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Chapter Six: Sweet Ending.
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After I brought up the fact that Aoshi-sama and Saito are similar, everyone was in a total state of shock. Why didn't anyone notice this before?
Aoshi: I'm not someone who smokes non-stop.
Saito: And my sword style is nothing like his!
Sano: Both of you have a very mysterious character.
Yahiko: Yeah! And both of you have an attitude problem.
-Aoshi and Saito both stare at Yahiko-
Yahiko: What?! I was only stating the facts.
Kenshin: When Kaoru-dono said that they look like each other... I can't help but notice the similarities.
Aoshi: Spider bangs are so not my style, sorry to say.
Saito: And I don't see the coolness in having center-parted hair. (Lights up a cigarette)
Me: Your eyes... And your smirk... All very similar!
Aoshi: (Losing his cool) Saito is way older than me, mind you!
Saito: And I don't want to be compare to a younger, inexperienced twin blade fighter! (Takes a long drag)
Aoshi: Who are you calling inexperienced?!
Saito: Well, compared to me you are inexperienced.
Aoshi: Don't think your zero stance is so cool, Saito!
Saito: So do you think duplicating images of yourself to confuse your enemy is very honourable?
Aoshi: That's being cunning, you fool.
Saito: I call it cowardly. If you want to fight, fight with your enemy one to one. Why confuse them?
Aoshi: Have you never thought about tactics?
Saito: Whatever you call it, Aoshi. And luckily for me, I don't have a whiney little girl tagging along wherever I go. -Smirk-
Misao: I'M EIGHTEEN!! I'M NOT A LITTLE GIRL!!! (Gets worked up.)
Aoshi: Hahaha! (Sinister laughter) At least I don't have people doubting about my wife.
Saito: Tokio is real. If you don't believe my words, Kyoto's only a few days away from here.
Aoshi: I would love to see which woman in her right mind would marry someone like you. (Laughs again)
Saito: (Still not losing his cool) Tokio happens to be a very pleasant and calm woman, unlike your little girl over there. -Looks at Misao-
Misao: Hey! I'm not little! Aoshi-sama!!!!! (Whimpers)
Aoshi: Leave Misao-chan out of this, Saito.
Saito: Very well. I think its time to show them that we're really not similar. (Throws cigarette butt away)
-Both Aoshi and Saito stand up-
Aoshi: (Pulls out twin blades) I'm up for duelling anytime, Saito.
Saito: You better be ready. I'm feeling the heat now. Cigarettes does wonders.
Me: -Tugs Kenshin- I'm so sorry to start this!! Please stop them!!
Misao: Aoshi-sama! Please don't fight. We're supposed to be visiting Kenshin and the rest...
Aoshi: Sorry, Misao-chan. Some fights are just inevitable.
Kaoru: Do something, Kenshin! (Worried face)
Yahiko: (Sniggers) This is going to be very interesting. I'll bet you a fish, Sano, that Aoshi will win.
Sano: (Punches fist into the air) Sure! I'll bet on Saito. That guy attacked me before and no doubt he's good.
Saito: Don't try to use your duplicating stance on me, Aoshi. -Smirks-
Aoshi: I'll use whatever I want.
-Kenshin jumps in the middle-
Kenshin: STOP!!! We're not here to fight! Especially with our guest around. I think we should take a break from all these fighting. Saito, I see your thigh wounds have not completely healed since Shishio's stronghold. Do you want to risk opening the wounds again?
Saito: -Lights up a cigarette- These little wounds...
Kenshin: And Aoshi! You're supposed to give up the sword and concentrate on your religious life!
Aoshi: You have a point there. But the sword is mine, and I can pick it up anytime I want.
Kenshin: All I'm saying is that the both of you should put your sword down and continue your fight next time. It isn't very nice to do it now.
Saito: I guess Kenshin has a point.
Aoshi: I hate to admit this, but I don't really feel like fighting now as well. (Glum face)
-Saito and Aoshi both put back their swords and settle down-
Sano: There goes our bet, Yahiko.
Yahiko: Yeah. No free fish for me.
Sano: Or me.
-Both Saito and Aoshi stare at Yahiko and Sano-
Yahiko and Sano: What?!
Me: If you guys don't mind... I have a deadline to rush.
Kaoru: Hai, Yuki-chan. Sorry for the delay. Some people just don't know when to stop. -Glances at Aoshi and Saito-
Me: Well, it's okay. Sorry if I'm a hindrance. Aoshi and Saito. Don't you think that the both of you can actually be very good friends?
Aoshi: Well, since you say this guy's character and mine are similar, I don't see why we can't be allies.
Saito: We are pretty power-hungry if you ask me. We might end up battling each other.
Aoshi: But first we must get rid of an obstacle. -Glances at Kenshin-
Kenshin: Oro?! Please don't involve me in this.
Kaoru: You both seem interested in nothing but fighting!
Saito: Swordplay is a way of life.
Me: Hmm. Kaoru-dono, no offence, but have you ever thought of taking up cooking lessons?
Kaoru: (Eye twitches) Erm... Actually, Tae is going to teach me how to whip up a few nice dishes.
Yahiko: (Rolls on the floor) Haha! That's a first! Busu learning to cook! Finally!
Kaoru: Nothing wrong with picking up new skills. (Grip on bokken tightens)
Kenshin: I would love to try your new dishes, Kaoru-dono. (Smiles)
Kaoru: (Cheeks turn red) A-Arigato... Kenshin.
Sano: Ahh... Kenshin. Always the ladies' man.
Kenshin: Oro?! This one does not flirt, okay?
Sano: Yeah but you've got the ladies flocking to you.
Me: Really? So is Kenshin really a ladies' man?
Kenshin: No no no! I only have one girl in mind.
Kaoru: Kenshin!
Megumi: Oh really, Ken-san? That must be me! Ohohohoho!
Kaoru: Err... Excuse me for a moment. -Walks out of the room-
Sano: She must be feeling embarrassed. Come on, Kenshin, tell us who's your lover girl.
Misao: Yeah, Kenshin! It must be Kaoru-dono!
Saito: You mean it took this long for all of you to notice? Fools. -Smirks-
Yahiko: So it's true...? Kenshin? You and Kaoru-dono are together?
Kenshin: Oro... (Swirly eyes)
Misao: (Grabs Kenshin and shakes him) Tell us, Kenshin! Tell us!
Aoshi: Misao, please don't embarrass yourself.
Misao: Fine. (Lets Kenshin go)
Kenshin: Oro... Oro...!
-Kaoru enters-
Kaoru: (Looks at Kenshin) Kenshin?! What happened?
Sano: Oh nothing. We were just trying to force some answers out of Kenshin. (Cheeky smile)
Kenshin: Okay, fine. (Holds Kaoru's hands) Kaoru-dono and I are together!
Misao: I knew it! I knew it!
Sano: God. This day is getting weirder and weirder.
Kaoru: Kenshin... I thought we weren't supposed to say anything.
Kenshin: It's okay, Kaoru-dono.
Me: I guess everyone pretty much knew everything.
Kaoru: (Looking embarrassed) Can we please get off this topic?
Me: Okay, okay. Megumi-san, I'm impressed with your medical skills! Have you always been interested in Medicine?
Megumi: Well, after the whole opium incident, Ken-san has knocked some sense into me. I guess I always had some talent in medicine. (Flips hair)
Sano: Besides the fact that she's pretty rough!
Megumi: Tell that to the person who dresses your wounds!
Sano: Fine. (Pouts)
Me: Hmm... Kenshin, don't you find this life much more peaceful and calm? I really enjoy your lifestyle.
Kenshin: Yes... After my hitokiri years, this is definately much enjoyable.
Me: Well... Sometimes I really envy you, you have your friends by your side and nothing's stressful for you.
Kenshin: I guess I've got it pretty good... But you're welcome to stay here anytime, Yuki-dono. (Smiles)
Me: Haha! Arigato, Kenshin. All of you are very kind. Anyway, moving on, Sanosuke, sorry to bring this up, but what was the connection between you and Lady Magdalia?
Megumi: Who's that? (Fox ears sprout out)
Sano: Well, she's a lady I met in Shimabara. (Looks at Megumi) And erm... I was kind of attracted to her. She was a very beautiful and kind lady.
Megumi: Oh really? (Flips hair) So where is she now?
Sano: She died... From tuberculosis.
Megumi: Oh... I'm sorry, Sano.
Sano: It's okay. She was a wonderful woman and she lived well. (Looks away)
Me: I'm so sorry, Sano. Gomen-nasai!
Sano: It's okay! Heh. I'm not one who dwells on the past!
Me: Let's get some sleep. I'll finish up my interview tomorrow morning and leave in the afternoon.
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We were just finishing our breakfast that Kenshin prepared. It's my last day here and I'm sure going to miss all of them. Even Saito.
Mysterious Voice: Konnichiwa!! Is anyone here?
Me: Hai, coming! Yes, who are you looking for?
Mysterious voice: Oh... Is Saito Hajime here?
-Kenshin-gumi all crowd around-
Saito: Ah!! Tokio! What brings you here?
-Tokio was an extremely beautiful woman! Her long black hair reached her waist like Megumi's and her complexion was snow white. She had round brown eyes and a fine nose. No one could believe this was Saito's wife-
Sano: T-This lady... Is your wife?!
Misao: I can't believe it.
Aoshi: You have good taste, Saito. -Smirk-
Yahiko: Lady Tokio? Saito's wife?
-Tokio looks extremely confused-
Kenshin: Welcome, Lady Tokio. Please come in and have a seat!
Kaoru: She's so beautiful...
-Everyone settled down at the sitting area-
Saito: Tokio, this is Kenshin, Aoshi, Misao-chan, Kaoru-dono, Sanosuke, Yahiko and Yuki-dono.
Tokio: Hai, nice to meet all of you!
Saito: You haven't answered my question dear... What brings you here?
Tokio: Oh right! Oops. Sorry. Well, I thought you will run out of your favourite cigarettes. So I brought a few more packs here for you. I know how you go crazy without having them. And when you didn't return for a few days, I got worried so I decided to pay you a visit. (Smiles)
Saito: Thank you, Tokio. You're indeed a very kind and considerate wife.
Sano: Oh stop it. This is making me sick.
Me: Lady Tokio, do you mind answering some questions for this article I'm working on?
Tokio: Oh of course not! Ask anything you want.
Me: Why did you marry Saito?
Saito: That's kind of straightforward, don't you think? (Lights up a cigarette)
Me: Oh I'm sorry.
Tokio: Well... Saito and I met at this restaurant. He was extremely down after the disband of the Shinsengumi. I cheered him up with some Sake and we went out to have some fun. Soon we were dating and he proposed to me.
Me: That's nice... So how did he propse to you?
Tokio: Well... Heehee. This brings back memories. He brought me to the riverside and sat me down. Then he took out some flowers, a ring and before I could say yes or no, he sang out loud!
Kaoru and Yahiko: HE SANG A SONG?! SAITO? SINGING?! OH MY GOODNESS.
Saito: Tokio, this is starting to get embarrassing.
Tokio: Nonsense, Saito. Anyway, he sang really loudly and everyone was watching. After the whole song, I was so embarrassed I was hiding my face behind my hands. But eventually I agreed to his proposal since he was so sweet.
Sano: Well well, who ever knew that Mister Personality Saito had his sweet side? (Laughs)
Yahiko: Saito can you sing a song for us now?
Saito: (Loses his cool) Are you crazy!? No way!
Misao: Hahaha! This is so funny! I can't stop laughing... Saito singing?! That's a first.
-Saito looks pretty angry-
Tokio: Sorry, Saito-san. I didn't know they would laugh.
-Finally everyone stops laughing-
Me: So Lady Tokio... What's one of the best attributes of Saito?
Tokio: He's very helpful. He helps a lot around the house. He does the laundry, the dishes, everything. That's why I'm sure we'll have no problems with this little kid on the way. (Pats her tummy)
Saito: -Smirks- Well, I am pretty good at housework.
Kenshin: Oro? So Saito can do housework like me!
Kaoru: Lady Tokio's pregnant with Saito's child?
Saito: Now what's wrong with that? She is my wife, you know.
Yahiko: I think busu just has a hard time picturing this pretty lady together with you and having your child.
Saito: I guess I'm a pretty lucky guy, if you ask me.
Me: So Saito, do you plan to train your kid in your technique?
Saito: Of course! I'm proud of my technique. Whether it be a guy or girl, my kid has to learn the technique even though swords are banned.
Me: That's good, I think. Lady Tokio, how old are you?
Tokio: Ah... Well, I'm reaching the age of thirty five.
Sano: What?! But you look no older than twenty eight!
Saito: My wife is a natural beauty, isn't she? (Chuckles)
Tokio: Why thank you, Sano.
Me: Haha! Thank you for answering my questions, Lady Tokio. Well, Sano, why did you suddenly join Kenshin after fighting with him?
Sano: After he cut my Zanbatou into half, I wanted to get revenge. Heh! Just kidding. Kenshin, being Kenshin, has shown me the way of life. As he has shown many others how to forget their past hatred and move on. That's one of his fantastic attributes. A pity some people don't really know how to recognize it.
Me: I think you're right, Sano. I guess people really should move on with their lives. So you mean you'll never ever remove the kanji from your back?
Sano: Nope, never ever in my life. I will always remember where I come from.
Me: Impressive, Sanosuke. Misao-chan, so are you the leader of the Oni gang or Aoshi now?
Misao: Well, I only proclaimed myself as the leader when Aoshi went all psycho. (Giggles) But I'm still the leader as Aoshi has given up his sword. (Grins)
Me: Tee-hee. Haha. It's a pity that the great Aoshi would give up his sword, but I guess it's for the better. Well, Aoshi, how do you feel about giving up your sword? Do you think it's really for the better?
Aoshi: (Clears his throat) I think this is one thing that I have to agree with Kenshin. That is all these bloodshed has to be stopped. I rather concentrate on my meditation than pick up a sword for yet another useless fight.
Kenshin: I'm glad you have finally come to your senses, Aoshi. (Smiles)
Me: And Kenshin, I'm glad your Battousai days are over as well.
Kenshin: Yes, yes. (Chuckles) Well, the past is the past... We can only hold on to the present and the future, yes? (Smiles at Kaoru)
Kaoru, Yahiko and Sano: Hai, Kenshin! (Smiles)
Me: Hmm.. I think I've got to be going back to the office soon.
Kaoru and Misao: Nani?! So soon? Won't you even stay for a cup of tea?
Me: I don't think so... My interview's done and I think I'm pretty late. But I promise you I'll stop by soon!
Kaoru: Come by anytime, Yuki-chan. We really enjoyed having you here.
Kenshin: Hai, Yuki-dono. Come by soon.
Me: Arigato, Kaoru, Kenshin. I'm sure going to miss all of you. Even Saito and Aoshi. A/N: Saito and Aoshi are my favourite!
Saito: It was amusing having you around. (Puffs on his cigarette)
Aoshi: Nice meeting you.
Misao: Same here! You were really good company! A/N: I seem to be praising myself. Hehe.
Me: Thank you, all of you. I'm really going to miss all of you. I love all of you! You guys were great! (Smiles)
Kaoru and Kenshin: I'll walk you to the door.
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So we walked to the gate, and as I looked back at the Kamiya dojo, I saw the peacefulness and serenity of the life of the Kenshin-gumi. Tokio in the arms of Saito with Saito smoking yet another dreadful cigarette. Aoshi sitting in a corner being quiet as usual, Sanosuke and Yahiko bickering with Kaoru. Kenshin was busy trying to break up the argument. Misao was talking really loudly with Megumi looking pretty irritated. Ah yes, I'm going to miss the Kamiya Dojo life very much. But for now, it's back to the office for me!
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This is the last chapter. I think it's my longest? I guess this is my favourite chapter. There should be a new story coming up soon! Stay tuned! Please read and review! Thanks I'll really appreciate it!