First Impressions

By Silverwolf

Karasu sat quietly. He hadn't spoke to anyone since his parents' death. He didn't care where he ended up now. It's wasn't like anyone would really care about him.

Karasu looks at the driver of the dark limousine. The man hadn't said a word since Karasu was placed in the back. He had taken Karasu's trunk and placed in the limousine's trunk. His suitcase had ended up with his trunk. Karasu sat with his backpack next to him. Sitting in the floor was a carrier holding his black kitten. He looks towards the cage hoping that the little animal was okay.

Karasu opens the kitten's cage. He sat the animal in his lap. Though his aunt had told them to pack his stuff and send him to her that didn't mean he would keep all his stuff. He hopes he didn't have to give away his kitten.

Karasu: So what do you think Kali?

The kitten looks at him with its mysterious yellow eyes.

Karasu: Do you think you will be allowed to stay Kali?

The kitten mews. He watches her tail sway. Karasu smiles. The limousine continues its path. Karasu looks out the tinted window. He had never seen homes like the ones they were passing.

Driver: We are almost there.

Karasu nods. The driver continues his path. Karasu had only spoken to Kali after his parents died. Though their death had been sudden the boy hadn't bothered with tears.

Driver (as they pull into a large gate): This is it. The madam will probably wish to show you more herself.

Karasu looks about the estate's grounds. The area was huge. He looks at the estate. Though Karasu was almost twelve something spooked him about the ancient looking mansion.

The driver steps out of the limousine. Karasu watches someone take his trunk and suitcase out of the limousine. The driver then closes the carrier and lifts it from the floor. He hands it to someone else. Karasu cradles the kitten. Kale watches the people moving around her.

Karasu didn't say a word as the group leads the way. They walk him through the halls of a large room. One servant opens the door. He looks at the spacious room in disbelief. He can't believe the room was his even after the servants had left his trunk and suitcase in the room. They had said that the head servant of the estate would be with him. He looks at the bed. It had three stairs holding it higher than most beds.

Karasu looks around the room eying the wooden furniture. The wood was cherry. That was obvious by the scent. Karasu looks at his stuff and then at the large collection of books. He couldn't believe how many were along the shelf. They seem to have no end.

Shane (entering the room): I am Shane. I am the head of this house while madam is away.

She looks Karasu over.

Shane: Straight to bed with you. This room is yours. No other room belongs to you, understand? Do not go poking about.

Karasu nods. Shane watches him.

Shane: I will have someone place your clothing in the bureau. And I was told you have some books. They will be placed along the smaller shelf.

Karasu looks at her. Shane crosses the room. She opens the bureau drawer and removes a pair of black pajamas. Shane walks over to Karasu. She looks at him.

Shane: Do you know how the dress yourself?

Karasu looks at her. Shane places the clothing along the bed. She steps out of the room after calling a younger woman.

Kelly: I am Kelly. I'll be checking on you periodically and bringing your meals to you.

Karasu nods. Kelly takes Karasu's shirt from his body. She places the pajama shirt along his shoulders and buttons it up. Kelly then takes a hold of the pajama pants and places them in front of Karasu. Karasu slides off his slacks and slides on the pajama bottoms. Kelly ties the strings.

Kelly: To bed with you now. I don't make the rules; I just follow them like you.

Karasu climbs the stairs. Kelly turns the blankets down as Karasu sits on the bed. Karasu slides under the blankets. He lies still in the bed as Kelly leaves the room. Karasu closes his eyes as Kale jumps onto the bed using the stairs. She curls up next to his chest. Karasu sleeps comfortably with Kale in the bed.

Karasu awakens to someone entering the room. It is Kelly. The young woman leaves Karasu's breakfast at the table. Karasu watches her absentmindedly. He is really too tired to care after the four day journey to the estate.

Kelly: I take it Shane already told you about your room?

Karasu nods. The woman places his clothing in the bureau. She then places his books in the smaller shelf. She crosses the room and picks up his backpack. The contents of his bag end up the small chest of drawers or at least the last two drawers. She hangs the backpack along a hook on the wall. She looks towards the large bookshelf along the wall. And then looks towards Kale as she places a bed and toys for the kitten along a rug in the corner. She then places a liter box, food, and water for the small kitten.

Kelly: Your kitten may stay. She has everything she needs. I will bring her meals also.

Karasu nods. He drifts back to sleep as Kelly hangs a chain and harness along a hook for the kitten. Kelly leaves the room with Kale snoring sweetly next to Karasu.

Early Afternoon

Shane enters the room. Karasu sleeps quietly. Kelly enters as Shane leaves. She picks up the clothing Karasu wore earlier and his uneaten breakfast. She returns to the room moments later with his lunch. She leaves it along of table before taking her leave. She looks about the room. Kelly leaves the kitten more food.

Kelly: So the kitten has eaten, but you are still sleeping. Sleep well child, I know your journey here was long.

Kelly walks over to the cabinets full of movies and CD and an entertainment center. She then walks over to the small chest of drawers and places what will be the child's personal items within the top drawer.

Kelly: Well, whenever you're ready all of this will be waiting. Though you may spend your time outside. I don't know yet.

Sometime Later

Karasu awakes as Kelly brings him dinner. She leaves his dinner at the table and takes away his uneaten lunch. She also leaves dinner for Kale.

Karasu rises from the bed and creeps down its stairs. He watches Kelly leave. He then sits at the table. Looking around he realizes the room has two desks. One desk holds a computer. Karasu walks over to the smaller shelf and snatches a book from it. He then returns to the table and picks at the food. After that he returns to the bed. Kale joins him.

Karasu: Hello Kale. Come for me to read to you?

Kale mews. Karasu smiles.

Discussion

Shane: His aunt won't see him until she returns. And then it will be when she wants to.

Kelly: He's slept most of today. So far that's all I've seen him do.

Shane: I hear when his parents passed away he didn't make a sound.

Kelly: He hasn't made a sound yet.

Shane: I don't think he can do much. He didn't answer him when I asked him if he could dress himself.

Kelly: Well, I placed him in the pajamas you sat along the bed.

Shane: Well you may be dressing him as well as bringing him his meals. Also you may be bathing him.

Kelly nods. She knows she has no say in the matter.

Shane: Also put a brush through his hair. It's hip length and needs to be brushed.

Kelly: Maybe braiding it will keep it manageable.

Shane: I don't care what you do. Clean him up.

Kelly nods. She watches her younger sister creep through the hall. The girl then enters Karasu's room.

Inside Karasu's Room

Corbin: Are you the one they are talking about?

Karasu shrugs.

Corbin: That's okay, you don't have to talk if you don't want to. I'm Corbin. Kelly is my sister. Don't worry I won't tell them you spoke to me.

Karasu watches her. Corbin smiles.

Corbin: I hope you'll eventually speak to me and we can maybe become friends.

Karasu glances towards Corbin. He returns to his book. Later he returns to the table. He picks at his food once more.

Corbin: Well, I could probably tell you what will happen next.

Karasu looks at her attentively.

Corbin: Have you met your cousin Phoenix yet?

Karasu just watches her.

Corbin: Guess not. Anyway, Shane will probably have someone give you a bath and that kind of stuff.

Karasu watches her without a word.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. Though I wished I owned two of them. However, I do own Corbin, Kali, Shane, Kelly, and Phoenix.