Epiphanies Can Lead to Depression

L.A.: Hello everyone! I've updated again.

Amu: We really need to kidnap life and lock it in a closet so that it will quit interfering with our plans.

L.A.: I totally agree. Anyway, this chapter is short because it was originally part of the last chapter.

Amu: She was just too lazy to combine the two.

L.A.: (glares at Amu) Liar, I was busy.

Amu: Sure you were…

UpperClassK9: Thanks for the review! Yeah, that was low for Alexis. I'm glad that hasn't happened to you though.

Spidey meets Wizard-Theif: Thanks for the review you two! Sira wasn't actually mad about the guy, she was mad that her friend betrayed her. Heck, I think I would disown her if she was holding a grudge that long just because of some guy.

Out-Of-Control-Authoress: Thanks for the review! Oh no, you broke your back from bowing. (gives magic cure that makes it better) That should help! Yeah, I know my chapters are shorter. It's life being its annoying self. I'm hoping the next chapter will be longer again.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. If I did then life and I would be the best of friends…

Hiei stared at the girl for several moments from his spot on a branch above hers. She had been sitting in the tree sobbing for awhile now. Haku was sitting in front of her whining softly. It was rather annoying to hear the girl cry but what was more annoying was the fact that he didn't want to see her cry.

He had no idea what was causing this feeling and it was frustrating him. There was no reason for his sudden displeasure at seeing the young girl upset. Maybe it was because he was used to seeing her in a more upbeat mood. That had to be the reason for his loss of disinterest in the human.

After a moment, he cleared his throat to get her attention.

Sira froze mid sob as she looked up at him in surprise. "Oh, I didn't know you were here." She glanced down at the ground. "I'll move if you want."

Hiei raised an eyebrow. Since when had she been so non-confrontational? And, why the hell was it bugging him?

The words came out of his mouth before he could stop them. "You can stay if you want." He frowned as he leaned against the tree.

"Oh," She said as she leaned back against the tree as well.

Haku looked curiously from Hiei to Sira.

They sat in a silence for a few minutes.

Hiei was almost sure she had fallen asleep when she said. "Hey Hiei, why do people suck sometimes?"

He raised an eyebrow. It was such a cynical question coming from her. "How should I know," he said, "all you humans annoy me."

She snickered at this. "Yeah, well sometimes humans annoy me too." She looked down at Haku. "Sometimes, I think it would be better to be a dog. They don't worry or hold grudges."

Hiei suppressed a sigh. Why was she still talking to him? A part of him, though found her sudden change in demeanor intriguing.

She looked up at him. "Do you think it's wrong to hold a grudge?"

Hiei shrugged. "I think you should do whatever you want."

She blinked a couple of times before turning her attention back to Haku. "Interesting opinion," she stroked Haku. "Ever thought of writing a book?"

"Hn," Hiei leaned back against the tree and closed his eyes.

"I can see it now," She said as her hands spread out before her. "Hiei,a man of few words with many meanings, book in stores now."

"I liked you better when you were moody," Hiei muttered.

Sira laughed as she hopped out of the tree. "Yeah, well, I've been moody long enough. Plus, Tori would kill me if I became an angsty goth writer." She paused as she shuddered. "In fact, I would kill me too if I did."

Haku hopped down and landed next to her.

"See you later, midget," She said with a wave.

Hiei watched as she walked off. "What a strange human," he muttered unable to stop the slight smile that crept on his face.

Tori frowned as she glanced at her watch. Sira better not have ditched me.

"Am I boring you that much?" Kurama asked.

She glanced back up at him and smiled. "No, of course not." In fact, she was having a really great time. Twirling around in Kurama's arms, she felt like she was in another world. His arms fit perfectly around her. She felt as if she was encased in a warm halo. It just felt so right.

She shook her head. Snap out of it, Tori, she thought to herself, don't go down that trail of thought.

But, as she looked up into Kurama's eyes again, she found she couldn't deny the truth. She liked him. In fact, she really liked him and that was where the problem lay.

She was closer to him. She wasn't sure if he or she had made the step forward. The soft expression on his face made her wish she could accept what she was feeling.

She sighed as she stepped away from him.

Kurama frowned. "Tori are you…"

"I can't," she whispered, tears threatening to spill from her eyes.

Kurama reached out to her in concern. "Tori, what's wrong?"

"I just can't." She dodged his hand. "I-I'm sorry."

Before anyone could react, she was running. She wasn't sure where she was going. She just had to run. Away from him. Away from her heart that cried out in protest.

The more she ran, the calmer she felt. With the blood pumping fresh oxygen through her veins, she was able to think clearer.

With a sigh, she stopped as she bent over to catch her breath. She was being ridiculous and she knew it. Everyone developed crushes that they never acted upon so why should she act differently about this one.

"This stupid world is turning me into Juliet from William Shakespeare's play," She muttered as she relaxed.

Yes, now that she took the time to think about it, she really didn't have to worry. It wasn't love. People rarely experienced love at her age. Well, maybe for their pets but not for another human.

Satisfied with her thought, she decided to look around. She frowned. "Where am I?" She could see the lights from the party twinkling below her. Off to her right, a hedge maze towered over her.

"I really need to find Sira," She muttered as she reached for her cell phone.

The sound of laughter caused her to freeze in her tracks. Glancing up, she saw Sira standing in the entrance of the maze watching her with a look of amusement.

Tori put her hands on her hips as she smirked. "You know, I thought you ditched me. Where have you been?"

Sira's only response was to laugh as she raced into the maze.

"Hey," Tori protested as she raced in after her. "Where are you going?"

She was so pre-occupied with catching up with Sira that she failed to notice the hedge growing together to seal off the entrance.

Amu: (eye twitches) so…short…and…stupid…cliffhanger…

L.A.: Yeah, the notorious cliffhanger is back (is hyper off of tons of sugar trying to stay awake) Muwahahahaha!

Amu: Um, should I be worried.

L.A.: (eats entire bag of sugar) I have decided. We are kidnapping life! The plan goes down tonight.

Amu: Okay, I'm worried.

L.A.: Anywho, you guys know what to do READ and REVIEW! (races off to draw up plans to kidnap life.)