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Chisara: Thank you my fine reviewers!! I LOVE YOU!
Yusuke: You really brightened her mood; she had been worried about this one.
Chisara: What'd you expect? It was my first not humor one. I'm not nearly as good at writing the 'romance' section, but the ideas refuse to leave me alone. And sense I don't really fancy the idea of having my muses hit me over the head with random books all the time, I'll write about one 'non-comedy' story per year! Sound fair?
Yusuke: ...............your muses hit you?
Chisara: rubs back of head um...yeah. nervous laughter
Yusuke: You're insane.
Chisara: Why are you always so bitter?
Yusuke: You've kept me here against my will, what do you expect?!?!
Chisara: sniff you could at least try to me a little nicer to me.
Yusuke: Fine, I'll......work.....on it. Just keep going.
Chisara: Oh, yeah, the disclaimer! Totally forgot! -;; Okay, me no own, you no sue, much obliged!
Yusuke: You've been reading old English literature again, haven't you?
Chisara: Just a bit.
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Duty or Desire
By: Chisara
Chapter 2 (YATTA!! I DID UPDATE!! happy dance)
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"Shuichi," Hiei tried the name out on his lips. He wasn't so sure he was fond of it. It was too.........human sounding for his likeness. Despite the fact that the creature in front of him was just that, human, he still looked like he should have a name much more deserving of him. And he couldn't put his finger on it, but he had a strange feeling that he was being lied to. It could have something to do with the slip of a 'ku' before he answered the question.
Shuichi smiled sweetly at him, "Well, now that you know mine, it's only fair that I get yours."
"Nani?" Hiei was genuinely shocked. Everyone knew about him. He was their ruler's only heir after all.
"Your name?" he fished once more.
Figuring it was best just to give him what he wanted, he responded, "Hiei."
That seemed to ring a bell. Hiei smirked as he saw a look of recognition pass across Shuichi's face. The look, however, was quickly replaced by one of confusion, "Hiei? Where have I heard that name before?"
Hiei sighed, at least he had some knowledge of him. "I'll give you a hint; 'castle, Mukuro, heir.'"
"That's right!" Shuichi seemed quiet pleased that he remembered. "Oh, how could I have forgotten? It was only last night-"
He once again cut himself off, and Hiei now knew there was something up. If Shuichi knew about the thievery when no information had been released, then perhaps the lavender haired girl had been right.
Getting answers now the only thing in his mind, Hiei pulled out his katana and put it to Shuichi's throat. "It was only last night, what?"
Taking a glance at the sword firmly placed to chop off his head, he fired a disarming smile in Hiei's direction, "There is no need for violence. What I was talking about was at a tavern last night. As you can clearly tell, I am ningen and therefore no very little about what has been going on in the Makai recently. A youkai there had been most helpful to fill me in."
Hiei looked over the red head trying to find any hint that he was lying. Finding none he snarled slightly and took his katana down.
"Ningen you may be, but you do have a youkai energy about you, and youkai are known for being dishonest," when Shuichi smiled secretively at him, he resheathed his katana and glared up at him. "So I won't be a very trusting sort."
"Well then, my lord, what sort of information can I do you for?" Shuichi asked.
Hiei was glad he could finally get to the point, "I hear you know something about Youko Kurama."
Shuichi appeared to be in deep thought, "Hmmm....Youko Kurama, hm? Well, I can't say I know a great deal about him, but you've already said you don't trust me. It would be quite difficult for me to give you information if you're doubting my every word." Hiei scowled, realizing the truth to the words, "However, maybe you could figure something out before our meeting tomorrow."
"Wait! Tomorrow? Why can't we get this over with right now?"
"The sun will be setting soon," he answered. "I didn't get much sleep last night, and I wouldn't be much help to you exhausted." Adding a yawn for good measure, he continued, "I'll be sure to meet up with you again, Hiei- sama."
Hiei growled at the use of his title. True, he enjoyed hearing it out of all of the lower youkai, it proved how superior he was. But, for some reason, it sounded almost mocking out of that human's mouth.
Once Shuichi's body grew out of sight, Hiei himself turned in the other direction. All he could really do now was wait. God he hated waiting.
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If anyone had never believed the saying 'it's bark is worse than it's bite,' than they should definitely try to find a comfortable spot to sleep on any of the branches in the forest. Hiei growled as he pulled out yet another piece of bark from his cloak. This tree was out to get him.
Now having all the protruding bark off of the branch, Hiei once again tried to lie back down for some rest. Only to come in contact with quite a large bump sticking straight into his back.
Glaring down at the limb as if it was now his sworn and largest enemy, he decided that it had stood up against him for far too long. Drawing his katana he chopped it into as many pieces as he could in the short amount of time, which, given his speed, was quite a lot. He smirked as he watched the small bits of fire wood fall to the ground. Hiei – 1, Tree – 0.
Now filled with the thrill of victory, Hiei set off to find a new tree. Quickly finding one that was much more comfortable, he sighed and lied down for a quick rest.
"You're such a spoil-sport."
Hiei's eyes shot open. He then groaned, why wouldn't anyone let him just sleep?
"Oh, come on, someone is ALWAYS trying to kill me."
That's it, Hiei decided, whoever was so determined to rid him of his sleep would soon meet the same fate as the tree that had also opposed him. Grabbing his katana once again, he went to search for the intruding voice.
He didn't have to look far, as a silver figure came into focus sitting down by the lake. His back was turned to him and Hiei could see two silver fox ears poking through his long white hair. It also appeared to have a matching tail. So, his disturber was a kitsune. A.........silver Youko. Hiei's eyes widened in realization. The creature in front of him was none other than Youko Kurama.
Hiei couldn't believe his luck. All this time he had been looking for even the slightest of leads to track down Kurama, only to have him appear right before him on the first day of looking.
"Well, you were the one who said you'd talk to him." Hiei was quite shocked to hear Kurama talk again. Looking around, he couldn't find another being apart from himself anywhere near them. It appeared that Kurama was talking to himself.
"You know, you might want to-"the Youko cut off and turned around. Hiei gripped his katana tighter when he realized he'd been spotted. Kurama only smirked, "Why, hello Hiei-sama. Whatever brings you down to see little old me?"
"I've come here for one sole purpose, and that is to kill you," he glared over at him.
The fox pouted, "Oh, this most have something to do with my little trip up to the palace." The pout changed to a smile, one that screamed of false innocence, "I apologize if I made such a hassle, but I just couldn't help myself."
"You never can," Hiei took on a battle stance. "Now, if you don't mind, I've never been much of a conversationalist, let's just get this over with."
Kurama sighed, "If you wish, go ahead, attack me."
He was little shocked by the complete lack of defensive posture on the Youko, but that didn't stop him from granting his request. Leaping into the air, sword raised, Hiei moved to slash at the Youko, only to fall flat on his face.
Hiei glanced down at his feet in surprise. Small vines had entwined themselves up in his feet causing him to be unable to move. Of course, his power was plant manipulation, and look, they just happened to be fighting in a forest. His gaze drifted up to Kurama, who was smirking over at him.
Quickly burning away the vines that held him in place, Hiei tried his attack again. Once more, plants sprung to life around him. "Oh, did I forget to mention," Kurama's voice rung out. "I have friends in high places, and they don't really fancy the idea of seeing me dead."
With his katana, Hiei worked to slice down any of the plants that got into his range, trying to ignore the ramblings of the kitsune on the other side. "I am impressed, though," he stated. "You don't have a chance, that is obvious, and your speed is more than enough to get you out of here, yet you continue to fight."
"I don't plan to withdraw over this," Hiei explained. "And this fight would probably be more interesting if you would stop hiding behind your plants."
Kurama smirked again, "That's the home field advantage. I could kill you now, but I know someone who would be quite upset about that."
"I sincerely doubt that, very few would care if I died, and I don't think you would know any of them."
"Believe what you will," Kurama said mysteriously. "You definitely are one of the more entertaining ones out to kill me. I just might let you fight me again, in a time without me 'hiding behind my plants,' as you so lovingly put it. Then we can really dance."
Hiei growled as his target waved back to him, turned tail, and ran.
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A/N: Sorry this took a little longer than expected to get up. And I want to say that, yes, I'm going to be calling Youko by Kurama, for the mere fact that I'm calling Kurama, Shuichi. --V make sense? Okay, and thanks for reading!
Chisara: Thank you my fine reviewers!! I LOVE YOU!
Yusuke: You really brightened her mood; she had been worried about this one.
Chisara: What'd you expect? It was my first not humor one. I'm not nearly as good at writing the 'romance' section, but the ideas refuse to leave me alone. And sense I don't really fancy the idea of having my muses hit me over the head with random books all the time, I'll write about one 'non-comedy' story per year! Sound fair?
Yusuke: ...............your muses hit you?
Chisara: rubs back of head um...yeah. nervous laughter
Yusuke: You're insane.
Chisara: Why are you always so bitter?
Yusuke: You've kept me here against my will, what do you expect?!?!
Chisara: sniff you could at least try to me a little nicer to me.
Yusuke: Fine, I'll......work.....on it. Just keep going.
Chisara: Oh, yeah, the disclaimer! Totally forgot! -;; Okay, me no own, you no sue, much obliged!
Yusuke: You've been reading old English literature again, haven't you?
Chisara: Just a bit.
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Duty or Desire
By: Chisara
Chapter 2 (YATTA!! I DID UPDATE!! happy dance)
.....................
"Shuichi," Hiei tried the name out on his lips. He wasn't so sure he was fond of it. It was too.........human sounding for his likeness. Despite the fact that the creature in front of him was just that, human, he still looked like he should have a name much more deserving of him. And he couldn't put his finger on it, but he had a strange feeling that he was being lied to. It could have something to do with the slip of a 'ku' before he answered the question.
Shuichi smiled sweetly at him, "Well, now that you know mine, it's only fair that I get yours."
"Nani?" Hiei was genuinely shocked. Everyone knew about him. He was their ruler's only heir after all.
"Your name?" he fished once more.
Figuring it was best just to give him what he wanted, he responded, "Hiei."
That seemed to ring a bell. Hiei smirked as he saw a look of recognition pass across Shuichi's face. The look, however, was quickly replaced by one of confusion, "Hiei? Where have I heard that name before?"
Hiei sighed, at least he had some knowledge of him. "I'll give you a hint; 'castle, Mukuro, heir.'"
"That's right!" Shuichi seemed quiet pleased that he remembered. "Oh, how could I have forgotten? It was only last night-"
He once again cut himself off, and Hiei now knew there was something up. If Shuichi knew about the thievery when no information had been released, then perhaps the lavender haired girl had been right.
Getting answers now the only thing in his mind, Hiei pulled out his katana and put it to Shuichi's throat. "It was only last night, what?"
Taking a glance at the sword firmly placed to chop off his head, he fired a disarming smile in Hiei's direction, "There is no need for violence. What I was talking about was at a tavern last night. As you can clearly tell, I am ningen and therefore no very little about what has been going on in the Makai recently. A youkai there had been most helpful to fill me in."
Hiei looked over the red head trying to find any hint that he was lying. Finding none he snarled slightly and took his katana down.
"Ningen you may be, but you do have a youkai energy about you, and youkai are known for being dishonest," when Shuichi smiled secretively at him, he resheathed his katana and glared up at him. "So I won't be a very trusting sort."
"Well then, my lord, what sort of information can I do you for?" Shuichi asked.
Hiei was glad he could finally get to the point, "I hear you know something about Youko Kurama."
Shuichi appeared to be in deep thought, "Hmmm....Youko Kurama, hm? Well, I can't say I know a great deal about him, but you've already said you don't trust me. It would be quite difficult for me to give you information if you're doubting my every word." Hiei scowled, realizing the truth to the words, "However, maybe you could figure something out before our meeting tomorrow."
"Wait! Tomorrow? Why can't we get this over with right now?"
"The sun will be setting soon," he answered. "I didn't get much sleep last night, and I wouldn't be much help to you exhausted." Adding a yawn for good measure, he continued, "I'll be sure to meet up with you again, Hiei- sama."
Hiei growled at the use of his title. True, he enjoyed hearing it out of all of the lower youkai, it proved how superior he was. But, for some reason, it sounded almost mocking out of that human's mouth.
Once Shuichi's body grew out of sight, Hiei himself turned in the other direction. All he could really do now was wait. God he hated waiting.
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If anyone had never believed the saying 'it's bark is worse than it's bite,' than they should definitely try to find a comfortable spot to sleep on any of the branches in the forest. Hiei growled as he pulled out yet another piece of bark from his cloak. This tree was out to get him.
Now having all the protruding bark off of the branch, Hiei once again tried to lie back down for some rest. Only to come in contact with quite a large bump sticking straight into his back.
Glaring down at the limb as if it was now his sworn and largest enemy, he decided that it had stood up against him for far too long. Drawing his katana he chopped it into as many pieces as he could in the short amount of time, which, given his speed, was quite a lot. He smirked as he watched the small bits of fire wood fall to the ground. Hiei – 1, Tree – 0.
Now filled with the thrill of victory, Hiei set off to find a new tree. Quickly finding one that was much more comfortable, he sighed and lied down for a quick rest.
"You're such a spoil-sport."
Hiei's eyes shot open. He then groaned, why wouldn't anyone let him just sleep?
"Oh, come on, someone is ALWAYS trying to kill me."
That's it, Hiei decided, whoever was so determined to rid him of his sleep would soon meet the same fate as the tree that had also opposed him. Grabbing his katana once again, he went to search for the intruding voice.
He didn't have to look far, as a silver figure came into focus sitting down by the lake. His back was turned to him and Hiei could see two silver fox ears poking through his long white hair. It also appeared to have a matching tail. So, his disturber was a kitsune. A.........silver Youko. Hiei's eyes widened in realization. The creature in front of him was none other than Youko Kurama.
Hiei couldn't believe his luck. All this time he had been looking for even the slightest of leads to track down Kurama, only to have him appear right before him on the first day of looking.
"Well, you were the one who said you'd talk to him." Hiei was quite shocked to hear Kurama talk again. Looking around, he couldn't find another being apart from himself anywhere near them. It appeared that Kurama was talking to himself.
"You know, you might want to-"the Youko cut off and turned around. Hiei gripped his katana tighter when he realized he'd been spotted. Kurama only smirked, "Why, hello Hiei-sama. Whatever brings you down to see little old me?"
"I've come here for one sole purpose, and that is to kill you," he glared over at him.
The fox pouted, "Oh, this most have something to do with my little trip up to the palace." The pout changed to a smile, one that screamed of false innocence, "I apologize if I made such a hassle, but I just couldn't help myself."
"You never can," Hiei took on a battle stance. "Now, if you don't mind, I've never been much of a conversationalist, let's just get this over with."
Kurama sighed, "If you wish, go ahead, attack me."
He was little shocked by the complete lack of defensive posture on the Youko, but that didn't stop him from granting his request. Leaping into the air, sword raised, Hiei moved to slash at the Youko, only to fall flat on his face.
Hiei glanced down at his feet in surprise. Small vines had entwined themselves up in his feet causing him to be unable to move. Of course, his power was plant manipulation, and look, they just happened to be fighting in a forest. His gaze drifted up to Kurama, who was smirking over at him.
Quickly burning away the vines that held him in place, Hiei tried his attack again. Once more, plants sprung to life around him. "Oh, did I forget to mention," Kurama's voice rung out. "I have friends in high places, and they don't really fancy the idea of seeing me dead."
With his katana, Hiei worked to slice down any of the plants that got into his range, trying to ignore the ramblings of the kitsune on the other side. "I am impressed, though," he stated. "You don't have a chance, that is obvious, and your speed is more than enough to get you out of here, yet you continue to fight."
"I don't plan to withdraw over this," Hiei explained. "And this fight would probably be more interesting if you would stop hiding behind your plants."
Kurama smirked again, "That's the home field advantage. I could kill you now, but I know someone who would be quite upset about that."
"I sincerely doubt that, very few would care if I died, and I don't think you would know any of them."
"Believe what you will," Kurama said mysteriously. "You definitely are one of the more entertaining ones out to kill me. I just might let you fight me again, in a time without me 'hiding behind my plants,' as you so lovingly put it. Then we can really dance."
Hiei growled as his target waved back to him, turned tail, and ran.
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A/N: Sorry this took a little longer than expected to get up. And I want to say that, yes, I'm going to be calling Youko by Kurama, for the mere fact that I'm calling Kurama, Shuichi. --V make sense? Okay, and thanks for reading!