Me: Greetings! Yay! Summer vacation! Wahoo!

Yami Kikkay: O.O Forgive her, she's sugar high; she just ate some condensed milk. Weird, right?

Sims are awesome: I can't believe that someone actually thinks that I'm funny; or what I write to be more specific. I also end up not doing my math homework (thank God that that dumb teacher never asked for any of them). But hey, look at the bright side: NO MORE THINKING FOR AT LEAST 2 MONTHS! Well, at least my school is over. To make those, I used Microsoft Word. You can place punctuation marks and weird letters and curves. I just chose some Arabic letters and mixed them. If you also have Microsoft Word, just go to Insert; Symbol and then you choose!

Blaizin Wolf: Hmm, school must be hard for you; at least it's over (mine is). I don't think you should worry about doing that, maybe it's nothing. I constantly wash my hands; does that make you feel better? I hope so! Thanks for reviewing and for liking my story thus far!

Yami Kikkay: Hey, is Aoshi in this chapter?

Me: Yeah. So?

Yami Kikkay: Really! Cool! I just love him! He's sooo hot! Or cold?

Me: -- Just do the disclaimer… and do it right!

Disclaimer: Kikkay does not own RK. She just owns her own characters. DIE!

Me: O.O sigh Here's chapter 5!

Heart of a Demon

Chapter Five: Betrayal

"When the story of Destiny is told, it will be written in blood..."

Kenshin, Kaoru and Yahiko ran under the heavy downpour looking for some shelter. Kenshin spotted a cave and headed over to it. Already inside the cave, the three of them collapsed with exhaustion.

Kaoru: "Achoo!"

Yahiko: "Ahh! I'm wet! No!"

Kenshin: "Wait here, I'll look for some fire wood. Kaoru, you should put this over your shoulders. You don't want to catch a cold."

Yahiko: "W-what about mm-e? It's fff-reezing!"

Kenshin: "Wait 'til I bring the wood. We'll dry your clothes."

Kenshin gave her his coat, and then headed deeper inside the cave. Curiosity took over Kaoru.

Kaoru: "Hey Yahiko, how exactly did you and Kenshin meet?"
Yahiko: "Well, it was about a year ago. I was walking through a forest one day and I found him lying on the ground really bad wounded. I healed his injuries and since that day, he's been taking care of me, and we've been traveling together."

Kaoru: "Why exactly are you traveling?"

Yahiko: "You see, Kenshin doesn't remember anything before meeting me."

Kaoru: "So you're trying to find out about his past?"

Yahiko: "Yup, that's right."

Kaoru: "It must be hard for him. Have you found anything yet?"

Yahiko: "No, but we heard rumors that there's an old man in Osumo that can see the past and the future."

Kaoru: "Oh so that's why you are heading that way."

Yahiko: "Yeah. Hey, don't tell him I told you."

Kaoru: "Um, sure. Why not?"
Yahiko: "He told me to never tell anyone. It's kind of his weakness. I told you because I know you won't take advantage of it."

Kaoru: "… okay."

Yahiko: "I don't know how, but some demons know about it. They even know about him."

Kaoru: "Have they told him?"

Yahiko: "Well yeah, but not what he wants to hear."

Kaoru: "How come?"
Yahiko: "Kenshin might be a really strong demon, but he does not use his powers to kill unless he is forced to."

Kaoru: "Yeah, I noticed. So let me guess, they tell him he was a horrible, merciless monster?"

Yahiko: "Yeah, but that's not the only thing. He has blackouts, and terrible nightmares about blood and corpses, and souls that can't rest. He might seem tough, but I guess that's the only thing that scares him; knowing about himself."

Kaoru stared at the ground. 'And I thought I was the only one with problems. I wonder how he manages to seem so free of worries…'. She hugged the coat against her body. She looked at Yahiko; he was shaking.

Kaoru: "Yahiko, come here."

Yahiko stared at her dumbly. 'Is she going to kill me?'. He slowly stood and walked over to her. She took his arm and dragged him down. She placed her arms around his tiny shoulders and closed her eyes.

Yahiko: "Hey! W-what are you doing!"

Kaoru laughed. She noticed a little blush had managed to spread on his cheeks.

Kaoru: "Just calm down. I'll warm you until Kenshin gets here with the firewood."

Yahiko: "O-okay. But just until he gets here you know!"

As if in a cue, Kenshin came, without the fire wood. He looked disappointed.

Kenshin: "There's nothing we can warm up with-- oh, I see you are already warm."

He smiled and sat across them. He noticed that Yahiko had fallen asleep in Kaoru's embrace. He also noticed Kaoru was shaking from cold. He got up and walked over her. He was cold himself; it wouldn't hurt to…

Kenshin: "Is there room for someone else?"

Kaoru chuckled and gestured him to sit down besides her. He put his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to his chest. Kaoru's eyes widened from shock. After a few seconds, she relaxed and once again closed her eyes. She felt his heart beat fast. She wondered if hers was beating as fast. She could feel his warm breathing against her neck. He breathed her scent; jasmine (Me: Why do people say she smells like jasmine? Have they SMELLED her?). He closed his eyes and rested his chin on her head. They soon joined Yahiko as they slowly drifted to sleep, not aware someone was watching them.

Lyhn watched closely as the three of them slept calmly. She grinned.

Lyhn: "How pathetic. We'll have to separate them if we want to take her."

Male voice: "Master wants her alive."

Lyhn: "He said IF we could keep her alive. I don't even know why he changes so much. He first wanted Himura dead. Then he wanted the girl dead and Himura to join us. Now he wants both of them alive! I bet he doesn't know what he wants! Well, who cares? It's time for plan A."

A few hours passed. Kenshin opened his gorgeous eyes (Me: ) and saw it was still raining. Kaoru stirred and opened her eyes. She looked at him and smiled.

Kaoru: "Thank you for keeping me warm."

Kenshin: "I got warm as well."

Kaoru: "I'm glad. Yahiko, wake up."

Kaoru shook him lightly. He yawned and stretched his arms. The three of them got up and stared at each other.

Kaoru: "What are we going to do now?"

Yahiko: "Well, we can't leave; it's still raining."

Someone: "HELP!"

Kaoru: "Someone's in trouble! Yahiko, did you happen to bring my weapons?"
Yahiko: "Your sword."

Kaoru: "Good. Come on!"

Kenshin stared as the two ran. 'Impossible; I checked this cave and there was nothing or no one inside. Is it…?'

Kenshin: "Kaoru! Yahiko! Come back, it's a trap!"

Kenshin dashed in the direction they had gone.

Kaoru and Yahiko ran though the dark cave. Suddenly they reached a part of the cave that was actually lit by some torches. There was little waterfall and you could hear the echo of the rain water dripping through the ceiling and hitting the ground.

Kaoru: "Don't you think it's a little strange, Yahiko?"

There was no response. She turned around and saw that Yahiko was not there. She started to panic.

Kaoru: "Yahiko! Yahiko! Where are you!"

She heard footsteps and turned around once again. She stared at a pair of icy blue eyes she knew too well.

Yahiko: "Kaoru! Man, where did she go to?"

He walked aimlessly through the cave. He had lost Kaoru a few minutes ago and he was all alone now.

Kenshin: "Yahiko!"

Yahiko: "Thank goodness Kenshin! Whoever screamed must be done for by now. The screams stopped."

Kenshin: "Yeah, well I bet it was a trap. Where's Kaoru?"

Yahiko: "I kinda' lost her a little while ago."

Kenshin started running, shouting Kaoru's name desperately.

Lyhn: "Excellent, time for plan B. I might as well have some fun with him. I love teasing him."

Kaoru: "Aoshi, you're alright!"

Tears fell down her face as she threw her arms around his neck. She cried of joy; she was finally reunited with her brother. But, something was wrong. He wouldn't return the hug.

Kaoru: "Aoshi, is something wrong? Are you harmed?"

She stared at him. He was never cold to her. His eyes were colder than ever, and never stopped looking at her own. He slowly took his Kodachi out. She gasped.

Kaoru: "What is it! Tell me, what's wrong?"

Aoshi just glared at her. He swiftly grabbed her neck and pinned her against the wall.

Kenshin: "Kaoru!"

Yahiko: "Where are you Kaoru?"

Kenshin: "Yahiko, we have to find her no matter what. I made a promise and I don't intend to break it."

Yahiko: "Are you sure that's the only reason?"
Kenshin: "What do you mean by that? Of course it's the only reason. What else would it be?"

Yahiko: "Um, I don't know. I was just asking."

Kenshin: "Whatever."

They kept looking for Kaoru. Suddenly, a voice entered Kenshin's mind.

'Ha! Forget about the girl. She's probably dead by now.'

Kenshin: "What? She can't be dead! I won't listen to you anymore, LYHN!"

'So, you know who I really am. I can still manipulate you as much as I want. I'm stronger than you.'

Kenshin: "Yeah? If you're so sure, why don't you face me in person and stop playing your stupid mind games?"

Yahiko: "Um, Kenshin? Are you alright?" (Me: Do you think someone who talks alone IS alright!)

'You know why I don't face you, because I have someone ordering me not to kill you. If not, you would be in HELL right now! I'll leave you now, but I suggest you stop wasting your time, she's dead.'

Kenshin: "She is NOT dead! And I will prove it! Come on Yahiko, we have to find Kaoru!"

Yahiko: "Sure…"

Kaoru found herself barely breathing. She couldn't get out of his grip; he was to strong.

Kaoru: "Please… stop it."

Aoshi tightened his grip. He grinned mischievously and raised his Kodachi. He was about to cut her neck…

Kaoru: "I'm s-sorry…"

Kaoru delivered a successful kick to his stomach. He quickly let her go and she fell to the ground. Aoshi glared at her and walked towards her.

Kaoru: "Please… pant don't do it, it's me! pant Kaoru!"

Aoshi: "I don't know you."

Kaoru: "What!"

Everything was over. She was going to be killed by her own flesh and blood; her dear brother. She felt a harsh hand grab her neck once again. She was now being pulled across the room. When her head hit the wall, Aoshi pulled her up and pinned her to the wall. This time, he raised her body so she couldn't reach the ground.

Kaoru: "W-why are you… doing this!"

Kaoru's legs felt numb. More tears came out as her eyes slowly started to close. She could feel her life slipping away. Her eyes finally closed and her head tilted to the side. Aoshi grinned, and satisfied with his work, threw her across the room. She landed in the ground with a loud thud. However, his smile disappeared when he saw her breathe, slowly. He frowned and walked over her. This time he would make sure she was dead. He was about to pierce his Kodachi through her chest…

Kenshin: "Hey, get away from her you bastard!"

Aoshi turned and saw Kenshin standing behind him. Kenshin gasped as he recognized who it was.

Kenshin: "Aoshi! What are you--"

Aoshi: "You are interfering."

Before he knew it, Kenshin was flying towards the nearest wall. Yahiko ran and kneeled besides him.

Yahiko: "Kenshin?"

Kenshin: "Seems like he's been brainwashed."

Yahiko: "But how would you know? He has always wanted to kill you."

Kenshin: "Yeah, but I'm sure he would never want to kill Kaoru."

Kenshin stood and lifted his chin proudly. He glared at Aoshi; his amber eyes burning with rage.

Kenshin: "Looks like we will finally have that duel we were waiting for."

Aoshi: "I will have to kill you if you don't let me finish her."

Kenshin: "Sorry, but I can't let anything happen to her. You yourself made me protect her."

Kenshin drew his katana and crouched. 'This is going to be a hard battle.' He watched as Aoshi left Kaoru's side and drew a second Kodachi.

Kenshin: "Yahiko, help Kaoru!"

Yahiko: "Yes sir!"

Without warning, Aoshi lunged forward with both Kodachis in hand. Kenshin steadied himself. 'This is it, I have to win and get him back to normal. For Kaoru's sake…'.

Yami Kikkay: DUN DUN DUN… BWAHAHAHA! Cliffhanger!

Me: It's not a cliffhanger... or is it?

Yami Kikkay: Who cares? Aoshi's evil! NOOOOOOO!

Me: Well, there you have it. A little bit about Kenshin and the reason he's traveling. Review and no flames!

Yami Kikkay: Yeah, click that box down there. Yeah, the light purple one that says 'go', besides the one that says 'submit review'. Hey, is it a girl or a boy?

Me: -.- Um, it's a box.

Yami Kikkay: -- I know that! Is it a girl or a boy!

Me: o I-I don't know! Well, until next time.

Yami Kikkay: DUN DUN DUN! Will there be a next time!