"Mom I really am sorry. I just really lost track of time"
"It's okay sweetie, I trust you, just please if you feel that you may come home late then call me okay. I was just a bit worried" she said stroking my cheek.
I smiled and nodded
"Okay" I hugged her and ran into my room and turn in for the night
/Later that night/
I woke up in the middle of the night with a groan. I didn't wake up this time because of my weird dreams, it was because I heard a tapping noise outside my window. I moved to the side and turned my head to the clock.
"6:00" I mumbled. I sighed and laid back down.
"Lena…"
I shot up from my bed frightened and then that tapping noise started again. I quivered and wrapped my blanket around myself tightly.
"Lena…"
"Who are you? Is this another one of my powers…contacting the dead…in my sleep?"
"No silly girl the window. Open the window"
"Huh?" I got up from my bed and walked toward the window. I shakily and slowly moved the drapes to the side and saw a smiling Botan.
"Hey sleepy head" she said.
I rolled my eyes and opened the window.
"What are you doing here? It's 6:00 in the morning, it's Sunday and I need to sleep" I say before stifling a yawn.
"Lena, we need to get to Genkai's temple" she said seriously
"Can't we just do that later?"
"Koenma needs you there now, he and everyone else are there waiting for you"
I sighed
"Fine…hey, this is a 3 story house how are you up here?" I say and she giggled
"My oar" I looked out my window.
"Whoa…am I, by any chance, going to Genkai's house…on that?"I asked pointing to her oar
"Of coarse"
"I'm going back to sleep" I say quickly walking back to bed
"Lena" she said rushing inside after me.
/In Front of Genkai's house/
Boton eventually got me to get on the oar and after a long, scary, and heart-wrenching ride to the temple we finally made it.
I held on tightly to her shoulders as she flew down.
I smiled happily as I reached solid ground.
"Thank goodness, I'm alive" I said with my arms in the air.
"Nice to see you're finally here"
I turned around and see Koenma in his teenage form standing on the top steps.
"It's not everyday a blue-haired girl flies up to your room, which is 3 stories, on an oar at 6:00 a.m.!" I said
"Where's the girl?" I heard a scratchy voice say behind Koenma
"Right there and as kind as ever" Koenma said sarcastically.
"Bout time you came kid. My patience was wearing thin" she said as she showed herself.
"Don't be so hard on her Grandma like she said 'it's not everyday a blue-haired girl flies up to your room, which is 3 stories, on an oar at 6:00 a.m.'" Yusuke said running out and stopping by my side.
"Good morning my sweet" Kuwabara said following Yusuke out and grabbing my hands.
"I pray you slept well" Kuwabara added
"…Good Morning Kazuma and I did until this girl kept tapping my window" I said as I shot a glare in Botan direction.
"Lena I'm sorry I had to. Koenma said I had to do anything to wake you up"
"Lena's here?" I heard behind me.
I swiftly turned and saw both Hiei and Kurama
"Morning" I say smiling at him
He smiled back
"Morning Lena"
"Alright enough chit chat, this girl is weak and is in need of training! Now let's go kid" Genkai said almost angrily
I turned around and followed her inside almost frightened.
/Inside/
I gaped at the room.
"This is your…training area?" I asked
I saw nothing but games, from janken (rocks, paper, and scissors) to slots.
"Yes, I hope brought some quarters because I need you to play games. I need to see where I should start training you. The janken game test spiritual awareness, the punching games shows your spirits strength and the Karaoke tests your energy's ability to adapt and grow stronger. The rest are for me" Genkai said walking further inside
"I love this game" Yusuke said running over to the punching game
"NO!" Genkai yelled and Yusuke stopped midway
"This is training strictly for Lena only get outta here dimwit, she doesn't need any distractions" she added
Yusuke grumbled and walked out with Kuwabara behind
"Now chose the one you would like to start with" Genkai said with her arms behind her.
"Uh okay" I looked around, "I'll try the janken game" I said walking over to it.
"Okay lets see here…" I said to yourself. I inspected the game.
'This should be easy, I always beat Madori at janken'
The game started and I started pushing buttons. I was in deep concentration, not even noticing that Genkai, Yusuke, and Kuwabara were behind me. My hands quickly alternated between rock, paper, and scissors and then the games ended so quick I thought I had just started.
"Wow Lena you're really good" Kuwabara said behind me.
I gasped
"I thought you guys got kicked out"
"We did but we let yourself back in"
' This girl is remarkable, she didn't miss a single one' Genkai thought as she watched as I moved on to the karaoke.
"Free concert" Yusuke said taking a seat on the floor.
"Whatever just don't laugh at me I can't sing to well" I said blushing a bit
"We won't" Kuwabara said "But I'm sure my love's voice is indeed beautiful"
"Well you most definitely haven't heard me sing before. Yusuke choose any song you want, I don't care as long as it's not that scary heavy metal music, or anything sexual"
"Damn it then what do you want to sing to elevator music." He mumbled
The song came on and Yusuke smiled.
I had recognized the beat and smiled a bit.
It was 'Pressure' by Paramore
I liked this song and began singing immediately
Tell me where our
time went
And if it was time well spent
Just don't let me fall
asleep
And feel empty again
Yusuke and Kuwabara clapped there hands as I sang, looking as if they enjoyed it but they knew deep down inside that my voice was just as beautiful a walrus' cry. At this point I didn't care how lousy may voice was I just really liked this song.
Cause I fear I might
break I can feel the pressure
and I fear I can't take it
Tonight I'll lie awake feeling
empty
It's getting closer now
We're
better off without you
I can feel the pressure
It's getting
closer now
We're better off without you
When I finally finished the song the first thing I did was turn to see my score and I scored a 135.
"How'd she score that high, her voice wasn't even all that good" Yusuke said
"Hey" I yelled at him
"Remember Yusuke, it's not about how good you sing it' s your energy's ability to adapt and grow stronger and you've done very good. Now lastly the punching game" Genkai said leading me to the game.
I put the glove on, feeling determined to do good on this too.
' I've done really good so far and I won't screw up' I pull my fist back, closed my eyes and punched what was in front of me. I heard nothing.
"Uh Lena…You kinda…missed" Yusuke said trying not to laugh
I opened my eyes and my fist was next to the bag.
I blushed in embarrassment.
"Okay let's try this again" Genkai said shaking her head" and try not to miss"
I pulled my fist back and tried again and this time I punched dead on.
"If I didn't know any better I'd say you missed again" Yusuke said seriously
I looked up and I scored a …7
"A 7?" I said
"Wow Lena you suck" Kuwabara said and I glared at him
"…but who need's strength when you have beauty" Kuwabara said quickly
"Well I guess we need to work on your strength…" Genkai said trailing off.
/Gym room/
"So what are we doing now?" I ask
"We will be walking on your strength, so you'd better give a hundred and ten percent of your attention. We are going to be starting off with something simple…sit-ups. "
"Sit-ups, what is this gym class!?" I yelled
"Drop down and give me five hundred!" Genkai yelled
I quickly got into position and pushed down to the ground before pushing myself back up.
'This woman is crazy. Five hundred I could barely do five' I thought as I struggled to move back up
One…two…three
"You'd better be done by the time I get back" Genkai said walking the other direction and out the room.
"How would you know if I actually did do that much?" I asked her smartly and then I grunted as I moved back down.
"…because…there's a very watchful eye here" she said smirking and walking out
I looked around a bit scared
"Ugh stupid old bat! I see what Yusuke was talking about" I shouted angrily
/3 hours later/
"498…come…on Lena your almost…done…push damn it!" I said talking to myself.
I had sucked it up and did the push-ups and taking the occasional 10 second break
"499…5 FRICKIN HUNDRED!" I yelled before letting my body fall to the floor. My body shook and ached with pain. I panted heavily and brought my shaking arm to your forehead, wiping the beads of sweat that formed from my hard work.
"Good job kid"
I lifted my head up and saw Genkai smiling down to you, with Kurama, Yusuke and Hiei behind her.
I said nothing and just let my head fall back to the floor.
"I told you 500 was to much you crazy old coot" Yusuke said to the old women
"To be truthful, I didn't think you were going to do it. I thought you'd skip a few "Genkai said
"Yea, but I'd end up getting in trouble since there was 'a watchful eye'" I said
"Oh about that, I lied" she said as if it was nothing
"What! You Lied!" I shouted angrily
"Yup and it works every time" she said smirking
"Maybe 5 hundred was a bit much for a girl with her strength, but then again she's no ordinary girl" Kurama said
"Are you all gonna just stand there or help me? I can barely feel my arms" I said tiredly
Kurama said and walked over to me. I extended your arm up to him. He took it softly and gently lifted me up, letting me fall into his arms. I blushed and looked up and he was smiling.
"Kurama's making eyes at my women!" Kuwabara said angrily
We both blushed and Kurama, by instinct, let me go.
"Uh…Shuichi…" I said but it was to late I had already fell backwards. They all gaped at me.
"Thanks a lot" I said
"I'm really sorry Lena, I…uh didn't mean to, and I-" he stammered
"It's cool just get me back up" I said extended my hand out slowly once more.
/5 hours later/
"Ow, Ow, Yusuke slow the fuck down!" I shouted at him
"Shut up, I'm doing you a favor" Yusuke said as he helped me lay on your stomach on the couch.
When I finally made it down I groaned.
"Why didn't you tell me the old women would work me so hard?" I said to no one in particular
Kurama smiled with an ice pack in hand and I glared at him
"You shouldn't be smiling… I'm in pain…" I said
I hissed as Kurama walked over and laid the ice pack in the center of my back. He shivered.
'Oh what delicious noises my koi makes' Youko said.
"Thanks Shuichi" I said
"What about me? I had to haul your ass over here!" Yusuke said
"Does my sweet want a massage?" Kuwabara said
"No!" I said plainly "She's so crazy! I didn't think she was really going to make me do all that crap. I mean that thing with that rope and the rocks were horrible, I can't run for my life! Don't even get me started on the fire"
"I see your still alive and kicking" Koenma said in his teenage form still.
"I hope you know how much I hate you baby breath" I said glaring
"Right, well did you have fun?" he asked
"Of coarse not, my birthday is in 3 days couldn't wait till then" I muttered
"Don't make stupid comments it doesn't suit you" Koenma said not even trying to explain
"Your lucky I can't get up"
"Yes I'm so lucky, you'd defiantly inflict pain on me with your strength of 7" he said sarcastically
"Your mean"
"So I've been told. But overall you did good, from what I've heard" he added smiling at me
"You sure, cause there were a lot of things I struggled on"
"…but ya didn't give up kid, and give you credit for that. You just need to try a bit harder" Genkai said also smiling at me.
"Yay me!" I said a little less enthusiastic as you meant too. "Now bring me home. I'll see you Saturday!"
"Oh no Lena you'll be here after school tomorrow"
"Huh? I can barely move now" I said as I suddenly moved back and then groaned in pain
"Try not to move to much" he said before leaving the room
"KOENMA WHY?!" I half yelled half sobbed
/The Next Day/
I woke up sore and cranky, I couldn't even stretch without a painful squeak.
The worst part was that it was Monday, school. Which means I was gonna have to suck it up.
"Lena are you okay? You look a bit pale" My mother said as she watched me limp to the table.
"Oh no I'm, eep! Fine" I said lowering my bottom into the chair.
"Ha ha Lena made a funny noise" Kenji said through his food. I didn't mean to but I glared at my brother.
"Chew your food, swallow, then talk to me" I said
Ding Dong
I heard the bell ring and I slowly and carefully rose from my seat and went toward the door, knowing who was behind it.
"Bye Mom" I say
I opened the door with a tiny smile
"Good Morning Madori" said walking out and closing it and began to walk to school with her.
"Morning. Why haven't you been calling lately? I don't know how your date went with Kyohei" she said winking
'Kyohei, I forgot about him' I blushed at the thought of the small kiss he gave me.
"Your blushing, I guess the date went great" she said smiling
"Yea it did…" I said softly
"Well, tell me"
"No, I'll just tell you that he asked me on another date"
"Yay you" she said with almost what sounded false happiness but I brushed it off
/In School/
I opened my locker, and grabbed the books needed for my next classes and then closing it. When I felt an arm go over my shoulder.
"AHH! Damn it!" I screamed. "Please refrain from touching me!" I said not knowing who it was.
The arm lifted and the person leaned against the locker next me.
"Whoa sorry Lena. I'll remember that next time I try and kiss you again" I heard a familiar voice say.
I turned around with a blush at the mentioning of the kiss and saw Kyohei smiling down at me.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you, I'm just really sore from…uh my routine workout" I said quickly apologizing to him.
He chuckled.
"It's alright" he said gently gripping my hand. "Let me walk you to class"
"O-ok" you said nervously
We both finally stopped in front of my classroom.
"Thanks" I said
"Your welcome, I'll see you later" he said beginning to walk away.
I walked in and took your seat.
"Hi Lena" Shuichi said as I sat down. I turned slowly to face him.
"Hey stranger" I said and he frowned
"You still sore?"
"Do I look sore?" I asked him back sarcastically
"…and you're a bit cranky" he said chuckling a bit
I sighed
"Sorry, I am. I just can't believe I have to go back today Shuichi. Is there anyway we could reschedule this little meeting?"
"Lena you and I both know that you must go. There's a way I could relieve your pain"
I blushed and he noticed and blushed too
"No, no not in that way. I'm sure you know that I could manipulate my youki into a plant. I probably could make you something that could make the pain go away for a while that is"
"Oh, silly me. I hope you can, because I can barely lift my finger"
"Alright class settles down." Our sensei said making all the students take there seats.
"Now, a little reminder class. The project is due in 2 days so please for those who usually slack off until the last minute, Kenirou…" the teacher added looking at him The class snickered as Kenirou sucked his teeth. "…you must hustle and do your best."
'The project!'
"Sorry I'm late sensei" Madori said walking in, giving the teacher her pass.
"Take your seat" Madori looked around and gave Shuichi a very tiny smile, almost unnoticable.
'I will get him back' she thought
' Now that her and Shuichi aren't together anymore, she's gonna have to find a new seat' I thought feeling sorry
She walked to the seat next to Kenirou with a small frown. She fought the urge to just stare at Shuichi, Shuichi on the other wasn't even paying attention to her.
"We haven't even come close to finishing the project. With all that's been going on I haven't really been focused on it." I said turning to Shuichi
"That means we are going to have to squeeze it in with your training" he said
I groaned
"So much is going on"I said turning and sliding into my seat.
/After School/
Once again, I was at my locker putting my things away and waiting for Shuichi, Yusuke, and Kuwabara
"Lena…" I heard from behind
'My name is being said a bit to much today' I thought to myself
I turned and smiled as the three walked up to me.
"Are you ready?" Shuichi asked
"Yes"
"Lena"
'Seriously, I've NEVER heard my name being said so much in one day'
I saw Madori staring at me. She stole a quick glance at Shuichi and the other two.
"Um, Are you ready to go home?" she asked innocently
"Uh no!" I said quickly
"No?"
"I mean, Shuichi and I are going down to the library to work on our project" I added quickly
She looked at me and frowned
"Oh, okay. Call me later?"
"I will" I said before she walked away.
"Why she acting so innocent all of a sudden?" Yusuke said after she turned the corner
I shrugged and then grunted.
"Could we hurry up and go? Shuichi has a pain reliever to make me" I said moving my sore arm to rub my sore shoulder.
/Genkai's place/
I sat on the couch waiting for Shuichi to give me the medcine. Hiei was sitting across from me.
"You are quite the anti-social one aren't you" I say to him
"Hn"
"Thanks for proving my point. You're the only one I haven't really talked to yet"
"Save your breathe, I have no intention of making conversation with you" he said standing from his seat
'What a butt' you thought
'Baka onna'
My eyes shot to him and he smirked
"I thought I told you to not read my mind" I said siting up a bit ignoring the pain
"You thought wrong when you thought I was going to listen you"
"You shrimp!" I said "If I ever do get my powers I'm gonna-"
"It's ready" Shuichi said
I glared at Hiei who just walked out the room. Shuichi handed me the pill with a glass of water and I quickly gulped it down waiting to see if I'd feel anything.
After a minute or so I felt it working, just a bit.
"Wow Shuichi that actually worked! Thank you so much" I said standing up and giving him a friendly hug.
He suddenly wrapped his arms around my waist tightly
"Your welcome my dear" he said in a slightly deeper voice then usual
"Shuichi" I said gently lifting my head. I gasped as I noticed the red head turned into silver haired demon who had a sly smirk on his face.
"Nice to see you again"
