Who was that Skateboarding Fool?!
By animeluverthatiam
Disclaimer: Nope… still don't own a thing… Though I wish I did…
A/N: Sorry again for not updating on a regular basis… my teachers are getting really hateful these last few months… not to mention the STAR testing… Also… a few weeks ago I suffered the lose of my fateful dog, Sadie… I dedicate this chapter in her memory… Well, I hope you enjoy the new chappy!
Chapter 15: Kenshin's Second Run At Last! What's He Gonna Do?!
Kenshin held his board under his arm as he made his way to the half-pike. 'I've just gotta beat that arrogant punk Aoshi! Kaoru believes in me… I can't let her down…' When Kenshin finally made it to the top of the ramp, he looked around. He looked at the crowd cheering for him, appreciating how much these people looked up to him.
He glanced at his left arm again, rereading Kaoru's message. It restored his confidence in himself. He placed the board down and got in his ready position. Kenshin gave the signal that he was ready to begin.
The music blasted over the loudspeakers as Kenshin dropped in for the second time that day. 'I gotta make this count! My first run was a no score… So I gotta do good on this one…' Kenshin built up speed as he readied himself to do a 540 kick flip. He nailed it with the grace that only comes with time and practice.
Kenshin did many grinds and board trick, of course avoiding any tricks that involved his left arm. He did all of the basic tricks and combos he new well, which was actually quite a lot.
He was now in the optional 30 seconds at the end of his run. If he fell here, it would not harm his score, but any tricks he did would only help him. 'It's now or never…' Kenshin thought as he built up speed. He did four empty airs to gain speed and height. He knew the trick he was going to attempt next… It was the same trick that gave him the still healing cut on his forehead… It was also the trick that had sent him to the hospital with the broken arm he was sporting now… It was the dreaded 900 front-flip kick-flip
Kenshin thought back once again to the message that Kaoru had written on his arm only a mere 10 minutes ago. 'I will pull this off…!'
"For Kaoru!!!!" Kenshin yelled as he went into the air. In the middle of his 900-degree turn, Kenshin began his front-flip. As Kenshin was totally upside-down, he did his kick-flip and completed the front-flip. He had just enough time to finish the 900-degree turn and stabilize himself before his board made contact with the ramp.
Kenshin continued up the pipe before jumping off the board, catching it, and standing up at the top of the pipe once again. The crowd was silent for the second time that day, except this time, they were in awe.
Suddenly, the crowd burst out with cheers, applause, and whistles. Kenshin was still in a somewhat state of shock when he climbed down to the ground. Sano ran to him and gave him a strong pat on the back, nearly knocking the spaced-out Kenshin over.
"Ya did it buddy!!!" Sano cheered.
Kenshin looked around before a wide grin went across his face, "I did, didn't I?"
Kaoru, by this time, had ran down from the crowd and gave Kenshin a fierce hug around the neck.
"Kenshin! You pulled it off! I knew you could do it!" Kaoru said as Kenshin, blushing like mad, returned the hug.
Everyone was waiting for the score to be announced over the P.A. system. Finally, after what seemed like hours, the announcer spoke up.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have just received the score for Kenshin Himura's second round. He scored a…"
That moment in time seemed to stand still as the announcer seemed to struggle reading the Judge's handwriting…
[A/N: I could be evil and end it right here, but I'm feeling generous today…]
"Kenshin Himura has scored an unprecedented 97.9! Kenshin Himura is this year's champion!!!" the Announcer almost screamed over the P.A. system.
Everyone who was gathered around Kenshin nearly pounced on him, but didn't because of his broken arm. Kaoru gave Kenshin another quick peck on the cheek before letting him go so he could get award.
Kenshin walked up as the second and third places were announced, which belonged to Aoshi and Sano respectfully. Kenshin was given a huge trophy and a medal while everyone else was just given a medal.
Kenshin, after receiving his award and the cheers that went with it, began to make his way back to everyone else. But a hand stopped him on his shoulder. He turned to face none other than Aoshi.
They stared at each other a little before Aoshi spoke. "Good job, Himura. You were the better man… today…"
Kenshin nodded his thanks, and Aoshi quickly turned and left. Kenshin continued to walk back.
"Well, everyone, I say we should go out and celebrate!" Kenshin said.
"Sorry, bud, I can't" Sano said.
"Neither can I," Misao said.
"Nor me," Megumi stated.
"Oh, ok… well bye guys…" Kenshin said as they walked off leaving only Kenshin and Kaoru.
"I'm not busy, Kenshin," Kaoru said gently, placing her hand on Kenshin's arm. "Lets go celebrate! Just the two of us!"
Kenshin blushed at the possible double meaning behind those words.
A/N: Next chap is defiantly gonna be WAFF-ful! And I've even got the title, and usually I don't come up with that till I finish the chap… Here's the next chappy's title: "Celebrations with Kaoru! Is She Acting Normal?" Here are my thanks!
omochi: Well he didn't… He compensated his balance.
Crystal: Here's another update. Enjoy.
Lord-Hiei: I'm glad you like my story. Here's the update… please keep your turtle…
Fuuko-san: 'Cuz I'm just evil like that! Yup, and he got another one in this chappy too.
Vesca: Well Kenshin beat Aoshi. I know that's a bad nickname… but my brain was fried so it was the best I could come up with…
Nikki-chan: Yup, it's Saitoh! Hope you liked this chapter too.
D.J.: Here's the update. I went into detail on how Kenshin wins.
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Skipper: Yup, I'm alive… I'm glad you liked the car scene. Oh really? Interesting…
mewlw: Yea, I updated… Oh… well good luck with that… I know I'm good at cliffhangers!
Shiko: Yup, he's back and Kaoru does like him. Yea, I hate my teachers…
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Shojin Takaru: Thank you. …Darn you and your assumptions…
Katana Amaya: I'm sorry… it's just something about his smile really creeps me out…
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A/N: I'm kinda thinking about after finishing the story, going back and making bloopers and odd moments out of some scenes. So, if you all would be so kind to, send in your fave scene and maybe an idea and I'll see if I can make something out of it… Of course, you will get credit if you give me an idea as to what to do with the scene… Well everyone… JA!!