A New Start at Life
By Silverwolf
Sequel to a Meeting of Anger, Sorrow, and Love
Thoughts are Bold Italics
Kurama enjoyed living alone. At nineteen life wasn't to bad for him either. He saw his son Toshi often. It seemed now everyone has at least one child. He had two. Shiraz had given birth to a girl. He had seen the child born and even held her after her birth. He had name d her Amarante, but time had passed and the child was now almost three. Kurama wanted to see her, but Shiraz would never allow it.
The house buzzed with the noise of Raidon as the child yelled excitedly. Everyone could tell he was Yusuke's son. Faisal sat watching water boil on the stove as Kohana began dinner. Kurama didn't mind the children for company even though most of the time they drove him crazy.
Kuwabara went to the door since everyone else was busy. As he answered in he set eyes on Toshi who was now almost five now. Ryo looks at him.
Ryo: Look you idiot, are you going to call Kurama or not!
Kuwabara stares at her blankly, as Kurama appears next t him.
Ryo: Hi.
Kurama: Hello
She leaves Toshi with his father as she disappears from sight. Kurama walks with the child. Toshi looks at Faisal. The child is bouncing around nonstop
Kurama: You will understand Faisal more lately.
Toshi looks at Raidon.
Kurama: You'll never understand him.
Toshi walks away from Kurama. He throws his arms around Hiei. Hiei looks towards Toshi and then looks away. Kurama smirks halfheartedly.
Toshi: This will be fun.
With Shiraz
Shiraz refused to allow Kurama to have Amarante. He child was worthless in her eyes. She took her frustration out on Amarante. The child no longer cried. Only Hiei saw her.
Amarante had learned two things from Hiei. The first one was make yourself mater. He second was become stronger, show no fear, and give no tears.
Shiraz hated even looking at the redheaded child. Amarante's green eyes were unlike her father's eyes. She remained a cold calculating child. Amarante would steal anything she could. Perfecting her skills she called it.
Baby Sitter
With Hiei and Kohana gone Kurama would have to care for Faisal as well as Toshi. Only Kieko remained as help.
Toshi (watching Faisal): Why don't you slow down?
Faisal: Why don't you make me.
Toshi doesn't bother with the child. He realizes Faisal has only two fascinations: fire and swords.
Kurama watches the children argue. His head is throbbing as he walks into his room. He doesn't know where Hiei went or when he'll be back. Toshi watches Kieko sit watching Raidon. She allows Toshi to walks into Kurama's room. Toshi lays his head along Kurama's chest.
Toshi: Dad, what's wrong?
Kurama: My head hurts.
Toshi lies with his father. As everyone else is as noisy as ever. No wonder dad's head hurts. Toshi can hear Kieko yelling as Faisal who won't listen anyway.
Faisal (heard through the door): You can't tell me anything. I can
kill you! You know that, don't you? I've been able to hold a sword
since I learned how to walk.
Hiei's Visit
Hiei stands in he window watching Amarante. The child has been hit
again. Shiraz enters the room.
Shiraz: You came to see that worthless wench again.
Amarante: I'm not worthless.
Shiraz: You're as worthless as your father is.
Amarante: My father isn't worthless. He's a legend.
Shiraz's hand connects against Amarante's face. She pulls her hand
back to strike the child again.
Hiei: Don't hit her!
Shiraz: If you care so much take her.
Hiei steps off the windowsill. Amarante rushes towards Hiei.
Hiei: If I take her you will never see her again. She will belong to
Kurama.
Shiraz: Take her to Kurama. He wouldn't want her worthless ass.
Hiei picks the child up. He nods towards Shiraz as he leaps from the window. Shiraz is happy to give away her rights to the child. Hiei looks towards the child.
Hiei: What have I taught you?
Amarante: Become stronger. Trust yourself. Don't worry about mother.
Hiei: And?
Amarante: And always remember that Kurama loves me.
Hiei: And?
Amarante (wrapping her hand around a black tear gem): You are always
there to protect me until the day I can protect myself.
Hiei: Let's go see your father.
Amarante tightens her grip on the tear gem as Hiei lifts her from the ground. She smiles as Hiei uses his speed to take her far away from her nightmares. Will father accept me? Will he truly love me?
Amarante: Go faster.
Hiei smirks. The child thrives of his speed. She even envies it.
Hiei: For you only.
Amarante is happy for her few moment of freedom. She smiles. To move like lightening is absolutely wonderful.
Hiei returns to see Faisal running through the house. He takes Amarante with him. The child hides within his cloak as Faisal hits the wall.
Faisal: I hit the wall.
Hiei: Did the wall hit back?
Faisal: No.
Hiei: Then you're can't be hurt.
Hiei then turns towards Kieko.
Hiei: Where's Kurama?
Kieko: In his room. He may be asleep.
Hiei walks past her. Kieko notices something doesn't seen right.
Kieko: What do you got Hiei?
Hiei (removing his cloak): Not what who. Her name is Amarante.
Kieko: Is she...
Hiei: Kurama's. Yes.
Hiei walks hear once more. This time to Kurama's room. He doesn't
knock before he enters.
Kurama: Hmm.
Hiei: I brought you a present.
Kurama: Advil? Tylenol?
Hiei: Open those green eyes and stop being stupid.
Kurama opens his eyes. He is speechless as he looks at his daughter.
Hiei: You like?
Kurama is quiet.
Hiei: Toshi. Boy look at me. Meet your sister.
Toshi (jumping from the bed): Who are you?
Amarante lowers her head. She runs to Kurama who accepts her with open arms. He embraces he child tightly.
Hiei: Her name is Amarante.
Toshi: Where did she get the bruises?
Hiei: Her mother.
Kurama looks angrily towards Hiei.
Hiei: She's yours to worry about now. Shiraz can't touch her. She no
longer has any rights to her. Her guardianship belongs to you thanks
to the child's grandmother.
Toshi (speaking to Hiei): Her mother hit her?
Hiei: Often.
Kurama looks at Hiei.
Kurama: Where's Shiraz?
Hiei: In Spirit World.
Kurama: Can you watch...
Hiei nods. Kurama places Amarante in Hiei's arms.
Spirit World
Kurama walks through Spirit World. His silver mane blow in the wind as he sets eyes on Shiraz.
Kurama: You beat my daughter!
Shiraz: So we meet again.
Kurama watches her produce a pink rose. He holds a red rose waiting
for Shiraz to move first.
Ryo watches in the distance. She eyes Kurama from her cliff top peak.
Shiraz swings the rose whip first. Kurama dodges it easily. He then nods towards Shiraz who attacks again. Kurama again dodges easily. This time Kurama has the opening he wants. He throws he rose whip so that it wraps around Shiraz's throat. Kurama then steps closer. Shiraz shivers as blood pours from Kurama's hand. He has cut them on he whip. Kurama steps behind Shiraz and jerks the whip back severing Shiraz's throat. Her body makes a thud along the ground.
Ryo makes her appearance as Kurama looks towards to sky.
Kurama (voice low): I hope someone has mercy for you.
Ryo watches him shift to human form.
Ryo: You sure didn't.
Kurama turns towards her voice.
Kurama: No one places his or her hands upon my family.
Ryo: So you killed her because of whom?
Kurama: She hit my daughter. She died by my hand.
Ryo: Still just as lively as ever I see.
Kurama (stepping closer to Ryo): Baby, I always survive. I'm hard to kill.
Ryo: Don't get to close!
Kurama (stepping behind her): Or what you'll kill me...(embracing
her)...you won't do it.
Ryo's shivers as Kurama kisses her shoulder. She tries not to give in, but gives up the fight as he begins to kiss her along her neck.
Kurama: I've missed that taste.
Ryo closes her eyes. She has fallen for the purr of his voice.
Kurama: You surrender?
Ryo can feel his arms around her waist. His lips are along her shoulder. Again he works his way from her shoulder to her neck. He then turns her towards him. Ryo defenses crumble as he kisses her passionately. Ryo deepens the kiss. Kurama pulls her closer.
Kurama: I just want to hold you. Breathe your scent taste your lips.
Ryo (tears in her eyes): Why do you always get to me?
Kurama: Because you love me. You would wait to end of time for me but I can't wait for you. I need you. I want you.
Ryo: I can't. My son. Your daughter.
Kurama: I'm sure she would accept you with open arms. Your son already knows was his father is. You can.
Ryo: I...I... ] Kurama: Place one foot in front of the other and return with me.
Ryo: I...I...
Kurama: You can. Just stop trying to convince yourself that you can't.
Ryo lays her head along Kurama. She knows her has won. Kurama kisses her again.
Kurama: Return with me. I need you.
Ryo knows she may regret this later but she nods. Kurama takes her back to the human world. Kurama takes her of the house. He slides his hands under her knees lifting her from the ground. He carries her into the house.
The house is quiet as Kurama places her along the table. Kurama notices there is a note near the phone. I'll read that later.
Kurama stands before Ryo as she slides her hands back along his neck. Kurama kisses her. He watches her hands slide along his shirt to fall to the floor.
Kurama: Are you sure you want this?
Ryo: I'm only sure that I want you back. I've been lonely and miserable without you.
Kurama kisses her. She then slides from the table. Ryo takes hold of Kurama's hands. She walks towards his room without hesitation.
Ryo lies asleep. Kurama lies with his eyes on her. She seems peaceful as her body her body lies next to his to his. Ryo slides closer.
(Breathe)
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away
All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart
'Cause I can feel you breathe It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
I'm closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away
All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
I'm closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
Bedtime
Hiei watches his son sleep. He hen makes sure both of Kurama's children are ready for sleep. Hiei looks at Amarante. He child lies curled into a ball. He pulls the blankets over her. She looks towards him.
Hiei: Don't worry your pretty head. You know he loves you. I know he
loves you. It will take time. Especially since you flinch every time
you're near someone. But you'll be fine.
Amarante looks at Hiei. Hiei embraces the child for a moment and then tells her to sleep. She sleeps with her hand wrapped around he black tear gem as it hangs around her neck.
Hiei watches the child sleep. Kohana steps into her room. She lays a red rose next to Amarante.
Kohana: Do you think she will be fine?
Hiei: She has a strong spirit. She will survive and she will be stronger because of it.
Kohana: You know that child has been through hell.
Hiei: So have I and I survived.
Kohana: Don't you think it would be better for her to be able to trust someone.
Hiei: All she needs is o trust herself. She will survive.
Kohana: You sure she'll be fine?
Hiei: How many times do I have to ell you! She will be fine. She may
be a child but she has the sprit of an adult.
Kohana looks towards the sleeping child. Amarante is still curled into a ball, but she seems comfortable. Kohana shakes her head and allows he child to sleep. Hiei walks away leaving Kohana to pull the door up behind her as she leaves.
Morning Came Too Fast
Ryo awakes to Kurama lying next to her sleeping. Ryo smiles. So this is what it's like for you to still be here in the morning. You've never stayed near before.
Ryo smiles towards Kurama.
Ryo (watching him wake): Morning baby.
Kurama (smiling at her): Good morning.
Kurama kisses Ryo lightly. Ryo then watches him turn away and yawn. Ryo smiles and then kisses him.
Ryo (running her fingers through his hair): Still sleepy?
Kurama (laying his head along her stomach): A little.
Ryo: Then sleep. Trust me it's okay.
Kurama (smiling): Only because you're happy.
Ryo (smiling): You know it.
Kurama: Look at me for a second.
Ryo (turning towards him): Yes?
Kurama: Do you love me?
Ryo: Why ask a question you already know the answer to?
Kurama: I'm being serious.
Ryo: You're asking me a serious question while lying in a bed with me the morning after...
Kurama: Seriously do you love me?
Ryo: With all my being.
Kurama: Then, will you marry me?
Ryo (smiling): Yes. Yes, I will marry you.
Kurama (with a grin): Thank you!
Ryo (laughing): You're welcome.
Ryo knows he holds her heart. Kurama closes his eyes slowly he drifts back to sleep. Ryo smiles.
Ryo (with a grin): You will always belong to me. And I to you.
A slight smile forms upon Kurama's lips. Ryo drifts back to sleep.
Meanwhile...
Faisal is awake and sitting in front of the television. Kohana is cooking breakfast. Toshi sits on kitchen table watching. Amarante was left still asleep. Hiei lies sleeping also.
Amarante awakes to the noise outside the door. She drags one of the blankets out of the room and steps into the room where Hiei sleeps. The child lies at the bottom of the bed. Once again she is curled into a ball. Kohana enters the room and sees Amarante lying asleep at the bottom of the bed. She lifts the child and places her next to Hiei. Amarante curls herself into a ball placing her back against Hiei's side.
Kohana: I will never understand why you sleep that way.
Amarante remains curled against Hiei as Kohana leaves the room with the pair still sleeping. Hiei with an elbow jammed in his side. He looks at Amarante and gently slides her arm from his side.
Hiei: Sleep well child.
Amarante wakes to the sound of Hiei's voice. She smiles and greets him with a good morning. Hiei picks her up and walks with her to the kitchen. Hiei smirks towards Kohana. Kohana turns towards Hiei. Before she can greet him good morning she is greeted by a kiss. Kohana smiles.
Kohana: What was that for?
Hiei: Good morning.
Kohana smiles.
Hiei (looking towards Amarante): Good morning to you also little one.
Amarante (smiling): Morning Hiei.
Hiei (looking at Faisal): Child get out from in front that thing and
do your chores...(looking towards Kohana)... did Kurama call?
Kohana shakes her head. Hiei walks to the phone and dials Kurama's number. He hands the phone to Kurama.
Hiei: Kurama didn't answer. I hope nothing happened to him.
Kohana (looking towards Faisal): Why don't you take Toshi and Amarante
out to play. You can do your chores later.
Faisal takes Amarante's hands. Toshi follows.
Faisal (walking with the girl): Dad is quite fond of you. I think that's pretty cool.
Amarante: You're not angry about it?
Faisal: Not at all. I think it's good for you to have someone. I do ask one thing.
Amarante: What?
Faisal: When you become strong enough teach me about the rose whip.
Amarante: I'll teach you how to use the rose whip on one condition.
Faisal: What is it?
Amarante: You never allow yourself to become jealous of me.
Faisal: I won't. You need my father. He's your safety line. I see that every time you look at him.
Amarante: Is it that obvious?
Faisal: Too obvious.
Amarante bows her head. Toshi steps near her. He places his hand under her chin. He raises her head so that he is looking into her eyes.
Toshi (smirking): From here on out I will protect you. I'll make sure that mom protects you also.
Amarante: Are you sure your mother will...
Toshi: With open arms for Kurama.
Meanwhile...
Hiei walks through h house. Kohana looks at him.
Kohana: What are you going to do?
Hiei: I'm going to find out what happened to Kurama.
Kohana: I'll tell you what happened to Kurama. He didn't even bother
with the letter because he knows you have the children. He probably
figures you'll drop hem back home when you grow tired of them.
Hiei: So you just believe that he is at home enjoying himself.
Kohana: I know my brother enough to know that even though Shiraz was a
fighter she doesn't stand a chance against my brother.
Hiei (voice dripping with sarcasm): Aren't we confident.
Kohana goes to get the children. She then tells Hiei to take them home. She holds her son as Hiei takes Amarante and Toshi back to Kurama. Hiei arrives at Kurama's door. He kicks at the door angrily. Ryo opens the door.
Hiei (surprised): Ryo?
Ryo: Hiei...(looks towards Amarante)...you must be Amarante. Your
father thinks highly of you. He loves you.
Amarante (shyly): Where is dad?
Ryo: Getting dressed. He just woke up...(turning towards
Hiei)...Kurama told me to thank you.
Toshi: Mom!
Amarante (still clinging to Hiei): Do you think dad will truly accept
me?
Ryo: Your father loves you to death. I would like to get to know you
also. That is if it is okay with you little one. I think we can be
friends.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of it's character.
However, I do own Shiraz, Kohana, Ryo, Amarante, Faisal, Raidon, and
Toshi. They are mine you cannot have them. Breathe by Faith Hill.
By Silverwolf
Sequel to a Meeting of Anger, Sorrow, and Love
Thoughts are Bold Italics
Kurama enjoyed living alone. At nineteen life wasn't to bad for him either. He saw his son Toshi often. It seemed now everyone has at least one child. He had two. Shiraz had given birth to a girl. He had seen the child born and even held her after her birth. He had name d her Amarante, but time had passed and the child was now almost three. Kurama wanted to see her, but Shiraz would never allow it.
The house buzzed with the noise of Raidon as the child yelled excitedly. Everyone could tell he was Yusuke's son. Faisal sat watching water boil on the stove as Kohana began dinner. Kurama didn't mind the children for company even though most of the time they drove him crazy.
Kuwabara went to the door since everyone else was busy. As he answered in he set eyes on Toshi who was now almost five now. Ryo looks at him.
Ryo: Look you idiot, are you going to call Kurama or not!
Kuwabara stares at her blankly, as Kurama appears next t him.
Ryo: Hi.
Kurama: Hello
She leaves Toshi with his father as she disappears from sight. Kurama walks with the child. Toshi looks at Faisal. The child is bouncing around nonstop
Kurama: You will understand Faisal more lately.
Toshi looks at Raidon.
Kurama: You'll never understand him.
Toshi walks away from Kurama. He throws his arms around Hiei. Hiei looks towards Toshi and then looks away. Kurama smirks halfheartedly.
Toshi: This will be fun.
With Shiraz
Shiraz refused to allow Kurama to have Amarante. He child was worthless in her eyes. She took her frustration out on Amarante. The child no longer cried. Only Hiei saw her.
Amarante had learned two things from Hiei. The first one was make yourself mater. He second was become stronger, show no fear, and give no tears.
Shiraz hated even looking at the redheaded child. Amarante's green eyes were unlike her father's eyes. She remained a cold calculating child. Amarante would steal anything she could. Perfecting her skills she called it.
Baby Sitter
With Hiei and Kohana gone Kurama would have to care for Faisal as well as Toshi. Only Kieko remained as help.
Toshi (watching Faisal): Why don't you slow down?
Faisal: Why don't you make me.
Toshi doesn't bother with the child. He realizes Faisal has only two fascinations: fire and swords.
Kurama watches the children argue. His head is throbbing as he walks into his room. He doesn't know where Hiei went or when he'll be back. Toshi watches Kieko sit watching Raidon. She allows Toshi to walks into Kurama's room. Toshi lays his head along Kurama's chest.
Toshi: Dad, what's wrong?
Kurama: My head hurts.
Toshi lies with his father. As everyone else is as noisy as ever. No wonder dad's head hurts. Toshi can hear Kieko yelling as Faisal who won't listen anyway.
Faisal (heard through the door): You can't tell me anything. I can
kill you! You know that, don't you? I've been able to hold a sword
since I learned how to walk.
Hiei's Visit
Hiei stands in he window watching Amarante. The child has been hit
again. Shiraz enters the room.
Shiraz: You came to see that worthless wench again.
Amarante: I'm not worthless.
Shiraz: You're as worthless as your father is.
Amarante: My father isn't worthless. He's a legend.
Shiraz's hand connects against Amarante's face. She pulls her hand
back to strike the child again.
Hiei: Don't hit her!
Shiraz: If you care so much take her.
Hiei steps off the windowsill. Amarante rushes towards Hiei.
Hiei: If I take her you will never see her again. She will belong to
Kurama.
Shiraz: Take her to Kurama. He wouldn't want her worthless ass.
Hiei picks the child up. He nods towards Shiraz as he leaps from the window. Shiraz is happy to give away her rights to the child. Hiei looks towards the child.
Hiei: What have I taught you?
Amarante: Become stronger. Trust yourself. Don't worry about mother.
Hiei: And?
Amarante: And always remember that Kurama loves me.
Hiei: And?
Amarante (wrapping her hand around a black tear gem): You are always
there to protect me until the day I can protect myself.
Hiei: Let's go see your father.
Amarante tightens her grip on the tear gem as Hiei lifts her from the ground. She smiles as Hiei uses his speed to take her far away from her nightmares. Will father accept me? Will he truly love me?
Amarante: Go faster.
Hiei smirks. The child thrives of his speed. She even envies it.
Hiei: For you only.
Amarante is happy for her few moment of freedom. She smiles. To move like lightening is absolutely wonderful.
Hiei returns to see Faisal running through the house. He takes Amarante with him. The child hides within his cloak as Faisal hits the wall.
Faisal: I hit the wall.
Hiei: Did the wall hit back?
Faisal: No.
Hiei: Then you're can't be hurt.
Hiei then turns towards Kieko.
Hiei: Where's Kurama?
Kieko: In his room. He may be asleep.
Hiei walks past her. Kieko notices something doesn't seen right.
Kieko: What do you got Hiei?
Hiei (removing his cloak): Not what who. Her name is Amarante.
Kieko: Is she...
Hiei: Kurama's. Yes.
Hiei walks hear once more. This time to Kurama's room. He doesn't
knock before he enters.
Kurama: Hmm.
Hiei: I brought you a present.
Kurama: Advil? Tylenol?
Hiei: Open those green eyes and stop being stupid.
Kurama opens his eyes. He is speechless as he looks at his daughter.
Hiei: You like?
Kurama is quiet.
Hiei: Toshi. Boy look at me. Meet your sister.
Toshi (jumping from the bed): Who are you?
Amarante lowers her head. She runs to Kurama who accepts her with open arms. He embraces he child tightly.
Hiei: Her name is Amarante.
Toshi: Where did she get the bruises?
Hiei: Her mother.
Kurama looks angrily towards Hiei.
Hiei: She's yours to worry about now. Shiraz can't touch her. She no
longer has any rights to her. Her guardianship belongs to you thanks
to the child's grandmother.
Toshi (speaking to Hiei): Her mother hit her?
Hiei: Often.
Kurama looks at Hiei.
Kurama: Where's Shiraz?
Hiei: In Spirit World.
Kurama: Can you watch...
Hiei nods. Kurama places Amarante in Hiei's arms.
Spirit World
Kurama walks through Spirit World. His silver mane blow in the wind as he sets eyes on Shiraz.
Kurama: You beat my daughter!
Shiraz: So we meet again.
Kurama watches her produce a pink rose. He holds a red rose waiting
for Shiraz to move first.
Ryo watches in the distance. She eyes Kurama from her cliff top peak.
Shiraz swings the rose whip first. Kurama dodges it easily. He then nods towards Shiraz who attacks again. Kurama again dodges easily. This time Kurama has the opening he wants. He throws he rose whip so that it wraps around Shiraz's throat. Kurama then steps closer. Shiraz shivers as blood pours from Kurama's hand. He has cut them on he whip. Kurama steps behind Shiraz and jerks the whip back severing Shiraz's throat. Her body makes a thud along the ground.
Ryo makes her appearance as Kurama looks towards to sky.
Kurama (voice low): I hope someone has mercy for you.
Ryo watches him shift to human form.
Ryo: You sure didn't.
Kurama turns towards her voice.
Kurama: No one places his or her hands upon my family.
Ryo: So you killed her because of whom?
Kurama: She hit my daughter. She died by my hand.
Ryo: Still just as lively as ever I see.
Kurama (stepping closer to Ryo): Baby, I always survive. I'm hard to kill.
Ryo: Don't get to close!
Kurama (stepping behind her): Or what you'll kill me...(embracing
her)...you won't do it.
Ryo's shivers as Kurama kisses her shoulder. She tries not to give in, but gives up the fight as he begins to kiss her along her neck.
Kurama: I've missed that taste.
Ryo closes her eyes. She has fallen for the purr of his voice.
Kurama: You surrender?
Ryo can feel his arms around her waist. His lips are along her shoulder. Again he works his way from her shoulder to her neck. He then turns her towards him. Ryo defenses crumble as he kisses her passionately. Ryo deepens the kiss. Kurama pulls her closer.
Kurama: I just want to hold you. Breathe your scent taste your lips.
Ryo (tears in her eyes): Why do you always get to me?
Kurama: Because you love me. You would wait to end of time for me but I can't wait for you. I need you. I want you.
Ryo: I can't. My son. Your daughter.
Kurama: I'm sure she would accept you with open arms. Your son already knows was his father is. You can.
Ryo: I...I... ] Kurama: Place one foot in front of the other and return with me.
Ryo: I...I...
Kurama: You can. Just stop trying to convince yourself that you can't.
Ryo lays her head along Kurama. She knows her has won. Kurama kisses her again.
Kurama: Return with me. I need you.
Ryo knows she may regret this later but she nods. Kurama takes her back to the human world. Kurama takes her of the house. He slides his hands under her knees lifting her from the ground. He carries her into the house.
The house is quiet as Kurama places her along the table. Kurama notices there is a note near the phone. I'll read that later.
Kurama stands before Ryo as she slides her hands back along his neck. Kurama kisses her. He watches her hands slide along his shirt to fall to the floor.
Kurama: Are you sure you want this?
Ryo: I'm only sure that I want you back. I've been lonely and miserable without you.
Kurama kisses her. She then slides from the table. Ryo takes hold of Kurama's hands. She walks towards his room without hesitation.
Ryo lies asleep. Kurama lies with his eyes on her. She seems peaceful as her body her body lies next to his to his. Ryo slides closer.
(Breathe)
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away
All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart
'Cause I can feel you breathe It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
I'm closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away
All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
I'm closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
Bedtime
Hiei watches his son sleep. He hen makes sure both of Kurama's children are ready for sleep. Hiei looks at Amarante. He child lies curled into a ball. He pulls the blankets over her. She looks towards him.
Hiei: Don't worry your pretty head. You know he loves you. I know he
loves you. It will take time. Especially since you flinch every time
you're near someone. But you'll be fine.
Amarante looks at Hiei. Hiei embraces the child for a moment and then tells her to sleep. She sleeps with her hand wrapped around he black tear gem as it hangs around her neck.
Hiei watches the child sleep. Kohana steps into her room. She lays a red rose next to Amarante.
Kohana: Do you think she will be fine?
Hiei: She has a strong spirit. She will survive and she will be stronger because of it.
Kohana: You know that child has been through hell.
Hiei: So have I and I survived.
Kohana: Don't you think it would be better for her to be able to trust someone.
Hiei: All she needs is o trust herself. She will survive.
Kohana: You sure she'll be fine?
Hiei: How many times do I have to ell you! She will be fine. She may
be a child but she has the sprit of an adult.
Kohana looks towards the sleeping child. Amarante is still curled into a ball, but she seems comfortable. Kohana shakes her head and allows he child to sleep. Hiei walks away leaving Kohana to pull the door up behind her as she leaves.
Morning Came Too Fast
Ryo awakes to Kurama lying next to her sleeping. Ryo smiles. So this is what it's like for you to still be here in the morning. You've never stayed near before.
Ryo smiles towards Kurama.
Ryo (watching him wake): Morning baby.
Kurama (smiling at her): Good morning.
Kurama kisses Ryo lightly. Ryo then watches him turn away and yawn. Ryo smiles and then kisses him.
Ryo (running her fingers through his hair): Still sleepy?
Kurama (laying his head along her stomach): A little.
Ryo: Then sleep. Trust me it's okay.
Kurama (smiling): Only because you're happy.
Ryo (smiling): You know it.
Kurama: Look at me for a second.
Ryo (turning towards him): Yes?
Kurama: Do you love me?
Ryo: Why ask a question you already know the answer to?
Kurama: I'm being serious.
Ryo: You're asking me a serious question while lying in a bed with me the morning after...
Kurama: Seriously do you love me?
Ryo: With all my being.
Kurama: Then, will you marry me?
Ryo (smiling): Yes. Yes, I will marry you.
Kurama (with a grin): Thank you!
Ryo (laughing): You're welcome.
Ryo knows he holds her heart. Kurama closes his eyes slowly he drifts back to sleep. Ryo smiles.
Ryo (with a grin): You will always belong to me. And I to you.
A slight smile forms upon Kurama's lips. Ryo drifts back to sleep.
Meanwhile...
Faisal is awake and sitting in front of the television. Kohana is cooking breakfast. Toshi sits on kitchen table watching. Amarante was left still asleep. Hiei lies sleeping also.
Amarante awakes to the noise outside the door. She drags one of the blankets out of the room and steps into the room where Hiei sleeps. The child lies at the bottom of the bed. Once again she is curled into a ball. Kohana enters the room and sees Amarante lying asleep at the bottom of the bed. She lifts the child and places her next to Hiei. Amarante curls herself into a ball placing her back against Hiei's side.
Kohana: I will never understand why you sleep that way.
Amarante remains curled against Hiei as Kohana leaves the room with the pair still sleeping. Hiei with an elbow jammed in his side. He looks at Amarante and gently slides her arm from his side.
Hiei: Sleep well child.
Amarante wakes to the sound of Hiei's voice. She smiles and greets him with a good morning. Hiei picks her up and walks with her to the kitchen. Hiei smirks towards Kohana. Kohana turns towards Hiei. Before she can greet him good morning she is greeted by a kiss. Kohana smiles.
Kohana: What was that for?
Hiei: Good morning.
Kohana smiles.
Hiei (looking towards Amarante): Good morning to you also little one.
Amarante (smiling): Morning Hiei.
Hiei (looking at Faisal): Child get out from in front that thing and
do your chores...(looking towards Kohana)... did Kurama call?
Kohana shakes her head. Hiei walks to the phone and dials Kurama's number. He hands the phone to Kurama.
Hiei: Kurama didn't answer. I hope nothing happened to him.
Kohana (looking towards Faisal): Why don't you take Toshi and Amarante
out to play. You can do your chores later.
Faisal takes Amarante's hands. Toshi follows.
Faisal (walking with the girl): Dad is quite fond of you. I think that's pretty cool.
Amarante: You're not angry about it?
Faisal: Not at all. I think it's good for you to have someone. I do ask one thing.
Amarante: What?
Faisal: When you become strong enough teach me about the rose whip.
Amarante: I'll teach you how to use the rose whip on one condition.
Faisal: What is it?
Amarante: You never allow yourself to become jealous of me.
Faisal: I won't. You need my father. He's your safety line. I see that every time you look at him.
Amarante: Is it that obvious?
Faisal: Too obvious.
Amarante bows her head. Toshi steps near her. He places his hand under her chin. He raises her head so that he is looking into her eyes.
Toshi (smirking): From here on out I will protect you. I'll make sure that mom protects you also.
Amarante: Are you sure your mother will...
Toshi: With open arms for Kurama.
Meanwhile...
Hiei walks through h house. Kohana looks at him.
Kohana: What are you going to do?
Hiei: I'm going to find out what happened to Kurama.
Kohana: I'll tell you what happened to Kurama. He didn't even bother
with the letter because he knows you have the children. He probably
figures you'll drop hem back home when you grow tired of them.
Hiei: So you just believe that he is at home enjoying himself.
Kohana: I know my brother enough to know that even though Shiraz was a
fighter she doesn't stand a chance against my brother.
Hiei (voice dripping with sarcasm): Aren't we confident.
Kohana goes to get the children. She then tells Hiei to take them home. She holds her son as Hiei takes Amarante and Toshi back to Kurama. Hiei arrives at Kurama's door. He kicks at the door angrily. Ryo opens the door.
Hiei (surprised): Ryo?
Ryo: Hiei...(looks towards Amarante)...you must be Amarante. Your
father thinks highly of you. He loves you.
Amarante (shyly): Where is dad?
Ryo: Getting dressed. He just woke up...(turning towards
Hiei)...Kurama told me to thank you.
Toshi: Mom!
Amarante (still clinging to Hiei): Do you think dad will truly accept
me?
Ryo: Your father loves you to death. I would like to get to know you
also. That is if it is okay with you little one. I think we can be
friends.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of it's character.
However, I do own Shiraz, Kohana, Ryo, Amarante, Faisal, Raidon, and
Toshi. They are mine you cannot have them. Breathe by Faith Hill.