Jewel in the Rough
Golden Foxfyre
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters that aren't my originals.
Chapter 19
The brush rustled, causing the entire group to alert. But instead of a threat, a stately old gentleman emerged. His gaze fell to Amber and he gasped. Never before had he seen such an injury on his beloved grand daughter.
Before he could be stopped, he had arrived at her side.
"Grandpa," she gasped, "what are you doing here?"
"Quiet, Sweet Vixen. Don't talk." He stanched the flow of blood easily. "Shift back to your human form."
Slowly, Amber managed it. "I thought you were..." she trailed off under his stern gaze. He securely bandaged her injury then stood.
Kurama also stood, lifting Amber in his arms as it was clear that she couldn't walk. "Sir?"
He smiled. "There is no need to worry. She'll be fine." Then the elder demon accompanied them to Amber's home, leading them over seldom used paths.
Once they were inside, Hiei vanished in a blur of speed.
The sound of that alerted Lt. Callista. The sight that met his eyes sent him into overprotective father mode. "I should've never let her associate with any of you! How could you let this happen to my baby?!"
Then, a hand descended across his cheek. "You must control your temper, Kiyoshi. She isn't a child anymore. Amber accepted the risks."
"Fox! What are you doing here?" he demanded.
"Helping my granddaughter, obviously. You have become over protective of her."
Hiei reappeared beside Fox. "The doors are locked."
"Good, thank you Hiei." Fox appeared relieved, then his anger returned as his gaze fell on his son-in-law. "Kiyoshi, you need to realize what's going on." He drew him off into the dining room while the others settled into the living room.
"Do they often fight like this?" Boton queried.
"Ever since Kaasan died, yes. That's what drove Grandpa away."
Fox joined them with a sigh. "I honestly hoped this wouldn't happen to him. But Yukari's death effected him more deeply than I thought." He covered his mouth, coughing harshly. After the fit had passed, he cleared his throat.
"Grandpa?" Amber queried, concern evident on her face.
"Don't worry." Then his gaze took in the group of spirit detectives as the others had left to go their own way. "The demons you fought today were only front men. There are more powerful fighters in store for you."
They cast an uneasy gazes to one another. That didn't sound good. Fox glanced out the window. A large group of demons was searching for the group hidden within the building. I'm relieved that a monk blessed this land long ago. His power must've been great.
He coughed again, placing his hands over his mouth. It's getting worse. I hope that I'll be able to give them the help they'll need before this damned curse runs its course.
Amber attempted to get to her feet, but Kurama stopped her. She wasn't in any condition to stand yet, let alone walk.
Boton walked into the kitchen and retrieved a bottle of water. She handed it to the elder demon as his fit passed. "Take it easy, Fox. You know it gets worse when you're worked up."
He managed to calm down. His dark eyes cleared before he spoke again. "They will eventually find you. When they do, you must be prepared; for their moves are calculated and have incredible power to back them up."
"How do you know this, Grandpa?" Amber queried, voicing the concern in her friends' minds.
A rather flustered expression came to his face. "I.." He cleared his throat again. "Sort of made a fool out of their leader. He picked a fight with me long ago, and I showed him why others fear our kind."
Kurama bit back a chuckle. "I believe I've heard of that battle. You put on quite the show."
Fox nodded. More than you realize, Kurama Yoko. He knew of a prophecy concerning my family and wanted that power for himself. That is why Amber needs to continue improving. Never slack off.
Golden Foxfyre
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters that aren't my originals.
Chapter 19
The brush rustled, causing the entire group to alert. But instead of a threat, a stately old gentleman emerged. His gaze fell to Amber and he gasped. Never before had he seen such an injury on his beloved grand daughter.
Before he could be stopped, he had arrived at her side.
"Grandpa," she gasped, "what are you doing here?"
"Quiet, Sweet Vixen. Don't talk." He stanched the flow of blood easily. "Shift back to your human form."
Slowly, Amber managed it. "I thought you were..." she trailed off under his stern gaze. He securely bandaged her injury then stood.
Kurama also stood, lifting Amber in his arms as it was clear that she couldn't walk. "Sir?"
He smiled. "There is no need to worry. She'll be fine." Then the elder demon accompanied them to Amber's home, leading them over seldom used paths.
Once they were inside, Hiei vanished in a blur of speed.
The sound of that alerted Lt. Callista. The sight that met his eyes sent him into overprotective father mode. "I should've never let her associate with any of you! How could you let this happen to my baby?!"
Then, a hand descended across his cheek. "You must control your temper, Kiyoshi. She isn't a child anymore. Amber accepted the risks."
"Fox! What are you doing here?" he demanded.
"Helping my granddaughter, obviously. You have become over protective of her."
Hiei reappeared beside Fox. "The doors are locked."
"Good, thank you Hiei." Fox appeared relieved, then his anger returned as his gaze fell on his son-in-law. "Kiyoshi, you need to realize what's going on." He drew him off into the dining room while the others settled into the living room.
"Do they often fight like this?" Boton queried.
"Ever since Kaasan died, yes. That's what drove Grandpa away."
Fox joined them with a sigh. "I honestly hoped this wouldn't happen to him. But Yukari's death effected him more deeply than I thought." He covered his mouth, coughing harshly. After the fit had passed, he cleared his throat.
"Grandpa?" Amber queried, concern evident on her face.
"Don't worry." Then his gaze took in the group of spirit detectives as the others had left to go their own way. "The demons you fought today were only front men. There are more powerful fighters in store for you."
They cast an uneasy gazes to one another. That didn't sound good. Fox glanced out the window. A large group of demons was searching for the group hidden within the building. I'm relieved that a monk blessed this land long ago. His power must've been great.
He coughed again, placing his hands over his mouth. It's getting worse. I hope that I'll be able to give them the help they'll need before this damned curse runs its course.
Amber attempted to get to her feet, but Kurama stopped her. She wasn't in any condition to stand yet, let alone walk.
Boton walked into the kitchen and retrieved a bottle of water. She handed it to the elder demon as his fit passed. "Take it easy, Fox. You know it gets worse when you're worked up."
He managed to calm down. His dark eyes cleared before he spoke again. "They will eventually find you. When they do, you must be prepared; for their moves are calculated and have incredible power to back them up."
"How do you know this, Grandpa?" Amber queried, voicing the concern in her friends' minds.
A rather flustered expression came to his face. "I.." He cleared his throat again. "Sort of made a fool out of their leader. He picked a fight with me long ago, and I showed him why others fear our kind."
Kurama bit back a chuckle. "I believe I've heard of that battle. You put on quite the show."
Fox nodded. More than you realize, Kurama Yoko. He knew of a prophecy concerning my family and wanted that power for himself. That is why Amber needs to continue improving. Never slack off.