Author's note: I don't know how many people are actually going to read this, as this is an odd pairing. But I had the idea in middle school, and I still like it in college! Now I mixed some characters from places other than Teen Titans and Yu Yu Hakusho, but I will let you know who they are before every chapter! I hope you enjoy. Or not! Haha
"No." Her voice was clear and somewhat calm, but there was an undertone of authority in her voice. It was unusual for her to speak like this, especially to her parents. Her mother's bright green eyes pleaded with her daughter to listen to reason. Her father was in his human form, a charming handsome man when he wanted to be. His brown hair and blue eyes were a far cry from his demon form. He was very charismatic, but the only one he could not fool was his willful daughter.
"That is not an option."
"It certainly is. You will allow me to live on earth where I belong. I just want to leave."
"You can leave if you agree to marry the boy." Her brow pushed together in anger.
"Raven I beg you listen to your father. We have not chosen some ogre for you to marry."
"How the hell do I know that?"
"Because I helped pick." Her brother stepped from the shadows. Hiei was generously shorter than her, for being born only a few seconds earlier. Out of the triplets, she was by far the tallest. Yukina was about the same height as Hiei. Her anger eased a bit, but she still looked miserable.
"If you'll meet him today, I will send you to Earth first thing in the morning. I promise." Poor fourteen year old Raven had a large decision to make. Agree to marry someone she had never met before for a few years of freedom? Could she escape or would she actually have to marry this person?
"Fine. I'll do what you say."
"Perfect. Go upstairs the servants are going to get you ready." She stopped off towards her room, her brother following close behind.
"Go to hell Hiei."
"Look they were talking about marrying you to awful people. I had to intervene on your behalf."
"Oh and one of your awful demon friends would be so much better."
"He is much better thank you. Don't have an attitude with me." They walked into her room and it had been invaded with servant women, all ready for dressing her. He could feel her nerves, even though he couldn't see her face in that hood of hers. As they started undressing her behind the screen Hiei sat on her bed and then lowered his back so that he was more comfortable.
"I know you're unhappy. Start ranting. I'm the only one you can do it with." He could hear a large sigh from behind the screen.
"I'm only fourteen years old! How can they engage me already? The demon world isn't like it was when they were young, and they broke the rules since she was an ice apparition and wasn't even supposed to have any contact with men! What ever happened to love conquering all? It's not like I'm an old maid with ten cats." Her exasperation made him chuckle.
"If it makes you feel any better they engaged me to someone I've only met once."
"Who the hell did they engage you to? I can't believe they could find anyone." Her voice dripped with sarcasm and was oddly monotone, as usual. Although there was a small hint of humor in her voice. Being "goth" brother and sister, they could relate. Although he was much more violent and when he wanted to be incredibly vocal. He was only this talkative with the sister he had always shared a connection with.
"Momiji. She's the oldest Princess of the sun demons or some shit like that."
"That little girl who is actually shorter than you?"
"Surprising that's she's the same age as us I know."
"Did you at least pick someone attractive for me?"
"I don't judge other dudes Ray."
"Well that's wonderful."
"Mum says he's handsome. If you can trust her taste that is."
"Father's human form isn't horrible looking. We just know what he looks like without it."
"I'm glad Yukina is far away from this mess of a family most of the time."
"No kidding. Lucky her." She appeared from behind the curtain and he started laughing at her. She was in a long corseted black dress, too flowing to have been her choice. Her short hair looked awkward, and her collar looked bare. The straps were pushed down, as though the dress was designed that way. Her face showed her insecurity in this dress but he smiled and laughed.
"They're really trying to give him a good show aren't they?"
"Shut up I look ridiculous."
"Well your neck sure looks naked. You should grab some jewelry." She went through her small collection and pulled out a lacy choker. He stood on the bed and hooked it for her and she smiled.
"Thanks shorty."
"Shut it. You somehow got the good genes. Didn't know we had any."
"Yeah right. Gray skin and purple hair? Oh yeah totally normal looking. I wish I looked like our damn sister, or at least like our mother."
"Please you look fine." She looked down at her brother and his little brown eyes darted all over the place. He didn't know how to compliment anyone to save his life.
"Mistress, your father says you need to hurry."
"He can go fuck himself."
"Come on Ray might as well get it over with. You'll have your freedom tomorrow."
That maroon color of his jacket wouldn't have been so bad. If it wasn't for that fiery red hair. That crimson mess of long hair. He had bright green eyes that looked sympathetically at her, but he did not look even slightly happy to be in that room either. Fox demon; she could tell just by looking at him. Not that anyone could tell what she was. She looked like a mutt. There was nothing to indicate her fire demon heritage like Hiei had, yet nothing to show her ice aparition status like Yukina. She had mutt powers as well. No one could really be sure what she was. He did not even have the semblance of a smile on his face. Not even when he looked at Hiei. She knew this boy. He was best friends with Hiei. She had met him once. She was certain of it.
There was another red haired man beside him, but his hair was much shorter. It was just below the ear, and he was a very young looking man. But she knew looks were deceiving in the demon world. He had the same green eyes, and they could have been twins. Except there was something very different about his face. Not much older, just sadder.
"Ren, this is her." The older, sadder man looked at my mother. He must be king of the fox demons. Her father wouldn't have settled for less, she knew that much. He turned to her and smiled.
"Hello Raven. My name is Ren. I'm sorry I'm going to be your father-in-law one day. My son can be quite the trouble maker after all." She looked up and down his "son". He couldn't hurt a fly, much less cause all that much trouble.
"Oh Ren you always apologize when it's not necessary. Just like when we were kids." Her father, reminisce? She had never heard him say even a word about his childhood.
"You kids should go to the drawing room while we adults talk. Hiei, please supervise." She could have slapped her mother. She had half a mind to.
"So could I get your name at least?"
"Human or demon?" He was slightly more pleasant, especially with Hiei.
"Both."
"My mother named me Shuichi. But everyone calls me Kurama, as my demon name is Yoko Kurama." She looked him up and down briefly. Soft spoken and well mannered.
"I prefer Shuichi." He smiled but Hiei gawked.
"You're the only one who does sis. I think his own mother did it to punish him."
"I know my Japanese is rustier than yours brother, but doesn't Shuichi mean one lord?"
"She's right it actually does."
"Well big deal. It sounds weak to me, letting your mother call you that."
"She is a human. And my father doesn't want her to know after all."
"So you live in the human world?"
"In Japan. I hear you will be going to the human world tomorrow."
"I was hoping America. My English is much better than my Japanese."
"Well have fun with that. They aren't nearly as nice as us Japanese you know." She actually smiled at him.
"I found some people who will understand my powers."
"Well I hope those American boys leave you alone. I don't want to have to fly over there."
"Oh please I'm not attractive."
"I beg to differ." She turned her head, as she had nothing to hide her blush.
"See he's charming you already."
"Shut it Hiei."
"Well you have telepathy right? I'll just check in on you everyday."
"Wonderful. Like I need another annoying demon boy prying into my mind."
"I'll politely ask first. But if you say no I'll assume you're hiding something and bust in anyways." Honest. Not many people she knew were honest.
"Fine." He smiled. She ignored it this time. She wouldn't have to deal with him soon enough. He would be at least an ocean away soon. Him and his charms.
So three of your new friends are boys. You're living with three boys and a girl. That's wonderful for you isn't it?
In my mind already are we fox?
Yes indeed. I didn't know you'd need monitoring so quickly. And I would have asked your permission but you left your mind wide open for me.
I don't think they're attractive, don't get your kimono in a bunch.
Nice Japanese joke. And I know exactly what you think about them. I'm in your mind remember fiancée dearest?
You are going to be a pain in my ass.
That's what husbands are for?
You aren't my husband yet.
I know you're still trying to find a way out.
Like you aren't.
My father has never asked anything of me. I do as I'm asked.
I've never heard of a daddy's boy before. Are you going to get out of my mind yet?
I told you once a day. I might make it twice because this is entertaining.
"Raven are you ok?" All of her new friends; Robin, Beast Boy, Cyborg, and Starfire were all staring at her.
"Yes I'm fine I'm sorry."
"You just looked very upset." Beast Boy looked at her in a concerned way.
"No I'm alright." She looked down at her tea.
Now I've made you look crazy. And it's only day one.
You didn't strike me as annoying.
No just starved for intelligent company. I go to school with humans all day long. I wish Hiei would suck it up and go with me. But of course not.
So you think I'm intelligent?
I'm hoping based on the poetry I saw you reading the time I met you before we were forcibly bound to one another.
I am very intelligent. I know we have to get married and all but I'm trying to have some friends here.
Fine I'll check back tomorrow.
This continued throughout the next couple of months. She actually started to welcome his invasion of her mind. He was nice, handsome and interested. And although she'd never admit it, she was developing a crush. Until the day Beast Boy and Cyborg entered her mind through the mirror. They did not have a pleasant conversation, much to her dismay.
You think he's funny?
Why do you care? I can think people are funny.
He likes you. Can't you see it?
He doesn't. People don't get crushes on me.
Oh yes they do.
No they don't.
You haven't told any of them about us.
There isn't any need. I'm not doing anything wrong.
Tell them or I will.
Oh I'm so afraid.
You should be.
He stopped talking to her after that. She missed his constant prodding. She found that when she went to enter his mind, he could easily block her. She started to become sad, and rather lonely. She would just lie on the couch, and the others would ask her if she was okay. She couldn't answer yes or no. He annoyed her. Constantly, he would pester her. Yet somehow, some way she missed him.
There was a knock at the door. She waited for someone to get it. When they didn't there was another knock. She grudgingly got up. And at the door was a boy. She looked up at his face and glared.
"What are you doing here?"
"Doing what I said I was going to do. Hope your friends are home."
"You haven't answered my telepathy in days."
"You didn't ask politely now did you?" His green eyes flickered as he smiled.
"You don't ask."
"You leave your mind open. You should fix that."
"Raven who's at the door?" Robin looked curiously. The others wandered into the room, looking at the doorway.
"Aren't you going to invite me in?"
"Oh please invite him in Raven!" Starfire's cheeks glowed and her eyes twinkled. Raven instantly got bitter. Starfire was his type. She was what all guy's wanted. Raven moved over and he stepped in the doorway. He looked very attractive in white, which even Raven noticed. Much better than maroon anyways.
"Well I'm sure that we'll be standing here in silence for eternity waiting for Raven to introduce us so I'll help her. My name is Kurama. It's a pleasure to meet any friends of Raven's." Soft spoken and mild mannered? Yeah right.
"Excuse my manners. That's Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, and Beast Boy."
"You two know each other well, yes?" Starefire looked hopeful. He slipped his arm around her and she internally sighed.
"She's actually my girlfriend." Raven turned a red even darker than his hair.
"Raven you didn't tell us!" Starfire ran over, jumping up and down with her arms on her shoulders. Cyborg and Robin went over and shook his hand while Beast Boy looked at him skeptically.
"Boyfriend? Is she forcing you with her mind?"
"She couldn't if she tried." He smiled down at Beast Boy, which just seemed to upset him more. Starfire seemed almost disappointed about the entire matter while Raven was seething.
"You should have told us he was coming Raven. We could have planned something!" Robin smiled. She sighed.
"It was a surprise. I didn't want to tell her."
"I can't believe she never mentioned you. You seem pretty cool."
"Thank you Cyborg. She just likes to play the hard to get role."
"Oh yes. Hard to get." She rolled her eyes angrily.
"I don't know how you deal with her dude." She glared at Beast Boy.
"She's an acquired taste." He smiled sweetly, "And she's so beautiful when she takes that hood off." He could tell she was blushing, but also so frustrated.
How dare you?
I warned you. I don't say things without cause. She looked at him with annoyance plain on her face.
"So how long would you like to stay? We have an extra room right next to Raven's if you want." Damned Robin.
"Just a week. That's all I have for school vacation."
"Great I'll show you your room boyfriend of Raven!" Starfire grabbed his arm and Raven knew it was going to be a long week.
