Alright Chapter 3 is up! Sorry for the long wait for those of you who are interested in this story! I have actually had this chapter written for quite a while and since I've started on Wattled I had forgotten to post this here as well. Opps! I am still in need of a co-writer for fighting scenes please pm if interested! Just incase any of you are interested in wattled more so than here the link to this story is posted below!

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*** Kenshin ***

As master promised, Kenshin was awoken at first light to begin his training. "Hey kid time to get up I thought you wanted to learn swordsmanship not sleep all day!" He hurried out of bed changed clothes and headed outside.

Now that it was lighting up outside Kenshin took a moment to survey his surroundings. He had observed last night that they were staying in a small shack barely big enough for two. Outside there was a oven which, from the looks of the times lying around, was used for pottery as well as cooking. They were surrounded by forest on all sides and the nearest town was several miles away. He could hear the fainting running of water in the background which was steadily getting louder as the approached. They stopped on a large cliff that jutted out in front of the waterfall providing a nice secluded area.

*** Seijuro Hiko ***

The Master pivoted so he was facing Kenshin before speaking, "are you sure about this kid? The path you are taking is one of blood. The art of swordsmanship is learning how to kill. Once you begin this training you mustn't quit. Doing so could have terrible consequences which I'm afraid you would have trouble facing." When the boy spoke it was with that same calm he had been witness too at the grave site. "I will face whatever challenge you give me, and I will not run away." He appraised the boys confidence though he knew these next several years would be harder than the boy realized. "Then let us begin" with that he extended his hand handing Kenshin his very own katana.

He took several steps back from the boy allowing him time to adjust to the weight of the sword as well as familiarize himself with the details. "First we shall work on the batto-jutsu portion of your training or the sword drawing. This will help give you the god-like speed in order for your strikes to work as they should. I will show you the position and the strike. Watch carefully Kenshin most of your training will hinge on you being able to mimic me flawlessly. I expect you to be able to do everything I do." He tilted his sword and sheath slightly forward placing his right hand on the hilt of his sword before sliding his left foot behind him getting into position. He could feel the boys eyes taking in every portion even if he couldn't see him. In the blink of an eye he had drawn his sword slicing up and to the right ending with the blade pointed slightly above and behind him. He righted his stance and flicked his eyes to Kenshin "now you try"

*** Kenshin ***

(5 Years Later 1868)

It had taken only weeks to begin getting the hang of batto-jutsu and the speed he needed to possess in order to stay ahead of his opponents. From their his master had proceeded to show him the various strikes and swings associated with the technique. The training was always the same. Kenshin stood perfectly still as Seijuro demonstrated the techniques before performing them himself.

Five years had past and the war was starting to get worse. Kenshin had seen the horrors are was not happy standing idly by anymore.

"What your leaving?"

"That's right"

"You fool! don't concern yourself with the outside world and concentrate on your training!"

"But even as we stand here right now innocent people are dying! Doesn't the Hiten Misturugi Style teach that we should protect people in their time of pain?!"

"Are you telling me that that's what you want to do? Don't be so arrogant!"

"Master!"

"If you insist on going do it after you have defeated me"

I hit him on the head with everything I had.

"You just don't get it!"

"You're the one who doesn't get it! Listen to me the Hiten Misturugi will always guarantee victory to the side it chooses because of its superior strength. You are completely insignificant get it now!?"

"Get what?! I can see all the pain and suffering right in front of my eyes! No matter what stand in my way. I've gotta help!"

When master didn't respond I took off heading into town to sign up with the rest of the army. Within a few years they had placed me on the assassins team of the imperialists helping to deal with the other samurai that stood in our way.

*** Kayo ***

It's been five years since the last time I saw him. Though Tae had managed to get Kayo out of harms way she had not been able to save her from the sights of the revolution. She watched the men invade as well as most of the slaughtering that had taken place inside the city of Tokyo. As soon as she turned ten years old Kayo he begun her search for her brother. She had found a sword and after watching the fighting had picked up on a few techniques on her own. She couldn't hold her own in a full out fight, but at least she had some protection. She eventually made it back to Kyoto where she had heard rumors of a red haired boy living in a forest just outside of town.

As she approached the clearing she began wondering why someone would live so far out of town. The place was secluded a single shack and a oven was all that there was to the place. She entered with caution looking to all sides for any attacks. She heard the displacement of air and in a split second before the attacker struck she swung her sword successfully blocking the hit. The harsh demanding tone in her ear made the hairs on her arms stand on end"Who are you and what are you after?"

*** Seijuro Hiko ***

He had not expected his advance to be blocked at the last second. It made him tread more cautiously than he normally would have. That brat of an apprentice just left and now I have to deal with a trespasser this day is getting better and better

"My name is Kayo and I'm looking for a boy who was seen here not to long ago."

That name jogged his memory and the mention of Kenshin made him take a look as the person standing before him. She was a young girl around the age of twelve if he had a guess judging by Kenshin's age and appearance. She had long auburn hair that was pulled into a tight pony tail. Her eyes were a forest green and her face looked so much like Kenshin that there was no mistake that this was the sister he left behind so many years ago.

"So you're the sister he was learning my techniques to protect."

The surprise was evident though he wasn't sure if it was because he knew who she was or the fact that her brother had learned swordsmanship.

"So Shinta was here?"

"Yes actually you just missed him he left early this morning to join the revolution, and he goes by Kenshin now."

He watched her carefully waiting for the reaction any normal sister would have after learning her brother had just joined the war. He got his second shock of the day when he looked carefully into those eyes. She was fully alert to everything going on around her. He could see the same thing he saw in Kenshin years ago. She was too mature for her age and had obviously seen alot, and with the stories he had heard from Kenshin that didn't surprise him as much as how she reacted to the news he just gave her. Her eyes fell but she didn't lose the determination in them. As she turned to leave she nearly whispered "Kenshin huh, it suits you I have to find him."

"Wait! You are going to go out in the middle of the revolution to look for your brother? You could get yourself killed!"

"And so could he!"

He cringed inwardly at what he was about to do. He said after Kenshin's little stunt he wouldn't take another apprentice, but her leaving to look for his idiot apprentice with no way to protect herself didn't sit well with him. He suppose it was because he had chosen Kenshin to train under him because he risked everything to make sure she stayed safe. The least he could do is help keep that a reality as best he could.

"At least he is a little more prepared! Let me teach you some techniques first at least"

Again he found himself watching and waiting for what answer she would give. Her eyes kept glancing to the trail that would take her back to town, and he realized she was at war with herself over what to do. Finally she met his eyes that determination was back in them and she pierced him with a glare that said she meant business before answering. "Okay but I'm warning you I pick up fast and I don't have much time before I will need to begin my search. Two years is all I'm willing to spare."

(2 Years Later)

Fast had been an understatement Kayo had learned the techniques in half the time it had taken Kenshin. He thought back on those training sessions and realized that she had a goal and was willing to do what she needed to to reach it. However she still had the heart that one needed to properly master these techniques. The end on the two years was up however and Seijuro knew the girl was getting ready to leave he had no plans to stop her. They had been hearing news about the advancements of the revolution for the two years she had been there. The stories of the boy now known as Himura the Battosai were spreading like wild fire. They had been keeping up with the location for the time when she would leave to continue her search last anyone had heard they were headed towards Edo Castle.

*** Kenshin ***

After joining with the Choshu Clan Kenshin had become a hardened successful assassin. He was being sent on an assassination tonight to kill a man named Kiyosato Akira. During this assassination Akira manages to leave a slice across his left cheek.

"You've still got a lot to learn kid if a man like that managed to injure you!"

He turned to the man and gave him a hardened glare which silenced him in his tracks. I was a little careless with him, but it is good to be in fear sometimes. At least I don't have to worry about any of these men crossing me Truth was during that assassination he had been reminded of the night he had sent his sister away. When he had watched them slaughter Azumi. Kenshin turned to the woman he had brought back with him Tomoe Yukishiro. He had met her after killing a skilled assassin and decided to bring her back with him as apposed to killing her. "What is it Katsura" Kenshin asked upon sensing his boss behind him. "I suspect a spy among the Choshu Kenshin perhaps it is best to go into hiding for a while. The woman will come in handy. We will set you up in a nearby village where you will live as husband and wife."

It had taken some adjusting. I wasn't use to having someone to share a home with or having need to have a home in the first place. I feel I fell into the role rather easily though. Tomoe was always quiet and agreeable; we set up a small farm gathered enough to feed ourselves as well as make some money on the markets aside from the medicine business that was my cover. I had always loved working with my hands and the farming was relaxing.

It was a warm summer morning, the air heavy with impending rain. Tomoe and I had just finished an early morning meal and I was heading out into the garden to check the newly sprouting crop. I heard foot steps, ignoring my first reaction to grab my sword, I looked down the path to see a young boy possibly no more than fifteen heading our way. Tomoe sensing my hesitance had stepped out behind me and her eyes lit up upon seeing the boy. She hastily explained in was her brother, Enishi, before walking out to greet him. A pang of guilt shot through my as I thought of my own sister whom I hadn't seen in almost seven years. I invited the boy inside where we chatted for several minutes before I dismissed myself to go to the market and make the money for the day.

*** Tomoe ***

After Kenshin left, leaving her and Enishi alone, Enishi was quick to reveal some information to her.

"The shogunate agents assigned to track down and kill the Battosai are close by, you're revenge my dear sister is almost complete."

"Thank you brother I will keep that in mind, now if you would excuse me I have some work to attend to."

Her brother was not happy at being brushed off the way he just had. They had a small argument before she promptly dismissed him walking into the garden to tend to crops. He left glancing back over his shoulder only once before disappearing down the path and leaving Tomoe to her thoughts.

She was feeling ill at ease. Why does this bother me so. It was what I wanted in the beginning so why do I hesitate... Could I really have fallen in love with this man She pondered over this information for the rest of the evening drawing concerned gazes from Kenshin. After several failed attempts to get her to speak of her problems she diverted the conversation and they sat in companionable silence. Once dinner was finished she walked over to the man she had come to love. Finally she had come to terms with her feelings and after short declarations between the two, in which they promised each other now instead of the uncertain future, she spent the night in passion in her husbands arms. They awoke the next morning sharing loving gestures and kisses before resuming their daily activities as normal. On the third day following the changes in the house she received a letter from the men she had been waiting on. Squaring her shoulders and grabbing her dagger, she left the house on a mission. I must deceive the shogunate men into giving up their pursuit of Kenshin. If I cannot do that then I will kill them. I will not allow them to kill him too.