Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ A Camber on Meiji Romance ❯ One Down...How Many More? ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin, but I do have a certain Sanosuke Segara locked in my kitchen cupboard!

A/N, from Ame to all: I was talking to another author online about this story, about ideas that she had for me. We then came up with a way to control our men. The following is part of our conversation. Before I can show you that though I must emphasize that Sano is forever mine and that I concur that Aoshi is hers. I have allowed her to keep him; but both these men will be used in this story. Still, my good friends, you must remember that the story is a fanfiction, and it is just that, a fiction. However, on the other hand, my kitchen cupboard is very real and my dear Sano does live there. *Noises of distress come from within the cupboard, Ame kicks it, and they sounds go away.* Well this takes up a lot of space so if you don't want to read the conversation then scroll down to the line, the story starts after that. Oh, and one more thing, I've taken off both of our screen names and replaced them with A for Ame and G for Gin Aibu, the author with whom I spoke. Okay here's the conversation, and when you're done reading it, enjoy the story!

<The conversation was too long, so I posted it after this as a teaser!...So if you wanna read it you know where to go.>

A/N, from Ame to readers: Haha! She asked me not to embarrass her; little does she realize that saying this only encourages me. Bwahahahaha!

Sano: Isn't that a bit on the mean side missy?

Ame: Is that how you talk to the beautiful lady who is going to right about you?...That's it, this chapter you will be a bumbling drunk. NEH!

Sano: Not if I can help it. *cracks knuckles*

Ame: I wouldn't do that if I were you…

Sano: Heh, you can't scare me, I've already escaped your stupid cupboard.

Ame: Oh that's what you think! *snaps fingers* KENSHIN! *Kenshin comes up behind Sano and snaps on a black spiky collar with silver diamonds in between.*

Sano: What the hell is this Kenshin!?!

Kenshin: I am most sorry Sano, that I am, but she threatened me with the *gulp* cupboard. *Kenshin hangs his head in shame.*

Ame: You see little Sano you are now wearing a shock collar, you will do my bidding or you will receive an electric shock! Bwahahaha! Man do I LOVE this power, YES!

Narrator:

We left Ms. Tae and Tsubame (Yes, Ame spelled it wrong before.) figuring out who lucky date number one was going to be…

Ms. Tae:

"SANOSUKE!" *Tsubame's mouth drops open and she falls over.* "Okay Miss Tsubame, do you have a suggestion then?"

Tsubame:

*still on the floor in shock*

Ms. Tae:

"You're right sweetie, even Miss Karou couldn't be that desperate. (A/N, from Ame to anyone who cares: I hope you all are reading Ms. Tae with a southern accent, otherwise she just doesn't seem the same!) All right well Mr. Hiko comes into town tonight, we'll be throwin' a party and we'll invite both him and Miss Karou."

Tsubame:

"Wait, I thought you said that Kenshin was too old…but Hiko is in at least his forties!"

Ms. Tae:

"No, no darlin' you musta misunderstood me. You see in western nations women marry their age, as well as men about to keel over and die. Mr. Hiko is getting on in age now, so if they get married, when he dies Miss Karou automatically inherits the Hiten Mitsurugi style. In the west they marry for money, but I think Sir Kenshin's fighting style is much better. Besides they do say that Hiten Mitsurugi is the fountain of youth!"

And I've heard that Mr. Hiko is quite the looker.

Tsubame:

*In a thinking pose.* "That explains why he and Kenshin look so young…Well I'm not so sure I trust this idea Ms. Tae, but I'll help you out."

Ms. Tae:

"All right then! Now the first thing we've got to be doin' is convincin' Miss Karou to court Mr. Hiko."

Narrator:

The next morning they go upstairs and break the news to Karou. She's too heartbroken to disagree; so she simply nods and then follows them down for breakfast. During breakfast she realizes that she may be able to have her Kenshin anyway…

Karou:

I'll do it! If I court Master Hiko, maybe Kenshin will get jealous. Then he'll be mine again!!! *Possessive look fills her eyes, and Ms. Tae and Tsubame quietly scoot away from her.* But what if he fights Hiko? He'd surely lose to his sensei! URGH! Well it serves him right! Damn you Kenshin!

"Okay ladies, I'm in!" *Kneels forward and rolls up her sleeve, as if she's going to roll some dice.*

Narrator:

And so the three accomplices begin planning out that night's festivities. Hours later the awaited "Welcome" party for Hiko begins…

(Intermission/Time Passing Music)

Ms Tae:

"Now Miss Karou, try to contain your disgust and at least pretend to be interested in Master Hiko. Who knows, he may be better for you then Sir Kenshin anyway. You know Sir Kenshin's jealousy is not guaranteed, so don't get your hopes up…All right here he comes, now put on that pretty smile of yours and welcome `im in!...Just remember me and Tsubame here will be inside if you need us."

Karou:

Kenshin I'm doing this for you, and it better work!*smiles*

"Master Hiko! Welcome to Tokyo, it's so nice of you to visit. Come on in, *grabs his hand* Kenshin should be here any minute now! And we've got sake! *Hiko's expression goes from solemn to an excited puppy. He rushes in and sits himself on a bar stool with his homemade sake cup in hand.*

Well this isn't so bad, I guess I'll join him for a few drinks, this could work out after all!...

Narrator:

A few conversations, drinks, and hours later…

Kenshin never shows up for the party because, as Karou was soon informed, he was still in front of the shrine. The shrine at the dojo, the one he himself had made in honor of Tomoe. Disappointed and very depressed she decides to pay Hiko no mind, for she was never really interested in him. The idea of being with a man that old completely repulsed her. At least she paid him no mind for a while; until he got drunk…

Hiko stumbles around with his sword drawn and swinging. The other villagers at the party scream in fright of this deadly swordsman, as they simultaneously yell at Karou for bringing a drunken date. Karou blushes, because everyone there has recognized Hiko as her date. She desperately tries to get Hiko out of the Beef Pot Restaurant. She chases Hiko around as he swings his sword dangerously close to many heads. He stumbles by the sake jug, grabs it, and drinks some more as he continues to swing his sword around. (A/N: And no he does not carry a sakabato like Kenshin does!)

All the while Sano is watching then scene unfold from the floor. He is clutching his drunken sides in pain, pain from laughing so hard. A few seconds later, Hiko spins on his heel and starts running towards Sano, not seeing the laughing man Hiko proceeds to trip over his outstretched head. <(@_@) Sano>

Hiko then hits the ground hard. He falls to his knees and soon his stomach, followed by his head, make contact with the floor. The exact moment his face crashes into the ground he falls asleep. *Karou falls over.* Loud snores then begin to emanate from his fallen body, and the crowd watches bemused as a puddle forms around him. *They stare at the drooling master for a few moments before falling over.*

And so, Karou's date failed miserably. Because of this she proceeded to fall into a depressive slump. In her sadness and humility she locks herself in Ms. Tae and Tsubame's bedroom, and then spends the majority of the week in one of their futons.

Ame: Finally, my work is completed!!! Bwahahahaha! Sano, bring me some grapes to celebrate!

Sano: How come I had to be the drunken fool who tripped up Hiko?

Ame: Don't talk to me like that! Now feed me those grapes wench!!!

Sano: WENCH!?! That's the last straw little missy! * He cracks his knuckles and advances threateningly towards Ame.*

Ame: Uh-uh-uhhhhh! *Ame shakes her head and points to the large red button that activates the shock collar around Sano's neck.*

Sano: *gulp* Right, well here you go Miss Ame. *feeds her grapes*

Ame: Thankyou my dearest Sano! (Chews grapes and then turns back to her computer.) Well thanks for sticking with me guys. If you could please read and review I'd be very happy! Any kind of help or comment always encourages me, even the negative ones. Oh yea, and if you have any ideas for a future date for Karou or if you know of any good Japanese boy names, please let me know. Until next time!