I don't own any of the Rurouni Kenshin/Samurai X characters, they belong to Nobihiro Watsuki.

SHINTA

Hello there, little one, come with me and see the rising sun, for your day has just begun.

Your parents are gone, it's true, but don't fear, I'll see you through.

I've only known you for a day, but my heart loves you any way.

The ones who travel with us may give you a fright, but do not be afraid, for I'll watch over you tonight.

You are a beautiful child through and through, your innocence is so pure and so true.

You act as though you are an adult, when people come near, you react with a jolt.

Your wisdom is far beyond your years, you're so young and yet you have no fears.

You need to be a child and let your worries be mild.

I give you this top so you can play, within my heart you'll always stay.

You're so quiet as we travel mile by mile, then finally you look up at me and smile.

This dreadful night has come to us without warning, you and I are all that's left to be mourning.

They hold my hair and take my life, taking me away from you with their horrid knife.

I must leave you now but hear my plea, please, please live on for me.

A mysterious man comes and saves your life then leaves you, yet you don't run after him as most would do.

Instead you make graves for us as well as our murderers, to you we're all the same there is no difference to you, my little warrior.

The mysterious man returns to you and asks you your name, "Shinta," you reply, so quiet and tame.

"A child's name, too soft for a swordsman," he says with a slight grin, "from now on, you are Kenshin. I have found a pupil, consider yourself fortunate, your past is something that you must never forget."

You are now Kenshin from this day on, believe in yourself and you can do no wrong.

I will watch you from here on out, always know that without a doubt.

You've become an assassin using all of your might, taking lives again and again in the dark of night.

As you continue to take lives your hair turns magenta, but no matter what or who you become, you will always be my little Shinta.