A Manslayer Story: A Tale of Love and Hate (please R&R)

Last time: While Kenshin was working on the laundry at the Kamiya Dojo, he suddenly heard a woman's scream. Kenshin, Sano, and Yahiko went to investigate, and they found out the ambitions of the Chain Gang. Their plans are to take over the entire country!!! So, Kenshin decides that they should leave Tokyo in pursuit of the members. Then, the battle between Tim and Magnus continued. After thinking that talking wouldn't change Magnus' mind, Tim went for the Hirameki and Magnus went for batujutsu. After they charged and attacked each other, Alex saw that Magnus avoided the Hirameki and wounded Tim.......by giving him a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek!!! So, Alex wonders.......if Tim really IS the reincarnation of Kenshin in a different body.

Act II: The Curse of the Gang
Chapter 18-Birth of a Legend:Tim's Cunning Soul

Alex: ..................

Magnus: Heh........

Tim: ..................

Magnus: Alex.......say hello to battousai the manslayer!!

Alex: Uhh..........

(Tim has the most scariest and serious face on him........and also the cross-shaped scar on his left cheek is bleeding heavily.)

Tim: (evil voice) Magnus.........you shall suffer!!!

Magnus: Hmm hmm hmm........I don't think so! You just used one of your strongest attacks on me and it failed!

Tim: Don't underestimate my power, you stupid piece of shit!!!!!

Magnus: Getting fiesty, aren't we?! I can see why.....since our mission is complete!

Alex: Mission?!

Magnus: Oh, Hiroshu didn't fill you in, did he?! You see, our real goal in our missions were to get Tim the battousai to go over the limit so that the demon would come out and devour him, and it seems that the cross-shaped scar I gave him has triggered it! Now, he can join us in our fight for the domination of Japan!!!

Alex: No!!!!!

Tim: ...................

Magnus: So battousai, what do you think?! Do you want to join us?! It would be great to have someone like you on our side!

Tim: .................

Alex: ................

Magnus: ...................

Tim: .............Heh, why would I, when I could just do that by myself?!

Alex: ...........!!!!!!

Magnus: Heh heh..........that's okay, we'd like someone like that!

Tim: But.............

Magnus: Yes?

Tim: ...........I wouldn't think of doing something as despicable as that!!

Magnus: W........what?!

Tim: ...........My wife needs rescuing, and no one, and I mean NO ONE (extends sword) will stop me!!!

Magnus: Enough!!! (charges) AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim: (himself) Misao.......forgive me......I'm sorry for what I'm about to do.....but there's no other choice, so please.......forgive me.

Magnus: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim: (Hirameki stance) AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amanda: Wait!!!!!

Tim: Uhhh.........

Magnus: Now what?! (looks towards Amanda) Ahh.......(he seems shocked by a book Amanda has in her hands, which she's pressing against her chest, like she's keeping it close to her heart) Th.....that's.....

Amanda: ..........(starts walking towards Magnus)

Alex: Amanda, don't, what are you doing?!

Tim: (himself) That damn moron, what is she up too?!

Magnus: Stay away wench, or I WILL kill you!!!

(Amanda is ignoring him and keeps walking towards him)

Magnus: Stop it!!! (raises swords, shaking it in hesitation)

(Amanda is still walking)

Magnus: Uunghhh.......why.......why are you doing this?!

Alex: (himself) It seems like Magnus can't kill Amanda.......(smiles) His normal self is returning.

Tim: Uhh..........

(Amanda is now right next to Magnus)

Amanda: (tears in her eyes) Magnus...........

Magnus: (still has sword raised high) Uhhh.......I.......

Amanda: Here.......(hands Magnus the book)

Magnus: What's........this?!

Amanda: Open it up.......

Magnus: ...........(he does) Uhhh.......this picture.....

(It's a picture of him, Amanda, and their parents......all happy to be together. Him and Amanda are together holding hands with their parents doing the same)

Amanda: You remember.......don't you? This picture was taken a week before you were taken away from us.

Magnus: Uhhh.........how........(tears are starting to roll down his face) how could I have been so blinded?! (drops the book with the picture in it and falls to the ground in tears)

Amanda: .........(kneels down on the ground and hugs him) I'm glad to know you're back.......brother.

Alex: ............Amanda.

Tim: (himself) Hmm.......(sheathes sword) Good work Amanda.

(We zoom out on Amanda and Magnus hugging)

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(In front of Amanda's house)

Magnus: Sir Tim, I'm sorry for what I did to you.

Tim: It's alright, besides, your mind was taken over by the Chain Gang. There's no way you could've snapped out of it without the love and support of Amanda.

Magnus: That's true.

(Amanda hugs Magnus)

(Tim smiles)

Alex: Hmm........Amanda?

Amanda: Yes, Alex?

Alex: When we defeat the Chain Gang, we'll be sure to return here, okay?

Amanda: Thanks......Alex.

(They both hug)

(Tim smiles again)

Alex: Well, bye.

Amanda: Bye.

(Tim and Alex leave)

Amanda: So, do you think they'll be alright......brother?

Magnus: I'm sure they will. They're really good friends, and with swordsman skills like theirs, they will succeed.

(Just outside the village, walking away)

Alex: Tim.........?

Tim: Yes, Alex?

Alex: .......You did a great job back there.

Tim: Huh, what do you mean? I was the battousai and..........

Alex: That's what I want to talk about.

Tim: So, what about it?

Alex: You know......you could've killed Magnus back there.

Tim: ..............

Alex: But......your true self kept you from doing it.

Tim: Alex.........

Alex: It seems you've learned a lot in your travels, and also.....

Tim: ..............

Alex: Miss Misao will be glad to hear about this.

Tim: ..........(smiles) No, you're wrong. She already has.

(We then see Misao)

Misao: (tears in her eyes) Good job....Tim.

To Be Continued

Tim and Alex have now reached the halfway point to Kyoto, and it seems that the Chain Gang want Tim's journey to end here, for the 4th member awaits with his deadly weapons of wrath and speed. With Tim's true power of love and justice revealed, will he prevail?

Next time-The Battle of Power:The Wrath of Suzuko, the Cheetah

You won't want to miss it!!!

now i definitly gotta draw the battosai pic! XD really good!

(A village that's the halfway point between Tokyo and Kyoto)

(We are shown an old man walking down the street, then he goes over to a man in a brown cape)

Old Man: Excuse me, sir? Do you know......?

(The caped man suddenly stares coldly at the old man)

Old Man: Uhhh.........

(WHAP)

(The caped man suddenly hit the old man with numchuks in the head and the impact of them bust his head open.)

People: Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

????: Heh heh heh!!!

(The caped man then goes and slaughters everyone in sight. After he's done, he grimaces evily.)

Act II: The Curse of the Gang
Chapter 19-The Battle of Power:The Wrath of Suzuko, the Cheetah

(1 mile outside town)

Tim: Man.........

Alex: What's wrong Tim?

Tim: The wound on my face.......it really stings.

Alex: It'll go away eventually. Don't worry.

Tim: I hope.

Alex: Also.......Tim?

Tim: Yeah?

Alex: That wound.......you know, right?

Tim: Yeah......it's the same type of wound Kenshin has and also, it's in the same spot.

Alex: I've been wondering......about something.

Tim: What?

Alex: If you're the reincarnation of Sir Himura.....in a different body.

Tim: ........What if I am? That's just.....too weird.

Alex: It's sort of obvious, isn't it?

Tim: Yeah.....sort of.

Alex: I mean......tell me things that you have done that are related to what we're talking about.

Tim: Okay.

Alex: ...............

Tim: ............(Flashbacks while he's talking) It all started when I first arrived here from my world, the year 2004, and a man named Gohei Hiruma arrived at the Kamiya Dojo where I was hanging out with Kenshin and the others. Gohei challenged me to a duel and I accepted through anger, not knowing what I was getting myself into. I started out with a wooden sword and then when it was cut in half, I asked for Kenshin's reverse-blade sword. After obtaining it, I gained incredible powers with the sword. Then I started on my journey against the evil dictator Makoto Shishio and during it, I had my first experience as a battousai when I fought Gohei Hiruma for the last time. The next thing that happened was during the Tokyo Tournament when I used the ultimate attack of the Hiten Mitsirugi Style, the Amakakeru Ryu No Hirameki. Later on, I used other attacks of the style. Now.....I get this wound. (rubs it)

Alex: ......I don't know what will happen next Tim.....(puts his hand on his shoulder) but I'll always be there to aid you.

Tim: Thanks Alex.......you're truly a great friend.

(Alex smiles)

(Then a wounded man is walking towards them)

Man: Sirs?! Excuse me, sirs?!

Tim and Alex: Uhhh.....!!! (they run to the old man)

Tim: Sir, are you alright?! What happened?!

Man: Help us......please.....no......survivors.....

Tim: Who the hell did this to you?!

Man: A caped man with......numchuks......Please.....you have to.....stop.....him...........(he dies)

Tim: Uhhh.......this is serious!!

Alex: Numchuks.........

Tim: Huh? Alex, you know of this?

Alex: Yes.......the one that handles numchuks in the Chain Gang is known as Suzuko the Cheetah.

Tim: Suzuko......is he tough?

Alex: His weapon is certainly one of the most deadliest. The force at which he can whip it is god-like. Also, he has incredible speed during battle.

Tim: ..........(himself) It seems like I have myself another dumbass to take down!

Alex: Let's go Tim, we have to hurry!

Tim: Right!!

(They run towards the village)

(The village)

(Tim and Alex are arriving)

Tim: Uhhh........oh my god!!!

Alex: So.......disgusting!!

(Headless, armless, and legless bodies are laying everywhere with blood all over everything. The smell of it sickens Tim and Alex.)

Tim: Uhh........the smell of this blood is so strong!

Alex: We have to hurry!!

Suzuko: Why?

Alex: Uhh..........

Suzuko: (coming out from a corner) There's no point in going to Kyoto, since the whole place will be burned to the ground in 3 days!

Tim: Ahhh.......!!!!!

Alex: 3 days?! But the due time wasn't till 1 week from today!!!

Suzuko: Hhmphhh........why would it matter to you, traitor?!

Alex: Uhhh.........

Suzuko: If you weren't the son of our leader, I would kill you in an instant, but sorry to say, my pray is only Tim Ouellette, the battousai!

Alex: ...................

Suzuko: .........(walks past Alex to Tim) So battousai, we finally meet!

Tim: Hhmphhh......!!!

Suzuko: I'd like you to try your skills out on me.....(whips out numchuks) if you dare!!

Tim: ...........Heh!! (unsheathes sword)

Suzuko: .................

Tim: ................

Alex: (himself) Be careful Tim. This man won't be like anyone you've ever fought. I know from experience.

(Flashbacks of Alex watching Suzuko fight 10 men)

(Alex is stunned at what he see's. What he see's is Suzuko taking down 10 men in under 3 seconds!!!)

Alex: (himself) Tim might be strong.......but Suzuko is definetely our strongest fighter. Be careful......Tim.

Tim: ...............

Suzuko: ..............

Tim: (himself) If I remember correctly, the former leader of the Kariyu, Miss Shera, used the same weapon. If I concentrate on his movements and study the moves he does and compare them to her's, then I might have a chance.

(For info on Shera, search the web, or stay tuned for she will be featured in the story much later for those who don't know who she is.)

Suzuko: .....................

Tim: .................

Alex: ...............

Suzuko: (charges) Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim: (charges) Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suzuko: Heahhh!!!!!!!! (swings numchuks down. Tim jumps in the air to avoid them)

Tim: Got you!!! (raises sword while in the air)

Suzuko: Think again!!! (swings weapon up and forces it to wrap around Tim's sword and hands)

Tim: Uhhh.......oh no.....!!!

Suzuko: Ha ha ha!!! (swings weapon down so he can slam Tim onto the ground)

(BOOM)

Tim: Uhhh........

Alex: Tim!!!

Suzuko: Heh heh.....what now?! Your arms are completely useless now that they're tied up!! And now, I can throw you around all I want!!!

(BOOM)

Tim: Uhh........

Alex: (himself) No.......I have to help him! (unsheathes sword) (outloud) Tim, I'm coming!!!

Tim: Unghhh......Alex........

Alex: (running towards Suzuko with sword raised) Suzuko, let him go NOW!!!!!

Suzuko: Butt out, brat!!! (suddenly throws a small dagger towards Alex)

Alex: Aaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Tim: No.......Alex!!!

(SLASH)

(The dagger goes through Alex's right arm)

Alex: Aaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Tim: No, Alex!!!

(Alex collapes from the pain)

Tim: Alex!!!!!

Suzuko: What a weakling, and to think he WAS the 7th member!

Tim: Unghhh......no more.........

(Clink)

Suzuko: Huh?!

(Tim is struggling to get out of the hand hold)

Tim: I will not.....lose anymore friends to evil.....EVER AGAIN!!!!!

(CHINK)

Suzuko: Ahh.....!!!!!

(Tim has broke free and has jumped away from Suzuko)

Tim: Now......let's continue!! (charges) Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! (CLING)

(Suzuko pulls out a sword he's had hidden)

Suzuko: It looks like I'll have to fight your way!! Let's begin!!!!!

(Suzuko pushes Tim back then swings diagonally up right, missing Tim by a few inches)

Tim: Nice try!!! (charges, swings down, but Suzuko blocks it)

Suzuko: Heahhh!!!!! (brings foot up)

(BOOM)

Tim: Uunghhh!!!!!

(Tim grips his sword harder)

Tim: Aaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

(SLASH)

(Tim get's Suzuko across the chest, but it's only a minor wound)

Suzuko: Heahhhh!!!!!!!!! (cut's Tim in the chest, also minor)

(Tim jumps back)

Tim: Sword of Justice!!!!!

Suzuko: Uurghhh........(jumps over Tim's attack)

Tim: Uhh........

Suzuko: Take........THIS!!!!! (goes to try and cut Tim in half)

Tim: .......(jumps back then right when Suzuko lands, he goes to cut off Suzuko's head)

(CLING)

Tim: ...........(himself) Dammit!!!

Suzuko: Heh!!!

(Both jump back, breathless)

Suzuko: You certainly are.....living up to your name....battousai!

Tim: .................

Suzuko: It's time........(pulls out numchuks) to bring this battle up a notch!!

Tim: ...................

TO BE CONTINUED

damn freaks and their numbchucks 😖tarts swirling a pair around:

Last time:

Man: Sirs?! Excuse me, sirs?!
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Tim: Who the hell did this to you?!
Man: A man with numchuks.......please.......no.......survivors......(he dies)
Tim: Let's go!!!
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Suzuko: There's no point for you to go to Kyoto, since it will be burned to the ground in 3 days!!
Tim: What?!
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Alex: (himself) Tim might be strong, but Suzuko IS our strongest fighter!
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Alex: (charging, sword unsheathed) Suzuko, let him go!!!
Suzuko: Butt out, brat!! (throws dagger)
(SLASH)-goes through Alex's right arm
Tim: Suzuko.......you will pay!!
(Fight scene)
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Suzuko: It's time......(pulls numchuks out) to turn this battle up a notch!!
Tim: .............................

Act II:The Curse of the Gang
Chapter 20-Tim in Danger!!!:The Return of a Friend

Tim: ......................

Suzuko: Heh heh, what's wrong battousai?!

Tim: .....................

Suzuko: You seem........scared, do you not?!

Tim: Hunh.........keep wishing!! (extends sword) Believe me, I haven't fought any enemies more ugly than you are!

Suzuko: You damn brat!!! (charges)

(WOOSH)

Tim: (moved to the right) Heh, you missed!

Suzuko: Eahhhhh!!!!!!!!

(WOOSH)

Tim: (jumped back) Come on, what happened to your power all of a sudden?!

Suzuko: Don't you dare underestimate my power, you son-of-a-*****!!! (charges)

Tim: Hhmphhh!!!

(WOOSH)
(WIOSH)
(WIOSH)
(WOOSH)

Tim: (himself) Heh, I know his trick! He's acting weak now but he'll show his real power soon enough! What a fool!

Suzuko: (himself) This boy is REALLY pissing me off!! No worry, my strongest attack will take care of him once and for all!

Suzuko: ...................

Tim: ............(sheathes sword)

Suzuko: So.........you're going for a special attack, are you not?

Tim: ..........(evil smirk) You'll see.

Suzuko: Heh........I guess I should prepare for one as well. (swings numchuks in a circle in front of him then grabs the other end with his other hand! Prepare...........for my Suichi Naka Boko, will be your death!!

Tim: ............(Hirameki stance)

Suzuko: ..................

Tim: ...................

Suzuko: ..................

Tim: ..........(charges) EAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suzuko: ...........(charges) EAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(SLISHSLASHSLISHSLASH)

Tim: Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! (goes flying and lands through a roof of a house)

Suzuko: Heh heh heh!!! So long.......battousai!!!

Tim: (unconsious on the ground) ...................

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(Kamiya Dojo)

Kenshin: So.........is everyone ready?

Yahiko: I am!

Sano: Same here!

Kaoru: .......................

Kenshin: ............(goes over to Kaoru and put's his hand on her right shoulder) Miss Kaoru.......I know how you feel, but Japan need us......and so does Sir Tim. We'll be back......I promise.

Kaoru: (tears in her eyes) Kenshin..........

Kenshin: (nods his head)

Kaoru: (smiles, then hugs Kenshin)

(Sano and Yahiko are smiling)

Sano: Okay guys, we should get going.

Kaoru: ........Right!!!

(We are then shown them walking away from the dojo)

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Suzuko: Heh heh heh heh heh!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! I can't believe it was that easy!! Hardly worth a challenge!!! Now............(pulls out his sword) to finish the job!! (starts walking towards the house Tim fell into) I'm coming battousai!!

(Tim is still unconscious)

Suzuko: Heh heh heh.......(walks into the house) so, you're unconscious?! What would you expect after hurting you from the wind pressure of swinging my numchuks at you across the chest, and having you fall into this house?! You have no right of being called battousai.......(raises sword) SO LONG, BATTOUSAI!!!!! (he's about to swing it down till someone grabs the tip of it) Uhh.....what the?!

????: You will not hurt this boy anymore.

Suzuko: Try and stop me!! Uuahhhhh!!!!!!!!! (Suzuko is thrown back while he's still holding the sword. He slams into the side of a house and lays there) You.....bastard!!! I swear, I'll.....!!!

(The mystery person walks up to Suzuko on the ground)

????: You shall pay for hurting Sir Tim!

Suzuko: You........!!! Aaahhhhhhh!!!!!

(The man picks Suzuko up by the head by lifting him with both hands)

Suzuko: Aaahhhhhh!!!!!!! No, don't!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!

(The man then squishes Suzuko's head with blood going all over his hands and also a good amount going all over the ground)

Tim: Uhh.....wh......who's there? (he looks to see who defeated Suzuko, but it's all blurry) Uhh......is....that.....Ken....shin? (passes out)

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(Kyoto)

Hiroshu: ..........(looking at a watch) 36 hours........(puts watch in his shirt) Make sure to be ready by then!

Man: Sir!!! (leaves)

Misao: Just what are you up too?!

Hiroshu: .........What?

Misao: Whatever you're planning, it won't work! Tim will stop you......count on it!

Hiroshu: I think you got it all wrong, little girl! The battousai is dead! LIVE WITH IT!!!!!

Misao: Oh, he's not dead! As a matter of fact, he's alive and awake as we speak! Believe me.....I know!

Hiroshu: ......Ok then, how about if we send you to kill him as the newest 7th member of the Chain Gang........then we'll be sure if he dies or not!?

Misao: ...........!!!!!

Hiroshu: Heh heh, don't worry.......We won't be sending you! We'll be sending........

????: Are you talking about me, sir?

Misao: (herself) Uhh.......that voice!!

(A person enters the area and.......)

Misao: (herself) Uhhh.......no!!! It can't be!! It's........!!!

End Part 1

(The sound of a fire crackling)

Tim: Oh......ahh......my head......Uhh......(he looks around) Where......am I? (he's getting up) Ahhh.......damn, I can't believe how many times I've gotten hurt. I don't know.......how long my body will hold out from these injuries. If only I had my Love Heal technique.......if only.....(crying) I was at home with Misao.

????: Tim!!!!!

Tim: Uhhh.........th.....that was........Misao!!

(From this moment on, they will be speaking outloud and they'll hear each other)

Misao: Tim, you have to listen!!

Tim: I am! Go on!

Misao: Another member is heading your way, and.........

Tim: And.........what?!

Misao: The person is......!!!

Tim: What?! What is it?!

Misao: It's.......!!!

Hiroshu: So.........

Misao: Ahh.......!!!

Tim: Misao, what is it?!

Misao: It's.......Hiroshu, he heard me!!

Hiroshu: ......you're able to talk to the battousai from a far distance, aren't you?!

Misao: .............!!!

Hiroshu: You stupid *****!!! (punches Misao on the left side of the face and she falls to the ground)

Tim: Misao! Misao!!!

Misao: (unconscious)

Hiroshu: I mind as well kill you now!! (unsheathes sword)

Tim: (himself) Uhh......I can hear Hiroshu........and he's about to kill Misao!!! (outloud) Hey, Hiroshu!!!

Hiroshu: Uhh........who's there?!

Tim: It's me.......Tim Ouellette, battousai the manslayer!!

Hiroshu: Hhmphhh.......the battousai, what do you want?!

Tim: Don't you DARE kill her......or I swear.......I'll kill you in one instant......Count on it!

Hiroshu: What are you trying to say?!

Tim: I'm looking for an honest fight, that I am, and if you kill Misao, then I'll drop the kindness.......and beat you down in one blow!!

Hiroshu: .............

Tim: ...............

Hiroshu: .......Heh!! (sheathes sword) You drive a hard bargain battousai! Okay, I'll keep the wench alive till our battle is decided, and if you win, I'll let her go free! Also, I'll pull back my forces from all of Japan and cease my plans for domination!

Tim: What?! You're planning on taking over ALL of Japan?!

Hiroshu: To tell you the truth, the whole thing is underway as of now!

Tim: You.....!!!

Hiroshu: As of now, your home, Tokyo, is being attacked!

Tim: You son-of-a-*****!!!

Hiroshu: If you hurry, you'll be able to stop me from burning Kyoto to the ground, but if you don't.......then you can say goodbye to your friends as well!

Tim: You mean.......the Oniwaban Group?!

Hiroshu: Everyone!!!

Tim: Ahh......!!! (images of everyone play in his head) (himself) Omasu, Ochika, Okina, Aoshi, Kurijo, Shirijo!! They'll be......!!! No, if Misao hears that they all die, then.......She'll be all alone! (image of a sad Misao plays in his head) No, it won't happen!!! (outloud) Hiroshu, believe me, I'll be there in 2 days to finally finish all of this!! Believe me......I will!!!

Hiroshu: Fine! I guess we'll say goodbye for now! Farewell......battousai!

Tim: ................

????: (voice from outside the house) So, you're awake?

Tim: Uhh.........

????: I was worried. You feel okay? (walks into the house)

Tim: I can't believe it......Anji!!!

Anji: It's been a while, Sir Tim. How are things?

Tim: First, did you hear my conversation I just had?

Anji: ........Yes, I did, and I'm sorry if I've upset you in anyway.

Tim: No, you haven't, but that damn Hiroshu sure is pissing me off!!

Anji: Who's this Hiroshu?

Tim: He's a man who's leading part of the Chain Gang in Kyoto!

Anji: The Chain Gang?! What are your reasons for going up against THEM!?

Tim: They kidnapped Misao, my wife!

Anji: You mean the girl that was with you last time?

Tim: Yes.......that's right. Do you know something about them?

Anji: Yes, I do. Some of their troops just recently destroyed a small village I was staying at just down the road 5 miles.

Tim: So, it's just like Hiroshu said........that bastard!

Anji: I also heard.......

Tim: ..............

Anji: .......that the person leading the whole Chain Gang is pure evil, and that no one will be able to stand up to him.

Tim: ........Where did you hear this, Anji?

Anji: From a very reliable source in Kyoto. His name was Hajime Saito.

Tim: Saito!! Does he know I'm coming?!

Anji: Yes, he does, and he said he'll be able to help out as best he can as a member of the police force.

Tim: Good........I need all the help I can get!

Anji: Oh, and also.....you know that boy who was with you?

Tim: Oh yeah, Alex!! Is he alright?!

Anji: He's alright, but his arm is badly hurt.

Tim: ............Alex. Where is he?

Alex: (from outside) I'm here Tim.

Tim: ....................

(Alex comes in. He's wearing a cast that's elevating his arm)

Tim: Hey........Alex. Glad to see you're alright.

Alex: Same with you......even after that powerful attack Suzuko used against you.

Tim: You were awake?!

Alex: I heard all that happened, but my eyes were closed.

Tim: Hmm.........

Alex: Well, do you think we should get going? By the way, you said we have 2 days, right?

Tim: Yes, that's right. Let's go. (getting up) Urghhh.....

Anji: Are you alright, Sir Tim?

Tim: Yeah......I'm fine. (pauses) So, what are you going to do, Anji?

Anji: After hearing your story, I've decided I'll help you.

Tim: Thanks Anji.......I need all the help and support I need.

Anji: I'm glad to be of service. (bows)

Tim: Okay guys.......let's go!!! (his voice echoes)

TO BE CONTINUED

anji anji anji..hmmmm

(4 miles away from the destroyed village)

(Tim, Alex, and Anji have been silent since they left the village, with Tim leading)

Tim: Say, aren't you guy's getting hungry?

Alex: Yeah, we are, but Tim, we can't afford to use up anymore time. We have to get to Kyoto as fast as we can.

Tim: I know that, but stopping to eat for about 30 minutes isn't long, so how about it?

Alex: Okay, I guess it's alright.

Tim: Do you know when the next village is, Anji?

Anji: The next village should be coming up here soon, but it was destroyed.

Tim: Oh yeah.....I remember you telling me. (himself) The Chain Gang has to be stopped......before their reign reaches my country, and the future will be changed......for good.

Act II:The Curse of the Gang
Chapter 21-Violent Storm:A Curse is Put Upon Tim

Tim: When was the village attacked?

Anji: It happened yesterday in the dead of night, when everyone was asleep, except me of course....I was meditating at the time.

(Flashback of the tragic night)

(Anji is sitting on the ground in a vacant house, meditating, till he comes out of it after he hears a scream. He goes to the front door then looks to see what's going on. He looks to the right then see's a man slaughtered by a guy in a mask, accompanied by 3 other men. The scream of the victim is heard throughout the entire village, which wakes everyone up. Anji then moves quickly and takes down the three men before anything else happens. Then, he goes head to head against the masked man. When Anji seemed to have the advantage, the man fled, then Anji went back to the house. About 30 minutes later, Anji could smell smoke then he went back outside and saw that half of the village was up in flames, and people were running away in a panic. Anji then just left the village in search for help. Then, he arrives to the battle between Tim and Suzuko and helps out.)

Alex: How sad that all those people lost their homes just like that in one night.

Tim: They will pay Alex, don't worry. We'll put a stop to Hiroshu and your father.

Alex: Thanks Tim.

(They then arrive at the burned down village)

Anji: I can't believe it.....the fire destroyed everything.

Tim: ............(Flashback of Heather's village when it was destroyed) Destruction......is the key to chaos to them, just like it was with Shishio. (starts walking into the village with Alex and Anji standing in place)

Alex: Tim, where are you going?

Tim: ..........(keeps walking till he stops and closes his eyes)

Alex: Tim?

Tim: .....................

Alex: Uhh.........

Anji: Sir Tim?

Tim: ...............(he suddenly opens his eyes then throws a kunai in a direction)

Alex: Tim, what did you do that for?!

Tim: .........Someone's over there.

Alex: Huh?

????: Very good battousai, your senses sure are excellent!

Tim: Come out.....now!!!

????: .........(the person comes out from the corner) Okay, okay, no need to get feisty!

Tim: ................

Alex: So it's you.........Veonma.

Tim: Veonma?

Alex: This is our only member that isn't named after an animal.......Takato Muichi. Veonma is his nickname.

Tim: What's his power?

Alex: ...........Dark magic.

Tim: ....................

Takato: Heh heh heh, I heard what happened to you Alex. The battousai was fighting Suzuko then you decided to interfere, and got hurt.

Alex: So..........what's it too you?

Takato: Oh nothing........just wanted to say it, that's all.

Alex: ..................

Takato: Anyhow, if we could, I'd like to start battling now.......battousai.

Tim: .......(smiles) Alright then. (unsheathes sword) Let's go!!!

Suzuko: ..............

Tim: ..................

Alex: Be careful Tim, he's very powerful!!!

Tim: Heh, don't worry!! (charges with sword extended upwards and holding it next to his head) This'll be a piece of cake!!

Takato: ...................

Tim: Heahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

(WOOSH)

Tim: Uhh........(looks behind him) Ahh!!!!!!!!!

Takato: What a poor effort........(extends palm of his hand out) Begone with you! (suddenly, an incredibly strong force flies out and sends Tim flying back. He hit's the ground hard.)

Alex: Sir Tim!!!

Tim: (himself) Ohh......man.......that hurt like hell. (get's off the ground) (outloud) I have to say that's a pretty cheap way to fight, Takato!! Why don't you fight like a real man?!

Takato: .......Hhmphhh! Try this on for size! (he closes his eyes and puts his fingers against his head)

Alex: Oh no........Tim, get out of there!!!!!

Tim: Uhh.........

Alex: He's about to put a curse on you!!!!!

Tim: (himself) Oh no.....!!!

Takato: Take THIS!!!!!

Tim: (sudden pain in his head) Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! (holding his head and stumbling) Aaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex: Tim.............

(Tim continues to scream)

Anji: He's in so much pain........It's so hard to just stand here!

Tim: AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Takato: Alright then......I think that should just about do it. (ends it)

Tim: Ohh.......ahh........(collapes on the ground)

Alex: Tim!!!

Takato: What a fool! Having a curse put on him that easily!

Alex: (himself) This isn't good..........If his curse worked, then.......

Takato: Alright, you can wake up now.

Tim: ...........Yes..........master.............(get's off the ground, then his face is shown to both Alex and Anji. Tim's eyes are black with evil and his face is pale.)

Alex: ..........!!!!!!!

Anji: .............!!!!!!!

Takato: Heh heh, hello battousai. Are you ready to kill?

Tim: ..........Yes..........master............

Alex: Tim, no!!!

Takato: It's no use......your voice's, but mine, will not be able to reach him anymore! He only hear's mine, and mine alone!!

Alex: Uhhh.............

Tim: .........................

Alex: (himself) Why...........why did all this come to be?

To Be Continued

Takato orders Tim to kill Alex and Anji!! As Tim get's ready to do so, something happens that might be the answer to Tim's problems!! What could it be, and if what it is doesn't work, will it be the end of Tim's and Alex's friendship, along with Anji!?

Next time-Tim vs. Life:A Surprise Awaits!!!

You won't want to miss it!!!

DUN DUN DUN!!! O.O >.< my stupid powers out at my moms..so i dont know when we'll be able to IM againg. oh well...we will, EVENTUALLY!

Act II: The Curse of the Gang
Chapter 22-Tim vs. Life:A Surprise Awaits!!!

All: ..................

Takato: Battousai, kill them!!

Tim: Yes master..........(unsheathes sword)

Alex: Tim, stop this, you can fight it!!!

Tim: ...........(starts walking slowly towards Alex)

Alex: Tim........(lowers his head and closes his eyes, clenching his fists) I guess.....I'll have to fight you. There's no other way. Even though I can only use my right arm, I'll fight. (unsheathes sword) Tim, I'm sorry.......for putting you in danger. (about to charge, till Anji puts his hand on his shoulder)

Anji: Sir Alex, are you sure you want to do this?

Alex: I'm sorry Anji, but I have to try and get him back to his former self, and fighting him is the only answer we have.

Anji: Just be careful, okay?

Alex: ........Right!! (walks forward a little)

(Tim and Alex stare at each other)

Alex: Well, here we are Sir Tim, fighting each other, something I never wanted to do, but it couldn't have been avoided. I guess it's destiny probably. (extends sword) Let's go then.

Tim: ......................

Alex: ....................

Takato: Attack now!!!

(Tim charges)

Alex: ......................

(CLING)-they hold it

Alex: Tim, you have a mission! Have you forgotten?!

Tim: I must......kill you.

Alex: Tim, please!!!

(Tim pushes against Alex)

Alex: Uunghhh.........

Tim: Die........son of man.

Alex: (himself) Son of man.....what the?

(Tim pushes Alex back then quickly swings down. Alex flips to the left, avoiding it)

Alex: (himself) What the hell?! For a minute there.....Tim sounded like.......

Tim: ................(starts walking towards Alex)

Alex: (himself) How am I going to get him out of this without hurting him?! How?!

Tim: You are no match for me.......son.

Alex: (shocked) (himself) I knew it!!! It's not really Veonma controlling Tim..........but it's my father!!!

Tim: What's wrong son, are you terrified of your best friend?!

Alex: (himself) I can't fight Tim........for he's not in there anymore!! Dammit!!!

Tim: Come now son, what are you afraid of?!

Alex: Shut up, father!!! I have had enough of you and your purpose of killing!! I swear, when I see you again........your life will be mine!!

Tim: .......Oh? But look in front of you, I was able to take control of this boy so easily. What chance do you think you have of avoiding it?

Alex: Uunghhh........(tears are forming in his eyes) why........why must it be this way?!

Tim: Alright, I think that's enough talking! (charging) Fight me, Alex!!!

Alex: Uhhh............(CLING)

(They hold it)

Tim: You shall be slain......by your best friend!!

Alex: Shut up father, I mean it!!!

Tim: ..........(pushes Alex back and raises his sword high) DIE!!!!!!!!

Alex: Tim!!!!!!!!!!

(Suddenly, a kunai flies toward them and lands by Tim's feet)

Tim: Who the hell?!

Alex: Huh......Uhh?! Is that.......?!

Anji: It's.....!!!

Takato: It can't be......you're supposed to be.....!!!

(Tim slowly turns around and then.....)

Tim: (back to his self) ..........Uhh........I can't believe it......It's..........

(It's Misao!!!!!)-She is standing on a hill with the sun behind her)

Misao: .......(smiles) Hey Tim, sorry I'm late!!

Tim: Misao!!!!!

Misao: .........(jumps forward then lands a little in front of Takato) So.....is this the man giving you trouble?

Takato: How the hell did you get away?!

Misao: It was very simple.........when I was alone and I used one of my kunai's to cut the rope that was tyed around my hands. I am a ninja after all, you know.......it was pretty easy. After I escaped, I ran here, and now here I am. I've come to defeat you, Veonma!!!

Takato: Heh heh heh, you're joking, right?! How can a mere ninja like you defeat a man of the dark arts like me?!

Misao: ...................

Takato: Well, if you insist.......LET'S GO!!!!!

Misao: (charges) Get ready to taste my power of love!!!

Tim: Misao..........

(Takato extends his hand and a dark blast come out. Misao avoids it then throws her kunais while Takato is unguarded. He stops them by swiping his cape in front of them. Misao quickly then goes towards him, ready to punch him hard in the face. When she's close enough, Takato suddenly grabs her by the neck and lifts her up. He then starts sending dark energy into her body. Misao is struggling to get out of the grip.)

Tim: No........Misao.........

(We see Misao getting strangled)

Tim: Never........

(Again)

She will..........

(Again)

never.........

(Again)

die again...........

(Again)

by the hands...........

(Again)

OF EVIL!!!!!

Takato, Alex, and Anji: Huh?!

Misao: T......Tim......help.......me........

Tim: ............(bends his legs a little, grips his sword tightly, and charges) Veonma, let her go NOW!!!!!

Takato: ........(drops Misao) We shall finish this!!! (extends hand, dark force comes out)

Tim: Heahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! (swings sword and stops the dark force)

Takato: What?!

Tim: (evil voice) Goodbye........Veonma! (quickly disappears) Hiten Mitsirugi Style.........!!!

Takato: (himself) Dammit..........where the hell is he!?

Tim: (quickly shows up behind Takato) AKAMEKI SUPER SLASH!!!!!!!

Takato: AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(SSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH)

(Takato is cut into many pieces, with blood going everywhere on Tim and Misao who is on the ground)

Tim: ....................

Alex: Uhh............

Anji: Amazing!!

Tim: ..........(sheathes sword then quickly goes over to Misao and lifts her head up and holds her right hand) Misao..........Misao!!! Wake up!! Come on........please!!! Please..........

Misao: .................

Tim: Misao............(crying heavily) Why? Why the **** did you have to die again?!!? Thanks to Veonma, you're dead, and you're never coming back!! Dammit all to hell!! DAMMIT ALL TO HELL!!!!!! (crying)

Anji: ................

Alex: ............(starts walking towards Tim)

Tim: Stay away!!!

Alex: Uhh.........

Tim: I've had enough of my friend's risking their lives for me.........From now on, I travel alone.

Alex: But Tim..........

Tim: JUST GO AWAY!!!!!

Alex: Tim........that's not Misao.

Tim: ................

Alex: .................

Tim: ..............What?

Alex: Take a look at her face.

Tim: ...........(he does, then he see's.....) Uhh.......it's........a mask.

Alex: Yes........it wasn't Misao who died.......it was the 6th member of the Chain Gang........Yuki Samoko the "Chameleon".

Tim: .......................

Alex: Tim..........are you alright?

Tim: ..............(clenching his fists) Enghhh..........

Alex: Tim...........?

Tim: Hiroshu..........YOU MOTHER ****ING BASTARD!!!!!! No one.......and, oh boy, I mean NO ONE, ****'S WITH ME!!!!!! (quickly turns around towards Alex)

Alex: Ahh!!!!! (he see's one of the most serious faces Tim has ever had)

Tim: (really evil voice) Alex..........take me to Hiroshu! I will defeat him......FOR US!!!!!

Alex: ..............

(Kenshin and the others in a town dealing with the Chain Gang)

Kenshin: Sano, come with me! Kaoru and Yahiko, go that way!

All: Right!!!

(They split up into 2 different directions)

Kenshin: (himself) Be careful, you guys!

(Kenshin and Sano keep running till they run into a well-built man with a long sword in his sheathe.)

Kenshin: Who are you?!

????: So, you've shown up as expected, haven't you?

Kenshin: What are you talking about?!

????: .....................

Kenshin: You........(grabs handle of his sword till Sano stops him) Sano?

Sano: Kenshin, let me take care of him.

Kenshin: But Sano, I............

Sano: I feel that our hardest fight is yet to come. This man is a weakling, so I'll do the honors.

Kenshin: ..............

Sano: .................

Kenshin: Alright.......I trust you.

Sano: Thanks Kenshin. (walks forward a little)

????: So, you dare to stand up to General Wandow?!

Sano: Looks like it, doesn't it?

Wandow: Hhmphhh, it doesn't matter! Eventually, I'll have the opportunity of fighting Himura the battousai, and also, Tim Ouellette!

Sano: I'll defeat you before you even do so!

Wandow: I'd like to see you try, (unsheathes sword and extends it) Sanosuke Sagara!!

Sano: What?! H......how did you know my name?!

Wandow: Our leader is very resourceful! If he's planning on taking over Japan, he should at least know the most popular people before they're killed!

Sano: You bastard!!! (charges, fist raised)

Kenshin: SANO!!!!!!!

Wandow: Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! (swings sword down)

(SLASH)

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(Kaoru and Yahiko are running till they heard the scream)

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kaoru: Oh no........was that?!

Yahiko: Don't think about it Kaoru......we have to keep going like Kenshin told us too!

Kaoru: ..........Right!!

(They run ahead another 50 feet, till.........)

(They are hiding around a corner)

Kaoru: (whispering) Ahh.........look Yahiko.

Yahiko: (whispering) I know.........Do you think he's the man in charge of this area?

Kaoru: Probably.......he seems pretty strong.

Yahiko: What do you think we should do?

Kaoru: I don't think we should face him directly, but that we should wait till he leaves.

Yahiko: Sounds good to m.......m......m.......

Kaoru: Yahiko, don't!!

Yahiko: AAAAACCCHHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

????: Who's there?!

Kaoru: Uh.......oh no, we've been spotted!!

Yahiko: (himself) Is this it?! Is this the end for us?!

TBC

wait..im confused O.O whos the person who took Misaos form, and why did she help Tim?

I'm proud to present the act finale. Enjoy!! ^.^ Also, when I finish this act, I'll keep going on till I finish up the season, or..........will it be the end of the story? Stay tuned............

Act II: The Curse of the Gang
Chapter 23-The Two-Sided Battle:The Tradegy that Awaits

(SLASH)

Kenshin: Sano!!!!! Uhh........

(He then get's a good look at what just happened. Sano was alright, but the swordsman had a sword sticking through him.)

Wandow: You........ahhh.........(he then falls to the ground in a pool of his blood)

????: Oh boy, what am I going to do with you?

Sano: You're.........!!!

Kenshin: Master!!!

Seijiro: It's a coincidence I happened to pass by here, huh?

Kenshin: Hmm. That line brings me back to when you found me after my trader family was killed. Thanks Master, I'm very grateful.

Sano: What are you doing here anyways?

Seijiro: I'd like to ask you the same thing.

Kenshin: Alright then.

(He does.)

Seijiro: So, Sir Tim is on a journey to save his wife, Miss Misao from the Chain Gang?

Kenshin: Yes, and the Chain Gang's ambitions are to take over all of Japan, and later, the world. We're helping Sir Tim out by dealing with that in major towns that members of the Chain Gang are planning on attacking.

Seijiro: A good plan, but I think we should go to Kyoto and help Sir Tim out.

Sano: Why do you say that?

Seijiro: I've heard that there is a very powerful foe other than Hiroshu waiting for him there.

Kenshin: Are you talking about the real leader?!

Seijiro: No.......there has been no word on him yet.

Kenshin: Oh.........

Sano: Then who will be waiting for him?

Seijiro: .........The most skilled undercover assassin in the Chain Gang.

Kenshin: Who is he?

Seijiro: ..........It's best not to waste time telling you, when we should go there and help him out instead.

Kenshin: Yes, you're absolutely right master.......Oh, but wait, Kaoru and Yahiko, we have to go find them! They went in the opposite direction to take care of the enemy!

Seijiro: Let's go then!

(They run off)

(Back to Kaoru and Yahiko)

????: Who's there?! Show yourselves!!

Kaoru: Oh no......what are we going to do?

Yahiko: We have no choice Kaoru........we have to go out there.

Kaoru: No Yahiko, don't!

Yahiko: I'm sorry Kaoru, it's the only way. (walks out)

Kaoru: Yahiko!

(Yahiko walks towards the man)

????: Who might you be?

Yahiko: Uhh......I......I'm Yahiko Myojin and......I was just passing th......through.

????: .........Are you from this city?

Yahiko: No, I'm from Tokyo, and I'm on a journey here to......try and stop you guys from taking over Japan.

????: .................

Kaoru: Yahiko.........

????: So.......you're not in league with the Chain Gang?

Yahiko: Like I said, we aren't. Why do you ask? Aren't you one of them?

????: Yes, I am.....but I've decided to quit.

Yahiko: Huh?

????: I've been in league with them since they started a little over a month ago. After speaking with a man named Hiroshu about how they work, I was disgusted. I then was sent to kill someone.

Yahiko: Who was it?

????: .......My wife.

Yahiko and Kaoru: .......!!!!!!

????: I........didn't kill her. I just couldn't.

(Flashback of what happened)

Wife: Honey, what are you doing?!

(???? is standing over her with his sword raised. A sad yet frightened face is shown on him. As he's about to swing his sword down to kill her, she screams, then he swings down avoiding her by going to the right. He then drops his sword then hugs her tightly saying🙂

????: (crying) Please, get out of here! Run far away from here as fast as you can!

(End flashback)

????: And I haven't seen her since.

Yahiko: .............

Kaoru: (comes out from the corner) I'm sorry for what happened.

????: Oh, who are you?

Kaoru: I'm Kaoru Kamiya, and I'm with Yahiko.

????: I see........then I should introduce myself. I'm Fuji Stanton, and I will be happy to accompany you in this fight.

Kaoru: Thank you so much.

Sano: (distant voice) Hey, I think they're over here!

Kenshin: (distant voice) Where?

Sano: Over here! (BAM)-he runs into a wall

OWWW!!!!!!

Kenshin and Seijiro: Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Sano: Urghhh......shut up!!

Kaoru and Yahiko: Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!

Kaoru: Hey guys, we're over here!!

Sano: Oh, we're coming missy!!

(They then show up)

Kenshin: Miss Kaoru! Yahiko! It's good to see you're safe!

Yahiko: You too!

Kaoru: And hello to you too, Mr. Hiko.

Seijiro: Hello.

Sano: (notices Fuji) Who's this? Another member of the Chain Gang?

Kaoru: He was, but he's quit, and is now on our side.

Kenshin: That's good news, it is.

Fuji: (goes over to Kenshin) You must be the legendary battousai, are you not?

Kenshin: Yes, I am, but.......I'm not the only one, that I'm not.

Fuji: What do you mean?

Kenshin: You must know of Sir Tim Ouellette, do you not?

Fuji: The boy who defeated Makoto Shishio before? Yes, I know of him. He's also the one trying to stop us too. Why?

Kenshin: Do you also know of a young girl who has been taken captive by your group of people?

Fuji: The young girl ninja? Yes, I do.

Kenshin: That's Sir Tim's wife, and he, along with us, are working on getting her back to us safely, that we are.

Fuji: His wife, huh? (an image of his wife plays in his head) I'm very sorry for what we've done, and because I was part of this, I decided I want to help.

Kenshin: Thank you so much. We're very grateful. So, is this the last place you guy's were planning on taking over at the time being?

Fuji: Yes, we were ordered to attack Tokyo, this town, and Kyoto at the given times.

Kenshin: We should hurry then before more people are put in danger. You guy's ready?

Kaoru, Sano, Yahiko, and Seijiro: Yeah!!!

Sano: To protect Japan!!

Yahiko: To protect others!!

Kaoru: To help Tim in his battle to save Misao!!

Kenshin: Don't worry Sir Tim........we're coming!!

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(Tim, Alex, and Anji are 15 miles away from Kyoto. Tim is leading again with Alex and Anji behind him. Tim still has a mad face on him and as they're walking, Alex notices Tim clenching his fists so hard that his hands start bleeding. Alex remains silent. Then, after 1 mile of walking, Tim suddenly collapses.)

Alex: Sir Tim!!!

(Alex and Anji hurry to him)

Alex: (feeling his head) He has a pretty bad fever!!

Anji: And we're still a ways from Kyoto! We won't make it!!

Alex: Go find some water! I'll stay here with Tim!

Anji: Right!! (he runs off)

Tim: Alex..........

Alex: It's okay Tim, Anji went to go get some water. I believe there might be someone living close by who'll lend some.

Tim: It really.......doesn't matter, because.........I think when I was put under that curse.......it drained practically all my......energy away. I won't last another minute......that I won't.

Alex: Tim, don't talk like that!! You will live!! You have too!! Misao is waiting for you!!

Tim: Please......just tell her......that I'll see her again.......in each other's hearts. That's all......please......tell her......

Alex: Tim?! No, wake up!!! Tim!!!

Tim: .....................

Alex: (crying) Tim........why?..........WHY!??!!??!!?

To Be Continued?!??!

GATHP!!! O.O

(A dream?)

Tim: (eyes are closed) Am I.......dead? I have to be....my Love Heal technique doesn't work, and.......I can't get any help from my mom like before. Also.......(pictures Misao in his head) I'll never see Misao again........that I......(crying).........won't. (cries harder)

????: Come now Tim, you're stronger that that......I know it.

Tim: (eyes suddenly open) Uhh......can it be? I'm not......?

Act III:Final Days?
Chapter 24-Resurrection:Life is as Important as a Blooming Rose

Tim: (sitting up) I'm not.....dead?

????: Yes Tim, you are, but......I have something to show you.

Tim: Uhh......(suddenly, a bright light shines from above) Who is......ahh!!!

(Then, a figure starts flying down. It is Misao........as an angel!!!)

Tim: ...................

(Misao lands on the ground)

Misao: Hey Tim.

Tim: Mis......ao.......you're so........beautiful.

Misao: Hmm......I make a great angel, don't I?

Tim: So........does this mean I'm really dead?

Misao: You are.......but I've come to bring you back.

Tim: But.......I thought this wouldn't work.

Misao: There was only one option.....I have to give my life up in the process.

Tim: What?! Please no, you can't!!!

Misao: Tim.......you have more of a purpose than I do. You need to go out and enjoy the world, and discover things you haven't yet found and learned.

Tim: But Misao.......you ARE my life!! I've learned many things in life after meeting you!! I learned how to love, care for my child, and meet new friends, and if you're not around, I won't be able to stand living!! Misao......(crying), please.......

Misao: ................(she walks up to him and kneels on the ground in front of him) Tim..........

Tim: What am I going to do without you around?!

Misao: .........(holds his hand) Tim......like you, I've enjoyed your company too, but.......I have no family, and you do.

Tim: Misao, stop it!! You do have a family!! Okina, Aoshi, Omasu, Ochika, and also Kenshin and the others!! They might not be a family to you, but at least they're still your friends!!

Misao: Friends........Yes, they were really good friends. I was glad to have them, and it's your job to say goodbye for me.

Tim: No, you're not going!! You still have so much to do!!

Misao: .............(smiles then puts her hand on Tim's cheek with the scar) You won't be alone Tim.......I'll always be within you.

Tim: ........Misao.......(cries harder then holds her hand in both of his)

Misao: .................

Tim: (still holding her hands and crying)

Misao: How about.........one final kiss?

Tim: ...................

Misao: .................

Tim: ..............(sniff) Sure.

(They slowly lean in to kiss. They hold it for a good minute.)

Misao: Well Tim, I guess I should leave.

Tim: Please Misao, don't!!!

Misao: I'm sorry.........(let's go of his hand) I must.

Tim: Misao............

Misao: Goodbye........my dear Tim. (starts going up into the air)

Tim: Misao!!

Misao: Don't worry Tim.......I'll be watching you from above......and your heart. (disappears)

Tim: No, Misao.........

(Silence)

Tim: MISAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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(Back to Tim, Alex, and Anji)

(Alex and Anji are sleeping against trees)

Tim: (waking up) ...........ohh........uhh.........

Alex: ...........Huh?.........Tim?

Tim: Uhh.............

Alex: Tim, you're alive!! I can't believe it!!

Tim: Alex.........water, please.......

Alex: Okay, I'll be right back! (runs to get the water Anji brought back from before) Here, it's still fresh.

Tim: (slowly sits up) Thanks Alex. (drinks)

Alex: Tim, what's going on? I thought for sure that you were dead.

Tim: ............I was, but......Misao brought me back.

Alex: She did, just like last time?!

Tim: Yeah, but........(starts crying)

Alex: Tim, what's wrong?

Tim: Misao........gave her life up for me!

Alex: Uhh........!!!!! Then, that means.......!!!

Tim: ........that there would be no point in fighting Hiroshu!

Alex: ........What happened in the dream?

(Tim tells him)

Alex: An angel!? Really?!

Tim: Yeah........it seemed like she was already dead by then for some reason.

Alex: Tim..........

Tim: But, even if Misao is gone, I'll still go to Kyoto! I'll still fight Hiroshu and finish what he started from kidnapping Misao!

Alex: I'll still stay by your side Tim! I'll never abandon you!

Tim: ...........(smiles) Thank you Alex. (get's up) Well, shall we get going?

Alex: First, let me go wake Anji up.

Tim: Sure.

(He does so)

Tim: ..........(himself) Misao........even though you are gone, I will live on;live on with my friends, my family, and myself. I will learn new things and appreciate all I do. Also, about Heather, I don't know what I should tell her about you, but I'll just tell her you're here inside our hearts.......that you are.

The time has arrived. The deadline to when the burning of Kyoto takes place is counting down to zero. As Tim steps into the premises of Kyoto, his final battle will begin.

Next time-The Final Battle Begins:Reunion of Friends-Part 1

(A shrine in Kyoto)

(We are shown Hiroshu climbing the steps to the shrine. When he reaches the top, he looks toward Misao who's laying motionless on the ground.)

Hiroshu: ......Hhmphhh, so.......she lost it, huh? It looks like the battousai will be in for a rude awakening. Hm hm hm hm hm, HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!

Act III: Final Days?
Chapter 25-Arrival in the City of Destinies:Reunion of Friends-Part 1

(3 miles away from Kyoto:Mid-evening-3 hours to go)

(Tim is about 50 feet ahead of Alex and Anji)

Anji: So, you say that the young ninja girl is dead?!

Alex: Yes. It might be hard to believe, but Sir Tim had a dream when he was dead. Miss Misao was an angel and decided that she should give up her life for him. That's all I want to say because I don't want to upset Sir Tim even more.

Tim: It's alright Alex, I understand.

Alex: Tim...........

Tim: We should hurry to Kyoto. We have to settle this as quickly as possible.

Alex: Yes Tim, you're right.

(A few minutes later, a thick fog rolls in)

Tim: Oh boy, this was unexpecting.

Alex: The weather around here is pretty random. A while ago, it seemed like I was living on the sun, then a few days afterwards, it was so cold.

Tim: That's how it is where I live too......Of course where I used to live in my world.

Alex: Ohh..........

(It's quiet as they walk about another mile till........)

(CRACK)-a branch cracking in the nearby woods

Tim, Alex, and Anji: Huh?!

Tim: (getting his sword at the ready) Who's there?! Show yourself!!

????: Hmm hmm hmm, it seems that you HAVE arrived.

Tim: Oh......is that.......

(Saito then comes out of the woods)

Anji: Saito, sir.

Saito: It took you a while, but it seems we can finally get this over with.

Tim: Yes........let's do it.

Saito: Come then. More help is on the way.

Tim: More help? Could it be......?

Alex: Tim, what's wrong?

Tim: Oh, nothing. Let's go Alex.

Alex: (smiles) Right!!

Tim: Anji?

Anji: I will follow you to the end of this.

Tim: Thanks, you guys.

(They start walking towards Kyoto)

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(Kyoto)

Tim: Kyoto........I never thought I would see this place again for a while, and here I am.

Alex, Anji, and Saito: ...........

Tim: Let's go. We should head to the Aoiya.

(They start towards there)

(Aoiya)

(KNOCKKNOCKKNOCK)

Tim: Hello?! Is anyone home?!

(Omasu comes to the door)

Omasu: Oh......Sir Tim! How have you been?

Tim: Actually.......that's what I want to talk about.

Omasu: It's about Misao, isn't it? She's not with you.

Tim: Yes. Please, call everyone together. You'll all be shocked at what you're going to hear.

Omasu: ....................

(Side-note:I just wanted to say that none of the Oniwaban Group know of Misao being held hostage and dying, until Tim tells all of them now. Also, they all know of the Chain Gang, but like I said, not Misao.)

(Everyone is gathered in the living room)

All: What?!

Tim: I'm sorry..........but it's the truth.

Ochika: How can she be dead?!

Omasu: She's too strong a girl too!!

Tim: It's not like that!

Omasu: You're supposed to be protecting her!!

Tim: I tried, okay?! It's not like I PURPOSELY put her in danger!

Ochika: It seems like it from the way you're telling it!!

Omasu: You should've went with her!!

Tim: Please, stop it!! (crying)

Omasu: ................

Ochika: .................

Alex: .....................

Anji: ...................

Okina: Sir Tim?

Tim: Yeah........

Okina: Is it anyway possible that I could join you in this fight?

Tim: No, this is my battle and mine alone. I won't allow my friends.......and family to get involved in this and any dangerous situations.

Okina: Very well then. In that case, I pray for your safety.

Tim: Thank you......Sir Okina.

(Silence)

(Aoshi then walks in)

Aoshi: What's going on here?! (notices Tim) Ah, Sir Tim, it's good to see you again, but........where's Miss Misao?

All: ..................

Aoshi: Uhh.......what is it?

Tim: She's........dead, Aoshi.

Aoshi: ............!!!!!

Tim: .............I'm sorry.

Aoshi: .........(angry voice) Who did this to her?

Tim: She wasn't killed physically, but.......you remember me telling you before about how I died and my parents brought me back?

Aoshi: Yes.......what about it?

Tim: I died again........and Misao was the one who brought me back, but........she gave her own life up for it.

Aoshi: ...........I see.

Tim: If it wasn't for Hiroshu, if it wasn't for me not going with Misao into town, none of this would've happened! I feel so helpless!! (crying)

All: ..........................

To be continued

Next time-Arrival in the City of Destinies:Reunion of Friends-Part 2

Chapter 26-Arrival in the City of Destinies:Reunion of Friends-Part 2

(Side-note:There is no more time limit because Hiroshu has had someone watching from a hidden spot towards the entrance of Kyoto and when they arrived, they cancelled the burning like Tim has said.)

(Tim is sleeping, which he's been doing for 6 hours)

(Tim has a dream of a time that him and Misa were at the riverbed)

Misao: It's so peaceful out here, isn't it Tim?

Tim: Yeah, I know. I don't think I've EVER been anywhere this peaceful before.

Misao: Really?

Tim: It's like I've said before, nothing really exciting happened to me before in my world........Nothing.

Misao: ........But while you're here, you're making up for all that you didn't experience, right?

Tim: Yeah, I am.

Misao: ............You know what Tim?

Tim: What?

Misao: I wish that someday......I could go to your world and witness new things, like meeting your family.

Tim: ...............(smiles) Let's hope.......that someday you will. Someday.......

Misao: Tim.........(lays on his shoulder) Let's sleep out here tonight, okay?

Tim: Sure Misao.......I'd like that. (put's his arm around Misao)

(End)

Tim: (in his sleep, crying) Misao.............

(Aoshi then comes in)

Aoshi: Tim? Sir Tim?

Tim: Uhhh........Aoshi, what is it?

Aoshi: We have to get ready.

Tim: Okay...........

(Outside the Aoiya. It's still foggy)

Aoshi: (from inside) I'll be out there in a few minutes, okay?

Tim: Alright. (leans against the wall and closes his eyes)

(It's silent for about a minute till voices are heard from down the street)

Kaoru: Boy, I can't believe that we finally made it.

Kenshin: Yes, it has been a long journey, hasn't it?

Sano: You're telling me.

Tim: That's........my friends. (tears in his eyes and smiles) They've arrived. They've come to aid me.

Kaoru: .........Huh? Kenshin, look. Up ahead in the fog. Is that........?

Kenshin: Uhh........

(The figure of Tim is starting to come into focus)

Sano: Is that.......?

Yahiko: Tim.........?

(Tim fully comes into view. Kenshin and the others are glad to see him, and that tears are rolling down his face.)

Tim: My family........

Kaoru: Tim!!! (runs too him and hugs him tightly, crying) Oh Tim, we missed you so much!!

Tim: Miss Kaoru.......(smiles then puts his arms around her)

Kenshin: Sir Tim, it's good to see you're still well.

Tim: Thanks Kenshin.

Sano and Yahiko: Hey Tim!!

Tim: (smiles) Hey guys, still up to mischeif?

Sano and Yahiko: Heh heh heh!!!

(Kaoru then notices the cross-shaped scar)

Kaoru: Tim, is that......?

Tim: Uhh......what?

Kaoru: That scar....it's just like......

Tim: Oh yeah, this. (rubs his scar) I got it when I was fighting against an assassin of the Chain Gang.

Kenshin: You know Tim, it seems a little weird.

Tim: What?

Kenshin: You having that scar, using the ultimate attack, plus others, gaining powers of swordsmanship with my sword, and having to fight Makoto Shishio. Don't all of this add up to that maybe......you are my reincarnation?

Tim: You know, Alex said the same thing, he did.

Kaoru: Alex?

Tim: He's a swordsman I met a while back. Me and him are very good friends.

Kenshin: It's good to hear that, it is.

Tim: Yeah.........

(Then everyone comes out of the Aoiya)

Kenshin: Hey everybody!

All: Hello!!!

Kenshin: What do you know.......This is truly a reunion of friends, isn't it?

Omasu: It truly is.

Ochika: Yep!

(Conversations pop up while Tim just stands there thinking over everything. Then, he speaks.)

Tim: Kenshin........there's something I haven't told you.

Kenshin: What is it, Sir Tim?

Tim: My reason for fighting Hiroshu isn't to save Misao anymore.

Kaoru: What do you mean, Tim?

Tim: ..............Misao is.........

Kenshin: What?

Tim: ...................

Yahiko: Tim...........

Sano: .............

Tim: She's...........dead.

(Kenshin, Kaoru, Sano, Yahiko, and Fuji gasp)

Kaoru: Tell me Tim, did Hiroshu kill her?

Tim: No, she died of her own free will.

Yahiko: You mean........?

Tim: I was killed again, and she came to me in a dream as an angel and brought me back by giving her own life up.

All: .....................

Tim: So, I've decided to beat Hiroshu and save Japan from the ambitions of the Chain Gang!

All: .....................

Tim: Okay, we should get going........Follow me. (he starts walking off)

Kenshin: Sir Tim...........

Kaoru: Outside, he seems so demanding, but inside, he's probably so sad that he can't stand it.

Kenshin: You're probably right.

(Suddenly, Tim collapes on the ground in tears)

Kenshin: Sir Tim!!!

(Everyone runs too him)

Kaoru: Tim.........(hugs him) how about this? We'll have a funeral for Misao when we get back to Tokyo, okay?

Tim: ................(sniff) Okay, Miss Kaoru. Thanks.

(Everyone smiles)

Tim: ...............(slowly get's up from off the ground then turns around with a smile on his face) My friends........will you aid me in this battle?

All: Yes!!!

Tim: ............Thank you. (silent) Alright then.........LET'S GO!!!!!

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(The shrine)

Hiroshu: ...........Hm?

(A man runs up to him)

Man: Sir, the battousai and his friends are heading this way!!

Hiroshu: So.......let them come. I would like to have the honor of killing Tim Ouellette, the battousai!

Man: Sir, is it wise to underestimate him!?

Hiroshu: ............(evil smirk) Do you think it's wise to underestimate ME?!

Man: Huh?!

(SLASH)-Hiroshu cut's the guy down the middle

Hiroshu: This is MY battle now!! I will now handle it my way!! You, over there!!!

Man: (shaking from what he just saw) Ye........yes, sir?

Hiroshu: Tell our units downtown to start the burning of Kyoto ASAP!! I don't care what the battousai said, his wife is dead now, so I'll do what I please!!

Man: Yes sir!!! (runs off)

Hiroshu: ...........(evil smirk, then he unsheathes his sword) Soon, Tim Ouellette's head will be mine!! Buwahahaha!!!!! Ha ha ha!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!

Finally, the man who's stolen Tim's love away; the man who threatens Japan; the man of extreme power, will challenge Tim to decide the future of Japan.......and Tim's own. Could this truly be Tim's final battle? Stay tuned..............

poor tim....^.^ im glad u used my angel misao though

(BOOM)

Sano: It looks like a storm will be overhead along with this fog we're dealing with. Do you think we should head back?

Tim: No, I've grown tired of waiting. I will finally get my revenge here and now, for both the terror he and the rest of the Chain Gang have been spreading here in Japan, and.........(pictures Misao) the death of the one I truly love. (clenches fists) He will PAY!!!

All: ..............................

(They then arrive at the shrine steps)

Tim: ...............Let's go everyone. (starts up the steps)

All: ........................

(BOOM)

Act I:Final Days?
Chapter 27-Tim's Greatest Moment:A Desperate Fight Begins!!!

(It is pouring rain as we're shown Hiroshu at the top standing outside in the rain.)

Hiroshu: Battousai........finally, our battle can begin!

(BOOM)

Tim: We're almost there everyone......Be prepared!

All: ............................

Hiroshu: (head is lowered) ................... (he then suddenly raises it to see that Tim and the other are just reaching the top step) .................

Tim: ........................

Hiroshu: .......................

(BOOM)

Hiroshu: Battousai..........so, we finally meet at last.

Tim: ........................

Hiroshu: I was wondering when you were going to show, but I didn't think you were going to choose a time when it was going to be raining. You can get sick that way, you know. Hm hm hm!!

Tim: ........................

Hiroshu: You seem rather angry, do you not?

Tim: ................As a matter of fact, I am.........

Hiroshu: I can't blame you......since I've done so much to piss you off. Also, I have a surprise for you. (points to the left) Look over there.

Tim: (looks and see's Misao's lifeless body) ...........So?

Hiroshu: Huh?

Tim: I already knew she was dead, by her telling me through my soul. She gave her life up for me so that I could live again and beat your ass into the ground!

Hiroshu: And it seems like you are ready to do so?

Tim: Yes........shall we get started?

Hiroshu: ..........Of course. I look forward to how this will turn out.

Tim: ...................(grabs handle of his sword)

Hiroshu: .................(does the same)

Kenshin: This is it you guys, Tim's greatest moment.

Kaoru: Come on Tim, please.......stay alive.

Tim: ..............................

Hiroshu: ............................

(Silence)

All: ........................

(Suddenly.....)

(BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM)

Tim and Hiroshu: (charging) AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(CLINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG)-They hold it for a few seconds.

(Tim is pushed back by Hiroshu then Hiroshu goes for a straight slash down. Tim easily avoids it then swings sideways. Hiroshu ducks it. Tim goes for a diagonal slash, Hiroshu blocks it. Hiroshu forces Tim up then punches him in the side of the face. Tim is still standing then he goes for a stab to his head. Hiroshu avoids to the right then kicks Tim in the chest. Tim staggers then he jumps back and does an energy attack. Hiroshu see's it coming then cut's it in half.)

Tim: (himself) Uhh.....I can't believe how strong this guy is! He's as strong as Shishio when I fought him!

Hiroshu: What?! Is this all the battousai can do?! Pitiful!!

Tim: Heahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (charging)

Hiroshu: Hmmphhh....... (raises sword) what a fool!

Kenshin: Sir Tim, don't get any closer!!

Tim: Uhhh....!!!!! (suddenly stops about 15 feet away from Hiroshu)

Hiroshu: Heahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! (slams sword onto the ground, and as he does, flames ignite from where he struck and the ground crumbles)

(BOOM)

Tim: (himself) Oh my god........that attack, was so strong, I could feel the heat from all the way over here!

Hiroshu: ............. (sheathes sword) What did you think battousai?! That was my one-of-a-kind flame-slash combo attack, called the Double Death Torture! I know it doesn't sound like much, but it would've incinerated you into pieces if it would've made contact!

Tim: (shaking) ......................

(BOOM)

Hiroshu: Oh, what's wrong, am I frightening you?!

Tim: ............. (himself) This makes it even more difficult! From now on, when I get close enough to him, he'll find the opportunity of using it, and also, when I used that energy attack from before, he cut it in half with no trouble at all! How?! How the hell can I defeat him?!

Hiroshu: Hey, what's wrong?! Attack already!!

Tim: (himself) But, I might have a chance if I use the Akameki Super Slash very carefully!

Yahiko: What's wrong with Tim?! Why is he just standing there?!

Sano: Beat's me! He's probably scared of what might happen if he messes up and Hiroshu hits him with that attack!

Kaoru: Don't think that way, you guys! Believe in Tim that he can win this! He can, he has too, so he can go on living!!

Kenshin: .................Sir Tim.

Tim: (himself) Yes, I can do it!! I can win if I use that attack very carefully!! (outloud) Get ready Hiroshu!! This battle ends now!!!

Hiroshu: Oh, but we only just started!

Tim: I'm very sorry, but this has to end! Anyways, this started when you kidnapped Misao in Tokyo and took her here! I think you've had your fun, and now........(charges) IT WILL END HERE!!!!!!!!

(BOOM)

Hiroshu: .................

Tim: Heahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All: Tim!!!!!

Tim: Hiten Mitsirugi Style.......!!!!!!!

Hiroshu: ..................

(Tim disappears then appears behind Hiroshu)

Tim: ............Akameki Super Sl........!!!!!

(SLASH) -Tim is stabbed in the upper-right shoulder area.

.......UHHH....!!!!!!

Kenshin: Uhh........!!!!!

Yahiko: No.......!!!!!

Saito: ...........!!!!!

Sano: It can't be......!!!!!

Tim: Uhh.......

Hiroshu: .......Hhmphhh!!! (takes sword out then shoves his foot into his chest and kicks him back.)

(BOOM)

(Tim lays on the ground holding his wound with his eyes closed trying to endure the pain)

Hiroshu: Now........(starts walking towards) I can finally finish this!!!

Tim: No.........please, don't.

Hiroshu: ...........(stops right in front of Tim and raises his sword) Farewell...........battousai!!

Tim: Please, no!!

Hiroshu: Aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! (swings sword down)

Kaoru: TTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(BOOOOOOOOM)

TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CLIFFY!!!!

Act III:Final Days?
Chapter 28-Vicious Thoughts:The Way of Battousai

Hiroshu: Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kaoru: TTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(BBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMM)

Tim: Uhh........!!!!! (quickly rolls to the right, just BARELY escaping a tragic death) Owwwww!!!!!!!!!! (Tim got a little scrape on his shoulder again and at the same time, got burnt because of the flame from his sword)

Kenshin: Sir Tim!!!

Tim: Uhh.......(slowly get's up, holding his shoulder) (himself) Dammit!! It hurts to move it!!

Hiroshu: Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm!!! Sorry, did I hurt your shoulder?!

Tim: Uhh.........(blood drips to the ground) you bastard!

Hiroshu: Call me whatever name you want, for no matter what happens, I will become victorious today!!

Tim: You wish!!!

Hiroshu: Yes, I wish for a lot of things, like taking over Japan and killing you, and also......my other one, which has already been accomplished, was to have your wife captured!

Tim Urghhhh.....!!!

Hiroshu: But it's a pity she died, for I would've made her my maid and make her do whatever I wanted too!!

Tim: She would NEVER do something so despicable, even though her life was at stake!!

Hiroshu: Oh, believe me, whoever doesn't listen to me and follows orders.......takes it up with our leader, and you wouldn't want to know what he does to those people!!

Tim: Your leader is nothing but a ****ing wuss, hiding like this and not fighting me himself!!

Hiroshu: Our leader see's no point in fighting you! He says it would just be a waste of time!

Tim: Son-of-a-*****!!! (goes to grab his sword then he see's that he forgot to get it when he dropped it at the time when he was stabbed)

Hiroshu: (holding sword up) Looking for this?!

Tim: Uhh........(looks up) Aaahh......!!!!! (himself) My sword!!!

Hiroshu: Heh heh heh!!! (grabs the other end of the sword with his other hand then brings it down onto his leg and breaks it in two)

(Side-note:Hiroshu is wearing gloves, so he's not getting cut by the blade)

(BOOM)

Tim: .............!!!!!

All: ...............!!!!!

Hiroshu: It looks like you have lost!

Tim: .....................Uhh.......ahh........

Kenshin: Hey, what's wrong with Sir Tim?!

Yahiko: Uhh........is he....!?

Sano: He's going to go battousai!!

Kaoru: But........if he does that, then........!!!

Kenshin: Then his soul will be devoured forever!!

Saito: Because the battousai's sword was cracked in two and he has no weapon to defend himself with, he has no choice but to go full battousai and kill him with his bare hands!!

Kaoru: No............It can't be!! Tim!!!!!

Tim: Errghhhh.......you........

Hiroshu: I guess my main duty is complete! My master's wish has come true! Now he and the battousai can become one, like they're destined too!!

Yahiko: What?!

Sano: Destined too?!

Kenshin: Hiroshu, what do you mean?!

Hiroshu: It's nothing I don't really understand! All he said was to make the battousai flip and bring him back so they can join forces and take this country over together!!

Kenshin: That will never happen!!!

Hiroshu: Oh, and who's going to stop me?!

Alex: ..........Me!!!

Kenshin: Huh?!

Sano: Uhhh............

Yahiko: A.......Alex, why?!

Alex: I've been involved in this from the very beginning!! I followed every order that he gave me!! I never doubted what I did till I met Sir Tim!! He changed me, and has shown me a path in life that I never thought that I would be walking on!! It's only right......that I return the favor to Sir Tim!!

Yahiko: No, you can't!!!

Alex: Yahiko........I haven't gotten to know you much yet, but when you grow up and become a professional swordsman like me, Sir Ken, and Sir Tim, always believe in what you do, and never doubt yourself, okay?!

Yahiko: Alex.............

Alex: Promise me.......that you'll live!!

Yahiko: ....................

Alex: ...................

Yahiko: I............I promise.

Alex: .........(smiles) Thank you. (walks off towards Hiroshu)

Hiroshu: Hmphhh!!!

Tim: Urrghhh......!!!!! (Alex walks past him) Uhh.......A.....Alex........what are.....?

Alex: Sir Tim.......I will take over from here.

Tim: Alex, don't! Please!!

Alex: You must live......and enjoy a peaceful life with your friends. Miss Kaoru seems very fond of you. Maybe you and her should be together. (turns towards Tim) I'm sure......that Misao would've said the same thing.

Tim: Alex..........

Alex: Wish me luck......If we don't see each other again......I want you to have this. (tosses a little doll towards him)

Tim: What's this for?

Alex: Give that to your daughter when you get home. (smiles) I know she'll like it. I found it in the village where we fought Veonma.

Tim: ..........................

Alex: Well, I guess I'll be off. (walks off towards Hiroshu)

Tim: ...............(crying, to himself) Thank you Alex.......(hugs doll, and smiles) and good luck.

(Alex stops about 30 feet away from Hiroshu)

Hiroshu: So Alex, you wish to fight me?!

Alex: I just want to prevent Sir Tim from risking his life again! He's suffered so much and I think it's only right that I fight you!

Hiroshu: You know you have no chance against me, and yet, you plan on throwing your life away?! What a fool!!

Alex: ............Shut up and fight!!

Hiroshu: Fine then!! I don't think our leader would mind if his son was killed off by me!! So, in that case.......(charges), I will do that now!!!

Alex: ....................

(CLING)

Alex: Nice try!!! (goes for the head)

Hiroshu: (avoiding to the left) Heh.........(swings sword) Heahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

(SLASH)-Alex get's a minor cut in the arm

Alex: Uhh.........!!!

Tim: Alex........

(CLING)-they hold it

Alex: Hiroshu, don't you see?! This is all for nothing!! My father is using you!! Like one before him, he killed him off without the guy seeing it coming!! Please, just leave!!

Hiroshu: SHUT UP!!!!! (forces Alex back)

Alex: Hiroshu........I know I hated you in the past, and I still do now, but you have to listen to me!! Please!!!

Hiroshu: No wonder our leader doesn't like you!! You talk too damn much!!! (charges, sword raised)

Alex: Ahh......... (CLINGGGGGGGGG)

Hiroshu: Urghh.......(trying to cut through Alex's sword by pressing down)

Alex: Uunghhh........(keeping it from happening)

Tim: Alex.......!!!

Alex: Don't worry, Sir Tim!! I know what I'm doing!!

Tim: ....................Alex.

(Kenshin walks up to Tim)

Kenshin: Sir Tim, come back with us, okay?

Tim: Kenshin..........

Kenshin: (smiles) Miss Kaoru wants you by her side.

Tim: Uhh.........(looks towards Kaoru who is smiling and awaiting Tim's company)

Kenshin: Would you like to make her feel safe?

Tim: ..................(smiles) Sure. (Both him and Kenshin walk towards the others)

(Tim steps up to Kaoru and holds her hand)

Kaoru: Tim.............

Tim: It's alright Kaoru.........I'm here now.

Kaoru: ................(hugs Tim, crying)

Tim: Miss Kaoru...........(hugs her)

(Everyone smiles)

(CLINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG)

All: Huh?!

(Both Alex and Hiroshu are breathless)

Hiroshu: You are so annoying!!

Alex: The same could be said about you, you know?!

Hiroshu: (grips sword hard) AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (charges) IT ENDS HERE!!!!!

Alex: ..................(jumps straight in the air, raises sword, then when Hiroshu goes to swing, Alex knocks it down then lands on the ground and punches him square in the chest)

Hiroshu: Eahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! (he collapses on the ground, his eyes in the back of his head)

Alex: ........................Hmphh!!! (sheathes sword and walks towards the others, then suddenly, Hiroshu get's up when Alex's back is turned and Hiroshu slashes Alex hard in the back) AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim: ALEX!!!!!!!!!

Alex: Uhh...........you.......bas.......tard......... (falls to the ground, blood oozing out of the cut)

Tim: ..................................no............it.................

(Alex is dead)

Tim: .........................What will I tell Amanda? (pictures Amanda crying after telling of Alex's tragic death) No.................why...........he was..........my best friend!

Sano: That scumbag!!!

Tim: Uhh.........(suddenly let's go of Kaoru's hand and go's over to Saito) Saito............?

Saito: Yes?

Tim: Give me your sword...........I will kill Hiroshu! No, I won't just kill Hiroshu, I WILL EAT HIM!!!!!

(Everyone gasps at what he just said)

Saito: .................... (takes his sword from his belt and hands it to Tim)

Tim: (suddenly grabs it from his hands) Stay here! I ask of no help from anyone! This is my fight alone from this point on! (starts walking towards Hiroshu, not letting anyone know.........of the evil that is about to unleashed, and the horrible secret............that will shock EVERYONE!!!!!)

TO BE CONTINUED!!!!!