Chapter 2
Whoops forgot the disclaimer last time I think so here it is: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin. Just this story idea...
To say that the police were losing was an understatement. The two women cut down any who were unfortunate enough to come within range of their blades. The Chief had asked them not to interfere incase Mr. Williams was watching, but that was a bad move. Instead of showing off their strength, they looked incredibly weak.
"They won't win. Look carefully at the woman in red." Kenshin muttered as he drew his sword.
Sanosuke and Yahiko both carefully watched her and it hit them. The woman in red had not moved from the spot where she landed. She used her right foot as a pivot and blocked with one katana as the other katana attacked. The woman in blue stayed in the general area, but the difference in their skills was obvious. The Chief muttered something under his breath and nodded to the Kenshingumi.
"This one will stop the woman in red. Sanosuke please handle the one in blue. Yahiko stay here…" Kenshin ordered before walking forward.
The police stepped aside when Kenshin and Sanosuke approached. The woman in blue arched one of her eyebrows in what Sanosuke guessed was amusement, which irritated him. He didn't want to fight a woman, but there was no way she was going to underestimate him.
"You plan to defeat me with no weapon?" She asked.
"I'm pretty sure I won't need one." Sanosuke replied confidently.
The woman went back into her fighting stance, but the woman in red stopped her. She sheathed her katana and nodded toward Kenshin.
"I will fight the unarmed man. He carries no sword so there is no reason for him to die." The woman in red replied.
The woman in blue merely shrugged as she charged at Kenshin. Sanosuke wouldn't have minded watching their fight, but the woman in red was already upon him. He managed to move to the side so her fist only grazed his cheek, but he didn't see the knee coming. She wasn't powerful, but she was fast. Sanosuke was trying not to hurt her, but she was making things difficult. She continued her assault until he caught one of her fists.
"Switch."
The woman in red pushed off of Sanosuke and had her katana drawn in a second. She used both of her katana to stop Kenshin's next strike as the woman in blue backed away. The woman in blue was breathing heavily, but Kenshin and the woman in red barely seemed to be using any effort. For each strike Kenshin made, the woman either countered or dodged as Kenshin did the same. This woman was actually fighting at Kenshin's level! They remained even for at least five minutes before their swords locked in a standstill. They each jumped back and prepared to strike again, but the woman in blue placed her hand on the other's shoulder.
"Let's just consider this a stalemate…Give Mr. Williams this message: We'll be back." The woman in blue stated.
"Don't let them escape!" Chief shouted and the police charged.
The woman in red threw a small ball at the ground and smoke engulfed the area. The smoke burned Sanosuke's eyes and blurred his vision, but he tried his best to search the area. Movement on the wall top caught his eye and he could barely make out the outline of one of the women. She seemed to shake her head before leaping from the wall. She seemed sad, but Sanosuke guessed it was only wishful thinking. He bet under their masks, the women were cute. Ruthless killers, but still probably cute.
"Three dead, seventeen injured, and all under half an hour." The police chief muttered once the smoke cleared and a check could be conducted.
"Could have been worse. Mr. Williams could have been in his room." Yahiko replied earning a swift knock to back of his head by Sanosuke.
"He doesn't need you to tell him he screwed up." Sanosuke whispered once the chief had moved out of hearing range.
Horses' hooves could be heard approaching and all eyes turned once again to the gate. A dark blue horse-drawn carriage pulled into the gate. The police chief ran to speak with the driver who nodded and tapped twice on the front of the carriage. Two men stepped from the carriage and quickly closed the door as they held a whispered conversation with the chief. Sanosuke guessed they were talking about the attack since the two men kept glancing up, or better yet, down, at Mr. Williams former room.
One of the men opened the carriage door, but Mr. Williams was definitely not the person to come out. That is, unless Mr. Williams had suddenly become Ms Williams. The woman from the Akebeko carefully stepped from the carriage, and despite the seriousness of the situation, Sanosuke was not the only one staring. The chief motioned for the Kenshingumi to come over, and Yahiko nudged Sanosuke to get his attention.
"Mistress Sin Clare, allow me to introduce Himura Kenshin, Myojin Yahiko, and Sagara Sanosuke." The police chief stated pointing to each.
"Pleased, I'm sure. I believe I have had the pleasure of meeting you before Mr. Sagara." Sin Clare replied with an elegant bow.
She remembered him which meant he made a good impression. First a smile, then recognition, the next step had to be friendship!
"Mistress, we can't stay here any longer. The attackers may still be close by. If we leave now, we can have you to your summer home before sunrise." One of the guards stated.
If he could find her again…
"Oh dear, I couldn't possibly stay alone knowing my life is in danger…I must sound so selfish! I almost forgot you have more important matters to attend to at the moment. You have my apology and condolences." Sin Clare replied.
Hang on…Stay alone? Exactly who did she stay with?
"Perhaps she should stay at the dojo. This one believes she will be safe there." Kenshin suggested finally sheathing his sword.
If Sin Clare said yes, Sanosuke would never complain about Kenshin's luck with gambling again.
"Hang on, wasn't your carriage black at the Akebeko?" Yahiko asked.
Darn that kid…
"Why yes it was, but the wheel came undone. We had to make arrangements for another carriage to be sent." Sin Clare responded simply.
"Oro? A whole new carriage for a broken wheel?"
"Well of course. A new wheel wouldn't quite match the old carriage. Besides Father brought that carriage a whole month ago."
Sanosuke would never understand the troubles of the rich…But more importantly, who did she stay with?
"And the guards?" Kenshin asked curiously.
"They came with the carriage. Whenever we purchase a new carriage, we need new guards to go with it." She replied as if that logic made any sense what so ever.
What was the relationship between her and Mr. Williams? Sanosuke felt as if he would go crazy not knowing.
"Are you sure your husband wouldn't mind you staying at the dojo?" Sanosuke asked, and surprisingly all eyes turned to him.
He hadn't been that quiet had he? Sin Clare covered her mouth as a soft giggle escaped her lips, and if suddenly speaking after long silences made her laugh, then he better practice his silent routine.
"I am not married to Mr. Williams, if that is your real question. Mr. Williams is my father."
If only his luck was this good when he gambled…