Nakoruru: Wow, I can't believe that we're up to chappie six already.
That's so cool! I would like to thank my co-writer, Rinka for her help
too. I don't think I would be up to chapter six without her constant
advice.
Blazer: I thought just the other day you were calling her dead to your cause?
Nakoruru (_): Shut up now. I'm going to get to my reviewers. Not as many as chappie one, but we're still on a roll!
LadyLove, the enemies? Well I can't tell just yet. But soon you'll know.
Mitsukai, cool. I'll check it out when I get time. Dark Lullaby sounds cool. And don't worry, Hiei will interact with Rini soon enough. And I'm glad we're friends. Maybe we could co-write some time! I'm sure you can't be as worse as my co-writer. ^ ^ Just kidding! Don't be mad! Oh, I'm sure the girls will dislike the gang even more now that they proved themselves powerful.
Nicole, hee hee hee. Serena. . .Hiei. . .action. . .hmm. . .I don't know but I have an idea sooner than you can blink an eye at! This story is mostly romance anyway.
Kayla, I think it's funny too! But I would never mess with him. Fun fact, Kurama is an animal spirit and they use nature to their advantage. Sort of like Faeries, elfin faeries though. (Not to be mistaken with fairies.)
Bunnychu, I love the pairing too because I just hate Darien! He makes me sick! _
Anime Princess, darn Rinka. She the one to blame for those mistakes in the beginning. I'm going to try to correct her mistake. Thanks for noting that.
The Masked Mistress, ha ha ha! Yeah, go Kurama! He did kick some major tail. But yep, the outers are being mean heads with the exception of Saturn. They just come off as *cough bitches cough* And yeah, the eternal love thing is much. I was in love with him for maybe two series, then god I couldn't stand him.
Lethal Purple Crayon, the Haruka/Michiru thing was a typo by my co-writer. I have to find time to fix it. And there will be more Hiei/Usagi action, don't worry! The genre for this is romance, then action and adventure. More romance to come! Don't worry about it.
Hell-Kitten, here ya go! The update! ^ ^
A/N: Now let's all get on with the show! Note this chappie will be mushy and kind of short. Just to let you know.
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Serena looked out the window of the palace to Crystal Tokyo with worried eyes. The group consisting of Haruka, Michiru, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara had not returned yet. It had been over two hours now. Serena twisted a long stand of hair in her hand. The feeling in her stomach had not gone away. "I hope nothing has happened to you. I don't know what I would do if you were. . ."
"Serena." Botan walked up and placed a hand on Serena's shoulder. The blonde woman turned around to look at her with a weak smile. Botan gave her shoulder a light squeeze for assurance. "You don't have to worry about Hiei and the others. They will be all right. After all, they have been up against worst odds before."
"Thank you for the confidence, Botan. I do believe in him, with my whole heart and soul. Without him, I don't think I could be so strong. He gives me such strength," Serena said with a smile.
Botan got this look on her face that made Serena blush for no reason. Botan leaned in really close to Serena. "So, tell me, is it true that you and Hiei were having a tongue war before you left."
"Botan!" Serena shrieked, her face turning a bright shade of pink. Botan had on her cat expression as she peered at Serena. Serena looked away from the girl grinning like the Cheshire Cat. "No we weren't. It was just a kiss."
"So, is he a good kisser? You have to give me all the details. Did he kiss you too rough or try to suck out your tongue? I have to know all the details," Botan said rapidly. Serena's face shot a color darker at all of Botan's hyper questions. (A/N: If you know Botan, you know how she can get about stuff.)
"Botan! It was just a kiss," Serena said, being reminded of Mina in this girl. All of Serena's uneasiness faded away as Botan went on. Finally, Serena held up her hand to stop the woman before she passed out from lack of air. Serena turned cerulean blue eyes upon the pink-eyed woman. Her cheeks were slightly dusted with a rose color as she spoke. "When we kissed the first time, it was like magic. Every nerve in my system is set off when he kisses me. On the contrary to what you may think, his kisses are as light as a feather. I loss myself in his scent, his touch, and his presence. His kisses are like small fires warming me up from an icy storm. I don't think any other male could kiss like he does."
"Wow, I never knew Hiei could actually have that effect on a woman. They usually scream and run away, except for Yukina," Botan said. "Oh, I'm sorry! You don't know who Yukina is! I shouldn't-"
"It's okay, Botan," Serena interrupted. "I know about Yukina being Hiei's younger half sister. Can you tell me, has he told her yet?"
"No, he hasn't," Botan said. She was surprised that Hiei had told Serena about Yukina being his sister. Did he love her that much to let her know that? "I'm not sure if he will ever tell her. Even though she is about to marry Kuwabara soon. Those two make such a nice couple, but Hiei is two sided on the issue. You know how he can get."
"Yes, I know. He really cares for her. He's afraid," Serena said.
"Afraid! Of what!" exclaimed Botan with wide pink eyes.
"He's afraid that if he tells her, that she couldn't accept him. That she would turn him away. Because of all the terrible things that he's done, that the ultimate way to amend for them is for her to hate him. But I don't think that's true. In my heart, I'm sure she will love him as much or maybe as more as I do. He has a beautiful soul, despite the things he's done."
"You really think so?" Botan inquired. This girl was amazing. No wonder Hiei had fallen in love with her. Her ability to find the good in everyone made her stand out. Her kindness, her love, her innocence, and her strength made her a very formable person. There was a glow about her that drew people to her, and brought out a side people didn't know existed.
Serena nodded to Botan's question. "I don't just think so, I know it. It's in his eyes. The way they sparkle and shimmer, when he's truly happy. Or how they grow dark when he's in thought. The pain when he thinks he's alone. There are so many sides to him that I've seen. That's how I know."
"I didn't think you would connect with him on such a deeper level than what you're telling me. That must mean that you're made for each other!" beamed Botan. "But if he makes you sad, I will personally beat him up for you! I want you two to be happy and have beautiful children! I'm sure they'll be beautiful anyway! You are so cute! I can just imagine that your children will turn out like your daughter, Rini!"
"Thank you, Botan," Serena smiled. "That means a lot." Serena hoped that she and Hiei could have many beautiful children in the future. The uneasiness in her stomach was still there even if it had eased off. Something was going to happen. Something bad that may not be able to be stopped.
"Neo Queen Serenity," Hotaru stepped into the room hesitantly, looking at the two women. "They have returned."
"And," Serena said, her heart thumping uncontrollably.
"They're fine," Hotaru reported. "Pluto is with them now."
"We'll be right down." Serena looked at Botan who gave the woman another reassuring squeeze on the shoulder. Botan mouthed that everything would be fine. Serena really hoped that things would be.
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Yusuke walked into Koenma's office for the second time within an hour. "Still nothing?" Yusuke had a bad feeling about this new mission that Koenma had sent the others on. Something about it wasn't right.
Koenma shook his head no. He knew that something was bothering the spirit detective, he just didn't know what. It had started about two hours after Botan, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara went back to the other dimension. Yusuke had burst into Koenma's office with concern in his aura and voice, asking Koenma had something happened to the others. When Koenma had asked him why, Yusuke just shook his head saying he had some weird feeling.
"Yusuke, you're starting to concern me about this. What is it that you're feeling? Do you think the Ring of Rune didn't work?" Koenma asked.
"It's not that," Yusuke said. The young man raked a hand through his hair, his eyes looking at Koenma. "I sense that they made it there fine, but. . .some sort of feeling. It's like something is wrapping around one of them slowly. Nobody notices it, because they can't see it. Something keeps wrapping itself around one of them. . .I think it might be Hiei, but I'm not sure."
"Wrapping around them? Like someone's energy?" Koenma inquired.
"Sort of. But it's different. Something sad. That's what it feels like. Something very sad wrapping itself around them and waiting to tighten its hold. I don't know what will happen, but I don't like that feeling," Yusuke said. "Is there anything we can do to help them?" Koenma shook his head no. "I thought so. We just have to wait it out, huh?"
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Serena found the group of warriors in the hall waiting for her. She caught the looks on Michiru, Haruka, and Setsuna's face. The look of dislike was strong in their eyes as they shifted haughty glances at Hiei and the others. Serena sighed, realizing that they did not approve of her choice. She knew that she was supposed to be deeply and madly in love with Darien, but that had changed. If Hiei had never came along so unsuspected and stole her heart, she probably would have never known what a bastard Darien was.
"So what happened? Did you find the source of the energy?" Botan asked before Serena could.
"The source might have been the enemy you were telling us about. We got formally introduced earlier. They are very powerful, I can understand why you've been having so much trouble with them," Kurama said. "Their smells are quite different from the ones we faced last time we were here."
"I thought as much. They only seemed to get stronger with time until they were able to. . ." Serena lowered her eyes from them. She felt Hiei walk up to her and wrapped his arms around her.
"Now that we're here, we'll take care of things, then the others will return and things will be better. Just trust in us," Hiei said, ignoring the glares he was getting from Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Serena looked up into his trusting crimson eyes, knowing that he would not lie to her.
"I do believe. In you, Kurama, and Kuwabara. And I know that if we work together that everything will be fine," Serena said.
"Neo Queen Serenity," Sailor Pluto started. "Do you believe that these three will be able to help us? Of course today they won the battle, but from what Uranus and Neptune said they had some problems in the beginning with our enemy. They may be strong, but our enemy keeps getting stronger all the time. I think it's best if we don't-"
"Stop it! Just be quiet for once!" Serena snapped. The remark quieted the sailor up as Serena glared at her from where she was still in Hiei's arms. "You don't have to believe in them, but keep your comments to yourself! I believe they will help to end this war. Stop being so pessimistic about everything! Just try to accept that there are things you didn't see in the future. The future was never meant to be known before its time. It was meant to be paved on an undiscovered path. Just try to get over it. Please." Serena glared at the three women that looked at her with shocked expressions in their eyes. Serena hoped that would finally get them to shut up.
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Nakoruru: There, chappie six. Sorry my ideas are a bit short and all, but like I said, I'm working and all and it is hard to get lots of time to think up ideas during the day. Maybe I should bring some paper with me to work and write on my breaks and lunch. ^ ^ That would work.
Blazer: Or while you're supposed to be doing Ai Yori Dango. You are definitely slacking. Get past chapter six on that one and make up for lost time.
Rinka: Do you know how not easy that is when she works and I go to summer classes? Why don't you give us some inspiration since you are the muse here?
Blazer: I work too.
Nakoruru: Then get over it! Anyways. Thank everyone for reading and I hope you review. I want everyone to know the next chapter will definitely have more Serena and Hiei and. . .(drum roll). . .interaction with Rini!!! Isn't that wonderful? ^ ^
Rinka: And before she forgets. We are accepting ideas to what should happen next in the story. What do you want to happen to the gang? Should something happen to the villains? Let's hear some feedback! Now we got to go! Bye for now! Next update is on Thursday of this week.
Blazer: I thought just the other day you were calling her dead to your cause?
Nakoruru (_): Shut up now. I'm going to get to my reviewers. Not as many as chappie one, but we're still on a roll!
LadyLove, the enemies? Well I can't tell just yet. But soon you'll know.
Mitsukai, cool. I'll check it out when I get time. Dark Lullaby sounds cool. And don't worry, Hiei will interact with Rini soon enough. And I'm glad we're friends. Maybe we could co-write some time! I'm sure you can't be as worse as my co-writer. ^ ^ Just kidding! Don't be mad! Oh, I'm sure the girls will dislike the gang even more now that they proved themselves powerful.
Nicole, hee hee hee. Serena. . .Hiei. . .action. . .hmm. . .I don't know but I have an idea sooner than you can blink an eye at! This story is mostly romance anyway.
Kayla, I think it's funny too! But I would never mess with him. Fun fact, Kurama is an animal spirit and they use nature to their advantage. Sort of like Faeries, elfin faeries though. (Not to be mistaken with fairies.)
Bunnychu, I love the pairing too because I just hate Darien! He makes me sick! _
Anime Princess, darn Rinka. She the one to blame for those mistakes in the beginning. I'm going to try to correct her mistake. Thanks for noting that.
The Masked Mistress, ha ha ha! Yeah, go Kurama! He did kick some major tail. But yep, the outers are being mean heads with the exception of Saturn. They just come off as *cough bitches cough* And yeah, the eternal love thing is much. I was in love with him for maybe two series, then god I couldn't stand him.
Lethal Purple Crayon, the Haruka/Michiru thing was a typo by my co-writer. I have to find time to fix it. And there will be more Hiei/Usagi action, don't worry! The genre for this is romance, then action and adventure. More romance to come! Don't worry about it.
Hell-Kitten, here ya go! The update! ^ ^
A/N: Now let's all get on with the show! Note this chappie will be mushy and kind of short. Just to let you know.
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Serena looked out the window of the palace to Crystal Tokyo with worried eyes. The group consisting of Haruka, Michiru, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara had not returned yet. It had been over two hours now. Serena twisted a long stand of hair in her hand. The feeling in her stomach had not gone away. "I hope nothing has happened to you. I don't know what I would do if you were. . ."
"Serena." Botan walked up and placed a hand on Serena's shoulder. The blonde woman turned around to look at her with a weak smile. Botan gave her shoulder a light squeeze for assurance. "You don't have to worry about Hiei and the others. They will be all right. After all, they have been up against worst odds before."
"Thank you for the confidence, Botan. I do believe in him, with my whole heart and soul. Without him, I don't think I could be so strong. He gives me such strength," Serena said with a smile.
Botan got this look on her face that made Serena blush for no reason. Botan leaned in really close to Serena. "So, tell me, is it true that you and Hiei were having a tongue war before you left."
"Botan!" Serena shrieked, her face turning a bright shade of pink. Botan had on her cat expression as she peered at Serena. Serena looked away from the girl grinning like the Cheshire Cat. "No we weren't. It was just a kiss."
"So, is he a good kisser? You have to give me all the details. Did he kiss you too rough or try to suck out your tongue? I have to know all the details," Botan said rapidly. Serena's face shot a color darker at all of Botan's hyper questions. (A/N: If you know Botan, you know how she can get about stuff.)
"Botan! It was just a kiss," Serena said, being reminded of Mina in this girl. All of Serena's uneasiness faded away as Botan went on. Finally, Serena held up her hand to stop the woman before she passed out from lack of air. Serena turned cerulean blue eyes upon the pink-eyed woman. Her cheeks were slightly dusted with a rose color as she spoke. "When we kissed the first time, it was like magic. Every nerve in my system is set off when he kisses me. On the contrary to what you may think, his kisses are as light as a feather. I loss myself in his scent, his touch, and his presence. His kisses are like small fires warming me up from an icy storm. I don't think any other male could kiss like he does."
"Wow, I never knew Hiei could actually have that effect on a woman. They usually scream and run away, except for Yukina," Botan said. "Oh, I'm sorry! You don't know who Yukina is! I shouldn't-"
"It's okay, Botan," Serena interrupted. "I know about Yukina being Hiei's younger half sister. Can you tell me, has he told her yet?"
"No, he hasn't," Botan said. She was surprised that Hiei had told Serena about Yukina being his sister. Did he love her that much to let her know that? "I'm not sure if he will ever tell her. Even though she is about to marry Kuwabara soon. Those two make such a nice couple, but Hiei is two sided on the issue. You know how he can get."
"Yes, I know. He really cares for her. He's afraid," Serena said.
"Afraid! Of what!" exclaimed Botan with wide pink eyes.
"He's afraid that if he tells her, that she couldn't accept him. That she would turn him away. Because of all the terrible things that he's done, that the ultimate way to amend for them is for her to hate him. But I don't think that's true. In my heart, I'm sure she will love him as much or maybe as more as I do. He has a beautiful soul, despite the things he's done."
"You really think so?" Botan inquired. This girl was amazing. No wonder Hiei had fallen in love with her. Her ability to find the good in everyone made her stand out. Her kindness, her love, her innocence, and her strength made her a very formable person. There was a glow about her that drew people to her, and brought out a side people didn't know existed.
Serena nodded to Botan's question. "I don't just think so, I know it. It's in his eyes. The way they sparkle and shimmer, when he's truly happy. Or how they grow dark when he's in thought. The pain when he thinks he's alone. There are so many sides to him that I've seen. That's how I know."
"I didn't think you would connect with him on such a deeper level than what you're telling me. That must mean that you're made for each other!" beamed Botan. "But if he makes you sad, I will personally beat him up for you! I want you two to be happy and have beautiful children! I'm sure they'll be beautiful anyway! You are so cute! I can just imagine that your children will turn out like your daughter, Rini!"
"Thank you, Botan," Serena smiled. "That means a lot." Serena hoped that she and Hiei could have many beautiful children in the future. The uneasiness in her stomach was still there even if it had eased off. Something was going to happen. Something bad that may not be able to be stopped.
"Neo Queen Serenity," Hotaru stepped into the room hesitantly, looking at the two women. "They have returned."
"And," Serena said, her heart thumping uncontrollably.
"They're fine," Hotaru reported. "Pluto is with them now."
"We'll be right down." Serena looked at Botan who gave the woman another reassuring squeeze on the shoulder. Botan mouthed that everything would be fine. Serena really hoped that things would be.
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Yusuke walked into Koenma's office for the second time within an hour. "Still nothing?" Yusuke had a bad feeling about this new mission that Koenma had sent the others on. Something about it wasn't right.
Koenma shook his head no. He knew that something was bothering the spirit detective, he just didn't know what. It had started about two hours after Botan, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara went back to the other dimension. Yusuke had burst into Koenma's office with concern in his aura and voice, asking Koenma had something happened to the others. When Koenma had asked him why, Yusuke just shook his head saying he had some weird feeling.
"Yusuke, you're starting to concern me about this. What is it that you're feeling? Do you think the Ring of Rune didn't work?" Koenma asked.
"It's not that," Yusuke said. The young man raked a hand through his hair, his eyes looking at Koenma. "I sense that they made it there fine, but. . .some sort of feeling. It's like something is wrapping around one of them slowly. Nobody notices it, because they can't see it. Something keeps wrapping itself around one of them. . .I think it might be Hiei, but I'm not sure."
"Wrapping around them? Like someone's energy?" Koenma inquired.
"Sort of. But it's different. Something sad. That's what it feels like. Something very sad wrapping itself around them and waiting to tighten its hold. I don't know what will happen, but I don't like that feeling," Yusuke said. "Is there anything we can do to help them?" Koenma shook his head no. "I thought so. We just have to wait it out, huh?"
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Serena found the group of warriors in the hall waiting for her. She caught the looks on Michiru, Haruka, and Setsuna's face. The look of dislike was strong in their eyes as they shifted haughty glances at Hiei and the others. Serena sighed, realizing that they did not approve of her choice. She knew that she was supposed to be deeply and madly in love with Darien, but that had changed. If Hiei had never came along so unsuspected and stole her heart, she probably would have never known what a bastard Darien was.
"So what happened? Did you find the source of the energy?" Botan asked before Serena could.
"The source might have been the enemy you were telling us about. We got formally introduced earlier. They are very powerful, I can understand why you've been having so much trouble with them," Kurama said. "Their smells are quite different from the ones we faced last time we were here."
"I thought as much. They only seemed to get stronger with time until they were able to. . ." Serena lowered her eyes from them. She felt Hiei walk up to her and wrapped his arms around her.
"Now that we're here, we'll take care of things, then the others will return and things will be better. Just trust in us," Hiei said, ignoring the glares he was getting from Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Serena looked up into his trusting crimson eyes, knowing that he would not lie to her.
"I do believe. In you, Kurama, and Kuwabara. And I know that if we work together that everything will be fine," Serena said.
"Neo Queen Serenity," Sailor Pluto started. "Do you believe that these three will be able to help us? Of course today they won the battle, but from what Uranus and Neptune said they had some problems in the beginning with our enemy. They may be strong, but our enemy keeps getting stronger all the time. I think it's best if we don't-"
"Stop it! Just be quiet for once!" Serena snapped. The remark quieted the sailor up as Serena glared at her from where she was still in Hiei's arms. "You don't have to believe in them, but keep your comments to yourself! I believe they will help to end this war. Stop being so pessimistic about everything! Just try to accept that there are things you didn't see in the future. The future was never meant to be known before its time. It was meant to be paved on an undiscovered path. Just try to get over it. Please." Serena glared at the three women that looked at her with shocked expressions in their eyes. Serena hoped that would finally get them to shut up.
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Nakoruru: There, chappie six. Sorry my ideas are a bit short and all, but like I said, I'm working and all and it is hard to get lots of time to think up ideas during the day. Maybe I should bring some paper with me to work and write on my breaks and lunch. ^ ^ That would work.
Blazer: Or while you're supposed to be doing Ai Yori Dango. You are definitely slacking. Get past chapter six on that one and make up for lost time.
Rinka: Do you know how not easy that is when she works and I go to summer classes? Why don't you give us some inspiration since you are the muse here?
Blazer: I work too.
Nakoruru: Then get over it! Anyways. Thank everyone for reading and I hope you review. I want everyone to know the next chapter will definitely have more Serena and Hiei and. . .(drum roll). . .interaction with Rini!!! Isn't that wonderful? ^ ^
Rinka: And before she forgets. We are accepting ideas to what should happen next in the story. What do you want to happen to the gang? Should something happen to the villains? Let's hear some feedback! Now we got to go! Bye for now! Next update is on Thursday of this week.