PLOT:Kaoru's gone missing...after months of searching, they found her. She was different.Surely, Kaoru wouldn't attack her friends. hehehe. Kaoru's on the enemy's side. what would kenshin do?
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1 Happy Vacation?
In a little cottage, a man with hair the color of flames and eyes of lavender could be heard humming while happily washing dishes. This man is a rurouni, a man who once went by the name of Himura Battousai, Kenshin Himura.
He and his little pack of friends decided to have a vacation in a little fishing village to reward themselves after surviving the many "hardships of life".
Life has certainly become more peaceful after their not-so-happy ordeal with Enishi Yukishiro and now, the Kenshin-gumi are having the time of their lives spending days at the beach and just enjoying each others company.
"Hmmmm….Let's see, after I wash the dishes, there's the laundry" Kenshin smiled at the thought. "then, there's the lunch to prepare….. This is the life, that is is!" he chuckled
Sano's gone somewhere to get herbs, no point expecting him to pop up before lunch. Yahiko's gone for some sight seeing with Tsubame, he'd expect they're having the time of their lives. And Misao's at the beach with Kaoru.
Kaoru.
He blushed. They have become more open to each other after all they've gone through. Although the shy couple still doesn't admit it to their friends, they've become quite intimate.
Early that morning, while having breakfast…
Sano was slowly sneaking off to the far corners of the room, in his hands is the bowl of rice Yahiko, surprisingly, haven't eaten yet. The latter was busy talking to Tsubame, who was just beside him. Kenshin, Kaoru and Misao were contently finishing off their breakfast.
"I think that's a good idea, Yahiko-kun."
"Yeah, I think so too" Yahiko had a grin plastered to his face at the moment. He reached for the bowl of rice he placed just around the corner, when he found nothing.
"what the----?"
"BBBBBBBBUUUUUURRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!" everyone looked at Sano.
"Great meal Kenshin! I'm Stuffed! Well I've gotta go find the herbs Kitsune asked me to look for. Ja!" he stood up, ready to leave.
"Hey! Rooster!" said Yahiko
"What?" Sano squirmed, trying to look innocent, he tried too hard, he had an exaggerated smile on his lips. Kenshin swore he saw big drops of sweat at the back of Sano's head. He turned to Yahiko, "That's strange, is that a vein throbbing in his forehead?" He thought to himself.
"You don't happen to ACCIDENTALLY eat a bowl of rice just beside me haven't you?!" Yahiko almost yelled. Kenshin, Kaoru, Tsubame and Misao meekly watch the two. Kenshin thought he saw fire glinting on Yahiko's eyes. Instinctively, he decided to clear up the table. "Just to be safe." He thought.
"Noooooo….. why'd you ask?" Sano replied, his brow twitching
Smoke begun fuming out of Yahiko's ears.
"WHY YOU!!!!!" Yahiko leapt on top of the table, now clear of dishes. He went for Sano's hair. He swung his legs to secure himself on Sano's back and begun pulling his hair.
"ahhhhh!!!!!!"
"Hey! Cut it out already!" Kaoru bellowed and begun looking for her bokken. Misao got up on her feet to stop the now wrestling Sano and Yahiko. Tsubame was giggling behind her. Sano got Yahiko pinned under him and was pulling his arm. More shouts.
Misao tried to wrench Yahiko out of Sano's grasp when suddenly she was greeted with a oh-that's gonna-hurt all-day accidental kicks from Yahiko. Misao growled and joined the fight.
Moments later….
Sano was hiding behind Tsubame although Kami-sama knows, not even half of him was covered. He decided to duck, wrong move. His head was VERY visible to an angry Yahiko. A shinai came flying through the air and hit Sano right between the eyes.
"hey! That's my move!" Kaoru said. Her student is catching up with her. He's even throwing weapons now.
Sanosuke was waddling at the back like some drunkard, his eyes crossed. Tsubame can't help but laugh.
"No I don't think so, Kitsune, that basket's just waiting to pounce on me and bite my head off." Sano said out of nowhere, he had a dazed look.
Kenshin and Kaoru chuckled while Misao stomped Yahiko to the floor then she sat on top of him.
"Gerroff me!" Yahiko's muffled shouts were beyond comprehension.
"Oh yeah! Himura I'm taking Kaoru with me to the beach today!"
Kaoru smiled. As to why he didn't know.
"I'd like to gather some seashells. They do make such fine decorations, Kenshin." She said.
"I think that's a nice idea, Kaoru…-dono" he wondered if anyone noticed the delay. They haven't told anyone about the developments in their relationship yet.
Apparently, Misao has a much sharper hearing than anybody else in the room. Everyone else seems preoccupied with themselves.
"cen briii!" Yahiko was still struggling under Misao. Kenshin can't tell whether he was saying "can't breathe" or "canned beef". Maybe Yahiko's still hungry.
"eh?!" Misao said, oblivious to the fact that Yahiko's really really close to suffocating. "Nobody told me you're getting comfy 'round each other!"
Kenshin and Kaoru are both blushing now.
"Mou! Misao, I know you're upset that Aoshi's not here but that doesn't mean that Kenshin and I are getting COMFY around each other" as to what the connection is between those two statements, she didn't know but Kaoru rescued Kenshin from anymore explanations. He didn't know what to say anyway.
Apparently, it worked.
"Yeah Right! I'm too frustrated already that my dear Aoshi-sama's not here! Why won't you let me have some fun". Tears begun welling on Misao's eyes. It's not just Aoshi who's missing. Megumi wasn't able to come too, she was much needed in the clinic.
"Ano… Misao-dono, I think you should get off Yahiko now if we still want him to live, that is". Kenshin said, hastily changing the subject.
Misao got off Yahiko. The poor boy was left panting, looking much like a deflated balloon, Tsubame rubbing his back. Misao stomped off to go outside, "I'll just be here waiting Kaoru!"
"I'm gonna wash the dishes now, be careful Kaoru" Kenshin looked around him again. Nobody noticed.
"I'll help!" Kaoru offered. She eyed Kenshin. He's about to protest. He had two choices, one, he could refuse and get himself pounded by Kaoru or two, allow her to help, and get pounded by Misao. He chose one, Misao seems in a pretty bad mood already. He doesn't want to face the wrath of Misao Makimachi yet.
THOINK!
Oooooops. A sharp blow hit him on the back of his head. He should have gone with two. Apparently, Kaoru needed to talk to him about something. Misao seems like she's allowing them to have a few moments. He groaned and went to wash the dishes. Kaoru right behind him.
Oh well… he's glad that they're alone for a while.
"Um… Kenshin? Why don't you come with us. Come on! It'll be fun! You can't just stay here all morning all by yourself!". She was pouting her lips. He thought she looked so cute. It all sounded so tempting.
"I would, Kaoru"(nope, he doesn't use that stupid honorific anymore! At least when they're alone. Just because… you know, they're still too shy.(^-^). He begun washing the dishes. "Demo, I think, Misao-dono needs some of your time. She's really lonely that Aoshi isn't here with us."
"Mou! I feel so sad for Misao! Why can't Aoshi just come?! He just sits around all day, sucks his tea and meditate! It's frustrating, I could understand how Misao's feeling."
"Don't worry, some other day, we'll go there together." He said comforting her. He smiled at the thought.
"Promise?"
"Promise."
"Tell you what! I'll give you the prettiest shell I find!" she's smiling now.
"I'll be looking forward to your return then."
Suddenly, he felt soft lips against his. It all happened so quickly, he wasn't able to react. Kaoru was looking up the ceiling, blushing profusely. He moved closer and pressed his lips against hers, then he said
"You and Misao better take care of yourselves".
He was blushing too. Nobody would be able to tell his face from his hair. He begun washing the dishes.
"Ja ne!" Kaoru suddenly blurted out, trying to suppress a smile. "Misao! I'm coming!"
Kenshin touched his lips, therefore leaving some bubbles on his face. He didn't seem to mind though and begun humming. He could almost feel her lips again.
He didn't even notice a disheveled Sano, a grumpy Yahiko and a giggling Tsubame leaving the cottage.
A few moments later, Kenshin is busy hanging the clothes he just finished washing. Suddenly, the earth begun shaking.
Earthquake!
He tried to regain his balance, saving as much clothes as he could. Sano came storming in, in his hand, he's holding some kind of herb which looks very much like marijuana.(don't worry, he's not into crap or anything like that, marijuana has its medicinal purposes.)
"Oi! Kenshin!" he put aside the herbs he was gathering for Megumi and helped his friend who was desperately trying to save all the clothes.
The earthquake was short-lived. It only took awhile, not even lasting for a minute. Kenshin and Sano are left panting on the ground.
"Yeeeelp!" Sano could be found on the ground wrestling with a gi which has gone around his neck, nearly suffocating him, his face already purple. Kenshin helped him and looked disheartened when he saw that his precious gi is now covered with mud.
He begun putting back the clothes.
"Why'd the ground just begun shaking like that" Sano finally blurted out.
Kenshin turned to look at his friend, only to find no one, he looked around and saw Sano cautiously walking, his hands on the ground. He had a crazed look on his face.
"What if the devils finally thought to take us?!"
"I'm sure that no devils are interested in us, Sano" he tried to put some sense into his friend's head.
"But! What if?! Have you really thought about that?! That this may well be our last days on Earth?!" spit started to splatter from Sanosuke's mouth.
Kenshin just shook his head. He's already used to Sano's superstitious blabber. "I sure hope everyone else's okay" he suddenly felt his heart beating hard. Something seems wrong.
After a while, Sano has already calmed down and placed the herbs inside the house. He was now sitting at the porch, he was chewing on a fishbone.
Just then, Yahiko appeared. He had an excited air about him. Following him close was Tsubame.
"Hey guys! I just heard, there was some kind of a mild Tsunami* at the beach!" he turned to look at Kenshin. He didn't expect what he saw. All the colors seemed to escape the rurouni's face.
Completely oblivious to the reason why, he took a step closer.
"Kenshin?"
A Tsunami? At the beach?! But--- Misao and Kaoru!
He felt his knees grow weak.
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*tsunami= it's sort of a tidal wave, what I meant with MILD TSUNAMI is a tsunami which reaches only about 3 ft. or so, if it were a bigger tsunami it might have engulfed the fishing village they're in. ^_^
so did you like it?! Huh? Huh? Huh? If you like it, don't be shy to send some comments or suggestions. I've already figured out what's gonna happen next. But Kaoru's not gonna be so VISIBLE until the 3rd or 4th chapter. And surprise! Surprise! Something is fishy! Also more characters will appear in the next chapters! I'm just editing the others and …stuff! (^-^)
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i think the title sucks. any suggestions?