I know it has been forever since I've updated. BUT heree it is! I
won't chat anymore and get strait to the point.
Sano-that's good to hear Ymir-cool it. I don't want to waste any more time Sano-yeah right Ymir-hits sano
DISCLAIMER-Ok, I know it's been a while since I've updated but I don't think that even in that long period of time that I have magically made Rurouni Kenshin mine. Its not and will never belong to me. I cry every night too.
{} is the witch talking to Kenshin and Kaoru
Past Person Consulting and a new rival
'Why should I apologize to that woman? Even if she does love a future self of me, I can't give into her.'
He was trying unsuccessfully to convince himself he had no reason to care. But the truth was, he was becoming quite attracted to the young Kaoru. She was the same age as him, yet still acted as a child. Or was it he just acted to grown up?
He knew she was crying the minute he stepped into the hallway leading to their shared room. She was sobbing, loudly. He wanted to run right into the room and beg for forgiveness, to tell her he was sorry for making her cry like so. But the battousai in him wouldn't sink so low.
Instead, he opted for casually walking into the room and sitting by the crying girl quietly.
"Stop crying." Was all he said. Kaoru looked at him with tear filled eyes, then faced him and grabbed his caller in anger and hit him over the head.
"How can you say that? You may hate me Kenshin Himura, but I consider you my best friend. Out of everyone I know here, you are the only one I really care about, I care so much for you. But when I see you wounded, bleeding and not even very conscious, I want to know it you're all right, and you just ignore me. You don't care for me and you brush me off like I don't care. Well you care to me. And I will cry if I want to."
She started crying again. Kenshin stood up, his head smarting where she had hit him.
'She cares for me. I didn't believe she could care to such an extant. But she does, and she's crying for me.'
Kenshin bent down, and grabbed the girl by the shoulders. Kaoru tried to free herself but his grip was vice. "I never said I didn't care for you. I'm not used to have people caring for me. Kaoru, you are my friend too, but I'm not the best person to give friendship to. I'm sorry that I made you cry, and," Kenshin paused and looked down, "and I'm glad you would consider me so close to you to care to such an extent. I've not been the nicest person to you, but you are my only friend, my best friend."
Kaoru stopped crying. She looked up to him, her blue eyes looking into his, and gasped. His eyes were not the deep gold, but a light blue. They were beautiful and not as shielded as they were before. They showed more emotion and Kaoru knew he meant every word he had just said.
Knowing that if he didn't do anything, that he would loose the moment, he pulled Kaoru up to him into a friendly, loose hug. She gasped and let her arms hang at her sides in surprise.
"Kaoru, don't forget what I said. I'm sorry, but things will still be the same. Please don't hurt yourself trying to get me back to this."
Kaoru was confused. "What do you mean?
Kenshin took a breath and let her go. "I mean, I made myself this way. How you know me is a defense. I can't let emotions get in the way of my mission. Just know you are my friend and be happy. After the war, everything will change."
Kenshin let her go fully and Kaoru saw that his eyes were back to the guarded gold. She sighed, then smiled gently.
"Kenshin, are you hungry? I saved your diner for you."
He nodded and sat down while she warmed his food.
'I let to much emotion show. I shouldn't have done that. Why? I think she's making me weak. I have to get rid of her.'
{She's not going to jeopardize your mission. Anyway, she is happy that you opened up, and understands you more. That's a good start.}
'You, witch, are getting on my nerves. There is nothing good about letting my self grow soft.'
{What ever you say. At least she won't feel worthless anymore. You know you feel better. I can since your emotions. You can't hide them from me.}
'God I hate you.'
The next day, Kaoru felt so much better. Nothing changed between them whenever someone was around, but alone, they would talk silently about stuff, namely how Kenshin learned to cook. Around her, his eyes would get so close to blue, but they never got as blue as last night. That had been the best day of her life. Not the best night though. That night, their relationship got worse.
Kenshin said he would be home early that night. But he didn't come. Kaoru stayed up all night, keeping his dinner warm and checking the clock. She didn't know when she drifted off, but when she woke up, it was well into the morning and the inn was bustling.
Sitting up, she looked around for Kenshin's futon and saw it lying there, and Kenshin still sleeping. She stood and walked over to the bed ready to kick it when she noticed that it was not Kenshin lying there, but a beautiful woman. Kaoru backed up, not believing what she was seeing.
Kenshin came in then, and Kaoru ran up to him yelling.
"You brought a woman? I stayed up all night just for you to bring a woman back with you? I didn't think you were that kind of man. Is she some kind of lover?"
Kenshin looked at her coldly. "I am no such man to bring a woman home for a night. I found her drunk out in the streets and was about to be attacked. She passed out. No one in the bar knew her and I don't like to leave women in vulnerable positions like that."
Kaoru was still fuming but she thought that she would have done the same thing. She looked at the beautiful woman. She was older than herself, and far more beautiful. She was a real woman.
"What are you going to do with her after she awakens? She can't stay here, there are no more rooms."
"I will ask Katsura. The decision is up to him. Take care of her. I have some business to attend to. Find out all you can from her. Be her friend." Kenshin left then. The last sentence was said sarcastically. She thought maybe it meant to pretend, or maybe to get back at her for thinking so lowly of him. Either way, she didn't like it.
She hated it when women such as her came to the inn. They always looked at her like they were better. Maybe they were in wealth status, but at least she could defend herself. They let others do stuff for them. She could take care of herself. She thought that this woman would be the same. She hoped not. She was not in the mood to be looked down upon.
Kaoru sat by the futon for an hour more, thinking about how she was going to act towards this woman when she woke. When the woman started to stir, she panicked and ran out of the room, deciding to make a casual entrance like some books have. When she was sure that the woman was fully awake, she walked in, and tripped over her own feet. She slid across the floor, stopping right at her futon. The woman looked down at her surprisingly then smiled a soft sweet smile.
"Are you ok?"
Her voice was soft and sweet. She sounded nice but anyone can sound nice.
"My name is Tomoe yukoshiro. Can you please tell me where I am?"
"You are in an inn right outside town. You were brought in last night drunk and out cold."
"Oh, thank you. Can you tell me your name?"
Kaoru hesitated. She seemed nice enough. Ok. "Kamiya. Kaoru Kamiya.
Tomoe smiled again. She straitened her ruffled kimono and then stood and bowed. "I feel just a mess. Would I be able to bathe?" Tomoe was still bowed low while Kaoru studied her. She went to the door and caught one of the maids and asked to have a bath prepared.
Kaoru turned to Tomoe, who was now standing but looking down with her hands clasped together. She is one of those I-can't-talk-till-spoken-to people. She was brought up respectively enough. You can barrow some of my clothes for today. Why don't you pick on out?"
Tomoe bowed once again and turned to the closet and took out one of her less decorative kimonos. Kaoru motioned for her to follow her, and she led her to the bathing room. "Here is the furo, and the washing area. I think you will be ok. When you're done, come back to my room."
Kaoru turned to leave, but Tomoe stopped her. She bowed low again. "I'm sorry for bothering you, but I feel uncomfortable bathing alone in an unknown place. Will you please stay with me; you are more familiar to me." She sighed and sat down on a bench while Tomoe again bowed low and started to undress.
She was beautiful and graceful. Every movement looked like she was gliding, her skin was a pretty pale, and her face was soft and delicate looking. Kaoru felt jealousy for Tomoe. She could never hope to be as perfect as the woman bathing before her.
Tomoe finished and dressed. "How long have you been staying here, if you don't mind me asking?"
Kaoru stood and started for the door. "Only a few months."
"Can you tell me a little about yourself?"
Kaoru looked thoughtful for a moment. Kenshin did want me to befriend her. "I lost my memory and Mr. Himura was kind enough to bring me here with him. Now I work her part time until it comes back."
"I'm sorry, have you had any luck?"
Tomoe looked nervous, like she wasn't used to inquiring about others. Kaoru smiled kindly. "I only know my name and other details like how old I am. I don't know much about myself though." Tomoe smiled. "That's good. It will return."
She fidgeted a bit, then, "Who is this Mr. Himura?"
Kenshin wanted every one to know he was the Battousai in the inn, but if she was ever leave, she couldn't know that. "He is one of the residents staying here."
Kaoru was waiting in her room by herself. Tomoe had been called to see Katsura and Kenshin said to wait there till he returned. Her and Tomoe had a long talk about their selves and she found out that Tomoe had just lost her fiancé and got a little to drunk in her grief.
Kenshin entered and sat down beside her. "How much do you like that woman?"
The question caught her off guard and she just stared at him. "I like her enough, but she makes me very uncomfortable. I'm not used to being around such poised women."
Kenshin looked at her. "She will be staying here with you, and I will get a new room. You job now is to watch her every move. All of her jobs here are the same as yours. But your meals with me are the same, only with her as well."
"Why? She can stay with any one, why me?"
"Katsura said so, and she has no where else to go. Any ways, she said she preferred to stay with you, she trusts you more."
Kaoru huffed, "I don't like this very much. I have a bad feeling."
Kenshin smiled slightly. "Good girl, I knew you would agree." He patted her head ruffley and dodged her fist. He left and Tomoe entered.
Tomoe bowed, and, "Thank you for letting me stay."
Kaoru had to smile.
{Don't trust her to much.}
'I don't think I will. There's something about her I don't like.'
{She wants Kenshin.}
'I don't care, but I won't let her out of my sight.'
For two days, two days she put up with Tomoe. She wasn't annoying or anything, she was very quiet and mostly talked kindly to her. But she was so much better at everything. Where Kaoru was messy, Tomoe was neat and clean. Kaoru was out spoken, and Tomoe preferred to not speak her mind.
After dinner, Tomoe would sit at her futon, writing in her diary, or sketching. One more thing she is better at. Kaoru couldn't draw a circle right. One of her favorite things to draw, Kaoru noticed, was Kenshin.
Tomoe had learned the first day working here that Kenshin was Battousai, but that only seemed to interest her more. During meals, she would sit quietly by his side, eating daintily, and give him sake whenever his cup was empty. Tomoe said it was only the way she was brought up.
Kaoru felt an extreme jealousy for Tomoe. Kenshin gave Tomoe more attention then her. He walked her to wherever she needed to go, and he only spoke to Kaoru to ask what Tomoe did when he wasn't around. Kaoru felt left out, her best friend was leaving her for a better woman.
She sat by a small pool in the woods, as far away from the inn as she dared. She was crying, crying for Kenshin. Kaoru got so made at Tomoe that she saw her diary lying on her dresser and she read a few entries. Tomoe was using Kenshin, to get him to trust her. She wrote how Battousai had killed her fiancé and she wanted revenge.
She wanted to tell Kenshin right then, but she also read that Tomoe thought Kaoru was her best friend, and that she hated doing anything to hurt her.
When ever she and Tomoe were alone, they always talked quietly, and the truth was, she really did like her, but she hated how every one ignored her for Tomoe.
She started crying harder. She didn't want Kenshin to get hurt, but she also didn't want to destroy her friendship with Tomoe. A hand was laid on her shoulder and she jumped. The time witch stood looking down at her with knowing eyes.
"Don't feel upset. You have to choose one or the other."
"But I want both of them to be happy. I wouldn't be so angry if he wouldn't ignore me for her, and I wouldn't want her to feel lost with out revenge. They are both in danger from each other. If Kenshin finds out, he'll kill her, and she might kill him if I don't do anything."
The witch sat down beside her. "They might be happy together."
"What are you saying?"
"Tell her you read her diary, and make her understand Kenshin more. Then she won't want to kill him."
"So you want me to get them together, is that right?"
"If you want that, yes, it's all up to you though. I can't tell you what to do. I can only give you advice."
She stood and looked at Kaoru. "If you want them to be happy, then do what you think is right. Just know that only one of them will be there in the end."
Kaoru looked to the witch to ask what she meant, but she was gone.
"I don't know what to do."
Tomoe was writing in her diary again and Kaoru sat watching her.
"Tomoe, can we talk?"
She put her pen down and turned to Kaoru. "What about?"
"How much do you like Kenshin?"
When Tomoe blushed, Kaoru felt her heart sink a little. "That much huh? Well, I have a bit of a confession." Kaoru watched the blush disappear. "I read your diary."
Tomoe stood up and pulled a knife out from her futon. "How much do you know?"
Kaoru stood and walked up to her friend. "Please don't hate him. I know he likes you, and you can't break his heart."
She put the knife down. "You are not mad at me?"
"No, because I understand your reason. But Kenshin is Kenshin, and he is only Battousai on his jobs, and the only reason he does this is to protect all of Japan. It's not like he does it for the fun of it, he hates his job."
Tomoe looked at Kaoru, and stood up. "I can't love him, not as much as I want to. He killed my fiancé, and I will always see him as a killer, no matter how much I love him."
"But you will give him a chance right? You haven't even seen his best side yet. When I first met him, I saw exactly what you saw, but now I see just Kenshin Himura, a poor soul who sacrificed his humanity to save people he will probably never know."
Tomoe smiled. "I will try. But I can't promise that I will be able to give my whole heart to him. I loved Akira, and I am still grieving. But I will try to love Kenshin and not see Battousai."
"Thank you." She hugged her friend good night, and crawled under her blanket. She was fast asleep when the witch came into her dreams.
{Are you sure you did the right thing?}
'I guess we will see. But I couldn't be greedy of Kenshin. He deserves to be happy, and no matter how much I love him, I will not let him miss out on a chance of love with a beautiful woman like Tomoe."
{So you love him?}
'I guess I do, no, I do love him, with all my heart. But Tomoe is better for him.'
{Just remember that only one of them will be there for you in the end.}
'What does that mean?'
{Just remember. Good night Kaoru.}
Hey, that was amazing. This is like, nine pages long. I wanted to give every one an extra long chapter for my long absence. But here it is!!!
Also, I have no internet at the time, so I can't get the names of my reviewers.
BUT! I love you all for those who still remember my story. Some people, mainly me, usually forget what a story is about when it's been a while since they've updated. I hope you guys like this, because it's now getting into the plot more.
Love Ymir-chan
Sano-that's good to hear Ymir-cool it. I don't want to waste any more time Sano-yeah right Ymir-hits sano
DISCLAIMER-Ok, I know it's been a while since I've updated but I don't think that even in that long period of time that I have magically made Rurouni Kenshin mine. Its not and will never belong to me. I cry every night too.
{} is the witch talking to Kenshin and Kaoru
Past Person Consulting and a new rival
'Why should I apologize to that woman? Even if she does love a future self of me, I can't give into her.'
He was trying unsuccessfully to convince himself he had no reason to care. But the truth was, he was becoming quite attracted to the young Kaoru. She was the same age as him, yet still acted as a child. Or was it he just acted to grown up?
He knew she was crying the minute he stepped into the hallway leading to their shared room. She was sobbing, loudly. He wanted to run right into the room and beg for forgiveness, to tell her he was sorry for making her cry like so. But the battousai in him wouldn't sink so low.
Instead, he opted for casually walking into the room and sitting by the crying girl quietly.
"Stop crying." Was all he said. Kaoru looked at him with tear filled eyes, then faced him and grabbed his caller in anger and hit him over the head.
"How can you say that? You may hate me Kenshin Himura, but I consider you my best friend. Out of everyone I know here, you are the only one I really care about, I care so much for you. But when I see you wounded, bleeding and not even very conscious, I want to know it you're all right, and you just ignore me. You don't care for me and you brush me off like I don't care. Well you care to me. And I will cry if I want to."
She started crying again. Kenshin stood up, his head smarting where she had hit him.
'She cares for me. I didn't believe she could care to such an extant. But she does, and she's crying for me.'
Kenshin bent down, and grabbed the girl by the shoulders. Kaoru tried to free herself but his grip was vice. "I never said I didn't care for you. I'm not used to have people caring for me. Kaoru, you are my friend too, but I'm not the best person to give friendship to. I'm sorry that I made you cry, and," Kenshin paused and looked down, "and I'm glad you would consider me so close to you to care to such an extent. I've not been the nicest person to you, but you are my only friend, my best friend."
Kaoru stopped crying. She looked up to him, her blue eyes looking into his, and gasped. His eyes were not the deep gold, but a light blue. They were beautiful and not as shielded as they were before. They showed more emotion and Kaoru knew he meant every word he had just said.
Knowing that if he didn't do anything, that he would loose the moment, he pulled Kaoru up to him into a friendly, loose hug. She gasped and let her arms hang at her sides in surprise.
"Kaoru, don't forget what I said. I'm sorry, but things will still be the same. Please don't hurt yourself trying to get me back to this."
Kaoru was confused. "What do you mean?
Kenshin took a breath and let her go. "I mean, I made myself this way. How you know me is a defense. I can't let emotions get in the way of my mission. Just know you are my friend and be happy. After the war, everything will change."
Kenshin let her go fully and Kaoru saw that his eyes were back to the guarded gold. She sighed, then smiled gently.
"Kenshin, are you hungry? I saved your diner for you."
He nodded and sat down while she warmed his food.
'I let to much emotion show. I shouldn't have done that. Why? I think she's making me weak. I have to get rid of her.'
{She's not going to jeopardize your mission. Anyway, she is happy that you opened up, and understands you more. That's a good start.}
'You, witch, are getting on my nerves. There is nothing good about letting my self grow soft.'
{What ever you say. At least she won't feel worthless anymore. You know you feel better. I can since your emotions. You can't hide them from me.}
'God I hate you.'
The next day, Kaoru felt so much better. Nothing changed between them whenever someone was around, but alone, they would talk silently about stuff, namely how Kenshin learned to cook. Around her, his eyes would get so close to blue, but they never got as blue as last night. That had been the best day of her life. Not the best night though. That night, their relationship got worse.
Kenshin said he would be home early that night. But he didn't come. Kaoru stayed up all night, keeping his dinner warm and checking the clock. She didn't know when she drifted off, but when she woke up, it was well into the morning and the inn was bustling.
Sitting up, she looked around for Kenshin's futon and saw it lying there, and Kenshin still sleeping. She stood and walked over to the bed ready to kick it when she noticed that it was not Kenshin lying there, but a beautiful woman. Kaoru backed up, not believing what she was seeing.
Kenshin came in then, and Kaoru ran up to him yelling.
"You brought a woman? I stayed up all night just for you to bring a woman back with you? I didn't think you were that kind of man. Is she some kind of lover?"
Kenshin looked at her coldly. "I am no such man to bring a woman home for a night. I found her drunk out in the streets and was about to be attacked. She passed out. No one in the bar knew her and I don't like to leave women in vulnerable positions like that."
Kaoru was still fuming but she thought that she would have done the same thing. She looked at the beautiful woman. She was older than herself, and far more beautiful. She was a real woman.
"What are you going to do with her after she awakens? She can't stay here, there are no more rooms."
"I will ask Katsura. The decision is up to him. Take care of her. I have some business to attend to. Find out all you can from her. Be her friend." Kenshin left then. The last sentence was said sarcastically. She thought maybe it meant to pretend, or maybe to get back at her for thinking so lowly of him. Either way, she didn't like it.
She hated it when women such as her came to the inn. They always looked at her like they were better. Maybe they were in wealth status, but at least she could defend herself. They let others do stuff for them. She could take care of herself. She thought that this woman would be the same. She hoped not. She was not in the mood to be looked down upon.
Kaoru sat by the futon for an hour more, thinking about how she was going to act towards this woman when she woke. When the woman started to stir, she panicked and ran out of the room, deciding to make a casual entrance like some books have. When she was sure that the woman was fully awake, she walked in, and tripped over her own feet. She slid across the floor, stopping right at her futon. The woman looked down at her surprisingly then smiled a soft sweet smile.
"Are you ok?"
Her voice was soft and sweet. She sounded nice but anyone can sound nice.
"My name is Tomoe yukoshiro. Can you please tell me where I am?"
"You are in an inn right outside town. You were brought in last night drunk and out cold."
"Oh, thank you. Can you tell me your name?"
Kaoru hesitated. She seemed nice enough. Ok. "Kamiya. Kaoru Kamiya.
Tomoe smiled again. She straitened her ruffled kimono and then stood and bowed. "I feel just a mess. Would I be able to bathe?" Tomoe was still bowed low while Kaoru studied her. She went to the door and caught one of the maids and asked to have a bath prepared.
Kaoru turned to Tomoe, who was now standing but looking down with her hands clasped together. She is one of those I-can't-talk-till-spoken-to people. She was brought up respectively enough. You can barrow some of my clothes for today. Why don't you pick on out?"
Tomoe bowed once again and turned to the closet and took out one of her less decorative kimonos. Kaoru motioned for her to follow her, and she led her to the bathing room. "Here is the furo, and the washing area. I think you will be ok. When you're done, come back to my room."
Kaoru turned to leave, but Tomoe stopped her. She bowed low again. "I'm sorry for bothering you, but I feel uncomfortable bathing alone in an unknown place. Will you please stay with me; you are more familiar to me." She sighed and sat down on a bench while Tomoe again bowed low and started to undress.
She was beautiful and graceful. Every movement looked like she was gliding, her skin was a pretty pale, and her face was soft and delicate looking. Kaoru felt jealousy for Tomoe. She could never hope to be as perfect as the woman bathing before her.
Tomoe finished and dressed. "How long have you been staying here, if you don't mind me asking?"
Kaoru stood and started for the door. "Only a few months."
"Can you tell me a little about yourself?"
Kaoru looked thoughtful for a moment. Kenshin did want me to befriend her. "I lost my memory and Mr. Himura was kind enough to bring me here with him. Now I work her part time until it comes back."
"I'm sorry, have you had any luck?"
Tomoe looked nervous, like she wasn't used to inquiring about others. Kaoru smiled kindly. "I only know my name and other details like how old I am. I don't know much about myself though." Tomoe smiled. "That's good. It will return."
She fidgeted a bit, then, "Who is this Mr. Himura?"
Kenshin wanted every one to know he was the Battousai in the inn, but if she was ever leave, she couldn't know that. "He is one of the residents staying here."
Kaoru was waiting in her room by herself. Tomoe had been called to see Katsura and Kenshin said to wait there till he returned. Her and Tomoe had a long talk about their selves and she found out that Tomoe had just lost her fiancé and got a little to drunk in her grief.
Kenshin entered and sat down beside her. "How much do you like that woman?"
The question caught her off guard and she just stared at him. "I like her enough, but she makes me very uncomfortable. I'm not used to being around such poised women."
Kenshin looked at her. "She will be staying here with you, and I will get a new room. You job now is to watch her every move. All of her jobs here are the same as yours. But your meals with me are the same, only with her as well."
"Why? She can stay with any one, why me?"
"Katsura said so, and she has no where else to go. Any ways, she said she preferred to stay with you, she trusts you more."
Kaoru huffed, "I don't like this very much. I have a bad feeling."
Kenshin smiled slightly. "Good girl, I knew you would agree." He patted her head ruffley and dodged her fist. He left and Tomoe entered.
Tomoe bowed, and, "Thank you for letting me stay."
Kaoru had to smile.
{Don't trust her to much.}
'I don't think I will. There's something about her I don't like.'
{She wants Kenshin.}
'I don't care, but I won't let her out of my sight.'
For two days, two days she put up with Tomoe. She wasn't annoying or anything, she was very quiet and mostly talked kindly to her. But she was so much better at everything. Where Kaoru was messy, Tomoe was neat and clean. Kaoru was out spoken, and Tomoe preferred to not speak her mind.
After dinner, Tomoe would sit at her futon, writing in her diary, or sketching. One more thing she is better at. Kaoru couldn't draw a circle right. One of her favorite things to draw, Kaoru noticed, was Kenshin.
Tomoe had learned the first day working here that Kenshin was Battousai, but that only seemed to interest her more. During meals, she would sit quietly by his side, eating daintily, and give him sake whenever his cup was empty. Tomoe said it was only the way she was brought up.
Kaoru felt an extreme jealousy for Tomoe. Kenshin gave Tomoe more attention then her. He walked her to wherever she needed to go, and he only spoke to Kaoru to ask what Tomoe did when he wasn't around. Kaoru felt left out, her best friend was leaving her for a better woman.
She sat by a small pool in the woods, as far away from the inn as she dared. She was crying, crying for Kenshin. Kaoru got so made at Tomoe that she saw her diary lying on her dresser and she read a few entries. Tomoe was using Kenshin, to get him to trust her. She wrote how Battousai had killed her fiancé and she wanted revenge.
She wanted to tell Kenshin right then, but she also read that Tomoe thought Kaoru was her best friend, and that she hated doing anything to hurt her.
When ever she and Tomoe were alone, they always talked quietly, and the truth was, she really did like her, but she hated how every one ignored her for Tomoe.
She started crying harder. She didn't want Kenshin to get hurt, but she also didn't want to destroy her friendship with Tomoe. A hand was laid on her shoulder and she jumped. The time witch stood looking down at her with knowing eyes.
"Don't feel upset. You have to choose one or the other."
"But I want both of them to be happy. I wouldn't be so angry if he wouldn't ignore me for her, and I wouldn't want her to feel lost with out revenge. They are both in danger from each other. If Kenshin finds out, he'll kill her, and she might kill him if I don't do anything."
The witch sat down beside her. "They might be happy together."
"What are you saying?"
"Tell her you read her diary, and make her understand Kenshin more. Then she won't want to kill him."
"So you want me to get them together, is that right?"
"If you want that, yes, it's all up to you though. I can't tell you what to do. I can only give you advice."
She stood and looked at Kaoru. "If you want them to be happy, then do what you think is right. Just know that only one of them will be there in the end."
Kaoru looked to the witch to ask what she meant, but she was gone.
"I don't know what to do."
Tomoe was writing in her diary again and Kaoru sat watching her.
"Tomoe, can we talk?"
She put her pen down and turned to Kaoru. "What about?"
"How much do you like Kenshin?"
When Tomoe blushed, Kaoru felt her heart sink a little. "That much huh? Well, I have a bit of a confession." Kaoru watched the blush disappear. "I read your diary."
Tomoe stood up and pulled a knife out from her futon. "How much do you know?"
Kaoru stood and walked up to her friend. "Please don't hate him. I know he likes you, and you can't break his heart."
She put the knife down. "You are not mad at me?"
"No, because I understand your reason. But Kenshin is Kenshin, and he is only Battousai on his jobs, and the only reason he does this is to protect all of Japan. It's not like he does it for the fun of it, he hates his job."
Tomoe looked at Kaoru, and stood up. "I can't love him, not as much as I want to. He killed my fiancé, and I will always see him as a killer, no matter how much I love him."
"But you will give him a chance right? You haven't even seen his best side yet. When I first met him, I saw exactly what you saw, but now I see just Kenshin Himura, a poor soul who sacrificed his humanity to save people he will probably never know."
Tomoe smiled. "I will try. But I can't promise that I will be able to give my whole heart to him. I loved Akira, and I am still grieving. But I will try to love Kenshin and not see Battousai."
"Thank you." She hugged her friend good night, and crawled under her blanket. She was fast asleep when the witch came into her dreams.
{Are you sure you did the right thing?}
'I guess we will see. But I couldn't be greedy of Kenshin. He deserves to be happy, and no matter how much I love him, I will not let him miss out on a chance of love with a beautiful woman like Tomoe."
{So you love him?}
'I guess I do, no, I do love him, with all my heart. But Tomoe is better for him.'
{Just remember that only one of them will be there for you in the end.}
'What does that mean?'
{Just remember. Good night Kaoru.}
Hey, that was amazing. This is like, nine pages long. I wanted to give every one an extra long chapter for my long absence. But here it is!!!
Also, I have no internet at the time, so I can't get the names of my reviewers.
BUT! I love you all for those who still remember my story. Some people, mainly me, usually forget what a story is about when it's been a while since they've updated. I hope you guys like this, because it's now getting into the plot more.
Love Ymir-chan