Neko here! Another chapter, hope people are enjoying it.
Disclaimer: Nope don't own YHH, kinda wondering who would write a fan fic for something they own since they could just make it cannon.
Chapter Seven: So that one day
Over the next few weeks life seemed to be normal with Autumn meeting up with Kurama for school and doing her normal after school clubs. The dizzy spells seemed to happen more often to her and often when around Yusuke and Botan but a few times when she was around Kurama.
Unknown to Autumn, Kurama kept a close eye on her and noticed whenever she had a dizzy spell that her energy seemed to flash up before fading. As if causing pain just to heal it and use up the energy. He wondered if the dizziness was connected to the fact that the herbs from the demon world wouldn't work and made the girl sick.
It was one afternoon that the two were at the library studying for an upcoming test when Autumn groaned softly as her vision got fuzzy and she felt a powerful headache start. "Kurama." She softly whined to get his attention, plus it was what they had agreed on her to call him when she got a dizzy spell.
Kurama looked up from his book at the girl and wondered how she was feeling dizzy when there wasn't change in her energy. But he reached over and touched her forehead only to pull it back feeling the heat from it. He got up and moved next to her before he said "Come on lets get you home, we'll stop to get some ice cream. You seem to have a bit of a fever."
Autumn sighed softly feeling his cool hand on her forehead, although she winced at his voice before she whispered "The world is fuzzy and your voice is too loud." She found the table in front of her clear and she laid her head down on the cool table.
Kurama who had cleared the table at her whisper gave a soft "Alright rest some then while I finish up what I'm reading and pack us up." He saw her slight nod and petted her head gently before packing up her school bag and then moved to his side to pack up. Returning to his spot next to Autumn with his book he went back to reading it, it was one he got from the spirit world that he thought would help with finding out what was wrong with Autumn since she was to human standards perfectly healthy.
Autumn closed her eyes after giving the nod to her friend about his words, she knew if it was something too bad that he would have taken her to the nurses office. Shifting slightly she rested her head on her arms and slipped into a sleep.
A red sky and tall mountains were the land and sky around her, she stood in the middle of a clearing watching a beautiful black dragon fly in the sky. A soft melodic voice was singing a song that seemed to make the dragon fly closer to her. It wasn't until she saw the black dragons crimson eyes that she realized she was the one singing. Lifting her hand up towards the dragon, dark purple energy surrounded her hand as she she noticed the seemingly claws rather than fingernails. Her singing never stopped until the dragon had landed before her and leaned into her hand. A soft laugh came from her as she took a step forward, noticing that she wore a dark purple kimono with a light purple dragon swirling up it. A purple brown piece of hair fell forward as she leaned forward and pressed her lips against the dragon's muzzle. Hearing the rumble from the dragon as it nuzzled into her chest, she closed her eyes and whispered "Free me, my love."
With a start Autumn woke up, panting softly as she glanced around noticing that she was outside and leaning against a tree. Her hand came up to cover her eyes as she groaned softly. Feeling that Kurama was near her, she asked "How did I get outside?"
Kurama looked to his friend and said "You walked out with me, we are at the park near the school. You were in a daze it seems so I thought it'd be good to not go far."
Autumn looked at him and said "I was dreaming of something.. I think it was important but I can't remember it." She remembered the crimson eyes from her dream and the feeling of love and protectiveness that came from those eyes. It scared her the feelings that the dream left her with and she didn't want to talk about them.
Kurama raised an eyebrow before he reaches out and touches her forehead to find her fever gone and he asked "How do you feel? Better?"
Autumn nodded to his question and replied "Tons aside from too bright." She felt him hand her something and she moved her hand to glance at her other hand before she slipped on the sunglasses. "Where did you get these from?" She asked as she looked at him.
Kurama held up her bag and said "You had them, guess you forgot about them. I remember you buying them around the start of the school year."
Autumn laughed softly and said "Oh I forgot." She smiled at him before she stood up and stretched "Well I'm ready to go get the ice cream you said we could get." Her tone letting her friend know she was completely remembering what he said about the ice cream.
Kurama chuckled and said "Of course." He watched her as he stood up with both of their bags and handed her bag to her before they went off to get the ice cream.
As it was the start of a three day weekend, Autumn planned to just lay around the house but since her pet idiot wasn't home which was strange to her, she found the apartment too quiet. Despite the fact that Yoshi was chewing on a bone on his dog bed that was at the end of her bed. Sighing she got up and grabbed her bag that held her drawing supplies and Yoshi's leash, clipping it onto the dogs collar. "Come on lets go for a walk." She said to the dog to get the dog up and they left the apartment. Ending up at a cafe, she sat outside with Yoshi's leash hooked around her ankle, not that the dog would leave it's spot under the table next to his owners feet.
She pulled out her drawing pad and pencil before she started to do some drawings of the people who were eating at the cafe, mostly just watching the others and drawing what she saw. She didn't notice when someone sat next to her but instead she noticed when Yoshi moved from his spot by her feet. Glancing up she gave a smile to Keiko and said "Hello Keiko, what do I owe the pleasure of you joining me?"
Keiko looked at Autumn before she took a sip of her drink that just arrived. She greeted the dog with a smile and a soft "Hello Yoshi." She looked up from the dog to see the younger girl notice her. "Hello Autumn, nothing really you just looked like you were lonely." She said not wanting to voice her problem just yet. She watched Autumn keep on drawing while silence settled between the two girls. "Um.." She started before she looked into her cup, "How has Yusuke been?"
Autumn shrugged at the answer, she often got told she looked lonely when she was drawing. She went on drawing waiting for the older girl to voice whatever was on her mind. Hearing the start of the question, she paused in her drawing but she giggled softly at the question. Moving her attention back to her drawing as she replied "He has been good, gone today and I don't know where." With a glance to the older girl she added, "Botan is simply just an assistant to him, it does appear he got a job. So don't worry he still loves you and isn't cheating on you."
Keiko looked up surprised at the words about Yusuke having a job and then her face darken in color as she snapped "It doesn't matter he isn't my boyfriend nor do I even like him in that way." Although her voice was clearly defensive and she asked "What about you and Shuichi-san?"
Autumn looked from her drawing and at the older girl before she said with full sarcasm, "I completely believe you about the idiot." She picked up the defensiveness from the older girl finding it funny how the two always got so defensive when confronted about their feelings for each other. Although at the question about her and her friend she asked "What do you mean?" Confusion in her voice clear as she knew what Keiko was asking but simply wanted to make sure it was what the older girl was asking.
Keiko rolled her eyes and said "I mean are you two dating? You both seem really close and have been spending a lot of time together lately."
Autumn laughed softly and said "We aren't dating, we are only friends. We have some tests that he was helping me study for and my advance class that he and I both have also had a test. So we were studying and hanging out as friends do." She looked to see a bit of disbelief on the older girls face and added, "He is another brother to me, or a mother.. depends on what is happening." She tapped her chin pondering which one he is. At least until she felt fear and panic sweep into her body and she closed her eyes as she tensed up.
Keiko watched the younger girl and sighed as she was told of the relationship they had, although her look turned into concern as she noticed the stiff body of her friend. "Autumn? Are you alright?" She asked reaching over to touch Autumn's shoulder.
Autumn jerked away from the touch and quickly put her things up before she opened her eyes and said softly "Sorry but I gotta go." She was shaking slightly as she felt pain starting to work it's way into her body as the fear and panic she felt was growing more, barely able to keep herself breathing normal.
It felt like when Yusuke had died and she wished that Kurama was there to carry her but she knew she had to walk and keep Keiko from finding out what was happening to her. Forcing herself to stand up, she walked alone for a little bit until Keiko caught up with her. Not hearing what Keiko asked, she focused on her breathing not even aware of what was around her due to her vision being fuzzy. Pain shot through her body and she bit her lip to keep from screaming and her dark purple eyes showing the pain she felt as she barely got a glimpse of Keiko who had touched her.
Keiko drew her hand back from touching the younger girl when she saw the pain in the girls eyes. "Autumn." She whispered as she stared at the girl before she saw the younger girl double over with a scream and ended up on her knees. Before anyone could even get close, Yoshi was growling and Keiko could have swore the dog was glaring at anyone who tried to get close to Autumn. She knelt down next to the girl but got nipped at when she tried to reach out to touch the younger girl, pulling her hand back quickly she looked worriedly at her friend wondering what she could do. She could hear the whispers and worried words of the people who had gathered around, none of them brave enough to mess with the dog that stood guard though.
Autumn barely noticed anything around her aside from she was on her knees on the ground with unbearable pain shooting throughout her body. A scream came from her again, this time accompany by a surge of light and power that she didn't know if people could see it or not but some of the pain eased up as the light faded. But her vision was growing dark and she mumbled "Shuichi get him." She knew Keiko was there still and just hoped the girl would hear her.
Keiko looked helplessly at her friend as she wanted to help the younger girl at the second scream, unlike the smaller girl she couldn't see the light that surged up from the younger girl. She looked up when she heard Yoshi stop growling and saw Shuichi before she heard Autumn mumble something. "Shuichi-san.. what are you doing here?" She asked
Kurama had been reading up on an old spirit who had disappeared at his house when he sensed a surge of power in the city. He got up and put the book up before he decided to go see if he could track down the source. Telling his mother he was going out, he headed towards where he felt the power moving at a normal pace, well until he saw a tower of power that had a light purple tinge to it. 'Autumn.' Was his only thought as he moved at a faster speed towards the tower of power that he knew came from the small girl. Reaching the area he heard growling and he made his way to the front of the circle that had gathered around the two girls. He told Yoshi to hush and moved over next to Autumn, kneeling down before he heard the question as he picked up the smaller girl who was pulsing with energy that he knew couldn't be seen by anyone without trained spiritual awareness.
He adjusted the small girl in his arms before he said "I was out for a walk and I saw the group of people and wondered why. Can you get her bag and Yoshi's leash before following me?" He turned and started to walk the way he came with the crowd parting for him and starting to break up.
Keiko watched the red head and although she wondered why Yoshi listened to the red head, but from what she figured the male was also the one who was helping train the dog. She nodded at his question and picked up the leash and forgotten bag before she followed after him. "Where are you taking her?" She asked.
Kurama glanced at her before he replied "My house.. she had episodes like this before and recovers with some rest."
Keiko blinked and glanced at the male at his words, to hear that her friend had other attacks like she had that day. Bringing her hand up to her mouth she chewed on her thumb nail while thinking. 'How come she never told me? Has she told Yusuke? I wonder how long she's been dealing with this alone.. well clearly not alone if Shuichi-san knows of it.' She thought while she walked next to the older male. "What about your parents?" She asked not wanting to get the male into trouble.
Kurama glanced at Keiko before he said "My mother will enjoy seeing Autumn-chan again and it'll give her someone else to fuss over." He gave a reassuring smile to the girl in order to calm her. "Don't worry, really. She'll recover with just some rest and be back to normal after she wakes up." He reassured verbally.
An hour later, Keiko jumped at the groan from the girl who laid on couch and turned her attention away from the drawing book that she was looking at. She knew Autumn wouldn't mind since she often showed her the work anyway. Putting the book up, she moved to sit on the edge of the couch next to Autumn and asked softly "Autumn?"
Autumn opened her eyes before she closed them again with a groan, she really didn't like how after each time she had an spell of whatever it was how it was too bright. Feeling something slide onto her face, she opened her eyes to see the room was darken and her hand moved up to touch the sunglasses. Purple eyes focused on her red head friend and then moved to Keiko before she sat up. "I'm fine now. Just a little light headed." She said answering the question in both of her friends eyes.
Kurama looked at Autumn before he asked "Was this like the other times on the starting?"
Autumn gave a nod before she said "Like the first one that happened in class." She glanced at Keiko since she didn't want to explain what happened when Yusuke had died as she didn't wanna worry the girl.
Kurama nodded as he felt Autumn's forehead and then sat on the arm of the couch and picked up her wrist to check her pulse like he did whenever she had stronger attacks and looked at the clock on the wall.
Keiko watched the red head and her friend before she realized that it must happen a lot for them to not bother with many words. "Autumn, how come you haven't told me about it? Does Yusuke or your mother even know?" She asked.
Both teens looked at the brown eyed girl, Mrs. Minamino came in with a tray of tea with some snacks. She smiled at the kids and said "I've made some tea and some snacks." She glanced at Autumn before she said "Oh you're awake now Autumn-chan. How are you feeling?"
Autumn smiled at the older woman and said "Fine now, well aside from a little hungry now that I smell those snacks." As she spoke she reached and grab a few of the cookies from the tray and started to nibble on them.
Mrs Minamino raised an eyebrow before she said "Alright, a hawaiian style and meat lovers pizza sound good?" At the nod from the young girl and her son, she looked at the other girl and asked "What about you?"
Keiko shook her head and said "I'm fine." She blinked when she saw the older woman look at her and she added "I'll eat some of Autumn's pizza." She watched the older woman leave, surprised that she was getting treated like Autumn
Kurama and Autumn both laughed softly before Kurama said "Sorry about that Keiko-san, my mother tends to be that way with anyone who I bring home."
Autumn nodded and said "It put me off the first time I came here but by now it just seems normal." She had been friends with Shuichi ever since she first started to look into the Meio Academy and then upon her entering they ended up walking together to school and got to know each other.
Kurama looked at the two girls before he said "I'll go grab you a cup for tea and some chocolate, Autumn." He then left knowing that Keiko wanted to talk to Autumn in private. He went to the kitchen and smiled at his mother.
Keiko chewed on her thumb nail as she looked at the younger girl before she asked "How often do you come here?"
Autumn shrugged and said "I normally come by once a week to study, at least if we haven't gotten to the library to study. It's easier to study here than at home or anyplace else." She turned her head to look at Keiko as she pulled her knees up to her chest. "When Yoshi was a pup, Shuichi helped me start his training and helps me still when I need it." She added before she remembered about her dog and looked around before spotting Yoshi laying on the floor in front of where she sat next to Keiko's feet.
Keiko nodded before she saw how the girl seemed to remember her dog and looked down to the dog before she said "When you fell to the ground, he wouldn't let anyone get near you.. barely let me near you. Although he tried to nip me when I went to touch you."
Autumn nodded and said "He's trained to protect me.. keep people he doesn't sense can help me away. He probably nipped at you because it hurt when I got touched." She saw the worried look return to Keiko's face and sighed softly. "Sometimes I get waves of dizziness and have panic attacks... been happening for the past few months.. since Yusuke returned." She explained making it seem like it only happened after Yusuke had returned and not before then.
Keiko stared at the smaller girl before she reached over and hugged her before she said "I'm here to help when you need it.. anyway I can that is."
Autumn nodded with a small smile as she leaned into the hug before she said softly "When I'm having a bad one like today.. don't touch me that just causes me more pain. It normally doesn't happen that bad though so don't worry about hurting me any other time."
Keiko nodded and said "Alright. So why was this one so bad?" She let go of the smaller girl and poured herself some tea before picking up the cup to take a sip.
Autumn shrugged as she turned to the hand that offered her chocolate and took the chocolate and then the offered cup of tea. She took a sip of tea before she opened the bag that held the chocolate and took a piece of it out. "Eta on the pizza?" She asked.
Kurama came back in with a bag of chocolate, some of the last valentine chocolate he got. He handed it to Autumn before he poured her a cup of tea and added in some sugar before offering her the cup. "Ten minutes." He replied as he took a seat and glanced at the drawing book that was on the coffee table.
Autumn nodded and reached for the remote to turn on the tv and flipped to a show to watch it. She saw her friends eye on her book and said "You can look in it if you want, Shuichi. I don't care."
Kurama nodded and picked up the book, he always wondered what she was drawing but he never asked because he figured it was private. He was surprised when Keiko said that it wasn't before the girl started to look in it. He looked at the pictures as he knew she was good at drawing but he didn't think she was this good at it. He noticed that most pictures were of Yusuke and himself, along with random groups of children and people that he realized were from the park.
After the pizza came and they ate, Keiko left as she needed to go meet up with her friends. Kurama and Autumn went up to Kurama's room since they didn't want to be over heard. Kurama sat on his plush carpet with Autumn sitting across from him. He looked at her with an raised eyebrow and held up her drawing book open to an image of him and a fox demon, the date on the picture was one before she knew anything. "Mind if I keep this drawing?" He asked, "And explain why you drew a picture like this?"
Autumn looked at him and then at the picture before she said "Yeah you can keep it. That day I saw that guy like as your shadow, it was only for a second and through my lashes. When I looked up at you fully it was gone. Why do you ask?"
Kurama took the picture out of the book and said "The fox guy, it's Yoko Kurama.. my demon self." He looked at the picture before he handed her the book back. "Now on to other things, what happened exactly today? Was it like when your brother died, is he dead again?"
Autumn blinked and looked at the picture before she chewed on her lip, his question brought her to remember what happened. "It was like when he died but way more painful and I don't think so.. I don't feel a sadness like I did then." She replied before she put her book up in her bag, "That energy.. what was it?"
Kurama looked at her and said "Your spirit energy, it's been growing since your brother came back to life. I've never seen anyone that strong with spirit energy though, at least not without any training. Even now you still have a large amount for how you've been in the past.. it makes no sense."
Autumn nodded as she nibbled on a piece of chocolate. "My spirit energy? I have spirit energy that can be visible like that?"
Kurama looked at her before he nodded and said "Apparently so. I could train you to use it, if you want that is. You might as well learn how to use it so it doesn't cause you any trouble. I've been noticing that your energy flares up during your dizzy spells, like it's causing you pain just to heal you." He saw her confused face and chuckled softly before he explained exactly what he meant and his theories about why she had the dizzy spells and the other things that had been happening to her, leaving out the theory that she may have a demon soul living in her like he did.
Well I guess this is one of the longer chapters but this is also a rare five updates a month since the other two need to be posted one after the other.
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