Sins of being beautiful

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Note: [1] It's good that I finish this chapter before going to the camp. Why do I think that the Kuronue/Kurama part is easier to write? Maybe I've read lots of fics about'em. Don't worry, this will end up as Hiei/Kurama since it is my favourite pairing.

[2] Honestly, I confess that I write this fic without knowing where it will lead. Sometimes ideas just come to me and I write. That's it. I hope I don't disappoint you.

Part II. Same and sand

Kurama lifted his heavy eyelids. It was still dark and the moon shone brightly as its pale light bathed him. His golden eyes looked around the room, searching for his friend. When he saw that the chimera was sleeping, he sneaked out of the lodge without making any sound.

The lush green grass under his feet made a rustle sound as he moved lightly on them. It was quite damp from the rain but he didn't mind and sat down, gazing up into night sky. He needed to clear his mind.

Nocturnal birds made their hooting sound. Dark wings strecthed out gracefully as they soared freely above the sky where the moon smiled kindly. How he loved the moon. Whenever he saw it, he felt like he was home. Maybe it was the youko/kitsune heritage. Suddenly, the admiring sight of the moon was veiled by a figure's shadow.

"I see you're having a difficult time." The figure said. The youko touched the rim of the grass, his eyes now encountered with violet's one but said nothing.

Kuronue sighed and sat down next to him. Silence drew between them for a brief moment before the chimera spoke again, "Kurama, bad memories are like footprints on the sand." his voice clear and calm. "Tide washes away the footprints as time passes. Don't let it bother you."

"What if the footprints were rooted deep in the sand? Many times the water laps, but they were still there." The youko uttered softly, his voice barely above whisper. "It would never be the same."

The chimera shook his head. "You're the same person I used to know. No matter what happen." And he put an arm around the youko. The youko stiffen a bit before leaning on his friend's shoulder. "...Arigatou." he said, closing his eyes.

Gentle breeze whistled. Kurama reopened his eyes and caught a glimpse of something on the tree. "What does the Kurama you know always do?" The chimera grinned sheepishly. "Stealing, killing and teasing." The silver youko stood up, a mischevious smile on his lips. "What?" the chimera looked up. "Hey! That's my hat!"

"Give it to me!" The silver youko smirked. "Come get it if you can." And he turned into a kitsune, running away from the chimera with full speed. The chimera flapped his wings. 'Kitsune and their silly game...'

He had not seen Kurama in kitsune form for quite long. This form was very playful and sometimes reminded him of having a pet. Sh. Don't tell anyone. It's secret! Now he saw that the kitsune found dead end at the river bank. He speeded up, not letting the kitsune get into the water and glided down to grab the fox who dodged but Kuronue got the fox's tail. Soon they ended up tumbling to the ground.

"Naughty fox, give me back my hat." The chimera said, the fox lying on his stomach. The fox's head shot up, the hat still in its jaw. The chimera yanked it back and the fox licked his face. "You know, I would prefer it if you're in your youko form." The fox then gave him a strange look which he decided it wasn't in a good way.

"Err...just kidding."

***

Hiei was in a bar. He had ordered some drinks but he didn't touch it. He was busy looking around, all ears for the news of the silver youko. But all he got was getting annoyed. There were too many people! Especially, a drunk youkai who was sitting next table made the worst noise. If the little boy that had come with him didn't spot his death glare and whacked the drunker with his yoyo, he would have toasted him.

Instead a conversation between a snake youkai and a pointed eared youkai drew his attention. "Look, do you see what I've got?" The snake youkai said nervously. Something shining in its hand. The pointed eared youkai took a look and gasped. "A teargem!? How did you get it?" The snake youkai grinned. "Secret."

"Come on, tell me. I won't tell anyone. Promise." The Snake hesistated. "I'll give you all of my treasures."

"Really?"

"Sure." The Pointed Ears confirmed. "Come closer, it's..." The Snake whispered his secret to the Pointed Ears.

Blood scattered all over the floor when the pointed eared youkai cut the snake youkai's head off. Some of the crowd cheered, excited when they saw blood. The Pointed Ears took the teargem and was going to leave but a katana stopped him. The sharp blade rested deadly close to his neck. "Give it to me."

"Such a brave boy. Do you know who I am?"

Hiei's eyes narrowed. He hated it when someone called him a boy. Of course, he was older than he looked. Curse this damn height!

"Take your tooth picker away, boy. Or you'll end up like that fool." Now that Hiei had lost his patience, he sliced one of the youkai's arm. So fast that no one saw his move. The youkai screamed in pain. Its boasting manner changed into a frightened one. "Spill it out, what do you know?"

"Y-y-yes. P-please s-s-s...spare me." It stammered.

"Then talk."

The pointed eared youkai told Hiei what he had heard about a kidnapped koorime. The fire youkai's eyes widened. "What is her name?"

"What's what?"

"I asked what the koorime's name is!"

"I-I don't know." the katana came closer. "Wait! I know it! The Snake said h-her name was...err...yes, it begins with Yuki...yes, yes, it's Yukina!"

***

"Teargem? Never heard of it."

"You're a thief but you don't know about it. How ignorant."

"What did you say!?"

"Stop it." The chimera and the horned youkai turned to look at the silver youko. "Kurama, he..."

"I said stop it." The two youkai quickly shut up. They knew what was it like when Kurama got angry. "As I told you, teargem was very valuable. Recently, there's a rumour that a koorime was kidnapped. That's why there are a lot of supplies for the black market's demand."

"You're saying..."

"We'll raid."

"What about the koorime?" The chimera asked. "Our target was the teargem. I don't care if she will escape during our raid or die." The silver youko replied coldly. To the chimera's great relieve, the fox seemed to be his old self.

"What about the time?" Yomi questioned.

"Tonight."

Owari!

Note: [3] Sorry for errors. Comments are gladly welcome. Please REVIEW! I need it but no flame. Couldn't think of a good sum yet, anybody help!