Kenshin's eyes hardened. "I will not kill you," he said quietly.

She stood slowly and closed her eyes. "Than I shall kill you." She opened her eyes ever so slowly, the wind catching her hair throwing it behind her. It seemed like everything was in slow motion as she drew her sword and charged towards him.

Kenshin stood, closing his eyes.

She came closer and closer; she knew strength was being drained quickly but she would try to take him down before she passed out. She tried with everything she had. She raced towards him as fast as she could, but fell to her knees before even reaching him.

Kenshin just stood, saying nothing.. Not even moving.

The katana fell from her hands. "…I see that I've underestimated you, Battousai." She growled, cursing herself. "I thought he was over exaggerating," she laughed.

Kenshin bent down to look into her eyes. "Gohei Hirama has lied to many people. He tricked you. Telling you lies about me. The Battousai is dead. I am no longer him."

She laughed. "The blood a man spills is always a part of him. The blood you have spilled will never leave your hands, just as the blood I have spilt will never leave mine."

Kenshin sighed. Who was this woman? He didn't know exactly what he could do for her. He stood, watching her for a moment. She was fighting for consciousness as he pulled her from the ground. She fought from him for a moment before she finally passed out. He turned back towards the dojo, holding her in his arms. He didn't like using his blade against anyone, but especially not a woman. She was tricked, but no matter, she was still a killer. And she would most likely try to kill him again, just as Sano tried to. In a way, she was different.. But in the same way, she wasn't.

As soon as he reached the dojo, he laid her down. He couldn't see any real damage to her, other than already-forming bruises and old scars. He sighed and walked away from her a little bit, leaning against the wall of the dojo watching her. In his other hand, he held the sheath of her katana.

He wondered what Ms. Kaoru would say, what Sano would say when they saw another woman in the dojo. That will be a very interesting morning, that it will. Why would a woman, or anyone at all, be so cold? Be so hateful? His mind ran through many questions. Why was she so different from the others? The only thing he really knew for a fact was that Hirama had failed once again, but he didn't know if he was ever going to stop.

--Next Morning—

"KEEENNNSHIIINNN!" A scream echoed through the dojo, making Kenshin jump straight up.
"Huh?" He looked around, seeing Kaoru hovering over the woman in front of him. He looked to Ms. Kaoru's face. "Uh oh."
"Who is she? Why is she here? What are you doooing?" She screamed.

"Ms. Kaoru, calm down, that you should."

Kaoru screamed louder and louder until all Kenshin heard was the throbbing of his headache. He walked over to Kaoru. "…It is a very long story, that it is, Ms. Kaoru. Gohei Hirama tried to send another, and that's who she is.. That is what she is doing here."

"AND YOU LET HER STAY THE NIGHT? ARE YOU CRAZY?" She screamed.

Kenshin closed his eyes. He really didn't know how to explain himself. Why didn't he just leave her where she was?

Her eyes opened slowly, hearing the racket in the same room as she was. She pushed herself up, looking at the woman and Himura. Her eyes narrowed. What was this place? She looked around for her katana.

Kenshin turned. "Looking for this?" He still held the katana tightly, offering it to her.

She looked down and grabbed the katana from his grasp. Why did he bring her here? Why did he help her? The doubts again rose in her head and she placed the katana beside her. She looked to the screaming woman and pulled her arm over her stomach, which was pulsating with pain.

Kenshin caught her as she almost fell to the ground. "Get off me!" She growled, looking into his eyes. She hated being lied to, and she hated being defeated. She hadn't been defeated in so long, she forgot what it felt like.

Kenshin looked to Kaoru, which in turn, she looked right back at him with a death glare. Kaoru stormed off with Kenshin knowing he was in some big trouble now. He cringed slightly and turned back towards the woman. "You will need to rest, that you do." He looked into her eyes. He paused, he didn't even know her name.

She looked up. "..I don't need to r-…" She grimaced in pain.

Kenshin smiled, satisfied as he proved his point. "May I know your name?" He asked.

She growled, gripping her katana. "You don't need to know!"

Kenshin sighed. "…I would like to know."

"…Tumoe." She whispered, holding her stomach.

He closed his eyes. "Tumoe, you must rest for now." He paused. "After you are well, you may leave. It is your choice if you choose to fight me again," he looked down. "But I'd rather not." He smiled.

"Yeah.. Whatever." She growled.

Sorry, if this chapter sucks.. :( The next one will be up soon! Thanks for reading, and I hope you like it. XD