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

After meeting Amanda and Magnus on the streets of Tokyo during a little encounter with members of the Chain Gang, Misao took them to the Akabeko for a little lunch. After leaving, a man of mysteriousness shows up and threatens to kill her and Tim! Magnus didn't allow it and fought him. After getting slashed in the back, he was able to avoid the next one and stab him in the right shoulder region. Afterwards, Vassar retreated, and Misao and them were glad to be safe again. Then, out of concern of her safety, Tim speaks for the first time since the fateful day. Misao was glad he was able to say her name, and hugged him, crying in his arms.

Act II: Struggle for Freedom
Chapter 12-Plans of Action:The Dreadful Days to Come

(The dojo)

(Kenshin is sitting outside on the porch. His legs are bent with his hands resting on them. His eyes are closed.)

Kaoru: Kenshin?

Kenshin: Yes, Miss Kaoru?

Kaoru: Aren't you getting worried about Misao and Tim? Do you think someone should go out and look for them?

Kenshin: You are right about them being gone for quite a while, (smiles) but I'm sure they're alright, that they are.

Kaoru: I just hope so. If something ever did happen to them.....(closes her eyes) I don't think I would ever forgive myself.

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

(The dojo doors open)

Kenshin: Oro?

Kaoru: Uhhh........

(Misao and them walk in)

Kaoru: Misao!! (she runs and hugs her) I was worried about you!

Misao: Sorry Miss Kaoru, but we ran into a little snag.

Kenshin: Miss Misao, who are these two?

Misao: Oh sorry, this is Magnus and Amanda. It seems like Tim met them in a village when he was on his way to rescue me in Kyoto.

Kenshin: Oh, is that so?

Magnus: No need for introductions Sir Himura, I know all about you.

(Kenshin softly laughs)

Amanda: Who are you, miss?

Kaoru: Kaoru Kamiya. I'm the owner of this dojo.

Amanda: (smiles) It's nice to meet you.

Kaoru: Same here.

(Sara comes through the front doors)

Sara: Huh? What's going on here?

Misao: Oh Sara, haven't seen you for a while.

Sara: Yeah, sorry. I've always been helping out at the clinic with Miss Megumi. That's why. (goes to Tim) Hey Tim, how are you doing?

Tim: Sa.........ra...........

Misao: Uhhh..........

Kaoru: Miss Misao.........did Tim just speak?

Misao: (smiles) Yeah.......he's recovering. (hugs him)

Sara: I heard the news from Miss Megumi when she heard it from Sir Ken, so from what's happening now, it seems like Tim is on his way to recovery.

Kaoru: It seems like it.

Misao: The day he fully recovers, I'm going to take him out to lunch;just the two of us, so we can catch up on discussion.

Kaoru: I'm sure Tim would love that, Misao.

Misao: Yeah.......(blushes)

Magnus: I'm sorry Sir Himura, but we have some urgent news.

Kenshin: What sort?

Magnus: It involves the Chain Gang.

All: ...........!!!

Yahiko: But that's impossible! Tim and Kenshin killed them all! What's going on?!

Magnus: Because Shishio lives on, he's hired more fighters to fight for him, one replacing Sojiro's place as his right hand man.

Kenshin: Who is the one you speak of?

Magnus: His name is Vassar, the Shadow Crawler. His movements are so fast that he uses them as his key to assassinating in an instant. After leaving the Akabeko, we all ran into him and I dueled it out with him. As you can see, (shows his wounded back) I got slashed across the back, but that didn't stop me from going on. After attempting to finish me off, I avoided his attack and stabbed him in the right shoulder region. He retreated afterwards.

Kenshin: So, that must be the assassin that Master Hiko was talking about before.

Sano: Huh? I don't remember that.

Kenshin: He plainly said that someone of strong power and skill was awaiting him there, but it seems like he wasn't.

Magnus: He was probably hiding in the shadows, watching Sir Tim fight so he could be ready to face him someday.

Kenshin: Studying his moves, huh? It seems like we have ourselves one powerful warrior.

Magnus: .........That's not even the half of it, no, 1/3 of it.

Kenshin: Huh?!

Sano: There's more?!

Magnus: I got this news from someone working undercover in the police department. It seems like a new group of fighters are training secretly so they can fight in Shishio's group someday. They will plainly be called "The New Juppogatana".

All: .................!!!!!

Misao: That bastard..........

Magnus: I'm as angry as you, since I used to fight for him. I'm glad my sister here showed me a different path in life.

Amanda: (smiles)

Kaoru: When does Shishio plan to move again?

Magnus: Very soon. He plans on taking it easy for a few days till he contacts the fighters and gives them orders to kill Sir Tim and anyone who get's in their way.

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

Kenshin: If Sir Tim doesn't recover by then, he might be killed for sure this time if Shishio has something planned to do so.

Magnus: I heard.......of a sword that has been forged by an evil sorcerer.

Kenshin: An evil sword?! Of what kind?!

Magnus: It is plainly called the Deathbringer. Whatever and whoever it cuts, will surely pass on into the other life.

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

Kenshin: Shishio knows of this, right?

Magnus: Not yet. That's why I plan on finding it before he does so Sir Tim will be able to use it and free this country from his grasp of power.

Kaoru: Japan has become so dangerous that it seems like at this rate, he could spread his power into Tim's country and affect his future.

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

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

Kenshin: Sir Magnus.......where could the Deathbringer be found?

Magnus: It is buried by the grave of Lord Tokagawa.

Kenshin: I see.........When do you plan on going to retrieve it?

Magnus: Tomorrow. I just hope that Shishio or Chain Gang members don't notice me. If they do, they will stop at nothing to get it from me.

Kenshin: You should leave early tomorrow then.

Magnus: Yes..........I plan on it.

Misao: Magnus?

Magnus: Yes Misao?

Misao: If Tim doesn't recover in time........(looks at him), promise me, that you'll fight the way he would fight, along with Himura.

Magnus: ..............(smiles) I promise.

Sara: Well, I guess I'll be heading home. I'll have Heather come home.

Misao: Ok, thanks Sara.

(Sara runs off)

Kenshin: Well now, how about we give you two a tour of the dojo?

Amanda: That'd be great!

Magnus: Sure.

(Everyone walks into the dojo, while Tim and Misao remain outside)

Misao: Tim.........I know you can hear me, so I just wanted to say this........you are the strongest person I've ever met. Your feelings have shown me that. Everything that we have done together, everything that will come, just think of how much fun we'll have once all of this is over. (lays on his shoulder while holding his hand) I just can't believe it's already been a little over half a year since we met and married each other. Your reason for being here was to find happiness away from all the horrors you've suffered in your life, but what you must do is do away with Shishio, then you can live on with the life you've enjoyed during times of peace. Oh Tim.........I'm so glad I met you. (starts crying)

(Someone approaches the dojo)

Misao: Uhhh.........(looks at who it is) Derek?

Derek: Yeah, sorry. I never told you someone named Chief Miraki took me to the clinic where I stayed for a while. I decided to come and see how things have been going.

Misao: It's going fine, thanks.

Derek: You know.......the way you guys are now, I can see how great you two look.

Misao: Uhhh..........(blushes), stop it Derek, we don't look that great, do we?

Derek: I might've picked on Tim before, but I'm proud to see that he has found someone to share his love with.

Misao: Thanks Derek.

(Pause)

Misao: Well, how about we go inside now?

Derek: Okay.

(They do)

(Kyoto)

Shishio: So, how did it go Vassar?

Vassar: Sorry sir, but I got wounded.

Shishio: ...........Who did it?

Vassar: Sir Magnus, the one you told me that betrayed us.

Shishio: I see...........(sits up) Well, it seems like I should go pay a visit.....and finish him off myself!!!

woot! i finally read it ^.^ good job dude

Note: Tim can now hear, feel, and sort of speak. He can't see yet.

(The dojo the next morning)

(It's 6:00AM, and everyone is asleep. We are shown Magnus in his room. He opens his eyes then sits up.)

Magnus: (himself) Well, I guess I should get going. (he stands up then walks over to put his sword in his belt. He's about to walk out till he looks over at Amanda) Amanda........if I don't return, take care, okay? (he walks out. He makes his way towards the exit till.......)

Kenshin: Sir Magnus?

Magnus: Uhhh......(turns around) Sir Himura?

Kenshin: Are you sure you want to do this?

Magnus: .........I've made up my mind. This is something I chose on my own to do.

Kenshin: You know that your sister will be deeply saddened by the loss of your life if it were to happen, right?

Magnus: Yeah........so, I ask you, if I do fall.....(smiles with tears in his eyes) please take care of Amanda for me.

Kenshin: ...........I promise.

Magnus: Thank you. Give my regards to Sir Tim and Miss Misao as well. (bows then leaves)

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

Act II: Struggle for Freedom
Chapter 13-Magnus' Quest:Journey for the Deathbringer

(We are shown Magnus walking down the road towards the city where Lord Tokugawa's grave is. His head is lowered as he is walking.)

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

(Quick flashback of his fight with Tim)

.........................

(Flashback of giving Tim the scar)

.........................

(Flashback of times with Amanda)

Amanda..........

(Flashback of Amanda learning how to talk) Amanda: Bwig Browther!!

To think........I might be throwing all of that away, and not being Sir Tim and Miss Misao's friend again.

(Pause)

Well, let's hope I return alive. I don't want Amanda to worry about me anymore. Besides, my parents would be saddened as well.

(He closes his eyes)

(The dojo)-3 hours later

Misao: Ohh.......YAWN, man that felt good. (looks over at Tim who is still sleeping soundly) (herself) Hmm........I'll let him be. (get's up and goes out. She goes into the dojo where everyone is getting ready to eat breakfast) Good morning everybody!

All: Hey Misao!

Kaoru: Where's Tim?

Misao: He's still sleeping. He seemed so peaceful there.......it just get's me thinking at how and why he became who he is. If only he was born as a different person, and was still sent here to be among us, then me and him would have lived in peace. I thought about it after a while, and thought to myself that if Tim didn't go on that journey to kill his other half, Makoto Shishio, we wouldn't have met under the circumstances we did.

Kaoru: That is true Misao, and you also wouldn't have found Heather and took her in when everything was taken from her.

Misao: Yeah......she's been very special to us.

(Everyone smiles)

Misao: .........Could you pass me some rice please, Kaoru?

Kaoru: Sure.

(15 minutes later)

Misao: Mmm!!!!! That was delicious Miss Kaoru! Thank you.

Kaoru: You're welcome Misao. How about Tim? Does he want any?

Misao: I'll go check on him. (she get's up then walks to their room. She looks in and see's Tim sitting up with a sweet smile on his face) Good morning Tim.

Tim: Mis......ao........

Misao: Yep, it's me. (walks to him and kneels down) Here, take my hand. You should go eat something. (Tim takes Misao's hand firmly in his and smiles. Misao blushes then helps him up.) Here we go. (They walk out to the others.)

Kaoru: Hey Tim, how are you?

Tim: Good...........

Kaoru: (smiles) That's nice to hear.

(A door is heard opening. Then Amanda comes in)

Misao: Good morning Amanda.

Amanda: Misao........where's my brother?

Misao: Uhh.........

Amanda: Where's Magnus?!

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

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

(Back to Magnus)

Magnus: (himself) I should almost be there. (he walks another few miles till he comes to the spot) Alright, it should be in this area if I recall. (he starts digging with his hands. He does so for about 20 minutes till he finally reaches the sword that has been hidden in the spot for about 100 years) Finally, this will end Tim's suffering for good!
(he puts the sword in his belt then walks on home. After reaching the outskirts of the city, he suddenly hears a scream.)

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

Magnus: What the hell?! (he runs towards the scream as fast as he could till he arrives at a blood-soaked corpse in the road. Some people are around it looking down at what used to be living.)

What the hell?!
How did he......?!
I didn't see ANYONE around him!
Did a spirit kill him?!

Magnus: (himself) (looking down at it) This had to be the work of Vassar! His moves are so swift that people such as these wouldn't have been able to feel his presence! They know I'm here..........and they want me dead! (starts walking away till a cop stops him)

Cop: Hold it right there sir!!

Magnus: Uhh..........

Cop: You're under arrest for murdering an innocent pedestrian!

Magnus: What the hell are you talking about?! I didn't kill him! I was all the way on main street when I heard the scream!

Cop: Likely story! You're the only one I saw around here with a sword, and you seemed to be the only one with one close to the victim, so it must've been you!

Magnus: Mister, I didn't do anything!!

Cop: Then we'll ask these people here! Sir?!

Man: What is it?

Cop: Do you believe this man to be the murderer?

(The man looks at Magnus closely, then says........)

Man: No, he's not.

Magnus: Uhh.........

Cop: How do you know that?!

Man: I can feel some presences at times and this boy here doesn't have any evil aura around him. He is good.

Cop: You're sure of this!?

Man: Yes.........

Cop: Alright then.......I'll let you go then. Consider yourself lucky. (he leaves)

Magnus: Thank you sir.........but why did you.......?

Man: You are Magnus, correct?

Magnus: Yes?

Man: Follow me. (he leads Magnus into a little hidden corner)

Magnus: So, what is it you want to talk to me about?

Man: Hehhehhehhehheh!!!!! You're such a fool!!

Magnus: (jumps back) What?!?!

Man: I can't believe you didn't see through my disguise! THAT will cost you your life!

Magnus: Who are you?! Are you part of the New Juppogatana?!

Man: Hehhehheh!!!! (takes mask off) Yes, I am, and you can call me.........."Destroyer"!!!

Magnus: (himself) Dammit!!!

DUN DUN DUN!!!!! another freaky disguise dude

>.< I might be behind on the premiere to season 5, so forgive me if I don't make it.

Reasons:

1. Mid-terms
2. Night school
3. Resident Evil 4

^.^ But, I will premiere a new chappy either tonight or tomorrow. 💃 Good news for Yume.......maybe. ^.^ She's crazy, so I never know. XD

WELL, the story continues! ^.^

Act II: Struggle for Freedom
Chapter 14-Caught in a Trap:The Death of Magnus?!

Magnus: So, you must be one of Shishio's new lackies?!

Destroyer: That is correct, and you must be the former Chain Gang member who worked as an assassin;Magnus, correct?

Magnus: What's it to you?!

Destroyer: Orders come from Lord Shishio not to let you return to Tokyo alive, and I will follow them if I shall die.

Magnus: Hmphhh........like I'd allow myself to fall by an underling like you!

Destroyer: You won't be saying that when you're quivering in pain on the ground.

Magnus: ..............(goes to unsheathe his sword)

Destroyer: Don't you dare!!!

Magnus: Uhh........

Destroyer: If you draw your sword, then.......when your darling sister is caught offguard the next time, she will be slayed.

Magnus: You bastards!!

Destroyer: We shall fight with our fists. Are you up to the challenge?

Magnus: ............(his hand is still by the handle of the sword, hesitating, trying to decide if he should take the risk)

Destroyer: ...................

Magnus: ...........Uunghhh!! (pulls hand away) Alright then, I'll follow your dirty trickery!

Destroyer: Good.........(raises fists) now let's begin!!! (charges)

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

(The Destroyer swings his right fist. Magnus grabs it with his left hand then suddenly, his left foot comes up and kicks Magnus in the stomach. He stumbles a little then Destroyer goes for another try with his right. Magnus see's it coming then avoids it by moving to the right, then is suddenly kicked in the face. He falls to the ground, trying to indure the pain.)

Destroyer: Oh yeah, I forgot to say. My real name is Hachi, Hachi Fukiya. As you can see, by fighting skills are beyond those who fight with swords. Those things.......they're nothing but toys that prove to people how weak they are, and that's what's happening with you now. It's so sad.........knowing you used to be one of the best in the Chain Gang.

Magnus: Uunghhhh.......(struggling to get up)

Hachi: ....................

Magnus: Uuhhh........(is fully standing up now) what gives you the right to call me weak?

Hachi: What?

Magnus: I'm not as weak as you say I am. To tell you the truth, I'm not weak at all. I have friends that are praying for my safe return, hoping that they'll be able to see me again........especially my dear sister. (pictures her in his mind) She doesn't know where I am, and if I fall, she'll suffer the rest of her life. She knows how strong I am and she knows that I won't........fall by the hand of someone like you!!!

Hachi: ................(charging)

Magnus: This will end it!!! (charging)

(Hachi aims for Magnus' face with his left. He avoids it easily, then Magnus get's behind him with his shoulder going for his neck, then........)

Note:This happens in an instant.

Hachi: Got you!!!

Magnus: Huh?! (he's grabbed by the neck) Ahh..........!!!!!

Hachi: Hehhehheh!!! (raises him up)

Magnus: (gasping for air) K..........ha..........ya........

Hachi: You are weak after all........You see? Only the strong survive!!

Magnus: Ahh...........

Hachi: Heahhhhh!!!!!!!!! (throws him against a stone building)

Magnus: (on the ground) Uh.........A.........manda.........

Hachi: Hehhehheh!!!!!

????: Hachi........you can stand down now.

Hachi: Yes sir.

Magnus: Oh...........(looks at the person walking towards him) Sh........Shishio........

Shishio: Well, well........look what we have here. The former assassin quivering on the ground.

Magnus: Uhh...........

Shishio: Your reputation fails you. You have turned into what I hate.......(unsheathes sword) and I don't like it one bit!!

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

Shishio: It's time.........that I finally get rid of you! (raises sword) So long.......Magnus!!! (lowers sword)

(CHINK)

(Suddenly at the dojo)

Tim: Ahh........!!!

Misao: Tim, what is it?!

Tim: .........Mag.......nus........

Misao: No..........Tim, please tell me he's still alive! Please!!

Tim: He...........is.........

Misao: Oh...........

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(CHINK)-Magnus quickly rolls to the right and stands up quickly.

Shishio: What?! Uunghhh.........!! (looks to his right)

Magnus: ...........I'm sorry, but I'm not ready to die yet. (evil glare) We will meet again Shishio, and next time......."he" will finally finish you off!!! (runs off)

Hachi: Bastard!!! Come back!!! (starts running)

Shishio: Wait!

Hachi: Uhhh..........

Shishio: I think it'd be best if we waited.......for the time when me and my other half duel it out! That would be best......since I'll kill them all at once then and there!!! Hehhehhehhehheh!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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(Early evening at the dojo)

Misao: (from inside the dojo) Is he coming yet, Yahiko?!

Yahiko: (from outside) No, not yet!

Misao: ............Where could he be?

Amanda: He's gone........I know it.

Misao: Don't say that Amanda. He left for a good reason, and he'll return. You know he loves you too much to die.

Amanda: ...........(starts crying on Misao's shoulder)

(Misao smiles then puts her arm around her, patting her shoulder)

Yahiko: Huh?! Hey, he's coming!!!

Amanda: Uhh..........(runs out the doors and looks in the distance) Magnus...........

(Magnus is walking slowly. Then everyone runs out.)

Misao: Uhh.......what happened to him?!

Kenshin: He must've been ambushed by Shishio or something.

Amanda: .................

(Magnus approaches)

Magnus: Amanda..............

Amanda: Brother..............

Misao: Magnus........you got it, right?

Magnus: Yeah..........(at this time, he's struggling to stand up and is also struggling to grab the sword on his belt.) Here.........give this to.....Sir Tim. With this.......both him and......Japan will be free.......from his rule. It's him.......and only him.......that can do this. Tell him.......tell him after he recovers......that I have complete faith in him. Don't forget........okay? (gives the sword to Misao)

Misao: ..................Yes, I promise.

Magnus: ........Amanda?

Amanda: ...................(crying)

Magnus: Hey, what's wrong?..........I'm not going to die. I'm just........really exhausted, so........I trust that.....you'll take good care of me.

Amanda: Yes........I will. (hugs him, crying)

Magnus: ..............(smiles, then hugs her) Well.........good night. (faints)

Amanda: ....................

Misao: Magnus..........he went through all that for Tim to get this sword, and yet, he did it for this country's future. (smiles) He's got heart, I'll give him that.

(Everyone smiles)

Kaoru: Well everyone, how about some dinner?

Misao: Yeah, I guess so. You hungry, Tim?

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

Misao: Well, if he thinks so, then I guess we shall.

(Everyone giggles)

(After dinner)

Misao: Good night everyone!

All: Good night!

(Tim and Misao walk into their room)

Misao: Here Tim. (she helps get him settled into bed)

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

Misao: You're welcome Tim. (kisses him on the cheek) Good night.

Tim: Good........night.

(Misao lays in her bed, while Tim remains sitting, thinking in his head. He shortly falls asleep, dreaming of when he will be able to see Misao's sweet smile again.)

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Act II: Struggle for Freedom
Chapter 15-Flow of Happiness:The Return of a Hero-Part 1

(Next morning at the dojo)

Misao: .........(waking up) Ohh......YAWN!!!!! (sits up) Boy, what a weird dream. Tim.......(she looks at him who is still sleeping) Let's hope what happened in my dream doesn't happen to you for real. (She get's up and leaves the room. She closes the door behind her then sits down. She looks up at the sky, thinking over everything that has happened, ever since she met Tim.) (herself) He was so peaceful sleeping under that tree......it made me think of who he really was on the outside, but in the inside......a demon urges to come out and devour his very soul. When not fighting, he's the one, and yet.......when he's fighting, I feel like we're being pulled apart. That feeling was so horrible when he was sent back to his own world. When he screamed out in pain, I arrived there to help him. It seemed strange, but our bond strengthed and I thought we could do anything together, and that's true. With my help and Tim's will to go on, I know he can overcome the curse his other self, Makoto Shishio, put on him. It's just so scary......to think that Tim will turn into what Shishio is, and that Japan will be under his rule. That won't happen! I can't let it happen! Tim is different from him. He's not the merciless killer he is......yet.......(flashbacks play of the incident at the dojo with Tim and Shishio) what happened before scared me. Tim WAS Shishio! His evil flowed through him. It frightened me.......thinking that he might kill me, but when I showed him the sadness in my heart......he let go of the evil and changed back. Then.....Shishio attempted to kill me and Tim fought him to have him pay. It saddened me.....thinking he was dead just laying there on the ground, but.......then I saw he was nothing but a mindless puppet. After that, I cried my heart out for him, knowing that he was far away from me and then swore to get him back to normal. Now, after spending time with him and showing him how much I love him......(smiles) he's finally coming back. (A door is then heard opening down the hall) Huh? (It's Kenshin) Himura?

Kenshin: Oh, Miss Misao. You're up. (goes to sit next to her)

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

Kenshin: Is something wrong?

Misao: I'm just thinking.......

Kenshin: About Sir Tim?

Misao: Yeah........

Kenshin: (smiles) I know you're worried about him; about how he's Shishio's other self, and how he's been put under the curse he's suffering with, but you've taken care of him well enough, and he's made great progress. You've shown how much you love him by doing so, and he knows that.

Misao: (blushes) Yeah......he does.

Kenshin: (smiles)

Misao: Himura........can I ask you something?

Kenshin: What is it?

Misao: I've thought about it......especially after he got that scar just like you. Do you think.......he was born of the same genes like you and Shishio? It's like you said before; you and him were manslayers during the revolution; that scar, his skills with the sword, using the Amakakeru Ryu No Hirameki, and his personality......I don't think he's just the reincarnation of Shishio, but the both of you.

Kenshin: Yes........you do have a point there.

(Misao frowns and lowers her head, closing her eyes)

Misao: If only it was different......we could be living in peace.

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

Misao: .........Well, I suppose I should go check on him. (gets up) Thanks for the talk.

Kenshin: You're quite welcome.

(Misao opens the door then see's Tim sitting up in bed. His face is hidden from her sight.)

Misao: Uh.......you're awake?

Tim: Yeah........

Misao: Did you sleep well?

Tim: I........had a dream.

Misao: Oh........was it nice?

Tim: You........were in it.

Misao: Hmm......I'm glad to hear that.

Tim: Yeah.......

Misao: .........You hungry?

Tim: Yeah.......

Misao: What do you want?

Tim: ........How about.......we go to the Akabeko?

Misao: Why is that?

Tim: Didn't you say......that we'd go if I recovered?

Misao: Yeah, but........

(Tim turns towards her, showing Misao the sweetest smile ever. His eyes are also normal.)

Misao: Ohh........Ti........Tim?? Is that......you? Are........you recovered?

Tim: That I am Misao, and it's all thanks to you........and your undying love.

Misao: Oh........Tim. (starting to cry) Tim..........(runs too him and falls to the ground, hugging him as hard as she ever have, crying heavily) Tim.........I'm glad you're back! I was so scared!

Tim: Misao........(hugs her) I'm so glad......too see your face.

Misao: (continues to cry)

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

(Misao looks at him)

Tim: Can I kiss you? It's been so long that.......I miss it so much.

Misao: (sniff) Sure Tim.......anything.

(They slowly lean in and kiss, holding it for as long as they ever have)

To be continued

AWW!

>< I know, I've been behind schedule, but I've been writing it, but haven't found time to type it. ^.^ Don't worry, the big and final battle will premiere very soon, like.......July! XD That is what might happen.

So, keep checking up on new chapters, and soon, we'll start the countdown to the final battle between Tim and Shishio.

Part 2

(5 minutes later)

Misao: I guess we'll go eat while everyone is sleeping still. Himura is doing chores, so I left a note.

Tim: Oh.......

Misao: Well.......(holds out hand) let's go.

(Tim smiles then holds it. They then look at each other for a few moments. They laugh, then leave.)

(The Akabeko)

Tai: Oh, Sir Tim! You're well again!

Tim: Yep, all thanks to Misao.

Misao: (blushes) Hey, come on Tim, you know very well that it was also your will power that helped you through this.

Tim: You're right.......Thanks.

(Misao smiles)

Tai: So, what shall it be today?

Tim: We would like a special table please. Me and Misao....(looks at her) we have a lot to catch up on.

Tai: (smiles) Sure, this way.

(They follow)

Misao: Tim?

Tim: What is it?

Misao: Umm.......do you mind if we go to the riverbed tonight? After all......that's where our happiest memories are kept.

Tim: I'd be happy too.

Misao: Tim.....(hugs him)

Tai: Here you go.

Tim: Thanks Miss Tai.

Tai: Do you guys want the usual? Beef stew?

Tim: Actually.......we'd like the most special item on the menu.

Tai: Coming right up. (she leaves)

(Tim and Misao sit down)

Misao: ..........You know, I feel like I haven't done this for a while Tim. Is it the same with you?

Tim: You took me here when I was unwell, right?

Misao: I did.....but it was different. I felt so alone......knowing that we couldn't talk with each other, then.......I had a dream. I was at the riverbed, and you came. You said we were meeting there for a talk, but all you did was pull out this little box.....and inside, was a ring. It was so beautiful.......that I felt that I could treasure it as much as I do for you.

Tim: (softly laughs) Misao.......I was really there. It wasn't just a dream......but it was real.

Misao: Uhh.......you mean......?

Tim: (smiles) Look at your hand.

Misao: Ohh......(looks) Ahh........

(There is a ring on her ring finger)

Misao: This.......this is real.

Tim: (softly laughs) I can't believe you haven't noticed it yet.

Misao: Oh Tim......thank you so much. This truly is.....the happiest moment of my life. (hugs him)

Tim: (hugs her) Me too Misao.......me too.

(50 minutes later)

Tim: Thank you so much Miss Tai. That was truly a great meal.

Tai: (softly laughs) You're quite welcome Sir Tim. Come back anytime.......Oh, and Miss Misao?

Misao: Yes?

Tai: You take good care of Tim, just like you always have, okay?

Misao: (blushes) Thanks Miss Tai, I will.

Tim: Hey, what are you talking about?! It's not like I'm the only one to be looked after!

Misao: I can look after myself! After all, I AM the leader of the Oniwaban Group!

Tim: By default!

Misao: What is that supposed to mean?!

Tim: Well, you wouldn't say default, but choice!

Misao: The reason for that is because of the letter gramps wrote and also Lord Aoshi betraying us!

Tim: I know, I watched it!

Misao: You can be so stubborn sometimes Tim!

Tim: So can you weasel girl!

Misao: What was that, rat boy?!

Tim: (pale) R.....rat boy???

Misao: Hah!! How does it feel now, huh?!

Tim: ........... (starting to giggle)

Misao: (confused face) Huh???

(Tim cracks up)

Misao: Umm.......are you alright Tim?

Tim: Hehhehheh........thanks Misao. That felt good.

Misao: Why?

Tim: That was the first time I laughed like that in quite a while......and I thank you.

Misao: ........(smiles) Tim.........

Tim: Shall we get going now?

Misao: Yeah.

(They hold hands, and leave)

(We are then shown everyone in the Akabeko with confused looks)

Man: What's up with those two?

Tai: (softly laughs) That's just them......the greatest couple in all of Japan, quite possibly in the whole world.

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(The dojo)

Kaoru: Hey Miss Misao, you hungry? (opens the door) Huh? Hey Kenshin?!

Kenshin: Yes Miss Kaoru?

Kaoru: Where's Tim and Misao?

Kenshin: Don't worry about them. They went out to the Akabeko, that they did.

Kaoru: What?! But what am I going to do with the food I left out for them?!

Kenshin: Believe me, there's a good reason they went there, that there is.

Kaoru: Huh?

(The doors open)

All: Hmmm?

(The doors fully open, showing the best couple around)

Kaoru: T......Tim? Are........you back?

Tim: (smiles) Yep.......good ol' me is back.

Kaoru: Tim! (runs too him and hugs him tightly, crying) Thank goodness you're back! We were so worried!

Tim: Miss Kaoru........(hugs her)

Yahiko: Alright, you did it Tim!

Tim: Hey Yahiko. Have you been practicing?

Yahiko: Yep!

(As Tim says hello to everyone, Misao watches with a big smile on her face)

Misao: (herself) Tim........I can't believe that he's finally back, and it's all because of me, and my love for him. (pause) Mom......dad........they'd probably be proud of me today if they were alive. They'd think that nothing will seperate the two of us.......Nothing. (outloud) Tim?

Tim: Huh? What is it Misao?

Misao: Um.......do, do you mind if.....we go on a little vacation in the future, just the two of us? I know I'm thinking ahead but......after you defeat Shishio, it'd be just the two of us. Does that sound good?

Tim: (smiles) I'd love that Misao.

Misao: (smiles and hugs him)

Kaoru: Hey, I have a great idea. How about we throw a party? It'll be for Tim's recovery.

Yahiko: Alright!

Sano: Sounds good to me!

Tim and Misao: Yep!

Kaoru: Alright then, let's get started!

(Everyone leaves)

Tim: ............(is still standing in the front yard of the dojo) I can't believe I'm finally back, talking among my friends, my family. This has got to be the most happiest moment of my life.......that it does.

Misao: (from down the road) Hey Tim, hurry up!!

Tim: Uhh.........ok, I'm coming!! (catches up) Sorry.....I was thinking over everything.

Misao: I'm sure you were. (holds his hand) Come on, we should catch up.

Tim: Yeah.......let's go. (Tim let's go of Misao's hand) I'll race you! (runs ahead)

Misao: Huh, hey!! Come back here!!

(And so, they race, laughing along the way)

To be continued

XD ahh its good he's back to normal

(Part 3)

(Late afternoon)

(After gathering all the supplies for the party downtown, they all return to the dojo to celebrate.)

Kaoru: Alright everyone, dig in!

All: Yaay!!!

Tim: Hey Kenshin, could you hand me some saki?

Kenshin: Umm....sure.

(Tim pours some and drinks it. He swishes it around then swallows it.)

Tim: Hey, not bad. This is pretty good.

Misao: Was that your first drink Tim?

Tim: Yeah, I decided to try it out now since it's a celebration party.

(Misao softly laughs)

Yahiko: Can I have some too?

Tim: I wouldn't drink anymore if I were you Yahiko, since you passed out last time.

Yahiko: (blushes) Aw, come on, I was just......tired that day, that's all.

Tim: (softly laughs) That's not what it looked like to me, since you chugged it.

Yahiko: Uhh......ughhh......I can't believe I'm being told off by him! Lousy punk!

(Tim sticks his tongue out)

Yahiko: That's it!! We're going to go at it, right now!!

Kaoru: Give me a break Yahiko. You know very well you won't win.

(BONK)-Yahiko hits her on the head with a wooden sword.

Kaoru: That's it!!!

Yahiko: Wait Kaoru! Take it easy!

(Kaoru grabs a bottle of saki and chugs it down Yahiko's throat)

Tim and Misao: ..........Uhh........

Yahiko: Whoa.......Hehhehheh.......the room's moving again......(faints)

Kaoru: Stupid brat!!

Tim: Sure reminds me of when you did that Miss Kaoru. (laughs) You were one CRAZY drunk!

(Kaoru starts doing the same thing to Tim now. His eyes are wide while his head is back, saki being chugged down.)

Tim: Uhh.......BURP!!!!!!

Misao: Tim!!

Tim: Hehheh......yeah, that was GREAT!!

Misao: Huh? Tim?

Tim: Hey baby, what's wrong?!

Misao: Tim, how rude!!

Tim: Level up! It's just a party! I'm just......messing around!

Misao: Uhh........

Tim: WHOA, you're looking all HOT!!!

Misao: Miss Kaoru, how could you?!

Kaoru: I'm sorry, but it had to be done. Besides, you guys are still going slow in your love life, you know that right?

Misao: Miss Kaoru!!

Kenshin: Miss Kaoru, did you happen to have saki when we weren't looking?

Kaoru: What's it to you, Kenshin?!

Kenshin: (frightened now) Oh.....nothing! Hehhehheh!!!

Sano: (laughing) Boy, this sure brings me back;the fox and raccoon fight and Ayame and Suzume drawing all over Dr. Gensai's and Yahiko's faces.

Tim: Hmhmhm......yeah, Kaoru is hot when she's angry!

(SLAP)

Tim: Orororroroo........(faints)

Kaoru: Hmphhh.......

Misao: (sigh)

(Late evening, after the party)-Midnight

Misao: Tim......hey, Tim?

Tim: Uh......Misao, what is it?

Misao: You remember? You said you wanted to go down to the riverbed.

Tim: Oh......okay.

(The riverbed)

(Tim and Misao are sitting there, as quiet as can be, looking up at the stars and watching the fireflies)

Tim: This is definetely the most peaceful night I've ever witnessed.

Misao: It is?

Tim: Usually there's a lot of people where I am since technology and all that is advancing. People drive in cars all the time and it makes so much noise that....you hardly get any quiet.

Misao: You must've gotten sick of it.

Tim: I was sort of disgusted with the whole world;war, bullies, school, my dad when he was drunk, everything. Now, it seems all the anger that I've witnessed has built up the power of Shishio within me, urging me to become like him.

Misao: But you can't Tim! You shouldn't allow yourself too!

Tim: I know that, but.......

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

Tim: .............(grips Misao's hand)

Misao: Uhh.......Tim?

Tim: I......Misao, I........I don't think we should be together anymore.

Misao: What?! But Tim......?!

Tim: There's no helping it. I'll kill you someday.....without knowing it.

Misao: Tim......I know you. You wouldn't allow yourself too.

Tim: If only it was a little different.......then I could live in peace. (starts crying)

Misao: ..........(puts her arm around him and lays on his shoulder) I'm so sorry Tim. It must be tough.....being who you are.

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

(15 minutes later)

Tim (himself) (sniff) I'm so sleepy. Maybe we should get going. (outloud) Hey Misao?

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

Tim: Misao? Uhh.......(he see's that she's sleeping. She's in the same position;her arm around him and laying on his shoulder) (himself) Misao.......(smiles) Sleep well Misao.......you deserve it. (puts arm around her and lowers his head, closing his eyes)

ff u crazy ass drunk XD

Act III: Countdown to Destruction
Chapter 16-Warning: Shishio Pays a Visit

Tim: .......Mmm........YAWN, boy, that felt good. Huh? (see's that Misao is gone) Misao? Hey, Misao, where are you?!

Misao: (distant) Over here!!

Tim: Huh? (runs too her) Hey, what are you doing?

Misao: (smiles) I'm just......looking at my birds.

Tim: Ohh........(looks) Are you thinking.......of being free like them? Not having anything to worry about?

Misao: I'm thinking the opposite.

Tim: You mean........for me?

Misao: Of course silly. You wish it too, right?

Tim: (smiles) Yeah. It just seems like that day is so far away.

Misao: I know, but you have to be patient. It'll come soon.

Tim: (sigh) Let's hope.

(They watch them for a few more minutes, arms around each other.)

Misao: Well, we should head home. They must be worried about us.

Tim: Yeah.......

(They hold hands and start walking)

Tim: Did you sleep well?

Misao: I did, knowing you were with me.

Tim: (smiles)

(In 5 minutes, they arrive in downtown Tokyo)

Tim: Do you have any money?

Misao: Sorry, I don't. I used it all for yesterdays meal at the Akabeko.

Tim: Oh well......I guess we can eat at the dojo.

Misao: (smiles)

(The wind blows. Tim stops.)

Tim: Uhhh........

Misao: What is it Tim?

Tim: Uhhh......it's.......(looks down an alley and starts running down it)

Misao: Tim, wait!!! (follows)

Tim: (himself) This feeling.......it's him!! (he stops at an intersection and see's Shishio) Shishio!!!

Shishio: So, you managed to recover? Impressive.

Tim: Yeah, surprised, aren't you?!

Shishio: Not really. I knew that wench of a wife would do something to save you.

Tim: Uurghhhhhh!!!!!!! (clenches fists) You bastard!!!

Misao: (catches up) Tim, what are.......Ahhhh!!!

Shishio: Well, what do we have here? The leader of the Oniwaban Group and my other self. Just the perfect opportunity to finish both you off at the same time!

Tim: (grabs sword) Just try it!!

Shishio: But......

Tim: Huh?

Shishio: That's not the reason why I've come.

Tim: ...........Then what is?

Shishio: I have come to tell you about our final duel.

Tim: Yeah? What about it?

Shishio: We shall do so.......in 2 months.

Tim: 2 months......the day I was born?!

Shishio: Exactly!

Misao: (himself) The day he was born.....September 15th.....Tim.......

Tim: Do you have anything else to tell me?!

Shishio: Yes......on that day, your life will be taken by your own self!

Tim: Hmmphhh.......you got it all wrong Shishio! YOU will be the one who will die......by the hands of my evil half!!!

Misao: Tim.......

Shishio: Hehhehheh.....well, we shall see then. When that time comes, I advise you try to get stronger! Farewell.......battousai. (walks off)

Tim: Uunghhh.......that dumb ****!!

Misao: Tim.......(places hand on shoulder) Let's go, okay?

Tim: .......Okay.

(They continue home holding hands)

(15 minutes later)

Tim: (opening the doors) Everyone, we're home!

Kaoru: Hey, where were you two?

Tim: Sorry, we were at the riverbed last night and we fell asleep. We left a while ago, then.......

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

Kenshin: What is it?

Tim: We......ran into Shishio.

All: Shishio?!

Tim: He warned me of our final duel, which will be in two months......on the date of my birth.

Kenshin: Uhhh........

Sano: Will it be in Kyoto like Kenshin's?

Tim: Yes.......

Kaoru: Tim.......is there some other way to do this?

Tim: No........the only way to escape the evil within me is to kill him with the deathbringer.....Oh yeah, I haven't even got to see it yet.

Kenshin: That's right. Magnus brought it back when he got back and we put it in the dojo. I'll go get it. (goes then comes back with it) Here.

Tim: Thanks Kenshin. (takes it and flinches) Uhhh......

Misao: Tim?! What's wrong?!

Tim: This evil......I can feel it within this sword.

Misao: I did too. That's the true purpose of the sword. It seems it contains the evil of many people within that people used to slay them with.

Tim: And it will be used to slay Shishio......That will end the legend of this sword.

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

Kaoru: Anyhow, you two must be hungry from overnight, so how about you come in?

Tim: Yeah, thanks Kaoru. (walks in)

Misao: Miss Kaoru?

Kaoru: What is it?

Misao: I'm scared....(crying) I'm scared I might lose him.

Kaoru: Misao.......(hugs him) I know you must feel scared, but I felt the same when Kenshin was fighting Shishio. Everything will be alright. Just believe in him, alright?

Misao: .........(sniff) Thanks Miss Kaoru, I will.

(Misao walks into the dojo and kneels by Tim who is eating now)

Misao: Yahiko, could you pass me a rice ball please?

Yahiko: Sure.

(He does)

Misao: Thanks. (starts eating it)

Tim: Hey Misao, you want to go get Heather at school later?

Misao: Sure.........

Tim: Hey, what's wrong? (puts arm around her) You seem down.

Misao: It's nothing Tim, really.

Tim: Is it about me risking my life?

Misao: Uhhh........

Tim: ........I know it must be hard on you Misao, but I have to do this, or I won't be able to live in peace. You must understand this.

Misao: I know, I just.....can't.......(crying)

Tim: Misao........(hugs her) I just wish it weren't true.

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

Act III:Countdown to Destruction
Chapter 17-Watch out!!!: Sayaki Noturo Attacks (Part 1)

(Tim and Misao are just leaving the dojo to pick up Heather from school)

Tim: We'll be back soon!

Kaoru: Alright, be careful you two!

(They leave)

Misao: You know Tim, I was thinking.

Tim: Yeah?

Misao: About your final duel, and this "New Juppogatana". It seems they're much stronger than what Kamatari and Hennya was before. You remember those guy's, right?

Tim: Yeah, Kamatari was the one with the scythe and is a transvesti;Hennya was the one with the wings and used bombs.

Misao: Yeah......compared to them, these new guys probably mean business. This one guy.....the one who beat up Magnus. I suppose he's the strongest, seeing how badly he beat him up.

Tim: .......This feeling I had before....It felt like he was in trouble.

Misao: Oh yeah, I remember. You all of a sudden flinched then said something about him. Later on, he returned in such terrible condition. (closes her eyes) Amanda......she was so shocked.

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

Misao: What's wrong Tim? You're too quiet.

Tim: Oh........sorry. I was just thinking about what's to come. I'm worried about all that might happen.

Misao: Tim.......you musn't worry so much. We've got to focus on the good things now while we still can.

Tim: .........(smiles) Yeah, you're right Misao.

(Misao smiles)

(The school)

Heather: Bye Katie!!! (runs too Tim and Misao) Hey mom, dad!! (hugs them)

Tim: Hey honey, you have fun today?

Heather: Yeah, me and my friend won in ball today.

Tim: (smiles) Good job honey. (kisses her)

(Misao kisses her too)

Heather: Thanks!

Misao: You're welcome dear.

(Misao laughs softly)

Misao: You hungry?

Heather: Yep!

Tim: Then let's go to the Akabeko. We'll have beef stew with some money I borrowed from Auntie Kaoru. (picks Heather up) Here we go!

(Heather laughs and they walk off. Then we're shown someone hiding in the shadows with an evil glare.)

(3 miles away from the Akabeko)

Misao: So Heather, you've been having fun at school?

Heather: Yep, I'm friends with everyone in my class and my teacher is nice.

Tim: That's good to hear. We want our daughter to be happy.

(Heather laughs)

Tim: (smiles) Here Heather, I'll carry you again.

(Heather goes too him and he lifts her up. She then cuddles up in his arms.)

Misao: (herself) Tim......you seem so peaceful right now. To think how it would be without Shishio and all that.......Huh?!

(She suddenly stops and looks behind her. She stands there with a serious look.)

Misao: (herself) This feeling....what is it? It's like someone is watching us.

Tim: .......Huh? (looks behind him) Hey Misao, what's wrong?!

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

Tim: Misao?!!?

Misao: Huh?! (looks at Tim) Oh.......sorry Tim. (runs too him)

Tim: Is something the matter? You look serious, that you do.

Misao: It's this weird feeling I have. It feels like someone is watching us.

Tim: You must be delirious. (puts arm around her) Come on, let's go.

Misao: ........(smiles) Okay.

(They walk on)

(1 mile away)

(Tim and Misao are walking in silence, holding hands while doing so)

Misao: (breaking the silence) Tim, where's Heather?

Tim: She's sleeping.

Misao: School must've exhausted her.

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

Misao: (smiles) I have something to say Tim.

Tim: What is it?

Misao: It's about you with Heather. You certainly look like a true, loving dad holding her like that.

Tim: (softly laughs) It's nothing......It's just how things came to be. She became our adoptive daughter, and I'll love her with all my heart, just like you.

Misao: (blushes) Yeah, same with me.

Tim: (smiles) ........HUH?!?!

(WOOSH)

To be continued

(Part 2)

Misao: TIM!!!!! Huh.........?

(Tim is holding a kunai firmly by the blade that was aimed for Heather.)

Misao: Tim.......are you alright?

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

Misao: Tim?

Tim: .........(throws the kunai to the ground and gives Heather to Misao) Here.......hold her.

Misao: Uhh.......

Tim: ............(walks forward a little)

Misao: ..........Huh?

(People are getting suspicious of what's going on)

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

(Silence)

Tim: ...........(slams foot down and yells at the top of his lungs) NOW!!!!!

(Everyone flinches)

Heather: .......(wakes up) Uhh.....mommy? What's going on?

Misao: Nothing honey. Everything is fine....... (looks up) Huh?

(A girl comes out of a side street)

????: Here I am.

Tim: You.......who the hell do you think you are to try and kill my daughter?!

????: It's nothing personal......just something I was hired to do.

Tim: (unsheathes sword) Not good enough! Tell me, who hired you?! Was it Shishio?!

????: Shishio?! Hhmphhh.......there's no way I would work with someone like him. He has no honor at all.

Tim: .........Then who did?!

????: Just by a group of men who dislike the way you handle things around here. I have no need to give out the name of them.....unless you beat me in battle.

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

Misao: Tim, wait!

Tim: Uhh.......(looks behind him) Heather.

Heather: Daddy......are you going to fight?

Tim: (smiles and goes to her) Everything will be alright, okay?

Heather: Daddy.......(crying)

Tim: ..........(kisses her on the cheek) Go wait for me in the restaurant, okay?

Heather: But daddy........

Tim: I promise I'll come back. (smiles) Trust me, okay?

Heather: ..........Okay.

Tim: Take care of her Misao.

Misao: I will.

(They hug then Misao runs off with Heather)

Tim: ..........Ok then, shall we get started? (extends sword)

????: Right! (get's kunai's at the ready)

Tim: First, give me your name.

????: ..........Sayaki. Sayaki Noturo. I know your name, so there's no need to ask.

(Sayaki is 20 years old and has black hair that goes down her back. She's just about the same height as Tim.)

Tim: ........Alright then. (charges) Let's go!!!

(Sayaki jumps in the air)

Tim: I see now! (jumps up) You are a very skilled ninja to jump this high!

Sayaki: Correct! I'm the strongest one in my group, the Tami Hato! (throws kunais)

Tim: (dodges them) Heh! (raises and swings down. Sayaki avoids it and lands on the ground. So does Tim. They are now on opposite sides.)

Crowd: Sir Tim? Who is that girl? Why is she after him?

Tim: .........Hmphhh!! (turns around)

Sayaki: ........Heh!! (turns around)

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(The Akabeko)

Heather: Mommy, what's going on with daddy?!

Misao: Don't worry honey, he'll be fine.

Heather: I know, but if he loses.........(crying into Misao) I'll be alone again!

Misao: Oh Heather......(hugs her) (herself) How long must this go on?

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Sayaki: So........Tim Ouellette, the second battousai of Japan, has a couple of flaws, does he?! You didn't manage to hit me!

Tim: It seems I have quite the opponent this time! It's been a while!

Sayaki: I'm honored.

(Both smile)

Tim: Well now........(sheathes sword) I think it's time I use one of my strongest attacks! (batujutsu stance)

Sayaki: Batujutsu huh? I can't wait! (get's ready)

Tim: (himself) If she avoids this, then I might not have a chance! (bends legs a little)

Sayaki: ..............

Tim: ...........(charges)

Sayaki: Heahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

Tim: Aaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

(CLINGGGGGG)

To be continued

Last time:

Heather: Mom! Dad! (hugs them)
Tim: Hey honey, how was your day?

Heather: Great!

Tim: (smiles) Alright, let's go eat.

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(They are walking down the street, till........)

Misao: (looks behind her) What's this feeling? Is someone watching us?

Tim: Misao?!

Misao: Oh, sorry! (catches up)

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(WOOSH)-a kunai is heading for Heather, then Tim grabs it in mid air

Misao: What's going on?!

Tim: Come out, NOW!!!!!

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Sayaki: So, you must be Tim Ouellette, the second battousai! I've been looking for you!

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

Tim: Go to the Akabeko.......I'll be there in a bit. (hugs)

Misao: Be careful. (hugs and runs off)

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(Fight scene)

Sayaki: So, someone like you has flaws huh?!

Tim: Hmphhhhh!!! (batujutsu stance) Let's hope this works! (charges) Aaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

Sayaki: Aaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

(CLINGGGGGGGGGGG)

Act III: Countdown to Destruction
Chapter 18-Shock:The Secret to Sayaki's Life is Revealed

(Dust picks up as the wind blows)

Crowd: Who won? I can't see a thing! Sir Tim!!!

(Silence)

Man: .........Ahh, look everyone!!

(The dust settles as we're shown both of them still standing)

Man: He's okay!!

Tim: (himself) Ahh.........I can't.........believe it..........

Sayaki: Hm hm hm!!!

Tim: (himself) She blocked the Hirameki!! (she blocked Tim's sword with one of her kunais at the last instant)

Sayaki: Heahhhhhhhh!!!!!! (raises kunai and stabs Tim in the right shoulder)

Tim: Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(BAM)-get's punched in the face. He falls to the ground, placing his hand over his wounded shoulder and his cheek with the scar where he was punched.

Tim: You stupid *****!!!

Sayaki: This is pathetic! If I wanted to, I'd have killed you right then and there!

Tim: (himself) Who the hell is this girl?! From the way she fights, it's like she used to to be part of the Oniwaban Group! They're the only ones I know that could've taught her! (stands up fully) (outloud) Can I ask you something?

Sayaki: What might it be?!

Tim: Did.......you used to be part of the Oniwaban Group?

Sayaki: ........Why do you ask?

Tim: The way you fight......it's only right that they taught you the skills you use.

Sayaki: ..........Battousai........you're absolutely right. I did used to be with them.

Tim: .........Why did you leave them?

Sayaki: Just like Lord Aoshi, I wanted to be the best, then a girl came and was being taught ninjutsu like me.

Tim: (himself) It must've been Misao.

Sayaki: Because of my goal of wanting to be the best, I left.....knowing she might be better than me someday.

Tim: What you're saying......is true. You are definetely stronger than her, I'll tell you that now.

Sayaki: ......From before, I saw you guy's walking together like you two were friends.

Tim: We are friends............More than that, we're married.

Sayaki: Uhh........

Tim: Hmmm?........Is something wrong?

Sayaki: So........she did beat me at something after all.

Tim: What are you saying?

Sayaki: Me and Misao.....we're sisters.

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

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(Misao and Heather are both eating)

Misao: Is it good Heather?

Heather: Yeah!

(Misao smiles)

Sano: (coming in) Hey weasel girl, what are you doing here?

Misao: We're just eating.

Heather: Daddy is still gone.

Sano: Tim......where is he?

Misao: We were attacked by a ninja girl and she said she was after Tim's life. (lowers head) I'm really worried about him.

Sano: .........Leave it to me. I'll go check on him.

Misao: Thanks Sanosuke.

(He runs out)

Sano: This sounds weird......why would an out of the ordinary girl ninja be after his life?

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(Tim and Sayaki are walking towards the Akabeko)

Tim: So, you're saying your sisters, huh?

Sayaki: Yeah........till now, I never told anyone.

Tim: Why didn't you ever tell her?

Sayaki: ..........................

Tim: From what I know from before and from being with her, she's always thought about who her parents were and what they were like. She thought she had no more family since she was left to live at the Aoiya with Okina and and the others, and now........I meet her sister. (pause) I wonder how she'll react to this.

Sayaki: To answer your question, she never knew about me because I was at the Aoiya when she was born, then I got word that our mother died shortly and then Misao was sent to live there. After she arrived, she was being taught ninjutsu right away to make a living, so I left, hoping to become the best. I was 5 when she arrived, so she should be 17 and I'm almost 19.

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

Sayaki: ..........Sir Tim?

Tim: Yeah?

Sayaki: You and Misao........you two truly love each other, don't you?

Tim: (smiles) I would do anything for her. She would do the same too.

Sayaki: ....................

Sano: (approaching them) Hey Tim!!

Tim: Sanosuke?

Sano: Hey, you alright?! You're hurt!

Tim: (smiles) I'm fine, that I am.

Sano: ...........(notices Sayaki) Is this the ninja?

Tim: Yeah........but don't worry, she's not my enemy anymore.

Sano: Oh.......well anyhow, Misao is waiting for you at the Akabeko. She's really worried about you.

Tim: Thanks Sano. (walks on)

Sano: Tim...........

(End part 1)

(Part 2)

(The Akabeko)

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

Heather: Mommy, it's okay. (places hand on top of hers) Daddy will come back. He's really strong.

Misao: Yeah......thanks Heather. (hugs her)

Heather: Mommy.......(hugs her)

(A few minutes later.......)

Tim: Misao.......

Misao: Uhh........Tim!! (suddenly get's up and hugs him tightly, crying)

Tim: I'm sorry Misao.

(Misao continues crying)

Sayaki: Misao........

Misao: Uhh.....(looks at her) You.......(walks up to her) .....

Sayaki: ..................

Misao: ............(slaps her)

All:-(including other people in the Akabeko) ..........!!!!!

Sayaki: Ahh......uhh.......

Misao: Tell me.......What the hell gives you the right to hurt Tim like that?!

Sayaki: ................

Misao: (punches her in the face, almost crying) Tell me, dammit!!!

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

Heather: Mommy........

Sayaki: I..........I..........

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

Sayaki: I was hired.........by a man working in the Hichimanji Gang.

Misao: Huh?

Tim: Hichimanji.........I remember those guys.

Misao: Tim?

Tim: They must be sick of my methods......the way I get rid of evil in this country, so......if they want me dead, (closes eyes) then I'll give them that chance by going to them.

Sayaki: Uhh........

Misao: Tim, no!! (grabs arm)

Tim: ..........(puts hand on hers)

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

Tim: ...........(opens his eyes) Misao, think about it......the life I live. It's the same as Kenshin's;always being hunted by someone and is always risking his life for the good of others. (smiles) I have to do this, okay?

Misao: But I worried about you enough when you had that curse set on you! I don't want to worry again!

Tim: ...............(hugs her) Don't worry about me. I promise to return.....that I do.

Misao: ..........(grabs his front and cries into him)

Tim: (himself) I wish this life was over. I'm so sick of it.

Hearher: Daddy......(tugs at his clothes)

Tim: Heather........(kneels down and hugs her)

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

Tim: ............(let's go of her) Well.......Sayaki, where are they located?

Sayaki: The outskirts of town......in the temple.

Tim: .........Right. Thanks Sayaki.

Sayaki: My name isn't Sayaki. It's Yuki......Yuki Makimachi.

Misao: (herself) What?! Is......she my sister?! (pause) (looks down)

Tim: ........Huh? (notices Misao) Well.........I'll be off now. (starts leaving, then stops in the entrance) I was wondering.......if you could have something for me to eat when I return. (turns towards Misao with a smie) Can you do that for me, Misao?

Misao: ...........(smiles) Sure Tim. I promise.

Tim: (smiling) Thank you. (leaves)

Misao: (remains smiling) ........Good luck Tim.

To be continued

(The wind is blowing heavily as dark clouds form above the skies of Tokyo. We are then shown Tim approaching the temple where the Hichimanji Gang reside. The face that is shown means that he wants this to be over quickly so he could return to Misao's side. After a few minutes of standing in place and before attempting to charge in, he draws his sword and cuts the main doors down.)

Man 1: Who the hell?!

Man 2: Who dares ambush us?!

Boss: Heh.......so he's come to us.

Man 1: Who is it, boss?!

Boss: Fella's............

(Everyone now see's Tim)

Boss: Say hello to the new battousai!

Act III: Countdown to Destruction
Chapter 19- Attack!!! The Battle with Hichimanji

Men: Battousai?! So.........it's him!! He's come!!

Boss: You've found us! Excellent work! Tell me.......what did you think of that ninja?!

Tim: .......Yuki, you mean?

Boss: You know her true name! It seems she's failed us, giving out information like that! I had a feeling it'd take more than her to beat someone down like you! In that case.....my whole gang will do the honors!!

(All the men start approaching him)

Tim: Bad move. (extends sword)

Boss: And......to think you'll be using a reverse-blade sword! It'll take more than that to win!

Tim: Hmphhh........I have no use for being a killer now! Doing that will sadden my wife even more!

Boss: Such ideals will get you killed! Men, get him!!!

(They all charge)

Tim: It's time to end this!! (charges and swings sword at all of them, avoiding all of their attack easily)

Boss: Uuurrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Men: Aaahhhhhh!!!!!!!!

(SLASHSLASHSLASH)

Tim: ..........Hmphhh! This is a waste of my time! (stand up fully and gleams at the boss) I wish to see an honorable warrior, not these rotten lowlifes!

Boss: Heh.....don't worry, you'll be getting your share soon enough!

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

(The Akabeko)

(Misao is in the kitchen making rice balls and beef stew for Tim's return. She remains smiling throughout the whole time, humming a song. Heather is helping her out. Yuki waits patiently for her so they could talk about how they have been doing. Sanosuke returned to the dojo to inform everyone of what has been going on and that Tim went to fight the Hichimanji Gang. They all get ready to leave and head to the restaurant to await his return. It has been 50 minutes since Tim left and they have all arrived.)

Misao: (coming out of the kitchen with the food) Oh, Himura! Everyone!

Kenshin: Miss Misao, are you alright?!

Misao: Yeah, I am. I've calmed down now. (sets the food down)

Kaoru: So Tim went to go fight the whole Hichimanji Gang by himself?

Misao: Yeah.........

Yahiko: Are you certain.....he won't become a battousai there?

Misao: ........Let's hope not. If he does......then I might not ever see him again. (lowers head)

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

(The temple)

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

Boss: You took half of my men out in just 30 seconds. You certainly do live up to your reputation, don't you?

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

Boss: To think, you're as good as Himura, no, even better, since the power of the one he fought flows within you.

Tim: ..........Yes, that's true, but.......(sheathes sword) I refuse to become like him again. Everytime I do.....(envisions Misao) my life with Misao is put at risk, risk of being torn apart by fate and destiny. The only time that I will ever become him......is when there is no other alternative left to fight with.

Boss: Such idealism comes from those who have no real reason but not to fight, but you......you are forced too. No matter what may happen, you're always stuck battling a foe.

Tim: Like right now.

Boss: Exactly, and yet......(smirks)

Tim: Huh?

(WOOSH)(STAB)

Tim: Aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(An arrow comes from nowhere and pierces Tim in the left shoulder area.)

Boss: (himself) Right on time!

Tim: (kneeling on the ground, trying to pull the arrow out carefully) Uhhh.........

(WOOSH)(STAB)

Tim: Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (falls to the ground, quivering in pain)

Boss: It seems the great battousai is nothing at all against an archer! As of now, YOU'RE NOTHING!!!!!

Tim: Uhh....Mi.......sao.........

(Suddenly.......)

(CRACK)-Misao dropped a plate

Misao: Ahh........this feeling.........

Kaoru: Misao, what's wrong?

Misao: Tim........he's in trouble!! (runs out)

Kenshin: Miss Misao!!!

Misao: (running as fast as she can) Tim.........please, don't! Don't do it!!!

(BOOOOM)-thunder

(The temple)

Boss: Hehhehheh!!!

Tim: (himself) Dammit.....this pain! (trys standing up, then is able to and slowly takes the arrows out, flinching at the pain by doing so) Heh, is that all you got?!

Boss: So, you want more I see?!

Tim: Yep!! (himself) When I get a good sight of the arrow coming from the direction it is, I'll be able to get the archer!

Boss: Alright men, you heard him! Charge!!!

Men: (charging) Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim: (himself) This isn't what I had in mind! (extends sword then charges and hits all of them with the back of his sword at god-like speed. He then feels pain from his shoulder areas) Enough! Just......give up already!

Boss: Not a chance!!

(WOOSH)

Tim: Got it!!!

(SLASH)-Tim cuts the arrow in half before it hits him

Tim: So, there you are!! (charges toward the area it came from)

(SLASH)

Boss: Uhhh..........

Tim: ........(comes out of the woods) So.......is this what the "great" Hichimanji can do?!

Boss: .........(smirks) Heh!!

Tim: (glares) What's so funny?!

Boss: You don't have a clue, huh?! Why do you think we hired that ninja?!

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

Boss: Because........if she didn't follow our orders, then we would have been forced to kill her poor, dear sister!!

Tim: (shocked) .........What?!

Boss: We know how close you are to her, and that she is the only family left for that wench of a ninja!

Tim: (getting mad) You.........

Boss: We also want to be known as the best around, so getting rid of the leader of the Oniwaban Group will be beneficial for us!

Tim: Uurgghhhhhh........

Boss: So......do you wish to live on as the person you are......or will you try and save her from her deadly fate?!

Tim: Uunghhh.......you bastard........

(BOOOOOOM)

Boss: Hehhehheh!!!

Tim: Uunghh.....uhh......(drops sword and suddenly grabs his head) AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Misao: (2 miles away from the temple) Oh no.......TIM!!!!!!

Tim: Uhh......AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boss: (himself) What the hell's going on?!

Tim: Uhh.......ahh.....(lowers head)

Boss: Huh?!

(BOOOOOOOOOOOOM) (It starts raining)

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

Boss: (shaking) Uhh........

Tim: ............(raises his head slowly, showing his blood red eyes and his evil face to the boss)

To be continued