P.S: hey people. It's been a looooooooooooong time. I ment to update months ago, but I had computer problems. Every time I tried to save my chapter, my computer deleted it right away, so I never got to upload. Special thanx to my friend JustMione (formerly DBZandCharmedRule) cause she gave me a disk to save on. I won't be able to update as often as I'd like because I start my senior year in Sept. any way, enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: I don't own R.K so don't sue me.
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CHAPTER 5: Heading to Kyoto
The next morning Kaoru woke up nestled in Kenshin's arms. She smiled and kissed his
cheek. He stirred, and opened his eyes sleepily,
"Morning Kaoru."
"Good morning Kenshin… are you leaving soon?"
He nodded,
"Yes. It's for the best."
Kaoru sighed,
"I wish I could go with you."
She laid her head on his shoulder. Kenshin hugged her,
"I know, but it'll be too dangerous."
Kaoru sat up and stretched.
"I don't care about the danger as long as I can be with you."
The young red head smiled softly and shook his head,
"No Kaoru. I'd be too worried about your safety to fight my best. Besides, I can't stand the thought of you getting hurt."
Kaoru sighed, and looked down at her hands. Kenshin kissed her cheek,
"I promise I'll stay in touch…and remember what I told you last night."
Kaoru smiled softly,
"You promised that you'd come back and marry me."
Kenshin nodded and cupped her face in his hands.
"I ment every word Kaoru. When ever you start to miss me, just remember that promise."
Kaoru nodded and got off the bed.
"Well… you should get ready to go, and I should go change…"
Kenshin nodded,
"Yeah."
He straitened his kimono, and looked out the window.
: I need to get to Kyoto…:
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An hour later Kenshin and Kaoru stood outside, just inside the main gate. Kenshin kissed Kaoru's hand,
"I'll write you as soon as I get to Kyoto."
Kaoru nodded and kissed his cheek,
"Be careful."
"I will."
Kenshin turned and walked down the road. Kaoru smiled sadly as she watched him go,
: Kenshin…:
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Several weeks later, Kenshin plopped down on the side of the road exhausted.
"I wonder how much farther I have to go?"
He looked up at the sky and sighed,
"I don't even know where my father's lord is."
"Perhaps I can help?"
Kenshin jumped, and turned around. Behind him was a tall, well built samurai. The man smiled kindly. Kenshin looked up at him. The mans eyes locked on Kenshin's and widened.
"Himura…"
Kenshin blinked,
"How did you know my name?"
The samurai shook his head.
"Your eyes… you're Kenji's son. Kenshin right?"
"Yes. Did you know my father?"
The man nodded,
"We served the same lord. What are you doing all the way out here by yourself though?"
Kenshin smiled.
"I'm going to go to Kyoto to take over fathers former position for his lord… can you take me to him?"
The samurai frowned,
"You want to become a manslayer?"
"Yes."
The tall man sighed,
"All right. By the way, I'm Hojo. Asuka Hojo."
Kenshin stood up,
"Himura Kenshin. Thank you."
"Don't mention it."
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P.S.: sorry it's so short. I couldn't write any more.
Xeeka: lazy
P.S.: shut up Z-Z.
Gohan and Kenshin roll by still fighting. Yoh (from Shaman King) comes out
Yoh: will you two stop fighting. I'm her favorite.
Gohan/Kenshin: NO YOU'RE NOT!
Yoh: yeah I am. Ask her yourselves.
Gohan/Kenshin :( turn to P.S.)
P.S. :( looks in other direction guiltily)
Gohan/Kenshin :( sink to floor depressed) awwwww
P.S.: uuuuhhhhhh by for now every one. I'll see you all next time… (looks concernedly at Gohan and Kenshin, before becoming distracted by Yoh and following him off-screen)