Marikalay
I love it! Your writing style is smooth and easy to read, and your story is interesting and nicely paced. I will enjoy reading future chapters, and have, in fact, bookmarked your story in particular.
I can't wait until Youko Kurama is revealed and Suuichi and Hiei get together.
Aqua: *grins really really really wide* I think everyone is waiting for that moment. And... In fact... It is coming very soon!!!
Shuuichi: *whispers: Episode 30*
Armageddon ()
Awww! Get off my head and I want more story. If I get it then you get more chocolate
Aqua: *pouts* But it's always fun to eat chocolate on someone's head. *crawls off and sits on Kyo's head instead, who kinda sighs and resigns to his fate (I bit him the last time he tried to throw me off)* ^_^ But, yes, more story today!! I almost didn't get these chapters written...
ShiTiger Date:
Very nice chapters. Love this last part, so romantic. Can't wait to read the rest, bye!
Aqua: *beams* sanku!! Gotta love sap, ne?
Reesa ()
More, more!! Hurry and continue. I just love what you're doing with H x S. They are too cute. Love your AU idea. It's really turning out great. Again, hurry -- more, more!
Aqua: *nods nods* I will do my best!! Between being sick and being in pain and working, the chapters are slow coming, but I'll be writing as much as I can. Hopefully, it will all make sense *grins*
Isis Blue
They both went to sleep? Why would Hiei, Mr-Be-On-Guard, fall asleep in such an exposed area? Maybe he's just pretending, so Shuuichi will rest? Or could it just be trouble? *shines* Nice chapter! *cuddles bishie plushies*
Aqua: *grins* Don't worry, he gets it later. Mm... maybe Hiei needs a breif vacation, so he doesn't tire himself out before the big battle? What do ya think?
Black Starr Kitsune ()
No you can't stop here I hate cliffhangers whats going to happen please have him remember soon or have him do things he did as a youko when hes distracted. And what block? is that why he doesn't remember please update soon. *gets on knees and begs* Please Please please pretty please. man that was humiliating oh well anything for a great fan-fiction. (^_^)
Aqua: *grins* This girl posted a review to EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER!! Yay!! Thank you muchly! *grins* This brings my reviews up to 84!! In a few chapters, we will discover why Shuuichi doesn't remember being Kurama beyond a few dreams. Until then, hope these next to tide you over!!
Four-leaf-Clover
Wonderfluff! *giggles* I love how almost every time I come back to this site there is a new part up! And this part was just beautiful! I loved the whole "Are we friends?" part! Have more out soon!!! *cuddle cuddle* please? ^^
Aqua: *greatfully cuddles back* Nothing's better than chocolate and a good cuddle when your sick *nod nod* I missed yesterday, but there are two new chapters today! *smiles proudly*
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
I'm so sorry I didn't get to review your last batch! I spent all of yesterday (8 am to 11 pm) travelling and I only just now (at 2 the next day) got a chance to read!! *whimpers* I DIDN'T GET TO MAKE ANY NASTY THREATS!!! *bawls* ...*sniffle* ...but on the bright side I got to read a bunch! ^.^ Anywho, I'm in a GREAT SPACTACULAR MOOD IN FLORIDA (spring break is a good thing) SO NO NASTY THREATS!!! Instead... BRIBERY!!!!!!! (gives lots of Coke, chocolate, and other assorted sweets) MOOOOORE!!!!
Aqua: Ahh! There you are! *GLOMP* I missed ya! You were in Florida?? How lucky!! I'm in Canada and it has been f*cking cold!! *growls at the weather* In fact, EVERYONE in my house has the flu, including my DOG! (That would be why it has taken me so long to post up some more chapters. Hard to type and be doped up on cold medicine at the same time.) Neways, thank you for the sweets!!! I love sweets when I'm sick. And here's more!!
~.~ Mou, I almost posted Episode 29 before Episode 27 and 28. I think I'm gonna head to bed in a few.....
Author's Note: ^_^;; Yes yes, Yuusuke smokes in this chapter. For those of you who have not read the manga's, Yuusuke smokes. In the anime, the cigarette was replaced by chewing gum. *grins* In fact, the reason Yuusuke got sent home in the first volume of the manga (as opposed to the first episode of the anime) was because the teacher saw a cigarette on the ground instead of a stolen wallet.
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 27: Telling the Truth. Quality Time
Yukina looked up at Kazuma as the two of them made their way to his house. They hadn't spoken on the bus ride. In fact, he hadn't said much of anything since they had left the resturaunt.
"I'm sorry that I didn't tell you sooner, but it isn't the kind of thing you can just meantion to someone," she finally said, looking down at the ground. Her heart felt pinched because of his silence. Although he had admitted he would fight in order to help her, Kazuma was still obviously uncomfortable.
She heard Kazuma sigh and felt a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry that I've been acting like this. I suppose I'm still working over my shock," he replied.
Looking up at him, Yukina saw the pain in his eyes. He really did want to be able to look past the fact she was a demon. She could understand why he was having troubles. Smiling, she stopped walking and took his hand in her own. "I know that you are scared of demons because of the experiences you've had with your ESP. Still, not all demons are bad ones. Most are rather harmless, just doing what they have to do in order to survive. If we develope your ESP, you should be able to tell which ones are harmful and which ones are not," she said.
"I already know that you wouldn't hurt me. Your gentle spirit surrounds you so that anyone can see it," Kazuma replied, a bright blush working along his cheeks.
Yukina laughed happily and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. Although her smaller form caused her to only be able to hug part of his chest, it was enough and she felt Kazuma wrap his arms around her as well. "I was scared that you wouldn't like me when you found out. You told us about your dislike and fear of demons and spirits, so I was afraid to reveal the truth to you. I didn't want you to hate me," she admitted.
"I never could. It will take me a while to get used to, but I won't hate you. I swear," Kazuma replied.
Smiling, Yukina pulled out of the hug and took his hand again. The two of them continued on their way to Kazuma's house, walking with their fingers entwined with each other. She was happier than she could could ever remember being.
****
Yuusuke trudged his tired body into the apartment he shared with his mother, all but collapsing onto the couch. His mother, Atsuko, looked in from the kitchen with a curious look on her face. "Where have you been?" she asked after taking her cigarette from between her lips.
"I went up to Genkai's again for some more training, after meeting for lunch at the Yukimura resturaunt," Yuusuke replied, stretching and yawning.
It was almost midnight, but he wasn't surprised to see that his mother was still up. Although his mother wasn't as wild as she used to be, staying out until all hours of the morning after bouncing from one bar to another, she still liked to stay up late at night.
"I still don't understand why you want to train," Atsuko commented, shaking her head slightly as she came to join her son on the couch.
He hadn't told her much of what was going on. He figured that the less his mother knew, the better. Especially about the whole being friends with demons thing. "It is a great opportunity. She's a renoun martial arts master," he replied, stealing her smoke to take a drag from it.
"Get your own pack," his mother said with a scowl, stealing it back.
Yuusuke stuck his tongue out at her. "I'm under age."
"Anyway, you should be seeing a tutor instead of learning how to fight. Keiko showed me your marks from your last exam. You're barely passing," Atsuko pressed.
"Don't nag at me," Yuusuke complained.
Atsuko sighed and leaned back against the couch, taking a few more drags before she replied. "I'm just worried. When you are an adult, your career will depend on your education and your life will depend on your career. You can't spend your time beating people up to get what you want," she stated.
Yuusuke stared at her for a long moment, then smiled. "I know, mom. Things will turn out just fine, you'll see," he replied.
Life had never been easy for the two of them. His mother had been seduced by alcoholism long ago, when she was still a teenager. Although she'd managed to put it into the background now, there were still times when she'd slipped. Yuusuke had never know his father. His mother didn't even know who the man had been. He was some nameless face that she'd slept with while drunk.
Pregnant and alone, Atsuko had done the best she could, but things had never been great for them. The two of them were poor, and all of their money was poured into food, shelter, and Yuusuke's schooling. Still, they got alone well enough now, and Yuusuke had no doubt that he loved his mother. There had been times in the past when he'd hated her, resented her. Now, he understood that she'd made bad decisions and was trying to remedy them. A few months ago, she'd gotten a steady job. He helped out whenever he could, sometimes taking random tasks at the Yukimura resturaunt in order to get some extra money.
There was no way he could tell her that he'd accepted a mission that could likely see him dead by the time he was done. A mission that involved fighting a demon of some kind, powerful enough that he would be asked in the first place. Atsuko had nearly broken down completely when he'd been in the hospital. That had been the turning point in both of their lives.
Smiling softly, Yuusuke ignored his mother's confused look when he leaned forward and hugged her. "You're the best mother in the world. Never forget it," he said quietly, then dragged his tired body upstairs.
End Episode 27
I love it! Your writing style is smooth and easy to read, and your story is interesting and nicely paced. I will enjoy reading future chapters, and have, in fact, bookmarked your story in particular.
I can't wait until Youko Kurama is revealed and Suuichi and Hiei get together.
Aqua: *grins really really really wide* I think everyone is waiting for that moment. And... In fact... It is coming very soon!!!
Shuuichi: *whispers: Episode 30*
Armageddon ()
Awww! Get off my head and I want more story. If I get it then you get more chocolate
Aqua: *pouts* But it's always fun to eat chocolate on someone's head. *crawls off and sits on Kyo's head instead, who kinda sighs and resigns to his fate (I bit him the last time he tried to throw me off)* ^_^ But, yes, more story today!! I almost didn't get these chapters written...
ShiTiger Date:
Very nice chapters. Love this last part, so romantic. Can't wait to read the rest, bye!
Aqua: *beams* sanku!! Gotta love sap, ne?
Reesa ()
More, more!! Hurry and continue. I just love what you're doing with H x S. They are too cute. Love your AU idea. It's really turning out great. Again, hurry -- more, more!
Aqua: *nods nods* I will do my best!! Between being sick and being in pain and working, the chapters are slow coming, but I'll be writing as much as I can. Hopefully, it will all make sense *grins*
Isis Blue
They both went to sleep? Why would Hiei, Mr-Be-On-Guard, fall asleep in such an exposed area? Maybe he's just pretending, so Shuuichi will rest? Or could it just be trouble? *shines* Nice chapter! *cuddles bishie plushies*
Aqua: *grins* Don't worry, he gets it later. Mm... maybe Hiei needs a breif vacation, so he doesn't tire himself out before the big battle? What do ya think?
Black Starr Kitsune ()
No you can't stop here I hate cliffhangers whats going to happen please have him remember soon or have him do things he did as a youko when hes distracted. And what block? is that why he doesn't remember please update soon. *gets on knees and begs* Please Please please pretty please. man that was humiliating oh well anything for a great fan-fiction. (^_^)
Aqua: *grins* This girl posted a review to EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER!! Yay!! Thank you muchly! *grins* This brings my reviews up to 84!! In a few chapters, we will discover why Shuuichi doesn't remember being Kurama beyond a few dreams. Until then, hope these next to tide you over!!
Four-leaf-Clover
Wonderfluff! *giggles* I love how almost every time I come back to this site there is a new part up! And this part was just beautiful! I loved the whole "Are we friends?" part! Have more out soon!!! *cuddle cuddle* please? ^^
Aqua: *greatfully cuddles back* Nothing's better than chocolate and a good cuddle when your sick *nod nod* I missed yesterday, but there are two new chapters today! *smiles proudly*
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
I'm so sorry I didn't get to review your last batch! I spent all of yesterday (8 am to 11 pm) travelling and I only just now (at 2 the next day) got a chance to read!! *whimpers* I DIDN'T GET TO MAKE ANY NASTY THREATS!!! *bawls* ...*sniffle* ...but on the bright side I got to read a bunch! ^.^ Anywho, I'm in a GREAT SPACTACULAR MOOD IN FLORIDA (spring break is a good thing) SO NO NASTY THREATS!!! Instead... BRIBERY!!!!!!! (gives lots of Coke, chocolate, and other assorted sweets) MOOOOORE!!!!
Aqua: Ahh! There you are! *GLOMP* I missed ya! You were in Florida?? How lucky!! I'm in Canada and it has been f*cking cold!! *growls at the weather* In fact, EVERYONE in my house has the flu, including my DOG! (That would be why it has taken me so long to post up some more chapters. Hard to type and be doped up on cold medicine at the same time.) Neways, thank you for the sweets!!! I love sweets when I'm sick. And here's more!!
~.~ Mou, I almost posted Episode 29 before Episode 27 and 28. I think I'm gonna head to bed in a few.....
Author's Note: ^_^;; Yes yes, Yuusuke smokes in this chapter. For those of you who have not read the manga's, Yuusuke smokes. In the anime, the cigarette was replaced by chewing gum. *grins* In fact, the reason Yuusuke got sent home in the first volume of the manga (as opposed to the first episode of the anime) was because the teacher saw a cigarette on the ground instead of a stolen wallet.
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 27: Telling the Truth. Quality Time
Yukina looked up at Kazuma as the two of them made their way to his house. They hadn't spoken on the bus ride. In fact, he hadn't said much of anything since they had left the resturaunt.
"I'm sorry that I didn't tell you sooner, but it isn't the kind of thing you can just meantion to someone," she finally said, looking down at the ground. Her heart felt pinched because of his silence. Although he had admitted he would fight in order to help her, Kazuma was still obviously uncomfortable.
She heard Kazuma sigh and felt a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry that I've been acting like this. I suppose I'm still working over my shock," he replied.
Looking up at him, Yukina saw the pain in his eyes. He really did want to be able to look past the fact she was a demon. She could understand why he was having troubles. Smiling, she stopped walking and took his hand in her own. "I know that you are scared of demons because of the experiences you've had with your ESP. Still, not all demons are bad ones. Most are rather harmless, just doing what they have to do in order to survive. If we develope your ESP, you should be able to tell which ones are harmful and which ones are not," she said.
"I already know that you wouldn't hurt me. Your gentle spirit surrounds you so that anyone can see it," Kazuma replied, a bright blush working along his cheeks.
Yukina laughed happily and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. Although her smaller form caused her to only be able to hug part of his chest, it was enough and she felt Kazuma wrap his arms around her as well. "I was scared that you wouldn't like me when you found out. You told us about your dislike and fear of demons and spirits, so I was afraid to reveal the truth to you. I didn't want you to hate me," she admitted.
"I never could. It will take me a while to get used to, but I won't hate you. I swear," Kazuma replied.
Smiling, Yukina pulled out of the hug and took his hand again. The two of them continued on their way to Kazuma's house, walking with their fingers entwined with each other. She was happier than she could could ever remember being.
****
Yuusuke trudged his tired body into the apartment he shared with his mother, all but collapsing onto the couch. His mother, Atsuko, looked in from the kitchen with a curious look on her face. "Where have you been?" she asked after taking her cigarette from between her lips.
"I went up to Genkai's again for some more training, after meeting for lunch at the Yukimura resturaunt," Yuusuke replied, stretching and yawning.
It was almost midnight, but he wasn't surprised to see that his mother was still up. Although his mother wasn't as wild as she used to be, staying out until all hours of the morning after bouncing from one bar to another, she still liked to stay up late at night.
"I still don't understand why you want to train," Atsuko commented, shaking her head slightly as she came to join her son on the couch.
He hadn't told her much of what was going on. He figured that the less his mother knew, the better. Especially about the whole being friends with demons thing. "It is a great opportunity. She's a renoun martial arts master," he replied, stealing her smoke to take a drag from it.
"Get your own pack," his mother said with a scowl, stealing it back.
Yuusuke stuck his tongue out at her. "I'm under age."
"Anyway, you should be seeing a tutor instead of learning how to fight. Keiko showed me your marks from your last exam. You're barely passing," Atsuko pressed.
"Don't nag at me," Yuusuke complained.
Atsuko sighed and leaned back against the couch, taking a few more drags before she replied. "I'm just worried. When you are an adult, your career will depend on your education and your life will depend on your career. You can't spend your time beating people up to get what you want," she stated.
Yuusuke stared at her for a long moment, then smiled. "I know, mom. Things will turn out just fine, you'll see," he replied.
Life had never been easy for the two of them. His mother had been seduced by alcoholism long ago, when she was still a teenager. Although she'd managed to put it into the background now, there were still times when she'd slipped. Yuusuke had never know his father. His mother didn't even know who the man had been. He was some nameless face that she'd slept with while drunk.
Pregnant and alone, Atsuko had done the best she could, but things had never been great for them. The two of them were poor, and all of their money was poured into food, shelter, and Yuusuke's schooling. Still, they got alone well enough now, and Yuusuke had no doubt that he loved his mother. There had been times in the past when he'd hated her, resented her. Now, he understood that she'd made bad decisions and was trying to remedy them. A few months ago, she'd gotten a steady job. He helped out whenever he could, sometimes taking random tasks at the Yukimura resturaunt in order to get some extra money.
There was no way he could tell her that he'd accepted a mission that could likely see him dead by the time he was done. A mission that involved fighting a demon of some kind, powerful enough that he would be asked in the first place. Atsuko had nearly broken down completely when he'd been in the hospital. That had been the turning point in both of their lives.
Smiling softly, Yuusuke ignored his mother's confused look when he leaned forward and hugged her. "You're the best mother in the world. Never forget it," he said quietly, then dragged his tired body upstairs.
End Episode 27