disclaimer: :refer to chapter 1: Me no own, you no sue. Pure pleasure, no money!
I feel Sooooooo loved!!!!!!!! *kisses cheeks of wonderful, beautiful reviewers* And for all you guys who read... *kisses guy-reviewers in foreheads* Love, ain't it grand! Sorry more than a little carried away there. *huggles monitor* oh you guys!!! Anyways.. enough of the crazy authoresses rantings! on with the fic and the eagerly awaited battle!
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The looming clouds follow the sun's path. Her ride through the sky is marred, hindered by the possessive cloud. She is forced to leave the entreating darkness. To descend and await the dawn, when she, the sun, may be joined with he, the darkness.
A proud and irritating smirk dominated the wolf's features. He had seen the longing dance about her eyes. He would soon rid his little innocent-one of that longing when he shall press himself to her. Later, he would pleasure himself with her shivering body and innocent skin. Now, he would slay the man who had taken the innocent-one from him. The man known as Hitokiri Battousai, most dangerous. 'This will be interesting.' Saito Hajime thought smugly.
Battousai could feel the bloodlust brimming to the surface. That greasy-haired, rail-thin, smirking bastard had come to claim HIS Kaoru! Deep, impenetrable amber dominated his eyes. He would kill that smirking wolf. Now!
Both men lunged at preciesly the same moment. Blades colliding with a resounding clank. Sparks shot from the sharp kiss of steel on steel, nearly striking the horror prone Kaoru. She stared in dull shock at the scene before her. Two men locked in combat, her love!
Angling his katana slightly downward, Saito slid from the blow with ease, curving his steps to return close to the Battousai's back. The Hitokiri spun to keep his opponent in his line of sight. From the force of his first attack Battousai knew this man was skilled and deadly. He would not underestimate this opponent.
Attacking with a cold and accurate slice to the neck, Saito came breaind down on his rival. Battousai barely evaded Saito's sharp tip.
Using his opponents extended arm to an advantage, Battousai's blade ripped a small whole in Saito's gi. A stifled gasp escaped from somewhere near the wall behind the Battousai. Kaoru sat paralyzed, watching.
"Never fear my innocent-one." Saito grinned wolfishly. "I am not cut. This slow ahou could never harm me."
At that unerring instant, the 'ahou' surged forward. Using his god-like speed to his full advantage he vanished. Saito, who's eyes had never strayed from his young opponent, readied himself for an attack from any angle. Battousai descended from the sky, above the waiting wolf.
With a chink that shook the building, Battousai's attack was blocked. Suspended in air for a heart-beat the Hitokiri watched in horror as, with a swift push upward from Saito's left arm, he was propelled into the brick outer-wall of the building.
Kaoru huarsly shrieked in fear when she was the Hitokiri's body thud against the wall.
'No. stop. don't hurt him. please God don't let him be hurt.' Even her thoughts were numb as she silently hoped for Battousai's life, yet knowing her... betrothed... would defeat him.
'Betrothed? This cold, wolf was her love?' Mistrust and doubt clouded her mind. How could the man, who would give her freedom from her father's house, be the same as this merciless assailant before her?
Staggering a bit, Battousai steadied himself against the cold brick, now cracked from the force of his contact.
'No man had ever evaded and blocked that strike before. Shit, why am I losing focus?' His eyes darted to the raven-haired girl on the floor.
Saito grinned, knowing where the golden eyes of his opponent were straying. He would take full advantage of that lapse in judgement. His personal rule would have served this man well, never show weakness.
"Have you tasted her yet?" The abruptness of the wolf's question startled the Battousai.
"Have you held her skin against you as she struggled? What kinds of pleasures have you extracted from my innocent one?" The rage present on Battousai's face was enough to tell Saito that this would bring about his opponent's downfall.
A swing and another clank. The clumsily place charge was easily deflected by Saito. Battousai was losing his focus and he knew it. He could not, must not let Saito distract him. He must win. Kaoru must be protected. Replaying this mantra in his mind, the Hitokiri's attacks once again gained their full skill level.
Evasion, swing, dodge, lung, sidestep, rip. The titanic battle raged. Both opponents drew blood. Both opponents injured. Both tiring as the day shrank and the inky shroud of black returned.
Red fluid streamed from the Battusai's left arm, right knee, and left cheek. The salty, bitter smell of blood dominated the room. He could hear it pulsing in the air, driving him on. Saito was bloodied across the right shoulder, chest, and left knee. He was exhausted, yet pleased. It had been many years since he fought one so worthy, and would be many tears hence he would battle with such skill again.
'That innocent-one had better be worth the pain.' He thought viciously as he atempted to stem the gushing of his shoulder. 'But as usual, I have no doubt of that.' The wolf grinned maliciously, letting his thoughts stray to the different ways he could posses her.
Equally matched in strength and speed, Saito used his last ace to survive this duel.
"You never expected to keep that beautiful bird did you? You knew she would be passed along to her father after ransom is payed. Or, if no ransom shows, she'll be given as a reward for some official who likes his young and scared. Either way I would inevitably come to save her. She would return to me, Battousai. And be mine, my innocent-one to do with as I desire."
A dangerous glint caught Battousai's eye. He knew the truth in what Saito said. All those circumstances would become reality. The Hitokiri would not accept it. She would remain with him. No one would call Kaoru his , unless it came from his own lips.
One strait, rage filled lunge strait for the heart was all he needed to do to kill this bastard, only one.
Battousai attacked with movements too fast for Kaoru's tear-stained eyes to watch. Slowly the scene played out in Kaoru's mind. Battousai had rushed, Saito had stepped into the attack. Blood, red, wetness penetrated the room. Finally, as Saito's blade descended to crush the Hitokiri's scull, she willed herself to move.
"Noooooooooo!" Saito's momentary hesitation was all that saved Kaoru from being impaled along with the already injured man-slayer.
Saito blinked a few times attempting to comprehend the scene before him. His opponent lay beaten, ready to die before him. His betrothed lay upon the blood-soaked man, shielding him with her body from the blade of her liberator. She was shivering, sobbing. Her body quaking with the force of her emotions.
A barely audible whisper arose from the child now stained with the Hitokiri's blood. "Please, please, don't kill him. Please, please."
She clung desperate to the red-haired man. Crying for his wounds, crying for his pain, crying for her inability to stop this from happening. She had done this. She was responsible. If Battousai had not been so affected by Saito's bait about her, he would not be as he is. Crashing emotions collided within her. Guilt, regret, hatred and love combined to overwhelm the senses of the struggling woman.
Saito gently lifted his prize into his arms. Softly whispering comforts into her ear. Silently, Kaoru walked out with the man who would soon claim her in every way a man could, leaving behind the man who she was so confused over, that she could not distinguish love from guilt over.
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Reviewer's corner:
DoveofNight: I had to put some type of rage outlet in there for Kaoru, because as we all know she's not one to sit calmly and take being kidnaped lightly. Hope you continue to enjoy. And keep up on Dark!
SilverLightning: Yes, he was one of my better Idea's... hope you liked the fight.
Chris: I love making people shocked and amazed... sorry, no Kaoru with a katana this time, but I am starting another fic soon, maybe I'll use it there.
Vegeta26: Sorry, I cannot kill Saito, yet! I need him for the rest of the story. Oh and the ever professional Battousai will have hard choices to make.
Nicky: Yeah! More Battousai/Kaoru stories. Tell me the name of it in your next review so I can read and review yours! Oh and, as of right now, Battousai has not received instructions from his boss on what to do with Kaoru, so until he does... yeah, He sees her as completely his. You just have to wait to see what happens with the boss.
Kristin: You review and I continue! Any ideas or suggestions, or just tell me your fave part. I'd love to hear from you.
Luna Angel: *hiding behind Sano* hehehe Sano, you look like a good brick wall- stay and protect me from the female devil. Sano:*looks at female-devil* No way. *runs off to hide behind Megumi* Me: coward! I'm glad you liked everything else!
Flamebeau-Willow: I know that the Saito/Kaoru thing is hard to think up, but I wanted something very different. Keep following, it gets better!
Nanakilover/Brukaoru: Whoah that's a long name to type :- I'm glad you like the suspense. I'm on your favorites list... cool!
RK-128: I hope you liked the battle. I wanted to do something different, and a Saito/Kaoru pairing is what I call different! I'm glad you enjoy!
Boomerang-chan: K/K moments are so frequently interrupted I didn't want to be an exception, no worries though! Ken/Kaoru will get their moment, hehehe.
MissBattousaiNoelle: Another long name! my poor fingers! As the writer I wouldn't say who I prefer, but blood-red is my fave color! I'm glad you like my updates. I'm hoping to keep them going at a good pace!
Sanoske Sagara: Well as you can see I'm working on the whole chapter issue, and my thesaurus is not always available. Thank you so much for your honest review! I will take your words to heart. Thank you
Thank you guys so much for all your reviews. I have just one question... Don't you guys ever sleep! My chapters are on no more than *ticks hours off on 2 hands & 1 foot* 14 hours and every one of the people who reviewed last time reviewed again! I am so happy and surprised and... *hugs reviewers in a death grip* thanxthanxthanxthanx! thanx! Sorry, I'm a little overwhelmed! I'll update as soon as possible ever time just for you guys! happy! 30 reviews! In only... a few days!!!!!
More coming I promise!
But, This does not excuse you or any other readers from not reviewing! review review! and make little hands type faster!
Til next time,
Baka_Ryu
I feel Sooooooo loved!!!!!!!! *kisses cheeks of wonderful, beautiful reviewers* And for all you guys who read... *kisses guy-reviewers in foreheads* Love, ain't it grand! Sorry more than a little carried away there. *huggles monitor* oh you guys!!! Anyways.. enough of the crazy authoresses rantings! on with the fic and the eagerly awaited battle!
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The looming clouds follow the sun's path. Her ride through the sky is marred, hindered by the possessive cloud. She is forced to leave the entreating darkness. To descend and await the dawn, when she, the sun, may be joined with he, the darkness.
A proud and irritating smirk dominated the wolf's features. He had seen the longing dance about her eyes. He would soon rid his little innocent-one of that longing when he shall press himself to her. Later, he would pleasure himself with her shivering body and innocent skin. Now, he would slay the man who had taken the innocent-one from him. The man known as Hitokiri Battousai, most dangerous. 'This will be interesting.' Saito Hajime thought smugly.
Battousai could feel the bloodlust brimming to the surface. That greasy-haired, rail-thin, smirking bastard had come to claim HIS Kaoru! Deep, impenetrable amber dominated his eyes. He would kill that smirking wolf. Now!
Both men lunged at preciesly the same moment. Blades colliding with a resounding clank. Sparks shot from the sharp kiss of steel on steel, nearly striking the horror prone Kaoru. She stared in dull shock at the scene before her. Two men locked in combat, her love!
Angling his katana slightly downward, Saito slid from the blow with ease, curving his steps to return close to the Battousai's back. The Hitokiri spun to keep his opponent in his line of sight. From the force of his first attack Battousai knew this man was skilled and deadly. He would not underestimate this opponent.
Attacking with a cold and accurate slice to the neck, Saito came breaind down on his rival. Battousai barely evaded Saito's sharp tip.
Using his opponents extended arm to an advantage, Battousai's blade ripped a small whole in Saito's gi. A stifled gasp escaped from somewhere near the wall behind the Battousai. Kaoru sat paralyzed, watching.
"Never fear my innocent-one." Saito grinned wolfishly. "I am not cut. This slow ahou could never harm me."
At that unerring instant, the 'ahou' surged forward. Using his god-like speed to his full advantage he vanished. Saito, who's eyes had never strayed from his young opponent, readied himself for an attack from any angle. Battousai descended from the sky, above the waiting wolf.
With a chink that shook the building, Battousai's attack was blocked. Suspended in air for a heart-beat the Hitokiri watched in horror as, with a swift push upward from Saito's left arm, he was propelled into the brick outer-wall of the building.
Kaoru huarsly shrieked in fear when she was the Hitokiri's body thud against the wall.
'No. stop. don't hurt him. please God don't let him be hurt.' Even her thoughts were numb as she silently hoped for Battousai's life, yet knowing her... betrothed... would defeat him.
'Betrothed? This cold, wolf was her love?' Mistrust and doubt clouded her mind. How could the man, who would give her freedom from her father's house, be the same as this merciless assailant before her?
Staggering a bit, Battousai steadied himself against the cold brick, now cracked from the force of his contact.
'No man had ever evaded and blocked that strike before. Shit, why am I losing focus?' His eyes darted to the raven-haired girl on the floor.
Saito grinned, knowing where the golden eyes of his opponent were straying. He would take full advantage of that lapse in judgement. His personal rule would have served this man well, never show weakness.
"Have you tasted her yet?" The abruptness of the wolf's question startled the Battousai.
"Have you held her skin against you as she struggled? What kinds of pleasures have you extracted from my innocent one?" The rage present on Battousai's face was enough to tell Saito that this would bring about his opponent's downfall.
A swing and another clank. The clumsily place charge was easily deflected by Saito. Battousai was losing his focus and he knew it. He could not, must not let Saito distract him. He must win. Kaoru must be protected. Replaying this mantra in his mind, the Hitokiri's attacks once again gained their full skill level.
Evasion, swing, dodge, lung, sidestep, rip. The titanic battle raged. Both opponents drew blood. Both opponents injured. Both tiring as the day shrank and the inky shroud of black returned.
Red fluid streamed from the Battusai's left arm, right knee, and left cheek. The salty, bitter smell of blood dominated the room. He could hear it pulsing in the air, driving him on. Saito was bloodied across the right shoulder, chest, and left knee. He was exhausted, yet pleased. It had been many years since he fought one so worthy, and would be many tears hence he would battle with such skill again.
'That innocent-one had better be worth the pain.' He thought viciously as he atempted to stem the gushing of his shoulder. 'But as usual, I have no doubt of that.' The wolf grinned maliciously, letting his thoughts stray to the different ways he could posses her.
Equally matched in strength and speed, Saito used his last ace to survive this duel.
"You never expected to keep that beautiful bird did you? You knew she would be passed along to her father after ransom is payed. Or, if no ransom shows, she'll be given as a reward for some official who likes his young and scared. Either way I would inevitably come to save her. She would return to me, Battousai. And be mine, my innocent-one to do with as I desire."
A dangerous glint caught Battousai's eye. He knew the truth in what Saito said. All those circumstances would become reality. The Hitokiri would not accept it. She would remain with him. No one would call Kaoru his , unless it came from his own lips.
One strait, rage filled lunge strait for the heart was all he needed to do to kill this bastard, only one.
Battousai attacked with movements too fast for Kaoru's tear-stained eyes to watch. Slowly the scene played out in Kaoru's mind. Battousai had rushed, Saito had stepped into the attack. Blood, red, wetness penetrated the room. Finally, as Saito's blade descended to crush the Hitokiri's scull, she willed herself to move.
"Noooooooooo!" Saito's momentary hesitation was all that saved Kaoru from being impaled along with the already injured man-slayer.
Saito blinked a few times attempting to comprehend the scene before him. His opponent lay beaten, ready to die before him. His betrothed lay upon the blood-soaked man, shielding him with her body from the blade of her liberator. She was shivering, sobbing. Her body quaking with the force of her emotions.
A barely audible whisper arose from the child now stained with the Hitokiri's blood. "Please, please, don't kill him. Please, please."
She clung desperate to the red-haired man. Crying for his wounds, crying for his pain, crying for her inability to stop this from happening. She had done this. She was responsible. If Battousai had not been so affected by Saito's bait about her, he would not be as he is. Crashing emotions collided within her. Guilt, regret, hatred and love combined to overwhelm the senses of the struggling woman.
Saito gently lifted his prize into his arms. Softly whispering comforts into her ear. Silently, Kaoru walked out with the man who would soon claim her in every way a man could, leaving behind the man who she was so confused over, that she could not distinguish love from guilt over.
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Hehehehehe. Want more? Review like mad!
Reviewer's corner:
DoveofNight: I had to put some type of rage outlet in there for Kaoru, because as we all know she's not one to sit calmly and take being kidnaped lightly. Hope you continue to enjoy. And keep up on Dark!
SilverLightning: Yes, he was one of my better Idea's... hope you liked the fight.
Chris: I love making people shocked and amazed... sorry, no Kaoru with a katana this time, but I am starting another fic soon, maybe I'll use it there.
Vegeta26: Sorry, I cannot kill Saito, yet! I need him for the rest of the story. Oh and the ever professional Battousai will have hard choices to make.
Nicky: Yeah! More Battousai/Kaoru stories. Tell me the name of it in your next review so I can read and review yours! Oh and, as of right now, Battousai has not received instructions from his boss on what to do with Kaoru, so until he does... yeah, He sees her as completely his. You just have to wait to see what happens with the boss.
Kristin: You review and I continue! Any ideas or suggestions, or just tell me your fave part. I'd love to hear from you.
Luna Angel: *hiding behind Sano* hehehe Sano, you look like a good brick wall- stay and protect me from the female devil. Sano:*looks at female-devil* No way. *runs off to hide behind Megumi* Me: coward! I'm glad you liked everything else!
Flamebeau-Willow: I know that the Saito/Kaoru thing is hard to think up, but I wanted something very different. Keep following, it gets better!
Nanakilover/Brukaoru: Whoah that's a long name to type :- I'm glad you like the suspense. I'm on your favorites list... cool!
RK-128: I hope you liked the battle. I wanted to do something different, and a Saito/Kaoru pairing is what I call different! I'm glad you enjoy!
Boomerang-chan: K/K moments are so frequently interrupted I didn't want to be an exception, no worries though! Ken/Kaoru will get their moment, hehehe.
MissBattousaiNoelle: Another long name! my poor fingers! As the writer I wouldn't say who I prefer, but blood-red is my fave color! I'm glad you like my updates. I'm hoping to keep them going at a good pace!
Sanoske Sagara: Well as you can see I'm working on the whole chapter issue, and my thesaurus is not always available. Thank you so much for your honest review! I will take your words to heart. Thank you
Thank you guys so much for all your reviews. I have just one question... Don't you guys ever sleep! My chapters are on no more than *ticks hours off on 2 hands & 1 foot* 14 hours and every one of the people who reviewed last time reviewed again! I am so happy and surprised and... *hugs reviewers in a death grip* thanxthanxthanxthanx! thanx! Sorry, I'm a little overwhelmed! I'll update as soon as possible ever time just for you guys! happy! 30 reviews! In only... a few days!!!!!
More coming I promise!
But, This does not excuse you or any other readers from not reviewing! review review! and make little hands type faster!
Til next time,
Baka_Ryu