And I'm baaaack! I would have updated sooner but being that I live in Chicago and the weather the past few days dipped to -50 I wasn't able to update... or feel my fingers. So enjoy!
The next morning, I opened my eyes slowly and blinked against the sun. I roll over and gasp slightly at the sudden pain in my chest. There's a soft knock on the door and it opens to Kurama. I groan and put my head back down on the pillow. I hear a chuckle and suddenly the sweet smell of roses fills the air. I pick my head up again and the shades are throwing open. I growl and bury under the pillow and blankets again.
"You're so sadistic." I muffle.
Kurama shakes his head and grabs my blankets and throws them back. I growl again and smell roses stronger. I stop and sniff the air.
"Kurama... why do you smell like a rose bush?"
I look at him and raise an eyebrow. He looks at me and chuckles, but he never answers. I huff and he walks over and helps me up and goes to the bathroom and turn on the shower. I walk over to the bathroom and walk in breathing the steam in deeply smelling a hint of Orchard apples and honeysuckle. He smiles at me pulls me into a hug.
"How are you feeling?" He asks softly.
"Sore but no pain. What happened last night? What did they do to me?"
He smiles sadly and takes my hand spinning me around to face the mirror. I gasp slightly at my appearance. I take a step closer and touch the mirror and jump slightly when it follows what I have done. My eyes seemed to have gained bright golden specks and my hair, oh my god, my hair. I went from a brown to a shimmery silver color. Kurama takes my hair and parts it in the back laying it on my shoulders. It's still wavy but... it's not the same. I look at Kurama through the mirror as I take my hair in my hands and tug softly to make sure it's not a prank. I feel it tug and look at the counter slightly dismayed.
"It will take time to get use too but it might help to know that Youko has the same hair color." And with that he leaves and closes the door with a click.
I start to get undress taking in my appearance. The wounds and marks from yesterday have long since vanished but the soreness was still there. I rub my chest lightly and get into the shower. Which felt amazing btw. I get out and wrap a towel around me and walk back into the room. I grab my bag and pull out black yoga pants a shirt. I throw it on and start brushing through my hair. I walk out and start wandering down the hallway. I come to the end of it when I feel a hand on my elbow. I turn slightly and see Hiei. I turn and look at him full and smile.
"How are you feeling?" He asks.
The smell of sandalwood floats around us and I breath in smiling.
"Good. But some things are off..." He cocks his head as if willing me to continue. "I mean I can hear better and the smells... Like you smell like sandalwood and a deep wooded area and Kurama smells oddly of roses." I shrug.
He doesn't say anything. I take his hand and bring it up and place mine against his. That warm feeling shoots through my body again and I smile brightly. He grabs my hand and brings it to his lips and kisses softly. I watch him and blush slightly. He drops our hands from his mouth but laces his fingers with mine. I look at our hands and back up at his soft crimson eyes.
"Hiei..."
"We will be taking you to Genkai's today. You have two weeks recovery before you start training. me and Kurama will be staying there during this time to help with meditation and to make sure you don't lose control."
I freeze and look down.
"Do you really see me so weak?" I ask softly.
He squeezes my hand hard and let's go causing me to look up as a flash of anger passes in his eyes.
"No. You are a new demon. Your powers and energy are all over and we can't risk anything." he scoffs lightly rolling his eyes.
"I don't know I could find you anything near attractive Hiei..." I grumble softly.
He looks at me surprised and I just chuckle and roll my eyes walking towards Koenma's office. To my surprise Hiei falls in step with me. We walk into the open doors of his office and see Yusuke, Kuwabara and Kurama there talking to Koenma.
"Good morning you two. No doubt Hiei told you about leaving for Genkai's today." Koenma says with a wave.
"He did but why am I going there so soon?"
"Because, frankly, Yusuke is getting on my nerves and while your there he can train some more." Koenma states matter-of-factly.
This causes me and Kuwabara to erupt into laughter.
"Thanks binky-breath! I would love to get my ass kicked at grandmas!" he shouts.
Koenma creates a portal with the wave of his hand and Hiei and Kurama are the first ones through. Yusuke walks towards it mumbling under his breath while me and Kuwabara continue to crack up walking after. We step out of the portal and I look around in awe at the beautiful forest. Theres a well off to the side and large house with a porch in front. I turn and look towards the front and see a dip of stairs and what looks to be wards hanging.
"Those are to keep the demons of the forest out."
I turn and look at Kurama and nod. He points his head towards the house, and I turn and follow them up the porch where we take off our shoes and enter. I close the door and turn as the others start to walk down a short hallway. I follow and look around as I walk. There is a decent sized kitchen to the right with a small sitting area and one that is closed off next to it. I assumed it was a living room type area. To the left there are two doors and in front of us is a bath room/ sauna area. I take a mental note to check that out later. We walk to the other side of the room and to the left and walk down the hallway. On the left side is lined with windows and the right is lined with doors. I look out the window and stop. There's a little courtyard with a bunch of flowers and a fountain in the center. There are tons of butterflies just fluttering around. I feel a tug at my arm and look up to see Kurama smiling. I smile back brightly, and we continue. We reach the end and open the doors to the back. Outside was a small sitting area with a beautiful view of the forest. There was a short older lady there with faded Pink hair. It was Genkai. I smile to myself. She turns and glances over everyone and then her eyes land on me. They aren't cold but she's measuring me. Spirit Energy stuff and whatnot. I try not to fidget under her stare. After a few moments she nods and looks back at Yusuke.
"You've been slacking on your training." She states simply with a slight hint of irritation.
"I'm sorry grandma but I got a life away from you and binky breath."
She sips her tea and promptly ignores him.
"Koenma said I was going to be brought an oddity."
I realize she's talking about me and I step forward and bow.
"It's a pleasure master Genkai."
She motions for us to sit and we do. I ended up next to her with my feet hanging off the porch. She didn't seem to mind, or she was ignoring it. I'm not sure which.
"What makes Koenma say you're an oddity?" she asks going back to sipping her tea and looking over the landscape.
A piece of paper appears, and I look back and notice Kurama holding it out to Genkai. She takes it and glances over it and then looks at me. I lean over and look at it and notice it's my Obituary. I lean back and look down fidgeting with my hands. A heavy hand rests and my shoulder and I look over to see Yusuke giving me his boyish grin. I grin back and sigh looking up.
"When I came here, I was found by Shiori Minamino and adopted and grew up with Kurama. This... world was a part of a tv show I used to watch called Yu Yu Hakusho. I loved that show. I knew all episodes by heart. Koenma had said because it was a different plane of existence I would either need to become a demon or die. I'm not ready to die again. So, I changed. I was already spiritually aware when I came here and even in my past life I was. I know what's going to happen. I just don't know when. But I want to help. Therefore, I need the training."
I look over at Genkai. She had already set her cup down and was watching me seriously seeming to gauge my words.
"Well you have the potential. And your energy is ready to spill out. Your determination is through the roof. I can actually mold you unlike what I couldn't do with Dimwit."
That caused Yusuke to scoff from the back and mumble something about grandma's hell months.
"I don't want you to go easy on me because I'm new. I need to learn like everyone else did. I need to be pushed to make the strides I need too."
She nods with finality and takes a sip of her tea.
"Koenma said your transformation was yesterday. You need time to heal completely so Koenma said no training for two weeks. You can meditate within that time if you like. There are meditation books in the library you can use or ask one of the guys. I do not tolerate half assed anything."
"Yes ma'am. I understand."
"Someone show her where she will be staying."
I stand up and bow while the rest get up save for Hiei. Kuwabara and Yusuke head off groaning about training and Kurama waits for me at the door. I slide next to him and he smiles, and we head off towards the living area.
"Do you think you can help her?" Hiei asks.
"She has a determination I've never seen from anyone before. She's powerful and with knowing what she knows, she could be a real asset. But with that, she will become a strong target." She looks over and the fire demon in slight interest.
Hiei takes notice and stands up and flitting off.
Kurama takes me to the front near the living room and to the far end. He opens the door and steps in. I step in and look around. It's simple but I have a small window with a few roses. There are dark oak dressers and a bed with down blankets of white. I smile and step in. Kurama leans against the door.
"I brought some more clothes for you. Plus, these..."
He walks to the closet and opens it picking up two bags and turning them handing them to me. I set them down and open them. They were my favorite books and a few pictures. Some of me and Shiori or me and Kurama and one of all three of us. I set them up on the dresser and turn to Kurama.
"Me and Hiei will be going out to train. Yusuke and Kuwabara will be around but also training. If you decide to meditate then good. You can go out but stay away from the forest." and with that he leaves.
I finish putting away my stuff and decide to walk around. And I do for a few hours ending up outside near the courtyard. Butterflies flutter around me and I hold them in my open palm. Giggling and watching them and birds fly around and play. There are a few bunnies around too I had seen. I fold my legs and close my eyes willing my thoughts to go. I sit and listen to the birds chirping and, in the distance, I hear the training going on and every once in a while, I see a bright light that fades quickly. I can feel my energy and I try to stop to myself from reaching out to touch it knowing that if I do then it will completely spill over. I'm excited that I can see it. Its more than I thought I could do. I go back to meditating when the smell of metal fills the air. I freeze and try and pinpoint the location. It came from where I had felt Kurama was. Without thinking, I hop up and take off towards the forest, hearing my name being yelled from somewhere behind me. I dodge through bushes and branches as the smell gets stronger. Kurama is bleeding... At once I hear a roar and slide to a stop and look around. The ground starts shaking and I dive to the right just to avoid a large creature sliding past and hitting a tree behind me. I stand up and turn slowly as the creature stands up. It's a large minotaur looking demon who smells as foul as can be. His eyes find me instantly.
"Well well, It looks like a little lost demon." he snorts as he charges at me.
I take off weaving in and out of bushes and tree branches when a hand grabs me and picks me up. I scream loudly and the demon hit his hand against the tree causing it to break and crash. Out of nowhere the demon pitches forward, causing him to land face first on the ground with his arm outstretched. I scream and hit the ground with his hand still around my body. I start to struggle against it, and he squeezes. I look up and see Kurama walking closer his eyes widening as he sees me.
"Help me... please.." I cry softly.
The demon stands up, bring me with him as I start to struggle more against his hold.
"Stop moving you stupid demon. I'm going to eat you."
I continue to fight his hold as he starts trying to fling me around. I take a deep breath and bite down hard on the side of his hand. He lets out a howl squeezing me more. I throw my right hand up as he gets me closer to his face and scream loudly. A bright light erupts, bathing the surround area and creating a large explosion. The hand around me disappears as I fall and hit the ground, flat on my back. I lay there for a few moments trying to catch my breath as start to sit up slowly looking around. Hiei and Kurama run up from the trees and glance at the demon then back at me. Anger flashes deep in Hiei's eyes as Kurama's is filled with concern. Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Genkai appear from somewhere to the left or right. I couldn't tell, I was just trying to keep my vision from going dark at the edges. Kurama takes my arm and helps me up and I notice the blood.
"I knew you were bleeding. I could smell it. I rushed in here."
"Without thinking again huh?" Hiei's words cut straight to the bone. He snorts and crosses his arms, his words laced with anger. "Your worse than the detective. You never think about situations going in!"
"Whoa Hiei. Slow down. She didn't do it on purpose." Yusuke says stepping forward.
"She didn't think Detective. I refuse to be dragged into fights and brought down by someone who can't use their head." Hiei glances at me in disinterest and anger and disappears.
I hang my head and push off Kurama.
"Londyn, let me help you." He says softly reaching out again.
"I don't need your help Kurama." I say talking a few steps.
Apparently, I lost to my vision darkening problems. I was gone before I even hit the ground. I came to hours later. The room was dark, save for the moon shinning into my window. I looked around feeling completely drained so much that it was hard to lift my head. I let my head roll to the window and notice a shadow in the sill. If I hadn't of been tired, I would have ran out screaming but the smell of sandalwood hit me hard and I got dizzy slightly. Hiei slides from the sill and sits in a chair next to my bed. I look at him then away.
"I'm sorry for earlier Hiei. I knew you were training together and as soon as I smelled Kurama's blood, I panicked."
His eyes search mine for a minute and he adopts a confused look.
"Why panic?" He asks.
"I didn't know if you were hurt or not. Hiei I was scared. If Kurama could get hurt like that then maybe you would too."
I stare at the ceiling as tears stare to track down my temple and into my hair. Hiei brushes his hand against the tears, wiping them away.
"You shouldn't worry about me and the fox. We will always be ok. No crying either. It smells like sea salt."
I sniffle softly and chuckle softly and I start to feel the draining weight pressing down on me. I feel my limbs and eyes start to get heavier.
"You need to gain your strength back onna. Sleep."
I feel him pick up my wrist and kiss it again, placing it back down and moving my blankets up before being lost to the darkness...