Wolfie: Hi everyone. I've got a new fic going. I hope you like it. It's a little different from the traditional Hieixoc's. Because…well you'll see why. I'm gonna try and keep Hiei as close to his true character as I possibly can. So enjoy the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own YYH or the characters. I do however own all OCS.
Chapter 1: He's baaaack!
"Morning Keiko." Said a green eyed girl with silver hair.
"Morning Naomi. Have you seen Yusuke today?" She asked a little distracted. Naomi sat down in her normal seat by the window.
"Hn. No, I haven't seen Kuwabara, Kurama or Hiei either. Then again it's only homeroom and there is still ten minutes left before the bell rings." Naomi answered stoically.
"You're right. I guess I do worry too much. But Yusuke misses so many days of school as it is. Its senior year, he should be here more often." Keiko said tapping her pencil lightly against her desk.
"Hn. Even though Koenma did rehire him as Spirit Detective? He and the boys are the only ones who kept the youkai in check." Naomi answered quietly, Keiko nodded and they were both silent until the bell rang.
"Ohayo class." Mr. Hatomi said as he walked in.
"Ohayo sir." The class repeated together, except for Naomi who was looking out the window still. No one seemed to notice though. The teacher went through the roll, calling out everyone's name. When Naomi's name was called, she was already daydreaming.
"Takada, Naomi? Are you here?" Mr. Hatomi asked looking around. Keiko quickly poked her in the back with her pencil.
"Hai sir." She answered without moving. The teacher marked her name down in the role book.
"Miss Takada, I would like to speak with you after school." He told her.
"Hai sir." She said and Mr. Hatomi continued role.
After class Naomi and Keiko said goodbye and walked to their separate classes. Keiko had math while Naomi went to study hall. After the teacher took role Naomi pulled out her art book and began drawing. By the end of the class she had drawn a waterfall, a lake and trees. In the middle of the lake was the reflection of a quarter moon. She planned on finishing it during art class which was seventh period.
As she was walking out of class she was stopped by another student, Marie Narakata. "What do you want Marie?" Naomi asked.
"I heard that you were the one who gave my friend a bloody lip. What do you have to say for yourself slut?" About this time Keiko had shoved her way through the crowd that had gathered.
"First off, the only sluts around here are you and your so called friends." She said coolly causing everyone around them to hold their breath. "Second, the last time I even wasted the effort to raise a finger to your kind; she deserved every bit of punishment she got. Now that that's settled you and your friends should leave, before someone gets hurt. And I'm not talking about me." She finished, causing the girl to shake slightly.
Naomi stood still as Marie and her friends walked by her. "This isn't over Takada." Marie hissed as she passed her.
"I expected as much Narakata." Naomi replied to the girl. Suddenly she felt Keiko touch her shoulder. "Hn." She said and they began walking to their next class.
Naomi had made it through the rest of the day with only a couple more threats and some death glares from members of the girl's gang. After seventh period Naomi made her way to Mr. Hatomi's room. She opened the door and Mr. Hatomi looked up. "You wanted to see me sir?" She asked as calmly as ever.
"Yes, have a seat please. I'm almost done." He said returning to the papers on his desk. Naomi took a seat at the nearest desk and waited. A few moments later the teacher stacked the papers and put them into his briefcase. He walked over to the desk Naomi sat at and leaned against the one next to her. "I wanted to speak to you about this morning. I know the school year has only been going for a few weeks, but you seemed more distracted then normal. Is there something that you need to talk about? Something going on at home? Or with your friends maybe? It'll be just between me and you for now as long as you are in no danger." He told her standing up and giving her a smile.
"There's nothing going on that you need to know about. Is there anything else?" She replied coldly.
He slowly walked behind her seat. "I hope you can tell me anything. I'm here to help you. That's my job. I can keep a secret." He told her quietly as he placed his hands on her shoulders. Slowly he slid his hands down the front of her school shirt. Naomi jumped up and quickly turned around.
"Mr. Hatomi…" She started and turned to him only to have him hold her face in place while he kissed her.
Suddenly the door burst open and in walked Hiei and Kurama, right behind them was Keiko, Yusuke, and Kuwabara. Mr. Hatomi broke the kiss and slid his hands down her shoulders, gripping her hard. "Sorry to interrupt." Yusuke scoffed. "Guys…" Naomi whispered a little shaken.
"Let her go." Kurama demanded. Mr. Hatomi backed away from her with his hands raised defensively. Suddenly Hiei was at her side with his katana pointed directly at the man's throat.
"If you ever so much as look at her wrong I will make you wish that you were dead." He threatened in his cool calm voice as he pulled Naomi behind him. Mr. Hatomi nodded and took a couple more steps back upset that what appeared to be a student could threaten him. Naomi held onto his arm tightly without really showing how shaken she was. School was supposed to be safe, teachers were supposed to be safe while they were here. Didn't their employers do some kind of background check on them or something?
"Come Naomi let's get you out of here." Keiko said gently and tugged Naomi's other hand forcing her to either let go or drag Hiei with them. She let go and followed Keiko. The others gave their warning and left behind the girls. Hiei stayed behind and quickly appeared behind the teacher; using the hilt of his sword he hit him just hard enough to knock him out before leaving.
As they walked home Keiko and Kuwabara continued to ask her if she was alright, while Yusuke fumed at the nerve of the teacher. "Guys, I'm alright okay? He didn't do anything but kiss me thanks to you. You saved me, thank you." She said getting her friends to calm down. She felt something in the back of her mind and knew it was Hiei checking her mind to see if she told the truth. She smiled and sent a small wave of gratitude towards him.
At the next corner Kurama and Hiei broke off from the group saying their goodbyes. Kuwabara's house was next and after that Keiko's, hers, then Yusuke's. They continued in silence until they reached Kuwabara's house. They stopped so Kuwabara could wrap an arm around Naomi's shoulders and promise his protection from the teacher should he ever try anything again. Shizuru opened the door and waved at the group before they continued on to Keiko's house. Keiko said her goodbyes, gave her threats to Yusuke about not being late again and rushed into the house.
About 15 minutes later they could see Naomi's house a few houses down, and there was an unfamiliar car in the driveway. "Do you want me to wait for you Naomi?" Yusuke asked feeling a little uneasy. Naomi gave a small smile. Yusuke had always been protective of her ever since her step-father showed up. It took the gang's help but they finally chased him off along with his friends and her step-sister.
She shook her head. "No it's probably just a friend of mom's. I think one of them just had a baby or surgery or something. I wouldn't be surprised if they were here. I'll be okay, I promise." She said when he gave her a look to make sure she meant it.
"Alright, but if anything happens you run, got it?" He made her promise and gave her a full on hug before mussing up her hair. "I'll see you tomorrow kid." He said using an old joke as he walked off.
"See ya Yusuke." She called and headed to the house. The door was unlocked so she walked inside. Noticing that it was a little too quiet to be having a friend over, she called out in case her mom was upstairs. "Mom you home?"
"In the kitchen Naomi." Came her mother's voice, but there was an edge of something to it…fear? Anger? Pain maybe? Cautiously Naomi set her pack down and headed for the kitchen door. She entered to see her mom and a man that she didn't recognize as his back was turned to her.
"Mom? Who's is this?" She asked edging around the counter looking for a weapon. The closest thing was the steak knives on the other side of the counter, behind her mom and the man. Her mother didn't answer as the man turned around slowly.
"Naomi, don't you recognize your own father?" He asked and Naomi shifted to a defensive stance. If she hadn't been sure that Yusuke was already home and that this guy wouldn't hurt her mother if she ran she would have gone for help. Instead she tried to direct the man's full attention to her hoping her mom would run. Silently she begged her to.
"You are not my father. You are nothing like him. He was a good man. And how could anyone for get your worthless face? I thought you were gone for good." Naomi taunted completely ignoring her mother's presence along with disbelief at her daughter's bravery. "What happened Cain? Couldn't find a bitch to beat on or something?"
"Why you little brat! I'm gonna make you pay for those words. I wonder. Do you still remember our last little lesson on respect?" He asked smiling and received a growl from Naomi in response. "I guess not, well I'm gonna have to teach it to you again aren't I?" He laughed as he cracked his knuckles. Naomi backed up until she felt a wall behind her. "After I'm done with you maybe I'll start on your mother." With that last comment, Naomi lunged at him in a rage of fury.
*School the next morning*
"Has anyone seen Naomi? She's not normally late for school." Kurama asked concerned. He and the others had shown up a little early that day and no one seemed to know where Naomi was. Everyone shook their heads as they took their seats. They usually walk to school together, but being a Friday it was test day so everyone arrived at different times.
"No, she was fine when I dropped her off yesterday…but there was this strange care in the driveway..." Yusuke said trailing off. "She said something about one of her mom's friends being in the hospital so I didn't think too much of it when she didn't call after a while."
"A strange car?" Hiei muttered just as the door opened to reveal a tired and bruised Naomi. There were a few cuts on her cheek and arms but nothing worth bandaging. Instantly everyone was out of their seats running to her.
"What happened?" Keiko asked inspecting her injuries and the boys fumed at the sight of her. Kuwabara and Yusuke looked like they were going to beat the first thing that they could get their hands on. While Kurama and Hiei shared a quiet fury. Mentally Hiei was swearing to find out who did this and make them pay dearly. Naomi was one of the few people who he'd ever cared about and the only one who truly understood him and his reason for keeping Yukina a secret. He was furious at the though of someone hurting her.
"Sorry guys, I'm fine. I got jumped on the way to school. Don't worry I didn't go down easy." She told them and made her way to her seat, carefully avoiding everyone's eyes, especially Hiei's and Kurama's. She walked trying to limp as little as she possibly could. Her knee was sore and swollen.
--She's lying.-- Hiei told Kurama mentally and received a slight nod from the fox.
--Do you think it could be…?-- He asked not needing to finish the sentence as Hiei's eyes clouded over and when into a bloodlust red.
--He wouldn't dare show his face around here.-- declared Hiei. --But then again he might actually be just stupid enough to try again.-- He mused as they took their seats once more. Through out the class Mr. Hatomi was extremely careful to avoid any and all eye contact with not only Naomi but the others in the group as well for fear of pissing them off more than they obviously were at the moment.
After class Naomi left immediately and attempted to head straight to study hall without the others either noticing or catching her as most of their classes were the other direction. Unfortunately her plan failed. Yusuke and Kuwabara caught her almost instantly once she stepped out the door. Since they were the only two with her class. "Naomi, what's wrong with you today? Do you really think we believed the story that you got jumped? Even I'm smart enough to put it together." Yusuke demanded and was interrupted by an obnoxious but slightly helpful Kuwabara.
"Yeah! Who would dare lay a hand on 'The Great Naomi'?" He demanded trying to cheer her up a little. It just caused her and Yusuke to roll their eyes, but she did give off a small smile.
"Yeah girl! You're almost as good of fighter as I am." Yusuke said wrapping an arm gently around her. "Not to mention, you can beat Kuwabara with hardly any trouble." he finished as Kuwabara reached for the door. A voice behind them stopped them in their tracks.
"Yeah like that's hard to do." Came a familiar female voice from behind them. "I mean Kuwabaka's too stupid to actually win in a real fight and Yusuke isn't far behind." She laughed as the three friends turned to meet their insulter. The boys were in total shock as to who was standing there.
"Ivy!" They yelled together while Naomi glared at the new girl. She was a few inches taller than Naomi, had light blonde hair and hazel eyes.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Yusuke demanded. "Wait, if you're here then doesn't that mean that…" He and Kuwabara turned to look at their friend realization dawning on them.
"Yes, Cain is back." Naomi mumbled not willing to meet their eyes, instead she continued her death glare with no effect. "Does that mean that Adrian is on his way as well?" She inquired.
Ivy nodded with a scowl. "Unfortunately my good for nothing brother is coming back today as well. I don't know why father keeps him around." She looked Naomi up and down. "I see that father had a little fun with you last night without me. Doesn't look like I missed out on much though. You're pathetic."
"You bitch!" Naomi cried and lunged at Ivy and gave her a punch directly to the girl's face. Ivy took a couple steps back and felt her lip. Her fingers came away with blood.
"You stupid whore!" She yelled slapping Naomi across her already injured face, followed by a kick to the stomach as she stumbled. As she raised her hand again to slap the Naomi again she felt a hand grab her wrist. Ivy looked over to see Hiei holding her back and a dark promise of pain in his eyes. "Hi…Hiei." She whispered showing them all that she was afraid of the fire demon.
"I see you remember me. Too bad you don't remember what happened last time you tried to hurt Naomi. I shall have to remind you later." He sneered adding pressure to her wrist. Kurama hurried around the corner sensing something wrong. "If you ever touch her or her mother again I shall hunt you down and give you a slow, painful, miserable, merciless death. Along with that piece of shit father of yours." Hiei threatened in her ear before shoving her away from him and walked past her going over to inspect Naomi.
"W…wait until father hears about what you and your friends did to me. He will not be happy." She threatened as she hurried off in another direction, holding her injured wrist to her chest. After Ivy disappeared around the corner the crowed began to thin out until it was just the five of them.
"Do you care to explain why you didn't tell us about this before that worthless bitch attacked you?" Hiei demanded, obviously very pissed off. Yusuke and Kuwabara were nervously holding Naomi between them until she got her footing. Kurama cleared his throat gently trying to get Hiei's attention. The fire demon only got upset if Yukina or Naomi was in danger. "What fox?!" He demanded glancing at the kitsune.
"I was going to say don't be too harsh on her until she's had a little time to recover from this." He said carefully. "Besides this probably should wait until later. We are already late for class." Naomi stirred trying to stand on her own.
"It's alright Shuuichi. Hiei's right, I should've said something." She muttered, remembering to use his human name, as she tried to take a step. The world spun and she stumbled only to be caught by Hiei before she hit the ground. "Thanks." She whispered to him.
"Yusuke please tell your teacher that we took Naomi home early. Say that she isn't feeling well." Kurama said to the detective as Hiei scooped Naomi into his arms.
"Sure, no problem." Yusuke said as he and Kuwabara turned to go into the classroom. Kurama picked up Naomi's bag and nodded to Hiei.
"I'm gonna go get us checked out and I'll meet the two of you at the gate." Kurama said as he moved a strand of hair from Naomi's face. "Foolish child." He whispered before walking off as well. Hiei, alone with Naomi, rushed to the front gate and set her down against a brick pillar. Once he was sure she wasn't gonna fall over he backed up a couple steps to give her a moment to breathe and him to calm down…a little.
"Start talking. The was all Cain's doing wasn't it? How long has he been back and why didn't you say anything? The detective could've gone inside with you didn't you think of that?" He demanded placing a hand on either side of her head, his face inches from hers. "No more lying to me onna. I want the truth."
Naomi sighed and nodded, looking down to avoid his piercing red gaze. "He was there yesterday when I got home. I didn't know it was his car. He's been gone for a while. I didn't think he would be back. I just thought it was a friend of mom's. I didn't lie about her friend being in the hospital. Or about the car. Mom called me into the kitchen and Cain started on me. That's what happened. I still couldn't beat him." She finished quietly, eyes watering a little.
"Hn." Hiei said and was gone in a second. Realizing he wasn't there anymore she looked up to see Kurama exiting the building with three notes and her bag. He saw them and ran over to where they were.
"How do you feel Naomi?" He asked her now that she seemed focused. "We're going to head to my house since it is the closest."
"I can make it. I'm not that hurt." She said as she took her bag from him and began to walk slowly in the direction of his house. Hiei and Kurama took their places on either side of her on full alert to anything that would cause her any more harm.
Wolfie: Well there it is…what do you think? I like it better when Hiei is friends with the oc either in a past life or for several years instead of trying to form a relationship from total scratch. Please Review and tell me what you think. Ja ne!
