More than Ordinary.
A Yu Yu Hakusho Fanfiction By:
Folfette Dreamwalker
Chapter One: An Arrested Fox.
Knock knock knock...Bang! Sounded on Skyleana's door at three in the morning. "Damn it...be Patient!" echoed through the house as she stormed down the stairs. She was a full-blooded fox-spirit, or a 'youko', trapped in the human world and trying to stay hidden. Her fox name was Merina, and she was a legendary theif...the dreaded 'Black Vixen of Moonrose'. Kurama stood outside her door with the rest of the Spirit Detectives, waiting to bring her in. She was 16 in human years, having been trapped in the human world that long. Her long, blond hair swung about at her waist and accented her purple eyes in an odd way, making her seem somehow innocent and pure. She had a silver chain collar, black mini skirt, black half shirt/tank top and black sneakers on. She was wearing an amethyst ring and a watch, a single braid went down her back tonight and she'd been packing and cleaning. She walked slowly to the door, already knowing it had been too late. She paused at the door, smelling Kurama's scent, then Hiei's, and knowing she'd have no choice but to go along. She opened the door, "My bags are upstairs, and I refuse to fight. Could you just make this quick and clean so the neighbors don't get alarmed?" She said, lowering her head. "Fine." Kurama said, grabbing her by the wrist and dragging her to the side. "Then you wont mind me asking why you're here in the first place, Merina of the Moonrose?" he added in a hissing voice so low only Skyleana and Hiei could hear him. "Well...I was caught and almost killed. I came here and into this body...you understand...uh...what's your name?" she answered, also speaking low. "My name is Kurama, the fire demon here is Hiei." Kurama introduced them. "Hn." Hiei said, blurring over to where they were standing. "You don't scare me, Hiei..." Skyleana snarled out, glaring at him. "I don't care." Hiei responded, crossing his arms and matching her glare with one of his own. 'Then who scares you?' He added telepathically, smirking at her. 'Kurama...' came her reply, as she glanced at Kurama and shuddered. Kurama was shocked, 'Why are you afraid of me?' he asked, outwardly masking his shock. 'Because of Youko...' She statedsimply, looking away. Kurama smiled, 'I understand, Merina.' He said, cutting off the conversation as Yusuke and Kuwabara returned with her things. Kurama pulled out a communicator, "Koenma, we got her...send a portal." He said into it, then turning to the others he added, "Lets go." A portal opened and they all went through, nothing was left but the darkness of the night.
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"What do you mean, she's only here because she's afraid of You, Kurama?!?" Koenma shouted, sending papers flying as he tryed very hard to keep his temper in check. "You're my Best team of Detectives, I thought you were better than this? So what do you mean by that?" Kurama sighed, shaking his head, "Just that, she is." He stated simply. Koenma calmed down some, looking at Kurama as though studying him. "Why would she be afraid of You, Kurama? You wouldn't hurt a girl." Koenma said, still obviously confused. "Well, it's because of Youko, really..." Kurama said slowly and truthfully, not meeting the young ruler's gaze fully. "Well then, if she chooses to join the Spirit Detectives as her punishment, she can stay with you and train with you. If she tries to escape, Youko can stop her. But I warn you, do not take advantage of her while she is in your care, or I will punish both of you." Koenma said, his decision made. "Bring her in, Kurama, I'd like to get through this all in one night." He added. Kurama nodded, heading out into the hall where the other Spirit Detectives were watching over the girl. "Merina, Gang..." Kurama nodded to the gang, then grabbed Merina by the wrist and pulled her aside while the others went in to see Koenma. "A word, please, Merina." He said lowly to her. "Whatever, sure." She responded, not meeting his stern gaze. "If you want to live, and live freely, join the gang and be placed in my care. I'll try to be nice if You be nice...and try not to run or fight me." He said to her, looking serious. "And if I do this, and run or fight?" She asked. Suddenly, she was looking at Youko, who said to her, "Well, then I just might have to deal with you, Merina..." Merina gulped..."Uhm...okay, Youko." She said quietly. "Good girl..." Youko purred, looking deep into her eyes. "Now come with me." Kurama said, taking over. 'Awww, it was just getting fun~!' Youko complained in his head as Kurama lead her into Koenma's office by the wrist. 'no, Youko, enough.' Kurama answered, aloud he said, "Sorry, Koenma, sir...I was just filling her in a bit." Koenma looked at them, "That's ok, Kurama, I'll take it from here." he responded, watching as Merina sat on the sofa and Kurama leaned against the wall beside her. "Now that we're all here..." Koenma started, glancing at Kurama with a frown, "we'll give Merina, here, her options..." he turned, addressing said vixen-in-human-form. "Not that there are that many. Option one: Execution, Two: Life sentence in Spirit Prison, or Three: you Join the Spirit Detectives and I clear your records." Koenma said seriously, "There are no other options." He added gravely. Merina gulped, looking around. "Uh...I think I'll join your Detectives, sir..." she said nervously, fidgeting and shuddering. "Welcome to the team." Yusuke said cordially, "Yeah, welcome." Kuwabara said with a genuine smile. "Hn. welcome to hell..." Hiei said, smirking. Kurama merely smiled gently, finding himself speechless as she stood gracefully and walked up to him. "Thank you...Kurama." She whispered, smiling at him. "You're welcome, Merina." Kurama whispered back. "You may all leave now...and Kurama? Watch her with care." Koenma said, smiling. Kurama took Merina's hand and lead her through the portal Koenma had just opened. They found themselves on the streets, outside an apartment complex just as the sun was coming up. "Mine is apartment 2B, I have a room I never use...you'll find it to your liking. In the off chance you need me, my room is next to it, I'll show you around later." Kurama said as they climbed the stairs. He found his key and unlocked his door, letting Merina in first before locking them in. He went to the kitchen, letting her do whatever she wanted. She looked around...it was spacious, cozy, and neatly arranged, but you could tell he lived alone. Merina sighed, then walked into the kitchen, which was spotlessly clean. 'Nice place.' She thought, 'I keep things well.' He responded telepathically. She turned to see him at the stove, mixing something up to cook. He was smiling, making eggs and sausages to go with pancakes, not a traditional Japanese breakfast, because he felt they needed time to talk...cooking something complicated would take too much time. 'Can I help? I'm bored...' she thought, not trusting herself to speak out loud to him. 'Sure, set the table and get fixings ready...and if you want, you can make the toast.' He answered, still smiling. He knew why she was using telepathy, but he figured it was best not to push her...she might just become more afraid of him. 'Fine with me.' She thought as she began to help. Soon, everything was ready and they ate and talked about anything but Youko. 'I feel left out...' Youko complained to Kurama. 'Hush.' Kurama told him, 'but...I like her too~' Youko said mischieviously. 'What? I do not...' Kurama started, 'Yes you do...' Youko said, 'I know you do.' he added, laughing. 'Don't even think about it, Youko.' Kurama said, knowing Youko wouldn't listen. 'She needs to know her place, you'll let emotions get in the way...' Youko said, smiling evilly. 'Let me take over.' he growled. 'Fine, after she finishes eating...' Kurama gave in, pouting in his mind. "Kurama, are you okay?" Merina asked, looking confused. "I'm just thinking..." Kurama answered, smiling. "Okay." Merina said, wondering if Youko had anything to do with it. "Breakfast was deliscious, Kurama." she added, showing him her empty plate. "That was Youko's idea..." Kurama answered, washing the dishes. "Where...uhm...is Youko?" Merina asked in barely a whisper. Youko took over, "Why, did you miss me, Angel?" Youko asked, looking her in the eyes. "Uhm...I..." Merina shivered, "You...uhm..." She blinked, Youko smiled, walking up to her, "Yes, Angel? What is it? Are you scared?" she nodded, closing her eyes and gulping. "Why?" Youko asked, running a finger under her chin. 'Don't you like me, Angel?' he asked telepathically, looking deep into her eyes as he kissed her. "I am afraid of You." she whispered, shaking in his arms. "Good, then always listen to me, Angel. If we get along, I will protect you...then maybe you wont have to fear me." Youko purred, smiling. Merina nodded, then Youko let Kurama come back out. "Kurama." Merina cried. "Shhh, it's okay...I'm here. I heard him, I know." Kurama said, taking her into his arms. She hugged him, crying softly. "I'm so scared, I'll be good. I'll stay." she said, shaking. 'Gee, I didn't think I'd scare her that much, Kurama.' Youko thought. 'Apparently, she's deathly afraid of you...and you just kissed her.' Kurama thought back. 'Gee, must have been very frightening...oh wait, what if she's...' Youko began, seriously. 'And what if she is?' Kurama asked, softly. 'Then I could get her to Love me...to love us, instead of being so scared all the time. With your help, of course...' Youko said thoughtfully. 'What?!?' Kurama almost shouted at Youko, 'You heard Koenma! We can't, we mustn't...' Youko rolled his eyes, 'Yes, yes, I heard him...but well, we like her well enough, don't we?' Kurama gave it some thought. 'Well, it would be to our benefit...' He began, 'As we share the same body?' Youko added. 'Fine, we'll do it, but I'm blaming you.' Kurama consented at last. "Are you okay now?" he said aloud. "I think so..." Merina said. Kurama smiled, then asked her telepathically, 'would you like to watch T.V.? It always helps me relax...maybe it would help you, too?' Merina looked into his eyes. 'Sure, T.V. sounds nice.' They walked back into the livingroom, and Kurama turned on the T.V., then knock knock was heard at Kurama's door. "Sit tight, Merina, I'll be right back." Kurama said, going to answer it. He opened the door and looked out, calling, "Who's there?" Yusuke's voice called back, "It's me! I wanted to know if you'd like company tonight, for dinner. Keiko wants to take Merina shopping, and all." He explained. "I have enough things." Merina's voice came from right beside Kurama. Kurama smiled at her, "We're getting settled right now, Yusuke, maybe you and Keiko can reschedule that." He said, smiling. "Sure, I'll put it on my stupid to-do list, stupid things to friggin' do." Yusuke answered, frowning. "Cheer up, frown boy." Kuwabara said from behind him, "Oh hi Kurama, hi cutie-pie Merina~!" he added. Merina slapped him, then dashed back inside, muttering something about ugly, stupid people. 'Please don't let Youko hurt me for that...' she thought. "Just go away, guys." Kurama said, getting mad. "Fine, see you later." they said in unison, going back down the stairs. Kurama closed and locked the door, turning to see Merina cowering behind him. 'Awww, I wanna hold her, please Kurama?' Youko said, pouting in Kurama's mind. 'Maybe later, Youko.' Kurama replied, taking Merina in his own arms. "Awww, Merina, I'm not mad at you." he said. "Youko? Where's Youko? Is he mad?" Merina asked, looking up as though hoping to see gold eyes instead of green. 'My Angel, I wanna hold her...' Youko said in Kurama's head. 'C'mon, no fair! She's asking for me~' Youko started whining. 'Fine then, take over...but I need to read her thoughts first.' Kurama said sternly. Then he pulled open the door to her mind. 'What am I asking him? I am a virgin...even though he's not Youko, he's male. That means he could hurt me too. And if he brings out Youko...then I'm in trouble. I know Youko wants me, I don't think he likes me though. I wonder just how many girls he's called 'Angel'?' Kurama heard her think. 'Oh it hurts to know my only Angel thinks I don't love her...'Youko thought, groaning. 'I know.' Kurama replied, sounding hurt. 'And she thinks you'd hurt her? Has she only heard of rape and pain?' Youko added, sounding upset. Merina sighed, "I'm tired, Kurama..." she said. "You can sleep in my room, I haven't fixed your bed yet. I'll sleep on the floor." Kurama answered her, sighing as well. He took her to his room and closed and locked his door, saying, "I have a bedroom-bath set up." Merina nodded, yawning and climbed into the bed after slipping her sneakers off. "Would you call out if your dreams were disturbed?" Kurama asked. "Yes." Merina answered, then she pulled the blankets up to her chin and closed her eyes. Youko took over and came close, watching his Angel sleep. "I have only one Angel, sweetheart." He whispered in her ear, "and that's you, my Merina."he added, gently stroking her on the cheek. 'Youko?' She asked him telepathically. 'Yes, Angel?' He answered, smiling. 'Does this mean you...Love me?' she asked, shivering a little. 'Yes, I love you very much, Angel.' Youko said, smiling even more. 'Goodnight then, Youko.' Merina said, smiling. "Goodnight, Angel." Youko whispered in her ear, laying on the floor nearby.
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