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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The Blanket Scenario

Hiko & Kaoru

by Chiruken

Chapter 7

“I’m not drinking any more of that horrible liquid that you call tea.” Kaoru folded her arms across her chest and pressed her lips together firmly as she met the narrowed gaze of her host.

“You will and you will appreciate my enduring patience and generosity.” Hiko scowled, not bothering to hide his displeasure at her continued stubborn refusal to cooperate with what he considered sensible suggestions.

“You, Hiko-san, are an autocratic dictator.” Kaoru sniffed indignantly and lifted her chin just a fraction higher, though she did take the cup he held out to her, her reluctance obvious.

Hiko decided that since Kaoru was able to converse more intelligently that she was finally sobering up and that maybe…just maybe…he could allow her the option of refusing more tea. “Suit yourself. You’re an ungrateful brat just like my baka deshi.” He turned slightly towards the open window, sensing the approach of a familiar ki.

“Well, you’re just as arrogant and conceited as Kenshin always said.”

“Speaking of my baka deshi…“ Hiko leaned closer and pinned Kaoru with a penetrating stare. “Where is he anyway?” He very carefully kept his gaze away from the window.

“Um…Kyoto…I think.” Kaoru shifted nervously under the sword master’s narrowed gaze.

“You…think? You mean you don’t know?” One eyebrow rose in eloquent disbelief.

“It isn’t as if I follow him everywhere he goes, you know.” Kaoru replied indignantly. “The last time I saw Kenshin he was going with Aoshi to the temple to meditate.”

“Meditate?!” Hiko’s expression clearly showed his disbelief. “My baka deshi is willingly going off to meditate?” He shook his head and reached for his jug of sake, pulled the stopper and took a long swig of the potent rice wine. He slowly lowered the jug and shook his head again. “Why couldn’t he display an interest while he was training?”

“Um…excuse me, Hiko-san…“ Kaoru cleared her throat to gain the older man’s attention. “I may have unintentionally misled you. Aoshi meditates and I think Kenshin sleeps.”

Hiko’s lips twitched with his returning amusement. “Yes, that does sound like my baka deshi. He never was interested in the further development of his mind.” He lifted the jug again, eyes moving towards the open window when he heard what sounded distinctly like a snort coming from that direction.

“That isn’t very fair, Hiko-san. Kenshin is…“ Kaoru frowned. “That is to say…“ Her frown deepened to a scowl. “I think he’s fine the way he is.” She finally finished.

“Uh huh…That’s a riveting argument in his defense, Kaoru-chan.” Hiko smirked when another sound drifted in through the open window, this time sounding suspiciously like a growl.

“Can I put my clothes back on yet?” Kaoru decided it was time to change the subject.

Hiko almost laughed aloud at the sudden surge in the familiar ki outside his cabin. “Not yet, Kaoru-chan. I think you look fine in my cape.”

Kaoru frowned uncertainly. “That isn’t the point.” She looked over her shoulder when she heard a noise from outside the window. “Did you just hear something, Hiko-san?”

“Must be mice.” He replied, barely able to keep a straight face when he heard another growl. “Little mice. Runty sorts. Not very bright.” He added, sipping his sake.

“Oh…if you say so.” Kaoru answered with a skeptical expression. “I’ve never heard of growling mice, though.” She added under her breath.

**To Be Continued…**

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