Summary:
Kaoru, a thief, is caught while trying to break into Hiko's house. She is caught however, by Kenshin (of course). Hiko, likes her fiery temper and skills, and gives her 2 options: jail, or to work for him. Summary is crappy, but its a good story. K/K.

Hey, this is my first fanfic, so go easy on me. We'll I hope you enjoy it. if you don't don't read it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin.

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Prologue: The Start of it All

An alarm went off, and Kenshin Himura jumped out of his bed. Not again' he thought and rushed to meet his uncle, who was waiting for him in the surveillance room.
Kenshin, about time you baka deishi. Anyway, grab your sword, and go to the vault. We have a spy.

Damn' thought Kamiya Kaoru, as she tripped an unseen alarm. It had cleverly been hidden in the floor tile she had stepped on. She couldn't believe how stupid she was! She should have seen it! But it's too late now she thought, and turned to exit, only to see the vault begin to close and a shadowed figure arrive. Great...'

Kenshin was no longer grumpy from his deprival of sleep. In fact, he was awake and ready to take care of the . Within seconds, he had reached the vault. the door of the vault was closing, and he quickly dashed inside. Even though it was dark, he could see the outline of a figure. It's too dark to fight. I can't sense anything about this spy. I wish I had some light.' As if his mind was read, the dim backup lights came on. Uncle', Kenshin thought. How did his uncle always know what he was thinking? He snapped from, his thoughts as the figure stepped into the shadows.
I know you're their, he said, and there's no way for you to escape.
There's no way for you to leave either. You locked yourself im the safe too.
Kenshin looked at the vault door. Damn, he's right!'
You are too though, and soon the authorities will be here to arrest you, he said smirking.
You're wrong, the figure said emerging, I always have a backup plan.

Kenshin was shocked. A girl? A girl had broken into the vault? Impossible!
Kaoru was getting mad now. The guy had looked shocked and confused. Did he think that women were incapable of doing anything? Nothing made Kaoru angrier than that. She flew at the man, punched him hard in the gut, and grinned. Then she pushed little red button. The wall behind her blew out.
Kenshin never saw it coming. The punch or the explosion. Hiko was going to kill him. He was still too shocked to get up as the girl smirked, blew a kiss to him, and left through the newly formed hole. Wait....what was e doing here? She had already left. He needed to catch her. Getting up he felt a little dizzy. However, he quickly shook it off, and left to find her.
Kaoru gave a sigh of relief. She was out, and with what she had come to get. The new plan for Hiko-Saitoh Inc. (AN: Crappy name, but I couldn't think of one....oh well.) Her current employer had promised to pay dearly for this. A Mr. Shishio, she recalled.
Move and I'll kill you.
She turned around to see golden eyes looking at her. (Yes, Battousai is in the story.) She saw him lung at her, but then he was gone. he reappeared behind her, but she noticed too late. His sword was at he throat, and there was nothing she could do. she closed her eyes, expecting a quick, but painful end. There goes my paycheck', she thought, smirking. The blade began to press harder against her skin. This was the end.


This is the end of the prologue. Let me know what you think!
-Les723