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After a while, Yumi settled down, and sat with the children. They began to talk.
"So…those people…they were them." It wasn't a question, it was a statement.
They all nodded.
"What were they trying to do?" she asked. It was clear that she did not approve nor could believe that they could be so heartless to children.
"They wanted to use us to try and achieve immortality," Kaito responded. He had made it clear that he was the head of the family. Yumi could be an ally, but he was in charge.
"So that's what those papers were for…"
"…you know, there used to be two more of us…" Kaito's voice became wistful. Everyone nodded eagerly. "Yuu and Sheito. They were cousins, but you would think they were siblings. Yuu was fifteen, and Sheito was two years younger. They would follow each other around everywhere…" his voice trailed off and became hard. "Then the scientists took them and killed them."
"They experimented on their brains and found that the key to immortality was through a child's pain," Miku said, looking at her hands in her lap. Everyone had been affected by that, even though it wasn't until later that they realized that the scientists had killed their beloved sempais.
"Kaito really looked up to them," Teto whispered in Yumi's ear. Sure enough, Kaito was staring off into middle distance, his eyes unfocused and his face relaxed and smiling a little. Then his gaze hardened.
"Then the scientists took their brains and became immortal, but Yuu and Sheito died. They couldn't handle all the pain. After we killed the scientists, their bodies died, but their souls became immortal. You probably saw their souls." Kaito looked out the window and saw a red robin singing contentedly. "Yuu loved birds…" he whispered sadly. The children, as one, swarmed him and hugged him. "You're with us, Kaito-aniki," they said. "We wouldn't want to replace you with anyone, ever."
The blue haired boy smiled at his family. "I guess I was being silly," he said, and hugged them all back.
When they all sat back down again, Yumi looked at them with in a new light. "Wow. At least you get to live forever and not have to face dying," she said. "You even get to stay young forever."
"Yumi…do you know why you have to use pain to be immortal?" Kaito asked softly, smiling sadly at the bird. Yumi shook her head. "When you're immortal, you have to live through pain. Watch your loved ones die, die while you're just as young and healthy as possibly even twenty years ago, watching change and the years go by, without being able to change with them. You can't change-no matter how you try. Eventually, you will be the only one alive," Kaito said. "Yumi, I'm really over one hundred. My mind, body, and soul haven't changed at all. Well…" he looked out the window. "I hate all adults, I'm suspicious, and everyone…" he sighed. "Whenever we sing Kagome, we kill 'oni'-we have to. Or else we will die." He gave a sad, rueful laugh. "Or I suppose, the scientists will come after us and slaughter us."
"Oh…" Yumi said softly. "I'm so sorry…I didn't know…" Now that she did know, she felt foolish. Of course it would seem good and dandy-but why would Kaito be so wary if it was true?
"It's okay!" the twins cried happily, instantly cheering the mood. "We have each other, and we like you!"
"Aw thanks, guys!" Yumi said, hugging them. "I like you guys too."
"So…um…are you….are you coming back tomorrow?" he asked shyly. He was embarrassed that he was asking, especially after he had been so mean to her.
"Of course!" she exclaimed. "How could I not?" Kaito smiled. Things were looking much better.
"Oh!" she exclaimed. "I have presents for you guys!" She got her backpack (she had decieded against her usual shoulder pack for all the things she was bringing) and handed out presents. Teto received a baby doll, Haku a paint set, (with paper, of course) Bishido a paddleball, Negato a flute and natto (E/N: No one likes natto. It smells horrible and tastes bad), Gackupo a book he had once proclaimed as his favorite, Rin and Len matching teddy bears, but Rin's had a white ribbon tied on one ear, and Len's had a yellow tie, Miku got puppets, Meiko got sweets, and Kaito got a scarf. While they were admiring their new toys, Yumi bade them goodbye and went home.
"Yumi, where have you been?" Luka demanded. Yumi glanced at the clock. It was 11:30. P.M.
A/N: No, we don't own anything except this fanfiction. No, we are not making money from it. Sue someone else.
Weird Girl 13: Read fast for faster results. Remember-AHAHA, just kidding. Good reviews please~!
Kawaiikittey: Well, it's better than before, but still not satisfactory…for me, anyway.
Weird Girl 13: MORE HOPING!
Kawaiikittey: … (ignores) Positive people will get hugs from Teto. Flamers will play Kagome with Kaito.
Kaito: YAY!
