The Wolf and the ribbon. 
Dedicated to Sethness ‘cause he actually thought I should make a two-sentence 
joke into a full story. It’s strictly parody. Misao isn’t THAT Aoshi obsessed. 
Sano isn’t THAT ignorant. But Saitou believe it or not isn’t’ changed a bit. 
 
 
Makimachi Misao happily skipped down the halls of the bathhouse. It was so nice 
to be over battling Shishio in Kyoto. And now that Aoshi-sama had returned to 
his position as leader of the Oniwaban things were just wonderful! 
Misao had made it her goal to make Aoshi-sama smile. After all, she owed it to 
Aoshi-sama to make her happy. He’d looked after her all his life. She’d repaid 
the favor by dressing him now on. No more smelly trench coats for him. He’d 
dress in style. Misao had even given him a cute ribbon to wear, just like her 
own. It was SOOO cute. 
Anyway, the entire Kenshin-gumi had decided to take a trip to the hot springs to 
celebrate. And Misao had just though of a great new joke to tell Aoshi-sama. 
This one would make him laugh for sure. 
Shinimori Aoshi carefully crept into one of the bathhouses and shut the door 
behind him. 
"You’re late." 
Commented a voice. 
Aoshi looked up to see Saitou Hajime already relaxing in one of the bathtubs. 
The older man took a long puff of his cigarette and glanced at Aoshi. 
"Cute bow. May I suggest –not- letting Weasel Girl dress you?"
Aoshi glared in frustration. 
"She means well."
Saitou smirked.
"Actually, it’s rather attractive on you. It makes me think of a present with a 
bow on it. It makes me want to.. unwrap you."
Aoshi walked closer to wear Saitou was. 
"You’re more then welcome to tr-ah!"
He cried out in surprised as Saitou easily jerked him over the side and into the 
tub. Aoshi came up sputtering water out of his mouth. 
"What the hell was that fo-"
He didn’t have time to finish as Saitou gave him a long steamy kiss on his soft, 
yell still surprised mouth. 
* * *
The joke this time was fool proof. Misao had even tested it on Kaoru and Himura 
first. Her heart beaded faster as she hurried down the hall trying to figure out 
what bath Aoshi-sama would be in. 
* * *
Aoshi’s steady breathing had now become frantic as Saitou’s warm body pressed 
against him. He moved his hands up and down Saitou’s back and closed his ice 
blue eyes as he was kissed again. The man tasted like cigarettes. But they were 
filtered cigarettes so he didn’t mind. He cried out in a mix of pleasure and 
pain as the pace of him and Saitou’s love making increased. 
* * *
Misao finally found the right bathhouse. She was sure of it. Aoshi’s footwear 
was right outside the door. Happily she pushed the door open.
* * *
Aoshi dug his fingernails deeper into Saitou’s back. Harder… harder.. it was so-
* * *
Makimachi Misao stuck her head in. 
"Hey Aoshi-sama I have – AHH! Aoshi-sama!"
A rather annoyed Saitou glanced up from Aoshi.
"Can this wait?"
Misao’s face had gone pail. 
"W… Wa…"
Saitou’s cold amber eyes glared at her.
"It’s called ‘sex’ weasel girl, but I suppose a child like you wouldn’t be so 
familiar with that."
Misao fumed "I’m sixteen you jerk!"
Aoshi’s face had also gone a different color, only this one was red.
"I told you to keep it down Saitou…"
"Hey, YOU’RE the one who felt the urge to cry "Oh Saitou! Oh Saitou! Repeatedly"
Misao’s iris's had now dissapered. Symbolizing her own frustration and anger.
Just then Kenshin ran in.
"Is something wrong? I heard Misao-dono scream and- oro oro…."
Kenshin went super deformed and fell over causing a now appeared Kaoru and 
Yahiko to trip over him.
"AH! Kenshiiiiiiin!"
Kaoru was a little too pre-occupied with Kenshin now to notice what was going on 
with Saitou and Aoshi. Sadly Yahiko would now cry himself to sleep every night 
because of this. 
Aoshi hoped that would be the last of them.. but he was wrong. 
"Oy, Jo-chan, what’s with- GAH! Psycho cop’s attacking Aoshi!"
Saitou angrily stood up and glared at Sano, much to everyone’s horror. (Um, that 
he was standing up, not that he was glaring at Sano)
"Ahou, think before you talk roster head."
Misao at this point began to cry simply because now she’s seen three men naked 
and none of them had been Aoshi-sama. 
Aoshi meanwhile, stuck his head under the water and just waited for it all to go 
away.
And no, Misao never did get to tell Aoshi that joke of hers. Yes, it was pretty 
funny but probably not something good enough to make him smile..

--End