Date Started: June 18, 2005

Well, I am now here in Japan, sitting on the short futon bed thing in my room at my host home, with a CD playing in the background. I was fortunate enough to have brought my laptop with me readers! So, during this little trip, I will be able to write, even though I may not be able to update. I only get to check my email at school, and I haven't looked to see if there are USB ports in the front of the PC box. Now, I hope you liked the last chapter. Alter egos are a part of this story yes! Two deadly women residing in one body. Hehehe… enjoy.

Butterfly Kisses

By: Hotaru

Rating: R; for language, gore, and some adult material

Standard Disclaimer:

I do not own Rurouni Kenshin in any way whatsoever. I do, however, own any characters that I may introduce as my own, and this plot line. If I catch you stealing it, you grovel at my feet and beg forgiveness, or die.

Hiko sat back in his oversized plush chair at his desk. After the updates he had received from his red haired assassin, he became extremely worried about the turn of events. His assumption about her being 'the star' were true. However, he did not realize how dangerous this little star was until just moments earlier after hanging up the phone.

"Polaris…" A low mutter escaped the man's lips. How were they supposed to get her on their side? It seemed that she would seek to kill Shishio no matter what… but, what had Battousai meant by the gem being a control mechanism? That whoever knew how to use this gem, controlled her? This was going to get very confusing. Standing up, Hiko's tall frame just inches below the ceiling, he walked towards the doorway, and quickly exited the room.

She was in a world filled with warmth and serenity. Letting a small sigh escape her pink lips, Kaoru slowly came back to reality. The woman still felt the pull of sleep, and tried to reenter the world where no problems could bother her. However, she was interrupted, again, as her shoulders were gently being shaken by warm hands. Finally, her blue eyes opened, and the silhouette of her captor was revealed, as the light surrounded him, creating a red halo affect. It took several moments for Kaoru to actually register who it was, and when she did, she shuddered, "Stop. Let go."

Knowing that she was now fully awake, the assassin removed his hands from her shoulders, "I just wanted to wake you up. No harm done alright?" When he saw the glare that flashed in her orbs, he realized what he had said, 'Damnit!'

"No harm done?" the girl sat up from the comfortable bed, her hair tangled, and the make up from the night before slightly smudged. For a moment, the captive was thought to be more beautiful than anything ever seen, "I can't believe you would actually say that!" She looked deeply wounded, and she got up off of her bed, and walked towards the bathroom. Walking past a mirror, Kaoru saw a surprising appearance with her peripheral vision. Kenshin watched her silently, contemplating.

Stopping, Kaoru turned to look at herself. She studied herself, seeming not to remember why she was dressed as she was. What made her react, however, was the sword that still remained at her side, "What?" Confusion was filled in her voice. Turning around, more confusion was seen, this time in her eyes, "What the hell happened last night!" The snap in her voice shocked the young man studying her, "I remember being in the kitchen, and then your lips locked with mine!"

Concentrating his golden gaze on the center of her forehead, the assassin was at a loss for words, "Well. I am not so sure what happened." He paused to think, trying to carefully say what he needed to, so as not to offend her even more, "We were talking. Your personality suddenly changed. She said her name was Polaris."

Her face turned white. The curtains were blowing from the wind, where the broken window stood open. Kenshin had tried his best to clean up the mess of glass while she had been asleep, so as not to alarm her, 'Guess that's a loss…' His thoughts were interrupted, "What… what did you say?"

"Polaris?" He repeated, with a questioning tone filling his voice. The girl did not look well. She looked around and then rushed into the bathroom. Closing the door behind her and bolting the door shut, she leaned against the smooth wood of it, "Not happening." She whispered quietly, as she seemed to be on the verge of nervous breakdown, "She's gone!"

The blue orbs were opened wide, and her breath came in quick gasps. Kaoru saw herself in a mirror. Wanting to get rid of this appearance, she grabbed the heavy iron hand towel rack off the sink counter and threw it into the mirror, shattering it. So what if there were to be seven more years of bad luck. First she removed the sword from her side. Then, she turned on the water faucet and grasped some soap. She rubbed her face vigorously until she felt all the make up was gone. Forgetting the broken mirror, she felt around the sink with her hands for the towel. She didn't feel her hand slice on a piece of broken mirror as she finally found her target.

:KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK: Fists pounded upon the door angrily, as the captor wanted her to open the door. Kaoru saw her hand and slid to the floor. She dropped the soft towel, and held her hand with her other, "She is dead. Gone! Shishio you bastard!" Closing the darkened eyes, her face grew even whiter than it already was. Her hand was bleeding profusely, and she began to go into shock. The knocking continued on the door, until finally, Himura went to drastic measures and reached for his katana and with a few swipes, the hinges were cut off from the door and he pulled it away from the door frame.

The moment the girl had slammed the door, he grew fearful for her. He was afraid she was going to do something drastic. And drastic had indeed happened. The young woman sat on the floor, a small puddle of blood collecting on the floor, as he looked up, seeing the trail of blood on her arm and then the source being a gash on her hand. Her eyes were shut tight, and the red head rushed towards her. He grabbed the towel from the floor and tried to get her to say something as he pressed it hard over the gash, "What happened?"

No response, "Come on Kaoru, you have to stay awake." He saw that she was slowly approaching the state of passing out, "Please. Just open your eyes."

His soothing voice came to her mind, begging her to do something. She couldn't move, she couldn't do anything. She thought, "How nice…" It seemed that Polaris had slipped from her train of thoughts, as shock continued to take over, as well as darkness.

Kenshin felt her body go limp, "Damnit Kaoru! Don't you dare do this to me." After tying the towel tightly around her hand, he placed an arm around her back, and the other under her legs, as he picked her up and held her close. She felt so cold. The amber eyes flashed and he realized the mirror was broken and the source for the cut.

The man stepped out of the bathroom and headed for the front door. He noticed a small bulletin board in the front hallway and he glanced at it. A small business card caught his eye. It was a card for a small clinic, the name Megumi was written down with a number. He thought she must be a friend. Quickly memorizing the address, he slipped on his shoes and left the apartment, hoping he wouldn't be noticed.

Yes yes, it is VERY short. BUT I don't have a lot of free time anymore. Japan is fun… you see. I go to school, and hang out in the kick ass machi (downtown) of Kumamoto City quite often. I am happy though that I can write and post it on the internet! This chapter doesn't make much sense does it? I don't think so… but I thought I would get precious Battousai a little fluffy wordy moment. It's not much of a 'fluff' as a reviewer calls it, but I mean, he gets to hold her pretty damn close, and take care of her right? Obviously Kaoru does NOT enjoy the fact that Polaris comes around. Who is Polaris? Why the hell is she there? What the fuck is going on? FIND OUT IN FUTURE CHAPTERS. XDD

hotaru

Date Finished: June 29, 2005