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Chapter Nine: Training Session; And So It Begins
When Kurama found the two, he called, "Hiei, may I talk to you for a moment?"
Hiei "hn"ed before going over to Kurama. "What is it, fox?"
Kurama sweatdropped and scratched the back of his head. "You're sharing a room with Koori."
"Since when?" questioned the fire demon with a glare.
"Since Kuwabara and Yusuke claimed the last two rooms," came the kitsune's reply.
"Hn. I'll just sleep in a tree outside the window."
Kurama sighed. "Koenma's orders; you have to sleep in the same room."
Hiei growled. "I'd rather not."
"What do you mean, I have to share a room with Firefly?" Koori, having heard the conversation, asked, walking up with her arms across her chest.
"Koenma's orders," Kurama said softly.
Hiei noticed the fox's far away look. His Jagan glowed as he read Kurama's mind. "I see. So you are sharing a room with the elf, fox," he murmured. He then smirked. You are beginning to like her."
"You mean as you are starting to like Koori?" Kurama challenged.
Hiei flitted right beside Kurama and hissed quietly, "Watch what you say, fox." He then disappeared.
Kurama turned to Koori. "Hiei is still here, he's just mad at me. Anyway, I'd better check on Lea," he explained apologetically before leaving.
Koori blinked and shrugged. "There is still no way I'll sleep in the same room with that PyroPixie. I'll find somewhere else to sleep, even if it's outside or something.
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"Hey, Lea," called Kurama. He'd just come in to see the elf walking down the hall.
Lea turned. She'd just been heading back to the room from the bathroom. "Hi, Kurama. How's it going?"
"Good I guess. Just coming back from telling Hiei about Koenma's orders," came the fox's reply.
"Bet that went well," the elf commented lightly.
"Neither are happy with me," Kurama stated. "Hiei's pretty mad at me."
Lea nodded. Then she got an idea… "Hey, Kurama? Ya wanna train with me? Kelly went back to talk to Lord Koenma and you're supposed to "guard" me anyway, so… can we? Train, I mean?"
Kurama was startled. But he nodded saying, "Sure. Why not?"
"Plea—Oh, wait, seriously? We can go?" When the elf saw the fox's nod, she yelled, "YAY!" She then grabbed his hand and led him to the forest.
Kurama blinked, then smiled in amusement as he was led by the childish elf. Lea led him deep into the heart of the forest, and then turned. She asked the nature around them for all of it's help and guidance.
When nature agreed Lea turned to Kurama and, switching languages, said, "You ready?"
Kurama smiled and pulled out a rose, shook it once, and watched as it became his Rose Whip.
Lea smirked at the fox as her hands glowed a light blue. Wildflowers started growing around her and a light breeze blew. She was about to attack when she caught the scent of a super-sweet, sickly smell. She froze.
Kurama looked over at her. "Something wrong?" he questioned as he made his way to the frozen elf and placed a hand on her shoulder. Concern was written in his eyes. It was getting darker.
Lea heard the fox, but couldn't respond. The smell was something from her worst memories. One of the flowers that surrounded her wrapped around the elf in a comforting gesture. The trees whispered softly around her. A name came up. They whispered of a demon named Kaito. Lea snapped out of her trance. "Show yourself, murderer!" she called, anger building.
Kurama looked around, bewildered. "There's no one here, Lea," he said, rather alarmed.
"Aww, your little friend can't sense me," a voice commented from the trees. Lea and Kurama both looked for the source of the voice.
"So, Lea, who is your demon friend? I'm surprised to see you hanging out with a demon," the voice continued.
"How do you know me, Kaito?!" Lea demanded.
"You don't remember my father? He thought you looked so tasty. He even sparred with your father."
Kurama glared and stood in front of Lea defensively. "Why don't you be kind enough to show yourself."
Kaito chuckled. "Lea, it looks as if your fox is overprotective and impatient. But I'll show myself if it makes you happy." At that, Kaito appeared behind Lea.
Lea jumped as Kaito's hand touched her shoulder.
Kurama turned and growled. Lea grabbed his arm as a reflex.
"You still don't remember me? I'm disappointed in you, elf. Maybe this will ring a bell. Your dad's name was Yuri "The Great Demon Slayer" and my father was killed by the fox protecting you. My father only wanted a meal and you prevented him from coming home! I will enjoy eating you!"
Kaito faded into the darkness before continuing, "My fight with you is soon coming, but remember, Lea, I am always watching. I know all about you. And the same goes for your friend, Koori."
Kurama had moved beside Lea during Kaito's narrative. He growled one last time before turning to Lea, who was gripping his arm so tightly that her knuckles were turning white.
The color had drained from Lea's face. Her memories of her father's death flooded her mind. She couldn't move.
"It's alright. He's gone now and I won't let him near you," Kurama murmured in the elf's ear, in what he hoped was a comforting voice. The fox then tried to get Lea to let go of his arm to no avail.
Lea shook her head. It was the most she could do as far as moving went. The trees were whispering words of comfort, but the elf ignored them.
"Let's go back to the temple," Kurama suggested after a moment. When he got no answer, he picked the elf up carefully and ran as fast as he could, anger running through his veins. Lea fell asleep in his arms before they made it back.
A/N: Loving this so far! Of course this has got to be the best roleplay Mousey and I have EVER done!!!
Mousey: But what about the Dragon Knight one we are working on?
Me: Well… *rubs back of head; sweatdrops* we have been working on that for a while now….. We keep forgetting it….
Mousey: *sweatdrops* A-anyway! Please review!
