Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I own Raine. Allie owns Sakura.
Raine told Botan and Momiji everything in the commercial room. They agreed so quickly that Raine didn't even hear them say yes. Later that night, Hiten discovered it all.
" So, you'd rather be with girls than me?" he asked.
She shook her head, nervous.
" It was all the doctor, I swear it! He said that they could make an exception for me because I wouldn't be here that long. And a plus is that me and the girls get along. I'm sorry." She replied.
" Meet me in the waiting room during lunch tomorrow, okay?" he said. She shrugged.
" Okay." She sighed.
And with that, she left for her new room. Botan and Momiji were already there with Jakotsu. Normally, they wouldn't allow the coed congregations like that, but since he was gay, he wasn't a threat. They were all looking through hairstyle magazines. Jakotsu looked up at the sound of her entering and smiled.
" Ohh, that one's nice...we could do this with Raine's hair. Oh! But that one's hideous! I can't even look at it, it's so disgusting!" Botan shrieked.
Momiji crawled over to look and shrieked as loud as Botan had.
" Oh my gosh, sister! You're right!" she yelled.
Raine closed the door. Jakotsu nudged them in the shoulder.
" Raine's here!" he yelled. The sisters looked up cheerfully.
" Yo." Raine greeted. The sisters' eyes sparkled. Jakostu smirked.
" They're plotting against your hair once again. While I find a coordinating fingernail polish!" he grinned.
Raine chuckled nervously.
" Welcome, Raine!" the girls yelled with a smile.
Raine sat down and let Jakotsu begin to paint her claws.
" I was actually wondering if you could do my hair, because my friends are coming to visit me tomorrow." she asked.
Jakotsu was painting her talons a deep red, almost black. She liked it. Botan and Momiji were flattered.
" Of course we will! We've picked out the perfect hair-do for you already, but we'll have to cut your hair shorter, though." Said Botan.
Raine shrugged. If it was too short, it'd grow back quickly anyways.
" Okay." She replied. Jakotsu finished.
" I'm done! That color looks so good on you, and it will with the style they're gonna give you." He squealed.
Raine smiled and nodded. " Thanks."
" Okay. Remember, if you want to flip it at all, use gel and wax at the same time. Just massage them together in your hands. If not, it looks good down, too." Said Momiji when they were through.
Raine looked into the mirror they gave her. It was cut right below her jaw bones and flipped out and up. She liked it. Her hair turned black as they had fixed it. It was the night of the new moon, so Raine was now a normal human. Jakotsu smiled.
" It looks good. Now I must leave you ladies to return to my own room. Goodnight." He said. He then took his leave.
Raine waved and turned to the girls.
" Thanks guys. I love it." She thanked them. They smiled and hugged her.
" ANYTIME!" they yelped happily.
Raine really did like it. At least it was better than the curly sue they had given her before. Afterwards, they went to sleep.
Raine awoke the next day to the sound of Botan and Momiji's footsteps on the echoing floor. They went to breakfast, then recess.
Dr. Jinenji called upon her again and this time he looked more relieved. Raine sat in the same chair as she had last time she'd visited.
She saw a derranged-looking hoola girl on his desk. She poked it and her skirt ruffled. She continued to poke it until he turned around. He took his seat and shuffled through some papers. Then he looked back up at her.
" Well, as far as behavior goes, yours is very admirable. No fights, no transformations. Very good. You will be let go tomorrow. I know it's twenty seven says earlier than scheduled, but there's something about you that just doesn't seem terribly demonic. Like you have some control over yourself." He announced.
" Uh, I'm half human, sir." She coughed.
" Oh. Right. My bad, but you will go as soon as you wake tomorrow morning. I've informed your brother, Inuyasha. Had a delightful chat with him. He'll be here to pick you up. It's been great." He smiled.
" Thank you so much, Dr. Jinenji!" she yelled, jumping out of her chair and hugging him.
" You're welcome. Have a nice day." He said cheerfully.
She almost cried. She was going home. So exciting.
She returned to her room and stared at it.
She would miss the friends she had made here, though. Maybe she could write to them soon? The thought cheered her up slightly.
She looked at the clock and smiled. Sakura and Rin were coming to visit her today. She couldn't wait to tell them the great news. She squealed just thinking about it.
She then traveled to the visitor's room. Rin and Sakura were already sitting in chairs. When they saw her enter, they jumped up and smiled. Rin hugged her.
" Raine! I'm so glad you're okay! Inuyasha told me and Sesshomaru everything!" Rin screamed.
Raine laughed. She looked at Sakura with a modest expression. They both felt kind of awkward; I mean, think about it...got it yet? Okay then. If you still don't get it, look back to chapter 33. Anyway, back to all you readers who actually know what's going on.
Sakura was the first to speak.
" You're not gonna attack me if I hug you, will you?" she asked shyly. Raine smirked.
" Nah." She replied. Sakura hugged her.
" I'm sorry for hurting you before. I wasn't...myself." Raine apologized.
" It's okay. I've healed. So, how are you managing here?" she asked.
Raine suddenly frowned.
" Well, I won't be managing at all for much longer." She said sadly.
Sakura and Rin began to worry.
" What do you mean?" Rin asked.
" Well...I'll be leaving tomorrow! I can go home!" she yelled happily.
Rin and Sakura were silent for a minute. Suddenly, they screamed and made Raine jump up about three feet in the air.
" Oh my goodness! That's great! I can't believe it! Should they let you out so early?" asked Rin.
" Don't jinx me before I go!" Raine told her. She looked at the clock. " Sorry ladies, but I have a previous engagement with in the cafeteria. If you'll excuse me. I'll see you tomorrow." Raine hugged them and left the room.
Sakura and Rin walked out of the asylum.
" You know, I can't help but think that we forgot something." Rin said.
" Yeah. I know. It'll come back to us eventually, though." Replied Sakura.
Lunch began. Raine was supposed to meet with Hiten in the waiting room. She ate her lunch, then stood up to leave.
" Where are you going?" asked Jakotsu.
Everybody looked at her.
" I'm meeting Hiten in the waiting room now. I'll see you guys later."
Jakotsu frowned as well as Botan and Momiji. Raine was curious, but kept walking. She was too happy to care about what was really going on. She was five steps inside when Hiten appeared in front of her.
" Hey, precious. I'm going to the bathroom. Just wait for me where I told you." He told her.
" Okay." She replied.
He walked past her and she continued on to the waiting room. Jakotsu walked in the bathroom as Hiten washed his hands.
" This is her last day. Don't ruin it for her, Hiten!" he warned. Hiten rolled his eyes.
" Not this crap again. How many times have I told you to mind your own business?" Hiten grunted.
" She's young, smart, beautiful, and Inuyasha's sister! And she trusts you. How can you do this to every single girl you meet?"
" It's life, my friend. Now, if you'll excuse me." Hiten left the room.
Raine sat in a chair in the pure white waiting room, staring at a blank T.V. screen.
" I wonder what he wants?" she whispered.
" Come with me and you'll find out." Hiten was standing in the doorway.
Raine slightly jumped.
" You startled me. Why such mystery?" she asked, standing up.
" Well, I'm a mysterious kind of guy. Come on, precious." He whistled.
She smiled and followed him. He led her to his room. When they arrived, he closed the door behind them.
" So, what's up? Why'd you wanna meet me?" she asked, sitting on his bed.
He sat next to her and kissed her.
" I think you know why." He whispered as he leaned her onto the bed. She struggled at first.
" Wait. Don't! I have a boyfriend." She said.
He stopped and looked at her.
" But if this so-called boyfriend cared, wouldn't he have come to visit you already?" he asked.
Raine began to cry. He had a point. She hadn't seen Bankotsu since she was taken away. She had not gotten a call, a letter, or a visit from him. Maybe the idea of dating an insane half-breed didn't appeal to him. Hiten kissed her on the neck. He took off her shirt and she was about to give in...
But Jakotsu ran in.
" Hiten! Stop! I won't let you do this!" he pulled him off Raine.
" Jakotsu!" Hiten yelled.
Raine leaned against the wall, shirtless, and crying. Suddenly, a knock came at the door. Everyone turned to look. Bankotsu stood in the opening. Raine froze.
" B-Bankotsu?" she whimpered.
On his face was a mixed expression. It seemed more hurt than anything. He stared at her.
" I'll leave now. Call me when you're not making out with another guy." He sighed.
Her lip shook.
" Bankotsu! Just let me explain! Bankotsu!" Raine yelled as she stood in the middle of the hallway, watching him go.
He didn't turn or look back.
She fumed and stomped back inside. She stood in front of Hiten with pure hatred in her golden eyes. She slapped him. " You've helped me lose something very important to me, and now I realize that it was your plan all along. You just wanted to bang me! How the hell can you live with yourself, you inconsiderate, selfish, perverted, bastard!"
Her eyes started flashing red, but she took a deep breath and calmed down. She had the watch around her neck still, so she was able to control herself.
Jakotsu handed her her shirt. She slipped it on and hugged him.
" Thank you, Jakotsu." She whispered.
" You're welcome. Botan and Momiji are in the room waiting for you." He said. She nodded and ran out of the room.
Jakotsu looked at Hiten.
" I hope you're happy now. You've destroyed another girl's love life." He yelled.
Hiten only shrugged. Jakotsu then left. Raine told the girls everything. Momiji hugged her.
" It's okay, Raine. At least nothing serious happened."
Raine shook her head.
" No. Something did. I just lost the love of my life." She cried.
Botan rubbed her back sympathetically.
The next day, Inuyasha came to get Raine. She hugged him in greeting and smiled.
" I feel like I haven't seen you in years." She sighed.
" Bye, Raine. We'll miss you." waved Botan and Momiji. Raine waved back.
" I'll be sure to write and maybe visit." She said.
Jakotsu smiled.
" Good luck." He said.
She nodded. With that, she and Inuyasha headed for the glass doors of the entrance to the asylum.
When she opened it, a reflection appeared and she froze.
It was Hiten kissing another girl.
She scowled and walked on.
" So, anything interesting happen while you were here?" Inuyasha asked as they got in his car. Raine sighed.
" You have no idea." She said.
She told him everything. Inuyasha blinked many times after she finished.
" Wow. I thought I told you to stay away from Hiten?" he said.
She raised an eyebrow.
" You did?" she asked. He nodded.
" Yeah. I told you right before you left that he was a player. I remember meeting him and seeing what he did to women. It pissed me off. I'm glad that the others were good to you, at least." He replied.
Her head sunk. NOW she remembered. Great.
" What am I gonna do about Bankotsu?" she asked. He shrugged.
" I don't know, but I'll help in any way I can." He told her.
Raine frowned as the wind blew her now short hair. What was she going to do?
" Nice hair, by the way." He commented.
A/N: Ah, we have a crisis at hand. Will Bankotsu drop her or accept an apology? REVIEW PLEASE!