Naomi-Chan: *chases xXMidori-ChanXx with spork * Damn it stop running so I
can spork ya to death already!!
xXMidori-ChanXx: WHEN BIRDS FLY!!!
Naomi-Chan: YOU BAKA, BIRDS DO FLY!!! *catches and starts to spork her* *
xXMidori-ChanXx: @.@
Naomi-Chan: That's what you get when you mess with the ALMIGHTY NAOMI MAO!
Disclaimer: I own nothing...not even my room...
Chapter 2 Childhood
~~~~~~~3 years later... ~~~~~~~
"Touchan! Touchan! Look what Kurama-chan gave me!" Makoto shouted out in joy as she ran towards Kuwabara. "She is a lot like Yukina in some ways, and so much happier than Hiei was..." Kurama thought as he closed his eyes and smiled at her child-like innocence. They were on a slope of a nature reserve, surrounded by greenery, one of Kurama's favourite spots in the area. Shiori had followed along to join in the fun with them. "A pity Tousan had to work, Kaasan, or he could join us," Kurama commented the not-so-little-anymore Shuichi offered to help Yukina in getting the things set for the picnic. Yuusuke had married Keiko soon after Makoto's birth and it seemed that they had gone out for another date. Kuwabara sighed, "Mako-chan, I missed the days when you were a baby, I guess Koorimes do mature fast." He carried her, even though she looked like teenager, a lotus bud ready to open its petals soon. She held out a blue coloured rose and showed it to Kuwabara. Kuwabara gave a small gasp of surprise for it is certainly not common to see a blue rose around. He looked at Kurama, who just gave a shrug and smiled, then turn to Makoto and said, "Well...that's nice."
"Kaasan," Kurama called out his mother beside him, sitting on the slope and looking at the trees below, "I've something for you." He took out bouquet of flowers of appealing colours and fragrance. "The flowers are of the best in the world," he thought as he observed Shiori's happy expressions. He liked to see his mother being happy, for it seemed to make up a little for his lying to her for over twenty years. Shiori held the flowers and beckoned Shuichi to come over to take a look at the beautiful scenery as she went over to Yukina to lend a hand. "Oniisan," Shuichi said with a wink, "you certainly know how to make Kaasan happy." "Kurama-chan, can I have a red rose please?" Makoto asked, walking over to Kurama and Shuichi. Kurama looked at Shuichi's puzzled expression at Makoto's words and added, "Kurama's my nickname." He led Makoto over and let her sit on his lap. Four years have passed and he had not change much, whereas Makoto is already on the edge of blossoming into womanhood. He took out a rose from his hair and gave it to Makoto, guiding her hand to avoid the sharp thorns. Shuichi eyes widened a little as he saw Kurama take out the rose but assumed it was a trick to make Makoto-chan happy. Makoto sat still for a while as some memories flowed through her. "ROOZU WUIPPU!" Kurama cried out as he turned a rose into a whip, armed with deadly thorns, fighting a youkai. Someone was beside him...a small black shape. The 'someone' beside Kurama also fought violently and skilfully, and seemed somehow...familiar... Makoto was cut off from her thoughts as Kurama ran his fingers through her short ebony hair. "Don't think too much." He whispered. "Mako-chan, Kazuma-chan, Kurama-san, Shuichi-san, dinnertime!" Yukina cried out excitedly. They gathered around in front of a large old tree and shared out the food between them, laughing and chatting the evening away. Night was falling fast and they had finished eating. They packed up and sat around, waiting for the moon to show it's bright face upon the earth before strolling to the car. In the car, Makoto asked, "Touchan, can I stay with Kurama-chan for the night today? Please?" Kuwabara looked at her pleading eyes and replied, "If Kurama says you can, Mako-chan." She turned her head around immediately at Kurama, whose lap she was sitting on as there was not enough space in the car.
Kuwabara was doing the driving and Yukina sat in the front seat, giving him the directions. Kurama looked at Shiori as she gave him a 'go-ahead' look. Kurama put his arms around her waist and answered, "If you want." Makoto gave a triumphant smile, as Shiori commented, "Shuichi-dear, I think she's treating you like a second father already,". Kurama winked at Kuwabara in the car mirror in front, as Kuwabara winked back, giving him a look of accuse of not telling Shiori that Kurama 'is' Makoto's godfather. Shuichi joked, "Looks like I'll have to sleepon the couch again!" Kurama took Makoto into his room and started putting some mattresses on the floor. Makoto sat on the bed, watching him work as her legs dangled at the edge of the bed. Kurama took out a set of pajamas for Makoto. She came over pretty often for a sleep-over, as she needed Kurama to talk about her problems. Makoto offered to help and said, "Kurama-chan, I'll take the floor and you take the bed this time."
Kurama shook his head slightly as he finished arranging the mattresses and walking over to Makoto, he sat on the bed beside her. They chatted for a while about flowers and plants until someone knocked on the door and stepped in. It was Shuichi. He came over and sat beside Makoto, and joined in their lively chatting. Shuichi found that they talked about some weird topics he did not really understand and tried to change the subject by mentioning, "Oh yes, Oniisan, I think I saw some strange plants under your desk," this made Kurama turn his head abruptly at Shuichi, for he had not been anticipating this. "Nani?" Kurama snapped quickly. Shuichi was a little startled at Kurama's response and defended himself, "well, I was doing my homework on your desk and I spilled some drinks...I tried to look for a cloth and stumbled on your plants...those plants look ...weird". Makoto looked at Kurama and asked, "Can I see those plants? You said Makai plants are tougher than
Ningenkai plants, and I want to see that for myself." She obviously referred to the plants as those from Makai. Shuichi looked puzzled for the second time that day now. Kurama gave a sigh of resignation and went over to his desk. "Shuichi, looks like I can't hide from you any longer. Since the truth doesn't seem to hurt anyone, I'll tell you tomorrow." Kurama displayed his stash of Makai plants and let Makoto touch it. He stopped Shuichi as Shuichi held his hand out, trying to touch the plant. "It's poisonous." He explained. Shuichi looked at Makoto and asked, "Why is it that she can touch it?" Makoto touched the soft surface
of a leaf and felt it between two fingers. Kurama took the plant away from Makoto slowly and plucked a leaf. He gave it a small but careful squeeze, letting a drop of plant juice drip on a small strip of copper. It dissolved immediately upon touch. "Oniisan, don't tell me these plants are...illegal..." Shuichi whispered as he watched in awe. "Makoto and I can touch it without getting seriously hurt, but you can't." Kurama continued explaining before he turned back to Makoto. "Makoto, get into the bed, it's pretty late." "Kurama-chan, tell me a story!" Makoto protested. Kurama sighed and sat on the bed beside her, calling Shuichi over to the room. Shuichi sat on the mattress, waiting patiently. Kurama said, "Shuichi-chan, I think I'll share the mattresses with you tonight...is it okay?" Shuichi nodded
his head. "Kurama-chan, I want you to sleep with me!" Makoto protested again, this time pulling Kurama down onto the bed in a lying position. Kurama refused at first but relented after continuous protests from Makoto. "You want a story?" Kurama offered. Both Makoto and Shuichi nodded their heads vigorously. Kurama thought for a while before starting, "Okay, here goes. This is a legend about a Youko in Makai, and it goes way back to about four centuries ago." Makoto intercepted, "Kurama-chan, Touchan mentioned about that before, it was a famous legend." Then stopped and kept quiet, letting Kurama continue. They listened in interest as sleep slowly claimed them. "Hiei!" A voice called to Makoto. She spun her head around, only to see nothing but darkness around her. Then, a tall figure stepped out of nowhere. Makoto tensed up, her limbs ready to defend herself if necessary. The figure had long silver hair down to his waist, complete with two fox's ears and a bushy silver tail. As he walked to Makoto, his form changed, fading a familiar young man with red bushy hair. Makoto held a sword in her hand. She looked around, but there was no one else besides Kurama and her. "Hiei..." Makoto whispered to herself. A monster suddenly appeared and she leapt back, landing beside Kurama. Kurama gave her a smile and took out a rose. Suddenly, a whip of thorns took its place and started lashing out at the monster. Makoto, not wasting any time, jumped up and brought her sword down at the monster, the blade split the monster right down in the middle. She swung her blade a few more times, discovering a few more ways of killing. She stood, facing Kurama, her sword dripping blood on the non- existent floor. Kurama waved his hand
and disappeared. Makoto felt heat building up in her, trying to burn the barrier to her memories. The heat concentrated on her forehead and with a burst of light, a third eye opened. Makoto felt the intense fire in the third eye on her forehead and let out a scream. Makoto woke with a start, and saw a very caring Kurama beside her. She shook her head slightly to indicate that she was all right and lay back to sleep. Morning broke and Yuusuke started setting up his ramen shop. Keiko sat down and ate a bowl of noodles before leaving for work. Yuusuke started preparing his ingredients when a young man stumbled and fell in front of his shop, unconcious. **************************************************************************** ********* Authors notes... If you think the authors notes are redundent, then don't continue...
heehee...completed this chapter...quite short...
Sorry...I wanted to include the 'character' in this chapter...but this chapter is longer than I thought...*phew* I guess I concentrated a little too much on Kurama...but well, he's my fave character...^-^;
I have no idea when this story's going to end...but (good news) I won't stop till I reach the end... this is only chapter 2...but the notes here are
so long...wonder how's chapter 3's author notes like?... I want to thank xXMidori-ChanXx for her help...even though it may be too early to do
so...but I can't hold the thanks back...don't blame me *smile*
.........I NEED COMMENTS!!!...If you enjoyed it so far, please review...most stories live on support and encouragement as food......God, I'm
hungry...ok...see you!
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xXMidori-ChanXx: WHEN BIRDS FLY!!!
Naomi-Chan: YOU BAKA, BIRDS DO FLY!!! *catches and starts to spork her* *
xXMidori-ChanXx: @.@
Naomi-Chan: That's what you get when you mess with the ALMIGHTY NAOMI MAO!
Disclaimer: I own nothing...not even my room...
Chapter 2 Childhood
~~~~~~~3 years later... ~~~~~~~
"Touchan! Touchan! Look what Kurama-chan gave me!" Makoto shouted out in joy as she ran towards Kuwabara. "She is a lot like Yukina in some ways, and so much happier than Hiei was..." Kurama thought as he closed his eyes and smiled at her child-like innocence. They were on a slope of a nature reserve, surrounded by greenery, one of Kurama's favourite spots in the area. Shiori had followed along to join in the fun with them. "A pity Tousan had to work, Kaasan, or he could join us," Kurama commented the not-so-little-anymore Shuichi offered to help Yukina in getting the things set for the picnic. Yuusuke had married Keiko soon after Makoto's birth and it seemed that they had gone out for another date. Kuwabara sighed, "Mako-chan, I missed the days when you were a baby, I guess Koorimes do mature fast." He carried her, even though she looked like teenager, a lotus bud ready to open its petals soon. She held out a blue coloured rose and showed it to Kuwabara. Kuwabara gave a small gasp of surprise for it is certainly not common to see a blue rose around. He looked at Kurama, who just gave a shrug and smiled, then turn to Makoto and said, "Well...that's nice."
"Kaasan," Kurama called out his mother beside him, sitting on the slope and looking at the trees below, "I've something for you." He took out bouquet of flowers of appealing colours and fragrance. "The flowers are of the best in the world," he thought as he observed Shiori's happy expressions. He liked to see his mother being happy, for it seemed to make up a little for his lying to her for over twenty years. Shiori held the flowers and beckoned Shuichi to come over to take a look at the beautiful scenery as she went over to Yukina to lend a hand. "Oniisan," Shuichi said with a wink, "you certainly know how to make Kaasan happy." "Kurama-chan, can I have a red rose please?" Makoto asked, walking over to Kurama and Shuichi. Kurama looked at Shuichi's puzzled expression at Makoto's words and added, "Kurama's my nickname." He led Makoto over and let her sit on his lap. Four years have passed and he had not change much, whereas Makoto is already on the edge of blossoming into womanhood. He took out a rose from his hair and gave it to Makoto, guiding her hand to avoid the sharp thorns. Shuichi eyes widened a little as he saw Kurama take out the rose but assumed it was a trick to make Makoto-chan happy. Makoto sat still for a while as some memories flowed through her. "ROOZU WUIPPU!" Kurama cried out as he turned a rose into a whip, armed with deadly thorns, fighting a youkai. Someone was beside him...a small black shape. The 'someone' beside Kurama also fought violently and skilfully, and seemed somehow...familiar... Makoto was cut off from her thoughts as Kurama ran his fingers through her short ebony hair. "Don't think too much." He whispered. "Mako-chan, Kazuma-chan, Kurama-san, Shuichi-san, dinnertime!" Yukina cried out excitedly. They gathered around in front of a large old tree and shared out the food between them, laughing and chatting the evening away. Night was falling fast and they had finished eating. They packed up and sat around, waiting for the moon to show it's bright face upon the earth before strolling to the car. In the car, Makoto asked, "Touchan, can I stay with Kurama-chan for the night today? Please?" Kuwabara looked at her pleading eyes and replied, "If Kurama says you can, Mako-chan." She turned her head around immediately at Kurama, whose lap she was sitting on as there was not enough space in the car.
Kuwabara was doing the driving and Yukina sat in the front seat, giving him the directions. Kurama looked at Shiori as she gave him a 'go-ahead' look. Kurama put his arms around her waist and answered, "If you want." Makoto gave a triumphant smile, as Shiori commented, "Shuichi-dear, I think she's treating you like a second father already,". Kurama winked at Kuwabara in the car mirror in front, as Kuwabara winked back, giving him a look of accuse of not telling Shiori that Kurama 'is' Makoto's godfather. Shuichi joked, "Looks like I'll have to sleepon the couch again!" Kurama took Makoto into his room and started putting some mattresses on the floor. Makoto sat on the bed, watching him work as her legs dangled at the edge of the bed. Kurama took out a set of pajamas for Makoto. She came over pretty often for a sleep-over, as she needed Kurama to talk about her problems. Makoto offered to help and said, "Kurama-chan, I'll take the floor and you take the bed this time."
Kurama shook his head slightly as he finished arranging the mattresses and walking over to Makoto, he sat on the bed beside her. They chatted for a while about flowers and plants until someone knocked on the door and stepped in. It was Shuichi. He came over and sat beside Makoto, and joined in their lively chatting. Shuichi found that they talked about some weird topics he did not really understand and tried to change the subject by mentioning, "Oh yes, Oniisan, I think I saw some strange plants under your desk," this made Kurama turn his head abruptly at Shuichi, for he had not been anticipating this. "Nani?" Kurama snapped quickly. Shuichi was a little startled at Kurama's response and defended himself, "well, I was doing my homework on your desk and I spilled some drinks...I tried to look for a cloth and stumbled on your plants...those plants look ...weird". Makoto looked at Kurama and asked, "Can I see those plants? You said Makai plants are tougher than
Ningenkai plants, and I want to see that for myself." She obviously referred to the plants as those from Makai. Shuichi looked puzzled for the second time that day now. Kurama gave a sigh of resignation and went over to his desk. "Shuichi, looks like I can't hide from you any longer. Since the truth doesn't seem to hurt anyone, I'll tell you tomorrow." Kurama displayed his stash of Makai plants and let Makoto touch it. He stopped Shuichi as Shuichi held his hand out, trying to touch the plant. "It's poisonous." He explained. Shuichi looked at Makoto and asked, "Why is it that she can touch it?" Makoto touched the soft surface
of a leaf and felt it between two fingers. Kurama took the plant away from Makoto slowly and plucked a leaf. He gave it a small but careful squeeze, letting a drop of plant juice drip on a small strip of copper. It dissolved immediately upon touch. "Oniisan, don't tell me these plants are...illegal..." Shuichi whispered as he watched in awe. "Makoto and I can touch it without getting seriously hurt, but you can't." Kurama continued explaining before he turned back to Makoto. "Makoto, get into the bed, it's pretty late." "Kurama-chan, tell me a story!" Makoto protested. Kurama sighed and sat on the bed beside her, calling Shuichi over to the room. Shuichi sat on the mattress, waiting patiently. Kurama said, "Shuichi-chan, I think I'll share the mattresses with you tonight...is it okay?" Shuichi nodded
his head. "Kurama-chan, I want you to sleep with me!" Makoto protested again, this time pulling Kurama down onto the bed in a lying position. Kurama refused at first but relented after continuous protests from Makoto. "You want a story?" Kurama offered. Both Makoto and Shuichi nodded their heads vigorously. Kurama thought for a while before starting, "Okay, here goes. This is a legend about a Youko in Makai, and it goes way back to about four centuries ago." Makoto intercepted, "Kurama-chan, Touchan mentioned about that before, it was a famous legend." Then stopped and kept quiet, letting Kurama continue. They listened in interest as sleep slowly claimed them. "Hiei!" A voice called to Makoto. She spun her head around, only to see nothing but darkness around her. Then, a tall figure stepped out of nowhere. Makoto tensed up, her limbs ready to defend herself if necessary. The figure had long silver hair down to his waist, complete with two fox's ears and a bushy silver tail. As he walked to Makoto, his form changed, fading a familiar young man with red bushy hair. Makoto held a sword in her hand. She looked around, but there was no one else besides Kurama and her. "Hiei..." Makoto whispered to herself. A monster suddenly appeared and she leapt back, landing beside Kurama. Kurama gave her a smile and took out a rose. Suddenly, a whip of thorns took its place and started lashing out at the monster. Makoto, not wasting any time, jumped up and brought her sword down at the monster, the blade split the monster right down in the middle. She swung her blade a few more times, discovering a few more ways of killing. She stood, facing Kurama, her sword dripping blood on the non- existent floor. Kurama waved his hand
and disappeared. Makoto felt heat building up in her, trying to burn the barrier to her memories. The heat concentrated on her forehead and with a burst of light, a third eye opened. Makoto felt the intense fire in the third eye on her forehead and let out a scream. Makoto woke with a start, and saw a very caring Kurama beside her. She shook her head slightly to indicate that she was all right and lay back to sleep. Morning broke and Yuusuke started setting up his ramen shop. Keiko sat down and ate a bowl of noodles before leaving for work. Yuusuke started preparing his ingredients when a young man stumbled and fell in front of his shop, unconcious. **************************************************************************** ********* Authors notes... If you think the authors notes are redundent, then don't continue...
heehee...completed this chapter...quite short...
Sorry...I wanted to include the 'character' in this chapter...but this chapter is longer than I thought...*phew* I guess I concentrated a little too much on Kurama...but well, he's my fave character...^-^;
I have no idea when this story's going to end...but (good news) I won't stop till I reach the end... this is only chapter 2...but the notes here are
so long...wonder how's chapter 3's author notes like?... I want to thank xXMidori-ChanXx for her help...even though it may be too early to do
so...but I can't hold the thanks back...don't blame me *smile*
.........I NEED COMMENTS!!!...If you enjoyed it so far, please review...most stories live on support and encouragement as food......God, I'm
hungry...ok...see you!
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