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Final
Fantasy 9's "Melodies of Life" is Squaresoft's I think or whoever owns
the Final Fantasy franchise; at any rate it's not mine. It inspired me
to make this fic part though. ^^;
Author's Note: We're back to being with Kuro and Kurama...^^; Raven's Pendant
Part 6 - Quality time with Schwartz? In the Reikai… "Do you have more information, Koenma-sama?" Kurama said, bowing to the Prince of the Dead. "Aa. On this matter of Schwartz…" "I have checked them out. So far, I have cleared two of them. Schuldig-san and Naoe-san don't believe in the ceremony and are just along for the ride." Kurama reported smoothly. I can't let him hear me call Schuldig, Schuldig-niisan or he'll think that my objectivity's been compromised… And I have no time for this... "And there is another matter concerning them. Something that I rather would not entrust to you… but since you are already there…" Koenma was clearly uncomfortable about this. Well, get on with it! We don't have all day… "What is it?" Kurama asked with a bit of impatience in his voice as the silence stretched on. He still had an exam tomorrow and couldn't be bothered with roundabout explanations. He and the rest of the Tantei had spent the past week looking for Kakuei and hadn't managed to find even a tail feather of the missing Tengu. It had been very frustrating and the feeling of being watched while he was with his Ran-niichan hadn't abated either. It started to intensify shortly after Kakuei had disappeared. Come to think of it, it was on that date… *** "Kurama-chan, your date looks cool." Schuldig taunted as they sat in Kurama's living room. Hiei looked rather cute in black leather pants and tight brown silk tee. He complemented Kurama who was back in his patchwork pants but with a blue silk-and-lace sleeveless confection of a top. "I take it a compliment. Thanks." Kurama said, taking a sip out of his tea. "You dressed him up I take it." "Hn." A very fiery death glare aimed at Schuldig and Kurama. "Hai." Kurama affirmed brightly with a nod. "'niichan looks nice too." Kurama teased as Aya came in the hallway door. Aya was wearing a blue three-fourth sleeved velvet shirt that was tightly molded to his body and his ever-present mission leather pants and boots. "I'm afraid I couldn't take credit for that." Schuldig replied, in a rather stunned manner. "Hn." Two glances one hot, one cold were now trained at Kurama and Schuldig. "'niichan! You should go out more…often…you look lovely in those clothes. I'm sure…you won't…have problems finding a…girlfriend or a boyfriend this way." Kurama stammered as another wave of strange youki washed over him. "Hn?" Aya and Hiei asked simultaneously. "Are you alright, Kurama-chan?" Schuldig asked. "Hai, Hai!" Kurama said, trying to assure all of them that he was fine. It was positively…powerful… I'd better find Kakuei soon…if this is what he came against then he would've certainly ran into trouble…but first I mustn't give Ran-niichan cause to hound me anymore than he has been doing…and Schuldig-niisan… Besides, I'm not sure anymore if there's anything left of that idiot Tengu to find… *** The date had gone on as planned though Kurama was much distracted for most of it. He kept feeling eyes behind their back that disappeared every time he turned around. No one else, even Hiei had felt it, he was sure since he did ask his friend if the fire demon felt it. It made him nervously jumpy for a few days. "Besides your mystery group that's stalking your human brother. Somebody's got another group going about the good old days of Makai. They want to bring that back by getting Yoko, the Silver Fox, and his bandit gang back. Melaud has been approached and so have been other youngsters related to your old gang." Hey, that's me! If they want me back to the way I was before… They certainly have rocks for ballast and rowing with tennis racquets if they're not going to tell me…Besides, I've made it clear that I don't have much need anymore for that sort of thing… "Huh. I haven't I heard of this tripe. And me being me, shouldn't I be the first to be notified?" I'm a free fox now without responsibilities except for the occasional case... I wish I could make Hi-chan and Yomi see it my way but that's a worry for another day... "They haven't contacted you because they figured that you needed a reason to come back with them. They've decided to resurrect a friend of yours, Kuronue the Chimera." "And what does this have to do with Schwartz?" Kurama asked silkily, though he knew the answer long before Koenma replied him. Ice filled his mouth overflowing into his stomach as he rage flowed deep as a river… You would have kept this from me… How could you? When you of all people along with the rest of the Urameshi Team knew what this meant to me… "One of the Schwartz is Kuronue's present incarnation." "And?" "They have a Prior Incarnation Spell. They intend to use it to bring him back." "So?" Koenma flinched at the redheaded fox's tone but Kurama refused to relent. "What if I said that I would allow him to be revived? What if I said that I would run with him again? Become an outlaw again, for his sake? What then?" "I won't stop you. But Kurama…I'm sorry." Well, you should be. Duty above friendship, Koenma, you prick! Unfair as it may be Kurama couldn't quite pardon this recent breach of trust. Kuronue still means that much to me after all this time… "I'm sorry as well. I know you have duties to the Reikai…" Kurama said formally, though there was a hint of forgiveness in his tone. It won't do to antagonize the Heir to the Spirit World… Besides, it's not like I don't understand the Laws…Still there is no excuse… "Frankly, we're not sure who it is on that team. The files regarding incarnations are handled by my father's office directly. But we do know it's one of them." Koenma continued. "What are my orders?" "You are to protect Schwartz from them. And…and…we'll understand whatever else you want to do. I had it cleared with my father's office." Koenma said nervously. Anything…? This means… "Arigatou, Koenma-sama." Kurama thanked the other with real appreciation in his voice. His anger drained out of him. I can--I can have him back again… My Kuro-chan… "Your welcome, Kurama. But remember your other orders and the deadline… The edict has been formally passed into Law. Humans seeking to summon demons must die by via demon execution…" Koenma said wryly. But wouldn't that be betraying the Reikai and Koenma-sama…? Not to mention Hi-chan and Yomi's going to have apoplectic fits… Besides I love Hiei now... "Oh hi, little storm-cloud." Kurama said absently as a black blur of a Hiei brushed passed him to stand before Koenma. He walked out of the office barely hearing Koenma's final words in the turmoil of his mind. *** "Koenma! Why did you have to say that to him?" Hiei bellowed making Koenma wince at the fire demon's tone. His spiky hair was fluffing out and his red eyes were definitely hard. His hand was on the katana on his side like he was about to draw it. With the expression on his face and his black attire, he really did look like the little storm cloud Kurama named him. It's against the Laws of the Reikai, damned it! Besides, aren't you even thinking of the peace of the Makai? Or, for the matter, your favorite team of Tantei? "How much did you overhear…?" Koenma meeped. He quailed under the beady-eyed gaze. "Almost damned everything." And none of it's pleasant… "I hadn't much choice in it..." "Don't give me that! Who among the four is it?" So I can turn him into mincemeat…then feed the Korkuryuha on his bones…on the off chance that it isn't that orange-haired pest… "Four? How did you know that…?" "I'm Mukuro's Heir remember?" Hiei growled in an edged voice. We've got a very good information network, so you shouldn't even try to keep secrets from us… So spill it already…before I decide to add you to the barbecue… "Point taken. I don't know which it is. The one that's closest to Kurama?" Koenma suggested. Nothing I didn't know before...I really have to find a way to kill the annoying Ningen... Maybe stage an accident...my Korkuryuha slipped? Something in Hiei was positively cackling at the idea. "Hn!" Hiei grunted with a flash of fangs and stormed out. *** "Maybe I should warn Kurama about this?" The small deity said, pausing for a moment over his paperwork in concern. "Nah." He said, shaking his head as a sense of self-preservation took over. The hazards of having temperamental underlings… *** Kurama was on the bed lying on his stomach. He took a silver chain in his fingers and let it swing back and forth staring at the ruby pendant on the pendulum, unseeing. He had retrieved it from the body of Yakumo's underling. He didn't really need to look at it to picture every well-loved and well-hated facet and sparkle of it… Kuronue… He remembered that day…all too well…over three thousand five hundred years ago… *** "Yoko-chan, do you love me?" Kuronue said as he sat in their bed. His nearly black hair was tumbled down his back. Black wings furled tightly on his back. What? "Hai." Kurama, then Yoko the Silver Fox, lied by reflex. It was hardly done to tell someone you didn't after you tumbled them. Especially when you've been together for more than four hundred years. "Don't do that, think it through." Kuronue countered. He was lying with his eyes half closed. His lanky form was naked on the gray satin sheets and pillows. He was a lovely sight but the request made appreciating the view impossible. Kurama appeared to pause to consider it. This is not good. He is getting possessive. I'm a free fox, and free I intend to stay. I shouldn't tolerate such things… Yet… Kuronue was the best partner Yoko had ever had. He kept up with Yoko as well a shadow, complimenting the Silver Fox's moves with his own. When the rest of the bandit horde floundered, Kuro soared with Yoko. He was also damned scenic. He's good…no one is better… I will not lose my favorite second in command over such a trifling thing as a declaration of love… "Yes, I do…I love you." Yoko finally said. "Truly?" Kuro asked. He rose up to catch Yoko's face in his fine boned hands and met the golden eyes with blue. "Aa." The Silver Fox fought not to twist away and to will sincerity in his eyes. "I guess that will do. If--no, when--you ever survive me…" "Kuro--" Kuronue put an index finger on Yoko's lips. "No don't argue with me, love--yes, my love, I do love you--you are and ever will be a survivor. You will carry on as always. Very little can kill you." "Aa." Yoko replied, unable to trust himself to reply to such an absolute faith in him. "Take this pendant and wait for me to be incarnated again. And when you meet me again--and you will, for I will find you, no matter what it takes--give me this and say this chant..." Kuro instructed. "Aa." Yoko replied. Though he tucked the chant deep into his memory for future reference, he'd never thought he'd want to use it. But any sort of magic is always useful… *** Goes to show how much I knew then… They had more than two thousand together before that fatal mistake that took Kuronue's life. Kurama discovered then that the words that had been murmured in necessity had become real. The grief he had felt was deep as the deepest pit in hell and darker than that of darkest Makai nights when they had carried out their capers. But he had hope in the form of the ruby pendant. And that probably made it worse… He remembered only parts of that job. The jaunt was fuzzy in his mind. A mess of bamboo and the palace with so many corridors… The Mirror, the artifact they wanted. Running through the bamboo glade, triggering the bamboo trap… Moving out of the range…but Kuro went back. All for this stupid pendant… And it was suppose to be a regular job… Kurama hated that pendant for that, yet he kept it with him always. It was all that he had left of his Kuro. The years went on tearing bits and pieces of his frayed hope until he couldn't stand it any longer and when the Hunter came for him he had no will resist. For that one moment, he thought of dying to risk following Kuro into the death's forgetfulness but he went on. But you were right, Kuro…you were right I was a survivor… I can no more die without resisting than any desperate animal… He sent his soul into the unborn child of Shiori and been reborn. He had lost the pendant and the fragile hope with his original body but gained something in return, a mother's love, something impossible in the Makai for one such as he. With that love, he learned hope again, learned to live again. That was why I was willing to risk giving up my life for her happiness… Then there is Hiei and--be fair--Yomi…What can we have now? I loved him then, I never really admitted it to myself...but I love Hiei now and the arrangement with Yomi...my poor Hi-chan. I don't want to be the one to break his heart. My brave fire demon, one that had surpassed so many trials... I really don't want to be the one to break his heart...and I won't...no matter what happens I swear... Maybe, just maybe, that means I love him more than I love Kuro? I don't know. I just don't know. The pendant swung one more arc before Kurama tossed a loop that tucked it back where he had always worn it, around his neck and close to his heart. Some things just never become simple…but then I suppose they never were… *** Kurama was with Nagi and Schuldig again in the Schwartz headquarters. He and Nagi were having a long and involved discussion about console games. He had only half a mind on it since he was wondering how to go about getting Crawford to open up and talk to him. The man seemed to be avoiding him more than usual, which was really something considering that the precog just tolerated his company most of the time. There's also the matter of Kuro… He was at a loss on how to figure out which of the Schwartz was his long lost partner. I don't think it's Farfarello-san…Please not Farfarello-san… Schuldig-niisan? Maybe, I'd rather it be him really since I don't need to explain Hiei or Yomi if it came to that. I don't think he'll change his mind even if he remembers everything--though I don't think it's him. He didn't glomp onto me romantically and as long as I've known him that would've happened by now. Nagi-kun? I don't think so though I haven't been around him that long for me to find out. Crawford-san? Hard to tell, he never talks to me often enough… "You don't know about FF9? How could you not? It's a nice game and the ending song is very good." Kurama said. "I don't have much time to do anything outside of school and my part-time job." Nagi said, faintly smiling. It's a very lovely song though it reminds me all too well of my Kuro…But well, I don't really need the reminding since I can't seem to forget him these days but well…Maybe singing the song would release some of the feelings… What's more, it might trigger some flashbacks...from Schuldig-niisan or Nagi-kun... Yes, there hasn't been anything to trigger those flashbacks with Schuldig-niisan yet, so there's a chance... "Aw, that's too bad. I'll sing it, if you want." Kurama offered. "Sing it then. You've got a lovely voice." Schuldig drawled teasingly. "Is that an insult to my honor?" Kurama returned. "No." Schuldig replied "Good." Kurama said and then started to sing… Alone for a while I've
been searching through the dark
Kurama compressed the longing of centuries into the sad but lovely words, losing himself in the music and the memories of years gone by. This song is so right for what I feel right now…it could have been tailor-made for us…our story summarized in one song…though there are a lot of things left unsaid… *** Crawford heard the banter as he closed his office door. He had been purposely avoiding Kurama for the time being since the nightmare vision. I must control myself… I'm the leader of Schwartz and soon to be something more…but only if I control myself… It was amazing how his ambitions calmed down whenever he was in the same room as Kurama. How the visions would mess them up, and made them more unattainable… No, I can't afford this… However, the strains of the melodious alto voice were tugging at him. Just this once and never again… With that thought firmly in mind, Crawford put his ear to the door to listen. …love's lost refrain... The room rippled around Crawford. ...Our paths they did
cross, though I cannot say just why
The deep tenor laughter echoed in golden eyes, the toss of a silver mane and the quivering of the furry ears. Romps through the woodland glade, tail swishing as the unknown presence ran and he tried to keep up. Long black hair got into his face. Fine pale fingers pushed it back teasingly before the owner flitted away before he could grab the latter. Oh gods, what was that... It was a very disconcerting experience but Crawford just couldn't bring himself to stop listening... ...So far and way, see
the bird as it flies by
The room wavered again. Golden eyes full of tears, tenor voice telling him to hold on till help arrived. The rustle of bamboo and shouts in an unfamiliar language made the flash of silver and gold disappear. Everything faded into the darkness and pain and then falling...falling into eternity... Then the last caw of a raven before the nothingness embraced him... What the hell was that? I've never felt it so vividly before except in dreams... It felt like I was...was...dying... Crawford shook his head. I really should stop listening to this crap... But he couldn't bring himself to move away from the door. He put his ear back to the door. ...In your dearest memories,
do you remember loving me?
Yes, Yoko, I do...I do remember... Do you? Do you still...? Crawford was stunned by the thought that seemed to tumble out of his mind with no effort on his part. What? What was that? Who's Yoko and what...what is there to remember...? At one instant, it had been so clear but then it left Crawford in a deeper muddle than before. Helplessly, he continued to listen not knowing what else to do. ...If I should leave this
lonely world behind
So do you still...love me, after all this time? Even after death...enough to call me back... "I will find my way back to you..." Crawford's world whirled away into darkness. Thoughts and vision cascaded over him overwhelming him. ...for I will find you, no matter what it takes... Yoko-chan, do you love me? Beloved golden eyes so enigmatic even after a night's lovemaking. Pale body relaxed, hair and tail in disarray. Truly? Surprised stance but then... Aa. Sincere feeling in those softened eyes and quivering fuzzy ears. ...If--no, when--you ever survive me...you are and ever will be a survivor... Surprise again at the faith entrusted. ...for I will find you... Adamant insistence from him, but there was reluctance in those foxy eyes and stiffness in the pale body. Take this pendant...give it to me...and... And...I will find you, no matter what it takes... I have found my way to you...Yoko-chan... Crawford awoke and uncurled himself from the floor, the vision receding leaving tattered bits and patches. What in hell was that? And what can I do about it? Crawford looked at the patterns of the wood on his door and found no answers in the patterns. *** Kurama sighed as he flipped open his cell phone to ask Ruriko about how the search for Kakuei was going for the nth time. Maybe having Ran-niichan learn of Hiei was another tactical error on my part? He's certainly become more overprotective of late... It had became hard to go anywhere without running into Aya or one of the flower shop boys. Most of the time, Omi would pop out of the woodwork in the university or Youji in the bars. Ken was a sure bet when he was walking all alone. He had acquired tails that he didn't need. Maybe it's time to ask Hiei's help on the subject? If he's still here in the Ningenkai... Hiei had all the advantages of a Makai Heir. This included a spy network that spanned the Makai, the Ningenkai and however otherwise Enma wished, the Reikai. Mukuro's information network was only second to Yomi's. Now that's a thought... I could ask Ikku about searching for Kakuei... Ikku was Yomi's Ningenkai spymaster. Kurama was still technically Yomi's Heir and absentee second-in-command, he'd rather keep that option as a last ditch effort. He didn't want to give Yomi any hope about the continuation of their old relationship. He didn't love Yomi then and was just playing with the horned youkai as a tentative substitute for Kuronue. Though right now, he had grown rather fond of the stubborn devoted youkai but still it was not in the way the youkai wanted. Poor Yomi was always beaten to the punch. First there was Kuro, now it's Hiei, what was that saying...? Unlucky in love... As much as Kurama could sympathize, he just couldn't love the horned youkai. Sometimes I wonder if he'd love me as much if I weren't unattainable... The never-ending quest, Yomi's always been a romantic at heart. Enough, but what's to be done about Kakuei... Maybe this is an indication of where my affections lie...I certainly not the heartless user I used to be...but back to the matter at hand... *** Somewhere else in the warehouse district... "Who do you serve, boy?" 'Hisoka' growled at the boy. Kakuei just whimpered. A scratch. "Why were you following us?" Another whimper. A blow then silence. "So did you get anything from him, Razu?" 'Hisoka' asked the darkness to the left. "Aa, it seems that our Lord's son is hanging out with a very interesting person..." Said a whispery voice from the night before. *** "Hi-chan I have a favor to ask of you." Kurama asked fiddling with his bedspread. They were both in his bedroom fooling around a bit when he decided to bring up the subject. "Hn." It was an affirmative though Hiei tensed at the question. I hope he's not going to ask what I think he's going to ask... If he does, I swear I'm going to go and kill that orange-haired ningen... No one's going to take my Fox away from me, even if he had prior claim... "I have a Tantei missing for about a week now. I had him tail a suspicious youkai and he hasn't reported in yet." "You want me to find him." "Hai, and have someone guard Ran-niichan. The suspicious one was showing way too much interest in him. I can't detail any of the Reikai Tantei full time on him since they have the search and their own lives to contend with. I also need someone to rescue Aya-neesan from her kidnappers." "You could've asked Yomi you know." "Aa, but I'd rather ask it of you. Though I hate to ask favors... Will you?" Kurama asked, green eyes glowing with trust. Now that is a most worthy treasure in exchange... "Good. I'll do all of it tomorrow." Hiei said as he snuggled at Kurama even more. "Hai." No doubt...none at all... The way Kurama said it got answering warmth from Hiei's chest. Stick that up your big arse, Yomi! Hiei didn't approve of his having to share his Fox with anyone, least of all with that horned bastard. Makai politics however demanded that he look the other way every time Kurama was with Yomi. Nyeh! He still loves me best... It sounded childish but it certainly made Hiei feel better. Oh, Yomi's not so bad... Whispered his conscience, reminding him that the horned youkai at least was amenable to sharing and had a different portion of Kurama's affection. Kuronue, on the other hand, was another matter all together. Between Kuronue and Yomi, I'd take the Horned Bastard any day... Old Bat's got a firm hold on Kurama like I'd never know... Hiei did not intend to being supplanted by the Bat. You've given up your claim by getting yourself killed over that stupid ruby pendant... He's all mine now. You can't have him... Hiei addressed the absent Chimera, though he really wondered if he could deny his fox anything, even that. *** Kurama watched as Hiei slept cuddled to his side and wrapped his arm around the little youkai. One of his hands ruffled the puffed-up hair. He felt warm and safe here with his lover in his apartment in the Ningenkai. When his heart thrummed in sync with his Hi-chan, his little storm cloud, he felt a serene joy of being loved and for an endless moment, Kuronue faded into the past. There are times when the answers are so simple and so true... It was one of those days that Kurama wished it would last forever. However, will it last once I see Kuro again? Especially when I'm still loyal to my little raven after all this time? Kurama had no real answers to the questions that haunted him. *** "Crawford-san! Is Nagi-kun in?" Kurama asked as he was let into the Schwartz safe house. He just managed to get loose from his interfering tails so that he could tutor Nagi as he had promised sometime ago. So far he hadn't had to turn into fox-form yet to elude them but it was getting close to the time. Besides, the order deadline's tomorrow and if nothing else I need to know... "Nagi had some errands to run. He apologizes for not being here as he said he would." Crawford replied sitting on the chair. Translation: He's out on a mission... "How about Schuldig-niisan?" "He's out, too." "Oh." Kurama said, positively wilting. If he had his foxy ears, they would have drooped down. There goes my excuse for staying but maybe this is the time to speak to Crawford-san and find out his guilt...and about Kuronue... If he doesn't lock me out as he usually does... "They won't be back till late tonight. Can I get you some tea?" Crawford asked, surprising the hell about Kurama. "Hai." Kurama replied, bouncing a bit on the couch. *** Crawford was hardly startled to find Kurama standing at the door. He had foreseen the visit but surprised himself by offering the young redhead some tea and from the look on Kurama's face, the kid was just as surprised. I must come across as someone who doesn't like him... Crawford felt a pang at that. I just didn't want to be at the mercy of my visions... I didn't do it to be mean to him... The thought startled Crawford. Why would he care of what the youngster thought of him? It wasn't as if they had known each other that long. This is ridiculous. The kid doesn't even have the connections with Estet... Crawford got the tea anyway and poured them both a cup. They fell into comfortable silence. This feels so right... "Can I ask you a question, Crawford-san?" Kurama asked, tentatively. "You're already asking one." Crawford said, he meant it as a jest but somehow it came up a bit strained. I'm not Schuldig, damned it! I don't know how to flirt, how to act carefree... "Hai?" Kurama asked. "I don't mind, just fire away." Crawford sighed. "Umm, Crawford-san, do you believe in the occult like that you can bring the dead back to life?" What brought that on? Does he know of Estet? Did Schuldig tell him...? If so...we're so screwed... "Depends. I've seen some strange things in my life. What brought that on?" Crawford hedged. "Well, I had some strange people ask me the question again on the street." "If they frighten you, I'm quite willing to get rid of them for you." Crawford said, suddenly feeling very protective. I'll make sure they'll never bother you ever again…unless they can do their "magic" from the grave... "Thanks, Crawford-san. But...I think I can handle them myself for now." Kurama said in clear astonishment. I'm not astonished you're surprised. I've surprised myself... Why do I feel this way about you? In a way, I'm disappointed that you don't want my help... "Can I ask you something in return?" Crawford asked. The moment is now... "Hai." "Have we met before? You seemed familiar." The question seemed to ring in the air. *** The question slammed into Kurama with a force of a ki energy ball. It hit just after his disappointment that Crawford-san wasn't as innocent as he'd like on the point of the summoning ritual so he wasn't prepared for the shock it engendered. For one, he didn't know that he'd like Crawford enough to feel saddened if the gaijin precog died. Schuldig sure, but Nagi, Crawford and Farfarello were just ningen for him, expendable, or so he thought. Have we met before? Have we met before? Is he asking what I think he's asking...? "Wai! I never thought my Crawford-san's a romantic." When in doubt, joke about it... Besides, I don't really know what I'm suppose to do if he means what I think he means... "I didn't mean...I--" Crawford stuttered. He's definitely confused himself... Here comes the clincher...part of the truth but only if he's willing to believe...and a valid test, if it is truth. "I know Crawford-san. We've met...a long time ago. I doubt if you remember." Kurama said, smiling. "Your Crawford-san? A long time ago...?" Crawford choked out. A flicker of something in the precog's eyes spoke of knowledge denied. He does believe it...or he is at least willing to entertain the possibility... "Just in a joking sort of way. Why do you ask?" Kurama burst out laughing. It was a teasing sort of laugh, it was all the redheaded fox could do not to crow his triumph to the world. He means it... "Because you just seem familiar that's all." Crawford beat a hasty retreat. I'll let him...Though it is tempting...to tell him...to let him know... Kurama reined in his rogue heart that was beating loudly and telling him things that he shouldn't do. He wanted to shout for the joy of it. He wanted to perform the ritual at once but held himself back. I've found my Kuro! I've found my Kuro! But this is going to throw everything into a loop... What am I to do with Hiei and Yomi? I'm sure neither is going to be impressed about this... He still had no answers to those questions anymore than before. "Crawford-san?" The precog had gotten much closer while he was lost in thought. Up close, the disconcerting blue eyes were as striking as ever. Crawford's breath was sweet with mint after-shave tickled and teased at the edge of Kurama's ningen senses. Then...a hand gently tipped his head up and lips met his. The banging of the hallway door... "Crawford, I'm back...Holy shit!" Then a voice cursed volubly in German. ~ Errr, oops? =^^=
Author's Notes: * My absolutely evil long crossover chapter. Lengthy exposition of the Kurama + Kuronue dynamic and how it applies to the present. Um, does it help the confuzzled(confused and puzzled) folks? ^___^; a I didn't mean the effect! Honestly. * FF9 - Sorry, I couldn't resist! But you have to admit the song does seem to fit the K+K paradigm I've made. In fact, this is one of my inspirations for this story… * I love Kuronue. The Raven and the Fox make such a couple don't you think…*whistles, ignoring the indignant shouts of an incipient riot behind her* * Thanks for the reviews,
folks, as always…Love it? Hate it? Review so I'll know and be inspired.
I'm coming to the roadblock of a chapter--lucky number 7.
Melodies of Life
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The Raven's Pendant
By: silrayn silverwolf
Weiss Kreuz Crossover. Kurama gets a redheaded assassin for a brother, unfortunately his taste in friends gives the man a pause. To catch a raven... KxK, KxH, SchuxAya [shounen ai] UPDATED at Long Last!
Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 54,359 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 12 - Updated: Jun 16, 2004 - Published: Jun 24, 2002 - id: 834256
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