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Kurama's Letter from Shiori
My Dearest Son,
You were such a blessing when you were born. Your Father and I thought that we would never have a child at all. When we found out I was pregnant with you, everything just seemed right in the world. When you were born, I looked in your eyes and your eyes seemed to be ageless.
When your Father and I brought you home, you did not cry that often and when I asked my friends, they told me that I should be grateful. They said that their children always seemed to be crying for no reason at all. Even as a toddler, you always seemed to be smarter then all the other children and I was so proud of you. I started to think that maybe you were watching educational television and I did not like that to much. What child would willingly watch educational television?
Your Father and I took you to a doctor and he explained that some children are just smarter than others and that we should encourage you. He said we were lucky that you liked educational television. For some reason, I had started to doubt that you even watched television. I never saw you watch any television shows and I never heard it on early on Saturday mornings. You had rarely asked me if you could watch any cartoons or anything including videos.
I think that about the time your Father had died is when I had begun to suspect that there might be more to you than what you were letting on. Do you remember that I hardly got out of bed and so one night you decided to cook dinner? How could a five-year old child be able to cook anything that was edible and quite delicious? After that, I started sneaking into your room and you had called for someone named Kuronue. You had said while sleeping that you were sorry that he had died. At first I was going to say that it must be an imaginary friend, but then I saw the tears running down your face. I knew then that there was someone named Kuronue who had died.
I was going to ask you the next day about Kuronue. I had looked all over for you in the house and I was about to yell your name when I heard sounds coming from the kitchen. I saw the plate about to hit, so I ran over and let the plate hit and cut me. I told you that you were still young and did not need so many scars yet. You gave me the funniest look and you then suddenly leaned over and gave me a hug. You told me that you were sorry and that you loved me. I was so happy that I told you when I got cleaned up, we would go out for some ice cream and maybe to the park.
That day, you seemed to have changed. Before you were trying to do things your way with no thought about hurting my feelings, but after that day you took my feelings into consideration. When you started school and brought home all A's, I could not have been prouder of you. My friends had asked what I bribed you with and when I told them I bribed you with nothing, they seemed surprised. The only thing that did bother me was your lack of friends.
When I got sick and was in the hospital, you brought your friend Yusuke with you one day. I was so happy that you had brought a friend with you for once. I did notice that you two did not seem to be good friends, but I was still happy for you. I had thought that maybe you did have more friends than what I had originally thought.
When I got better and out of the hospital, you said you were going away with some friends for a while. I told you to be careful and that I would not worry. I had also told you to call if you needed anything. When you came back from wherever you had gone, I noticed that some of your clothes were a little ruined. I don't think that you had thought that I noticed, but I did and I did not say anything.
You started bringing friends around to the house and I did not question you about why you were hanging around two delinquents. I knew that Yusuke and Kuwabara did not attend school regularly and they were always fighting. I could not understand how you could have meet them at all considering that they went to a completely different school then what you did. I had thought that maybe someone had chased you and that they had helped you get away from the person or else you were helping them in school. I figured that is how the three of you became friends.
The one I can not understand still on being your friend is Hiei. He just does not seem to be someone you would be friends with. There is one thing I can say for Hiei. He is very loyal. I once saw you being hassled by some people and Hiei was with you. I saw him tell them to leave you alone or he would injure them. They did not leave you alone and the next thing I knew all of them were laying on the ground unconscious. Hiei had knocked them all out and he was asking you if you were alright. At that moment I saw you kiss Hiei and I realized that you loved him. I decided that I would accept Hiei and you. I was not going to say anything to you about what I did see. I just wanted you to be happy and those girls that were always chasing you home, were out of the running for your love. I was so relieved that you would not go after anyone who has to be love-crazed about one person. I did feel sorry that you were always being chased.
Son, I have always known that you were a special child. I have seen you have some type of understanding with roses. You could make them bloom in winter time outside if you wanted to. I once saw you in the park sleeping under a tree with almost all the branches creating shade just for you. I once went up to the temple you were always talking about. I saw you create a whip out of a rose you pulled from your hair. I heard your friends call you Kurama and fox.
I started remembering silly stories from when I was in school. These stories told of a fox demon named Kurama who used a rose whip to fight with. The stories had said that his father was not allowed to keep him and that Kurama was quite beautiful for a male. One story also said that he had several partners-in-crime. One of their names was Kuronue. The exact same name that you once cried out in your sleep. So I have deduced that you are this fox demon Kurama. At least now I know why you were always so much smarter than everyone else.
I do not think I will complain too much about your friends. They do seem loyal to you and you to them. If Hiei can make you happy, then by all means hold on to him. If you let him go, I shall be mad at you. He seems to keep you guessing on certain things and you need that. I think that you and Hiei look cute together. At least I know where all the ice cream is going now.
Son, you may think that I am not telling the truth when I say that I am glad that it is you that I have for a son. I know that we do not look alike, but that does not bother me. You are my flesh and blood. That is all that matters to me. You have showered me with love and affection. You have kept superior grades at school. You do not use drugs or drink to often. You are capable of defending yourself, your friends, and your loved ones. I know that you will live longer than what is normal for a human. Already, you look like you have stopped aging. You are 23 and you do not look older than 15 or 16. When you decide that it is time for you to leave, please do not hesitate for me. You will always have my love no matter what happens. You are my son and nothing will take that away from you and me.
Love always son,
Mother
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- I thought the age was pretty good. I think the part about stop aging about 15 or 16 would go pretty well. Heck, my classmates at school, each first day of classes, quiz me on why a high schooler is there. Personally I am 23, so for me to be told I am not my age does not sit well with me. You should go to Wal-Mart with me. When they have free samples, they ask my mother if I am old enough. That is really funny. I work in the afternoon and considering it is 2:13am, I think maybe I should get some sleep. Please review.
Kurama's Letter from Shiori
My Dearest Son,
You were such a blessing when you were born. Your Father and I thought that we would never have a child at all. When we found out I was pregnant with you, everything just seemed right in the world. When you were born, I looked in your eyes and your eyes seemed to be ageless.
When your Father and I brought you home, you did not cry that often and when I asked my friends, they told me that I should be grateful. They said that their children always seemed to be crying for no reason at all. Even as a toddler, you always seemed to be smarter then all the other children and I was so proud of you. I started to think that maybe you were watching educational television and I did not like that to much. What child would willingly watch educational television?
Your Father and I took you to a doctor and he explained that some children are just smarter than others and that we should encourage you. He said we were lucky that you liked educational television. For some reason, I had started to doubt that you even watched television. I never saw you watch any television shows and I never heard it on early on Saturday mornings. You had rarely asked me if you could watch any cartoons or anything including videos.
I think that about the time your Father had died is when I had begun to suspect that there might be more to you than what you were letting on. Do you remember that I hardly got out of bed and so one night you decided to cook dinner? How could a five-year old child be able to cook anything that was edible and quite delicious? After that, I started sneaking into your room and you had called for someone named Kuronue. You had said while sleeping that you were sorry that he had died. At first I was going to say that it must be an imaginary friend, but then I saw the tears running down your face. I knew then that there was someone named Kuronue who had died.
I was going to ask you the next day about Kuronue. I had looked all over for you in the house and I was about to yell your name when I heard sounds coming from the kitchen. I saw the plate about to hit, so I ran over and let the plate hit and cut me. I told you that you were still young and did not need so many scars yet. You gave me the funniest look and you then suddenly leaned over and gave me a hug. You told me that you were sorry and that you loved me. I was so happy that I told you when I got cleaned up, we would go out for some ice cream and maybe to the park.
That day, you seemed to have changed. Before you were trying to do things your way with no thought about hurting my feelings, but after that day you took my feelings into consideration. When you started school and brought home all A's, I could not have been prouder of you. My friends had asked what I bribed you with and when I told them I bribed you with nothing, they seemed surprised. The only thing that did bother me was your lack of friends.
When I got sick and was in the hospital, you brought your friend Yusuke with you one day. I was so happy that you had brought a friend with you for once. I did notice that you two did not seem to be good friends, but I was still happy for you. I had thought that maybe you did have more friends than what I had originally thought.
When I got better and out of the hospital, you said you were going away with some friends for a while. I told you to be careful and that I would not worry. I had also told you to call if you needed anything. When you came back from wherever you had gone, I noticed that some of your clothes were a little ruined. I don't think that you had thought that I noticed, but I did and I did not say anything.
You started bringing friends around to the house and I did not question you about why you were hanging around two delinquents. I knew that Yusuke and Kuwabara did not attend school regularly and they were always fighting. I could not understand how you could have meet them at all considering that they went to a completely different school then what you did. I had thought that maybe someone had chased you and that they had helped you get away from the person or else you were helping them in school. I figured that is how the three of you became friends.
The one I can not understand still on being your friend is Hiei. He just does not seem to be someone you would be friends with. There is one thing I can say for Hiei. He is very loyal. I once saw you being hassled by some people and Hiei was with you. I saw him tell them to leave you alone or he would injure them. They did not leave you alone and the next thing I knew all of them were laying on the ground unconscious. Hiei had knocked them all out and he was asking you if you were alright. At that moment I saw you kiss Hiei and I realized that you loved him. I decided that I would accept Hiei and you. I was not going to say anything to you about what I did see. I just wanted you to be happy and those girls that were always chasing you home, were out of the running for your love. I was so relieved that you would not go after anyone who has to be love-crazed about one person. I did feel sorry that you were always being chased.
Son, I have always known that you were a special child. I have seen you have some type of understanding with roses. You could make them bloom in winter time outside if you wanted to. I once saw you in the park sleeping under a tree with almost all the branches creating shade just for you. I once went up to the temple you were always talking about. I saw you create a whip out of a rose you pulled from your hair. I heard your friends call you Kurama and fox.
I started remembering silly stories from when I was in school. These stories told of a fox demon named Kurama who used a rose whip to fight with. The stories had said that his father was not allowed to keep him and that Kurama was quite beautiful for a male. One story also said that he had several partners-in-crime. One of their names was Kuronue. The exact same name that you once cried out in your sleep. So I have deduced that you are this fox demon Kurama. At least now I know why you were always so much smarter than everyone else.
I do not think I will complain too much about your friends. They do seem loyal to you and you to them. If Hiei can make you happy, then by all means hold on to him. If you let him go, I shall be mad at you. He seems to keep you guessing on certain things and you need that. I think that you and Hiei look cute together. At least I know where all the ice cream is going now.
Son, you may think that I am not telling the truth when I say that I am glad that it is you that I have for a son. I know that we do not look alike, but that does not bother me. You are my flesh and blood. That is all that matters to me. You have showered me with love and affection. You have kept superior grades at school. You do not use drugs or drink to often. You are capable of defending yourself, your friends, and your loved ones. I know that you will live longer than what is normal for a human. Already, you look like you have stopped aging. You are 23 and you do not look older than 15 or 16. When you decide that it is time for you to leave, please do not hesitate for me. You will always have my love no matter what happens. You are my son and nothing will take that away from you and me.
Love always son,
Mother
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- I thought the age was pretty good. I think the part about stop aging about 15 or 16 would go pretty well. Heck, my classmates at school, each first day of classes, quiz me on why a high schooler is there. Personally I am 23, so for me to be told I am not my age does not sit well with me. You should go to Wal-Mart with me. When they have free samples, they ask my mother if I am old enough. That is really funny. I work in the afternoon and considering it is 2:13am, I think maybe I should get some sleep. Please review.