Lizzie:Heyas!*blink*I really am sorry that it's taking so long to post the chapters!The wireless internet connection was down and I can't get on the other computer much.
Kurama:Amazing,she's not hyper........
Hiei:That is impressive.....
Rachel:That's just gonna make her hyper in a minute!!
Disclamier:............Do I have to say it..........?
Lizzie:*reads a dictionary*
Hiei:@__@;;
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the next morning...........((Lizzie's POV))
I woke up early that morning.It was the day of Caitilin's dance.Rachel was still asleep,so I sneaked quietly out of the room.I went downstairs and saw Hiei on the back porch and went over to the doors.He was talking to Kurama,big surprise.......I opened the door quietly and sneaked outside.They didn't hear me.Kurama was in midsentence.
"-be just fine,Hiei.When she wakes up,I'm sure that she will be almost normal.She is just having bad luck right now."
Hiei sighed and started picking the petals off of a flower.He nodded."I know....You can say that a hundred times but I will still worry......It is just my heart......"He picked the last petal off the flower and threw it to the ground.
"Hiei,try to keep calm.She wouldn't like you to worry over her."Kurama took a rose out of his pocket and gave it to Hiei."Here."
Hiei took the rose and stared at it.He twirled it around and started muttering to himself."I wish she were here now so I would be able to know that she is alright."I grinned and went over to the 2 of them.They still hadn't heard me behind them.
I put my arms around Hiei's neck.He jumped and looked at me."Hey,Hiei.Good to see you this morning."I yawned and nuzzled his neck.He smiled and put his arms around me.
"Same,Lizzie.It's great to see you're well."He kissed my cheek and I felt myself blushing."Perhaps you should lie down."I smiled and waved at Kurama.
"I'm fine,Hiei."I yawned and kissed his lips tenderly for a second.He blushed."Why are you out here?Ususually you're up on the balcony."He smiled and twirled some of my hair on his finger.
"Hiei and I thought we'd come here so less people would be able to find us.We didn't want to be disturbed."Kurama smiled.I blinked and started to go back inside."Oh!No,it's okay if you're here.We just wanted to get away from the others."Kurama grabbed my arm to stop me from going.Hiei took my hand in his and pulled me close to him,removing Kurama's hand from my arm.
"Stay here,please,Lizzie......I want you to stay with us......."He put his arms around my back and held me close to him.I blushed and put my arms around his neck.He slipped the rose behind my ear and laid his head on mine.I leaned my head on his chest.
"Okay,Hiei......I'll stay......"I felt myself falling down to the ground,my eyes closing.Hiei was keeping me up.I leaned on his shoulder to help keep myself up."......Hiei......."He picked me up and held me close to him.I snuggled closer.
"Kurama,what's wrong with her?"Hiei's voice sounded anxious.I squirmed in his arms.I felt Kurama's cool hand on my head.He kept one hand there,and put one hand on my right arm.I think I flinched.
"I think she used up too much energy and is just tired.We should put her back to bed,Hiei."Kurama removed his hands from me and I heard him whisper something to Hiei.Hiei held me closer to him and kissed my cheek.
I opened my eyes and looked up at him."......Saoa......I'm uh-kay......"He looked down at me and sat on the porch swing,holding me in his lap."Saoa......I'm okay.....You don't need to worry......"I forced a yawn to hide my moaning.He wasn't fooled.
"Lizzie,you are injured.You are not alright.Rest,you need it."He smiled and stroked my head."Go to sleep."I shook my head and leaned my head on his chest again.Kurama smiled and sat down next to Hiei.They were sharing a strange look.
"I think Hiei is right,Lizzie.You ought to rest."He put his finger under my chin and lifted my head up a bit."Well,you seem to be alright.Maybe you're healing faster than I thought."He smiled and patted my head.I grinned and put my arms around Hiei's neck.They 3 of us merely sat in silence.
Rachel's black lab and dalmation pup came up to us and rested their heads on our laps.Shadow,the black lab,licked my hand and put his front paws on Hiei's knee.Blessed((bless-edd)),the dalmation pup,jumped up into Kurama's lap.She started to lick his face then licked his ear.Rachel came outside and stood in front of us.
"It's time for breakfast.You guys gonna come in and have some?"Shadow ran over to her and jumped on her,putting his front paws on her shoulders."We've got a traditional Japanese meal."
"Sure,Rachel.We'll come in just a minute."Kurama grinned and picked up Blessed.Hiei and I snickered and stood up,well......Hiei stood up still carrying me."Hiei,I think Lizzie can walk......"Kurama raised an eyebrow at Hiei.He put me down and took my hand in his.
"Oookay.....You guys should really get married and take your love to the next level!"Rachel shot us a grin and a peace sign then went inside.We followed her to the kitchen,me rolling my eyes.
"Auntie Christian!You've out down yourself!"I looked at Auntie Christian and smiled.She had made rice cakes,etimommie((boiled soy beans)),shrimp tempura((deep fried shrimp)),and some pancakes.Okay,the pancakes weren't traditional Japanese food,but still......!
"I made the etimommie ecspecially for you and Kumane."She nodded for us to sit down.We did so and began to talk and eat.Yin kept shooting me glances.I didn't know why,but I kept my mouth shut about it.She finally burst out.
"Lizzie,I need to talk to you,now!"She dragged me into the other room by my left arm.She looked back at the kitchen then pulled me into a different room.She whispered even in there."Lizzie,Kurama told me about you and Hiei.I couldn't keep quiet anymore!I had to congradulate you,but I knew better than to say it in front of everyone."
"Well,I thank you,Yin.I bet Hiei would,too.But I get the feeling that there's something else."I wrenched my arm out of her hand."What is it?"
Yin blushed and looked down at the ground."Well......I'll tell you only if you promise not to tell a soul.Deal?"I nodded and waited for her to continue."Well......You see......Kurama and I are......Going......"
"Steady?"I felt my eyes widening."You and Kurama are going steady?"She nodded and I gasped."Oh my gosh!Cool!That's so great for you guys!"I gave her a bear hug and we fell into fits of giggles.
"What are you 2 doing?"We jumped at this and turned to see who had spoken.It was Hiei.He was grinning and came over to us."Why are you laughing?"I leaned on his shoulder and smiled.
"Nothing!Just something Yin told me!"I put my hand on my upper-right arm.It didn't even hurt!Kurama's medicine was working well!Hiei twirled some of my hair on his finger."I'm not gonna tell you......"
"Let go of your arm."He gave me a look of warning.I quickly moved my hand from my arm."Come on,let's all go back to breakfast."We all headed back into the kitchen.I sat down next to Auntie Christian and Yin sat down next to me.
Kurama was still holding Blessed since Rachel said he could bring her in."Why is her name 'Blessed'?Is there any particular reason?"
Rachel scratched Blessed's head and grinned."Not really.We just liked that name."She looked at me and Yin then over at Hiei.I knew what she was asking.She was asking:'Why aren't you with Hiei?'I just grinned.
"Hey,Caitilin,when's your dance again?"I looked over at my midget 12-year-old cousin.She thought for a minute then shrugged."You don't even remember?"She thought for a minute again then shrugged again."C'mon,Caitilin,think!......Wait......Did I say that?"
"Wait!I remember!Wow when was the last time you heard me say that?Anyway,it's at 4:00 this afternoon.But my teacher wanted me to ask you something.She goes to our church and she heard you sing.She wanted to know if you would come and sing at the dance.Will you?You can choose the song."She looked up at me with wide eyes.She did the puppy pout.
"Oh!Not the puppy pout!That's just not fair!"I tried to resist."OK!!I'll do it!Just stop the puppy pout!"She did as she was told and I went to the wreck room to listen to songs and find one to sing at the dance.I listened to Martina McBride's 'Concrete Angel'.I felt my eyes tearing.I started singing in about the middle of the song.
"-in the middle of the night.The neighbors hear but they turn out the light.A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate.When the morning comes it'll be too late.Through the wind and the rain she stands as hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel."
I began to cry and had to stop singing.I felt a hand on my shoulder.I looked up at who it was.
"Lizzie,don't cry."Hiei sat down next to me and I laid my head on his shoulder.He put his arms around me and sang an ancient magic to me.I scooted into his lap and put my arms around his neck.I had put the song on repeat so I kept crying.Hiei pulled me closer to him."Lizzie,it's okay.It's a song......It's not real......"
I yawned and whispered the song under my breath.He tenderly kissed me to get me to be quiet.It worked.I hesitated,then kissed back,closing my eyes.He sung the ancient magic into my mind.I listened silently.He put one of his hands on the back of my head and his other hand on my hip.I opened my eyes and looked at him.His eyes were closed.
He opened his eyes and looked down at me,lovingly.I drew back from him and looked at him.He smiled and leaned me on his chest."I love you,Lizzie."He laid his head on top of mine and continued to sing the ancient magic.
"I love you too,Hiei."I reached my hand up and touched his nose.He grinned and touched my nose too.We both smiled and grasped each other's hand."I'll stop the singing......If I can help it......"I felt my mouth forming the lyrics again,but there was no sound.Tears began to stream out of my eyes.
"Lizzie,shhh......"Hiei rubbed my back like Kumane used to do when I was little.I held back my tears and snuggled him."What is the song about,anyway?"He patted my head.
"It's about a girl whose mother abuses her and eventually kills her.There's an angel girl on her tomb stone.In the music video,there is a boy that loves the little girl,too."I sighed and let some tears go so I didn't sound like I was trying to stop crying."That's why it's so sad......"He made a strange noise then I felt a tear drop on my head.I looked up at him.
"Now I see why you are crying......"He continued to cry and pecked my cheek."That is sad.......I really understand now......"I felt more tears on my head.I looked up at him.
"Hiei,if I may quote you:It's only a song......"I was still crying,but it seemed less important now.I just wanted for Hiei to stop crying.Is this how Hiei always felt when I cried?"Hiei......"I changed the song on the CD player to a much happier one,I think one by Dad's old band.It was an ancient magic,very fast beat.
Hiei wiped my eyes,which were still streaming with tears,on the sleeve of his cloak.I wiped away his tears on my mercury bandana that I had in my pocket.I have lots of things made from magicked((charmed)) mercury.He moved his head away,letting out a laugh.He shook his head.
"No,you don't need to."Hiei patted my head.Kurama and Yin walked into the room,hand in hand.They sat down near us and the door opened again.Caitilin poked her head in and smiled at me.
"Lizzie,did you decide on a song?We need to go up there and decorate soon.Mrs.Mindellow wanted us there in about an hour and a half to start.Ya can practice the song you chose."She walked in slowly and gave me a quizzical look.
"Yeah,I've got my song.Just let me get changed and we can go."I broke free from Hiei's embrace and stood up.He tried to object,but I didn't pay attention."Are the decorations already there and do I need to bring what I'm wearing to the dance?"Caitilin grinned.
"Yes and most likely.Go ahead and get dressed and grab your dress or whatever.I don't think we'll have time to come back here."She grabbed onto my arm and pulled me into Rachel's room.I closed and locked the door while she closed the curtains.
"Okay,so what's up?You seem really hyper or something......"I pulled off my nightgown and grabbed my olive-coloured 'I Lurve New York' T-shirt.The words were written in midnight blue.I looked back at Caitilin.
"Well,Rachel and I are having friends over tomorrow night,3 each.We were planning on a game of Truth or Dare and a game of Spin the Bottle if the guys play.You and the others are welcome to join."She got the look of false-innocence."Rachel was also planning on an all adult game.I dunno what it is,but she wants you and Hiei to play."I pulled my shirt on and picked out my favorite pair of blue jeans.
"Okay......"I pulled on my jeans and grabbed my dress."Let's rock'n'ride."She grinned and we headed down to Rachel's car.She was going,too.''Hey Rahcel!"
"Heya,Homies!"Rachel grinned and hopped in the car on the passenger side."Let's just see who drives worse now!"I rolled my eyes and got in the driver's seat.Caitilin hopped in the back and put the dresses next to her."Go on.I'll tell you how to get there."
I buckled up and turned the car on.We got there in a flash and started setting up the decorations.The theme was Winter in Japan.It looked more like pictures of the past in Japan.I rolled my eyes after a few minutes.
"Why roll your eyes,Lizzie?"Mrs.Mindellow smiled as she handed me the Japanese flag that we were rigging up to hang from the center of the gym."I mean,this is traditional Japanese."
I sighed."Yeah,this is TRADITIONAL Japanese.I'm used to modern Japanese.It's almost exactly like America!We don't eat rice and sushi all the time."I slipped the rope through a hole in the flag and tied a knot so that it would stay."Alot of people still wear kimonos,but we've got apartments,normal looking houses,skyscrapers......"
Mrs.Mindellow nodded as she tied up her end of the flag."I know,I know.But the kids voted last year and they wanted traditional Japanese.I was hoping they'd go for Paris or Spring Fling or something like that."She smiled and we let go of the flag.It hung exactly like we'd hoped.We both grinned and started setting up an old Japanese building.
Well,the Japanese building wasn't real,it was made from cardboard and plastic.Rachel was putting up some little paper lanterns.I love those!She smiled at me."What are you doing?You're supposed to be practicing your song!"I rolled my eyes.
"I am!I'm doing it in my head!"I saw the look she gave me and went to turn on the song.I started off mouthing the words,then singing emotionally,then realized I that the others were singing too.We all sung it until we couldn't sing anymore.By then,the decorations were up and we were getting ready to change.I changed into my dress really quickly.It was a black kimono.When I came out into the main area,Caitilin and Rachel were fixing a building that had fallen over.
"Hey,Rachel,Caitilin.Want some help?"They turned around and stared at me with wide eyes."What?Do I look stupid?"Rachel shook her head.
"No,not at all......You look exactly opposite......I wish Hiei could see you now......"She grinned and unlocked the door.The party was gonna start soon.
About 10 minutes later,some of Caitilin's friends showed up so she went and talked with them.Even some of Rachel's friends came.I was soon just standing against the wall.A boy came up to me and looked at me for a minute.
"Hello,pretty lady."He gave me a strange look.
"Who're you and what do you want?I'm Lizzie,by the way."I was trying to be polite,but it was hard.
"Name's Bernard......Let's dance!"He grabbed my right hand and pulled me onto the dance floor.
"How about not!"I pulled away from him and went back to where I was,but not before I slapped him accross the face."Hiei,why did I say it was okay if you didn't come?I knew it wasn't okay!"I sat down in a chair in a dark corner,hoping no one would see me.
After about a half an hour,it was time for me to sing.I went up to the stage and waited for the music to start.I took a deep breath and a picture of Hiei came to mind.I shook it away and began the song.
"She walks to school with the lunch she packed.Nobody knows what she's holding back.Wearing the same dress she wore yesterday,she hides the bruises with linen and lace.Ohh ohh......The teacher wonders but she doesn't ask.It's hard to see the pain behind the mask.Bearing the burden of a secret storm,sometimes she wishes she was never born."
I felt a gust of wind through the window behind me.It also felt like it had begun to rain.I closed my eyes,took a breath and continued."Through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel."I heard a cry of pain through the open window and took a breath to continue,but couldn't.Someone else began to sing.Someone with a deep,soothing voice......
"Somebody cries in the middle of the night.The neighbors hear but they turn out the light.A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate.......When morning comes it'll be too late."Hiei was walking towards me,wearing a tuxedo and his white bandana and singing.I smiled and joined in.
"Through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel.A statue stands in a shaded place,an angel girl with an upturned face.A name is written on a polished rock,a broken heart that the world forgot.Through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel."
The music ended and Hiei was standing next to me,holding my hand and smiling.The kids were clapping and smiling.Hiei pulled me closer to him and we got off the stage.He pulled me into the dark corner I had been sitting in earlier.He told me to sit down in the seat so I did.I looked up at him curiously.He went around behind me,knelt down,and put his arms around my neck with his head on my shoulder.
"Lizzie,Rachel told me about what she was planning on doing tomorrow.Would you like to?"He was whispering in my ear,making sure no one else could hear.I nodded and grabbed one of his hands in mine.It seemed to calm him down a bit."There's also something else......"
"What,Hiei?You can tell me anything."I leaned my head towards him."Don't keep it locked up inside......Share the burden......"
"You've been reading,haven't you?"He smiled as I nodded."It's about the game Rachel wants us to play......It's a version of Truth or Dare,according to her."
"That means it's T or D X......Truth or Dare X-treme."I rolled my eyes at the thought of why she wanted us to play it."It's just a version of Truth or Dare for adults.They do more mature truths and dares."Hiei stood up,our hands still together.He went around in front of me and pulled me up out of the chair.He had a strange gleam in his eyes.
"Would you like to dance?"He smiled at me.I bit my lip and felt myself blushing.He pulled me closer to him."Shall I take that as a 'yes'?"I nodded and laced my fingers with his."Let's dance......."He pulled me even closer to him and I put my arms around his neck.He put his hands on my waist and pulled me even closer.
"......Hiei......"I laid my head on his chest.Our song was playing,'If You're not the One'.He tensened in a way that made me think he was smiling.I saw Rachel smiling at us and dancing with a boy she was always talking about."This is the best......I love you......"We both laughed.
"Same to you,Lizzie."He took some of my hair in his hand and hummed an ancient magic.He loves doing that!And I love it when he does......"Are you sure about Rachel's little plan?"I nodded and moved my head a little.He patted my back and pulled me even closer to him.I kissed his cheek and sighed.
We both smiled and fell silent.Neither of us had anything else to say.Hiei continued to lead in the dance and the song came to an end.It was almost the end of the dance,but there was still something left to do.I didn't know what,it was a surprise kind of thing.Mrs.Mindellow went up on the stage and smiled at us all.
"Okay,now it's time for our secret little surprise!We are going to have a dance dedicated to 2 special people.These 2 people have recently become closer than most.They will get a special dance just for them."She looked at me and Hiei then to Rachel and Rickie,the boy she had been dancing with."They are......"She opened the envelope she had and smiled."Rachel Capontee and Richard Jameston!"I drew away from Hiei and looked at Rachel and Rickie.
"Rachel?!"I ran over to her and gave her a hug.I whispered in her ear,"Did he propose to you?"She nodded and I hugged her tighter."Oh!Rachel!This is wonderful for you!"We drew apart and I bit my lip.I ran back to Hiei and threw my arms around his neck.He smiled and touched my nose.We both grinned.
"Are you okay,Lizzie?"Hiei took my hand in his.I nodded and yawned."You need rest.Let's go sit down."He picked me up and carried me back over to the dark corner we were in a minute ago.He sat down in the chair this time and held me in his lap.I tried to protest,but he put his hand on my arm to keep me still.
"Hiei......"I laid my head on his shoulder.He touched my nose and I grinned."Hiei......When are we going to tell the others?"I looked up at him and wiggled a little to get more comfortable.He put his hand on my head and smiled.
"It is your question to answer.If you wish to tell them now,you may go ahead."He put his finger under my chin and lifted my head up.I grinned and pulled my head away.
"Okay....But it will be OUR wedding,not mine."I saw Rachel and Caitilin coming towards us.They pulled up some chairs and sat down.I opened my mouth to ask Rachel a question,but she cut me off.
"Lizzinator,Rickie said I should spend a bit of time with my family.And my future family....."She smiled toward Hiei."So......Sup?"She noogied Caitilin,without realizing that Hiei was turning red with embarrassment."Did I do something?"
I tickled Hiei's neck and waited for him to say something.He didn't;so I did."How d'you know?"She pretended to look at the ceiling."Rachel!Tell!We've got a right to know!"She sighed heavily and smiled.
"Kumane and I put a mini-microphone on your necklace so that we could hear you at all times.We heard when Hiei proposed and when you accepted and when you guys had that weird fight type thing.....We just wanted to make absolute sure you guys were still together.We hope you will be together forever.I mean,you guys became boyfriend and girlfriend like 6 days after you met!Most people take alot more time to really be sure that you're right for each other."She took a deep breath and let it out."I really am sorry,but I was worried.Kumane was too."
Caitilin swayed back and forth from the confusion.Hiei and I smiled and looked at each other.Caitilin looked at us and blinked."So you guys are gonna get married?"We nodded and watched her fall off her chair.Rickie came over to us and pulled Caitilin up."Hey,Rickie!Thanks....."She blushed and sat back down.
Rickie pulled up a chair and sat down.He had his hand on top of Rachel's.Hiei and I snickered.Hiei stood up,putting me down on the ground,and went outside.He had my hand in his,so I was pulled out with him.He took me around to the back of the building where there was a garden.It had mainly sunflowers because that's the school flower.
He gestured for me to sit down on the garden bench.I did so and gestured for him to sit down next to me.He didn't......
((Hiei's POV))
Lizzie kept gesturing for me to sit with her,but I couldn't.What if the demon here tried to kill her?That's why I had never told Yukina she was my sister......What if those demon came after those that I was close to?But I didn't know how to tell Lizzie what Kurama brought to my attention this morning......She finally grabbed my arm and pulled me down next to her.
"What's on your mind?You can tell me anything......You know that......"She touched my arm softly.I pulled my arm away and pulled my legs up and rested my head on them."Hiei......Please?Please tell me."She rested her head on my shoulder.I rested my hand on her head to show that I would always be there.No matter what,I would always be there for her.
"Lizzie,this cannot continue......Youkai are after me to kill me......If they get word that I love you,they will go after you as well.I cannot put you in that kind of danger!"I turned and looked at her as appologetically as I could.She locked her arms around my neck and touched my nose."Lizzie,you must understand.If they harm you,I'll be devastated."I stood up and went over to one of the sunflowers.It was quite small and fragile and so very beautiful,like Lizzie.
"Hiei......It doesn't matter!I will always and forever love you!If they try to kill either of us,I'll stop 'em!"She had on a goofy grin,much the same as Kuwabara gets quite often.She didn't understand the seriousness of this situation.I sat down next to her and grasped onto her hand.
"Lizzie,you do not understand.This is very serious.I would die if anything happened to you again!"I felt tears leaking out of my eyes.She began to cry tears of blood and tears of deep blue."Lizzie,do not cry.I must leave you for a while.I must return to the Makai.I am dreadfully sorry,my sweet,sweet,sweet Lizzie!I have to for your own safety!"I wiped her tears away then wiped away my own.
"Hiei!I won't let you go alone!I'm going with you!I have to!"She smiled and kissed my cheek.I pushed her hair behind her ears.It was getting late now,about 8 o'clock."Let me,Saoa.Please?I want to be with you forever!I will follow you if you say 'no'!You know that I will!"She smiled gently.I couldn't deny her.I had to,though.
"Lizzie,I'm doing this only for your benefit.I don't want to leave you either!I have to leave you......I shudder at the thought of leaving you.But I cry at the thought of losing you."I felt tears falling from my eyes again.I kissed her tenderly on her lips.She put her arms around my neck.I drew my lips away from hers,then I stood up which removed her arms from my neck."Please understand me,Lizzie.You must stay here.I have to leave you so that you will be safe from the demon......"
"Hiei,may I at least say 'Good-bye' to you?It would make me feel better about having to leave you......May I?"I sensed her rise and put her hand on mine.I grasped her hand and turned around to face her.She was crying,crying blood tears and blue tears.I pulled her as close to me as I could.
"Of course......I wouldn't think of leaving you without saying a farwell."I kissed her cheek gently.She looked up at me and kissed me tenderly on the lips.I put my hands on her hips and she put her arms around my neck,her eyes closed.I sensed someone behind us,so I drew my lips away and laid her head on my chest.A small,soft voice spoke to us.It was new,yet familiar.
"Who are you peopleses?"I turned my head and saw a small girl with short,forest green hair and violet eyes.She was smiling up at us and holding onto the hand of a boy with golden hair and eyes.He looked to be a few years older than the girl."Are you 2 in love?"The boy slapped her gently.
"Please excuse Isabell.She is a bit,er,what's the word?"He looked up thinking.Lizzie answered.
"Bone-headed?Mouth-runner?Non-thinker?"She grinned as the Kumane-looking-boy nodded."Sounds like me when I was young......She is me when I was young......"The green-haired girl came up to Lizzie and jumped up into her arms.Lizzie giggled."Yeah,I dyed my hair green like Saria's from the game Zelda......I thought that it would make me live forever."She put the girl down.
"What is going on here?"I put my hand on Lizzie shoulder.She opened her mouth and closed it again.She leaned close to me and whispered in my ear.
"I have the power to travel through time.And make people travel through time.When I was young,I did it on accident."She kneeled down and put her hands on the young Kumane and her young self.She thought hard for a moment then they glowed and disappeared.Lizzie stood up and leaned on me.I put my hand on her head and sighed.
"Lizzie,this must be the last time we see each other.I am sorry.I cannot express how sorry I am."I held her tight for a minute."Lizzie,good-bye."I kissed her lips with all the love I have ever had for her and then some.I drew away from her and ran,ran as far and as fast as I could.I left her there in tears.
((Author's POV))
Rachel,Rickie,and Caitilin came out to the garden and began searching for Lizzie.Rachel heard her crying in the sunflowers.They tried to comfort her,but none succeeded.Lizzie was kneeled on the ground crying,staining her dress with blue tears.
"Oh!Tell us what's the matter,Lizinator!We can't help you unless you tell us!"Rachel shook her cousin.Lizzie sat up and opened her mouth.No sound came.Kurama came outside and sat next to Lizzie.
"Where is Hiei?"Stupid thing to say,ain't it?Lizzie fell onto him in tears."Uh-oh......He decided to well,.....He did,didn't he?"Lizzie nodded and gasped for a breath.Kurama patted her bacck gently."Lizzie,it'll be alright.He did that for the best.He wanted you to be alright."
"Kurama,Hiei told me all of that.He explained it all,but nothing can ever stop me from loving him......I always will."Lizzie stood up and ran away,out to Rachel's car and sat in the back seat.Kurama explained everything to Rickie,Rachel and CAitilin,who all listened with their mouths open.Rachel went out front with Lizzie and sat down next to her.Lizzie leaned on Rachel's shoulder and cried into it so she wouldn't just explode.Red eyes were watching them from the window.
"Lizzie,you okay?What am I saying,of course you're not......What's wrong?Please tell me......"Rachel patted Lizzie on the back,not caring her dress was being stained and unaware of the eyes staring at Lizzie. "Please calm down......"The car door opened and Lizzie and Rachel started and huddled in a corner of the car.Lizzie was sobbing and whispering the ancient magics that she had learned from Hiei.
"Maka na hay oh la......La toho my nigh reta jhedo......"Lizzie buried her face in her hands.A deep,soothing voice continued the magic for her.
"Lay moten ka queyino komato......Repotan imonkay fetio highsay Lie-high-zay......"The owner of the voice put their hand on Lizzie's wrists and brought her hands from her face,slipping a small gem into her hands."Lie-high-zay moken ittom."The person sat down next to Lizzie."Shh......It's alright......I will always be here for you,even if I am not physically......I will always be in your heart."He kissed Lizzie's lips for a split second then left.
"Hiei!No!Don't leave!"Lizzie got out of the car and followed the now running Hiei."Hiei!Please stay!!"Hiei kept running without a back-glance.Lizzie ran after Hiei with the gem held close to her heart."Hiei!Please!Stay for just a moment!I have to talk to you!Hiei!!"She tripped and fell flat on the ground.Hiei turned around and ran back to Lizzie.He helped her into a sitting position.Lizzie thrust her arms arouund Hiei's neck and laid her head on his shoulder.
"Lizzie,please......Do not cry......I will always be here for you in your heart......"Hiei stroked her head and rocked her slightly back and forth.Kurama came up to them ad sat down next to them."Hello,Kitsune."Lizzie made to look at Kurama,but Hiei held her head on his shoulder.
"Hello,Lizzie.Hello,Hiei.I see you came back.....?"Kurama raised his eyebrows at Hiei.
"I had to see her one last time,but she followed me when I left and fell.I had to help her up and I suppose I just couldn't bring myself to leave her again."Hiei grasped Lizzie's hand and stood up,pulling her up with him.Kurama stood up as well,taking Lizzie's hand because Hiei had let go."Lizzie,you must go with Kurama.Stay with him!I will be back,I promise.We will get married,it may just take a while.Do you understand?"
"Sure,Hiei.I understand......I just don't want to leave you.What if something happens to you?!"Lizzie took her hand out of Kurama's and stepped closer to Hiei.He gave her one last kiss and left her clutching the gem he had given her close."I will stay and wait,Hiei......My heart will always remain with you......"
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Lizzie:END!!!!
Yusuke:Wasn't expecting it to end that way......
Lizzie:*rolls eyes*
Yusuke:I SAW THAT!!"
Lizzie:Yes,I am positive this is the end.Please tell me what you think of it!
Kurama:Amazing,she's not hyper........
Hiei:That is impressive.....
Rachel:That's just gonna make her hyper in a minute!!
Disclamier:............Do I have to say it..........?
Lizzie:*reads a dictionary*
Hiei:@__@;;
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the next morning...........((Lizzie's POV))
I woke up early that morning.It was the day of Caitilin's dance.Rachel was still asleep,so I sneaked quietly out of the room.I went downstairs and saw Hiei on the back porch and went over to the doors.He was talking to Kurama,big surprise.......I opened the door quietly and sneaked outside.They didn't hear me.Kurama was in midsentence.
"-be just fine,Hiei.When she wakes up,I'm sure that she will be almost normal.She is just having bad luck right now."
Hiei sighed and started picking the petals off of a flower.He nodded."I know....You can say that a hundred times but I will still worry......It is just my heart......"He picked the last petal off the flower and threw it to the ground.
"Hiei,try to keep calm.She wouldn't like you to worry over her."Kurama took a rose out of his pocket and gave it to Hiei."Here."
Hiei took the rose and stared at it.He twirled it around and started muttering to himself."I wish she were here now so I would be able to know that she is alright."I grinned and went over to the 2 of them.They still hadn't heard me behind them.
I put my arms around Hiei's neck.He jumped and looked at me."Hey,Hiei.Good to see you this morning."I yawned and nuzzled his neck.He smiled and put his arms around me.
"Same,Lizzie.It's great to see you're well."He kissed my cheek and I felt myself blushing."Perhaps you should lie down."I smiled and waved at Kurama.
"I'm fine,Hiei."I yawned and kissed his lips tenderly for a second.He blushed."Why are you out here?Ususually you're up on the balcony."He smiled and twirled some of my hair on his finger.
"Hiei and I thought we'd come here so less people would be able to find us.We didn't want to be disturbed."Kurama smiled.I blinked and started to go back inside."Oh!No,it's okay if you're here.We just wanted to get away from the others."Kurama grabbed my arm to stop me from going.Hiei took my hand in his and pulled me close to him,removing Kurama's hand from my arm.
"Stay here,please,Lizzie......I want you to stay with us......."He put his arms around my back and held me close to him.I blushed and put my arms around his neck.He slipped the rose behind my ear and laid his head on mine.I leaned my head on his chest.
"Okay,Hiei......I'll stay......"I felt myself falling down to the ground,my eyes closing.Hiei was keeping me up.I leaned on his shoulder to help keep myself up."......Hiei......."He picked me up and held me close to him.I snuggled closer.
"Kurama,what's wrong with her?"Hiei's voice sounded anxious.I squirmed in his arms.I felt Kurama's cool hand on my head.He kept one hand there,and put one hand on my right arm.I think I flinched.
"I think she used up too much energy and is just tired.We should put her back to bed,Hiei."Kurama removed his hands from me and I heard him whisper something to Hiei.Hiei held me closer to him and kissed my cheek.
I opened my eyes and looked up at him."......Saoa......I'm uh-kay......"He looked down at me and sat on the porch swing,holding me in his lap."Saoa......I'm okay.....You don't need to worry......"I forced a yawn to hide my moaning.He wasn't fooled.
"Lizzie,you are injured.You are not alright.Rest,you need it."He smiled and stroked my head."Go to sleep."I shook my head and leaned my head on his chest again.Kurama smiled and sat down next to Hiei.They were sharing a strange look.
"I think Hiei is right,Lizzie.You ought to rest."He put his finger under my chin and lifted my head up a bit."Well,you seem to be alright.Maybe you're healing faster than I thought."He smiled and patted my head.I grinned and put my arms around Hiei's neck.They 3 of us merely sat in silence.
Rachel's black lab and dalmation pup came up to us and rested their heads on our laps.Shadow,the black lab,licked my hand and put his front paws on Hiei's knee.Blessed((bless-edd)),the dalmation pup,jumped up into Kurama's lap.She started to lick his face then licked his ear.Rachel came outside and stood in front of us.
"It's time for breakfast.You guys gonna come in and have some?"Shadow ran over to her and jumped on her,putting his front paws on her shoulders."We've got a traditional Japanese meal."
"Sure,Rachel.We'll come in just a minute."Kurama grinned and picked up Blessed.Hiei and I snickered and stood up,well......Hiei stood up still carrying me."Hiei,I think Lizzie can walk......"Kurama raised an eyebrow at Hiei.He put me down and took my hand in his.
"Oookay.....You guys should really get married and take your love to the next level!"Rachel shot us a grin and a peace sign then went inside.We followed her to the kitchen,me rolling my eyes.
"Auntie Christian!You've out down yourself!"I looked at Auntie Christian and smiled.She had made rice cakes,etimommie((boiled soy beans)),shrimp tempura((deep fried shrimp)),and some pancakes.Okay,the pancakes weren't traditional Japanese food,but still......!
"I made the etimommie ecspecially for you and Kumane."She nodded for us to sit down.We did so and began to talk and eat.Yin kept shooting me glances.I didn't know why,but I kept my mouth shut about it.She finally burst out.
"Lizzie,I need to talk to you,now!"She dragged me into the other room by my left arm.She looked back at the kitchen then pulled me into a different room.She whispered even in there."Lizzie,Kurama told me about you and Hiei.I couldn't keep quiet anymore!I had to congradulate you,but I knew better than to say it in front of everyone."
"Well,I thank you,Yin.I bet Hiei would,too.But I get the feeling that there's something else."I wrenched my arm out of her hand."What is it?"
Yin blushed and looked down at the ground."Well......I'll tell you only if you promise not to tell a soul.Deal?"I nodded and waited for her to continue."Well......You see......Kurama and I are......Going......"
"Steady?"I felt my eyes widening."You and Kurama are going steady?"She nodded and I gasped."Oh my gosh!Cool!That's so great for you guys!"I gave her a bear hug and we fell into fits of giggles.
"What are you 2 doing?"We jumped at this and turned to see who had spoken.It was Hiei.He was grinning and came over to us."Why are you laughing?"I leaned on his shoulder and smiled.
"Nothing!Just something Yin told me!"I put my hand on my upper-right arm.It didn't even hurt!Kurama's medicine was working well!Hiei twirled some of my hair on his finger."I'm not gonna tell you......"
"Let go of your arm."He gave me a look of warning.I quickly moved my hand from my arm."Come on,let's all go back to breakfast."We all headed back into the kitchen.I sat down next to Auntie Christian and Yin sat down next to me.
Kurama was still holding Blessed since Rachel said he could bring her in."Why is her name 'Blessed'?Is there any particular reason?"
Rachel scratched Blessed's head and grinned."Not really.We just liked that name."She looked at me and Yin then over at Hiei.I knew what she was asking.She was asking:'Why aren't you with Hiei?'I just grinned.
"Hey,Caitilin,when's your dance again?"I looked over at my midget 12-year-old cousin.She thought for a minute then shrugged."You don't even remember?"She thought for a minute again then shrugged again."C'mon,Caitilin,think!......Wait......Did I say that?"
"Wait!I remember!Wow when was the last time you heard me say that?Anyway,it's at 4:00 this afternoon.But my teacher wanted me to ask you something.She goes to our church and she heard you sing.She wanted to know if you would come and sing at the dance.Will you?You can choose the song."She looked up at me with wide eyes.She did the puppy pout.
"Oh!Not the puppy pout!That's just not fair!"I tried to resist."OK!!I'll do it!Just stop the puppy pout!"She did as she was told and I went to the wreck room to listen to songs and find one to sing at the dance.I listened to Martina McBride's 'Concrete Angel'.I felt my eyes tearing.I started singing in about the middle of the song.
"-in the middle of the night.The neighbors hear but they turn out the light.A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate.When the morning comes it'll be too late.Through the wind and the rain she stands as hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel."
I began to cry and had to stop singing.I felt a hand on my shoulder.I looked up at who it was.
"Lizzie,don't cry."Hiei sat down next to me and I laid my head on his shoulder.He put his arms around me and sang an ancient magic to me.I scooted into his lap and put my arms around his neck.I had put the song on repeat so I kept crying.Hiei pulled me closer to him."Lizzie,it's okay.It's a song......It's not real......"
I yawned and whispered the song under my breath.He tenderly kissed me to get me to be quiet.It worked.I hesitated,then kissed back,closing my eyes.He sung the ancient magic into my mind.I listened silently.He put one of his hands on the back of my head and his other hand on my hip.I opened my eyes and looked at him.His eyes were closed.
He opened his eyes and looked down at me,lovingly.I drew back from him and looked at him.He smiled and leaned me on his chest."I love you,Lizzie."He laid his head on top of mine and continued to sing the ancient magic.
"I love you too,Hiei."I reached my hand up and touched his nose.He grinned and touched my nose too.We both smiled and grasped each other's hand."I'll stop the singing......If I can help it......"I felt my mouth forming the lyrics again,but there was no sound.Tears began to stream out of my eyes.
"Lizzie,shhh......"Hiei rubbed my back like Kumane used to do when I was little.I held back my tears and snuggled him."What is the song about,anyway?"He patted my head.
"It's about a girl whose mother abuses her and eventually kills her.There's an angel girl on her tomb stone.In the music video,there is a boy that loves the little girl,too."I sighed and let some tears go so I didn't sound like I was trying to stop crying."That's why it's so sad......"He made a strange noise then I felt a tear drop on my head.I looked up at him.
"Now I see why you are crying......"He continued to cry and pecked my cheek."That is sad.......I really understand now......"I felt more tears on my head.I looked up at him.
"Hiei,if I may quote you:It's only a song......"I was still crying,but it seemed less important now.I just wanted for Hiei to stop crying.Is this how Hiei always felt when I cried?"Hiei......"I changed the song on the CD player to a much happier one,I think one by Dad's old band.It was an ancient magic,very fast beat.
Hiei wiped my eyes,which were still streaming with tears,on the sleeve of his cloak.I wiped away his tears on my mercury bandana that I had in my pocket.I have lots of things made from magicked((charmed)) mercury.He moved his head away,letting out a laugh.He shook his head.
"No,you don't need to."Hiei patted my head.Kurama and Yin walked into the room,hand in hand.They sat down near us and the door opened again.Caitilin poked her head in and smiled at me.
"Lizzie,did you decide on a song?We need to go up there and decorate soon.Mrs.Mindellow wanted us there in about an hour and a half to start.Ya can practice the song you chose."She walked in slowly and gave me a quizzical look.
"Yeah,I've got my song.Just let me get changed and we can go."I broke free from Hiei's embrace and stood up.He tried to object,but I didn't pay attention."Are the decorations already there and do I need to bring what I'm wearing to the dance?"Caitilin grinned.
"Yes and most likely.Go ahead and get dressed and grab your dress or whatever.I don't think we'll have time to come back here."She grabbed onto my arm and pulled me into Rachel's room.I closed and locked the door while she closed the curtains.
"Okay,so what's up?You seem really hyper or something......"I pulled off my nightgown and grabbed my olive-coloured 'I Lurve New York' T-shirt.The words were written in midnight blue.I looked back at Caitilin.
"Well,Rachel and I are having friends over tomorrow night,3 each.We were planning on a game of Truth or Dare and a game of Spin the Bottle if the guys play.You and the others are welcome to join."She got the look of false-innocence."Rachel was also planning on an all adult game.I dunno what it is,but she wants you and Hiei to play."I pulled my shirt on and picked out my favorite pair of blue jeans.
"Okay......"I pulled on my jeans and grabbed my dress."Let's rock'n'ride."She grinned and we headed down to Rachel's car.She was going,too.''Hey Rahcel!"
"Heya,Homies!"Rachel grinned and hopped in the car on the passenger side."Let's just see who drives worse now!"I rolled my eyes and got in the driver's seat.Caitilin hopped in the back and put the dresses next to her."Go on.I'll tell you how to get there."
I buckled up and turned the car on.We got there in a flash and started setting up the decorations.The theme was Winter in Japan.It looked more like pictures of the past in Japan.I rolled my eyes after a few minutes.
"Why roll your eyes,Lizzie?"Mrs.Mindellow smiled as she handed me the Japanese flag that we were rigging up to hang from the center of the gym."I mean,this is traditional Japanese."
I sighed."Yeah,this is TRADITIONAL Japanese.I'm used to modern Japanese.It's almost exactly like America!We don't eat rice and sushi all the time."I slipped the rope through a hole in the flag and tied a knot so that it would stay."Alot of people still wear kimonos,but we've got apartments,normal looking houses,skyscrapers......"
Mrs.Mindellow nodded as she tied up her end of the flag."I know,I know.But the kids voted last year and they wanted traditional Japanese.I was hoping they'd go for Paris or Spring Fling or something like that."She smiled and we let go of the flag.It hung exactly like we'd hoped.We both grinned and started setting up an old Japanese building.
Well,the Japanese building wasn't real,it was made from cardboard and plastic.Rachel was putting up some little paper lanterns.I love those!She smiled at me."What are you doing?You're supposed to be practicing your song!"I rolled my eyes.
"I am!I'm doing it in my head!"I saw the look she gave me and went to turn on the song.I started off mouthing the words,then singing emotionally,then realized I that the others were singing too.We all sung it until we couldn't sing anymore.By then,the decorations were up and we were getting ready to change.I changed into my dress really quickly.It was a black kimono.When I came out into the main area,Caitilin and Rachel were fixing a building that had fallen over.
"Hey,Rachel,Caitilin.Want some help?"They turned around and stared at me with wide eyes."What?Do I look stupid?"Rachel shook her head.
"No,not at all......You look exactly opposite......I wish Hiei could see you now......"She grinned and unlocked the door.The party was gonna start soon.
About 10 minutes later,some of Caitilin's friends showed up so she went and talked with them.Even some of Rachel's friends came.I was soon just standing against the wall.A boy came up to me and looked at me for a minute.
"Hello,pretty lady."He gave me a strange look.
"Who're you and what do you want?I'm Lizzie,by the way."I was trying to be polite,but it was hard.
"Name's Bernard......Let's dance!"He grabbed my right hand and pulled me onto the dance floor.
"How about not!"I pulled away from him and went back to where I was,but not before I slapped him accross the face."Hiei,why did I say it was okay if you didn't come?I knew it wasn't okay!"I sat down in a chair in a dark corner,hoping no one would see me.
After about a half an hour,it was time for me to sing.I went up to the stage and waited for the music to start.I took a deep breath and a picture of Hiei came to mind.I shook it away and began the song.
"She walks to school with the lunch she packed.Nobody knows what she's holding back.Wearing the same dress she wore yesterday,she hides the bruises with linen and lace.Ohh ohh......The teacher wonders but she doesn't ask.It's hard to see the pain behind the mask.Bearing the burden of a secret storm,sometimes she wishes she was never born."
I felt a gust of wind through the window behind me.It also felt like it had begun to rain.I closed my eyes,took a breath and continued."Through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel."I heard a cry of pain through the open window and took a breath to continue,but couldn't.Someone else began to sing.Someone with a deep,soothing voice......
"Somebody cries in the middle of the night.The neighbors hear but they turn out the light.A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate.......When morning comes it'll be too late."Hiei was walking towards me,wearing a tuxedo and his white bandana and singing.I smiled and joined in.
"Through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel.A statue stands in a shaded place,an angel girl with an upturned face.A name is written on a polished rock,a broken heart that the world forgot.Through the wind and the rain she stands hard as a stone in a world that she can't rise above.But her dreams give her wings and she flies to a place where she's loved.Concrete angel."
The music ended and Hiei was standing next to me,holding my hand and smiling.The kids were clapping and smiling.Hiei pulled me closer to him and we got off the stage.He pulled me into the dark corner I had been sitting in earlier.He told me to sit down in the seat so I did.I looked up at him curiously.He went around behind me,knelt down,and put his arms around my neck with his head on my shoulder.
"Lizzie,Rachel told me about what she was planning on doing tomorrow.Would you like to?"He was whispering in my ear,making sure no one else could hear.I nodded and grabbed one of his hands in mine.It seemed to calm him down a bit."There's also something else......"
"What,Hiei?You can tell me anything."I leaned my head towards him."Don't keep it locked up inside......Share the burden......"
"You've been reading,haven't you?"He smiled as I nodded."It's about the game Rachel wants us to play......It's a version of Truth or Dare,according to her."
"That means it's T or D X......Truth or Dare X-treme."I rolled my eyes at the thought of why she wanted us to play it."It's just a version of Truth or Dare for adults.They do more mature truths and dares."Hiei stood up,our hands still together.He went around in front of me and pulled me up out of the chair.He had a strange gleam in his eyes.
"Would you like to dance?"He smiled at me.I bit my lip and felt myself blushing.He pulled me closer to him."Shall I take that as a 'yes'?"I nodded and laced my fingers with his."Let's dance......."He pulled me even closer to him and I put my arms around his neck.He put his hands on my waist and pulled me even closer.
"......Hiei......"I laid my head on his chest.Our song was playing,'If You're not the One'.He tensened in a way that made me think he was smiling.I saw Rachel smiling at us and dancing with a boy she was always talking about."This is the best......I love you......"We both laughed.
"Same to you,Lizzie."He took some of my hair in his hand and hummed an ancient magic.He loves doing that!And I love it when he does......"Are you sure about Rachel's little plan?"I nodded and moved my head a little.He patted my back and pulled me even closer to him.I kissed his cheek and sighed.
We both smiled and fell silent.Neither of us had anything else to say.Hiei continued to lead in the dance and the song came to an end.It was almost the end of the dance,but there was still something left to do.I didn't know what,it was a surprise kind of thing.Mrs.Mindellow went up on the stage and smiled at us all.
"Okay,now it's time for our secret little surprise!We are going to have a dance dedicated to 2 special people.These 2 people have recently become closer than most.They will get a special dance just for them."She looked at me and Hiei then to Rachel and Rickie,the boy she had been dancing with."They are......"She opened the envelope she had and smiled."Rachel Capontee and Richard Jameston!"I drew away from Hiei and looked at Rachel and Rickie.
"Rachel?!"I ran over to her and gave her a hug.I whispered in her ear,"Did he propose to you?"She nodded and I hugged her tighter."Oh!Rachel!This is wonderful for you!"We drew apart and I bit my lip.I ran back to Hiei and threw my arms around his neck.He smiled and touched my nose.We both grinned.
"Are you okay,Lizzie?"Hiei took my hand in his.I nodded and yawned."You need rest.Let's go sit down."He picked me up and carried me back over to the dark corner we were in a minute ago.He sat down in the chair this time and held me in his lap.I tried to protest,but he put his hand on my arm to keep me still.
"Hiei......"I laid my head on his shoulder.He touched my nose and I grinned."Hiei......When are we going to tell the others?"I looked up at him and wiggled a little to get more comfortable.He put his hand on my head and smiled.
"It is your question to answer.If you wish to tell them now,you may go ahead."He put his finger under my chin and lifted my head up.I grinned and pulled my head away.
"Okay....But it will be OUR wedding,not mine."I saw Rachel and Caitilin coming towards us.They pulled up some chairs and sat down.I opened my mouth to ask Rachel a question,but she cut me off.
"Lizzinator,Rickie said I should spend a bit of time with my family.And my future family....."She smiled toward Hiei."So......Sup?"She noogied Caitilin,without realizing that Hiei was turning red with embarrassment."Did I do something?"
I tickled Hiei's neck and waited for him to say something.He didn't;so I did."How d'you know?"She pretended to look at the ceiling."Rachel!Tell!We've got a right to know!"She sighed heavily and smiled.
"Kumane and I put a mini-microphone on your necklace so that we could hear you at all times.We heard when Hiei proposed and when you accepted and when you guys had that weird fight type thing.....We just wanted to make absolute sure you guys were still together.We hope you will be together forever.I mean,you guys became boyfriend and girlfriend like 6 days after you met!Most people take alot more time to really be sure that you're right for each other."She took a deep breath and let it out."I really am sorry,but I was worried.Kumane was too."
Caitilin swayed back and forth from the confusion.Hiei and I smiled and looked at each other.Caitilin looked at us and blinked."So you guys are gonna get married?"We nodded and watched her fall off her chair.Rickie came over to us and pulled Caitilin up."Hey,Rickie!Thanks....."She blushed and sat back down.
Rickie pulled up a chair and sat down.He had his hand on top of Rachel's.Hiei and I snickered.Hiei stood up,putting me down on the ground,and went outside.He had my hand in his,so I was pulled out with him.He took me around to the back of the building where there was a garden.It had mainly sunflowers because that's the school flower.
He gestured for me to sit down on the garden bench.I did so and gestured for him to sit down next to me.He didn't......
((Hiei's POV))
Lizzie kept gesturing for me to sit with her,but I couldn't.What if the demon here tried to kill her?That's why I had never told Yukina she was my sister......What if those demon came after those that I was close to?But I didn't know how to tell Lizzie what Kurama brought to my attention this morning......She finally grabbed my arm and pulled me down next to her.
"What's on your mind?You can tell me anything......You know that......"She touched my arm softly.I pulled my arm away and pulled my legs up and rested my head on them."Hiei......Please?Please tell me."She rested her head on my shoulder.I rested my hand on her head to show that I would always be there.No matter what,I would always be there for her.
"Lizzie,this cannot continue......Youkai are after me to kill me......If they get word that I love you,they will go after you as well.I cannot put you in that kind of danger!"I turned and looked at her as appologetically as I could.She locked her arms around my neck and touched my nose."Lizzie,you must understand.If they harm you,I'll be devastated."I stood up and went over to one of the sunflowers.It was quite small and fragile and so very beautiful,like Lizzie.
"Hiei......It doesn't matter!I will always and forever love you!If they try to kill either of us,I'll stop 'em!"She had on a goofy grin,much the same as Kuwabara gets quite often.She didn't understand the seriousness of this situation.I sat down next to her and grasped onto her hand.
"Lizzie,you do not understand.This is very serious.I would die if anything happened to you again!"I felt tears leaking out of my eyes.She began to cry tears of blood and tears of deep blue."Lizzie,do not cry.I must leave you for a while.I must return to the Makai.I am dreadfully sorry,my sweet,sweet,sweet Lizzie!I have to for your own safety!"I wiped her tears away then wiped away my own.
"Hiei!I won't let you go alone!I'm going with you!I have to!"She smiled and kissed my cheek.I pushed her hair behind her ears.It was getting late now,about 8 o'clock."Let me,Saoa.Please?I want to be with you forever!I will follow you if you say 'no'!You know that I will!"She smiled gently.I couldn't deny her.I had to,though.
"Lizzie,I'm doing this only for your benefit.I don't want to leave you either!I have to leave you......I shudder at the thought of leaving you.But I cry at the thought of losing you."I felt tears falling from my eyes again.I kissed her tenderly on her lips.She put her arms around my neck.I drew my lips away from hers,then I stood up which removed her arms from my neck."Please understand me,Lizzie.You must stay here.I have to leave you so that you will be safe from the demon......"
"Hiei,may I at least say 'Good-bye' to you?It would make me feel better about having to leave you......May I?"I sensed her rise and put her hand on mine.I grasped her hand and turned around to face her.She was crying,crying blood tears and blue tears.I pulled her as close to me as I could.
"Of course......I wouldn't think of leaving you without saying a farwell."I kissed her cheek gently.She looked up at me and kissed me tenderly on the lips.I put my hands on her hips and she put her arms around my neck,her eyes closed.I sensed someone behind us,so I drew my lips away and laid her head on my chest.A small,soft voice spoke to us.It was new,yet familiar.
"Who are you peopleses?"I turned my head and saw a small girl with short,forest green hair and violet eyes.She was smiling up at us and holding onto the hand of a boy with golden hair and eyes.He looked to be a few years older than the girl."Are you 2 in love?"The boy slapped her gently.
"Please excuse Isabell.She is a bit,er,what's the word?"He looked up thinking.Lizzie answered.
"Bone-headed?Mouth-runner?Non-thinker?"She grinned as the Kumane-looking-boy nodded."Sounds like me when I was young......She is me when I was young......"The green-haired girl came up to Lizzie and jumped up into her arms.Lizzie giggled."Yeah,I dyed my hair green like Saria's from the game Zelda......I thought that it would make me live forever."She put the girl down.
"What is going on here?"I put my hand on Lizzie shoulder.She opened her mouth and closed it again.She leaned close to me and whispered in my ear.
"I have the power to travel through time.And make people travel through time.When I was young,I did it on accident."She kneeled down and put her hands on the young Kumane and her young self.She thought hard for a moment then they glowed and disappeared.Lizzie stood up and leaned on me.I put my hand on her head and sighed.
"Lizzie,this must be the last time we see each other.I am sorry.I cannot express how sorry I am."I held her tight for a minute."Lizzie,good-bye."I kissed her lips with all the love I have ever had for her and then some.I drew away from her and ran,ran as far and as fast as I could.I left her there in tears.
((Author's POV))
Rachel,Rickie,and Caitilin came out to the garden and began searching for Lizzie.Rachel heard her crying in the sunflowers.They tried to comfort her,but none succeeded.Lizzie was kneeled on the ground crying,staining her dress with blue tears.
"Oh!Tell us what's the matter,Lizinator!We can't help you unless you tell us!"Rachel shook her cousin.Lizzie sat up and opened her mouth.No sound came.Kurama came outside and sat next to Lizzie.
"Where is Hiei?"Stupid thing to say,ain't it?Lizzie fell onto him in tears."Uh-oh......He decided to well,.....He did,didn't he?"Lizzie nodded and gasped for a breath.Kurama patted her bacck gently."Lizzie,it'll be alright.He did that for the best.He wanted you to be alright."
"Kurama,Hiei told me all of that.He explained it all,but nothing can ever stop me from loving him......I always will."Lizzie stood up and ran away,out to Rachel's car and sat in the back seat.Kurama explained everything to Rickie,Rachel and CAitilin,who all listened with their mouths open.Rachel went out front with Lizzie and sat down next to her.Lizzie leaned on Rachel's shoulder and cried into it so she wouldn't just explode.Red eyes were watching them from the window.
"Lizzie,you okay?What am I saying,of course you're not......What's wrong?Please tell me......"Rachel patted Lizzie on the back,not caring her dress was being stained and unaware of the eyes staring at Lizzie. "Please calm down......"The car door opened and Lizzie and Rachel started and huddled in a corner of the car.Lizzie was sobbing and whispering the ancient magics that she had learned from Hiei.
"Maka na hay oh la......La toho my nigh reta jhedo......"Lizzie buried her face in her hands.A deep,soothing voice continued the magic for her.
"Lay moten ka queyino komato......Repotan imonkay fetio highsay Lie-high-zay......"The owner of the voice put their hand on Lizzie's wrists and brought her hands from her face,slipping a small gem into her hands."Lie-high-zay moken ittom."The person sat down next to Lizzie."Shh......It's alright......I will always be here for you,even if I am not physically......I will always be in your heart."He kissed Lizzie's lips for a split second then left.
"Hiei!No!Don't leave!"Lizzie got out of the car and followed the now running Hiei."Hiei!Please stay!!"Hiei kept running without a back-glance.Lizzie ran after Hiei with the gem held close to her heart."Hiei!Please!Stay for just a moment!I have to talk to you!Hiei!!"She tripped and fell flat on the ground.Hiei turned around and ran back to Lizzie.He helped her into a sitting position.Lizzie thrust her arms arouund Hiei's neck and laid her head on his shoulder.
"Lizzie,please......Do not cry......I will always be here for you in your heart......"Hiei stroked her head and rocked her slightly back and forth.Kurama came up to them ad sat down next to them."Hello,Kitsune."Lizzie made to look at Kurama,but Hiei held her head on his shoulder.
"Hello,Lizzie.Hello,Hiei.I see you came back.....?"Kurama raised his eyebrows at Hiei.
"I had to see her one last time,but she followed me when I left and fell.I had to help her up and I suppose I just couldn't bring myself to leave her again."Hiei grasped Lizzie's hand and stood up,pulling her up with him.Kurama stood up as well,taking Lizzie's hand because Hiei had let go."Lizzie,you must go with Kurama.Stay with him!I will be back,I promise.We will get married,it may just take a while.Do you understand?"
"Sure,Hiei.I understand......I just don't want to leave you.What if something happens to you?!"Lizzie took her hand out of Kurama's and stepped closer to Hiei.He gave her one last kiss and left her clutching the gem he had given her close."I will stay and wait,Hiei......My heart will always remain with you......"
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Lizzie:END!!!!
Yusuke:Wasn't expecting it to end that way......
Lizzie:*rolls eyes*
Yusuke:I SAW THAT!!"
Lizzie:Yes,I am positive this is the end.Please tell me what you think of it!