Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Unexplained Happenings ❯ Shock and travel ( Chapter 3 )

Disclaimer: No RK isn't mine and I'm getting no money for this, so if you sue me it wont do you much good.

Hi, thanks to all the people taking the time to review this story. It really helps ^.^x. Also I apologise for this chapter taking so long, I ran into a little bit of trouble so its not nearly as long as I wanted it to be *sigh* but even though I can sense writers block is coming, I should be able to pop out one more chapter before it takes hold properly. ^.^x. LOL yay?

Oh well on with chap 3.

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Kenshin snorted slightly and rolled his eyes, but stayed put, instead of retorting he cleared his throat and told him everything he could remember about the mysterious man.

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Kenshin hesitated at the gate of the Kamiya dojo for a few reasons, one being that his eyes had not yet returned to their normal violet hue even though he was absolutely in control of his emotions, two he'd missed dinner and was not certain his housemates would easily forgive him for leaving them to fend for themselves against Kaoru-dono's cooking the last reason he had to hesitate was that Saitoh had asked him to accompany him to Kyoto the following week to have a closer look at another two restaurants that had suffered the same unfortunate fate as the one in Tokyo.

He sighed and silently slipped through the dojo gate, he found it astonishing that even though he had complete control of his emotions, he still had the advanced senses that accompanied the Battousai persona, he could sense the occupants in the room before even making it to the porch, Kaoru-dono and Yahiko were inside, as was Sanosuke.

He paused once again at the kitchen door uncertain how to proceed, coming to a sudden decision he flicked his head to hide his amber eyes under a veil of red hair and stepped through into the kitchen. All three of his occupants turned to face him, but surprisingly to only one to speak was Sanosuke.

'Where have you been Kenshin?' Sano asked furiously. 'Jo-chan had to cook us dinner because you were off playing with Saitoh.'

'Oi.' Kaoru yelled angrily. 'You don't have to eat here you lousy freeloader, if your going to complain go somewhere else.'

Sano for once ignored her, keeping his eyes trained on Kenshin who kept walking as though there had been no interruption. Sano grew even angrier as he passed.

'So now you aren't even going to tell us what that bastard wanted you for all day?' he threw up his hands in frustration. 'That's great kenshin, just great leaving your friends out of the action again are we?' He turned around suddenly grabbing Kenshin by the front of his gi and forcing the shorter man to face him. 'When will you learn, we are just as capable of handling things as you?'

'I'm perfectly aware of that Sano, that I am.' Kenshin told him gently still shielding his eyes with his hair. 'I also have every intention of telling you what's been happening, although at present things are very confusing for all involved and may yet become extremely dangerous, that they might.'

Sano drew himself up proudly, 'I'm not afraid of a little danger.' He declared.

Kenshin smiled a little bit at that, which Sanosuke unfortunately took as amusement at his expense, he shook the rurouni roughly.

'Look at me.' He ordered. 'You haven't looked a single one of us in the eyes since you came in here.'

Kenshin threw caution to the wind, and lifted his head up to stare Sano directly in the eyes, the result was instantaneous, Sano abruptly let go of Kenshin's gi and back pedalled back as far as he could crashing into the opposite wall. Then he simply sat there, staring open mouthed at Kenshin.

'Oi, tori atama, what's the matter with you?' Yahiko asked the ex-gangster bewildered. 'You look like you've seen a ghost.'

Sano simply pointed at Kenshin wordlessly, Kaoru and Yahiko turned to face the red haired man curiously. After a few seconds of staring all hell broke loose, Yahiko tried to jump in front of Kaoru, while Kaoru in turn tried to force her student to stand behind her.

Kenshin's derisive snort cut through the commotion like a knife, causing everyone in the room to freeze, he crossed his arms and looked at them.

'You don't honestly think I'm going to attack you do you?' he asked, the hurt in his voice evident to everyone in the room.

'N…no, Battousai-sama.' Sano stuttered stupidly, 'Of …of course not.'

Kenshin closed his eyes and sighed sadly, 'My name is Kenshin, Sano.'

' Of course it is.' Said Kaoru flushing fiercely, glaring at Sanosuke. 'Don't mind that idiot, but what happened to you Kenshin?' She asked turning to face him, her tone softening.

'Well, you see,' Kenshin began. 'I don't really know, so for that reason as well as some others that have yet to be clarified, I'm afraid I'm going to have to accompany Saito to Kyoto next week, that I am.' He paused before adding. 'You can all come along if you'd like.'

The other three stared at him for a moment before exchanging bewildered looks, before Kaoru nodded.

'Sure Kenshin we'll come along.' She said sounding a bit dazed.

Yahiko and Sano not quite ready to say anything just stared at Kenshin in unflattering disbelief.

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*1 week later*

The kenshin-gumi were waiting outside the police station in various degrees of impatience, Kenshin was the picture of absolute patience, but the others were a different matter entirely, Kaoru was nervously jumping from foot to foot carefully watching Yahiko who was repacking his bag to try and organise the items inside so they would be more comfortable to carry, Sano on the other hand was pacing back and forth in front of the group.

'Che.' He viciously spat the fish bone out of his mouth and onto the dusty street. 'How long do we have to stand here waiting for that arrogant, insufferable, conniving…' He trailed off suddenly, making a strange half strangled noise as he almost swallowed his tongue. Saitoh was walking towards them with a very elegant looking middle aged woman by his side.

Saitoh smirked as he lit a new cigarette, allowing the stiff breeze to blow out the match. He inhaled deeply, 'Ahou.' He said by way of greeting.

'OI!!!' Was Sano's equally polite response as he attempted to attack the policeman, Kenshin however stepped between them holding out an arm, and freezing the attempt with a look.

He turned back to the newcomers, 'Saitoh.' He acknowledged cooly, inclining his head.

'I see your eyes still haven't returned to their normal colour.' Saitoh drawled taking another drag. 'Interesting.'

Kenshin once again acknowledged him with a small nod before turning his attention to the attractive lady standing beside him.

She gave an exquisitely graceful bow. 'Himura-san,' she said. 'Hajime has told me much about you.'

Kenshin returned the bow in full measure. 'You must be Tokio-dono, the pleasure is mine.'

Karou, Sano and Yahiko were all watching the exchange between Kenshin and Tokio completely nonplussed.

'Ano…Kenshin.' Kaoru finally asked, after no explanation was given. 'Who is she?'

Saitoh turned to look at the red haired man, his gaze slightly accusing.

'You didn't tell them then Battousai?'

Kenshin shook his head an evil grin tugging the corners of his mouth.

'I will get you back for this Battousai.' Saitoh threatened, ignoring as the ex-hitokiri sniggered and nodded disbelievingly.

'Ah yes, how often have you said that now Saitoh?' Kenshin asked sounding genuinely curious. 'I wonder if it's as many times as you've told me to, an I quote, 'Die, Battousai, Die.''

Saitoh raised an eyebrow and deliberately turned his back on his old nemesis. Kenshin's grin widened.

'THAT was mature.' He pointed out.

'So?' Yahiko prompted, preventing Saitoh from retorting. 'Who is she?'

saitoh cleared his throat and shuffled uncomfortably as Kenshin's grin widened even further.

'She's my… wife.'

Kaoru, Yahiko and Sano all fell over in astonishment.

'W…Wife?!?' shrieked Kaoru, leaping back up to her feet, eyes bugging out of her head.

'Who would want to get married to him?' Yahiko asked the street in general, completely socked by this new revelation.

Sano appeared to be past the stage of ordinary emotions, he was simply sitting on the ground mouth every now and then opening to emit a strange strangled sort of squeak.

Tokio cleared her throat delicately, seemingly somewhat amused by the extreme reactions.

'We should be on our way now Hajime, or we'll miss our boat.' She intervened tactfully.

Saitoh removed his menacing glare from Kenshin's grinning face.

'Alright.' He said sounding a bit grumpy, and without another word or a backwards glance, set off towards the harbour, his wife following gracefully seeming to have no trouble keeping up with her husband's long strides.

The kenshin-gumi followed a little more sedately, the shocked silence only broken by Kenshin's soft chuckles.

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A/N very short I know but I hope you'll forgive this unworthy one as this chapter was surprisingly difficult to write.

If anyone is unsure of what certain Japanese words mean ask and I'll include a glossary next time. At the moment it seems pointless because I doubt I've used anything most of you don't already know. I've purposefully tried to keep all Japanese words to a minimum, and any I do use are to keep enhance the characters.