Lizzie:Haha!I have had thourough fun leaving cliff hangers!
Lena:Yup,ya do!
Hiei:now free of chains and not gaggedYeah.....I don't......
Kurama:also free of chainsHmmm......
Lena:Let's begin!
in Spirit World............
Kurama 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!Karasu killed you."He looked at the girls.Neither was very sure of what he had just said.They both knew very well that Karasu had been killed in the Dark Tournament by none other than Kurama.It didn't make any sense!If Kurama had killed Karasu,how could he be alive?
Koenma thought a moment then spoke."He must have reincarnated himself.He never passed through the Gate of Judgement......That will make things alot harder.How are we supposed to find him if we have no clue what he may look like?"Hiei nodded and put a gentle arm around Lizzie,as though he were afriad that Karasu would attack her at any second.That made 4 people going after Lizzie and Lena.What were they going to do?What could they do?
Kurama looked at Lena."Hiei and I will find Karasu and destroy him!We will make sure he is dead and gone for good!We will not let him harm you again."He put his arms around Lena's back and gave her a soft kiss on her cheek."Do not fret or fear."
Lena strung her arms around Kurama's neck."I won't.I also won't let you guys go alone!What if he attacks you?What if he kills you?"She laid her head gently on his chest."Kurama,I don't want to lose you.I want to stay with you forever."She let a few tears fall from her eyes.Kurama lifted her head with a single,strong finger.He watched the pearly white tears cascade down her cheeks and onto the floor.He put a finger over her mouth to silence her."Kurama.......Aishiteru......."Kurama nodded.He kissed her and put his arms around her back,holding the kiss for a short time to cheer her.Lena stared at him for a minute,then let her eyes fall close as Kurama's had.
The other 3 occupants of the room watched them in awe.The two guys knew this was Kurama's first love and Lizzie knew this was the first time Lena was really serious about a relationship.Kurama drew back from it and smiled at Lena.The couple smiled at each other and Lena laid her head on Kurama's chest again.Lizzie let a soft smile creep over her mouth.It was the first time in a long time she had seen Lena truly happy.Lena had lost her parents long ago,but that's not why she was almost never truly happy.Her parents had abused her.Lizzie knew that Lena hated her parents.She was glad when they died.Lena was so glad that it was eerie.But Lizzie could only be a good friend and support Lena's decision.
Lena looked at Lizzie and noticed Lizzie was wearing a jacket even though she was pretty warm.She noted how red Lizzie's face was."Lizinator,why don't you take off your jacket?You look hot."Lizzie shook her head.Lately,Lizzie had been wearing long sleeves as well as a long jacket.Even on the warmer days.Lena didn't understand why."Liz,c'mon!You're gonna have a heat stroke!"
Hiei looked at Lizzie and unzipped her jacket.He saw that Lizzie was wearing short sleeves and that her arms were bandaged.Hiei pulled the jacket off,much to Lizzie's dislike.Everyone could now see Lizzie's arms.Her left arm was covered in a bloody bandage and her hand was scarred.Her right arm also was a bit scarred up,but not so much as her left.Lena stared at her,imediatly understanding it.The hour or so Lizzie would spend in the bathroom every day.The blood that was on the sink.The water always running when she was in there.It all fit together.Along with the broken mirror Lena had discovered two days after they had died.Lizzie was in trouble and needed Lena's help.
Lena took Lizzie's left arm tenderly."Lizzie,does this have something to do with the hours you spend in the bathroom with the water running?"Lizzie looked away and nodded."Lizzie!You've been slashing?!"Lena was in thorough shock from this.Lizzie had always been the calmer and more civilized of the two.She watched as the trembling girl nodded again.Lizzie began to cry softly.She had hoped no one would find out about it.The guys stared at the two girls,for none of them knew what slashing was.((if you don't either,don't feel bad.I will explain it))
Hiei looked at Lizzie's arms and realization spread through him.Slashing was when someone cut a part of their body and let it bleed.Hiei wrapped his arms around Lizzie and let a few tears fall from his eyes.Lizzie caught the gems before they could hit the ground.She held them close and looked up at Hiei."I'm sorry.I've been doing it for a while now.I first did it when I was 10.I only would do it every few months.But recently that just hasn't been enough."She looked at Lena."I'm so sorry.I can't stop it.No matter how hard I try.And I know that it wasn't Exalia or Cappie.It was me."She began to tremble again,turing around,she threw her arms around Hiei's neck in search of some forlorn comfort.Hiei placed his arms around the small girl and rocked her.He had never seen her this way before.
Lena placed a comforting hand on Lizzie's shoulder.Lizzie had always been somewhat of a rock for her to stand on.Now her rock was being swept away by strong waves.Waves of fear and disgrace.What was she supposed to stand on now?Kurama put his arms around Lena and rested his head on hers.He had figured out what slashing was as well.He had also told Koenma,who was now freaking out in a corner about people taking razors and cutting their own skin.Lena melted into Kurama's embrace.All she wanted right now was for every single thing in the 4 worlds to be right and normal and not bad!Was that so much to ask?((Uh....YEAH!!!))
Lizzie lifted her head off of Hiei's shoulder and her trembling subsided a bit."I am so sorry.But,it is the one way that I can feel all the pain of my life leave me.I have a lot more pain now than I used to."She began to shake vioently and clutched her arms around her stomach.Hiei picked her up and took her to the bathroom.He set her down next to the toilet and rubbed her back gently.Lizzie winced then tried to relax.She reach her head over the toilet and wretched.She sat back and wiped her mouth.Hiei rubbed her back and got a wet cloth for her.She smiled painfully and leaned against the wall.Her head hurt so bad.Her stomach hurt too.All she could think about now was how badly she had disappointed her friends.She was mad at herself and wanted to kill herself,which would be the opposite of helping.
The 2 sat there a few minutes,Lizzie wretching occasionally.Hiei eventually picked her up and held her in his lap next to the toilet.Lizzie blushed and laid her head on his chest.For some reason she felt like she barely knew Hiei,even though he was her boyfriend.Hiei rubbed her back gently to calm her.Lizzie looked up at him and smiled."Thank you,Hiei.It was kind of you to stay with me."She kissed his neck.
Blushing,the boy smiled and kissed Lizzie's cheek."It is really nothing.I just wanted to make sure you were alright."He pulled her closer and watched her blush.She was about to say something when the door opened and Lena came in.
She looked scared at first,then relieved when she saw Lizzie was alright.She sat next to the couple."You gave all of us a scare,Liz!Don't do that."She smiled softly."And you know that you can come to me with any problem.I could have helped you,Lizzie.I really could have.I still can if you want!I know what it's like to be depressed and want to mutilate yourself!I just never actually did........"She trailed off in an uncertain way,but making Lizzie laugh all the same.She nodded to her taller friend and stood up,her left hand twitching.
"I would really appreciate it.I know you can help."She smiled.Hiei stood up also,putting a supporting arm under Lizzie's right."Thanks,Hiei."She blushed but leaned onto him all the same.The shock had made her weak.The 3 went back to Koenma's office,got Kurama,and left back to the portal.Hiei decided to carry Lizzie so she could save her energy.
Once they got back to Genkai's,they were greeted by 3 solemn faces,Genkai's and Yusuke's and Keiko's.Hiei set the girl he was carrying down on the couch.Lizzie guessed what had happened."Who was attacked?"
Genkai looked back at the room Kurama had stayed in while he was hurt.Then she looked back at the others."It was Yukina.There is little chance for her survival of the night.I suggest you go see her now.She's been crying for her brother for the past few minutes."Hiei nodded and ran off to the room.
He opened the door only to find Yukina laying on the bed and Kuwabara sitting next to her.A deep gash ran down Yukina's chest.It had obviously been cleaned,healed and bandaged.But it kept bleeding."Yukina!"Hiei ran and sat next to her,actually thankful for Kuwabara's presence.Yukina looked at Hiei.
"Hiei......Kazuma said you knew who my brother was......Will you tell me please?"She looked at him with her amber eyes.They were full of hurt,longing,yet also hope.
The fire demon smiled softly."Yukina,it is me.......I am your brother."He pulled out the tear gem that was hanging around his neck.She immediatly recognized it as one of her own."I am sorry,Onna-chan.I didn't want you to be disappointed in me,so I never told you."He kissed his sister's head softly."I love you,Onna-chan.I truly do."
Yukina smiled up at him."Onii-san......!It really is you."She smiled and grabbed his hand."I would never be disappointed in you.You have been so kind to me and you have looked out for me.All I can do is thank you.I love you too,Onii-san......I really do.....love......."She trailed off and her eyes became lifeless.
Kuwabara looked up at Hiei."I'm glad you told her.That's all she has wanted,and she got it right before she had to go."His eyes held pain and tears.He saw that Hiei's did too."C'mon!I'm sure she wouldn't want us to be all sad over her."He sighed and looked at Yukina."Damn......I really loved her."He began to cry softly.
Hiei put a comforting arm around Kuwabara's shoulders.He had been there and done that.He knew the pain he felt."Kuwabara,she can't be gone.Koenma will let her return.And you know it.She is so gentle and caring.She has done no wrong which would condem her to death."He smiled softly."Koenma will let her come back.He has to.Not even he is that stupid."Kuwabara looked at him and smiled to."There's that smile that I hate so much!"Both guys laughed a bit,despite the death that had just happened.
The tall boy looked back at the cold body and frowned."Excuse me."He wento out into the other room,Hiei following him.Hiei went over to sit with a trembling Lizzie.Kuwabara went into the bathroom and closed and locked the door.They heard water begin to run.
Lizzie shot up and screamed."No!"SHe ran to the door and quickly picked the lock.She dashed in and saw him.Kuwabara was about to slash himself.Lizzie grabbed the blade away."Kuwabara!You're crazy!Don't slash yourself!Don't become a slasher!You know that's not what Yukina would want!"Now she knew how Lena must have felt when she found out Lizzie slashed.Kuwabara looked at Lizzie's bandaged left arm and her scarred right arm.Lizzie knew what he was thinking."Kuwabara,take from an expert,slashing's not good.I've done it everyday for a week or so.Before that I'd do it once or twice every week.Every time I do slash,I feel really dizzy.Lena's gonna help me though.She's going to show me other ways to let out my pain and depression.I bet she'll show you,too!"
Kuwabara looked at her and smiled."Yeah,yeah......You're right.Slashing's not good.Yukina wouldn't want me to......"Lizzie led him out of the bathroom and went back to Hiei.No one had actually told her that Yukina had died,she just guessed by the fact that Kuwabara was going to slash.
Lena looked at Kuwabara."Is she alright?"
He nodded."Yeah.......She's just a breath away,after all."
Lizzie smiled and began to sing softly."A breath away's not far to where you are......."Lena joined her and the 2 sang the magnificent lyrics to the boys.The guys listened calmly until the end.Koenma then burst through the door screaming.
"How could you let this happen?!How I ask you?!HOW?!?!"He looked at Kuwabara."HOW COULD YOU LET HER GET ATTACKED?!?!?!"He threw a lamp towards Kuwabara."I THOUGHT YOU LOVED HER!!!!!"
Hiei grabbed the lamp before it hit Kuwabara."Calm down,Koenma.He didn't want her to go.It was her turn and there is nothing we can do about it except wish we could have stopped it."He turned to Kuwabara."Do you know who did it?"
"Yeah.....It was some guy with really long,black hair.He ran his hand down her stomach and a few seconds later there was an explosion and Yukina was laying on the ground covered in blood."He looked up at Hiei."Why does that remind me of Karasu?"
Lizzie strung an arm around Hiei's neck."Because it was him.A reincarnated him.He must have joined up with Sakyo,Toguro,and that girl.Their going to kill your mother next,Kurama.That was the price,remember?If you didn't kill us,than Yukina and Shiori would die.Well,Yukina is dead so Shiori is next!"
Lizzie:I'll stop there.
Lena:Meanie!!
Kuwabara:YOU KILLED MY YUKINA!!!!!!
Koenma:OO You're gonna get it,Lizzie!
Lena:grabs a knife and chases Lizzie
Kurama:-- She's crazy........
Hiei:ONNA-CHAN!!!!
Genkai:Please review,flames are accepted.
Lena:Yup,ya do!
Hiei:now free of chains and not gaggedYeah.....I don't......
Kurama:also free of chainsHmmm......
Lena:Let's begin!
in Spirit World............
Kurama 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!Karasu killed you."He looked at the girls.Neither was very sure of what he had just said.They both knew very well that Karasu had been killed in the Dark Tournament by none other than Kurama.It didn't make any sense!If Kurama had killed Karasu,how could he be alive?
Koenma thought a moment then spoke."He must have reincarnated himself.He never passed through the Gate of Judgement......That will make things alot harder.How are we supposed to find him if we have no clue what he may look like?"Hiei nodded and put a gentle arm around Lizzie,as though he were afriad that Karasu would attack her at any second.That made 4 people going after Lizzie and Lena.What were they going to do?What could they do?
Kurama looked at Lena."Hiei and I will find Karasu and destroy him!We will make sure he is dead and gone for good!We will not let him harm you again."He put his arms around Lena's back and gave her a soft kiss on her cheek."Do not fret or fear."
Lena strung her arms around Kurama's neck."I won't.I also won't let you guys go alone!What if he attacks you?What if he kills you?"She laid her head gently on his chest."Kurama,I don't want to lose you.I want to stay with you forever."She let a few tears fall from her eyes.Kurama lifted her head with a single,strong finger.He watched the pearly white tears cascade down her cheeks and onto the floor.He put a finger over her mouth to silence her."Kurama.......Aishiteru......."Kurama nodded.He kissed her and put his arms around her back,holding the kiss for a short time to cheer her.Lena stared at him for a minute,then let her eyes fall close as Kurama's had.
The other 3 occupants of the room watched them in awe.The two guys knew this was Kurama's first love and Lizzie knew this was the first time Lena was really serious about a relationship.Kurama drew back from it and smiled at Lena.The couple smiled at each other and Lena laid her head on Kurama's chest again.Lizzie let a soft smile creep over her mouth.It was the first time in a long time she had seen Lena truly happy.Lena had lost her parents long ago,but that's not why she was almost never truly happy.Her parents had abused her.Lizzie knew that Lena hated her parents.She was glad when they died.Lena was so glad that it was eerie.But Lizzie could only be a good friend and support Lena's decision.
Lena looked at Lizzie and noticed Lizzie was wearing a jacket even though she was pretty warm.She noted how red Lizzie's face was."Lizinator,why don't you take off your jacket?You look hot."Lizzie shook her head.Lately,Lizzie had been wearing long sleeves as well as a long jacket.Even on the warmer days.Lena didn't understand why."Liz,c'mon!You're gonna have a heat stroke!"
Hiei looked at Lizzie and unzipped her jacket.He saw that Lizzie was wearing short sleeves and that her arms were bandaged.Hiei pulled the jacket off,much to Lizzie's dislike.Everyone could now see Lizzie's arms.Her left arm was covered in a bloody bandage and her hand was scarred.Her right arm also was a bit scarred up,but not so much as her left.Lena stared at her,imediatly understanding it.The hour or so Lizzie would spend in the bathroom every day.The blood that was on the sink.The water always running when she was in there.It all fit together.Along with the broken mirror Lena had discovered two days after they had died.Lizzie was in trouble and needed Lena's help.
Lena took Lizzie's left arm tenderly."Lizzie,does this have something to do with the hours you spend in the bathroom with the water running?"Lizzie looked away and nodded."Lizzie!You've been slashing?!"Lena was in thorough shock from this.Lizzie had always been the calmer and more civilized of the two.She watched as the trembling girl nodded again.Lizzie began to cry softly.She had hoped no one would find out about it.The guys stared at the two girls,for none of them knew what slashing was.((if you don't either,don't feel bad.I will explain it))
Hiei looked at Lizzie's arms and realization spread through him.Slashing was when someone cut a part of their body and let it bleed.Hiei wrapped his arms around Lizzie and let a few tears fall from his eyes.Lizzie caught the gems before they could hit the ground.She held them close and looked up at Hiei."I'm sorry.I've been doing it for a while now.I first did it when I was 10.I only would do it every few months.But recently that just hasn't been enough."She looked at Lena."I'm so sorry.I can't stop it.No matter how hard I try.And I know that it wasn't Exalia or Cappie.It was me."She began to tremble again,turing around,she threw her arms around Hiei's neck in search of some forlorn comfort.Hiei placed his arms around the small girl and rocked her.He had never seen her this way before.
Lena placed a comforting hand on Lizzie's shoulder.Lizzie had always been somewhat of a rock for her to stand on.Now her rock was being swept away by strong waves.Waves of fear and disgrace.What was she supposed to stand on now?Kurama put his arms around Lena and rested his head on hers.He had figured out what slashing was as well.He had also told Koenma,who was now freaking out in a corner about people taking razors and cutting their own skin.Lena melted into Kurama's embrace.All she wanted right now was for every single thing in the 4 worlds to be right and normal and not bad!Was that so much to ask?((Uh....YEAH!!!))
Lizzie lifted her head off of Hiei's shoulder and her trembling subsided a bit."I am so sorry.But,it is the one way that I can feel all the pain of my life leave me.I have a lot more pain now than I used to."She began to shake vioently and clutched her arms around her stomach.Hiei picked her up and took her to the bathroom.He set her down next to the toilet and rubbed her back gently.Lizzie winced then tried to relax.She reach her head over the toilet and wretched.She sat back and wiped her mouth.Hiei rubbed her back and got a wet cloth for her.She smiled painfully and leaned against the wall.Her head hurt so bad.Her stomach hurt too.All she could think about now was how badly she had disappointed her friends.She was mad at herself and wanted to kill herself,which would be the opposite of helping.
The 2 sat there a few minutes,Lizzie wretching occasionally.Hiei eventually picked her up and held her in his lap next to the toilet.Lizzie blushed and laid her head on his chest.For some reason she felt like she barely knew Hiei,even though he was her boyfriend.Hiei rubbed her back gently to calm her.Lizzie looked up at him and smiled."Thank you,Hiei.It was kind of you to stay with me."She kissed his neck.
Blushing,the boy smiled and kissed Lizzie's cheek."It is really nothing.I just wanted to make sure you were alright."He pulled her closer and watched her blush.She was about to say something when the door opened and Lena came in.
She looked scared at first,then relieved when she saw Lizzie was alright.She sat next to the couple."You gave all of us a scare,Liz!Don't do that."She smiled softly."And you know that you can come to me with any problem.I could have helped you,Lizzie.I really could have.I still can if you want!I know what it's like to be depressed and want to mutilate yourself!I just never actually did........"She trailed off in an uncertain way,but making Lizzie laugh all the same.She nodded to her taller friend and stood up,her left hand twitching.
"I would really appreciate it.I know you can help."She smiled.Hiei stood up also,putting a supporting arm under Lizzie's right."Thanks,Hiei."She blushed but leaned onto him all the same.The shock had made her weak.The 3 went back to Koenma's office,got Kurama,and left back to the portal.Hiei decided to carry Lizzie so she could save her energy.
Once they got back to Genkai's,they were greeted by 3 solemn faces,Genkai's and Yusuke's and Keiko's.Hiei set the girl he was carrying down on the couch.Lizzie guessed what had happened."Who was attacked?"
Genkai looked back at the room Kurama had stayed in while he was hurt.Then she looked back at the others."It was Yukina.There is little chance for her survival of the night.I suggest you go see her now.She's been crying for her brother for the past few minutes."Hiei nodded and ran off to the room.
He opened the door only to find Yukina laying on the bed and Kuwabara sitting next to her.A deep gash ran down Yukina's chest.It had obviously been cleaned,healed and bandaged.But it kept bleeding."Yukina!"Hiei ran and sat next to her,actually thankful for Kuwabara's presence.Yukina looked at Hiei.
"Hiei......Kazuma said you knew who my brother was......Will you tell me please?"She looked at him with her amber eyes.They were full of hurt,longing,yet also hope.
The fire demon smiled softly."Yukina,it is me.......I am your brother."He pulled out the tear gem that was hanging around his neck.She immediatly recognized it as one of her own."I am sorry,Onna-chan.I didn't want you to be disappointed in me,so I never told you."He kissed his sister's head softly."I love you,Onna-chan.I truly do."
Yukina smiled up at him."Onii-san......!It really is you."She smiled and grabbed his hand."I would never be disappointed in you.You have been so kind to me and you have looked out for me.All I can do is thank you.I love you too,Onii-san......I really do.....love......."She trailed off and her eyes became lifeless.
Kuwabara looked up at Hiei."I'm glad you told her.That's all she has wanted,and she got it right before she had to go."His eyes held pain and tears.He saw that Hiei's did too."C'mon!I'm sure she wouldn't want us to be all sad over her."He sighed and looked at Yukina."Damn......I really loved her."He began to cry softly.
Hiei put a comforting arm around Kuwabara's shoulders.He had been there and done that.He knew the pain he felt."Kuwabara,she can't be gone.Koenma will let her return.And you know it.She is so gentle and caring.She has done no wrong which would condem her to death."He smiled softly."Koenma will let her come back.He has to.Not even he is that stupid."Kuwabara looked at him and smiled to."There's that smile that I hate so much!"Both guys laughed a bit,despite the death that had just happened.
The tall boy looked back at the cold body and frowned."Excuse me."He wento out into the other room,Hiei following him.Hiei went over to sit with a trembling Lizzie.Kuwabara went into the bathroom and closed and locked the door.They heard water begin to run.
Lizzie shot up and screamed."No!"SHe ran to the door and quickly picked the lock.She dashed in and saw him.Kuwabara was about to slash himself.Lizzie grabbed the blade away."Kuwabara!You're crazy!Don't slash yourself!Don't become a slasher!You know that's not what Yukina would want!"Now she knew how Lena must have felt when she found out Lizzie slashed.Kuwabara looked at Lizzie's bandaged left arm and her scarred right arm.Lizzie knew what he was thinking."Kuwabara,take from an expert,slashing's not good.I've done it everyday for a week or so.Before that I'd do it once or twice every week.Every time I do slash,I feel really dizzy.Lena's gonna help me though.She's going to show me other ways to let out my pain and depression.I bet she'll show you,too!"
Kuwabara looked at her and smiled."Yeah,yeah......You're right.Slashing's not good.Yukina wouldn't want me to......"Lizzie led him out of the bathroom and went back to Hiei.No one had actually told her that Yukina had died,she just guessed by the fact that Kuwabara was going to slash.
Lena looked at Kuwabara."Is she alright?"
He nodded."Yeah.......She's just a breath away,after all."
Lizzie smiled and began to sing softly."A breath away's not far to where you are......."Lena joined her and the 2 sang the magnificent lyrics to the boys.The guys listened calmly until the end.Koenma then burst through the door screaming.
"How could you let this happen?!How I ask you?!HOW?!?!"He looked at Kuwabara."HOW COULD YOU LET HER GET ATTACKED?!?!?!"He threw a lamp towards Kuwabara."I THOUGHT YOU LOVED HER!!!!!"
Hiei grabbed the lamp before it hit Kuwabara."Calm down,Koenma.He didn't want her to go.It was her turn and there is nothing we can do about it except wish we could have stopped it."He turned to Kuwabara."Do you know who did it?"
"Yeah.....It was some guy with really long,black hair.He ran his hand down her stomach and a few seconds later there was an explosion and Yukina was laying on the ground covered in blood."He looked up at Hiei."Why does that remind me of Karasu?"
Lizzie strung an arm around Hiei's neck."Because it was him.A reincarnated him.He must have joined up with Sakyo,Toguro,and that girl.Their going to kill your mother next,Kurama.That was the price,remember?If you didn't kill us,than Yukina and Shiori would die.Well,Yukina is dead so Shiori is next!"
Lizzie:I'll stop there.
Lena:Meanie!!
Kuwabara:YOU KILLED MY YUKINA!!!!!!
Koenma:OO You're gonna get it,Lizzie!
Lena:grabs a knife and chases Lizzie
Kurama:-- She's crazy........
Hiei:ONNA-CHAN!!!!
Genkai:Please review,flames are accepted.