AKN: Oh no! I'm so sorry!! Dear God, what was I thinking getting writer's block like that?? I'm So sorry! I really didn't mean it! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter even though it's still pretty short for my liking, and probably yours as well. Please forgive me, and thank you all for the votes, reviews, and support! Okay, I'll stop stalling, here's the next chapter!

-What it lacks in size it makes up for in comedy...sweat drop-


Mitsuko walked down the hallway, looking about. Even for the number of guests they had, it was awfully quiet. Hoping that no one had left, she continued until she was beside the door of the kitchen. Mitsuko paused, then smiled and walked in. Kurama looked up from his conversation with Mihiro to see his date walk in. He smiled and nodded good bye to Mihiro.

"Mitsuko-san, I have my car out front. Would you follow me please?" Kurama asked politely. Mitsuko smiled.

"Of course, I'll be right there." Kurama nodded and went out to get his car started. Mitsuko turned to Mihiro.

"You look lovely this evening Mitsuko."

"Thank you."

"Please be careful. I know you will probably go anyway, but I have a feeling of déjà vu. I just… watch out for demons, okay?"

"You know me so well brother. I will be careful, you need not worry."

Mihiro looked at her, worry marking his angular face. Seeming to accept defeat, he pulled Mitsuko into a hug.

"Don't go away forever. You know how sad I would be."

"I love you big brother. I'll be extra careful, just so that I can return home to you." Mitsuko said as she patted Mihiro on the back. Outside the door, Hiei and Toshiro listened closely. Hiei turned to Toshiro with an eyebrow raised, but the lime-eyed kitsune only shook his head. The front door slid open, and Toshiro and Hiei walked into the kitchen, glaring at each other the way they usually did. Mitsuko smiled as Mihiro chuckled at the two. Kurama walked into the kitchen and looked past the two, straight at Mitsuko. Kurama smiled at her, and being the gentlemen he is, offered her his arm. Mitsuko blushed accordingly and accepted the offered limb. The two said their good byes, then left. The trio in the kitchen remained silent for about fifteen minutes until Toshiro turned and nodded to Hiei. Mihiro narrowed his eyes at the two, who paused and stared at him.

"Don't do it. Not this time." Mihiro said, talking directly to his elder brother. Toshiro just looked at him.

"What are you talking about?" Toshiro asked, actually looking confused. Mihiro slammed his fist down on the counter, causing the other two to jump.

"Damn it Toshi, you know what I'm talking about. Don't fucking spy on her. She might actually have a good time and the last thing she needs is to have you stalking her. Mitsuko rarely goes out as it is." Mihiro growled, his pupils narrowing dangerously into cat-like slits. Toshiro sighed and walked over to his brother.

"What are you doing?" Mihiro asked, but Toshiro just pulled him into his embrace.

"I'm sorry for forgetting. I'm sorry for this." Toshiro whispered, and uppercut his brother in the stomach. Mihiro's eyes widened slightly, but then he sagged against his brother. Hiei stared at Toshiro.

"Isn't punching him in the stomach going a little far?"

"This coming from the masochistic little bastard who sleeps in trees? I thought you would approve."

"Touché." Hiei muttered as Toshiro carried his brother into the living room and laid him down on the couch.

"Let's go." Toshiro said, and the two were out of the house, door locked and an unknowing Mihiro twitching on the couch.

Mitsuko watched the scenery pass by as Kurama drove them to the location of their date. Mitsuko had yet to find out where they were going, when she asked Kurama just smiled at her and shook his head, causing Mitsuko to giggle in response. They had been talking, but the conversation had come to a stand still, and they'd decided that they really weren't good at having random conversations. Finally Kurama smiled as he drove, and Mitsuko looked at him questioningly.

"Close your eyes and cover them."

"Eh? Then how am I supposed to see where we are?"

"I'll tell you when to open them." Kurama said, smiling sweetly. Mitsuko rolled her eyes playfully and covered them. Kurama pulled in and parked, turning to Mitsuko.

"You can open them now. See? It was only a few seconds anyway." Kurama said as Mitsuko slowly uncovered her eyes. She looked at the sign and gasped. It was the theme park! Tonight they were having a special street fair, so the tickets were cheaper. Mitsuko had been wanting to go so badly. As Mitsuko stared at the sign with stars in her eyes, Kurama wondered if they were going to go in any time soon. Mitsuko finally threw herself onto Kurama and hugged the life out of him.

"Thank you! Thank you so much!! I've been wanting to go so badly!! Yay!!" Mitsuko said as she hugged him. Kurama chuckled and patted her on the head. The two finally got out of the car and entered the theme park.

"Damn it! They weren't even out of the car and she was all over him! That bastard…" Hiei growled as they walked in not far behind the couple.

"She's wanted to go to this for a long time though. No wonder she almost killed him with that hug…" Toshiro said as he walked along side Hiei. They shooed away the random giant pink rabbit that tried to offer them balloons.

"Kurama, can we go on the Ferris wheel when the lights come on?" Mitsuko asked as she lapped at her mint chocolate chip ice cream. Kurama had to pause in mid-lick of his strawberry cone.

"I was hoping you asked. I had a car reserved for us because I knew they would most likely have a long line. I hope you don't mind?" Kurama asked with a curious gaze. Mitsuko giggled and nodded, and Kurama continued to lap at his strawberry cone. Kurama looked at Mitsuko out of the corner of his eye, and almost dropped his cone and the chance that made its self known to him. Mitsuko had gotten a smudge of the ice cream on the corner of her mouth. Kurama smirked to himself, quickly turned it into a smile and leaned closer to Mitsuko on the bench they occupied.

"Hm? What is it Kurama?" Mitsuko asked innocently. Kurama smiled and gently took hold of her chin. Kurama licked at the ice cream at the corner of her mouth, then pulled back.

"I'm sorry if that was too forward of me, but you had some ice cream at the corner of your mouth and before I realized…"

"It's fine! That was very nice of you, thank you very much! You have some too." Mitsuko said as she gave him a peck on the lips. She quickly stood up and disposed of the napkin she had been using, leaving Kurama with a light blush on the bench. Hiei and Toshiro were behind a trash can a bit away from the couple, twitching in anger.

"Those were supposed to be my lips to lick…" They growled out simultaneously.

"Whose?"

"That girl right there, of course. What do you think you id—Ow! What the hell?!" Toshiro turned, clutching his head, ready to kill someone. Then he gaped like a fish out of water. Standing in front of the two demons was one of the most beautiful vixens they had ever seen. With mahogany hair down to her waist and sapphires glittering dangerously, sultry lips held in a mock scowl, beautiful had to have been an understatement. Hiei grunted at her and turned to watch Mitsuko and Kurama, while Toshiro still gaped. The woman smirked, and Toshiro finally found his vocal cords.

"J-Jenna! How the hell did you get here??"

"Jenna? It's 'sensei' or 'master' to you, play-boy. I brought Brandon out. Said something about Mitsuko being here."

"What? How'd the little runt find out about that?" Toshiro asked thoughtfully. He was answered with a round house kick to the head by a boy who looked to be about 15. Of course, he was about the same age as Hiei, but growing up is optional, ne?

"Mihiro talked to this Kurama guy and told me because he thought that you would stalk them. Obviously he was right." Brandon said matter-of-factly. Toshiro nursed the two bumps forming on his head as he glared at the demon. Brandon just smirked in response, his canines shining threateningly. Jenna chuckled darkly and patted her son on the back.

"That's my kid! I'm so proud." Jenna pronounced as Hiei stood up. Toshiro grabbed his wrist and pulled him back down again; earning him a growl and a third bump on his head.

"What the hell did you grab me for baka kitsune?" Hiei demanded as he glared at said kitsune. The lime-eyed demon just grinned and shook his finger, and Hiei rolled his eyes in agitation.

"You can't run off with out me, we're partners now. Anyway, Jenna obviously wants to help out, so we can't piss her off." Toshiro said, earning him a glare from a very pissed-off Jenna. Toshiro chuckled nervously and ran off towards Kurama and Mitsuko. Jenna turned to her attention to Hiei and grinned, Hiei smirking in response. This Jenna had just reached the 'Live' list in his book. Brandon stared at them for a little bit, then scooted away from them as inconspicuously as possible.

"Kurama, can we go on the Tilt-A-Whirl?" Mitsuko asked as her eyes sparkled cutely. Kurama smiled at her actions, almost forgetting to answer her.

"Of course, you don't have to ask. Just tell me where you want to go and I'll follow." Kurama assured her, causing Mitsuko to blush as they entered the line. Toshiro rolled his eyes from his spot behind another trashcan and mouthed Kurama's words. Brandon just raised his eyebrow at his leader when he was hit by inspiration. Grabbing Toshiro's arm, he dragged him into the line. They got a booth two spots away from where Kurama and Mitsuko were seated. Toshiro looked at Brandon like he was an idiot.

"What the hell are you thinking!? They'll see us!" Toshiro whispered harshly. Brandon grinned at Toshiro.

"Don't worry. Imitation art for two comin' up!" Brandon said as he put his fingers together. There was a quiet poof as the two transformed. Luckily, they were turned away from the other passengers and at the back of the ride, so there wasn't a crowd.

"Brandon, this is great and all, but why in the hell did you make me look like an old fat woman?" Toshiro asked as he raised his purse threateningly. Brandon just snickered into his hand, looking like the human counterpart to his adult demon form.

"I just didn't feel like changing your hair color."

"But my hair isn't naturally blue!"

"Really? Who knew."

"You bastard."

"You old crone." Brandon whispered back as the ride began. Toshiro just huffed and watched Kurama and Mitsuko's booth from the corner of his eye. Mitsuko was laughing and Kurama was smiling, as usual. The ride really went pretty normal. Finally it was over, and they got off. Toshiro dragged Brandon off so that they were behind a building that didn't have teens making out in the back.

"Change us back now!"

"Why? I like being like this…"

"You can stay that way, but I don't want to be an old woman."

"You could get plastic surgery."

"You little shit! Change me back now!!" Toshiro growled as he called a wind knife to his hand. Brandon rolled his eyes and sighed. Chanting something under his breath, there was another quiet poof. Toshiro opened his eyes and looked down at himself.

"Well, you are a drama queen." Brandon offered slyly. Toshiro growled in his newly acquired high pitched voice.

"Then why the hell did you turn me into a nineteen year old blonde woman!?"

"I could make you a transvestite."

"I fucking hate you."

"I love you too honey." Brandon smirked as said blonde stomped off. Brandon had to run to catch up with her. I mean him.

"Stop following me."

"It's the perfect disguise. We can look like we're out on a date, and we won't seem suspicious to Kurama and Mitsuko-dono!" Brandon whispered as he grabbed Toshiro's shoulder.

"I guess your right…but I don't want to be a girl!"

"I don't want to be gay!"

"…-sigh- Fine you whiny little bitch. Let's go." Toshiro said as he grabbed Brandon's hand. The younger generation always seemed okay with stupid yet genius ideas. The couple caught up so that Kurama and Mitsuko were walking about three feet ahead of them.

"Kurama, what time did you reserve the Ferris Wheel for?" Mitsuko asked curiously from her spot at Kurama's side. Kurama chuckled at her child-like mannerisms.

"Nine-thirty, and it's about eight-forty five now. What would you like to do?"

"Hmm…. I want…To get on the Gravitron!!" Mitsuko cried as she raised her fist in the air. Kurama chuckled and let Mitsuko drag him off. Toshiro rolled his/her eyes as Brandon followed them excitedly. They made it to the Gravitron just as they were letting the current group off. Brandon dragged Toshiro to a spot right beside Kurama and Mitsuko. Mitsuko smiled at Toshiro, who smiled back and waved. Kurama nodded at Brandon, who grinned and waved.

So much for being inconspicuous… Toshiro thought to himself. The door closed, and the operator listed the rules of the ride. Toshiro just nodded when it seemed right, Brandon just sort looked at everything and didn't even pay attention to what was being said. The operator frowned, but started the ride anyway. It started out slow; then sped up so that the occupants were plastered to the wall. Mitsuko laughed out loud when her seat lifted up and hit the ceiling. Kurama watched her go up, then gasped as his seat moved up and hit the bar with a bang. They stayed in the air for a bit; then their seats went back down. This continued to everyone for the rest of the ride, until finally it was over. Mituko kept dragging Kurama back on again and again. When the ride was over, the couples got off the ride. It was about 9:25, so they headed over to the line at the Ferris Wheel. Kurama and Mitsuko cut ahead of the line while Brandon and Toshiro watched from off to the side. Brandon put his hands behind his head as the ride started, all the other couples obviously having already gotten on. Toshiro huffed in agitation as he watched Kurama and Mitsuko's car. Brandon chuckled and began to walk away.

"Where do you think your going?" Toshiro asked as he turned to the taller male. Brandon just smiled at him and began to walk off. Toshiro sighed and, rolling his eyes, ran off after him.

Kurama smiled as Mitsuko leaned against the glass, watching as the fair's stalls began to light up all at once, gasping in awe. Mitsuko turned, and catching Kurama smiling at her, blushed and settled back onto her seat across from him.

"So, Mitsuko-chan, have you had fun today?" Kurama asked as Mitsuko fumbled with the hem of her dress. Mitsuko grinned at the kitsune, who chuckled in response.

"Of course, I've been wanting to go here for so long, but I just never had time. It was such a lovely and pleasant surprise that you brought me here. I'm very happy that we got to ride when the fair was lighting up!!" Mitsuko replied jovially, her happiness infecting Kurama.

"I really enjoy the ice cream they have here. The Kazekoori Shop is my favorite one."

"Really? Mine too!!" Mitsuko chirped, thus beginning their conversation on ice cream. They continued talking about ice cream, which soon led to the topic of snow, which led to the topic of their favorite months, which led to the topic of their favorite flowers, which led to their favorite animals, which led to some other things. All in all, they were having a wonderful conversation(s). Then the Ferris Wheel came to a screeching halt, the gears groaning in protest to the sudden stop. Mitsuko fell forward onto Kurama, who caught her while he glanced around. Looking at his watch, he noticed that it was 9:55, a little early for them to be getting off.

"Kurama! The people below, they aren't moving!" Mitsuko cried as she pointed from Kurama's arms. She was right; everyone below, and seemingly everyone in the other cars had frozen in mid-action.

"What's going on?" Kurama asked himself, Mitsuko turned to say something when a cracking noise was heard, and their car shook with the force of impact. Kurama growled, spotting a group of demons who were using spirit energy to attack their car. This made no sense; they hadn't done anything wrong to mess with the demons. Kurama's thoughts were interrupted when his phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Fox, there's a problem."

"Yes, I noticed that."

"According to Jenna, a freeze spell has been set up surrounding the entire city. There is demon movement near your location, be careful."

"Hiei…why are you at the fair? And whose Jenna?"

"…I arrived once we felt the spell. Jenna is a friend of the kit's. Just be careful and try not to piss off any demons."

"Too late for that. We're being attacked right now." Kurama replied as three more shots hit the car. Mitsuko kept staring at the demons a little strangely, her eyes becoming lifeless. Kurama looked at her and figured that she must have been going into shock, so he pulled her against his chest, blocking her view of the attackers.

"We'll be there soon." Hiei said; then hung up, leaving Kurama and Mitsuko alone with the sound of metal ripping.

Metal ripping? Kurama thought to himself in shock. Assessing the situation, Kurama realized that they would only have a few minutes to get out of the car before it fell.

"Wait here Mitsuko." Kurama commanded as he stood steadily, careful not to upset the balance of the car. Opening the door, Kurama ran slender fingers through his hair, finding the seed he wanted at the base of his neck. Using his spirit energy, he sped up the growth process of the plant; which wrapped its vines around the column of metal that the car was attached too. Making sure that the plant was old enough so that it could hold the weight of a human and not rip from the stress, Kurama turned and called Mitsuko. Kurama blinked and stared at Mitsuko, who just sat there.

Maybe she's paralyzed in fear? Kurama asked himself, finally deciding to carry her. Kurama picked her up bridal style as she watched with lifeless eyes.

There is no way that this is shock… something should have happened by now. Kurama thought as the vine carefully wrapped itself around his' and Mitsuko's waist. The vine lifted them out of the car and sat them on the metal column; leaves encircling them to block the attacks from the demons. Kurama sighed; his plant really couldn't last long under the barrage of attacks. Vaguely he wondered why the demons didn't attack while they were moving to the column, but dismissed it as stupidity. As Kurama was thinking, the barrage stopped. A tapping noise began to make itself known, and got louder until Kurama realized that someone was tapping on the leaves. Controlling the leaves until they moved just enough for him to see who it was, Kurama peeked out at the visitor.

"Oi, Kurama. We have to get you guys out of here, it seems Mihiro's mark waned and that attracted demons to Mitsuko. Come on." Toshiro explained as he held his arms out in front of him. Kurama allowed for the rest of the leaves to fall away as he eyed the large lime wings that twitched in agitation.

"Can you carry both of us?" Kurama queried worriedly; he didn't really trust the fact that he would be flying in the air without some kind of protection from falling. Toshiro rolled his eyes and sighed, suddenly hidden in a swirl of wind.

"Is this better?" A large white kitsune growled out. Kurama blinked and nodded. Toshiro motioned for Kurama to get on his back. Kurama set Mitsuko in front of him and wrapped his arms around her, then buried his hands in the thick fur at the base of Toshiro's neck.

"Ready when you are, Toshiro-san." Kurama said, though he regretted it moments later. Without a word the kitsune leapt into the air and allowed itself to dive down. Kurama gulped, they were getting closer to the ground. As Kurama prepared to yell at Toshiro, wings burst from said animal's shoulders on both sides of Kurama. With a mighty flap, they were climbing into the air again, the wind whipping Kurama's hair out of his face.

"We're heading to the inn. It's the safest place." Toshiro said as he adjusted an invisibility field around the trio in his mind. Good thing he did so, because he felt the time freeze spell break.

"Looks like Hiei and Jenna took care of that problem, the time spell has broken." Toshiro said, receiving a "Hm" from Kurama. Snickering in his mind, he began his dive into the courtyard of the inn. Touching down softly, Toshiro kneeled and held his wings out so that Kurama and Mitsuko could get off. Mitsuko suddenly came back to herself, and looking around, turned to Toshiro.

"What did I miss?" Mitsuko asked as the lime-eyed kitsune transformed back into his human shape.

"Eh, not much. Don't worry; I'm sure no one got hurt." Toshiro said cheerfully. The three turned as they heard the door open and soft foot steps hurry towards them. Nohiro stopped in front of Toshiro, his usually black eyes now lavender. Toshiro looked at him questioningly.

"Mihiro is coughing up blood. I need help healing him, he's about to turn." Nohiro sighed and looked away as Toshiro absorbed the news.

"What? Why is he coughing up blood!?" Toshiro questioned as he followed Nohiro into the house, a worried Mitsuko and Kurama following close behind. Nohiro just shook his head, he obviously had no clue. They arrived in Mihiro's room, finding said white-haired male sitting on the floor against the window. Mihiro glanced up upon hearing them enter. Toshiro walked over and kneeled next to his younger sibling.

"I'm sorry…I didn't want…to cause you any…trouble…" Mihiro gasped out, clutching his chest. Toshiro narrowed his eyes as Nohiro kneeled down with him.

"He's having trouble breathing, so it might be his lungs. I don't see why they would be filling up with blood though." Nohiro explained as felt Mihiro's forehead. Toshiro sighed, thinking about the problem. Kurama walked up and kneeled with them, grabbing the hem of Mihiro's shirt. Mihiro looked at Kurama as he panted, causing his brothers to look with him.

"Do you mind? I want to see if maybe your ribs are broken." Kurama asked the younger male; he was answered with a nod. Mihiro straightened up enough so that he could show his stomach, but had to stop when pain laced through his chest. Kurama lifted up his shirt and first looked at Mihiro's chest, then moved his eyes down. Nohiro and Toshiro watched; then gasped with Kurama and Mitsuko as Mihiro turned a bit. Ugly purple bruises were gathered where his bottom ribs would be. Kurama softly pushed his fingers against the bruise, causing Mihiro to gasp and cough.

"Nohiro…get them out of here now." Mihiro said as he closed his eyes against the tears.

"Mihiro-kun, we have to get you to a hospital or a healer. Your ribs have broken and have quite possibly punctured your lung." Kurama explained as he put Mihiro's shirt down. Mihiro shook his head fiercely, his eyes still closed.

"Kurama-san, I believe it would be best if you left now." Nohiro said as he pulled Kurama up with him by the elbow. Mitsuko had left, taking the warning to heart.

"Why?"

"If he loses control, there will be no telling what he'll do."

"He needs help!" Kurama replied angrily, the brothers obviously did not know the extent of the situation. Mihiro grabbed Kurama's pants leg, grabbing his attention. Mihiro opened his eyes and looked up at Kurama, his eyes contracting and dilating between cat-like slits and the usual size of his pupils.

"Please leave. I'm beyond help at the moment, I need to go into my demon form if I want to heal this and get to a point where I can be near you and not kill you." Mihiro begged from his position on the floor. Kurama hesitated before he sighed in defeat and left the room. The brothers looked at each other when the door shut.

"How did your ribs get like that?" Nohiro asked as he kneeled in front of his brother again. Mihiro blinked and tried to focus, when he looked up.

"I think I felt them snap when I got punched in the stomach…" Mihiro said; then stopped to catch his breath. Damn, it was hard to breathe blood…

Toshiro blanched and slapped his forehead, causing Nohiro to turn and look at him. Toshiro looked at him and gave a small smile.

"…sorry?"

"You upper-cut him in the stomach? Are you an idiot? Have you not noticed the height difference? You fu—"

"Nohiro! Stop… this isn't going….to get us anywhere." Mihiro gasped out. He seemed to be doing that a lot.

"Fine…but I'm still extremely pissed off and I will beat the shit out of you later." Nohiro growled as his eyes turned black again. Toshiro gulped and nodded, then turned his attention to his younger brother. Mihiro sighed in pain, turning away from his brothers. Clutching the window sill, he allowed his demonic side to take over. Toshi and Nohiro flinched as the crack of splintering wood echoed through the room. Mihiro turned venomous slits to his brothers as his canines lengthened.

"Go now while there's still time."


AKN: Well, I hope you like this chapter. It's my longest one for this story yet. I still wish it had been better. By the way, another poll!

What were your feelings on this chapter?

A. Kurama, your such a lady-killer

B. Mitsuko has A.D.D doesn't she?

C. I kinda want that ice cream.

D. I wish I were Mitsuko during this chapter! -pout-

Of course, you can make up your own answers. Notice how all the choices avoid the subject? That's because I lack originality and the ability to face the fact that this chapter sucked. (Most likely).

Random Rhyme Time!

If the poll wasn't a clue, please read and review!