-Life Without You-
If you want a disclaimer, go to the last two chapters.
-Author's Notes- When I first put this up, I got two reviews on the same night. I love you guys, really. I'm trying my best to keep up with requests. I need a little help though. You see, I get writer's block a lot and I have problems to deal with and such. Don't worry, though. I'm still gonna update as long as I can get on the internet! You can count on it!
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"I'd like to see you try to rob someone." Youko's smirk widened when Botan looked over at him. But it disappeared the instant she smiled charmingly, her fangs showing.
"I could. You'd never believe me unless you saw me, right? Well, it doesn't matter to me if you believe me or not. Your opinion means nothing to me, just like you." He blinked and scowled.
"You're ruining my lovely nap."
"Forgive me, Oh Great One. I did not mean to intrude." She said sarcastically. She feigned shock.
"Give it a rest, would you?" She only grinned at him and relaxed more contentedly in her spot. He took the chance to look over her when she closed her eyes. She was wearing a white training-type outfit. It was loose- fitting and had a light blue belt. She was unarmed, or so he thought.
"If you stare any longer, I'm afraid I may have holes in me." He blushed a light pink and looked miffed. He huffed.
"I'm not staring." He lied. She opened one eye and glanced at him.
"Did you just blush?" He looked over at her and she caught the faintest tint of pink on his face. "You did! Aww.. did anyone tell you that you look extremely adorable when you blush?" He knew she was picking on him.
"Drop it."
"Now you're trying to shut me up, how nice. I think I'll take my nap now, if you don't mind, that is? I don't wish to be rude." He scowled and gave her a look. She smirked and settled into her place, closing her eyes. She had to admit that he did look adorable when he blushed.
"Well if this isn't the cutest moment in the history of Makai." Came a happy-sounding voice in the middle of their naps.
"Go away." Botan growled. She opened one eye, glanced at who it was, then opened the other. "Kuronue, do you have to disturb my peaceful slumber?" Youko opened his eyes and glared at his partner.
"I need sleep, moron."
"Go back to the lair then. Hiei is no where to be seen, so you'll be alone there." Youko scowled and became angered.
"I don't need to move to take my nap. You're the second one today to disturb me. I'll--"
"Calm down, I only wanted to bring news. They say that a village other than the one we robbed last night was done in. They don't even know who did it. This theif must be an expert, like us." Youko looked over at Botan.
"Do you know anything about this?" She stared at them.
"If you wish for details, don't come to me." She said bluntly. "I heard the same thing you did." Kuronue blinked and looked at Youko, who looked at him.
"Right.. anyway, I'll see you back at the lair, Youko." Kuronue was about to walk away when he turned back around and grinned at Botan. "See ya around, little fox." She gave him a small smile and he left.
"He likes to flirt with you." Youko said softly. "He never really acted that way around a female before."
"I wonder why?" She looked up at the sky and sighed. Kuronue was her friend. He had been nice to her, basically civil on terms of friendship. She looked over at Youko. "Did someone hurt him before?" The kitsune opened his eyes and gazed at her long and hard.
"Yes. She was a liar and a fake. She practically ripped his heart out and showed it to him." He sighed. "He never forgave her for it, either."
"Wow.." Botan paused. She knew what that felt like. That was part of the reason she moved to this territory. "I think I know what he's going through."
"Did your mate do that to you?" She shook her head.
"We weren't mates." She looked away from him. "But the last thing I want is pity." Then she smirked and looked over at him before looking back at the river. "But that's something you're incapable of giving, so I'm not worried."
"Hahaha." He rolled his eyes. He never imagined her getting hurt because of someone. That was precisely why he didn't have a mate. He didn't want someone who would only play him. Besides, the one that he wanted hadn't come along yet.
"This was a very peaceful afternoon." He heard the sarcasm in her voice.
"Wasn't it though? I suppose we'll need more of these." He gazed out over the sparkling waters. "Not."
"True." His gaze shifted. "You still look wide awake." He glared at her and scowled.
"I am still wide awake."
"Sure you are." She got up. "I've had enough of lounging around like a lazy person I know." She left right after those words came out of her mouth.
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"How went the heart-felt talk you two had?" Kuronue asked, sipping his tea. Youko sat down across him and gave him a glare.
"What heart-felt talk?"
"Well, you two should be getting closer--"
"No." Hiei suddenly came in, wearing a smirk.
"I have a village for us to rob." The two looked up at him. Kuronue smirked.
"Does it have a lot of rich people?" Hiei nodded.
"Yeah. Get ready for a night of fun."
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Youko, Kuronue, and Hiei snuck up to the gates. This village had been about four miles south from Youko's lair. Guards were heavy but in some places, Youko's sharp sight caught an occasional fault.They found a place to go in.
"Kuronue, find a spot where we can go in." The demon nodded and lifted off. He flew in and found a spot where there were less guards. He then went and guided his partners to the spot.
"There's a clear pathway just after the guards." Kuronue whispered to them. They nodded and snuck in. They got into the village without any trouble and went to find some nice-looking places to rob. Youko pointed to one and they went in, prepared to search and rob. They searched around and Hiei found the jackpot. They filled two small sacks and went to a different house.
"This is usually really boring but tonight seems different." Youko whispered to them. They nodded.
"Different indeed." Kuronue looked around to find another place. "There's one." They walked toward it until someone came out. They immediate recognized her. She was so swift and silent. Youko frowned and shook his head. This was wrong. She was that theif that was the expert? She had to be. There could be no other explaination. Hell, he didn't pick up her scent. He walked toward her.
"Botan, what are you doing here?" He asked her quietly. She whirled around and stared up at him. He looked her up and down. She looked good, for someone he didn't like. She looked like a theif.
"What does it look like I'm doing? Going to a theives comvention held in some human's home?" She crossed her arms. He smirked. She was still the same ol' sarcastic fox.
"Any good stuff?" She thought for a minute.
"Really want to know?" He nodded. "The third house on the right in the second street."
"Any good things from the poor?"
"Yeah, their life's savings." She grinned. Kuronue smirked.
"I had no idea that you were that expert theif." He said in an odd tone of voice. She smiled at him then looked back at Youko. Suddenly, she was grabbed from behind. Some demon guards had her. She smirked. The others were having trouble so they couldn't help her. She wouldn't have needed it anyway. She used her power and the small sack of jewels at her waist began to glow. The guards screamed and woke some people. The next thing we know, the domino effect had taken place.
"Get her!" She took out a newly acquired weapon. Small circle-like razor- sharp throwing knives. She had one inbetween each finger. She flung them out then collected them. She put them back in a sack at her side then jumped away from more guards. They followed after her. Suddenly, a searing pain ripped through her head. She wavered on her feet and heard Youko crying out to her. She tried to shake off the feeling but that only made it worse. She fell to her knees and held her head in her hands.
"Youko!" She tried to get back up. Her blurry vision caught sight of someone hitting Youko over the head. They had already gotten Kuronue. Hiei hadn't been able to escape either. "No.." She bit down on a guards hand that grabbed her and tried to muffle her cries. He screamed and started backing up. "Youko.." She fell to the ground in defeat. She was now laying on her stomach, her head turned in the direction Youko was standing in. Her golden eyes closed and she went limp.
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The first thing Botan felt when she came to was rope. She was tied up!? She tried to move but was unsuccessful.
"This is your fault we're in this predicament." She opened her eyes and lifted her head to see none other than Youko staring at her from his prison cell.
"My fault?" She asked, uncertain.
"If you hadn't been there.."
"Oh go to hell, Youko." She said bitterly. He looked at her and scowled. "You were the one who had to interrupt me from my raiding and talk to me in the middle of a street." She looked away from him.
"Don't fret, little fox. He's been that way ever since he woke up." Kuronue said from his spot across from them.
"I don't care how long he's been like that. I don't want to stay here any longer than I have to." She looked at the floor. "This is the last thing I needed. I was just piecing my life back together and then you had to come along and mess it all up." She glared up at Youko.
"It wasn't my fault we met." She laughed.
"No, it wasn't. It was mine. I should've just left in stead of staying there." Her tone signaled that she didn't want to say anything else.
"Well, thats fine. I don't care either way." She didn't answer. She just sat there. If there was anyone to blame it would be all of them. Kuronue saw a thoughtful look on her face. She squirmed a little but she tied too securely. They had made certain to take every precaution, she noticed.
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During the night, she thought about it. The next day they came in and looked at their prizes.
"They're the most wanted ones. All but her. Is she a new member of your team, Youko?" Youko growled.
"That isn't any of your goddamn business." He said angerly. Botan was surprised he was even, in a way, sticking up for her.
"You'll have to give me a better answer. Any of you care to enlighten me? She killed a lot of that village's guards and some of it's people, according to witnesses." The man stared at her, long and hard. "She sure is a pretty one. Fiery too." Youko growled. "Sedate them then switch from ropes to locks." A guard nodded and they left, throwing one of those gas bombs down there.
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Thats it for now. ^_^;
If you want a disclaimer, go to the last two chapters.
-Author's Notes- When I first put this up, I got two reviews on the same night. I love you guys, really. I'm trying my best to keep up with requests. I need a little help though. You see, I get writer's block a lot and I have problems to deal with and such. Don't worry, though. I'm still gonna update as long as I can get on the internet! You can count on it!
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"I'd like to see you try to rob someone." Youko's smirk widened when Botan looked over at him. But it disappeared the instant she smiled charmingly, her fangs showing.
"I could. You'd never believe me unless you saw me, right? Well, it doesn't matter to me if you believe me or not. Your opinion means nothing to me, just like you." He blinked and scowled.
"You're ruining my lovely nap."
"Forgive me, Oh Great One. I did not mean to intrude." She said sarcastically. She feigned shock.
"Give it a rest, would you?" She only grinned at him and relaxed more contentedly in her spot. He took the chance to look over her when she closed her eyes. She was wearing a white training-type outfit. It was loose- fitting and had a light blue belt. She was unarmed, or so he thought.
"If you stare any longer, I'm afraid I may have holes in me." He blushed a light pink and looked miffed. He huffed.
"I'm not staring." He lied. She opened one eye and glanced at him.
"Did you just blush?" He looked over at her and she caught the faintest tint of pink on his face. "You did! Aww.. did anyone tell you that you look extremely adorable when you blush?" He knew she was picking on him.
"Drop it."
"Now you're trying to shut me up, how nice. I think I'll take my nap now, if you don't mind, that is? I don't wish to be rude." He scowled and gave her a look. She smirked and settled into her place, closing her eyes. She had to admit that he did look adorable when he blushed.
"Well if this isn't the cutest moment in the history of Makai." Came a happy-sounding voice in the middle of their naps.
"Go away." Botan growled. She opened one eye, glanced at who it was, then opened the other. "Kuronue, do you have to disturb my peaceful slumber?" Youko opened his eyes and glared at his partner.
"I need sleep, moron."
"Go back to the lair then. Hiei is no where to be seen, so you'll be alone there." Youko scowled and became angered.
"I don't need to move to take my nap. You're the second one today to disturb me. I'll--"
"Calm down, I only wanted to bring news. They say that a village other than the one we robbed last night was done in. They don't even know who did it. This theif must be an expert, like us." Youko looked over at Botan.
"Do you know anything about this?" She stared at them.
"If you wish for details, don't come to me." She said bluntly. "I heard the same thing you did." Kuronue blinked and looked at Youko, who looked at him.
"Right.. anyway, I'll see you back at the lair, Youko." Kuronue was about to walk away when he turned back around and grinned at Botan. "See ya around, little fox." She gave him a small smile and he left.
"He likes to flirt with you." Youko said softly. "He never really acted that way around a female before."
"I wonder why?" She looked up at the sky and sighed. Kuronue was her friend. He had been nice to her, basically civil on terms of friendship. She looked over at Youko. "Did someone hurt him before?" The kitsune opened his eyes and gazed at her long and hard.
"Yes. She was a liar and a fake. She practically ripped his heart out and showed it to him." He sighed. "He never forgave her for it, either."
"Wow.." Botan paused. She knew what that felt like. That was part of the reason she moved to this territory. "I think I know what he's going through."
"Did your mate do that to you?" She shook her head.
"We weren't mates." She looked away from him. "But the last thing I want is pity." Then she smirked and looked over at him before looking back at the river. "But that's something you're incapable of giving, so I'm not worried."
"Hahaha." He rolled his eyes. He never imagined her getting hurt because of someone. That was precisely why he didn't have a mate. He didn't want someone who would only play him. Besides, the one that he wanted hadn't come along yet.
"This was a very peaceful afternoon." He heard the sarcasm in her voice.
"Wasn't it though? I suppose we'll need more of these." He gazed out over the sparkling waters. "Not."
"True." His gaze shifted. "You still look wide awake." He glared at her and scowled.
"I am still wide awake."
"Sure you are." She got up. "I've had enough of lounging around like a lazy person I know." She left right after those words came out of her mouth.
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"How went the heart-felt talk you two had?" Kuronue asked, sipping his tea. Youko sat down across him and gave him a glare.
"What heart-felt talk?"
"Well, you two should be getting closer--"
"No." Hiei suddenly came in, wearing a smirk.
"I have a village for us to rob." The two looked up at him. Kuronue smirked.
"Does it have a lot of rich people?" Hiei nodded.
"Yeah. Get ready for a night of fun."
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Youko, Kuronue, and Hiei snuck up to the gates. This village had been about four miles south from Youko's lair. Guards were heavy but in some places, Youko's sharp sight caught an occasional fault.They found a place to go in.
"Kuronue, find a spot where we can go in." The demon nodded and lifted off. He flew in and found a spot where there were less guards. He then went and guided his partners to the spot.
"There's a clear pathway just after the guards." Kuronue whispered to them. They nodded and snuck in. They got into the village without any trouble and went to find some nice-looking places to rob. Youko pointed to one and they went in, prepared to search and rob. They searched around and Hiei found the jackpot. They filled two small sacks and went to a different house.
"This is usually really boring but tonight seems different." Youko whispered to them. They nodded.
"Different indeed." Kuronue looked around to find another place. "There's one." They walked toward it until someone came out. They immediate recognized her. She was so swift and silent. Youko frowned and shook his head. This was wrong. She was that theif that was the expert? She had to be. There could be no other explaination. Hell, he didn't pick up her scent. He walked toward her.
"Botan, what are you doing here?" He asked her quietly. She whirled around and stared up at him. He looked her up and down. She looked good, for someone he didn't like. She looked like a theif.
"What does it look like I'm doing? Going to a theives comvention held in some human's home?" She crossed her arms. He smirked. She was still the same ol' sarcastic fox.
"Any good stuff?" She thought for a minute.
"Really want to know?" He nodded. "The third house on the right in the second street."
"Any good things from the poor?"
"Yeah, their life's savings." She grinned. Kuronue smirked.
"I had no idea that you were that expert theif." He said in an odd tone of voice. She smiled at him then looked back at Youko. Suddenly, she was grabbed from behind. Some demon guards had her. She smirked. The others were having trouble so they couldn't help her. She wouldn't have needed it anyway. She used her power and the small sack of jewels at her waist began to glow. The guards screamed and woke some people. The next thing we know, the domino effect had taken place.
"Get her!" She took out a newly acquired weapon. Small circle-like razor- sharp throwing knives. She had one inbetween each finger. She flung them out then collected them. She put them back in a sack at her side then jumped away from more guards. They followed after her. Suddenly, a searing pain ripped through her head. She wavered on her feet and heard Youko crying out to her. She tried to shake off the feeling but that only made it worse. She fell to her knees and held her head in her hands.
"Youko!" She tried to get back up. Her blurry vision caught sight of someone hitting Youko over the head. They had already gotten Kuronue. Hiei hadn't been able to escape either. "No.." She bit down on a guards hand that grabbed her and tried to muffle her cries. He screamed and started backing up. "Youko.." She fell to the ground in defeat. She was now laying on her stomach, her head turned in the direction Youko was standing in. Her golden eyes closed and she went limp.
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The first thing Botan felt when she came to was rope. She was tied up!? She tried to move but was unsuccessful.
"This is your fault we're in this predicament." She opened her eyes and lifted her head to see none other than Youko staring at her from his prison cell.
"My fault?" She asked, uncertain.
"If you hadn't been there.."
"Oh go to hell, Youko." She said bitterly. He looked at her and scowled. "You were the one who had to interrupt me from my raiding and talk to me in the middle of a street." She looked away from him.
"Don't fret, little fox. He's been that way ever since he woke up." Kuronue said from his spot across from them.
"I don't care how long he's been like that. I don't want to stay here any longer than I have to." She looked at the floor. "This is the last thing I needed. I was just piecing my life back together and then you had to come along and mess it all up." She glared up at Youko.
"It wasn't my fault we met." She laughed.
"No, it wasn't. It was mine. I should've just left in stead of staying there." Her tone signaled that she didn't want to say anything else.
"Well, thats fine. I don't care either way." She didn't answer. She just sat there. If there was anyone to blame it would be all of them. Kuronue saw a thoughtful look on her face. She squirmed a little but she tied too securely. They had made certain to take every precaution, she noticed.
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During the night, she thought about it. The next day they came in and looked at their prizes.
"They're the most wanted ones. All but her. Is she a new member of your team, Youko?" Youko growled.
"That isn't any of your goddamn business." He said angerly. Botan was surprised he was even, in a way, sticking up for her.
"You'll have to give me a better answer. Any of you care to enlighten me? She killed a lot of that village's guards and some of it's people, according to witnesses." The man stared at her, long and hard. "She sure is a pretty one. Fiery too." Youko growled. "Sedate them then switch from ropes to locks." A guard nodded and they left, throwing one of those gas bombs down there.
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Thats it for now. ^_^;