I thought, what the heck. I guess it's time to update and check the stats. Turns out that certain people have problems with the structure of this story and have some questions. I would appreciate it if any questions are directed to my email, and I will be happy to oblige. Parts of this story are meant to be shadowy and not understandable. That is just how I write. I love to foreshadow and make things mysterious. My story is mainly dialogue, as are many Sailor Moon fanfictions, because most details must be portrayed this way. It's much simpler in this manner.

The grammar mistakes are due to my computer is beyond slow and I also think that this adds to the content of the story. Parts of their names are spelt wrong because I do not own the series (yet) and I borrow them from a friend. The confusion with Shinta (Kenshin's real name) with Shita was done purposefully.

In answer to many of Kai-chan's questions: Yes, Makoto is a wanderer as is Kenshin as her family died many years before. She is Shinnigami because I was trying to think of a Japanese name that means something like death and Shinnigami means 'god (or in my case goddess) of death.' I had no intention of stealing Saturn's name, this was the first I could come up with, unless, of course you really want me to call her Battousi the third or something.

Up to this date, I have seen the first two series in English, and the first three seasons in Japanese. So I think I have a good background in Kenshin. Of Sailor Moon, I have seen everything except the Stars series, as I cannot order them from Amazon and they have not aired on Television.

For People who didn't want to read that, thanks for being patient. I just a review that asked me all these question and had complaints on my grammar, so I thought I'd clear that up as she did not leave me an email.

Any way.. Yeah! I am happy! I am going to update this story and I'll soon update the others! Okay.. Ready?..

Oh wait.

P.S. no Mako is not evil. she just has some issues to work out. ( Yes I know its weird, but stick around it gets better..

Disclaimer: Me no own Sailor Moon or Kenshin, Hai? Even though, my birthday is coming up. Just kidding!

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Chapter 10: The Attacks of Shinnigami

Her silent words echoed around the clearing as Kenshin stared at the appearence of his friends. Astonished, he turned back to Makoto, whose eyes still glittered in the early morning fire in hatred and utter disgust. She haughtily drew her sword from her waist, as if daring him to draw his own.

Her smirk faded on her lips as he carefully chose his words: "Why do we not talk about." She raised her hand to interrupt him.

"I will not go for such foolishness. Your time was decided since the day you lay a foot in my home town," she replied curtly, the words piercing his soul. "Now murderer, why don't you draw your sword so I can continue my own way." She poised for Kenshin's infamous attack, the Battou Jut-su (No idea how to spell it so whatever I tried).

Kenshin's eyes narrowed at her determination. He did not like her attitude one bit. She seemed just like Shishio or any of his past nemeses, excluding the fact that she was a girl. Her agility and drive seemed to come from somewhere deep within, from an unquenchable thirst for revenge and blood. Like Aoshi had, she had a thirst to prove herself and seek revenge for the atrocities committed against her. But she seemed, so different, first taking hostages, but that is what Ja-ne had done. His mind continued to race as she grew more inpatient.

"Tell me you are at least going to put up a fight?" she smirked. "Or would you rather die without one? Either way is fine with me, but will you make a decision?"
Silence filled the air as Kenshin slowly drew his sword, still unwilling to fight, but wanting to reach an understandment so no one would get hurt. He turned to face, but not in an offensive pose, but in a defensive one.

"Oh, so I see, you only want to die. Oh well.." She sighed obviously unhappy. But her dreadful sigh turned quickly into an abusive realization. "So," she said angrily, "You can murder hundreds of innocent civilians, but you cannot take on one single adversary. I thought I had the better mark of you, Battousi." (yes, for awhile, she is going to call him this).

She never let Kenshin respond. Quick as the lightning stretches across the sky, Makoto had stepped forward ad attacked, startling Kenshin and giving him just a few seconds time to block, and retaliate with his own Battou Jut- Su. He missed, but she slowed down and spun to face him.

"Gee and here I was thinking that you weren't even going to fight me! No matter, this makes things a little more interesting. I do enjoy a good battle, so I just hope you live up to my standards." With that, she dropped into anther one of the Hiten Misarugi style's attack.

This time, Kenshin saw the full attack and it registered in his mind. "How is it you know that style?" he demanded.

She just smirked as she raced forward in another attack. "I study them," she said calmly afterwards, her back to him. "All of the styles that Japan had to offer, I studied them. Your particular style I have been watching for many months now, both back in Kyoto and in your other travels."

Surprised and taken aback, it dawned on him what she had just said. "All the styles Japan has? But that's impossible," he said, reassuring himself that her claims must have be foul play.

But his stamina fell as she brought the tip of her sword up, into an unmistakable Gatousu (no idea if that's how you spell it, but its Saito's infamous attack). "All of them," she said and catching him off guard, she pierced his left arm inches above the elbow. As his blood dampened the tip of her sword, she smiled. "Now you see," she said. "You are going to feel the pain of all people in that village."

Startled and taken aback by Makoto's technique, Kenshin stumbled. Shock overwhelmed him, both of the pain in his arm and the Gatousu she had thrown at him with no mistake. 'She is obviously a master swordswoman, both in spirit and technique. But I cannot afford to lose this battle.' With a swift, assuring glance at Karou and his friends. He stepped forward with his attack (I am not going to keep spelling them wrong, so insert attack here).

She just stared at him and silently dogged him. "Many apologies, but I will not fall tonight; no, that honor is reserved for you." She smirked and attacked with the Battou Jut-Su of the Tenken style, Sojiro's style.

A voice sounded across the clearing, crying, "No way!" It was Sojiro protesting. "Now I learn that from a man who's now dead! Just where did you get that?" The anger in his voice was uncanny, all considering. Kenshin, as well as Makoto, snapped their heads in his direction, obviously having forgotten that those four were still sitting there. The anger in Makoto's eyes caused Sojiro to shudder, both in fear and the sudden chill that came over him.

"Silence boy," she said curtly. "You should not tempt fate by reminding me you're there." (again. she's not evil). She turned back to Kenshin. "I am sick of seeing you here," she frowned. "But no matter, you will die shortly."

Kenshin turned back to her, ready to tell her off, but watched in horror as she lowered herself into Sojiro's infamous stance for his Shutensatsu (that's one I can spell!). 'That is impossible! How could she possibly know that attack? Sojiro made it up himself!' Confused, he faltered for a moment. Reminding himself that this attack is fatal if it connects, he snapped out of his trance and prepared to use the same attack he had used against Sojiro, the Amakeru Ryo no Hirameki (I think that's it).

With a smirk on her lips and a troubled heart she raced forward, at full speed.

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Yes I know a little crazy I know, but oh well.

If you really like this story, please tell me and I'll see if I can write a prequel or a sequel, it's up to ya'll okay? Let's make it a poll, ok?

CU next chapter!

P.S. the next chapter might even be long! Well, we'll just have to see.

Ciao for now!

Princess Ikumi-chan!

(I think the p.s. should have gone down here, huh?)