Writers Note: When I had writen this I had never seen the end of the series, it had been taken off before I could see it so all I knew was that Shishio had died with out Kenshin actualy killing him, I didn't know how. Thats how I created this story, I had seen pictures of them fighting on a ledge so I thought "What if when dureing the fight Shishio falls off the ledge and they think he dies but a few months later he comes back and they find out he does not die and that he wants to finish the fight". Then when while writeing I found out how Shishio dies and so thats how he dies. Now this it is my first fanfic so not sure how good it is. Just leave the comments with any thing: what you think, what I should change, how you think of my style, what ever. But I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: All the charactors in this story were not created by me but the great Watsuki Nobuhiro. How he was able to creat the lovable and perfect boyfriend that we know as Kenshin Himura I will never know but to end this and allow you to go to the story, I can only say one thing: enjoy

It was mid-afternoon and the weather was just right, I wonder if Kaoru-dono is working Yahiko really hard again. Today is a good day for lessons that it is. Thought Kenshin on his way back to the dojo. I'm surprised no one was talking about the killing that have been happening lately…

"Mr. Himoura" a voice called from the crowd of people,

Oro?

"Mr. Himoura, wait!" yelled the officer finally catching up to Kenshin. "I must talk to you right away…" catching his breath, the officer looked around them, "but somewhere with out so many people."

"You can talk to me at the Kaymia Dojo. That is where I was heading that it was". The officer nodded and followed Kenshin. I wonder what he wants to talk to me about

"Hey Kenshin what took ya so… What's he doing here?"

"He just wants to talk to me about something that is all Yahiko. Go tell Kaoru-dono that I'm back."

"Ok." Yahiko left still eyeing the officer.

The officer then followed Kenshin into Kaoru's house and to a room where they sat down. "What must you tell me officer?"

"You may have heard that there is a killing spree going on."

"Yes, I have heard."

"The killer seems to have great speed and swordsman skill. He has killed all his victims but one, we found him three days ago. He said that the killer was looking for you and knows you are here. When we asked him what he looks like, all he said that he was wrapped in bandages."

Shishio "I know who the killer is, his name is Shishio Makoto." Kenshin's eyes went gold for a second, which seemed to startle the officer a little. "Last time we fought I was able to defeat him."

"Even if you have defeated him, I advise you to keep a look out and that sword of yours at hand."

"I will officer, thank you for warning me."

The officer then bowed and immediately left.

That night at dinner…..

"So Kenshin, Yahiko told me an officer came with you, what did he want?" Asked Kaoru

"He came to tell me that Shishio is in Tokyo , those killing were by him."

"Do you mean that nuts still after you Kenshin?" asked Yahiko as he reached over to get more beef.

"I'm afraid so. But let's not talk about that now, it will ruin our dinner that it will."

Every one quietly agreed, but no one brought up any thing else to talk about.

While Kenshin was on his way to his room he walked pass Kaoru's and heard what sounded like crying. As he gently opened the door and peered in he could see her lying on her futon subbing and mumbling something over and over. "Kauro-dono?" said Kenshin in a low voice,

Kenshin!

"Kauro-dono, are all right?" asked Kenshin

"Yes, I'm ok Kenshin." said Kauro as she quickly wiped away the tears. "I was just wondering…"

"About the fight with Shishio?" said Kenshin. He walked in, slid the screen closed and knelt down beside Karou.

"Kenshin you can't fight him. Last time the two of you fought he almost killed you. I can't let that happen, I can't let you die." She said hugging him. As she subbed into his gi he could just hear her mumbling, "...and the Battousai. I know the last move of Hiten Misurugi is to help you controle the Battousai but I still get scared."

Kenshin knew what she was talking about, sometimes it even scared him. But he knew the only person that could stop the Battousai, that could truly bring him back, was Kaoru. "As long as you're ok I will always come back." He whispered. Just like the fight with Jin'eh. No matter how far I go, once I know you are safe, I will always return. "I have to fight Shishio Kaoru –dono, but I promise I will come back and not wonder. Ok?"

"Wakkata" she said softly.

When he opened the screen he spoke again, "I would not want to worry you Kaoru-dono that I would not, but I've decided that I must kill Shishio." Kaoru was stunned. Could she be hearing this from the Kenshin she knew?

"But Kenshin, your promise…"

"I know Kaoru-dono, but I can not let him keep killing innocent people, that I can not. After our last fight something told me he would be back, the only way a man like him, like me, can live and die is to live and die by a sword. Oyasuminasai, Kaoru-dono." He then slid the screen shut and left.

Kaoru sat in the dark a few moments just thinking about Kenshin. Thinking about the battles he had with numerous men wanting to beat the Battousai. Battles with men like Shishio that felt nothing but the longing to kill. How so many times Kenshin had come on top, even when it looked like there were no chances. How far he had transformed into the Battousai to defeat Jin'eh. But at the same time how he had almost defeated Shishio with out transforming.

But in that fight he didn't kill Shishio, not with his sword. Hopefully when he kills Shishio he won't be going to far, hopefully he'll be able to come back. She thought before falling asleep.