The Letter Chapter 5, a rurouni kenshin fanfic

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I decided to make some changes in the story. 1.) Instead of making Kenshin live around 800 years ago, I will make it into 150 years ago. 2.) Kaoru won't be a servant anymore, instead she will an ordinary person.

I'm really sorry for the changes but I am fickle minded person. I'm going to revise my story soon if I have the time to do it.

I'm going to post what the owner of the antique shop told Kaoru so that you won't be confused because I change some of what he said.

So here it is:

"I don't know much of him but I guess I have to tell you everything I know because you have to know the history of that table.

Well, kenshin is a man respected by all people in his village. He is rich, kind and handsome as the girls always say. He was the most eligible bachelor of his town at that time and most women sought after him. But his heart was already long taken by an ordinary girl. At that time, falling in love with a person lower than you class was an embarrassment. The girl loves him very much but she was oblivious to his feelings since he would not show it to everyone since it was not allowed. He decided to tell her about his feelings to her through a letter so that no one will know. Some said that the girl denied him and told him that she did not love him in order to save him from any embarrassment. Some said that she killed herself because of the mistake she did of denying his love. I don't really know what happened to Kenshin but they said he committed suicide just like what she did or he was killed by some of his enemy who were jealous of him. But these are just some rumors. We really don't know what happened to them."

Kaoru realize that the letter she found was for his lover. A part of Kaoru felt happy that she knew something about Kenshin but a part of her felt sorry for him.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. (Sob)

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Chapter 5:

(Before you read this chapter you have to read my notes above because it is really important.)

"Kenshin…"

Said a man with a spiky brown hair to a red haired man. His height is around 5'11 and was definitely much taller than the latter. The man was wearing a white pants that was only up to his ankles. His upper clothing was also colored white which has the word 'BAD' written on it and he has a red cloth tied around his forehead. Your first impression on him would be that he is part of a gang. For his appearance, well you could say that he is good looking. The color of his eyes is brown just like the color of his hair.

The red haired man whom we known earlier as Kenshin is shorter compared to the brown haired man but his looks were incomparable. He had the most attractive pair of eyes whose color were amethyst and sometimes amber depending on his mood. His hair was up to his waist long and was tied into a loose ponytail. His face was perfect in terms of shape and form and the only flaw was the X shape scar on his left cheek. But the scar did not made his face look bad but instead it made him look more appealing. It adds effects on his face and made him look manlier. The perfect word to describe him is beautiful and not handsome. For if you describe him as handsome, it only refers to the physical aspect of a person. But beautiful can describe both inside and outside. He is not only good looking but he is also kind hearted which made more people like him better and some made them more envious.

Kenshin who was sitting stood up and turned around to face the man who was obviously trying to get his attention.

Then the man continued,

"… the people were looking for you. They said they needed you help."

"Okay. I'll be there. And Sano… Tell them that I'll be there in a few minutes. I just need to finish this."

He replied pointing at the paper. He seemed to be reading something before the man with brown hair whose name was Sano interrupted him.

"Yes sir."

"Sano, what did I tell you that stop calling me sir. I am you friend you know and I don't treat you as someone who's socially lower than me."

Sano chuckled.

"Hehe just joking buddy. You know you're really a good person. No wonder why all the girls would die for you." He said teasingly.

Kenshin blushed at the comment. He took notice of Kenshin blushing and decided to tease him more.

He continued. "Take Tomoe for example. She died just for you. And Shura, she tried protecting you when you about to be killed by the pirates. Is there some sort of secret why women fall for you or something?"

Sano noticed that Kenshin was already fuming with anger and embarrassment, so he decide that it's the best time to leave.

"I think I have to leave now. Bye!" He went out hastily.

When Sano was already out of sight he let out a sigh.

"I swear I'm going to get Sano for that next time."

Kenshin was now alone in the room and got out a paper that looked like a letter.

He read glanced down at the paper and read it.

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Dear Kenshin,

Hello! My name is Kaoru Kamiya and you probably don't know me at all. I am writing you this letter because I saw one of your letters inside the drawer of my recently bought table. I'm really sorry that I read it but out of curiosity, I read it. I hope that you can forgive me. I just wanted to know who owns the letter.

Can I comment on your letter? I know that it is really none of my concern and I should be minding my own business but I was really touched by your letter. Whomever the letter is for is really lucky to have someone like you to like her. If it were for me, I would really return your love for when I read it I felt like I am in love with the sender. I know you might think that I am really desperate in finding love but I don't know why I am writing you this letter. I know I am really foolish for doing this.

Sincerely yours,

Kaoru Kamiya

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'How did this get in here? I didn't remember sending my letter to her.'

Kenshin was confused because he wrote a letter to Kaoru and he found out that the letter was gone and replaced by a letter from Kaoru.

'Maybe someone saw it and gave it to Kaoru… But it can't be, I didn't address it to her and plus her letter was really weird it seems to me that she doesn't know me but she doesn't that it is for her and maybe I forgot to sign my name.'

His thought drifted to Kaoru. Her beautiful raven black hair flowing with the air and her smile and her most beautiful aspect, which were her deep blue eyes, which he can't get off his mind. He really loves her and he was glad that she now knows about his feelings for her. But her letter seems really weird it seems that she doesn't know him. There was only one way to find out.

He decided to ask her through the letter and made a letter quickly because he has to go. After he was done writing the letter which took him only 5 minutes to write, he place the letter on the drawer to send the letter later on when he comes back.

When he got home it was really late and decided to go to sleep immediately. He looked really beaten up because of stress.

He went to his room and went to his bed right away. He didn't bother changing his clothes.

After a few seconds he was already deep in slumber. He forgot all about his letter that he was going to send to Kaoru.

The next day Kenshin was outside in his garden thinking about something. He was having a nightmare last night so when he woke up he went to the garden because he finds it soothing when he is in the garden.

He likes to watch the birds flying and listening to birds singing. He liked the atmosphere there and the smell of fresh air.

His thoughts went back to his nightmare. There was snow everywhere and it was very cold. He was fighting a huge man and Kenshin looks really weak because he was already wounded and blinded from the explosion that happened earlier when he was fighting a ninja. He ran and went to attack the man and slashed him but when he opened his eyes he saw Tomoe in the middle holding a knife to prevent the man from stabbing him. He then realizes that he slashed the man including Tomoe, who was in the middle trying to protect him.

His thoughts were interrupted when he smelled a cigarette smoke coming nearer but he already smelled it a while ago but decided to ignore it. He didn't move and let the intruder talk first.

"You must have some deep problems. It is not often I see you letting your guard down." Said a tall man with a cigarette on his mouth. He has a black hair and gold eyes and is about 40 years old.

Kenshin chuckled.

" I see. Your guesses are both right and wrong. I may have some problems but I know you were there. From afar, I could always smell the scent of your cigarette. Maybe you should stop that old habit, Saitou."

The man glared at him. Then spoke again,

"Then why didn't you acknowledge my presence Battousai?"

"I preferred not to…" Kenshin said and continued, " Why are you here anyways?"

" It has to do about you. I think you know what happened to the name Shishio Makoto, right?"

"Yeah what about him?" Kenshin's face was getting serious. He knew that this is really serious if it has anything to do about Shishio.

Saitou as always still very calm and smoking while he was talking.

"Remember after you quit in the government and he replaced you. Well… The people hated him for being corrupt and cruel. The other politicians tried to get rid of him by burning him up but then he survived. And now, he's planning for some vengeance against the government." Saitou stopped talking and returned to his smoking.

"I still don't know what does it have to do with me and I didn't do anything to him." Said Kenshin and he looked really anxious to know.

"Just wait. You are being impatient." He dropped his cigarette and stepped on it. He got out another cigarette from his pocket and lighted it using a lighter and began to smoke again. There was a long silence then he began to talk again.

"There was a report going on about houses being burned and some people killed. Shishio was behind all that and worse is that someone who is in the mafia financially aided him. His name is Yukishiro Enishi. I know that name sounds familiar to you. He helped Shishio financially and in return he wants you killed."

Kenshin was shocked he knew that Enishi has some grudge on him but he didn't know that he will go this far. Enishi was Tomoe's younger brother who is really very possessive of her. When Tomoe died he blamed it all to Kenshin.

"And some more information Battousai. Your woman named Kaoru Kamiya committed suicide but I don't believe it. I think Shishio and Enishin are behind her death."

Kenshin was feeling really numb right now.

"No it can't be." He said still in shock and he couldn't move an inch.

"There is nothing you can do about it Battousai. And you have to live with it." Saitou was still very calm compared to Kenshin who was already feeling numb all over his body.

"No it can't be." He repeated. "I just received a letter from her yesterday." He said remembering about the letter he made last 3 days ago and the letter he got from Kaoru.

"When did she die?" He finally asked.

"May 14 and that's exactly 1 week ago."

Kenshin remembered when he wrote the letter. May 18. Four days after she died. But that can't be. She couldn't write the letter when she is already dead.

"Let me go see her dead body." He said commandingly.

TBC

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Hello everyone and thank you for your reviews. It really helped me a lot. I'm really sorry for the grammars because I was really in a hurry writing this because its like this: I'm almost done with this chapter and I decided to get a drink but when I came back my sister was already in the computer and closed all my documents without saving it!

A lot of you said that it was really funny that Kenshin was asking Kaoru about how the letter got into his table and I decided to read it again and I also find it quite funny. And also this chapter, some of the scenes are quite funny.

I wanted to share this to you all. I really like the meaning of the song 'simple things' by Usher. I know that this is not really a new song but I just like to share it all to you.

Disclaimer 2: I do not own simple things by Usher.

Yeah, uhh

They say money can't buy you love

They never seem to listen

I'm all ears

Just copped your girl a brand new Rolex

But you can never find the time to spend at home

Thinkin' it's gon' keep her happy

When time is all she wanted all along

It's the simple things in life we forget

You hear her talkin' but don't hear what she said

Why do you make something so easy so complicated

Searching for what's right in front of your face

But you can't see it

So you think that you know what's important

Steady chasin' your fame and your fortune

But you don't know

You're chasing a dime losin' a treasure

Those dollars don't make sense to me at all

Ooh, it goes

Duh da duh da

You give her spending money

Duh da duh da

But all she wanna spend is time alone (tonight)

Keep givin' her

The finer things but

But she don't really need that

If you don't stop you're

You're gonna end up alone

The world without love

Why would you do it

It's the simple things in life we forget

You hear her talkin' but don't hear what she said

Why do you make something so easy so complicated

Searching for what's right in front of your face

But you can't see it

It's the simple things in life we forget

You hear her talkin' but don't hear what she said

Why do you make something so easy so complicated

Searching for what's right in front of your face

But you can't see it (listen)

Stop tryna buy her love

'cuz you won't ever have enough

There's always someone with more than you

You need to pay her attention

Give her what she needs

Do the simple things

Before you lose your girl to me

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeeah

Yeeeah yeah

Play on playa

Yeah

Your girl comin' wit' me shorty, haha

I'm tellin' you man

'cuz u know

It's the simple things in life we forget

You hear her talkin' but don't hear what she said

Why do you make something so easy so complicated

Searching for what's right in front of your face

But you can't see it

You better look out

I hear you talkin', i hear you talkin'

But what are you saying

Oh hoo oh hooo

Don't be a fool

You got a good thing

Man are you blind

Stupid or crazy?

You got a good thing

If that's your lady

You better hold on

And give her what she want

Before she move on

Man I tell you cars, clothes, and fancy things don't mean a damn thing

If you ain't kickin it baby

It's the simple things in life we forget

You hear her talkin' but don't hear what she said

Why do you make something so easy so complicated

Searching for whats right in front of your face

But you can't see it

Don't let this be the thing you'll always regret, no

It's right there, it's right there