Tifalee
Too adorable! I wanna know what Chibi Atsuko's secret is! *and waits impatiently for next chapter*
Hehe, Chibi Kurama and Chibi Hiei...
Aqua: LOL ^_^ I don't know if Atusko knows in the series or not, but it is revealed in later episodes of the show what the secret is. In my story, she will know it from the start. (*cough* Most people already know it neways *grin*)
Black Starr Kitsun
Chibi is entirely to cute. Keep it up Aqua don't make me hunt you down likeI did that Bounty Hunter. *evil grin* Anyway please keep it up and Hurry!! (^_^)
Aqua: *cheeky grin* You make it sound like shooting me would stop me from typing! *cackles* Nothing can keep me from this series!!! Absolutely nothing!!! (*has to lay off the sugar first thing in the morning*)
Black Starr Kitsune
If Hiei doesn't want Kurama I'm availiable. ...Wait no one kill me for that. :P Anyway Kurama is so cute when he is insecure. Hiei will love Kurama no matter what he looks like. I mean have you read Sandy Youkos Hiei/Kurama fics they rule Like this one does. Please hurry (^_^)
Aqua: Replying to this one too, to let you know... Sandy Youko's fics rock!! Anyone who hasn't read them should go and do so right now!! ^__^ She has a great story line going, angsty and lemony goodness!
Sandy Youko
BlackJaguarBaby
*tries to push non-existent next button* AHHH! It said it was time for the next epsiode, but it's not there! *sob*
Aqua: Gomen gomen! ^__^;; A little late, yes, but here it is!!!
Ash-chan
ooooo Lov it!!
~I like it!
I love it!
I want some more of it!! NOW!!!!!!!~
ah heh heh...-_-;;;
write more soon!!
Ja-ne!!
~Ash-chan~
Aqua: *beams and bounces* There will always be more for the avid fic reader!!! Always!!!!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
AAAAH!! NOOOOO!! CHIBI PORN!!!!! *hides eyes* I dunno about you, but chibi porn reminds me a bit too much of kiddie porn for me to enjoy. *shudder* ANYWHO! Cute interlude. WANT MORE STORY!!! I would hold Kei hostage and do bad torturous things to him, but he'd enjoy it too much.
Aqua: LOL!!! ^_^;; I didn't actually say what the two of them were doing!!! *sudden mental image of Hiei in a black room under a spotlight with Kurama circling around him*
Kurama: Where were you on the night of June 17?
Hiei: How the hell should I know? I don't keep track of time.
Kurama: *sweatdrop* Oh yeah...
Armageddon ()
Moooooooooorrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
Please and how are the other characters?
Like Yuusake and Keiko
or Yukina. and it should have more jokes or fight.
Geee I have a one track mind ne?
Aqua: ^_^ Well, this chapter should appease at least some of your demands! *grins wide*
Kittie
Sigh... i thought this might happen, and i hopped it wouldnt. Your fanfic is simply beautiful and vary well written, I just DONT read fanfics: Kurama+Hiei. I thought, because on the intro it said Hiei/Kurama, which usually puts Hiei+Kurama into plain terms... i dont think i can read this anymore... i just never saw Kurama as the dominent type in a relationship, or anywhere. Its a great fic, and i hope i dont sound like a flamer, *chaaar!* but, I just dont like that type. I perfer HieiXKurama. Gomen, continue still, u have a lot of fans, I'm just not one of them, any more... T.T sorry, my other got cut short...
Aqua: Okay, the only reason why I'm putting this into the author replies is to show that I will reply to everyone. ^_^;; Even a person who flames me. Also, because I'm a defensive little thing about my stories. So I'd like to point out that I said in the begining of the interlude that it has no affect on the main series. I havn't chosen who will be the dominant one in the relationship and, considering they don't even *have* a relationship yet, I think that it was too soon to judge. ^_^;; Besides, I don't believe in 'dominant/submissive' stereotypes.
Neways, on with the new chapter!! Please don't kill me for it!!
Quick Author Note: Bonding = marriage. Demons don't have the marriage ceremonies as humans, they have bonding ceremonies instead. They are very rare to have, since they merge two souls together perminantely, so that it is almost like physical pain to be seperated for too long or too great of distance.
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 41: Late at Night. Protecting the One You Love.
Hiei sat on one of the branches in Kurama's back yard, leaning against the truck as he stared up at the sky. He had walked Kurama home, then vanished with a short goodbye, needing some time to himself. Lately, even before the dream last night that had revealed his identity, it seemed as though Kurama was finding reasons for them to spend time together. After a day like today, he needed some time to think without the other's presence so intoxicatingly close.
He didn't understand why he was fixating so much on the human boy. Kurama of his past was nothing like the Kurama now. Not even his youki signature was the same, this human form tainted with spiritual power. They were opposite sides of a coin, two faces which would never meet. Hiei had to remind himself of that fact. It would do him no good to assume that one would be like the other, that one would love him like the other.
No, not love. Hiei's heart had been broken too severely in the past for him to believe in an emotion as trivial as love. There was lust, most definately, just as there was hatred and betrayal. Those three aspects of the mind he knew very well. Love was a fantasy, and illusion that would always be destroyed eventually. Even if Kurama had loved him then, as slight as the chance was, Hiei couldn't help but think in the back of his mind that it would of only been a matter of time. Eventually, Youko Kurama would have tired of him.
Frowning, Hiei glared at nothing in particular, trying to force himself to keep such thoughts at bay. He'd promised himself long ago that he would never angst over Kurama, and he was going to keep his word to himself. No matter what form the youko was in now, he would never put his heart into a place where it could be broken again.
Still, he couldn't deny the fact that Kurama, now and then, attracted him. It pained him to admit that he enjoyed the other's company, the quiet banter which they exchanged. During Kurama's training, there had been a few times when his breath would catch and he could do nothing but stare at the beautiful figure before him. Kurama would flash him a triumphant smile every time he succeeded in manipulating the whip as he wanted, an innocently excited expression on his face.
Now, Kurama was sleeping, having settled into bed only a few moments after arriving home. And, although he knew that he should, Hiei had not budged from the spot he had chosen. The majority of his nights were spent at this same place, other than the few times he'd decided to sleep on his bed at the temple. This was where he belonged, where he felt comfortable. In the wilderness, Humanworld or Demonworld, where there was nothing to comfort him and nothing to hinder him.
Where he could watch over the one person in the world he had loved more than anyone else.
Hiei cursed softly, his eyes falling closed. That was what he was doing, no matter how he tried to deny it. There was no reason to be this close to Kurama's house, to his bedroom window where he could peek inside and ascertain that the human boy was actually sleeping peacefully. Just because it held a convienent position between both Yuusuke and Kuwabara's homes didn't mean he had to stay in this exact location.
Yet, he couldn't bring himself to move. There was no other place where he could feel comfortable. It was as though he belonged here, a silent shadow watching over the Minamino residence deep into the night, the familiar feel of Kurama's youki washing over his senses.
Taking a deep breath, Hiei inhaled the night air. Even out here, it smelt like him. Most likely because of the garden that stretched out for the majority of the space behind him. Kurama always seemed to carry the scent of flower and fresh grass wherever he went, a personal perfume that most humans would pay thousands of yen to purchase in little bottles.
The pain came so suddenly that Hiei didn't notice it at first. His eyes snapping open when he was lodged from his resting place, the Koorime twisted his body so that he would land on his feet, wincing when pain shot up his left side.
It was humiliating, to of been caught off guard like that while thinking about Kurama's scent.
"The famous little Forbidden Child," a feminine voice sang from the darkness.
Hiei reached out with his senses, but was unable to find a source of youki. He squinted his eyes, scanning the area in front of him. After a few short seconds, he was able to make out a feminine form, humanoid, standing against the corner of the Minamino house.
"Who are you?" he growled, pulling his katana from its resting place at his side. He knew that he couldn't attack yet. Not until he knew the extent of her abilities. Whatever energy blast he had been hit with, it had rendered his entire left side useless. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find a stitch of youki coming from her.
"Do you actually think I'll just give out information like that, child?" the female demon questioned, laughing softly.
"Bitch," Hiei replied, his eyes narrowing.
She frowned as she walked toward him, revealing a small but shapely body clad in a revealing costume of lace and sheer fabric. "Well, if that's what you're going to call me instead, then I suppose I'd better give you my name. I'm Inkare. In a way, I'm your step-mother," she replied.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Hiei demanded, keeping his katana raised at her form.
She laughed again, her jewel-blue eyes narrowing. "I'm your father's lover, you silly thing. We've nearly bonded in the past, but plan to have the actual ceremony once he's taken over this pitiful world," she stated.
"I have no reason to feel an allience toward my father. Threaten me, and I will not hesitate to kill you," Hiei stated.
Ikare smiled at him, raising a hand to let one finger trail along her lips. "Do you really think that Haru would be foolish enough to send someone weak after you when the day of his rule is so soon? Those past demons were tests to see how far along you've come. Haru and I discussed it and realized that, since you are the only actually trained fighter out of the group, being rid of you would easily destroy the rest of the opposition. You see, we know all about Koenma's little plan for you and your human toys. We've decided to take drastic measures to make sure nothing goes wrong," she said.
"You're being rather free with your information," Hiei pointed out, sneering.
"Of course. It isn't going to matter anyway. You will be coming with me, whether it is willingly or unconcious," Ikare replied.
"Dead will be the only way I'll go with you," Hiei stated, readying himself for an attack.
Ikare laughed, which seemed to be her favorite way of replying to his threats. If Hiei were that type of person, it would almost be embarrasing. She didn't seem phased by anything he threw at her.
He was confused when she raised her hand into the air, readying himself for some kind of energy blast like he'd received earlier. Still, there was no youki to be sensed, and he had no idea which direction the attack would come from if it were to come at all.
Deciding that he wasn't going to wait, Hiei made to launch himself forward. However, when he tried to move, he found his body paralized. He cursed darkly at himself, but knew that there had been no way to stop a spell which he could not sense. It was disgusting to of been caught so easily, but there was nothing he could do to escape.
Now, he could feel the youki weaving around his body, holding him in place. As though a dam had broken, Ikare's energy filled the area. It sizzled over his senses, leaving him feeling weak and helpless. She was stronger than he was, just enough to make it obvious that any battle between them would of ended in her victory. The woman knew it just as he did, and smiled softly as she walked toward him, trailing a hand up his cheek.
"You look like your father, young one. Except for those disgusting eyes. You have eyes that show your disgusting taint," Ikare whispered, leaning close to his ear. "Perhaps Haru will let me carve them from your skull."
As her words vanished into the night, so did the two of them, leaving only the faintest whisper of youki behind.
End Episode 41
Too adorable! I wanna know what Chibi Atsuko's secret is! *and waits impatiently for next chapter*
Hehe, Chibi Kurama and Chibi Hiei...
Aqua: LOL ^_^ I don't know if Atusko knows in the series or not, but it is revealed in later episodes of the show what the secret is. In my story, she will know it from the start. (*cough* Most people already know it neways *grin*)
Black Starr Kitsun
Chibi is entirely to cute. Keep it up Aqua don't make me hunt you down likeI did that Bounty Hunter. *evil grin* Anyway please keep it up and Hurry!! (^_^)
Aqua: *cheeky grin* You make it sound like shooting me would stop me from typing! *cackles* Nothing can keep me from this series!!! Absolutely nothing!!! (*has to lay off the sugar first thing in the morning*)
Black Starr Kitsune
If Hiei doesn't want Kurama I'm availiable. ...Wait no one kill me for that. :P Anyway Kurama is so cute when he is insecure. Hiei will love Kurama no matter what he looks like. I mean have you read Sandy Youkos Hiei/Kurama fics they rule Like this one does. Please hurry (^_^)
Aqua: Replying to this one too, to let you know... Sandy Youko's fics rock!! Anyone who hasn't read them should go and do so right now!! ^__^ She has a great story line going, angsty and lemony goodness!
Sandy Youko
BlackJaguarBaby
*tries to push non-existent next button* AHHH! It said it was time for the next epsiode, but it's not there! *sob*
Aqua: Gomen gomen! ^__^;; A little late, yes, but here it is!!!
Ash-chan
ooooo Lov it!!
~I like it!
I love it!
I want some more of it!! NOW!!!!!!!~
ah heh heh...-_-;;;
write more soon!!
Ja-ne!!
~Ash-chan~
Aqua: *beams and bounces* There will always be more for the avid fic reader!!! Always!!!!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
AAAAH!! NOOOOO!! CHIBI PORN!!!!! *hides eyes* I dunno about you, but chibi porn reminds me a bit too much of kiddie porn for me to enjoy. *shudder* ANYWHO! Cute interlude. WANT MORE STORY!!! I would hold Kei hostage and do bad torturous things to him, but he'd enjoy it too much.
Aqua: LOL!!! ^_^;; I didn't actually say what the two of them were doing!!! *sudden mental image of Hiei in a black room under a spotlight with Kurama circling around him*
Kurama: Where were you on the night of June 17?
Hiei: How the hell should I know? I don't keep track of time.
Kurama: *sweatdrop* Oh yeah...
Armageddon ()
Moooooooooorrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
Please and how are the other characters?
Like Yuusake and Keiko
or Yukina. and it should have more jokes or fight.
Geee I have a one track mind ne?
Aqua: ^_^ Well, this chapter should appease at least some of your demands! *grins wide*
Kittie
Sigh... i thought this might happen, and i hopped it wouldnt. Your fanfic is simply beautiful and vary well written, I just DONT read fanfics: Kurama+Hiei. I thought, because on the intro it said Hiei/Kurama, which usually puts Hiei+Kurama into plain terms... i dont think i can read this anymore... i just never saw Kurama as the dominent type in a relationship, or anywhere. Its a great fic, and i hope i dont sound like a flamer, *chaaar!* but, I just dont like that type. I perfer HieiXKurama. Gomen, continue still, u have a lot of fans, I'm just not one of them, any more... T.T sorry, my other got cut short...
Aqua: Okay, the only reason why I'm putting this into the author replies is to show that I will reply to everyone. ^_^;; Even a person who flames me. Also, because I'm a defensive little thing about my stories. So I'd like to point out that I said in the begining of the interlude that it has no affect on the main series. I havn't chosen who will be the dominant one in the relationship and, considering they don't even *have* a relationship yet, I think that it was too soon to judge. ^_^;; Besides, I don't believe in 'dominant/submissive' stereotypes.
Neways, on with the new chapter!! Please don't kill me for it!!
Quick Author Note: Bonding = marriage. Demons don't have the marriage ceremonies as humans, they have bonding ceremonies instead. They are very rare to have, since they merge two souls together perminantely, so that it is almost like physical pain to be seperated for too long or too great of distance.
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 41: Late at Night. Protecting the One You Love.
Hiei sat on one of the branches in Kurama's back yard, leaning against the truck as he stared up at the sky. He had walked Kurama home, then vanished with a short goodbye, needing some time to himself. Lately, even before the dream last night that had revealed his identity, it seemed as though Kurama was finding reasons for them to spend time together. After a day like today, he needed some time to think without the other's presence so intoxicatingly close.
He didn't understand why he was fixating so much on the human boy. Kurama of his past was nothing like the Kurama now. Not even his youki signature was the same, this human form tainted with spiritual power. They were opposite sides of a coin, two faces which would never meet. Hiei had to remind himself of that fact. It would do him no good to assume that one would be like the other, that one would love him like the other.
No, not love. Hiei's heart had been broken too severely in the past for him to believe in an emotion as trivial as love. There was lust, most definately, just as there was hatred and betrayal. Those three aspects of the mind he knew very well. Love was a fantasy, and illusion that would always be destroyed eventually. Even if Kurama had loved him then, as slight as the chance was, Hiei couldn't help but think in the back of his mind that it would of only been a matter of time. Eventually, Youko Kurama would have tired of him.
Frowning, Hiei glared at nothing in particular, trying to force himself to keep such thoughts at bay. He'd promised himself long ago that he would never angst over Kurama, and he was going to keep his word to himself. No matter what form the youko was in now, he would never put his heart into a place where it could be broken again.
Still, he couldn't deny the fact that Kurama, now and then, attracted him. It pained him to admit that he enjoyed the other's company, the quiet banter which they exchanged. During Kurama's training, there had been a few times when his breath would catch and he could do nothing but stare at the beautiful figure before him. Kurama would flash him a triumphant smile every time he succeeded in manipulating the whip as he wanted, an innocently excited expression on his face.
Now, Kurama was sleeping, having settled into bed only a few moments after arriving home. And, although he knew that he should, Hiei had not budged from the spot he had chosen. The majority of his nights were spent at this same place, other than the few times he'd decided to sleep on his bed at the temple. This was where he belonged, where he felt comfortable. In the wilderness, Humanworld or Demonworld, where there was nothing to comfort him and nothing to hinder him.
Where he could watch over the one person in the world he had loved more than anyone else.
Hiei cursed softly, his eyes falling closed. That was what he was doing, no matter how he tried to deny it. There was no reason to be this close to Kurama's house, to his bedroom window where he could peek inside and ascertain that the human boy was actually sleeping peacefully. Just because it held a convienent position between both Yuusuke and Kuwabara's homes didn't mean he had to stay in this exact location.
Yet, he couldn't bring himself to move. There was no other place where he could feel comfortable. It was as though he belonged here, a silent shadow watching over the Minamino residence deep into the night, the familiar feel of Kurama's youki washing over his senses.
Taking a deep breath, Hiei inhaled the night air. Even out here, it smelt like him. Most likely because of the garden that stretched out for the majority of the space behind him. Kurama always seemed to carry the scent of flower and fresh grass wherever he went, a personal perfume that most humans would pay thousands of yen to purchase in little bottles.
The pain came so suddenly that Hiei didn't notice it at first. His eyes snapping open when he was lodged from his resting place, the Koorime twisted his body so that he would land on his feet, wincing when pain shot up his left side.
It was humiliating, to of been caught off guard like that while thinking about Kurama's scent.
"The famous little Forbidden Child," a feminine voice sang from the darkness.
Hiei reached out with his senses, but was unable to find a source of youki. He squinted his eyes, scanning the area in front of him. After a few short seconds, he was able to make out a feminine form, humanoid, standing against the corner of the Minamino house.
"Who are you?" he growled, pulling his katana from its resting place at his side. He knew that he couldn't attack yet. Not until he knew the extent of her abilities. Whatever energy blast he had been hit with, it had rendered his entire left side useless. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find a stitch of youki coming from her.
"Do you actually think I'll just give out information like that, child?" the female demon questioned, laughing softly.
"Bitch," Hiei replied, his eyes narrowing.
She frowned as she walked toward him, revealing a small but shapely body clad in a revealing costume of lace and sheer fabric. "Well, if that's what you're going to call me instead, then I suppose I'd better give you my name. I'm Inkare. In a way, I'm your step-mother," she replied.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Hiei demanded, keeping his katana raised at her form.
She laughed again, her jewel-blue eyes narrowing. "I'm your father's lover, you silly thing. We've nearly bonded in the past, but plan to have the actual ceremony once he's taken over this pitiful world," she stated.
"I have no reason to feel an allience toward my father. Threaten me, and I will not hesitate to kill you," Hiei stated.
Ikare smiled at him, raising a hand to let one finger trail along her lips. "Do you really think that Haru would be foolish enough to send someone weak after you when the day of his rule is so soon? Those past demons were tests to see how far along you've come. Haru and I discussed it and realized that, since you are the only actually trained fighter out of the group, being rid of you would easily destroy the rest of the opposition. You see, we know all about Koenma's little plan for you and your human toys. We've decided to take drastic measures to make sure nothing goes wrong," she said.
"You're being rather free with your information," Hiei pointed out, sneering.
"Of course. It isn't going to matter anyway. You will be coming with me, whether it is willingly or unconcious," Ikare replied.
"Dead will be the only way I'll go with you," Hiei stated, readying himself for an attack.
Ikare laughed, which seemed to be her favorite way of replying to his threats. If Hiei were that type of person, it would almost be embarrasing. She didn't seem phased by anything he threw at her.
He was confused when she raised her hand into the air, readying himself for some kind of energy blast like he'd received earlier. Still, there was no youki to be sensed, and he had no idea which direction the attack would come from if it were to come at all.
Deciding that he wasn't going to wait, Hiei made to launch himself forward. However, when he tried to move, he found his body paralized. He cursed darkly at himself, but knew that there had been no way to stop a spell which he could not sense. It was disgusting to of been caught so easily, but there was nothing he could do to escape.
Now, he could feel the youki weaving around his body, holding him in place. As though a dam had broken, Ikare's energy filled the area. It sizzled over his senses, leaving him feeling weak and helpless. She was stronger than he was, just enough to make it obvious that any battle between them would of ended in her victory. The woman knew it just as he did, and smiled softly as she walked toward him, trailing a hand up his cheek.
"You look like your father, young one. Except for those disgusting eyes. You have eyes that show your disgusting taint," Ikare whispered, leaning close to his ear. "Perhaps Haru will let me carve them from your skull."
As her words vanished into the night, so did the two of them, leaving only the faintest whisper of youki behind.
End Episode 41