Hi everyone! Chapter 7 is finally completed! I just moved into a new apartment and guess what? *random audience member* "what?" *me* My stupid computer is too old to give me internet access!! Now I have to get a new computer, but that will not be for another month. I know I know why do you need to know this... Well these circumstances mean that I will be stealing whatever time I can to access things from my Grandfather's computer. I may write fast, but my access is limited. Hang in there with me though. I promise you'll have fun!!
Disclaimer: *see chapter1* I no own, you no sue.
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A silent figure sliped from shadow to shadow. He was seemless with the cloaking night. Battousai sensed the man's waring ki before he reached the door. Employing his God-like speed, the Hitokiri stood over the intruder's back.
"What do you want." Battousai's command echoed in the still night.
The new man's eyes widdened in shock and fear. His legs acked to run, but his mind prevented this. Very slowly, the intruder raised his hand. Battousai instantly recognized the hand sygnal for 'friend.'
"I see. What do you want." Battousai's deep voice lowered to ensure that only the 'friend' could hear him.
"Message from employer." The 'friend' spit out before he lost all courage. "Bring the girl."
Battousai simply inclined his head to indicate his understanding. The 'friend' needed no more reason to leave. He dashed as fast as possible from the manslayer who's questions were as commands.
Battousai slid open the paper door of his dweling. Amber eyes scanned thebattle-scared conclave. He strod swiftly to his companion blade and attached it to his side. His mind told his this was all he would need for the hunt, yet his heart told him to search further. In a daze, he entered his bedrom that Kaoru had once occupied. The Hitokiri felt like an observer. He was not even sure what it was he was searching for. Battousai knelt by the futon Kaoru had used. He could stil smell her intoxicating sent, jasmine. His battle-scarred palms traced the places where her body had lain. He could still see her sleeping form. He recalled her angelic face smoothed of all anger and fear. He could envision her full, slighly parted lips. Kaoru was beautiful in slumber. Battousai's chest contracted in pain. The Hitokiri rose from her futon, gripping his bandaged side. A flash of fabric just beneath the right edge of the futon, caught his eye. Battousai grasped the fabric and brought the ribbon up to inspect. It was blue, a deep cruelen, like Kaoru's eyes. In one swift motion, he was gone.
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Kaoru awoke, blurry-eyed. She rolled onto her left side, attemping to clear her view. A dark figure sat by the door, staring at her. Kaoru's first thought was to scream, but before soud could form, memories fludded her. A kiss, the battle, their blood, the hotel, and a rejection burst upon her waking mind. Unbidden, hot tears rained down. A strong palm clasped her shoulder. Kaoru gazed up into the man's face. A silent plea for her well-being lit his features, but was gone in the next instant. How a man with so many sharp angles to his bady could soften as Saito just did amazed Kaoru. As the wracking sobs subsided Saito disengaged from the calming girl and strod purposefully to the door.
"Come,my innocent one." Saito strode from the room, leaving the command hanging in the air.
Silently Kaoru stood. She glanced at the room to be sure nothing was left behind. Feeling downtroden, she followed Saito sedatedly.
'Why are you being stupid Kaoru?' She mentally chided. 'You don't have any possessions to leave behind. All you have is that kimono, and it belongs to Battousai. Hell girl, you don't even own yourself. You went from being the Hitokiri's cative, to being Saito's woman. You are just a possession. No!' Kaoru shook her head at her own morose thoughts. 'Saito wants me, he cares for my feelings. He would let me go if I called the engagement off. He is not like Battousai. Damn, I keep compairing them.' Kaoru sighed as she followd Saito out of the hotel and throught the awakening streets. Amber eyes followed the pair.
Kaoru immediately felt the powerful aura near her. She knew this presence. Battousai had come for her. This simple fact made Kaoru's heart soar, leaving her smiling. She marveled at the seeming ignorance of her companion. Saito had yet to notice their stalker. Kaoru spared a glance at Saito's face as she followed his long strides throught the streets. As usual, Saito's face was a mask. Nothing in his demeanor displayed anticipation, he showed only determination through his thin lips and steady golden eyes. Saito led Kaoru onward, paying no heed to the strange actions of his innocent one.
'Stupid girl.' Kaoru scolded herself. 'this man before you is your betrothed. Why should you be happy that some assassin is following you!? Why aren't you telling Saito that Battousai is following him, presumably to kill him? Warn Saito!' Kaoru's mind screamedat her, yet a dull ache in her chest prevented her from speaking.
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The mere sight of Kaoru trailing behing Saito, eyes downcast, stepping demurely, like some dog on a leash, made the Hitokiri's blood boil. How dare that cur break his Kaoru's spirit. She walked through the streets like a specter, never seeing her sorroundings. She did not turn to look at the men opeding their shops. Nor did she acnowledge the merchants offering her their first catch of the day.
Battousai watched stricken, for some semblance of the fiery woman he knew. Sorrow engulfed him as he scanned for some tell-tail sign of her spirit tht had so enraptured the Hitokiri. There was no sparkel in Kaoru's azure eyes, nor bounce in herstride, nor smile pulling at the corners of her tender mouth. But, wait. Suddenly her head flicked upward, her eyes darted the steadily crowding street, and she smiled. Kaoru had given a wide, surpised smile. Battousai's heart skipped a beat. His Kaoru stil lived. He should have known the Kamiya Kaoru would not succomb to anyone.
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It was not often that Saito allowed his mind to wander. So clouded were his thoughts that he did not detect the Hitokiri's presence, nor the strange exchange between Kaoru and the staulker. His destination and the upcomming meeting dominated Saito's awareness. This step in the plan was crutial. One wrong word could lead not only to his death, but to the demise of years of undercover work. Saito's mind flashed the meticulously collected information of the men he was about to speak with. Each person joining them today was a fatal foe nd an even deadlyer ally.
'All will be revealed today.' Was Saito's last thought before striding through the door of a small, rundown resterraunt, Kaoru in tow, Battousai following in the shaddows.
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Reviewer's Corner:
Seiyo: There really should be more Battousai fics. If your having trouble just e-mail me. I'll be glad to help. Just go in my profile, the address is there.
Hizanu: Saito butt-kicking session... sounds like a show. dark just update, don't blame Dove though she's had a hard time with inspiration.
Moonlight's Sorrow: I like Saito. I like teasing Saito I like bugging Saito and i like kicking his wolfy butt! I'll e-mail you.
CurlsofSerenity: hehehehe I'm glad you liked.
SilverLightning: I'm happy you think so highly of it.
Vegeta: You're right. This battle is all about heart.
Snorkeypuff: Happy!
WIERDkittyw/wingz: Ah ha! I am also a perfectionist. No worries though. I almost type is the reverse blade every time! Early morning does that to a person!
Nicky: Stop! You're making me blush! I thought the combination would be... interesting.
Boomerang-chan:Thank you soooo much! I'm in California too. 6:30- cartoon network! weeeeeee! Thank ya!
Thunder sister: *whips out cork board and tacks* Ready! I am now prepaired to track all my reviews! *is pummeled by reviews* Ack!.. well at least you listened.
Flambeau-Willow. Kamiya's deal will become evident. It has a big role in the plot, so it will be revealed... eventually, when i feel like being nice.
Starry:I'm glad you like.
Chria: Anything that's confusing or you aren't sure on just ask me. I'll explane!
Demon king Piccolo: Glad you approve!
Are-en: Do not worry but your English. I believe I understand you. In the comming chapters there will be alot of intimite parts.
Uenki: No problem! =^^=
Foxterr: kool. I'm on a favorite's list. Wow. hehehe here's more for you, just continue to klick that cute litte go button beside the submit review text.
DarkKishi: I'm glad this surves as inspiration and focus. Those things are essential in writing. On this review tell me the name of your fic. I would love to read it. Thank you for the review!
Crystal Renee: I updated! And you will hate where this leaves off as well... Mwahaha evil!
Ame Kurayami: I liked the Saito Idea too. I'm not sure if Soujiro will be in this one... maybe.
Celtic Flames: Ahhh! I love your name! The betrothal is quite a shoker... hahaha.. evil author! 3V1L L33T!!
Disclaimer: *see chapter1* I no own, you no sue.
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A silent figure sliped from shadow to shadow. He was seemless with the cloaking night. Battousai sensed the man's waring ki before he reached the door. Employing his God-like speed, the Hitokiri stood over the intruder's back.
"What do you want." Battousai's command echoed in the still night.
The new man's eyes widdened in shock and fear. His legs acked to run, but his mind prevented this. Very slowly, the intruder raised his hand. Battousai instantly recognized the hand sygnal for 'friend.'
"I see. What do you want." Battousai's deep voice lowered to ensure that only the 'friend' could hear him.
"Message from employer." The 'friend' spit out before he lost all courage. "Bring the girl."
Battousai simply inclined his head to indicate his understanding. The 'friend' needed no more reason to leave. He dashed as fast as possible from the manslayer who's questions were as commands.
Battousai slid open the paper door of his dweling. Amber eyes scanned thebattle-scared conclave. He strod swiftly to his companion blade and attached it to his side. His mind told his this was all he would need for the hunt, yet his heart told him to search further. In a daze, he entered his bedrom that Kaoru had once occupied. The Hitokiri felt like an observer. He was not even sure what it was he was searching for. Battousai knelt by the futon Kaoru had used. He could stil smell her intoxicating sent, jasmine. His battle-scarred palms traced the places where her body had lain. He could still see her sleeping form. He recalled her angelic face smoothed of all anger and fear. He could envision her full, slighly parted lips. Kaoru was beautiful in slumber. Battousai's chest contracted in pain. The Hitokiri rose from her futon, gripping his bandaged side. A flash of fabric just beneath the right edge of the futon, caught his eye. Battousai grasped the fabric and brought the ribbon up to inspect. It was blue, a deep cruelen, like Kaoru's eyes. In one swift motion, he was gone.
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Kaoru awoke, blurry-eyed. She rolled onto her left side, attemping to clear her view. A dark figure sat by the door, staring at her. Kaoru's first thought was to scream, but before soud could form, memories fludded her. A kiss, the battle, their blood, the hotel, and a rejection burst upon her waking mind. Unbidden, hot tears rained down. A strong palm clasped her shoulder. Kaoru gazed up into the man's face. A silent plea for her well-being lit his features, but was gone in the next instant. How a man with so many sharp angles to his bady could soften as Saito just did amazed Kaoru. As the wracking sobs subsided Saito disengaged from the calming girl and strod purposefully to the door.
"Come,my innocent one." Saito strode from the room, leaving the command hanging in the air.
Silently Kaoru stood. She glanced at the room to be sure nothing was left behind. Feeling downtroden, she followed Saito sedatedly.
'Why are you being stupid Kaoru?' She mentally chided. 'You don't have any possessions to leave behind. All you have is that kimono, and it belongs to Battousai. Hell girl, you don't even own yourself. You went from being the Hitokiri's cative, to being Saito's woman. You are just a possession. No!' Kaoru shook her head at her own morose thoughts. 'Saito wants me, he cares for my feelings. He would let me go if I called the engagement off. He is not like Battousai. Damn, I keep compairing them.' Kaoru sighed as she followd Saito out of the hotel and throught the awakening streets. Amber eyes followed the pair.
Kaoru immediately felt the powerful aura near her. She knew this presence. Battousai had come for her. This simple fact made Kaoru's heart soar, leaving her smiling. She marveled at the seeming ignorance of her companion. Saito had yet to notice their stalker. Kaoru spared a glance at Saito's face as she followed his long strides throught the streets. As usual, Saito's face was a mask. Nothing in his demeanor displayed anticipation, he showed only determination through his thin lips and steady golden eyes. Saito led Kaoru onward, paying no heed to the strange actions of his innocent one.
'Stupid girl.' Kaoru scolded herself. 'this man before you is your betrothed. Why should you be happy that some assassin is following you!? Why aren't you telling Saito that Battousai is following him, presumably to kill him? Warn Saito!' Kaoru's mind screamedat her, yet a dull ache in her chest prevented her from speaking.
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The mere sight of Kaoru trailing behing Saito, eyes downcast, stepping demurely, like some dog on a leash, made the Hitokiri's blood boil. How dare that cur break his Kaoru's spirit. She walked through the streets like a specter, never seeing her sorroundings. She did not turn to look at the men opeding their shops. Nor did she acnowledge the merchants offering her their first catch of the day.
Battousai watched stricken, for some semblance of the fiery woman he knew. Sorrow engulfed him as he scanned for some tell-tail sign of her spirit tht had so enraptured the Hitokiri. There was no sparkel in Kaoru's azure eyes, nor bounce in herstride, nor smile pulling at the corners of her tender mouth. But, wait. Suddenly her head flicked upward, her eyes darted the steadily crowding street, and she smiled. Kaoru had given a wide, surpised smile. Battousai's heart skipped a beat. His Kaoru stil lived. He should have known the Kamiya Kaoru would not succomb to anyone.
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It was not often that Saito allowed his mind to wander. So clouded were his thoughts that he did not detect the Hitokiri's presence, nor the strange exchange between Kaoru and the staulker. His destination and the upcomming meeting dominated Saito's awareness. This step in the plan was crutial. One wrong word could lead not only to his death, but to the demise of years of undercover work. Saito's mind flashed the meticulously collected information of the men he was about to speak with. Each person joining them today was a fatal foe nd an even deadlyer ally.
'All will be revealed today.' Was Saito's last thought before striding through the door of a small, rundown resterraunt, Kaoru in tow, Battousai following in the shaddows.
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Reviewer's Corner:
Seiyo: There really should be more Battousai fics. If your having trouble just e-mail me. I'll be glad to help. Just go in my profile, the address is there.
Hizanu: Saito butt-kicking session... sounds like a show. dark just update, don't blame Dove though she's had a hard time with inspiration.
Moonlight's Sorrow: I like Saito. I like teasing Saito I like bugging Saito and i like kicking his wolfy butt! I'll e-mail you.
CurlsofSerenity: hehehehe I'm glad you liked.
SilverLightning: I'm happy you think so highly of it.
Vegeta: You're right. This battle is all about heart.
Snorkeypuff: Happy!
WIERDkittyw/wingz: Ah ha! I am also a perfectionist. No worries though. I almost type is the reverse blade every time! Early morning does that to a person!
Nicky: Stop! You're making me blush! I thought the combination would be... interesting.
Boomerang-chan:Thank you soooo much! I'm in California too. 6:30- cartoon network! weeeeeee! Thank ya!
Thunder sister: *whips out cork board and tacks* Ready! I am now prepaired to track all my reviews! *is pummeled by reviews* Ack!.. well at least you listened.
Flambeau-Willow. Kamiya's deal will become evident. It has a big role in the plot, so it will be revealed... eventually, when i feel like being nice.
Starry:I'm glad you like.
Chria: Anything that's confusing or you aren't sure on just ask me. I'll explane!
Demon king Piccolo: Glad you approve!
Are-en: Do not worry but your English. I believe I understand you. In the comming chapters there will be alot of intimite parts.
Uenki: No problem! =^^=
Foxterr: kool. I'm on a favorite's list. Wow. hehehe here's more for you, just continue to klick that cute litte go button beside the submit review text.
DarkKishi: I'm glad this surves as inspiration and focus. Those things are essential in writing. On this review tell me the name of your fic. I would love to read it. Thank you for the review!
Crystal Renee: I updated! And you will hate where this leaves off as well... Mwahaha evil!
Ame Kurayami: I liked the Saito Idea too. I'm not sure if Soujiro will be in this one... maybe.
Celtic Flames: Ahhh! I love your name! The betrothal is quite a shoker... hahaha.. evil author! 3V1L L33T!!