Kaori- hey there. I'm making a special shout out to 4-is-lovely. shouts HI! Thanks for the review. It was motivational. Because of it, I am posting this chapter before my other stories. So, thank 4-is-lovely and read the story with people I don't own.
Hiei- that was long.
Kaori- I know.
Kyo- too long.
Kaori- sends death glare no one asked you!
Chapter 10After everyone was feeling better, they all met in the main room of Genkai's temple. Everyone was sitting around, except Genkai, who was outside waiting for Koenma.
"So, who's house are we in again?" Kaori asked.
"The psychic, Genkai," Kurama said.
"Trust me, she is an evil witch who wants nothing more than to make you suffer," Yusuke said. Kaori's eyes got big.
"Don't listen to that slacker," an old ladies voice said. They turned to see the woman, shorter than Hiei with faded pink hair, standing in the doorway.
"Shut up, you old hag," Yusuke snapped.
"I'm the old hag that can still kick your butt without breaking a sweat," she snapped back. "And I'll enjoy every second of it." Kaori and Kyome, who just so happened to be the closest, slid a little bit closer to Kurama and Hiei.
"We don't have time for this," a guy said from the door. He was about Kuwabara's height and had a JR tattoo on his head. He also had a pacifier in his mouth.
"Hey, do you know Koenma?" Kyo asked him. Yusuke started to snicker.
"I AM Koenma," he snapped.
"Noo, Koenma is an annoying toddler that needs a diaper change," Kaori corrected. This made Yusuke and Kuwabara start to laugh even harder.
"Listen, I took on this form so I could talk to you without causing too much suspicion around here. I have information about your attacker," Koenma said.
"The dead guy or the dead guy's boss?" Kaori asked. "Cause now we don't care about the dead guy."
"Yeah, so what did you bring us already?" Yusuke asked. "We don't have all-"
"Just SHUT UP ALREADY!" Koenma snapped. All was silent, except for Genkai's snickering. "The name of the master is Lekku. We are searching for information on his lair at this time, but he is very powerful, so don't try and rush into a fight yet."
"Yes, sir, Koenma sir," Kaori said.
Koenma smiled. "It's about time someone recognized my authority," he said. Yusuke began to snicker once again. "I'll report back with more later. Until then, just, I don't know. Show the girls around town or something."
"Yes!" the girls said, high-fiving each other. Koenma walked out of the door and all was pretty quiet for a few seconds.
"I'm bored," Kaori moaned.
"You always are," Kyo mumbled.
"Well, go and tour the city," Kuwabara said.
"We would, if we knew our way around," Kaori said.
"Hiei and I can take you," Kurama offered. "Our motorcycles are here from when we came earlier." Both girls went wide-eyed with awe.
"Uh, yeah, Hiei? Can I talk to you a minute?" Yusuke asked. He and Hiei went into the next room.
"What?" Hiei asked as Yusuke shut the door.
"You like my sister, don't you?" he said plainly.
"What?" Hiei asked.
"Look, don't try and play dumb. I know you like her. All I'm asking is that you make sure nothing happens to her. She's my little sis, somehow, and I don't want to lose her to some freak."
Hiei nodded. "She'll be fine, I promise," he said. Yusuke nodded, sending Hiei a 'she better be or I'll kill you' look. Hiei returned to the main room where he got a few questioning glances, but Hn'd them off.
"To the city!" Kaori cheered. She, Kyo, Hiei, and Kurama headed out and down all of the stairs. Yusuke watched solemnly, but soon got a hug from a still sorry Kayko and forgot all about them.
The three kitsunes and one fire apparition reached the bottom of the stairs and took a breather. "That woman really must hate company," Kyo said, leaning against a tree.
"Genkai likes her privacy," Kurama sighed.
"So, where are your bikes?" Kaori asked. Hiei gestured to the two street bikes a small distance away. They both were Suzuki GSX 900's, one red and the other jet black. Both girls stared in shock.
"Ooooh, shiny," they both said.
"We get to ride on them?" Kyo asked. "Seriously?"
"No, you have to walk," Kurama said.
"But that's no fair!" Kaori whined. Then, she realized he was being sarcastic. "Hey, that wasn't right."
Kurama laughed as he got on his red bike. Hiei and Kyo got on the other. "Are you coming or what?" Kyo asked as the guys revved up the engines. Kaori ran over and got on behind Kurama.
The guys took off down the main street with the girls hanging on to their waists tightly. Having fun? Hiei said in Kyo's head.
Tons, she answered. Why do you have a motorcycle, though?
I need something so I wouldn't lose my mind in this world, he said. It's bad enough I have to go to a ningen school.
Ouch, Kyo said. So where are we goin'?
Wherever we can.
I like that plan.
They stopped at a red light next to Kurama and Kaori, who was obviously in heaven. "Can I drive?" Kaori asked.
"Maybe later," Kurama said.
"Why?" she whined.
"Because the time Jin brought a motorcycle from this world you trashed it and nearly killed that lady's kid," Kyo said. "I really doubt you would enjoy killing Kurama out here."
Kaori sent her a glare. "It wasn't my fault that brat went in th' road. And I bet it ne'er occurred ta ya tha' I was aimin' for 'im."
"Don't get all defensive," Kyo laughed.
"I'm not getting' al' defensive!"
"Yes you are. Your accent always comes out when you get upset."
"You tried to kill a child?" Kurama asked, looking back at her.
"Uh, no?" she guessed as Kyo continued laughing.
"So where to now?" Hiei asked changing the subject. Kaori pointed left and Kyo pointed right. "Hn. Why did I expect anything else?"
"Let's split up and meet back here later," Kurama said, being the only one who thought of a solution.
"Okie dokie, smokie pokie," Kaori said. The two groups split up. Kaori and Kyome waved goodbye to each other.
"You two are very close," Kurama said as they sped down the road.
"We're like sisters," Kaori said, holding on to Kurama tightly and laying her head on his back. "I feel like I've known her forever." She felt calm and relaxed, like the two of them were one.
Kurama smiled as they continued on their exploration. "Anywhere you want to go in particular?" he asked.
Kaori thought about it. "What's the most beautiful place around here that we can make on this tank of gas?"
"That's easy." Kurama turned off the main road and went to a lake about ten minutes out of town. It was surrounded on three sides by trees and the fourth side opened to a meadow.
"Wow," she breathed. Kurama stopped the bike and smiled at her.
"I knew you'd like it," he said. He went to stand, but she still had her arms around his waist. "Kaori..?"
"Huh? Oh! I'm sorry!" She released him and got off the bike blushing.
"It's ok." The two headed over and stood by the lake.
"It's so peaceful out here," Kaori said, breaking the silence. "It's like how it was at home, before we met Kyo and the demons showed up. It's like a whole other world out here." And it's so romantic, she thought to herself.
"I like to come out here and think sometimes," Kurama said, staring at the rippling water. "It's the perfect place to let all your problems melt away."
The two stood in a somewhat awkward silence for another long time. "Can I tell you something?" Kurama ventured, looking over at Kaori.
"Sure, I guess," she said, getting nervous all over again.
"Kaori, I care about you a whole lot," he began, looking straight into her eyes. "And, I shouldn't have kissed you before without being sure you felt the same way about me. I'm sorry."
"Wait, what do you mean? You don't think I care about you too?" Kaori asked surprised.
"Do you?"
"Well, yeah. You've been really nice to me and Kyo even though she's an idiot and you let us stay in your house and you took care of me when I blacked out. You're the sweetest, kindest demon I met that wasn't related to me, and trust me. I have a BIG family."
Kurama chuckled. "I'm glad to hear it," he said, pulling her against him and looking into her eyes.
"Plus, you have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen," Kaori whispered. "They're so soft and caring. I feel like nothing terrible will ever happen when I stare up into them."
"Nothing will happen," he said to her. Kurama placed his lips on hers, enveloping her in his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. The two were inseparable for a long while, not wanting this moment to end.
Kaori eventually broke it off for air. "I love you, Kurama," she said softly.
"And I love you, too, my sweet Kaori," Kurama answered. He almost kissed her again, until he heard a twig snap behind him.
Meanwhile
Hiei and Kyo had been riding around town and picked up some ice cream. They took a break at a cliff that over looked the entire city at the edge of the woods.
"Wow, this view is amazing," Kyo said as Hiei pulled up next to the trees. "Do you come here often?"
"Sometimes," Hiei said, turning off his bike. The two of them sat in silence for a while. "If you want to see the view better, you'll have to let go of me and get off the bike."
"Oh, right," Kyo sweatdropped, letting Hiei go. The two of them walked over near the edge. They stood in silence, Kyo feeling nervous but not sure why. She had a bad feeling.
"Do you love me?"
Kyo turned and looked at Hiei in shock. He was staring at the horizon like he hadn't asked anything. "What?"
"Do you love me," he said, not looking towards her, but showing that he was a little apprehensive. "I know how I feel about you, but I don't know if you feel the same way. If not, then I'll leave you alone." An unbearable silence followed. "Do you?"
"Well, yeah," she said, looking back at the city as the sun neared setting. "You're a great person, and have a cool wardrobe. You keep to yourself, but you cared for me and saved me from that demon henchman. I can never repay you for that." She looked over to him and surprisingly met his gaze. "Besides Kaori, you're the closest person I've been to since my mother died."
Hiei stared back into Kyo's eyes, listening to every word she said. "I feel safe whenever you're nearby, and…" She trailed off.
"What?" Hiei asked, turning to face her fully.
"Whenever I look into your eyes, I can see that you love me," she said quietly. "No other demons before my mother and my new family has ever showed me that much care from their heart. I…I love you more than anything, Hiei."
Hiei wiped away the tears that were starting to fall and pulled Kyo into a tight embrace, burying his face in her hair. He pulled back and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her waist. Hers were on his chest, but she slid them up around his neck.
A few moments later, which seemed to last an eternity, they pulled away. Hiei looked deep into her eyes and smiled. Kyo smiled back and laid her head on his chest. "I meant every word, Hiei," she said, closing her eyes.
"I know, Kyo, and I love you too," Hiei said, stroking her hair. Then, movement behind Kyo caught his eye.
End Chapter
Kaori- I know you are going to hate me for making a cliffie, but I'm sorry! This was getting too long for my taste.
Kyo- but who was behind me?
Kurama- and who stepped on the twig?
Hiei- and when will you let us kill the bad guy?
Kuwabara- and why can't me and Yukina make out like that?
Hiei- because I'll kill you first.
Kaori- I'm really sorry, but I need to work on my other stories first. Until next time!