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Rurouni Kenshin Fanfic

Rurouni Kenshin & Samurai X Original Japanese Version ©N. Watsuki/Shueisha * Fuji-TV * SME Visual Works Inc. * Sony Pictures Entertainment

All Fanfics created by Chiruken (me) were written for the sole purpose of shared entertainment and not intended for publication or sale.

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A Love Story

Fanfic By:  Chiruken

 

 

Part 5

 

Barbarity

“Of all the things that oppress me, this sense of the evil working of nature herself—my disgust at her barbarity—clumsiness—darkness—bitter mockery of herself—is the most desolating.”

--John Ruskin (1819 – 1900)

         

 

 

 

 

        Sagara Sanosuke, soft brown eyes alert and watchful, surveyed the area leading into the hills just outside of Kyoto, the silver glow of the full moon illuminating the darkened path, casting wavering shadows against the foliage of the low bushes lining the meandering lane, creating a surrealistic backdrop, and entered the forest, his steps eager as he closed the distance between himself and the temple ahead.  His steps faltered, his senses picking up the unmistakable sound of rocks shifting and the scrape of a soft-soled shoe against the crunchy undergrowth by the roadside, signaling the presence of someone concealing themselves in the stygian darkness of the dense brush lining the trail.  “Who’s there?”  His voice sounded loud in the still silence of the secluded forest.

 

        A crepuscular figure stepped slowly out of the darkness, silver moonlight illuminating the slender form in mystery.  “Sanosuke…” The soft voice, clear and harmonious, drifted on the night currents, gently melodic in the cool, brisk air.

 

        “Kaoru…” He quickly closed the distance and grinned his relief.  He reached out and gently trailed his fingers down the side of her face, expression tender and loving, before drawing her into the circle of his arms.  “I missed you.”  He murmured against her fragrant hair.

 

        Kamiya Kaoru laughed breathlessly.  “You just saw me at dinner, Sano.”  She wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her cheek against his chest with a contented sigh.

 

        “Yeah, but that was different.  We weren’t alone.”  He gently stroked her long dark hair, reveling in the silken texture and inhaled her fresh, clean scent.  “You smell nice…” With a sigh, he reluctantly released her and regarded her solemnly.

 

        Kaoru resisted the urge to squirm in the ensuing uncomfortable silence.  “What is it?”

 

        He raked a hand through his already disheveled hair, causing the chestnut strands to stand on end.  “It’s about Kenshin.”

 

        She stiffened in surprise and regarded him with narrowed blue eyes.  “What about him?”

 

        Sanosuke turned away and began pacing, a sign of his growing uneasiness.   “We gotta tell him, Kaoru.  We gotta tell him about us.”  He turned back to her, lines of worry etched in his face.  “The longer we wait, the harder it’s gonna be…for him, for us.”

 

        “I know.”  She whispered and turned away to stare into the surrounding darkness.  Movement in the distance caught her attention and she held her breath, squinting into the night to discern what it was caused by.  A moment later she squeaked in alarm and took a hasty step back, her hand flying to her throat as her heart leapt into it.  “Sanosuke!”

 

        “Kaoru?”  Sanosuke stepped closer to her immediately, deep voice laced with concern.  “What is…” His voice trailed off as he stared down the dark road, back the way he’d come, eyes widening in shock and a hint of fear.  “Kuso…” He muttered the expletive under his breath, his arms encircling Kaoru protectively watched a familiar form step into the moonlight, face partially illuminated by the silvery glow, revealing a set and implacable expression.

 

        Kaoru trembled in growing anxiety and pressed back against Sanosuke’s strong chest, taking comfort in the feel of his arms around her, holder her close.  The moon’s glow was momentarily obscured by the drifting of clouds, casting the landscape into inky blackness.  When the clouds passed over and the clear night sky was revealed again, the stars twinkling like tiny diamonds in the dark expanse, the road was empty, the figure, vanished.  “Kenshin…”

 

**To Be Continued…**

 

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Definitions:

 

kuso:  1.Damn! Shit!; 2.feces

 

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