Lizzie:YO YO!!!
Lena:I thought I was supposed to be the idiot......
Genkai:You are......
Hiei:Hey,Lizzie?
Lizzie:*blush*Nuh-uh,Hiei!You don't get to write this one!This one is all Mine!THe whole story is!Oh,and thank you,carla for correcting my horrid Spanish!I knew it didn't sound right!
Lena:L-Y-L-A-S,Lizzie!
Kurama:You were supposed to say that at the end.......
Lena:Ooops......
Lizzie:Oh yeah!And Lena just goes to another school from Lizzie and Kurama.But,she skips alot!And I messed up on the last thing.Lena looks like Michelle Branch!I was thinking of one of the other RP characters that looked like the Olsens.
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the peoples..........((Lizzie's POV))
Hiei stared at me intently.He put his arms around me and I felt his head on mine.I blushed furiously and put my arms,hesitantly,around his neck.He leaned back slightly and then looked me straight in the eyes."Lizzie,I lied earlier.I really really like you.I just wanted you to know that I don't hate you."He leaned down and kissed my cheek.I blushed so bad that it's not even funny.He left without another word.
"Oh my Gods!Lizzie!It won't be hard.We just need to find a guy to be your fake boyfriend for a short while.I bet Yusuke will be!Or Kuwabara!"Lena grinned at me.HEr eyes were flashing eagerly.I'm sure mine were wide.Kurama placed a hand on Lena's shoulder and laughed.
"Lena,why don't we just wait for Hiei to tell her.He already told me that he loves you,Lizzie."He grinned at me and touched my cheek.I watched Lena laugh at me,though she tried to be quiet."Lena,stop laughing.Hiei is shy about it is all.He just doesn't want to get hurt or hurt Lizzie."Lena laughed.
"I still think that we should go with my idea just in case!"Yusuke came up behind her.I pointed over her shoulder and she looked around."Yusuke!!Hi!How ya doin'?Still single?"At this,Yusuke laughed,Kurama elbowed her,and I rolled my eyes.
"Yeah,but I can't be yours,unfortunately.'Cause I can't take a brother's girl."He grinned at Kurama and we all laughed."Okay,so obviously,you don't want me,huh,Lena?"She shook her head,still laughing."Well whose then?"She pointed at me."Oooo!!All right!The really real hottie!"I could feel myself shaking at this.
"It's pretend,Yusuke!Lena wants me to have a fake boyfriend so we can make a guy I like jealous.That way,she figures that he will want me more since he can't have me.It is all Lena's idea.You don't have to!"I really wasn't gonna like it if he said he would do it.......
"Sure!I'll do it!It's as close as I can get to being her boyfriend.Who's the lucky guy?"He rolled his eyes.I bit my lip."Oh....Oh....Of course,why am I asking?It's Hiei....I understand.But,I'll help you out."He grabbed my hand and kissed my cheek.We both smiled.I saw Hiei behind Kurama in a tree.He was crying,his tear gems hitting the ground and making a dent in the dirt.I pulled away from Yusuke and ran towards him.
Hiei jumped down from the tree he was in and grabbed hold of me.We just stood there,holding each other.He grabbed my hand and held me tighter.He kissed my head then disappeared.I could have sworn I heard him say 'I love you.',but I didn't know.Lena came behind me and laid a hand on my shoulder.We stood there in silence until we heard a very familiar voice."Time's up.Time for your test."We looked up and saw Genkai.We glared at her and she looked taken aback."Oh no.What happened?"
I shook my head and jumped up into the tree above me.I laid down on my back and closed my eyes.Lena answered for me."It's Lizzie.She's in love and she nor the guy she likes really knows how to deal with it.I know exactly how to deal with it though.All she has to do is tell him because we know the guy likes her,courtesy of Kurama."I yawned and nodded from the tree.
Genkai looked at me and her eyes held tears,I saw when I looked at her."Oh Gods!Genkai!Don't get all emotional.I don't want a wappy moment!I just am too embarrassed to tell him!"
Lena rolled her eyes."It's waffy!Not Wappy!But,tell him next time we see him.I'll even tell him.But I thought,you didn't believe in love at first sight....."
"Thought you didn't either,Mrs. Minamino!"We both laughed."I don't.....But I do love Hiei....."I jumped down from the tree and looked at Lena."Ready for the test?It's time......."Genkai nodded and we headed off to take the test.
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3 hours later.......((Author's POV))
Lizzie and Lena came out of the temple looking very disturbed.Neither were sure of any of the questions on the test.They both exchanged glances and grinned."We are SO toast.That test was wicked hard!"They laughed,and Hiei,Kurama,and Yusuke came towards them.Kurama took Lena's hand and Yusuke took Lizzie's.Both girls blushed."Hey!"Yusuke kissed Lizzie's cheek and whispered in her ear 'Tell him,Lizzie.'.He went into the temple to talk to Genkai.
Hiei came towards Lizzie and grabbed her hand.He smiled at her."Here.This is for you."He handed her one of his tear gems from earlier.It was solid black except for a red shape in the center.The red shape was the actual tear.Hiei had put it on a chain so she could wear it."I saw you looking at them earlier.You seemed to like them,so I thought I'd make one into a necklace for you."He put it around her neck and kissed her cheek."Damned life......"He muttered it to himself.Lizzie smiled.
She touched his cheek so he would look at her."I......I......"She leaned up and kissed him."Love you."She blushed like mad.So did Hiei."I really do.I'm so sorry.Lena thought it would be a good idea to make you jealous of me.I didn't know what to do so I panicked and agreed to it.Please.......Kurama said......Said you did but......."She sobbed into his shoulder and held onto his neck.Hiei looked thunder-stricken,staring at Lizzie.Lena grinned and nodded.
"She loves you,Hiei.She really does.Kurama said that you loved her so we thought it would be easy to get you to be jealous."Lena laughed and laid her head on Kurama's shoulder.Hiei placed his arms around Lizzie and laid his head on hers.
Lizzie looked up at him and nodded.The two of them smiled and their heads drew closer together.Hiei picked her up and spun her around,kissing her lightly.Lena and Kurama laughed while watching them.Then Yusuke and Genkai came back outside,smiling.Genkai looked at Hiei and Lizzie.They had seen the kiss."The dimwit has asked if all of you could have a Christamas party here,frankly I don't see why not.So you all had best be here in a week to celebrate."With that,she went inside.It was December 17th.
Yusuke grinned."Let's help decorate before then."He looked at Lizzie."I take it you told him.......Glad ya did.You looked so sad earlier."He went off towards the arcade.Hiei and Lizzie looked at each other and grinned.Lena and Kurama smiled.
"Lizzie,remind me to tell Mr. Diggs that I'm quitting the play."Kurama smiled as Lizzie's mouth dropped open."I won't be able to do that last scene.No matter how hard I try,I won't be able to do it anymore."He was referring to the wedding scene at the end.Lizzie shook her head.
"You are the best Prince Eric!It doesn't matter!It's a play.It will only be a stage kiss!"Her eyes were pleading,while Hiei's eyes were wide.'Kiss?!Kiss my Lizzie?!No......'He shook his head and held Lizzie closer to him.Lena laughed.She hadn't really thought a whole lot about the play they were in.'Lizzie and Kurama?!Kiss?!Oh now that is something I have got to see!!!!!'Lizzie took Kurama's hand."It's fake.So what?You have to do it!Rehearsal is tomorrow and the play is in 14 days!How are we going to get a new Prince Eric by then?"
"Simple,use the alternate.He already knows all the lines."Kurama placed a comforting hand on Hiei's shoulder."Don't worry."Lizzie thrust her arms around Kurama."No,Lizzie!I can't do it!"
"Kurama,I would rather you kiss me than Jack!He's so perverted!"Hiei looked at Kurama and nodded.
/'Yes,Hiei?You wanted to say something?'/
/'I am for whatever Lizzie wants and obviously she wants you to do it.so you may as well do it.'/
/'On 1 condition.You must come to the rehearsal or the play.'/
/'Fine.....I will come.'/
Lena looked from one guy to the other,grabbed Lizzie's arm,and dragged her off into the forest.The two of them sat down under a tall oak tree.Neither said anything,but they were thinking the same thing,'Were they going to be caught under mistletoe?'Lizzie laughed and laid back against the tree."Lena,we're going to get caught,aren't we?"
Lena laughed too."Do you not remember last year?Genkai put mistletoe under every doorway,even the closets,bathrooms,and pantry!And it was your fault!!!"They both grinned.
"He was a study-buddy!!Genkai just wouldn't listen!!"
Lena rolled her eyes."A study-buddy who wanted to sleep with you?"Both laughed."Anyway,yes I am sure we will,but to Hell with it.We have guys that we really like for once!I mean,I have a guy I really like and you have a guy that you see as a guy rather than friend.I know this sounds really perverted,but I want him to kiss me again.He is sooo hot and sooo nice!You're so lucky you get to kiss him so often while practicing for your play!Lucky,lucky,lucky!!!"She was running all her words and sentences together.((That is what she really does!))
Lizzie stared at her listening and understanding every single word she said."Well,Bernie was a bit of a pervert.And yeah,screw being scared,and the mistletoe.Every year you say you've found the perfect guy,but I really think you've found the right one this time.Kurama's your type.And Hiei's the first guy I've really seen as a guy since that one from first grade.It doesn't sound perverted that you want him to kiss you again.I want Hiei to kiss me agian.He's good at it!"Both girls laughed."And Kurama and I have never kissed.Mr. Diggs said no kissing till rehearsal."Note-Lizzie responded in the order that Lena spoke.
The 2 guys came up behind them.Hiei took Lizzie's hand and kissed her cheek.The boys said at the same time,"We heard you!"Kurama grabbed Lena's hand and gave her a small kiss on her lips.Hiei blushed and followed Kurama's example.He didn't break away as soon though.Kurama laughed at his attempt to be affectionate.All 4 stood and went to the center of the forest.Lena grinned and began to speak.
"Hey!Maybe the 4 of us could double one night!It could be really fun.We could like go to a movie or something."
Kurama grinned."Yes,that's a wonderful idea.But maybe a visit to a botannical garden."
Lizzie smiled and leaned on Hiei,who had given her an awkward look."What Lena means by 'double' is 'Double Date'.Basically,it's a date but 2 couples go on it."
Hiei smiled gently and kissed Lizzie's head."That sounds interesting.Though,I believe a training session would be better."Lena and Kurama grinned,but Lizzie smiled.
Lena rolled her eyes."How is fighting romantic?!"
Lizzie knew that was coming and had thought of a counter."I think it sounds positively wonderful!Training will be a nice end to a day."She reached up and kissed Hiei's cheek."I'd love to train with you."
Hiei blushed and looked away."If you would rather do something else,that is great as well."Lena jumped in quickly,for Lizzie had a desperate look on her face.
"How about we go to the beach tomorrow?We can just hang out or swim or whatever!"She side-glanced Lizzie.
/'Thank you so much,Lena!!I don't know what I would have said.'/
/'No problem,Lizzie.You're like my sister.But,why did you look so desperate?'/
/'Well,you know why I didn't answer......I didn't want to tell him that.I didn't want to lie either.So I just kept quiet.'/
/'And......?'/
/'It was the thing that stopped me.I couldn't do it.'/
/'Oh!So it was the Istalri?'/
/'Yes.I hate the Istalri......I want to tell Hiei about it.But I can't.That's part of the Istalri.'/
/'Well,what if I told him?Would that do anything?'Cause if not,than I would gladly tell him for you!'/
/'There's nothing in the rules about that.So I guess it's okay.......'/
/'Oh yeah!!Who's tha girl?!Who's tha girl?!'/
Lena whispered in Kurama's ear then turned to Hiei."Yo,there's something I need to tell you.It's important."Hiei looked at Lizzie,who nodded,then followed Lena deeper into the forest.Kurama smiled at Lizzie and put a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Would you be able to tell me about it?"
"Sorry,no....."
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With Hiei & Lena.........
Hiei and Lena sat down on the edge of a lake,or more Lena sat on a stump and Hiei leaned against a tree.Hiei was anxious to hear this news that Kurama and Lizzie couldn't hear.Lena sighed and looked at him."Hiei,this is about Lizzie."At the mention of her name,Hiei's ears turned red and he looked up at her."It's why she didn't answer when you said if she would rather go somewhere else,it was okay.You see,when she was young,a curse was placed on her.This curse made it impossible for her to make descisions((sp?)) in a relationship.If she did the guy she likes would be harmed,possibly killed."Lena smiled gently at him."But she isn't allowed to tell anyone that she could possibly like that.Hence the fact I know."
Hiei looked at the ground,forcing back tears.Lizzie had a curse on her?Poor girl......"Is there anything else I should know?I mean so I don't do anything wrong?"
Lena grinned."Yeah.Don't try to make her do something she doesn't want to."He opened his mouth to say something."Such as,if she is attacked and you try to protect her she will not move.She will protect you and stay where she is,defending herself.If you tell her to run away and hide,she won't."Lena grinned and watched Hiei quiver from his fear of doing something wrong."Go on and cry.It's okay."Hiei nodded and let a few tear gems fall from his eyes.Both started at the sound a twig cracking.
Hiei growled."Show yourself!"Kurama and Lizzie fell into the clearing next to the lake,Kurama on top of Lizzie."Oh my gods!"Hiei ran over to Lizzie and picked her up."Are you alright?"He smiled gently at her.
Lizzie smiled and sat down at Hiei's feet."I'm fine.I really am.Just a bit tired from last night."She leaned back on his legs,closing her eyes.Hiei sat next to her and leaned her onto his chest.She yawned and fell asleep.Hiei looked at her uncertainly.He didn't quite know what to do.Kurama and Lena both laughed at him.
Lena looked down at Lizzie and smiled."You know,I've always felt bad about not having my parents.But Lizzie must feel twice as bad.Her parents didn't want her.They abandoned her."A small,lavender haired girl came up behind Lena.She couldn't have been more than 3 years old.She had magnificent grey eyes and dark,freckled skin.She went over to Lena and smiled.
"Hey,Ms. Lena Person!Hey,Mr. Tuuichi!"She couldn't pronounce her S's very well yet.She went over to Kurama,who picked her up and smiled.The little girl then looked down at Hiei and the sleeping Lizzie."Who are you?And why is LiLi sleeping on you?"Hiei stared at her uncertainly.
Kurama rescued him."Lavender,this is Hiei.Can you say 'Hiei'?"
"Hehe?"
"Right!Hehe is LiLi's friend.She really likes him and she's really sleepy.She had to stay up all last night and study."He put the girl next to Hiei."Why don't you introduce yourself to Hehe?"
She smiled."Hewwo,Hehe!My name ish Lavender!I'm LiLi's shister."Hiei looked at her then looked at Lizzie.
"You don't look much like Lizzie....."Lavender looked at Hiei weirdly.
"Who's Lissie?I don't know who Lissie is....."
Kurama laughed."He means LiLi.We call her Lizzie."He picked Lavender up again."Time for you to go to bed as well.Let's take you back to Genkie's for a nap."He went off to Genkai's temple,followed by a reluctant Lena.Kurama gave Hiei a mockingly knowing look before leaving.
Hiei looked back down at Lizzie.He had a feeling that Kurama's look had some signifigance.'Well......It doesn't matter.I'll just take her to Genkai's as well.But what about that Lavender child?'He stood and picked Lizzie up.She stirred and looked at Hiei,sleepily."Hello Love......"She smiled at him,but Hiei blushed furiously.He still wasn't used to being in love.He really was not used to loving names."Oh!Sorry Hiei!I didn't mean to.I really am sorry,but......You can put me down now."Hiei smiled and held her tighter.
"Let us go to Genkai's."He headed off the Genkai's temple,carrying her close.Both were silent the for a while,until they felt a wave of energy.It almost felt frantic.They then heard a loud scream.Exchanging worried glances,Hiei ran faster while clutching Lizzie closely.As soon as they got to the temple,they were greeted by sad faces and tears.Hiei let Lizzie slide out of his arms."What is wrong?What has happened?"Yukina grabbed onto him and sobbed into his shirt.Hiei put his arms gently around her.Yusuke came over to him,looking grim.Lizzie noticed Lena was crying in the corner.
She went over to her friend and put her arms around her."What happened,Lena?"She lifted Lena's head with her finger.
Lena took a rattling breath and managed a single word."Kurama......"She put her arms around Lizzie and cried.
Yusuke looked at Hiei,then cast his eyes to the ground."Kurama was......Attacked."Hiei looked at him in shock."He is badly injured.Yukina has healed him,but he might not live.He's-......."Yusuke choked on a wave of tears.
Kuwabara took over from there."Hiei,Kurama's in a coma.Yukina,nor Genkai,really think he's got any chance of living."He touched Yukina's shoulder gently.She turned around and looked at Kuwabara.She grabbed hold of him and cried into his chest."It's okay,Yukina.Kurama has the strongest will to live.He won't leave us."He then looked over at Lena."She hasn't taken it too well.Lena must really love him......"He looked over at Hiei."I hope she's alright."He kissed Yukina on the head ever so gently.
Hiei looked at the room he sensed the fox's energy radiating from.He gave Kuwabara a quizzical look,asking if he could go in.Kuwabara nodded in answer and gestured over to Lizzie,tellin Hiei to take her with him.Hiei went to Lizzie,touched her shoulder and nodded toward the room Kurama was in.She patted Lena,stood,and the 2 of them went into Kurama's room.
Kurama was laying on the bed,his chest and arms bandaged.His bandages were almost solid red,indicating that he had bled heavily.His hair was matted and burnt.It also was quite a bit shorter.It came only to the tops of his shoulders.It had obviously been burnt off.His chest was rising and lowering slowly.His breath was raspy and filled the room.He looked to be in much pain.On his face,slashed over his right eye was a thin,bleeding slit.It had apparently been cleaned earlier.It was an easy guess many ribs had been broken.His left arm stuck out at an awkard angle.Hiei put his arm around Lizzie.He had sensed her heart skip a beat.Both turned to leave."No.Do not go......"They stopped and looked back at Kurama.His left eye was open and bleary.It was full of tears."Please,don't go......"
Lizzie raced to his bedside and placed a gentle,motherly hand on Kurama's bruised cheek."Kurama.Oh,Kurama!You are alright."She smiled down at him.Hiei came and sat next to Lizzie.
"Kitsune.We were all afraid you wouldn't live."
Kurama frowned."Dont'...Er....Get your hopes up.Just because I'm awake doesn't mean I will live."He looked to Lizzie."Where is Lena?Is-"He covered his mouth,coughing.A red liquid seeped out from between his fingers.He saw Lizzie looking at him suspiciously,so he hid his hand quickly."Is she alright?"He smiled,painfully,at Lizzie.
Lizzie did not return it."You are coughing blood.You should be worrying about yourself."She carressed his cheek."To answer your question-Lena is alright.Physically,anyway.She was not harmed.You protected her,but she is very upset.I want you to go back to sleep.Rest is what you need."She kissed his cheek gently."Don't leave us.I've lost my parents and Master Medamuro.I don't want to lose you."She left back to the main room,crying and leaving Hiei and Kurama to themselves.Hiei laughed at her.
Kurama smiled."What is so funny,Hiei?"He touched Hiei's hand,suddenly feeling better.There was an almost loving shine in the look Hiei gave him.'Why does this feel so right?I feel like it is right to be here with Hiei.'He yawned and Hiei laughed."What is funny?"
Hiei sighed."Nothing.I just thought about what may have happened to you.Lena did not say."
Kurama took a deep breath."It was Kuronue.He and his sickle.I never liked the thing."He took a deep,rattling breath,closed his eyes and laid back.He didn't finish his sentence,nor let out his breath.Hiei's eyes got wide and he suddenly realized 2 things.First,Kurama may had taken his last breath.Second,Kurama was closer to him than virtually everyone.Even closer than Yukina.He really,REALLY cared for Kurama.More than he cared for any other friend.
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Lizzie:I know,Cliffy!
Lena(Or Frizzie):Ya gotta love 'em!
Hiei&Kurama:What is your plot?!
Lizzie:No,this isn't Yaoi.Nor is it Shounen-ai.The HieixKurama moment in this chapter has a meaning.I think I'll be able to hint about it in the next chapter.Not sure.
Lena:Now can I say it?
Kurama:No.....Not yet.....
Yusuke:Hey,Lizzie!You fergot the dissy-thing.
Lizzie:Arigato,Yusuke!I do not own YYH.I don't own the word Istalri,either.I just like it.YYH is property of some Japanese guy.Istalri is the property of Christopher Paolini.I don't know if I spelled the word or his name write!I left my book at school!
Everyone:*silence*..............*an hour later*...................
Lena:Now?
Everyone else:YES!!NOW!!!
Lena:L-Y-L-A-S,Lizzie!!!!
Lizzie:THANK YOU!!!!!
Lena:I thought I was supposed to be the idiot......
Genkai:You are......
Hiei:Hey,Lizzie?
Lizzie:*blush*Nuh-uh,Hiei!You don't get to write this one!This one is all Mine!THe whole story is!Oh,and thank you,carla for correcting my horrid Spanish!I knew it didn't sound right!
Lena:L-Y-L-A-S,Lizzie!
Kurama:You were supposed to say that at the end.......
Lena:Ooops......
Lizzie:Oh yeah!And Lena just goes to another school from Lizzie and Kurama.But,she skips alot!And I messed up on the last thing.Lena looks like Michelle Branch!I was thinking of one of the other RP characters that looked like the Olsens.
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the peoples..........((Lizzie's POV))
Hiei stared at me intently.He put his arms around me and I felt his head on mine.I blushed furiously and put my arms,hesitantly,around his neck.He leaned back slightly and then looked me straight in the eyes."Lizzie,I lied earlier.I really really like you.I just wanted you to know that I don't hate you."He leaned down and kissed my cheek.I blushed so bad that it's not even funny.He left without another word.
"Oh my Gods!Lizzie!It won't be hard.We just need to find a guy to be your fake boyfriend for a short while.I bet Yusuke will be!Or Kuwabara!"Lena grinned at me.HEr eyes were flashing eagerly.I'm sure mine were wide.Kurama placed a hand on Lena's shoulder and laughed.
"Lena,why don't we just wait for Hiei to tell her.He already told me that he loves you,Lizzie."He grinned at me and touched my cheek.I watched Lena laugh at me,though she tried to be quiet."Lena,stop laughing.Hiei is shy about it is all.He just doesn't want to get hurt or hurt Lizzie."Lena laughed.
"I still think that we should go with my idea just in case!"Yusuke came up behind her.I pointed over her shoulder and she looked around."Yusuke!!Hi!How ya doin'?Still single?"At this,Yusuke laughed,Kurama elbowed her,and I rolled my eyes.
"Yeah,but I can't be yours,unfortunately.'Cause I can't take a brother's girl."He grinned at Kurama and we all laughed."Okay,so obviously,you don't want me,huh,Lena?"She shook her head,still laughing."Well whose then?"She pointed at me."Oooo!!All right!The really real hottie!"I could feel myself shaking at this.
"It's pretend,Yusuke!Lena wants me to have a fake boyfriend so we can make a guy I like jealous.That way,she figures that he will want me more since he can't have me.It is all Lena's idea.You don't have to!"I really wasn't gonna like it if he said he would do it.......
"Sure!I'll do it!It's as close as I can get to being her boyfriend.Who's the lucky guy?"He rolled his eyes.I bit my lip."Oh....Oh....Of course,why am I asking?It's Hiei....I understand.But,I'll help you out."He grabbed my hand and kissed my cheek.We both smiled.I saw Hiei behind Kurama in a tree.He was crying,his tear gems hitting the ground and making a dent in the dirt.I pulled away from Yusuke and ran towards him.
Hiei jumped down from the tree he was in and grabbed hold of me.We just stood there,holding each other.He grabbed my hand and held me tighter.He kissed my head then disappeared.I could have sworn I heard him say 'I love you.',but I didn't know.Lena came behind me and laid a hand on my shoulder.We stood there in silence until we heard a very familiar voice."Time's up.Time for your test."We looked up and saw Genkai.We glared at her and she looked taken aback."Oh no.What happened?"
I shook my head and jumped up into the tree above me.I laid down on my back and closed my eyes.Lena answered for me."It's Lizzie.She's in love and she nor the guy she likes really knows how to deal with it.I know exactly how to deal with it though.All she has to do is tell him because we know the guy likes her,courtesy of Kurama."I yawned and nodded from the tree.
Genkai looked at me and her eyes held tears,I saw when I looked at her."Oh Gods!Genkai!Don't get all emotional.I don't want a wappy moment!I just am too embarrassed to tell him!"
Lena rolled her eyes."It's waffy!Not Wappy!But,tell him next time we see him.I'll even tell him.But I thought,you didn't believe in love at first sight....."
"Thought you didn't either,Mrs. Minamino!"We both laughed."I don't.....But I do love Hiei....."I jumped down from the tree and looked at Lena."Ready for the test?It's time......."Genkai nodded and we headed off to take the test.
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3 hours later.......((Author's POV))
Lizzie and Lena came out of the temple looking very disturbed.Neither were sure of any of the questions on the test.They both exchanged glances and grinned."We are SO toast.That test was wicked hard!"They laughed,and Hiei,Kurama,and Yusuke came towards them.Kurama took Lena's hand and Yusuke took Lizzie's.Both girls blushed."Hey!"Yusuke kissed Lizzie's cheek and whispered in her ear 'Tell him,Lizzie.'.He went into the temple to talk to Genkai.
Hiei came towards Lizzie and grabbed her hand.He smiled at her."Here.This is for you."He handed her one of his tear gems from earlier.It was solid black except for a red shape in the center.The red shape was the actual tear.Hiei had put it on a chain so she could wear it."I saw you looking at them earlier.You seemed to like them,so I thought I'd make one into a necklace for you."He put it around her neck and kissed her cheek."Damned life......"He muttered it to himself.Lizzie smiled.
She touched his cheek so he would look at her."I......I......"She leaned up and kissed him."Love you."She blushed like mad.So did Hiei."I really do.I'm so sorry.Lena thought it would be a good idea to make you jealous of me.I didn't know what to do so I panicked and agreed to it.Please.......Kurama said......Said you did but......."She sobbed into his shoulder and held onto his neck.Hiei looked thunder-stricken,staring at Lizzie.Lena grinned and nodded.
"She loves you,Hiei.She really does.Kurama said that you loved her so we thought it would be easy to get you to be jealous."Lena laughed and laid her head on Kurama's shoulder.Hiei placed his arms around Lizzie and laid his head on hers.
Lizzie looked up at him and nodded.The two of them smiled and their heads drew closer together.Hiei picked her up and spun her around,kissing her lightly.Lena and Kurama laughed while watching them.Then Yusuke and Genkai came back outside,smiling.Genkai looked at Hiei and Lizzie.They had seen the kiss."The dimwit has asked if all of you could have a Christamas party here,frankly I don't see why not.So you all had best be here in a week to celebrate."With that,she went inside.It was December 17th.
Yusuke grinned."Let's help decorate before then."He looked at Lizzie."I take it you told him.......Glad ya did.You looked so sad earlier."He went off towards the arcade.Hiei and Lizzie looked at each other and grinned.Lena and Kurama smiled.
"Lizzie,remind me to tell Mr. Diggs that I'm quitting the play."Kurama smiled as Lizzie's mouth dropped open."I won't be able to do that last scene.No matter how hard I try,I won't be able to do it anymore."He was referring to the wedding scene at the end.Lizzie shook her head.
"You are the best Prince Eric!It doesn't matter!It's a play.It will only be a stage kiss!"Her eyes were pleading,while Hiei's eyes were wide.'Kiss?!Kiss my Lizzie?!No......'He shook his head and held Lizzie closer to him.Lena laughed.She hadn't really thought a whole lot about the play they were in.'Lizzie and Kurama?!Kiss?!Oh now that is something I have got to see!!!!!'Lizzie took Kurama's hand."It's fake.So what?You have to do it!Rehearsal is tomorrow and the play is in 14 days!How are we going to get a new Prince Eric by then?"
"Simple,use the alternate.He already knows all the lines."Kurama placed a comforting hand on Hiei's shoulder."Don't worry."Lizzie thrust her arms around Kurama."No,Lizzie!I can't do it!"
"Kurama,I would rather you kiss me than Jack!He's so perverted!"Hiei looked at Kurama and nodded.
/'Yes,Hiei?You wanted to say something?'/
/'I am for whatever Lizzie wants and obviously she wants you to do it.so you may as well do it.'/
/'On 1 condition.You must come to the rehearsal or the play.'/
/'Fine.....I will come.'/
Lena looked from one guy to the other,grabbed Lizzie's arm,and dragged her off into the forest.The two of them sat down under a tall oak tree.Neither said anything,but they were thinking the same thing,'Were they going to be caught under mistletoe?'Lizzie laughed and laid back against the tree."Lena,we're going to get caught,aren't we?"
Lena laughed too."Do you not remember last year?Genkai put mistletoe under every doorway,even the closets,bathrooms,and pantry!And it was your fault!!!"They both grinned.
"He was a study-buddy!!Genkai just wouldn't listen!!"
Lena rolled her eyes."A study-buddy who wanted to sleep with you?"Both laughed."Anyway,yes I am sure we will,but to Hell with it.We have guys that we really like for once!I mean,I have a guy I really like and you have a guy that you see as a guy rather than friend.I know this sounds really perverted,but I want him to kiss me again.He is sooo hot and sooo nice!You're so lucky you get to kiss him so often while practicing for your play!Lucky,lucky,lucky!!!"She was running all her words and sentences together.((That is what she really does!))
Lizzie stared at her listening and understanding every single word she said."Well,Bernie was a bit of a pervert.And yeah,screw being scared,and the mistletoe.Every year you say you've found the perfect guy,but I really think you've found the right one this time.Kurama's your type.And Hiei's the first guy I've really seen as a guy since that one from first grade.It doesn't sound perverted that you want him to kiss you again.I want Hiei to kiss me agian.He's good at it!"Both girls laughed."And Kurama and I have never kissed.Mr. Diggs said no kissing till rehearsal."Note-Lizzie responded in the order that Lena spoke.
The 2 guys came up behind them.Hiei took Lizzie's hand and kissed her cheek.The boys said at the same time,"We heard you!"Kurama grabbed Lena's hand and gave her a small kiss on her lips.Hiei blushed and followed Kurama's example.He didn't break away as soon though.Kurama laughed at his attempt to be affectionate.All 4 stood and went to the center of the forest.Lena grinned and began to speak.
"Hey!Maybe the 4 of us could double one night!It could be really fun.We could like go to a movie or something."
Kurama grinned."Yes,that's a wonderful idea.But maybe a visit to a botannical garden."
Lizzie smiled and leaned on Hiei,who had given her an awkward look."What Lena means by 'double' is 'Double Date'.Basically,it's a date but 2 couples go on it."
Hiei smiled gently and kissed Lizzie's head."That sounds interesting.Though,I believe a training session would be better."Lena and Kurama grinned,but Lizzie smiled.
Lena rolled her eyes."How is fighting romantic?!"
Lizzie knew that was coming and had thought of a counter."I think it sounds positively wonderful!Training will be a nice end to a day."She reached up and kissed Hiei's cheek."I'd love to train with you."
Hiei blushed and looked away."If you would rather do something else,that is great as well."Lena jumped in quickly,for Lizzie had a desperate look on her face.
"How about we go to the beach tomorrow?We can just hang out or swim or whatever!"She side-glanced Lizzie.
/'Thank you so much,Lena!!I don't know what I would have said.'/
/'No problem,Lizzie.You're like my sister.But,why did you look so desperate?'/
/'Well,you know why I didn't answer......I didn't want to tell him that.I didn't want to lie either.So I just kept quiet.'/
/'And......?'/
/'It was the thing that stopped me.I couldn't do it.'/
/'Oh!So it was the Istalri?'/
/'Yes.I hate the Istalri......I want to tell Hiei about it.But I can't.That's part of the Istalri.'/
/'Well,what if I told him?Would that do anything?'Cause if not,than I would gladly tell him for you!'/
/'There's nothing in the rules about that.So I guess it's okay.......'/
/'Oh yeah!!Who's tha girl?!Who's tha girl?!'/
Lena whispered in Kurama's ear then turned to Hiei."Yo,there's something I need to tell you.It's important."Hiei looked at Lizzie,who nodded,then followed Lena deeper into the forest.Kurama smiled at Lizzie and put a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Would you be able to tell me about it?"
"Sorry,no....."
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With Hiei & Lena.........
Hiei and Lena sat down on the edge of a lake,or more Lena sat on a stump and Hiei leaned against a tree.Hiei was anxious to hear this news that Kurama and Lizzie couldn't hear.Lena sighed and looked at him."Hiei,this is about Lizzie."At the mention of her name,Hiei's ears turned red and he looked up at her."It's why she didn't answer when you said if she would rather go somewhere else,it was okay.You see,when she was young,a curse was placed on her.This curse made it impossible for her to make descisions((sp?)) in a relationship.If she did the guy she likes would be harmed,possibly killed."Lena smiled gently at him."But she isn't allowed to tell anyone that she could possibly like that.Hence the fact I know."
Hiei looked at the ground,forcing back tears.Lizzie had a curse on her?Poor girl......"Is there anything else I should know?I mean so I don't do anything wrong?"
Lena grinned."Yeah.Don't try to make her do something she doesn't want to."He opened his mouth to say something."Such as,if she is attacked and you try to protect her she will not move.She will protect you and stay where she is,defending herself.If you tell her to run away and hide,she won't."Lena grinned and watched Hiei quiver from his fear of doing something wrong."Go on and cry.It's okay."Hiei nodded and let a few tear gems fall from his eyes.Both started at the sound a twig cracking.
Hiei growled."Show yourself!"Kurama and Lizzie fell into the clearing next to the lake,Kurama on top of Lizzie."Oh my gods!"Hiei ran over to Lizzie and picked her up."Are you alright?"He smiled gently at her.
Lizzie smiled and sat down at Hiei's feet."I'm fine.I really am.Just a bit tired from last night."She leaned back on his legs,closing her eyes.Hiei sat next to her and leaned her onto his chest.She yawned and fell asleep.Hiei looked at her uncertainly.He didn't quite know what to do.Kurama and Lena both laughed at him.
Lena looked down at Lizzie and smiled."You know,I've always felt bad about not having my parents.But Lizzie must feel twice as bad.Her parents didn't want her.They abandoned her."A small,lavender haired girl came up behind Lena.She couldn't have been more than 3 years old.She had magnificent grey eyes and dark,freckled skin.She went over to Lena and smiled.
"Hey,Ms. Lena Person!Hey,Mr. Tuuichi!"She couldn't pronounce her S's very well yet.She went over to Kurama,who picked her up and smiled.The little girl then looked down at Hiei and the sleeping Lizzie."Who are you?And why is LiLi sleeping on you?"Hiei stared at her uncertainly.
Kurama rescued him."Lavender,this is Hiei.Can you say 'Hiei'?"
"Hehe?"
"Right!Hehe is LiLi's friend.She really likes him and she's really sleepy.She had to stay up all last night and study."He put the girl next to Hiei."Why don't you introduce yourself to Hehe?"
She smiled."Hewwo,Hehe!My name ish Lavender!I'm LiLi's shister."Hiei looked at her then looked at Lizzie.
"You don't look much like Lizzie....."Lavender looked at Hiei weirdly.
"Who's Lissie?I don't know who Lissie is....."
Kurama laughed."He means LiLi.We call her Lizzie."He picked Lavender up again."Time for you to go to bed as well.Let's take you back to Genkie's for a nap."He went off to Genkai's temple,followed by a reluctant Lena.Kurama gave Hiei a mockingly knowing look before leaving.
Hiei looked back down at Lizzie.He had a feeling that Kurama's look had some signifigance.'Well......It doesn't matter.I'll just take her to Genkai's as well.But what about that Lavender child?'He stood and picked Lizzie up.She stirred and looked at Hiei,sleepily."Hello Love......"She smiled at him,but Hiei blushed furiously.He still wasn't used to being in love.He really was not used to loving names."Oh!Sorry Hiei!I didn't mean to.I really am sorry,but......You can put me down now."Hiei smiled and held her tighter.
"Let us go to Genkai's."He headed off the Genkai's temple,carrying her close.Both were silent the for a while,until they felt a wave of energy.It almost felt frantic.They then heard a loud scream.Exchanging worried glances,Hiei ran faster while clutching Lizzie closely.As soon as they got to the temple,they were greeted by sad faces and tears.Hiei let Lizzie slide out of his arms."What is wrong?What has happened?"Yukina grabbed onto him and sobbed into his shirt.Hiei put his arms gently around her.Yusuke came over to him,looking grim.Lizzie noticed Lena was crying in the corner.
She went over to her friend and put her arms around her."What happened,Lena?"She lifted Lena's head with her finger.
Lena took a rattling breath and managed a single word."Kurama......"She put her arms around Lizzie and cried.
Yusuke looked at Hiei,then cast his eyes to the ground."Kurama was......Attacked."Hiei looked at him in shock."He is badly injured.Yukina has healed him,but he might not live.He's-......."Yusuke choked on a wave of tears.
Kuwabara took over from there."Hiei,Kurama's in a coma.Yukina,nor Genkai,really think he's got any chance of living."He touched Yukina's shoulder gently.She turned around and looked at Kuwabara.She grabbed hold of him and cried into his chest."It's okay,Yukina.Kurama has the strongest will to live.He won't leave us."He then looked over at Lena."She hasn't taken it too well.Lena must really love him......"He looked over at Hiei."I hope she's alright."He kissed Yukina on the head ever so gently.
Hiei looked at the room he sensed the fox's energy radiating from.He gave Kuwabara a quizzical look,asking if he could go in.Kuwabara nodded in answer and gestured over to Lizzie,tellin Hiei to take her with him.Hiei went to Lizzie,touched her shoulder and nodded toward the room Kurama was in.She patted Lena,stood,and the 2 of them went into Kurama's room.
Kurama was laying on the bed,his chest and arms bandaged.His bandages were almost solid red,indicating that he had bled heavily.His hair was matted and burnt.It also was quite a bit shorter.It came only to the tops of his shoulders.It had obviously been burnt off.His chest was rising and lowering slowly.His breath was raspy and filled the room.He looked to be in much pain.On his face,slashed over his right eye was a thin,bleeding slit.It had apparently been cleaned earlier.It was an easy guess many ribs had been broken.His left arm stuck out at an awkard angle.Hiei put his arm around Lizzie.He had sensed her heart skip a beat.Both turned to leave."No.Do not go......"They stopped and looked back at Kurama.His left eye was open and bleary.It was full of tears."Please,don't go......"
Lizzie raced to his bedside and placed a gentle,motherly hand on Kurama's bruised cheek."Kurama.Oh,Kurama!You are alright."She smiled down at him.Hiei came and sat next to Lizzie.
"Kitsune.We were all afraid you wouldn't live."
Kurama frowned."Dont'...Er....Get your hopes up.Just because I'm awake doesn't mean I will live."He looked to Lizzie."Where is Lena?Is-"He covered his mouth,coughing.A red liquid seeped out from between his fingers.He saw Lizzie looking at him suspiciously,so he hid his hand quickly."Is she alright?"He smiled,painfully,at Lizzie.
Lizzie did not return it."You are coughing blood.You should be worrying about yourself."She carressed his cheek."To answer your question-Lena is alright.Physically,anyway.She was not harmed.You protected her,but she is very upset.I want you to go back to sleep.Rest is what you need."She kissed his cheek gently."Don't leave us.I've lost my parents and Master Medamuro.I don't want to lose you."She left back to the main room,crying and leaving Hiei and Kurama to themselves.Hiei laughed at her.
Kurama smiled."What is so funny,Hiei?"He touched Hiei's hand,suddenly feeling better.There was an almost loving shine in the look Hiei gave him.'Why does this feel so right?I feel like it is right to be here with Hiei.'He yawned and Hiei laughed."What is funny?"
Hiei sighed."Nothing.I just thought about what may have happened to you.Lena did not say."
Kurama took a deep breath."It was Kuronue.He and his sickle.I never liked the thing."He took a deep,rattling breath,closed his eyes and laid back.He didn't finish his sentence,nor let out his breath.Hiei's eyes got wide and he suddenly realized 2 things.First,Kurama may had taken his last breath.Second,Kurama was closer to him than virtually everyone.Even closer than Yukina.He really,REALLY cared for Kurama.More than he cared for any other friend.
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Lizzie:I know,Cliffy!
Lena(Or Frizzie):Ya gotta love 'em!
Hiei&Kurama:What is your plot?!
Lizzie:No,this isn't Yaoi.Nor is it Shounen-ai.The HieixKurama moment in this chapter has a meaning.I think I'll be able to hint about it in the next chapter.Not sure.
Lena:Now can I say it?
Kurama:No.....Not yet.....
Yusuke:Hey,Lizzie!You fergot the dissy-thing.
Lizzie:Arigato,Yusuke!I do not own YYH.I don't own the word Istalri,either.I just like it.YYH is property of some Japanese guy.Istalri is the property of Christopher Paolini.I don't know if I spelled the word or his name write!I left my book at school!
Everyone:*silence*..............*an hour later*...................
Lena:Now?
Everyone else:YES!!NOW!!!
Lena:L-Y-L-A-S,Lizzie!!!!
Lizzie:THANK YOU!!!!!