Konnichiwa! Animefreak86 here! Sorry it has taken so long to post an update! I had a very evil form of writers' block! I have weakened the beast but any allies in the network who can help are welcome to help me fight the battle!
To reviewers:
Nana0: Thanks for the review. As for my notes throughout the story…. Let me explain. For example, in chapter 2, I'll explain why I added the note about Kenshin's discovery of Kaoru's scar. If had not put some kind of side note, I'd've had at least one reviewer question about it! Otherwise, thank you for reviewing and the feed back! Please keep reviewing!
Chapter 3
"No," Kaoru moaned. Her eyes widened and she visibly paled. Reiko nodded. Ryu and Mika saw that it was time to leave. Poor Mika limped slightly as she followed her brother out the shoji door.
"Yes. I also believe you know what and who he is after. I know but do you?" Her jade eyes pierced right through Kaoru's eyes to her soul. The wife of Himura lowered her eyes and nodded her head. In her mind, however; she was again reliving Yuu's death. Tears rolled down the girl's face as she sniffled.
"He wants revenge for Yuu's death. Even when Yuu died protecting me from that last blow. It almost exactly like what Enishi did," Kaoru whispered brokenly. Reiko stiffened visibly, "How do you know my cousin? Where is he?"
"What do you mean? I didn't know you two were related!" Kaoru frowned. The green-eyed woman smiled wistfully, "You know me as Reiko Akanami. My true name by birth is Sakura Yukishiro. I changed my name to protect my family and to find Enishi. He disappeared shortly after Tomoe's death. Along the way, I fell into the life of a Geisha and assassin. This is how you knew me, the woman named Reiko."
Kaoru's eyes grew in size. Then she thought of something else, "Are your children's father a man named Aoshi Shinomori? Does he know that they exist? And why is your daughter-"
"Limping? Yes, I'll explain. Just calm down and breathe. Now, for the question about Mika and Ryu; no, he does not know they exist. Yes, Aoshi is their father. Lastly, let's talk about Mika's limping? Well, Jin has already come to 'visit' me and my kids. His men successfully wounded Mika and, if not for Ryu, almost killed her."
"Now I suppose an explanation is in order for my relationship with Shinomori, hm? I sometimes was used as a contact and spy for the Oniwaban (sp?) group. Various ninja would come to the teahouse to retrieve the information from me. Aoshi made it his duty after a few meetings with me. He and I shared a secret love and after a while, things between us became quite serious. Then on our last night together, we expressed our love in the most physical form possible. I promised to send word to him if I became with child."
"When I found out that I was, I sent word of letter to all my ninja comrades. I knew they'd get word to him. Unfortunately, none could locate him and I was now alone. So, I left for my home in Edo. Later I moved to Kyoto to be close to his memory. I miss him dearly. Now I have a question for you!"
Kaoru was still a little dizzy from hearing her story, "What's that?"
"How do you know Aoshi?" 'Reiko' asked pointedly. Kaoru went on to explain the situations that occurred like Kanryuu, Shishio, and others. Sakura lowered her head and smiled sadly, "It is sad to hear of Hannya's death. I knew him well. I will sorely miss him. But you said Aoshi is alive and in Kyoto?"
"Yes, he is," Mrs. Himura nodded. She looked at her "sister" and said, "Since you are here and it is dark out, your family can stay here and relax for a few days."
Secretly, Kaoru was planning to surprise the family with a special guest, soon. After speaking with Kenshin, she and her husband started the scheme with a simple letter to Kyoto for a certain ninja.
(End…TBC)
A: What do ya think? Please I have a plea for help posted after this chapter! If anyone can help me with a suggestion or idea after reading what I plan for this fic, E-MAIL ME!
