Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Keeping Balance ❯ Payback ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
A/N: Hello! I am an all time SaitouxKenshin fan and I rarely see any fics with these two together...so BEHOLD! Please review and let me know what you think! ^_^
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Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from Rurouni Kenshin! I only wish I did.

Warning: SaitouxKenshin, violence, torture, attempted rape, yaoi= MANSEX, and fowl language when my characters get pissed.

Summary: Kenshin Himura is an upstanding detective and single father. Everything seems to be going wonderfully until certain circumstances force him and his family to flee to New York where he is partnered with the mysterious Hajime Saitou. After that things take a turn for the bizarre, leaving our poor rurouni thinking he’s on a one way trip to the loony bin. Can Kenshin discover what’s going on before he goes into mental collapse?


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“So how did you know?” Kenshin asked after a while of silence.

“Know what?” Sanosuke asked.

“That I was in trouble,” Kenshin asked.

“Well I almost took a drink of the coffee you left behind, when I remembered that you said something about salt. Then I noticed no salt was on the table. Then it clicked when I remembered that sermon about the date rape drug I gave at the school. I recall it gave the drink a salty taste,” Sanosuke explained.

“I can’t believe I missed that,” Kenshin groaned.

“You were tired from the drug bust Kenshin, and you didn’t think you’d have to keep an eye like that on your partner,” Sanosuke consoled.

“Thanks Sanosuke, for everything,” Kenshin said sincerely.

“Hey what are friends for if not saving each other’s asses,” Sanosuke stated.

Kenshin chuckled and the rest of the ride went in silence. As soon as Kenshin stepped through the door Kenji flung himself into his arms.

“Daddy! Aunt Karou said you got hurt! Who hurt you? I’ll beat their as-,” Kenji started to say.

“Kenji! Isn’t it great your father’s alright!” Karou piped up.

“I told you to watch your language around him,” Kenshin sighed.

“I tried! But I was so riled up I slipped!” Karou explained.

“It’s fine Karou. Come on Kenji time for bed it’s way past your bedtime,” Kenshin stated lifting his son into his arms.

“Kenshin careful!” Sanosuke scolded as Kenshin hissed in pain.

“Look I am never to injured to carry my son to bed and read him a story. Don’t worry,” Kenshin stated carrying his son to his room.

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“How is he really?” Karou asked as Kenshin was in Kenji’s room.

“I don’t know. Physically he’ll be fine, but psychologically? I’m not sure,” Sanosuke said.

“I hope that bastard burns in hell,” Karou hissed.

“As do we all,” Sanosuke stated.

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“Daddy are you hurt real bad?” Kenji asked in a choked voice as Kenshin tucked him in.

“No son I’m fine,” Kenshin said giving his son a gentle smile.

“I prayed for you,” Kenji said.

Kenshin kissed his son’s forehead and laid down next to him on the small bed.

“Praying always helps son,” Kenshin said.

“Do you want me to tell you a story Daddy?” Kenji asked looking at his tired father.

“Sure son,” Kenshin said smiling.

“Ok here goes. Once upon a time there was a Japanese swordsman,” Kenji started.

“A samurai?” Kenshin asked.

“Yea that! He was the best samurai in all of Japan and he protected the good people from the bad people,” Kenji continued.

Kenshin listened to his son’s innocent voice and they both soon drifted off to sleep.

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Sanosuke walked back into the room and smiled at the site of Kenshin curled up on a little bed with his son.

“Adorable,” Karou whispered from beside him.

Sanosuke smiled and closed the door quietly before heading back out to the living room.

“I think I’ll stick around tonight just in case,” Sanosuke said.

“Ok I’m gonna go home and wait for Shinta to get home. Be careful Sanosuke,” Karou said giving him a hug.

“I will, you too. No hitch-hikers Karou, not tonight,” Sanosuke stated knowing his friends habit of helping people out.

“Yea, yea, I hear ya,” Karou said walking out the door.

Sanosuke locked up after her and laid down on the couch. His gun close by should Enishi attack.

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Kenshin rolled over in his sleep and abruptly jerked awake when pain shot through his shoulder. Kenji was resting peacefully beside him, undisturbed by his movement. He kissed his son’s forehead and carefully got out of bed, covering Kenji with the blanket before leaving the room.

“Kenshin?” Sanosuke’s voice asked cautiously.

“Yea Sano it’s me. I doubt Enishi would attack me when I’m sober,” Kenshin stated walking over to the couch and sitting beside Sanosuke.

“Yea but you probably doubted he’d ever attack you at all,” Sanosuke replied.

Kenshin’s stomach growled loudly and he wondered, while walking to the kitchen, if he still had some left over pizza.

“I’m pretty hungry myself,” Sanosuke admitted heading for the kitchen.

“Thank god for leftover pizza,” Kenshin sighed taking a bite of the cold supreme pizza.

“Yay!” Sanosuke said grabbing a piece.

Kenshin went to take another bite of pizza when he noticed a picture on the mantel of him and Enishi on the day they were partnered. He had thought it strange he was going to be serving on the force with his ex-wife’s older brother. Kenshin shook his head to rid himself of any thoughts pertaining to his ex-wife. He walked over to the mantel, grabbed the picture and chucked it in the garbage before continuing on with his pizza. Sanosuke watched his friend closely for any signs of hysteria.

“Stop it Sano. It was attempted rape, not rape,” Kenshin stated becoming annoyed with his friends worried gaze.

“It still has effects on the victim Kenshin, so don’t act like it doesn’t bother you,” Sanosuke countered.

“Oh it bother’s me, but I don’t plan on dwelling on it. I was attacked, and then saved before anything overly damaging could happen. So stop looking at me like I could crack at any second,” Kenshin said icily.

“Excuse me for being concerned,” Sanosuke pouted.

Kenshin rolled his eyes, and got another piece of pizza. Both jumped when the high pitched phone range. Sanosuke motioned for Kenshin to keep eating while he answered.

“Sagara,” Sanosuke answered.

Kenshin walked over to the sink to get some water and stared out the window.

“What do you mean he got away? Twenty officers and you couldn’t keep up with one sadistic bastard? Fine I’ll tell him,” Sanosuke sighed hanging up the phone.

“Let me guess they didn’t get Enishi?” Kenshin asked still looking out the window.

“Sorry. Well he’s probably hiding out in the woods somewhere. Maybe they’ll have better luck in the morning,” Sanosuke grumbled sitting down at the kitchen table reaching for another piece of pizza.

“No need. He’s right outside,” Kenshin said staring out at a smirking Enishi.

“What!” Sanosuke said running up and looking out the window next to Kenshin.

Enishi waved and then pointed at Kenshin and motioned for him to come outside. Kenshin smirked and turned heading for the door.

“Kenshin where the hell do you think you going!” Sanosuke shouted grabbing his arm in an iron grip.

“I’m going outside. I suggest you keep your voice down before you wake Kenji,” Kenshin growled jerking his arm away and grabbing his gun.

He checked the ammo, before securing the gun in the waist of his jeans. Kenshin heard Sanosuke behind him and turned glaring at him darkly.

“Stay in the house with Kenji. This is between me and Enishi. If you follow me I will kick your ass when I’m through with Enishi,” Kenshin growled.

“This is stupid Kenshin. He could be armed,” Sanosuke said harshly.

“Well I am armed, and I’m a much better shot than he is,” Kenshin stated walking out the door and slamming it in Sanosuke’s face.

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“Well, I thought you’d never come and join me,” Enishi cackled.

Kenshin studied Enishi for a moment checking for any signs that he may be carrying a weapon. He smirked when he noticed the bloody bandage on his forearm.

“Looks like my masked mutt got a piece of you,” Kenshin chuckled darkly.

“Just a scratch, hows your shoulder?” Enishi asked with sadistic smirk.

“You’re a poor shot Yukishiro, then again you always were. You couldn’t even get a good shot off at me when I was under the influence of that drug,” Kenshin said smirking back.

Enishi’s smirk disappeared and his eyes darkened with anger.
“And drugs Yukishiro? That was something I thought more your sisters style,” Kenshin chuckled.

“Your going to die Himura. I am going to kill you, but not before we have some more fun,” Enishi growled lunging at him.

Kenshin pulled out the gun and fired sending a bullet directly into Enishi’s kneecap sending him to the ground. Enishi grasped his bleeding knee and screamed in agony.

“Well now I’m sure Sanosuke has called and requested back up so I’m just going to sit out here with you until they get here. I don’t know what the hell possessed you to attack me like you did, and I honestly don’t give a shit. Your going to go to jail Enishi...you do know what they do to cops in jail don’t you?” Kenshin asked smirking.

Enishi growled and attempted to crawl over to Kenshin, but couldn’t, the wound to his knee to painful.

“Give me a break Yukishiro. What were you planning to do if you managed to crawl over to me? Bite my ankles?” Kenshin laughed.

Lights flashed as a squad car pulled up to the house. Kenshin watched in delight as Enishi was handcuffed and read his rights.

“I won’t be in jail forever Himura! When I get out I will put you through so much pain, that you’ll welcome hell as a retreat!” Enishi raged as he was shoved in the back of the police car.

“Make sure you have his knee taken care of. I’d hate for him not to make it to trial,” Kenshin said as he walked back to the house.

“You should have just blown his head off,” Sanosuke said as he entered the house.

“I couldn’t. He was unarmed,” Kenshin said putting his gun away.

“I bet you could have gotten away with it,” Sanosuke said plopping down onto the couch.

“It still would have been wrong. Plus jail is the perfect place for him. I’m gonna go down and give my statement, and all that good stuff,” Kenshin said grabbing his keys.

“Well I’ll watch Kenji for ya,” Sanosuke said flipping on the TV.

“Appreciate it,” Kenshin said walking out the door.

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A/N: Muhahaha! Kenshin is awsome....KENJI IS SOO CUTE!! Review! And let me know what you think! ^_^
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