"Mommy. Its too cold here! I wanna go home!" You whined as your mother dragged you through hip deep snow. (Technically, the snow is over your head since you're only 1 and all one yr olds are short) Your mother sighed and told you for what seemed like the millionth time, "I know. We're almost there, hunny. We'll be there before you know it." You sighed also, not really believing her. She said that five minutes ago. You start to feel your toes go numb from the cold. You told your mom but she replied, "There's no way you can be cold. You're so bundle up I'm surprise you can move. Ah! We're here!" She said, stopping in front of an ice village. You found yourself in front of a village that was entirely made of ice. Wow! You thought as you and your ma walk through the village. Its soooo pretty! To bad you cant see any thing like this in our part of the makeii. (why oh why can't I spell this stupid thing?! T T) Your mother decided to visit an old friend of hers that lived on the island of ice. You wanted to fly but your wings would get shredded in the wings so your mom carried you up. As you guys walked through the village, you notice that the village appeared to have only women and kids. No men or any boys around. The women had all different type of blue hair and most had red eyes. They were really pretty. You moved closer to your mom as she approached an older woman who had graying mint/blue hair and dark eyes. You looked up at your mother, who was smiling and she said to the woman, "Hello Marnia. Its good to see you," The woman, Marnia, smiled also and replied, "Hello Serefina . I was wondering when I would see you again." She glanced down at you and said with a smile, "So is this little one your daughter?" Your mother replied proudly, "Yes." "What's her name?" "Lilly."
"Lily. What a pretty name." She peered closer at you and added, "She's starting to look like you." You blushed and hid your face in your coat. I'm nothing like her. You thought, although you were pleased that someone commented on you looking like your mother. You had bright lilac eyes and long dark hair that went to your back. Your mother had long beautiful dark green hair and even darker green eyes. You don't even know where you got the purple from since your family only has green eyes and purple hair or the other way around but purple and purple was unheard of. Unfortunately, a majority of your family considered you a bad omen and even though your powers haven't manifested yet, (as soon as I figure out what powers I want you to have besides flight) blamed you for everything that has been going on since your birth: drought to the water, famine to half of your food supply and some sickness that has been killing off some of the locals and your family. Your mother took you out of there before your relatives tried to hurt you or something. You sighed softly as you remembered some of the time you spent with them while the older women talk. The last thing you heard from the relatives before you left were: "Damnit, Serefina! Just KILL the little monster! Kill it before it causes more harm to innocent life! It's a monster! If you can't kill the creature then WE'LL do it for you!" You rubbed your wrist unconsciously as you remembered the unpleasant event before your mother came to the rescue and took you away from there.
You snapped back to attention when you heard Serefina say, "I was wondering if Lilly could live in your village for a while." Marnia frowned and replied, "I don't know. Only ice maidens are allowed to live on the island." Your mother sighed in frustration and pleaded, "Please, Marnia! There's no where else that will take her in! Please, please! I'm begging you Marnia! You're my only hope!" Marnia frowned, causing more wrinkles to appear on her brow before sighing and saying, "I'll go talk to the other elders and see what we can do. After, you did help us retrieve one of our little ones." Serefina sighed in relief and said, "Thank you!" "Don't thank me yet. There's a chance that she can't stay so you better be prepared for the worse." She nodded and you watched Marnia walk away. You turned to your mother and said franticly, "Mother! I can't stay here! We're warm climate demons, right?! Please, PLEASE don't leave me here!" She kneeled down so you two where eye to eye. She looked you in the eye and said gently, "Lily, hunny. Until I figure out how to convince our loving family that you are NOT responsible for the tragedy. You'll have to stay away from our home." "B-b-but why?! I didnt do anything! I don't even have my powers!" You said while crying. Your ma wiped away the tears that wear streaming down your face. She pulled you close and tried to comfort you. After what seemed like hours, Marnia came back. Serefina stood up as she approached closer to you guys.
Why the hell did you name me Lily? It's a stupid name. me: Wahhhhh! Cause I like it and it was the only name I could find that suited your appearnce!
Your mother's face was grim as all kinds of thoughts raced through her head. Most of them were about you and finding you another safe haven away from the family. When Marnia finally reached you, she said to her, "She can stay." Serefina's face lit up with joy and said, "Thank you! I'm so glad she can stay! Now she won't be so far away!" (sorry, you guys live some where in the makii, haven't decided on what to call that part but its somewhere where its really warm) You, meanwhile, felt numb: you really didn't want to stay in some place you've never been and know absolutely NO idea who half of these people. Your mother and the elder talked for a few minutes longer before your mother took you aside. "Lily, I'm sorry but I have to leave you here." You mutely nodded your head. While they were talking, all the things your mother's family did to you went through your mind. You came to the conclusion that your mother wanted you to be in a place where you can be happy and safe. She hugged you and whispered, "I love Lily. Know that always." You felt something fall into your hand. Your mother hugged you one more time and said, "I love you. Be safe. I'll try and some for you soon. Be good for them. Their really nice people." She kissed the top of your head and walked away. You felt tears fall down your face as you watched her walk away, her hair blowing in the wind. You felt a hand on your shoulder and looked up to see Marnia standing next to you, looking down at you with a smile. "Don't worry." She told you gently, "You're in good hands." You smiled weakly and asked, "Where will I be staying?" She smiled again and said, "You'll be living with my daughter, Hina." (Dont know Hina's mother's real name so I'm making it up.^^ Dont like it. Oh well. My story, my rules)
You nodded. She motioned for you to follow and you did. You walked past house after house until she stopped in front of one and went in. You stood there for a few seconds, trying to decide whether or not to go in until Marnia called for you to come in.
You walked in and the first thing you noticed was that Marnia was talking to a young woman who was pregnant and appeared to be due in a couple of weeks or so. You slowly walked into the house. "Ah. Here's the little girl I was telling you about." Marnia said while looking in your direction. The young woman turned in your direction, smiled and said, "Hi there, little one. My name's Hina. I believe you'll be living with me from now on, miss..?" You answered softly, "Lily. My name's Lily." Hina smiled again and said, "What a pretty name. It suits you really well." Marnia talked to Hina for a few seconds, got up and left while saying, "I'll take my leave and let you two get to know each other." You stood there, looking at Hina shyly, not really sure on what to do or say to her. She smiled again and said to you, "Would you like me to show you to your room?" You nodded shyly and said, "Thank you for letting me stay here." She nodded and started walking down a hallway.
(Muahahahahahaahahaha! I'm speeding things up yet again.(What can I say? I'm lazy) You and Hina became friends and you opened up enough to where you no longer acted shy around her. Also, I'm making it to where she's about to have the babies)
"Push, Hina, push. You're almost there!" You heard one of the ladies say to her. You can hear her labored breath and small moans of pain. "Ugghhhh!" Hina moaned out. About five seconds later, you heard a baby crying and heard someone say, "Twins! Congrat.." but it was cut short as one said, "A little boy?! How is this possible?!" "Please, let me hold my children." But no one heard her and began panicking on what to do. After standing outside for a few minutes longer, you reached the point where you could no longer stand hearing Hina asking to hold her babies and no one letting her. You barged in, startling the three women, two which were holding the twins. You growled at them. "You heard Hina. Let her hold the babies. Those are HER children. I'll give you THREE seconds to do it before I get mad." They quickly did it. For some reason, even some of the ice maidens were scared of you, even though you didn't do anything to do except argue with them about Hina and her soon-to-be twins. You looked towards Hina, who was holding the twins. You took a seat next to her and watched her going nuts over them. (or whatever new moms do when they have babies) You smiled and saw that one had mint/blue hair and red eyes while the other one had black hair. "What are their names?" You asked, reaching out to stroke the black hairs arm. She looked up at you and said, "The little girl," She indicated the blue haired kid," is Yukina. I haven't thought of a name for the little boy yet." You laughed softly and she asked, "Want to hold him?" You blinked several times and quickly said, "Yes!" (Forgot to mention, he's already wrapped up in the charms and what-nots) But before you got the chance to take him, Marnia and two maidens came in. She motioned for one to take the boy and motioned for the other to take the girl.
"Mother? What are you doing?" Hina asked. Marnia said nothing as the babies were taken. "Mother?! Where are you taking my children?!" She asked again, beginning to feel panic swell inside her. Her mother said coldly to her, "Kendra, you and Ria take my daughter to the meeting hall." You saw Hina's best friend come in and take the baby boy from Ria, who was holding the child, and left for the meeting place. You watched all this and kept trying to say, "Leave them alone! They've done nothing to you!" Marnia turned to you and said icily to you, shocking you that she was cold to you when she was always warm and kind before, "Stay out of matters that do not concern you." Suddenly you felt something hit you in the back of the head and all you saw was black.
"Lily. Lily, please wake up." You heard Hina's voice say and you slowly open your eyes to see her face above you. "W-what happen?" You asked groggily as you slowly sat up on your bed. You flinched as sharp pain flooded through your head. You moaned softly and suddenly everything became clear. You suddenly whipped your head to Hina and asked quickly, "Where are the babies?! They didn't hurt them, did they?! Is the little boy alright?!" She smiled sadly and replied, "Their fine." She turned away and was about to walk away when you saw her face was full of sadness. "Hina? What's wrong? Why are you so sad?" She looked back at you and said, "Marnia said.. I can only keep Yukina." Tears silently fell down her face as she continued, "They, they haven't come up with what they want to do to my son. They told me I couldn't name him." She said this last part crying and plopped down on the floor. You got up and sat next to her. "Marnia won't give me Yukina until they do something about my son! They said I can have her back once he's taken care of!" She cried as you hugged her. "Its okay. I'm sure they won't harm him." She said quietly to you, "Lil, only ice maidens are allowed here. No males or outsiders. They made an exception of you because of your mother." You felt a pang when she mentioned your mother Serefina. Ever since she left you here weeks ago she hasn't sent you a note or tried to contact you telepathically. You haven't gave up hope that she'll call you.
You heard a soft growl coming from the next room. You asked, "Whats that?" She got up and asked you, "Would you like to see my son?" You nodded and she took you. To your surprise, the child had more charms on him then you ever thought possible. Before he was taken, he only had like one or two charms but this time he had like six or seven. You walk up to the crib he was in and looked down. The first thing you notice about him were his dark intense red eyes staring up into your lilac ones. You smiled down at him and said, "Hi there. I'm Lily." He just continued to stare at you. You looked at him for a few more minutes before moving away from him. (I'm speeding things up YET again.(I bet you people are really sick of me doing this speeding thing? Well, tooo bad! Cause I'm lazy and want to get to the point) You and the two demons got closer within the last two days. You were very surprised when you found out that he was a fire demon)
You were holding the baby and was telling him about a legend that you really liked when there was a knock on the door. Hina, who was listening to you as you told your story, got up and opened the door. "Yes?" She asked. "Hello Hina." said her best friend. (sorry but I can't remember her name T T) "Hi (whatever her name is), what are you doing here?" The maiden replied, "I was told to ask Lily if she can bring to the meeting house." You got up and readjusted the baby while saying, "Yes, I can bring him." You handed him to Hina and got bundled up. You by now have gotten used to the cold and could by now wear slightly smaller coats and stuff. Once done, Hina handed him back to you. She was nervous from what you could tell but didn't ask.
You walked past the other woman and started to head towards the house when you stop and said to the boy, "You know what? I'll show you around before I bring you there, that sound good?" You lifted him up so that you were eye to eye with him. He nodded and you smiled and said, "K! I'll show you some of my favorite places! (Not really going to talk about the places you've been. Just use some of yours and call it good, k?) After walking around for an hour you finally reached the meeting house. You knocked on the door and about five minutes later, an elder opened it. She glared down at you two and without a word took him from you. You blinked in surprise and said to the boy before the door was slammed shut, "I'll come get you later." You sighed and walked around a bit, trying to kill some time. You were a little ways away when you heard Hina scream, "You can't do it! Hes just a little boy!" You turned around and saw her friend walking towards the edge of the island while holding the baby out. Your eyes widen as you realized what she was about to do and made like lighting over to where they were. "Please! Let me go with him! A child must have a mother!" Hina tried to plead but the plea fell on deaf ears and tried to struggle out of the grasp of the maidens who held her back. You were about to feet away from the baby and that friend of Hina's when she whispered something to the baby (you know, his name and how he can come back for revenge if he survives the fall) and dropped him. "NOOOOO!" You screamed and without thinking, jumped after him. "LILY!" was the last thing you heard Hina scream as you fall towards the baby. You pointed your head down while clasping your arms to your sides and put your legs together, trying to gain speed. The baby, meanwhile, watched you do this in horror. You slowly got closer and grabbed him as soon as he was within reach. He looked up at you in shock, surprise and horror. You felt your hair whip around your face and said while smiling,"Don't worry, I got you!"
You grunted as you tried to free your wings but they were tucked in too tight. You closed your eyes and brought the baby closer to you as the ground got closer and closer. Just as you were about to collide with what appeared to be your soon-to-be death hole once you hit, you felt something cushion your fall for a second, making you sit in the air for a moment then fell ungracefully into a snow bank. You creak an eye open and saw that you indeed landed in a snow drift. You got up, careful not to drop the boy who was looking at you like he couldn't believe you guys were still alive. You let out a nervous laugh and said, "Looks like we're all in one piece." Suddenly a HUGE gust of wind knocked you right back into the drift. You did an anime sigh and got up again. You suddenly got a shiver and looked down at the baby, who appeared to be warmer then you. (of course he's warmer then you. He's a fire demon!) You held him up at eye level and asked, "Its obvious that we can't go back onto the island. Well, I could but my wings'll get shredded in these. So the question is this: what do we do from here?" He just stared at you. You sighed but then noticed that his eyes widen while looking behind you.
"What do we have here?" asked a deep voice from behind you. You turned around, let out a startled yelp and jumped back, bringing the kid closer to you again. The large demon righted himself as he stared at you two. You had a little sweat drop as you asked, "What do you want?" He chuckled and replied, "What could I possible want from a child and babe." He leaned down and got a good look at you. He blinked his dark eyes twice before saying, "What's that you got there?" Before you knew what was happening, the demon snatched the boy from you and held one of the wrapping to where the boy dangled. You let out a yelp and yelled, "Give him back! You give him back to me NOW!" Suddenly you felt someone pick you up and heard a voice saying, "Hey boss! Check out this little cutie! Can I eat her?!" But he didn't hear the person, he was looking at the boy who was looking back at him. You watched him as he reached into the bundle and pulled out a necklace with a blue stone on it. You couldn't tell what was passing between those two as they looked at each other. The grip on you tighten and you suddenly felt yourself being squeezed to death. The moment you let out a small yelp of pain was when the boy and demon looked in your direction. The boy's eyes widen while the large demon said, "Fury! Put her down! You can't have her!" "Awww why not boss?! She looks delicious!" You felt something lick your check and pulled away in disgust. "Let me go NOW or else I'll .." You began but got cut off by the voice saying in a mocking tone, "Or else what?" You growled and bit the hands that were holding you. You must have bit pretty hard since you tasted blood and were suddenly dropped to the ground. You breathed easier for a second before you got smacked and the hit threw you a good three feet away.
"You little bitch! You'll pay for that!" You heard someone hiss and turned around to see a demon that was slightly smaller then his boss heading your way. You were about to scotch away in hopes of getting out of that thing's way when his boss stepped in front of you while saying, "Leave her alone. These two are coming with us." "What?! Why?! Their just little brats! That little bitch must pay for bit.." "I said so. You deserved what you got. You shouldn't have touched her to began with." Suddenly the boss turned around to give you the boy, who you took happily and turned around to face Fury. You held onto him and pulled him close to you. The boy was watching you with big concerned eyes and rage for what that demon did to you and was trying to watch what was going on in front of the two of you. "Boss, just let me have the girl. The brat you can do what you want with, just give me the girl." His voice sent chills down your spine, making you back up a little but the larger of the two didn't move. In one smooth move Fury went down and the next instant you saw blood covering the ground. Your eyes widen, never really seeing much violence. You trembled a bit as the demon turned around to face you two. You gulped silently as he walked over to you. He leaned down to your eye level and said, "You two are now part of my band of thieves." You blinked, not really sure what to say. He got back up and said, "You can call me Bailous. I'm the leader of the band. I have only two rules: do what I say or else." You nodded mutely, still trying to process all of this is. The demon, Bailous, turned and started to walk away when he said, "You better follow me if you want to live. A warm climate demon like yourself needs to be warm at all times. You went, "Huh? How'd you know I was a warmer climate demon?" Bailous chuckled, making the long black hair on his head shake with the laugh and replied, "I didn't. You just told me." You felt your face flush as he continued, "I just had a hunch, that's all. Now then, could you tell me your name or would you prefer me to call you whatever." You glared at him slightly before saying, "Lil. My name's Lil." "Lil. Hm. Cute name for such a cute little girl." was all he said as he continued walking. You followed him, not really sure on what to do. You glanced down at the baby and his eyes told you everything: be careful. Don't trust him too quick. You nodded at him, telling him that you understood his warning. You guys walked for what seemed like hours until you came up to what appeared to be a camp. You shivered slightly from the cold that was making its way into your body.
(Fast forwarding again. You've been with the Hellraisers for about three months( the name of the band of thieves) Bailous took you and the boy under his wing and shooed away anyone trying to harass you and the boy. But mostly you. Anyway, the chill you've been feeling since you've meet Bailous stayed with you. Lately it seemed to have gotten worse.) You coughed a bit, the movement shaking your entire body. You snuggled deeper into the blanket you lifted from a heist and had been using it to try and keep you warm. The baby, who was sharing a tent with you ever since you ko'd someone who tried to take him away from you, was watching you with worried and concerned eyes. You yawned and was about to go lay down when you heard a voice saying, "Don't go to sleep just yet. We've another heist to do." You got back up from your nice, comfy spot and stretched. You put back on the coats and stuff you've just taken off. Once done you walked over to where you had the baby and picked him up and started to head over to Ninette's tent. She was a fox demon who had a motherly personality and was quite taken by you two. Every time Bailous and them took you on a heist, you always left him with her. When you reached the tent you called into it, "Ninette? You here?" "Yes, just give me a moment." Almost five seconds later, a woman with gold hair and ears of a fox came out. She turned her silver eyes onto you and smiled broadly, "Take it you've been recruited for another heist?" You nodded and handed him over to her. Just as you said your goodbyes to the boy, Ninette stopped you, "Wait. Lil? Are you feeling alright?" You turned around and said, "Yeah. I'm fine." Ninette looked you before she placed a hand on your forehead. You blushed and backed away. "Sorry but I got to get going. I'll be back later for him. Bye!" You said to them while making a break for it. "Lil! Wait! Come back! Damn it!" Ninette called after you but you were long gone. She sighed and said to the baby, "We better go find Bailous. There's no way she can go with a fever that high."
You went to meet up with Sarcel, a bat demon, to find out when you leave. Just as you reached his tent, you start to feel dizzy but shook it off and called out, "Hey Sarcel! You in there?!" A moment later you heard someone whisper something and an indignant shriek and a second later a handsome guy with dark blue hair and eyes opened the tent door, looking disheveled while saying, "Bout time you got here, kid. I was just about to go hunting for you." You raised an eyebrow and replied in a sarcastic tone, "Sure you were." He mumbled something under his breath and motioned for you to come in. You snuggled into your cloths, trying to fight off the chill that suddenly reappeared again. While you sat there shivering a bit, Sarcel started to go over the plans for the entrance and escape route. By now you were so out of it when he went, "LIL!? YOU IN THERE?!" His yelling startled you, making you fall to the ground with your butt as the cushion. You let out a yelp and said, "I know! I know! I heard everything! Jeesh! Give me a break, would ya?!" He shook his head at you and shooed you out. You both grumbled a bit but not about the same things. You felt another wave of dizziness wash over you and felt a knot form in your stomach. "Maybe Ninette was right. Maybe I DO have something." You mumbled to yourself. "Lil! Would you please come here a moment? I'd like a word with you." you heard a deep voice rumble ahead of you. You looked up to see Ninette and Bailous heading your direction. Ninette was still carrying the baby. Unfortunately, your vision started to blur and you felt a knot form in your chest, making it hard to breath. "Ninette, you were right. I do feel sick." was all you said before the dizziness made you pass out. "Lil!" was the last thing you heard before blackness claimed you.
~No one's POV~
"Bailous. She can't stay here. She'll die if she doesn't get help." Ninette said quietly as she watched you breath in ragged breathes. The fever that had claimed you was getting worse and worse by the minute. The cough that had annoyed you earlier had gotten worse, turning your throat raw and sore. Bailous sighed and said, "I know. Soren done all he could. What she needs now is someone who's highly skilled." He turned to Ninette and said, "You're the fastest one in the band. I want you to take her to her." Ninette's eyes widen and she exclaimed, "What?! But she won't do that! Remember what she told us last time we saw her?! That she'll kill any and all thieves who go into her territory!" Bailous growled, "I know! Damn it! Don't you think I've been through every possible solution to help her?! She's our only chance! You're my only choice to do this!" Ninette looked at him before caving in, "I'll do it but.. you must watch the little one until I get back." He nodded and they both looked to where he was hanging. He threw a fit if he couldn't see you. Ever since you've taken to bed, he's been watching you with concern and worry. Bailous walked over to him and said, "I'm sorry. I know you two have always been together. But," He looked him in the eyes and continued, "She can't stay here. You and I and the others can handle this type of climate but you're friend is from a warmer region of the makii. The cold is killing her. If we continue to keep her here unaided she'll die within a month." The boy just glared at him. What Bailous said rang true. He sighed and agreed to it by nodding. Bailous motioned for Ninette, who immediately began wrapping you in blankets and got ready herself when she was done taking care of you. She gently picked you up and turned to face the two males, "We'll be there within three days. Two if I don't stop." Bailous nodded and handed her supplies needed. Just as Ninette was about to walk out Bailous said, "Be careful." She paused, nodded and took off.
Bailous sighed and thought: I hope Lil will be alright. The boy will no doubt be anxious to get her back. He glanced down. Speaking of which. He noticed that the boy was already looking at the fleeting forms with anxious eyes. "Don't worry. The healer we're taking her to is the best of the best. She'll be better in no time." But he didn't do anything. He (boy) just hoped that they were telling the truth.
~five days later~
Bailous paced his tent yet again for the tenth time that day. Sarcel stood up, leaning against the post. He let out a sigh and told Bailous, "Calm down and take a seat. So what she's running late. The woman's probably giving her some trouble and had to convince her to let them in." Bailous growled, "I know that! They should have been here yesterday!" The baby just looked at them coldly. Suddenly shouts were heard from the camp and someone burst into the tent. "Ninette! Where the hell have you been?!" Bailous roared when he saw who it was. "Hm? What happened? Where's Lil?" Ninette, who was cut, bruised and slightly bleeding and slightly out of breath replied, "I ran into some trouble but nothing I couldn't handle." He inhaled sharply and asked, "What kind of trouble?" She grinned sheepishly, "Hehehe. Um, shehad traps sent out and I had to go through them." He let out a sigh of relief and asked quickly, "So? Did she take her?" Ninette nodded and said, "Yeah, she took her but" "But what?" Bailous asked. Ninette replied sadly, "She wanted her to stay with her for a couple of weeks." Bailous face shadowed as he asked, "She that bad?" Ninette turned away and said quietly, "Yeah. She got worse when we left. II thought I lost her at one point." Bailous shook his head. He turned to face her and asked, "Any idea on what it is?" Ninette shrugged and answered, "Dunno. All she told me was to come back in a week or two to retrieve Lil. She said she should be well by then." He let out a sigh of relief. Sarcel asked impatiently, "That it?" Ninette scowled at him and said, "Yes. I'm so glad you give a damn." He scowled right back and walked out of the tent. She went over to where the boy was, picked him up and headed towards her tent.
Where'd they take me?! I wanna stay by Hiei! me:O - calm down! You'll come back, jeesh.
~FF~
"I'll be back in a day or so." Ninette told Bailous before taking off to go get you. Bailous looked up from working on the next heist plan and asked, "You going to get Lil?" She nodded. He went back to work while saying, "Be careful. Go retrieve and come RIGHT back, understood?" She grinned and replied, "Understood."
~Next day~
Sarcel growled and asked, "Where could that stupid fox be?!" Bailous sighed and said, "Knock it off. She said she'll be here either today or tomor.." but was cut off by Ninette yelling, "BAILOUS!" Bailous and Sarcel raced outside and gasped to find Ninette bloodied up a bit and slightly limping into camp. Bailous ran up to catch her before she collapsed onto the ground. "Nin! What happened?! Where's Lil?!" She groaned out, "I don't know. When I got there, the place was burning straight to the ground and when I was trying to search the wreckage, I was ambushed from behind by a group of unknown demons." She teared up as she said, "When I came to, the place was in shambles and ruins. I don't even know if the people inside were still a live." He glanced towards the babe, who appeared to be in shock and disbelief. Bailous sighed and said, "Don't blame yourself. What happened to the temple?"