*Well I decided to update again after all it's the weekend. Sadly I got a
negative review on my other story and I almost didn't feel like writing
again for a while . . .but then I read my reviews for this story and I
thought why should I punish them??? So here it is in all it glory . .
.hopefully. Anyway hope you enjoy. On to the disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the Rurouni Kenshin characters got it? Good!
Chapter 4: Kenshin's Decision
~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~Kenshin's Farm~:~:~:~:~~:~:~:~:~:~:
It was still dark outside when Kenshin woke up. He stretched as he put his feet on the floor. 'Let's see . . .today is Monday. I think I'll head on over to Sano's to deliver his milk.' Kenshin walked out of his room over to the cabinets. He took out a slice of bread and grabbed some jam out of the icebox. After making his breakfast he shoved it in his mouth and went outside. The air was cool and breathtaking. Kenshin breathed in deeply. 'What a beautiful morning!' He thought as he looked out from his porch. He went into the barn, which was slightly behind the house, and grabbed a saddle. "Summer, tsh tsh, (A/N or however you spell that click click noise you make when talking to an animal) Summer? Here girl." Kenshin cooed as a painted horse walked out from one of the stalls. "Thatta girl c'mon." He saddled Summer in a matter of seconds a feat few men could do. He gently stroked Summer's neck 'C'mon girl how 'bout a morning ride hmmm?' He gracefully mounted and took off across the plains at a quick rate. "You know, Summer, I probably shoulda taken the road. It woulda been faster, but how about you and I make up for lost time hmmm?" Summer gave an agreeing whinny and they took off at lightening speed.
Just as they reached Sano's house the sun was rising over the hills. Kenshin smiled and continued to ride down the small hill. Just as Kenshin dismounted Sano came around from the back of the house.
"Kenshin! How are ya there buddy?" Sano said with a smile.
"Doin' fine and you?"
"Pretty good pretty good. Gonna have to go into town today and sell some more eggs in order to make enough money though."
"I thought so which is why I decided I buy some extra eggs this week."
"Really Kenshin? That's great!" Sano turned to go and get the eggs when he paused and turned. "Hey Kenshin? If you use your money to buy eggs from me then you won't have any to . . ."
"Sano I thought we had been through this-"
"Kenshin I'm serious. You need to do this!" Sano was so frustrated. What on earth could Kenshin have wrong in his head that keeps him from doing this? "Kenshin have you listened to anything anyone has been saying? This is the chance of a lifetime and you're gonna miss out."
"Sano-"
"No, listen. You need to do this! If not for yourself then for that woman on the other side of the ocean looking for a better life!"
"Fine I'll think about it MORE"
"NO!"
"SANO!"
"KENSHIN ARE YOU LISTENING?"
"YES!"
" You know what your problem is?"
"No . . .what?" Kenshin was beyond frustrated.
"You're scared."
Kenshin was taken aback. Scared? Him? He'd been facing things all his life things that were much bigger than this how could he be scared.
"What do you mean?" Kenshin said frowning.
"I mean you're scared of making a commitment. You're scared of things that MAY happen. Well, Kenshin, if you live in fear of what MAY happen then you'll never really live. You'll always be asking the 'what ifs' and you'll never just live for the fact of living. You can't live a life of fear or you'll go throughout life always second-guessing everything. Just take a step of faith for once!"
Kenshin just stood there in shock. Maybe Sano was right. Maybe the reason he didn't act sooner was because he was living a life of fear. Not fear of actual things. Fear of things that could happen. That was no way to live. He needed to get away to think. He needed to figure some things out for himself and maybe come to the right conclusion for this whole ordeal.
"I think I need to go home now Sano."
Sano put his hand on Kenshin's shoulder. "Kenshin, you're my best friend. I just want you to be happy. I'm sorry if I went to far."
"No Sano. You're right about some things. I think I need to go and . . . think . . ."
"I understand." Sano smiled. He admired his friend in every way possible. Kenshin was one of the few men with a good head on his shoulder. He just tended to over analyze things when it came to stuff like this.
Kenshin mounted his horse and road off taking the road this time. When he arrived back home he unsaddled Summer and put her in the field to graze. He went over and sat on his front porch. He sat there for hours just thinking, going over every thing imaginable from his childhood to when he left home. What was holding him back? What made him so apprehensive? It was getting late so Kenshin decided to get some work done. He got up and walked out into the field to work.
~:~:~:~:~:~:Hours Later~:~:~:~:~:
When the sun had just begun to set Kenshin slowly almost painstakingly walked into his house. He looked around his house . . .empty . . .he sighed and went to his room. He flung himself on the bed and fell asleep.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Late in the night he awoke suddenly. He sat up in bed immediately. "I'll do it. I'm going to order me a bride." With his determination set he laid back down ' Now,' he thought, 'How am I supposed to raise 30 dollars in such a short amount of time? Oh well I'll figure that out in the morning.' With that Kenshin fell back asleep plans flooding through his mind on how to prepare the house for its new resident.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Kenshin woke up the next morning with a smile on his face and a bounce in
his step. He went about his usual chores at twice the normal pace all
the while thinking of different things he would have to do to 'modify'
the house for his future wife's needs. That is until he realized he had
yet to come up with a plan to raise the money. 'Well, let's see . . .I
have about 15 dollars of my savings and Mr. Dowdy said last week that he
would buy cattle 3 dollars a head and a bull for 6 dollars. So maybe I
can get him to come up to 4 dollars per female and one bull for 7
dollars. That would give me just enough. I can sell him two cows and
one bull and make enough money by next Sunday. Perfect." Kenshin was
satisfied with his plan and after finishing watering the horses he rode
off on Summer to go visit Mr. Dowdy.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mr. Dowdy was out in the barn when he heard a horse trot up the road. He stepped out only to be pleasantly surprised by Kenshin Himura.
"Kenshin m'boy. How are you?" Mr. Dowdy stuck out his hand in welcome.
"Fine. Fine. I was wondering if you were still interested in buying some of my cows?"
"You know I am. I was wondering if you would give in to losing some of your herd. You have the finest one in the entire county."
"Yes sir I certainly do pride myself in my cows, but you see . . ." Kenshin couldn't think of what to say.
"Yer tryin' to raise money to send out for one of them mail order girls right?" Mr. Dowdy said with a smile in his eyes.
Kenshin smiled Mr. Dowdy understood. "Right."
"Well, can't say I don't blame ya. If it weren't for Milly I prolly would do the same. Anyway so whatr ya askin' for the cows?"
"Well, I'll sell you two cows and one bull for a total of 15 dollars. That would be 4 dollars per female and 7 for the male."
"You drive a hard bargain Mr. Himura but I can't help but wanna pay that much especially since it's fer a good cause."
"Why thank ya Mr. Dowdy." The men shook hands on the bargain just as Mrs. Dowdy stepped outside.
"Why if it isn't Mr. Himura! Come in come in and join us for dinner."
"Oh I really couldn't-"
"Oh I really think you can" And with that Mrs. Dowdy tactfully dragged Kenshin up the front steps and into the house with a laughing Mr. Dowdy following behind.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Thank you so much for dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dowdy."
"It was our pleasure Mr. Himura. Please be sure and stop by agin' real
soon!" Kenshin waved as he mounted Summer and road off. 'Well now I know
why Mrs. Dowdy is known for her cooking. I'm stuffed.' "Did you have a
good dinner girl?"
Summer just shook her mane. "I guess you did." (A/N in case you haven't
noticed Kenshin has a habit of talking to his horse . . .tee hee) He
turned down the road that led to his house. 'I still have some more work
to do when I get home . . .he thought regretfully. But it is nothing
compared to what I have to get done within a month.' Kenshin just shook
his head. So much had to be done not only this week but in the weeks
following. The house would have to be all ready and he had to take the
cows over to the Dowdy's sometime in the near future, not to mention
having to register this Sunday.
His plate was definitely full, but the funny thing was he didn't care.
He was happy. He was happy with the decision he had made, well for the
time being. He sighed, not a sad sigh but a content sigh. It didn't
matter if he had work, he was going to make the best of it, and worry
about tomorrow, tomorrow.
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Well there is chapter 4! I know I didn't do anything with Kaoru please forgive me! But this had to be kind of 'kenshin's' chapter you know? Anyways umm I kinda am thinking about some possibilities for later chapters and I've decided to let my reviewers decide. So if you want the story to be more 'dynamic' (meaning add some twists and NO it has nothing to do with the Kenshin/Kaoru pairing ok? I would never do that! Nothing at all! I PROMISE!) let me know. Or if you want it to be straight forward let me know also. I kinda hope you guys want it dynamic 'cause it would be a whole lot more fun to write. Ohh the possibilities! Anyways thanks to those who reviewed!
~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:My Reviewers~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~
Koishii Sweet- Well, here's another update. It's so nice having you review you just make me want to write MORE! Oh and how do you get things to be Bold when you transfer your story to ff.net it won't keep anything I make bold bold? Thanks!
Noner_89- Thanks so much for reviewing it really makes my day when people do!
Moonsilver- Isn't it funny how great minds think alike? Only sadly I too did not want to kill Kaoru's mother off . . .yet . . .so, sadly Kaoru will have to go all alone into the unknown but it's all for the effect ya know? Thanks for reviewing!
Dorkette- Hope this is ASAP enough for you and thanks so much for your review it really made me type faster!
Kenshin's-angel- I'm so glad you like it! Hopefully I will get some spare time so I can read your stories they both look very interesting! Thanks for reviewing!
Bob-san- Thankie kindly! I will kuntinue to update as soon as I kin!
Me, Myself, and I- Oh I'm so, so glad you liked it! It really honors me to hear you say that! Thanks for reviewing and let me know what you think about this chapter!
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Thanks again to all my reviewers and all who continue to inspire me to write on! Don't forget to let me know what you think I should do. Dynamic or Straight! Remember it has NOTHING to do with KK pairing. K thanks again for reading! Remember to REVIEW!!!!
~Kairi7~
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the Rurouni Kenshin characters got it? Good!
Chapter 4: Kenshin's Decision
~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~Kenshin's Farm~:~:~:~:~~:~:~:~:~:~:
It was still dark outside when Kenshin woke up. He stretched as he put his feet on the floor. 'Let's see . . .today is Monday. I think I'll head on over to Sano's to deliver his milk.' Kenshin walked out of his room over to the cabinets. He took out a slice of bread and grabbed some jam out of the icebox. After making his breakfast he shoved it in his mouth and went outside. The air was cool and breathtaking. Kenshin breathed in deeply. 'What a beautiful morning!' He thought as he looked out from his porch. He went into the barn, which was slightly behind the house, and grabbed a saddle. "Summer, tsh tsh, (A/N or however you spell that click click noise you make when talking to an animal) Summer? Here girl." Kenshin cooed as a painted horse walked out from one of the stalls. "Thatta girl c'mon." He saddled Summer in a matter of seconds a feat few men could do. He gently stroked Summer's neck 'C'mon girl how 'bout a morning ride hmmm?' He gracefully mounted and took off across the plains at a quick rate. "You know, Summer, I probably shoulda taken the road. It woulda been faster, but how about you and I make up for lost time hmmm?" Summer gave an agreeing whinny and they took off at lightening speed.
Just as they reached Sano's house the sun was rising over the hills. Kenshin smiled and continued to ride down the small hill. Just as Kenshin dismounted Sano came around from the back of the house.
"Kenshin! How are ya there buddy?" Sano said with a smile.
"Doin' fine and you?"
"Pretty good pretty good. Gonna have to go into town today and sell some more eggs in order to make enough money though."
"I thought so which is why I decided I buy some extra eggs this week."
"Really Kenshin? That's great!" Sano turned to go and get the eggs when he paused and turned. "Hey Kenshin? If you use your money to buy eggs from me then you won't have any to . . ."
"Sano I thought we had been through this-"
"Kenshin I'm serious. You need to do this!" Sano was so frustrated. What on earth could Kenshin have wrong in his head that keeps him from doing this? "Kenshin have you listened to anything anyone has been saying? This is the chance of a lifetime and you're gonna miss out."
"Sano-"
"No, listen. You need to do this! If not for yourself then for that woman on the other side of the ocean looking for a better life!"
"Fine I'll think about it MORE"
"NO!"
"SANO!"
"KENSHIN ARE YOU LISTENING?"
"YES!"
" You know what your problem is?"
"No . . .what?" Kenshin was beyond frustrated.
"You're scared."
Kenshin was taken aback. Scared? Him? He'd been facing things all his life things that were much bigger than this how could he be scared.
"What do you mean?" Kenshin said frowning.
"I mean you're scared of making a commitment. You're scared of things that MAY happen. Well, Kenshin, if you live in fear of what MAY happen then you'll never really live. You'll always be asking the 'what ifs' and you'll never just live for the fact of living. You can't live a life of fear or you'll go throughout life always second-guessing everything. Just take a step of faith for once!"
Kenshin just stood there in shock. Maybe Sano was right. Maybe the reason he didn't act sooner was because he was living a life of fear. Not fear of actual things. Fear of things that could happen. That was no way to live. He needed to get away to think. He needed to figure some things out for himself and maybe come to the right conclusion for this whole ordeal.
"I think I need to go home now Sano."
Sano put his hand on Kenshin's shoulder. "Kenshin, you're my best friend. I just want you to be happy. I'm sorry if I went to far."
"No Sano. You're right about some things. I think I need to go and . . . think . . ."
"I understand." Sano smiled. He admired his friend in every way possible. Kenshin was one of the few men with a good head on his shoulder. He just tended to over analyze things when it came to stuff like this.
Kenshin mounted his horse and road off taking the road this time. When he arrived back home he unsaddled Summer and put her in the field to graze. He went over and sat on his front porch. He sat there for hours just thinking, going over every thing imaginable from his childhood to when he left home. What was holding him back? What made him so apprehensive? It was getting late so Kenshin decided to get some work done. He got up and walked out into the field to work.
~:~:~:~:~:~:Hours Later~:~:~:~:~:
When the sun had just begun to set Kenshin slowly almost painstakingly walked into his house. He looked around his house . . .empty . . .he sighed and went to his room. He flung himself on the bed and fell asleep.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Late in the night he awoke suddenly. He sat up in bed immediately. "I'll do it. I'm going to order me a bride." With his determination set he laid back down ' Now,' he thought, 'How am I supposed to raise 30 dollars in such a short amount of time? Oh well I'll figure that out in the morning.' With that Kenshin fell back asleep plans flooding through his mind on how to prepare the house for its new resident.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Kenshin woke up the next morning with a smile on his face and a bounce in
his step. He went about his usual chores at twice the normal pace all
the while thinking of different things he would have to do to 'modify'
the house for his future wife's needs. That is until he realized he had
yet to come up with a plan to raise the money. 'Well, let's see . . .I
have about 15 dollars of my savings and Mr. Dowdy said last week that he
would buy cattle 3 dollars a head and a bull for 6 dollars. So maybe I
can get him to come up to 4 dollars per female and one bull for 7
dollars. That would give me just enough. I can sell him two cows and
one bull and make enough money by next Sunday. Perfect." Kenshin was
satisfied with his plan and after finishing watering the horses he rode
off on Summer to go visit Mr. Dowdy.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mr. Dowdy was out in the barn when he heard a horse trot up the road. He stepped out only to be pleasantly surprised by Kenshin Himura.
"Kenshin m'boy. How are you?" Mr. Dowdy stuck out his hand in welcome.
"Fine. Fine. I was wondering if you were still interested in buying some of my cows?"
"You know I am. I was wondering if you would give in to losing some of your herd. You have the finest one in the entire county."
"Yes sir I certainly do pride myself in my cows, but you see . . ." Kenshin couldn't think of what to say.
"Yer tryin' to raise money to send out for one of them mail order girls right?" Mr. Dowdy said with a smile in his eyes.
Kenshin smiled Mr. Dowdy understood. "Right."
"Well, can't say I don't blame ya. If it weren't for Milly I prolly would do the same. Anyway so whatr ya askin' for the cows?"
"Well, I'll sell you two cows and one bull for a total of 15 dollars. That would be 4 dollars per female and 7 for the male."
"You drive a hard bargain Mr. Himura but I can't help but wanna pay that much especially since it's fer a good cause."
"Why thank ya Mr. Dowdy." The men shook hands on the bargain just as Mrs. Dowdy stepped outside.
"Why if it isn't Mr. Himura! Come in come in and join us for dinner."
"Oh I really couldn't-"
"Oh I really think you can" And with that Mrs. Dowdy tactfully dragged Kenshin up the front steps and into the house with a laughing Mr. Dowdy following behind.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Thank you so much for dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dowdy."
"It was our pleasure Mr. Himura. Please be sure and stop by agin' real
soon!" Kenshin waved as he mounted Summer and road off. 'Well now I know
why Mrs. Dowdy is known for her cooking. I'm stuffed.' "Did you have a
good dinner girl?"
Summer just shook her mane. "I guess you did." (A/N in case you haven't
noticed Kenshin has a habit of talking to his horse . . .tee hee) He
turned down the road that led to his house. 'I still have some more work
to do when I get home . . .he thought regretfully. But it is nothing
compared to what I have to get done within a month.' Kenshin just shook
his head. So much had to be done not only this week but in the weeks
following. The house would have to be all ready and he had to take the
cows over to the Dowdy's sometime in the near future, not to mention
having to register this Sunday.
His plate was definitely full, but the funny thing was he didn't care.
He was happy. He was happy with the decision he had made, well for the
time being. He sighed, not a sad sigh but a content sigh. It didn't
matter if he had work, he was going to make the best of it, and worry
about tomorrow, tomorrow.
####################################################################
Well there is chapter 4! I know I didn't do anything with Kaoru please forgive me! But this had to be kind of 'kenshin's' chapter you know? Anyways umm I kinda am thinking about some possibilities for later chapters and I've decided to let my reviewers decide. So if you want the story to be more 'dynamic' (meaning add some twists and NO it has nothing to do with the Kenshin/Kaoru pairing ok? I would never do that! Nothing at all! I PROMISE!) let me know. Or if you want it to be straight forward let me know also. I kinda hope you guys want it dynamic 'cause it would be a whole lot more fun to write. Ohh the possibilities! Anyways thanks to those who reviewed!
~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:My Reviewers~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~
Koishii Sweet- Well, here's another update. It's so nice having you review you just make me want to write MORE! Oh and how do you get things to be Bold when you transfer your story to ff.net it won't keep anything I make bold bold? Thanks!
Noner_89- Thanks so much for reviewing it really makes my day when people do!
Moonsilver- Isn't it funny how great minds think alike? Only sadly I too did not want to kill Kaoru's mother off . . .yet . . .so, sadly Kaoru will have to go all alone into the unknown but it's all for the effect ya know? Thanks for reviewing!
Dorkette- Hope this is ASAP enough for you and thanks so much for your review it really made me type faster!
Kenshin's-angel- I'm so glad you like it! Hopefully I will get some spare time so I can read your stories they both look very interesting! Thanks for reviewing!
Bob-san- Thankie kindly! I will kuntinue to update as soon as I kin!
Me, Myself, and I- Oh I'm so, so glad you liked it! It really honors me to hear you say that! Thanks for reviewing and let me know what you think about this chapter!
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Thanks again to all my reviewers and all who continue to inspire me to write on! Don't forget to let me know what you think I should do. Dynamic or Straight! Remember it has NOTHING to do with KK pairing. K thanks again for reading! Remember to REVIEW!!!!
~Kairi7~