Save Me7

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Sano turned around and was punched. The hand belonged to the very women he was looking for. Misao. She looked pissed from the looks of it. It had something to do with him, but he couldn't have done anything when he just got here.

"What the hell." With all the excitement he'd forgot all about the kid. But someone kicking him reminded him of that little fact.

"You dropped me. What, you trying to get to that" He covered the boys mouth with his hand. At the moment he wasn't in the mood for his mouth. He got him here and that was the end of his promise.

"I don't have any bones against knocking you out and being about my way." While Yahiko wasn't afraid of him, he knew that his body could only take so much after nearly starving to death. So he nodded his head and waited his mouth to be released.

"NOW that you two are done. Sano I want to know what the hell you were thinking telling some witch about our hide out."

"What are you talking about?"

"All of this happens because they were looking for you…So that they could find Kaoru. And they left your witch half dead as a warning."

"Megumi…here?"

Misao rolled her eyes and walked away. He knew the answer so she turned and walked away. Just like she knew he'd want to see her. Even though the woman swore she hated the roaster. The look in her eyes when they informed her that her love wasn't there. Told them all more than her mouth ever could.

Kaoru snuggled closer to the heat source. She couldn't remember when she slept so well or woke up so warm. For a moment she forgot she was on the run and that the warm thing next to her was a man slayer. The moment when she realized what was warped so tightly around her waist wasn't her blanket…

Her little world came crumbling down.

"Good morning Koi." Kaoru just glared in response trying to wiggle her way out of his grip. The years of fighting and killing allowed him to keep her in place without hurting her. This was going to get annoying fast.

"Let me go, we have better things to do than cuddle in bed."

"Your right Koi, I could be driving you insane with my hands instead of holding you captive with them." The blue eyed women shook her head. It was like this man was born to annoy her.

"We don't have time for this what if they catch up to me. Have you forgotten why we are here." It was the distress in her voice that got his attention. It hurt him so much see that look of fear in her eyes. His heart hardens for a moment with a promise of never allowing this look to cross her face again.

"Koi, it is you who reminds me every day of what is going on. IF you think I will allow anyone to harm you. You are mistaken. No one hurts what is mine. You will sleep a while longer before we travel again. There will be no arguments." His strong voice silenced any response she had on his order. For now she would have faith in him.

Pushing her body to his Battousai closed his eyes waiting for her to sleep. Once she was asleep he would go and retrieve some food. Having her so close to his body he was able to see how thin she was. Despite her body being petite she still should have had more weight on her.

Not long after he heard her breathing even out. He left the warmth of their bed and left to make arrangements. He needed information on who was coming after Kaoru and to send a message ahead of their arrival.

Taking the carrier pigeon he smiled at the message held inside. Her anger would be a beautiful sight to see. If he could rail her enough he might get a spar match out of that. Just the thought of what position he could get her in brought a predatory smile to his lips.

Yahiko trailed behind the group of three. He was tired and really wanted to sleep but new better than complain. Kaoru was wanted him here so here he would stay, but if something happen to her he could blame the roster head in front of him.

After a while they walked upon a hint with people walking in and out. He guessed they were doctors, but having an idea of what he saw still didn't prepare him for what was inside. On a mat lay a woman who was left for dead.

Her eyes were swollen shut and her finger broken. There were burses all over her body and dried blood on her lips. Sano all but pulled everyone doctor away from her. His heart shattered, and eyes full of tears. He couldn't believe they'd done this to her. A million emotions filled him at once.

Hate, rage, fear, sadness, ect. His world fell into chaos and he didn't have the strength to keep it all at bay.

"Who did this?"

"You know who did this to hear. She was left here after the attack as a warning. No one is to help you or Kaoru."

"…"

Sano was on his knees before the woman. She didn't deserve this, not when she had done nothing but turn him down. All he wanted to do was turn back the hands of time and undo what they'd done to her.

"The doctor said she will live. She just needs some rest and time to heal. We'll leave you with her they've done all they can."

Everyone left and allowed the man to cry for what he couldn't stop. Not knowing the truth of what really happened.

Yahiko walked with Misao to a spare room he would most likely share with Sano. "If she wasn't so badly hurt I'd kick him out. That woman is nothing but trouble."

"You know understand. I don't like that he chose her over Kaoru, but she got him out before he was killed. That is why she was left for dead. When Sano chose her over Kaoru he left to get her and make a run. But that night she saw them coming to kill him. The fox got him out with the help of a friend who left him at the dojo. That is why Kaoru is so mad at him when he left there was no one to help her father. The old man didn't stand a chance."

"So why wait so long."

Aoshi- walked into the room. "Because they'd just found Kaoru and Sano together. They knew that with his woman dead he would rush off to warn Kaoru again."

"That ass isn't going anywhere. If his stupidity gets her killed, I'll pluck the rooster myself." Yahiko's body shook with fear and anger. He could do nothing to help her know, but if she needed him he would help her.

Misao put a hand on Yahiko's shoulder and bid him good night. But suddenly sleep was far for his mind. Now his mind was filled with worry for his mismatched family. Lying on the cot he slept fitfully until his body shut down from exhaustion.

Sorry it took so long. My computer was M.I.A. Now that its back I will hopefully be updating faster. Provided I get more reviews. Until next time. ;}