A/N: Oh no is a definate yes1 I'm talking about the border being taken over if you're confused. Okay, well, I need to start up on my Kenshin fanfics. I've gotten caught up in this one YGO and my mind had seemed to floated out the window for RuroKen. Baka no KenSan! Well, here we go!

To You

The day was beginning to end, another proving almost uneventful to say the least. The shadows were extending in the setting sun as someone sighed heavily. Lost was not a word that typically graced Lotuses lips. Just the thought of losing that many in a battle, the leader included, it was not something that you saw everyday for this clan.

A displeasure circled about the room, and looking with his sharp eyes did the general see a warrior in front of him bowed as he had paced and gained information. There was a silence when he stopped and continued to examine the room. He took out a quill and it started scratching parchment as the soldier rose. He bowed at the waist and turned to leave, only to be stopped by a sudden command.

" Send the next man in." ordered the general. His voice was growing rougher as his mood grew fouler. Not even the sake that he'd hardly touched was helping him calm over losing Tiger Lily. They had recieved word from a soldier, Seta Soujiro.

A quivering man entered cautiously as not to disturbed the lion in it's den. The thickness of the angry mood had caused him to move slower from his already sluggish pace. The general commanded him closer and to not waste anymore time. Instinctivly, in honor to be in his presence did the man drop to his knees at the sight of Antholl's general. " You have something to tell me?" he inquired leaning his head on the back of his hand. The smaller man gulped and stood holding two scrolls. One of which had Eviary's royal seal imprinted on it. " What could they want?" he snarled. The man never said a word only placed them on the desk and scurried away.

The general snorted at his cowardness and mumbled softly to himself as he picked up the royal scroll first. This would be worth the time at least. He didn't care how fancy it was as he chipped the wax away and started to read it very carefully.

General Hiko

It is in my humblist way I send you this. Though, it was probably known you lost your dear leader, this apology is on behafe of my queen who saw it fit to send. She sends grievences, and she hopes that the battles will soon come to close. When you and your country choose that, it is not to my knowledge.

Your soldiers put up a good fight, my army infilicted with many casualties and so has yours. Don't think of this as a peace treaty though Seijuuro. I am not your friend, and I don't plan to stop unless your emperor and I can come to an agreement. Again, grievences are sent from my wife.

Sincerely,

Yukishiro Enishi

Yukishiro Kamiya Kaoru, Sapphire of the West

Hiko examined this, he read it over and over and it didn't seem to make any sense to him. If Lady Kaoru was sending grievences than why not just do it herself. And, in the middle of a war, even with her authority and in contact with her own country, why would she be allowed to send something when it could possibly cause a conspiracy? It didn't make any sense. At least, not to this general. One thing was certain however. The queen had even sent grievence meaning that all of it was true. That Hiko's starred pupil, one of the best in Lotus. . .was gone.

He laid down the royal document and rubbed his temples. He didn't know what to think of this. Kaoru had sent command to put another leader in charge, and so had Emperor Sanosuke. It was all too confusing.

Picking up the cup on his desk, Hiko threw back his head with the sake. It really helped with this moment of tragdy. There was yet another letter. It was on very simple parchment with only a red bow tying it up. It was from a peasent. What could they want?

Hiko poured another glass and began to sip with pleasure as he pulled off the bow and started to read the rather intriguing letter.

To General Seijuuro Hiko:

I am aware you must be busy, and if this seems lowly I send my humble apologies.

There had to have been the chance you have been told, that at Sulvin's Cresent you lost your revered leader Tiger-Lily to the cresent. Do not let tears flow amoung your troops sir, and hold the command of your clan in freeze. Your leader has not died. Hardly was he injured. In the cresent there was a platform that he landed on. It kept him safe from harm's way. A budgeby bomb had blinded him, but I believe this only to be temporary. After healing I promise that you will have your leader good as new.

If you are in wonder of who might have written this general, my name name is Takani Megumi and I am a medicine woman at the border of our countries. I am at the city in Antholl nearest to the border, Micea. Please, if you could, send a soldier to collect Tiger-Lily.

Sincerely,

Takani Megumi, M.D.

" This is getting very interesting. Either its a prank, or a fine lady doctor is the one of the two telling the truth." Hiko pondered setting the parchment on the desk and he began writing in response to Megumi's letter. As he did, he rang a bell that had been collecting dust on the corner. The door slammed open and a servent to the army bowed in respect to the general.

" Yes sir?"

" Do not let Akira take Kenshin's place, is that understood?" the man looked back at the mess hall with men and then to a glaring Hiko. He bowed as he said:

" Yes sir." With that, he departed.

--

There was a chilling silence in the group while Kaoru tried to regain her composer. It was hard at seeing the wall that separated Antholl from Eviary. Guards patrolled up and down and a few people had to go through the checkpoint. Some made it through while others were shoved back into Eviary. A woman and her children were some of the few. Kaoru growled at them, but quieted it when she realized there was nothing she could do. She had a passport. Stupid idea if she thought about it really, especially since word would have reached a place so heavily guarded that she had ' escaped.'

" Your Higness," Aoshi extended a hand to the royal and Kaoru took it looking forward then grimacing at the sight. There was no use crying, she knew that. It was already taken over and she couldn't do a thing about it. Crying wouldn't stop it, and in her peasent state she had absoloutly no authority. When thinking that over Kaoru turned to the group that diverted their gazes from the checkpoint.

" I am flattered by the humbleness to the royal name. Truly. But, if I am dressing and acting like a peasent then I'll be dressed like one as well." Kaoru stated surely. Misao looked up to Aoshi who bowed his head at the neck and said:

" As you wish."

" As from now," Kaoru began turning back to the wall," I am just like everyone else."

Placing her hands on her hips, the raven-haired mistress looked, then discouraged when coming up with nothing that could get her past the gate without recognition. " If I may?" Aoshi asked. Kaoru shot him an angered glare and Yahiko elbowed him to remind him that she was not in authority. " I believe there is a rule, if still in, that prisoners do not have to be identified at any checkpoint. We can get you and Yahiko across as prisoners whilst me and Misao can show passport." Aoshi stated. Wheels turned in Kaoru's head as she processed all of this. She did remember that being in place for the checkpoints. She agreed and Aoshi searched his bag for the neccessary equiptment.

Moments later, Kaoru and Yahiko found themselves shackled at the wrists and ankles and being held by Misao and Aoshi who lifted up the hoods to their cloaks. For some reason, there was this butterfly in Kaoru's stomach and she tried hard to supress a yell. It can out in whisps of her voice. " Is there somethig wrong?" Aoshi asked looking back as they advanced to the checkpoint.

" I feel so normal." Kaoru said exstatic.

" She's a queen Aoshi-sama. This kind of thing is strange and exciting to her, apparently." Of course the okashira really didn't need the explanation. However, even this baffeled him.

" Aa."

They made it to the checkpoint and guards pushed them on. kKoru gazed at them. Eviarian of course. They all had at least one sword or spear, and a small tanto. She shivered and proceeded onward until a window came. Aoshi turned them to the window and pulled out his passport, taking Misao's as well and setting on the counter. The man examined them telling them to remove their hoods. They obeyed.

" Shinmori Aoshi-sama, Makimachi Misao-sama, welcome to Antholl." But while giving his welcome, the guard eyed Kaoru who bit at him like she was a slut. The man tried to play a face, but Kaoru turned her head away in a snub. " Your cargo?" he asked.

" Hai."

" Prisoners I suppose?"

" Hai."

" Continue. Get them to the nearest prison. Be careful." Aoshi started at a fast pace and Kaoru played around with the guy giving a good-bye then flipping the bird to him. The man gave a purr as she continued on waving her hips seductively.

" You're a weird princess." Yahiko commented.

" Hey, I'm only playing the ' bad girl' part." Kaoru said giving that seductive glance. Yahiko shivered at his own thoughts. Misao giggled and looked at Kaoru giving her a thumbs up at her little ' bad girl' act.

" Perfect Kao," she said and as they got out of good distance, Aoshi unshackled the two and motioned them forward. Kaoru looked ahead at Antholl; it felt good to be in her homland. But as a peasent it seemed so wrong. She still couldn't give her identity. If Enishi gained any word where she was then it was all over.

" Where is this medicine shop Kaoru?" Aoshi asked coldly. Kaoru shivered a moment when a chilly wind came them looked ahead to the Camill Road.

" Micea. It's about a quarter in on the Camill Road. There's a fork in the road and it's on the left. At least, I think that it's still there." Kaoru explained. Aoshi nodded.

" There is no inn on the way. Did anyone bring camping supplies?"

" Hai." Misao said. " An Oniwanbanshuuu ninja is ready for anything!" she yelled scaring a flock of brids from the trees. Kaoru whacked her over the head for good measure and hissed at her to not be loud and give away who they were. Misao gave a sorry and they continued on their way.

--

" Ken-san? Are you feeling well?" Megumi asked when he took a seat on his bed.

" Fine. Just alittle tired that's all." he assured her.Megumi placed her water bucket down and told Tsubame she could go to bed. It was getting real late. Megumi began to dim lanterns in the clinc before she took a seat next to the red-head.

" You medicine is taking affect. Drowzy?" Kenshin nodded laying down. " Relax alright. You've done alittle more than you should. I shouldn't have let you try the laundry." she was mumbling to herself whle Kenshin thought about the past. Such a beautiful time too.

He folded his hands over his chest and felt Megumi pull up the blanket and lower the light from his lantern as well." Sleep alright?" she commanded in a kind voice. He really didn't pay attention if she had left or not, but he was left to his thoughts.

Back then, three years ago back, he remembered escorting the beautiful sapphire eyed princess of Antholl. A very noble duty. If anything was to happen, Kenshin would have been in the guilatine ( sp?) But, Hiko trusted him with the princess's protection. The other reason, other than his high rank that he was choosen, was because he was to head to Eviary to meet his soon to be bride. His bride was the princess of Eviary, Tomoe. She was just as beautiful as Kaoru. Her dark hair contrasting with her pale skin that made her glow like an angel. It was, when he thought about her that it brought tears to his eyes.

" Megumi, would you listen to me?" he asked quietly not to wake any others in the clinic. Footsteps came over.

" A story Ken-san?"

" It was my fault. All of it. And the blood," she could see his tears fall from out under the banages. She didn't know if it was the medication doing this to him or not, but she was going to listen to him nonetheless. She had nothing better to do.

" Blood Ken-san?" she asked. Kenshin nodded to her and then turned his head to the side.

" I was suppose to protect her. I couldn't protect her. The princess."

" Kaoru?" Kenshin shook his head and then turned on his shoulder. Megumi started to worry. He was spilling his guts about something important to her. Something that he probably never told another soul and was hush-hush in Antholl court. She did remember hearing of the princess, Tomoe of Eviary, having died by illness. But, she never thought that it sounded true. She had never heard from Kenshin for days upon weeks. There was something strange. And in the first letter he had sent to her in two months, had a depressed tone to it. Now she was curious if it was an accident or maybe.., murder?

" It was all my fault. I couldn't stop myself. She was afraid. She interfered. She shouldn't have interfered. " He was babbling incoherantly after those last words. There was a silent sob, and Megumi didn't know anything to do but to stroke his head as though he were a child.

" It was an accident Ken-san. Go to sleep. Forget about it." She started to hum and the sobbing quieted even more until it was a small snore. Megumi smiled very wide knowing that she had probably done the right thing, but she could not get the words out of her head. Was it an accident that he caused? Was it a murder that was played out like an accident? Was it Tomoe's suicide? Megumi wasn't sure about anything at this point.

--

Kaoru rose with the sun to find Misao and Aoshi were mediatating together on the hill a few yards up. It over looked Micea, but it was too late at night when they saw the hill to go asking for an inn. Kaoru had already started packing wanting to get there as soon as possible. She got Misao out of the zoned out spaced who nudged Aoshi ut of it. They all woke Yahiko by rolling him into the dirt from his blankets.

After a half an hour of Yahiko's complaining and breakfast, the four started down the hill, Kaoru in a run. She needed to get to Megumi's clinic before the warrior had the opportunity to leave. Yahiko was barely on her tail while Misao and Aoshi were far ahead scanning the town and leading the ex-princess to the whereabouts of the clinic.

It was real early. Sevenish maybe, when Kaoru knocked on the oak door. Footsteps rushed through and they were greeted by a girl with shoulder lengthed hair and an apron She looked up to Kaoru and asked: " May I help you?"

" We're looking for Megumi-san?" Kaoru asked looking in. At first glance there was nothing out of the ordinary. That was until she saw the red-head stumbling around serving breakfast. Her eyes widened as the girl went to fetch Megumi. Kaoru didn't care if she was invited or not, she went to the man and caught his attention only to find that he was blinded.

" Hai?" he asked.

" I. . . um. . I. . .what are you doing?" she finally asked when his hand was tracing around her face.

" I never forget a face." he said calmly. the voice wa sthe same as the years ago. The hair, but she couldn't see the eyes.

" Are...are you blind?"

" Ken-san! Are you harrasing my costumers!" she asked. The red-head turned his head to her and back to Kaoru.

" No Megumi-dono. Only, trying to see if I remember her." she turned away and continued with his duties.

" Well, what did you want?" she asked. Kaoru took her to a back room while the others looked around for any supplies they might need. " Well?"

" That man? What is his name?" Kaoru demanded.

" I am not allowed to release that information." she stated firmly.

" I just need to know. I'm from the government, and so are they. We are here to help him back to the quarter's. From orders or General Hiko." Kaoru said trying to sound offical. Megumi remembered the contents of her letter and uncrossed her arms.

" Of course, of course. I'll help you with him alright. There are a few things you'll need to know and the armies doctor as well." Megumi went through a list of things to Aoshi while Kaoru tried to converse with the man. She found out that it was Tiger-Lily, that he was alive which was a good thing. She didn't say a word about her name, but he took her hand and pulled something fron under the pillow of his bed.

He handed it over and said:

" To you."

A/N: Woah. That was loooooooong. I hope you guys like it! Till next time. KenSan out!