A/N:
I'm back and I have two new reviews! This is like opening two presents on Christmas Day...well not really, but if anyone had experienced such a dry review season as I had then they would know it feels pretty damn good.
Baka Hanyou Rahvin-You're right. Kay is a stuck up and conceited girl. That is one of the ways that I wanted her to come off as. She's been through a lot and nobody can tell her a damn thing, which is good and bad. But that's why Genkai was there, to dig in her ass. I'm glad you like my story and I hope you keep reading!
Ugly Kitten- Hopefully, you've managed to continue reading this fic. If you did, I appreciate it. Thanks for the criticism, both the positive and the constructive. To answer your question, this is not going to be a Kuwa-OC. Not because I don't think they wouldn't be a good match-it's just that I plan to have Yukina in the story shortly and I think his love for her is very cute. BUT-Kuwabara's role in this story is definitely going to be a big one, especially for Kay. I do have another match (in fact several matches) for Kay in mind though...but I won't go into that. About Kurama though, maybe you can e-mail me about how I characterized him. I'm just curious on your take of things. Thanks again for the review!
Anyway, when we last left Kay she had discovered some new powers and she was ready to put them to the test. So, let's get on with the story–
WAIT! Before I begin- "Fire and Ice" is a song by my favorite female rock singer, Pat Benatar. Read these lyrics intently and if you can listen to the song-PLEASE DO! I was listening to it while I wrote this chapter and it just fit with my storyline.
Fire and Ice
Ooo, you're givin' me the fever tonight
I don't wanna give in
I'd be playin' with fire
You forget, I've seen you work before
Take em straight to the top
Leave em cryin' for more
I've seen you burn em before
Chorus:
Fire and Ice
You come on like a flameThen you turn a cold shoulder
Fire and Ice
I wanna give you my love
But you'll just take a little piece of my heart
You'll just tear it apart
Movin' in for the kill tonight
You got every advantage when they put out the lights
It's not so pretty when it fades away
Cause it's just an illusion in this passion play
I've seen you burn em before
(Chorus)
So you think you got it all figured out
You're an expert in the field, without a doubt
But I know your methods inside and out
And I won't be takin' in by Fire and Ice
(Chorus)
You come on like a flame
Then you turn a cold shoulder
Fire and Ice
I wanna give you my love
But you'll just take a little piece of my heart
You come on like a flame
Then you turn a cold shoulder
Fire and Ice
You come on like a flame
Then you turn a cold shoulder
Fire and Ice
Her Secrets
Chapter Nineteen-Fire & Ice
Levitation was now easy for me. I pictured myself lighter and placed my spirit energy underneath me and I could fly. I walked to Genkai's without an ounce of fear, ready to finish my training. She was already outside, expecting me, with a smile of all things.
"So, you've finally removed your head from your ass. I never thought I would live to see the day." She commented.
"Well, I guess we both are having good days." My voice had returned to me and my target had disappeared.
"Well, let's see your spirit gun." She instructed sharply, letting me know she was far from being impressed. I aimed, concentrated, and fired. My blast knocked me on my off my own damn feet. It traveled into space. I excelled in everything else she wanted me to demonstrate. Genkai did not praise me but she did not yell at me either, which was great. But I was ready to finish, and that meant that we had to fight.
"I know what you want to do, Kay. I could tell by your change of the weather." She said. It was still raining due to me. "Unfortunately, Koenma has made it clear that you cannot spend anymore time training. You have an assignment to complete."
I could not mask my disappointment. It was like having a new outfit and not being able to wear it out.
"I agree with you. But we will settle this matter another time, Princess. And I guarantee you that you will need a hell of a lot more than a rain storm." She smiled.
"Now get your things and get the hell out! I am tired of you." She snapped.
I began to pack up but in the midst of packing, I had reverted to my original self. Disappointed, I ran back to Genkai.
" I see Aoshi hasn't explained this part to you. You're not going to be in Rambo mode for long, Kay. It only arises in times of urgency or deep relaxation and concentration. You were lucky to find an energy source like the moon. It only lasts as long as necessary. It can be very draining. My advice is not to flip out on little things...and try not to let Sakyo get you in the bed."
I laughed, not surprised. "No problem."
Leaving Genkai's early really sucked but Koenma was right, I had things to do.
The next week I was at the fashion show for Milk. It was the first time that I felt excited in a long time. My go-see had gone really well. Though my book was not at its best, the designers loved my look and my walk. They thought that I had a strong presence. But they were not looking for strong as much as they were for fun and cute. Mile was a part of the Harajuku district on Takeshita street. I loved the Harajuku style but all that cutie and cutesy/ sexy stuff was only good in moderation.
I'm not one to get excited about something but fashion shows were different. I practically lived for these things. There were so many things going on at once. I liked the frenzied atmosphere. There were fittings, rehearsals, makeup done, and all that jazz. I loved to be in the middle of big things.
I went into hair and makeup and came out unrecognizable. They had given me Sailor Moon pigtails, complete with the meatballs and the bangs. They curled my pigtails tightly, giving me bouncy spiral curls. I cannot describe the makeup but I can say there was a lot of glitter involved and I had a heart painted on one cheek. It was very cute and I loved it. It got me hyped for the show.
Soon the show began, with good pop music playing and a ton of lights. Before each show, a few girls that I've worked with before and I give ourselves new personas for the runway, complete with new names. This time, I chose the name Cookie. (Yeah, it borders on porn star, but what name doesn't?) Cookie was all about having a good time, wearing cute clothes, and kicking things up a few notches.
The first few girls walked, did a pose, and then walked back. They did a great job, but they did nothing picture worthy. So when I (Cookie) got out there, I picked my target. A target is the person or thing that I pretend I am modeling for exclusively. I picked this suit sitting at the front of the runway and gave him a show. I walked to the beat, swinging my hips and smiling. I felt all this focused energy on me but I only focused on the suit. When I reached my stopping point, I had a clear view of my target and I almost laughed. Here I was in a babydoll dress and platforms in front of Sakyo. Our eyes met and his smirk let me know what he thought. I smiled and struck my pose.
'This is just our little secret.' I thought to myself. Then I put my fingers to my lips and pouted them to make a 'Shhh' look and I added a coy little wink. The crowd loved that little act judging by the laughter and increase in picture taking.
The designers appreciated that and asked me to keep up with my antics. They even changed the order to put me out more frequently during the show. The other girls may not have liked it but I didn't care.
After the show was over, practically anyone could come backstage. Right as I finished changing, Sakyo appeared in the confusion with a twelve long-stem roses.
"Thank you." I accepted the roses but I did not smile. The last time I had seen him, I had cut it off. Regardless of what Koenma wanted, Sakyo should have respected my wishes.
"I don't know whether I should buy you dinner or buy you a pony." He teased, referring to my hair and makeup. I wanted to laugh but I refused to.
"I'd rather we talked." I said seriously.
"Fire and ice." He commented. It was a strange comment, but I understood what he was getting at. I was toying with him during the show but now I was serious.
I rolled my eyes.
"Let's get out of here." He said.
A few hours later, we were shooting the breeze in Sakyo's penthouse out on the balcony. We had eaten dinner and I had taken enough time to form my plan of action. We had not said much since we left the show. Even now we were just looking out at the skyline.
"How did you find me?" I asked.
"I never looked." He said in a way that made me think.
"You set this up." I couldn't even look at him. I was pissed. I liked to pave my own way. I didn't take hand outs.
"I did no such thing. You got picked on your own. You wowed that crowd without any of my money."
I couldn't help it, I had to smile. I took pride in my modeling.
"Why did you find me?" I asked.
Sakyo did not look at me.
"How did you feel out there? On that runway?"
I was confused. Why did he care? Sakyo never asked me questions. Especially how I felt about certain things. It took me a few seconds to answer.
"I feel good. I love it." I said simply, not trying to be chatty.
Sakyo began to chuckle.
"Kay, you've been more open to Tarukane." He reminded me.
"I live for the runway. I feel this power. Everyone is locked on me and for a few seconds I am what everyone wants to be or be with. Even though they don't know a thing about me and they never see me again. But for those few seconds, it's like I'm all that matters." I fell silent. I had said way too much and he had seen too much of my inner self. I barely said that much to Keiko.
"That's why I found you, Kay. You have that power, that magnetism. Nobody could keep their eyes off of you."
I wondered if Sakyo was referring to himself as well but if he was, he was not showing it. He sounded as level-headed and forward as he always was. He was not even really shooting the breeze, he was propositioning me again.
"You have a gift that can get you anything you want. It comes natural to you and it would be foolish for you not to use it." He continued.
"By tapping in to your friend pockets? Where exactly does that separate me from the average whore?" I asked, sarcastically.
Sakyo shot me a very dark look. The chill in his ice blue eyes gave me frostbite.
"Kay, that is totally irrelevant. I don't need whores and I don't need you to be serving me the attitude you give to your little boyfriends." He spoke cooly, but it came with a harsh sting. " I'm doing big things in the coming future, Kay. Uncomprehensible things. You're the only one that I feel is worthy enough to participate in it. But now I am beginning to see that you are nothing more than a schoolgirl that talks a good game."
Ouch. I looked away from him. I was embarrassed. I felt like a child. He had never been so cold to me before. I had always felt so good around him before. But Sakyo was dark. Damn, he was dark. This was the clearest warning sign I could have but I could not and would not turn around now.
The worse part was that I knew this game he was running. I had done this to guys all the time. It was the sweet and sour bit. But with Sakyo it was different, he was fire and ice. I really could relate to that old rock song from the eighties. He had turned the cold shoulder on me quick. But I wouldn't let him get away with it.
I stood up hotly, ready to set him straight.
"Listen," I said in my dark, sharp, street-smart voice. It was a voice I had to bring out from the dark part of my soul. "Don't you even for a second think for a second think that you know me. Don't even think you can peg me for a type. I am not a school girl with a mouth and something to prove."
I walked over to him and knelt down so we were face to face. I took his face by the chin and locked eyes with him.
"I've seen ugly and I've seen beautiful. I've been up and down the damn block. It's made me different and it's made me wiser. Wiser enough to know that my decisions are my decisions and I refuse to be coerced into them."
I smiled. Then I eased myself on to his lap. I placed one arm behind his neck and the other continued to hold his chin.
" And I know you have no need for fools in your big plans." I changed my voice to a low, sultry, kittenish voice. "How could I help you when I'm lost." I lowered my eyes. "I couldn't do that. Don't you understand?" I blinked my eyes to give the intimation of innocense.
Sakyo smiled, understanding me now.
"Is there anything else I need to know?" He asked, wrapping one arm around my waist, playing along.
"Yeah. I take Couture and cash but no checks." I said in my normal voice with a laugh as I hopped out of hi s lap. We exchanged a smile.
"Fire." He said.
"And ice." I said with a wink.
So what did you think? Review and let me know.
Coming up in "Her Secrets": Kay has finally reached one of her many goals in life. She's a crime lord's girlfriend! (And to think people thought she would never amount to anything!) But it takes a lot of work to hang with the bold billionaires. Can Kay handle it? And what's up with Sakyo? Find out in the next chapter, currently untitled.