Disclaimer: I own nothing of Rurouni Kenshin. If I did, then this wouldn't be called fan fiction. Watsuki, I both respectand hate you for your amazing ness.

Darkness of a Soul

"Oro? Where am I?" stated a simple and confused voice.

"Kenshin!"

"You're finally awake!"

"Uncle Ken!"

Other cries of jubilation were heard as Kenshin awoke to a set of large, teary, violet eyes.

"How long have I been asleep?" asked Kenshin as he rubbed his eyes.

"Around… Uh… Megumi, how long was he out?" asked Sano.

"2 days. Why do you forget these things?" said Megumi, who was relieved at Kenshin's recovery.

"Well, I dunno. Usually 'cause I'm out with Kenshin?"

"That's not even an excuse. I'm sure even a blind beggar could tell time better than you, goodness knows, he'd probably be smarter too." Megumi then laughed in her weird way that I copy just because it's really weird and gets a laugh.

Of course, because the first insult had been thrown, there was to be an argument. This time however, there was no dust cloud, for the sad cloud watched and knew that he could not join this verbal fight. He liked that last one, with that crazy rooster head, what was his name, Sanosuke, being bitten on the head by that spiky haired kid. He drank his tea and left some money on the table, and then left, knowing that he would be in the next chapter. (At least, I think he will be. Battousai doesn't really make dust clouds, does he?)

"Hey, he's gone!"

With his amazing speed, Kenshin had of course run off during this tirade. And, just as a convenient distraction, the others watched Sano and Megumi argue. He climbed out through the window at the first chance, immediately jumped up to the roof and breathed a heavy sigh. The last time he'd been out, and Sano and Megumi argued near him, he was left flatter than a penny on the road. He checked down the window and when they had stopped arguing and looked around for Kenshin, hopped back in his covers.

"Wait, no, never mind. Heh heh…" He was going to get hit for that. Poor guy, he was right.

Sano got his smack for that, and then Kenshin spoke up. "Excuse me, but could you not argue near me? Remember last time?"

Everyone, of course remembered. Kenshin was left to be checked, and, when he finished, was sent home. He wandered around the house, for everyone wasoddly nice today, and did all his chores for him. It had been quite a while since he had any free time all to himself. He checked off everyone: Sano, getting wood to heat the bath, Kaoru, cooking dinner, and Yahiko, doing laundry. (I'd hate to be wearing their clothes when Yahiko finishes that. It'll be all black or something, or shrunk, or something.) He hopped onto the roof and wondered if he could nap here. He decided he would try.

"Hello rurouni. Having a nice nap?"

"You! What are you doing!"

"Nothing, just taking control of our body." And with that, he shoved the rurouni into a mental broom closet, barred it, and walked off laughing.

"Now, who's going to be first? It's been a while since I've done anything…" Battousai cackled, and jumped off the roof, into his room and grabbed his reverse blade. After leaping over the gate, he went over the hills and through the woods and past Grandma's house. Thankfully, he did not kill Grandma, because she makes awesome cookies.

He cackled as he walked to town. He decided to wait until nightfall and then go on a killing spree. The next day, he would hide from the police by killing and impersonating a shop owner. He wondered which one to kill. The pathetic Rurouni went to so many! Oh well, it didn't matter, he would think later, for here was a person, whom we shall name Bob, because that is a name I like. He was whistling a merry tune, and carried a large amount ofpackages that covered his vision. It didn't matter, as he traveled the road everyday, so he would not walk off the road, or tip or somthing.Battousai silently crouched and drew his sword. Rurouni, panicking, broke out of his broom closet and tackled Battousai, with a loud Oof! of surprise. Rurouni tossed Battousai into the broom closet that had just held a crying chibi Rurouni, barred it, and wondered if you could weld wood. It can't, so he settled for taping it shut. He sheathed his sword quickly and asked "Would you like some help?"

The man gratefully agreed and Kenshin carried some packages to the man's home. Bob asked Kenshin to dinner, but Kenshin refused. He had a family to go to, after all. Bob bade Kenshin a farewell and Kenshin left to go back to the dojo. He hoped, as he traveled, that he could contain Battousai for the rest of today.

Wells! I finished! After being away from my computer so long and not seeing Kenshin in forever, I'm surprised I can do anything! I'm also on someone else's computer right now, 'cause mine is broked. Also, thank you my one and only reviewer! Dstar504, I hug thee!