenshin. He was also carrying a young girl in his arms.
"Sorry we're late, Tracey was napping." The girl said indicating to the child.
Sarah nodded. "Everybody, this is my team."
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A/N: How is it? I wasn't sure whether to make the descendants resemble the Kenshingumi or not. Plus there was the black out so I couldn't use the computer. Does anyone know is his last name is Saitou or Hajime? It confused me 'cause they write the names backwards. Thanks to SeleneC and Mango for reviewing.