Disclaimer: -- No I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho! Will someone please give it to
me for Christmas though? *Sniff* Pretty please?
Author's Notes: ^___^ I'm so happy everyone loves my story! Well, I just thought I'd do more review responses because . . . um . . . I just feel like it!
To Jen: Mondays suck! I'm glad I was able to make yours better. Mine just plain sucked, well, up until I got all these lovely reviews. Thanks Jen!
To Queen Death Dragon: You think I keep the YYH in character?! YAY! Thank you!
To Reno Spiegel: Irony, huh? Well, don't worry; this will be a GREAT chapter! Glad you like the story!
To NickyWhite2: Aw, you're welcome! Just happy I could be of service!
To BakaKitsuneGirl: You're not insane! Thinking of different ways a story (or in this case, chapter) could end is actually a sign of intelligence. I'm grateful that you gave me such a nice review even though you're a die hard Kurama/Hiei fan.
To Kaneda-Shotaro: Ack! Don't torture the authoress! I can't write when I'm half-dead. Something about bleeding profusely when I'm trying to write just puts me off, you know? Well, actually in truth I was going to kill Hiei and then bring him back miraculously, but then everyone would try and kill me for that and . . . yeah, not a good idea.
To LilyKitsune: *Glomps LilyKitsune back* YAY! I'm glad you love the story! Don't worry, I'll try to update!
To BlackFire13: Well, I won't say this is the best story . . . actually, yes I would. Just kidding! I'm happy you like and you are a *prime* example of why I didn't let Hiei die. I'm getting enough threats as it is just to continue . . .
To Inuyasha SSJ: You were on the edge of your seat?! Dang, it's a good thing the last chapter wasn't too long or else you might have fallen off! Then you might sue me for making your butt sore. Nowadays you can sue for just about anything . . . anyway, glad you like the story!
To Black Gem: You check everyday?! And you didn't review till now?! *Fumes* I'm just playing with your head! I don't mind, but I still love good reviews, it makes me update faster! Thanks for the praise!
To Danger Kitty #1: Yep. This is a Hiei/Keiko story. Glad you like it so much!
DeMoNic GigGleS: Glad you love the story! ^___^ And don't worry, I don't like mushrooms, dry or fresh. Gracias amiga!
Soul: You were cracking up during the Hiei-making-jokes-during-his-life-and- death experience?! To be perfectly honest, I was too when I re-read it. I thought it really brought something to the story, it spiced it up a little like rosemary does with lamb. On the note about the rest of the gang, don't worry, I'll get to them soon enough. Thanks for the great review!
lia-goddess: *Hugs lia-goddess back* I'm glad you love the story and I CAN'T WAIT til you update! I can't believe you think I'm an exception! Happy day!
To J-sama: Holy crap! You're the only one who actually mentioned the kiss thing (so far)! I'm so glad you like the story and I might do something in Hiei's pov now that you have suggested it.
To Ale-Bloody-Roses: YAY! I'm so happy you love this story! I can't believe you converted to Hiei/Keiko-ism because of it! *Sniff* That's just so *Sniff* kind of you! Hmm, maybe we should do a "People Who Actually Manage To Get 'C's In P.E. Anonymous" although I think we'd be the only members ^___^' Feliz Dia de Los Tres Reis y Feliz Navidad to you to Ale! Wait a second; do you celebrate the Day of the Three Kings? They might only do that in Spain, I'm not sure. Well anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
To Sanosuke Hidane: It was close, wasn't it? Glad you like!
To Lady.CaT-eys/K: ^___^' I swear I tried to make this chapter as non- cliffhanger-y as possible! I'll also try to update sooner. Glad you like my story!
To rogue solus: Thank you and I'm trying to update sooner!
To Makulit: Yukina, hmmm, good idea! I'll think about it . . .
To Everyone: Thank you all soooooo much for the reviews! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year, Happy Santa Lucia, Happy Day of the Kings, Happy Winter Equinox and Happy Anything I missed!
SECRETS IN MY BLOOD, CHAPTER 8
Her eyes snapped open and the first thing she did was check on the fire demon. She didn't have to look far, during her sleep she had unconsciously snuggled up to him. Keiko quickly removed her body from his, all the while blushing a dark crimson. Imagine if he had woken up first!
Keiko once again placed her head on his chest. Hiei was warm, breathing regularly and his heart was beating at a steady rate. The cobra demon sighed in relief.
She looked up at the sky; it was a bluish-black, speckled with luminance stars and a glowing full moon. Standing up, she stretched her body and then walked over to the stream. By dipping a hand into the stream, Keiko found the water to be even chillier then it was in the daytime.
So, instead of taking an actual bath like she had wanted to, Keiko crudely scrubbed the sticky dry sweat off her body. During that time, she studied her reflection in the water. Keiko's hair was blacker then the sky around her, except for when it shone bright purple in the light. Her eyes held no trace of brown; they were now solid acid green. She smiled back at her reflection, thus revealing two pointy teeth that she believed to be her 'fangs'. They were longer then Hiei's, but there were only two.
Now that she was clean, or as clean as could become out here, Keiko decided to go back to the fire.
She glanced at her reflection one last time.
"What? Oh no! No, no, no! This can't be happening!" Thought Keiko.
But it was. Keiko was two inches shorter.
All the other changes could be explained. Contacts, hair dye, freak dentist accident, but how would she explain her loss of two inches?! Hiei was taller then her now, even if it was only by a half inch.
Somehow, Keiko didn't think an 'I'm not shorter, you're taller!' was going to cut it. Perhaps she should just tell everyone she had been wearing heels this entire time. As long as she didn't have to tell anyone the truth, she really didn't care what people believed.
The truth was more bizarre then the lies. No one but three, maybe six, people would guess what was really happening. Yusuke, Boton and Koemma would be the most likely to believe her. Yukina, Kuwabara and Kurama, on the other hand, would need some convincing. Kuwabara because of his physic abilities, but as long as she kept a low profile on her spirit energy and aura, he wouldn't suspect a thing. Keiko worried about Yukina because she was a healer and could also sense something different in her aura, especially something as drastic as this. Out of everyone, Keiko worried about Kurama the most.
He was the most intelligent of the Spirit Detectives and knew more about demons then all of spirit world combined. Having over one thousand years experience could do that to a person, Keiko decided. She would have to be careful not to trip up around him. One moment's hesitation, one little detail forgotten, one false step and her secret would be blown out of the water.
Just thinking this made her head pound. Life was getting too complicated.
"I could just tell them what's happening . . ." Considered Keiko.
But Keiko knew she would never tell them. She knew what would happen. They would treat her differently. They would pity her, if they didn't hate her.
Keiko clenched her fist. She didn't want their pity. Despite her reaction to when she first found out about her heritage, Keiko was now proud of what she had become. She enjoyed the new found strength, her improved senses and the power. Yes, she enjoyed the power most of all.
And it was unlimited.
Her human body had built in limits, no matter how hard she tried; there would always be the insurmountable limits. Now, she had no limits. All she had to do was reach for what she wanted.
And she could seize it.
Happy that her thoughts had been sorted out, Keiko returned to the fire, a satisfied smirk gracing her face. When she sat down, Keiko was greeted by another tsunami of thoughts.
Whether it had been fate, the Gods or just coincidence, Keiko didn't know, nor did she care. She was to busy concentrating on the fire demon she sitting next to. Her body was less then five inches away from his. Keiko had again acquired that odd tingling feeling.
Unconsciously, Keiko licked her lips. She scanned his body from head to toe, eyes finally resting on his face, but not before she had paused a good many times on other parts of Hiei's physique. Forbidden thoughts and fantasies danced on the edges of her mind.
"What am I doing?!" Keiko thought, the red light finally going off in her head.
The cobra demon turned her head away from the fire demon, but then went back to studying him a second later. Her body urged her to do something, anything. It was scary; Keiko never had such a strong craving for the opposite sex before. Could it be a side effect from becoming a demon? It most likely was.
"No! Hiei is my friend at best, Yusuke is the one I lov-" But, Keiko could not finish her thought because . . .
She wasn't sure if it was true.
When had Yusuke ever referred to her as anything more then a friend?
She could not recall a single time he had.
When had he ever done something for her without Keiko having to coax him into it for hours on end?
Never.
Did he make lewd comments?
Yes, he did it quite a bit.
Was he childish?
Of course he was. It used to be cute, how he would act, but he needed to be a little more serious sometimes.
However, what made Hiei, of all people, more appealing then Yusuke?
Surprisingly, this didn't take nearly as long as Keiko thought it would to answer. When you looked hard enough, one would see that Hiei had many good qualities.
He was dark, mysterious and handsome. You could trust him. He wasn't juvenile. He acted with a degree of dignity. Hiei was complex and interesting.
Yes, Hiei had many endearing qualities to him, but he also had many negative ones as well. He's reluctance to talk for one.
Keiko was willing to look past this. She had managed to make him speak before, it wasn't so hard, he just didn't care for idle chit-chat. Neither did she for that matter. When she wanted to know something, she wanted a straight answer. No beating around the bush.
That was why she beat on Yusuke so many times. He never could give her a straight answer. Always he must elaborate, change, and add to his excuses, stories and explanations.
Keiko looked down at Hiei. During this time, she had learned to love his company. They had faced many dangers, he had been there for her through all of them and she had been there for him.
"Could I actually . . . have a . . . crush on Hiei?" Thought Keiko.
Absurd as it might sound; Keiko knew she had a crush on him. She had known it for a while now, truth be told. At first she was sad. Upset by the fact she could no longer care for what she had believed to be her lifelong love more then a friend. These thoughts were quickly brushed aside, though.
Had Keiko been thinking a little more rationally, she might have realized this change in her love life was incredibly sudden. She might have found out that something was not entirely right with this interest in Hiei, but she did not. All she could think of was him right now and little else.
Keiko lay down on her stomach and looked at the object of her desire. He looked so innocent in his sleep, so content and so at peace. He was two different people during sleep and when he was awake. She liked them both equally.
Keiko was overcome by fantasies again. This time they were less intense. She kept focusing on how wonderful her lips had felt against his. She wondered if he remembered. Even though Hiei might kill her if he did, Keiko wanted him to remember.
She wanted to kiss him. She wanted so badly to kiss him right then, but it would wake him up and she would die shortly afterward.
"Why the hell not? I've already nearly killed him and kissed him once. I might as well have some fun before I die." Thought Keiko.
Seeing this was indeed logical, at least in her mind, Keiko got a little closer to the fire demon. Her heart was beating against her ribcage in anticipation of the moment to come. She looked over him once more and slowly lowered her head.
"Hey! Hiei!"
"Yo, shrimp! Where are you?!"
"Holy SHIT!" Thought Keiko as she bolted up.
Only two people in all three worlds could make that much noise.
Only two people she knew could have timing that impeccable.
Only two people she knew would be stupid enough to yell at the top of their lungs in a Makai forest.
Those two people could only be . . .
Yusuke and Kuwabara.
"Oh shit, shit, shit, shit, SHIT!" Thought Keiko.
This was bad. This was not only bad, this was a disaster. This was about as close to an apocalypse as you could get!
Instead of fulfilling her daydreams, Keiko started to shake Hiei awake.
"Get up Hiei!" Hissed Keiko.
"Stop shaking me." Replied Hiei evenly as he sat up, "Now that I'm awake, we have something to discuss."
"Not now! Shut up and listen!" Keiko said frantically.
"No. We are going to . . . shit." Said Hiei as he too heard the voices calling his name, Kurama's voice joining them
"My sentiments exactly, now what are we going to do?!" Asked Keiko, who was almost hysterical.
"You hide behind that tree; I'll see what they want. After they leave, we are going to talk about that little incident, understood?" Said Hiei.
Keiko nodded. Anything to avoid Yusuke.
Keiko ran up to the tree with the thickest trunk. She jumped and, much to her surprise, jumped well over fifteen feet. She finally had all her demon powers, too bad she wasn't quite prepared for them yet.
Thankfully, Keiko didn't scream, but it was a close thing. She landed on a solid branch and sat down, trying to cajole her heart out of her throat. She then lowered her spirit energy and aura as fast as possible. Hiei waited for the fellow members of the Reikai Tantei to find him.
"Would it kill you to come to us for once, o-speedy-one?" Said Yusuke, jokingly of course.
Hiei kept up his poker face.
"Nah Urameshi, he'd probably get lost." Said Kuwabara.
"Are you sure it's wise," Replied Hiei, "to bring immature children into the Makai?"
"Why you little-" Said Kuwabara before Yusuke stopped him.
"We're here Hiei, on a mission." Said Kurama.
"What did the spirit brat mess up this time?" Asked Hiei.
"Something about a family heirloom being stolen by a big shot demon named Bazikori. As usual, no pictures, no information, no idea if we'll win or not." Said Yusuke after he had bloodied Kuwabara up some.
"It would be best if we left immediately. Koemma has a slight idea where Bazikori is located, but he could be on the move." Said Kurama.
"Then let's go." Said Hiei.
"'Let's go'?! What does he mean, 'let's go'?!" Thought Keiko, who had been eavesdropping this entire time
She was starting to panic. Hiei was going off somewhere and leaving her stranded! She was considering revealing herself when she heard something.
Something inside her head.
"Keiko?" Said the voice.
Really, it was more of a feeling then a voice. She sort of sensed this hot, fiery, dark sensation in her mind. Her mind could feel it more then hear it.
"Hiei?" Responded Keiko mentally.
Her voice had a tingling, smooth, metallic texture to it. She was fairly amazed that she could do this, whatever 'this' was. She assumed it was some kind of telepathic communication.
"How can we or you really, do this? I didn't know you were physic!"
"Hn. My jagan." Answered Hiei.
"Oh, right." Said Keiko.
"I'm leaving for a while. Stay where you are, in the forest." Said Hiei.
Keiko wanted to argue, but she didn't really have a choice. Follow him and she might reveal herself to the others. That was a risk she was not yet willing to run.
"Fine. Oh, and Hiei? Be careful." Said Keiko before the fire demon severed the link.
Keiko just sat for a minute and let the fact that she was alone sink in. Then she went back to the fire and watched the fire burn down to embers, thinking of him.
Less then half a mile away, a fire demon was doing pretty much the same thing.
Lady BDF: Next time a chapter from Hiei's POV. Also, if any of you though Keiko's attraction to Hiei was a bit sudden, it will be explained soon enough.
Author's Notes: ^___^ I'm so happy everyone loves my story! Well, I just thought I'd do more review responses because . . . um . . . I just feel like it!
To Jen: Mondays suck! I'm glad I was able to make yours better. Mine just plain sucked, well, up until I got all these lovely reviews. Thanks Jen!
To Queen Death Dragon: You think I keep the YYH in character?! YAY! Thank you!
To Reno Spiegel: Irony, huh? Well, don't worry; this will be a GREAT chapter! Glad you like the story!
To NickyWhite2: Aw, you're welcome! Just happy I could be of service!
To BakaKitsuneGirl: You're not insane! Thinking of different ways a story (or in this case, chapter) could end is actually a sign of intelligence. I'm grateful that you gave me such a nice review even though you're a die hard Kurama/Hiei fan.
To Kaneda-Shotaro: Ack! Don't torture the authoress! I can't write when I'm half-dead. Something about bleeding profusely when I'm trying to write just puts me off, you know? Well, actually in truth I was going to kill Hiei and then bring him back miraculously, but then everyone would try and kill me for that and . . . yeah, not a good idea.
To LilyKitsune: *Glomps LilyKitsune back* YAY! I'm glad you love the story! Don't worry, I'll try to update!
To BlackFire13: Well, I won't say this is the best story . . . actually, yes I would. Just kidding! I'm happy you like and you are a *prime* example of why I didn't let Hiei die. I'm getting enough threats as it is just to continue . . .
To Inuyasha SSJ: You were on the edge of your seat?! Dang, it's a good thing the last chapter wasn't too long or else you might have fallen off! Then you might sue me for making your butt sore. Nowadays you can sue for just about anything . . . anyway, glad you like the story!
To Black Gem: You check everyday?! And you didn't review till now?! *Fumes* I'm just playing with your head! I don't mind, but I still love good reviews, it makes me update faster! Thanks for the praise!
To Danger Kitty #1: Yep. This is a Hiei/Keiko story. Glad you like it so much!
DeMoNic GigGleS: Glad you love the story! ^___^ And don't worry, I don't like mushrooms, dry or fresh. Gracias amiga!
Soul: You were cracking up during the Hiei-making-jokes-during-his-life-and- death experience?! To be perfectly honest, I was too when I re-read it. I thought it really brought something to the story, it spiced it up a little like rosemary does with lamb. On the note about the rest of the gang, don't worry, I'll get to them soon enough. Thanks for the great review!
lia-goddess: *Hugs lia-goddess back* I'm glad you love the story and I CAN'T WAIT til you update! I can't believe you think I'm an exception! Happy day!
To J-sama: Holy crap! You're the only one who actually mentioned the kiss thing (so far)! I'm so glad you like the story and I might do something in Hiei's pov now that you have suggested it.
To Ale-Bloody-Roses: YAY! I'm so happy you love this story! I can't believe you converted to Hiei/Keiko-ism because of it! *Sniff* That's just so *Sniff* kind of you! Hmm, maybe we should do a "People Who Actually Manage To Get 'C's In P.E. Anonymous" although I think we'd be the only members ^___^' Feliz Dia de Los Tres Reis y Feliz Navidad to you to Ale! Wait a second; do you celebrate the Day of the Three Kings? They might only do that in Spain, I'm not sure. Well anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
To Sanosuke Hidane: It was close, wasn't it? Glad you like!
To Lady.CaT-eys/K: ^___^' I swear I tried to make this chapter as non- cliffhanger-y as possible! I'll also try to update sooner. Glad you like my story!
To rogue solus: Thank you and I'm trying to update sooner!
To Makulit: Yukina, hmmm, good idea! I'll think about it . . .
To Everyone: Thank you all soooooo much for the reviews! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year, Happy Santa Lucia, Happy Day of the Kings, Happy Winter Equinox and Happy Anything I missed!
SECRETS IN MY BLOOD, CHAPTER 8
Her eyes snapped open and the first thing she did was check on the fire demon. She didn't have to look far, during her sleep she had unconsciously snuggled up to him. Keiko quickly removed her body from his, all the while blushing a dark crimson. Imagine if he had woken up first!
Keiko once again placed her head on his chest. Hiei was warm, breathing regularly and his heart was beating at a steady rate. The cobra demon sighed in relief.
She looked up at the sky; it was a bluish-black, speckled with luminance stars and a glowing full moon. Standing up, she stretched her body and then walked over to the stream. By dipping a hand into the stream, Keiko found the water to be even chillier then it was in the daytime.
So, instead of taking an actual bath like she had wanted to, Keiko crudely scrubbed the sticky dry sweat off her body. During that time, she studied her reflection in the water. Keiko's hair was blacker then the sky around her, except for when it shone bright purple in the light. Her eyes held no trace of brown; they were now solid acid green. She smiled back at her reflection, thus revealing two pointy teeth that she believed to be her 'fangs'. They were longer then Hiei's, but there were only two.
Now that she was clean, or as clean as could become out here, Keiko decided to go back to the fire.
She glanced at her reflection one last time.
"What? Oh no! No, no, no! This can't be happening!" Thought Keiko.
But it was. Keiko was two inches shorter.
All the other changes could be explained. Contacts, hair dye, freak dentist accident, but how would she explain her loss of two inches?! Hiei was taller then her now, even if it was only by a half inch.
Somehow, Keiko didn't think an 'I'm not shorter, you're taller!' was going to cut it. Perhaps she should just tell everyone she had been wearing heels this entire time. As long as she didn't have to tell anyone the truth, she really didn't care what people believed.
The truth was more bizarre then the lies. No one but three, maybe six, people would guess what was really happening. Yusuke, Boton and Koemma would be the most likely to believe her. Yukina, Kuwabara and Kurama, on the other hand, would need some convincing. Kuwabara because of his physic abilities, but as long as she kept a low profile on her spirit energy and aura, he wouldn't suspect a thing. Keiko worried about Yukina because she was a healer and could also sense something different in her aura, especially something as drastic as this. Out of everyone, Keiko worried about Kurama the most.
He was the most intelligent of the Spirit Detectives and knew more about demons then all of spirit world combined. Having over one thousand years experience could do that to a person, Keiko decided. She would have to be careful not to trip up around him. One moment's hesitation, one little detail forgotten, one false step and her secret would be blown out of the water.
Just thinking this made her head pound. Life was getting too complicated.
"I could just tell them what's happening . . ." Considered Keiko.
But Keiko knew she would never tell them. She knew what would happen. They would treat her differently. They would pity her, if they didn't hate her.
Keiko clenched her fist. She didn't want their pity. Despite her reaction to when she first found out about her heritage, Keiko was now proud of what she had become. She enjoyed the new found strength, her improved senses and the power. Yes, she enjoyed the power most of all.
And it was unlimited.
Her human body had built in limits, no matter how hard she tried; there would always be the insurmountable limits. Now, she had no limits. All she had to do was reach for what she wanted.
And she could seize it.
Happy that her thoughts had been sorted out, Keiko returned to the fire, a satisfied smirk gracing her face. When she sat down, Keiko was greeted by another tsunami of thoughts.
Whether it had been fate, the Gods or just coincidence, Keiko didn't know, nor did she care. She was to busy concentrating on the fire demon she sitting next to. Her body was less then five inches away from his. Keiko had again acquired that odd tingling feeling.
Unconsciously, Keiko licked her lips. She scanned his body from head to toe, eyes finally resting on his face, but not before she had paused a good many times on other parts of Hiei's physique. Forbidden thoughts and fantasies danced on the edges of her mind.
"What am I doing?!" Keiko thought, the red light finally going off in her head.
The cobra demon turned her head away from the fire demon, but then went back to studying him a second later. Her body urged her to do something, anything. It was scary; Keiko never had such a strong craving for the opposite sex before. Could it be a side effect from becoming a demon? It most likely was.
"No! Hiei is my friend at best, Yusuke is the one I lov-" But, Keiko could not finish her thought because . . .
She wasn't sure if it was true.
When had Yusuke ever referred to her as anything more then a friend?
She could not recall a single time he had.
When had he ever done something for her without Keiko having to coax him into it for hours on end?
Never.
Did he make lewd comments?
Yes, he did it quite a bit.
Was he childish?
Of course he was. It used to be cute, how he would act, but he needed to be a little more serious sometimes.
However, what made Hiei, of all people, more appealing then Yusuke?
Surprisingly, this didn't take nearly as long as Keiko thought it would to answer. When you looked hard enough, one would see that Hiei had many good qualities.
He was dark, mysterious and handsome. You could trust him. He wasn't juvenile. He acted with a degree of dignity. Hiei was complex and interesting.
Yes, Hiei had many endearing qualities to him, but he also had many negative ones as well. He's reluctance to talk for one.
Keiko was willing to look past this. She had managed to make him speak before, it wasn't so hard, he just didn't care for idle chit-chat. Neither did she for that matter. When she wanted to know something, she wanted a straight answer. No beating around the bush.
That was why she beat on Yusuke so many times. He never could give her a straight answer. Always he must elaborate, change, and add to his excuses, stories and explanations.
Keiko looked down at Hiei. During this time, she had learned to love his company. They had faced many dangers, he had been there for her through all of them and she had been there for him.
"Could I actually . . . have a . . . crush on Hiei?" Thought Keiko.
Absurd as it might sound; Keiko knew she had a crush on him. She had known it for a while now, truth be told. At first she was sad. Upset by the fact she could no longer care for what she had believed to be her lifelong love more then a friend. These thoughts were quickly brushed aside, though.
Had Keiko been thinking a little more rationally, she might have realized this change in her love life was incredibly sudden. She might have found out that something was not entirely right with this interest in Hiei, but she did not. All she could think of was him right now and little else.
Keiko lay down on her stomach and looked at the object of her desire. He looked so innocent in his sleep, so content and so at peace. He was two different people during sleep and when he was awake. She liked them both equally.
Keiko was overcome by fantasies again. This time they were less intense. She kept focusing on how wonderful her lips had felt against his. She wondered if he remembered. Even though Hiei might kill her if he did, Keiko wanted him to remember.
She wanted to kiss him. She wanted so badly to kiss him right then, but it would wake him up and she would die shortly afterward.
"Why the hell not? I've already nearly killed him and kissed him once. I might as well have some fun before I die." Thought Keiko.
Seeing this was indeed logical, at least in her mind, Keiko got a little closer to the fire demon. Her heart was beating against her ribcage in anticipation of the moment to come. She looked over him once more and slowly lowered her head.
"Hey! Hiei!"
"Yo, shrimp! Where are you?!"
"Holy SHIT!" Thought Keiko as she bolted up.
Only two people in all three worlds could make that much noise.
Only two people she knew could have timing that impeccable.
Only two people she knew would be stupid enough to yell at the top of their lungs in a Makai forest.
Those two people could only be . . .
Yusuke and Kuwabara.
"Oh shit, shit, shit, shit, SHIT!" Thought Keiko.
This was bad. This was not only bad, this was a disaster. This was about as close to an apocalypse as you could get!
Instead of fulfilling her daydreams, Keiko started to shake Hiei awake.
"Get up Hiei!" Hissed Keiko.
"Stop shaking me." Replied Hiei evenly as he sat up, "Now that I'm awake, we have something to discuss."
"Not now! Shut up and listen!" Keiko said frantically.
"No. We are going to . . . shit." Said Hiei as he too heard the voices calling his name, Kurama's voice joining them
"My sentiments exactly, now what are we going to do?!" Asked Keiko, who was almost hysterical.
"You hide behind that tree; I'll see what they want. After they leave, we are going to talk about that little incident, understood?" Said Hiei.
Keiko nodded. Anything to avoid Yusuke.
Keiko ran up to the tree with the thickest trunk. She jumped and, much to her surprise, jumped well over fifteen feet. She finally had all her demon powers, too bad she wasn't quite prepared for them yet.
Thankfully, Keiko didn't scream, but it was a close thing. She landed on a solid branch and sat down, trying to cajole her heart out of her throat. She then lowered her spirit energy and aura as fast as possible. Hiei waited for the fellow members of the Reikai Tantei to find him.
"Would it kill you to come to us for once, o-speedy-one?" Said Yusuke, jokingly of course.
Hiei kept up his poker face.
"Nah Urameshi, he'd probably get lost." Said Kuwabara.
"Are you sure it's wise," Replied Hiei, "to bring immature children into the Makai?"
"Why you little-" Said Kuwabara before Yusuke stopped him.
"We're here Hiei, on a mission." Said Kurama.
"What did the spirit brat mess up this time?" Asked Hiei.
"Something about a family heirloom being stolen by a big shot demon named Bazikori. As usual, no pictures, no information, no idea if we'll win or not." Said Yusuke after he had bloodied Kuwabara up some.
"It would be best if we left immediately. Koemma has a slight idea where Bazikori is located, but he could be on the move." Said Kurama.
"Then let's go." Said Hiei.
"'Let's go'?! What does he mean, 'let's go'?!" Thought Keiko, who had been eavesdropping this entire time
She was starting to panic. Hiei was going off somewhere and leaving her stranded! She was considering revealing herself when she heard something.
Something inside her head.
"Keiko?" Said the voice.
Really, it was more of a feeling then a voice. She sort of sensed this hot, fiery, dark sensation in her mind. Her mind could feel it more then hear it.
"Hiei?" Responded Keiko mentally.
Her voice had a tingling, smooth, metallic texture to it. She was fairly amazed that she could do this, whatever 'this' was. She assumed it was some kind of telepathic communication.
"How can we or you really, do this? I didn't know you were physic!"
"Hn. My jagan." Answered Hiei.
"Oh, right." Said Keiko.
"I'm leaving for a while. Stay where you are, in the forest." Said Hiei.
Keiko wanted to argue, but she didn't really have a choice. Follow him and she might reveal herself to the others. That was a risk she was not yet willing to run.
"Fine. Oh, and Hiei? Be careful." Said Keiko before the fire demon severed the link.
Keiko just sat for a minute and let the fact that she was alone sink in. Then she went back to the fire and watched the fire burn down to embers, thinking of him.
Less then half a mile away, a fire demon was doing pretty much the same thing.
Lady BDF: Next time a chapter from Hiei's POV. Also, if any of you though Keiko's attraction to Hiei was a bit sudden, it will be explained soon enough.