Cruel Intentions

Chapter 4

Kaoru was stretching backstage to get ready for her dance routine. She had given the music to the music department for them to play. Kaoru was in her black outfit, had on black makeup, and practicing her back flips, front flips, and round offs.

"Alright! Can everybody come over here?" asked the director. Every kid went over to the director and gave them him their attention. "Alright. now I posted a list for what order you will perform. Please check it and if you're not first wait backstage," said the director. He posted the list and every single student crowded over to it. Kaoru checked it.

Kaoru was the last performance. "Huh. Oh well, at least I'll be able to see the competition perform before me," she said and started to stretch again.

The auditorium started to fill to capacity. There was chatter all throughout the room. Tomoe, Battousai, Sano, Aoshi, Misao, and Megumi had all snuck out to the back of the stage. "Alright, what's the plan?" asked Sano. Battousai glared at him. "WE go on the stage before she performs and we kill her," he said. "IT sounds risky," said Misao. Aoshi put his arms around her. "Don't worry sweetie, we won't get caught," he said as he nuzzled her. Misao blushed as red as ketchup.

Battousai went into his bag and pulled out a machete. The blade glistened like silver. "I think it's begging to shed some blood," he said while he licked the blade carefully. Battousai heard the announcements come on.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Our 15th annual Talent Show!"

The stadium erupted in cheers and applause. "We have a real treat for you tonight. We have some great talents coming at you today. Now please, let's give it up for our first performance. Danny West performing "Shape of My Heart," by the Backstreet Boys!" Everyone applauded. Danny came out and started to sing.

Once he ended the song, there was little applause. He only scored a 36 out of 100. Danny walked off the stage with embarrassment.

Some of the performances were good, some were bad, and only a little had great talent. Then, finally it was Kaoru's turn. The curtains drew forward so she could get into position on stage. "On my signal, raise the curtain," she said to the kid with the strings to the curtain in his hand.

Once she was in position, something happened she didn't expect. She looked to her side to get a cramp out of her neck. She looked to her side and she saw Battousai coming straight at her with a machete. Kaoru ducked and dodged his attacks. "You still trying to kill me?" she asked. Battousai didn't answer and kept trying to slice her.

The kid with the curtain couldn't believe his eyes. He stayed stalk still. He was too scared to move, think, or talk.

"Come on. Come on. Kenshin kill her!" yelled Tomoe. Still Kenshin had no luck. Then the rest of his group came on stage to lend a helping hand. Kaoru stopped when she saw all 6 of them on stage with her. Then her mind clicked. She was still wired. She thought back to what the detective said. "From this point on, everything you say will be recorded."

Kaoru pretended everything was normal. "SO you're trying to kill me again like you did the last time?" she asked.

Off the stage, the detectives heard her. "She's trying to get a confession," said Bolt. "I have an idea," said Harrison. HE went over to the sound panel and unhooked the speakers. He plugged the recorder into the sound system. There was feedback throughout the auditorium. Everyone covered their ears. "Yes we're trying to kill you," said Megumi. Everyone in the auditorium gasped. "What's going on?" "Who said that?" the kids asked.

"Our first attempt to kill you Kaoru failed. Now you will die right here on this stage," said Sano. "You're all going to pitch in and kill me?" she asked. "Yes," said everyone in unison. Everyone was speechless.

Battousai couldn't stand chatter. He went up to Kaoru and pushed her down on the cold wooden floor. Kaoru didn't have time to block that one. Battousai got on top of her and placed the machete on her throat. Kaoru gasped.

Just then Kaoru saw that the curtain started to open. Kaoru turned her head and saw the whole auditorium staring at the scene taking place. Kaoru smiled. "You're busted!" she yelled. Battousai, Sano, Aoshi, Megumi, Misao, and Tomoe were in shock.

Battousai glared his amber gaze at the people in the audience than at Kaoru who was still trapped below him. "I'm not going back to jail!" he yelled. He yanked Kaoru up and placed her in front of him like a shield. The machete's blade was at her throat in a millisecond. Karou gasped.

The whole audience gasped. "Detectives! Freeze!" yelled the officers. About frickin' time, thought Kaoru. Bolt had his gun pointed at Kaoru. Harrison took care of the others. They were locked in a classroom until the authorities to arrive to arrest them for attempted murder.

Battousai didn't leave the stage. He still had Kaoru. "Let her go," said Bolt. "No," snarled Battousai's demonic voice. "You will let her go," said Bolt. "No I won't," said Battousai. "Yes you will!" yelled Kaoru and she elbowed him in the ribs. His grip loosened just enough for Kaoru to slip out. Then she kicked him in the ass. Battousai fell off the stage and into the detective's grip.

The auditorium cheered loudly. "Kenshin Himura, Battousai, you are under arrest for the attempted murder on Miss Kaoru Kamiya," said Bolt and he took him away in handcuffs. Before Battousai left he yelled to Kaoru. "You will die by my hand!"

"You tried once and failed. You tried twice and you got hauled off to jail!" yelled Kaoru back to him. Bolt and Harrison took it from there.

In about 15 minutes, the sound system was back to normal hookup. "Now ladies and gentlemen let's give it up for Kaoru Kamiya dancing to the song "Nemo" by Nightwish.

Kaoru was onstage ready to dance. The music started on the cue from the stage.

This is me for forever
One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass

This is me for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

My flower
Withered between
The pages two and three
The once and forever bloom gone with my sins

Walk the dark path
Sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
And reveal to me my true name

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name for evermore

Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name for evermore

The musical ending was Kaoru's favorite part. Through that she did hand movements, back flips, front flips, and round offs.

The song ended and Kaoru put her hands up to signal she was finished. The whole auditorium clapped, whistled, and hooted. Even backstage was the same way.

"Well I think it's obvious who's our winner. Miss Kaoru Kamiya every one!" said the director. Kaoru was brought out a bouquet of red roses, and a golden trophy that read:

"15th Annual Talent Show

First Place"

Kaoru bowed and took in the applause like a sponge taking in water. For the first time in her life, she felt loved. And she kept that feeling with her forevermore.

The gang was tried and found guilty in front of the judge for attempted murder. They all got a life sentence without parole.

THE END