From: ia Wai! My first finished RK-related fic! It's an attempt to make a music video out of the time when Kenshin left for Edo with Five's Until the Time is Through as its theme song. *I'm sure you know about them* I hope you guys like it...and please tell me how I can improve, okay? *Now and forever... Until the time is through...* ::Kenshin:: I can't believe it; don't know where to start...no, baby [It was getting dark. Kenshin stands by the railing of a bridge, with a few people occasionally passing by. By the light of the full moon he looks down at the shimmering water right below, seeing a trace of his reflection even when he was too high up. Kenshin sighs.] So many questions deep inside my heart...you know that [Kenshin asks himself mentally whether he will go to Edo the next day or not. He has made up his mind, actually, but he could not believe he was about to leave. He knew that facing Shishio and his men would mean the possibility of never coming back to his home. He was not worried with the fact that his life was in danger, though, but that other people were involved. People he loved and cared for.] Give me a moment before you go [Scenes of Kenshin together with Yahiko, Sanosuke, Megumi, and Kaoru flash through his mind. *First the group pics...with all of them either fooling around, chasing one another, or just laughing.*] There's something you are to know [*And then Kenshin and Yahiko, Kenshin and Sanosuke, Kenshin and Megumi, and then Kenshin and Kaoru, with the latter having the longest and most number of scenes.*] Baby now and forever, until the time is through (until the time is through) [Kenshin sighs once more.] I'll be standing here [Kenshin starts to walk back to the Dojo.] Waiting and never give up my faith in you (give up my faith in you) [Kenshin passes through a pavement lined with cherry blossoms.] 'Try to make it clear [Cherry blossom petals slowly fall down as a gentle breeze whispers past him. There is no one else in the the street right now except for him, and darkness could almost drown him out if it were not for the moon and some lamp posts nearby.] Without your love I'll be half a man [Kenshin stops walking and looks up, watching the silvery moonlight permeate through the translucent petals of both the blossoms which are still on the trees and those which are falling to the ground.] Maybe one day you will understand [Kenshin holds on to his sakabatou, reminded of his duty to defend both the government officials and the innocent citizens whose lives are in danger.] Now and forever, until the time is through [Kenshin starts walking once more, this time his head hung low. He has made up his mind. There was no turning back.] ::Kaoru:: (short music interlude) *I'll be waiting* How can I tell you so that you can see...you know that [*happens at the same time Kenshin was on the bridge, and from that point on.* Kaoru is still up, and is waiting for Kenshin to return. She is leaning at one of the posts of the Dojo entrance, contemplating the matter of him leaving for Edo.] Life has a meaning when you are here with me (when you are here with me, baby) [She walks around and about the Dojo, checking on Yahiko and Sanosuke almost every five minutes. She could not keep at ease, much less go to sleep, knowing that it was the last day Kenshin was staying with them before leaving.] Give me a moment before you go [Kaoru recalled the time when Kenshin first came to the Dojo.] There's something you are to know [Her eyes are slowly brimmed with tears. Now this was the time when he was leaving it...and it only seemed like a while ago...] Baby now and forever, until the time is through (until the time is through) [She repeatedly says in her head that it will not be the last day she will see him alive.] I'll be standing here [She repeatedly says in her head that Kenshin will come back after everything is over.] Waiting and never give up my faith in you (give up my faith in you) [She heads back to the entrance, and continues to wait for Kenshin.] 'Try to make it clear [Kaoru shivers a little bit as a soft breeze fills the place. She felt as sad and lonely as the cold and quiet that engulfed not only the Dojo, but the whole neighborhood.] Without your love I'll be half a man [The leaves rustle faintly. She looks up to the sky and takes in a deep breath.] Maybe one day you will understand [Kaoru let out a long sigh.] Now and forever, until the time is through [She could not hide it anymore. Hot tears stung her pale face, but she didn't dare wipe it.] ::scenes in slow motion:: There is no one to comfort me [Kaoru rests her head on Kenshin's back, a motion signifying for him not to leave...yet.] Here in my cold reality [Kaoru closes her eyes, relieved that neither of them has moved...yet.] I'm searching for words [She did not want any time - any second - to pass...yet.] What can I say to make you see (to make you see) [She held on to Kenshin's kimono with a trembling and icy hand.] [short instrumental] ::everything freezes for the time being:: Baby now, (now and forever) until time, is through (until the time is through) [Kenshin suddenly takes a step.] I'll be here, yeah [Kaoru's eyes open, and become wide-eyed.] Baby now, (waiting and never) until time, is through (give up my faith in you) [Kenshin opens his eyes, but doesn't turn around. He knew it hurt Kaoru, but he had to go.] I'll be here, yeah [Kaoru wants to hold him back, and telepathically convince him to stay, but she couldn't. She was too stumped to move or react.] Baby now and forever, until the time is through (until the time is through) [Scene of Kaoru lying on a futon, with Tae, Tsubame, and Megumi persuading her to get up and do something rather than stay in bed.] I'll be standing here [Scene of Kenshin travelling on foot to Edo.] Waiting and never give up my faith in you (give up my faith in you) [Scene of Kaoru and Yahiko on a ship heading to Edo, with wide smiles on their faces.] 'Try to make it clear [Scene of Misao, Kaoru and Yahiko bumping into one another.] Without your love I'll be half a man [Scene of Kaoru's face lighting up upon hearing the name Kenshin. She asks her what she knew about Kenshin.] Maybe one day you will understand [Scene of Kenshin in Hiko's house as he walks behind his teacher. Kaoru is in the background, but Kenshin dares not look at her.] Now and forever, I will be here for you [Kenshin and Kaoru are in each other's arms, with Kenshin's head on Kaoru's shoulder and the latter looking up to him with eyes begging for him to stay.] Until the time is through [Kaoru's eyes narrow very slightly as, as clear liquid slowly trickles down her pale cheeks.] _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- Start a new ONElist list & you can WIN great prizes! For details on ONElist’s NEW FRIENDS & FAMILY program, go to http://www.onelist.com/info/onereachsplash3.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------