Blood Contingency
A modern-day American cop isn’t sure what this unnervingly familiar vampire wants from him, until Sano reveals the tragic events of a past life and his undying connection with a Meiji-era Japanese cop.
Fate is Found in Faeryland
Rurouni Kenshin/Gundam Wing fanfiction by kuroiyousei: What do two dwarves (one going through sexual maturation and the other seemingly without a personality), a liberated human dairymaid, and an orc with a talking sword have in common? They’ve all, more or less, been Cursed by the monarchs of Faeryland. Can they break their Curses and retrieve what was lost? Are they in for valuable lessons about friendship and magic? Will they all get married in the end? Find out in this totally serious epic fantasy adventure!
Aku Soku Zan(za)
How might things have gone if Saitou, rather than Kenshin, had beaten some sense into kenkaya Zanza and become his guiding force? Part 1 in progress: The revolution in Zanza’s life leads him to join with government spies Saitou and Tokio to try to bring down the yakuza controlled by a corrupt politician. A tale of self-examination, love triangles, hidden feelings, intrigue, and death.
His Own Humanity: Cockatiel and Armadillo
Ze likes fashion, football, and social justice. He likes Star Wars, friends, and tabletop roleplaying. Can this meeting between totally dissimilar strangers go anything but badly?
Forgivably Wrong
When Detective Saitou gets a chance to meet his favorite author and learns something very unexpected about him, resisting his fanboyish impulses is suddenly the least of his concerns.
I Like Your Face
Sano keeps trying to startle Saitou, who can’t figure out why.
Youma
A doctor and a kenjutsu instructor prepare for their very first night together.
An Unexpected He Could Deal With
Anarchist Katsu deals with the question of Sano dating a WHAT, now?
Unboxing Party
Of gifts for Sano that may have cost Saitou more than just money.
It’s Curtains For You
Regarding the amenities in Saitou’s office.
Time For This
Just a couple of yakuza thugs chatting on their way to a meeting.
Salt
Breakfast is sometimes a challenge in the Oniwaban household.
The Solution
Three men. Two rivals. One complicated problem.
Silly and Pointlessly Difficult
Something Sano does makes Saitou wonder briefly, but then he gets it.
Naked Rooftops
After (what should have been) a pretty simple assignment takes an unexpected turn, an ambiguous couple in an unusual situation must work out how they got here and what to do next.
His Own Humanity: That Remarkable Optimism
Duo and Sano discuss relationships and magical experiences while Heero listens in on multiple levels.
The Prevention of Gross Injustice
As evidence is heard about Sanosuke’s treasonous father, so is the story of Sanosuke’s involvement with the undercover agent that brought that treason to light.
Commonality
Kaoru, Sano, and Megumi come to certain conclusions about themselves and Kenshin.
In-Law
Aoshi receives relationship advice and gossip from an unexpected source.
Substantiated
Sano and Katsu work through how they feel about some things, including Saitou, Megumi, and, most importantly, their own friendship.
First Kiss
Why did Saitou kiss Sano on their way into Shishio’s fortress? Can Sano figure it out now Saitou is dead?
His Own Humanity: Guest Room Soap Opera
An unusual situation pushes Sano to confess what he’s been holding back all this time, and Hajime must make a decision about Sano’s role in his life.
He Can Be Taught
Before Sano confesses his love to Kenshin, he needs to get his attention and impress him, and therefore appeals to Saitou to teach him defense… but Saitou may teach him more than that.
Saitology
A very important branch of scientific study. For Sano, anyway.
His Own Humanity: Fast Decisions
A brief look at how Sano and Hajime are doing a couple of months after Seeing Red.
His Own Humanity: Seeing Red
Sano can usually deal with angry shades, but the one that’s currently haunting him is a little different. And though he and the exorcist he’s been referred to manage to solve the problem by the end of Spring Break, it’s a week that may lead to difficult choices.
Heretic’s Reward
Orchard-hand Sano is pulled from his small-town life to assist royal knight Hajime in restoring the usurped throne to Kenshin, the rightful king, and the two of them may find a connection beyond only this quest.
Pillow Talk
Saitou and Sano have very influential women in their beds.
Subtext
When the victim of Sano’s prank texting turns out to be an intimidating cop, Sano’s friends are every bit as amused as Sano is terrified.
Angles – The Color of 120°
Kenshin and Sano were lovers before Saitou showed up… but Kenshin and Saitou liked each other long before that. One thing’s for certain, at least: Saitou and Sano hate each other. Right?
Clinical Treatment
Unaware that its entire purpose is to get HIS attention, Saitou has become rather tired of Sano’s reckless behavior.
Pattern
Saitou thinks he needs to keep working on a case all night; Sano thinks he needs something else.
You Won’t Regret It
Having been slaves for most of their lives, they know that love is both a luxury and a weakness they can’t afford; with Sano obsessing over a guard and Katsu enchanted by a newly-arrived fellow slave, however, they may not be able to help themselves. But something bigger than that is going on around them, and their growing feelings may be the least of their problems.
Vicissitude
Sano isn’t sure why he goes to Saitou after a bad day.
Ficlet time! (from prompts)
Two ficlets (one Rurouni Kenshin, one from an old RP) from reader prompts, and a link to a third that turned into a full-length story.
Unconventional Gift
It’s all right to be unskilled at romance.
Where the Love-Light Gleams
Saitou isn’t terribly pleased at the approach of Christmas and the winter break; Sano thinks he knows the reason AND what to do about it.
Hopeless Cause
Kenshin is selflessly supportive when he’d rather be severe, or at least supplicating.
Imaginary Moon
Sano’s romantic night with Saitou is completely perfect, except for one little detail.
Fourteen Strange Looks
That’s what Saitou and Sano inspire while grocery shopping.
Magic
Chou isn’t sure why his account of Saitou’s recently improved mood is such good news to Sano.
Random Songs Meme
01. Pick a character, pairing, or fandom you like. 02. Turn on your music player and put it on random/shuffle. 03. Write a ficlet related to each song that plays. You only have the time frame of the song to finish the ficlet; you start when the song starts, and stop...
How Chou Got Fired
Trying to steal from your boss is never a good idea… especially when your boss is Saitou and what you’re trying to steal is his boyfriend.
Biting Off (Something Presumably Worse)
A lesson Saitou is trying to teach Sano has unexpected results; can either of them handle the consequences?
Canine Impulses
Realizing Saitou is to-die-for sexy (in addition to being a complete jerk) is likely to drive Sano out of his wits, which may be exactly what Saitou intends.
Silent Sunrise
Sano reminisces on the circumstances that finally brought him and Saitou together.
More Than Just His Scent
Saitou’s uniform smells like Sano, who has (for some reason) been wearing it.
"I Love You Too"
There’s a certain phrase Saitou dislikes, but the one he’d rather say gives him even more trouble.
Black and Blue and White All Over
The payback for Sano’s winter pranks is more than he bargained for.
The Reaction I Always Have
Sano worries about his unsatisfying affair with Saitou and when it may end.
Helpless
Badly wounded after his escape from Shishio’s fortress, Saitou finds his life unexpectedly in Sano’s hands.
Inappropriate Methods
Certain interactions between Saitou and Sano, taken slightly out of context, may get Saitou in trouble at work.
Gold Eyes False
When Sano is forced to live a day as Saitou and Saitou is forced to observe, the resulting realizations are nothing like what they expect.
Finally
Though he’s FINALLY back from his business trip, Saitou still has things to do before he can give Sano what he wants.
Corner of the Eye
Much as Kenshin and Katsu would like to pretend they don’t care about Sano’s breakup with Saitou, SOMETHING has to be done.
"Make Me!"
Sano is very bored. This is bound to annoy Saitou after not too long.
No Reservations
Has Aoshi really invited Saitou to a private interview because he has case-related information? Or is this a complicated cover for something else entirely?
State of Attire
Saitou doesn’t care at all if Sano spends the night with someone else. Really.
Threesome?
Sano’s not the only one interested in Saitou’s attention tonight.
Constructive Nostalgia
Sano did stupid shit as a child. Turns out maybe Saitou did too.
How Many Days
Sano’s grudge against Saitou appears to have kicked into overdrive, but can he make his point?
漸進的 な 会得 – Gradual Understanding
A string of bizarrely realistic dreams in a language he doesn’t speak about some old-timey Japanese people has absolutely nothing to do with his relationship and possible breakup with his boyfriend, no matter how much Sano and Saitou remind him of the two of them.
Serious Risks to Your Health
Saitou may, in fact, be a fag. Sano’s not so sure about this whole smoking thing.
It’s Enough
With the world falling to pieces around them, the truth comes out.
Prescription
Sano is closer to recovering from his recent wound than Megumi thought to find him, and Saitou is curious.
A Run of Good Luck
Sano discovers something about Saitou that he would have considered impossible.
I Dream I Know Not How
Saitou’s ghost seems to be haunting Sano, and Sano is coming a little unhinged as he realizes it’s too late for anything between them.
"Video Games"
Sano and Kaoru are up late doing COMPLETELY different things.
Responsibility
Kaoru is a little dense when it comes to what’s going on in Sano’s life.
List (Mobile Without Motive)
A list of traits Sano wants in a lover unexpectedly means a lot more to him now he’s no longer drunk.
Autosite
Saitou and Sano come to an arrangement that may or may not have anything to do with cars.
Just That Bored
Saitou tries to keep himself from dying of boredom by looking for the answer to a seemingly unimportant question.
Do It Yourself
Saitou is very irritated, for some reason, by the new development between Kenshin and Sano.
1sentence challenge
I decided to do the 1sentence challenge for Saitou and Sano. This is a challenge to write fifty stories, each one sentence long, each based on one theme from a set, about your pairing of choice. So each of these sentences here is a separate "story;" two of them...
Coke Machine
Sano has an ambiguous conversation with the cop that’s been assigned to his neighborhood.
Rainfall
Sano knows he should be happy with Saitou, but it’s just not that simple.
Wrestling
Sano knows exactly how to get Saitou’s attention in exactly the way he wants it.
Defense
As he says goodbye, Saitou makes a final subtle appeal for Sano’s attention.
Compromise
Saitou doesn’t approve of the direction Sano’s life is going, and one of them is going to have to compromise.
Two, Five, or Twenty
Both Sano and Tokio wonder why Saitou stays with Sano.
One Nightfall
Chou and Sano don’t LIKE each other; they just want to have sex. Being forced to endure each other’s company as they attempt to find a place to do the deed makes for an interesting night.
Death Wish
Sano’s gotten himself shot, and Saitou seems determined to smoke himself to death worrying about it.
Head Injury
Regarding a one-night stand between Saitou and Sano, there’s some confusion that takes a little time to work out.
And the Moments Drift Like Snow
Sequel to As the Years Go Up In Smoke: Saitou no longer trusts himself, Kenshin claims to love Sano, and Sano feels more and more that it’s desperately important to recover his memory of the last two years… but can he handle it?
Breakfast in Bed
Sano has THAT effect on Saitou just by lying around asleep.
Closer Even Than That
With a little help from their friends, Saitou and Sano work through a misunderstanding.
All Sorts of Good Details
…That’s what Sano is telling Chou about Saitou.
Fate and/or the Radio
Saitou’s brilliant plot to distract himself from Sano’s charms is not very effective.
Distraction Sufficient
Sano finally admits how he feels about Saitou, perhaps only because to do so is conveniently distracting.
Condition of Learned Helplessness
Kenshin isn’t sure what he means to Saitou, who’s been raping him for so long it’s become a matter of routine… but finding out and bringing an end to their interaction may be every bit as painful as not knowing and letting it continue.
Persuasive Monologue
Sano conducts a little experiment to see if he can talk Saitou into a certain frame of mind.
Attention Span
Sano has stopped bothering Saitou, and this really bothers Saitou.
Greedy
Sano is high-maintenance.
Irresolute
Kamatari’s New Year’s Eve tradition of collecting kisses from every guy at the party is likely to bother Katsu a lot more this year, now that he’s realized he’s in love with him.
RKAIM
You have just entered room “Kaoru’s Chat Room.” Now see how many conversations you can follow at once.
Sano’s Secret Fear
Saitou is a bit surprised by Sano’s greatest concern.
Birthday Present
Saitou’s been ditched just when he most needs to get laid.
Saitou’s Secret Fetish
Sano is a bit surprised by Saitou’s tastes.
Rurouni’s Kiss
What will it take to convince Saitou to allow Sano into his life?
As the Years Go Up in Smoke
Saitou could never have predicted the devastating results of trying to fill the gap in Sano’s memory… of bringing to light a secret involving Shishio and Sano’s desperate fear of smoke, a horror that threatens to tear them apart forever
Boys’ Night Out
Guys that aren’t having any luck with their gals may be better of with each other.
Heart on a Clothesline
Over chores, Sano reflects on his relationship with Saitou.
Blood Contingency
A modern-day American cop isn’t sure what this unnervingly familiar vampire wants from him, until Sano reveals the tragic events of a past life and his undying connection with a Meiji-era Japanese cop.
Fate is Found in Faeryland
Rurouni Kenshin/Gundam Wing fanfiction by kuroiyousei: What do two dwarves (one going through sexual maturation and the other seemingly without a personality), a liberated human dairymaid, and an orc with a talking sword have in common? They’ve all, more or less, been Cursed by the monarchs of Faeryland. Can they break their Curses and retrieve what was lost? Are they in for valuable lessons about friendship and magic? Will they all get married in the end? Find out in this totally serious epic fantasy adventure!
Aku Soku Zan(za)
How might things have gone if Saitou, rather than Kenshin, had beaten some sense into kenkaya Zanza and become his guiding force? Part 1 in progress: The revolution in Zanza’s life leads him to join with government spies Saitou and Tokio to try to bring down the yakuza controlled by a corrupt politician. A tale of self-examination, love triangles, hidden feelings, intrigue, and death.
His Own Humanity: Cockatiel and Armadillo
Ze likes fashion, football, and social justice. He likes Star Wars, friends, and tabletop roleplaying. Can this meeting between totally dissimilar strangers go anything but badly?
Forgivably Wrong
When Detective Saitou gets a chance to meet his favorite author and learns something very unexpected about him, resisting his fanboyish impulses is suddenly the least of his concerns.
I Like Your Face
Sano keeps trying to startle Saitou, who can’t figure out why.
Youma
A doctor and a kenjutsu instructor prepare for their very first night together.
An Unexpected He Could Deal With
Anarchist Katsu deals with the question of Sano dating a WHAT, now?
Unboxing Party
Of gifts for Sano that may have cost Saitou more than just money.
It’s Curtains For You
Regarding the amenities in Saitou’s office.
Time For This
Just a couple of yakuza thugs chatting on their way to a meeting.
Salt
Breakfast is sometimes a challenge in the Oniwaban household.
The Solution
Three men. Two rivals. One complicated problem.
Silly and Pointlessly Difficult
Something Sano does makes Saitou wonder briefly, but then he gets it.
Naked Rooftops
After (what should have been) a pretty simple assignment takes an unexpected turn, an ambiguous couple in an unusual situation must work out how they got here and what to do next.