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Hiei: She looks homicidal

Kurama: Well after all her account was only unlocked last night at 1am

Hiei: But she really does look homicidal

Kurama: o.O yes…

Hiei: *smirk*

Aqua Hair and Crimson Eyes

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"I will not wait!" Themis shouted. "My sister is being carried off to who knows where and you want me to wait? And for what? An ice apparition to heal these two feeble demons!" Her temper seemed to fill the house like pressure, ready to burst over and scald them.

"L..l…look Themis. We want to save her too. But Yukina should be here any moment. She will give Hiei and Kurama back their strength and then we can go after him. It's stupid to try right now with them so weak!" Kuwabara pleaded with her, speaking more eloquently than was usual for him.

Themis tried to hold it, clutch it to herself for strength, but the rage was slipping, and when the last of it dissolved it left her weeping. Her feet gave out and Kuwabara barely managed to catch her before she collapsed. He eased her into one of the armchairs and she curled in upon herself, sobbing softly.

Hiei and Kurama were sprawled on the couch, eyes closed, dancing between consciousness and oblivion. Yusuke had stumbled from his room at all the shouting, and Kuwabara was still awed by the way he never seemed to stay down as long as others would, as he probably should. Now he too was safely tucked away, and unconscious again. He answered the door and found Botan standing there with Yukina.

Even now the sight of her made him want to do backflips, made him feel invincible, like the world could be his as long as she would just smile at him. "Hello Kazuma," she said sweetly. Her bright crimson eyes crinkled with her smile, and he longed to run his fingers through that soft aqua hair.

"He…hey there Yukina."

"Oh goodness!" cried Botan. "Kuwabara…?" Kuwabara explained the whole situation, blushing a little as he fudged a few details, trying to sound heroic.

"Oh my," whispered Yukina. "I guess I had better get to work."

She entered the room and looking around, and the suffering made her eyes well up with tears. The demons on the couch were weak physically, but they would be alright, instead she crossed the room to where Themis sat, fetal position style, hugging her legs and casting herself into her sobs. She glanced up at this new girl, and saw that she had bypassed Hiei and Kurama.

"Go help them, please," she choked.

Yukina shook her head. "You are the one who needs my help most now."

"I'm…"

"Suffering," Yukina said softly. "Let me give you some peace."

"You don't know…" Themis protested. "She's my twin. I can feel…I can sense her distress. She's family…you don't know…"

Yukina nodded. "I have a twin brother somewhere," she said soothingly. "And I don't even know who he is, but sometimes…" her eyes seemed to glaze over as if she was gone away a moment, lost in thought. When she focused those eyes again she smiled, "I can sense his sorrow." Themis nodded. "I'm going to ease your pain, relax you, then I promise to heal the others."

Themis nodded, unsure whether she had the strength to protest anymore, and not really caring. Yukina spread her hands, palms open facing out, over Themis' face and Themis closed her eyes. The light beat against her face, making colors dance on the backs of her eyelids, and it felt so warm, so right, and the empty ache that had begun seeping cold into her veins was filled and lay dormant. When she again opened her eyes Yukina was walking away, and she caught site of Hiei watching her, eyes like molten garnet.

Themis, feeling slightly lightheaded giggled and said, "She has your eyes." Yukina glanced over her shoulder curiously, but Themis was falling down into the warmth, wrapping it around herself and letting go of consciousness.

***

Aside:

Hiei: O_O!!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE NINGEN?!?!?!?!

Themis: *unconscious*

Hiei: *unsheathes katana* ANSWER ME! DOES SHE KNOW?

Themis: *unconscious*

Hiei: DAMN IT! I'LL…

Yukina: Hiei-san, what are you doing?

Hiei: -_-;; Hn…*swift exit stage right…er…left*

***

Enyo groaned, head throbbing, and started to sit up. Two things kept her at bay. The first was the way her brain felt like it was sliding around crashing into her skull on all sides, sending wave after wave of dizziness through her. The second was the strong set of arms that held her close. She lay still, trying to think beyond the pain and remember what had happened. Kano took me from my room…and he…he marked me…damn.

Relaxing as much as she could she blinked in the darkness, running a mental check of her body and surroundings. She was on some sort of fur rug, on the floor judging by how stiff her resting-place seemed. Other than the way her head ached she felt alright, no other injuries, except something else seemed to be wrong. From somewhere a cool breeze tickled her, and her suspicion was confirmed. Very carefully she ran her fingers over her bare stomach. Damn. She was relieved to discover that her bra and panties were left to her, though that comfort was small. She turned her thoughts to the demon at her back, and with a shock realized that he wore even less than she did.

Embarrassment licked through her face with heat. She tried to turn her attention back to the room, but the body behind her snuggled closer. A deep voice purred in her ear, "I hope you slept well."

"Oh yea," Enyo admitted softly, "But I seem to have a hangover like a bitch. What's wrong with me?"

His fingers danced along her stomach and she slapped them away. As he chuckled he said, "The second mark didn't seem to agree with you." Oh yea, that was number two wasn't it? she thought bitterly.

"Woo," she muttered without enthusiasm.

"Be grateful," he mused, standing and padding across the room. "It could be worse." When he had been holding her, she wanted nothing more than to be free of him, now that he was gone her body screamed for that touch, and it made her head hurt worse. Suddenly a candle burned away the darkness and she could see him, tall and slender, moving lithely towards her. The way the candle light played across his skin seemed so terribly fascinating that she had to swallow twice and force her gaze elsewhere. The shadows in his hair moved in opposition to the flame light and the result was dizzying. She shut her eyes tight.

Some pain noise must have escaped her, because suddenly she was pulled into his lap, and her body seemed to relax. "The second mark makes you crave this contact," he purred. "It is by touch that I kept my mark from killing you."

She tried twice before she could speak. "Tell me about the marks…"

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Aside:

Enyo: Don't get any ideas, this isn't happy cuddle hour for me…

Kano: You want me, hopelessly fallen and such

Enyo: *sticks out tongue.* Oh please, how unoriginal

Kano: It was ironic

Enyo: Call it whatever you like, it was my line like 6 chapters ago

Kano: -_-;; This is what I've bound to me

Enyo: Maybe you should hire somebody to fix that faulty wit of yours

Kano: *anime fall*

***

"Marking humans is a power lost to many," he began, running his fingers absently through her hair. The gesture was comforting at first, but then Enyo got the distinct image of petting a dog. Property. It made her shiver. "I can feel what you are feeling," he whispered, and Enyo realized she had missed part of his explanation. "You feel confused and angry," he continued, "And both comforted and irritated by my touch. But you cannot escape me. With the second mark on you I will always know where you are, and you will always want for me."

Enyo would have loved to protest. A few good insults came to mind for just that cause, however she remembered the way her body had reacted to him leaving her side for just a moment, and she had to admit to its truth. Even now her headache had begun to abate when he laid his hands on her again.

"Is this permanent?"

"Oh yes, very."

"Can you really put up with me for the rest of my life?"

"However long that may be," he cautioned. Enyo shrugged, and found that she could without effort. She even wiggled her toes just because she could. This made Kano chuckle and kiss her forehead.

"What happens if you die?" she ventured quietly. "Will I still crave you?"

Kano went stiff around her for just a moment before responding, "No. You will be free of me."

Enyo nodded, and without a thought snuggled closer. The movement took her by surprise, but she decided not to take it back. "So what do you want with me?"

"That is the question isn't it?"

Yukina touched Hiei's arm, careful of his eyes there, and pulled him into the kitchen, motioning for him to remain silent. She had just finished healing both Youko, and Yusuke, and something in her face made Hiei scowl. "What is it?"

She shook her head. "I didn't want to mention this to the others. But the poison he was using is also a marking poison." She watched his face as the understanding crept in.

"I thought that no longer existed!"

She shook her head. "It's no longer manufactured in Makai, but there are some who produce it naturally."

Hiei scowled. "Hn. We need to go now." And he was gone before she could blink.

***

Me: There you have it…much drama and so on and so forth. *grumble mutter sniffle*

Hiei: *taps my shoulder* I know the cure for that bad mood

Me: ?_? What?

Hiei: *points* You see that orange haired, baka ningen over there?

Me: Eh…yes…that's Kuwabara.

Hiei: Exactly *smirk*

Me: O.O Why are you pointing out Kuwabara??

Hiei: *grips his katana* Let me show you how to get rid of that bad mood of yours…

Me: u.u;;;;;