Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ KOTETSU TO KOSUI (Steel and Perfume) ❯ Finally ( Chapter 6 )
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By: LustrousJade 
Anime/Manga: Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Adventure / Samurai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.27.2005 | Updated On: 04.03.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 469 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Adventure / Samurai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 01.27.2005 | Updated On: 04.03.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 469 | Status: Work In Progress
Author's Notes: Good news and bad news, good news is I updated finally! Bad news...find out by yourselves! Just no author bashing after you read okay?
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KOTETSU TO KOSUI (STEEL AND PERFUME)
Chapter Six
Kaoru listened while the sound of water splashed from outside. It was one of the spring rains again. The smell of wet ground assaulted her nose as the cool rain wind altogether relaxed her and had somehow ignited her senses. It was a strange feeling to be suddenly aware of the environment. She hug her legs tighter, not minding the spray of water that the open door was letting in. The sound, the sight and the smell of it made her feel pleasantly and peaceful.
 Now she knew what it was called. Kenshin had told her a few weeks ago and had been training her in the area of ki-control days after. It was hard to digest at first but after several meetings she fully grasped the idea behind it. Ki was something all living things possessed but in varying degrees. Kenshin explained that normal people, meaning people who were not trained, often felt and yet ignored it. Like when they suddenly feel they’re being watched over, they look behind their backs and see nothing yet in fact it did happen. Or when they think about somebody and the person suddenly arrives. Kaoru thought about it for quite some time.
 Upon spending more than a month with him, she discovered that Battousai wasn’t very fond of talking and assumed she always understood everything he told her. Kaoru thought he gave her too much credit.
 And from the way their ki lessons were going she inferred that Kenshin thought she had a gift for it. He would ask her questions like what she thought of the townsfolk, what they were thinking or who see thought was crushing on her. Earlier that week he told her that she had to pass one last test before he ends their ki lessons; after which they would proceed to enhancing her sword skills. He did not tell her when but told her to be on guard all the time.
 She buried her face between the space of her legs and closed her eyes. The sounds and smells suddenly became sharper, clearer. With her eyes closed she heard each thud as water hit ground and felt every shift and change of the wind’s direction. She also became aware of the tiny droplets of water that hit her as cloth absorbed it. They did it sometimes. Things similar as this in their training but it felt more pure when she was alone and wasn’t pressured by his presence.
 Sometime later she felt a familiar presence beside her.
 Kenshin.
 She didn’t realize she said his name out loud and lifted her head to see him.
“Keep your eyes closed and follow me.”
 It was him indeed; and he was dripping wet. She wanted to tell him to change clothes but decided against it. This was it, the test she was so worked out about for days. She stood when she heard him walk away from her. What did he say again? Follow him? And follow him she did. It was nearing dark and she was puzzled when he didn’t light any candle or bring one when he walked inside. But what was darkness against Battousai? He probably worked with it for years on his missions during the Bakumatsu. He stopped. Wrong turn. The first thing he told her when they started the formal training was to concentrate on the task at hand and to not let any emotion flow free. Her tongue clove to her mouth in realization of her mistake. He must have sensed it somehow. No, he shouldn’t have.
“Kaoru, I want you to turn around until I tell you to stop.”
 He meant to disorient her from the all too familiar ways of the house. She did as she was told and turned slowly as not to dizzy herself. Waves of his voice hit her from straight ahead as if she had stopped in the exact spot where she started. But she thought it wasn’t so. Kenshin wouldn’t make this test as easy as it seemed to be.
 She wrinkled her brows when the silence became unbearable. She thought she heard him chuckle but was new to the idea so she shrugged it off as her imagination.
“Patience my little mistress and prepare yourself. Once I stop talking you are to find me immediately without once opening those little eyes of yours. There is no time limit, no rules except for the one I said earlier. Use your senses to bring yourself to me.”
 After he spoke Kaoru felt a jolt of energy in her body. It made her feel restless and caused her heart to beat faster. It was like realizing something but not knowing what it exactly was. She wanted to open her eyes to look at him and search for the meaning of it all. It was after a few seconds she realized that he was gone. For a moment she felt panic over take her. No limitations, no boundaries. He could be anywhere; he could be in town right now if he wanted to. She steadied herself and widened her scope to feel him around. She walked, felt her legs move without will, hopefully to the place he was at.
 Minutes must have passed until she realized she had not hit something while blindly walking around the house. But even when she had circled it a few times already, his presence felt nearby but was quite unreachable. She concentrated more. She knew she could find him. She believed she could do it.
 Her feet started walking again and she was not surprised when it led her outside the house through the backdoor. His ki became stronger when she moved forward but when she did the more major things assaulted her. The rain didn’t seem so peaceful anymore and the wind not so comforting, it all distracted her to a point where she lost her grip on him. She stumbled yet made effort to keep her eyes closed. She was tempted to peek, maybe he’d understand since she was drenched, fists curled and supporting her on the ground. The temptation grew stronger when the loud crackling noise from the thunder and lightning flashed in contrast to the darkness in her mind. She shut a scream as another thunder came.
 Crying softly, she tried to block the memories from re-surfacing; the night her parents were murdered and the long weeks of travel in search of him. She had to be strong then for no one was there to support her. She felt all alone all over again. Like that three weeks she had to endure. Out of it all she thought of Kenshin. How his presence always felt so intimidating most of the time and how he acted so strict when in training. She also remembered how he always looked after her when they were making their rounds selling medicine to the townsfolk. It was strange but knowing he was there, the knowledge that she was within reach of him always made her feel at ease and safe. Only now did she know why.
 She trusted him. She trusted his capabilities, his character; she remembered that she wasn’t even disturbed when she agreed to be his mistress because she somehow believed that he would really protect her like he promised. She had someone to turn to now, unlike before when she swallowed it all by herself. He was making her strong. It was ludicrous to think of such things about him when he could just laugh about it. But she didn’t care. He told her to feel and that was what she was doing right now wasn’t it? He also told her to put emotion aside for it was a sure downfall but none of it mattered now. She felt so safe around him and the faster she found him the better.
 With her newly found resolve, she stood. She extended her territory similar to a ripple widening while she thought of him. The way his eyebrows raised when he first tasted her cooking. It was a long time ago and she knew that her cooking was terrible then but he said none about it and finished the meal. After which he told her to leave the cooking to him next time. She laughed a little at his minimal reaction, and then stood to gather the dishes.
 She felt herself stop when his presence suddenly felt so vivid. She smiled, knowing that she was right in front of him; she felt her face warm knowing he was near her. She stepped forward and extended a hand blindly towards his direction. She knew when he raised his and reached out for her hand. She could see him, in her mind’s eye he was there standing in front of her looking equally drenched. Her smile never left her lips when he spoke.
“I found you, finally.”
 Despite the sound of the rain she heard him.
“Yes.”
 Tears mixed with water while the reason for her crying remained unknown to her. She just felt so many emotions at once.
“I finally found you Kenshin…”
“Kaoru.”
 She stepped closer to him and encircled her arms around his waist. She allowed her face to be buried in his chest while she sobbed, cried like she never did before. All the frustration, anger, and joy she poured out to him. She felt his arms circle her. Strong and steady ones. She suddenly couldn’t get enough of him.
“Can I open my eyes now?”
“Hmm.”
 She titled her head and slowly opened her eyes. Amber filled her vision, amber eyes seemingly having a light of its own amidst the darkness. She breathed deeply and closed her eyes once more and unconsciously brought herself closer to him. One last tear fell from her eyes before she felt her lips brush his in a seemingly innocent kiss.
 Chills spread from her stomach to the rest of her body but she wanted more. She lifted herself for another one, her hands automatically found its way to his hair. This time it was longer. She suddenly felt hotter and more so when Kenshin lifted her closer and licked her teeth at the same time. The sensation was new to her and instinctively she opened her mouth for him. Almost immediately his tongue sought hers. Her ki acknowledging his power over the situation.
 Her knees felt weak and her brain refused to process anything. All she wanted was the feel of his tongue on her, ravishing her and his hands stroking her waist and stomach. They parted for air but Kaoru was well compensated when he started kissing her neck, nibbling at the flesh. He let out a groan as his hands found its way to her bosom, gently caressing it.
“Mine.”
His statement caused her to open her eyes and blush. She avoided looking into hi eyes and buried her face in his chest instead; this time more aware of the thin wet clothing that separated them both.
Author’s Notes:
Thanks for the reviews guys!
Once again, my biggest thanks! And please leave a review! ^_^x
LustrousJade
STANDARD DISCLAIMERS APPLY
KOTETSU TO KOSUI (STEEL AND PERFUME)
Chapter Six
Kaoru listened while the sound of water splashed from outside. It was one of the spring rains again. The smell of wet ground assaulted her nose as the cool rain wind altogether relaxed her and had somehow ignited her senses. It was a strange feeling to be suddenly aware of the environment. She hug her legs tighter, not minding the spray of water that the open door was letting in. The sound, the sight and the smell of it made her feel pleasantly and peaceful.
 Now she knew what it was called. Kenshin had told her a few weeks ago and had been training her in the area of ki-control days after. It was hard to digest at first but after several meetings she fully grasped the idea behind it. Ki was something all living things possessed but in varying degrees. Kenshin explained that normal people, meaning people who were not trained, often felt and yet ignored it. Like when they suddenly feel they’re being watched over, they look behind their backs and see nothing yet in fact it did happen. Or when they think about somebody and the person suddenly arrives. Kaoru thought about it for quite some time.
 Upon spending more than a month with him, she discovered that Battousai wasn’t very fond of talking and assumed she always understood everything he told her. Kaoru thought he gave her too much credit.
 And from the way their ki lessons were going she inferred that Kenshin thought she had a gift for it. He would ask her questions like what she thought of the townsfolk, what they were thinking or who see thought was crushing on her. Earlier that week he told her that she had to pass one last test before he ends their ki lessons; after which they would proceed to enhancing her sword skills. He did not tell her when but told her to be on guard all the time.
 She buried her face between the space of her legs and closed her eyes. The sounds and smells suddenly became sharper, clearer. With her eyes closed she heard each thud as water hit ground and felt every shift and change of the wind’s direction. She also became aware of the tiny droplets of water that hit her as cloth absorbed it. They did it sometimes. Things similar as this in their training but it felt more pure when she was alone and wasn’t pressured by his presence.
 Sometime later she felt a familiar presence beside her.
 Kenshin.
 She didn’t realize she said his name out loud and lifted her head to see him.
“Keep your eyes closed and follow me.”
 It was him indeed; and he was dripping wet. She wanted to tell him to change clothes but decided against it. This was it, the test she was so worked out about for days. She stood when she heard him walk away from her. What did he say again? Follow him? And follow him she did. It was nearing dark and she was puzzled when he didn’t light any candle or bring one when he walked inside. But what was darkness against Battousai? He probably worked with it for years on his missions during the Bakumatsu. He stopped. Wrong turn. The first thing he told her when they started the formal training was to concentrate on the task at hand and to not let any emotion flow free. Her tongue clove to her mouth in realization of her mistake. He must have sensed it somehow. No, he shouldn’t have.
“Kaoru, I want you to turn around until I tell you to stop.”
 He meant to disorient her from the all too familiar ways of the house. She did as she was told and turned slowly as not to dizzy herself. Waves of his voice hit her from straight ahead as if she had stopped in the exact spot where she started. But she thought it wasn’t so. Kenshin wouldn’t make this test as easy as it seemed to be.
 She wrinkled her brows when the silence became unbearable. She thought she heard him chuckle but was new to the idea so she shrugged it off as her imagination.
“Patience my little mistress and prepare yourself. Once I stop talking you are to find me immediately without once opening those little eyes of yours. There is no time limit, no rules except for the one I said earlier. Use your senses to bring yourself to me.”
 After he spoke Kaoru felt a jolt of energy in her body. It made her feel restless and caused her heart to beat faster. It was like realizing something but not knowing what it exactly was. She wanted to open her eyes to look at him and search for the meaning of it all. It was after a few seconds she realized that he was gone. For a moment she felt panic over take her. No limitations, no boundaries. He could be anywhere; he could be in town right now if he wanted to. She steadied herself and widened her scope to feel him around. She walked, felt her legs move without will, hopefully to the place he was at.
 Minutes must have passed until she realized she had not hit something while blindly walking around the house. But even when she had circled it a few times already, his presence felt nearby but was quite unreachable. She concentrated more. She knew she could find him. She believed she could do it.
 Her feet started walking again and she was not surprised when it led her outside the house through the backdoor. His ki became stronger when she moved forward but when she did the more major things assaulted her. The rain didn’t seem so peaceful anymore and the wind not so comforting, it all distracted her to a point where she lost her grip on him. She stumbled yet made effort to keep her eyes closed. She was tempted to peek, maybe he’d understand since she was drenched, fists curled and supporting her on the ground. The temptation grew stronger when the loud crackling noise from the thunder and lightning flashed in contrast to the darkness in her mind. She shut a scream as another thunder came.
 Crying softly, she tried to block the memories from re-surfacing; the night her parents were murdered and the long weeks of travel in search of him. She had to be strong then for no one was there to support her. She felt all alone all over again. Like that three weeks she had to endure. Out of it all she thought of Kenshin. How his presence always felt so intimidating most of the time and how he acted so strict when in training. She also remembered how he always looked after her when they were making their rounds selling medicine to the townsfolk. It was strange but knowing he was there, the knowledge that she was within reach of him always made her feel at ease and safe. Only now did she know why.
 She trusted him. She trusted his capabilities, his character; she remembered that she wasn’t even disturbed when she agreed to be his mistress because she somehow believed that he would really protect her like he promised. She had someone to turn to now, unlike before when she swallowed it all by herself. He was making her strong. It was ludicrous to think of such things about him when he could just laugh about it. But she didn’t care. He told her to feel and that was what she was doing right now wasn’t it? He also told her to put emotion aside for it was a sure downfall but none of it mattered now. She felt so safe around him and the faster she found him the better.
 With her newly found resolve, she stood. She extended her territory similar to a ripple widening while she thought of him. The way his eyebrows raised when he first tasted her cooking. It was a long time ago and she knew that her cooking was terrible then but he said none about it and finished the meal. After which he told her to leave the cooking to him next time. She laughed a little at his minimal reaction, and then stood to gather the dishes.
 She felt herself stop when his presence suddenly felt so vivid. She smiled, knowing that she was right in front of him; she felt her face warm knowing he was near her. She stepped forward and extended a hand blindly towards his direction. She knew when he raised his and reached out for her hand. She could see him, in her mind’s eye he was there standing in front of her looking equally drenched. Her smile never left her lips when he spoke.
“I found you, finally.”
 Despite the sound of the rain she heard him.
“Yes.”
 Tears mixed with water while the reason for her crying remained unknown to her. She just felt so many emotions at once.
“I finally found you Kenshin…”
“Kaoru.”
 She stepped closer to him and encircled her arms around his waist. She allowed her face to be buried in his chest while she sobbed, cried like she never did before. All the frustration, anger, and joy she poured out to him. She felt his arms circle her. Strong and steady ones. She suddenly couldn’t get enough of him.
“Can I open my eyes now?”
“Hmm.”
 She titled her head and slowly opened her eyes. Amber filled her vision, amber eyes seemingly having a light of its own amidst the darkness. She breathed deeply and closed her eyes once more and unconsciously brought herself closer to him. One last tear fell from her eyes before she felt her lips brush his in a seemingly innocent kiss.
 Chills spread from her stomach to the rest of her body but she wanted more. She lifted herself for another one, her hands automatically found its way to his hair. This time it was longer. She suddenly felt hotter and more so when Kenshin lifted her closer and licked her teeth at the same time. The sensation was new to her and instinctively she opened her mouth for him. Almost immediately his tongue sought hers. Her ki acknowledging his power over the situation.
 Her knees felt weak and her brain refused to process anything. All she wanted was the feel of his tongue on her, ravishing her and his hands stroking her waist and stomach. They parted for air but Kaoru was well compensated when he started kissing her neck, nibbling at the flesh. He let out a groan as his hands found its way to her bosom, gently caressing it.
“Mine.”
His statement caused her to open her eyes and blush. She avoided looking into hi eyes and buried her face in his chest instead; this time more aware of the thin wet clothing that separated them both.
Author’s Notes:
Thanks for the reviews guys!
Once again, my biggest thanks! And please leave a review! ^_^x
LustrousJade