Tpoazia: lol! I found your review very funny Dark of Night. And to answer
your question as far as the pairing in this story, I'll leave that for you
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Chapter five
"He...got away." Kurama reported gravely. He appeared in his usual human state now. Yusuke and Kuwabara had been called in and were now waiting quietly. Koenma sighed heavily quickly scribbling on a sheet of paper, handing it to his assistant.
Botan was at his side, her hand resting on his shoulder. "There's nothing else that can be done, if caught he will be imprisoned and an execution date will be set." The demi-god mumbled.
"Is there anything we can do to change that?" Botan asked seeing Kurama's head bow. //I should have known he wouldn't take this well. //
"I'm afraid not, if it were up to me Hiei's actions would be overlooked but these are the rules of my father and my job is to enforce them, after all, I'm just a demi-god after all." Keonma replied.
Yusuke looked to his friend to offer words of encouragement and comfort, but found none. "You don't have to go with us you know." Stupid, but a start.
Kurama forced a smile. "I didn't plan on it." he answered quietly.
"Well, let's get started." Kuwabara said after a while, breaking silence. "The sooner this is over the better. Out of all the cases and assignments they'd had so far he was sure he would hate this one the most.
"Not you Kazuma, I have a special job for you. There seems to be a youkai terrorizing the glacier country." Koenma said suddenly. He split them up it would most likely take longer and give the demon more time to escape.
"Glacier country? Isn't that where Yakima-san lives?" Kuwabara asked. Of course he knew that, but he just wanted to make sure he heard right.
"Why yes."
"Then have no fear! For that jackass will be brought to justice and Yakima can be free to wander the Glacier Country in peace once again!" he finished this statement with a growl and a pose which ended with his fist raised in the air. Kurama turned as if by instinct behind him to where the Koorime should have been, a glare planted on his face as he watched the giant oaf in front of him, his hand planted firmly on his weapon.
"Don't wet your pants big boy save all that for the demon." Yusuke mumbled shoving him towards the door.
When the small click of the door behind them signaled Koenma leaned back in his chair, sighing. "You should go home, it would be best that way."
"I'm not going home..."
"Hmm...that's fine. You can stay here if you want, Botan could show you to the guest rooms."
"No.really, that's alright...I have some business to take care of in the makai." Kurama replied smoothly.
"Don't tell me you're...but you can't! Yusuke will stop you." Koenma choked. Had he lost his mind? That idea should have never even crossed his mind! But then again this is Kurama.
"What I do shouldn't be any of your concerns."
"Like hell it is! You could be charged with treason."
"That's like signing your own death warrant Kurama, you can't!" Botan pleaded. "
"Who said I was going to be caught...?" With these final words he bowed respectfully then walked from the room, closing the door gently behind him.
*~*~*~*~
"Oh.my poor, sweet Shu-kun."
"I'm fine Kaasan.really."
Shiori sighed brushing red bangs from her beloved son's face. "You know I'm only looking out for you."
Kumara smiled. "Yes.I know." // Oh boy...here we go, the guilt trip.//
"Then maybe you'd take better care of yourself instead of trying to break a record for the giving your mother the fastest growth of gray hair."
"Hey, I don't see why you're complaining.with age, comes wisdom." He grinned. //I should know.//
A Chuckling a bit Shiori swatted him in the face with a pillow. "Smart ass...take care of yourself and get some rest or I'll have to tie you to the bed." Kumara watched as she got up and left closing the door behind her. Sighing to himself he got up. Glancing at his calendar he grimaced. This was going to be harder than he thought...Christmas Eve already. He would have to leave now. Pulling a white gi with a blue belt from his closet, he put it on, tying his slash tight. Thanks to the interruption from his mom he was late...but not too late, hopefully.
*~*~*~*~
"Hey! Where ya going little guy? Isn't is past your bedtime?" Hiei turned, glaring at his visitor coldly. "Well, we can do this two ways...you can give up and let me take you in, or we could do it the hard way." Yusuke said his hands resting in his pockets. // Man.I don't wanna do this.I'd kill for Kuwabara's job.//
"You're either very bored or just plain stupid to have followed me out here." Hiei replied. This stranger had no business following him around.
"Look, don't take it personal...but I have a job to do." He mumbled with a shrug.
"Whatever." The little demon turned his back and began walking again.
"Hey! Damn it Hiei I said stop!" Yusuke yelled after him powering up his spirit gun.
Hiei turned, frustration forming on his face. "You don't know when to give up do you?"
The teen grunted softly as the ki formed a tiny ball of light at the tip of his finger. Taking aim he fired, gasping when he saw the demon fade away. A sharp kick in the back of the neck brought him to his knees but he quickly recovered, kneeing Hiei hard in the stomach then turning and punching him in the face. The Koorime, who was still slightly injured from his last encounter with the Kitsune, stumbled a bit falling on his back. Yusuke reached out for the sword but was kicked away as Hiei flipped back on his feet. "Now you shall she the true power of the shadow sword." He growled fading to the nearest tree and slicing it in half.
"Wow...a toothpick maker..." The youth teased.
"Fool! You'll be sorry!" The top part of the tree slid from its bottom and landed on the ground with a thud, then begin to change form. It formed a skinny brown creature with the head of a gargoyle and razor sharp claws. It lay crouched in a fetal position as it transformed only moving after its wings grew out. "Here's your toothpick." Hiei sneered.
Yusuke backed up, shock written on his face. "That's one ugly piece of wood."
Obeying its master's silent request it attacked Yusuke, slashing out at him furiously. His usual green uniform was now stained in blood and hung in several places but he still fought back, Hiei on the other hand had continued on his path again leaving Yusuke and his creation alone. After all, he had much more important thing to do than to deal with some Ningen, but then it happened, a scream echoed through the woods of the snowy region. Hiei turned towards the sound, frowning. The monster he created followed his gaze sniffle the air, obviously smelling blood, long enough for Yusuke to fire another spirit gun through his chest. //Damn...that was Kuwabara. I just know it! // Hiei on the other hand had already gone for the noise came from the direction of his home.
*~*~*~*~
"Ha! Is this all?"
Kuwabara snorted, wiping blood from the side of his mouth. "I don't know what you just said but I know it would piss me off. In his right hand he held his spirit sword. "Don't make me laugh ningen!" The demon had the appearance of a pale ningen, tall and very muscular with piercing eyes and a boyish face. An illusion monster, he wore blue jeans and a light blue shirt, the clothes of a ningen, hiding his real appearance. He matched his opponent in height, laughing as he noticed Kuwabara was slowly starting to weaken. He taunted Kuwabara in some strange language and it angered him greatly.
"You..." Hiei sneered. "You don't belong here so if I were you I'd get lost." The Koorime jumped down from the tree he was hiding on landing slowly on the snow-covered ground.
" So! You think you can beat me when your detective could not?" he chuckled softly.
Hiei narrowed his crimson eyes at the demon. "I remember you now.you bastard." He didn't know why or where, but he was attacked by this demon before, in this same area! But...why was he just remembering it now?
"Old friend?" Kuwabara huffed besides him.
"Hn."
Hiei turned just in time to see Yusuke skid to a stop besides him. "Who the hell is that?" He asked pointing.
"Now way Urameshi, that's my demon back off!" the red head yelled, his hands balled into fists.
"Yeah...whatever but if you ask me I think he's got you whipped."
"You ignorant fools are really getting on my nervures...now would you move or do I have to move you my way?" Hiei muttered leaping into the air, a ball of fire formed on his fist. Kuwabara watched as it connected with a large explosion, cheering loudly. Yusuke on the other hand had his attention somewhere else. From the woods a shadow emerged slowly but steadily. It was Kurama. He had transformed again, just like he had in Koenma's office. His silver hair fell like rain about his waist, his eyes yellow. The only difference was his ears, which stood straight up on his head.
"Leave now! You have no business here!" he called out, in a strange tounge.
The demon, who had been fighting Hiei, turned narrowing his eyes at the new comer. "So...you can understand me? Not many people know my language."
Hiei followed his opponent's gaze, frowning at the familiar voice. //That damn Kistune just doesn't know when to quit does he?//
Kurama chuckled softly stepping into the clearing. "How I know your language shouldn't be what you should be worrying about right now"
The demon nodded. "Yes...I see, you seem like you'd be a better adversary anyway." Raising his hand he brought it down on the back of his victim's neck then kicked him hard in the back. Hiei, who hadn't expected such an attack, let out a small moan before falling. Kurama and the others watched as Hiei stumbled and fell landing with a soft thud.
"Damn...Hiei!" Yusuke muttered rushing forward to the demon's aid. Kurama's hand snapped out motioning for him stop.
"The poor guy...I actually feel sorry for him" Kuwabara said. Most of his energy gone, he stumbled to keep his balance until Yusuke came to his aid.
Hiei felt himself slowly slipping off into darkness, looking up last time he saw youko running towards him, calling out his name before giving way to a peaceful darkness.
*~*~*~*~Flashback*~*~*~*~
The streets were crowded, filled with people from all over as they wondered past the many shops. "Do you think Mother would like the blue one or the white?" Kurama asked holding up two glass flowers his face aglow.
"Why are you asking me? I don't care." The fire demon asked nonchalantly shrugging, snorting slightly when Kurama's cheerful mood faded.
"Hiei...Christmas is a very special time of year." the fox said waving his hands in a gesturing manor. He wore a black sweater decorated with roses and jeans.
"Hn, I know you told me, but don't expect anything from me just because of some stupid ningen belief." Hiei replied. He chose to remain in his usual black despite the occasional stares from the colorful crowd.
"Well, expect one from me because you're my friend and I care..." He smiled embracing his friend in a warm hug chuckling at the surprised look on his face before walking off motioning for him to follow.
Hiei stared after the retreating figure in wonder, red locks blowing gracefully in the wind. Did that just happen...? He started to follow but found that the ground seemed to sallow him, the more he struggled the more he sunk until he fell through screaming out into the darkness.
Cold? Yes...it was snow. Hiei sat up rubbing his throbbing head looking around. He appeared to be back in the Makai now a forest. The soft crunching sound alerted him to an approaching youkai. Turning to face this new comer he gaped at the cloaked figure as it past for the youkai was himself. Hiei followed the figure's movements and watched as it stopped and looked up at a floating island in the sky then continued walking. It all seemed so familiar to him. Suddenly Hiei's jagan alerted him to a youkai sneaking around in the forest. Sneering He watched as it emerged sneaking up sneaking up behind what appeared to be him. Reaching for his belt, he rushed forwards sword raised to attack with one graceful swipe. Much to his shock he went straight through the bastard, flipping and landing smoothly on his feet in a crouched position. He could do nothing but watch helplessly as the Hunter snuck behind his victim and attacked him mercilessly. //What could cause such a defeat like that? What would distract me that much? Then like a wave of rushing water his memory came flowing back. It was all clear now. The trip to the mall...it happened there when Kurama hugged him. He whispered something in his ear...what was it?
A image of the Kitsune appeared now. He grinned at Hiei, his face warm and happy. He seemed to be mouthing something...I love you. Yeah that was it! Kurama whispered it into his ear. Then motioned for him to follow, but he didn't. He ran to the Makai instead...that's where it all started! Where...it...all...started. The pounding pain in his head growing, Hiei soon found it unbearable to stay in his current state and soon begin drifting farther away from the land of the living...
Topazia: How'd I do? Good, bad? ^^'
Chapter five
"He...got away." Kurama reported gravely. He appeared in his usual human state now. Yusuke and Kuwabara had been called in and were now waiting quietly. Koenma sighed heavily quickly scribbling on a sheet of paper, handing it to his assistant.
Botan was at his side, her hand resting on his shoulder. "There's nothing else that can be done, if caught he will be imprisoned and an execution date will be set." The demi-god mumbled.
"Is there anything we can do to change that?" Botan asked seeing Kurama's head bow. //I should have known he wouldn't take this well. //
"I'm afraid not, if it were up to me Hiei's actions would be overlooked but these are the rules of my father and my job is to enforce them, after all, I'm just a demi-god after all." Keonma replied.
Yusuke looked to his friend to offer words of encouragement and comfort, but found none. "You don't have to go with us you know." Stupid, but a start.
Kurama forced a smile. "I didn't plan on it." he answered quietly.
"Well, let's get started." Kuwabara said after a while, breaking silence. "The sooner this is over the better. Out of all the cases and assignments they'd had so far he was sure he would hate this one the most.
"Not you Kazuma, I have a special job for you. There seems to be a youkai terrorizing the glacier country." Koenma said suddenly. He split them up it would most likely take longer and give the demon more time to escape.
"Glacier country? Isn't that where Yakima-san lives?" Kuwabara asked. Of course he knew that, but he just wanted to make sure he heard right.
"Why yes."
"Then have no fear! For that jackass will be brought to justice and Yakima can be free to wander the Glacier Country in peace once again!" he finished this statement with a growl and a pose which ended with his fist raised in the air. Kurama turned as if by instinct behind him to where the Koorime should have been, a glare planted on his face as he watched the giant oaf in front of him, his hand planted firmly on his weapon.
"Don't wet your pants big boy save all that for the demon." Yusuke mumbled shoving him towards the door.
When the small click of the door behind them signaled Koenma leaned back in his chair, sighing. "You should go home, it would be best that way."
"I'm not going home..."
"Hmm...that's fine. You can stay here if you want, Botan could show you to the guest rooms."
"No.really, that's alright...I have some business to take care of in the makai." Kurama replied smoothly.
"Don't tell me you're...but you can't! Yusuke will stop you." Koenma choked. Had he lost his mind? That idea should have never even crossed his mind! But then again this is Kurama.
"What I do shouldn't be any of your concerns."
"Like hell it is! You could be charged with treason."
"That's like signing your own death warrant Kurama, you can't!" Botan pleaded. "
"Who said I was going to be caught...?" With these final words he bowed respectfully then walked from the room, closing the door gently behind him.
*~*~*~*~
"Oh.my poor, sweet Shu-kun."
"I'm fine Kaasan.really."
Shiori sighed brushing red bangs from her beloved son's face. "You know I'm only looking out for you."
Kumara smiled. "Yes.I know." // Oh boy...here we go, the guilt trip.//
"Then maybe you'd take better care of yourself instead of trying to break a record for the giving your mother the fastest growth of gray hair."
"Hey, I don't see why you're complaining.with age, comes wisdom." He grinned. //I should know.//
A Chuckling a bit Shiori swatted him in the face with a pillow. "Smart ass...take care of yourself and get some rest or I'll have to tie you to the bed." Kumara watched as she got up and left closing the door behind her. Sighing to himself he got up. Glancing at his calendar he grimaced. This was going to be harder than he thought...Christmas Eve already. He would have to leave now. Pulling a white gi with a blue belt from his closet, he put it on, tying his slash tight. Thanks to the interruption from his mom he was late...but not too late, hopefully.
*~*~*~*~
"Hey! Where ya going little guy? Isn't is past your bedtime?" Hiei turned, glaring at his visitor coldly. "Well, we can do this two ways...you can give up and let me take you in, or we could do it the hard way." Yusuke said his hands resting in his pockets. // Man.I don't wanna do this.I'd kill for Kuwabara's job.//
"You're either very bored or just plain stupid to have followed me out here." Hiei replied. This stranger had no business following him around.
"Look, don't take it personal...but I have a job to do." He mumbled with a shrug.
"Whatever." The little demon turned his back and began walking again.
"Hey! Damn it Hiei I said stop!" Yusuke yelled after him powering up his spirit gun.
Hiei turned, frustration forming on his face. "You don't know when to give up do you?"
The teen grunted softly as the ki formed a tiny ball of light at the tip of his finger. Taking aim he fired, gasping when he saw the demon fade away. A sharp kick in the back of the neck brought him to his knees but he quickly recovered, kneeing Hiei hard in the stomach then turning and punching him in the face. The Koorime, who was still slightly injured from his last encounter with the Kitsune, stumbled a bit falling on his back. Yusuke reached out for the sword but was kicked away as Hiei flipped back on his feet. "Now you shall she the true power of the shadow sword." He growled fading to the nearest tree and slicing it in half.
"Wow...a toothpick maker..." The youth teased.
"Fool! You'll be sorry!" The top part of the tree slid from its bottom and landed on the ground with a thud, then begin to change form. It formed a skinny brown creature with the head of a gargoyle and razor sharp claws. It lay crouched in a fetal position as it transformed only moving after its wings grew out. "Here's your toothpick." Hiei sneered.
Yusuke backed up, shock written on his face. "That's one ugly piece of wood."
Obeying its master's silent request it attacked Yusuke, slashing out at him furiously. His usual green uniform was now stained in blood and hung in several places but he still fought back, Hiei on the other hand had continued on his path again leaving Yusuke and his creation alone. After all, he had much more important thing to do than to deal with some Ningen, but then it happened, a scream echoed through the woods of the snowy region. Hiei turned towards the sound, frowning. The monster he created followed his gaze sniffle the air, obviously smelling blood, long enough for Yusuke to fire another spirit gun through his chest. //Damn...that was Kuwabara. I just know it! // Hiei on the other hand had already gone for the noise came from the direction of his home.
*~*~*~*~
"Ha! Is this all?"
Kuwabara snorted, wiping blood from the side of his mouth. "I don't know what you just said but I know it would piss me off. In his right hand he held his spirit sword. "Don't make me laugh ningen!" The demon had the appearance of a pale ningen, tall and very muscular with piercing eyes and a boyish face. An illusion monster, he wore blue jeans and a light blue shirt, the clothes of a ningen, hiding his real appearance. He matched his opponent in height, laughing as he noticed Kuwabara was slowly starting to weaken. He taunted Kuwabara in some strange language and it angered him greatly.
"You..." Hiei sneered. "You don't belong here so if I were you I'd get lost." The Koorime jumped down from the tree he was hiding on landing slowly on the snow-covered ground.
" So! You think you can beat me when your detective could not?" he chuckled softly.
Hiei narrowed his crimson eyes at the demon. "I remember you now.you bastard." He didn't know why or where, but he was attacked by this demon before, in this same area! But...why was he just remembering it now?
"Old friend?" Kuwabara huffed besides him.
"Hn."
Hiei turned just in time to see Yusuke skid to a stop besides him. "Who the hell is that?" He asked pointing.
"Now way Urameshi, that's my demon back off!" the red head yelled, his hands balled into fists.
"Yeah...whatever but if you ask me I think he's got you whipped."
"You ignorant fools are really getting on my nervures...now would you move or do I have to move you my way?" Hiei muttered leaping into the air, a ball of fire formed on his fist. Kuwabara watched as it connected with a large explosion, cheering loudly. Yusuke on the other hand had his attention somewhere else. From the woods a shadow emerged slowly but steadily. It was Kurama. He had transformed again, just like he had in Koenma's office. His silver hair fell like rain about his waist, his eyes yellow. The only difference was his ears, which stood straight up on his head.
"Leave now! You have no business here!" he called out, in a strange tounge.
The demon, who had been fighting Hiei, turned narrowing his eyes at the new comer. "So...you can understand me? Not many people know my language."
Hiei followed his opponent's gaze, frowning at the familiar voice. //That damn Kistune just doesn't know when to quit does he?//
Kurama chuckled softly stepping into the clearing. "How I know your language shouldn't be what you should be worrying about right now"
The demon nodded. "Yes...I see, you seem like you'd be a better adversary anyway." Raising his hand he brought it down on the back of his victim's neck then kicked him hard in the back. Hiei, who hadn't expected such an attack, let out a small moan before falling. Kurama and the others watched as Hiei stumbled and fell landing with a soft thud.
"Damn...Hiei!" Yusuke muttered rushing forward to the demon's aid. Kurama's hand snapped out motioning for him stop.
"The poor guy...I actually feel sorry for him" Kuwabara said. Most of his energy gone, he stumbled to keep his balance until Yusuke came to his aid.
Hiei felt himself slowly slipping off into darkness, looking up last time he saw youko running towards him, calling out his name before giving way to a peaceful darkness.
*~*~*~*~Flashback*~*~*~*~
The streets were crowded, filled with people from all over as they wondered past the many shops. "Do you think Mother would like the blue one or the white?" Kurama asked holding up two glass flowers his face aglow.
"Why are you asking me? I don't care." The fire demon asked nonchalantly shrugging, snorting slightly when Kurama's cheerful mood faded.
"Hiei...Christmas is a very special time of year." the fox said waving his hands in a gesturing manor. He wore a black sweater decorated with roses and jeans.
"Hn, I know you told me, but don't expect anything from me just because of some stupid ningen belief." Hiei replied. He chose to remain in his usual black despite the occasional stares from the colorful crowd.
"Well, expect one from me because you're my friend and I care..." He smiled embracing his friend in a warm hug chuckling at the surprised look on his face before walking off motioning for him to follow.
Hiei stared after the retreating figure in wonder, red locks blowing gracefully in the wind. Did that just happen...? He started to follow but found that the ground seemed to sallow him, the more he struggled the more he sunk until he fell through screaming out into the darkness.
Cold? Yes...it was snow. Hiei sat up rubbing his throbbing head looking around. He appeared to be back in the Makai now a forest. The soft crunching sound alerted him to an approaching youkai. Turning to face this new comer he gaped at the cloaked figure as it past for the youkai was himself. Hiei followed the figure's movements and watched as it stopped and looked up at a floating island in the sky then continued walking. It all seemed so familiar to him. Suddenly Hiei's jagan alerted him to a youkai sneaking around in the forest. Sneering He watched as it emerged sneaking up sneaking up behind what appeared to be him. Reaching for his belt, he rushed forwards sword raised to attack with one graceful swipe. Much to his shock he went straight through the bastard, flipping and landing smoothly on his feet in a crouched position. He could do nothing but watch helplessly as the Hunter snuck behind his victim and attacked him mercilessly. //What could cause such a defeat like that? What would distract me that much? Then like a wave of rushing water his memory came flowing back. It was all clear now. The trip to the mall...it happened there when Kurama hugged him. He whispered something in his ear...what was it?
A image of the Kitsune appeared now. He grinned at Hiei, his face warm and happy. He seemed to be mouthing something...I love you. Yeah that was it! Kurama whispered it into his ear. Then motioned for him to follow, but he didn't. He ran to the Makai instead...that's where it all started! Where...it...all...started. The pounding pain in his head growing, Hiei soon found it unbearable to stay in his current state and soon begin drifting farther away from the land of the living...
Topazia: How'd I do? Good, bad? ^^'