I do not own anything that even comes NEAR to Rurouni Kenshin or the OVA, just this story. So don't post it somewhere without telling me. Or you'll find a katana up your @$$ ^_-

Anyway, enjoy.
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Hell Releases, losing Sanity.

By Sisilaya
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She looked over the river and sighed deeply, a single tear running down her cheek, her hair loose and her bright blue eyes looking dull from all the crying. "Why.. Oh dear Kami why. Tell me why had this have to happen?" She held a piece of reddish pink cloth in her hand, clinging her hand she squeezed it hard as some more tears started to run down her cheeks. Ever since he left she felt on the other side relieved but also deep sadness and regret. Why didn't she notice it earlier?

Looking up at the sky she softly whispered his name "Kenshin." the sound of his name made her heart melt but also made it burn in anger at the same time, it all started when a large bulky man challenged her to a swordfight in her dojo.

" I am Hotayo Matsure! I have come to challenge you for what your father has done to my sensei Gohei! I wont rest till all of you die and this dojo is burned down! Prepare to die Kamiya Kaoru!" He immediately charged at her, his sword striking out at her. But before he could connect there was a red fade and the hard sound of two sword clashing. It was Kenshin.

"You will not hurt Miss Kaoru, that you won't." Kaoru stood behind him, first bewildered but soon to turn into anger. "Kenshin I can take care of this! It's -my- dojo and he offended my father! I have the right to keep my families name high, and I will net no one insult it!" He turned his head towards her, there was a hint of gold in his eyes and Kaoru gasped. /He looks really serious that he wants to fight this battle, but I can't let him! It's my family name I have to protect!And I will do it till my last breath!/ With that she stepped aside from Kenshin and grabbed her bokken from her side, swinging it at the Hotayo's neck it connected hard, she grinned but it was soon to change into confusion, he didn't even move while she hit him or even look like he was hurt! This was impossible!

Hotayo's deep brown eyes slowly lowered towards Kaoru's face as his lips turned into a cruel smile "Is that all you got Kamiya? I didn't know your family was THAT weak!" With that he grabbed the front of her gi and lifted her up to his eye level, his other hand clenching into a fist and punching her hard in the stomach. Kaoru double over, blood dripping from her mouth.

Kenshin looked from the side, his right hand clenched around the hilt of his reversed blade katana, his knuckles turning white. He wanted to step in but couldn't, this was Kaoru's fight and she'd be so ashamed of herself if she couldn't defend her own family name. He knew how much it meant to her, else she wouldn't have gone on with the dojo and her teach her fathers Kamiya Kasshin style to others by herself after her parents died. His eyes flickered gold for a second when he saw Kaoru double and blood leaking from her mouth. Battousai wanted to be released! Right now! He wouldn't let Kaoru get hurt by a man of that filthy Gohei!

Hotayo laughed, dropping her as Kaoru fell to her knees, holding onto her belly, she had dropped her bokken when he punched her, cursing herself for it she got up and stepped back, she wouldn't let this man get the best of her, she was determined that this man would suffer for insulting her family, she drove her fist up to meet his chin but it only to got caught in midair by his oversized hand.

/She's got some spirit that little wrench. I'm going to enjoy this. Heh./ Hotayo grinned and squeezed her fist hard, sick snapping sounds of bone breaking were heard from her fist which only caused him to grin wider. Kaoru bit her lip trying not to scream, the pain searing through her hand was like a big rock fell on it and crushed every bone in her hand that she had.

Kenshin had seen people break their hands before, but for Kaoru it was diffrend and there was pure rage going through him, he wanted to help his Koaru, yes -his- Kaoru! He didn't hid his feelings anymore for the ebony haired beauty, finally after all those years. Kenshin's eyes shifted from violet to blazing gold and then back to violet again, he wanted to slice this Hotayo's body up to little pieces, he would break his rules for Kaoru without a doubt. Then his eyes widened in shock.

Hotayo looked down at the ebony haired woman, that was kneeling infront of him. He still had hold of her now crushed hand and pulled it up, pulling her to her feet as a hint of pure insanity was seen in his eyes. He licked his lips and looked over at her, then to Kenshin /That must be her lover.. great I'm going to have some real fun in here, all for you Master Gohei!/. He grinned at Kenshin manically at seeing the pure rage that was in the red haired mans eyes. He then looked down at Kaoru and lowered his head, resting his other hand on her lower back he pulled her close and locked his lips with her into a passionate kiss. He would show that red haired freak who's boss.

Kaoru's eyes widened when she saw the gleaming insanity in the attackers eyes, fearing for the worst. She saw him look over at Kenshin, then back at her. She felt a large hand on her lower back as she suddenly was pulled close into a wet and long kiss. She shut her eyes and tried to push Hotayo off, being extremely disgusted by his actions, but he only held on tighter in return. She wanted to save her first kiss for the only one she secretly and fully loved, Kenshin. She screamed into the kiss, screaming for help.

Kenshins eyes widened in fury when he saw Hotayo kiss Kaoru, right infront of him! That was IT! He screamed out, his voice lowering a few octaves as his red aura came up. His muscles started bulking out a bit and finally his eyes changing into bright glowing golden. The Battousai was released.

Kenshin leaped into the air high, swinging his katana out of it's sheath violently he leaped down at Hotayo with lightning speed, losing all sanity he had left in him. "NOW YOU DIE!!!!!!!!!"

--- TBC
Muwhahahaha.. Cliffhanger ^_^.

Please review! This is my first fanfic so let me know what you think. O__o;

Sisilaya