Warnings: This story contains themes of adult sex, non-consensual sex and violence. If you are uncomfortable with the above subject matter, please do not read any further. Thank you.

'thoughts'

"dialogue"

I do not own Rurouni Kenshin nor do I profit from the writing of this story.
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Control
Chapter 3

Kenshin felt like someone had punched him in the stomach. He closed his eyes wishing he could take it all back, hoping somehow it had all been just a terrible dream. Clenching his fist, he felt the desire to kill. Whoever had inflicted this hell upon himself and Miyori would pay. They were less than human. Kenshin forced himself to open his eyes and look at Miyori. She kept her head down and her eyes rooted to the floor. Kenshin bowed before her, his head touching the floor. "Miss Miyori, this one swears that whatever he can do to atone for dishonoring you in such a manner, he will do. I'm so sorry."

Miyori raised her eyes and looked at the man bowing before her. She could see him trembling and could hear the anguish in his voice, but she couldn't bring herself to speak to him. Turning her head away, she began sobbing again.

Kenshin felt his heart break at the misery in front of him. The weight of his actions bore down on him. He hadn't participated willingly, but he'd helped to destroy Miyori's innocence and in turn, her life and at some point he would have to reconcile that. Kenshin slumped against the wall a few feet from Miyori, his guilt physically weighing on him.

After crying for what felt like forever, Miyori pulled herself together. Looking to her tormentor, Miyori felt anguish. Logically she didn't think that Kenshin had done this on purpose. Miyori remembered the dart Kenshin had been shot with. His actions came only after he'd been hit. What if…could it be the dart?

Mustering her courage, Miyori broke the silence. "Kenshin?" she whispered.

Kenshin turned and met her gaze, his face contorted in pain. "Yes, Miyori?"

"Do…do you think the dart caused you t-to…," Miyori's voice trailed off.

Kenshin's eyes closed. "I can think of no other explanation. Miss Miyori, I swear this one would never, ever do such a thing on purpose. You must believe me," Kenshin said, opening his eyes and staring into Miyori's nervous ones.

"I don't think…you don't seem like you would have. But why? Why would they do this?" Miyori questioned.

Kenshin shook his head. "This one does not know. None of this makes sense. I can not apologize enough for the pain I have caused you. I'm so sorry," Kenshin's voice cracked.

"I'm sorry too," Miyori said.

Kenshin looked at Miyori with a sad smile. "Would you like this one prepare a warm bath for you?"

Nodding, Miyori looked away and Kenshin left to prepare the water. Walking back over to the futon, he pulled his hakama and gi on. He walked over to the water pump and filled two pots with water, putting them over the fire to heat. Turning he looked at the futon. The sheet covering it had small patches of blood. Anger and rage welled up in him. Walking over he grabbed the sheet, wadded it up and threw it in the fire. 'I swear whatever I have to do, I will not do that to Miyori again. I must be alert and avoid those darts.'

As Kenshin watched the fire, he sensed someone approaching the door. He tensed and began searching for other presences. There were none. The slot in the door opened and wood, food and new clothing were pushed through. Kenshin noticed the clothing and his anger blossomed again. They had watched. They knew her kimono had been ruined. Breathing deeply, Kenshin got a handle on his emotions.

"Kenshin, is everything alright?" Miyori called out, the noise of the door frightening her.

Kenshin turned, trying to understand her question. Then it dawned on him, the last time the slot opened he'd been shot with a dart. Kenshin turned toward where Miyori sat. "Hai, everything is fine. There were no darts this time."

Kenshin proceeded to put the provisions away. He checked the water and found it to be hot enough. Calling out he let Miyori know he was bringing bath water over. He came and emptied the pots in the tub and went and brought two pots of cool water. He waited behind the screen for Miyori to test the water. "Is the water good Miss Miyori?" he asked.

"Yes," Miyori answered.

Kenshin took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "Miss Miyori, I don't want to offend you, but can I please have your kimono and obi? They've brought extra clothing and I think it would be best to burn them, that I do."

There was no answer for a moment and Kenshin began to worry. Miyori's voice softly called out, "Hai," just before her clothes appeared at the edge of the screen. Kenshin whisked them away and threw them in the fire. He laid the new ones where the old ones had been and waited for Miyori to finish.

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When Kaoru awoke, she started. She was in an unfamiliar room and she'd slept in her kimono. Sitting up she glanced around her. Slowly it all came back to her. She realized she'd been drugged. Breathing a sigh of relief, she noticed she was alone. Standing she finger-combed her hair and tried to smooth out her kimono. She was startled when there was a knock at the shoji. Sliding open the door she saw an unfamiliar woman. The woman bowed and announced she was the innkeeper. She told Kaoru breakfast was ready in the dining room and that her companions had paid for her to stay through that night. She handed Kaoru an envelope they'd left. Bowing, she walked away.

Kaoru closed the shoji and returned to the futon. Opening the envelope she found a small amount of money. 'At least they didn't leave me to starve. Okay, time to think. We rode for three days, so I can't be that far from Tokyo. I just have to figure out where I am and how to get back. Since they didn't use roads, I'm sure I can ask here at the inn where there's a road that leads back to Tokyo. I can do this!' Standing, she slipped the envelope in her obi and headed off to the dining room.

An hour later she returned to the room and flopped on the futon. 'Of all the places to leave me! There's no main road to Tokyo, I'd have to go through Matsue to pick up a main road and that's over the mountain. I don't have enough money to make it or the right clothes or supplies or anything. On top of it, this stupid town is too small to have a telegraph so I can't even get a message to the dojo. Grrrr…. At least the innkeeper said she needed some help. Maybe if I work a week I can save up enough to at least make it to Matsue. I'm sure that town is large enough to have a telegraph! I hope they aren't too worried at the dojo.'

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Back in Tokyo, Sano and Yahiko had been searching the outskirts of any signs of what happened to Kaoru and Kenshin. Returning to the dojo, Sano noticed Yahiko had already returned and was staring at the ground. "Hey kid, any luck?"

Yahiko shook his head. Sano scowled. If the kid wasn't even going to respond to a taunt about his age, things weren't looking good. Sano sat next to Yahiko. After a few moments of silence Yahiko looked up at Sano.

"Sano?"

"Yeah kid?"

"What are we going to do? It's been two days and there's been no clue as to what happened to Kenshin and Kaoru. No ransom notes have shown up, nothing."

"Don't worry kid. I took the liberty of calling in some reinforcements this morning. I know we're strong and all, but tracking people who've disappeared out of thin air isn't our thing."

"Who'd you contact?"

"Who else? Weasel and Ice Man of course!"

"You contacted the Oniwaban Group? Wow! That was a great idea. Why didn't I think of that?"

"Because kid, you're just not as smart as I am."

"WHAT?" With that Yahiko launched himself at Sano's head.

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For a day and a half, nothing more happened in the prison. Kenshin and Miyori had felt awkward around each other and conversations were minimal. Kenshin was wrapped up deep in his thoughts about what the purpose of all this could be. Miyori was trying to forget what had occurred. When Kenshin felt several ki's around them he immediately went on alert. Miyori noticed Kenshin scanning the top of the room. Dropping her sewing, she stood up.

"Kenshin, what's wrong?" she whispered.

"There are people surrounding the room, that there are."

Miyori's eyes filled with fear and she began scanning the screens at the top of the room. Kenshin felt the slight disturbance in the air when another dart was fired. Rolling to the right, he dodged it. Running across the room he went to the books in the bookcase. Grabbing a thick one, he rolled just as another dart headed toward him. Miyori pressed herself against the wall by the door. Frantically she tried to see where the darts were coming from. Kenshin continued to duck and roll, avoiding darts. He brought up the book to catch one aimed at his chest, but he wasn't fast enough to avoid the one that had been shot at his back at the same time. Hearing Kenshin grunt, Miyori looked at him. She saw the dart in his back and gasped. Kenshin dropped his head. He'd failed to miss the dart. He refused to do that to Miyori again. Slowly raising his head, he brought his eyes to hers. Miyori felt her heart clench at the look of utter despair on his face.

Reaching around, Kenshin grabbed the dart and pulled it out. Staring at it, he addressed Miyori. "I'm sorry Miss Miyori, I tried to avoid it, that I did. Miss Miyori, you need to take a pot and hit me with it. Knock me out. I don't want to do that to you again."

Miyori turned to look at him, her eyes wide. His face was saddened and he hid his eyes beneath his bangs. Shaking her head, Miyori turned back to Kenshin. "I can't. I can't hit you. I've never been able to hurt someone else. Isn't there any other way?"

Kenshin felt the first signs of the dart beginning. Looking at Miyori he realized she really couldn't hurt him. Sighing, he turned to face her. "Do you trust me, Miss Miyori?"

Miyori looked into his violet eyes. She didn't know if she trusted him, but she knew now that what was happening to him was not of his own volition. She nodded her head. Kenshin placed his hand on the side of her face. "I don't know if I can resist this, Miss Miyori. I tried the first time and failed. But maybe, maybe if I do this without fighting it, I can maintain some level of control and not hurt you."

Miyori shook. Kenshin gave her a sad smile and approached her. Bending down he captured her lips. The first kiss was soft and gentle. Kenshin could feel the heat within continuing to build. Miyori calmed somewhat and Kenshin increased the pressure of the kiss and licked her bottom lip. Gasping, Miyori, opened her mouth. Kenshin delicately moved his tongue forward and touched hers. She closed her eyes and put her hand on Kenshin's chest. Shyly, she moved her tongue against Kenshin's. A warm feeling started to spread outward from her belly. She felt like she was melting into Kenshin. Kenshin explored her mouth and the pace became more fevered. Kenshin felt the evidence of his lust, but forced himself not to grind into her. This time would be good for her, he would do everything he could to make her enjoy it.

Breaking their kiss for air, Kenshin moved his lips down her neck. Pushing her hair back, he licked and nibbled at the tendon on her neck. Miyori gasped at the sensation. Moving back to look at her Kenshin smiled. He moved and put his hands on her waist. Slipping behind her, he moved her hair over her left shoulder and continued to lave and kiss her neck. His right hand slid up and caressed the side of her chest. Gliding it up, he brushed the side of her breast through her kimono. His other hand began to loosen her obi. Miyori tensed when she felt the tug on her obi. Kenshin noticed and went back to the tendon on the side. Slowly he felt her relax as he continued to kiss her. Once her obi was untied, Kenshin let it fall to the ground. He ran both hands up her sides as he continued to work her neck. Slowly he moved them inwards to the edges of her kimono. Pulling the edges back he revealed her breasts.

By now Kenshin was trying to hold himself back. He stopped kissing her and breathed deeply. Miyori felt something was wrong. Slowly she turned in his arms. Looking into his face she saw his eyes clenched tightly. "Kenshin, are you alright?" she whispered.

Kenshin shook his head no.

Miyori thought for a moment. "Can I do something?" she asked.

Kenshin's eyes opened and he looked into her eyes. They were full of concern. Bringing his hand up, he cupped her cheek. Sliding his hand down, he moved down her neck, over her shoulder and down her arm. Taking her hand in his, he used his other hand to tug on the knot of his hakama until it loosened. Bringing her hand up, he placed it on his chest and slowly lowered it. Miyori blushed but continued to run her hand down. When they reached his belly button he removed his hand from hers. Looking down she could see the result of his passion. Taking a deep breath, she continued to run her hand down his front and into his hakama. Kenshin moaned at her touch. She began to move her hand back and Kenshin rocked his hips.

She continued to stroke him. Kenshin brought his hand up and traced her collarbone. Gliding his hand down, he brushed over her breast. Miyori arched her back at the contact. His other hand came up and began to brush her other breast. Leaning forward he captured her lips again. They began to feverishly kiss. Kenshin slid his hands up and brushed her kimono off her shoulders. Miyori stopped stroking him and pulled her hand out of his pants. Dropping her arms to the side, she allowed the kimono to fall to the ground. She reached up and untied Kenshin's gi. Running her hands up his chest, she pushed it off his shoulders. Looking down, she moved her hands to the ties of his hakama, which had been loosened. Her deft fingers quickly untied the knots and they stood before each other naked.

Kenshin's eyes ran over her body. She had a thicker waist, and her hips were larger than Kaoru's. Her legs were tightly toned and spoke of walking long distances. Miyori blushed at Kenshin's attention. She felt a twinge of fear, but forced herself to put it aside. This wouldn't be like last time. Kenshin took her hand and led her to the futon. Pulling her down, he lay beside her. Kissing her again, he moved down her neck to her right breast, kissing and nipping along the way. Reaching her peak he took it in his mouth and suckled. Miyori moaned at the sensation and arched her back. Kenshin brought his other hand up and caressed the other breast while he continued to suckle.

Trailing his hand down he touched her body feeling the fleeting jumps her muscles would make. Moving down to the apex of her thighs, he gently rubbed her. Miyori moaned and rocked her hips. Kenshin felt her becoming ready. He needed her and he knew it would have to be soon. Removing his lips from her breast, he kissed her again.

Moving himself up he crouched between her legs. Kissing her lips, he then moved down her body with butterfly kisses. Dipping below her belly button, he felt her shake slightly. Cautiously he flicked his tongue out and licked her. The sensation surprised her. He did it again and she felt the pleasure of it. Looking at her face, he saw when it felt good. Smiling, he continued. Miyori moaned and rocked her hips. Kenshin felt himself throbbing painfully. Concentrating on what he was doing, he continued until Miyori was satisfied. As soon as she reached her peak, Kenshin entered her.

Miyori had never felt so good and now she felt a new sensation. Opening her eyes she saw Kenshin over her, slowly burying himself in her. There was a slight burning as muscles unused to the intrusion adjusted. Raising her arms, she wrapped them around Kenshin's neck. He continued slowly until he was buried to the hilt. Kenshin fought for control over his body. Miyori looked at his face. Whispering, she told him she was alright. With those words, Kenshin found he couldn't hold back any longer. Pulling out, he rammed back in. Miyori raised her hips and found he was hitting a spot that felt good. Soon she was panting and felt as though she was on the crest of a wave, soon to break. Kenshin continued to slam into her and felt release coming. When she cried out, he felt himself go. Crying out, he released his seed deep in her womb. Collapsing on top of her, he rolled to the side, pulling her with him. They still remained connected. Both tried to catch their breath.

While Kenshin felt a release, he could also feel his lust had not subsided. Miyori shifted her hips a bit and Kenshin hissed. Looking into his eyes, Miyori brought her hand up to his cheek. "Are you alright?" she whispered.

Kenshin looked at her. "I'm not done," he said, breaking eye contact.

Miyori slid her hand down to his chin and pulled him in for a kiss. Breaking it she said, "Than do what you need to."

Kenshin rolled them over and began again.