Nakoruru: I can't believe it. Chapter 16 of Thoughts Of Yesterday. I
didn't think that the story would make it. Sorry about my broken promise,
for one my trip was extended longer than I thought. And two, things are
just a bit hectic. I've had so many problems trying to do this chapter.
But it's up so let's celebrate.
Blazer: Shouldn't you apologize to everyone you missed when posting?
Nakoruru: Yes. (bowing) I'm really sorry everyone that I missed all your emails. I was being haste in posting cause of the trip. If I had caught you all, I would have added you. So I get to you now.
SerinityRules, I'm glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't like Darien!
Eo, you know that I update as much as I can as often as I can.
Eclipse Neko, well my trip wasn't so bad. Sorry your was. Hope this story cheers you up.
Kyuuka-Kaimei or should say Mitsukai, I'm glad you're cool and all. And hope you do get back soon! Glad you still loving this one. Miss ya buddy.
Kayla, thank you! I am just a romantic at heart. The relationship with Jin and Lita was sort of my friend's idea, we have to thank her for the combo.
Nicole, glad you loved the pairing. If my friend hadn't rapidly said Jin, I was going to put Koenma in the mix. My friend Bishonen No Miko doesn't like him so much. . .that's sad. But at least it worked out. Note, Jin is also my second fave under Hiei too.
The Masked Mistress, that's okay about you being gone. It's been hectic around my area too. I still have more problems to get under the bridge. And we talked it over, we didn't have any idea who to hook up with Amy and Mina either. But we aren't going to abandon them, so don't worry about it. We'll find some guys somewhere.
Lady Love, you'll really have to get back to us in a few days. We have a sequel planned, but it is really taking a different turn away from Serena, Hiei, Raye, Yusuke, Lita, and Kurama. So basically, the sequel is going to be way different than OSD and TOY.
Blazer: Now that we have things established. Let's get started. There are about to be a few surprises in store. Prepare to have one or two mouths dropped.
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While Lita was finding herself ready to fall in love with the wild wind tamer youkai Jin, Raye and Kurama were heading to his house. Raye was still very nervous about meeting his family. She looked down at her hands, which were shaking terribly as they walked towards the two-story house. Raye wondered if what she had on was too casual. Maybe she should have put on a nice dress, or nicer blouse. She didn't want to make a bad first impression. *Maybe I should have done my hair differently.*
Kurama sensing the nervousness in Raye, he reached out and took her hand, lightly squeezing it for assurance. A smile broke out on his lips as he stared at her with amusement. His jade eyes were glittering in the sun. Reaching over, he placed a kiss on her forehead. "There's no reason to be nervous. I told you that there's no reason for you to be. They are going to love you as much as I do."
"I know," Raye said. "But I can't help but be. I don't know what I'm going to say to them. I don't want to embarrass myself."
"Just be yourself. Nothing can go wrong if you remember that all you need to do is be yourself," Kurama says with a smile.
Raye nodded as they continued to the house. She watched Kurama knock on the front door to the house. It was a minute before a woman with black hair opened the door. She gave Kurama a giant smile, then turned to Raye with a sort of shocked look. Raye felt her stomach twist into a knot. She wondered if it was a bad idea for her to come here. Kurama smiled at the woman warmly.
"Hello mother. I want you to meet someone very special to me. This is Raye Hino."
"Hello ma'am," Raye bowed respectfully. "It's nice to meet you."
"It's nice to meet you too, Raye. I'm Shiori Minamino, Shuuichi's mother," Shiori smiled. "Come inside. Your father and Shu-chan are out at the moment, Shuuichi. Why don't you take Raye into the living room? I hope you can stay for dinner Raye. It would be nice to get to know you while you're here."
Shiori ushered the two in the house, continuing to chatter about how nice it was that Kurama had finally brought someone home. And how it was wonderful that the two were together. Raye started to relax, feeling her anxiety wear off as the cheerful nature of Shiori Minamino enveloped her. Raye started to think that maybe things wouldn't be bad. Maybe it was the right decision.
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Kuwabara wonder why Hiei and Serena were coming with him to see Yukina. He had heard Serena say that she wanted to see what Yukina looked like but why. And why bring along Hiei too? (A/N: He is really an idiot huh? I would think Hiei would go with her cause they are in love and don't want to be separate. . .guess that's just me.)
Kuwabara looked back at the two who were walking close together. Serena was saying something to the koorime that Kuwabara couldn't hear. Hiei only nodded, falling into thought for a second then looking at Serena. Rini was walking between them, but occasionally ran ahead to where Kuwabara was to see all the new sights. Her eyes were giant as she glanced all around.
In a way, Kuwabara couldn't help but think that the two made a nice couple. But still he couldn't believe that shortie had actually gotten a girl. Kuwabara had expected the koorime to stay single the rest of the time Kuwabara knew him, and fight all sorts of youkai that tried to overrun the Ningen Kai. Maybe it was time that everyone changed. It was sort of inevitable when one was friends with Yusuke.
Kuwabara wondered if he and Yukina would be as happy as Serena and Hiei. He had finally convinced Yukina to live in the Ningen Kai months ago. Then finally gathering enough courage to truly tell her how he felt for her. Eventually, she told him that she felt the same way about him. She had even said yes when He asked her if she would spend the rest of her life with him. In a matter of two months, Yukina would be Yukina Kuwabara. (A/N: I'm screaming in horror at the thought of that. It doesn't sound natural! Oh please someone tell me that I will never have to write that again.)
A blush came to Kuwabara's cheeks when he thought about all the cute children they would have together. She would make a wonderful mother and wife. Kuwabara was so intent on planning out his children's names and what they would do with their lives that he failed to notice the women approaching him, until someone smacked him over the head. Yelping, he looked up to see Shizuru and Yukina. Shizuru was looking at him with a "I- don't-want-to-know" look on her face.
"Kazuma, you're back," smiled Yukina. "How was your mission?"
Serena's mouth nearly gaped open to see how alike Yukina and Hiei looked. Not just their eyes either. Both had such peaceful auras. Serena wondered why Hiei would ever think this gentle creature would not want him as a brother.
"It was horrible without you. I missed you so much," Kuwabara beamed. Yukina blushed at his remark before turning to look at Serena and Hiei with the sweetest of smiles. "Hello, Hiei. How are you?"
"Hello," Hiei said. "I'm fine."
"That's good," Yukina replied happily. "Who's your friend?"
"That's Serena Tsukino. Her and Hiei go together. And that's Serena's daughter Rini," Kuwabara answered his future wife's question. The remark nearly made Shizuru choke on the cigarette she was smoking. She turned surprised eyes on the koorime, then Serena. She had noticed the two held a strong bond, but Shizuru wouldn't have thought that strong. She had never thought Hiei the type to fall in love with anyone.
"Is the kid-" Shizuru started.
"No. She thinks he is though. As long as she's happy, I'm not going to tell her otherwise. At least until she's older," Serena replied to Shizuru. The woman nodded, noticing how the little girl seemed to be carefree. It was probably for the best. If she had no idea who her real father was now, it was better to wait to tell her. When she could understand things.
Yukina smiled gently at Serena upon hearing about she and Hiei. "I'm glad that he has you. You two seem like the perfect couple. I hope both of your lives continue to be as happy as I know me and Kazuma's will be."
"Thank you, Yukina. That was a wonderful thing to say," Serena said genuinely. Serena was more confident than ever to get Hiei to tell Yukina that he was her elder brother. It wasn't fair to let this wonderful woman not know. Serena was sure that Yukina would accept him whole-heartedly.
"Excuse me." Rini lightly tugged on Yukina's kimono, looking up at the woman with large bright red eyes. Yukina knelt down to the child's level, giving the little girl a gentle smile.
"What is it, sweetie?"
"I really like you. You feel nice." Rini gave the woman a giant hug, which Yukina returned. "You feel like my otou-chan." Serena was surprised at how fast Rini was taking to Yukina. But Rini was a child who had love for everyone. (A/N: Except for Darien cause the writer says so! Oh, having power is so good!)
Shizuru smiled, seeing how the little girl had become quickly attached to Yukina. It was sort of ironic since Yukina was Hiei's sister. And how Yukina seemed to treat the child as if they were actually related. Shizuru shifted her glance to Hiei, seeing something she would have never thought to see in his eyes. Relief that Rini was already becoming fond of his sister. A smile rose to Shizuru's lips. Maybe now was the time that things would come out into the light. She wished she had a camera though. It was going to be a moment to capture when her baby brother found out. It certainly was going to be a sight to see.
"Since we are all here, let's have dinner together," suggested Yukina. "We can hear about how you and Hiei got together, Serena."
"That would be nice," Serena said, giving Hiei a slight look, as he was about to protest. This would be the perfect time to tell her.
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Raye found herself at ease talking with Kurama's mother as they fixed dinner. Kurama had gone somewhere for the moment, telling his mother and Raye that it was very important. Raye wondered if he had left in order for Raye to become more comfortable and get to know his mother. She really did seem like a wonderful mother. She told Raye all about Kurama, even showing her pictures of the red head while he was growing up. Raye seemed to fall deeper in love with Kurama as she learned more about him.
"He was always a very smart kid. He was at the head of his class. He made me so proud. It's a shame that his father couldn't see how wonderful Shuuichi has turned out. I'm sure he would be just as proud of him as I am."
"Kurama is a very wonderful person. He's so caring and trusting. I don't think I will ever meet another person like him in my life," Raye smiled.
"That's nice. I'm sure that you'll have wonderful children too." The remark brought a blush to Raye's cheeks. Shiori laughed softly, seeing the embarrassed look on her face. "Don't be bashful about it. I'm sure that you two will get married sooner or later. You are deeply in love with him aren't you?"
"Yes. . .I am very much in love with your son. There's something about him that makes my heart soar. Before I met him, I didn't think that such a love could exist between two people. He's changed my entire life completely. I couldn't live without him."
"I couldn't live without you either, Raye." Kurama's voice brought her attention to the doorway. The red haired male was staring at her with love in his eyes.
"Shuuichi, there you are," his mother said. "Where did you go off to?"
"I had something to do mother." Kurama walked into the kitchen and up to Raye. "We've been through a lot haven't we?"
"Yeah," Raye nodded. She wondered what the youko was getting at. Why would he ask her that now? Raye had a feeling that he was telling her something important. Kurama smiled down at her.
"I've thought about this for a long time, Raye. And I came to a decision a while ago. I don't want to be without you." Kurama pulled a small box from out of his pocket, and opened it. Raye's breath was taken away as she stared down at the 14-carat diamond ring he presented to her. She looked into his eyes not able to say anything. "Raye Hino, will you give me the honor of becoming your husband." Raye couldn't say a word as she felt the tears trickle down her face. All she could do was wrap her arms around his neck, hugging him.
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Nakoruru: Sorry to stop so short with this one. My computer is starting to act up now. And I'm afraid if I try to take it any further, it will delete everything again.
Blazer: I think we're having a bad day. First the telephone, then the Internet, now the computer. What bad luck. We seriously got to get things checked out.
Nakoruru: Yeah, I know. Okay people, you're going to have to wait a little while to get the next chapter. Catch back with us Thursday for the next chapter.
Blazer: Shouldn't you apologize to everyone you missed when posting?
Nakoruru: Yes. (bowing) I'm really sorry everyone that I missed all your emails. I was being haste in posting cause of the trip. If I had caught you all, I would have added you. So I get to you now.
SerinityRules, I'm glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't like Darien!
Eo, you know that I update as much as I can as often as I can.
Eclipse Neko, well my trip wasn't so bad. Sorry your was. Hope this story cheers you up.
Kyuuka-Kaimei or should say Mitsukai, I'm glad you're cool and all. And hope you do get back soon! Glad you still loving this one. Miss ya buddy.
Kayla, thank you! I am just a romantic at heart. The relationship with Jin and Lita was sort of my friend's idea, we have to thank her for the combo.
Nicole, glad you loved the pairing. If my friend hadn't rapidly said Jin, I was going to put Koenma in the mix. My friend Bishonen No Miko doesn't like him so much. . .that's sad. But at least it worked out. Note, Jin is also my second fave under Hiei too.
The Masked Mistress, that's okay about you being gone. It's been hectic around my area too. I still have more problems to get under the bridge. And we talked it over, we didn't have any idea who to hook up with Amy and Mina either. But we aren't going to abandon them, so don't worry about it. We'll find some guys somewhere.
Lady Love, you'll really have to get back to us in a few days. We have a sequel planned, but it is really taking a different turn away from Serena, Hiei, Raye, Yusuke, Lita, and Kurama. So basically, the sequel is going to be way different than OSD and TOY.
Blazer: Now that we have things established. Let's get started. There are about to be a few surprises in store. Prepare to have one or two mouths dropped.
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While Lita was finding herself ready to fall in love with the wild wind tamer youkai Jin, Raye and Kurama were heading to his house. Raye was still very nervous about meeting his family. She looked down at her hands, which were shaking terribly as they walked towards the two-story house. Raye wondered if what she had on was too casual. Maybe she should have put on a nice dress, or nicer blouse. She didn't want to make a bad first impression. *Maybe I should have done my hair differently.*
Kurama sensing the nervousness in Raye, he reached out and took her hand, lightly squeezing it for assurance. A smile broke out on his lips as he stared at her with amusement. His jade eyes were glittering in the sun. Reaching over, he placed a kiss on her forehead. "There's no reason to be nervous. I told you that there's no reason for you to be. They are going to love you as much as I do."
"I know," Raye said. "But I can't help but be. I don't know what I'm going to say to them. I don't want to embarrass myself."
"Just be yourself. Nothing can go wrong if you remember that all you need to do is be yourself," Kurama says with a smile.
Raye nodded as they continued to the house. She watched Kurama knock on the front door to the house. It was a minute before a woman with black hair opened the door. She gave Kurama a giant smile, then turned to Raye with a sort of shocked look. Raye felt her stomach twist into a knot. She wondered if it was a bad idea for her to come here. Kurama smiled at the woman warmly.
"Hello mother. I want you to meet someone very special to me. This is Raye Hino."
"Hello ma'am," Raye bowed respectfully. "It's nice to meet you."
"It's nice to meet you too, Raye. I'm Shiori Minamino, Shuuichi's mother," Shiori smiled. "Come inside. Your father and Shu-chan are out at the moment, Shuuichi. Why don't you take Raye into the living room? I hope you can stay for dinner Raye. It would be nice to get to know you while you're here."
Shiori ushered the two in the house, continuing to chatter about how nice it was that Kurama had finally brought someone home. And how it was wonderful that the two were together. Raye started to relax, feeling her anxiety wear off as the cheerful nature of Shiori Minamino enveloped her. Raye started to think that maybe things wouldn't be bad. Maybe it was the right decision.
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Kuwabara wonder why Hiei and Serena were coming with him to see Yukina. He had heard Serena say that she wanted to see what Yukina looked like but why. And why bring along Hiei too? (A/N: He is really an idiot huh? I would think Hiei would go with her cause they are in love and don't want to be separate. . .guess that's just me.)
Kuwabara looked back at the two who were walking close together. Serena was saying something to the koorime that Kuwabara couldn't hear. Hiei only nodded, falling into thought for a second then looking at Serena. Rini was walking between them, but occasionally ran ahead to where Kuwabara was to see all the new sights. Her eyes were giant as she glanced all around.
In a way, Kuwabara couldn't help but think that the two made a nice couple. But still he couldn't believe that shortie had actually gotten a girl. Kuwabara had expected the koorime to stay single the rest of the time Kuwabara knew him, and fight all sorts of youkai that tried to overrun the Ningen Kai. Maybe it was time that everyone changed. It was sort of inevitable when one was friends with Yusuke.
Kuwabara wondered if he and Yukina would be as happy as Serena and Hiei. He had finally convinced Yukina to live in the Ningen Kai months ago. Then finally gathering enough courage to truly tell her how he felt for her. Eventually, she told him that she felt the same way about him. She had even said yes when He asked her if she would spend the rest of her life with him. In a matter of two months, Yukina would be Yukina Kuwabara. (A/N: I'm screaming in horror at the thought of that. It doesn't sound natural! Oh please someone tell me that I will never have to write that again.)
A blush came to Kuwabara's cheeks when he thought about all the cute children they would have together. She would make a wonderful mother and wife. Kuwabara was so intent on planning out his children's names and what they would do with their lives that he failed to notice the women approaching him, until someone smacked him over the head. Yelping, he looked up to see Shizuru and Yukina. Shizuru was looking at him with a "I- don't-want-to-know" look on her face.
"Kazuma, you're back," smiled Yukina. "How was your mission?"
Serena's mouth nearly gaped open to see how alike Yukina and Hiei looked. Not just their eyes either. Both had such peaceful auras. Serena wondered why Hiei would ever think this gentle creature would not want him as a brother.
"It was horrible without you. I missed you so much," Kuwabara beamed. Yukina blushed at his remark before turning to look at Serena and Hiei with the sweetest of smiles. "Hello, Hiei. How are you?"
"Hello," Hiei said. "I'm fine."
"That's good," Yukina replied happily. "Who's your friend?"
"That's Serena Tsukino. Her and Hiei go together. And that's Serena's daughter Rini," Kuwabara answered his future wife's question. The remark nearly made Shizuru choke on the cigarette she was smoking. She turned surprised eyes on the koorime, then Serena. She had noticed the two held a strong bond, but Shizuru wouldn't have thought that strong. She had never thought Hiei the type to fall in love with anyone.
"Is the kid-" Shizuru started.
"No. She thinks he is though. As long as she's happy, I'm not going to tell her otherwise. At least until she's older," Serena replied to Shizuru. The woman nodded, noticing how the little girl seemed to be carefree. It was probably for the best. If she had no idea who her real father was now, it was better to wait to tell her. When she could understand things.
Yukina smiled gently at Serena upon hearing about she and Hiei. "I'm glad that he has you. You two seem like the perfect couple. I hope both of your lives continue to be as happy as I know me and Kazuma's will be."
"Thank you, Yukina. That was a wonderful thing to say," Serena said genuinely. Serena was more confident than ever to get Hiei to tell Yukina that he was her elder brother. It wasn't fair to let this wonderful woman not know. Serena was sure that Yukina would accept him whole-heartedly.
"Excuse me." Rini lightly tugged on Yukina's kimono, looking up at the woman with large bright red eyes. Yukina knelt down to the child's level, giving the little girl a gentle smile.
"What is it, sweetie?"
"I really like you. You feel nice." Rini gave the woman a giant hug, which Yukina returned. "You feel like my otou-chan." Serena was surprised at how fast Rini was taking to Yukina. But Rini was a child who had love for everyone. (A/N: Except for Darien cause the writer says so! Oh, having power is so good!)
Shizuru smiled, seeing how the little girl had become quickly attached to Yukina. It was sort of ironic since Yukina was Hiei's sister. And how Yukina seemed to treat the child as if they were actually related. Shizuru shifted her glance to Hiei, seeing something she would have never thought to see in his eyes. Relief that Rini was already becoming fond of his sister. A smile rose to Shizuru's lips. Maybe now was the time that things would come out into the light. She wished she had a camera though. It was going to be a moment to capture when her baby brother found out. It certainly was going to be a sight to see.
"Since we are all here, let's have dinner together," suggested Yukina. "We can hear about how you and Hiei got together, Serena."
"That would be nice," Serena said, giving Hiei a slight look, as he was about to protest. This would be the perfect time to tell her.
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Raye found herself at ease talking with Kurama's mother as they fixed dinner. Kurama had gone somewhere for the moment, telling his mother and Raye that it was very important. Raye wondered if he had left in order for Raye to become more comfortable and get to know his mother. She really did seem like a wonderful mother. She told Raye all about Kurama, even showing her pictures of the red head while he was growing up. Raye seemed to fall deeper in love with Kurama as she learned more about him.
"He was always a very smart kid. He was at the head of his class. He made me so proud. It's a shame that his father couldn't see how wonderful Shuuichi has turned out. I'm sure he would be just as proud of him as I am."
"Kurama is a very wonderful person. He's so caring and trusting. I don't think I will ever meet another person like him in my life," Raye smiled.
"That's nice. I'm sure that you'll have wonderful children too." The remark brought a blush to Raye's cheeks. Shiori laughed softly, seeing the embarrassed look on her face. "Don't be bashful about it. I'm sure that you two will get married sooner or later. You are deeply in love with him aren't you?"
"Yes. . .I am very much in love with your son. There's something about him that makes my heart soar. Before I met him, I didn't think that such a love could exist between two people. He's changed my entire life completely. I couldn't live without him."
"I couldn't live without you either, Raye." Kurama's voice brought her attention to the doorway. The red haired male was staring at her with love in his eyes.
"Shuuichi, there you are," his mother said. "Where did you go off to?"
"I had something to do mother." Kurama walked into the kitchen and up to Raye. "We've been through a lot haven't we?"
"Yeah," Raye nodded. She wondered what the youko was getting at. Why would he ask her that now? Raye had a feeling that he was telling her something important. Kurama smiled down at her.
"I've thought about this for a long time, Raye. And I came to a decision a while ago. I don't want to be without you." Kurama pulled a small box from out of his pocket, and opened it. Raye's breath was taken away as she stared down at the 14-carat diamond ring he presented to her. She looked into his eyes not able to say anything. "Raye Hino, will you give me the honor of becoming your husband." Raye couldn't say a word as she felt the tears trickle down her face. All she could do was wrap her arms around his neck, hugging him.
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Nakoruru: Sorry to stop so short with this one. My computer is starting to act up now. And I'm afraid if I try to take it any further, it will delete everything again.
Blazer: I think we're having a bad day. First the telephone, then the Internet, now the computer. What bad luck. We seriously got to get things checked out.
Nakoruru: Yeah, I know. Okay people, you're going to have to wait a little while to get the next chapter. Catch back with us Thursday for the next chapter.