Shadowess: Really??
Fox: No.
Shadowess: -cries-
Fox: Aww, I'm just kidding, onee-san! I really did love it! –hugs-
Shadowess: -sniffles- Thanks, sis.
Fox: -smiles-
Shadowess: Okay! Next chapter is yours! Don't let me, err, I mean, us down!
Fox: NEVER!
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
Chapter 10: May Be a Crush
As we neared the village, Nyssa pulled me aside while Hiei tried arguing the direction we were going in with Sesshoumaru.
"What the hell happened between the two of you, anyway?" Nyssa inquired, obviously curious about the time Hiei and I had spent alone.
I fidgeted, "It was my mating season! You know I can't help that!"
Nyssa nodded, "That's not what I'm asking. I want to know what went on."
My fidgeting became more pronounced. Nyssa had to grab my hands to make me stop.
"Sorry." I smiled sheepishly at her, "Well, he, umm…" I winced, "kissed me." Nyssa's eyes widened marginally.
"But, I think it was to subdue me more than anything!" I added quickly, "I don't think it really meant anything." I blushed cherry red.
Nyssa smirked, "I think it meant something to you. You like him, don't you?"
I couldn't help it. My blush deepened as I nodded until I closely resembled a very ripe tomato.
Nyssa grinned broadly. This scared me; it made me wonder what she was planning.
Hiei approached us before I could ask my sister what she was thinking.
"We're going to make camp here for tonight and head for town in the morning." He announced.
I nodded and watched as Nyssa smirked and took a step back.
"Glomp." I heard her say. My eyes widened as Hiei's arms enveloped me.
I looked up at Hiei. He was glaring at Nyssa with a deadly glint to his eyes.
Instead of stopping there, however, Nyssa gave another command.
"Sweet snow."
I felt Hiei's lips at my temple briefly before he pulled away.
"Dragon." I said through gritted teeth so that he could let go of me. As he did, Hiei lifted an eyebrow.
"Is there something I'm missing?"
I ignored him, "Nyssa! I'm going to kill you!" I yelled.
"Oh, shit," she muttered. She ran as I chased after her.
She ran and hid behind Sesshoumaru, in front of whom I stopped.
I was unsure of this dog demon lord. I'd never met one and didn't know what to make of him. He was kind of cute, regardless.
"Umm…" I glanced away from his face briefly, "Excuse me, Sesshy, but May I please get to my sister so that I may beat her to a pulp?" I flashed him a big, innocent smile.
"What did you call me?" he looked down on me.
I gave him a confused look, "Umm, Sesshy?"
He raised his eyebrows at me.
"What? Your name is too long, so I gave you a nickname!" I shrugged.
Hiei chuckled behind me. Sesshy and I shot him a glare, to which he cleared his throat and became serious again.
"There's no need for violence between you two," Sesshoumaru shocked me by his words. I hadn't expected them.
Nyssa peeked around Sesshy with a triumphant grin and stuck her tongue out at me.
"Why you…" I started for her, but was held back by Hiei.
"The dog is right." He said simply.
I pouted, "I wasn't really going to hurt her. She knows that."
Nyssa smiled, "Yeah. She's too gentle, no matter how mad you make her."
"Hey!" I protested, "I've won my fights."
"That's different, dear sister."
"Whatever." I crossed my arms.
I watched Hiei as he easily started a fire for our camp. He really was quite handsome. Very good looking.
I liked watching how his muscles would ripple underneath his skin. My stomach growled, forcing my mind away from admiring Hiei.
"So, what's for dinner, onee-san?" I turned to Nyssa.
"Well, actually, I was thinking that you could decide tonight, Suki."
My eyes brightened, "Really?"
She nodded her approval and I took off into the surrounding forest.
I found a cliff that looked over a herd of elk. I stood at the edge of the cliff, watching my prey carefully.
I stripped off my outer shirt, revealing my short tank underneath. I spotted an elk that was limping. Perfect.
"Decided which one, yet?" A husky voice sounded in my ear.
I jumped and whirled around, Hiei smirking behind me. His smirk turned to a look of shock as I lost my footing and fell off the sheer cliff.
Damn! I forced from my back a pair of translucent bluish pixie wings and, pushing my feet off the wall of the cliff, propelled myself into the air.
Sweat ran down the side of my face as I brought myself gently to the ground. I glared up at the top of the cliff, but Hiei was gone.
A second later he appeared at my side.
"Shit! Would you stop doing that!" I yelled clutching my chest, "You nearly gave me a heart attack!"
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you. You fell off… I was… You're a pixie?"
I rolled my eyes, "Half pixie. Nyssa's half siren."
"And the half you share?" he asked.
"Our mother's half, which, without onee-san's consent, I don't think I should tell you."
He nodded, "And you're twins?"
I sighed, "Yes."
He gave me a slightly confused look, but before he could ask, I answered.
"We don't know, so seeking the answer to that mystery would be futile."
Hiei nodded once more in understanding. He took me by the arms, catching me off guard, "Are you alright? You didn't get hurt, did you?"
I gave him a confused look. Was he…? Did he…?
I narrowed my eyes at him, "I'm fine, no thanks to you. What do you care, anyway?"
He released my arms and looked away, "Nyssa would kill me if you were to get hurt because of me."
I scowled, "Damn right. What are you doing here, anyway?"
"Nyssa sent me to make sure you didn't get lost again." He turned his crimson gave on me and I nearly melted.
I shook my head, "Well, I don't need your help, so get lost."
"I'm afraid I can't do that," he proceed to follow me through the herd of elk.
They apparently didn't feel threatened by us since none of them scattered as we stalked by.
Just yards away from the limping elk, I stopped and turned to face Hiei.
"Look, I know onee-san just wants to make sure I'm safe, but can't you keep watch from… oh, I don't know, the cliff?"
"No." he said bluntly.
I yelled in frustration and pulled out one of my sais. Hiei lifted an eyebrow as I threw it to my left, never looking away from his face, and killed the limping elk instantly.
Turning from Hiei, I retrieved my weapon. He followed and bent down and picked up the elk, tossing it over his back.
"I could carry it myself, you know." I glared at him.
"Regardless, I'm not letting you." I gripped my sais tightly before slamming it back into its holster on my thigh.
"Fine!" I yelled. A few elk scattered away from us. I led the way back, fuming even as we entered our campsite.
Nyssa noticed my anger immediately, "Suki? Is everything alright?"
I shot her a death glare, "Oh, yeah. Just fine!" I said sarcastically, "I was only sent plummeting to my death off of a sheer cliff because someone had to send a bodyguard after me."
Nyssa looked shocked, "Well, that explains your wings."
She looked behind me at Hiei who had stopped just outside the site to skin and gut the elk to cook it.
She looked back at me, "So, why were you plummeting to your death?"
I sighed, "Because I didn't know that you'd sent Hiei after me and he scared the shit out of me, causing me to lose my footing and fall." I gasped for air.
Nyssa gave me a confused look, "But I – " I didn't see the look Hiei shot at my sister to silence her, " – I didn't know he'd scare you. Sorry, sweet." She gave me a sympathetic pat on the back.
I sulked at the grass, but it didn't last long.
Nyssa shoved a giant cookie in my face, "Here. I can't stand to watch you sulk like that."
My eyes widened and my mouth drooled.
"Cookie!" I cried. I barely noticed Nyssa walk over and begin a quiet conversation with Hiei as I nibbled on my cookie.
I finished the cookie and looked around. I saw Nyssa nod to Hiei before heading back over to me.
"What were you guys talking about?" I inquired.
Nyssa glanced at me, "Nothing. Have another cookie."
"Yay!" I grinned happily as I munched yet another cookie, forgetting entirely about their conversation.
The next morning, we headed out early for town.
"I see it! I see it!" I called out as the town came into view.
"Now we can get some real food! And maybe there will be a club! And maybe I can finally get that pet I've always wanted!"
"And maybe I can finally get away from you." Hiei said from behind me.
I twirled around to glare at him, my face red with anger. Tears brimmed at the edges of my eyes.
"Hiei, you're such a jerk!" I yelled and, without thinking, slapped him.
Hiei blinked in surprise at my action.
I lowered my head as the tears that had brimmed overflowed and fell down my cheeks. I was trying to hide them from him and be strong, but…
"Why…?" I whispered, "Why do you have to be so mean to me? I never did anything to you."
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Hiei attempt to slowly and carefully reach out to me. I smacked his hand away before he could touch me.
"Don't touch me!" I said quietly. I lifted my face to his, giving him the hardest glare I could.
Tears still fell from my face, but I forced myself to stay with the group as we headed into town.
I subtly wiped away my tears and turned my brightest smile on Nyssa.
"Onee-san! We're finally here!" I continued to smile and jump around, doing my best to hide how upset I was.
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
Fox: So, did I let you down? –wide, hopeful eyes-Shadowess: Yep.
Fox: -cries-
Shadowess: -chuckles- That's what you get for doing it to me.
Fox: -whines- Not fair! I didn't let the readers down, did I??
Shadowess: I dunno… We'll have to wait and read their reviews to find out.
Fox: -pouts- I hate waiting… Anyway, you guys know the drill!
Shadowess: Reviews are love not forced!
Fox: And give cookies PLEASE!! I've been pretty deprived lately… -cries-