Act VII.
Last Words of War
Kaoru couldnt
believe that it could happen, but it did. Kenshin had
been captured and taken to a healer. She wanted to go see him, but she knew
that was a bad idea. She was safe for the moment, but who knew how long this
Lord would take pity on her.
I will be
down shortly, make sure he getting the proper care for
now. Now take your leave, the Lord commanded, the guard left not surprised at
the scene at all.
You still
havent told me what it is you want from him, Kaoru said still crying in his
arms, maybe I can help you get it, and maybe youll let us go.
Unlikely,
since what I want to know is something he doesnt know he knows. Its something
that would spark a fire at the base of that impenetrable wall around his mind.
A secret that he should never have learned of, the Lord said quietly. Kaoru
let go of him then went and screamed into a nearby pillow. He stood there
quietly, trying to understand her plan
You should
go, it would be better if you tried and failed first, Kaoru whimpered.
Dont go
anywhere near Himura, it isnt safe for you or him.
Hes in critical condition and requires a lot of rest. You! she shouted at the
man in crimson cloaks, a golden eye opened with annoyance, you should be dead
after what you did! Youre traitor to your race! He stood up and opened his
other eye, and glared at her.
So sue me, I
set a trap, almost killed the Battosai, and kidnapped
his friends Big whoop! Youve done worse! he said un-amused, the girls hair
stood on end.
So its not
like I just tried to kill my own cousin! the girl stomped off in a rage.
Guards followed her down the stairs, with the strange lord following after her.
Its not like
you have a cousin Mia, he pointed out, she turned
around and slapped him.
That was not
my choice, blasted military, Mia cursed walking off. The Lord turned up the
stairs to look at us.
Are you
coming? I thought you wanted to see the Battosai? he
said in his mocking tone. Kaoru followed him this time he went down the stairs.
Though she was unsure why he would take her. The lord of the castle was Kenshins cousin? She followed silently as he lead her directly to the place where Kenshin
was.
Is that? she
asked not daring to get her hopes up.
Yes, but you
will not be going in. This a private matter that you shouldnt get yourself
involved in if you want to live, he said in a kind tone. He went inside and
shut the door tightly behind him. Mia appeared soon after watching Kaoru
closely.
You are not
one of us are you? she finally asked.
I dont get
it, why does he order his guards to kill Kenshin if
he wants something from him? Kaoru asked her. Mia looked at her with
amusement.
You havent a
clue have you? The Battosai is one of us, he lived on
the outside, but he is still a guardian despite how much he tries to hide it,
she replied. Mia started messing with her silky hair, Hittocere
will not let him live, not after this. You might be spared, but the Himuras will fall. Fuyu is dead, Aki is being hunted down as we speak.
Why? was all Kaoru could manage to say, why would someone hurt
them? They havent done anything except try to help people using their
talents! Kaoru was nearly screaming, but she heard some faint yelling from the
door.
You
worthless idiot, I told you years ago that I would not tolerate your mistakes,
the lord was yelling, he was really pissed. Kaoru felt Mia tug on her
sleeve.
Thats why in
some aspects, the Lords word is law, Mia stared at her, Hittocere
is our leader and the Himuras went against orders. As
you heard mistakes are not tolerated, and letting that Himura
live was a mistake. That other woman Tomoe, she married into the Himura family, so she was slaughtered. There is always a
reason for everything, so if you give him no reason to dislike you Kaoru
could read between the lines of her statement, as long as she stayed out of
this Civil War of relatives she was safe. She didnt have any idea of what she
was going to have to do thoughThats when Kaoru felt something hit her hard in
the head, she blacked out.
You should
have known better than to reject my request, now your friends will pay the
price. That girl, shes first, he said gold eyes unwavering from the Battosais face.
You leave her
out of this Hittocere! She has nothing he was about
to say something when Mia walked in dragging Kaoru by the hair. The Battosai immediately went to look at her. She was fine
except for the lump on her head, she had a little blood
on the corner of her mouth as she was carelessly drop to the floor by a
different woman.
Ive had
enough of this, you are to finish this woman off, and then we take care of the
other three, the silver haired Lord replied. He tossed him a Katana, then waited for the Battosais
response. That was not his smartest idea, but it was an idea.
Enough of
this, the Battosai lowered into a stance. Hittocere looked at him, he looked right back. Hittocere looked straight into his eyes, I will die before
I
That would be
something, to die that is you see that is something that you cannot do, Hittocere nearly laughed.
Your bodys
will is to live, and to forget that is to forget your purpose. You are a
guardian of life Battosai, you have always known
that, Mia said, she grabbed the sword from him and tossed it back to Hittocere.
To die is to
live, to live is to die. Life is a gift and death
comes with it, an on going circle that is endless, Hittocere
said softly unsheathing the sword.
Death is
nothing to living in a nightmarish void, Mia chanted and sang, it is merely a quick solution used by many to rid themselves
of what they think is causing them pain. In theory, but in reality which we
live in we know that to be false.
Now she
begins the cycle anew, without the interference of a murderer. Without the
interference of my delinquent cousin that calls himself a wanderer, Hittocere raised the blade, You will learn the truth only
in the end of your own life, despite how bad people try. Hittocere
swung the blade down through Kaorus back there was a scream of pain that faded
into the dark for the Battosai. He thought the light
would be forever lost to him. He had not only failed to protect Kaoru, but he
had failed to prepare himself for the weight of her life and the impact it
would have on his heart to see her die.
That felt like
it would be the end for him, but maybe it wasnt. Or not just
yet
Hittocere: That is not the end. No that
it is not. There will be one last chapter, and youll be shocked at the
startling conclusion to that. One other thing, that Hittocere
is a much more docile one than the originals. One being me,
the other being from my own story. I am not evil; youll see why I did
that soon.
Saria: Still how could you do that? You are so cruel! (This was already
known I thought...)
Jade: More! More! More now!
Hittocere: Tell ya what Ill
do something special Ill do the original idea for the ending and then the
optional ending. Both will surprise you, and both will be the true conclusions
of this long fic. of mine.
Until we meet again, please review. I wonder... What do you guys think I'll do?