From: Nicole Hand Hello! I have only posted one other thing to the list and feel rather bad about it. -_-;; So here is one more (a part of my new years res is to write more stories! ^^) to add to my rather short list. The song is from Jekyll and Hyde the musical. (Which has a lot of great songs that fit the RK story so very well!) I don't own the characters or the song and this is not for profit, so please don't sue! ^^;; Confrontation ** denotes actions The rest of the words are sung *Kenshin stares at the sword in his hand, tears drying on his cheeks.* Kenshin: It's over now I know inside No one must ever know The sorry tale of Battousai And those who died *He closes his eyes as he pictures, for the hundreth time, the moment he realized he couldn't stop his swing, the slow fall of raven black hair, and sightless blue eyes* No one must ever know They'd only see the tragedy * He lays his sword down on the floor* They'd not see my intent *Flashes of soundless images of him yelling impassionately at Hiko. His desire to save the innocent from a bloody war* The shadow of his evil Would forever kill the good That I had meant *Images of mothers telling Battousai stories to frighten their children into good behavior. The stares he got from the people on the street, afraid of his hair and scar, the coldness of his eyes. He stares at the sword in front of him* Am I a good man? *Looks into a full length mirror from across the room. He stands slowly, picking up the sword. He stares at the figure in the mirror, the cold eyes, the vivid scar against pale skin. He raises a hand to his high pony tail.* Am I a mad man? *Sheathes the sword and slowly removes the tie and his hair falls around his shoulders. Turning from the mirror he gathers it into a low ponytail and ties it up again.* It's such a fine line Between a good man and a..... Battousai: Do you really think That I would ever let you go? *Kenshin turns in horror to the mirror. The Battousai stands, his eyes a cold amber, his ponytail swaying in a specter breeze. The sword in his hand drips with blood and a Kyoto in flames frames him.* Do you think I'd ever set you free? *With a flick of the wrist, the blood splatters onto the paper wall beside him. In a smooth move he sheaths his sword and walks towards the mirror, mimicing Kenshin's stance.* If you did, I'm sad to say, It simply isn't so You will never get away from me! *Kenshin backs away from the mirror in horror. He shakes his head slowly, then his resolve hardens* Kenshin: All that you are is a face in the mirror I close my eyes and you disapear! *Battousai sneers* Battousai: I'm what you face when you face in the mirror Long as you live I will still be here! Kenshin: All that you are is the end of a nightmare All that you are is a dying scream *Unsheaths his sword again, determinded now, more than ever, to leave Kyoto* After tonight I shall end this demon dream *Battousai gestures at the horrorable landscape around him* Battousai This is not a dream, my friend And it will never end This one is the nightmare That goes on *Unsheathes his own sword in a lightning quick move and points it at Kenshin* BATTOUSAI is here to stay No matter what you may pretend *Lowers it slowly, a strange light in his eyes* And he'll flourish long after you're gone! Kenshin: Soon you will die and my memory will hide you You can not choose but to lose control! Battousai: You can't control me I live deep inside you! Each day you'll feel me devour your soul! Kenshin: I don't need you to survive like you need me I'll become whole as you dance with death! And I'll rejoice as you breath your final breath! *A strange, cold laugh echoes through Kenshin's head* Battousai: For I'll live inside you forever! *Kenshin clutches his head and screams* Kenshin: NO! Battousai: With Satan himself by my side! *Kenshin shakes his head violently, trying to cover his ears, not wanting to hear his fears come to light* Kenshin: NOO! Battousai: And I know that now and forever They'll never be able to separate you from Battousai! *Kenshin finally raises his head, his face almost a snarl* Kenshin: Can't you see it's Over now It's time to die! *Battousai almost smiles and shakes his head slowly* Battousai: No not I Only you! Kenshin: If I die You die too! *A smile finally twists his lips into something more of a sneer than a smile* Battousai: You die in me! I'll BE you! *Kenshin shakes his head, covering his eyes* Kenshin: NO! Deep inside! *Battousai's eyes gleam in triumph* Battousai: I am pure *Points at Kenshin* You're the lie! *Kenshin's hands curl in fists, as he steps close to the glass. His muscles tense, he looks ready to strike it* Kenshin: No never! Battousai: Yes forever! Kenshin: Battousai, take all your evil deeds and rot in Hell! Battousai: I'll see you there, Kenshin! *With a cry, Kenshin breaks the glass, then falls to his knees sobbing.* ************** Well there is it. Any C&C is welcome, and I hope that this makes sense! ^^;;;;; I think that a J&H/RK story would be very interesting, if rather long! ^^ I did change some of the lyrics to better fit with the characters, but by and large they are taken right from the musical. Okay, enough babbling! I hope you enjoyed it! Nicole --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- Get great offers on top-notch products that match your interests! 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