A/N: Chapter four of the Divorce story actually it says chapter five but we're not counting that are we? Nope. Thank you for reading this so far, if you gotten to this chapter you must have read the other ones. This chapter has a lot of past stories in it. I hope you like it! So in this you'll see how Kenshin and Kaoru met along with Kenshin's ties with a lot of the other characters. I won't tell you everything yet I hope.

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin of course that doesn't mean it doesn't own me. I don't own any songs I may mention or video games. I do however own this plot line and Hikaru or any other OCs that I may create.

Warnings: Cursing of course. Kenshin and Kaoru ness, but I don't that should be a warning.

Finally right?

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The early spring night still chilled his skin as his amber eyes searched for the prey. The man was supposed to be here trying to lure girls, young girls, into his car. He was a sick man who would then rape and mutilate the girls, yet no one stopped him because he had the money. Kenshin felt the bile rise in his throat when he thought of the pictures he had accidentally come across. That man would not survive past this night, he was sure of it. Moving amongst the brush in his shadow like manner he almost missed the crying girl who was seated next to the small pond in the gardens. Kenshin stilled his movements and breathing as she continued to bawl. Her shoulders were shaking uncontrollably and if he listened closely he was sure that he would hear what she was muttering. He was about to move on when she let out a muffled squeak. Thinking it may be the prey he looked around. Unfortunately the man was no where in sight.

"Who's there?" her trembling voice asked. Kenshin once again stilled his body cursing mentally, but he hadn't made a sound. The girl must have had some form of training. "I, I'll call the cops!" she threatened reaching for her pocket. He would rather not have to kill her nor get the cops involved, so with a sigh he placed his weapons deep in the brush before walking out. The girl stiffened even more, he didn't believe it was possible, and her wide blood shot eyes stared at him in fear.

"Hey," he blushed and placed a hand behind his head. He was fifteen, give him a break. The girl before him scooted closer to the water and watched him closely. "I won't hurt you," he spoke softly. What's your name?" She never took her eyes off him as he walked towards her.

"Kaoru," she finally spoke. Her words had a slight tremble to them but other than that she seemed calm. "Who are you?" she asked. Kenshin stopped and looked at her wondering if he should tell her anything. She seemed trusting, plus she didn't know who he really was no one did.

"I'm Kenshin," he replied kneeling slowly about three feet away from her. "The stars are beautiful tonight," he nodded towards the sky. Kaoru for a few short seconds looked up and then nodded. "A little cold for you only to be out in a sweater though," he told her. Kaoru nervously bit her lip and hugged her arms.

"My mom died of cancer two years ago today and this was where she took me when I was little," she blurted out. Her eyes then went wide, it was like word vomit, and she wasn't planning on telling him anything. Her blue eyes stared at him almost daring him to give any pity. Kenshin on the other hand frowned; slowly he scooted a tiny bit closer to her before sighing.

"Wow, I never really knew my real parents. I'm adopted," he spoke causally not one for pity either.

"So, we're just a couple kids with not so normal families," Kaoru sighed and rested her chin on her knees.

It took her an hour before she let him sit next to her and he had practically forgotten his prey for the time being, but the man never arrived before midnight and that was before curfew so Kaoru would be gone by then. They both lazily watched the fireflies dance upon the air and water.

"Kenshin?"

"Hmmm."

"How old are you?" Kaoru tilted her head ever so slightly so she could look at him and he blushed looking her straight in the eye he gave her a warm smile.

"I'm fifteen. How old are you?" he asked. Kaoru seemed to brighten when he said his age.

"I'm fourteen!" she almost chirped there was still an edge of sadness in her voice. "So, do you go to the high school? I'll be there next year." Kenshin found it strange she was so mistrusting the beginning, but now she seemed so innocent and naïve.

"Yes, I go to the high school," he nodded.

"So, I'll see you then because you're not moving are you?" she asked. He could tell she was slightly afraid to be alone and they had a bond right now so he didn't blame her.

"Nope, staying here. My friend Sano and I will accept you with open arms into our group of odd balls," he smiled.

"That's good, I have to go, curfew. Don't you have to too?" Kaoru frowned when he didn't stand up with her. She fiddled with her long black hair while Kenshin remained silent. Finally he spoke, "Yeah I do, so, uh, see you!" He quickly rushed towards the bushes before Kaoru could say anything. She shrugged and made her way back home. The park wasn't far from her father's home.

That night Kenshin took down the man who could have hurt Kaoru. Part of him was glad that the man wouldn't ever have a chance to hurt her, but most of him felt the guilt of taking a life. Making sure the gun was still in place and the sword was cleaner than it had been after he had killed the man, he headed home to where his mother and father lived.

He unsuccessfully tried to sneak in but the front door had it in for him because is practically screamed in alarm that he had just gotten home. The lights flicked on soon enough and there in the doorway stood his mother her brown eyes narrowed. "Kenshin Himura! What on earth are you doing coming home this early in the morning young man!" she snapped. Thankfully he had hidden his weapons outside before he had entered. His mother gripped his ear and tugged him along to his room where she had a talk about curfew and trust. He never told him mother about what he did, too ashamed that she would never look at him the same way that he would never be her baby boy anymore.

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Kaoru turned around as her son came running in. Another week had passed and she was growing closer to Aoshi soon he would have to pass the test her son would throw at him. First she was going to have to figure why her son, a boy who would rather die then let her kiss him on the cheek in public, was hugging her so tightly and speaking in what she believed was gibberish.

"Kenji, what's wrong?" she asked shocked. That he was almost in tears but her motherly worry stopped when she noticed that he was so happy that he was almost in tears. Ah, so it must have came today she smiled. Kenji quickly pulled away and tugged on her hand so that she would follow him. It was adorable just like he had been when he was younger. It was so nice to see him that happy something had been bugging him the last week and she was going to get to the bottom of it.

"Mom, come see what Sano brought!" Kenji didn't mention that his father had come along two so they could retrieve Sano's car later on, but Kaoru wasn't shocked to see the red head leaning against his own car frowning from what ever Sano was talking about.

"Yeah that fox won't stop talking about that guy the one who she set Kaoru up with. He seems to be a great catch from what all the girls are saying, but seriously I want to slam my head against the wall if I have to hear about this Shinomori guy one more time," Sanosuke was complaining. Kenshin felt a little stir of jealousy, but tried to squash it down, honestly he didn't think Kaoru's new boyfriend was this serious.

"Mom! Look at this!" Kenji pointed at a 2007 red Shelby Mustang. Kaoru's eyes were huge as she looked at the car her ex had bought for his son.

"Kenshin, that is expensive!" she almost shouted shocked on how much he was giving to his son. Quickly she stomped over the ignorant males and poked the red head's chest. "You cannot buy your son's affections!" she hissed and Kenshin was taken aback.

"I wasn't! He just," Kenshin tried to answer but Kaoru had already turned her heel walked over to where Kenji stood admiring his new car. He spoke to his mother excitedly and she smiled softening. It wasn't long before he flipped open his cell phone; on he had gotten from Misao, and called to brag.

"Hey, Yahiko, guess what I got! I have a 2007 Shelby Mustang," he grinned, "Yes I do! Yeah my dad got it for me! I know she is going to be so steamed! I swear she has an orgasm every time she sees one." Kenji had trailed off noticing that all the adults where practically hanging on every word she spoke. A flush of red that almost rivaled his hair came over his face. Quickly he turned and rushed back into the house still talking to Yahiko. Once the door shut Sano cracked up laughing and Kaoru just blinked.

"What just happened?" she asked the laughing brunette.

"Well, it's confirmed you two your son knows what an orgasm sounds like or looks like. I think it's time for the birds and the bees talk," Sano laughed, "and I believe it's the dad's job to explain it." Kenshin flushed red. He opened his mouth to say something but Kaoru held up a hand and shook her head.

"Don't bother," she then turned walked towards the house. "Good-bye Sanosuke!" she called back before entering.

After a few hours of hiding out in his room Kenji believed the coast was clear that was until he heard his mother clear her throat. His body went rigid and he turned slowly wondering what she might have in store for him. He knew what Uncle Sano had said and he had already had the talk, but it seemed as if he mother still had something to say.

"Kenji, I know you know what I might say, but that's not it. I know it's sudden, but I've invited Aoshi to dinner tomorrow. I'd like you to meet him," she seemed a little nervous and Kenji sighed. That meant she liked him she acted like that before Enishi was going to come over. Well, at least he could get to actually meet the man face to face. That didn't mean that he was going to let his mother off the hook.

"So, he wasn't just bringing your coat from the office," he acted as if he was surprised. Kaoru rolled her eyes fully aware Kenji had never bought that lie.

"No, and I'm sorry for lying, but will you give him a chance?" she almost pleaded, but he knew his mother had pride.

"Yeah, I'll give him a chance," he nodded.

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Hajime Saito frowned as he flipped through the files that were on his desk. Being part of the underworld once upon a time had given him enough skill that he knew something big was going on and there was a feeling in his bones that a certain red headed bastard was behind this. The cigarette that was clamped between his lips clouded the office his resided in. It was almost total darkness; well it was like that was before a client walked in. Her dark brown hair was pulled up in an elegant bun that keep it off her swan like neck but what caught his eye were her deep green eyes. Tokio Watanabe had enlisted his help when she suspected her husband of cheating. Saito had of course proven her suspicions within a few days. She had then divorced the poor scum and took all the bastard's money. If she was here then it meant she needed something from him. Probably more evidence to get something she wanted back from the man.

"What can I do for you?" Saito asked flicking the ashes of his cigarette in the tray next to him. Her dark eyes watched him for a moment before she slid a picture of a girl around the age of fifteen onto his desk. She was making a face at the camera and standing next to her was Tokio.

"I want my daughter back, but that asshole won't give her up. I've been fighting him in court, but I need cold hard evidence to show he is incapable of providing or taking care of her," she spoke quickly. Saito raised an eyebrow at her and leaned down to look closer at the picture of the girl. She had inherited most of her mother's looks, but she had her father's black hair. Between Tokio and her ex-husband Tokio was the stunning goddess and he was the troll, so her daughter should be thanking whatever her religion was for her looks. "I don't care how much it costs. I want her under my care," Tokio continued briskly. Saito looked at the woman who sat rigidly before him and smirked.

"I've decided I will take your request since I am not busy. If something more important arrives-"

"Nothing is more important than this job," Tokio snapped. I will pay you handsomely Hajime Saito, so keep this on the front burner." With that the woman walked quickly out of the room. Saito smirked and picked up the photo she had left. The woman was strong just like Kaoru was, but unlike Kaoru she was ruthless against her husband. Yet there was another reason why he took the case the girl looked familiar and if he remembered correctly she had been at Kenji's party.

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Another day after work and Yumi was exhausted, but that didn't stop any of her boys from jumping on her once the door was opened. One of Shishio's many minions had been watching all of them after school and another would watch the two youngest, Kenta and Daichi, during the day. They all latched onto her body and refused to let go until she threatened that if they didn't she wouldn't make supper. After they released her, Yumi gave a kiss on the forehead to each one.

"So, daddy hasn't been home?" she asked as she glided towards the kitchen. Ichiro, the ten-year-old, shook his head.

"Nope, but Uncle Soujiro came by he left a folder for daddy," he said shyly. Yumi glanced back at them and smiled. They were all shy boys, but when their father was home they would act tough because only the strong survived, at least that was what Shishio had always told the boys. She could picture them now sitting around him or on his lap as he told/explained his favorite motto.

"Okay, then what do you want for supper?" she kneeled down so she was their level. The adorable thinking faces scrunched up for a few seconds before they all called out spaghetti. "Alright then you guys need to go and wash up then or no food," she warned. All three's eyes widened and Ichiro was the first to react and herd the other two towards the bathroom. It wasn't until she heard the water running did she actually turn to fix the quick meal. It only took about twenty minutes before she had everything ready. The table was already set thanks to one of Shishio's lackeys. "Boys dinner!" she called to them.

"'Kay Mommy!" they chorused and rushed in. Each one looking strangely like a happy Shishio.

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His mother had always told him never to leave the house at night, but what if the bogeyman was right out side your window crying?

A five-year-old Kenshin crawled out of bed slowly his eyes fixed on the door to his room the one that opened to the hall and that would probably wake his parents up, so instead he started to open his window, but that made even more noise. So he abandoned that idea and decided to brave the fire-breathing dragon that was snoring so loud he couldn't sleep if he wanted to. Padding towards the door he pressed against it slowly as to minimize the noise and luckily it didn't even make a sound. With a breath of relief Kenshin moved slowly towards the front door, now it was the tricky one. Opening it quickly this time it only made a small, quick shriek before silencing. The tiny boy froze as he heard a grunt from the fire-breathing dragon, but nothing else followed it.

Soon he was outside in the cool heat of summer. He stood in silence once again and waited until he heard the sniffling. Turning towards the alley, not once did he think that this could be a trap, the bogeyman needed help. Making sure his steps were as silent as they could be Kenshin arrived in front of another boy who was slightly bigger than he was. He clutched his hands behind his back and rocked back and forth on his heels.

"Uh, Mister Bogeyman, what's wrong?" he asked. The brown hair boy looked up somewhat scared a dark bruise covering the side of his face. He then muttered something in which Kenshin had to strain to lean forward to hear. "What was that, sir?" he asked.

"I'm not the bogeyman," the other boy said a little louder. Kenshin tilted his head ever so slightly and frowned.

"Well, if you're not the bogeyman then who are you?" he asked plopping down right in front of the other boy.

"Sanosuke," he replied and Kenshin blinked.

"Sanosuke what? I have a last name. It's different than my mommy and daddy's last name, but I gots one," Kenshin chirped happily. "So, what's yours?" For a few seconds the boy was silent.

"I don't have one," Sanosuke whimpered a little. The red headed child placed a tiny fist to his chin in thought; he also scrunched up his face ever so slightly.

"I know since I'm Kenshin Himura, you can be Sanosuke Himura!" he cheered happily. The brown eyed boy frown at name and shook his head. "Why not?"

"I don't wanna steal your last name," Sanosuke decided. Kenshin frowned once more and tried to think of a name, but his thoughts were interrupted by a shriek.

"Kenshin! Kenshin baby where are you?" he mother's voice rang through out house. The front door opened and slammed shut, and soon a large figure stood in the alleyway. Kenshin smiled at his 'daddy' and stood up to say hello. But before he could utter a word his father scooped him up and held him close to his chest. Kenshin could feel a sigh of relief that swept through his father.

"I found him!" he called out still cradling the tiny boy to his broad chest. The front door slammed for a second time and a tiny figure rushed out. Catching sight of her son she swept him into her arms, from her husbands, and bawled. During the whole thing Sanosuke had tried to hide himself in the trash heap, but Hiko had none of that. As carefully as he could he swept the boy out of the heap and had him standing beside him as his wife began scolding his son.

"Don't you ever do that again! You scared me half to death!" she cried out and swatted the red head's bottom. Kenshin cried out in shock when he mother hit him and soon he scrunched up his face a little and started to cry softly into her shoulder. Placing a hand on her shoulder Hiko led his wife and the small boy he kept by his side into their small house.

They had set up a bed in Kenshin's room so the little boys could bond and it didn't take them long until a friend of Hiko's came and picked Sanosuke up to raise him as his own. It was that day that Sanosuke got a last name, he was then Sanosuke Sagara by the courts and to himself.

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"Just open it!" Yahiko sighed laying down on Kenji's bed staring at the still wrapped present. "Hey, Kenji if you don't like it then can I have it?" he asked. The red headed boy whacked his friend on the head and glared.

"No," he uttered a single word. Pushing his body up from the sitting position he placed a hand on his chin and stared at it for a few more seconds. Honestly the thing was important to his father from what his mother had told him, but did he really want to open it and find it was some cheap college thing that had been in the family for years?

"Open it!" Yahiko growled. He then stood and grabbed the present and tossed it towards the smaller boy. Kenji caught it out of reflex and sighed. His fingers itched to open the present, but he couldn't do it yet. Kenji set it down and opened his door to where his mother sat in the living room. She had ordered some food for the dinner that night, which would arrive before Aoshi, and was waiting for the delivery boy to bring it. Turning back around he picked up the present and made his way to where his mother sat, Yahiko trailing behind confused. Kaoru looked up from the magazine and eyed the present and her son curiously. Kenji sat down beside her and looked her straight in the eye, blue matching with blue.

"I'm going to open it, but I want to know why it's important after I do," he tried to speak calmly. His heart ached when he saw the tears at the corner of his mother's eyes but he had to do this. Carefully ripping off the wrapping paper he slid a long white box out and settled it carefully in his lap. Blue eyes returned to his mother's for a split second and he saw the curiosity spark within them. He looked back down at the box and lifted the lid off with care, as if it were a bomb, and lying within the plush case cushioned delicately was an old looking sword. This time his shocked blue eyes met his mother's knowing gaze a small longing smile was placed upon her lips as she stared at it.

"Unsheathe it," she whispered. Kenji took a deep breath and delicately lifted the sword out of its case. With shaky hands he pulled it out slowly. From what he knew about swords Kenji frowned as he noticed that the blade was the wrong way and it didn't help that his mother nodded as if she had just confirmed she was correct.

"What?" he started.

"It's a reverse blade sword. It's been in your father's family for a long time. For his birthday he was given the same sword and when I asked about it he told me a story about a gallant samurai who used it after swearing never to kill again. It was your father's pride and joy, that sword. He loved it," she sighed. Kenji's eyes watered at the mention of his father and love. The questions tore at his throat and he didn't want to fight it anymore.

"Mom, I know I was a love child and that I was the reason you and dad got together!" he cried out. Kaoru's eyes widened in shock and her jaw dropped. Yahiko also stared at Kenji in disbelief. After a few moments of silence she reached for her son and dragged him close to her body.

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A/N: Uh, yeah I actually like this chapter a lot more than the other one. Care to guess why? I would say it was because I got to write little cutesy scenes to counter act the whole sadness and what ever.

This chapter seems to have a running theme in it. Can you guess? I'm seeing a lot of parenthood laced through out the whole thing. I took some artistic license with Yumi, Tokio, and Hiko a couple times during this chapter. I hope you guys don't mind too terribly much.

Oh yeah the whole Tokio-Saito-Hikaru thingy I wanted to put Tokio in because even though we don't see much or hear much of her I think she's totally awesome. So I was thinking how to use her, Saito, and Saito's job in one scene? Then it came to me! I never mentioned who Hikaru's parents are and I had an opening once again. I hope none of you mind.

Oh, yeah Kenji's car! Kenshin's rich with all the illegal things he does so why not buy his son something awesome? Mustangs are one of my favorite types of cars, but I would seriously rather had a mini cooper than a Mustang –starry eyes-

Sano and Kenshin, well I found if somewhat difficult to write because I enjoy writing about people around my age or older than me more than little kids, but I thought it went well and I tried to use some kid logic with the whole last name thing. It was just giving more insight to Kenshin's childhood and how he and Sano had met.

Can you tell I can't decide what to call Kenshin's mom? I'm toying with the idea that's she Tae, but then for a split second I wanted to call her Vera, don't ask me why I don't know why. So any input on the ideas? She'll show up in the story again I'm sure.

Aoshi's coming for a date! Yay! It was suppose to be in this chapter but I felt like being mean and not adding it. I'll make you wait for the explanation from Kaoru and the date. Oh and the whole Kenshin jealousy thing I'll come around a lot more than it did in this chapter. I really hope you enjoyed this.

Oh and Yumi's sons' names! They were fun thinking of Shishio I decided that one of their children's name should mean strong, that's Kenta, Ichiro means first son, and Daichi has something to do with intelligence. Awesome huh?

Please, please review. Adding to your favorites and your watches those are great, but I want to hear from the readers so even if it's just to say "Wow" or "I like it please update soon" it'll make me feel more warm and fuzzy. Plus more reviews more inspiration quicker updates, ya dig?

Thank you all for your reviews I feel honored that people read my story. Any comments from you will be loved as well as suggestions for really good Kenshin fanfiction, pairings can be almost anything. It does really help me with writing to have something to read to entertain me while I try to write.

Big huge thanks and a hug from Kenshin to: alwyzme, Ohiro, lovette ngbeken, Kagura910, lazy read, and angela