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Sano! Remember Me? (Burny and Parisu)

TheyDontKnowIBurn

TheyDontKnowIBurn

Supernova
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May 10, 2009
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The Asscrack of nowhere, WA
Tokyo! Finally, Tokyo. After a week of traveling by any means she could afford (most often walking), Nanoke had arrived in Tokyo, from Kyoto. Looking about, she instantly found herself a little lost. Was he even here? The inn-keeper had said the person she was looking for was from Tokyo. She sighed dreamily, and steeled her resolve. She would find him! She would find him, have him teach her to fight like he did. Then she would get him to marry her. It was a flawless plan if she did say so herself (and she did), but there was just one hitch in said plan. Nanoke had no clue where he was. All she knew was a name. Her target was Sagara, Sanosuke.

Nanoke figured if she asked about she might find someone with information. But before she could, her stomach interrupted her with a fierce rumble. She looked down. “Ughhh, I’m hungry...” She whimpered as she reached into the obi of her short yukata and pulled out a ragged coin purse. She shook it into her waiting palm, but all she got was lint. “Nani? I thought I had more...” She said. No money meant no food, which meant she had but one choice left.

Nanoke would “acquire” some money, even if the means weren’t exactly legal. She looked around for a pray. Lady with husband. No, too easy to get caught. Man with Geisha. Too obvious. Child with grandfather? Like she’d ever... She did have some sense of decency. Finally her eyes came to rest on a man with bright red hair- carrying two large buckets of tofu and some rice. Perfect! He wouldn’t be able to stop her from swiping his wallet.

With her target in place, Nanoke stealthily made her way towards him. Once she was close enough, she dashed, subtly bumped into the man, and nabbed his wallet in the process. However, before she could get to far, he had maneuvered his pole with buckets, blocking off her path. She expected to see an angry look, but to her surprise, the red headed male just smiled. “Now, now. One mustn’t steal from others, that they mustn’t.” He said.

Nanoke rubbed the back of her head. “Hehehe, I soooo wasn’t stealing it...” She said. “I was actually, uhhhh... I was returning it! You see you dropped it and I sa-“ Before she could finish her explaination, her stomach interrupted once more with a more prominent growl of hunger. She laughed nervously. The red head just grinned good-naturedly and nodded.

He could see what was going on here. But he would play this off. “Ah! Domo! I didn’t realize I had dropped it.” He said. “Of course, it’s only proper to reward such kindness. So how about I take you to the dojo for lunch? Kaoru-dono cooks well, and I’m sure she wouldn’t mind.” He explained. In truth, he was about the only one who had acquired a taste for Kaoru’s cooking, but he had a feeling this girl wasn’t picky at this point.

Nanoke grinned widely. “Really?! I would really like that!” She said. The mention of food lifted her spirits almost instantly, although she did feel a bit bad for having not really merited a reward. And so, they exchanged names. “This one is Himura, Kenshin. And you?” Nanoke looked at him. “Nanoke. Just Nanoke.” She explained. And so they headed off to the dojo, her wondering if ever she would find Sanosuke.

(Sorry if it's too long)
 
Sanosuke was in the woods practicing his double impact hit (Futaino Kiwami). He seemed to have become proficient at it and with so much practice he had to at least become good at it but now he could crush boulders the size of a house with one punch. He was quite proud of himself almost as if his wounded pride after the long battle with Shishio Makoto had healed. After being tretaed like a ragged doll by the bandaged slasher he knew he had to get much stronger to help Kenshin from there on.

He picked up his lunch bag and began walking to the Dojo. When he got into the dining room he saw a very familiar and yet unwanted face.

"Gaaah!" He stepped back and looked shocked at the woman sitting on the table eating what seemed to be his ration of food. "What are you doing here Nanoke?!"

"Oh Sano. You have met her before?" Kenshin asked as Sanosuke stepped back more.
 
She heard an oh so familiar voice, and turned her head fast enough that it almost gave her whiplash. Her warm brown eyes lit up with happiness as she jumped up. She squealed excitedly as she rushed over to Sanosuke and glomped him fiercely. “Sano-sama!” She cooed happily as she looked up at him and grinned. “I’ve been looking for you ever since I got here! I’ve been traveling for one week to find you, ever since you left Kyoto! And I finally found you!” She added cheerfully.

When Kenshin asked if he knew her, she took the liberty of explaining things herself. “He knows me, yep, yep! He’s my fiancé!” She explained with a wide grin and a nod. Of course, it wasn’t official or anything, but she figured he wouldn’t be able to say no to such a cutie like her.

She sighed dreamily and smiled. “It was soooo romantic how he saved me from those yakuza thugs...” She said contently.
 
Sano looked at her and heard her say such a thing... him being her Fiancé it was unfathomable to him how she tracked him or how she could ever have been able to actually find him was not as bad though.

"Fi-fiance?" He said almost completely out of his mind in confusion. He then did what he usually did and yelled out. "What are you talking about? I never agreed to marrying you and I saved you because I wasnt gonna let a girl be abused or killed but you are taking it too far!"


He took a moment to cool off and said... "Besides I know you are also a fighter so I think you could have dealt with them yourself."
 
Nanoke looked up at him with big sad eyes as he yelled at her. “S-sano-sama...” She whimpered softly, looking about ready to cry. She sniffled some, her brown eyes looking moist at the edges. “But Sano-sama... I need you to protect me...” She said quietly. “The bad men won’t ever go away... I’ve paid my debts, but they want more from me...” She added, looking down. A few seconds later a few crystaline tears fell to the ground, leaving dark wet marks of the floor.

“Sano-sama... I really can’t fight yet...” She cried. “But I want to learn! I want you to teach me, onegai?” She pleaded.

Kaoru sniffled. “Sano?! How could you be so cruel?” She demanded, seeming to feel sympathy for the girl. “She traveled all the way to Kyoto just for you...” She added, pointedly.
 
"Uhh..." Sano was looking at her and saw her tears as well as Kaoru seemingly he was against two women now. He never was able to hurt women they were his biggest weakness.

"Ahh... " Sano was taking a moment to think of a strategy.

"Okay I will train you... so you can be safe. But I am not planning on marrying you so its important that you remember that for I wont take it easy on you in your training. You got that Nanoke?"
 
Her head snapped up and her eyes went wide. “Really, Sano-sama?” She asked in disbelief. She smiled brightly and glomped onto him once more. “Thank you sooooo much, Sano-sama!” Nanoke said happily. “And I don’t expect you to take it easy on me! Not at all! I’ll be the best pupil ever!” She said, looking determined.

It seemed she had completely ignored the no marriage clause in that whole statement. But hey, she was happy and not crying, so that was a plus in this instance.

Kaoru sighed. “Soooo, can we get back to lunch now?” She asked, a little bothered by the distraction at meal time.
 
Time had elapsed and it was time for Sano to go back to his apartment. He wondered what he should do with Nanoke. It is customary for master and disciple to sleep in the same place but she was a woman... A cute woman at that.

Not giving it a mention and hoping Kaoru would take care of her he began walking to the exit.

"Well i will see you all tomorrow."
 
However, Kaoru wouldn’t let that stand. “Ahem... Sano, you’re forgetting your new pupil...” She said with a smirk. There was a glint in her eyes that said she had plans, and those plans were more on Nanoke’s side of things. Operation Matchmaker. “Of course you can’t mean to leave her here. That just won’t do...” Kaoru said slyly, smirking.

Nanoke glanced at him, then down again, not wanting to add to this one, lest he change his mind about training her. She wanted Sano-sama to help her badly.

Yahiko chuckled. “I think he’s a chicken... Just afraid that he might not be able to restrain himself with a pretty girl around!” He teased. Nanoke just looked down and blushed profusely.
 
"Can it you little... !" he said "Ill show you that I am a real man and I wont touch her at all!"

Yahiko teased him some more. "Yeah thats what real men do, huh?"

"Just shut it." He said as he turned quickly to his new Pupil. "Lets go Nanoke youre staying at my place" He cursed at Kaoru saying something about a meddlesome raccoon and they both walked to Sano's little place. He left her in and placed a large folding screen with drawings of a sunset and cranes between them. "That over there is your side of the room. Any questions?"
 
Kaoru laughed some as Sano changed his plans. She’d have to reward Yahiko for using his brain for once. Perhaps shorter practice tomorrow.

Kenshin sighed. “Now, now, Yahiko... One mustn’t tease their friends like that, that they mustn’t.” He said.

Nanoke jumped to attention when Sano told her she was staying at his place. “Hai, Sano-sama!” She said with surprise. She kept quiet the whole time they walked, not wanting to turn his anger on her. She frowned when he placed the screen up. “Hai... Sano-sama... Do you hate me?” She asked, a little sadly. It certainly seemed like he did, in her eyes.
 
Sanosuke was taking off his clothes on the other side. When he heard her say that he just chuckled and sat with his back resting on the folding screen. His arm resting on top of his knee and speaking calmly at her from the other side.

"No, I dont hate you. But, I dont know, really I have never had a woman stay in my place I thought you would need your space. Besides I need you to be well rested if you are to take my training regime."

He said and looking at it closely he had really given her a much larger portion of the room. Much larger than what he had for himself. He didn't hate her. He just didn't know how to treat her correctly.
 
She had simply decided to sleep in what she wore. It was summer, so she thanked her lucky stars that she was wearing just a short yukata, rather that full blown training attire. She lied down as he talked, a listened quietly

Nanoke smiled when he said he didn’t hate her. “Oh... Well, I’m glad you don’t hate me, and I’ll try to be as easy to contend with as possible...” She added. She really was glad he had said yes to training her.

Nanoke nodded, “Well, I’ll do my best, Sano-sama...” She said, a little bit quietly. As it was, her travels were catching up with her, and her fatigue was pulling her down into sleep. “Good night...” She said, softly.
 
Sano slept only halfway through the night, it seemed like he was nervous of having her and didnt get to rest peacefully.

When morning came he was up and so he walked out to get some food for her to eat. Two fish and a couple bowls of rice was what he was able to acquire and so he walked back inside and wondered if she was up already.

"Oi. Tadaima"

He thought it felt weird saying it since he was usually alone and had never to tell anyone he home. But he had to make his presence known as he didnt want to catch her when she was changing or the like.
 
Nanoke slept like a baby. All through the night. She had needed the rest, and boy had she gotten it. Infact, she had still been asleep when he went to get food.

When he called out that he was home, she woke up. She peaked around the partition that he had divided the room with. She rubbed her eyes. “Ohayoo...” she said softly, still not fully conscious just yet. She blinked, then looked up at him. She gave a brief smile before standing. She was wearing the same thing from last night, as that was all she had.

Nanoke yawned and stretched. “How are you today?” She asked cheerfully. She was hungry, and glanced around, spotting the food, but she was patient about it.
 
He handed her a bowl of rice and her fish.

"I'm good now. Here I brought you some food you need to get your strength before we start the training."

He sat down on the floor and began eating. Minding his manners which was an odd behavior for him. He was thinking of how to train her and came up with a bunch of different exercises that... hopefully would not be too though for her.
 
Nanoke eagerly accepted the bowl of food.

She listened for his answer before she dug into her food, attacking it voraciously. “Thank you Sano-sama!” She said gratefully.

Then she devoted her thoughts to her meal. She wondered what today held in store for her. She knew it wouldn’t be easy, but nothing worth the time it took was. She was determined to be a good pupil to him. She wouldn’t give up. After finishing, she set her bowl down. “Thank you for the food!” She said.
 
Sano got up after finishing his meal. Placing a hand in front of his face he said "Gochiso sama deshita" (thanks for the meal) And got up walking out to the door he turned to her. "Arent you coming? Training cant begin without you."
 
Nanoke finished up her mean shortly after, then gave thanks for the meal. She watched as he moved toward the door and then asked her if she was coming. "Hai, hai! Gomen. I was just giving the food a minute to settle." She said as she stood. She followed him out the door.
 
Sanosuke had her walk close to him he didnt want anyone to harm her until she was able to defend herself. The both of them traveled to the nearby forest. And there he showed her how to use his Futaino kiwami. Crushing a large boulder to pieces.

"This is the most powerful attack I can do and you will have to learn it but it might take a long time. For now I will get you to train your body now... Come at me and show me what youre made of."
 
Nanoke followed after him, noting that he was keeping her close. That made her smile, but she was careful to keep it hidden, lest he notice and tease her for thinking to much of it. Soon they stopped in the forest. She watched in awe as he performed his technique. "Sano-sama! That was amazing." She said.

Then he explained and told her to come at her. She nodded. Looking about, she took a big breath, then charged at him. She wasn't quite sure what she'd do, but she settled for launching a punch at him, putting her weight behind it.
 
"This is..."

He said as he caught her punch with one hand not even stepping back

"No good."

He left go of her hand and looked at her slightly disappointed.

"Fighting is much more than punches and kicks and its much more than using your body to hurt others. Its about letting your spirit burn and hit your opponent with it. With your heart in your attacks if you dont get this now you wont learn. Now you will have to train to get stronger, to temper your spirit. A woman like you that lived in the time of peace doesnt know...."

He remembered... about captain Sagara... and the Sekihô gumi. He clenched his fist and hit a nearby tree without using his double impact he took down the tree from the root and yet he had hurt his hand. To the point where he bled.
 
She blinked as he stopped her attack, without any effort at all, it seemed. She frowned as he looked at her in disappointment.

Nanoke bit her lip as he explained what fighting was. She had never had to physically fight before, so she didn't know that much. But something in her lit and burned when he said that she wouldn't know because she had lived in a time of peace. Her anger flared at that. He didn't know. How could he know what she knew? How could he assume. She watched as he slammed his hand into the tree.

Quietly, she walked over, something tense and dark in her disposition at the moment. Gently she placed a hand on his injured one, then looked up at him, her eyes burning with something unnamed. "Don't assume..." She said. "Never assume for a second that you know me, or how I've lived..." She said in a deathly serious manner. "Peace? I've lived in piece. Years ago, the fighting may have ended, but there was no peace... Never any peace!" She said, fiercely.

"I've never fought well physically, but the life of the eldest daughter of a fallen samurai is anything but peaceful..." She said, quietly. "Every day is a fight, just to survive, and to keep those around you alive... It may not be the same sort of fight, but it's a long hard fight none the less." Nanoke explained as she tore a shred of fabric from her underrobe, and then went to wrapping his injured hand.
 
After having his injured hand bandaged he told her a bit about what he had lived. How Captain Sagara died by being betrayed by the Meiji government along wiht everyone he held dear. How cruel they were saying they were a fake army and all of what they had fought for had been a lie. That he was the sole survivor of the Sekihô.

"Well I became strong for revenge. But that was the wrong path. I wanted to avenge the Sekihô and turned a new leaf to become stronger... to protect those I want to protect."
 
After she finished, Nanoke sat and listened to his tale of woe. She sighed. Seemed that everywhere there was sadness and anger. Seemed unescapable. "I had heard of the Sekihotai, and of the sole survive. I heard the real story, the one that you told. But I was young when I was told it, and I wasn't sure what any of it meant." She explained.

She listened as he explained why he became strong, and what he turned a new leaf. "To protect those I wanted to protect..." She mirrored in a whisper, seeming lost to her memories. A sad look crossed over her face, but she shook her head and forced a smile. "That... That's a noble cause..." She said, looking to the sky.
 
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