A Fairy
Chapter Three
Author's notes: Sorry! It has been a very long time since I updated. I was too lazy and lost inspiration to update until two of my reviewers, Fran and Momoko urged me to update soon. Oh well, I didn't want to disappoint my reviewers so here goes the story written by the Goddess of Books! Enjoy!
The young teenage ninja scowled at her friend. "You're kidding, Meg! Kaoru can't handle a dangerous assassin. That's mission impossible!" she cried out exasperatedly at the doctor who had been her childhood friend.
"Stop it already! Will you, Misao?" Megumi said tiredly, "I can't do anything about it and neither can you. The Fairy Agency decided it for Kaoru to be a captain in the agency she admires. It's her dream ever since she was young. You know how she is when it comes to attaining goals, Misao. She's a very determined lady."
Misao looked away dejectedly. She was worried about her best friend. What if something happened to her? She loved Kaoru as her only sister she never had. She had always been there for her. She couldn't afford Kaoru to be hurt. She had to do something.
No one spoke in the office. Megumi got up from her seat, held both Misao's hands gently, "I know how you feel, Misao, I feel the same thing after all Kaoru is a dear friend. Just have faith in her. She can take care of herself. Don't forget that she's grown up already." Megumi gave a small smile, her eyes reflecting her anxiety and fatigue of treating patients all day. It had taken its toll on her, but she still had the energy left for her friend. Even though she wanted to go home, she wanted to be there for Misao even if it means staying up all night. Though they bicker with each other often, there lay a strong bond between the mature doctor and the hyperactive ninja.
"I don't know, Meg. I'm worried sick about this mission. Hitokiri Battousai has committed so many killings. Do you think a naïve person like Kaoru would be able to change his personality?" Misao pursed her lips, her bangs falling, covering her eyes.
"Like I said, Misao, have faith in her. She knows what she's doing. I'm sure she would be able to help Battousai. I pity him though. He had to kill when he was only twelve. I'm sure Kaoru feels his pain and suffering. She is giving her best not only for her dream, but for him. She wants to make a difference in his life, for one who has never experienced happiness and what life could bring to make it a better place."
"Listen to me very carefully, Misao," Megumi said in a serious voice. "Kaoru is not only a naïve person. She has the gift of compassion. She has never failed to be forgiving. She has a good heart. Her kindred soul will bring light to Battousai's heart and mind. She will do everything she can to change his life. Can you still doubt her abilities as a fairy?" Megumi let go of her hands, crossed her arms, and waited for the sixteen year-old ninja to respond.
"No..." Misao answered in a small voice. "Kaoru has always been the best. She has supernatural abilities that far exceeds even Dr. Genzai's abilities." Misao chuckled softly, "Well, except for her cooking which is extremely bad and could kill anyone who has taken more than a spoonful of her miso soup."
Megumi laughed heartedly as she remembered when she and Misao had tasted her cookies which felt like rocks. "I will never forget when Kaoru made the tofu. It looked like bricks at first sight so we had to give it to the dog, and it almost died!"
They both laughed at the memory. They felt better. The clock stroked midnight and they realized they were tired.
"I'm sorry for keeping you up all night, Meg," Misao said apologetically.
"That's okay, dear. What are friends for?" Megumi gave a wink.
"Thanks, Megumi. I really needed it." They both hugged, and bade each other good night.
"Ah, Battousai, you are finally back," Takasugi said. "Meet your new partner, Kaoru Kamiya."
Battousai looked at his employer questioningly. Why would I need a partner? Why first of all is she a woman? He thought to himself.
"Nice to meet you, Battousai," Kaoru said coolly. "I must say I'm honored to meet the legendary manslayer in Japan. I have heard a lot about you." She made no motion to extend her hand in greeting.
Battousai ignored what she said. "Takasugi, why would I need a partner?" Battousai said angrily.
His employer studied him. He clasped his hands together and replied in a businesslike tone, "Ms. Kamiya is an excellent partner for you. Besides, your master recommended her. You are to have a partner because I will be giving a very dangerous mission that even you alone can't do it. Am I understood?"
"Yes, sir. But one question, sir."
"What is it?"
"Why is my master involved?"
"That's entirely a different matter, Battousai. All that will be explained when the right time comes. Right now, bring Ms. Kamiya to your apartment. She is to stay in the room next to yours. That's all. You may go," he said, dismissing them with a wave of his hand.
"Yes, sir." He opened the door and headed out.
Kaoru gave a formal bow and said quickly, "Thanks, Marko! You are a good actor!"
The fairy impersonating Takasugi gave a wink. "No problem! Take care."
"Will do." With that she hurried off after the Hitokiri Battousai.
My mission begins, Kaoru thought to herself quietly as she followed him.
They entered the elevator which brought them to the refrigerator of the kitchen in the restaurant. Battousai pressed various buttons to lead them out of the underground headquarters.
He remained quiet. Kaoru stared at his back wondering why he chose to be a manslayer.
"Hey, don't you have any other name I can call you?" she asked nonchalantly.
When he didn't answer, Kaoru continued, "Maybe I will call you Kenshin Himura or Shinta is much better. What do you think?"
Battousai tense as he heard his names. He was shocked that his newly recruited partner knew his names before.
He turned to face her, his amber eyes looking deep into his partner's azure eyes. "How do you know my names?" he demanded.
"I have sources, Himura," she said, her eyes showing mischief.
"Don't call me that," he growled.
"I will call you whatever I want."
"I won't hesitate to hurt you, Kamiya," he warned.
"Is that a threat? You may hurt me, but you will never kill me because killing me will only result disobedience and will only make you seem like a traitor," she retorted.
"I can always hurt you whenever I want," he said in dangerous low voice and which would have sent shivers down anyone's spine, but Kaoru remained composed and calm, showing no emotions.
"Go ahead," she challenged, her eyes defiant.
In a blur, Battousai was behind her, but before he could twist her arms, Kaoru sprang to action quickly, anticipating his move. She twirled her legs from beneath, but he jumped and Kaoru avoided his kick. She kicked through the walls of the elevator as if her feet were magnetized, her back arched as she landed on the floor, her hands feeling it as her legs sprang back. She was in her defensive stance, giving him a winning smile.
"Don't underestimate me, Shinta," she said teasingly.
"Next time I won't be easy on you," Battousai said in a cold voice.
"And so will I."
Neither of them said a word, both staring at each other. Then suddenly the door opened, breaking the silence. Kaoru relaxed from her stance and stepped out of the elevator, feeling the chilly temperature. Without a glance at Battousai, she went ahead.
When they were in the parking lot of the restaurant, Kaoru said to Battousai, "I will be meeting you in your apartment in an hour. I have somewhere to go. Bye, partner!"
"You are not my partner."
Kaoru paused after opening her door. Her back facing him, she said almost in a sad voice, "You have no idea that life can bring you joy. Hope to see you smile, Shinta."
Battousai was deeply disturbed at what she said. There was something in what she said that he couldn't put his finger on. Kaoru Kamiya was certainly the strangest person he ever met.
He watched her car as the engine went to life and drove away.
Hell, like I care about happiness, Battousai thought. I have no heart. No emotions. I'm a demon and always would be.
Author's Notes: So how did you find it? I know it's short, but I want to leave you in suspense. Hope you enjoyed it! Please review!