Mamorohide bio
 Author has written 6 stories for Rurouni Kenshin. I only recently began writing after half a lifetime of reading, and no one could be more surprised by that than me. :) Please take a look at my favorites for a collection of some of the best authors and canon stories around! If you run across an AU in my favorites list, that's because it is ridiculously amazing, so don't stop, just read. There is only one crossover on my list and just like Jalapeno ice cream, it shouldn't be good but it really, really is; consider reading it. :) Don't forget to review their works, too. Please consider purchasing the new(ish) Ruro-Ken movies in an effort to support this kick-butt fandom. (available on Amazon) Fandoms: Primarily Inuyasha and Rurouni Kenshin, with a more mild obsession with a few others. Pet Peeves: Anachronism My most cherished favorites: Anything by my favorite authors; seriously these people are walking with giants. Kenshin The Rurouni Settles: genre defining post-cannon "slice of life" multichapter fic Through Long Days of Labor: by Ayezur. I haven't listed anything else by my favorite authors here, but this one deserves special mention. I can't even explain how good it is, if you haven't read it yet, please, go do so. The Physics of Love: KenKao fluff done so right Going Gentle: such a sweet end to a life of effort. An Evil Plan Gone Horribly Wrong: a tiny bit forced with Kaoru's character, but so good with Sano and Kenshin, and just amusing as &%! Umbrella: a post cannon fic that will make you like Tomoe, her being dead at the time is irrelevant. Inuyasha Beso: ...read it... Divine Intervention: I love Shippou. You will too. :) | |||||||
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I Hate That Fucking Well by kstewdeux reviews
Post-manga. Inuyasha POV. Inuyasha's inner thoughts and monologues. Rated M for fucking language {Winner - FeudalConnection's Quarterly Inuyasha Fandom Awards - Best Humor/Parody & Best Character Portrayal - Inuyasha (2019)}
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 190 - Words: 51,800 - Reviews: 588 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 4/27/2023 - Published: 4/23/2017 - Inuyasha, Kagome H., Sango, Miroku
A Woman True and Fair by The S reviews
What might Howl's Moving Castle have been like if the 3rd person narration had been biased toward Howl's point of view instead of Sophie's? This is an exercise in what if. Current chapter: 26, Tea Party of the Damned. [updated 10.31.07]
Diana Wynne Jones - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 122,154 - Reviews: 888 - Favs: 1,070 - Follows: 741 - Updated: 12/22/2022 - Published: 7/24/2005
The Half Breed's Wife by Gypsyn reviews
On the night of the new moon, a runaway girl stumbles into Inuyasha's life. Little did he realize then what he would be undertaking by saving her. But when Kagome has nowhere else to go will he leave her to her fate Or will he rise to the occasion? And what will the humans think? (Kagome x Inuyasha)
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,523 - Reviews: 612 - Favs: 678 - Follows: 843 - Updated: 4/20/2022 - Published: 5/10/2016 - Inuyasha, Kagome H.
And you and I by wolvera88 reviews
The thoughts and conversations left out of the canon in 100 word drabbles. Not neccessarily in order.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 31 - Words: 4,011 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 8/7/2020 - Published: 7/11/2020 - Kaoru, Kenshin
Thousand Words by the Dah reviews
Works written for a drabble challenge. Contains both miscellaneous one-shots and WIP drabble series of Kaoru, Kenshin and Tomoe in various AU and Canon settings.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 146 - Words: 161,561 - Reviews: 495 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 12/31/2018 - Published: 12/14/2014 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Tomoe
Tranquil by Allemagne reviews
Post-Jinchuu. The world, for once, in perfect harmony.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,767 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 10/7/2018 - Published: 5/13/2014 - [Kaoru, Kenshin] - Complete
Answer by KatsyKat reviews
Kaoru knows there is something different after Jinchuu. She just doesn't understand what. (Manga-verse, obviously.) Spoiler alert seems redundant since Jinchuu is at the end of the manga, but I'll leave it up for anyone reading fanfiction that hasn't read the manga.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,651 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 11 - Published: 12/29/2017 - Aoshi, Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Eating Together, Drinking Alone by tact-and-impulse reviews
Featuring a savvy businesswoman, an arrogant retired swordsman, and banter over meals. (Or, what happens when Tae and Hiko meet.)
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 33 - Words: 64,110 - Reviews: 158 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 12/8/2017 - Published: 1/14/2016 - [Kaoru, Kenshin] Hiko, Tae - Complete
Light in the Time of Shadows by kakikaeru reviews
Kamiya Kaoru has been born to privilege, the only daughter of a well-respected Edo samurai. But when she must accompany her father to Kyoto, she finds herself thrust into the change unfolding in the city. Against the backdrop of revolution, she will follow the tenets of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu, lending her help to those she can, including a mysterious young man with fire-red hair.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 176,436 - Reviews: 299 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 11/21/2017 - Published: 10/17/2015
Dawning by napafey reviews
It started out as a night like any other night. After a chance meeting, Kaoru slowly begins to become aware of a world she only thought existed in books. However, she can't help but be intrigued by the enigmatic redhead. The more entrenched she becomes in his life, she learns one thing is inevitable: A war is coming and she might hold the key to salvation.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 25 - Words: 96,971 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 10/27/2017 - Published: 11/27/2012 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
If It Passes The Time by Breezy-Bee107 reviews
Drabble center. Chapter Seventy-nine. But he did know that the scene that met his eyes when he opened the door was not the usual sight. She was sitting on the floor with her back pressed against the mattress. In her hand was a cheap bottle of whiskey. It was only three quarters full, meaning that she'd already made a decent dent in it. That was, in itself, unusual. AU. KK. Sort of.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 79 - Words: 87,898 - Reviews: 674 - Favs: 281 - Follows: 257 - Updated: 8/22/2017 - Published: 8/17/2009 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Slowly Blooming by FairyTaleFancy reviews
A collection of oneshots and prompts from my tumblr over the last few years, canon and AU, featuring the main cast.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 6,424 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 7/25/2017 - Published: 12/27/2016
The Bridal Discussion by RiikiTikiTavi reviews
Why is Kaoru more nervous than the average bride?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 27,144 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 19 - Published: 6/8/2017 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Megumi - Complete
Contemplation by Lady Koh reviews
One shot, anime universe. The night Yahiko comes to the dojo, Kenshin contemplates what might have been.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 993 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/22/2017 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Yahiko
Fuyugomori by tact-and-impulse reviews
"A year ago, he had spent winter alone on the road. If he had known then, that it would be the last season he lived in solitude, he might have quickened his journey to Tokyo." Scenes of the first winter, that Kenshin and Kaoru spend together.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,870 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 2/10/2017 - Published: 12/1/2016 - [Kaoru, Kenshin] - Complete
Under the Mistletoe by the Dah reviews
Arranging their version of the Westerners' Christmas celebration was fun and exciting for the whole Himura family. But now that the children are asleep, Kaoru and Kenshin get inspired by the Mistletoe - and the customs that go along with it... (Written for 2016 Ruroken Secret Santa Gift Exchange.)
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,259 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/30/2016 - [Kenshin, Kaoru] Kenji - Complete
The Ghost on the Porch by sunbune reviews
When Kaoru finds a ghost on her porch, Kenshin is surprised. Sano is terrified, Megumi is curious, Yahiko is fascinated. And then Kaoru invites him in for dinner.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 58,058 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 9/25/2016 - Published: 7/14/2015 - Complete
After Judgment by tact-and-impulse reviews
Jinchuu is over, and everyone, in their own way, begins to move on. A collection of oneshots, from various perspectives.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 4,715 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 17 - Published: 1/13/2016 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Her Colors by KazeYasumi reviews
In "The Legend Ends," Kenshin's famous red gi goes from nearly falling apart to brand knew in the space of the two last scenes. How did that happen?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,347 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 9 - Published: 11/13/2015 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Cherries and Plums by fluffybluff reviews
Series of canon one shots that happens after the event in the book, mostly KK fics. CHAPTER 11: Yutaro and Yahiko deals with their first love
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 21,562 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 8/8/2015 - Published: 12/11/2011 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Yahiko
Words and Reactions by possiblyeggs reviews
Kataang drabbles, based off Tumblr prompts. Genres vary, but mostly fluff. /Chapter Seven: Capernoited - Slightly intoxicated or tipsy
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 2,012 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 5/22/2015 - Published: 4/30/2015 - [Aang, Katara] - Complete
Acceptance by dancingfingers reviews
Summary: [MOVIE UNIVERSE] He should have had a bit of restraint on the first place. Still, he couldn't very well take his words back... no, not after he had almost lost her to death right before his eyes. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT. Now an extended one-shot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,889 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 2/5/2015 - Published: 2/2/2015 - [Kaoru, Kenshin] - Complete
For King and Country by Relik reviews
The realm is imperiled by the magic of the Necromancer, and the King's forces are faltering. While fleeing an attack, King's Messenger Kamiya Kaoru stumbles across a remnant of the first war against the Necromancer, the legendary swordsman called the Battousai. Rewrite of my old 2006 story. Rated T to be safe, for mild language and violence.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 55,733 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 121 - Updated: 12/10/2014 - Published: 8/9/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Endlessly by staralure reviews
A series of connected drabbles. Love takes time, especially when one is Kenshin and the other is Kaoru. Post Jinchuu.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,209 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 10/2/2014 - Published: 9/10/2014 - [Kenshin, Kaoru]
Learning to Live Again by Conspirator reviews
Enishi’s been defeated, life is peaceful, and finally Kenshin can begin his new life as a settled man. At least, that’s the theory. In reality, he’s finding that starting this new life is more difficult than he expected.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 69,345 - Reviews: 179 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 188 - Updated: 10/1/2014 - Published: 2/14/2008
Adventures in Solitude by dasseinhundin reviews
It was Tomoe who had taught him how to love, but it is Kaoru who has taught him how to live. [A series of interconnected oneshots/drabbles; ratings may vary.]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 23,696 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 7/15/2014 - Published: 2/23/2014 - Kaoru, Kenshin
The Sword that Protects by waiting4morning reviews
"Defeat isn't an option for the sword that protects others." Rurouni Kenshin drabbles and oneshots.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 7,760 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 7/8/2014 - Published: 6/15/2014
Overhang by breizhbit reviews
On a hot summer day a preoccupied Kenshin is confronted with some uncomfortable truths about his living situation.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,840 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 28 - Published: 7/1/2014 - Kaoru, Kenshin
Separation Anxiety by Belizar reviews
Post-manga. Following a nasty argument, Kagome leaves without telling her husband. Inuyasha follows her, determined to have the last word, but things don't go exactly as planned. Oneshot, IY/K. Rated M for mature themes.
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,004 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 557 - Follows: 85 - Published: 6/22/2014 - Inuyasha, Kagome H. - Complete
An Intrepid Situation by dasseinhundin reviews
In which Hiko tries to understand with all of his brilliance just what his stupid pupil sees in this girl. [Oneshot, companion piece to chapter 7 of "Adventures In Solitude"]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,489 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 19 - Published: 5/20/2014 - Hiko, Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
The Rurouni Settles by abstractular reviews
There are many ways to be forgiven, but none of them are fulfilled until one forgives themselves. This is the story of how Kenshin did. A collection of stories of the atonement Kenshin found in his life after Jinchuu. This week: Kaoru is setting to burst any day now, and Kenshin deals with the struggle of pregnancy mood-swings.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 16,774 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 213 - Follows: 197 - Updated: 3/8/2014 - Published: 1/7/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin
kintsukuroi by jinlian reviews
Kaoru visits Tomoe's grave with a message.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 944 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/23/2013 - Kaoru, Tomoe - Complete
Damsel in Distress by Captured Moon reviews
One-shot. An old enemy of Kenshin's from his days as a rurouni has finally tracked him down to extract revenge, but first he needs leverage to bring the red haired demon to his knees. "You're after Kenshin…" Kaoru's eyes widened in revelation before they became ablaze and her brows narrowed in exasperation. "…and you're… kidnapping me to get him…" Really? This has to be a bad joke!
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,224 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 27 - Published: 6/25/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Kenji, Yahiko - Complete
Duel by LadyRhiyana reviews
One hazy summer afternoon, Kaoru convinces Kenshin to spar with her. [Drabble].
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 544 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/10/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Hair-ten Mitsurugi by sirensbane reviews
All that assassin training had to be good for something.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 421 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 7 - Published: 4/23/2013 - Kenshin - Complete
Always by Lagadatte reviews
Through feigned oblivion and measured distance he had tempted fate; through selfishness he had stayed by her side, tempting himself. Ultimately it did not matter, all his efforts crumbling as the precious woman before him extended a loving hand despite everything, binding her happiness to him – the one who had stolen the happiness of many. Oneshot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,966 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 29 - Published: 4/18/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Better Days by koiapiks reviews
His hair… it looked like it had grown considerably longer during their brief separation. She has always had an urge to run her fingers through it, rough strands tangled by toil and sweat and wind-swept all those years. K/K Post-Jinchuu
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 990 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/1/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
The Fields that We Know by koiapiks reviews
It was strange to him how a man who has learned never to wish for anything would be granted infinitely precious things.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 825 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 7 - Published: 3/22/2013 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
What's In A Name by IsleofSolitude reviews
His name was only four syllables, but she made it seem much longer. Inuyasha/Kagome
Inuyasha - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 646 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/3/2013 - Inuyasha, Kagome H. - Complete
The Scheme of Things by hoshi-ni-onegai reviews
The neighboring dojo's oldest son may become Kaoru's suitor. Kenshin contemplates what life will be like if he were to stay and if it's too late to change things. Canon. KxK. One-shot
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,796 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 261 - Follows: 45 - Published: 12/18/2012 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Heart of Sword by Raven Ariana reviews
His heart lives on, in a different way. Short Kenshin character study.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 574 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/1/2012 - Kenshin - Complete
A Year for Growth by LovelyAlbatross reviews
A short and sweet story in which Kenshin starts a garden, and a family. "The farmer's orphan in him felt somewhat hurt by her comment. He paused for a few moments, unsure of how to respond. 'I was a farmer's son a long time ago. I see nothing shameful in raising one's own food.' "
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,774 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 21 - Published: 10/2/2012 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Give Me Rest by hootowl reviews
Because it seems like everyone who writes in the Rurouni Kenshin fandom has to write one, I've written an aftermath of Jinchu. Short, sweet, (fluffy!) and hopefully not a repeat of what's been done before. KxK
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,146 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 13 - Published: 10/2/2012 - [Kaoru, Kenshin] - Complete
Worthy by LovelyAlbatross reviews
A short about the feast held in Kenshin's honor after he announces his intention to give up wandering. "His idea of what the celebration would be was clearly different than Kaoru's being as half their neighborhood had turned up." Kenshin/Kaoru & slight Sano/Megumi.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,266 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 6 - Published: 9/28/2012 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
A Little Lonelier by Glow in the Rain reviews
With Enishi no longer a threat things should be returning to normal around the Kamiya Dojo. But now with everyone leaving, Kenshin and Kaoru must consider the fact it is going to be just a little lonelier. KenKaoru Fluff. Set at the end of the manga. One-shot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,594 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 12 - Published: 9/9/2012 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Tickle Technique by sirensbane reviews
"Kenshin, what are you doing?" "Practicing the Hiten Mitsurgi Tickle Technique, Kaoru-dono."
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 543 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/1/2012 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Laundry Day by Shiara-dono reviews
Kaoru attacks Kenshin as he is doing laundry. But things don't go quite like she planned. KK. Oneshot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 785 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 8 - Published: 7/26/2012 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Her Everything by Fabulist reviews
Being the part-time boyfriend, part-time babysitter of the princess isn't all it's cracked up to be, but Eugene Fitzherbert is up for the challenge. Besides, he loves her. Now rated M for extra sauciness.
Tangled - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 50,375 - Reviews: 868 - Favs: 1,499 - Follows: 1,649 - Updated: 5/7/2012 - Published: 12/12/2010 - Eugene F./Flynn R., Rapunzel
Power, Perceived by broomclosetkink reviews
Kamiya Kaoru is sold like she is a part of her father's estate, placed between the furniture and art. Drabble collection.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 46 - Words: 28,439 - Reviews: 633 - Favs: 685 - Follows: 229 - Updated: 3/20/2012 - Published: 5/2/2011 - Battousai, Kaoru - Complete
Going gentle by NinnyTreetops reviews
An afternoon on the engawa. Post-series, canon-compliant. T for a single instance of swearing.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,331 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/7/2012 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Space for Words by Newfound Silence reviews
At night, in the silent spaces they cherish as husband and wife, he tells her stories. Features Kenshin-as-Traveler as opposed to Kenshin-as-Wanderer. Canon, Ken/Kao, series of one-shots.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,646 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 1/31/2012 - Published: 1/23/2012 - Kenshin, Kaoru
Turnabout is Fair Play by Ookami-chan reviews
A hazy night and a mysterious tattoo somehow turn out to be the perfect way to balance the odds.
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 63 - Words: 246,173 - Reviews: 3322 - Favs: 2,992 - Follows: 1,131 - Updated: 12/30/2011 - Published: 5/16/2002 - Inuyasha, Kagome H.
Interlude by Syolen reviews
In this day and age in the busy streets of Kyoto, samurai blood ran fast and they drew their swords even faster. Everyone knew they were best avoided.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 315 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/18/2011 - Battousai - Complete
Of landmarks and first kisses by Gutemine reviews
Kaoru has never been afraid of asking for guidance. But with her own feelings threatening to overwhelm her and Kenshin being non-too clear about his own, things don't quite come as easily this time around. Canon KxK
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,873 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 10 - Published: 5/25/2011 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Beginning by hye-kyo reviews
He tells her wordlessly that he could not promise anything. KK. Oneshot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 895 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 6 - Published: 5/18/2011 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
A Sweet, Naïve Lie by Mengde reviews
A group of government killers threatens Kenshin and Kaoru. Kenshin is willing to fight, despite his waning strength; his foes, however, may be less dangerous than his vow to not kill. He must choose between his life as rurouni - or losing Kaoru forever.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,619 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/10/2011 - Published: 2/24/2011 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
The Heart's Divide by MoonClaimed reviews
When the newly married Kaoru can't get doubts of her self-worth out of her head, Kenshin volunteers a few surprising facts about the woman she's always compared herself to.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,091 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 13 - Published: 2/23/2011 - Kenshin, Kaoru
With You, With Me by Lunar Ember reviews
It wasn't her who suggested it. To her surprise, the question came from him.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,396 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/7/2011 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Reflections From Broken Glass by First Weaver reviews
A series of Kenshin-centric drabbles, KK and KT. Manga canon. Based on a 'word of the day' format.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 50 - Words: 13,235 - Reviews: 507 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 9/19/2010 - Published: 8/1/2010 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Fade by Osiris's Consort reviews
A oneshot series. Himura Kenshin had died three times in his life. His third death was in the darkness. Betrayed again, betraying himself-he failed again. Kenshin/Kaoru
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,208 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 6/16/2010 - Published: 3/18/2010 - Kaoru, Kenshin
Daybreak by Robe a la Anglaise reviews
A quiet, introspective one-shot set sometime mid-manga. Mostly a friendship piece :i.e. Kenshin/everyone: but with strong Kenshin/Kaoru leanings. WAFF, one-shot, KenKao.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,436 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/6/2010 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
While He Sleeps by Memoirs of a Dream reviews
Yahiko cries in his sleep. Always. Kenshin comforts Yahiko. Always. And Kaoru watches Kenshin. Always. Oneshot, hints of Kenshin/Kaoru.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 902 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/8/2010 - [Kenshin, Kaoru] Yahiko - Complete
Crimson by Danyu reviews
Kenshin/Kaoru. The many shades of red in Kenshin's life. ONESHOT.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 737 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 9 - Published: 5/7/2010 - [Kenshin, Kaoru] Kenji - Complete
Missing the Clues by SilverontheRose reviews
Sometimes the Hanyou/Human and youth factors aren’t the only thing in the way of romance.
Inuyasha - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 408 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/16/2009 - Kagome H. - Complete
The Harvest by Surrendered to Christ reviews
In the early days of Kenshin's training, his master has some doubts. Oneshot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,288 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/10/2009 - Hiko, Kenshin - Complete
Divine Intervention by Aryndiel reviews
Ever since the Bone Eater's Well closed, Shippou has been watching. No one else seems to notice that Inuyasha is far from okay. Something has to change, but all Shippou can really do is pray for a miracle.
Inuyasha - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,599 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 18 - Published: 8/15/2008 - Shippō - Complete
The Sword That Protects Life by shirotora-san reviews
Because there is much more at stake than her own life. And that is why he protects her.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,392 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 28 - Published: 6/2/2008 - Kaoru
Practical Considerations by umeboshi-girl reviews
A slice of everyday life in the Kamiya dojo. Kenshin finds something he wasn't supposed to. This is a quick oneshot set after the Jinchuu arc.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,042 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 12 - Published: 1/8/2008 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
The Lucky Ones by Terri Botta reviews
Inuyasha and Kagome raise an orphaned inuhanyou child together. Originally posted here and deleted. I am reposting the first chapter only. The story is FINISHED on Media Miner and my website!
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,640 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 329 - Follows: 59 - Published: 11/10/2007 - Inuyasha, Kagome H. - Complete
Deshi—Reconciliation I by Murasahki-chan reviews
Welcome to the first of the Reconciliation fics, which examine Kenshin’s relationship with Hiko when they meet after Kenshin’s wandering years. Inspired by LadyRhiyana’s Shishou ficlet collection, tasty little bites of Hiko.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 1,280 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 8/4/2007 - Published: 9/18/2006 - Kenshin, Hiko
The World Through His Eyes by The Purple Ghost reviews
When a failed attempt with a minor spell causes Kagome to loose her sight, she gets the unique opportunity to see the world through our favorite hanyou's eyes...literally...Now Complete
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 143,812 - Reviews: 1147 - Favs: 1,611 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 7/29/2007 - Published: 7/29/2003 - Kagome H., Inuyasha - Complete
Perspective by Veles reviews
It's easy to lose sight of yourself through your own eyes.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,309 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 178 - Follows: 22 - Published: 4/21/2007 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
The Rurouni's New Clothes by Heather Logan reviews
When Kenshin's favorite magenta gi finally gives out, will a trip to the tailor spell his doom? Oneshot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,379 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 14 - Published: 4/16/2007 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Common Law by Persephone of Abydos reviews
An unconventional explanation for why Inuyasha always throws a fit when Kouga comes near and Kagome sits him. [ONESHOT]
Inuyasha - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,015 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 17 - Published: 1/28/2007 - Complete
Of a Love, of a Ficlet by Summoner Lenne10 reviews
A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet.' Names are arbitrary and love is here to stay. Kenshin ponders his attachment to Kaoru, living in the moments they have now. Ficlet
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 597 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/13/2007 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Conversations by nebulia reviews
[Is it everything you dreamed that it would be, when the world was younger, and you had everything to lose?] A year in the life of Kamiya Kaoru, who has nothing left to lose. [KK]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,147 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/13/2006 - Kaoru - Complete
Wordless by NessieGG reviews
She appears to be a goddess to him, and she rules warm summer nights of peace. [Kenshin x Kaoru. Oneshot.]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 501 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 7 - Published: 8/23/2006 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Shikigami by Elvirus reviews
Kagome accidentally creates four shikigami, identical to her in every way. Physically, anyway. Mentally, they're way, way off.
Inuyasha - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 37,726 - Reviews: 253 - Favs: 257 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 8/9/2006 - Published: 12/13/2004 - Kagome H., Inuyasha
Good Enough for Her by Videre reviews
While Kenshin finds himself haunted by nightmares of a new kind, Kaoru desperately struggles to understand the role she must play in the life of the man she loves. KxK
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,569 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 11 - Published: 6/12/2006 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Quiet by ardith reviews
Kamiya Kaoru has a moment of reflection during a hot summer day. Oneshot. Just a quick peek. Not part of my other stories, just random aside.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 737 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/16/2006 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Brevity by Persephone of Abydos reviews
Inuyasha looks back on the moment he realized.... [monologueish] [REPOST]
Inuyasha - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 548 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Published: 5/13/2006 - Complete
Stray by Meng Xiaojie reviews
Somehow, he's going to turn this runty little stray into Mitsurugi's next dragon.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,423 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 12 - Published: 3/2/2006 - Hiko, Kenshin - Complete
These Hands by Arukou reviews
[Oneshot]For too long Kenshin has felt himself unworthy of Kaoru's love without ever asking her opinion on the matter. So naturally, Kaoru takes it upon herself to give him that opinion.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,250 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 9 - Published: 2/25/2006 - Complete
Only Waiting by Khrysalis reviews
History can repeat sometimes. Sometimes we learn from mistakes and react differently...and other times we only learn that maybe the mistakes were instead the truth.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,869 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 193 - Follows: 13 - Published: 1/4/2006 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Echoes by LadyRhiyana reviews
[COMPLETED] Even now, so many years after her death, Sesshoumaru finds echoes of the little girl among the dispossessed...
Inuyasha - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,226 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 11/23/2005 - Published: 11/16/2005 - Sesshōmaru, Rin - Complete
Paradox by The Talentless Hack reviews
[one shot] “It was simply absurd, really. So of course, in the grand scheme of things, it made perfect sense.” A look at opposites and the strange harmony that results when they fit.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 662 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/9/2005 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Tanabata Jasmine by Nekotsuki reviews
COMPLETE! When Kenshin goes missing on the night of the Tanabata festival, will his friends be able to find him and bring him home?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 29 - Words: 108,284 - Reviews: 930 - Favs: 556 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 6/6/2005 - Published: 7/18/2004 - Complete
Ever After, and Then Some by Hi.mi.tsu.2 reviews
A series of fics blending continuity from the book and movie versions of Howl's Moving Castle, and then extrapolating a future from that. Based on an LJ challenge community. [Spoilers for first book and movie endings]
Howl's Moving Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 22,615 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 235 - Follows: 124 - Updated: 6/2/2005 - Published: 5/27/2005
Left Unsaid by Nekotsuki reviews
ONE SHOT - Response to the MT April Challenge. Kaoru takes advantage of a reasonably quiet dojo to broach an awkward subject to a certain clueless samurai. Or at least, that's the intent, right?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,320 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 13 - Published: 5/19/2005 - Complete
31 by White Rabbit Tale reviews
Kenshin counts up his age. PostJinchuu oneshot.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 736 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/4/2004 - Kenshin, Kaoru - Complete
Kaorudono & the Technicolor Dream Kimono by mswyrr reviews
One-shot. Kaoru POV. The story behind Kenshin and Kaoru's first date. Unrepentant fluff.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,467 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 13 - Published: 11/10/2004 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Untangled by Heather Logan reviews
Kaoru brushes Kenshin's hair. Short and sweet (like Kenshin). (complete)
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,635 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 18 - Published: 10/11/2004 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
A Good Conversation by Amos Whirly reviews
ONESHOT The hero of one revolution meets the hero of another during a time of peace. Xover with The Last Samurai
Crossover - Rurouni Kenshin & Last Samurai - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,636 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 27 - Published: 10/8/2004 - Complete
An Evil Plan Gone Horribly Wrong by Sephira jo reviews
(COMPLETE) Kaoru’s tired of being ignored by Kenshin. Sano’s tired of being ignored by Megumi. Together Sano and Kaoru hatch an evil, evil plan to get the attention of their romantic interests.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 32,779 - Reviews: 129 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 5/17/2004 - Published: 6/14/2003 - Kaoru - Complete
Picture me by Midoriko-sama reviews
Accidents are prone to happen in a difficult life. Disabilities are something a warrior cannot afford. But when the worst occurs, who will keep him from the despair of the blackness around him?
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 20,487 - Reviews: 195 - Favs: 508 - Follows: 58 - Published: 5/2/2004 - Inuyasha, Kagome H. - Complete
Afterglow by Mirune Keishiko reviews
Idle thoughts on the morning after. [WAFF, oneshot]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 483 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 3 - Published: 4/12/2004 - Complete
Morning After by Mirune Keishiko reviews
May 8th, 1878. After the emergence of the hitokiri, some messes have to be cleaned up. (Oneshot, KK.)
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,927 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/22/2004 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
Buffy the Youkai Slayer by Sharibet reviews
Buffy & Inuyasha Xover: Buffy's vacationing in Tokyo when the Watcher's Council asks her to deal with a demon infestation at the Higurashi Shrine. IY Fanguild Best Xover for Winter 2003. IYKag
Anime X-overs - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 98,186 - Reviews: 400 - Favs: 339 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 3/21/2004 - Published: 12/27/2003 - Complete
Never Look Back by NessieGG reviews
My first try at Kenshin introspect. What did Kenshin feel in his heart as he walked away from Kaoru when he left for Kyoto?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 872 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/14/2004 - Kenshin, Kaoru
In These Final Hours by Zeh Wulf reviews
(AU)(rated R for chapter 12) Kaoru's tomboy lifestyle is ruined when she's forced to become the personal escort to the prince. Her duty is to protect him from a prophecized disaster... and duty failed can have a heavy price. (Complete)
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 106,902 - Reviews: 1158 - Favs: 1,370 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 12/31/2003 - Published: 7/3/2003 - Kaoru, Kenshin - Complete
By My Side, In Your Hands by jenniebirdie reviews
Kaoru's a lot stronger than Kenshin thinks she is. [My first K+K fic. What it took: a bowl of Jell-O, loud, angry music, and an hour of me ripping out hair from various parts of my scalp.]
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,074 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/16/2003 - Kenshin, Kaoru
Protection by Constance Eilonwy reviews
Kaoru takes on a group of bullies in order to prove a point. But is it to Kenshin, or to herself?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,616 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 6 - Published: 8/24/2002
Beso by Thunk reviews
(Complete) Due to a necromancer’s spell, Kagome kisses Inuyasha. He realizes she’s not herself, but not before her advances trigger his true feelings for her. Problem is, she doesn’t remember. And Kouga is starting to look pretty good…
Inuyasha - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 25,905 - Reviews: 699 - Favs: 834 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 8/24/2002 - Published: 8/2/2002 - Inuyasha, Kagome H. - Complete
Just a Knife by Teekagirl reviews
In a world where the general consensus is that swords are made to kill, how do you explain something so utterly different as Kamiya Kasshin Ryu?
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,136 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 227 - Follows: 20 - Published: 2/2/2002 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Sanosuke, Yahiko - Complete
Umbrella by Luriko-Ysabeth reviews
The Kamiya Dojo gets the weirdest visitors...
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,602 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 14 - Published: 4/28/2001 - Kaoru, Tomoe - Complete
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Ache reviews
A repository for my un-beta'd one shots and drabbles. All canon, all KenKao, non-sequential. Written mostly to cleanse my palate while I write other things.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 114 - Words: 70,050 - Reviews: 724 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 12/5/2020 - Published: 7/30/2016
Welcoming reviews
After a week away, Kenshin wishes to see if his wife has missed him. MIND THE RATING
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,357 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/26/2018 - Complete
Putting the Pieces Together reviews
Kenshin tries to understand why his new wife is acting oddly. There's plot if you squint. Mind the rating and realize that it's smut.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,209 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 4 - Published: 6/9/2018 - Complete
Stolen Heritage reviews
When Kenshin is confronted with a stranger from the distant past, it leads further down the rabbit hole than he imagined; it's a good thing that Kaoru would never let him face it alone. "... I'd know you anywhere… Shinta."
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 51,500 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 6/7/2017 - Published: 12/9/2016 - Kaoru, Kenshin, Kenji - Complete
A Beautiful Risk reviews
Because pregnancy isn't ever safe, and for Kenshin and Kaoru it might be even less so, but nothing worth having is achieved without a gamble.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,193 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 9/18/2016 - Published: 8/29/2016 - Complete
Unexpected reviews
Kaoru was always surprising him; why would his wedding night be any different? Kenshin finds himself grateful that his new wife is anything but a traditional bride.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,375 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 11 - Published: 7/29/2016 - Complete