One Sister's Secret and the Request
By Silverwolf 2003

Contains references from A Past that Haunts series

Thoughts in Italics

Maliki sat next to Karasu. As she spoke she slowly realizes he isn't listening. Karasu was quiet. He seemed at times lost in thought. He was different since she had killed the Toguro brothers and took him with her. Sure it has been by force, but that was just the way she did things.
Karasu never seemed to say much. Especially after she told him that she loved him. He called her love, but he called her sister love also.
At times Maliki figured he only stayed with her because she had threatened him. Then again he could kill her just the same. She really didn't think that he absolutely loved her even if he had feeling for her. Karasu sat watching the rain fall violently along the ground. He knew how Maliki was. At first he had considered it attractive, but not anymore. He remained at her side only because he found a fascination with her sister.
Melkiah stands in the rain. She is laughing. Karasu watches Melkiah. He sits with his eyes along Melkiah's dripping mane. Her wet clothes cling to her body as Karasu sits ignoring Maliki who suddenly realizes that Karasu is watching her sister.

Maliki: Do you like what you see?

Karasu (without hesitation): Yes I do.

Maliki: What?!

Karasu: You asked. I answered.

Karasu walks away. He leaves Maliki standing on the porch. As he stands in the rain Melkiah watches him walk away from her sister. Melkiah looks at her sister who stands completely annoyed with Karasu. Melkiah watches Karasu wink her way. She shudders as Karasu continues to walk away. Melkiah laughs.

Melkiah (to herself): You make my sister's blood boil and you never even become angry with her.

Maliki: Girl, get over here now! You think you can laugh at me!

Melkiah: Having boyfriend trouble again I see.

Maliki: I am not. He would do anything for me.

Melkiah: Looks to me like the only thing he would do is leave your bitching ass without even fighting you.

Maliki: You mock me?

Melkiah: About thirty times a day.

Maliki: I have a question for you.

Melkiah: Then spit it out!

Maliki: How's our father?

Melkiah: He survived. He's no worse for wear.

Maliki: As for you, how's your shoulder?

Melkiah: Okay what kind of plants did you brew up this time?

Maliki walks away for her sister angry. Melkiah smiles.

Melkiah: I win.

Karasu (from nowhere): You sure know how to anger her.

Melkiah: You...you saw what happened?

Karasu: Yes. How's your shoulder? You do realize that you brought that
attack upon yourself by getting in the way, don't you love?

Melkiah: A little sore.

Karasu: Come with me love.

Melkiah looks around as Karasu catches her wrist. She realizes his grip is gentle as he takes her along with him. Karasu takes he to his room. She watches his every move entrances until his touch brings her back to reality. As Karasu looks over Melkiah's burnt shoulder she watches once again entranced.

Melkiah: I have a question.

Karasu: Yes love?

Melkiah: You could have removed my arm with that attack, but you didn't. Why didn't you?

Karasu: Love, maybe because I didn't feel like it or maybe it is because I felt you needed it.

Melkiah watches a he finishes tending to her wounded shoulder. He then steps away allowing her to leave. She stands in the hall. Melkiah can see Karasu inside his room. She watches him slip off the wet shirt and slide on a dry one. Melkiah leaves before she sees more than she wants to know about. She walks to her room, shuts the door and changes he wet clothes. Melkiah disappears back down the stairs to greet her sister. Maliki stands looking at her.

Maliki: Where the hell is he?

Melkiah: In his room.

Maliki: Fine then I'll go get him.

Melkiah watches Karasu appear in the doorway. He isn't wearing her coat as he stands watching the sisters.

Maliki: Where the hell have you been?

Karasu: Around.

She noticed that the more she yelled at Karasu the more her just seemed the ignore her. Maliki noticed that he hadn't by calling her love lately though she was sure that he was still using the term to refer to her sister.

Maliki: We need to talk.

Karasu: What about?

Maliki: This relationship.

Karasu looks at her. What relationship? You love me. I don't give a damn about you. I'm just here.

Maliki: Do you love me?

Karasu looks at her. He doesn't give a reply. He walks away. Maliki stands unsure of how to react. Maliki turns towards her sister, but before she can say anything a dagger hits to wall next to her. Maliki looks towards an unnamed demon. It is obviously a former member of the Toguro gang. Maliki looks at the demon angrily. She demands to know what the creature wants as it stands before her. The creature demands to know Karasu's whereabouts as it prepares to fight the sisters.
Karasu steps into view. He smirks the demon's way. Maliki looks towards her sister. She pulls a black rose from her clothing and prepares to fight. Melkiah has already engaged the demon in a fight. The creature grabs Melkiah's injured shoulder. Melkiah clenches her teeth to prevent heselfr from screaming. Karasu backs Melkiah away from the creature and kills it brutally.
Maliki walks away. She's angry that she didn't get to fight. Karasu shrugs as she leaves. He then steps next to Melkiah.

Karasu: You all right love?

Melkiah: I'll live.

Karasu looks at her shoulder. He can see it's bleeding again. Melkiah then looks at it. She smirks slightly. Second degree burns. Yeah, that's what I wanted.

Melkiah: I guess I should deal with the blood.

Karasu: Come on love.

Karasu tends to her shoulder without a word. His hand brushes against her cheek as she moves. Melkiah smirks. She is surprised that Karasu acts like it is nothing. When his hand brushes against her cheek again she places her hand over his. Karasu look at her as she stands holding his other hand. Melkiah looks into a pair a violet eyes as they glance towards an open door. Maliki is still no where to be found as Karasu removes his hand from her hand. He looks at her.

Karasu: You don't seem very scared anymore love?

Melkiah remains with her cheek against his hand.

Melkiah: You've never been sadistic towards me. I guess I don't feel that fear anymore.

Karasu: Maybe you have just replaces your fear with something else love?

Melkiah: You think so.

Karasu (embracing her): I've discovered so love.

Melkiah (leaning against Karasu): Maybe.

Melkiah smirks. Karasu places his other hand along her shoulder. He moves material from it. Melkiah remains still. She closes her eyes as he kisses her shoulder.

Karasu: You place your trust in me love?

Melkiah: Sure why not. The most you could do is kill me. I believe if
you wanted to do that you would have already killed me.

Karasu (kissing her shoulder): True love. True.

Melkiah smirks as Karasu kisses her neck. Melkiah places he hand along his and slides he other arm around his neck. She moans low as he kisses her neck again. Karasu smirks at her response. That's right, play nice.
Melkiah turns towards Karasu. She kisses him. He returns the kiss. Child you're so scared yet so wanting. Melkiah deepens the kiss. My sister will punish me for this. Karasu steps back towards the bed. He places Melkiah along it. Melkiah takes him with her.

Melkiah: I want to play.

Karasu (sliding his hands along her body): Do you now love?

Melkiah nods and arches her back so that her body is against his. Karasu slides his hand along her arms. He places her hands above her head as he opens her shirt. Karasu kisses his way down her neck to her waist. He then kisses her stomach.

Karasu: Just remember love fascination can get someone in trouble.

Melkiah (sliding one hand from his grip): I guess I'm in trouble.

Melkiah slides Karasu's shirt from his body. Karasu looks at her.

Karasu: So you want to play love?

Melkiah slides so that her body is under his. She nods and arches her back again to places her body against Karasu.

Karasu: Love, I'm going to show you heaven.

Melkiah laughs.

Melkiah lies next to Karasu. She doesn't know that he is awake. She looks towards him for a minute.

Melkiah: So that's what heaven is like.

Karasu (kissing her shoulder): Did you think I would lie to you love?

Melkiah: No. Do you think that Maliki will punish me for this?

Karasu: Drastically love.

Melkiah: Lets not say anything.

Karasu kisses her shoulder. She snuggles close.

Karasu: I'll never tell anything love.

Melkiah laughs. It's so strange to feel safe with him near. It's even stranger to feel threatened when I'm near my sister.

Melkiah can feel Karasu pull her closer. He knows she can't hold her very long. He'll have to let her go before Maliki returns. Or will he? Karasu looks at her.

Karasu: Would you be angry if I told your sister love?

Melkiah: Don't tell her. If I get punished I'm begging you not to step in. Will you protect my sister?

Karasu: I'll do anything you request love. I won't allow her to hurt
you though. She isn't allowed to touch you love.

Melkiah: Protect her no matter what she does. I'm begging you. She
must never know about this easier. It would break her spirit. And did
you say anything?

Karasu: Yes love.

Melkiah: Then make love to me once more.

(Always You)
I see a mystery ship out on the water

I wonder where it's sailing to

Is someone waiting in some other harbor

These fantasies they blow my way

Like sirens to a fool

And in the stillness of my soul

I keep returning to

(CHORUS)

Always you

You know I live on the wind where love runs free

I come back to you

Always you

And when I fall to earth you're always there for me

I come back, I come back, I come back to you

Looking at myself 'til the mirror shatters

I hear a madman sing his tune (he says)

It's only love that ever really matters

I wake up in this dream tonight

That's when I see the truth

Of all the faces in my heart

There's only one I choose

(CHORUS)

Something in my soul never changes baby

You're the one that's keeping me sane

There is no other that I have ever conceived

Could be my lover and never leave when I run free

Could be my lover, could be my lover

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. Though
I wished I owned two of them. However, I do own Maliki and Melkiah,
They are my characters and I'm not giving them away. Always you by
Jennifer Paige.