Kurama peeked around the corner before he sneaked through the Junior-
High hallways. It was Friday, only one day before the dance, and he had
yet to find a date. The red-haired rouge had carefully been avoiding
Akihiro all week, and so far he was successful.
Kurama: (thinking and trying to blend in with the crowd) Okay, in exactly 16 seconds Akihiro will be heading east from the 2nd hall. If I could just get to the next hall, I should be -
Aki: "Ah, look who it is! My good pal Shuichi!"
Kurama: "Oooh! Fiddlesticks!"
A confident smirk formed on Akihiro's arrogant face. Kurama turned around to face his opponent as the students ceased their chatter.
Aki: "So, how's the date-thing coming? I hope you've been fortunate."
Kurama: "Um, I have been! That is, er, I will be!"
Aki: "Tsk tsk tsk, Shuichi. I thought you said you could easily find a date. Surely you weren't lying, were you?"
Kurama: "Of course not! I just have not had the time for such nominal things."
Aki: (nods his head slowly, as if in understanding) "Oh, I see. Well, you better start looking, Shuichi. Or else you'll find yourself in - trouble." (rams his shoulder into Kurama's chest)
The kitsune's rock hard chest took no notice of Akihiro's blow. He was in deep thought....
The forest was impassive and unyielding, providing protection from the raging wind. Hiei was resting in a tall pine, lazily opening his eyes against the icy temperature. Soon his sister would call him to the temple for lunch.
Hiei: (thinking) That girl is as faithful as a battle-worn katana. Perhaps she could assist the kitsune...
Yukina: (using her ice-magic to blow snowflakes into the wind) "Hiei! We have company!"
The little fire-youkai smiled at his sister's concern. He jumped from the dizzying heights of the tree to land skillfully on the ground beside Yukina.
Yukina: (smiling sweetly) "Ah, there you are!"
Hiei: (catches a snowflake in his hand and watches it dissolve from the warmth of his body) "Yes, Ice Princess, I'm here."
Yukina: (giggling) "I'm not an ice princess! I'm just trying to improve my skills."
Hiei: (struggling to his words) "You've improved greatly. You should be proud of your achievements."
Yukina: "Thank you, Hiei!" (gives him a big hug)
Hiei: *blush* "Uh ... you're welcome. (untangles himself from her arms) Now, did you say we have visitors?"
Yukina: "Yes! I'm so happy they stopped by! Please come and see them!"
Hiei followed her to the temple as she chirruped excitedly about her friends. He couldn't help but think of the great pair she and Kurama would make.
They stepped into a small warm room, heated by a fire that was slowly dying. With a look from Hiei the glowing embers blazed into life. The inhabitants of the room stared in wonderment at his power.
Yuseke: "Well, Hiei. Back to your old parlor tricks I see!"
Keiko: "Yuseke, be nice!"
Kuwabara: "Yukina! YukinaYukinaYukina YUKINA!" *dances moronically*
Yukina: ^_^; "Hello, Kazume!"
Hiei glanced around the room, which was filled with his "friends". Shizuru and Genkai were sharing cigarettes and sake together; Yuseke was fighting of sleep while enduring Keiko's speech on proper behavior; Kuwabara was drooling over Yukina as she told him the events of her day.
Hiei: "Where's the kitsune?"
Keiko: "He's still in school."
Hiei: O_o "Then what are you doing here? Don't tell me the good angel Keiko Yukimura is skipping her classes."
Keiko: ^_^; "Kurama's school is taking exams. Our school didn't have to, so we got out early for our Christmas vacation."
Hiei: (nods in understanding, then turns to leave)
Yukina: "Wait! Where are you going?"
Hiei: "I thought you said we had company. All I see here is a pack of parasites."
Genkai: "Sit, Hiei. Grace us with your presence for at least one evening."
Hiei: "Hn. Fine."
Hiei took his usual seat in a dark corner. He hated to be trapped inthe boring conversations of human society. He watched from a distance, noting possibilities for Kurama's date. At first he thought of Shizuru, but then quickly changed his mind.
Shizuru: "Hey, Yuseke. Got any cigarettes?"
Kuwabara: "Aww, sis! Haven't you smoked enough?"
Shizuru: "Shaddup Kazume."
Keiko: (smiling proudly) "Yuseke stopped smoking, Shizuru. Isn't that right, Yuseke?"
Yuseke: (digs in his pocket, then pulls out a pack of cigarettes) "Here ya go." (throws it to Shizuru)
Shizuru: "Thanks."
Keiko: O_O "Yuseke! I thought you quit!"
Yuseke: "I dunno."
Keiko: "When did you start back?"
Yuseke: "I dunno."
Keiko: =_= "Stop saying that!"
Yuseke: *yawn* "I dunno."
Hiei: "You handled that very well, Yuseke. For a second there I thought she had the upper hand .."
Yuseke: "What's that supposed to mean, three eyes?"
Hiei: "Nothing. I was just saying you handle your women as well as you handle your battles."
Yuseke: "Hey, I win, don't I?"
Genkai: "Yeah, but just barely."
Kuwabara: "Face it Uremeshi, you're just lucky. If you were as strong as me-"
Yuseke: "Aww, shut-up Kuwabara."
Yukina: "Um, Hiei? Can you do any more fire tricks?"
Keiko: "Oh yes! Please entertain us with your abilities!"
At first Hiei was going to turn down this offer, but the pleading look on Yukina's face, combined with an idea that he had just formed in his head, persuaded him to do otherwise.
Hiei: *smirk* "Gladly."
He stretched out his hand into the fire, letting the flames lick up his vulnerable flesh without harm. The squeamish squeaked in amazement, while the others laughed in delight.
Hiei: "Go ahead, Kuwabara. It doesn't hurt."
Kuwabara: (eyes wide with curiosity) "R-really? (reaches out his hand like an idiot and gets burned) Yeeeeeeoooow!"
Hiei: "Oh, I'm sorry. I meant it doesn't hurt me." (grins evilly)
Kuwabara: T_T; "I hate you."
With a flick of his hand, an image of a dragon appeared in the flames. It's mouth gaped open as if it was roaring.
Yuseke: "Whoa Hiei! No need to call your friend, okay?"
Hiei: "Relax, you heathen. I'm creating the images with my mind, they're not real."
Twisting his fingers slightly, he created the form of an eagle, soaring with pride; a panther leaping upon its prey ; a wolf howling at an unseen moon. The spectators were mesmerized by his expertise. Then, the illusion of two people dancing became clear. It was a young boy and girl, moving in rhythm to a song only heard in the depths of Hiei's mind. The girl's dress was made of flickering flames that swished back and forth as the boy guided her, his hands gently holding her blazing body.
Yukina: "That's so beautiful, Hiei!"
Hiei: "Tell me, Yukina, do you like to dance?"
Yukina: "Who, me? Oh, no, I can't! *giggle* I'm too afraid. I just like to watch!"
Yuseke: "Hey, make a tiger eat them or sumfin. This is boring."
Kuwabara: "Shaddup, Uremeshi! Just watch them . . . ."
Shizuru: "You are such a freak, Kazuma."
Keiko: *sigh* "I love to dance, but Yuseke won't dance with me."
Yuseke: "Damn right!"
Hiei: "Keiko, how would you like to dance with someone else?"
Keiko: "No thank you. I only want to dance with Yuseke."
Hiei: *growl* "Damn!"
Yuseke: o_O "What are you trying to prove, Hiei?"
Botan: "I love to dance!"
Shizuru, Yukina, & Keiko: *gasp* "Botan! You made it!"
Yuseke: " 'Sup."
Kuwabara: "Hey!"
Genkai: "Glad you could join us, Botan."
Ironically, the Grim Reaper's presence lightened up the room. Hiei watched intently, never taking his 3 eyes off the blue haired beauty. She was perfect.
Botan: "Hullo Hiei! It's nice to see you! (notices his strange stare) Is something wrong?"
He approached her silently; eyes wide and a faint smile hovering about his lips.
Hiei: "You can dance?"
Botan: "Yes, why do you-"
Hiei: "Are you available tomorrow night?"
Botan: (slightly nervous) "Yeeees, but what do you-"
Hiei: (grabs her hands and rushes out the door) "Come with me, I'll explain on the way!"
He slung Botan on his back and dashed off towards Kurama's home. The swiftness and agility of Hiei could not be compared; he was just a black blur among green trees. He told Botan of Kurama's dire situation as she clutched his cloak for dear life. Quickly, they raced against the setting sun at an unbelievable speed.
Kurama heaved a heavy sigh as he watched the stars dance in the twilight. He told his mom he was going for a walk, but he only made it to the steps outside the door before the weight of realization crushed him. Akihiro's laughter and the whispers of his peers plagued his mind. What would they say when he doesn't show up at the dance? He didn't want to think about it. Instead, he rested his wearisome head on his arms as he sat in the oncoming darkness.
Botan: (whispering in his ear) "May I dance with you?"
Kurama looked up, into the eyes of the most gorgeous girl in the 3 worlds. She was truly breath-taking.
Kurama: ( at first surprised, but then delighted) "Of course you may, if you can withstand accompanying a disaster like me."
Botan: (smiling) "I'd be honored."
~ YAY! The last chapter is almost here! Please have patience, I promise it will be here soon!
Kurama: (thinking and trying to blend in with the crowd) Okay, in exactly 16 seconds Akihiro will be heading east from the 2nd hall. If I could just get to the next hall, I should be -
Aki: "Ah, look who it is! My good pal Shuichi!"
Kurama: "Oooh! Fiddlesticks!"
A confident smirk formed on Akihiro's arrogant face. Kurama turned around to face his opponent as the students ceased their chatter.
Aki: "So, how's the date-thing coming? I hope you've been fortunate."
Kurama: "Um, I have been! That is, er, I will be!"
Aki: "Tsk tsk tsk, Shuichi. I thought you said you could easily find a date. Surely you weren't lying, were you?"
Kurama: "Of course not! I just have not had the time for such nominal things."
Aki: (nods his head slowly, as if in understanding) "Oh, I see. Well, you better start looking, Shuichi. Or else you'll find yourself in - trouble." (rams his shoulder into Kurama's chest)
The kitsune's rock hard chest took no notice of Akihiro's blow. He was in deep thought....
The forest was impassive and unyielding, providing protection from the raging wind. Hiei was resting in a tall pine, lazily opening his eyes against the icy temperature. Soon his sister would call him to the temple for lunch.
Hiei: (thinking) That girl is as faithful as a battle-worn katana. Perhaps she could assist the kitsune...
Yukina: (using her ice-magic to blow snowflakes into the wind) "Hiei! We have company!"
The little fire-youkai smiled at his sister's concern. He jumped from the dizzying heights of the tree to land skillfully on the ground beside Yukina.
Yukina: (smiling sweetly) "Ah, there you are!"
Hiei: (catches a snowflake in his hand and watches it dissolve from the warmth of his body) "Yes, Ice Princess, I'm here."
Yukina: (giggling) "I'm not an ice princess! I'm just trying to improve my skills."
Hiei: (struggling to his words) "You've improved greatly. You should be proud of your achievements."
Yukina: "Thank you, Hiei!" (gives him a big hug)
Hiei: *blush* "Uh ... you're welcome. (untangles himself from her arms) Now, did you say we have visitors?"
Yukina: "Yes! I'm so happy they stopped by! Please come and see them!"
Hiei followed her to the temple as she chirruped excitedly about her friends. He couldn't help but think of the great pair she and Kurama would make.
They stepped into a small warm room, heated by a fire that was slowly dying. With a look from Hiei the glowing embers blazed into life. The inhabitants of the room stared in wonderment at his power.
Yuseke: "Well, Hiei. Back to your old parlor tricks I see!"
Keiko: "Yuseke, be nice!"
Kuwabara: "Yukina! YukinaYukinaYukina YUKINA!" *dances moronically*
Yukina: ^_^; "Hello, Kazume!"
Hiei glanced around the room, which was filled with his "friends". Shizuru and Genkai were sharing cigarettes and sake together; Yuseke was fighting of sleep while enduring Keiko's speech on proper behavior; Kuwabara was drooling over Yukina as she told him the events of her day.
Hiei: "Where's the kitsune?"
Keiko: "He's still in school."
Hiei: O_o "Then what are you doing here? Don't tell me the good angel Keiko Yukimura is skipping her classes."
Keiko: ^_^; "Kurama's school is taking exams. Our school didn't have to, so we got out early for our Christmas vacation."
Hiei: (nods in understanding, then turns to leave)
Yukina: "Wait! Where are you going?"
Hiei: "I thought you said we had company. All I see here is a pack of parasites."
Genkai: "Sit, Hiei. Grace us with your presence for at least one evening."
Hiei: "Hn. Fine."
Hiei took his usual seat in a dark corner. He hated to be trapped inthe boring conversations of human society. He watched from a distance, noting possibilities for Kurama's date. At first he thought of Shizuru, but then quickly changed his mind.
Shizuru: "Hey, Yuseke. Got any cigarettes?"
Kuwabara: "Aww, sis! Haven't you smoked enough?"
Shizuru: "Shaddup Kazume."
Keiko: (smiling proudly) "Yuseke stopped smoking, Shizuru. Isn't that right, Yuseke?"
Yuseke: (digs in his pocket, then pulls out a pack of cigarettes) "Here ya go." (throws it to Shizuru)
Shizuru: "Thanks."
Keiko: O_O "Yuseke! I thought you quit!"
Yuseke: "I dunno."
Keiko: "When did you start back?"
Yuseke: "I dunno."
Keiko: =_= "Stop saying that!"
Yuseke: *yawn* "I dunno."
Hiei: "You handled that very well, Yuseke. For a second there I thought she had the upper hand .."
Yuseke: "What's that supposed to mean, three eyes?"
Hiei: "Nothing. I was just saying you handle your women as well as you handle your battles."
Yuseke: "Hey, I win, don't I?"
Genkai: "Yeah, but just barely."
Kuwabara: "Face it Uremeshi, you're just lucky. If you were as strong as me-"
Yuseke: "Aww, shut-up Kuwabara."
Yukina: "Um, Hiei? Can you do any more fire tricks?"
Keiko: "Oh yes! Please entertain us with your abilities!"
At first Hiei was going to turn down this offer, but the pleading look on Yukina's face, combined with an idea that he had just formed in his head, persuaded him to do otherwise.
Hiei: *smirk* "Gladly."
He stretched out his hand into the fire, letting the flames lick up his vulnerable flesh without harm. The squeamish squeaked in amazement, while the others laughed in delight.
Hiei: "Go ahead, Kuwabara. It doesn't hurt."
Kuwabara: (eyes wide with curiosity) "R-really? (reaches out his hand like an idiot and gets burned) Yeeeeeeoooow!"
Hiei: "Oh, I'm sorry. I meant it doesn't hurt me." (grins evilly)
Kuwabara: T_T; "I hate you."
With a flick of his hand, an image of a dragon appeared in the flames. It's mouth gaped open as if it was roaring.
Yuseke: "Whoa Hiei! No need to call your friend, okay?"
Hiei: "Relax, you heathen. I'm creating the images with my mind, they're not real."
Twisting his fingers slightly, he created the form of an eagle, soaring with pride; a panther leaping upon its prey ; a wolf howling at an unseen moon. The spectators were mesmerized by his expertise. Then, the illusion of two people dancing became clear. It was a young boy and girl, moving in rhythm to a song only heard in the depths of Hiei's mind. The girl's dress was made of flickering flames that swished back and forth as the boy guided her, his hands gently holding her blazing body.
Yukina: "That's so beautiful, Hiei!"
Hiei: "Tell me, Yukina, do you like to dance?"
Yukina: "Who, me? Oh, no, I can't! *giggle* I'm too afraid. I just like to watch!"
Yuseke: "Hey, make a tiger eat them or sumfin. This is boring."
Kuwabara: "Shaddup, Uremeshi! Just watch them . . . ."
Shizuru: "You are such a freak, Kazuma."
Keiko: *sigh* "I love to dance, but Yuseke won't dance with me."
Yuseke: "Damn right!"
Hiei: "Keiko, how would you like to dance with someone else?"
Keiko: "No thank you. I only want to dance with Yuseke."
Hiei: *growl* "Damn!"
Yuseke: o_O "What are you trying to prove, Hiei?"
Botan: "I love to dance!"
Shizuru, Yukina, & Keiko: *gasp* "Botan! You made it!"
Yuseke: " 'Sup."
Kuwabara: "Hey!"
Genkai: "Glad you could join us, Botan."
Ironically, the Grim Reaper's presence lightened up the room. Hiei watched intently, never taking his 3 eyes off the blue haired beauty. She was perfect.
Botan: "Hullo Hiei! It's nice to see you! (notices his strange stare) Is something wrong?"
He approached her silently; eyes wide and a faint smile hovering about his lips.
Hiei: "You can dance?"
Botan: "Yes, why do you-"
Hiei: "Are you available tomorrow night?"
Botan: (slightly nervous) "Yeeees, but what do you-"
Hiei: (grabs her hands and rushes out the door) "Come with me, I'll explain on the way!"
He slung Botan on his back and dashed off towards Kurama's home. The swiftness and agility of Hiei could not be compared; he was just a black blur among green trees. He told Botan of Kurama's dire situation as she clutched his cloak for dear life. Quickly, they raced against the setting sun at an unbelievable speed.
Kurama heaved a heavy sigh as he watched the stars dance in the twilight. He told his mom he was going for a walk, but he only made it to the steps outside the door before the weight of realization crushed him. Akihiro's laughter and the whispers of his peers plagued his mind. What would they say when he doesn't show up at the dance? He didn't want to think about it. Instead, he rested his wearisome head on his arms as he sat in the oncoming darkness.
Botan: (whispering in his ear) "May I dance with you?"
Kurama looked up, into the eyes of the most gorgeous girl in the 3 worlds. She was truly breath-taking.
Kurama: ( at first surprised, but then delighted) "Of course you may, if you can withstand accompanying a disaster like me."
Botan: (smiling) "I'd be honored."
~ YAY! The last chapter is almost here! Please have patience, I promise it will be here soon!