Here's Chapter One! Sorry it took me so long to update! I've been really super busy, and my brother hogs the computer all the time. Thanks to all those who reviewed. I appreciate it!

Disclaimer: I don't own RK.


Last chapter:

Move and I'll kill you.
She turned around to see golden eyes looking at her. 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.

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Chapter One: Meet the Family
Kenshin. Stop.

Golden eyes suddenly became purple. Kenshin looked up to see his uncle Hiko standing there. A girl huh? You really are a baka deishi Kenshin. But what interests me the most is how you, he said, looking at Kaoru, managed to break into my vault undetected.
Kaoru was snapped back to reality, and she immediately noticed three things were different. One, the sword from her neck was gone, two, his eyes were no longer golden, and three, there was a tall, muscular man looking straight at her. To annoy him, she gave him the most innocent look she could muster. Playing innocent had gotten her out of some tight situations before. Maybe it would work this time...
Kenshin smirked. She had just ticked Hiko off by playing innocent. Not many people could do this.
Well missy, I don't see why you're laughing. You failed your mission, and now you're going to jail, Hiko said smirking.
You're right, Kaoru said in defeat.
Of course I'm right, Hiko said.
Kenshin sighed. Hiko never learned his lesson.
Oh! Do you want the plans back? Kenshn asked.
No baka deishi. They're not real, Hiko replied.
Kaoru cried, breaking from Kenshin's grasp, You mean to tell me that you just planted FAKE plans in that vault just....just because!
Yes, and no. I had a feeling somebody would try to steal them. Therefore, I planted the fake ones to see which company was trying to take them, and I put the real ones under my pillow, Hiko replied.
Under his pillow? Why is Uncle always so careless with important documents?' Kenshin thought. This wasn't the first time his uncle had done something like this....
I'll kill you! Kaoru screamed, evil death glare on her face. She lunged at Hiko, but Kenshin quickly grabbed her. She began trying to lunge at him again, and Hiko started to laugh at her actions.
Ha ha. You have a fiery temper. I like that. Kenshin, he said nodding, lets go.
Kenshin nodded, and hit the girl on the back of her neck, knocking her unconscious.

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Kaoru woke slowly, confused. Where was she? Sun shone bright into the room she was in. Slowly, last night's events came rushing back. She had been caught. What were they going to do to her? She had been expecting to be in a cell in a prison by now. The door creaked open, and she met them in the eyes. Her captors. and another man.
I see you are awake Miss...eh...what is your name? Hiko asked.
Why should I tell you?
Would you rather that I call you thief?

There was a pause. Hiko was getting angry, and Kaoru was just sitting there.
Fine. My name is Kaoru. That's all the information you're getting out of me Don't ask for any more, she said,

, said the man next to Hiko.
Oh yes, Miss Kaoru, this is Saitoh, and my nephew, Kenshin, who you've already met.
So his name was Kenshin. An odd name for an odd looking person. No, he wasn't odd, he was unusual. Heck, he was handsome, and in every way possible. He had long fiery red hair pulled back in a low ponytail. His eyes were purple now, but she knew first hand that they could become golden. But the thing that caught her attention the most was his X-shaped scar. I wonder what the story behind that scar is?' Kaoru made a mental note to ask him later. Noticing she was zoning out, something she seemed to be doing more often, she quickly snapped out of it and looked at Hiko, straight in the eye. He had been talking some more, oblivious to the fact that she hadn't been paying attention. Since she had no idea what he had said, she decided to get to the point of this speech.
And your point is Hiko? she asked rudely.
Hiko's eyebrow twitched. Who did this girl think she was? He was her prisoner. He should be the one asking the questions and interrupting her.
I was just getting to that. You're probably wondering why you aren't in a jail cell by now. Well, I decided to give you a choice.
A choice? Kaoru said confused. What kind of person gives a thief a choice?
Yes. A choice. You can either go to jail....or work for me with Kenshin.
Kenshin cried out. What was his uncle thinking. This was not good. He was used to working by himself.
Be quiet Baka Deishi. No need to yell, Hiko said.
That type of person.' Kaoru stood there shocked. Work with Kenshin.......Wait...Kenshin is a thief too?

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Saitoh had hushed Kenshin and Hiko out of the room. They had been having one of their little fights. It was pointless. Hiko would win. The girl needed time to think, but she couldn't be in there alone, for she would try to escape. His solution, get the noisy idiots out of there, while he stood watch over her. Right now she was quietly sitting on the bed.
Are they always like that? she asked, getting his attention.
Always going at it? Yes, I suppose they are, Saitoh said.
Kaoru smirked. It was funny how different he was from the other two.
If I were to work for you, there would be slight problem, kaoru said, changing the subject.
A problem? Saitoh asked. He didn't like where this was going. He had a felling it was a problem that could easily be solved.
Yup. You see, right now i am employed to Shishio Makoto. He'll be expecting to hear something from me soon.
Saitoh frown. Shishio Makoto. Their companies number one enemy. Of course, I should have known.'
Shishio.....how long? Saitoh asked. She had to be a decent thief for Shishio to hire her. now he was interested.
Oh not long. Just a month. Before that I worked with this this creepy guy named
Jin-eh for two years, and for five years with Aoshi......now what was his last name? Kaoru said, trying to remember.
, Saitoh said abruptly. Impressive. She's worked with some top notch criminals before.'
Anyway, what exactly have you done for Shishio?
Not much. Get some money, a painting he wanted, delete some files on him, steal that special sword in the museum, and what Kenshin caught me doing last night. Child's work.
Special sword.' Saitoh thought. What are you going to do Shishio?'
I'll accept.
Saitoh asked confused. he had just been pulled back out of his thoughts by her voice.
I said I'll accept. The offer that is. The one to work with Hiko's Baka Deishi, Kaoru replied. She couldn't help it. she had to say it. Hiko seemed to call Kenshin it on a regular basis, why couldn't she?
Saitoh chuckled, You don't want to call him that. He'll get mad like he did last night when you slugged him.
So? He'll just get golden eyes and.......oh.......

Kaoru had made her decision. She would stay with Hiko. She had told Saitoh too much valuable information that would get her killed in a jail cell. This way she stayed alive. or so she thought.

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Oh Ken-ii, you're so funny.
Kaoru cringed at the voice. Ken-ii? She walked into the room with Saitoh, to find with a......sluty looking girl? She hadn't pegged Kenshin as that type of guy......
, Saitoh said, getting Kenshin's attention.
Oh Ken-ii, who is this girl? Kenshin's friend asked.
Oh Tomoe this is Kaoru. She's ummmmmm.....
Now staying with here with my Uncle Saitoh. My parents just died, Kaoru said coming to Kenshin's rescue.
Ah, yes, she's Saitoh's niece. She'll be staying with us now. Kaoru, this is my girlfriend Tomoe.
Nice to meet you Kaoru. Sorry to hear what happened.
Nice to meet you too Tomoe. By the way, would you have any clothes I can borrow? All I have is this...ummmm....Body suit....and my luggage got lost. I really don't wan to go to the mall like this, if you know what I mean...., Kaoru said. She just hoped they weren't like the ones Tomoe herself was wearing. Knee high four inch boots, a super short mini skirt with side slits, and a black tube top.
Of course, I always carry a few changes of clothes, Tomoe said. Against kaoru's wishes, the clothes were like the outfit Tomoe was wearing. She chose the most covering, a black halter top, and a black mini skirt without any slits. As she stepped out the door, she saw Kenshin ad Tomoe glare at her.
Are those really my clothes....You look dam good, Tomoe said a little jealous.
Kenshin was speechless. She was gorgeous! He hadn't noticed that she looked like that before. Last night she had been in the dark and in a black thief suit and masked, but now she was in pretty tight clothing and her raven hair in a high ponytail. She also had beautiful sapphire eyes that held a look of innocence. Has she ever killed anybody?' Her skin was a creamy pale color, and her features fit properly to her body. Kenshin noticed there was not one flaw or scar on her visible parts and found it strange that she had none due to her . She dosn't look slutty the way Tomoe did. She had natural beauty.
Tomoe was getting jealous. Her Ken-ii was looking at that Kaoru girl, who had just shown up out of the blue. She hated not getting all of the attention. Desperate to make a distraction she turned to Kaoru.
Oh Kao-chan! You must let me braid your hair! Please! Tomoe said, with puppy dog eyes.
Kaoru laughed. She saw no harm in it, and decided to let Tomoe go for it. Tomoe did more than her hair. She was now wearing some makeup and jewelry.
Oh Ken-ii! How does she look? Aren't I amazing at these kinds of things? Tomoe asked.
Yeah Kenshin, how do I look? Kaoru said jokingly. She looked at Tomoe, and they both began to laugh.
But before Kenshin could answer, and to his relief, his Uncle Hiko appeared at the doorway.
Kenshin, Tomoe needs to leave now. It's time for your lessons, Hiko said. Now we an test Kaoru's abilities.'
By Ken-ii! See you later honey! Tomoe said pecking him on the cheek. Kenshin smiled, and then faced Hiko when she had left. Will Kaoru be joining us?
Of course Baka Deishi! Hiko said.
But first, (Kenshin fell over anime style) you need to take her shopping. Kaoru needs clothes, Saitoh said.
Oh right....., Hiko said back.
Shopping? But I hate shopping! Why can't she go by herself? Can't Uncle or you take her? Why does it have to be me? Kenshin replied.
Because we are both bust Baka Deishi, Hiko said.
Fine. I'll take her, he said, grabbing her arm, Let's go.
Have fun Baka Deishi! his uncle said, smirking. You're going to have a long day!'

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Black. His car was black. (AN: I don't know car types that well,so you can make him have whatever you want....) What a boring color.' Kaoru couldn't see how anybody could want a black car. She'd rather have a yellow or blue one.
Kenshin smirked. She was too bust thinking about something to notice he had gotten into the car and started the engine. He honked the horn, which made Kaoru blush, and jump, embarrassed. She quickly got into the car, and Kenshin took off. They were silent. There was nothing to say. Kenshin ignored her, and Kaoru fidgeted in her seat. She wanted to ask Kenshn about his scar, but she was frightened. Wait...why should I be? What's the worst that could happen? We'll just go back to not talking....'
Ummmm, I was kinda wondering, Kenshin, where....you got your......your scar? Kaoru said. Instantly Kenshin's eyes turned golden, his face began firmer, and he became insane. There was no other way to put it. Soon they were flying down the road. People became blurs and his turns were take way too fast. But he knew what he was doing and how to handle it. She threw some glances at Kenshin, who was too busy looking at the road to notice. Or so she thought.
, he said, catching her off guard, You keep looking over hear.
Well....yes. You're going to fast! she screamed at him, causing a smirk to form on Kenshin's face.
Oh is that all? I thought you were admiring me.
Kaoru's eyebrow twitched. Who did he think he was? And besides, she already had a boyfriend, and let him know this. He made no reply. The rest of the drive was silent, as Kenshin sped down the roads, and Kaoru sat against her seat, fuming, and scared at the same time. Never again was she going to ride with Kenshin driving.


That's the end of Chapter One! So, what do you think? And just to let you know, I have nothing against Tomoe. She fit the part, and I promise she will change for the better.
Also, Kaoru a nd Saitoh will develop a daughter/father type bond.
-Les723