Khmer Moon Blossoms: lol, that's cool! i'll make sure to read it sometime. you really think i'm good? lol, this morning, i just realized the full effect of wht i had posted. i just killed kaoru in the FIRST CHAPTER! i kept thinking ppl would flame me for it. lol. well, i'll be continuing, but if i don't get any ideas for streaching it out... don't expect it to be too long...
Disclaimer: kenshin isn't mine... if it was, it'd still be showing on tv...
Chapter Two:
The Legend of the Sorcerer
Sano and Yahiko were sitting at the front of the dojo when Kenshin ran in carrying Kaoru's body.
"Kenshin!" Sano ran to Kenshin at the sight of Kaoru. "What happened?"
"Forget what happened, let's get her to a bed!" Yahiko grabbed.
They rushed inside, and Sano took a look at her. "Man... what happened to you guys out there?"
"A ninja with a vengeance." Kenshin said, laying Kaoru on a bed.
"Is she...?" Yahiko put his ear to her mouth. "She's not... breathing."
"Her heart isn't beating anymore either..." Sano turned to Kenshin. "Are you going to be...?"
"No!" he turned and punched the wall. "I should've protected her! I should've forgotten about the sword! I should've... I should've..." tears flowed down his cheek.
"Don't worry Kenshin... when I get my hands on the guy who did this to her..." Sano cracked his knuckles.
"Too late. That guy's one head short."
"You mean...?" Yahiko's eyes opened wide. "You actually...?"
"I did..." he muttered, not facing his comrades.
"It's ok man!" Sano gave Kenshin a slap on the back. "Everyone loses their temper every now and then. And besides..." Sano got a grim look on his face. "That guy deserved it... for doing this to Kaoru..."
"Man... I miss her already. Dumb teacher... why'd you have to die on us?" Yahiko murmured.
"If only... I could turn back time... if I could hold her in my arms again..."
"Turn back time? That's not possible Kenshin!" Sano smacked him. "Don't be getting these crazy ideas now!"
"Wait... I've heard stories... on the streets. About someone who can bring people back from the dead..." Yahiko turned to Kenshin.
"What?" Kenshin instantly perked up. "Tell me about this person."
"Well... I heard that she's an old hag. Real old." he grinned. "She resides on Mt. Hiro... and goes by the name Miwashi. If the situation is right... she brings the dead back to life."
"It sounds too good to be true... eh Kenshin?"
"I'm going." he said simply, picking up Kaoru off the bed.
"What?" Sano was amazed. "You honestly believe this can work?"
"No, not really... but I'd do anything to get Kaoru back..."
"Well..." Sano put up his fist. "If you're going, I'm with you all the way!"
"I'll come too!" Yahiko got his wooden sword, grinning. "You could get in trouble out there!"
"No." Kenshin blocked the way to the door. "I am thankful for the assistance, but you must stay here and guide the dojo. Without Kaoru, there won't be anyone here."
"Hmph. Always thinking ahead. Well, if you insist." Sano sighed. "But I don't like the idea of you going up there alone... I don't trust this sorcerer chick."
"He won't be alone! I'll go with him!"
"No, you'll stay here as well Yahiko."
"What?" Yahiko slouched. "But I want to go!"
"Haven't you noticed? With Kaoru gone... you're the top student of the Kamiya Kashim Style. If any new students come, you'll have to teach them."
"But... nobody's come in years!"
"Regardless." Kenshin said. "I'm going alone."
"Heh... you had this all planned before you got here, didn't you?" Sano grinned at Kenshin's initiative.
"I don't want to put anyone else in danger."
"Fine..." Yahiko pouted. "We'll stay."
"Thank you." Kenshin headed out. "I hope you understand. This is something I have to do on my own..."
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A/N: yay! second chappie up. how'z it look? it's an interesting plot, but i doubt it's gonna be too long... which i don't like, but w/e. if any of you have ideas... for streaching it out... it'd be highly appreciated. oh yeah, and plz excuse any out of characterness... or wrong terms... i'm sorry, but i haven't seen RK for a few years... so my terminology may be wrong. well, with that out of the way, keep on reading, for.. some next chapter about the sorcerer! lol, i have no idea wht it's gonna be about...
