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A/N: Hi! It's Another chapter (obviously) well I just wanted to say thanks to my dear reviewers and also to say something about the previous chapter: The reason I was maybe to harsh with Tomoe is because I hate her with all my soul (read my profile) so do not expect me to have a bit of compassion with her, well maybe a bit (I'm not that bad) I'm really sorry for those who really like her, but I just can't stand her, so I Apologize but I'll continue with that feeling for her, remember that all kinds of opinions are welcome, and thanks again for the reviews!.

Very Important: This chapter is pure past, there will be nothing occurring at the present. Also remember that in those days they still lived in Japan.

The two assassins

Chapter 10:

"What are you going to do later?" asked a young Tomoe. They were having a romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant. Even though Kenshin's uncle, Hiko, didn't approve her he asked her to a date.

Kenshin's father wasn't at town, Sven Altschwager; which made Kenshin a half German guy. Kenshin's father was not the kind of dad that cared about their children, and Kenshin been the only one was not the exception, his father occasionally visited his son, he felt so guilty about her wife's death so he was out of town most of the time. His mother had died in an airplane accident, she was traveling to France on their jet, something went wrong and the jet exploded, Kenshin then was left under the guard of his uncle and then he joined his organization.

Tomoe was not a wealthy woman like Kenshin but she was from a good family, and by some reason she was trying to join the assassination group at Hiko's. He always said that she was not the kind of woman that could be trust, but Kenshin been as stubborn as he was defied his authority and asked her out anyway.

"Guess I'm going to sleep?" he said in a duh tone

"You know maybe we can go out for a walk, the night is just awesome" she replied. Oh gosh he was in love for the first time in his life he felt happiness again; everything in his life had been a mess, his mom and then the weird behavior of his father. He always used to say that sometimes the death of another was the freedom of the other. Kenshin never agreed, but it was true, with his father alive, there was something keeping him to enjoy, to forget the pain that his mother left him, so he decided to lock his feelings away, and now this woman was making him remember how it felt to be touched and loved and complete.

"A night walk?" he asked astonished, he didn't expect her to be interested in him, he was surely happy.

"Yes, a night walk" she said. They left the restaurant, instead of taking the car both walked under the moon's light.

"Have you wondered what is love?" she asked, her beautiful long dress was dancing with the wind.

"Jus another stupid emotion" he said and looked away. He felt embarrassed he had never felt that way.

"No silly" she said and laughed "I don't thinks is only that"

"And what it is then?" he asked, gold eyes glimmering. In those days his eyes were still amber not a bit of violet in them.

"I don't know" she said and looked at him, a soft smile was playing on her lips "That's why I asked"

"You have so pretty eyes" he said, maybe he did turn a bit red but rapidly hid it.

"Thanks you too" she added.

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"Hi" Soujiro said and with hesitant steps he entered her room

"Hi!" she said happily and jumped out of bed "What are you doing here?"

"Well I…I … just came to visit you" Soujiro said and blushed "I came to see if you were alright and sorry I know it's too late but I just came to town like about 15 minutes ago"

"It's okay, besides were friends so it's doesn't matter" she said

"But are you alright?" he asked

"It was just some blood tests, and another few things" she said and made a funny face

"Anyway I was still worry, ya know, you faint because of anything" he said and made a quizzical look.

"He he, I know" she answered "Wanna seat?" she pointed the bed.

"Um, I rather stay here thanks" he believed that a bed was just too much personal.

"Okay as you wish" she said

"Did they tell you what you have?" he asked. He was very worried for her it could be something serious.

"Actually no" she answered and then waved her hand "don't worry, probably it's not nothing.

'Five faints in a row, that can't possibly be just nothing' he though

"Hey Souji, are you there!" she said, but still no answer "Souji!" He always did that it was kind of weird.

"Hu?" was the only thing he said

"Probably you're the one that is sick" she said and giggled.

"Maybe" he answered "did you see Misao?" he really wanted to ask that bloody question that was tormenting his mind?"

"Yes, and?" she answered.

"Well, have you seen the weird faces she's making?" he asked "She almost scared me to death when I heard some noises and when I went to check she was talking alone, and laughing and making some strange stuffs" he added.

"Oh yes, I know what you mean, you know she's practicing" she said

"For…?" he asked and looked very puzzled

"A Shinomori family moved to the manor that is in front of our own, and she liked this guy, and no one has been able to make her shut up!" she said and sighed.

"Mmm… that explains lots of things" Soujiro said and scratched his head.

"Definitely" she answered and stood up to stand in front of him.

"Oh Shit!" he said and looked his watch

"What what?" she asked scared.

"It's late I was suppose to be at home at ten and it is 10:30!" he answered and looked into Kaoru's eyes and was about to hit him but decided to not.

"Gotta go Kaoru" he said coyly and kissed her on the cheek

"Okay, Okay" she sighed "Bye Souji and be careful" he exited the room running and answered her while he was skipping everything at his pace.

Kaoru's mother entered her room and sat on Kaoru's bed.

"That kid is for sure a nice boy" she said and glanced at Kaoru in a you- should- be- with- him way.

"Mother!"

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"It's getting late" Kenshin said and turned his face to see her.

"Yes, we should go back now" Tomoe answered "and getting cold" she rubbed her arms.

"Do you want my coat'" he asked but he didn't actually waited for the answer, he placed the coat on her shoulders and hugged her,

"Thanks" she said and hugged him back.

"It's okay" he whispered and then he kissed the top of her head.

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1 month later…..

"Did you call me?" Kenshin asked

"Isn't it Obvious?" asked Hiko mockingly.

"What?" Kenshin sat on the sofa.

"I had a meeting last night, we're not going to accept your girlfriend in the team" Hiko said so calmly and never looked into Kenshin's amber eyes. He knew that Kenshin was going to explode and decided it was the best for all, even if Kenshin was mad with him.

"Why?" he said his temper rising dangerously.

"Because I told you, I do not trust in that woman" he said "And I'm not going to put in danger the team just because you want her in"

"I know her enough, she'll never betray us" he said. His eyes were shinning even more, fire was burning in them, he stood up and now was face to face with his uncle.

"Love and work can't be mixed, you should know that by now"

"I just don't understand, look I'm not expecting you to like her, but at least you should try to accept the fact that we're together" even though Kenshin didn't like pretty much his uncle, he respected him "I'm not going to leave her" he said his comment sounded more like a threat.

"I really don't care baka-deshi, but the one that will get hurt is you, so do as you please"

"Believe me I will" he said and kicked the door to open it and then left the room.

Kenshin was walking down the hallway, everyone was glancing at him, his blood was boiling, tomoe really wanted to be in the team, but Hiko denied her the permission. Kenshin needed some time alone or maybe her company was the best, he was going to tell her about the bad news.

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"what else do we have to do?" asked Kaoru. The math teacher had left an investigation about some weird stuffs and Soujiro and Kaoru were a team (as always)

"Just to more themes and we're done" said Soujiro he took a sip of his coke.

"Want something to eat?" Kaoru asked and stood up " We've been working to much maybe we need some rest" she added.

"Um, actually I'm fine, I'm not hungry, thanks" he said

"Are you sure?" she asked again "Coz I am, I'll get something" Kaoru took a step and stumble. Soujiro was worried, she massaged her temples and laughed.

"How funny I feel dizzy" and was about to take another step when she fainted, but Soujiro caught her in his arms, she was pale and hardly breathing. He took her immediately to the hospital, both of her parents were not at home, so in some way he was responsible for her.

A few minutes later she woke up a hospital bed, it was not the first time it happened to her. Soujiro was standing next to her, and a nurse was taking care of her.

"Hey" said Soujiro and crossed his arms

"Hey" she answered

"feeling better?" he asked

"nope" she said with weak smile. The doctor entered the room and called for Soujiro and left Kaoru alone with the nurse.

"Are you her brother" asked the doctor

"No" he said

"Boyfriend?" asked again. Soujiro Knew if he didn't tell him something , he was not going to tell him anything.

"Yes, yes I am" soujiro said Nervously.

"then you should know by now, She's no so sick, we can give her medictions and soon that won't be a problem, she can keep a normal life, It won't really affect her that much, but she need to be very careful with the time, it is very crucial for he to take her medications in time" the doctor said. Soujiro had no idea of what he was talking about but it seemed that it was serious.

"Actually doctor I do not know what is happening to her" he said sincerely.

"Kid, we believe she has Leukemia" said the doctor "But there's nothing sure, for now we'll five her medications" he added. Soujiro's mouth went dry.

"what!" he said incredulously and shook his head.

"look, we're not sure, probably she doesn't has it, but it is difficult to diagnose it now, if it is, we need the sickness to develop, so we can be sure" he said

"So it is not for sure?" Soujiro asked impatiently, he was so nervous and angry at the same time.

"No it's not" he said "may I ask you where are Kaoru's parents?"

"They are not in the country, they're in England" Soujiro said.

"Grandparents?" he asked

"She doesn't have" he said and looked away

"Alright, then both of you may leave, it is not necessary for her to stay at the hospital, just take care of her" added the doctor and they shook hands. Soujiro was going to pretend he didn't know a thing, even though Kaoru knew about it, she was not going to tell him about what had happened.

Half an hour later they were at Kaoru's, he was carrying her bridal style, Kaoru was making so much noise, she demanded him to let her walk but he refused.

"Kaoru, If it doesn't bother you, I will like stay here at least till your parents come back, I won't leave you alone, you could faint in any second, please let me stay" his request sounded more like a plea. Kaoru knew how much worried he was and even if she tell him he couldn't, he was going stay anyway.

"Alright, I'll tell the servants to prepare you the guest room" she said

"Thank you" he said and let escape a sigh in relief.

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6 months later……..

"Happy anniversary" said Tomoe and raised her wine cup "for our six months"

"happy anniversary" he said. "Tomoe I will like you to meet my father, fortunately his here in Japan" it was not that he needed him to approve her, but he was going serious in this relationship, it was his first, but he felt that she was the one.

"Your father?" she asked "I will love to" They were at Tomoe's; they had decided that it was more comfortable to be at home in a special day.

She got close to him and sat on his lap, she buried her head on his hair and began to unbuttoned her blouse, he was shocked, he had never been in that kind of situation. When she felt him stiffened under her warm embrace she backed off a bit.

"If you don't want I won't" she said and was expecting him to answer

"No, it's fine" he said and once again he locked his feelings

"Kenshin I must tell you something" she looked away "I am not a virgin". Her words took Kenshin by the back.

"I'm sorry she said" she was starting to button her blouse but he reached for her forcing her to stop.

That night was his first time, there was no reason now to regret anything, he was planning to marry her, she was his reason to live and breath. This woman had taken his virginity and he really loved her.

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"Did you take your pills?" asked Soujiro

"Yes I did" she replied "Gosh you're worst than my mother" they laughed

"Well I'm taking care of you now that they're not at the country again" he said

"I don't need anyone to take care of me" she said proudly "I can do it by myself"

"Unless you faint" he said and laughed. They were watching "The Terminator" while eating nachos with cheese, Pizza and coke. It was a Friday night and both were on the living room laughing like crazy people, while Misao was constantly arguing with them, Aoshi, the neighbor, had agreed to eat at the Kamiya's manor that precise night. Both Soujiro and Kaoru were wearing their pajamas to make Misao Angry.

While they were all cheesy and dirty and were making noise, Misao was trying to have a "civilized" conversation with him.

"Misao will you stop squeezing me?" asked a young Aoshi that was desperately trying to breath.

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9 months later….

"Don't be nervous" said Kenshin and glanced at Tomoe, she was biting her tongue and moving her fingers rapidly. "Everything will be alright" he assured and kissed her hand.

The Himura's manor at Japan, was really something amazing, his mansion looked like some sort of imperial palace and Tomoe's mouth drop when she saw all the wonderful things in there. Inside the house were fountains, statues and lots of things.

They walked for 20 minutes inside the house till they reached a hidden room at the left corner of the hallway. Both stood still infront of the old cedar door. They were about to knock the door, but the person from the other side of the door welcomed them in before they could even lay a finger on it.

The first thing that came insight was the huge window at the front, lots of book shelves at the sides, a huge desk in front of the window, a green velvet high- backed chair at a corner and the figure of a red haired tall man next to the desk. He walked a few steps to his right and then sat.

"Father I-" he was interrupted

"I know" Kenshin's father said carefree "I know why you came here with your "friend"" he said and watched her from head to toes. She blushed.

"Actually she's not only my friend" he said, even though he was though, his father has always intimidated him.

"I also know that" said the man. His hair was also red but his eyes were green, his pale skin was even whiter than Kenshin's and taller too. He was wearing a black tuxedo and a gold ring on his index finger.

Tomoe just stood there trying to be as quiet as possible.

"father I-" but he was interrupted again, it was like his father could read his mind.

"Do whatever you want" Sven said "I do not really care about it, if you like to marry this woman then do it" he said and turned his face away from their sight.

"Sir I-"

"You love Him, that's what you were going to say?" asked Kenshin's father "I told you I do not care"

"Then we better leave" said Kenshin bitterly. Both of them left him alone. He was never going to accept him fully, since her wife died, they were so alike.

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"Soujiro" said Kaoru, they were watching now another movie called "airpot 76" it was an awful movie Kaoru had Picked.

"Yes?" he asked and wondered about her sudden change in her voice tone and expression.

"I have some contacts at a place" she paused "I'm thinking about becoming and assassin" Soujiro's eyes were wide open, yet he listened carefully. "I do not feel complete, there is some part of me lost in, I dunno where, I believe I need a change" she sighed. Soujiro just turned his face away from her.

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12 months later….

"Today is the day" said Soujiro while looking himself into the mirror "Today I'll ask her out, we'll go to see a movie, then I'll invite her to dinner and then I will kiss her" he said out loud, but the simple though of it made him blush.

In the school it was just another normal day, Misao was trying to catch Aoshi's attention, Kaoru was beating Enishi (he was a pervert) himself was trying to punch his face to defend her, the cheerleaders were making fun of the unpopular ones, the football team was spilling milk on someone, just another normal day.

The day had gone so fast and it was time for everyone to return to their houses, not even the football team, nor the kendo team, nor the cheerleaders were going to stay.Soujiro gathered Enough courage to invite Kaoru out. She was standing at the main gate waiting for her limo to take her home.

"Hi" soujiro said "Hey kaoru"

"What's the matter?" Kaoru asked

"I was… you know thinking than maybe we could go to see a movie" he said and blushed

"A movie? Sounds cool" she said with a big smile on her face, he was her best friend, the shy and cute Seta Soujiro, but he was more than determined to make some advances on their relationship.

"Great , so I will be at your house at seven?" he asked coyly

"At seven it's fine" she said. Soujiro was the perfect guy for her, or at least that was what their parents used to say.

The night was over them now, she was ready, his red Aston Martin was at the main gate of the Kamiya's manor. He entered the house and met her father at the entrance; he had a little chat about you-really-like me- to my Kaoru.

When he saw that his precious Kaoru was coming down, he offered her his arm and carried her to his car, he opened the car's door for her and then he entered, turned on the engine and drove off.

He was sweating, he had been preparing a speech, he really was nervous and wasn't good at hiding it, finally, Kaoru broke the silence

"Soujiro, I've made up my mind" she said, they were far enough of her house to speak freely. .

"About what?" Soujiro said afraid she was going to tell him about her decision about becoming an assassin.

"I will do it" there, she said it, he stopped the car and turned his head to see her

"No you won't" he said overreacting .

"I will, I've already spoken with my parents, It's something they will have to accept, and they already have" she said proudly and afraid at the same time, it was dangerous indeed, but she had already made her choice.

"Please Kaoru, Don't do it" he said softly and pleading at the same time

"I'm not asking you permission, nonetheless I appreciate your concern" she said not daring to look into his eyes

"You're risking your life" said Soujiro and placed one of his hands on her shoulder.

"I know" she said "But I do not fear death"….

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"Tomoe?" Kenshin asked, he took some hesintant steps into her house, some weird noises were coming from upstairs. He unsheathed his katana and walked very slowly to the last room, he carefully opened the door and was shocked to see his beloved making love with another guy. When they noticed about his presence they stopped their proof of love. Tomoe looked over her shoulder to see a totally disappointed, betrayed and hurt Kenshin. He was holding his Katana above his head, he dropped it, the sound of the metal crashing against the hard floor made her tremble, his amber eyes were burning in rage.

The man that was with Tomoe raised his face to see Kenshin, but it only caused him to panic.

"Fa..ther" kenshin manged to say, he only stared him back.

"I can explain" said Tomoe, but did not move from where she was.

"And I don't want to hear it!" he shouted.

"You were not a man enough for me, I hated you, I only used you, You are an Idiot, something worthless and useless, you're anything but a man!" she yelled back, and then she realized what she had done and tried to take her words back but the damage was already done. His father only kissed her shoulder and did not say a word.

"I guess damn Hiko was right" he said and turned to leave, his heart shattered in a thousand pieces, some tears slipped from his eyes, she was not what he thought she was, not a woman to trust, that was what Hiko said and he was right.

"Close the door when you leave" said his father, Kenshin did not turned back……..

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19 months later………

"You're in" said Hiko to the young lady that was with him "Miss Kamiya, welcome to our team" he said roughly but not unkindly.

The doors flew open and a red haired man entered the office, he was all dressed in black, not taller than herself, his eyes were amber with a bit of violet in some places. His eyes got lost in hers, he was walking but he felt like floating.

"Kenshin" said Hiko that noticed the sudden change in his nephew and a smirk formed on his lips "She'll be in the team"….

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