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"Speech" //thoughts// /lyrics to poems/songs/ -telepathy-
(Overview from author)
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Pronunciation: Chena= ch/EE/nuh or Christinia= cr/is/stee/neee/ee uh
Kyumi= k/eye/oo/mee Anonimo= o/non/i/moh Chica= chee/ka
Tsuku= Soo/Koo Togasha= tO/Gosh/ah
(This will be updated as new characters come into light)
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Ying and Yang-Or somewhere in-between.
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Summary: Two different people with the same view of life.. Down and hard on her luck one girl if trying to end everything... But it's up to one Jaganshi to stop her in the end... Or Die trying. Slightly dark with angst in most of the earlier chapters.
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Chapter17: Nothing but rain
Chena sighed, opening her eyes. Sunlight seemed to stream in her room from every possible angle known to man… "Ugh… Blind… Can't see…" The girl mumbled and rolled over… Straight into the floor.
Thud! "Ugh… Why do… I get the feelin' this isn't going to be my day…" She sighed, and noticed the air seemed a bit cool. With a groggy effort she sat up… She didn't have much on… A bandage around her middle and most of her lower chest… Thankfully it covered mostly everything… And shorts. Short shorts… "Where the he…" A moving sound greeted her ears and she looked up suddenly… Hiei was standing in the corner, probably newly aware of where he was… And his eyes landed on her. If it was possible the already large and alert red eyes got wider and she could have sworn she saw something red appear on his face…
"AAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Botan bolted up from the couch, cup in hand and eyes wide and scared. She got up and ran crazily to Chena's bed room door… And this is what she saw… Hiei was literally running like the devil himself was after him… He flickered out of sight and appeared in the kitchen looking a little worse for wear. Chena ran out, left arm covering her scantily covered top and face red… "My god! What on earth was he doing in there!! I'm barely even dressed!! Hentai no baka!" Botan giggled but put her left hand on the girl's shoulder.
"Calm down. I changed your bandages this morning and your shirt had blood all over it you know. All your things were dirty and I didn't think you'd get up this early… He's been asleep since last night."
Hiei popped his head out of the kitchen and if it was ever possible he looked nervous, it was now. Chena glared, folding her arms around herself and letting her eyes do the talking, then came her mouth… But not before Botan's. "Besides Chena, I don't think you minded it that much." Botan couldn't tell which face she was more scared of… Hiei's was something she got used to… But Chena's look made her blood literally stop… "I… Need to go… Check in with Ko-Enma… Uhuh… Ja ne!" She ran out the door…
"I swear! That no good ferry! She needs something to do!" Chena turned to the place where her clothes were in the wash and moved them to the dryer… "Shimatta!" She continued her string of curse words before it finally occurred to her there was someone behind her… With a sigh she started the dryer and turned around. "Sorry… I didn't think about you still being here…" "What was she doing?" Chena blinked… "Nani?"
He sighed and changed his tone. "What was she doing last night? The tape?" He seemed to not really know what Chena had crushed but copied the word she'd used before to ask for it. Chena smirked. "I told her I would be quite about that... But after that stunt…" The teen giggled. "She's taping things I've been saying so she can use them again. Probably to show you… She did try to copy me telling Shizuru I like… Uh…" //Uh oh… // She was silent… She didn't even breathe… What was she supposed to say? She liked… Uh… Liked… Liked something… "Like what?" Chena's mind reflexes snapped to attention and took over. The bad girl took over… "Why would you want to know? She must've been testing it or something. She's crazy." He seemed to accept that answer and was silent. Chena inwardly sighed. //That… Was… Close…//
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A glance in the mirror and she cringed. Bruises had formed all around her bare neck. They ranged from a deep purple to a delicate brown color… They would be there for a while. The wound was starting to seal up. Chena gave it a good three to four weeks to be fit for fighting. Which was wonderful... Not. "I swear this is crazy… This keeps up and I'll be dead, again." She went to work with a bit of powder and makeup… About ten minutes later and they were a bit harder to see. She'd have to be careful not to move her head too much…
"Where are you going?" As always it came out of nowhere, would scare normal people to death, and always with a bored tone. "I'm going to work, Mr. Stay at my place for the whole day." Chena answered smirking. "Got a problem?" No answer. That was predictable.
She slipped her keys around her neck, letting the cord touch her skin gingerly. Purple eyes closed for a moment as she breathed out… It was hurting… Blast it… She'd never make it through the 8 hour shift… There was no way… "Kuso…"
"Yameta." Chena blinked… What the… "Forget about working. You need to rest." It wasn't careless, it wasn't an insult, it wasn't crossly said or bored, in fact… Was there care? Was he saying that? In a kind way? Chena swallowed and let her hand fall from the sink… er reflection stared back at her… Both Chena's looked shocked…
"I just don't think…"I just don't think he'd… I just don't think he'd feel the same… About me."
Was it possible? Could he actually care about her?
"What are you doing?" Chena blinked and looked to her left. He stood there, looking at her… Concern… Chena held in a gasp. //He is worried! I thought… How could he… //
/When something emerges here.
Deep within me.
I know it's all right.
I know I'm safe.
Just don't worry much. /
Chena swallowed and looked back at the mirror. "I just… I was just thinking about something. That's all." He took the answer. When her eyes fell on the doorway again, it was vacant. She sighed, half disappointed, half relieved… But why was she… The mirror came into her gaze again. Purple eyes shined and her cheeks were tinted pink… A blush? No… No! no! No! "Now I'm being stupid… Come on girl. Gotta get through work… Then I don't have to go back in until tomorrow after noon…"
/ I'll be fine.
But let me get through today.
I have so much to think about.
I'm sorry I'm so quiet…
I'm sorry I can't tell you… /
The apartment door clicked behind her. Chena cast a long look at the door… He wasn't inside. He must've had things to do.
Stop it.
The sky was overcast, more rain. Nothing but rain… Nothing… But… Rain...
/And I'm alone now.
I'm sorry I can't,
Just let it go.
Just don't worry much. /
"Like what?" Chena's mind reflexes snapped to attention. The bad girl took over… "Why would you want to know? She must've been testing it or something. She's crazy."
The restaurant appeared… Her side throbbed but with a tightened grip on her handbag, she walked inside. A few drops of rain flecked the pavement, reminding her of before… But with a jerk of her head her smile was on and she ignored it.
"No... He's a demon right? There's a couple for breaking laws of the universe."
"Kid, if there's one thing this bunch has showed, it's that the 'laws of the universe' were made for normal people. And it's safe to say no one's normal here. We're all weird."
"I don't know... I do like him I guess... Just…"
/I'm sorry I've blind.
I'm sorry I've been lying.
Just don't worry much. /
"I just don't think…"
"I just don't think he'd… I just don't think he'd feel the same… About me."
/I won't bother anyone again.
Just…
I won't lie ever again.
Don't…
I may look sad to you…
Worry…
But I'm happy! Can't you see!
Much… About me….
I'm sorry I've been blind…
Just don't worry much. /
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"What are you doing?"
Chena stopped. Her kimono was wet from the rain but she didn't care. Her sandaled feet turned her around. She half expected to see Hiei standing there, glaring at her for some unknown reason. But he wasn't. Nothing but rain.
"Jeeze. I need to get a… Reality check…" Theteen sighed, her left hand still holding her side.
"Chica, go on home. You look tired. Don't worry about the other hour on your shift. You're only human. I'm sure you'll make it up another time."
"Thank-you, sir."
So here she was. Walking home in the rain. She'd restricted herself from her skateboard. It was cracked all ready… It'd take a nice paycheck to get it fixed or get a new one. Oh well… "Nothing like a goal… To keep your mind… Awake I guess."
"Baka onna be still!"
"It was a nightmare, stupid ningen."
Chena stopped walking, her eyes glaring at a brick wall. It was the wall of her apartment building. She should be walking up the steps to her right to get home… But she was in the rain, glaring at the wall. Common sense was having a rather hurried vacation.
"You'll hurt yourself."
"Well I'm hurting sitting here, and I'll hurt when I'm up, same difference!"
"Why? Why were you doing that? You could have just walked out. Botan was there."
"She doesn't have to."
"You could have left me for dead…"
"You need to get something over that."
"I could've just died again. You wouldn't have had to take me home."
Why? He was a demon. He didn't kill her on sight because she was human, he thought. If he'd only known at first… None of it would have had to happen. None of it… Nothing… Nothing but rain…
Your mind is wandering again child. "And?" If that fire demon is taking up this much time in your head, why on earth are you still asking why? Chena snorted. "Sounds like something my 'kaasan would say." We need to be finding Kurai Akari! Not chasing after a half pint little boy. Chena was silent, still starring at the brick. The water dripped along it, creating faint sounds and even fainter shapes.
Child? "Yes?" Get out of the rain. "Why?" Because, you'll accomplish nothing if you stand there all night. "So… You only don't do something, because you won't accomplish anything in return?" What? "Is that how all demons think?" Silence… For the majority, yes. Not all but most. "So a demon... Wouldn't say, do anything, if they didn't get anything in return?" That goes the larger part I'm afraid. Why? "Nothing…" Chena swallowed. "I was just thinking… That's all."
"What could possibly have held your… Attention this long?"
What had kept her attention all that time that she didn't notice anything wrong? Child…Get inside. "Why are you telling me that? Are you getting something out of it in return?" No. This is nonsense! Go up the steps already! Chena swallowed, but stayed where she was. Her eyes glowed and watched the rain and the water.
"Tell ya' what, I'll make you a deal." Yes? "You don't say anything about me liking Hiei, and I won't charge you rent. Deal?" Hehehe… Yes child… Deal. "All right."
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Sunlight… "Ugh… Not again…" Chena groaned, her eyes squinting. She had paid careful attention to the blinds being closed last night… "All right… Who's the wise guy?" "Don't like sunlight, Anonimo?" Guy's voice… She heard grunts from someone else… Oh no… Not now… Don't let it be… She bolted upright, her side screaming. The thugs… //How did they… I must've not locked the door?! //
"Easy Anonimo. We're here for a re-match. That's all." The leader raised his hands in front him, showing her he spoke truly. Chena didn't believe him. She tightened her fists and glared.
/Wake up in the mornin'.
Time to give them what they want.
Oh take this, it's all yours.
But first,
WE gotta fight. /
"Now, we'll be outside waiting for you. And don't try getting' away." "You shouldn't threaten me. That takes intelligence." She spat, clutching her side in anger. One raised his eyebrows at that, but they all walked out… Leaving Chena to her thoughts. If she tried, she might be able to take 'em down. IF SHE TRIED. Purple eyes fell to her side. The bandage was tinted a light red in spots… That movement from yesterday had pulled it open again… This would rip it wider for sure…
/Oh no matter the cost.
You're not takin' me down, no way.
Forget about tomorrow.
You're going down today! /
Her eyes locked on her closed door. If she called for help… No. This was her ordeal. This was her part of the job. Hiei wasn't going to be there to save her every time she turned around. Don't fight child. There are other ways! "Like what?" Nothing… "Then let's get this over with." Chena got up, putting on her black shirt and cargo pants. Her sandals were on and her hand to the door in less than a minute. "Ready?" This is crazy! You'll re-open that wound. "I'll live."
Chena opened the door, her eyes bright, and narrow. Time for a little action on her part. "All right… Kami, cut me some slack up there… I'll need it."
And at that moment… There was… Nothing but rain….
/Don't take me lightly.
It'll take more than you,
To take this girl down.
Yeah, it'll take more… Way more than you! /
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Okay, nothing important that time. Sorry but I had to get it all out into the open. It moved a bit fast at the end, sorry 'bout that. AS for the MAJOR SAP areas in the beginning… You guys deserve a metal for making it through… I barely had it in me to edit it all out but… Ugh…
Anywho, take care and I'll be back!! Ja Ne!
AS for the Chena/Hiei-ness…. KAAAWWWWAAAAAAAIIIIIIII!