Chapter Nine?

Title: Pains, revenge and rewards

Author: Animefreak03

Rating: M

I would like to thank everyone that has reviewed. here is another chapter and i want to apologize for the delay.

Pain. Blind and agonizing pain seeped through her stressed out body. Misao breathed in and out while Megumi wiped away the sweat that collected on her forehead. Every ten minutes the pain would ripped through her lower back and then her legs. Megumi felt sorry for the young woman. Being pregnant with twins was very difficult.

Misao smiled as the pain ebbed and then eased her body down on to the bed. The doctors had told her that it would be at least another hour before she would deliver.

Megumi sat down "so did you call your parents?"

Misao shook her head "no. I don't think they would come anyways. I called Kaoru and Sano, they said they would be here as soon as possible"

"They are very busy with finals, I wonder how they will get here"

Misao looked out of the window in the room and noticed that it was getting late "I can't wait to see my children Megumi"

the other young woman smiled fondly and then took out a magazine she had been reading earlier. As she flipped through the pages she stopped as an article made her eyes widened. She gasped and then rushed to Misao "Look Misao"

Misao took the magazine and began to read the article and smiled "I'm so happy"

Megumi snorted "and when were you going to tell me?"

"I just gave my designs to Miss O'Kefee and she told the sewing team to get on it. I didn't think she would actually want my ideas to be modeled"

Megumi squealed and began to read the article out loud "A new line was introduced by the O'kefee Company with the designs of MM, whom we were not aware who it was. Sources tell us that it is the Initials of a young artist making a name for herself in the O'kefee Company. Whatever the case may be her new line is absolutely to die for and CEO Elizabeth O'kefee has told us that she is looking forward to working again with the new designer"

Misao was very proud of herself. In the short time that she had been working with The O'Kefee company she had learned so much and one day took it upon herself to design some things. The ones that were modeled were just her 'fun' ones, while her more serious work is still in the developing stages. She is hoping to lunch that line after the twins are born and if they are as successful as the one she just designed then, each one of the would carry the initials of each of her twins name. One would be AM for Alexander Makimachi and the other HM for Hikari Makimachi. MM obviously is Misao Makimachi.

Megumi sat down "so I'm friends with a famous designer"

"I'm not famous Megumi. But I hope one day I am" she took in a deep breath and held it as pain surged through her body once more and Megumi was quick to run to her and hold her hand albeit making her cringe in pain too.

Kaoru and Sano were running down the street towards the hospital. Being stuck in traffic had done a number on the duo and they opted to running instead. They were going to be late for the birth of Misao's miracles and they were dreading the screaming session from Megumi.

Sano paled at that thought and started running faster.

Misao was already cursing Aoshi and all the men that were putting women through this hell. The doctor and nurses laughed thinking that she was just joking when in reality she was being serious, megumi tried to calm her down and the door burst open and everyone turned to it.

Sano and kaoru were both panting hard as they watched Misao breath and glare at them. Ooh they were in trouble for sure "Sorry...fo...r..." he panted and tried to calm down.

Kaoru took in a deep breath "We are here" all that was necessary. They stood by Megumi and they helped misao count and chant breath.

Two hours later the wailing children were put in Misao's arms and she burst into tears. Everyone gathered around her "ooh they are so cute Misao"

Misao smiled and kissed her son then her daughter "hello there my little ones" they kept crying and she tried to keep the tears away. Soon they were taken from her and she felt a pang of hurt in her chest thinking that they were taking her babies "where are you taking them?"

The nurse smiled "they are going to the nursery, we will bring them down when they need to feed. Don't worry first time mothers always feel an ache watching us take them away" she pushed the baby basinets out and closed the door.

Sano had tears in his eyes and pretended to be fine "It's okay to cry Sano" he glared at his girlfriend and she blew a kiss at him "aww come on"

Misao shook her head "I can't believe that they are here already" Kaoru leaned down and kissed misao's forehead "what was that for?"

"For being so brave, for doing what you thought was right and for working hard. Misao you are an inspiration and I will always be proud of you"

Misao let the tears fall down her cheeks "why does it have to be from you Kaoru? No offense I'm honored that you think so highly of me, but why can't my parents be here and why can't they be the ones telling me this? I feel so useless sometimes, I think so much about them"

The others frowned and did whatever they could to help her cheer up. When misao was finally alone she was greeted with her children. The nurse brought them in and she sat up "as promised they are here" she took out the little boy because he was the one that was awake and wailing and placed him in his mother's arms "there little one mommy got you"

Misao instantly placed a kiss to his tiny head and looked up at the nurse "what do I do?"

The nurse giggled and walked over to misao and helped her sit straighter then put a hand to her shoulder "you have to feed your baby. First thing you do is pull down the gown, I mean which breast do you want him to feed from?"

Misao looked confused but then looked down at herself "uh, well maybe the right side" the nurse nodded.

"Good choice, well then pull down the gown on the right side then lift him up a little and he will instinctively seek out your nipple and he'll start to suck on it. It will feel strange since you are a first time mother, but it will feel natural sooner than you think. also you want to masage your breast while he is feeding it will help with the soreness and it will make you lactate better"

Misao did as instructed and watched in amazement as her son fed for the first time from her. It was really strange and it sort of tickled but he was really hungry. He made small noises against her breast and she wondered what her daughter would do. Her daughter, her son. Rewards for the love she had for Aoshi.

Aoshi. Pain. Both were so intertwined with each other. He had caused her pain and pain had caused her to remember him. She took in a shuddering breath and forced the tears away. The nurse watched Misao and felt happy. She was a young woman whom reminded her of herself.

"When they are both fed and happy I will take them back to the nursery"

"Thank you very much"

Once alone she couldn't hold the tears anymore "I will forget him baby I will forget your father and dedicate myself to you and your sister. I promise that you both will have a good life"

Later on in the day almost nighttime she sat watching her babies sleep. Her breasts were sore and she was tired. She looked around the room and her gaze fell on the phone. Just one call. Just to see if he was there. Spring vacation was sure to have started Megumi was already in hers. She bit her lower lip.

Just one call that was all.

The phone rang and Mrs. Shinomori wondered where the help was. It was only seven in the night and she was sure that they were still working. She sighed in frustration and then picked it up "Hello Shinomori Residence"

Misao took in a deep breath "Hello, um I was wondering if...Aoshi was home?"

"He is not in at the moment. He just stepped out, may I ask who is calling"

The door to her room opened and Sano walked in "Misao I finally got the video camera and we can film the babies"

Mrs Shinomori froze "M...MI...Misao?"

"I'm sorry Mrs Shinomori" she glared at Sano "good bye" she hung up.

Mrs Shinomori was puzzled and then she replayed the conversation in her head "Babies? Misao had babies?...they lied to us?" she was furious and walked towards her husbands home office.

She entered without knocking and Mr. Shinomori looked up at his wife "what is it Ai?"

She stood before him "what did Mr. Makimachi tell you about his daughter Misao?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"What did he tell you?"

He put his paper down "he told me that he sent her to a state where she could abort and that two days later he told me that it was done"

She narrowed her eyes and balled her fists "he lied to you. That bastard lied to you. His whore of a daughter just called her looking for aoshi and I heard one of her friends talking about her and filming the babies. I'm sure that she did not abort Aoshi, she had that those babies"

Aoshi Senior stood up from his desk and slammed his hands "Makimachi is playing with fire. Let me find out where that call came from and I'll see if this is true. In the mean time keep that son of your entertain as I make calls" she nodded and left.

Just as his wife had said it had been true. She sat down in his office after he had called for her. Aoshi was out with friends and he was aching to hurt someone "what did you find out Aoshi?"

"That son of a bitch lied to us. His daughter was admitted at St. Lukes Hospital yesterday and she gave birth to twins. A boy and a girl. That bastard is going to pay for this"

"What are you going to do?"

"Leave him in ruins of course"

Misao hummed to herself as she brushed her hair. She was glad to be home and glad at being able to see her feet once again. Three weeks and her babies were getting big. Her line was very popular and she was getting a lot of money. Angela had talked to her and Misao told her that she was no longer going to need the assistance, but she was very much grateful. Angela was so thrilled and she had even bought one of the dresses that were designed by misao.

Misao had taken her exams through the mail and was able to graduate early. She was more than happy and wanted to start working on her new designs. Elizabeth praised misao's work and had her best sewing team working on the designs.

They agreed that the line for men which she had started would carry the initials AM and the lines for little girls would have the initial HM for her children.

She was siting in her boss's office "Miss O'Kefee you needed to see me?"

The old woman who spent her life in the glam and chose not to marry chuckled and showed Misao ten magazines which praised her work and claimed her to be the new sensation. They even had articles where famous stars were trying to get a fitting with the designer. Misao gasped and looked at the articles once again "oh my"

"Yes Misao. That is all your work. Your clothes are a hit and they are a new fresh breath of air. We have people calling us for you to make an appearance and others for you to make their clothes"

misao had a glint in her eyes and she felt so proud "but I don't want people to know me, I'm not ready. I mean they are not that great"

the woman snorted "are you crazy girl, people love you and your work. Besides Misao I think that you should make the trip we have planned for Asia and Europe"

Misao looked up from the magazines "but Miss O'Kefee I just finish High school and I have two newborns at home"

The woman stood "Misao just are a talent that needs to be let loose. Come with us, this is a great opportunity and if you pass it up there is no telling when you will see it again. Besides you can bring your babies I never said you couldn't"

Misao smiled and stood up "alright I'll come with you to Asia and Europe. You are right this the opportunity of a life time and I can't pass it up"

Her friends were sad to see her go, but she was right. This was an opportunity for her to get famous and be able to support her children. Misao had decided not to go to college because her goal at the moment was getting her designs out and being a mother to her twins.

With a heartfelt goodbye Misao embarked on a journey that would be more prosperous than anything. She cooed as her twins opened their eyes and looked around the plane "my little ones we will be really happy"

Yet she would regret those words for her family was going through hell.

Megumi sighed for the tenth time. Sano was getting really worked up by her "will you quit that" she glared at him and then began to tap her fingers on the table "okay that's it" he stood up and walked over to another side. She took out her tongue at him and grinned when she saw him smirk. They both looked towards the bathroom and without a second guess they rushed to it. Kaoru and Kenshin laughed as they obviously knew that the newly wed couple were going to get it on in one of the stalls.

Kenshin watched as his fiancé sipped her soda "so what did Misao say?"

Kaoru's smile grew "she can't wait to see us. I can't believe that three years have passed. I'm only hoping that Misao doesn't flip when she hears what happened to her family. I should have told her, but I didn't want her to stop all of her hard earned work to come back here. The way I see it Mr Makimachi had it coming"

Kenshin shook his head "I know that what he did to misao was uncalled for, but what Mr. Shinomori did to her parents was worse. I only wish that this nightmare ends"

kaoru was about to tell him something when both Sagara's came out disheveled and sated. They shook their heads "you two are getting worse and worse"

Megumi laughed "oh shut up raccoon you wish you and your prune of a boyfriend could get it on like we did"

Sadly enough Kaoru agreed and Kenshin shot her a glare "what? It's not like we can't get it on, I mean I did fantasize doing it in an airport bathroom"

Kenshin stood up "want to start that now?"

"Ooh Kenshin baby of course lets go"

"HEY ROOSTER HEAD" people stopped and watched as a petite woman with two toddlers pushed an airport car with many luggage. Sano and Megumi stood up and looked around for the source of that familiar voice.

Kenshin and Kaoru scanned as well.

Misao smiled and picked up Hikari and she giggled "mommy what's rooster head?"

Alexander shook his head "it's a chicken, right mommy?" misao looked down at her little boy as he dragged his bookbag.

"That's right, but it's a boy instead of a girl chicken. That is your uncle sano's name"

Sano and Megumi spotted the trio and began to walk as fast as they could towards her. Kenshin and Kaoru not far behind.

"Are those them mommy?" misao looked up and smiled as she saw her friends not too far away from her. They waved at her and she did the same with her free hand "they look nice mommy"

Misao put Hikari down and then embraced the first friend. Kenshin "welcome back Misao"

"Thanks Himura"

"Kenshin Misao, Kenshin" but hugged her tightly "I'm so glad you came back. We missed you"

"Stop hogging her to yourself Kenshin" They turned to Sano "come here weasel girl" she ran to him and he picked her up as he hugged her "I missed my favorite weasel"

"I missed you too rooster head"

"Ah that's more like it. No once can call me that the same way you can. I'm glad" Megumi and Kaoru were looking at the little kids that were being shy. They waved at them and they smiled softly.

"Oh Kaoru aren't they the cutest thing?" both nodded and knelt down "hi my name is Megumi"

The little girl beamed "auntie Meg" she cried and ran to her. Megumi was startled and then picked her up "I'm happy"

Megumi let the tears drop and the others watched "Misao, they know me as Auntie Meg?"

She nodded "all of you have been part of our lives since we left. Say hi to your uncles too baby" the little boy knew that his mother was talking to him so he walked over to the men and looked up at them.

"Wow...uncle sano and uncle ken are tall momma" she giggled. Kaoru went to Misao and hugged her tightly.

"Oh misao we missed you three so much. There is so much that has happened and you need to be strong"

Misao pulled away "what do you mean? What's going on Kaoru?"

The others had warned Kaoru not to tell her yet, but it needed to be said "why don't we head home first"

"Well I'm staying at my penthouse in the city, why don't we all head that way?"

Sano laughed "Penthouse, trips all over the world, famous Designer. You would have never guessed that our little weasel would be so famous and at her young age" she punched him and walked over to her children.

"Lets go we have so much to catch up to"

As they sat around the children checked out the house that they were going to be living in. They laughed and giggled as they were passed from uncle to uncle and then aunt to aunt. They loved their new home already and their family.

Misao was somehow sensing that something was indeed wrong and Kaoru's quietness only added more to her speculation "alright out with it"

The others quieted down and Kaoru fidgeted "Misao a lot of things happened after you left"

"I'm aware that things and people change Kaoru, spare me the run around and tell me what is going on"

Kaoru took a deep breath "Misao the reason why your father wanted you to abort was because Mr. Shinomori had told him so. They didn't want Aoshi and other people to know that you were going to have his child. Your father was forced to tell you to abort because Mr Shinomori threatened him"

Misao's eyes widened "Threatened him? How?"

"He told your father that if you didn't abort that he would take away your father's supermarket. Your father had no other choice but to agree with him, but instead he sent you away hoping that you would never go back to the town and that Mr. Shinomori would never find out. But he did, somehow he found out about your twins and well"

"What?"

"Mr. Shinomori took away the supermarket. I don't know how he did it. Some say that he payed the governor and some towns people to report the supermarket as unsafe and they made up lies about them keeping old food in their inventory"

Misao was seething. Her father was blackmailed and his business seized "Kaoru what happened to my family?" there was a hint of tears in her voice.

Sano took over "since your father had no business he was left to find a job, only Mr. Shinomori managed to buy people off and they wouldn't give him a job. The only one who would was Mr. Shinomori himself"

"WHAT?" the children stopped playing with Megumi and looked at their mother. They had never seen her this angry. She calmed down and nodded to megumi who took the hint

"Come kids why don't we go see what things you brought me from your trip" they nodded and walked out of the livingroom.

Sano resumed his story "so your father couldn't find a job and that left Mr. Shinomori. Your father could have left the town, but he had lived all his life there and he didn't want to lose his home either. But with bill popping everywhere it wasn't long before the house was bought"

Misao was on the point of tears "and I bet Mr. Shinomori bought it"

"Yes. Your parents live in a small apartment outside the town border and they have been struggling. Omasu and Hiko have asked them to live out west with them, but they refuse to rely on her, oh by the way Omasu is going to have a baby too"

She shook her head. This was too much "and what happened after they refused?"

"Your father went back to Mr. Shinomori and asked that he be given a job at the supermarket. Now this is where Mr. Shinomori took enjoyment from his plan. He agreed to let him work, but your father started out as a bag boy. Misao your family is the joke of the town and others have started rumors that you left because some boy knocked you up"

Misao paced back and forth "Mr. Shinomori has messed with the wrong woman. I'm going to make him pay" she walked over to her purse and took out a cellphone. She dialed some numbers and the others watched her work her charm.

"Yes Philip. I need your best Convertible. One that will leave people gasping. I want it delivered today I need to make a trip. No you don't have to worry I wont kill anyone, not yet at least. Thanks again"

The others waited "settled. Kaoru I'll be making a trip to that town are you going to come with me?"

Kaoru nodded "good. You guys stay here and look after my kids I'll be back as soon as I can. I have a score to settle with a Mr. Shinomori"

kenshin shook his head "I hope you know what you are doing. That man is rich and very powerful"

"He may be rich, but Kenshin I'm richer than him and I know a lot more powerful people. I mean I designed clothes for the first lady I know what I'm doing"

"Shit you got it like that weasel"

"Oh yeah. I already started my plan. Mr. Shinomori will pay dearly for many things he did and today I set that plan in motion" the women walked out.

It was like driving back into history. Everything seemed the same. Some people did gasped as they watched a very expensive convertible pass through their quiet town. Yeah there were a few rich people but that car wasn't even in the market yet.

Misao had her sun glasses on and Kaoru was nervous. Misao was a vindictive person when she wanted to be and now that she had the money and power that brilliant mind could be very dangerous. They drove passed the school and misao rolled her eyes "fucking piece of shit" she muttered. Kaoru laughed.

Once they were in the main part of the city Misao stopped at the all too familiar Supermarket. Where she once used to run through. All but the running would be done by others. She had changed greatly. Her hair was in its usual braid but her face was adorned with nice make up and her clothes were very stylish making her look like a glam lady. She was still modest but very into her looks for she was a designer and had to look the part.

Both women got out of the car and watched amused as people stopped to look at her. Was the woman who had been driving a movie star?

Misao lifted her sun glasses and looked around. Same old same old. She winked at a boy who was looking at her up and down and he blushed. She laughed and walked into the supermarket. Some people there stopped and looked as she walked around and admired the old place. She picked up a few can goods and looked them over.

Kaoru was shaking her head and looked at Misao "what are you planning on doing?"

"Is Mr. Shinomori here young man?" she asked a boy that was pushing cars.

He stopped and almost drooled at the beauty that stood near him in a tight shirt and tight slacks "ah...un...Mr. Shinomori is up there" he pointed to the office and she smirked.

She walked over to a magazine rack and looked around "I'm sure there's one with me here" she said out loud.

"Why do you need one Misao?" she 'aha' and turned to Kaoru holding a magazine in her hands.

She walked over to Kaoru "I want you to give this to a girl any girl and then point to me telling her that this is me. Well it is me but I want her to come and ask for an autograph alright" Kaoru nodded not understanding what was going on, but trusted misao.

Misao turned to the still drooling boy "excuse me sweetheart, but where is Mr. Makimachi?"

The boy laughed "that old man is in the back getting some crates. Crazy old man" she was about to slap him when a bunch of women squealed. She smirked. Time to act.

There was a commotion on the sale floor and Mr. Shinomori was wondering what the hell was going on. He looked out of the glass that allowed him to see the entire area and wondered why many people were surrounding something or someone.

He walked out and asked a boy what was going on and he told him that the famous MM who was a designer for the rich and famous had walked in and people loved her clothes and wanted her autograph.

Ah so coming to this stupid supermarket had not been a waste for Mr. Shinomori.

"One at a time please. I will sign your copies but give me some time"

"Ohh miss MM you are my favorite"

"Why thank you"

"Yes, where will your new line come out?" asked a young woman.

Misao thought it over "I think by the end of this month. I just came back from Europe and I had a meeting with one of the royals that threw me off, but I'll have it soon"

A girl screamed "oh my god, you know royals?"

"I know many rich people"

"Is it true the rumor going around that you are a mother?"

Misao smiled "yes I'm a mother of twins"

"Wow...but they say that you are only twenty"

"Yes I'm twenty and my twins are my inspiration. As you all know I have other lines besides MM"

a man cleared his throat "yes, are you the one that designs men's suits, you know AM?"

Misao nodded "yes AM stands for the name of my son Alexander Makimachi and HM for my daughter Hikari Makimachi"

People gasped and looked at misao. Mr Shinomori almost chocked on his own saliva. Makimachi?

A woman looked at Misao and then smiled "I knew I recognized you. Misao Makimachi, the middle child of Mr. Makimachi"

Misao nodded once again "yes I'm Misao Makimachi"

Mr. Shinomori looked at the girl with hate. How dare she come into his store...how dare she...he was about to go up to her when Mr. Makimachi beat him to it.

Misao looked back as Kaoru pointed towards her father and misao turned around "excuse me all" they moved away and misao walked up to her father.

He was both happy and angry. She shouldn't have come back. Shinomori would harm her "What are you doing here?"

She was expecting this and shrugged "came to see you. I hear that the family is in a little jam"

he glared at her "came to gloat about your life?"

Misao still wasn't faced by her father "care to take a break and talk with me old man. I don't like public displays"

He nodded and was about to punch out when "makimachi you are not taking any breaks" the people watched As Shinomori approached both Makimachis and his eyes rested on the woman.

He had to admit she was something to look at and if he wasn't married he would have charmed the beauty, heck he might even try it and enjoy it.

Misao for her part glared right back at him with a smirk, he father was about to go back to work when she stopped him "Come on"

"I said get back to work Makimachi. Or do you want to lose your job?"

Misao held back what she wanted to tell him and smiled instead "no need for that Father. I'm sure you will no longer need this job. Come on"

He shook his head "this is my only means of income Misao" misao stepped up to her dad and whispered something.

"You want your revenge as much as I want mine. Come dad I want us to do this together. No more are we going to let this excuse for a man put us down"

Mr. Makimachi smiled. That was true. He was tired of Shinomori. Makimachi took off his apron and threw it on the floor "I quit" he said and people gasped.

Many murmured others watched in amusement. It was about time that the old Makimachi returned. Misao waved at her crowd and Kaoru followed.

Plan get Revenge and Reward was set in motion.

I know you all want more Aoshi and Misao interaction...that will come soon. you see Aoshi has been busy with Taking over his father's businesses and he will eventually meet with misao...trust me he will.