A/N: ok, i got this idea from Inuyasha... those few eps. where kikyo gets brought back to life by some witch. and goes all crazy and attacks inuyasha? remember? well if you don't, it's ok. it's just based off that, just so ya know.
Disclaimer: i don't own kenshin, OR inuyahsa... from above. ok?
Life After Death
By Kaltmr
Chapter One:
The Death of his Beloved
It was a bright sunny day and Kenshin and Kaoru were walking back from an outing at the market.
"It's a great day out, isn't it Kenshin?" Kaoru ran up ahead, stopping at the bridge.
"That it is, Miss Kaoru." catching up to her at the bridge that connected the stores to the houses. They took a moment to watch the flowing river. What they didn't notice, was that someone had been following them the whole way back. That someone took this chance to show himself.
"You! Are you the one they call... Battousai the Manslayer?" he was a dressed as a ninja. His entire body was covered in black clothing. The only bit of skin showing was around his eyes.
Dropping the bags, Kenshin put himself in between Kaoru and the ninja. "That was a name I used long ago... but I've left it behind me. Why do you wish to know?"
"So you are him! I've been searching for you, Battousai!" he put much emphasis on the last word. "You caused my family much pain long ago! It's time for my revenge!" the ninja suddenly jumped up, and threw ninja stars down at Kenshin. He reacted quickly, drawing his reverse blade sword, and deflecting them all.
"Miss Kaoru! Stay back! I'll deal with this man."
"No! I'll-" Kaoru drew her wooden sword, and stepped up with Kenshin, but he pushed her back.
"This ninja is dangerous, please, stay back." she sighed, but agreed.
Kenshin rushed forward, attacking with a simple downward slash, to measure his opponents evasive skills. His opponents skills were very well tuned, as he seemingly teleported before the attack hit, causing Kenshin's sword to lodge itself into the ground. Slightly lifting up his right hand, a dagger came out from under the ninja's wrist. Keeping it under his wrist, he came up to Kenshin, and slashed him in the back. Kenshin quickly dislodged his sword, and counter attacked, but the ninja's skills with a dagger were exceptional. He managed to block every one of Kenshin's attacks. Jumping back, the ninja taunted Kenshin, calling him out to him. Kenshin knew that this could be a trap, but he rushed him anyways.
The ninja stuck out his left hand, and a hook and chain came flying out, and wound itself around Kenshin's sword. Kenshin pulled back, but he couldn't pull his weapon free from the chain. Sticking out his right hand, the dagger that the ninja had also flew out, but Kenshin blocked it with a swift upward jab. The ninja pulled back his arm, and the dagger came back. They both pulled on the chain, but nobody moved. Suddenly, Kenshin's grip on the ground gave, and he was pulled towards the ninja.
"Hold on Kenshin!" Kaoru jumped up on the chain, and ran towards the ninja, brandishing her wooden sword. Upon reaching him, she jumped up off the chain, and came in for a downward hit on his head. Before her attack could land though, he stuck up his right hand. The dagger came flying out once again, and it impaled itself in Kaoru's chest. Her limp body fell to the ground, and the ninja pulled the bloody dagger from his kill.
"No! Kaoru!" Kenshin yelled out. His eyes gleamed red, and with a newly discovered power, he yanked back, and the chain broke. He ran towards the ninja, switching around his reverse blade sword. The sharp side was out. The ninja was shocked at his new power, but didn't lose his resolve. He shot out the dagger, but Kenshin expertly deflected it down, causing it to get stuck in the ground. The ninja looked worried now, he was stuck to his spot due to his dagger and chain, and Kenshin was coming in close. In a desperate attempt to stop his attacker, the ninja began throwing dozens of ninja stars, but even at point blanc range, they couldn't stop Kenshin. He ran past the ninja, but nothing was seen. It was as if Kenshin hadn't attacked. This was the true speed of the Hiten Mitsarugi style. Sliding past the ninja, he sheathed his sword, and flinched. His eyes looked normal again, and he ran to Kaoru. The ninja just stood there. A perfect cut could be seen in his head piece, right at the neck. A breeze blew, and his head fell off.
"Miss Kaoru! Miss Kaoru!" he shook her, but she wouldn't respond. He ripped off her kimono, and tore a piece of his shirt off, ignoring the blood. Holding his patch of clothing up to the wound, he tried to stop the bleeding, but nothing stopped the flow. Her breathing slowed down... and eventually, her body was motionless. "No, Kaoru! KAORU!"
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A/N: wow, short chappie, but so much action already! ain't it great! lol. um... well yea, 1st kenshin ficcy, so r&r plz. coming up next... um... hmm... something on the lines of... the ledgendary witch. or sorcerer. of soemthing... lol.
