A/N: Okay this is the last chapter I am giving you guys to vote, right? So far I have only gotten one vote for the title. Tersgiversation:0 Depredating Memories:1. Anyway, I hope you guys like the story so far and are still sticking with it. Sorry I didn't update when I said I would. I had a huge Biology test and an English Shakespeare project and everything. I know, I know- excuses, excuses. But hey, I'm only human and can afford to make excuses.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or anything to with it. What I do own are the following items: my toothbrush, my toothpaste, my hairbrush, my staples (of course, not the stapler itself...), a pencil, my life, and of course the most important things....my books! All my books on the bookshelf I don't own...

Patience Is A Virtue

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"I think I found him."
"What!?!"
"I said, I think I found him. The one you're looking for."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Willing-to-risk-your-life sure?"
"Yes! He was very tall, red headed, and had brown eyes. His face was scarred, too. He wasn't as dense as you described though. He was quiet and...."
"And what?"
"I don't know how to describe it. It was like he had something to do but he didn't know what...but there was something else too. It was there, behind his eyes."
"What do you mean?"
"What I mean is that...well, it seemed he wasn't exactly by himself."
"What does that mean?"
"It means that he wasn't alone."
"Well, of course there're gonna be people with him."
"No. You don't get me. What I'm saying is that he himself was not alone. There was something there with him...behind his eyes."
"You mean?"
"Yes. He's here."

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It had been three days since Alec had seen the girl. He had not been able to get any information. Even with his superb connections it was useless. He would just have to come back later. He had a feeling. He needed to be elsewhere...

"Nekko, Eris...come on. Wake up. We're leaving."
"Wha-? Why?"
"We have to go, now. I just- we need to go now." ~Yes, leave now.~ ~Why?~ ~We just need to leave. It's just right.~ ~Are you sure?~ ~Of course I'm sure. Now let's go before it's too late!~ ~Fine, fine. I'm going.~
After they had packed, Nekko, Eris and Alec made their way out of Ledon. Once they passed through the gates Alec felt a strange relief. ~Why do I feel relief? There wasn't anything to be afraid of. Was there?~ ~Just keep going. The sooner we leave the better.~ ~Why?~ ~Just keep going.~ ~Hmph. I just wanted to know why.~ ~When you finally come to accept that I am truly a different entity than yourself, I will explain. Right now, you only believe I am not you when you can't explain things. ~ ~Fine.~

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"Where is he !?! I thought you said he would be here?"
"He was! He must have left."
"That's so convenient."
"Typical idiot."
"Now, now. I'm sure we'll find him. We just have to be patient."
"I'm tired of being patient. We have to get him before..."
"Just calm down. I'll find him again. Don't worry."
"Well, we better find him soon, or else..."

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~We have to go faster!~ ~Why?~ ~We just have to. I said I would explain it to you when you accept me.~ ~Fine, I accept that you're not me. Happy?~ ~You don't truly mean it. When you are honest with yourself I will tell you. Just trust me now, we have to move quickly! Please!~ ~Please? You've never stooped to begging before.~ ~I'm not begging, I'm asking- politely. Just please move before-- ~ ~Before what? Just tell me!~ ~I can't. I will tell you that we are in danger right now and need to leave.~ ~Whatever. Where do we go?~ ~There's a small village east of here called Mardel. If we make it there we can safely rest for the night. Not in the village but in a small glade next to it. Now go!~ ~I'm going, I'm going. Geez, you're so impatient.~ ~See? You're already improving. Maybe you'll be ready to hear what I have to say soon. Just be patient.~

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A/N: that's it for now. I'm sorry again for not updating sooner. I'll try harder this time. Just please be patient because of course patience is a virtue. So remember to vote for the title you want. Next time I update I'll tell you guys what I'm changing the title to. Tell me what you thought of this chapter if you have the time- I would appreciate it. Until next time then!