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IF YOU HAVE NOT YET READ CHAPTER 8 PLEASE GO BACK AND DO SO! I REPLACED THE AUTHOR'S NOTE WITH CHAPTER 8! IF YOU DO NOT READ CHAPTER 8 YOU'LL BE A CONFUSED!


Chapter 9: It makes sense now

Katline groaned. Rubbing her head she pushed herself up from the ground into a sitting position.

Katline looked up, the moon shone brightly threw the top of the tree in the night sky.

It took the short cat a few minutes to remember what had happened. A light yelp rang as she snapped to her feet.

Turning quickly, she ended up running into something softly and silky.

Katline landed on her rear before looking up.

A rather tall and slim man stood over her. His tinted light blue hair was knee long but in a loose mid-back ponytail. Deep ocean blue eyes stared down at Katline as he held out a hand.

"Are you alright? You wore yourself out quite a bit." The man's gentle voice stated.

Katline nodded a bit as she took his hand helping her up.

"I'm fine. Who are you? What happened? Why is it suddenly dark? Did you see Hiei? Is he still waiting for me?" Katline asked as her eyes narrowed.

The slim man laughed gently. Katline blinked as she stared at his attire. It looked as if it belonged to the Roman Gods.

"You are you? Are you the one that relives people and demons of curses?" Katline asked strongly.

The tall thin man smiled nodding. "Yes, I am. Call me Hibiscus. I take curses while Miaira gives them." The man named Hibiscus stated.

Katline growled a bit. "Miaira placed a curse on my sister –"

"Teki. I know. She is hard to deal with at times but she means well. Teki however was not ment to have the curse. A man named Railen was. Your sister Teki however raised the soil the curse was in before Railen was able to step on the soil and be cursed himself." Hibiscus said sadly. "Miaira was surprised herself. She's been blue ever since."

Katline stared at the ground. "So, it was all a mistake? Can you take it away? Please! I beg of you! Take it from her! She's run away and been living as a homeless feline ever since!" Katline begged as she slammed onto the ground to beg; tears streaming down her face in worry for her sister.

Hibiscus kneeled down before helping Katline up. "I can take the curse. But I'll need her to be here before midnight on the day before her 1,000th birthday. When Japan's clock strikes midnight she'll begin to go threw a slow and painful death that can't be prevented." The angelic man stated.

Katline's ears perked. "That's only a few days away." She whispered to herself.

A sudden burst of energy jolted into Katline's small form. She ran to the rock she had used for an elevator as she assured Hibiscus that she would return with Teki in time.

Hiei jumped in surprised as Katline nearly flew past him down the branch. "She must have found out what she needs to do." He muttered as he ran behind at her heals.


Yoko grinned as he peered quietly around the side of the cave.

Teki hadn't noticed Yoko; she was far too busy tying hay together into – something.

Yoko watched quietly until Teki turned her back. Sneaking up behind her soundlessly he covered her eyes before she could turn around.

Teki jumped a bit before giggling when she smelled Yoko behind her. "Yoko!"

Yoko smiled taking his hand off her eyes before she turned and smiled widely. "I apologize for my tardiness. As I promised earlier, I shall escort you to the hot spring." He stated petting Teki's left ear.

Teki smiled in excitement as she grabbed the clothes Yoko had brought earlier before racing to the mouth of the cave. "Hurry! Hurry!" she squealed like an excited child as Yoko picked up the forgotten brush left on the makeshift bed.

Yoko watched with a small chuckle before walking to the cave mouth.

As the two exited the cave Teki attached herself to Yoko's arm in fear of getting lost.

Yoko held a warm smile to calm Teki. Thankfully for him it worked.

The way to the hot spring was quiet. There were no sounds but the ones of night creatures moving threw bushes and bugs singing.

Yoko stopped to pull a bush back so Teki could walk threw.

Teki's eyes lightened up at the steam coming from the spring. A loud high-pitched squeal of delight came jolting out of Teki's throat momentarily deafening Yoko.

Yoko released his ears after a minute or two; he gave a sigh of relief before nearly falling as Teki started shoving him back towards the trees repeating "No peek! Peek bad!"

As Yoko leaned against a tree opposite to the hot spring, he grinned lightly as he listened to Teki squeal and laugh in joy. He was still happy that she quieted down after a while – it was hurting his ears.

Yoko glanced around to see if anyone was looking; once he was sure he and Teki were alone he peered around the corner.

There was Teki, standing nude in the water from the top of her tail and below covered in water. Thankfully her back was towards him. An almost saddened – or more of shocked – looked drew over him. It had been only a day since he saw her but now that he paid attention to her ribs they looked almost sickly – as if she was being starved. But what caught his attention even more were the strange scars along her lower and mid back. He noticed four wrapped around her stomach. The lowest looked like a large bite mark while the other few looked like large claw marks – but from what? Each scar looked old, really old, they didn't look like they hurt at the current moment but Yoko was sure there was pain when whatever happened, happened.

Yoko held back for a moment; but he had to know what happened.

Yoko walked and stood at the edge of the hot spring – his expression unreadable.

"Tsuki-chan."

Teki turned before jumping behind a large stone as her tail fur puffed up. "Yoko! No peek! Peek bad! Bad Yoko!" she yelled ducking deeper into the water.

Yoko continued to stare. "Tsuki-chan, how did you come to have those scar on your back?" he asked.

Teki froze solid. She hadn't known he had seen her scars.

Yoko watched Teki carefully. "Please Tsuki-chan. Please, Teki-chan." He called.

Teki jumped back. "No! No Teki! I Tsuki!" she yelled.

Yoko stared for a moment. "Do you want to see Shuichi?" he asked.

Teki nodded as her eyes watered. She couldn't understand why everyone wanted to know her secret, but she did know that Shuichi cared.

Yoko turned quietly. "Please get dressed." He stated quietly.

Teki quickly did as he said before standing behind him.

Yoko turned picking Teki up gently; as fast as he could, Yoko run through the forest and returned to Shuichi's home.

Yoko snuck quietly to the side of the house.

Stepping back a bit from Teki, he glowed a bit as his form shaped.

Yoko's fox ears and tail slowly disappeared as his hair changed from silver to blood red.

When the glow stopped, Teki fell to see Shuichi Minamino standing where Yoko had been.

Teki gripped her head tightly as the tears streamed down her cheeks.

Shuichi sat down next to Teki slowly before wrapping his arms around her. "It's alright. There's nothing to fear." He stated soothingly.

Shuichi smiled a bit once he heard her stop crying. "Tsuki-chan, nothing will – Tsuki-chan?"

Shuichi pulled Teki's head up softly; his face instantly filled with worry as he noticed how limp Teki was. Her eyes had rolled up while her temperature had suddenly jumped too high.

"Tsuki-chan! Tsuki-chan wake up!" Shuichi called lightly smacking Teki's face.

Shuichi quickly picked Teki up bridal style before racing into the house. Glancing around the dark house, Shuichi senced the rest of the house was empty. Shiori was most likely at Noriko's apartment planning the Thanksgiving party – after all, it wasn't far away.

Shuichi gently laid Teki down on the guest room bed. He quickly raced to his room retrieving a secret first aid kit he used for Hiei's wounds and a cloth before returning to Teki.

Shuichi opened the small plastic kit, pulling some cooling herbs out Shuichi unfolded the cloth to put the herbs in before dampening it.

Shuichi sat on the bed placing the damp cloth on Teki's for head. "What could have caused this?" he asked himself quietly. One minute he – or should he say his alter ego – was staring at her scarred back, the next her eyes were rolling back and her temperature was near boiling.

"It's to soon for it."

Shuichi looked up surprised before turning to the window.

Hiei was standing in the window with Katline climbing off his back.

Shuichi stared confused. "What do you mean?" he asked.

Katline looked to the ground. 'I promised I wouldn't tell. But this is getting out of hand.' Katline mentally assured herself.

"Teki and I have many bruises in our hearts. Many we'd like to or have forgotten. But, some just can't be avoided." Katline sat next to Teki carefully. "I never thought I would be telling this one to anyone. But now that I know everything about it I have to." She whispered. "I should start from the start."

Katline looked up at Shuichi. "About 16 years ago, Teki, me, Mama and Papa lost our home. Papa lost his job, Mama had to care for Teki and me every minute of the day. We stayed homeless for about a year. We nearly lost Teki a few times from cars and guns but she held on. One night Papa had heard of a traveling Circus called 'Circus of Nightmares'. He had offered to clean up after the animals if me, Teki and Mama could watch. The Ringleader agreed quickly and thus, allowed us to watch." Katline started.

"After the show Mama was helping dad clean while I watched over Teki. Earlier I had been impressed with the high wire act of a lady doing gymnastics on a long wire about 300 feet over a net. Telling Teki to stay where she was and to watch the wire I snuck over before climbing the latter myself. Once I got to the top, I carefully started to walk along the wire. No one but Teki knew I was there before Teki started clapping and praising how brave I was to climb and walk the high wire at the age of four. Mama and Papa looked up and saw, and got me down quickly." Katline said with a light chuckle.

"After they got me down, Teki decided to take off. She ran to the back and to the tiger's cage. She didn't see the tiger but saw the bowl of food it had left. Teki climbed into the cage and started eating the tiger's food. The tiger walked over but Teki turned around and petted it's nose. If I believe right the tigers and other animals weren't treated kindly. Teki always did have a strong connection with large cats; or any other large animal for that matter." Katline stated gently petting Teki's ear.

"The ringleader was amazed and asked if our family would join the Circus of Nightmares. Mama would sell tickets, Papa would be a clown since he could scare people easily, I would walk the high wire and perform stunts while Teki would be the animal trainer." Katline said before lowering her head with her elbows on her knees.

"Then, it happened. A curse that wasn't even meant for her came to her." Katline said as a tear ran down her face.

"It was the hottest day of summer in 2002. Teki and I were in the back making sure all the animals were fed correctly and had enough water. But this one man, Railen, was a hot headed – excuse my French – asshole. He was upset because a teenaged animal trainer was telling him how to feed the animals. So, he didn't feed the star lioness, Ciara. Teki's favorite. Ciara was almost always the gentlest and only got fierce when she wasn't fed. Teki was at the end of her act when Ciara walked out. Teki was so excited that she didn't even hear Ciara's stomach roaring with hunger. Thankfully I did and came down from my high wire. Teki normally would have had Ciara fakeattack her by having Ciara wrap her large arms and paws around Teki's tiny form. Unfortunately, Ciara really did attack. Teki was pinned badly. She used her earth abilities to rip Ciara off of her and hid in the ground. Papa contained Ciara by baiting her with a steak. It took both Mama and me to get Teki out. Teki had lost a lot of blood and had come to death. If she hadn't had used her demonic powers she would have been dead. She cheated death. Teki wouldn't have gotten cursed if she hadn't have moved the ground, but even so, if she hadn't, she would have been killed." Katline said rubbing the tears off her face.

Shuichi looked at Teki. "But she seemed fine. Skinny but fine."

Katline shook her head. Standing up, Katline reached into her under shirt and pulled a laminated picture of Teki out of her bra. After airing it out a bit, Katline handed it to Kurama. "This was what she use to look like." Katline stated.

Kurama looked down at the picture. Teki's hair was down to her mid shins, her skin looked smoother as well as she was a lot healthier looking. Almost like a regular girl.

Kurama handed the picture back to Katline. "But why did Teki say she has been homeless since she was three?" he asked.

Katline looked down at Teki's resting form. "Teki may have been happy, but she never thought of the Circus of nightmares as her home. Neither did I. So, ever since we were young we have said we were homeless since we never stay in one place long enough to call it home." Katline explained with a light smile.

"But The Curse of the Moon has made her sickly. Even if she were to eat it would only help her a little. It has also made her bones brittle and her lifespan short. If I can't get her to the tree of Four Seasons before midnight of November 14th she'll began to die a slow and painful death. I have heard from books that it'll cause one organ failure everyday before killing the brain and the being." Katline said quietly. "I don't know if it's true but I don't want that to happen." She stated.

"Thankfully today is only the 10th." Katline stated leaning back.

Shuichi stood up. "Katline, today is the 14th!" he stated.

Katline shot to her feet. "What! That idiot angel-gaurdian-curse relieving dude didn't even bother telling me! Then we must hurry!" Katline yelled.

Shuichi nodded as he carefully picked up Teki's limp body as Katline and Hiei ran through the door leading Shuichi to the four Seasons tree.


Katline, Hiei and Shuichi stared at the hole in the tree. "It's taken us this long to get here, the path the guy that will relieve Teki of her curse is no happy jog so we must hurry." Katline stated as she started running through the tunnel leading to Hibiscus and Miaira.

Shuichi ran as fast as he could while trying not to bounce Teki too much.

Shuichi kept his eyes locked on the tunnel as they passed threw the jeweled area. "Katline, is it a straight path?" he asked stopping to catch his breath.

Katline stopped and leaned over. "Yes, ask, for, Hibiscus, and, Miaira." She said wheezing a bit.

Shuichi nodded. "Then you stay here and catch your breath. I'll take her myself." He stated as he began to run again.

Shuichi slowed a bit as it became hard to see in front of him.

Shuichi rushed again however. He kept his eyes open and after what felt like forever he saw the light at the end.

Shuichi nearly fell off like Katline, but was able to catch himself.

Shuichi looked down at the ground for a minute before jumping. He landed a bit roughly on his feet.

Shuichi stood and looked around. He looked over at the smooth rocks that Katline had pushed together earlier that day and carefully sat on them with Teki in his lap.

"Hang in there Teki." He assured quietly.

Shuichi rubbed Teki's head softly as he looked around at the walls. "Hello? My friend Katline told me to ask for Hibiscus and Miaira. Please! I need your help!" he called.

Shuichi bowed his head back down to look at Teki.

Next to Shuichi, two of the Koi glowed brightly. One reformed in the air as Hibiscus. The second reformed next to him.

The second formed into a shorter woman. Her hair was a dark brown while her eyes were piercing silver. She wore a long white Kimono with a red sash.

Hibiscus floated quietly behind Shuichi before tapping his shoulder. "Katline could not make it?"

Shuichi held tightly onto Teki as he jumped around falling on his back. "Yes, are you Hibiscus?" he asked.

Hibiscus nodded. "Is that Teki?" he asked a bit amazed.

Shuichi nodded. "Yes, Katline said to ask for Hibiscus and Miaira. Are you Hibiscus?"

Hibiscus nodded. "Yes I am. And who are you?" he asked.

"My name is Shuichi, but that's not important! It is the day before Teki's 1,000th birthday and Katline said you needed to have Teki here before 12 am. So here she is at 11 pm, but there is only about ten more minutes left! Please help her!" Shuichi stated.

Hibiscus nodded as he knelt down taking Teki in his own arms gently.

Hibiscus turned to the woman hovering over the pond. "Miaira, come." He called laying Teki on the ground softly.

The woman called Miaira rushed by Hibiscus quickly before placing herself by Teki's left hand.

Hibiscus took his place by Teki's right hand before they knelt on one knee; one hand on their chest and one on Teki's wrist one her pulse.

Under thy moon this girl has been cursed.

But it was not to her that it was meant.

Take this curse,

return it to the spirit of the night and moon so she may live in peace.

Hibiscus prayed – his eyes glowing white.

Cast thy curse upon the unworthy,

Let him feel pain of the innocent minded.

Let him die in her place.

Miaira prayed as her hands glowed light purple.

Shuichi watched, too worried to move as Miaira traced a finger over Teki's neck, shoulder and heart. As she took her hand away, a small spirit-like creature was dragged out before shooting up the sky to the moon.

For a moment the moon seemed to glow brighter before fading back to normal.

Shuichi slowly stood before approaching Teki.

Teki looked paler than before.

Shuichi worried that he didn't get they didn't get Teki their in time.

Shuichi softly placed his hand on Teki's head. Her temperature had gone down to near normal.

Hibiscus watched Shuichi. "It will not be certain if we pulled the curse in time. If not, her eyes will roll back when the sun comes up." He said gently. "Until then, be sure she is safe and warm."

Shuichi nodded to Hibiscus and Miaira before carefully lifting Teki up bridal style.

Miaira placed a hand on Shuichi softly. "Please, tell Teki that I am very sorry for all the pain." She said quietly.

Shuichi nodded as he returned the way he came.


Katline and Hiei were waiting outside.

Katline was hanging onto Hiei tightly – much to his dislike. But he knew how destroyed he himself would be if something happened to Yukina.


Hiei carefully opened Shuichi's backdoor.

Shuichi had told them everything that happened.

Katline had become tired from worrying about Teki. Hiei had allowed her to ride on his back as long as she stayed calm.

Laying Teki down on the guest bed, Shuichi motioned Hiei to lay Katline down next to her.

Shuichi walked to the kitchen leaving Hiei to watch over them as he made some ginseng tea to relax himself.

He was glad that he wouldn't have to repeat himself to Shiori – yet.

Taking the tea up towards the guestroom, he heard a tiny 'mew'.

Shuichi looked down to see Sushi at his feet. A light smile crossed his face as he picked up the tiny kitten. "Don't worry, if anything did happen I wouldn't throw you out. You'd be a reminder."


Shuichi rubbed his eyes tiredly. He had spent the last nearly 3 hours watching Teki. It was close to sunrise, Katline and Hiei were in a corner sleeping. Shuichi was still unsure of how they even met; it was the last thing he was worried about at the moment though.

Shuichi watched Teki as the sun beamed in his window hitting her face. He softly reached over to Teki and opened one eye.

A muffled groan was heard.

Shuichi let go of Teki's eyelid as he watched Teki open her eyes.

At that moment, Teki's ears and tail disappeared before human ears were shown.

Shuichi watched as Teki tried to sit up, he softly pushed her back down though. "Teki-chan, are you ok?" he asked helping her sit up against the pillows.

"Teki think so." She said weakly.

Shuichi smiled. "I thought you were dead." He said sitting next to Teki rubbing her chin softly.

Katline's ears twitched softly. Opening her eyes, Katline looked over to see Teki awake.

Katline shot up before hurrying to the side of the bed in a fit of tears.

"Teki! I'm so happy you're alive!" she cried carefully hugging Teki.

Teki looked at the two confused. "Teki confused."

Katline sighed. "We'll explain later."

Shuichi nodded. "Katline, why don't you and Hiei go get Teki some fresh warm tea as well as something light to eat?" He asked smiling.

Katline nodded. Hiei had been awake but Hiei being Hiei he stayed still until Katline dragged him downstairs.

Shuichi watched Teki yawn tiredly for a moment as he closed the door.

Shuichi walked back over to Teki before sitting next to her with an arm wrapped around her.

Teki looked a bit confused.

Shuichi stared at Teki for a minute as his smile widened a bit.

Teki stared and smiled back.

Teki eyes widened in surprise as Shuichi leaned forward kissing her gently on the lips.

Shuichi pressed softly as he waited for Teki's reaction.

A light purr imitated from Teki's throat as she kissed him back softly.


So it happened. The curse was lifted. Later that day Teki's tails split. Katline went back to circus of nightmares – for only a few days - but not until after she got some pictures of Teki – not to mention sneaking one of Teki and Shuichi snuggling in a nap.

Teki was able to hide her feline parts as well as becoming a full member of the Urameshi team.

Shuichi explained to Teki who he was as well as about Yoko and when Shiori and strangers aren't around that she could call him Kurama.

Teki became much healthier, stronger and smarter. She was accepted into Meiou High School.

Shuichi – now being called Kurama – gave Teki a second bow – colored white - and bell – painted silver – for her other tail.

Teki was able to talk to her parents over the phone and agreeing that if they ever came to town she would join them in the act.

Katline also returned and stayed with Teki to teach her things her mother would have normally taught her.

Teki had also been nicknamed Tsuki like how Shuichi could be called Kurama.

Tsuki learned how to talk – almost – normally; with the exception of talking in third person.

Tsuki, Katline, Ichigo and Tamashii had joined Shiori and Kurama in Shiori's office Thanksgiving party.

Koenma had left them alone for only about 2 weeks. Now he needs all of them to protect an old item of a village.

The Gem of the Nine-Tailed Foxes.


So people, how was it? I know it was short but I meant for it to be short. Ok not really… but at least I finished it ;

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Anyways I hope you keep an eye out for the next one titled "The Gem of the Kumiho"

And for the many who don't know, Kumiho (I have read) means "Nine tailed fox" or "Multitailed fox" Either way as far as I know.

Anyways, thanks for the reviews and I hope you like my next one. Just for good sport, I'll put the summery here

"After relaxing, Koenma sends the Urameshi team to find a single girl for she has a powerful gem. The Kumiho Diamond. It in itself has great power. But can Kurama's Perverted alter Ego contain himself? After all, he stole it once before. Or will the toddler-minded guardian of the Kumiho Diamond distract him? And what's this? Yoko Kurama and Shuichi Minamino both getting their own bodies!

Rated M for language, blood, violence, drinking, possible Lemon and naked bodies.

As always

MagicalMelady