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Love under the Cherry Blossoms	By : Freckles260 Category: Rurouni Kenshin > Het - Male/Female Views: 4415 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin, nor the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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Context: This fanfiction takes place after the Enishi Arc of the Manga and after Kenshins meltdown. If you only watched the anime, please go watch Samurai X: Reflections, this story takes place after the Enishi part, and is in liu of Kaoru asking Kenshin to be part of her family.

Disclaimer: This story is not appropriate for people under the age of 18. Contains Lemon, KenshinXKaoru.

Not long after Kenshin’s mind and heart had been healed by his caring friends, Kenshin found himself wondering where his future would take them. He thought long and hard about wandering off again. The road had been his home for nearly half his life, and sitting still felt strange. Yet he liked having a roof over his head and waking up to Yahiko running around, or Sano yelling at Megumi-san. He liked waking up to see Kaoru-dono’s smiling face.

Kaoru…the real reason Kenshin didn’t want to leave this place. The few times he had tried, Kaoru had chased after him, usually resulting in her getting kidnapped, and in the end he always ended back at the dojo being patched up by Megumi-san.

Kenshin was on the road from Kyoto where he had visited his wife, Tomoe’s grave. It had been nearly 12 years since her death, and for the first time Kenshin felt his heart was whole again. Kaoru had filled in the holes of grief and pain that his life as a hitokiri had left him with. Her innocent heart and unwavering trust had given him what he truly needed: acceptance in this new era. She had told him many times that she would devote her life just to him since he devoted his to others. Kenshin knew how selfish this was, but his drive to atone for his life of murder made it impossible for him to ever be focused on such a simple life. He longed to be devoted just to Kaoru, but he knew his mind would never stop grieving for all the pain he caused.

Kenshin went to visit Tomoe to ask for her blessing, for he wished to keep Kaoru-dono forever in his reach and his embrace. The soothing breeze in the cemetery had wrapped around Kenshin’s shoulders, and he knew that Tomoe was still by his side. He thanked his wife and laid the flowers of the white plum on her grave, and poured the sweet Sake of spring over her stone as well.

As Kenshin drew closer to Tokyo anxiety overtook him, he had never been so nervous in his life! He had not truly had to propose to Tomoe, circumstance had put them together, and their marriage just seemed to happen after that. But with Kaoru it was different. Kenshin knew they both loved each other, but it was not like Kaoru to instigate the relationship. As Kenshin walked the familiar path to the dojo he found himself walking amongst the cherry blossom trees that always reminded him of Kaoru’s warm embrace on the night of his return long ago. And while looking at the soft pink petals fall, Kenshin knew that it didn’t matter how nervous he was, he could do this, for if he didn’t, Kaoru-dono would continue to have to worry every time he left the dojo, and he knew there was no longer any reason to worry her, for he would always come back.

Kaoru waited as patiently as she could for Kenshin to return. It was mid afternoon, four days after Kenshin had left. She still got nervous whenever he left, always afraid he would never return. But this time she knew where he was, and she knew he needed to go the journey alone. But couldn’t he hurry up!?

Kaoru stomped her foot as she was cutting some dicon radish. Yahiko peeked his head into the kitchen.

“You alright Kaoru?” He asked. His voice had officially dropped, and it made Kaoru jump every time she heard him. He sounded so old!

“Fine. I just… slipped.”

“Right. You are scared Kenshin isn’t coming back again aren’t you?” he teased.

“Shut up Yahiko!” Kaoru yelled, throwing the knife at his head. Yahiko ducked just in time and the knife stuck in the door frame. “Look what you made me do, now I have to sharpen the knife again.”

“I could have died and you are worried about the knife!? I’d like to grow up you know, marry Tsubame one day, beat Kenshin in a match! I don’t want to die yet!”

“Well if a little knife can kill you then you better train harder cause you’ll never win a match with Kenshin if that’s your attitude.” Kaoru snorted.

“Who is winning a match with this one?” Kenshin asked as he turned the corner into the kitchen.

“Kenshin when did you- welcome home Kenshin!” Kaoru’s tone changed immediately, a smile of relief washing the anger from her face.

“I am home.” Kenshin said, ruffling Yahiko’s hair, and smiling sweetly at Kaoru. “Yahiko, I saw Tsubame on my way here, she mentioned there is a large party coming to the Akebeko tonight that she has been worried about all day, that she did. “

“And why should I care?” the stubborn young man asked.

“Well, this one thinks that if she is the girl you want to marry, it would be in your interest to help her out when she is in need, yes it is.”

“I…I…bye Kaoru! I’ll see you later!” He said, rushing out the door and tripping over his shoes on the way out.

As Kaoru was looking after the scuttering youth, she couldn’t help but smile. Then she felt Kenshin’s arm wrap around her shoulders. She tensed up a bit, and he spoke in a soft voice, “I think he got taller while I was away.”

“Kenshin it was only four-“

“Four day’s this one was gone, and yet I could see you were relieved to see me home. Kaoru, I’m sorry for always worrying you like that, that I am. Kaoru, will you walk with me, I want to visit the Cherry Blossoms’ with you before it’s dark.”

“I was just about to make some dinner…”

“Kaoru-dono the radish will be fine, we will only be gone an hour, and it looks like it is just the two of us this evening.”

They walked the path they knew so well in mostly silence, Kaoru told Kenshin what had happened while he was away, but Kenshin was a silent listener. His silence made her nervous, but as always, she kept smiling, for she knew that is what Kenshin loved about her the most. Finally, when the Cherry Blossoms trees were just overhead, Kaoru got up her nerve, and asked Kenshin a question that had been burning inside her forever.

“Do you mean to wander your whole life Kenshin?”

Kenshin was caught a bit off guard, but he had been waiting for that question for some time. “Yes. At one time I did. But I found something to protect that means more to me than just strangers. Something that makes this one’s wandering legs want to rest.” Kenshin paused as they reached the tree’s, he turned around and faced Kaoru, taking her hands between his, and finally getting the nerve to look into her eyes.

“Kaoru, I love you.”

Kaoru was almost dumbstruck, but the sincerity of his eyes melted her heart. “Kenshin, you’ve never said that before!”

“This one knows that it is something he is supposed to say, but the words are hard to speak. I have only ever said them once to Tomo- before she…but Kaoru-dono this one - I love you. It’s here, under our cherry blossoms where you first welcomed me home that I find the courage to tell you at last. And the courage to ask you, will you let this one protect our home forever, as both your wanderer and your…husband?”

“Kenshin do you-?”

“Yes Kaoru, I want you to do me the honor of joining your family, and being my wife. Will you, marry me?”

Kenshin stood stiff as a log, waiting for Kaoru to do something, when finally a tear fell down her face. Kenshin didn’t know what to do, he was still holding her hands, but she pulled them from his and wrapped herself around him, and between happy sobs she managed to speak.

“Oh Kenshin, yes, of course I’ll marry you. I never thought you would say those words to me, but you made me the happiest I have been in years on this night. Here, in out special place. Kenshin,” she sniffed, whipping her tears away. “ I love you too. I love you Kenshin.”

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Kenshin had presented Kaoru with the ring that Tomoe had once wore, and Kaoru was proud to be the bearer of such a memory, it was beautiful, and Kenshin had added his own touch to the band. Telling the others, Kenshin found, was just as hard as asking Kaoru. When the whole family had gathered one night at the Dojo, Kenshin had prepared a special meal, they told everyone. Sano had slapped Kenshin on the back so hard, saying, “About time man!” that Kenshin had nearly spilt his miso all over his lap. Yahiko was relieved and winked at Kenshin, which Kaoru saw, and in turn she smacked him across the head for. Megumi, the Doctor and the girls were all quite happy, and Tae-san and Tsubame couldn’t stop giggling.

A while later, congratulations arrived from the General and even Saito had stopped by one day. He handed Kenshin a scroll, which ensured Kenshin he would let him live long enough to produce an heir before pursuing their duel.” Kenshin bowed to Saito, and smiled, because he knew Saito was finally beginning to change. Maybe.

A letter arrived from Kyoto not long after. Misao sent her congratulations along with an update on the Oniwabanshu. She also hinted that Aoshi and her were a step closer to where she hoped they would be one day. He even signed the letter.

The wedding took place at the Dojo, and more people attended than Kenshin or Kaoru thought, but everyone had a good time, and at the end of the night, most of them stumbled home drunk. Tae-san dragged Yahiko back to the Akebeko with the excuse of helping Tsubame clean all the mess, and Sano and Megumi slipped out into the night, leaving just Kenshin and Kaoru at the Dojo.

The moon was beginning to rise, and Kenshin looked upon his bride in her white and gold Kimono, shinning in the moonlight. “Beautiful…” he whispered.

“It really is, isn’t it, the perfect night for a wedding.” Kaoru said, staring out at the stars after the last guest left.

“You are more beautiful than the stars Kaoru. “ Kenshin said, staring at her with caring eyes. But Kaoru saw something else in his eyes too. Home. She could tell he was never going to wander off for good anymore. He was hers.

“Kenshin, where did you learn to say such things?” She teased.

“One cannot learn how to describe the one he loves, for she cannot be described to him by anyone else.” Kenshin said, taking Kaoru in his arms, his back to the wall of the dojo. “That was our second kiss today was it not?”

“Ye-yes it was.” Kaoru sounded ashamed.

“This one expected you to be much more nervous, that I did.” But Kaoru only stared at him. “I can feel your heart beating fast Kaoru, are you nervous now? Why, it is just the two of us, there is no reason to be scared.”

“It’s because we are alone that I am nervous…Kenshin I-“

Kenshin cut her off with a swift movement, as their lips met, Kaoru didn’t struggle at all. It felt so right being in his arms. After several minutes Kaoru’s knee’s buckled as she realized she had forgotten to breathe, but Kenshin caught her slender body, and carried her into their room and set her upon the futon.

Kenshin laid down next to her, propping himself up on his elbow and stroking the hair from her face. “Kaoru I love you. I’ve loved you for so long I was just so afraid of hurting you when I left that I could never tell you. I see I was stupid to wait all this time, but now that you are mine, I know I’ll never miss another minute of our lives together.” With that Kenshin brought himself over her, and laid sweet kisses on her forehead, her eyes, her lips, her neck. With each kiss Kaoru made a soft noise deep in her throat. Kenshin reached around her and helped her arch her back as he pulled her obi free. He continued his trail of kisses, slowly parting her kimono as he got lower, his kisses continued to tickle her between her breasts, and down to her stomach where he removed the kimono, leaving Kaoru in nothing but her bloomers. Her legs clamped together.

Kenshin returned to her face and kissed her softly again. “What are you afraid of Kaoru? You know I will be gentle.”

“It’s just, I’ve never done this before, and you…well…”

“Kaoru, it’s been 12 years. I barely remember.”

“12? You mean you didn’t at all in the 10 years of wandering?”
“Never. “

Kaoru seemed a little skeptical, but she lifted her hands and began to untie Kenshins’ robes, he stood and assisted her until he was left in nothing but his underwear as well. Kaoru had seen him shirtless before, bathing and being bandaged, but she had never really looked at him as she did now. His small frame showed his strong muscles, which were covered in scars. Some too many to count. He laid down beside her again and she looked at him, trailing her fingers over his stomach, sending shivers down his spine. He took her hand and kissed is lightly, bringing it up above her head. Kenshin lowered himself between her breasts and captured her soft virgin nipples between his hungry lips. Kaoru moaned and bucked her hips slightly, sensations she had never felt flowing through her body.

Kenshin played with them, flicking her nipples and squeezing them softly until they stood upright.

Kenshin then moved down, skillfully slipping his hands down her thighs and pulling off her underwear. She was glistening. He had never seen such beautiful pink flesh before. Some part of him still did not believe she had said yes to him, but he was glad she did. He was glad that it was Kaoru-dono, the strongest and most beautiful woman he had ever met since Tomoe. The only woman he had ever grown feelings for, and the only woman who could truly pull him out of his worst days. He gazed down upon her fresh womanhood, thinking of nothing but how wonderfully lucky he was.

“Kenshin! Don’t look down- oooh” Kaoru moaned as Kenshin slid his fingers over her wet opening. “Ken…shin…” He adeptly found her pleasure spot and rolled it between his fingers. Maybe he had forgotten less than he thought. He slid his fingers over her sex and drew them up where she could see how wet she was.

“Kaoru, your body is ready, but are you?” Kenshin asked, looking up at her face and seeing the worry and pleasure hidden there.

“Even if it hurts, it’s just this one time, right? I wont be scared for the rest of our lives.” Kaoru said, more just reassuring herself.

Kenshin untied his wrap like underwear, revealing himself to her. He saw her expression change. She had never seen a real man before like this, and she could not imagine anything bigger than fingers fitting inside her, but she swallowed her fears, and closed her eyes. She felt Kenshin lay sweet kisses on her calves, and thighs and then he gave her sex a little kiss which made her raise her hips, he slid his legs a bit under her bottom, holding one leg in the air and using his other hand to position himself at her opening.

“Kaoru, you must relax, if you don’t this will be much harder.” Eventually he felt her stomach relax, and her full weight sunk into the floor, his patience paid off, he easily slid his tip inside her, pushing lightly until he felt the resistance he was afraid of, Kaoru tensed, but he reassured her and she relaxed again.

With one final push, Kenshin filled her womanhood; she tensed in pain and released a few sobs. Kenshin held still, waiting for her, but she began to move instead, arching her back to draw him out of her and moving back. Her eyes were still shut, but Kenshin couldn’t help it, her warmth around him was intoxicating. He had forgotten how good it felt to be inside a woman. He lifted her a little higher so he was on his knees, thrusting slowly in and out, watching Kaoru’s wincing face begin to relax, when at last she seemed almost peaceful, Kenshin sent a deep thrust into her.

“Oh!” She cried out in surprise, but not pain.

Kenshin thrust hard again, and he picked up his rhythm, getting deeper and deeper with each thrust, Kaoru had begun to say his name in between his penetrations.

“Ken…Shin…Don’t…stop…feels….so….good.”

“Oh Kaoru….you are truly…this one’s….only love.”

As Kenshin’s lust for her grew, he deepened himself within her, positioning her so he could fill her to the hilt, reaching her darkest places. “Kaoru, I can’t wait any longer.” His member was throbbing like he had never felt. He was so close to releasing.

“Wait, Kenshin! Just a few more minutes…. please…I want to finish together!”

Kenshin knew he couldn’t wait, he wrapped her legs around him and began messaging her pert breasts, sending her bucking into him with excitement, her body began to tremble, and Kenshin gave his last bit of strength to hold back until he felt her release.
“Oh! Oh! Kenshin! Yes! YES! YES!” She screamed as her body writhed. He released his seed into her, moaning with every word and every contraction of her insides. He pulled out of her, some more seed dripping onto the futon, only then he noticed the bloodstains. He collapsed next to her, both of them breathing hard and fast. Kenshin closed his eyes, and they both spoke at the same time,

“I forgot how amazing that felt”

“Kenshin that was amazing”

They both looked at each other and blushed and let out a tired laugh.

“Kenshin, this is the best day of my life. Thank you for making it so special.”
And they drifted off to sleep in each others arms.
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