YYH and the Mysterious American
Summary: A mysterious American transfer student shows up at Saryaski High School
And seems to have a secret that the new demon is itching to get his hands on. Can the spirit detectives protect her and stop the demon before it is too late.
Me: Oh pretty, Youkai's, * stares at all of YYH crew in cages * yummy yummy in my tummy…
Inuyasha: Authoress is still * gulp * under the weather so I have finished this weeks episode for all of the fans out there, * backs away from Authoress who is still holding Tetseiga * Nice Authoress, want candy * throws twizzlers, snickers, milky ways, & other assorted sweets *
Me: Oooo, sweet things * runs over to it and starts eating * Mmmm…
YYH crew: Help us please crazy authoress captured us, torture with Barney… o.O
Inuyasha: Authoress does not own YYH or any characters that are not original…
Me: Yum… ^_^
Chapter 4: Final Showdown part One
Daashu concentrated on trying to tear down the barrier around Kurama. For every foot of wall he brought down two more feet would appear. Youko Kurama moaned from his induced sleep as the barrier's spell began to take its toll on him. Daashu continued to try and break down the barrier when Kurama collapsed to his knees breathing heavily. The black kitsune withdrew his mind link for fear of hurting the teen further. He sat down on the floor trying to figure out why he couldn't release Kurama.
That bastard Kanjou must of increased the mind barrier spell with something. Daashu stood up and ran out of the room and into Reya's room. He realized why Kanjou was able to fell Hiei so quickly. Hiei has the jagan eye and the mind barrier spell he had put on the Bell of Eternal Silence would not have worked so he must of used another item to increase the power. He burst into the room and Reya sat up worried as to why Daashu came bursting in.
"Reya did you keep my books," Daashu inquired.
"Which ones, the ningen ones or the Youkai ones?" she asked.
"Youkai ones," he answered.
"Sure bottom of the closet in the box labeled books," Reya said getting out of bed and standing behind her husband.
He grabbed the box and walked into the living room. Reya followed him into the room before going to get two cups of tea for them. Daashu began removing books from the box hoping to find the one that he needed. He noticed it wasn't there, but maybe what he needed was in one of the other books. Reya returned with the tea and sat down next to him ready to help if needed
The hours passed by quickly and Daashu tossed the book he was reading onto the pile on the floor. Reya stirred from where she lay next to him. She sat up and enveloped him into her arms. She laid her head onto his chest missing his embrace more than anything in the world. She inhaled his scent; pine and spices that always seemed to linger on him. He set his chin on her head also inhaling her scent; lilies and a faint hint of her perfume: Healing Gardens Water.
They stayed like this for a while until Daashu heard Youko Kurama shout out. Reya got up off the couch and went up the stairs heading towards the bedroom. Her husband went in first and saw the young Youkai tossing in his nightmarish sleep. Reya went to wake him, but Daashu stopped her.
"We should wake him," Reya said.
"If w wake him then we might hurt him. We do not know what is causing his nightmares. It could be the spell, Hiei, or nothing out of the ordinary," Daashu explained to Reya, "There is more to this than I originally thought."
The two adults walked out of the youkai's room and into Reya's bedroom. Reya sat on the bed while Daashu paced the floor, his normally calm demeanor gone. Reya just watched him for a few minutes wishing he would just sit down.
"Daashu please tell me what is going on," Reya pleaded.
Daashu stopped pacing and sat down on the bed, "Kanjou Mirako used to be my partner when I roamed the Makai. I used to create items to aide or harm demons. He betrayed me to some hunters out for my blood. He stole two of my before disappearing. Now Kanjou Mirako has used one of my creations against Kurama and another youkai, Hiei.
The Bell of Eternal Silence traps weaker youkai minds in a prison as they are bombarded by pain from the high pitch sound. But Kurama's mind is strong enough to withstand the barrier, even though he will still experience the pain. Hiei also should be able to withstand it. He has a jagan eye that will block the barrier and even the pain spell, but now Kurama is trapped in his mind and Hiei is on the verge of losing all control."
Reya looked at him horrified, "You created a weapon? But why?"
Daashu looked away from his wife, "I created many things I wish I hadn't, but Kanjou has increased the Bell's spell power some how. I have an idea, but I cannot find it in any of my books."
Reya was silent as she watched her husband's back. She hugged him and he turned gathering the ningen woman into his embrace. She closed her eyes losing herself in his scent. Then she pushed him away and glared at him. He looked defeated knowing that she had caught onto what he was trying to do.
"Daashu Mairoushi, now don't you go using you Kitsune abilities to make me forget about the problem and the fact that you are keeping secrets from me," Reya said in a soft voice laced in anger.
"Gomen-nasai, I was only trying to help calm you," he said quietly not wanting to invoke his wife's wrath upon himself.
"You should be trying to calm that poor boy in the next room not me," she said, "Now you looked through all the books?"
"Yes I have, but nothing," he said.
"Fine. Lay down and sleep. Tomorrow I will search the internet and you will begin to train Nikita how to use her energy and a weapon. I suggest maybe a katana," Reya said as she laid down on the bed, "I will take care of Kurama as well."
"The internet? How can you find a Makai item on the internet?" Daashu asked confused.
"You can find anything if you only know where to look," Reya said, "Now sleep."
Daashu laid down next to his wife missing the way it felt to sleep with her in his arms. As the youkai and ningen woman slept they didn't hear the soft sounds coming from Nikki's room. The hanyou girl awoke suddenly feeling as if someone was in her room. She scanned the room and saw Hiei in his corporal form watching her. His eyes were clouded with pain as they watched her. She got out of bed and noticed that he was injured even further. He held his arm, that she assumed was broken, to his body. Nikki stopped in front of him on the verge of tears.
"Hiei?" she asked quietly, "You sent me that dream earlier didn't you."
He shook his head, "I did."
"Why? I mean if you didn't want me to find you then…" Nikki stopped letting the tears flow down her cheeks.
He stepped forward and placed a hand on her cheek, "Because my hold on my mind is slipping away. He will soon own me and I won't be able to stop him from getting you."
"Hiei? What are you going to do?" Nikki asked searching his eyes then realization set in, "Hiei don't, please. I need you."
"Don't cry for me, I cannot stand to see you hurt," he began, "I will fight for as long as I can, but the moment I feel my control waver I will…"
Nikki stepped back from him, crying, "Hiei… I will rescue you. Don't even think about doing what you are planning. If you do then I will forever hate you never allowing your soul to rest."
Hiei blinked back his surprise, "Nikki I cannot allow him to get you and I will do what ever it takes to protect you , even take my own life."
"You Baka Fire Youkai," Nikki shouted anger in her voice, "You don't get it. I love you. I cannot go without you."
Nikki fell to the floor crying into her hands realizing what she had screamed out. Hiei stared at her shocked but soon he snapped out of it. He walked up to her and kneeled down next to her. He watched the girl before drawing her attention to him. She looked at him tears glistening in the moon light.
"Nikki I cannot promise that I won't do anything, but I will hold out as long as I can," he said holding her hands, "I must go before he find me and you."
His form wavered before disappearing all together. Nikki felt something in her hand and she opened it. She saw a tiny tear shaped gem in a smoky red color lying on her palm. She knew that it was one of Hiei's tears, being half Koorime and all. She got up from the floor and went to her jewelry box finding a delicate silver chain hidden near the bottom of it. She worked on fixing the gem to the chain and put it on. Nikki felt a strength invade her body that she knew was from Hiei. She smiled slightly before lying down on the bed once more.
Soon the sun rose bathing the earth in warmth, or at least as warm as allowed in late fall. Daashu woke to see that Reya was not in bed. He got up and changed into a loose fitting gi, preparing for Nikki's training. He checked on Kurama seeing that he was still asleep. The kitsune went downstairs and saw Reya sitting at the kitchen table eating a bagel and drinking coffee. She was working on a lap top computer, her connection allowing her access to the internet. Daashu poured himself a cup of coffee and stood watching the screen.
"Good morning, fox boy," Reya said not removing her eyes from the screen.
"Morning darling," Daashu said, "What are you looking at?"
"This is an underground site allowing me access to Makai information. This was created bya technology adapted youkai," Reya explained, "It takes a lot to be allowed access, but I have my ways."
"So this is how you know how to treat Nikita," Daashu said his curiosity peaked.
"That among other things. Now it's going to take a while to locate what you're looking for so I'm going to accompany you when you train Nikita," Reya said.
"What about Kurama?" the kitsune asked.
"We shall take him to Genkai's Temple. Plus I hear she has an amazing knack for training difficult cases," Reya said, "Now go get Kurama into the car, I will wake Nikita."
Daashu left the kitchen going upstairs and into Kurama's room. He saw the younger kitsune awakening . Youko Kurama sat up and waited until the wave of dizziness passed. Daashu came to the kitsune's side helping him up.
"Youko how do you feel?" Daashu asked.
"I feel drained. My spirit energy is becoming depleted," Youko said as Daashu led him out of the room, "I thought you could free Suiichi from the barrier."
"I tried. Kanjou has increased the spell I put on the bell. now it cannot be broken until the bell and the item are destroyed," Daashu explained.
"So how long until it cannot be reversed?" Youko asked.
"A week, maybe less," Daashu told him.
"Well I guess we need to find him, now don't we," Youko said sharply.
The two youkai walked into the living room and saw Reya and Nikki waiting for them. Youko noticed the tiny tear shaped gem resting at the bottom of Nikki's throat. As he looked closer he realized it was a Koorim tear gem, but it was different from Yukina's being that it is a smoky red color instead of a bluish colar. Youko knew he would have to question her about it later on. Reya led the way to her car in the driveway. Once everyone was piled in they headed towards the park and the quickest way to Genkai's temple.
Yusuke Urameshi stopped to take a breath silently vowing to get back at Genkai for letting her talk him into another training session. He began running again before Genkai caught him taking a break. The pink haired woman came into the training room and told him to stop. Yusuke collapsed onto the ground beat already. He saw Nikki walk in followed by her father in his kitsune form. The two of them were dressed for training. Nikki wore a black long sleeve crop top with a long crimson sleeveless shirt tied together by a crimson sash, black baggy pants, and black slippers identical to Genkai's. The black kitsune wore the same outfit from when he introduced himself the night before.
"Hey Dimwit, I want you to train with Daashu today on hand-to-hand combat," Genkai said, "Now leave before I make you run laps again."
"Yes grandma," Yusuke said saluting to the woman.
Daashu led the way outside, Yusuke following behind. Nikki was left alone with Genkai and the dreaded training to commence. Genkai motioned for Nikki to come closer. The white haired girl nervously walked over to the woman.
"Nikita today we begin a crash course in training you how to control your spirit energy better. Usually training takes six months, but you will have to cram in all that training in a few days," Genkai explained, "I won't be as cruel to you as I am Yusuke. The only way to teach him anything is by insulting him, but you on the other hand seem willing to learn."
Nikita shook her head yes as she continued to watch her new trainer. Genkai started the training as easy as possible having her create her weapon and work on putting out as little energy as possible while sustaining it. Yusuke on the other hand was not having the best of times with Daashu. He was not being easy on the spirit detective, knowing that Kanjou Mirako will throw every thing at them.
And any spirit energy can be used against him once Kanjou gets control of it. They continued late into the day, making sure that Yusuke was using everything in him to fight. Reya sat down on the couch chatting with Youko and Yukina about trivial things as the computer searched the website for any hits. Soon it beeped drawing Reya's attention to it. She saw that it found something. The ningen woman brought it up and saw that it was a feather :
The Feather of Eternal Rest- a feather found on the rare Makai bird, Faith Bird, that when placed with an item bearing any type of spell it increases the spells ability 100 times stronger. The feather cannot be destroyed by any known ways, it also goes for the item it is attached to…
"Did you find it?" Yukina asked.
"Yes and it is not good by any means," Reya said, "This Kanjou person has attached a Feather of Eternal Rest to the bell. it increases the spell by 100 times and cannot be destroyed."
"I do not think this is good for my survival," Youko commented weakly.
"Don't count yourself out yet," Reya said.
She began typing in something else and waited briefly before the computer beeped again:
shedevil666: morning kitsunewoman5, what can I help you with.
Kitsunewoman5: need info on Feather of Eternal Rest…
shedevil666: not much on it, just usual babble on what it does, what specifically is needed…
kitsunewoman5: destruction of it…
shedevil666: let's see here… okay found something, um… it says it cannot be destroyed, but another source says a blast from a very powerful source of spirit energy will interrupt the wave patterns long enough for it to be removed… but there isn't anyone alive who has the energy needed…
kitsunewoman5: thanks for everything…
shedevil666: no prob. Talk later.
Reya logged off of the instant messenger site before closing the lap top.
"Who was that?" Youko asked.
"A very old friend," Reya answered.
"So you know who she is," Youko responded.
"No," Reya said nonchalantly.
"What?! How do you know that the info is good," Youko ranted, "It could be false and sent by Kanjou Mirako himself."
"I highly doubt that for I have been trading info for along time with her," Reya commented, "So don't complain about free information, Youko. Now I think maybe you should rest."
"Hn," Youko said as he laid down on the couch.
Yusuke walked in looking battered and collapsed onto the chair. Daashu also followed in taking a seat by Reya who explained about what she found. Genkai come into the room stating that Nikita was already in bed. Soon snores could be heard coming from Yusuke as he slept in the chair. After a while everyone dispersed and fell asleep in their respected rooms.
The days went by quickly, everyone training with their respected trainers. On the fifth day Nikki began working with a katana having learned enough control over her spirit energy to go on. She sliced through the air, feeling like she had been training with a Katana for years. Soon she was moving quickly and gracefully with the blade never missing a beat. The gem that hung around her neck glowed gently lending her strength. She stopped and saw that Genkai, her father, and Youko were awed by her performance. Youko realized how much her movements were like Hiei's. Nikki resheathed the katana before stepping gracefully over to her father.
"That was beautiful Nikki," Daashu said, "Now onto seeing if you can change into your Kitsune form. Just concentrate on changing and see what happens."
Nikki closed her eyes concentrating on changing into a kitsune. She didn't feel a thing the first few minutes, but soon she noticed that her hearing and smell had become much more acute. She kept her eyes closed afraid to look at what she had become. Her father touched her shoulder and she opened her eyes, noticing things were much more sharper.
"Did it work?" she asked.
"Yes it did, you are now in your Kitsune form. To change back just do the same, which I suggest you do for now," Daashu said, "Come on it's getting late."
Nikki changed back and followed her father as they walked back to the temple. Genkai spoke with Daashu about various things. Nikki was lost in her thoughts as she walked. She didn't notice Youko walking next to her.
"Nikki, can I ask you something?" he began.
"Hn, yes," Nikki said.
Me: Ah she is sounding just like Hiei, * sigh * young love…
Hiei: Take that back you baka Ningen… * unsheathes katana *
Me: Um… Okay… gotta go ooo, shiny buttons…
Hiei: * sweat drops * Now back to our regularly scheduled program…
"Where did you get that jewel? It looks like a Koorime tear gem, but wrong color," Youko inquired.
Nikki's hand grasped the gem and closed her eyes, "Hiei has been contacting me to tell me not to come for him. The last time he came was the night before we came here. He was trying to tell me that if he feels his control slipping he will… he will end his life…"
Nikki stopped walking feeling the tears sliding down her cheeks. Youko stopped as well and tried to comfort her.
"It will be okay," Youko said, "We will rescue him before that happens. I promise."
"I told him he cannot do it because I love him," Nikki said suddenly, "He then gave me this gem. I assume it to be one of his tears."
Youko watched the girl shocked at what she just told him. She loved Hiei and obviously Hiei loved her just as much to shed a tear to give her. That is why her katana handling is similar to his, she drew in his energy from the gem. The two hanyous walked into the temple where Nikki excused herself to go to bed. Youko also did the same, tired from the spell draining his energy. Nikki crawled into bed and fell asleep instantly to sleep.
In the early morning hours she awoke feeling someone's presence in the room with her. She got out of bed searching the room, but found no one. The feeling was now coming from outside the temple. Nikki changed into her outfit and put on her katana in case it was a trap. The gem glowed softly in the dark. She crept through the temple and went outside. The young girl felt nothing outside, but she decided to change into her kitsune form to sharpen her senses.
She heard a soft sigh coming from by the forest's edge and she walked silently over there. Hiei in his corporal form stepped out from behind a tree and stared at the kitsune. He saw a kitsune female with silver eyes with flecks of crimson in them; long silver hair with violet and black streaks, silver ears with black edges, her fox tails silver with black and violet streaks, long graceful clawed hands, and a fanged smile. She carried a katana and wore the tear gem he gave Nikki.
"Hiei?" the kitsune asked.
"How do you know my name?" he asked, "And how did you acquire that gem around your neck?"
Nikki was taken aback by how he was acting when she realized he knew nothing of her being a hanyou, "Hiei, you gave me this gem last time you came to me."
"Nikki?" he asked puzzled.
"I am a hanyou. My father is a kitsune, my mother a ningen. Long story, now why are you here."
"I came to warn you that he knows that you are preparing to rescue me and he is waiting," Hiei said his face pained, "I do not have much time. He has nearly broken through my protection barriers."
"Hiei hold on please, hold on. I don't want to lose you," Nikki pleaded.
"I will try," he said in a pained voice.
"Can you tell me where he keeps the bell?" Nikki asked.
"In his room top tower. It's guarded though," he said, "But it will harm you if you come near it."
"I have a plan, but until then just hold on," Nikki said.
"I-I-" Hiei suddenly dropped to his knees clutching his head, "Ahh- Nooooo!!!"
Hiei stood up and watched the kitsune hanyou, "My sweet, sweet child. How much have I dreamed of finding you. Not knowing what you looked like just how you energy tasted; like honey and vanilla."
"Hiei?" Nikki began, but then knew that Kanjou Mirako broke through the fire demon's barrier.
The fire demon just laughed.
"Kanjou Mirako," Nikki said venom dripping from the name, "Leave him be, right now."
"Or what, you will kill me? I highly doubt that child. For you see I know how much this little fire demon means to you and I can harm him with a snap of my fingers," Kanjou said through Hiei.
To prove his point he commanded Hiei to draw his katana and stab himself in the shoulder. Nikki wanted to turn away, but she wouldn't give that bastard the benefit of seeing her weak. Her eyes shone of hatred and loathing as she watched Hiei in pain. Hiei soon withdrew the blade and sheathed it.
"What do you want?" Nikki asked anger in her quiet voice.
"Why you of course, but maybe I will just keep my little toy instead," Kanjou/Hiei said laughing.
"If you harm him further you will wish you were dead by the time I am finished with you," Nikki said in a voice that was low and threatening.
"I highly doubt that, but you can certainly try," Kanjou/Hiei said, "Come to me if you want Hiei back unharmed. And come alone. I know Daashu has returned and is out for my blood."
Nikki stood in silence, "Leave Hiei now and release him and I will come."
"Hmm let me think about that - No," Kanjou/Hiei laughed, "How about you come and I don't make him do something he will regret. Like kill someone he actually cares about. Maybe Youko Kurama, but no he will die soon enough from the spell. I know his dear twin sister Yukina."
"Don't! She is innocent . She doesn't have anything to do with this," Nikki cried out.
"No one is that innocent as you will soon learn," Kanjou/Hiei stated.
Nikki hung her head in defeat before answering, "I will come, but if you harm Hiei I will kill myself and you won't have you ultimate power."
"Touche, my dear, touche. Nicely played. I promise to not harm the little fire demon," Kanjou/Hiei said, "Come to the clearing you were attacked in and I will come retrieve you. If I sense anyone else around I will kill him. Understood."
"Yes," Nikki said.
"Ta ta for now. Till later," Kanjou/Hiei said bowing.
Hiei vanished from the clearing leaving Nikki alone to her thoughts. She felt someone trying to enter her mind so she put up a stronger barrier to prevent them from entering. Nikki ran into the temple and woke everyone up and told them to meet in the training room.
Me: Hahahahahaha, it's done, completed, story finished, ahahahaha and you just read it Whoopie Yahoo. Hurray for me the All powerful, all knowing Emperess Authoress no, no make that Ruler over the three worlds. Yay that it,…
Sesshomaru: Why am I in this fiction Ningen?
Me: You be my prisoner now give thanksie wanksies to all the lovely reviewers out in reviewer land…
Sesshomaru: And if I don't…
Me: I will give you Tetsiega… * waves Tetsiega in front of Sessies face *
Sesshomaru: Very well Ningen:
Dragon Ladysupreme: Thank you for the Tetsiega Authoress will hang it next to Hiei' s katana… Kurama Dragon Ladysupreme is not related to Hiei in any way, shape, or form and is available for mating… Gomen, anyway here he is * hands her the Kitsune/Hanyou in a cage *
AnimeKoneko: Authoress is really glad to know that you are enjoying the story and who knows exactly how it's spelled, some people spell it with and without the 'H' well any way enjoy the rest of the story.
yuki san1: Authoress fan has arrived and she is glad you are enjoying the story, but she will not give away spoilers for the rest of the story.
Mai-Ly: Authoress is happy for you, and glad that your character is not the same, because it would of just been too weird.
lobogurl9: Authoress makes Hiei fall in love only because he is the most difficult character to please and he just seems the type to need a little loving.
Me: * hangs up cage with a scowling Sesshomaru * good-bye people, no more story, no more … story * begins crying into Inuyasha's Kimono * * places Tetsiega on wall and begins worshipping it *
Nikki: Well any way while the Authoress finishes her worshipping over a stupid sword, tune in next time for the next episode.
Next Episode: Hiei's mind is Kanjou's, Nikki has agreed to become his prisoner, Youko Kurama is getting worse, and Yusuke is still snoring? How will our heroes get out of this one… and save all the realms… find out next time on Final Showdown part two…
