The Search Ends
By Silverwolf 2003
Sequel to Vanishing Act
Thoughts are in Italics
Hiei sat along the bank of the river. This was the same river that Kurama fell victim to month ago. He sat with his eyes along the current as the words of the Satin Fox echo in his mind. Something told me they survived the fall. I can't even find what that something was now.
Nomad's Land
Kurama and Shiraz wake early that morning. The pair decides to leave the temple. Kurama glances towards a sleeping Farouk. He lowers himself down next to the child.
Kurama (wrapping the child's hand around a chain): This is for you.
Think of it as a thank you from us, but now we must go.
Kurama and Shiraz leave the sleeping child. As they step out of the temple Farouk awakes. She follows the pair as she places the chain around her neck.
Farouk (running her hand along he pendent): I wish you would stay.
Spotting
Hiei follows the snaking river with his eyes as something catches his attention. He allows his eyes to concentrate on the sudden movement. He realizes he is looking at a pair of animals. Foxes! I see a pair of foxes. Am I losing it? He blinks a few times, but he can still see the pair. A white fox bounds after a small mammal as its red companion catches a different mammal.
Hiei begins to watch the pair of foxes catch their breakfast. Why do I want the call out to the pair? What is it that makes me believe that I know them? He watches the pair make a leap near the river. The white fox then boldly leaps across the water. His companion follows as a child walks to the riverbank.
Farouk: Goodbye! Take care of each other!
The pair nods towards the child. Hiei sits still as the pair steps near. The white fox lies along the grass. The red fox soon joins her companion. He is surprised the golden eyed fox isn't considering him a threat.
Hiei: Is there a reason you wish to be near me?
The white fox looks at him and closes its eyes. The female places her head along her tails. The male curls his five tails along his body. He lies his head along them.
Hiei (looking at the fox): Kurama?
The fox lifts his head.
Hiei: Kurama?
The fox steps near Hiei. It stands boldly with its golden eyes just inches from his own.
Hiei: It is you!
Kurama nods as Shiraz steps near Hiei.
Hiei: I've been looking for you.
Shiraz looks back towards the river. She can see Farouk. The child is no longer alone. Her parents have appeared. They are quite angry with her. Kurama step back towards the river's edge as Farouk mother class her a devil child and strikes her. Kurama jumps the river as Farouk tries to get to her feet.
Safe or Sorry
Kurama begins to defend the child as Shiraz leaps the river. Both foxes hold their ground as Farouk's father appears. Kurama won't let the pair near Farouk. The child won't leave his side. She watches the pair defends her with savage growls until her parents back off.
Kurama slides under the child placing her along his back. He gives one last look to her parents before taking the child back into the temple. Farouk shakes her head. She isn't sure of whether she should be grateful for the fox in front of her or beg her family to forgiveness. The child soon makes her decision though.
Farouk: You had better go now. Before they harm you. I will be fine. Thank you.
Kurama nods and disappears. Farouk watches both foxes cross the river. She knows that her protector was once again Kurama.
Farouk, Protected by the Demon Fox
Her mother enters the temple. No one will bother the child. She remains calm as her mother glares as her filled with anger. Farouk soon realizes that her mother is glaring at the pendent around her neck. She runs her hand along the silver chain wrapping her fingers around the circular pendent she begins to trace the engraved foxes. Her mother gets her attention.
Found and Gone
Shiraz and Kurama return to stand near Hiei. They begin to walks away. Hiei begins to follow them as they return to Shiraz's den.
Home Again
Shiraz and Kurama both enter the den where the pair's journey began. They are left alone as they lie in the den. Hiei knows that they wish to be alone. As he steps away from the den Kurama begins to follow. Hiei turns to see Kurama.
Hiei: I know! You wish to finish this on your own. I understand, but
remember this Fox I won't let you get yourselves killed.
Kurama nods. He returns to the den as Hiei begins to disappear from
sight.
The Den
Shiraz lies along the soft earth as Kurama stands watching the den's opening. She then changes back into the girl Kurama first saw. She slides an arm around Kurama's neck.
Shiraz: We'll be fine.
Kurama then changes back into the child she met in school.
Kurama: It's not us I worry about.
Shiraz: The girl. I think she'll be fine.
Kurama: She may be in more trouble than she was after the stunt we pulled.
Shiraz: She will be fine.
Kurama: They believe she is a devil child.
Shiraz: Well she is protected by a pair of demon foxes, what do you expect them to believe?
Kurama: I understand that, but now she may have a harder time living within the group.
Shiraz: Look theses people believe that the fox is some kind of guardian spirit. She will be regarded as a gift from their Gods. She has to be a gift because she has two guardian foxes instead of one.
Kurama: Will that keep her safe?
Shiraz: Safer than anything else.
Shiraz allows Kurama to pull her closer. She looks at the emerald eyes as she comes close to kissing Kurama. Kurama kisses her before she can back away.
Morning
Hiei appears outside of the den. This time Yusuke and Kuwabara are in tow. Talon appears with Azure. The group watches Hiei kick the side of the den. Azure steps through the den's opening. Hiei watches the silver fox search through the chambers of the den until she is out of sight.
Azure walks the length of a tunnel hoping Kurama and Shiraz are within the large chamber at its end. The pair is asleep as Azure enters. She turns to leave as she hears movement within the chamber. She is surprised to see Kurama is awake. He looks at the silver fox as it begins to change forms.
Azure: Who are you two?
Kurama doesn't reply. He changes forms instead.
Kurama: I could ask you the same question.
Azure: You just never seen this form. You know me as Azure, however in
this form I am known as Moki. I didn't recognize you a red head
either. You've seen me with copper hair and aqua eyes not cinnamon
hair and violet eyes.
Kurama: If you're really Azure where is the fire demon that came for you before?
Azure: Talon is with his brother. You would most likely call his brother Hiei.
Kurama: Hiei is with you?
Azure: And the other two idiots. They wish to see you. I suggest you
appear before them more than half dressed.
Kurama: What I do is my business.
Azure: Pretty Fox, You don't have to defend yourself from me. I see
that Shiraz is quite comfortable dressed in your shirt.
Kurama: How did you know that was Shiraz?
Azure: I just assumed it was since the girl is lying so close to you
and is wearing your shirt.
Kurama: That is my business.
Azure: Still pretty touchy about the subject. That's okay Pretty Fox.
Azure then changes back into the silver fox and leaves.
As Azure steps out of the den and joins the rest of the group Talon looks at her. Hiei stands next to the den's opening.
Talon: So are they in there?
Azure: They're in there. They both were asleep.
Kurama and Shiraz appear from the den. The pair is standing in font of the den as everyone begins to speak at once. Kurama looks at Shiraz as the pair tries to sort out all the noise.
Kurama: Let's try to speak one at a time.
Kuwabara: Are you both okay after being gone for so long?
Yusuke: Will you be okay? When are you coming home?
Kurama: We're fine. We'll be home when thing stop falling apart.
Yusuke: When do you feel that things will stop falling apart so that you can join us once more?
Shiraz: I think that we will be okay once the incident with the Satin
Fox is over. Even though we heard of her death there still may be
someone looking to harm us because of her death.
Kurama: We aren't sure that she was our only problem. You don't need
to worry about us though.
Shiraz: And if you need us Hiei knows where to find us. I'm sure he
would come get us if we are needed.
Hiei nods.
Kurama and Shiraz watch the group stand there. They seem to be satisfied with the answers Kurama and Shiraz gave. Shiraz looks at Kurama. Kurama nods towards her and the pair begins to walk away. Yusuke and Kuwabara follow.
Yusuke: Where are you off to?
Shiraz (with a smile): To catch breakfast.
Yusuke watches both Shiraz and Kurama change into a fox. The pair bounds away as Yusuke watches. He attempts to follow but is stopped by Hiei.
Hiei: Don't follow them.
Yusuke: They're just going to get something to eat.
Hiei: You really don't want to see them kill whatever small creature they come across, do you?
Yusuke (joined by Kuwabara): That's doesn't sound very entertaining.
Kuwabara: Did you say kill?
Hiei: How else do you think they are going to eat?
Kuwabara and Yusuke are quiet. Azure and Talon leave. No one follows the pair as they disappear from sight.
Encounters
Kurama and Shiraz are returning from breakfast when they notice a group of demon kicking around a small ball of bluish black fur. Kurama watches as Shiraz steps near the fight. Several demons are scramming at the fur ball. As Shiraz gets closer she realizes the ball of fur is a baby fox. Shiraz steps next to her. The demons immediately back away from the golden haired demon as a silver haired companion joins her.
Kurama glances towards the child. The young demon pushes her lavender hair from her bruised face. Shiraz looks at the bluish black ears and tails. Kurama looks at the child closely. He notices that her eyes are white except for their dark pupils.
Shiraz: Are you okay?
The little fox doesn't reply.
Kurama: Do they always treat you as a punching bag?
The child nods shamefully.
Kurama: Is there someone to care for you?
The girl shakes her head.
Amaya: My name is Amaya. I'm all alone since my sister is dead now.
Kurama: Well is there somewhere we can take you?
Amaya (shaking her head): I have no where to go. I'm all alone now.
Shiraz: Maybe we can find somewhere to take you.
Amaya: Can I just come with you?
Kurama: We have to an eye out for trouble already. We have our own set
of problems. Are you sure you want to tag along with us?
Amaya follows Kurama and Shiraz around. She ends up staying with the pair for the night. But later decides to stay until the pair leaves for the human world.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. However, I do own Shiraz, Azure, Talon, Satin Fox (Lombre), Amaya and Farouk.
By Silverwolf 2003
Sequel to Vanishing Act
Thoughts are in Italics
Hiei sat along the bank of the river. This was the same river that Kurama fell victim to month ago. He sat with his eyes along the current as the words of the Satin Fox echo in his mind. Something told me they survived the fall. I can't even find what that something was now.
Nomad's Land
Kurama and Shiraz wake early that morning. The pair decides to leave the temple. Kurama glances towards a sleeping Farouk. He lowers himself down next to the child.
Kurama (wrapping the child's hand around a chain): This is for you.
Think of it as a thank you from us, but now we must go.
Kurama and Shiraz leave the sleeping child. As they step out of the temple Farouk awakes. She follows the pair as she places the chain around her neck.
Farouk (running her hand along he pendent): I wish you would stay.
Spotting
Hiei follows the snaking river with his eyes as something catches his attention. He allows his eyes to concentrate on the sudden movement. He realizes he is looking at a pair of animals. Foxes! I see a pair of foxes. Am I losing it? He blinks a few times, but he can still see the pair. A white fox bounds after a small mammal as its red companion catches a different mammal.
Hiei begins to watch the pair of foxes catch their breakfast. Why do I want the call out to the pair? What is it that makes me believe that I know them? He watches the pair make a leap near the river. The white fox then boldly leaps across the water. His companion follows as a child walks to the riverbank.
Farouk: Goodbye! Take care of each other!
The pair nods towards the child. Hiei sits still as the pair steps near. The white fox lies along the grass. The red fox soon joins her companion. He is surprised the golden eyed fox isn't considering him a threat.
Hiei: Is there a reason you wish to be near me?
The white fox looks at him and closes its eyes. The female places her head along her tails. The male curls his five tails along his body. He lies his head along them.
Hiei (looking at the fox): Kurama?
The fox lifts his head.
Hiei: Kurama?
The fox steps near Hiei. It stands boldly with its golden eyes just inches from his own.
Hiei: It is you!
Kurama nods as Shiraz steps near Hiei.
Hiei: I've been looking for you.
Shiraz looks back towards the river. She can see Farouk. The child is no longer alone. Her parents have appeared. They are quite angry with her. Kurama step back towards the river's edge as Farouk mother class her a devil child and strikes her. Kurama jumps the river as Farouk tries to get to her feet.
Safe or Sorry
Kurama begins to defend the child as Shiraz leaps the river. Both foxes hold their ground as Farouk's father appears. Kurama won't let the pair near Farouk. The child won't leave his side. She watches the pair defends her with savage growls until her parents back off.
Kurama slides under the child placing her along his back. He gives one last look to her parents before taking the child back into the temple. Farouk shakes her head. She isn't sure of whether she should be grateful for the fox in front of her or beg her family to forgiveness. The child soon makes her decision though.
Farouk: You had better go now. Before they harm you. I will be fine. Thank you.
Kurama nods and disappears. Farouk watches both foxes cross the river. She knows that her protector was once again Kurama.
Farouk, Protected by the Demon Fox
Her mother enters the temple. No one will bother the child. She remains calm as her mother glares as her filled with anger. Farouk soon realizes that her mother is glaring at the pendent around her neck. She runs her hand along the silver chain wrapping her fingers around the circular pendent she begins to trace the engraved foxes. Her mother gets her attention.
Found and Gone
Shiraz and Kurama return to stand near Hiei. They begin to walks away. Hiei begins to follow them as they return to Shiraz's den.
Home Again
Shiraz and Kurama both enter the den where the pair's journey began. They are left alone as they lie in the den. Hiei knows that they wish to be alone. As he steps away from the den Kurama begins to follow. Hiei turns to see Kurama.
Hiei: I know! You wish to finish this on your own. I understand, but
remember this Fox I won't let you get yourselves killed.
Kurama nods. He returns to the den as Hiei begins to disappear from
sight.
The Den
Shiraz lies along the soft earth as Kurama stands watching the den's opening. She then changes back into the girl Kurama first saw. She slides an arm around Kurama's neck.
Shiraz: We'll be fine.
Kurama then changes back into the child she met in school.
Kurama: It's not us I worry about.
Shiraz: The girl. I think she'll be fine.
Kurama: She may be in more trouble than she was after the stunt we pulled.
Shiraz: She will be fine.
Kurama: They believe she is a devil child.
Shiraz: Well she is protected by a pair of demon foxes, what do you expect them to believe?
Kurama: I understand that, but now she may have a harder time living within the group.
Shiraz: Look theses people believe that the fox is some kind of guardian spirit. She will be regarded as a gift from their Gods. She has to be a gift because she has two guardian foxes instead of one.
Kurama: Will that keep her safe?
Shiraz: Safer than anything else.
Shiraz allows Kurama to pull her closer. She looks at the emerald eyes as she comes close to kissing Kurama. Kurama kisses her before she can back away.
Morning
Hiei appears outside of the den. This time Yusuke and Kuwabara are in tow. Talon appears with Azure. The group watches Hiei kick the side of the den. Azure steps through the den's opening. Hiei watches the silver fox search through the chambers of the den until she is out of sight.
Azure walks the length of a tunnel hoping Kurama and Shiraz are within the large chamber at its end. The pair is asleep as Azure enters. She turns to leave as she hears movement within the chamber. She is surprised to see Kurama is awake. He looks at the silver fox as it begins to change forms.
Azure: Who are you two?
Kurama doesn't reply. He changes forms instead.
Kurama: I could ask you the same question.
Azure: You just never seen this form. You know me as Azure, however in
this form I am known as Moki. I didn't recognize you a red head
either. You've seen me with copper hair and aqua eyes not cinnamon
hair and violet eyes.
Kurama: If you're really Azure where is the fire demon that came for you before?
Azure: Talon is with his brother. You would most likely call his brother Hiei.
Kurama: Hiei is with you?
Azure: And the other two idiots. They wish to see you. I suggest you
appear before them more than half dressed.
Kurama: What I do is my business.
Azure: Pretty Fox, You don't have to defend yourself from me. I see
that Shiraz is quite comfortable dressed in your shirt.
Kurama: How did you know that was Shiraz?
Azure: I just assumed it was since the girl is lying so close to you
and is wearing your shirt.
Kurama: That is my business.
Azure: Still pretty touchy about the subject. That's okay Pretty Fox.
Azure then changes back into the silver fox and leaves.
As Azure steps out of the den and joins the rest of the group Talon looks at her. Hiei stands next to the den's opening.
Talon: So are they in there?
Azure: They're in there. They both were asleep.
Kurama and Shiraz appear from the den. The pair is standing in font of the den as everyone begins to speak at once. Kurama looks at Shiraz as the pair tries to sort out all the noise.
Kurama: Let's try to speak one at a time.
Kuwabara: Are you both okay after being gone for so long?
Yusuke: Will you be okay? When are you coming home?
Kurama: We're fine. We'll be home when thing stop falling apart.
Yusuke: When do you feel that things will stop falling apart so that you can join us once more?
Shiraz: I think that we will be okay once the incident with the Satin
Fox is over. Even though we heard of her death there still may be
someone looking to harm us because of her death.
Kurama: We aren't sure that she was our only problem. You don't need
to worry about us though.
Shiraz: And if you need us Hiei knows where to find us. I'm sure he
would come get us if we are needed.
Hiei nods.
Kurama and Shiraz watch the group stand there. They seem to be satisfied with the answers Kurama and Shiraz gave. Shiraz looks at Kurama. Kurama nods towards her and the pair begins to walk away. Yusuke and Kuwabara follow.
Yusuke: Where are you off to?
Shiraz (with a smile): To catch breakfast.
Yusuke watches both Shiraz and Kurama change into a fox. The pair bounds away as Yusuke watches. He attempts to follow but is stopped by Hiei.
Hiei: Don't follow them.
Yusuke: They're just going to get something to eat.
Hiei: You really don't want to see them kill whatever small creature they come across, do you?
Yusuke (joined by Kuwabara): That's doesn't sound very entertaining.
Kuwabara: Did you say kill?
Hiei: How else do you think they are going to eat?
Kuwabara and Yusuke are quiet. Azure and Talon leave. No one follows the pair as they disappear from sight.
Encounters
Kurama and Shiraz are returning from breakfast when they notice a group of demon kicking around a small ball of bluish black fur. Kurama watches as Shiraz steps near the fight. Several demons are scramming at the fur ball. As Shiraz gets closer she realizes the ball of fur is a baby fox. Shiraz steps next to her. The demons immediately back away from the golden haired demon as a silver haired companion joins her.
Kurama glances towards the child. The young demon pushes her lavender hair from her bruised face. Shiraz looks at the bluish black ears and tails. Kurama looks at the child closely. He notices that her eyes are white except for their dark pupils.
Shiraz: Are you okay?
The little fox doesn't reply.
Kurama: Do they always treat you as a punching bag?
The child nods shamefully.
Kurama: Is there someone to care for you?
The girl shakes her head.
Amaya: My name is Amaya. I'm all alone since my sister is dead now.
Kurama: Well is there somewhere we can take you?
Amaya (shaking her head): I have no where to go. I'm all alone now.
Shiraz: Maybe we can find somewhere to take you.
Amaya: Can I just come with you?
Kurama: We have to an eye out for trouble already. We have our own set
of problems. Are you sure you want to tag along with us?
Amaya follows Kurama and Shiraz around. She ends up staying with the pair for the night. But later decides to stay until the pair leaves for the human world.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. However, I do own Shiraz, Azure, Talon, Satin Fox (Lombre), Amaya and Farouk.