A Swordsman's Path to Redemption

by axel106106

Q/A #1

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Q/A #1

Black text: Author

Blue Text: Kenshin

Red Text: Battōsai

We see three men sitting in leather chairs next to each other as the stage lights focus on them.

"Hey folks, how's it going I'm Axel106106 but everyone can call me Axel. We're here at the very first Q/A of the very first Rurouni Kenshin/MLP:FiM Crossover."

*The crowd applauds*

"Well we promised a Q/A special for all of you so here it is, but before we start answering your questions let me introduce everyone here for those of you who are just joining us." *Gestures towards Kenshin* "This here is the world renowned Kenshin Himura, the most famous swordsman to have ever lived...and died...and came back again.

"Hello everyone this one is honored to be here."

"And here is Battōsai, Kenshin's dark side, well known for his killing prowess." *Gestures to Battōsai*

"S'up."

"Lets give them a round of applause."

*The crowd applauds*

"Ok now on to the questions people and ponies. Ok time for the first question.

Question 1:"Kenshin, how does it feel to be young again? And do you have any concerns abut being in a new land?"

"Well to answer honestly, It feels great to be young again that it does. As for being in new land, yes this one is slightly concerned about being in a new land with new creatures. Due to the fact that I died back on earth I can't go back, so this new world is this one's new home now. I really like the locals of this land, they have all been nice to me."

"Don't worry Kenshin, I'm sure that you'll do fine besides you've faced worse in the past."

"You make a valid point my friend, but don't get this one wrong this new world is amazing it looks so peaceful and happy.

"For the moment anyway." *Smirks*

"What does he mean?"

"Heh heh...Nothing, nothing at all Kenshin...Uh...NEXT QUESTION!"

Question 2: "Author, why did you chose to make a Rurouni Kenshin/MLP:FiM Crossover?"

"Well quite honestly I got my inspiration from the fact that I grew up watching the show when I was a little kid and I always loved everything from the story lines to the characters. Also, I searched for a Rurouni Kenshin/MLP:FiM fic crossover but I didn't find a single one so I thought what hell I might as well do it and be the first one to right a Rurouni Kenshin crossover. Besides Kenshin is one of my favorite childhood heroes, whenever I watch the show it brings back good memories. Also the two other main inspirations that caused me to do this are thanks to these 2 amazing stories Home in Banishment which is written by Shadow Lord Malice and Some Where I Belong which is written by Silentpegasus (please check them out, they are worth the read)."

"Wow Mr. Axel... That was very kind of you to say... I don't know what to say."

"Don't mention it my friend and please, just call me Axel."

"Sure thing my friend, but this one must ask, who were your other childhood heroes?"

"Lets see...You, Goku, Fang and Max from the Maximum Ride series, Alucard, ,Sephiroth, The Joker, and last but not least Deathstroke."

"Um...this one noticed that you named a few villians and psychopaths."

"If you think that's bad, you would hate to know who I am a fan of right now, I'd be naming Creepypasta's left and right. *Flashes a demented smile towards Kenshin*"

Heh heh...*Gulps*... Uh... NEXT QUESTION!

"I've got this. Question 3: Battōsai how would you describe yourself? Simple, I like to think that I'm very calm and collected and deadly."

"Calm and collective my ass! What about last week when you got so drunk that you acted like a cross between Jeff the Killer and Bender from Futurama at the Christmas Party!"

"That was a one time deal and we all agreed to never speak that ever again!

"That was pretty funny when you got up on the table and-"

"NEVER AGAIN!"

"All right, all right! I'm sorry! Anyway on to the next question."

Question 4: Kenshin, What's your opinion of Equestrian fashion? Specifically, about how much more skin/fur it's considered acceptable to expose as compared to where/when you came from?

Well Equestrain fashion is very interesting in my opinion. As for how much skin/fur exposed thing. I have to say that some of the clothing of Equestria is very more...uh...'revealing' compared to how things were back on earth. *Scratches back of head nervously*

Question 5: Kenshin, Why did you freak out when you met Pinkie Pie? also, how does having your sword again feel?

"Miss Pinkie Pie is one of the nicest people- *Pinkie pops her head out of a flower pot.*

"Ponies!" *Disappears back into the flower pot*

"...Uh...Ponies... that this one has ever met but she just scared me when she popped up out of nowhere and she caught me of guard with how fast she was talking. No offence Miss Pinkie Pie."

"None taken!" *Says again from the flower pot and disappears.*

"As for having my sword back it feels good to know that I can defend and help people once again that it does."

"What the fuck just happened and who the hell was that!?" *Checks flower pot.*

"That my friend was Pinkie Pie. My favorite pony and in my personal opinion the best pony."

*Pinkie pops up behind Axel's chair, hugging him."

"Awe. That's so sweet! Thank you Axel."

"HOW THE FUCK IS SHE DOING THAT!"

"Your welcome Pinkie. As much as I love to watch Battōsai freak out, we kinda need to move along with the questions."

"Okie Dokie Lokie!" *Darts off leaving outline of herself.*

"She creeps me right the fuck out.".

"Anyway, onto the next question."

Question 6: Kenshin, what exactly did Kaoru do to you and Sanosuke when you forgot her anniversary?

"There is really only one way that I can describe it."

"And that pretty much sums up Kaoru's anger."

Question 7: Kenshin, Have you ever shown mercy to your enemies at least once before dying on Earth?

"When I was Battōsai, I unfortunately hardly ever showed mercy to my victims. I always made sure to get my targets, I did let the occasional witness go but I can count on one hand the times that I did that. I would rather not delve any deeper, too many horrible memories and regrets."

Question 8: Kenshin, What is your opinion on the use of Heavy Platemail, A shield and a one handed sword as a method of combat?

"If you use a one handed sword while using a shield you gain more defense due to the shield, but at the same time you sacrifice the amount of techniques you have at your disposal due to only being able to hold the sword in a one handed grip. As for the Heavy Platemail you should have your body very well trained, try doing some weight training so that you can move better under the weight of the armor. Try wearing the armor moving with all the weapons and gear so that way you can get a feel for it. Don't get this one wrong, this style is very effective but you should be well trained in this style first before you try to use it. As for this one, I think that I will just stick to using Sakabatō and Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū. But this one wishes you the best of luck in mastering this style and am happy in helping in anyway that I can."

Question 9: Author, what does Kenshin's dark side look like aside from looking like Kenshin?

"Well he's always stuck in Battōsai mode so his eyes are always a glowing yellow color and his teeth are all razor sharp like a sharks. Another defining trait is that he looks like a fourteen year old version of Kenshin. Hears a picture of what he sort of looks like.

Question 10: Have you read the manga series? Will you incorporate both the anime and the manga because both would be awesome!

"I have only ever seen the anime but I do have one volume of the manga series. However, I do plan on using both the manga and the anime in this story.

Question 11: Author, how long will this fic be?

"Let me put it this way, this fic will be very, and I mean very long. Also, even if this fic were to ever end, I would automatically make a sequel."

Question 12: Kenshin will you live in peace or will you follow the path of the sword?

"As long as there are those in need, I will always follow the path of the sword."

Question 13: Kenshin what was the weirdest thing that you have ever seen?

"Well there was this one time a few years back that I was on my way to visit Axel that I saw something quite interesting. This one was on his way to visit the author when I decided to take a shortcut through the woods, it was very late at night. As I made my way through the woods I saw two people fighting off in the distance. One appeared to be wearing a black business suit, he was very tall and had no face what so ever and he had black tentacles coming out of his back. While the other appeared to be a young man that was wearing what I think you would call a 'hoodie'. The hoodie was white but it appeared to have what looked like blood staines all over it and he was wearing black pants. His face looked burnt and it was a pale white, he had this very wide grin that seemed unnatural. His eyes had these black rings around them and had an insane look to them. He was armed with nothing except what appeared to be two kitchen knives and he seemed to be very skilled at using them, while the tall faceless man appeared to be using his tentacles and some strange powers that made it so that he could appear anywhere. I watched the two fight for awhile until this one had to leave due to a fire breaking out in the forest. I don't know who they were, but I sensed great evil coming from the both of them. All this one knows is that it would be very unwise to go anywhere near that forest or those two."

"Well that looks all the time we have so-" *Boom*

"Hello everypony your favorite master of chaos is here!"

"SHIT NOT ANOTHER ONE!"

"Hey Discord, good to see you. Sorry to tell you this but we just finished the Q/A."

"Seriously! But I was going to give this little get together my own special brand of chaos! Oh well, I was really only here to tell you something important."

"Tell me what?"

*Discord whispers into Axel's ear.*

"YOU DID WHAT! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT HE'S CAPLE OF!"

"Well duh, why do you think I brought him to Equestria."

"I'm very sorry guys but due to recent events we have to end this Q/A now!"

"Well that's all folks! *Snaps his fingers*

There was a huge explosion of confetti and smoke and marsh mellows. As the smoke cleared, it revealed the now empty stage as the stage lights turned off and the curtains closed.


Author's Note

Sorry this took so long. Next chapter we find out who the cloaked figure is and there will be a huge fight scene. I'm already working on the chapter as we speak. Also, I am still working on my other story.

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