Chapter 8: Well Worth the Wait
"Today's the big day Sano! Are you excited or what? I know I'm excited about being the maid of honor!"
"Jou-chan, if it wasn't for Kenshin you would be the 'old maid' of honor. I'm excited about getting this over with. I'm sure it will be the happiest day of my life, but I'm looking forward to getting back into my old gi." explained Sanosuke as he tied some bows on his wedding kimono. "The only reason Ryuichi picked you to be our maid of honor is because you are our main female friend..."
"That hurt Sanosuke sniffle, that hurt deeply...Well, it's only a few minutes 'til showtime, I'd better see if Ryuichi needs my help. Ta ta!"
"Jeez, talk about mood swings...Poor Kenshin is gonna have to put up with that for the rest of his life.sigh"
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Meanwhile...
"Kaoru, it doesn't tie like that!!! That hurts!!!"
"How would you know this is your first time wearing a kimono in, well let me see, about 13 years! Now hold still, I know what I'm doing!"
"I have a hard time believing that! Go do something constructive, like getting ready to do what your supposed to do!"
"Fine, I will!"
"Good!"
"Bye!"
On her way out, Kaoru ran into Kenshin, who had to walk Ryuichi down the aisle (again with the shortage of friends thing). Everybody was dressed well, whether they wanted to be or not. Suzume and Ayame were flowergirls and Yahiko was the only member of the Kenshin-gumi without a job. He had no problem with this because he could sit in the audience by Tsubame and Kenji without Sanosuke making rude remarks to him.
"Ryuichi-dono, it's time to go. Come on."
.....................
The music played as Kenshin carefully led her down the aisle. She was in a beautiful red silk kimono with white cranes and pink sakura. She had her long raven hair up in a bun and was absolutly glowing. Sano knew she was beautiful before but she was radiant when she was all cleaned up. He didn't look so bad himself. He was wearing a kimono with Mt. Fugi and other types of scenery on it, but although it was his wedding, he still wore his red headband. They both were beaming. She finally reached the altar after what seemed like an eternity and the priest started talking. Neither Sano or Ryuichi payed any attention to the man. They were too busy looking at each other. They though about all the stuff they had been through that led up to this day. The night when they met her, the night at the Akabeko, the rainy night, and the night he proposed to her. They were ready. The audience which included her mom, brother, nephew, Yahiko, Tsubame, Kenji, and Dr. Genzai, were on the edge. As the priest rambled on, everybody sat quietly, making sure not to disturb anything.
After many long minutes, it was time to exchange vows. This was what they were there for, to become man and wife.
"Do you, Sanosuke Sagara, take this woman to be your wife?"
"I do."
"And do you, Ryuichi Yamatara, take this man to be your husband?"
"I do."
"Well what are you waiting for? You may now kiss the bride!"
They didn't hesitate. Before the high priest could even finish the sentence, they had their arms wrapped around the other and they shared what was possibily the most passionate kiss they had ever shared.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs. Sanosuke Sagara."
After the kiss was over, they both were awestuck. About finally being married and about that kiss. Ryuichi found it hard to speak, but Sano didn't have any trouble. He leaned over to her ear and whispered, "I don't know about you but I'm glad that's over."
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"Yay! It's time to open the presents, eat fattening cake, and get drunk!"
Someone would think that something like that would be said by the groom, but sadly the bride said that. Before she could do anything else to embarass herself, Kenshin and Kaoru handed her a red package with black kanji on it.
"This is from us to you. I'm sure you'll like."
When she ripped open the paper, she was very surprised about what she saw next. It was a jacket like Sano's except it was red and instead of 'bad' on the back, it said 'dragon' in kanji. It also had a red headband with it, just to have the whole package.
"Oh, I love it! Now I don't have to bum his!"
"Rolls eyes She'll find another reason to bum mine..."
After about two hours of opening presents, drinking, and eating, it was time to go home. For the first time ever, Sano and Ryuichi didn't go home to the Kamiya Dojo. They went to the new house across the road, their new house. For the first time ever they were going to be alone with no distractions. This was the moment he had been waiting for his entire life. He had a wife, a home, and all of it was his.
"I'm tired. Lets go to bed."
"Hmmm. This either a trick or you are not feeling well, because I get the feeling you don't have any intention to sleep tonight, Sanosuke Sagara."
"Darn it, you figured me out. Please can we go now?"
"Listen, I'm in the process of getting a hangover and I'm sick to my stomach. Can we put it off 'til another night?"
"But...but..."
"No!"
sniffle
"Crying won't help you now!"
fake tears
"Fine, fine, but you'd better not make me hit my head or else bad things will happen in your future..."
"Ryuichi, has anyone ever told you that you are scary?"
"Yes, and most of them never lived to tell their friends either..."
"More scaryness..."
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Despite what Sanosuke had planned things weren't exactly going so fast. Ryuichi was in a bad mood and so far all he had gotten to do was kiss her and see her shoulders. She on the other hand was having a pretty good time and wouldn't let him go any further.
"Ryuichi, has anyone ever told you that you have the people skills of a bowl of fruit? I mean come on, I haven't waited waited all this time to kiss you."
"True, but that doesn't help the fact that I don't feel well."
"sigh I feel this is an argument that I can't win..."
BANG!!!
"Did you just hear that?"
"Hear what?"
"There's people in the other room. I can hear them walking. Believe me, I know this sort of thing."
"I think you are imagining things. Believe me, I know this sort of thing."
"If we get brutally murdered it's gonna be your fault."
"You are a very pessimistic person...Fine! I'll go check and see if there is anyone in the other room."
"I'm going with you. You are too careless."
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When they got to the other room there was two people standing there. Ryuichi's mother and a young boy who was about Yahiko's age. They didn't seem surprised that they had been found, but they looked like they were about to kill somebody.
"What the hell are you guys doing here?! I'm busy!" yelled Ryuichi.
"I'm bringing you home! You don't belong here with these people! I got rid of your father so that you would come back with us!"
"He's not father dammit! I don't want anything to do with you or your husband or your snotty grandson!"
"Ryuichi, calm down. You're gonna hurt somebody if your not careful."
"Keep the hell out of this, Sanosuke!"
"Fine! If you want it this way! I'll be with you whether you like it or not! It'll look good in the papers as a murder/suicide case!" said Ryuichi's mother as she pulled out a gun.
"You crazy bitch! I knew mother-in-laws were a pain, but man, you're nuts!"
"Fine, if you want to die then I'm not gonna stop you, but leave me and Sanosuke out of this! I'll kill you myself!" yelled Ryuichi. She ran up to her mother and grabbed her by the throat and held her against a wall. Before any damage could be made Sanosuke grabbed Ryuichi and held her back while the boy grabbed her mother.
"Ryuichi, what's the matter with you!? You've lost it!" yelled Sanosuke as he struggled to keep her still.
"I guess it's true that old habits die hard, heh heh. If you value your life get out of my house. Get her out of here, Takahiro."
"Yes, ma'am. Goodbye, Aunt Ryuichi and Uncle Sano."
"You didn't expect that one did you? (snicker) Uncle Sano makes you sound like a dirty old man. He he he!!!"
"As if Aunt Ryuichi is any better."
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The next morning at the Himura Dojo
"So, did you get everything done that you needed to?"
"What's that supposed to mean, Kenshin? Of course I did, after her mom left."
"Where is she right now? I thought it was funny that she wasn't with you."
"Sleeping. She said that she wanted to take a bath too before she came over."
"Ah. Well when you see her give her this newspaper. There is an article in there she might want to read."
"Sure, whatever you say, Kenshin. Why would she want to read that. She doesn't like reading the paper."
"It's a secret, trust me."
"I'll take it to her now if it makes you happy."
"That might not be a good idea..."
"Kenshin, make up your mind. I'm taking it to her."
"Fine. It might work. If..."
"He left already. That boy will never get his head on straight."
"Ryuichi-dono will set him straight if he gives her that newspaper in the wrong manner."
"What is in that paper anyway?"
"You will find out when Sano does."
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At the Sagara house
"Ryuichi, where are you?" yelled Sano.
"In the bath, what do you need?"
"Kenshin sent you the paper. He said there was an article you might want to read."
"Set it by the door, I'll get it later."
"Ok. When are you coming over to Kenshin's house?"
"In about ten minutes. See ya then."
"See ya."
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2 hours later at the Himura Dojo
"Where the hell is Ryuichi?! She said she would be here an hour and 40 minutes ago and she's still not here. I'm going over to the house to find her."
Kenshin and Kaoru looked at each other with a weird look on their face and waited for Sano to return. When he did, he had a scared look on his face and was holding the newspaper that Kenshin had given Ryuichi to read.
"This has something to do with it, doesn't it? This newspaper article is the reason for her disappearance. What is in it that is so special? Why did this happen?"
"Sano, that article is about someone very close to her. Let me show you something. Point out anyone in that picture that may look familiar."
"Let's see. There is that tall man in the middle who looks very scary. Then that hot girl with the creepy eyes, don't tell Ryuichi I said that, and that other guy. That guy looks a little bit familier."
"He should but that isn't the answer I was looking for. Look hard at that picture, is there anyone who just makes you stop and think?"
"No not really."
"(sweatdrop) Sano, look at the girl. Does she look ike someone you might know?"
"Hey! That's Ryuichi isn't it! And that other guy is that scumbag Toba. She looks scarier than normal...Oh shit! That's when she was an assassin!"
"No kidding. Anyway, that scary man in the middle is Tatsumi Yamatara, Ryuichi's adopted father. He is back in town and I bet ryuichi went to find him. Give her a few days and she will probably be back. Unless..."
"Unless what? What do you mean!?"
"Unless she has decided that her faith is in Tatsumi instead of you."
"I don't want to think about that. I'll give her two days, then I will find her."
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Starlite: Finally a update! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!! I AM A REVIEW STARVED AUTHOR THAT NEEDS KIND WORDS TO LIVE!!!
Ryuichi: I could put you out of your misery if you really want me to. Heh heh! (Gets out her sword and gives Starlite a creepy look.)
Starlite: Ok, I'm fine now....(thinking: Why did I hire such a nutcase? Why didn't I hire the sweet apple farmer?)
Ryuichi: Mwahahahahaha!!!!
"Today's the big day Sano! Are you excited or what? I know I'm excited about being the maid of honor!"
"Jou-chan, if it wasn't for Kenshin you would be the 'old maid' of honor. I'm excited about getting this over with. I'm sure it will be the happiest day of my life, but I'm looking forward to getting back into my old gi." explained Sanosuke as he tied some bows on his wedding kimono. "The only reason Ryuichi picked you to be our maid of honor is because you are our main female friend..."
"That hurt Sanosuke sniffle, that hurt deeply...Well, it's only a few minutes 'til showtime, I'd better see if Ryuichi needs my help. Ta ta!"
"Jeez, talk about mood swings...Poor Kenshin is gonna have to put up with that for the rest of his life.sigh"
....................
Meanwhile...
"Kaoru, it doesn't tie like that!!! That hurts!!!"
"How would you know this is your first time wearing a kimono in, well let me see, about 13 years! Now hold still, I know what I'm doing!"
"I have a hard time believing that! Go do something constructive, like getting ready to do what your supposed to do!"
"Fine, I will!"
"Good!"
"Bye!"
On her way out, Kaoru ran into Kenshin, who had to walk Ryuichi down the aisle (again with the shortage of friends thing). Everybody was dressed well, whether they wanted to be or not. Suzume and Ayame were flowergirls and Yahiko was the only member of the Kenshin-gumi without a job. He had no problem with this because he could sit in the audience by Tsubame and Kenji without Sanosuke making rude remarks to him.
"Ryuichi-dono, it's time to go. Come on."
.....................
The music played as Kenshin carefully led her down the aisle. She was in a beautiful red silk kimono with white cranes and pink sakura. She had her long raven hair up in a bun and was absolutly glowing. Sano knew she was beautiful before but she was radiant when she was all cleaned up. He didn't look so bad himself. He was wearing a kimono with Mt. Fugi and other types of scenery on it, but although it was his wedding, he still wore his red headband. They both were beaming. She finally reached the altar after what seemed like an eternity and the priest started talking. Neither Sano or Ryuichi payed any attention to the man. They were too busy looking at each other. They though about all the stuff they had been through that led up to this day. The night when they met her, the night at the Akabeko, the rainy night, and the night he proposed to her. They were ready. The audience which included her mom, brother, nephew, Yahiko, Tsubame, Kenji, and Dr. Genzai, were on the edge. As the priest rambled on, everybody sat quietly, making sure not to disturb anything.
After many long minutes, it was time to exchange vows. This was what they were there for, to become man and wife.
"Do you, Sanosuke Sagara, take this woman to be your wife?"
"I do."
"And do you, Ryuichi Yamatara, take this man to be your husband?"
"I do."
"Well what are you waiting for? You may now kiss the bride!"
They didn't hesitate. Before the high priest could even finish the sentence, they had their arms wrapped around the other and they shared what was possibily the most passionate kiss they had ever shared.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs. Sanosuke Sagara."
After the kiss was over, they both were awestuck. About finally being married and about that kiss. Ryuichi found it hard to speak, but Sano didn't have any trouble. He leaned over to her ear and whispered, "I don't know about you but I'm glad that's over."
.....................
"Yay! It's time to open the presents, eat fattening cake, and get drunk!"
Someone would think that something like that would be said by the groom, but sadly the bride said that. Before she could do anything else to embarass herself, Kenshin and Kaoru handed her a red package with black kanji on it.
"This is from us to you. I'm sure you'll like."
When she ripped open the paper, she was very surprised about what she saw next. It was a jacket like Sano's except it was red and instead of 'bad' on the back, it said 'dragon' in kanji. It also had a red headband with it, just to have the whole package.
"Oh, I love it! Now I don't have to bum his!"
"Rolls eyes She'll find another reason to bum mine..."
After about two hours of opening presents, drinking, and eating, it was time to go home. For the first time ever, Sano and Ryuichi didn't go home to the Kamiya Dojo. They went to the new house across the road, their new house. For the first time ever they were going to be alone with no distractions. This was the moment he had been waiting for his entire life. He had a wife, a home, and all of it was his.
"I'm tired. Lets go to bed."
"Hmmm. This either a trick or you are not feeling well, because I get the feeling you don't have any intention to sleep tonight, Sanosuke Sagara."
"Darn it, you figured me out. Please can we go now?"
"Listen, I'm in the process of getting a hangover and I'm sick to my stomach. Can we put it off 'til another night?"
"But...but..."
"No!"
sniffle
"Crying won't help you now!"
fake tears
"Fine, fine, but you'd better not make me hit my head or else bad things will happen in your future..."
"Ryuichi, has anyone ever told you that you are scary?"
"Yes, and most of them never lived to tell their friends either..."
"More scaryness..."
..............................
Despite what Sanosuke had planned things weren't exactly going so fast. Ryuichi was in a bad mood and so far all he had gotten to do was kiss her and see her shoulders. She on the other hand was having a pretty good time and wouldn't let him go any further.
"Ryuichi, has anyone ever told you that you have the people skills of a bowl of fruit? I mean come on, I haven't waited waited all this time to kiss you."
"True, but that doesn't help the fact that I don't feel well."
"sigh I feel this is an argument that I can't win..."
BANG!!!
"Did you just hear that?"
"Hear what?"
"There's people in the other room. I can hear them walking. Believe me, I know this sort of thing."
"I think you are imagining things. Believe me, I know this sort of thing."
"If we get brutally murdered it's gonna be your fault."
"You are a very pessimistic person...Fine! I'll go check and see if there is anyone in the other room."
"I'm going with you. You are too careless."
...............................
When they got to the other room there was two people standing there. Ryuichi's mother and a young boy who was about Yahiko's age. They didn't seem surprised that they had been found, but they looked like they were about to kill somebody.
"What the hell are you guys doing here?! I'm busy!" yelled Ryuichi.
"I'm bringing you home! You don't belong here with these people! I got rid of your father so that you would come back with us!"
"He's not father dammit! I don't want anything to do with you or your husband or your snotty grandson!"
"Ryuichi, calm down. You're gonna hurt somebody if your not careful."
"Keep the hell out of this, Sanosuke!"
"Fine! If you want it this way! I'll be with you whether you like it or not! It'll look good in the papers as a murder/suicide case!" said Ryuichi's mother as she pulled out a gun.
"You crazy bitch! I knew mother-in-laws were a pain, but man, you're nuts!"
"Fine, if you want to die then I'm not gonna stop you, but leave me and Sanosuke out of this! I'll kill you myself!" yelled Ryuichi. She ran up to her mother and grabbed her by the throat and held her against a wall. Before any damage could be made Sanosuke grabbed Ryuichi and held her back while the boy grabbed her mother.
"Ryuichi, what's the matter with you!? You've lost it!" yelled Sanosuke as he struggled to keep her still.
"I guess it's true that old habits die hard, heh heh. If you value your life get out of my house. Get her out of here, Takahiro."
"Yes, ma'am. Goodbye, Aunt Ryuichi and Uncle Sano."
"You didn't expect that one did you? (snicker) Uncle Sano makes you sound like a dirty old man. He he he!!!"
"As if Aunt Ryuichi is any better."
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The next morning at the Himura Dojo
"So, did you get everything done that you needed to?"
"What's that supposed to mean, Kenshin? Of course I did, after her mom left."
"Where is she right now? I thought it was funny that she wasn't with you."
"Sleeping. She said that she wanted to take a bath too before she came over."
"Ah. Well when you see her give her this newspaper. There is an article in there she might want to read."
"Sure, whatever you say, Kenshin. Why would she want to read that. She doesn't like reading the paper."
"It's a secret, trust me."
"I'll take it to her now if it makes you happy."
"That might not be a good idea..."
"Kenshin, make up your mind. I'm taking it to her."
"Fine. It might work. If..."
"He left already. That boy will never get his head on straight."
"Ryuichi-dono will set him straight if he gives her that newspaper in the wrong manner."
"What is in that paper anyway?"
"You will find out when Sano does."
.................................
At the Sagara house
"Ryuichi, where are you?" yelled Sano.
"In the bath, what do you need?"
"Kenshin sent you the paper. He said there was an article you might want to read."
"Set it by the door, I'll get it later."
"Ok. When are you coming over to Kenshin's house?"
"In about ten minutes. See ya then."
"See ya."
...................................
2 hours later at the Himura Dojo
"Where the hell is Ryuichi?! She said she would be here an hour and 40 minutes ago and she's still not here. I'm going over to the house to find her."
Kenshin and Kaoru looked at each other with a weird look on their face and waited for Sano to return. When he did, he had a scared look on his face and was holding the newspaper that Kenshin had given Ryuichi to read.
"This has something to do with it, doesn't it? This newspaper article is the reason for her disappearance. What is in it that is so special? Why did this happen?"
"Sano, that article is about someone very close to her. Let me show you something. Point out anyone in that picture that may look familiar."
"Let's see. There is that tall man in the middle who looks very scary. Then that hot girl with the creepy eyes, don't tell Ryuichi I said that, and that other guy. That guy looks a little bit familier."
"He should but that isn't the answer I was looking for. Look hard at that picture, is there anyone who just makes you stop and think?"
"No not really."
"(sweatdrop) Sano, look at the girl. Does she look ike someone you might know?"
"Hey! That's Ryuichi isn't it! And that other guy is that scumbag Toba. She looks scarier than normal...Oh shit! That's when she was an assassin!"
"No kidding. Anyway, that scary man in the middle is Tatsumi Yamatara, Ryuichi's adopted father. He is back in town and I bet ryuichi went to find him. Give her a few days and she will probably be back. Unless..."
"Unless what? What do you mean!?"
"Unless she has decided that her faith is in Tatsumi instead of you."
"I don't want to think about that. I'll give her two days, then I will find her."
..........................................
Starlite: Finally a update! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!! I AM A REVIEW STARVED AUTHOR THAT NEEDS KIND WORDS TO LIVE!!!
Ryuichi: I could put you out of your misery if you really want me to. Heh heh! (Gets out her sword and gives Starlite a creepy look.)
Starlite: Ok, I'm fine now....(thinking: Why did I hire such a nutcase? Why didn't I hire the sweet apple farmer?)
Ryuichi: Mwahahahahaha!!!!