Sorry that I couldn't post till Last Sunday, as I said I would try. But, this is it: The last Chapter.
I want to thank to the 54 people who follow this story, to the 19 who favorite it and the 69 who reviewed.
It's such a privilege to me to have so many people reading it and enjoying the chapters even if they have grammatical (an other kinds of) mistakes.
Thanks for your support. It means a lot to me. Few years ago, I gave up on writing in English because it was difficult to me to express things the way I wanted. And sometimes... I feel that difficulty remains. Just as a comparison The Portuguese version of this story has 30 chapters... But this story was always the "story of my heart" the one I've always wanted to write, I've always imagined it, since I was a child, so I wanted to make it public not only to my Portuguese readers but also to you...
I have some other projects in English in mind. You'll find more about them in the end of the chapter.
I think that With your help and some time I will do my best to "polish" my writing.
Well, enough talk, this is it:
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THE FINAL CHAPTER:
Chapter 19 – A Timeless Gift
Kaoru heard in silence as Kenshin explained everything that happened on the mountains. The strange ninjas, the explosions, Tomoe's death and the way she "draw" that scar on his face.
It was sad that she had to die, even if Kenshin said she had a smile on her face. And, knowing him as she did, Kaoru was aware of how guilty he would feel. "Akira, that was the last name she said."
"He was her fiancé." – Kaoru spoke for the first time. Her tone was resolute. It wasn't her story to tell, but Kenshin deserved an explanation, and he would have it. "He was the reason for all of this."
Kenshin's eyebrow knitted together. He never assumed the two women were friends, so, how could Kaoru know that? "She came here to avenge his death."- She took a deep breath, unsure that there would be an easy way to tell him the truth: "That's the reason she joined that group on the Black Forest: To destroy Inshin."
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"Kyiosato, please stop! Don't do this!" – an old man yelled, but it was already too late…
It happened so fast… In one moment he was running In Kenshin's direction on the other he was dragging his maimed body to reach a flower maybe a meter away from him.
"How stupid was I?... Forgive-me anata… I hope you to forgive-me Tomoe…"
Kenshin tried to understand what he was mumbling about, but he only heard the name Tomoe…
This man had a family…
While cleaning his sword he glanced at his own reflection and only then he realized the bleeding on his left cheek. His eyes widened when he touched his face. It was a cut. It didn't hurt but it was bleeding a lot.
I dindn't notice…
Kenshin glanced back at the man behind him. He was already dead. Your wish to kill me was strong… he walked next to him pick up the flower he once tried to grab and put it in Kyiosato's hand. I wish you were successful…
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Kenshin closed his eyes: "It was me, wasn't I?" his voice was low and his hand flew to the scar on his face…. Kenshin would remember those two people every time he look at the mirror.
Kenshin shook his head negatively: "Kaoru, but the traitor was Iizuka."
Kaoru nod: "Yes, but, they thought it would be easier if they use a woman…"
"Use a woman? To do what?" – how could they involve someone like Tomoe in their plans?
"To know tour weaknesses Kenshin..." - she finally said.
At first Kenshin stared at Kaoru in disbelief, but then….
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"Come on Kenshin, have a drink with me!" – Iizuka insisted.
"I've told you before… No." – Kenshin was happy that they finished soon so that he could see how Kaoru was doing in her job.
"We can go to Aka, it's near here." Why was Iizuka insisting so much for him to join him? Kenshin only accepted because he thought it would be nice to join Kaoru in her way home. When they arrived, Kenshin saw a girl waiting at the table but his eyes turned in other direction. He was looking for Kaoru.
"Himura, this is my cousin Tomoe." – Kenshin bowed his head and sat down at Iizuka's side. "She is staying with us for a while… I am thinking of asking Katsura to let her stay in his place during the day."
Kenshin nod. "It's safe… Until we don't know who the traitor is, our families still in danger." – he answered thinking about his own situation.
"Our families?" – Iizuka laughed – "Are you talking about the Kamyia girl?" – he said staring at Tomoe.
He found his companion's attitude odd: "Kaoru is my only family. So, yes, of course I am referring to her."
"Don't get this in the wrong way, but… I think you should choose someone different from her… A grown up woman… Kaoru is just a girl… she barely has sixteen."
Kenshin turned his head towards him: "I Think I still in charge of my own life. And if you want our friendship to endure you will never again refer to Kaoru without the respect you own to any other woman who is not yours or from your family." – his tone made it clear this was a warning.
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Kenshin sighed. That was the reason. He wanted him to turn his affections over Tomoe, so that she could discover his fragilities… But Kaoru was already the owner of his thoughts at that time, and for that possession Iizuka tried to put her down to.
"Coward." – he muttered thinking about Iizuka.
"Tomoe end up regretting, because she came to me, told me the truth and asked for my help. She warned me that Iizuka was the traitor." – Kaoru placed her hand on his: "None of this was your fault Kenshin."
He glanced at her and shook his head. By the look on his eyes, she knew he didn't believe her words: "Are you sure? Akira wouldn't be dead if it wasn't me, Tomoe wouldn't be dead if I didn't kill her fiancé on first place, and you… " – he looked back at Kaoru and placed his hand on her back remembering of Jin-Hei and Iizuka's attacks: "You almost died because of me Kaoru…" – he rubbed his tempers: "Everyone around me tends to die… I… attract death."
Kaoru shook him: "I am not dead. I am here with you." – she lifted his chin: "You can't save the world Kenshin. People make their own choices: Akira chose to come here and become a samurai, Tomoe choose to get revenge from his death… And I…" – She made him look to her again because Kenshin was already looking down, hiding his eyes from her. His burden just got a lot bigger with the acknowledge of Tomoe's situation: "I choose you."
Even if she missed Misao and Sano, even if she had a feeling that this happiness wasn't going to last… she wanted to make him happy, even if, all of this was just a dream. "I have something for you." – she opened a smile. I knew you would be useful someday.
Kenshin eyes widened looking at the small box on her hands. A gift? He had never received a gift before, except for the sword his master gave him, but that was a long time ago. It was a strange feeling, embarrassing at first, but then curiosity filled him and he took the box from her hands and opened it.
On the inside there was a silver plate, (the one Yumi gave Kaoru), but it was the inscription that made him smile.
Kenshin Himura, from yours K,K
"It's for you to never forget about me…" – Kaoru words reached his ears and all he could do was to embrace her, but then, he stopped. "Are you thinking about leaving?" – there was a glint of alarm in his voice. Kaoru shook her head negatively: "No." – She wasn't thinking of leaving, but there was an inner voice that was always telling her:. Don't get used to this, it's not going to last forever…
"So, How could to forget about you? You'll always be here, by my side. You're not going anywhere far from me anymore. I will always remember you, because you are the woman I love." – he placed his arms around her and hold her tight. Kaoru's head rested at his neck.
I wish this to be forever… please…
"But… this inscription… it's not right." – he got back to a sitting position and stared at the plate with his eyebrows knitting together.
"No, Kenshin, I checked, and your name is well written, and the K,K stands for Kamyia Kaoru, my name." – she explained.
He chucked: "That's the problem." - Kaoru stared at him for a while. He wasn't sad or angry, he seemed to be enjoying this situation. "I don't understand." – she said a little disappointed.
Kenshin smiled at her confusion. He couldn't delay this any further after everything they passed: "The initials of your name are wrong… because…" – he stared down at the gift and then at her: "I wish you to be Himura Kaoru…"
Kaoru eyes widened in surprise and her heart start pounding faster. Kenshin continued: "If you accept to marry me, of course." – he asked, anticipation in his voice. He was afraid. He never did something like this before, he was never a romantic man, and he knew he was doing it all backwards. He had no ring to give her, no flowers… instead she was the one that was giving him a gift… that increased his fear that she could say no.
Tears rolled down her eyes. "Himura… Kaoru?" never before she had thought of herself as his woman… never since the day she met him in her dreams. That man was literally the man of her dreams and she knew with all her heart mind and soul that she wanted no one else. Only Kenshin. He was hers, he was her child dream coming true.
"I know it's not an honorable name, but it's… the only one I have to give." – he said. His fears were increasing at her single expression…. Was she crying because she was happy, or because she was sad?
"And it's the only one I want to… No one else Mr Himura, only you." – her smile grew bigger and Kenshin's heart melt, His hands cupped her face as he kissed every single tear on her cheeks: "I'm in love with you since I was a child, you have no idea of what you mean to me." – She said between sobs, making Kenshin's fears flew away.
What were they anyway? He couldn't remember anymore. He could only taste this moment, because she made him forget the misery his past was, Kaoru made him wish to live a new life, one with hope and sunny days.
His fingers tangled in her hair as their lips touched. That need… he wanted her in so many ways. He wanted her as his secret keeper as his shield, as his wife, as his lover…. Their kiss was getting so wild that Kaoru needed to stop to breathe. As she did it he flew to her neck, his tongue licking her skin made her shiver with pleasure. Kaoru placed her legs around his waist, totally forgetting the wound on her back. "Kenshin…" – she moaned on his ear.
Kenshin had to place both his hands on the sides so that he could hold both of their body weights. And then it was her time to go after his neck. Kenshin was astonished by the change of the positions. Now she was in control, and with Kaoru's mouth on his neck, her body on top of his making him feel things he never did before, Kenshin found it difficult to control his own body.
He wanted her and the desire was almost uncontrollable but he needed to stop it while he could. Kenshin wanted to do it right. He wanted to see her on a beautiful dress, he wanted to promise his love before God, he wanted to do this right….
And fast.
"Kaoru… wait, please." – he said. When she stopped to look at him, she was panting, as he was. "Have I done something wrong?" – she asked worried. He smiled and his right hand caressed her cheek: "No, my love… It's just that I want to do things right this time."
She sat back : "What do you mean?"
He took a deep breath: "I mean… Marriage. I want you to be safe and protected. I will always protect you Kaoru, you and your dignity. You deserve nothing less than that. Also, I want everyone to know that you are Himura Kaoru, my wife."
Kaoru blushed. Kenshin wanted to make their union public. "And how much time do you think we need?"
"Tomorrow. We can arrange everything till tomorrow." – his smiled grew bigger – "Even because I can't wait longer."
Kaoru smiled back at him: "So, we have to wait…"
"Yes we do." – Kenshin fought against grabbing her to him again – "But I promise you, it will pay off." – she deserved to be treated like a princess, and he had something romantic in mind. He wanted to please her, we wanted the beginning of their married lives to be unforgettable.
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This is so good… I feel like my life is starting today. I could say that this was perfect if it wasn't for this dreams, about Sano and Misao and the words they say to me.. They make me feel sad and guilty for choosing Kenshin over them... I love my friends, but I love Kenshin above everyone else…
If only we could live all together…
Kaoru sighed at that thought. She was waiting for Sakura to come and help her dress. She didn't sleep last night, after Kenshin's proposal…. Her mind was filled with thoughts of them, and how wonderful their married life would be.
She heard Sakura approaching and closed the diary.
It is a new day, a new life… she remembered the lyric of the song she used to hear so long ago.
I've been waiting for you...
Here I am.
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Sakura and Katsura couldn't hide their smiles. The couple in front of them was so happy that it was contagious. Kenshin's clothes match Kaoru's eyes, and Kaoru herself was wearing a beautiful white kimono with dark blue flowers.
Katsura knew about the wedding, but Kenshin asked for privacy. He wanted something simple and discrete. There were no guests, just he and Kaoru. And Katsura made no imposition in that.
"Me and Sakura, we are very happy to see you together." – Katsura said as they sat to take breakfast.
"And that everything is over now." – Sakura added, her face was still red on the spot Iizuka hit her.
"Did they found out the traitor?" – Kenshin couldn't say Iizuka's name… Even now, he couldn't believe that someone he trusted so much, was able to do such horrible things. Every time he thought about the way he found Kaoru, and how he seemed to be enjoying to see her suffer… he simple went mad.
"He is dead. As long as everyone else in the forest." – Katsura answered – "No more threats."
Kaoru sighed in relief: "That's so good to hear."
"What about Tomoe's brother? Did you found him?" – Kenshin remembered the boy he met in Otsu. He would need help. He had just lost the closest person he had to a mother….
"Nothing. No traces of him." – Katsura said. – "It's just like he vanished… I warned at town that if they found a boy who matches the description you gave me, that they should send him to me."
"We will take care of him." – Sakura said with a frown of smile forming in her lips. She hadn't met the boy yet, but she already knew that once found, she wanted to take care of him, to shield him from every evil and to make him understand that he could be happy, despite of what happened.
"Well, but that's enough talking. I think you have a busy day ahead, so, you should get going." – Katsura and Kenshin nod in agreement. And Kenshin glanced at Sakura: "Don't worry it's being taken care of." - she said.
"What's being taken care?" – Kaoru asked but the only response she received was a smile. Understanding that it was something that she would only knew later, she said: "Thank you for everything. I will never forget what you did for me."
Sakura nod and smiled: "It's not like we will never see each other again… You'll live on Kenshin's house, so, I am going to see you often."
Kaoru smiled and nod, trying to disguise that strange feeling she had since last night.
"Let's go." – she heard his voice calling her and when she looked at him, Kenshin was offering her his hand, which she accepted freely: "Yes."
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I promise to love and fight for you till the day I die.
I promise to never leave you alone.
Nothing will tear us apart.
Nothing Anata.
Aishiteru.
Kaoru's eyes opened slowly, adjusting to the light. Her body was aching but she could hold that pain. It was more fatigue than pain, anyway. As she fully opened her eyes, she smiled and blushed immediately. She was on his arms… and she was naked. Then Kaoru remembered last day events:
Kenshin took her to a place, kind of a monastery were they got married… She could live a thousand years and would never forget the look of contentment on his eyes and his words as they walked together to the town, his thoughts for the future, their future... He seemed so light and free from the demons that used to chase him all the time.
Then, at night, when they arrived to his home and entered in his room, Kaoru saw petals spread all over the floor, as small candles illuminated the place around their futon. "It's so beautiful Kenshin."
She became nervous. The night before, at Katsura's house, when they started kissing each other, they let themselves being driven by desire. She totally forgot her fears as she acted without thinking. But now, seeing how he cared to make this moment special to her, she remembered that this would be her first time.
Kenshin understood her hesitation, so he grabbed her hand and kissed it, then his kisses rose to her face, her eyes, her cheeks, then down to her neck, and as her clothes were stopping him to go any further, he placed his hands on her obi and his fingers gently unraveled it. Kaoru placed her hands on Kenshin's shoulders and his clothes also fell exposing his chest. As her kimono was loose without the obi, Kaoru felt his warm hands touching her skin and she loved how it felt.
Slowly Kenshin lead her to the futon. As they lay down, Kenshin's mouth flew to her breasts. Kaoru moaned with pleasure. Never in her life she felt that before. Her nails craved into the skin of his back as she couldn't control herself anymore. "Kenshin…." – she whispered.
As his tongue was playing with one of her nipples his hand went down and Kaoru opened her legs to received it. She couldn't think anymore she could only feel. They stood that way for a while, but when Kaoru thought it couldn't get better, she felt the weight of his body on hers, and even if it hurt at the beginning, she was so pleased that she pleaded for more and more and more… and he did it as she asked. Only stopping when both of them were exhausted.
Then Kenshin hold her in his arms and they fell asleep, smiling.
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Kaoru was daydreaming. She was so lost in thoughts that failed to realize that he was awake for a while. "Good morning." – she said blushing.
He kissed her on the lips: "Good morning, my wife. It's good that you're beautiful face is the first thing I see in the morning." Kaoru blushed even more.
"What were you thinking?" – he trace her lips with his fingers – "You were smiling."
Kaoru blushed even more, her face was as red as a tomato: "No..Nothing."
He grinned and got up. Kaoru stared at him. Last night they were almost in the dark only with the fragile light of the candles. But now she could see all his body clearly. Even with all the scars from the fights he had, he was still gorgeous. Kaoru felt she wanted to repeat last night, but before she could do anything else, he extended his hand to her: "Let's take a bath."
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It was winter and the snow made it a little difficult to walk. Kenshin had told her he wanted to take her to a special place, and she agreed.
She saw it from distance. It was a garden.
"I had planned to take you here because the sakura flowers are so beautiful, and I knew you would love to see them." – his hand rubbed the back of his head – "But I forgot that it was already winter."
Kaoru burst into laugh. How could he forget that it was already winter? There was snow everywhere!
"Now, you're thinking your husband is crazy." – he crossed his arms – "Don't you?" – she bend down to grab some snow. "Not crazy… just a little…" – she molded the snow into a ball – "distracted!" – she said throwing him a snow ball. Kenshin dodged… "Oh… I see." – he made a snow ball on his own – "Maybe I am not that distracted." – he threw it to her but he failed intentionally.
Kaoru giggled happily that they could act so free after all this months of pressure. They both started throwing snow balls at each other laughing like children. Kenshin felt this was the happiest he had ever been. Kenshin exhaled and smiled looking at her. My wife.
It was in that moment his eyes captured a light coming from the ground. "Kaoru, watch out!"A bright white light imposed itself between he and Kaoru. "Kaoru!" – he saw her falling on her knees with both hands on her chest.
She widened her eyes in horror as she seemed to be recognizing the meaning of that light.
Oh, no,,, My time here is over…
Fighting the pain on her chest she got up and tried to pass through the light, but she couldn't. It became like a wall, and was getting thicker and thicker at every second. She shook her head: "Kenshin…. I can't fight this." – tears rolled down her eyes.
It was the end, the end of something that was only in the beginning.
Kenshin unsheathed his sword and launched an attack against the invisible "wall". It didn't even scratch. He did again and again and again, until exhaustion, he feel on his knees and stared at her. Kaoru placed her hands on the wall… all she wanted to do was to touch his face one more time:
"I am sorry Kenshin."
I promise to love and fight for you till the day I die.
I promise to never leave you alone.
Nothing will tear us apart.
Nothing Anata.
Aishiteru.
"Nooo!" – he got up again. He would destroy that stupid wall. "Kaoru step back!" – he shouted. Those were the promises he made her on their wedding day. This were his vows. He would never break his vows, most of all the ones he made to her.
"Doryusen!" – The ground all way from the place he put his sword till the invisible wall was destroyed and the wall cracked.
It was hard for Kaoru too keep her eyes open, the pain on her chest was almost unbearable making it almost impossible to breath.
I am sorry Kenshin, I am sorry… I just can't hold this anymore….
I am sorry…
"Kaoru!"
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She tried to open her eyes, but the light on the other side was too intense.
Am I dead?
That didn't really mattered now, that life had decided to take away from her the person she loved the most. First her parents, now… him.
There was no will to live after this.
She took a deep breath. Death is the opposite of life, death is emptiness, and even if her heart was empty, she could feel the energy around her…
So, I am not dead.
I wish I was.
Kaoru tried to open her eyes. And even if every time she tried, tears fell from the exposure at the light, she kept on trying. When she was finally succeeded, all she could see was: White. She would hate that color from now on.
There were no shapes or other colors on the place she fixed her eyes on.
Kaoru felt a commotion on her chest. "Where Am I?" She closed her eyes again. Please, please, let me come back to him again… please… she prayed so hard that she forgot to let go the air she hold on her lungs. There's no point in living if I am not with him…
BIP… BIP…
My place is by his side…. She prayed remembering the vow he choose to make on their wedding day.
I promise to love and fight for you till the day I die.
I promise to never leave you alone.
The way he touched her face and how his eyes locked on hers as he talked…
Nothing will tear us apart.
Nothing Anata.
Aishiteru
BIP! BIP!BIP!BIP!
Kaoru opened her eyes to see what was causing that noise and only then she remembered to let go the air she had held on her lungs for so long.
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Kaoru was frightened when she saw all the equipment surrounding her. The constant BIP seemed to be monitoring her heart rhythm and it was beating faster and faster, making the machine sound uncontrollable.
Where Am I? I don't want be he here!
As an answer to her question, a woman dressed in white rushed into the room. "What's happening to the machines?" – she turned her head to every equipment trying to understand what was leaving them crazy. When she finally looked to the bed, and saw Kaoru with her eyes open she sighed in relief.
"Miss Kaoru…" – she gave her a genuine smile – "You're awake. Your friends will be so happy to hear that."
Kaoru shook her head as tears fell freely.
The nurse sat next to her and grabbed her hand: "Shhh… Everything is going to be all right, ok?"
Kaoru heard the door opening. The nurse turned her attention to a woman with black long hair and vivid red lips: "Doctor Megumi, she is awake, but haven't said a word yet."
The other woman smiled: "It's ok. Her body is still numb. Give her some time." – she turned her attention to Kaoru.
Why does everyone seemed so happy to see her awake? She didn't want to be there!
"Call her friends please." – she said to the nurse. Then she sat on the bed: "Welcome back, Kamyia Kaoru."
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Dr Megumi was with Kaoru for almost an hour. Making sure that all her vitals were fine. And even if Kaoru was still in shock and her mind was foggy, she understood what the doctor explained about her being in coma for more than six months.
"I SWEAR THAT IF YOU DON'T LET ME GO INSIDE YOU'LL REGRET!" – they heard someone yelling. Kaoru immediately recognized the owner of the voice. Sano.
"I am sorry… I don't know him." – she heard Misao saying – "It's just a coincidence that we came together."
The door swung open with so much strength that it hit the wall behind it. "KAORU!" – they both yelled running to her.
Kaoru's lips curved into a smile, and even if she wanted to talk, she couldn't find any words to say. She stretched her hand to touch Sano's hand and then Misao's braid. "We're so happy to see you're awake." – Misao said. "Don't ever do something like this to us, again Missy."
Megumi picked Sano apart and scolded him: "You can't come here like this!" – she pointed to the door: "You almost destroyed the place!"
Sano rubbed the back of his head: "Sorry Meg…"
"She needs peace, ok? Rash reactions like this, only make it worse!" – she said still angry with Sano.
"Damn, you don't need to be so mean to me. She is my friend and she was out for what? Six months? When the nurse called saying she was awake, we left school and drove right here ignoring red lights and all traffic rules! It's normal that we're excited to see her awake again!"- he answered back.
"I know…. But she needs to rest. She is not coming home today. She needs at least three more days here. I want to make sure she is out of any danger." – Megumi said.
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Three days after
Misao looked back at Kaoru: "I am so happy that you're leaving today!"
Kaoru forced a smile. This was exhausting. Trying to please her friends showing appreciation for what they did to her… doing everything on her reach to hide she wasn't happy at all.
She heard Misao sighing. "What's happening Kaoru?" – she sat at her side and placed her hand on Kaoru's back.
"I am sorry Misao. I am happy to see you again… It's just that…" – she closed her eyes and swallowed hard. He is not here. "I don't feel me anymore."
Misao looked directly at her eyes: "What do you mean?"
Should I tell her? She is going to assume that I am crazy! Kaoru felt that her heart wouldn't hold the weight of a secret like that. Was Kenshin just a dream? It couldn't have been. No! He was real, he is real! Our love is real… his kisses his touch… it was all real. But how am I going to explain it to her?
"Misao I need to tell you one thing… And you will have to believe me." – Kaoru stared straight into Misao huge green eyes.
"Of course I will." – her friend replied.
Kaoru started: "Misao I…"
"Hei! Are you ladies ready to leave this freaking place?" – Sano got in and both girls stared at him for a while: "Hospitals make me sick." – he said in response to their look. "I just want to get the hell out of here."
Kaoru and Misao sighed with a smile on their lips. After all Sano was Sano… Kaoru got up from bed slowly, she was still learning how to walk again. "Let's go."
"But I thought you wanted to tell me something?" – Misao gave her arm to Kaoru so that she could support herself. "I tell you later."
As Kaoru tried to walk as fast as she could, she saw Dr Megumi passing almost at her side. "Wait Misao, I wanna thank her." – but Misao stopped her: "Don't you see all the nurses around her? And there someone lying on a stretcher. She is busy. And believe me Kaoru if you go there now, she will not be nice to you."
Kaoru sighed: "Ok."
"Come on let's go home." – Sano insisted – "You come here to thank her in another day, And I come with you too."
Misao grinned: "Sano thinks he has a chance with her."
"With Doctor Megumi?" – Kaoru raised her eyebrow
"Shut up weasel! Let's go home." – he picked Kaoru on his arms: "I have to do everything by myself."
"Wait, I just want to go to a place first."
Sano and Misao exchanged glances but end up agreeing.
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He opened his eyes. Where Am I?
Looking around the room he could see different kinds of machines, but no one else was on the inside. He didn't need to look, he just felt it. He got up to a sitting position and then Ignoring the sense of numbness on his body, he turned around. But as his feet touched the ground, as he tried to get up, he fell immediately.
What's happening to me?
He felt someone approaching the room. "Already awake?" – a feminine voice said, then she helped him to get up: "How do you feel?" – she tried her best smile.
"Weird." – he said.
The woman with long black hair and red vivid lips asked: "Can you explain me what happened?"
He stared back at her blankly. She waited for a while, but as the answer never came she asked again: "Kenshin? Kenshin? Are you listening?"
He shook his head:"What did you just called me?"
The woman mouth opened in realization. Then she took something out of her pocket: "Your name is Kenshin HImura. That's all I know." – he lost his memory.
The red-haired man took the silver plate on his hand and read the inscription on it.
Kenshin Himura with love K,K
He held the object on his hand tightly. "Why can't I…"
"Let's take things easy Kenshin. Sometimes this happens. You know, maybe you hit your head hard… Don't worry your memory will come back."
"Are you sure?" – he asked confused. "How do you know that?"
"I am a doctor, I know things." – she smiled. Then a small object on her hand started bipping. "I have to go now Kenshin. Just please wait here, I will come back in a minute."
As he found himself alone in the room again. Kenshin tried to get up supporting himself on the objects around him.
The mirror.
He needed to see his face on the mirror, he needed to know if he remembered who he was.
He stared at the strange in front of him.
"Who are you?" – Then his hand touched the scar on his left cheek:
"If you are Kenshin Himura, then…" – he looked down at the silver chain on his hand: "Who is K,K?"
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Sano stopped the car in front of the stationery store. "You want to buy a diary?" – Misao asked Kaoru and she nod opening the car door.
Misao went after her.
Someone once told me that my truth was a fantasy.
It might be a fantasy… But for me it was real.
I will never forget the friends I made in Japan: Sakura, Katsura, Yumi, Yahiko, Aoshi, Hannya… And most of all I will never ever forget you… the owner of my heart and soul:
Kenshin Himura.
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THE END
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Ok, don't kill me, please... Let me explain before you do it, ok?
First of all... The sex scene between Kenshin and Kaoru... It wasn't easy for me to write it in English... So, I am sorry if it's not good...I think it was only regular.
About the end:
Kenshin managed to travel in time along with Kaoru, but he lost his memory during the process. Kaoru fights between the dream and reality... and she is afraid that if she tells the truth people would think that she is crazy...
They have been almost side by side on the hospital and they didn't met! The patient Megumi and the nurses were attending when Kaoru wanted to go there to thank her, was in fact, Kenshin.
As I've said before, this story will have a second half - named My Time Machine - By Your Side.
I think Kenshin and Kaoru deserved a better future, and even if they were together, if they stayed in Japan, in the past... Kenshin would be haunted by his past forever.
So, I decided this was the best for both of them.
The question is: Are they going to met in the Present? He lost his memory, so, if he sees her, will he recognize her? Will Kaoru be ready to move on after some years?
Hope you're not mad at me, and I also hope you to be happy to know this wasn't totally the end.
It was just the beginning of something different.
I am anxious to hear your opinions.
I am writing a new story too, called Powerless - it will be short, maybe ten chapters - I don't know if I will start posting it before or after My Time Machine - By Your Side.
Anyway, I hope to hear something from you...
Thank you for all the support and love...
Yours Jou chan