Well! I've just started writing another story, and I thought I'd share it with you since "Love and Secrets" was such a big hit. Well, read on and review to tell me what you think. Your input is greatly valued!

On such a bright, sunny summer day, you would think that Yusuke and the gang would be outside. Well, Keiko might have been, but we won't worry about her now. Yusuke, on the other hand, was lazing around at Kurama's house. Sitting in the living room were Hiei, who was on the floor; Yusuke, on the floor; and Kurama, also on the floor with his manga collection surrounding him. FLCL was blaring on the television; Haruko was saying "Your head works, Tak-un!"

"You have every Escaflowne volume," Yusuke exclaimed, "lemme see!"

Kurama picked them up and spread them all out in the space between himself and Yusuke. He looked up at Yusuke proudly, and Yusuke glared back, completely overcome with jealousy. After a minute of that, he slumped back against a chair, pouting.

"I hate being poor," he complained, his lower lip sticking out in a comic way.

Kurama chuckled. A sharp knock at the door made them all jump.

"Now, who could that be," Kurama stood up slowly followed by the other two. They headed for the front door, one in front of the other. Kurama glanced out through the peep-hole in the door.

"That's strange," he said, his face becoming puzzled, "I don't know who this girl is, but I suppose she looks harmless enough..."

After a slight moment of hesitation Kurama unlocked and opened the door. There, in the doorway, stood a young teenage girl. She looked to be about 14 or 15, she had long, raven colored hair that was thick and fell to about mid-back, she was short, quite slender, and was quite muscular. She had bright scarlet eyes, petite features, and she was wearing all black: a black net shirt with a black tank top underneath, black nail polish, black pants, and black board shoes. Just by looking at her, all three boys could tell she had an extremely powerful spiritual aura.

"Um...," Kurama stuttered, "Can I...help you?" He smiled kindly.

"Um, yes, I'm looking for Hiei? I was told he was here," she shifted awkwardly, looking from one boy to the next.

"You're looking for Hiei? He's standing right here," Kurama motioned to Hiei.

"Oh! I'm sorry, I don't mean to be forward, but do you mind if we discuss my reasons for coming here... inside?" She looked at Kurama hopefully.

"Yes, of course,"he said, and he ushered them into the living room.

Well?! What do you think? I know the first chapter wasn't much, but the second chapter will bring a twist. R&R, please!