I'm back! Yay! Ok, I'm gonna have to switch the update days to Thursdays. Everything is too hectic on Wednesdays. Stupid school. :( I'm sorry bout that.
dani1014: I'm glad I'm not hallucinating. I was worried for a second there. I'm a grade 10. And Canadian/ So maybe no one will help. It's school, I'll deal. Kurama will be a good dad. He was always my first pick. As for a mother figure, well, we'll see what happens there. I don't think I will use any of the characters we've already met. I'm still working on everything that she'll get from Kurama, but I think it'll be pretty basic. THe plant thing is a good idea though, I might use that. :) Btw, so glad you updated! I loved it!
Ellemonster: Lol Yes he does.
DemonMiko Jenna: Lol I feel bad for her. I'm gonna be so mean to her when it come to Hiei. He's merciless. :( And sorry, I don't think I'm gonna give her ears. I've always thought those would be a bit inconvenient. Lol
Just 2 Dream of You: I love Evanescence! I have officially made you a new friend. Which really isn't that smart, since you're over the internet. Whatever, it doesn't really matter. I have kept it up, I'm proud to say. Although it makes me worry about myself. :) Btw, don't worry, I think most of us have dreamed about Hiei at some point. Although mine involved cookies and, for some odd reason, a tap dancing Jin.
Ash Sprite: Welcome to my reviewer section! Yeah, I agree, Rhys was pretty abrasive. I think it changed around chapter 7. She got a wake-up call. I am trying to work on the grammar thing. I think I fixed most of it in this chapter. Thank you for correcting me, by the way. Guys: the North Star is connected to the BIg Dipper. Shows how much I really know about stars, hm? And maybe I will have her get lost. Man, I am so mean to Rhys...
Trisanlonelyeyes: Thanks, I liked how it ended too. :)
Ok, now for my new followers and favoriters. AnimeAnime24, hikari-hime 01 and Hallypeterson, thanks for your support!
Now, without further ado, here we go! Warning, HIei talks alot and things are explained to poor little Rhys.
I watched Yukina and Kurama prepare for the ceremony. Hiei was up in some tree, taking a nap. Yusuke and Kazuma were busy playing video games. Keiko and Botan were setting up my new room (that scared me in its own right) and Shizuru just sat next to me, smoking away with Genkai. I was excited. I was going to be Kurama's daughter! I mean, I'd never really had a father figure. I had Yusuke and Kazuma, but they're not exactly the best examples, are they? Didn't think so.
Kurama would be signing the adoption papers after the ceremony., making everything official together.
God, it sounds like we're getting married.
Kurama cleared his throat. "Everyone!" he yelled. "We're ready to get started!" Everyone filed out of the house. I was impressed at how orderly they were. I half expected Yusuke and Kazuma to be acting like idiots. Even Hiei jumped out of his tree to watch. Koenma had stayed to make sure everything went well.
I went to stand next to Kurama, in front of a table. On the table was a silver knife, some bandages and a herb mixture. I wasn't sure what was in that, and I'm not too sure I wanted to. It smelled a little weird. The thing that freaked me out the most was that knife though. I hated getting needles, and I had a feeling that knife wasn't just for decoration.
"Alright, let's begin," Kurama said. "Rhys Saekata, today, I will take you as my daughter. This means I have the power to tell you what to do, and you have no voice against me. It also means I will protect you with my life. I will have the right to reject any potential mates" He glared at Hiei at that point. "And make your life generally miserable. Like any good father. Is this clear?"
I nodded. "Yes." Somehow, a "yeah" didn't feel right in this situation.
"In that case, give me your hand." I held out my left hand. Kurama picked up the knife, quickly slashing my palm open. I flinched. He did the same to his own, pressing the cuts together.
I could feel his blood becoming a part of me.
Kurama moved his hand, swiftly bandaging my hand, putting some of the herb mixture on it. It stung, but felt good. He mimicked his actions on his own hand. Finally, he signed the adoption papers.
He pulled me to him. "You are now my little kit." I hugged him back. The guys cheered. I finally had a father. Tears ran down my face, hidden by Kurama's coat. I was so happy…..
After the ceremony, I sat in the living room with my new father. He was going through a book on Shadow Demons. There wasn't that much on them. Apparently they were a reclusive bunch. It was nice that he was trying. Kurama also had to watch for changes in my scent on behaviour.
"I'm fairly sure my blood won't affect anything but your scent and sex drive." Kurama chuckled at my now blood red face. "Honey, we had to have this conversation eventually. It's time we get it over with. Hiei? "Attention was turned to the fire demon perched on the windowsill. "Would you mind leaving?"
Hiei scoffed. "Fuck that, Fox. I want to see this train wreck unfold."
"Fine," Kurama sighed. I squirmed in my seat. I didn't want the demon sex talk! "Rhys, every year, demon's go through a mating season. During this period, you will feel an increased need to be touched. Your base body temperature will crop below what it is now. There's only one thing that will warm you up for very long. Sexual release. However, it's not necessary. Your body will be taken over by instinct the first time, and you won't remember anything that happens. Odds are you'll be hiding under a blanket with a hot water bottle. Similar to when girls get their periods, only worse." I was the same color as my hair by that point.
Hiei smirked. "Of course, we'll get you a stuffed animal to hump. And onna, he's sugar coating it. You'll be willing to fuck anything that moves. Even if they're a pathetic low-class demon. Hell, even the oaf might look like a welcome prospect. Most likely, we'll lock you in your room and let you deal with it yourself."
Kurama looked positively appalled. "Hiei, this is why I wanted you to leave. You're too blunt!"
"N-no! I need to hear this!" I stated, pounding a fist on my leg.
"Sweetie, you don't have to listen to him," Kurama said softly.
"No, I do. My head might explode, but I need someone to be honest with me." I was adamant about this. No way was I about to back down.
"Fine onna. At all times of the year, your scent will attract demons. You're a virgin, so it's stronger and sweeter. You're a Shadow Demon, so it's rare and exotic. Any available male will try to take advantage of your naivety and age. Most will notice the scents of Yusuke, Kurama and myself. Some, however, will be stupid enough to try and rape you. Fun, right?" I stared at him in pure shock. "If you get mated, and I mean for life, you will be protected by him. No others will be able to touch you. It will cause them physical pain.
"Another good thing to know is that if a male bites you on the neck, you're his mate. For life. Once it's done, you can't get out, onna. Demons don't have divorce. Basically, don't make-out with anyone you don't plan to mate with. Accidents can happen." Hiei closed his eyes. "Now come here onna. I need to relive some stress."
I sighed, leaving Kurama to go and sit on the window seat. Hiei immediately started to pet me. He seemed out of it. Really….. off. It worried me. Hiei didn't normally show signs of stress. I looked up at him every few seconds. His body was stiff, eyes shut, facing forward. To anyone else, he would've seemed relaxed. I knew better. Hiei always looked out the window. He liked to be outside, looking at nature. Something was up, I just didn't know what. I also knew he wouldn't tell me.
After a while, Kurama left me some books. I looked through them, trying not to disturb Hiei's rhythm of petting me. There were a few good ones. Then there was one book I chucked back to the couch. I had read Twilight once and was not going there again. [AN: No offense to the Twihards. She doesn't seem like a Twilight girl, does she? She's a dedicated Potterhead.] I settled for Pride and Prejudice. I knew that was safe, and I loved it.
Elizabeth was just going to see a sick Jane when Hiei's hand stopped moving. I looked up at him, confused. He was staring at me.
"You were humming onna. What song was that?" he demanded.
I was a little confused. "I'm sorry. I don't know. I didn't realize I was doing it." I grinned sheepishly. I knew he didn't like my singing. Or humming. I'd have to be careful.
"Onna, I'm not sure what led you to believe that I don't like your voice, but you're wrong. It's… pleasant. One of the few sounds I enjoy." Well, that was unexpected. But it made me happy. I was willing to ignore the fact that he was intruding my mind because of it. I leaned my head onto Hiei's hip. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder, continuing to stoke my hair.
Eventually, his hand stopped moving again. His entire body had relaxed. Was he sleeping? Closer inspection said yes. He was so cute when he's asleep. He was also warm. I snuggled into him, absorbing the heat and taking advantage of the fact that he was out like a light.
A funny feeling bubbled up in my stomach. It was pleasant, but kinda strange. Like butterflies had invaded. Screw it, I thought. No way am I passing up an opportunity to snuggle with Hiei.
I'd ask "daddy" about the feeling later. Maybe it was his blood.
I woke up, still snuggled into Hiei's hip. He was stoking my hair once more, now awake. I smiled up at him.
"You're cute when you sleep," I said with a huge grin. He "hn"d, pulling my head back to his hip. I sighed, completely comfortable against him. I was one of the few people who had ever gotten this close to Hiei, and I felt privileged.
Yukina walked in, stopping dead in her tracks when she saw us. "Aw! You two are so adorable! Hiei-san, do you plan to mate her?"
Hiei scoffed. "Not yet, if at all. She's too young, and just a pet. Nothing more.
"And I'm his best friends kid!" Hiei pulled my hair. I translated that as "shut up." That socially awkward penguin has way too much power over me. I really hated that.
And yet another chapter is finished. So sad. Ok, well, I want to know what you thought. I think that this chapter was more to explain things. Next chapter we get into some heavier stuff. Again, sorry I have to change the date for my updates. :( Stupid school.
Until next time!
~Luna