I DON'T OWN. DON'T SUE. I OWN AKINA, CHARLES, AND THE PLOT. THAT IT. NO PROFIT MADE OFF THIS.

Chapter 12

Megumi and Charles sat on the bench, nibbling on the food Akina had shoved into Charles hands before she left… to God knows where, Charles added to his thought. Megumi patted his knee and sighed. "I know you're worried. I am too, but if we go after her we might be in the way, or worse, get her killed."

Charles sighed and just shook his head. "I just don't understand. Why would she just run off knowing she's going to get herself killed?" Megumi sort of laughed and answered, "You must not know your wife well. Ever since she came to us, she has always defended us. She was always there. Before Sano and I got married, I was scared. Scared that things might not work out. She showed me that if I was willing to go as far as marry that Rooster Head, I was willing to make it work." Charles sighed.

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Kenshin (or should I say Battousai) greeted his teeth through the pain in his right shoulder. He couldn't, and wouldn't, let this man have the pleasure of seeing him in pain. Sano was getting ready to attack again Kenshin swiftly moved out of the way. Gohi came to the ground, but got up again, half smiling.

Kenshin pulled out his reverse blade. He got in his stance and prepared to attack. He closed his eyes and gasped when he heard Kaoru's voice. "Kenshin! You can beat him! Just go for it!" He opened his eyes as reality slowly hit him. He turned and saw Akina, Yahiko, and Kaoru at the sidelines. Akina's eyes where wide and her arms were encircling Yahiko shoulder's protectively. Yahiko was just staring. Kaoru's eyes were brimmed with tears and she was wringing her hands. Battousai smiled inwardly. His Kaoru was safe. Now Gohi had to pay.

"Shit! How did that woman get away?" Battousai had that same question, and then it hit him. Akina was standing with her. He turned to look back at them. Sano had now Gohi pinned to the ground and was proceeding to tie him up with a piece of rope he had found along the shoreline. Gohi didn't struggle. He was too stunned.

After giving him over to the police, Kenshin and the rest of his large family walked back to the dojo. Everyone seemed to like Charles. Yahiko was still a little unsure about him, but was quickly growing attached. Everyone lived happily ever after.

A/N: I KNOW YOU ALL HATE ME NOW! You see, I had to end this.

Mom didn't like choice of words It was getting boring I had writers block I just wanted too

I promise you! My next fic, Until Death Do Us Part, will be better. Thanx Laura and every1 else who gave me helpful hints and suggestions! And of course to all those who reviewed!

Again, I am truly sorry or cutting it short. Hugs to all!

April Marie