Author's Notes: Ahh, it's raining. I love it when it rains! Finally, it's actually thundering too. I've missed these thunderstorms, lol. Anyway, thanks for all the reviews guys! I love them all and I especially appreciate those people that tell me more specifically what I did well in and what could've been better! To answer another question, yes they are in Edo/Tokyo in the Kamiya Dojo.

Man, I am really excited about the upcoming summer! This is my last week of school! As happy as I am, I'm always sad about leaving friends...BUT I plan on really writing a lot this summer. I know that last summer I sometimes got an update out a couple days in a row and that was even when I was taking tennis lessons. I don't have anything really planned for this summer, except writing! Lol!

Evening Lilacs: Wow! I'm flattered! Thanks! I was kinda hesitant on using the 'huh' as well. I meant it more as one of those scoff like laughs, but even that doesn't really sound it. I appreciate your input and the compliments! They help me a ton! I'm glad this story is right up there with your turtle and Kenshin!

"I'm sure you have lots of cool and interesting stories to tell!"

The boy's excited voice echoed in his head. What was cool and interesting about killing people? He grew alert as the sickening metallic scent of blood reached his nose. He knew it all to well. The sounds of screaming filled his ears; men, women, children who yelled in horror as he drew nearer.

A shiver ran down his spine but he shook it off. Now was not the time to be having a relapse. Still, he felt like he couldn't focus. He squinted his eyes, feelings a throbbing headache coming on. He could see the three people around him moving their mouths, for a moment all of their attention focused on him.

He looked around, staring out at the yard. Was it freezing out here or was is just him? It couldn't be just him, that made no sense. His mind was already starting to cloud over and his body was unsteady. He wanted to reach out and hold onto something to support himself, but there was nothing around him.

His breathing sped up, and for some reason, his body seemed to want to go into battle mode. He felt at his side automatically for his sword. Still not there. He felt a sinking feeling in his stomach and suddenly felt like he couldn't support himself. He was going to be sick...

His legs suddenly collapsed from underneath him, sending him crumpling to the wooden floor. He was only vaguely aware of two strong hands catching him before he hit the ground.

"Put him down slowly," she told Sano.

He didn't argue back, but only did as he was told, leaning the now shaking boy against the wall. Yahiko watched closely, fear obvious on his face. Had he triggered his? Surely not, right? Sano backed up, letting Megumi through so she could try and determine what was happening.

Slowly she raised her hand and waved it in front of Kenshin's face. He didn't seem to notice it. She furrowed her brow and gently touched the back of her hand to his forehead.

"I think his fever-"

He suddenly seemed to become aware of her hand touching him and jumped, attempting to swat her hand away violently. Luckily his movements were slow enough in that she could pull her hand back and back away. Maybe it was just her, but his eyes hadn't been that color a moment before, had they? They were odd, for they burned amber, but appeared dazed. He looked confused and Megumi bent down again, inching towards him on her knees.

"Megumi..." Sano said in a worried tone.

"Shh," was all she said as she concentrated on the ex-hitokiri.

She reached her hand out again, placing it on his shoulder.

"No," he cried out, shying away from her as if her touch had burned him.

She shook her head and sighed.

"Kenshin," she said softly. "What're you doing?"

At the mention of his name he looked at her, but didn't seem to see her attempts to touch him as assistance.

"What is going on in your mind," she asked out loud. She looked up at Sano. "I think we should move him back to the futon. Sano, will you help please?"

Sano looked skeptical of the idea.

"How are we gonna do that? I don't think he's going to be willing to cooperate."

"I know Sano," she said standing up. She backed away, simply watching him cower against the wall. Yahiko remained silent behind the pair.

Sano's eyes widened momentarily before they went back to their regular size, though there was some amount of fear hidden within them. He only nodded his head and moved forward, walking past Megumi and standing at Kenshin's side.

"You sure Megumi? I mean...he may look small but...he did kill hundreds single handedly."

"He's in no condition to harm you know Sano," she reassured him with a slight smile.

He felt a bit better and bent down, grabbing a hold of the red-head's shoulders. Immediately he tried to bolt, flinging himself away from Sano. At the unexpected move, Sano lost grip of his shoulders but luckily managed to grab a hold of his ankle. To this, the delirious warrior gave out a yell of anger and it took all of Sano's will not to let go and hide behind Megumi.

"Don't let him go!" she shouted! She didn't need to explain the consequences if Sano let go. He knew it would be bad. Not only would they have a delirious assassin running around Tokyo, but things wouldn't be to good for Sano either.

Luckily, Kenshin was to caught up in trying to escape that he didn't think to turn around and attack his captor. He continued to yell senseless words and phrases and kept trying to stand up only to fall to the ground again. Sano's face would have been comical had it not been for the seriousness of their situation.

"Megumi! Can't you drug him or something,"he shouted.

"Not out here! We need to get him back to the futon!"

He didn't seem to tire only crawled forward now, scratching at the wooden floors. Megumi held her hands to her head and watched him. What on earth was he trying to do! He was going to hurt himself! She moved forward quickly and knelt down at his head. She reached forward and grabbed his arms, shushing him gently.

This didn't seem to work, but at least now she had his arms pinned at his side, allowing Sano to quickly move up and hold down his shoulders. His eyes seemed to stare up in space and he had his jaw clenched tightly. His breathing was ragged and tired but he wouldn't stop squirming about.

"You wanna move him now," Sano asked, risking a glance up at the doctor.

"I want to try," she answered.

Sano nodded again and repositioned himself so that he was standing and leaning over him, still holding down his shoulders.

"Watch out Megumi."

She stepped back, watching Sano closely. Sano thought hard. Now he was stuck. How was he going to move him? He couldn't really carry him in his arms like he would a woman...that would be just weird. He doubted he would be half cooperative enough to be carried on his back. Finally, he figured he'd just have to improvise. He stepped back, letting go of him, much to Megumi's disapproval. She was about to shout out his name when Sano held out a hand to signal he had a plan.

Almost immediately he scrambled to his feet and attempted to run. Before he could even take a swaying step, Sano had wrapped one long arm around his waist, and grabbing his wrists with his other hand.

"Haha," he gave a triumphant shout.

Now it was a simple matter of lifting him and carrying him back to the room where he had been earlier. They knew he wouldn't be quiet, so they decided just to deal with it. Normally, Kenshin could have broken from his grasp but he was to dillusional and weak with fever.

Since Sano was much taller than him, he only had to walk upright and the smaller man's feet dangled off the ground. Sano grimaced with each kick he received to his shins and each yell that sounded in his ear. The cries sounded so anguished and pained. To his dismay, they didn't grow any softer, nor did his kicks lessen in strength.

Megumi and Yahiko followed behind Sano. Kenshin's yells echoed through the dojo. Kaoru and her students had heard them since they had begun, but Kaoru had instructed them to pay them no heed. She however, desperately wanted to run out and look for her friends, but decided to stay as well.

They grew louder though and her students weren't focusing on their sparring partners anymore. She didn't notice because she was staring curiously at the hallway outside of the training hall. Suddenly they heard a thud.

"Ow!"

"What," came Megumi's voice.

"That was my head dammit," he said loudly.

They heard the laughter of a woman and the snicker of a young boy.

"Well I'll fix it for you later, but come on now," she said, laughter still in her voice.

A grumble was the only reply he gave and then suddenly their voices turned to whispers. Kaoru walked towards the hallway now, curiosity getting the better of her. Suddenly, Sano's backside zoomed past her.

"Sano, what in the world," she asked.

"Shhh!"

She blinked and stared at him. She looked at the struggling, finally quieted Kenshin in his arms and back at her students.

"Ooohh," she whispered raising her head a bit in comprehension. She giggled at him and ushered Megumi and Yahiko past her.

Finally the group disappeared around the corner and she stood staring after them for a moment.

"Uhhh." The confused voice of one of her students snapped her out of it and she spud around taking in the scene before her.

All of her students stood staring at her. Some had their mouths hanging open a bit, some just had a raised eyebrow at her. She frowned.

"That was a friend of ours."

None of them bought it.

"Well what are you just standing around for? Get back to your practicing!"

She raised her bokken just a little bit and all of them went back to their practicing. She gave a satisfied smile and continued with her lesson.

"Oh come on Sano! Just hold him still for a minute!"

"You try it! This is harder than it looks," he said back while attempting to hold him still.

"Okay, just tilt his head back and make sure he holds it still then," she said trying to find a way this might be easier.

"Okay," Sano said sounding doubtful.

He brought his hands up to his face, placing one hand at his chin and the other at the top of his head in an attempt to still him. Megumi wanted to comfort him but realized he was like a baby tiger. He looked innocent enough, but right now he was far from it. It was a good thing he was to weak to do anything about their restraining him. What had happened to that polite boy she had just spoken to?

After much struggling the two of them together managed to pour some of the tea with the sedatives that Megumi had quickly prepared down his throat. He began coughing and for a moment both Megumi and Sano were afraid he would cough it up again. Finally he stopped, catching his breath while Megumi turned to fix another cup, just in case.

"Uhhh, Megumi," Sano's voice started.

She looked at him and followed his gaze to where Kenshin had grabbed onto Sano's arm, trying to pry it away from his chin. All he was thinking was that Sano's hand was to close to his throat. His first few tugs had some effort in them, but now he just simply clung to the man's wrist. Both of them were nearly shocked to see his eyes wet with unshed tears. The pure anger and fury that had been there mere seconds before was gone and in it's place was fear and hurt. Sano blinked and Megumi just sat there staring while holding her empty tea cup.

His body trembled and the two adults watched as a single teardrop slid down his cheek leaving a wet trail. He was still now, and let his hands fall to his side, letting go of Sano's wrist. He pulled his arms back in, leaning on them for extra support and glanced back up at Megumi.

Another teardrop fell from his eyes and Sano saw Megumi's own eyes fill with pity and compassion. He shook his head slightly and then looked back at him. He didn't look dangerous at all now. If he hadn't been there and someone told him what had just occurred, Sano would have never believed him.

One last drop fell before his eyes finally shut, allowing them both a sigh of relief.

Author's Notes: Well that actually turned out better than I had planned. Lol, yay! Anyway, this chapter is sort of a side feature, something that was completely unplanned. I wrote it to sort of give you something new because this is my last week of school, like I said so things might be a little hectic. The next time I can probably update again is next Tuesday which actually isn't that long. I also just wanted to spicethis us with some Kenshin pain! Lol! Hope you had as much fun reading it as I had writing, because I had a blast!Well, see you then guys and thanks!