From: "Jamison Taylor" I would say that I’m losing my mind with this one, but how can I when I already did? ^_^ MAJOR OOCness ahead! A Better Man by All 4 one. Another Songfic by Sentora All Standard disclaimers apply. The scene opens up with a view of the Dojo, Karou, Tokio, Megumi and Misao sitting on the porch drinking sake and looking rather ticked off as they talk about their husbands. The camera pans to the left and we see said husbands-Kenshin, Saitou, Sano and Aoshi-hiding in the bushes, only their heads and shoulders visible. Sano: I can’t believe I’m doing this….especially to help you, Mibu’s Jackass! Saitou: (Annoyed) Look, Ahou….I have more experience with women than you’ll ever have and I’m telling you this will work. Besides I’m the one helping you! Sano: Uh, Huh….If you’re such hot shit then why are ya in the doghouse like the rest of us? Saitou: (Growls impatiently.) I had to arrest a suspect in a whorehouse and the neighborhood gossip….(Stops and Sneers) At least I didn’t take my kids to a dice house! Sano: I did not! (Pauses)……It was just a friendly game at the house and I didn’t think Megumi would be back so soon from the clinic…. Kenshin: Could we get on with this? Seesha’s costume itches…. Aoshi: (…..) Saitou: (Rolls his eyes.) Look, do you want to sleep outside for the rest of your life or in your wife’s arms? (Dreamy expressions on all four men.) Kenshin: Karou…. Sano: Megumi…. Saitou and Aoshi: Snoogly woogly wips….. Kenshin and Sano snap out of their trances to stare at the other two still daydreaming, sweatdropping as they edge away from them…. On the porch the women look up at the commotion. Karou: Who’s there?! The bushes rustles a bit and the men step out in front of them….The women raising eyebrows in surprise at what they see: The men are standing tallest to shortest, wearing western style dress shirts, ties and dress pants…..Sano’s is white with red tie and pants, Saitou’s is dark blue with a black tie and pants, Aoshi’s black with a green tie and pants, and Finally Kenshin’s is red with white tie and pants. Tokio: (Blushes despite looking crossly.) He’s singing to me like when we were courting! That’s dirty! Megumi: (leaning against the doorframe, fox ears appearing.) This should be interesting…. The guys start to hum the rhythm of the song….Saitou stepping forward to start them off, smiling to his wife. (Satiou) So many times I looked and found my dreams around, come tumbling down and there you were, holding out your hand (Sano, Kenshin, Aoshi on back up as he steps back, holding out their hands.) (holding out your hand) (Tokio crosses her arms and glares, although obviously for show.) (Aoshi steps forward, Locking eyes with Misao) when there was rain you were the sun you are my life when life was done so this i say to you baby from my heart (Puts his hands over his heart and bows his head) (Aoshi) from my heart (Sano mimics him) (from my heart) (Kenshin mimic afterwards) (from my heart) (The other women look at Misao, who looks caught between staying mad at Aoshi but wavering badly.) (Saitou steps back and leads in the chorus) (Saitou) Every day you'll see (Kenshin, Sano, Aoshi) (every day you'll see) (Saitou bows his head humbly, beating his chest.) How i try and be (Kenshin, Sano, Aoshi mimic his actions as they sing backup.) (How i try and be) (Satiou spreads out his arms as if to embrace her.) A better man for you (Kenshin, Sano, Aoshi) (A better man for you) (Saitou smiles) By the things i'll do (Kenshin, Sano, Aoshi) By the things i'll do) (Saitou bows to one knee, the others doing the same) a better man you'll say has come to you today (All, looking up to their wives with a smile.) i'll try and be a better man (Sano walks up to Megumi with THE SMILE, Who looks away trying to ignore him.) (Sano) And when lovers come my way I'll just smile and politely say (Sano Gently cups her chin and turns her, staring deep into her eyes. ) that this heart of mine it only beats for you (Megumi still looks angry despite her lips quivers, her strongfront crumbling more than a bit.) (Steps back down, Aoshi and Saitou on backup.) (only beats for you) (Kenshin however, walks to Karou and kneels, taking her hand in his as he bows his head.) (Kenshin) Though in the past I've let you down there's no more tears I’ll be around now and forever, my wandering days are through (Looks up at her with his heart in his eyes, standing as he holds her hand to his heart.) (Kenshin) I want you, (Karou reddens.) (Aoshi holds out his hand to Misao.) I want you, (Sano to Megumi) I want you (Kenshin steps back as they do the chorus, this time singing.) (Kenshin) Every day you'll see (Saitou, Sano, Aoshi) (every day you'll see) (Kenshin bows his head humbly, beating his chest.) how i try and be ( Saitou, Sano, Aoshi mimic his actions as they sing backup.) (how i try and be) (Kenshin spreads out his arms as if to embrace her.) a better man for you (Saitou, Sano, Aoshi) (a better man for you) (Kenshin smiles) by the things I’ll do (Saitou, Sano, Aoshi) by the things I’ll do) (Kenshin bows to one knee, the others doing the same) a better man you'll say has come to you today (All, looking up to their wives with a smile.) I'll try and be a better man (The women look a little less angry but still turn their backs as the men walk toward them, Arms crossed and angrily looking up even as the men place their hands on their shoulders, nuzzling their hair against their cheeks.) (Sano) So let me hold you close to me let me prove this love is real (Saitou, Aoshi and Kenshin) (It's so real) (Sano) I'll make up for all the times you've cried (The men hug them from behind.) (All) Let me take you in my arms I'll erase all the hurt I see come and feel the love I have (Each one lets go as they sing the next.) (Saitou) Inside, (Aoshi) Inside, (Kenshin) Inside, (Sano) Inside…. (The men step back as the women turn around, arms outstretched pleadingly.) (Kenshin) And every day you'll see (Sano, Aoshi, Saitou) (every day) (Kenshin hugs himself) How I try and be (Sano, Aoshi, Saitou mimics him.) (How I try and be) (Kenshin raises his hand toward Karou.) A better man for you (Sano, Aoshi, Saitou mimics him.) (A better man for you) (Kenshin) By the things I’ll do (Sano, Aoshi, Saitou) (By the things I’ll do) (All three add a little twist and raised their arm toward them.) (All) A better man you'll say has come to you today (Each man bows his head and crosses his hands over their heart as they sing.) (Saitou) I’ll try and be a better (Aoshi) Try and be a better (Sano) Try and be a better (All) Try and be a better man….. The song ends as they bow. The women look at each other, half amused and still half angry. Tokio: (grinning evilly) Should we let them off the hook, ladies…..? Karou: (Firmly) Or let them sweat it out awhile? Megumi: Another week sounds good for me. (Sano winces) A gust of wind is kicked up as Misao launches herself at Aoshi and Tackles him, the two showing each other with kisses and sugary endearments as they fall to the ground, Everybody staring at the two with sweatdrops. Megumi: (Disgustedly.) So much for willpower. OWAI (Followed by much forgiveness and…..none of your business! Sentora "Deny the darkness within and deny yourself." --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- Register now and you could win a Volkswagen New Beetle at LiQ.com! Click below, 'cause it's going fast! While you're at it, check out our great entertainment products at fantastic prices! Click Here ------------------------------------------------------------------------