Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Eyes on Me ❯ Locks and Nightmares ( Chapter 3 )

Rurouni Kenshin

Eyes on Me

Chapter 3 ~ Locks and Nightmares

By: C-Chan

Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Do you think they'd trust someone like me with an anime series?

Warnings: Uhm…Some violence, broken glass, and Rooster-Fox interaction..

Notes: OH MY GOD…I love all of you! I've never received so many nice reviews for a story barely even partway through! You guys make me so happy!

Well, here's chapter three! ENJOY! WHEEEE!

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The red-head risked a wave in her direction before sliding underneath Sanosuke's legs, then taking off down the next hallway. Sano turned a fake-glare in her direction. "Thanks missy, you made him get away!" And with that, he disappeared down the same hallway.

"Men." Megumi huffed, stomping off towards the doctor's lounge for a MUCH needed break.

Kaoru giggled to herself before heading out towards the borrowed car, and then to Blockbuster. Long, boring lines, here I come! She thought with a laugh.

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As the days passed by, Kaoru found herself struggling to get free time. Between working, going to school, and taking care of other things, the raven-haired girl had no time to visit her newest friend in the hospital.

When three days had passed, Kaoru was angry. All she wanted was some free time to visit someone, for Christ's sake! Couldn't anyone give her a break? I guess not. She thought as the teacher assigned the newest research paper for that class, due in a week.

Gathering her things up and heading outside, Kaoru started the walk down to the bus station. The good part was school was over for the day. The bad part was now she had homework to do. Maybe I can pay Kenshin a quick visit…

The hospital wasn't too far away and it was a nice day, so Kaoru decided to walk the ten blocks to the hospital. She arrived just as an ambulance pulled out, and quickly slipped in the doors. Much like last time, Sano and Megumi were standing in front of the Nurse's station. But they weren't arguing this time….

"Come on Meg, its just dinner! Would it kill ya to spend a little time with me after work?" He said, a puppy-dog expression appearing on his face.

"I'm sorry, Sanosuke. With Kenshin getting out more and the head resident out sick this week, I can't possibly find time to go on a date." She said sincerely. "Maybe another time?"

Sanosuke sighed, but immediately perked up and grinned. "Sure. But you're paying."

"I always pay, rooster." Megumi said, swatting him on the head. "No run along and do your job before you get in trouble AGAIN."

"Yes ma'am!" Sanosuke fake-saluted, then sauntered off down the hallway to do whatever he had to do. Megumi giggled to herself before noticing Kaoru standing there, smiling. "Oh, Ms. Kamiya. Are you here to see Dear Ken?"

"Yes, but don't call me that, Kaoru's just fine." Kaoru said, bristling slightly at Kenshin's nickname. What, does she have a thing for him or something? Pffft.

"Alright, follow me." Megumi said, heading down towards Kenshin's room.

They arrived at Kenshin's room and the doctor pulled out a small key, slipping it in the key hole and unlocking the door. Inside Kenshin was sitting on his bed, cross-legged, reading a magazine. He looked up and smiled at Kaoru.

"I'll be by in a few minutes to check up on him. If you want to leave, just press the 'call' button and one of the nurses will let you out." Megumi said, then headed back towards the Nurse's station.

Kaoru sat down next to Kenshin. "I guess you guys came to an agreement or something?"

Kenshin nodded, closing his magazine and tossing it on the stand next to his bed. "Yes, but this makes it harder for me to get out." He said with a grin.

"I noticed." Kaoru giggled. "What were you reading?"
"TIME," Kenshin replied. "It was the only magazine Sanosuke could find. So how was your movie night?"

"Okay, I guess. We all fell asleep in the middle of Men in Black II." Kaoru said with a giggle. "How was your chase with Sanosuke?"

"Two hours long until I felt like going to sleep." Kenshin replied, shrugging. "And Sano said he was getting off soon, so he didn't have much time to fool around."

Kaoru nodded, shifting so she was sitting cross-legged as well. "How many times a day do you two do that?"

"Depends, really. His schedule changes every week, so it could be every night or only once." The red-head replied, smiling.

"How long have you been here?" Kaoru asked, tilting her head to study Kenshin's face. The red-head paused for a moment before lowering his gaze to his hands. "Three weeks."

"Oh. Does your family know you're here?" The raven-haired girl continued.

"My uncle…he knows, but he doesn't bother visiting. He said I could live with him after I get my head on straight." Kenshin replied bitterly, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Kaoru smiled and placed her hand over Kenshin's, squeezing it softly. "Well, at least you have me to visit you!" She said with a wink, earning another one of Kenshin's smiles.

"Yes I do." He replied, turning his hand over to squeeze hers back.

Kaoru glanced up at the clock then frowned. "I'd hate to leave so soon, but I have tons of homework to do and a research paper to work on." She explained, pursing her lips. "I'll try to visit again this week, okay?"

Kenshin nodded and let go of her hand, reaching over to press the 'call' button for the nurse. Kaoru waited by the door until one of the nurses' came, thanking her when she unlocked the door. But as the nurse walked down the hallway, Kaoru paused to grin at Kenshin. Slowly, she closed the door until it looked closed, but the lock didn't catch. Kenshin chuckled as Kaoru waved and headed down the hall. I guess Sano will be getting a surprise tonight. He thought as he picked up the magazine again.

^_^

Unfortunately for Kaoru, she didn't get another chance to visit Kenshin until the following Tuesday. All her classes had been cancelled due to a convention being held at the school, which gave her the entire day to spend with Kenshin. Eagerly, she took the bus to the hospital and practically skipped in to the ER.

Signing in at the Nurse's station, Kaoru continued on her way down to Kenshin's room, but paused at the door, which was shattered completely. Her eyes widened at the events going on inside the room.

There were about five orderlies inside the room including Sanosuke, all wrestling Kenshin to lie down. Megumi was hovering nearby, a hypodermic needle in her hands. Sanosuke was hollering at one of the orderlies to get the straps on fast, while he held down the struggling Kenshin's legs. The whole fight lasted about five minutes, and Megumi quickly injected Kenshin with whatever was in the needle. Kenshin yelled once more before settling down, his eyes closing halfway. Megumi sighed and leaned over to examine one of Kenshin's hands. "He may stitches in this. Can one of you get me the kit?"

An orderly nodded and ran out, ignoring Kaoru as she stepped into the room. "Dr. Takani? What's wrong with Kenshin?" She asked softly.

Megumi looked up at the girl before sighing and ordering the remaining men out of the room, except for Sanosuke. "I told you Sanosuke, he needs to be kept in restraints."

"This is the first time, Fox. And didn't ya just say it was because of a nightmare that he started getting violent?" Sano replied, looking down at the red-head.

Megumi huffed and turned to Kaoru. "This isn't such a good time to-"

She was cut off by a soft voice. "No, let her stay."

All eyes turned to look at Kenshin as he struggled to remain awake, his eyes still half-lidded. It was the first time since his arrival that Megumi had heard her patient talk, and she was immediately at his side. "You need to rest. That medicine is going to help you sleep, alright?"
"Just a little bit…please…" He trailed off, blinking rapidly to remain awake.

Megumi frowned, but slowly shook her head. "Only a few minutes. Then I'm coming in to stitch your hand."

Kenshin smiled slightly as Megumi and Sano walked out of the room, leaving the still-shocked Kaoru standing by the door. Slowly, she approached the bed and righted the over-turned chair (An orderly had knocked it over in an attempt to cease Kenshin's struggling) and sat down. She attempted-and failed-to smile.

"Sorry…" Kenshin whispered, rolling his head to look at her. His amethyst eyes were glazed, mostly likely from the medicine given to him.

"What was going on Kenshin? Were you trying to get out again?" Kaoru asked softly, laying her hand gently over the injured hand. The red-head's hand twitched slightly before turning over slowly to grasp hers tightly.

"No…nightmares…" Kenshin replied, closing his eyes. "Violent ones…sorry…"

Kaoru took her other hand and brushed some bangs from Kenshin's face, smiling softly. "It's okay. You should sleep though."

"No…don't want to…nightmares…pain…." Kenshin mumbled, slowly drifting off. He opened his eyes once more to look at Kaoru. "Stay?"

"Sure." Kaoru replied, brushing more red locks from Kenshin's face. Kenshin mumbled something else before completely falling asleep, a small smile on his face.

What could bother you so much that would cause you to act like this? Kaoru thought, cupping Kenshin's cheek. I hope one day you can trust me to tell me. You don't belong here, no matter what. You're not crazy.

Notes: I just had to leave it here! Gomen gomen gomen! It's SLIGHTLY longer than the previous chapters, so I hope you like it! And to all my reviewers-thank you so much! I appreciate all the lovely feedback I get from you all!

As for Kenshin and the reason he's a mental patient, that's still a secret. I will say that some people have guessed correctly about what he does and whatever, but the secret won't be revealed for a while. Feel free to guess though! Until next time minna….Ja ne and Arrigatou!

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