*****************************Part 2*****************************
"C'mon Hiei! It's only for a little while!" Kurama called up at his friend who had planted himself
in a tree and had no intention of coming down for anything. In this case a dinner party with
Yusuke, Kuwabara, Botan, and Kieko.
"I'm not going," Hiei replied stubbornly, not even opening his eyes to look at the red hair
youkai, "Yukina isn't going."
"I told you already she went out of town to see some friends, so she can't make it," Kurama
explained.
"Then there isn't a reason for me to go," The little fire demon looked down at Kurama. Giving
him a 'you-better-do-better-that-that look'.
"It will be fun! Please, you can leave after thirty minutes I promise!" Kurama suggested.
"You wont let me leave. You'll just come up with another reason for me to stay longer," Hiei
knew all Kurama's tricks and didn't feel like falling for another one today. Kurama gave him a sad
look, making almost Hiei feel sorry for him. But he quickly turned away. Kurama then bent down
on his knees and started begging Hiei!
"Aww c'mon Hiei! Please!" People started to stare as they noticed a cute red hair boy begging a
tree. Hiei starting feeling uneasy about all the attention.
"Kurama knock it off!" Hiei pleaded from his tree. Not wanting anymore attention to be
attracted.
"I'll stop if you come with me," Kurama continued to plead causing more attention among the
nearby people. Hiei grunted and tried to ignore Kurama, but to no avail.
"Fine!" Hiei jumped down and pulled Kurama to his feet giving him a glare of hatred.
"I knew you would agree," Kurama looked mighty pleased of himself. They then left the now
crowded park.
"Why did you have to start begging like that?" Hiei asked giving the fellow youkai an evil glare.
Kurama smiled back.
"Oh c'mon Hiei-kun, it wont be that bad...I'm sure....."
"Why did you have to just jump through!" Came a girl's voice interrupting Kurama. Kurama and
Hiei turned around to the other side of the street to see where the voice had come from.
"I wanted to see where it went!" A blond hair boy with a tail protested to pretty dark hair girl.
Beside them, looking awfully disappointed, a little blue hair girl, about the same height as Hiei, a
little smaller though. And a hooded kid looking very out of place.
"I guess the fact that the portal would close behind you never crossed your thick brain, did it
Zidane!" The dark hair girl gave the boy a mean glare, making him cower a bit.
"On the contrary!" Zidane held up his finger, "The portal closed after YOU guys, jumped
through."
The girl just turned away frustrated, obviously not going for his excuses.
"Now thats a conversation you don't here every day," Hiei looked at the group suspiciously.
Then he grew wide eyed. This group isn't normal. They have a strange force surrounding them.
Hiei thought to himself. Kurama laughed at the group silently then noticed Hiei.
"Whats wrong?" Following Hiei's gaze back at the group. Then it hit him. He felt the force too.
"What do you think it is?" Kurama asked turning to Hiei once more. Hiei shook his head.
"I don't know, but I'm going to find out."
"What!? No, we're going to that dinner party remember, we can do this later," Kurama gestured
for Hiei to follow him to the restaurant downtown.
"No, I'm doing it now. With or without your help," Hiei looked up at Kurama telling him there
was no way he was going to convince him to let this be. Kurama sighed. Looking back at the guy
known as Zidane and his little group.
"Ugh, fine I'll come with you. But it better be worth it," Hiei gave him a smug look. They turned
around and crossed the street keeping at least four yards from the suspicious group.
"Well what are we going to do now! We have know idea where we are, much less do we know
how to get back to Alaxandria," The little girl complained.
"I wish never fond that stupid dimensional rift," the little hooded kid announced looking down at
the ground.
Hiei gave Kurama a confused look, then mouthed the words 'dimensional rift?'. Kurama
shrugged.
"It's not your fault Vivi. You didn't know this would happen," the dark hair girl comforted him.
She looked down at him with sweet eyes, and immediately Vivi brightened up. Hiei rolled his
eyes. Kurama looked almost touched, causing Hiei to again roll his eyes. Then out of nowhere a
scream broke out.
"Stop that man!! He's got my purse!" A lady screamed from a little shop at the end of the street
they were walking down. A man dressed all in black came running down the street, purse in hand.
All the while checking to see if there was anything valuable in there. Kurama prepared to grab the
purse as the man ran by. Hiei stepped back still eyeing the group.
Zidane smiled at himself as the man ran closer. When he got a few inches from Zidane he put his
foot out causing him to fall face first into the cement. Zidane grabbed the purse and tossed to the
lady who was running over.
"Arigato gazamius!" the lady gave Zidane a hug.
"No problem," he reassured her. The man then started coughing and struggled to his feet. His
nose bleeding.
"I'll go call the police," The woman said and ran off.
"Hey you punk! What the hell did you do that for!" the man yelled at Zidane. He just gave a
short laugh.
"That wasn't very nice ya know!" the little girl shouted.
"Eiko!" Vivi covered Eiko's mouth.
The man growled and grabbed Zidane by the collar.
"I'm going'ta bust you up, kid!" he shouted. He then throw a punch toward Zidane's stomach.
But before it got within one inch away from Zidane, the man was face to face cold hard steal
leading to Zidane's sword.
"I wouldn't move if I were you," He said eyeing the man closely. Only visible to Hiei and
Kurama's eyes, a spark from Zidane's power shot out from his sword. The police were on the
scene in seconds, but to Kurama and Hiei it felt like hours.
Who is this guy? Kurama thought as he watched the man being shoved into the police car. He
gave Zidane a fearful look, before he was blocked out by the car's tinted windows.
As the police car drove away and all the onlookers went back to the safety their homes Hiei
sprung into attraction. He stopped in Zidane's path and now HIS blade was presented before him.
"H-Hey man, we don't want any tr..."
"Who are you?" Hiei wanted to get straight to the chase.
Zidane looked surprised. then relaxed.
Of course thats what he wants to know He thought to himself he must have sensed my power.
"Well?!" Hiei demanded thrusting his sword closer to Zidane's face.
"Well, lets see here. I'm Zidane, this is Dagger, thats Vivi, and this is Eiko," Zidane was
obviously missing the point of Hiei's question. He gave a frustrated sigh.
"Don't play dumb! Where did you guys come from?" He asked more clearly this time.
"Um.....Alaxandria?" was the best answer he could give.
"Hiei!" Kurama getting tired of Hiei's rude introduction. He came over and lowered the sword
away from Zidane's face. He relaxed a bit, so did the rest of group.
"Look we are just lost ok, we don't want to start anything," Dagger said giving the strangers an
adorable look. Hiei just turned away and huffed. Kurama gave her a smile trying to look as
innocent as possible.
"Oh sorry about that, my friend here just isn't good at introduction, well good ones at least,"
Kurama slapped Hiei on the back. Hiei ignored him and decided to let Kurama do the talking.
"Thats ok, I guess we do seem a little threatening. Sticking swords in people's faces and all,"
Zidane crossed his arms, leaving his tail to move around aimlessly.
All the while, Eiko was memorized by the over powering good looks of the silent dark clothed
one, known as Hiei. Hiei had been just staring mindlessly into space, as Kurama and Zidane talked
on about something that didn't involve him in anyway. Sensing someone staring at him he spun
around to find a little blue hair girl with cat ears looking adorably into his eyes.
"Er...eh, what are you looking at?" Hiei spat. Turning around to look at an ant that crawled by.
"Your really cute!" Eiko declared. Running and giving him a big hug.
"Ahh! Get off me you freak!" he pushed her off forcefully. Everyone was now staring at the two.
Kurama burst out in laughter.
"Eiko! What has gotten over you?" Zidane was able to say after laughing himself.
"I don't know! I just fell in love with him at first glance!"
"Nani!!?"
"Hey! I have an idea! Why don't you guys join us in a dinner party? We were going there in the
first place. We're late as it is," Kurama planned looking at his watch. "Eiko can go as Hiei's date
or something," he added.
"What did you say!"
"That sounds like a great idea!" Dagger agreed.
"Yeah!" Vivi cheered.
"Then its settled!"
"No it isn't!!" Hiei was turning red with frustration.
"O'come on Hiei-kun! It will be fun!" Kurama urged.
"Where have I heard that before?" he crossed his arms and glared at the love struck little girl.
"Stupid messed up girl," he said under his breath.
"Aww, it's about time Eiko found someone," Zidane said quietly to Dagger.
"Well come on lets go. I will lead the way," Kurama said.
"Wait! I didn't even agree to go yet!" Hiei called.
"What?"
"I haven't..."
"Did you say something?"
"Stop inter..."
"What? Come again?"
"Stop that!"
"I think I misunderstood"
"Huh?"
"What?"
"STOP PLAYING WITH MIND!"
"Stop what?"
"Argh!"
"Argh?"
"Nevermind!" Hiei gave up. "Damn mind tricks."
After that they decided to get a move on. Hiei walked a little away from the group. Eiko gave
him occasional glances. Until finally he ripped his bandanna off, showing her the eerie glow of his
third eye. She quickly turned around. He smiled to himself, satisfied. But before he tied the
bandanna back, he scanned the group. The force surrounding them was great, even in the little
girl. He grunted, and tied it back. I hope Kurama knows what he is doing.
"Well here we are!" Kurama called as they stood at the entrance of the restaurant. Laughter
could be heard from inside. Kurama knew that they came from Yusuke, and Kuwabara. Botan and
Kieko's cheerful giggles could also be heard.
"Are you sure your friends wont mind us dinning with you on such sort notice?" Dagger asked
Kurama.
"No, they wont mind! Don't worry," Kurama reassured her. They then made their way to a
table. Sitting around the table was a guy with carrot colored hair known as Kuwabara. A guy with
blackish green hair known as Yusuke. And a girl with blue hair in a ponytail known as Botan. And
another girl with sort brown hair, known as Kieko. Botan greeted them happily and introduced
them all. And after pulling over another table they all sat down.
"So where are you guys from again?" Kuwabara asked taking a sip of his coke.
"A place called Alaxandria," Dagger explained.
"And where might that be?" Yusuke wondered.
"Well, um.....another dimension..."
Everyone got silent. Hiei gave them a confused look. Eiko gave him a smile in exchange.
"Another dimension? Wow! Isn't that something!" Botan said cheerfully. While taking a bite out
of her food.
"You guys believe us?" now it was Zidane's turn to be confused.
"Sure why not? You are telling the truth right?" Kieko said.
"Well yeah, I just thought that...."
"Stranger things have happened around here. I guess we're just used to it," Yusuke explained.
"Well thats good. Now we just to find a way home," Vivi said looking at his food sadly.
"Don't worry we'll help you find a way back home!" Kieko comforted him with a warm smile.
Hiei looked worried. Of course we always have to help. He gave out an annoyed sigh. Well they
can count me out. Hiei stood from the table and began to leave.
"Where are you going Hiei?" Kurama asked. Hiei gave no response and just made his way out
the door. Kurama sighed. Of course Hiei wasn't going to help.
"What was that all about?" Vivi watched as Hiei exited.
"Oh, don't mind him. We'll help you all find your way home," Botan took a sip of her soda.
"Geez Botan you seem to be the only one really eating," Yusuke pointed out the untouched
meals of everyone else.
"Are you calling me fat!!!!!" Botan screamed, standing up out of her chair. People turned to
stare.
"No, no thats not it at all! I just...well I...Oh nevermind!" Yusuke covered up his face from the
pondering eyes of the other dinners.
"Botan please sit down, I'm sure thats not what he meant. Your in perfect shape," Kurama said
gesturing for her to sit down. And that she did. Dagger giggled to herself.
After dinner they all headed for the spot Zidane and the others claimed they fell out of the portal.
It was a little away from town, it took about five minutes to walking to reach it.
"Well, this is it," Eiko said.
"I don't see anything," Botan searched around.
"Of course you don't, they sad it closed, remember?" Yusuke gave Zidane a embarrassed look.
"Oh yeah!"
"Hmm, how did it appear in your world?" Kurama asked trying to solve this.
"I really don't know, I just found it. It appeared during a storm though, if that helps," Vivi
explained.
"Actually it doesn't, I have no idea how a portal could have appeared without the help a magic
of somesort," Kurama thought hard.
"To tell you the absolute truth, Zidane," he said after a long pause. "I have no idea how to help
you, I'm really sorry."
Zidane and the rest gave out a sad sigh. It looked as though they may have to stay the rest of
their lives here.
Meanwhile, Hiei had fond a nice comfortable tree in the woods on the outskirts of town. About
three miles from were the strange new party had lead Kurama and the others. Hiei had taken note
of this, making sure to keep an eye on them. Of, course he didn't worry too much. He was just
about to relax when he sensed something out of the ordinary. It came from the opposite direction.
Hiei at first decided to ignore it, but it just wouldn't leave his mind, until he finally gave in to
himself and went to investigate.
"Dammit!" a small voice shouted as Hiei approached, hiding behind a tree. His search had lead
him deep into a nearby forest. There he saw a small child with short black hair, maybe about seven
years old, wearing what looked like a green and blue robe that reached to the ground with a red
belt that tied around his waist. He had a strange wand in his hand, swinging it frantically as if
expecting it to do something. Hiei stepped away from his hiding place and stood in front of the
boy, looking at him with amused expression.
"C'mon Hiei! It's only for a little while!" Kurama called up at his friend who had planted himself
in a tree and had no intention of coming down for anything. In this case a dinner party with
Yusuke, Kuwabara, Botan, and Kieko.
"I'm not going," Hiei replied stubbornly, not even opening his eyes to look at the red hair
youkai, "Yukina isn't going."
"I told you already she went out of town to see some friends, so she can't make it," Kurama
explained.
"Then there isn't a reason for me to go," The little fire demon looked down at Kurama. Giving
him a 'you-better-do-better-that-that look'.
"It will be fun! Please, you can leave after thirty minutes I promise!" Kurama suggested.
"You wont let me leave. You'll just come up with another reason for me to stay longer," Hiei
knew all Kurama's tricks and didn't feel like falling for another one today. Kurama gave him a sad
look, making almost Hiei feel sorry for him. But he quickly turned away. Kurama then bent down
on his knees and started begging Hiei!
"Aww c'mon Hiei! Please!" People started to stare as they noticed a cute red hair boy begging a
tree. Hiei starting feeling uneasy about all the attention.
"Kurama knock it off!" Hiei pleaded from his tree. Not wanting anymore attention to be
attracted.
"I'll stop if you come with me," Kurama continued to plead causing more attention among the
nearby people. Hiei grunted and tried to ignore Kurama, but to no avail.
"Fine!" Hiei jumped down and pulled Kurama to his feet giving him a glare of hatred.
"I knew you would agree," Kurama looked mighty pleased of himself. They then left the now
crowded park.
"Why did you have to start begging like that?" Hiei asked giving the fellow youkai an evil glare.
Kurama smiled back.
"Oh c'mon Hiei-kun, it wont be that bad...I'm sure....."
"Why did you have to just jump through!" Came a girl's voice interrupting Kurama. Kurama and
Hiei turned around to the other side of the street to see where the voice had come from.
"I wanted to see where it went!" A blond hair boy with a tail protested to pretty dark hair girl.
Beside them, looking awfully disappointed, a little blue hair girl, about the same height as Hiei, a
little smaller though. And a hooded kid looking very out of place.
"I guess the fact that the portal would close behind you never crossed your thick brain, did it
Zidane!" The dark hair girl gave the boy a mean glare, making him cower a bit.
"On the contrary!" Zidane held up his finger, "The portal closed after YOU guys, jumped
through."
The girl just turned away frustrated, obviously not going for his excuses.
"Now thats a conversation you don't here every day," Hiei looked at the group suspiciously.
Then he grew wide eyed. This group isn't normal. They have a strange force surrounding them.
Hiei thought to himself. Kurama laughed at the group silently then noticed Hiei.
"Whats wrong?" Following Hiei's gaze back at the group. Then it hit him. He felt the force too.
"What do you think it is?" Kurama asked turning to Hiei once more. Hiei shook his head.
"I don't know, but I'm going to find out."
"What!? No, we're going to that dinner party remember, we can do this later," Kurama gestured
for Hiei to follow him to the restaurant downtown.
"No, I'm doing it now. With or without your help," Hiei looked up at Kurama telling him there
was no way he was going to convince him to let this be. Kurama sighed. Looking back at the guy
known as Zidane and his little group.
"Ugh, fine I'll come with you. But it better be worth it," Hiei gave him a smug look. They turned
around and crossed the street keeping at least four yards from the suspicious group.
"Well what are we going to do now! We have know idea where we are, much less do we know
how to get back to Alaxandria," The little girl complained.
"I wish never fond that stupid dimensional rift," the little hooded kid announced looking down at
the ground.
Hiei gave Kurama a confused look, then mouthed the words 'dimensional rift?'. Kurama
shrugged.
"It's not your fault Vivi. You didn't know this would happen," the dark hair girl comforted him.
She looked down at him with sweet eyes, and immediately Vivi brightened up. Hiei rolled his
eyes. Kurama looked almost touched, causing Hiei to again roll his eyes. Then out of nowhere a
scream broke out.
"Stop that man!! He's got my purse!" A lady screamed from a little shop at the end of the street
they were walking down. A man dressed all in black came running down the street, purse in hand.
All the while checking to see if there was anything valuable in there. Kurama prepared to grab the
purse as the man ran by. Hiei stepped back still eyeing the group.
Zidane smiled at himself as the man ran closer. When he got a few inches from Zidane he put his
foot out causing him to fall face first into the cement. Zidane grabbed the purse and tossed to the
lady who was running over.
"Arigato gazamius!" the lady gave Zidane a hug.
"No problem," he reassured her. The man then started coughing and struggled to his feet. His
nose bleeding.
"I'll go call the police," The woman said and ran off.
"Hey you punk! What the hell did you do that for!" the man yelled at Zidane. He just gave a
short laugh.
"That wasn't very nice ya know!" the little girl shouted.
"Eiko!" Vivi covered Eiko's mouth.
The man growled and grabbed Zidane by the collar.
"I'm going'ta bust you up, kid!" he shouted. He then throw a punch toward Zidane's stomach.
But before it got within one inch away from Zidane, the man was face to face cold hard steal
leading to Zidane's sword.
"I wouldn't move if I were you," He said eyeing the man closely. Only visible to Hiei and
Kurama's eyes, a spark from Zidane's power shot out from his sword. The police were on the
scene in seconds, but to Kurama and Hiei it felt like hours.
Who is this guy? Kurama thought as he watched the man being shoved into the police car. He
gave Zidane a fearful look, before he was blocked out by the car's tinted windows.
As the police car drove away and all the onlookers went back to the safety their homes Hiei
sprung into attraction. He stopped in Zidane's path and now HIS blade was presented before him.
"H-Hey man, we don't want any tr..."
"Who are you?" Hiei wanted to get straight to the chase.
Zidane looked surprised. then relaxed.
Of course thats what he wants to know He thought to himself he must have sensed my power.
"Well?!" Hiei demanded thrusting his sword closer to Zidane's face.
"Well, lets see here. I'm Zidane, this is Dagger, thats Vivi, and this is Eiko," Zidane was
obviously missing the point of Hiei's question. He gave a frustrated sigh.
"Don't play dumb! Where did you guys come from?" He asked more clearly this time.
"Um.....Alaxandria?" was the best answer he could give.
"Hiei!" Kurama getting tired of Hiei's rude introduction. He came over and lowered the sword
away from Zidane's face. He relaxed a bit, so did the rest of group.
"Look we are just lost ok, we don't want to start anything," Dagger said giving the strangers an
adorable look. Hiei just turned away and huffed. Kurama gave her a smile trying to look as
innocent as possible.
"Oh sorry about that, my friend here just isn't good at introduction, well good ones at least,"
Kurama slapped Hiei on the back. Hiei ignored him and decided to let Kurama do the talking.
"Thats ok, I guess we do seem a little threatening. Sticking swords in people's faces and all,"
Zidane crossed his arms, leaving his tail to move around aimlessly.
All the while, Eiko was memorized by the over powering good looks of the silent dark clothed
one, known as Hiei. Hiei had been just staring mindlessly into space, as Kurama and Zidane talked
on about something that didn't involve him in anyway. Sensing someone staring at him he spun
around to find a little blue hair girl with cat ears looking adorably into his eyes.
"Er...eh, what are you looking at?" Hiei spat. Turning around to look at an ant that crawled by.
"Your really cute!" Eiko declared. Running and giving him a big hug.
"Ahh! Get off me you freak!" he pushed her off forcefully. Everyone was now staring at the two.
Kurama burst out in laughter.
"Eiko! What has gotten over you?" Zidane was able to say after laughing himself.
"I don't know! I just fell in love with him at first glance!"
"Nani!!?"
"Hey! I have an idea! Why don't you guys join us in a dinner party? We were going there in the
first place. We're late as it is," Kurama planned looking at his watch. "Eiko can go as Hiei's date
or something," he added.
"What did you say!"
"That sounds like a great idea!" Dagger agreed.
"Yeah!" Vivi cheered.
"Then its settled!"
"No it isn't!!" Hiei was turning red with frustration.
"O'come on Hiei-kun! It will be fun!" Kurama urged.
"Where have I heard that before?" he crossed his arms and glared at the love struck little girl.
"Stupid messed up girl," he said under his breath.
"Aww, it's about time Eiko found someone," Zidane said quietly to Dagger.
"Well come on lets go. I will lead the way," Kurama said.
"Wait! I didn't even agree to go yet!" Hiei called.
"What?"
"I haven't..."
"Did you say something?"
"Stop inter..."
"What? Come again?"
"Stop that!"
"I think I misunderstood"
"Huh?"
"What?"
"STOP PLAYING WITH MIND!"
"Stop what?"
"Argh!"
"Argh?"
"Nevermind!" Hiei gave up. "Damn mind tricks."
After that they decided to get a move on. Hiei walked a little away from the group. Eiko gave
him occasional glances. Until finally he ripped his bandanna off, showing her the eerie glow of his
third eye. She quickly turned around. He smiled to himself, satisfied. But before he tied the
bandanna back, he scanned the group. The force surrounding them was great, even in the little
girl. He grunted, and tied it back. I hope Kurama knows what he is doing.
"Well here we are!" Kurama called as they stood at the entrance of the restaurant. Laughter
could be heard from inside. Kurama knew that they came from Yusuke, and Kuwabara. Botan and
Kieko's cheerful giggles could also be heard.
"Are you sure your friends wont mind us dinning with you on such sort notice?" Dagger asked
Kurama.
"No, they wont mind! Don't worry," Kurama reassured her. They then made their way to a
table. Sitting around the table was a guy with carrot colored hair known as Kuwabara. A guy with
blackish green hair known as Yusuke. And a girl with blue hair in a ponytail known as Botan. And
another girl with sort brown hair, known as Kieko. Botan greeted them happily and introduced
them all. And after pulling over another table they all sat down.
"So where are you guys from again?" Kuwabara asked taking a sip of his coke.
"A place called Alaxandria," Dagger explained.
"And where might that be?" Yusuke wondered.
"Well, um.....another dimension..."
Everyone got silent. Hiei gave them a confused look. Eiko gave him a smile in exchange.
"Another dimension? Wow! Isn't that something!" Botan said cheerfully. While taking a bite out
of her food.
"You guys believe us?" now it was Zidane's turn to be confused.
"Sure why not? You are telling the truth right?" Kieko said.
"Well yeah, I just thought that...."
"Stranger things have happened around here. I guess we're just used to it," Yusuke explained.
"Well thats good. Now we just to find a way home," Vivi said looking at his food sadly.
"Don't worry we'll help you find a way back home!" Kieko comforted him with a warm smile.
Hiei looked worried. Of course we always have to help. He gave out an annoyed sigh. Well they
can count me out. Hiei stood from the table and began to leave.
"Where are you going Hiei?" Kurama asked. Hiei gave no response and just made his way out
the door. Kurama sighed. Of course Hiei wasn't going to help.
"What was that all about?" Vivi watched as Hiei exited.
"Oh, don't mind him. We'll help you all find your way home," Botan took a sip of her soda.
"Geez Botan you seem to be the only one really eating," Yusuke pointed out the untouched
meals of everyone else.
"Are you calling me fat!!!!!" Botan screamed, standing up out of her chair. People turned to
stare.
"No, no thats not it at all! I just...well I...Oh nevermind!" Yusuke covered up his face from the
pondering eyes of the other dinners.
"Botan please sit down, I'm sure thats not what he meant. Your in perfect shape," Kurama said
gesturing for her to sit down. And that she did. Dagger giggled to herself.
After dinner they all headed for the spot Zidane and the others claimed they fell out of the portal.
It was a little away from town, it took about five minutes to walking to reach it.
"Well, this is it," Eiko said.
"I don't see anything," Botan searched around.
"Of course you don't, they sad it closed, remember?" Yusuke gave Zidane a embarrassed look.
"Oh yeah!"
"Hmm, how did it appear in your world?" Kurama asked trying to solve this.
"I really don't know, I just found it. It appeared during a storm though, if that helps," Vivi
explained.
"Actually it doesn't, I have no idea how a portal could have appeared without the help a magic
of somesort," Kurama thought hard.
"To tell you the absolute truth, Zidane," he said after a long pause. "I have no idea how to help
you, I'm really sorry."
Zidane and the rest gave out a sad sigh. It looked as though they may have to stay the rest of
their lives here.
Meanwhile, Hiei had fond a nice comfortable tree in the woods on the outskirts of town. About
three miles from were the strange new party had lead Kurama and the others. Hiei had taken note
of this, making sure to keep an eye on them. Of, course he didn't worry too much. He was just
about to relax when he sensed something out of the ordinary. It came from the opposite direction.
Hiei at first decided to ignore it, but it just wouldn't leave his mind, until he finally gave in to
himself and went to investigate.
"Dammit!" a small voice shouted as Hiei approached, hiding behind a tree. His search had lead
him deep into a nearby forest. There he saw a small child with short black hair, maybe about seven
years old, wearing what looked like a green and blue robe that reached to the ground with a red
belt that tied around his waist. He had a strange wand in his hand, swinging it frantically as if
expecting it to do something. Hiei stepped away from his hiding place and stood in front of the
boy, looking at him with amused expression.
