Kiyosato Akira

After my last kill I saw a room. It had the faint scent of plum. That was Tomeo's favorite. Opening the door I saw those who'd taken my love away who'd killed her.

His eyes stared at me as he moved the demon woman ways from me. I could care less they would both die for what they've done to my wife.

Kenshin

His ki was unstable. This I already knew however the look he gave Kaoru froze my blood. Killing him was supposed to be my last option. Akira was needed to keep Tomeo off a revenge session. By law he had to wait until Akria made the first move but I didn't have the patience for it. Nevertheless my love's life meant more than the rules around here.

As I a plan forms in my mind. I feel Kaour's fighting Ki flare. I know she is preparing to fight but her life and the life of our child will not be put in danger. No one hurts what's mine. Turning my head I freeze her body no wanted two opponents instead of one.

Normally she would have broken free as soon as my eyes were off her. But with the pregnancy I am given more time to finish the task at hand. Without looking her way I know she is cursing my very life. That is fine with me. I will take her punishment went her are alone. Wither the Tomeo issue is resolve or not.

"How could you. Just allow Tomeo to die after all we have done for you. You monster."

"This is your only warning Akria. Drop you sword and hear what I have to say or I will shatter your blade and break your arms."

"I don't fear you demon. With Tomeo dead life has no meaning to me."

"She is not dead you fool she sleep down the hall which you would know if you listen to anyone one for five minutes."

"Your life."

"Kaoru he will not listen. It is best you do not waist what strength you have left talking. Not if you wish to break free anytime soon. Akria I will not repeat myself."

Kaoru

Without my training I wouldn't have been able to keep up with the fight. Kenshin's speed was unreal but Akria was so focused on getting to me he was able to keep up. Worry would have filled my heart but I could tell this wasn't Battousai's full speed. He was holding back.

Tomeo's husband was getting tired of being played with so he begins to advance upon my beloved. That was his undoing he could keep up with his speed standing still. Defending and attacking a moving opponent was a different story.

Especially if the opponent's speed increases without him breaking a sweat currently out of the fighting I was able to watch how agile his actions were. His sword was an extension of his body. Just as you perfect using your arms and legs throughout life. Kenshin has accomplished the same with his sword.

If I could seizure this graces to look upon it forever. I know the inspiration of battle would be lost a spirit that burns all to ash with everything it is. This is what will keep me to Himura for all time. I can only pray this trait carries on to our child to blaze the world for all time through other generations.

So caught in my muse that I did not hear Misao walk towards me or call me name.

Aoshi

A trail of bodies' lead us to the room were sword play rang from the door. Scanning for Kaoru's Ki to ensure her safety we could hers was calm. With the safety of the expecting mother finalized I reaching out to stop Misao from entering and getting killed.

The other fighting Ki had to be that of Tomoe's husband. It would honestly be better to wait for them to wait it out than to interfere.

Convening Misao of this was harder than one would believe.

"Aoshi what are you doing. I need to go help Kaoru."

"She is fine. If we enter now we could die."

Upon hearing the breaking of bones my little love wouldn't be stopped. By this time the fighting had come to a stop. Which was the only reason she was able to go against my orders and enter the room.

Rushing to Kamiya's side looking her over as if she'd been on the break of death. And to my loves horror the other woman didn't answer her calls or inquires of her heath.

However said woman's lover wasn't as concerned as we leaving me to believe that her condition was nothing serious. Turning my attention to the other men in the room.

"Take him down the hall. Only one room is guarded that is the one were his wife lays. Allow him to speak to her before bring him back here. We have much to discuss.

Upon hearing the order I raised an eye brow before doing as I was told. There was no point in arguing over what I would and wouldn't do. Especially when I knew he nor my love would leave the pregnant Kaoru's side.

With one last glance at my little love I left the room dragging the injured man behind me.

Yahiko

I really couldn't wait for news of my sister. I know full well that she has a lot of cleaning up but life was so boring without her here to fight with. Chicken shit over here did nothing but fond over his girlfriend. I would do the same but my girl's parents were against her seeing me.

Those damn loud mouths in town have told them about Kaoru's past announcing that their sweet girl will have nothing to do with our cursed family. Before my teaching with Kaoru I would have fought the man for saying such thing about my family's name.

Now I see that you can't help what people say. You can only prove them wrong with everything you do until you change their mind. That might not happen but I owe it to her and myself to try. So I buy my time until I can have her by myside.

Megumi

This life is nice. It is the life I think I would have had if I had not been sold. My sweet rooster head is so many things. Most he is the man that I love with all of my heart. There is nothing I couldn't do for him but I wonder if I can be the person he believes me to be.

When he looks at me I see a woman who can take on the world. Who isn't afraid to allow someone to love her? With no shadows of the past in her eyes but light. I want to be that person even if I am not.

I have caused so much trouble for him. I can't fathom why he loves me so. I will not question it nor will I give it up.

Leaving the kitchen I pray to the father who past a while ago. I thank him for what he's for Sanoca Sangara and pray for him to watch over our family as we try to go live a happy life. Despite our shadows and past.

Tomeo

My world is spinning and I can't seem to figure out why. I awoke in a room that was unfamiliar to me. Something important happen recently I just can't figure out what. With on touch to my belly I remember.

Baby…I was going to be a mother.

That word was heavy upon my lips. It was a simply word but I could barely bring myself to say it.

Mother, I was to be care giver, protecting arms, nightmare fighter. I was going to be everything my mother was not. Wither this child is boy or girl I would give my child a choice.

My mother did nothing but tell her who they were supposed to be. Never was she love but used. So she learned to use others. It was such a dirty feeling that never washed clean of her skin.

Tomeo was beautiful and she knew it. Her mother started her at a young age to gain the affection males until she found her husband. The only man she knew for sure loved her. Not just the power that came her family name but her.

He would often try to make her smile or happy when alone. Once the story was told to him of how her grate grandmother was murder for trying to bring the family up to their rightful station. He asked her a simply question.

"What do you want?"

At the time she didn't know how important that question was. The answer was as easy as the question sounded.

"I want revenge for my family"

Had she taken a step back and thought things through she would have answered differently. Tomeo would have said she wanted to be happy and honored wither that was a simply wife or head of the organization.

What did trying to gain others dreams get me? The death of my lover, friend, slave, master, husband. After all of this he still is by my side. Most men would have killed her and vowed to never deal with them again.

With thoughts of my beloved husband in my mind wetness hits my hands. Tears…tears of joy for my baby and tears of sorrow for my dearest.

I hear someone approaching and I know it is time for me to answer the woman's question. But instead I see…

I know who everyone thinks is at the door but I promise you are wrong. Anyone who guess who she sees will name her baby. First come first name. Please review and thank you to everyone who has so far. Thank you so much!