Rurouni Kenshin: The Son of Battosai
The morning sun rose high over the city of Kyoto, Japan. The streets were quiet and empty as shop keepers were just beginning there morning routine. Amidst the morning hustle and bustle a man walked down the stone street. He was young, about the age of 19. His bright red hair blew infront of his dark purple eues and he wore a red kimono and white hakama pants, and sheathed at his side, a katana.
The streets didn't stay quiet for long. A cry was heard as two people ran down the street a young girl no more than 18 and an older man holding onto a cane. The girl ran with speed pushing through people and striving to escape. She ran past the young man and ran down an alleyway; sadly it was a dead end. The older man followed and as he turned the corner an evil smile crossed his lips. The young girl pushed herself against the wall as the older man approached his smile still licked his lips. As he drew closer he placed his hands on the cane and as he pulled on the top a blade slowly came into focus. "Ha-ha this will teach you to learn your place in Kyoto." The older man said as he ran forward sword held high. "I'll cut out your throat!"
The girl stared but instead of screaming she just moved out of the way as the man charged, and as she did she drew a small wakizashi from beneath a cloak she wore. "You didn't expect a single girl to live in Kyoto without a little skill of her own." She said with a smile. The old man scowled and charged again the girl was indeed skilled but not enough. After a few well placed strikes the older man had beaten her. The young girl dropped her sword and fell to one knee gasping. "We'll little missy you put up quite a fight, but I've had the best training money can buy. Now maybe now you will learn that it's better to do what you are told!" the man raised his sword high in the air. The reflecting of the sun caught the blade and sent the reflecting light shimmering over her now scared face. She sat and looked up then thought to herself, "Someone help me please."
As the thought graced her mind the man swung the sword with lightning speed. "Now you die!" the man yelled, but his sword did not finish the girl as he had hoped. The older man had to blink as he couldn't believe what had happened next. A young man with bright red hair, and purple eyes stood in front of him his sword barring against the man's own blade. "I don't think that this young girl wants to die sir. What has she done that gives you the right to take her life?" the younger man asked looking up at him. The older man jumped back his sword held high, "It's none of your business wanderer, Now move or you'll die with her." He said pointing the sword at him. "I think not. You see she doesn't want to die, and neither do I so I think that you should just walk away or you might regret your next move." The young man said as he looked back at the young girl then at the older man once more.
"Then both of you can die together!" the old man said as he charged forward sword held high. The young man only stood there, but as the older man was almost within range of the killing blow he disappeared and reappeared in the air above him. The old man tried to react but was too late. The young man swung his sword down on the man's head knocking him into the ground forcefully. As he landed he sheathed his sword and uttered a small fraise, "Hiten Mitsurugi Style, Ryu Tsui Sen." The young man turned to the girl who was standing there speechless. "You're safe now miss." The girl looked at him, but before she could say anything the young man began to walk away.
"Wait!" she cried as she ran after him. The young man turned and stopped. "Yes?" he asked with a smile. "Who are you?" she asked panting still from the whole experience. "My name is Andoru Himura."" He said. The girl smiled, "Thank you, my name's Ayumi Takahashi." Andoru smiled. "Nice to meet you." He said then turned around and began to walk away. "Wait! Where're you going?" Ayumi asked as she ran up next to him. Andoru looked at her then answered, "I'm looking for the Kamiya Kashin Dojo. Do you know where it is?" Andoru asked as he kept walking down the street. Ayumi smiled then nodded. "Yes I do! That's where I train. I learn from Sensei Yahiko Myoujin. I can take you there if you want." Andoru smiled then bowed. "Thank you. I appreciate this." Ayumi smiled. "No problem you just saved my life remember. Come on! Follow me!" she said as she grabbed a hold of his hand then began to run through the crowd.