Lizzie:Well.......We're back!The reason I haven't updated in a while is because I thought no one liked the story.But I have the rest of it written out.
Yusuke:And we still don't have Kurama or Hiei.
Kuwabara:I'm going to go get them out of the basement......goes to find them
Genkai:GET GOING ALREADY!!!!!
Lizzie&Lena:AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! .
Yusuke:Didn't know you were that into it.
With the people........
Genkai walked into the room carrying a plate of Christmas cookies and latkes."I'll just leave these here for all of you."She spotted Lizzie and Lena."What the hell happened here?"She wasn't very surprised.Hiei looked at her uncertainly.She sighed."I already knew.Yesterday,when 'Rose' was crying in the kitchen..........She was crying becasue she felt so bad about putting you and Kurama in so much misery."She smiled gently."Lizzie has always been one to put others before herself.She also is the only one,before Kurama,who can control Lena."
Lena smiled and looked over at Lizzie.Lizzie looked at the ground in self shame."LiLi!!!"Lavender came runnning into the room and jumped up in Lizzie's lap."LiLi!!Ona-san!"She threw her arms about Lizzie's neck and hugged onto her.Hiei and Lena laughed at her.Kurama smiled.
Lizzie patted Lavender's head."Hello,Lavie.Hello......"She kissed the top of her head."Lavie,Lavie,Lavie......Everything will be alright now.Everything will be fine."She hugged the small girl close and stood up.Hiei stood with her and put arm around Lizzie.
Lavender looked over at Hiei."Hehe!Hehe!LiLi's back!She's back!"Hiei and Lavender both smiled at Lizzie.Lizzie blushed,smiled,and looked at the ground."Are you glad she's back,Hehe?"She gave him a knowing look.Hiei looked away,not wanting anyone to see his red face."C'mon!Why don't you go ahead and kiss her?!"Lizzie put Lavender on the ground and Genkai took her into another room.
Lizzie laughed at Lavender,but looked longingly at Hiei all the same.Hiei looked at her and smiled.Lena grinned and waited for the scene to unfold.Hiei leaned his head down and gave Lizzie a soft kiss on the head.Lizzie blushed but moved closer to him.Kurama looked at Lena and pulled her into the room he had been staying in.He locked the door from the inside and pulled her over to the bed.Both of them sat down.
Kurama put his arms around Lena and held ehr close.He was never going to let her go.Lena looked up at him and smiled.She didn't care that he was being protective.She was just glad she could be with him.Kurama leaned down and kissed her,holding it.Lena blushed and placed her arms around his neck.They sat there for a moment.Kurama then pulled back and smiled at her.Lena yawned and laid down.Kurama laid down next to her.The 2 laid there in silence for a few minutes.
Lena looked up at Kurama and moved closer to him.Kurama pulled off his shirt and tossed it to the floor.Lena placed a hand on Kurama's bandaged chest and laid her head just over his heart.She didn't understand.Surely Kurama's wounds would have healed by now."Kurama,why is your chest still bandaged?Haven't you healed yet?"
Kurama placed a hand on the back of her head and kept her face next to his chest."While you were dead and in Spirit World,I was attacked again.So was Hiei.We are alright now!"He smiled gently."Hiei took the most of the damage.He protected me.He said he would take pleasure in dying so he could go to Spirit World.It is a long story.Do not worry.I am alright and Hiei will be normal in a few days time."
Lena looked at him eagerly.She was still worried.
Meanwhile with Hiei and Lizzie.............
Lizzie heard Kurama and Lena go into another room.She looked up at Hiei and smiled.Hiei pulled her close and kissed her lovingly.He didn't draw back.He put his hands on Lizzie waist,closing his eyes.Lizzie put her hesitant hands on his shoulders,also closing her eyes.They stood there,lost in the embrace,for a few minutes.Lizzie placed a hand on Hiei's chest and felt the bandages.Hiei drew back,knowing that she would have some sort of question.Lizzie looked up at him with fearful eyes."Hiei?Koibito?What happened?"
Hiei smiled.He now liked the idea of loving nicknames."Saiai((Beloved)),Kurama and I were attacked 3 days ago.Kurama is pretty much healed.But I took the most of the damage.I was afraid another blow might kill Kurama."He kissed the top of her head."Yukina said I will be myself in just a few days.She is afraid to try and heal my wounds because they weren't quite normal.Just as when Genkai healed your arm when we first met,it didn't heal because you weren't a hanyou,a youkai,a ningen,or a reincarnation.Not just a plain one.You were a hanyou reincarnation and you're a hanyou.My wounds were created by........An apparition.....But he didn't use his own element."
The hanyou girl looked at him and put a hand on his cheek."Hiei......What do you mean I'm a hanyou and a hanyou reincarnation?"She stood on his toes and leaned her head on his chest.
The koorime sighed."You're father was a youkai.a very famous one at that."The 2 sat down on the couch and Lizzie cuddled agaist him."He was like Toguro.He was famous,but not much was known about him.I do know of someone who is very familiar with your father.I know a few people actually."He smiled."Would you like to see them?"Lizzie nodded eagerly.Kurama and Lena came out of the other room together."Kurama,did you tell Lena what we found out?"He nodded."Then let's go find them.Koenma said we could find them at his palace."
Yukina came into the room with a picnic basket and blanket."You're going to Reikai?"All of them nodded.Yukina smiled broadly.Then she noticed Lizzie and Lena."Oh my gods!You are here?!How can you,though?I thought that you were both dead!"She put the basket and blanket down then ran over to them.She stopped and grabbed onto the 2 girls arms."Lena!Lizzie!"She squeeled in delight.Hiei and Kurama laughed.Yukina let go of the 2 girls and smiled."I packed you guys some lunch!So you don't have to come back here when you guys get hungry."She smiled and picked up the picnic stuff.Hiei took it all from her and smiled at Lizzie.
The young ice apparition's face spread out in a large grin.Hiei smiled at her and the 4 demon set out to the portal to Reikai.All of them were in a cheery mood,even Hiei.Being around a happy Yukina made the whole world seem to be friendly.
At Reikai................
Hiei and Lizzie raced into the temple and to Koenma's office.Kurama and Lena had beat both of them thanks to Botan.Lizzie won the race and thrust her fist into the air in triumph.Hiei came into the office almost immediatly after Lizzie.Koenma was sitting at a table drinking tea with another toddler with pinkish hair.The new toddler looked at them and waved."Hey,Hiei!Hey,Kurama!Remember me?"
Hiei set down the picnic stuff anf nodded,as did Kurama.Kurama bowed slightly."Hello,Koashura.It is a nice to see you again."Koashura nodded.Koenma smiled at Lizzie and Lena.
"I take it you 2 have come here to learn what Koashura knows?"The girls nodded eagerly.
Koashura set down the cup of tea and looked at Lizzie."Woah......You look just like Nikarro......"He went over to Lizzie and smiled."You must be Lalaine!"Lizzie nodded."I knew it!Lalaine Nikarro!You even smell like him."
Kurama looked at Lizzie in a new light."You are Lalaine Nikarro?"Lizzie nodded again."So you are the world famous Youkai Befriender?"
Koashura laughed out loud."That was Laine Nikarro!Lizzie's dad!That's why her name is Lalaine.Laine from her father and La from her mother,Lavender."Lizzie hid behind Lena."Yeah,I know.Kinda freaky to meet someone who knows so much about you and you barely even know their name."He smiled at Lizzie."You're dad was a great man,Lizzie.He was kind,caring,and strong.He never said a harsh word.Laine's voice was dry 'cause he didn't like to talk much.But he stood up for his friends!He stood up for me a ton!"
Lizzie looked at Koashura in a new light.Lena looked at Lizzie."Lizzie,now I know where your personality came from.You both are similar.At least,it sounds similar."Koashura nodded,then said something to Koenma and left.Lena stared then looked at Kurama."How do you know that kid?"
Kurama and Hiei laughed at the memory."From a past mission.He had partnered up with Yasha.They kidnapped Koenma and the price was King Enma's golden seal.Hiei and I got involved.Koashura just wanted a bit of revenge for something that happened ages ago.Yasha was the one really behind it."He laughed and gave Koenma a quick smile.The 4 left and went to the bank of River Styx.
The girls set out the blanket and pulled out all the food,serving it.Hiei caught some fish and a chicken while Kurama gathered edible berries and roots.When they came back,the girls gave them awkward looks.Lena spoke."Why did you guys get that stuff?Yukina packed food for a picnic."
Hiei made a quick fire,prepared the food,and stuck it over the fire before he answered."Well,we're not going back after the picnic.We need our strength so we need food from the land."The girls still didn't understand."Kurama and I are going to do something with the 2 of you after the picnic."Lizzie and Lena both looked really shocked.They had miss-interpretted what Hiei had said.
Kurama fixed Hiei's error,while washing the berries."Hiei didn't mean that.He just wanted to explain that we would be staying here in Reikai because we want to be alone with the 2 of you.He didn't mean be intimate to either of you."He put the berries on a clean piece of cloth.Hiei served the meat he had gotten.The girls ate bits and pieces of the food.Both were now frightened of what might happen.
Hiei took Lizzie in his lap when he had finished eating.Lizzie put her arms around his neck.Kurama hugged Lena from behind after he had finished.Both wanted the girls to eat more.When they had finally given up,they packed up the excess food and put up the blanket.The guys pulled up the girls and smiled.Hiei turned to Lizzie.He held a ring out to her.The ring was a blue-ish gem with a small diamond on the center."Lizzie,my Koibito......Will you-......"He kissed her cheek and knelt on 1 knee."Will you marry me?"Lizzie's mouth fell open and she turned to Lena.
Lena's mouth dropped as well.She turned to Kurama,who was holding out a ring to her as well.Both girls squeeled.Neither were sure of what was going on.Lizzie turned back to Hiei and shook her head,as Lena did to Kurama.Lizzie spoke."Hiei,we're too young!I'm only 16!You're only 17!That's just too young,Hiei.Maybe when we're older......"Hiei stood,disappointment shining in his face.Lena looked at Kurama,who actually looked quite content.
"Lena,I didn't want to truly propose to you.I know that we're too young.I wanted to ask you if you will consider marrying me someday,when we are much older."Kurama handed the ring to Lena,who took it and put it on her finger."So you'll consider it?"Lena nodded.
Lizzie looked away from Hiei so she wouldn't see his hurt."Well,how about we go back now?"Hiei shook his head,Lizzie sensed it."Why?"
Hiei pulled her close and put the ring on her finger."Two things.Number 1,keep the ring.Number 2,we are going to find out who killed you and Lena.We will get our revenge."
Kurama laughed and stroked Lena's hair.Lena smiled and leaned onto Kurama's chest.Both guys thought for a minute.Then Kurama spoke up."Kuronue,or who I thought was Kuronue,attacked me the first time,am I correct?"The others nodded,unsure of what he was saying."Well,we know that that wasn't the REAL Kuronue right?"Again,everyone nodded."Lizzie,Lavender is a reincarnation of Kagi,right?"Lizzie nodded."Isn't Kagi his little sister?"Lizzie nodded again."Then I know who did it!It has to be them!I'll go-!"He cut off,running in what seemed a random direction.Lena looked at Lizzie and quirked an eyebrow in curiousity.
Lizzie shrugged."I have no clue what he's getting at!Unless it was Lavender........"She thought a minute."He probably thinks it's someone from the Netherworld or something......But wait.....Kagi isn't from there and neither is Kuronue."She looked at Hiei.
Hiei shrugged as well."I do not see how he could have drawn a conclusion as to who killed you.I would have guessed one of the 4 who wanted you dead.By the way,what did you do to get them so upset with you?"
"We have no idea."Lena said.She then saw that Lizzie was wearing a necklace that had a big green gem looking thing on it."Hey!Isn't that the necklace that you bought when we went to Germany?"Lizzie looked down at it and nodded.
"Yeah!It's called the Dresden Green Diamond.I've heard rumors that it has magic powers.And I see your wearing the necklace you bought."Lena nodded.She was wearing a sapphire that was said to have a curse on it.It was shaped like a heart and had many little diamonds around it.
Lena smiled."It's called the Heart of the Ocean."Hiei looked at them in wonder."What?"
"That is why they wanted to kill you.They want those necklaces."Hiei stared as the 2 girls hid their pieces of jewelry.It then dawned on him."Someone is standing behind me,right?"The girls nodded.Hiei turned around and saw a man that was about 6 inches taller than him,he had jet black,gravity defying hair,with a shock of greyish white.His eyes looked as 2 drops of blood.Hiei stood in front of the girls with his sword drawn."Leave this place!"
The man drew his sword and prepared to fight with Hiei."Why should I leave?Why shouldn't I attack the 2 little girlies?"Hiei cringed and all his muscles tightened.He threw off his shirt and his bloody bandages were revealed.Lizzie ran over to him and threw her arms around him.He hadn't been bleeding before.The man's face spread out in an evil grin."Oh,I see.You are in love.You just want to protect the little girl."He laughed an evil and earpiercing laugh."Well!I never thought I would see the day my own son fell in love!"
Hiei tensed again,causing him to bleed more.Whenever he moved too much the scabs would crack and bleed.He put an arm around Lizzie's shoulders."Lizzie,on my signal,take Lena and go back to Koenma's palace.I will be there with you as soon as I can!"He whispered softly and kissed her ear gently.Lizzie nodded and moved back to Lena and told her the plan.Hiei tensed again and drew his sword into a battle stance.Lizzie and Lena ran off back to the palace,leaving Hiei with the strange man.
The man came forward a few steps."Well,Hiei,who is the girl?What is her name?"Hiei clenched his teeth."Come now!You can tell your own father that you are in love!"
Hiei glared at him."Her identity is no business of yours."He slashed his sword at the man,but he dodged nimbly and landed safely a few feet away."Who are you?!"
"I am your father,Hiei.My name is Aki."Aki laughed and smiled falsely at his son.Hiei glared at him and tried to attack again.Aki dodged and landed behind Hiei."Didn't you ever wonder where you got such speed?It wasn't from that Jagan you had implanted."The two locked swords.Both had their jaws clenched."Give up,my son!It will not work!"
Hiei smiled evilly and drew back his sword,swinging it from the side.Aki blocked it with a skillful manuever.Hiei frowned and tossed his sword aside,knowing his father would do the same.He did.Both men stood there and stared at the other."Chichioya,((Father,))why are you here?Why did you try to kill Kurama and me?You are putting Lizzie and Lena through much agony."
Aki shook his head."If you are dead,then your sister need never to put up with you.She is frightened of you.Besides,why shouldn't I kill my heir?"Hiei picked up his sword and sheathed it."Do you remember what happened when you were a child?What would happen at night when you tried to sleep?"Hiei thought a moment,then he remembered.
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in a dark,snow-covered forest................
A young boy stood at the base of a tree.He had black,gravity defying hair with a starburst of white.He also had blood red eyes and was dressed in all black,except for his white scarf.It was a 6 year old Hiei.He sat down on some roots and sighed.He had just been watching Yukina playing with some animals.His eyelids sank low until they were almost entirely closed.He saw a bright light,considering how dark it was.The boy stared at it quietly,almost daring it to come closer.He realized it was a flame.Someone must have been holding a match,for the flame was shaped like a heart,much as 2 hands cupped together.
Hiei stood."Who are you?Show yourself!"He grabbed a wooden spear and prepared to throw it.The flame went out and retreating foot steps were heard.The boy sat back down and closed his eyes."Was it you,Sire?I wish it was.I wish Mother hadn't been ashamed of me......"
A young girl with sea green hair came up behind him.She had pretty red eyes.It was a 6 year old Yukina.She looked at Hiei and smiled.He had been watching her earlier that day,and she knew it.Yukina thought that he was kind of cute asleep.
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in reality...........
Aki looked at Hiei and nodded."That was me with the match.I wanted to make sure that your sleep was peaceful."He smiled a gentle smile.Hiei returned it.Lizzie came up behind Aki and hit him in the back with the hilt of a sword she had gotten.Aki fell over in front of Hiei,Lizzie looking embarrassed.Aki looked at Lizzie and smiled."Hello,little one."He stood and glanced at Hiei."I believe you are Hiei's girlfriend?"Lizzie looked at Hiei then to Aki.
"Who the hell are you?"She went over to Hiei and clung to his arm.Hiei explained the situation."Oh,I am so sorry,Aki-san!"She blushed and bowed.Aki waved his hand and left the 2 alone.They smiled at each other and raced off to Koenma's palace.They found Lena waiting outside."Lena!You'll never believe who the guy was!"The 2 girls got into a girlish conversation.At least,Lena was being girlish.Lizzie was being normal.
Kurama appeared next to Hiei."Dare I ask why you actually proposed to her?"Hiei looked up at Kurama,his eyes shining with tears."Nevermind.....Maybe when she's in college you should try again.I am sure she would like to be your wife.When she's older,that is."Kurama put his arm around Hiei's shoulder like an older brother.Both of them watched the girls silently.
Lena gasped and laughed.Lizzie was nodding and laughing also.Both fell to ground to sit.The guys came over to them and they instantly silenced.Hiei looked at Kurama knowingly."Obviously there is something they don't want to tell us."Hiei and Kurama left inside to talk with Koenma.Lizzie and Lena immersed in their conversation again.
Lena laughed then looked at Lizzie."Seriously?If he did again,you would say yes?"Lizzie nodded fervently while blushing."You are 16,and if Hiei proposed to you again,you would accept it and get married to him?"The girl nodded again.Lena burst out in laughter.
"What?I'm sure that if Kurama had truly proposed to you,you would have accepted immediatly!"Lizzie let a smiled spread over her face while Lena blushed.Lena looked away.The girls stood and went inside.They found the guys in Koenma's office.Kurama smiled at Lena.Lizzie's eyes flashed."Have you found something?"She bounced on her heels and smiled.
Kurama laughed."Yes.I know who killed you.And no,it wasn't Aki.I spoke to him a few minutes ago.He merely saw Hiei and wanted to see if it truly was his son."He took a deep breath and let it out,his face becoming very serious."I know who your killer is.And we will take our revenge!------ killed you."
Lizzie:Back on track of the storyline!Whoo whoo!does chicken dance
Lena:Heheh?She had a Japanese dinner,so she hyper!
Kurama:in chains --; I hate you,Lena.....
Hiei:bound and gaggedM humm mou!
Lizzie:I think that means 'I hate you!' in muffled language.
Lena:Me too.By the way,if you want the story to keep going,remember to reply!If you like it and don't reply then it will stop!!IT WILL STOP!!!
Lizzie:Okay,I think they get it.......
Yusuke:And we still don't have Kurama or Hiei.
Kuwabara:I'm going to go get them out of the basement......goes to find them
Genkai:GET GOING ALREADY!!!!!
Lizzie&Lena:AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! .
Yusuke:Didn't know you were that into it.
With the people........
Genkai walked into the room carrying a plate of Christmas cookies and latkes."I'll just leave these here for all of you."She spotted Lizzie and Lena."What the hell happened here?"She wasn't very surprised.Hiei looked at her uncertainly.She sighed."I already knew.Yesterday,when 'Rose' was crying in the kitchen..........She was crying becasue she felt so bad about putting you and Kurama in so much misery."She smiled gently."Lizzie has always been one to put others before herself.She also is the only one,before Kurama,who can control Lena."
Lena smiled and looked over at Lizzie.Lizzie looked at the ground in self shame."LiLi!!!"Lavender came runnning into the room and jumped up in Lizzie's lap."LiLi!!Ona-san!"She threw her arms about Lizzie's neck and hugged onto her.Hiei and Lena laughed at her.Kurama smiled.
Lizzie patted Lavender's head."Hello,Lavie.Hello......"She kissed the top of her head."Lavie,Lavie,Lavie......Everything will be alright now.Everything will be fine."She hugged the small girl close and stood up.Hiei stood with her and put arm around Lizzie.
Lavender looked over at Hiei."Hehe!Hehe!LiLi's back!She's back!"Hiei and Lavender both smiled at Lizzie.Lizzie blushed,smiled,and looked at the ground."Are you glad she's back,Hehe?"She gave him a knowing look.Hiei looked away,not wanting anyone to see his red face."C'mon!Why don't you go ahead and kiss her?!"Lizzie put Lavender on the ground and Genkai took her into another room.
Lizzie laughed at Lavender,but looked longingly at Hiei all the same.Hiei looked at her and smiled.Lena grinned and waited for the scene to unfold.Hiei leaned his head down and gave Lizzie a soft kiss on the head.Lizzie blushed but moved closer to him.Kurama looked at Lena and pulled her into the room he had been staying in.He locked the door from the inside and pulled her over to the bed.Both of them sat down.
Kurama put his arms around Lena and held ehr close.He was never going to let her go.Lena looked up at him and smiled.She didn't care that he was being protective.She was just glad she could be with him.Kurama leaned down and kissed her,holding it.Lena blushed and placed her arms around his neck.They sat there for a moment.Kurama then pulled back and smiled at her.Lena yawned and laid down.Kurama laid down next to her.The 2 laid there in silence for a few minutes.
Lena looked up at Kurama and moved closer to him.Kurama pulled off his shirt and tossed it to the floor.Lena placed a hand on Kurama's bandaged chest and laid her head just over his heart.She didn't understand.Surely Kurama's wounds would have healed by now."Kurama,why is your chest still bandaged?Haven't you healed yet?"
Kurama placed a hand on the back of her head and kept her face next to his chest."While you were dead and in Spirit World,I was attacked again.So was Hiei.We are alright now!"He smiled gently."Hiei took the most of the damage.He protected me.He said he would take pleasure in dying so he could go to Spirit World.It is a long story.Do not worry.I am alright and Hiei will be normal in a few days time."
Lena looked at him eagerly.She was still worried.
Meanwhile with Hiei and Lizzie.............
Lizzie heard Kurama and Lena go into another room.She looked up at Hiei and smiled.Hiei pulled her close and kissed her lovingly.He didn't draw back.He put his hands on Lizzie waist,closing his eyes.Lizzie put her hesitant hands on his shoulders,also closing her eyes.They stood there,lost in the embrace,for a few minutes.Lizzie placed a hand on Hiei's chest and felt the bandages.Hiei drew back,knowing that she would have some sort of question.Lizzie looked up at him with fearful eyes."Hiei?Koibito?What happened?"
Hiei smiled.He now liked the idea of loving nicknames."Saiai((Beloved)),Kurama and I were attacked 3 days ago.Kurama is pretty much healed.But I took the most of the damage.I was afraid another blow might kill Kurama."He kissed the top of her head."Yukina said I will be myself in just a few days.She is afraid to try and heal my wounds because they weren't quite normal.Just as when Genkai healed your arm when we first met,it didn't heal because you weren't a hanyou,a youkai,a ningen,or a reincarnation.Not just a plain one.You were a hanyou reincarnation and you're a hanyou.My wounds were created by........An apparition.....But he didn't use his own element."
The hanyou girl looked at him and put a hand on his cheek."Hiei......What do you mean I'm a hanyou and a hanyou reincarnation?"She stood on his toes and leaned her head on his chest.
The koorime sighed."You're father was a youkai.a very famous one at that."The 2 sat down on the couch and Lizzie cuddled agaist him."He was like Toguro.He was famous,but not much was known about him.I do know of someone who is very familiar with your father.I know a few people actually."He smiled."Would you like to see them?"Lizzie nodded eagerly.Kurama and Lena came out of the other room together."Kurama,did you tell Lena what we found out?"He nodded."Then let's go find them.Koenma said we could find them at his palace."
Yukina came into the room with a picnic basket and blanket."You're going to Reikai?"All of them nodded.Yukina smiled broadly.Then she noticed Lizzie and Lena."Oh my gods!You are here?!How can you,though?I thought that you were both dead!"She put the basket and blanket down then ran over to them.She stopped and grabbed onto the 2 girls arms."Lena!Lizzie!"She squeeled in delight.Hiei and Kurama laughed.Yukina let go of the 2 girls and smiled."I packed you guys some lunch!So you don't have to come back here when you guys get hungry."She smiled and picked up the picnic stuff.Hiei took it all from her and smiled at Lizzie.
The young ice apparition's face spread out in a large grin.Hiei smiled at her and the 4 demon set out to the portal to Reikai.All of them were in a cheery mood,even Hiei.Being around a happy Yukina made the whole world seem to be friendly.
At Reikai................
Hiei and Lizzie raced into the temple and to Koenma's office.Kurama and Lena had beat both of them thanks to Botan.Lizzie won the race and thrust her fist into the air in triumph.Hiei came into the office almost immediatly after Lizzie.Koenma was sitting at a table drinking tea with another toddler with pinkish hair.The new toddler looked at them and waved."Hey,Hiei!Hey,Kurama!Remember me?"
Hiei set down the picnic stuff anf nodded,as did Kurama.Kurama bowed slightly."Hello,Koashura.It is a nice to see you again."Koashura nodded.Koenma smiled at Lizzie and Lena.
"I take it you 2 have come here to learn what Koashura knows?"The girls nodded eagerly.
Koashura set down the cup of tea and looked at Lizzie."Woah......You look just like Nikarro......"He went over to Lizzie and smiled."You must be Lalaine!"Lizzie nodded."I knew it!Lalaine Nikarro!You even smell like him."
Kurama looked at Lizzie in a new light."You are Lalaine Nikarro?"Lizzie nodded again."So you are the world famous Youkai Befriender?"
Koashura laughed out loud."That was Laine Nikarro!Lizzie's dad!That's why her name is Lalaine.Laine from her father and La from her mother,Lavender."Lizzie hid behind Lena."Yeah,I know.Kinda freaky to meet someone who knows so much about you and you barely even know their name."He smiled at Lizzie."You're dad was a great man,Lizzie.He was kind,caring,and strong.He never said a harsh word.Laine's voice was dry 'cause he didn't like to talk much.But he stood up for his friends!He stood up for me a ton!"
Lizzie looked at Koashura in a new light.Lena looked at Lizzie."Lizzie,now I know where your personality came from.You both are similar.At least,it sounds similar."Koashura nodded,then said something to Koenma and left.Lena stared then looked at Kurama."How do you know that kid?"
Kurama and Hiei laughed at the memory."From a past mission.He had partnered up with Yasha.They kidnapped Koenma and the price was King Enma's golden seal.Hiei and I got involved.Koashura just wanted a bit of revenge for something that happened ages ago.Yasha was the one really behind it."He laughed and gave Koenma a quick smile.The 4 left and went to the bank of River Styx.
The girls set out the blanket and pulled out all the food,serving it.Hiei caught some fish and a chicken while Kurama gathered edible berries and roots.When they came back,the girls gave them awkward looks.Lena spoke."Why did you guys get that stuff?Yukina packed food for a picnic."
Hiei made a quick fire,prepared the food,and stuck it over the fire before he answered."Well,we're not going back after the picnic.We need our strength so we need food from the land."The girls still didn't understand."Kurama and I are going to do something with the 2 of you after the picnic."Lizzie and Lena both looked really shocked.They had miss-interpretted what Hiei had said.
Kurama fixed Hiei's error,while washing the berries."Hiei didn't mean that.He just wanted to explain that we would be staying here in Reikai because we want to be alone with the 2 of you.He didn't mean be intimate to either of you."He put the berries on a clean piece of cloth.Hiei served the meat he had gotten.The girls ate bits and pieces of the food.Both were now frightened of what might happen.
Hiei took Lizzie in his lap when he had finished eating.Lizzie put her arms around his neck.Kurama hugged Lena from behind after he had finished.Both wanted the girls to eat more.When they had finally given up,they packed up the excess food and put up the blanket.The guys pulled up the girls and smiled.Hiei turned to Lizzie.He held a ring out to her.The ring was a blue-ish gem with a small diamond on the center."Lizzie,my Koibito......Will you-......"He kissed her cheek and knelt on 1 knee."Will you marry me?"Lizzie's mouth fell open and she turned to Lena.
Lena's mouth dropped as well.She turned to Kurama,who was holding out a ring to her as well.Both girls squeeled.Neither were sure of what was going on.Lizzie turned back to Hiei and shook her head,as Lena did to Kurama.Lizzie spoke."Hiei,we're too young!I'm only 16!You're only 17!That's just too young,Hiei.Maybe when we're older......"Hiei stood,disappointment shining in his face.Lena looked at Kurama,who actually looked quite content.
"Lena,I didn't want to truly propose to you.I know that we're too young.I wanted to ask you if you will consider marrying me someday,when we are much older."Kurama handed the ring to Lena,who took it and put it on her finger."So you'll consider it?"Lena nodded.
Lizzie looked away from Hiei so she wouldn't see his hurt."Well,how about we go back now?"Hiei shook his head,Lizzie sensed it."Why?"
Hiei pulled her close and put the ring on her finger."Two things.Number 1,keep the ring.Number 2,we are going to find out who killed you and Lena.We will get our revenge."
Kurama laughed and stroked Lena's hair.Lena smiled and leaned onto Kurama's chest.Both guys thought for a minute.Then Kurama spoke up."Kuronue,or who I thought was Kuronue,attacked me the first time,am I correct?"The others nodded,unsure of what he was saying."Well,we know that that wasn't the REAL Kuronue right?"Again,everyone nodded."Lizzie,Lavender is a reincarnation of Kagi,right?"Lizzie nodded."Isn't Kagi his little sister?"Lizzie nodded again."Then I know who did it!It has to be them!I'll go-!"He cut off,running in what seemed a random direction.Lena looked at Lizzie and quirked an eyebrow in curiousity.
Lizzie shrugged."I have no clue what he's getting at!Unless it was Lavender........"She thought a minute."He probably thinks it's someone from the Netherworld or something......But wait.....Kagi isn't from there and neither is Kuronue."She looked at Hiei.
Hiei shrugged as well."I do not see how he could have drawn a conclusion as to who killed you.I would have guessed one of the 4 who wanted you dead.By the way,what did you do to get them so upset with you?"
"We have no idea."Lena said.She then saw that Lizzie was wearing a necklace that had a big green gem looking thing on it."Hey!Isn't that the necklace that you bought when we went to Germany?"Lizzie looked down at it and nodded.
"Yeah!It's called the Dresden Green Diamond.I've heard rumors that it has magic powers.And I see your wearing the necklace you bought."Lena nodded.She was wearing a sapphire that was said to have a curse on it.It was shaped like a heart and had many little diamonds around it.
Lena smiled."It's called the Heart of the Ocean."Hiei looked at them in wonder."What?"
"That is why they wanted to kill you.They want those necklaces."Hiei stared as the 2 girls hid their pieces of jewelry.It then dawned on him."Someone is standing behind me,right?"The girls nodded.Hiei turned around and saw a man that was about 6 inches taller than him,he had jet black,gravity defying hair,with a shock of greyish white.His eyes looked as 2 drops of blood.Hiei stood in front of the girls with his sword drawn."Leave this place!"
The man drew his sword and prepared to fight with Hiei."Why should I leave?Why shouldn't I attack the 2 little girlies?"Hiei cringed and all his muscles tightened.He threw off his shirt and his bloody bandages were revealed.Lizzie ran over to him and threw her arms around him.He hadn't been bleeding before.The man's face spread out in an evil grin."Oh,I see.You are in love.You just want to protect the little girl."He laughed an evil and earpiercing laugh."Well!I never thought I would see the day my own son fell in love!"
Hiei tensed again,causing him to bleed more.Whenever he moved too much the scabs would crack and bleed.He put an arm around Lizzie's shoulders."Lizzie,on my signal,take Lena and go back to Koenma's palace.I will be there with you as soon as I can!"He whispered softly and kissed her ear gently.Lizzie nodded and moved back to Lena and told her the plan.Hiei tensed again and drew his sword into a battle stance.Lizzie and Lena ran off back to the palace,leaving Hiei with the strange man.
The man came forward a few steps."Well,Hiei,who is the girl?What is her name?"Hiei clenched his teeth."Come now!You can tell your own father that you are in love!"
Hiei glared at him."Her identity is no business of yours."He slashed his sword at the man,but he dodged nimbly and landed safely a few feet away."Who are you?!"
"I am your father,Hiei.My name is Aki."Aki laughed and smiled falsely at his son.Hiei glared at him and tried to attack again.Aki dodged and landed behind Hiei."Didn't you ever wonder where you got such speed?It wasn't from that Jagan you had implanted."The two locked swords.Both had their jaws clenched."Give up,my son!It will not work!"
Hiei smiled evilly and drew back his sword,swinging it from the side.Aki blocked it with a skillful manuever.Hiei frowned and tossed his sword aside,knowing his father would do the same.He did.Both men stood there and stared at the other."Chichioya,((Father,))why are you here?Why did you try to kill Kurama and me?You are putting Lizzie and Lena through much agony."
Aki shook his head."If you are dead,then your sister need never to put up with you.She is frightened of you.Besides,why shouldn't I kill my heir?"Hiei picked up his sword and sheathed it."Do you remember what happened when you were a child?What would happen at night when you tried to sleep?"Hiei thought a moment,then he remembered.
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in a dark,snow-covered forest................
A young boy stood at the base of a tree.He had black,gravity defying hair with a starburst of white.He also had blood red eyes and was dressed in all black,except for his white scarf.It was a 6 year old Hiei.He sat down on some roots and sighed.He had just been watching Yukina playing with some animals.His eyelids sank low until they were almost entirely closed.He saw a bright light,considering how dark it was.The boy stared at it quietly,almost daring it to come closer.He realized it was a flame.Someone must have been holding a match,for the flame was shaped like a heart,much as 2 hands cupped together.
Hiei stood."Who are you?Show yourself!"He grabbed a wooden spear and prepared to throw it.The flame went out and retreating foot steps were heard.The boy sat back down and closed his eyes."Was it you,Sire?I wish it was.I wish Mother hadn't been ashamed of me......"
A young girl with sea green hair came up behind him.She had pretty red eyes.It was a 6 year old Yukina.She looked at Hiei and smiled.He had been watching her earlier that day,and she knew it.Yukina thought that he was kind of cute asleep.
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in reality...........
Aki looked at Hiei and nodded."That was me with the match.I wanted to make sure that your sleep was peaceful."He smiled a gentle smile.Hiei returned it.Lizzie came up behind Aki and hit him in the back with the hilt of a sword she had gotten.Aki fell over in front of Hiei,Lizzie looking embarrassed.Aki looked at Lizzie and smiled."Hello,little one."He stood and glanced at Hiei."I believe you are Hiei's girlfriend?"Lizzie looked at Hiei then to Aki.
"Who the hell are you?"She went over to Hiei and clung to his arm.Hiei explained the situation."Oh,I am so sorry,Aki-san!"She blushed and bowed.Aki waved his hand and left the 2 alone.They smiled at each other and raced off to Koenma's palace.They found Lena waiting outside."Lena!You'll never believe who the guy was!"The 2 girls got into a girlish conversation.At least,Lena was being girlish.Lizzie was being normal.
Kurama appeared next to Hiei."Dare I ask why you actually proposed to her?"Hiei looked up at Kurama,his eyes shining with tears."Nevermind.....Maybe when she's in college you should try again.I am sure she would like to be your wife.When she's older,that is."Kurama put his arm around Hiei's shoulder like an older brother.Both of them watched the girls silently.
Lena gasped and laughed.Lizzie was nodding and laughing also.Both fell to ground to sit.The guys came over to them and they instantly silenced.Hiei looked at Kurama knowingly."Obviously there is something they don't want to tell us."Hiei and Kurama left inside to talk with Koenma.Lizzie and Lena immersed in their conversation again.
Lena laughed then looked at Lizzie."Seriously?If he did again,you would say yes?"Lizzie nodded fervently while blushing."You are 16,and if Hiei proposed to you again,you would accept it and get married to him?"The girl nodded again.Lena burst out in laughter.
"What?I'm sure that if Kurama had truly proposed to you,you would have accepted immediatly!"Lizzie let a smiled spread over her face while Lena blushed.Lena looked away.The girls stood and went inside.They found the guys in Koenma's office.Kurama smiled at Lena.Lizzie's eyes flashed."Have you found something?"She bounced on her heels and smiled.
Kurama laughed."Yes.I know who killed you.And no,it wasn't Aki.I spoke to him a few minutes ago.He merely saw Hiei and wanted to see if it truly was his son."He took a deep breath and let it out,his face becoming very serious."I know who your killer is.And we will take our revenge!------ killed you."
Lizzie:Back on track of the storyline!Whoo whoo!does chicken dance
Lena:Heheh?She had a Japanese dinner,so she hyper!
Kurama:in chains --; I hate you,Lena.....
Hiei:bound and gaggedM humm mou!
Lizzie:I think that means 'I hate you!' in muffled language.
Lena:Me too.By the way,if you want the story to keep going,remember to reply!If you like it and don't reply then it will stop!!IT WILL STOP!!!
Lizzie:Okay,I think they get it.......