Nihao everyone! How's it going? Well, you've most likely guessed/know what's here so I'll cut to the chase soon. Don't worry, it's only a little bit of answering questions, if you'd like just scroll down pass the line and get to the story! Enjoy.
Answers:
1.I hope you liked the last chapter, I may be adding more characters but I'm not sure.
2. This won't be a rape fic-hopefully ,don't worry! I'm still 13, and I don't think I'm ready to write about things such as that...BLUSH
3. I'm working on making chapters longer, and updating more often, it's a bit hard though, I'm sorry! School will be starting for us soon, so it may be a bit hard to, but thankfully/hopefully I'll have them edited some time.
Once again special thanks to the following: Mizuki hikari, Tala ishtar, Inu.Roxs, The Black Angels Red Rose, Hikaru, Kuronoko TsubameHieiLover2004, kahuffstix, Maki Totakiyami, FamousSweetOnline, HieiLover2004! Thank you for reviewing and reading the story, I really appreciate it!
Alrighty then now that that's over with, on with the show!
"Yes, I do believe we owe you an explanation." Yoko told the detectives whilst walking down the path to their den.
"As do you." Kuronue added twirling his pendant in his hand,"Come, and rest at our den. I'm sure you need some rest as well."
So the Reikai Tantei followed, Kuwabara and Yusuke talking amongst themselves, whilst Hiei carried Kurama in silence.
After a good 15 minutes of silent walking in the forest (only disturbed by the occasional fights between Yusuke and Kuwabara) the group came upon a clearing, a tree and a cave. Confused slightly the Reikai Tantei turned to Kuronue and Yoko, a questioning look in their eyes, though Hiei's most discreet."Hey, I thought we were heading to your den. What's with the tree?" asked an impatient Kuwabara.
"You idiot!" Yusuke said, equally impatient but far more aware."This place is theirs." And, as if one cue Yoko's spirit energy seemed to increase as the gang walked pass the strange tree. Suddenly, the branches of the tree transformed, turning into both a fence and a roof and creating a literal tree-house. Their den. Walking in further the Tantei found themselves in a cosy, roomy place, with countless treasures glittering towards the sides. In short, it was a beautiful home in both the human world and demon world.
"Quite a good home..." Hiei mused to himself, shifting Shuichi slightly in his grasp. However, his musings were cut short as Yoko and Kuronue made a fire and sat down comfortably on a leaf-couch, curteousy of Yoko. Seeing that the fire youkai sat down as well, that is after he laid the half kitsune red head on a conviently place pile of soft pillow-resembling leaves. "Now. You were saying?" he said, more harsh than he intended. Letting out a deep breath Kuronue faced Yoko, who nodded in understanding and began.
"You see, it had been around 5 or 4 years ago when Yoko and I had first met Shuichi." Kuronue said, his eyes lost in a far off memory.
Several years ago
A red haired 9 year old-boy with orange fox ears, and a similar tail traling behind him, walked into the forest bruises, and scratches on his pale body. His normally calm emerald eys slightly tear-stained as he limped through. Stopping at a clearing emerald eyes met pained gold and violet.
On the ground there were two demons, one a silver haired kitsune looking in nigen years in his 20, and brunette bat demon looking rather disheveled, and unconcious. The red haired boy walked over to the two, and felt the need to help though he was hurt as well. Picking up the two with the little strength he had he set up two piles of leaves and had caught fish and fruit for them. Waiting before eating the redhead fell asleep in front of the fire, content that his "patients" were fine for now.
The first to wake up was the silver kitsune, followed by the bat demon. Checking with each other first the two were surprised to find their treasure untouched and themselves safe, and from what it had seemed...cared for. Looking around cautiously their eyes met the form of the half kit curled up in front of the fire.
"So we were taken care of by a kid?" came the voice of the bat demon, slightly shocked and looking carefully at the half-kit.
"So it would seem Kuronue. The question is why? It would seem he is not in good shape either." answered the kitsune, in a smooth voice as usual. "It would also seem that he is not full demon, I smell human in him." Yoko reached over to touch the sleeping boys ears when he stirred, and opened an eye reavealing beautiful green eyes. The half-kit sat up slightly and smiled, warming the hearts of the two theives.Kuronue smiled back as did Yoko, and bent down to eye level with the redhead.
"So what's your name kit?" he asked kindly, strange at that moment.
"Shuichi Minamino."
End Flashback
As it turns out Shuichi here had been abused by his step-parent after his mother died and at the age of 10 ran away when his fox ears sprouted." Kuronue said glancing at Shuichi."He had taken care of us that time, and in return Yoko and I took him in, he's been with us ever since."
"Before we had met Shuichi we were full time thieves, no doubt you may have heard of us." continued Yoko, slightly smirking underneaht his composure. "However, raising Shuichi had taken quite alot of our time, so we taught him how to steal and fight. Soon we also had jobs at the bar you had met us just now." Nodding in understanding Yusuke frowned.
"But what about that Karasu guy? It seems like they've all met you guys before, and it seems like he really wanted Kurama there." he added in, pointing at the stirring figure next to Hiei.
"That is a different story." Yoko began sparing a glance at the red haired kit whose ears began twitching. "When Shuichi, or "Kurama" as you call him, began working at the club Karasu had shown up to take revenge on me, for beating him during a battle and stealing and object of his. Having seen Shuichi and taken in by him, he had seen the kit to be the perfect revenge. Not to mention his lust for him as well, so we do our to keep him out of harms way." Kuronue turned his glance towards the ground and nodded solemnly.
"There was a time when Karasu captured Shuichi and while we had gotten him before Karasu could do anything he still haunts Shuichi's dreams at times. Though he doesn't like to think it he is still a kit in demon terms and is very vulnerable. Adding to the fact he is half-demon he is wanted by many." Shuddering at the memory Kuronue stood up. "Now, you must be hungry, would you like some food? Then we can listen to your explanation."
"Alright some grub!" Kuwabara beamed, ruining the sullen mood.
"Yeah! Foods on!" Yusuke added following Kuronue to the "kitchen" area."You coming Hiei?" Ignoring the question Hiei glanced at the sleeping Shuichi and "Hn'd", meaning a "No" in Yusuke's case. Nodding, and grinning. "Alrighty then, suit yourself, more food for us."
Hiei took another glance at Kurama and sighed, so that's why he seemed to fear that demon. It had made sense after all, he had seen the lust in Karasu's eyes and the fear in Shuichi's. Soaking in the beauty of Shuichi, Hiei noticed that the kitsune was sweating, so in turn brushed a few bangs from his forehead. The redhead calmed down slightly and opened his eyes a bit to look at the fire apparition. Smiling gratefully Hiei found himself warmed by the same smile that had coaxed Yoko and Kuronue to keep him. Before he had known what he was doing he felt himself drowning in Kurama's emerald eyes, and kissing the kitsune beneath him. Surprised at first but soon returning the kiss the kitsune smiled, but pulled back before falling asleep again. Realizing what he had done Hiei stood up hurriedly and felt a blush grace his face.
"What! I can't believe I had done that, it must be that baka and the detective again. But that Shuichi, no-Kurama, hadn't stopped it...And I had felt a connection with him..Stupid human emotions! I need to go think this out." Hiei thought hurriedly and left the cave to cut down some awaiting trees.
Alrighty then, that's it for today. I hope it was alright, I must admit that it was a bit OOC, I'm very sorry about that! But, anywho any questions, comments or concerns are welcome. There you go. Hope you liked it!
Zai zijjen.
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