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Disclaimer: I, Sweet Myst do not own (but wish I did) any of the characters from YYH and Jackie Chan Adventures.
Author's note: *......* is my commentary ~.......~ is Kurama's thoughts J.......J is Jade's thoughts other ppl's thoughts will be labeled as "person's name" and stuff they say in their head....
(The beginning is gonna be mostly about JCA characters)
Through The Looking Glass
Chapter 5:
His heart was wearily thumping in his chest, still at a faster rate than usual due to his current circumstances; sharp but tired eyes stared at a flat panel computer screen. In front of him was a growing list of possible suspects that could have wanted to abduct Jade, along with their current position and past profiles. With the help of an agitated Jackie, (still dressed in his bluish-purple pjs) and pacing the floor, both tried to remember all of the possible people that could have something to do with their missing rabbit.
They had already contacted all the J-team members and everyone was set to have a reunion in the Section 13 debriefing room. Viper was in the Captain's office too, with a sleeping Nicholas in her arms trying to calm her overly excited spouse. She was handling the situation far better than her male counterpart and his best friend (the captain). She had great faith in her niece's ability to get out of sticky situations and her fighting talents if need be were top notch. After all, Jade had been training with the best people in the field of self defense/ martial arts that could have been found; including herself, Jackie, Captain, Thoru and a few of the Captain's best agents. (All of whom, meaning the agents, she had beaten when she was hardly 4 ft tall!)
Jackie was yelling out any names that came to him. In Jade's case there were many people that had a motive to kidnap her, including a few demons, a troll ( *Spring heel Jack, right? Or something like that * ) a monkey king ( *he's freaky! *), a dark chi wizard (Dao Long Wong) a evil monk who is supposed to be stuck in the Lotus Temple and a whole lot more of colorful characters that had found defeat when faced by Jackie & Jade & co.
The list had been Captain's idea as it was standard procedure for high profile missing people to do. Though Jade wasn't famous or anything, her past actions and connections to Jackie & Captain were at the moment a liability that could have put her in danger. Even the Captain had enemies that the J-team didn't know about. So, it is quite reasonable that this list had grown very long in the last few hours. (57 pages already, well pictures were included too)
Uncle and Thoru had come straight away worrying for the safety of Jade and wanting to help in any way possible, hint, hint- location spell- hint hint. The chi master and his apprentice had pushed all the agents who were scouring Jade's room for clues and had immediately set up shop. They closed the door with a sharp click and a "Sorry but you must all leave now" from Thoru, as the spell casting began.
(* Boy are they in for a surprise! *)
Standing stock still, Thoru froze when he closed the door behind him. His eyes grew large and he began to tremble. A clammy feeling crept up his spine and he shivered, he turned his head so he could see all of the room. This feeling seemed familiar but it was slightly different. His oni senses were kicking in, but Thoru knew that this time it wasn't oni that he was sensing it was something else enitrely and much much more stronger. The aura of the room reeked with ancient magic that Jade did not possess. And it was demonic.
"Sensei." Thoru said in a wavering voice that clearly showed his nervousness, if u haven't noticed that he was shivering like a leaf; even though Section 13's atomized computer system made every room in the base a comfortable 54F.
Turning around to face his apprentice Uncle saw his student's frightened state. Frowning at the possibilities of what it could mean, the aged head nods, acknowledging that Thoru's senses have not gone unnoticed. For he too had sensed blackness inside the room that stood out against the friendly & lively air that always surrounded his niece.
"All the more reason to move quickly, Thoru. We both sense something amiss and we must find Jade and bring her back home."
-Rewind a few hours-
Paco & El Toro Fuerte had had a full day of training and 3 straight rounds in the ring against other masked opponents. Of course, Paco won all three (* I'm not sure if there will be any Paco bashing, guess it depends on my mood, I kinda like his character, but I'm open to any ideas people :p *) but the wise guidance of a very experienced El Toro was a very important part of 2 of his 3 wins.
Smiling the team retired to their fairly large semi-mansion-like adobe house, located in the outskirts of Mexico City. Careful management and strategically placed publicity with a growing fan base allowed the pair to enjoy their earnings. Their homey abode played hosts to many J-team gets together. Also, it had a very costly security system in place. This was due to the fact that fanatic weirdos would dress up in masks and go through their garbage & constantly ring the door-bell asking to be trained in the ways of the wrestler. (*kinda reminds you of Paco when he was younger ne?*)
All of this popularity did go to young Paco's head, but thankfully Jade fixed that by shrinking it, literally. (That was one hell of a chi spell gone awry and boy did she get yelled for it later, but everything turned out for the better in the end.) (* Hahaha, Paco with a shrunken head, hahahaha. ^_^ *)
Now as the sun set upon the golden grains of sand that surrounded the Paco/ Toro residence, both wrestlers retired to their rooms for a full rest preparing for the next day's grueling schedule.
Paco drifted off to sleep with a tired sigh and reminisced of his younger years, of his adventures with the J-team & wondering when was the next time El Toro and himself would be contacted for another J-team mission. Sadly it would be all too soon for these two and for a reason they both would not have wished for.
RING- RING, came the sound of the phones in the Toro/ Paco household late at night (* time? I lost track, oh well, just know that the sun ain't up *) Groggily Paco woke up first since a phone was on his night stand, and answered. Swearing to himself that if it were another stalker he'd seriously track the idiot down and slam him into the nearest ring floor. Honestly, he was never that annoying when he was younger, geez these people need to get a life.
"Hola. ¿Quién esta me llamando en el medio del noche?!" he asked in an angry tone showing that he was waking up more every second.
[Translation: Hello. Who is calling me in the middle of the night?!] (* I think that's what it means, at least its suppose to say that, I'm not that good at Spanish.*)
"Paco, it's the Captain. You and El Toro are needed here immediately at Section 13. I've already sent a chopper to your house; it should be there in 17 min., pack any necessities you might need. Clear?"
"Sí, I understand, pero what's going on?" [Translation: pero = but]
"The situation will be explained at the debriefing room. I have to go now, see you and El Toro at Section 13 in a few minutes."
With that the Captain clicked his cell closed as he watched Jackie calling uncle and delivering a similar message. Judging by Jackie's cringing and holding the phone far away from his ear uncle had answered the phone and was not pleased with the late call nor the news.
Now back in Mexico, Paco woke up El Toro and told him the Captain's orders. Both followed them and in a few short minutes, the pair were headed to San Fran in the fastest chopper that Section 13 had with their light luggage; a duffel bag for each (one black & red, another blue & green) with their own names stitched onto it, courtesy of Jade, it was the first (and so far only) home ec project that she passed.
(Sewing had come easy to her with her nimble hands, but cooking is still a bit of a problem. She finds it hard to use the oven without setting off the sprinklers or the fire alarm. And most recently if she doesn't cause a fire hazard, the results from her adventures in the kitchen lead to a memorable trip to the hospital. Just ask, oh about half of her high school peers, they'll probably tell you about the school fund raiser for the athletic department, where all the students were forced to do something, like a bake sale. Let's just say that it was totally unintentional and the fact that Drew had been teasing her the day before with the help of his stupid bimbo of a girl friend, head cheerleader & former buttercup scout, Katrina (* made up the name, I totally forgot the buttercup scouts' names : ) bad memory *) had absolutely nothing to do with it. You should also note that the cheerleading squad & football team were the ones with the most severe cases of Jade's cup-cake- itis.
Totally a coincidence, that she got grounded for and at the moment still is. To add to her punishment she is now forced into taking tutoring classes in cooking too. -_-; )
During the ride, Paco just noticed something odd. The Captain never called them; usually it was Jade who contacted the J-team members. Why did the Captain call? Where was Jade? Knowing her, she would never miss a chance to get the whole team back together again. Worrying over his childhood friend, Paco looked out of the window to a dark sky filled with ominous clouds and the famous San Fran red bridge beneath him.
The scene opens in a medium sized room, not that very neat, but it wasn't a total wreck either. There were no windows as it was located in a secret underground government base. There was a rumpled up bed with blue sheets, a table with an up-to-date computer on it and schoolwork scattered over the top of the desk & on the floor too. Upon the bed leaning next to the light colored orange wall was a gigantic stuffed moose.
As Thoru gazed around Jade's room and spotted the moose, a small smile sets upon his face, as he remembered that was the very same moose he got for Jade at a school carnival ages ago. He was pleased that she still had it with her. Then his expression clouded over as he looked down at the magical materials that he was holding in his large hands. His mission came before pleasant memories and he began the spell with Uncle.
Uncle's chants in his strong, but aged voice rang through his niece's room. All of his concentration was being put into this spell, as he wanted to find Jade as soon as possible.
He had taken a smaller version of Super Moose that was lying on his teenage niece's bed and now it glowed green, as he & his apprentice had just completed their task.
"Now let us see where the moose leads us." said Uncle in his calm & wise manner.
And then it floated off the floor, across the room and stopped to point at its own reflection.
"Aaaaaiiiiiiyyaaahhhhhh!"
"Sensei?" - said by a confused Thoru.
J-team reunites
Paco & El Toro exited the aircraft as it had landed in the base and were walking toward the debriefing room just as uncle's shout of dismay rang out throughout the base. Their questioning eyes met before both ran to the source of the shout.
"Excuse me. Sorry"- El Toro said as agents jumped out of his way.
Paco was making similar apologies as he ran next to his mentor, down the halls of Section 13.
Jackie, Viper and the Captain had just finished compiling the very long list of suspects. As they too were heading for the ready/debriefing room they heard uncle's hard to miss & trademark shout. Worried at what he may have found out with his magic or what he may not have been able to find, the trio rushed toward Jade's room too.
However, Viper first gently placed her baby son into a small carrier baby thing (* ? Does anyone know what I mean? * ) and placing a gentle kiss on his smooth forehead. Baby Nicholas opened one eye, yawned and fell back to sleep. Smiling she left her child in the care of Jade's loyal dog, who was sitting right next to Nicholas on the Captain's sofa in his office. And she ran to catch up with the Captain & Jackie; which took her like 25seconds. (* Master thief speed! *)
Scruffy was still very sad that he had failed to protect Jade, but he took his role as guard dog over Nicholas very seriously & stayed watch over the sleeping babe.
El Toro, Paco, Jackie & the Captain collided with each other outside Jade's door.
"Paco. El Toro. You guys made it here rather quickly."- Viper said as she surveyed the jumbled mess of J-team members. She had arrived in time to see what looked like a painful accident. Good thing she didn't get to the scene too early.
"Greetings Viper." - came El Toro's voice from beneath the heap. "Can you please get Jackie off of us."
"Heh, heh sorry!" - Jackie said as he was on the top of the pile. She did so willingly and helped sort them out.
When everyone was on his or her own feet Jade's door banged open (good thing no one was behind it!) and Uncle stepped out. He looked upset, tired and on closer inspection he was very worried. Next came Thoru's huge figure overshadowing Uncle.
"Uncle what have you found?" - Jackie asked in a slightly hopeful & simultaneously panicked tone. His chocolate brown eyes were a mixture of fear & expectations of good news.
Thwack, then an OW! Came as Uncle's infamous finger-slap-to-the-head met its target, Jackie's skull.
"Uncle was about to tell you!"- the chi-wizard replied sharply at his nephew who was nursing his head after the sharp blow that was inflicted on him.
"It is very bad. Jade has been taken by the dark forces of EVIL!" Uncle said in his aged voice and ended the sentence very shrilly.
"Jade has been kidnapped?!" -Paco asked loudly shock in his voice and still pronouncing Jade's name with his Spanish accent, so it sounded like Yade. He knew that something bad was going to happen and worry coursed through him as ideas of what could be happening to his dear friend began forming in his mind. His imagination really started to go into overdrive.
"How do you know this señor Chan?" came El Toro's questioning inquire. He took the surprise rather well and was ready to find his missing comrade.
"There is an ancient mirror in Jade's bedroom. The locator spell points to it and only it. It took no notice of our map (he held out a world map for all to see). So, she is no longer on this Earth.
(Wide worried eyes all around.)
One more thing! There is a feeling of ancient & powerful magic coming from this antique mirror, white magic, yes. But lurking in the shadows there is a very strong strain of demonic chi too. Both Thoru and I felt it once we entered Jade's room. A highly skilled being possessing such dark chi must have abducted Jade." Uncle said in a mysterious voice, hinting to the danger that Jade maybe facing somewhere out there all alone.
"But Uncle who? And how?"- said by Jackie as his arms waved out mimicking his question in motion.
"For that I must do Research!" came Uncle's screechy reply. "And all of you must help! If you want to bring Jade back from wherever she is now! And one more thing! How did Jade acquire such a powerful relic?" Uncle asked his eyes squinting as he scanned the small crowd.
"I gave it to her." Viper said in a clear voice, ready to take responsibility.
"Why did you do such a thing?! Can you not see that this is far too powerful for a teenager, especially Jade, to possess! And one more thing where did you get it? From another antique shop?" - he asked, ending in an accusing tone.
"Yes to the last one and not everyone has the ability to sense magic uncle."-Viper replied.
"Where was this antique shop?"-Captain turned to ask Viper.
She told him that she bought it from an old friend of hers when she went to France a couple of months ago. Once she had seen it she had felt it would have made a great gift for her niece, the carved animals & mythic beasts reminded her of Jade's love for animals and magic.
"All right, I'll have Section 13 do a background check on your friend Viper and I'll put all the manpower I have on researching through uncle's old books. We'll find her in no time."
Though he sounded sure of himself the Captain and co. were still worried.
At Kurama's house (3: 55Am) *wow that's early*
A large white house located in Tokyo, Japan in a well-to-do district was only one of the many houses whose lights were off at this time of night. However, if one were to pass by this house everyday you would find that its lights were usually off and there was little evidence, besides the well- kept garden, that any one lived there. But someone did. And this young boy was left there living day to day in his house, alone.
The only light found in Kurama's large & empty house was coming from the moon outside shining through the curtains. Shadows were everywhere and it was only for the exceptionally well eyesight of the two entering the house that they didn't bump into any furniture or a wall. (* I used bump into walls a lot, it hurts! *)
"I'm so tired" Jade mumbled mostly to herself as she leaned against a blue wall for support. They had just gotten back from the spirit world and were dusting snow off themselves in the front hall.
Turning around to face his guest, Kurama's fiery red hair made a quiet swishing sound. His green eyes saw that his guest would need a good night's rest to get ready for school the next day. And she was also about to drop fast asleep on the floor.
(J - _ - so tired ....-J)
Quite unaware of what she was doing and what was happening Jade's eyes started to droop as the wall continued to support her weight even more each passing second.
Kurama "Follow me to the guest room, its right across from my bedroom. It should be quite comfortable."- he said as he climbed the stairs with a sleepy eyed Jade following without complaints due to the late hour.
"Oh and school starts at 8:45 Am sharp. Good night Jade." - he practically whispered to the slumped form of the girl on the bed. She had let out a small shout of yay! when she had seen the nice soft & large mattress through her heavy eye lids and promptly laid down, dragging a plump pillow toward her and totally forgot about her host.
Kurama knew that she wasn't even listening to him, but it didn't matter. Her breathing had slowed and the rising of her chest took on a lazy feel. Turning on her side, he saw her peaceful face as she went deeper into dreamland. The word innocence came to mind. He couldn't help staying a few more seconds to look at her sleeping form. Smiling a sweet smile that would've melted any girl's heart, except probably the one who was sleeping right now, he turned to leave but not before a voice in his head decided to make a comment.
Youko- You know that I can simply take control of this body and court her. That is if you do not do so soon, Kurama. And I do believe my approach would not meet your approval. -Sly smirking continues, as the fox thief senses his other side's discomfort.
(major discomfort, as Kurama is getting mental pictures of what his other half might try to do and what Jade would do to both of them. In the end he'd be the one facing a pissed off Jade and with the bruises. Poor Kurama seems like he's stuck between a flirty & determined Youko and Jade's probable & dangerous anger)
Kurama ~ She is not like other ningen girls who fall to our feet when they see us. Besides we both know that she has a certain past with demons and she is not very open to the idea of ever being romantically involved with one. ~
-He closed his statement with a mental nod reinforcing his conviction, even though the last part was oddly harder to admit & accept, but he didn't want to think on why. It was the truth and nothing could change it. Both sides of Kurama had already discovered the reason as to why she had been pulled into the world of magic and sorcery, her first experiences in the world of sorcery was fighting demons bent on world conquest. (They know all this through spying on her as she reminisced of good old days with her adorable doggy Scruffy.)
She was raised in an environment & family that practically screamed for her to become a demon hunter, with her self-defense/ martial arts skills and white magic; plus her own personality that made her a strong willed person who fought for what she believed in, a trait which led her to battle against black sorcery more than once in her young life. All combined with her dominating personality equaled a girl who definitely did not like demons. Especially ones that can't seem to keep their hands/claws to themselves, *cough, cough- Youko cough, cough. *
Youko- All she needs is a little convincing and time. How long do you think she will stay here? Her wizarding uncle is probably devising a spell right now to get her back. Not to mention that if and when they do find her, an attack on us is quite probable, since you did summon her here.
By this time Kurama had made it into his room and was lying down on his bed having this ever so pleasant conversation when he too just wanted to drift off to sleep.
Sighing at his other half's persistence to converse, Kurama's eyes began to droop.
Kurama ~ raising a mental brow, What do you mean I summoned her?
Youko- I see that you have failed to notice that you pricked your finger upon the mirror while doing your chores, which caused your blood to be spilled. -Sighing- this human body is so easily damaged.
Opening his eyes wide, Kurama realized what Youko was hinting. Remembering the inscription on the mirror, "And if you wish with all your heart for what you see Blood of both must be spilled Before both can meet" His blood had been spilled, but what of Jade's?
Youko- It is likely that she too has had a similar accident. Now before you retire, aren't you forgetting something?
Sleep was overcoming him quickly and he didn't feel like dealing with the fox right now, and Kurama thought out sleepily~ What is it?~
Youko- The heating. Or in this case, the lack of heating.
Kurama~ Yes? As he turned his head onto its side and closed his eyes, feeling very comfortable on top of his pillow. Long red locks framed his face as he concentrated on matching his breathing to the one he heard coming from across the hall. (* Youkai heightened sense of hearing, and no Jade does not snore. If any of you were thinking that. Plus the door is open and if he squinted he could make out Jade's form, still snuggled into the pillow.*)
Youko- Are you so exhausted not to have noticed that while you have a blanket, Jade does not and that she is hugging that pillow (here he practically glared at the pillow in her arms, interesting he already becomes jealous of inanimate objects when concerning miss Jade.) for heat and not so much as for comfort.
(* Interesting indeed, evil laughter is heard in the background. Oh excuse this authress, she just likes torturing ppl/ demons. Mwahahaha! I wonder what can happen in the future? *)
Kurama sat up quickly and thanking his other side for being more watchful and not as sleepy as he was, the red head grabbed his own blanket and ran across the hall to the now clearly shivering Jade.
Youko- I see no guests are safe with you, perhaps I should take a more active role if you continue to fail to notice these important details Kurama. (All said while a small smirk played upon the fox's lips, his pointed fangs showing.) And with that the fox demon took his leave and disappeared into the further recesses of Kurama's mind, leaving the red head alone worrying over what he had said. Kurama definitely did not want Youko in control, especially not dealing with Jade.
Taking another look at the girl fast asleep, now snug in his blanket (very very thick blanket! Its red if your wondering, im not very creative) Kurama smiled a tired smile, as he turned and went to sleep in his bed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dream Sequence~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jade's dream:
She saw herself wrapped in a warm blanket and lying atop a soft pillow. It seemed so comfortable and all Jade wanted to do was join her body and snuggle into the soft bed. But it appeared that her wish wasn't going to happen for the scene around her dream-self began to change.
A soft moan of protest escaped her lips, as she could do nothing but follow along what her subconscious wanted her to see. It wasn't odd for her to know she was dreaming while in a dream, it had happened a couple of times before and she only woke up when her dream played out or an outside force, forced her out of her sleep, like a ringing alarm clock.
And for the second time in the day, Jade found herself in a place that she couldn't recognize. A very large forest filled with familiar looking plants but different somehow. Running a hand through her short black locks, she frowned and began to wonder why she was here.
A movement that rustled the leaves of a nearby bush & grass put her into a defensive position. She repositioned her legs & feet so that she would be able to run or launch herself upward to kick the opponent in midair and her hands were in fists raised giving her the option to block or punch out. Though this was a dream and not real, it could be a nightmare and no version of Jade (meaning the physical her and sleep-her) ever wanted to be caught off guard.
But today was not her day and getting surprised was what happened next; for it was not an oni or a demon or a nightmarish creature, but the unknown leave rustler was a very beautiful silverish white fox with a bouquet of red-orange roses in its mouth. She also noted that the fox had nine tails.
J- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9?! Blink-blink, just making sure she wasn't getting the numbering right, she counted them in her head, and yup. She was right, there were nine tails on this beautiful creature.
As soon as she saw it her shoulders drooped down, and she relaxed. After all it was only a fox, with 8 extra tails, what harm could a dream fox bring to her dream self? Plus, she loved animals and almost always animals liked her, except for the occasional black jaguar & hungry artic wolf. Smiling warmly she kneeled down to look at the new comer in the face and extended out her hand so he could sniff it.
Dropping the bouquet at her feet, the innocent looking fox (*well to Jade at least, all animals that aren't trying to eat her are innocent looking*) sniffed her hand and deciding it liked her scent came closer and jumped into her lap.
Surprised, Jade's golden eyes lit up as she realized she just made a new friend, be it a dream friend at least he was a friend. Deciding to sit down, she took the bouquet in one hand and managed to carry the fox in the crook of her other arm and moved to sit beneath a large tree where there was shade.
The rest of her dream was spent bonding with her dream fox, who she named å¬å¤©, translated to the name Winter in English, from the traditional Chinese language.
(* Pronounced doung teen, or that's as close as I can get it, it still doesn't sound right, but there isn't that sound in the English language, oh well.*)
He let her run her hands down his soft fur and listened as she rambled on about herself & her current situation. He seemed to rather enjoy her slow petting as he put his face next to her neck and let her scent linger on him. It all ended when Jade began to close her eyes and pretty quickly fell asleep still petting the fox lying against the foot of a huge tree.
As he heard her heart beat slow, the fox snuggled into her closer, licked her neck causing her to shiver and rubbed his head against her face. He too fell asleep in the comfort of her arms.
(* Now can anyone guess who this dream fox is and how he got into Jade's dream?*)
Waking up, Jade had a clear recollection of last night's dream and she smiled still tired. In reality she had very few close friends her age and the ones she did have lived in different countries, like Paco was in Mexico, the little fat boy king (* well he was fat, ok fine chubby, and yeah i forgot his name :p so sue me!*) was ruling his country on another continent and that girl from the episode of the Lotus Temple was in China. So as you can see (* i have a very bad memory and*) she didn't really feel connected to that many people. Sure there was the Captain, uncle, Jackie, Viper, Thoru and baby Nicholas. But they were all family and most were older than her. It just made things different. But being Jade, the lack of peer friends didn't get her down because she bonded and did well with animals. And finding friendships in animals was easier for her than among humans, afterall animals simply accepted who she was.
Stretching she looked around the room as bright sunlight filtered in through the shades. A small cough came from the entrance of the room and looking up she saw it was her not-so-welcomed demon boy host. Sighing, she jumped up from the bed and asked "Yes?"
Smiling as usual with his calm exterior, Kurama greeted the sleepy girl with a "Ohayou-gozaimasu, Jade. Breakfast is ready and also the bathroom is down the hall. School starts in a half hour."
Frowning, she asks to the ceiling "Whop-pee, I can't wait for school."
Smiling at her obvious love for public education, Kurama chose to ignore that comment and instead slowly turned to walk out of the doorway a small chuckle escaping his lips. Jade sure was going to be a hand-full. He also noted the face she made at him when he turned around, shaking his head, amused by the Jade-like response to his chuckle, he left to finish eating breakfast and fixing lunch for both of them.
-While Jade was brushing her teeth and her hair and doing stuff in the Minamino's bathroom, Kurama (* in a apron! hahaha, ok fine ppl he wont be in a apron or if u want him to be he is. can anyone guess what color it is in my head? : ) *) was in the kitchen fixing a bento for both of them. (bento = a little lunch box, having I believe rice, vegetables, meat, raw fish & pickles, isn't he so nice making lunch & breakfast for Jade!*) As he was adding the finishing touches he looked up from his task to greet his three eyed fire demon friend.
"Ohayou Hiei." getting no response Kurama raised a brow, already suspecting what his friend wanted to talk about.
"Kitsune, are both of you that infatuated (he said this word as if it were a disease) with her to not notice that she is a practitioner of white chi magic?"
"Yes, we both have noticed." Kurama said as he applied pressure to cap both lunch boxes and moved to place them on the table; he leaned against the kitchen counter to continue what was going to be a lengthy chat with his quiet demon friend.
"Chi magic was created for one reason and one reason only, to kill demons. All chi wizards are demon hunters. How can you trust her?"
"Quite simply Hiei, because I know her. And chi wizards from her world only fought against demons because they had no other choice. She would never hurt anyone, including demons, if it didn't pose a threat to humankind."
To the red head's last remark, HIei gave his trademark "Hn" which Kurama could tell was filled with disbelief and a hint of annoyance. And with that he jumped out of the kitchen in a flash of black.
-Telepathicly Hiei tells Kurama : We aren't done here. Don't let your guard down, kitsune. Watch her. - Hiei left just in time because the one they were talking about just entered the room.
Stopping in midstep Jade tilts her head and her eyes rove around the room going from the window to the lounging redhead more than once. Squinting, she matched the presence she sensed to the one belonging to the short black dressed demon she saw last night at the meeting in the Spirit World. "Having company over?" she asked as she sat down and was mildly surprised at the variety of foods that were in front of her. (The American choices and traditional Japanese foods were all quite delicious looking. Her hunger began to grow as she controlled herself and began to choose what to eat)
The only response he gave her was an elegant shrug and a secretive smile, his green eyes drinking in her movements and every detail surrounding her. And then he tensed, something that Jade didn't notice but Youko did.
Youko-(mentally to kurama) What is it? Kurama- I think Hiei might be right, I am falling for her. Youko- It took you that long to admit it? And the red head chose not to answer that one.
---------Spirit World---------
"Koenma sir, why are you spying on Jade and Kurama?" the purple orge asked
"Because I just realized that anyone with any ounce of spirit awareness can sense her, like Kuwabara."
"But we already knew that."-orge dude
"Yes, but what if a demon senses her and tries to turn her against us. With that enormous power could any of us stop her? And we don't even know all of her powers, only half of them."
"But sir she doesn't seem like the type to ever side with evil."-the orge pointed out
"Yes I know but I would feel better if she learned how to tune down her spirit energy so demons wouldn't notice her so easily."
"What do you plan to do?"
"She needs to learn it fast and soon."
(Thinking who did this prince of the Spirit World know that was good enough and very wise to be able to train a teenager into controlling her powers? Hmmmm what a hard question.)
"Kurama will have to do the job. I'm sure they both will be pleased with this arrangement."
And then both the orge & Koenma began to doubt the young prince's plan because of what happened next on the screen.
--------------------------Switch back to Kurama & Jade --------------------- ---------
And in the spotless hallway of the Minamino household leading out to the bright public street, a loud scream of terror was heard.
"WHHHHAAAATTTT! What in the world do you mean I'll have to wear a school uniform?! You mean to say, that I'll have to (*have to was spit out with distaste*) wear a SKIRT! And a whole outfit that's PINK!"
(*Notice that she doesn't really like the color pink, not that I personally have anything against it*)
Kurama : -_-;;;;;;;; "Yes?" poor poor Kurama with his above average hearing was suffering from Jade's outburst.
Grinding of teeth is heard and more sweatdrops formed on Kurama's head as veins formed on Jade's forehead and she continued to glare heatedly at him.
He should have seen this coming, since never once had he seen her in a skirt and not to mention she had to be practically bribed into wearing the light pink sweater that her mom had knitted together for her (something that made him smile at that time when he saw what Viper & Jackie had to do to get her to wear it)
But sadly the world was working against her and Jade found herself sighing while walking to school with the red head besides her. "I hate pink." she said to the bright sky and chirping birds. While Kurama was still uneasily smiling and walking at a brisk pace to get it all over with.
Blink-Blink went the fire demon, Spirit World Prince, the orge and quite a number of passerbys & neighbors who all heard/saw Miss Jade's opinion on the color pink.
(* Question, seriously is Kurama's outfit pink or plum or purple or red? You know his school outfit, whenever I ask people they all say different things. It's so darn confusing. And one more thing! What's the color of the girls' outfits in his school? Can anyone describe them for me. PLZ and thanku!*)
Brown eyes blinked as the owner looked up at the large blue sky. She sighed, Misako really hoped that this new school would be better for her. All the weirdness from her previous school was still fresh in her mind. Shuddering, she shakes her head and her wavy, mid-back long brown hair mimics her movement. Gathering her courage she continues her walk to her new high school. It was really prestigious and it was quite a surprise that she was able to attend it. Perhaps it had something to do with her powerful Uncle who had a soft spot for his favorite niece. But oh well, the point was that now since she was in, she could start over again and forget about her past and focus on the here & now. Smiling a determined smile, her walk is almost finished when she saw her new school in sight. And what she saw really surprised the new student of the previously said high school.
(* If anyone hasn't figured out by now, I have absolutely no idea what Kurama's high school is called, if anyone knows please tell me. And I guess for now, you can all use your imagination and make up a name by yourselves. : ) *)
She had heard that the dress code here was unlike those of other schools but really boys in that color, it all just seemed so odd. She practically face faulted when she a group of students passed by her and she got a closer look at their uniforms. She rubbed her eyes making sure that she wasn't seeing things.
Misako- Wow, things here are sure going to be different. And with that thought she went into the tall building, looking for a place to confirm her registration (*or something like that, either way she's looking for the principal's office*). On her way she passed by a group of mad giggling girls that stood in the middle of the hallway blocking traffic, (but there was little traffic since it was still pretty early and people walking through the halls, just brushed by them.) But Misako couldn't help overhearing what they were loudly whispering about as she passed them.
The girls were in the same bright pink uniforms as the rest of the student population attending the school. But they changed theirs, adding details to make them stand out from everyone around them. Though they had done this to be individuals, in reality they were a clique of girls who liked to stick together and gain the admiration for their "uniqueness & individuality" from peers. Sure they were unique because they followed the main stream/ newest fashion trends that make the cover of every teen magazine and they were individuals because all the girls in their little group wore their uniforms in the same style as their leader & they even talked the same way. All were ever so individuals.
Girl 1: Ren Gyou: (*golden Bellflower*) "Ohhhh, I wonder where Shuichi-kun is? He is usually so early." Girl 2: Sarusuberi (*Crape myrtle*) Mitsuko (last name here doesn't apply to flower name) Giggling for no reason- "I can't wait to see who he will ask to the winter festival. Who do you think it will be?" Girl 3: Lailakku Muyo: (*first name means Lilac*)"Of course it would have been Modoki-san (* Modoki Ume = Japanese deciduous holly*), demo she just had to move away." A collective sigh of disappointment from the little group is heard mourning the loss of their leader. Girl 1: Ren :"Yes, she was the best of all the girl's here in everything but she isn't here now. So who do you think he will ask? I hope it is me!" A high pitch squeal of laughter & excitement is heard
-* authress is gagging in the background*) Here Misako cringed. (*You would so tooo cringe, poor Misako actually had to hear it*)
Girl 3: Lailakku: "Demo, I don't believe he'll even go to the dance because none of us had ever seen him go to a school festival, unless asked to by a teacher. (*for oh I don't know, help setting up decorations since he's so tall? that sounds reasonable right?*) or else I do not believe he would ever go. Girl 2: Sarusuberi : "Nani?! No way! Then we all must simply have to persuade him to go to the festival with us. And we all shall accompany him!" Girl 1: Ren: "That sounds good in theory, but how will we do it? And all of us?"
But before any more of this genius plan could be explained, all of the female students within the vicinity stopped in their tracks and gazed at a new comer who was just now entering the school gates.
Misako also looked out a window to see why every where around here became so quiet and why the girls had stopped their "quiet-whispering" conversation which everyone in the hall had heard. Then Misako had to blink a couple of times and this was her first reaction : o.o?
"Why is everyone staring at a long haired red head girl, dressed in a boy's uniform?"- she barely whispered out loud. But it was loud enough for the giggling trio to hear and what happened next was not pretty.
"What do you mean a GIRL?!" "That's Shuichi-kun out there! He's the most wanted male student in this school! In this district and the next five districts too! We took the poll!" "He does not look like a GIRL! Get some glasses!"
And with that, poor Misako was left wide eyed & open mouthed as the trio turned on their heels and stormed out into the school courtyard to greet their Shuichi-kun. (* Poor, poor Kurama. See what good looks get you; annoying, crazy stalkerish obsessive fanclubs of your fellow and hopefully only girl, students. Isn't that so sad. : p *)
"Ok, so that's a guy." Misako questioningly whispered to herself out loud as she peered out the window again to take a second peek at the red haired prince.
Standing next to Jade, surveying his school, Kurama sighed as all the female students and his unofficial fan club had began to take glances at him & his companion increasingly every few seconds. It was really annoying. Then as his favorite (*plz note the sarcasim*) trio of girls literally came charging at him. (*picture the scene ppl! its kinda funny at my point of view, but then you have to feel sorry for Kurama. Hahaha, well I don't hahaha, I'm mean. : p *) a burst of panic sprang up in his gut. He didn't enjoy their daily attentions. Biting back a growl of annoyance and warning that Youko so wanted to release, Kurama put on the pleasant smile that everyone always expected from him.
Youko- Shimata. Your darn fan clubs are here. Get rid of them, I don't want to waste any time with them today. Kuama- Youko, this has happened every day since 5th grade. You have never complained before. -The small observation made Youko mentally run a hand through his long silver hair and look coolly at his human half. A look that Kurama translated into, "as if you didn't know why."
Kurama, of course, knew why; his adoring fans had already unconsciously raised their auras to that of well hidden hostility when they saw Jade. Judging from the way that some were frowning and eyeing her with unease & a growing distaste, he already knew Jade wouldn't find it easy here. And all becasue of him. (*He blames himself for the territoriality of the female students in his school. I'm not quite sure why.*)
Dressed in the same all black outfit that she had worn to the late San Francisco concert, Jade was feeling a little bit out of place. Well, she always felt that way whenever surrounded by "normal" teenagers that were her age, but oh well, she just dealt with it. And by dealing with it, Jade had become a little bit colder when compared to how she acted toward people she had known beforehand. For example, if someone insulted her, when she was younger she would have beat the person to the ground or at least try to. However, with many years of Jackie's training under her belt, fighting with a fellow student wouldn't have been exactly fair and her uncle had infused morals & a usual policy of nonviolence unless necessary into her mind. So, now she would simply let the insult roll off her back and glance coldly at the offender before turning her back to them, letting them know they weren't worth wasting her time on them. And if she wanted to, she would get back at the person later on.
(Now back to the story) So as she stood next to her host she too noticed that the people here weren't very hospitable. As a trio of hyper excited girls came careening toward her direction and latched onto both of Kurama's arms & one was practically in his face, Jade knew that she was stuck with Mr. Popular and she would oh so not have a great time here.
Trio:"Ohayou-gozaimasu! Shuichii-san! O-genki desu ka?" (How are you?) They all said in a loud combined high pitch voice, while having a glazed look in their eyes. All were a wee bit too concentrated to notice the girl standing next to their dream guy. Kurama: "Ohayou, Gyou-san, Muyo-san and Mitsuko-san. I am well and how are all three of you?" Lailakku: We are doing fine, thankyou. Sarusuberi: We wanted to ask you a very important question! Ren: Yes, we need your answer right away. She said breathlessly as she batted her eyelashes at him.
All three leaned toward him, closing off any space that was separating them in the first place. Before he ran out of air to breathe, Kurama's quick wit found an escape, as he had noted that Jade was about to make hers from him.
Shuichii- "My apologies, ladies, demo I must escort my guest, Miss Jade Chan to the Principal's office to make sure all is in order with her transfer." And here he slipped his arm around Jade's, who was slowly before hand trying to edge away while Kurama was distracted. She simply wanted to see the school for herself and sadly the fox was harder to get away from then she had first thought. But now that she knew not to underestimate him in his human form, she wouldn't make that same mistake again.
Their attention went to the previously invisible girl, who they noticed with growing anger & surprise, was wearing their Shuichii-kun's red duster! The one that every girl wanted to find herself wrapped in on a chilly morning like this. Just who did this Jade Chan think she was? And where in the world was her uniform and why in the world was Shuichii holding her arm? He had never ever done that before to a female student to their knowledge. After all, everyone knew that to ever hope of getting to Shuichii you had to deal with the four, now three, girls that followed him around every where. And not to mention other female students that had their eyes on him too. It was just that these girls were the top most forward ones in the race to get Shuichii to become their boyfriend.
They also noted the obvious youthful beauty that Jade had, concluding that she was younger than they were (the girls are 16, like Kurama). Though she was short, it was the way she stood with her gaze meeting all three of theirs, which showed them how strong she was. It was her eyes that all three noted were what made her really stand out. Golden like the rising sun, and there was plainly a fire & liveliness in them that was the opposite of Shuichii's calm, cool green ones. It was a color and spark in them that clearly made it known that they weren't contacts because no contacts could ever be made to have that kind of unique look to it. Their curiosity was peaked and the urge to bombard the pair with questions was very strong.
While questions rang in the minds of the three girls who stopped their chatter to stare at her, Jade made her own observations.
The trio had high lights in their light brown/black hair, Ren had blonde high lights, Sarusuberi red and Lailakku purple. Their uniform was shorter than others and they had hemmed the pink skirt with gold thread and instead of the school logo on the upper right shoulder region, they had their intials sewn in. Jade also noted that they had shorter gloves than other girls and (all girls in Kurama's high school wore opera like long white-pinkish gloves, part of their uniform that I made up) theirs were the same color of their highlights. The trio wore their hair in the same fashion, wavy & not too long or short and out of the way of their face where there was a noticeable amount of makeup applied. Their eyes too were not truly theirs, like their hair & nails (hair extensions & fake nails) they each wore contacts; as contacts had just became popular because a hit teen idol had worn a pair out in public and now they were all the rage. The trio had ones that matched their favorite color.
But before anything else could happen, Kurama had gently tugged Jade's hand and with one last glance Jade walked away from the girl's that were now glaring at her. Getting her hand free from his hold, Jade settled for following where Kurama was leading her. And Misako, too had continued her quest to find the same room.
Jealousy began rising all around and curiosity too as the two walked into the school building. Every pair of eyes in the school courtyard were on the duo especially on Jade.
TO BE CONTINUED........
PREVIEW: "You can hack?.... Yay! Are you sure that I don't have to wear pink?... He said in a cold indifferent voice: Then why is her scent all over you?.....That girl is wearing our new uniforms!.... Matte! I am not sure if this will meet her approval.... What?! I never agreed to that!....
Note:
I did not create Misako, in fact she actually is a character from Yu- Yu-Hakusho, she was the girl Yusuke possessed, in a really early episode, to beat up the guys that were about to beat up Kuwabara who was under a promise not beat up any other kids. I think she was only in that one episode for ohhh I'd say a few seconds. But any-who she's in my story
I did however create the trio of girls and their leader who moved away I'll try my hardest to put up the next chapter soon! But I have alot of tests and stuff, yuck! Ok bye! And plz review!
Disclaimer: I, Sweet Myst do not own (but wish I did) any of the characters from YYH and Jackie Chan Adventures.
Author's note: *......* is my commentary ~.......~ is Kurama's thoughts J.......J is Jade's thoughts other ppl's thoughts will be labeled as "person's name" and stuff they say in their head....
(The beginning is gonna be mostly about JCA characters)
Through The Looking Glass
Chapter 5:
His heart was wearily thumping in his chest, still at a faster rate than usual due to his current circumstances; sharp but tired eyes stared at a flat panel computer screen. In front of him was a growing list of possible suspects that could have wanted to abduct Jade, along with their current position and past profiles. With the help of an agitated Jackie, (still dressed in his bluish-purple pjs) and pacing the floor, both tried to remember all of the possible people that could have something to do with their missing rabbit.
They had already contacted all the J-team members and everyone was set to have a reunion in the Section 13 debriefing room. Viper was in the Captain's office too, with a sleeping Nicholas in her arms trying to calm her overly excited spouse. She was handling the situation far better than her male counterpart and his best friend (the captain). She had great faith in her niece's ability to get out of sticky situations and her fighting talents if need be were top notch. After all, Jade had been training with the best people in the field of self defense/ martial arts that could have been found; including herself, Jackie, Captain, Thoru and a few of the Captain's best agents. (All of whom, meaning the agents, she had beaten when she was hardly 4 ft tall!)
Jackie was yelling out any names that came to him. In Jade's case there were many people that had a motive to kidnap her, including a few demons, a troll ( *Spring heel Jack, right? Or something like that * ) a monkey king ( *he's freaky! *), a dark chi wizard (Dao Long Wong) a evil monk who is supposed to be stuck in the Lotus Temple and a whole lot more of colorful characters that had found defeat when faced by Jackie & Jade & co.
The list had been Captain's idea as it was standard procedure for high profile missing people to do. Though Jade wasn't famous or anything, her past actions and connections to Jackie & Captain were at the moment a liability that could have put her in danger. Even the Captain had enemies that the J-team didn't know about. So, it is quite reasonable that this list had grown very long in the last few hours. (57 pages already, well pictures were included too)
Uncle and Thoru had come straight away worrying for the safety of Jade and wanting to help in any way possible, hint, hint- location spell- hint hint. The chi master and his apprentice had pushed all the agents who were scouring Jade's room for clues and had immediately set up shop. They closed the door with a sharp click and a "Sorry but you must all leave now" from Thoru, as the spell casting began.
(* Boy are they in for a surprise! *)
Standing stock still, Thoru froze when he closed the door behind him. His eyes grew large and he began to tremble. A clammy feeling crept up his spine and he shivered, he turned his head so he could see all of the room. This feeling seemed familiar but it was slightly different. His oni senses were kicking in, but Thoru knew that this time it wasn't oni that he was sensing it was something else enitrely and much much more stronger. The aura of the room reeked with ancient magic that Jade did not possess. And it was demonic.
"Sensei." Thoru said in a wavering voice that clearly showed his nervousness, if u haven't noticed that he was shivering like a leaf; even though Section 13's atomized computer system made every room in the base a comfortable 54F.
Turning around to face his apprentice Uncle saw his student's frightened state. Frowning at the possibilities of what it could mean, the aged head nods, acknowledging that Thoru's senses have not gone unnoticed. For he too had sensed blackness inside the room that stood out against the friendly & lively air that always surrounded his niece.
"All the more reason to move quickly, Thoru. We both sense something amiss and we must find Jade and bring her back home."
-Rewind a few hours-
Paco & El Toro Fuerte had had a full day of training and 3 straight rounds in the ring against other masked opponents. Of course, Paco won all three (* I'm not sure if there will be any Paco bashing, guess it depends on my mood, I kinda like his character, but I'm open to any ideas people :p *) but the wise guidance of a very experienced El Toro was a very important part of 2 of his 3 wins.
Smiling the team retired to their fairly large semi-mansion-like adobe house, located in the outskirts of Mexico City. Careful management and strategically placed publicity with a growing fan base allowed the pair to enjoy their earnings. Their homey abode played hosts to many J-team gets together. Also, it had a very costly security system in place. This was due to the fact that fanatic weirdos would dress up in masks and go through their garbage & constantly ring the door-bell asking to be trained in the ways of the wrestler. (*kinda reminds you of Paco when he was younger ne?*)
All of this popularity did go to young Paco's head, but thankfully Jade fixed that by shrinking it, literally. (That was one hell of a chi spell gone awry and boy did she get yelled for it later, but everything turned out for the better in the end.) (* Hahaha, Paco with a shrunken head, hahahaha. ^_^ *)
Now as the sun set upon the golden grains of sand that surrounded the Paco/ Toro residence, both wrestlers retired to their rooms for a full rest preparing for the next day's grueling schedule.
Paco drifted off to sleep with a tired sigh and reminisced of his younger years, of his adventures with the J-team & wondering when was the next time El Toro and himself would be contacted for another J-team mission. Sadly it would be all too soon for these two and for a reason they both would not have wished for.
RING- RING, came the sound of the phones in the Toro/ Paco household late at night (* time? I lost track, oh well, just know that the sun ain't up *) Groggily Paco woke up first since a phone was on his night stand, and answered. Swearing to himself that if it were another stalker he'd seriously track the idiot down and slam him into the nearest ring floor. Honestly, he was never that annoying when he was younger, geez these people need to get a life.
"Hola. ¿Quién esta me llamando en el medio del noche?!" he asked in an angry tone showing that he was waking up more every second.
[Translation: Hello. Who is calling me in the middle of the night?!] (* I think that's what it means, at least its suppose to say that, I'm not that good at Spanish.*)
"Paco, it's the Captain. You and El Toro are needed here immediately at Section 13. I've already sent a chopper to your house; it should be there in 17 min., pack any necessities you might need. Clear?"
"Sí, I understand, pero what's going on?" [Translation: pero = but]
"The situation will be explained at the debriefing room. I have to go now, see you and El Toro at Section 13 in a few minutes."
With that the Captain clicked his cell closed as he watched Jackie calling uncle and delivering a similar message. Judging by Jackie's cringing and holding the phone far away from his ear uncle had answered the phone and was not pleased with the late call nor the news.
Now back in Mexico, Paco woke up El Toro and told him the Captain's orders. Both followed them and in a few short minutes, the pair were headed to San Fran in the fastest chopper that Section 13 had with their light luggage; a duffel bag for each (one black & red, another blue & green) with their own names stitched onto it, courtesy of Jade, it was the first (and so far only) home ec project that she passed.
(Sewing had come easy to her with her nimble hands, but cooking is still a bit of a problem. She finds it hard to use the oven without setting off the sprinklers or the fire alarm. And most recently if she doesn't cause a fire hazard, the results from her adventures in the kitchen lead to a memorable trip to the hospital. Just ask, oh about half of her high school peers, they'll probably tell you about the school fund raiser for the athletic department, where all the students were forced to do something, like a bake sale. Let's just say that it was totally unintentional and the fact that Drew had been teasing her the day before with the help of his stupid bimbo of a girl friend, head cheerleader & former buttercup scout, Katrina (* made up the name, I totally forgot the buttercup scouts' names : ) bad memory *) had absolutely nothing to do with it. You should also note that the cheerleading squad & football team were the ones with the most severe cases of Jade's cup-cake- itis.
Totally a coincidence, that she got grounded for and at the moment still is. To add to her punishment she is now forced into taking tutoring classes in cooking too. -_-; )
During the ride, Paco just noticed something odd. The Captain never called them; usually it was Jade who contacted the J-team members. Why did the Captain call? Where was Jade? Knowing her, she would never miss a chance to get the whole team back together again. Worrying over his childhood friend, Paco looked out of the window to a dark sky filled with ominous clouds and the famous San Fran red bridge beneath him.
The scene opens in a medium sized room, not that very neat, but it wasn't a total wreck either. There were no windows as it was located in a secret underground government base. There was a rumpled up bed with blue sheets, a table with an up-to-date computer on it and schoolwork scattered over the top of the desk & on the floor too. Upon the bed leaning next to the light colored orange wall was a gigantic stuffed moose.
As Thoru gazed around Jade's room and spotted the moose, a small smile sets upon his face, as he remembered that was the very same moose he got for Jade at a school carnival ages ago. He was pleased that she still had it with her. Then his expression clouded over as he looked down at the magical materials that he was holding in his large hands. His mission came before pleasant memories and he began the spell with Uncle.
Uncle's chants in his strong, but aged voice rang through his niece's room. All of his concentration was being put into this spell, as he wanted to find Jade as soon as possible.
He had taken a smaller version of Super Moose that was lying on his teenage niece's bed and now it glowed green, as he & his apprentice had just completed their task.
"Now let us see where the moose leads us." said Uncle in his calm & wise manner.
And then it floated off the floor, across the room and stopped to point at its own reflection.
"Aaaaaiiiiiiyyaaahhhhhh!"
"Sensei?" - said by a confused Thoru.
J-team reunites
Paco & El Toro exited the aircraft as it had landed in the base and were walking toward the debriefing room just as uncle's shout of dismay rang out throughout the base. Their questioning eyes met before both ran to the source of the shout.
"Excuse me. Sorry"- El Toro said as agents jumped out of his way.
Paco was making similar apologies as he ran next to his mentor, down the halls of Section 13.
Jackie, Viper and the Captain had just finished compiling the very long list of suspects. As they too were heading for the ready/debriefing room they heard uncle's hard to miss & trademark shout. Worried at what he may have found out with his magic or what he may not have been able to find, the trio rushed toward Jade's room too.
However, Viper first gently placed her baby son into a small carrier baby thing (* ? Does anyone know what I mean? * ) and placing a gentle kiss on his smooth forehead. Baby Nicholas opened one eye, yawned and fell back to sleep. Smiling she left her child in the care of Jade's loyal dog, who was sitting right next to Nicholas on the Captain's sofa in his office. And she ran to catch up with the Captain & Jackie; which took her like 25seconds. (* Master thief speed! *)
Scruffy was still very sad that he had failed to protect Jade, but he took his role as guard dog over Nicholas very seriously & stayed watch over the sleeping babe.
El Toro, Paco, Jackie & the Captain collided with each other outside Jade's door.
"Paco. El Toro. You guys made it here rather quickly."- Viper said as she surveyed the jumbled mess of J-team members. She had arrived in time to see what looked like a painful accident. Good thing she didn't get to the scene too early.
"Greetings Viper." - came El Toro's voice from beneath the heap. "Can you please get Jackie off of us."
"Heh, heh sorry!" - Jackie said as he was on the top of the pile. She did so willingly and helped sort them out.
When everyone was on his or her own feet Jade's door banged open (good thing no one was behind it!) and Uncle stepped out. He looked upset, tired and on closer inspection he was very worried. Next came Thoru's huge figure overshadowing Uncle.
"Uncle what have you found?" - Jackie asked in a slightly hopeful & simultaneously panicked tone. His chocolate brown eyes were a mixture of fear & expectations of good news.
Thwack, then an OW! Came as Uncle's infamous finger-slap-to-the-head met its target, Jackie's skull.
"Uncle was about to tell you!"- the chi-wizard replied sharply at his nephew who was nursing his head after the sharp blow that was inflicted on him.
"It is very bad. Jade has been taken by the dark forces of EVIL!" Uncle said in his aged voice and ended the sentence very shrilly.
"Jade has been kidnapped?!" -Paco asked loudly shock in his voice and still pronouncing Jade's name with his Spanish accent, so it sounded like Yade. He knew that something bad was going to happen and worry coursed through him as ideas of what could be happening to his dear friend began forming in his mind. His imagination really started to go into overdrive.
"How do you know this señor Chan?" came El Toro's questioning inquire. He took the surprise rather well and was ready to find his missing comrade.
"There is an ancient mirror in Jade's bedroom. The locator spell points to it and only it. It took no notice of our map (he held out a world map for all to see). So, she is no longer on this Earth.
(Wide worried eyes all around.)
One more thing! There is a feeling of ancient & powerful magic coming from this antique mirror, white magic, yes. But lurking in the shadows there is a very strong strain of demonic chi too. Both Thoru and I felt it once we entered Jade's room. A highly skilled being possessing such dark chi must have abducted Jade." Uncle said in a mysterious voice, hinting to the danger that Jade maybe facing somewhere out there all alone.
"But Uncle who? And how?"- said by Jackie as his arms waved out mimicking his question in motion.
"For that I must do Research!" came Uncle's screechy reply. "And all of you must help! If you want to bring Jade back from wherever she is now! And one more thing! How did Jade acquire such a powerful relic?" Uncle asked his eyes squinting as he scanned the small crowd.
"I gave it to her." Viper said in a clear voice, ready to take responsibility.
"Why did you do such a thing?! Can you not see that this is far too powerful for a teenager, especially Jade, to possess! And one more thing where did you get it? From another antique shop?" - he asked, ending in an accusing tone.
"Yes to the last one and not everyone has the ability to sense magic uncle."-Viper replied.
"Where was this antique shop?"-Captain turned to ask Viper.
She told him that she bought it from an old friend of hers when she went to France a couple of months ago. Once she had seen it she had felt it would have made a great gift for her niece, the carved animals & mythic beasts reminded her of Jade's love for animals and magic.
"All right, I'll have Section 13 do a background check on your friend Viper and I'll put all the manpower I have on researching through uncle's old books. We'll find her in no time."
Though he sounded sure of himself the Captain and co. were still worried.
At Kurama's house (3: 55Am) *wow that's early*
A large white house located in Tokyo, Japan in a well-to-do district was only one of the many houses whose lights were off at this time of night. However, if one were to pass by this house everyday you would find that its lights were usually off and there was little evidence, besides the well- kept garden, that any one lived there. But someone did. And this young boy was left there living day to day in his house, alone.
The only light found in Kurama's large & empty house was coming from the moon outside shining through the curtains. Shadows were everywhere and it was only for the exceptionally well eyesight of the two entering the house that they didn't bump into any furniture or a wall. (* I used bump into walls a lot, it hurts! *)
"I'm so tired" Jade mumbled mostly to herself as she leaned against a blue wall for support. They had just gotten back from the spirit world and were dusting snow off themselves in the front hall.
Turning around to face his guest, Kurama's fiery red hair made a quiet swishing sound. His green eyes saw that his guest would need a good night's rest to get ready for school the next day. And she was also about to drop fast asleep on the floor.
(J - _ - so tired ....-J)
Quite unaware of what she was doing and what was happening Jade's eyes started to droop as the wall continued to support her weight even more each passing second.
Kurama "Follow me to the guest room, its right across from my bedroom. It should be quite comfortable."- he said as he climbed the stairs with a sleepy eyed Jade following without complaints due to the late hour.
"Oh and school starts at 8:45 Am sharp. Good night Jade." - he practically whispered to the slumped form of the girl on the bed. She had let out a small shout of yay! when she had seen the nice soft & large mattress through her heavy eye lids and promptly laid down, dragging a plump pillow toward her and totally forgot about her host.
Kurama knew that she wasn't even listening to him, but it didn't matter. Her breathing had slowed and the rising of her chest took on a lazy feel. Turning on her side, he saw her peaceful face as she went deeper into dreamland. The word innocence came to mind. He couldn't help staying a few more seconds to look at her sleeping form. Smiling a sweet smile that would've melted any girl's heart, except probably the one who was sleeping right now, he turned to leave but not before a voice in his head decided to make a comment.
Youko- You know that I can simply take control of this body and court her. That is if you do not do so soon, Kurama. And I do believe my approach would not meet your approval. -Sly smirking continues, as the fox thief senses his other side's discomfort.
(major discomfort, as Kurama is getting mental pictures of what his other half might try to do and what Jade would do to both of them. In the end he'd be the one facing a pissed off Jade and with the bruises. Poor Kurama seems like he's stuck between a flirty & determined Youko and Jade's probable & dangerous anger)
Kurama ~ She is not like other ningen girls who fall to our feet when they see us. Besides we both know that she has a certain past with demons and she is not very open to the idea of ever being romantically involved with one. ~
-He closed his statement with a mental nod reinforcing his conviction, even though the last part was oddly harder to admit & accept, but he didn't want to think on why. It was the truth and nothing could change it. Both sides of Kurama had already discovered the reason as to why she had been pulled into the world of magic and sorcery, her first experiences in the world of sorcery was fighting demons bent on world conquest. (They know all this through spying on her as she reminisced of good old days with her adorable doggy Scruffy.)
She was raised in an environment & family that practically screamed for her to become a demon hunter, with her self-defense/ martial arts skills and white magic; plus her own personality that made her a strong willed person who fought for what she believed in, a trait which led her to battle against black sorcery more than once in her young life. All combined with her dominating personality equaled a girl who definitely did not like demons. Especially ones that can't seem to keep their hands/claws to themselves, *cough, cough- Youko cough, cough. *
Youko- All she needs is a little convincing and time. How long do you think she will stay here? Her wizarding uncle is probably devising a spell right now to get her back. Not to mention that if and when they do find her, an attack on us is quite probable, since you did summon her here.
By this time Kurama had made it into his room and was lying down on his bed having this ever so pleasant conversation when he too just wanted to drift off to sleep.
Sighing at his other half's persistence to converse, Kurama's eyes began to droop.
Kurama ~ raising a mental brow, What do you mean I summoned her?
Youko- I see that you have failed to notice that you pricked your finger upon the mirror while doing your chores, which caused your blood to be spilled. -Sighing- this human body is so easily damaged.
Opening his eyes wide, Kurama realized what Youko was hinting. Remembering the inscription on the mirror, "And if you wish with all your heart for what you see Blood of both must be spilled Before both can meet" His blood had been spilled, but what of Jade's?
Youko- It is likely that she too has had a similar accident. Now before you retire, aren't you forgetting something?
Sleep was overcoming him quickly and he didn't feel like dealing with the fox right now, and Kurama thought out sleepily~ What is it?~
Youko- The heating. Or in this case, the lack of heating.
Kurama~ Yes? As he turned his head onto its side and closed his eyes, feeling very comfortable on top of his pillow. Long red locks framed his face as he concentrated on matching his breathing to the one he heard coming from across the hall. (* Youkai heightened sense of hearing, and no Jade does not snore. If any of you were thinking that. Plus the door is open and if he squinted he could make out Jade's form, still snuggled into the pillow.*)
Youko- Are you so exhausted not to have noticed that while you have a blanket, Jade does not and that she is hugging that pillow (here he practically glared at the pillow in her arms, interesting he already becomes jealous of inanimate objects when concerning miss Jade.) for heat and not so much as for comfort.
(* Interesting indeed, evil laughter is heard in the background. Oh excuse this authress, she just likes torturing ppl/ demons. Mwahahaha! I wonder what can happen in the future? *)
Kurama sat up quickly and thanking his other side for being more watchful and not as sleepy as he was, the red head grabbed his own blanket and ran across the hall to the now clearly shivering Jade.
Youko- I see no guests are safe with you, perhaps I should take a more active role if you continue to fail to notice these important details Kurama. (All said while a small smirk played upon the fox's lips, his pointed fangs showing.) And with that the fox demon took his leave and disappeared into the further recesses of Kurama's mind, leaving the red head alone worrying over what he had said. Kurama definitely did not want Youko in control, especially not dealing with Jade.
Taking another look at the girl fast asleep, now snug in his blanket (very very thick blanket! Its red if your wondering, im not very creative) Kurama smiled a tired smile, as he turned and went to sleep in his bed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dream Sequence~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jade's dream:
She saw herself wrapped in a warm blanket and lying atop a soft pillow. It seemed so comfortable and all Jade wanted to do was join her body and snuggle into the soft bed. But it appeared that her wish wasn't going to happen for the scene around her dream-self began to change.
A soft moan of protest escaped her lips, as she could do nothing but follow along what her subconscious wanted her to see. It wasn't odd for her to know she was dreaming while in a dream, it had happened a couple of times before and she only woke up when her dream played out or an outside force, forced her out of her sleep, like a ringing alarm clock.
And for the second time in the day, Jade found herself in a place that she couldn't recognize. A very large forest filled with familiar looking plants but different somehow. Running a hand through her short black locks, she frowned and began to wonder why she was here.
A movement that rustled the leaves of a nearby bush & grass put her into a defensive position. She repositioned her legs & feet so that she would be able to run or launch herself upward to kick the opponent in midair and her hands were in fists raised giving her the option to block or punch out. Though this was a dream and not real, it could be a nightmare and no version of Jade (meaning the physical her and sleep-her) ever wanted to be caught off guard.
But today was not her day and getting surprised was what happened next; for it was not an oni or a demon or a nightmarish creature, but the unknown leave rustler was a very beautiful silverish white fox with a bouquet of red-orange roses in its mouth. She also noted that the fox had nine tails.
J- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9?! Blink-blink, just making sure she wasn't getting the numbering right, she counted them in her head, and yup. She was right, there were nine tails on this beautiful creature.
As soon as she saw it her shoulders drooped down, and she relaxed. After all it was only a fox, with 8 extra tails, what harm could a dream fox bring to her dream self? Plus, she loved animals and almost always animals liked her, except for the occasional black jaguar & hungry artic wolf. Smiling warmly she kneeled down to look at the new comer in the face and extended out her hand so he could sniff it.
Dropping the bouquet at her feet, the innocent looking fox (*well to Jade at least, all animals that aren't trying to eat her are innocent looking*) sniffed her hand and deciding it liked her scent came closer and jumped into her lap.
Surprised, Jade's golden eyes lit up as she realized she just made a new friend, be it a dream friend at least he was a friend. Deciding to sit down, she took the bouquet in one hand and managed to carry the fox in the crook of her other arm and moved to sit beneath a large tree where there was shade.
The rest of her dream was spent bonding with her dream fox, who she named å¬å¤©, translated to the name Winter in English, from the traditional Chinese language.
(* Pronounced doung teen, or that's as close as I can get it, it still doesn't sound right, but there isn't that sound in the English language, oh well.*)
He let her run her hands down his soft fur and listened as she rambled on about herself & her current situation. He seemed to rather enjoy her slow petting as he put his face next to her neck and let her scent linger on him. It all ended when Jade began to close her eyes and pretty quickly fell asleep still petting the fox lying against the foot of a huge tree.
As he heard her heart beat slow, the fox snuggled into her closer, licked her neck causing her to shiver and rubbed his head against her face. He too fell asleep in the comfort of her arms.
(* Now can anyone guess who this dream fox is and how he got into Jade's dream?*)
Waking up, Jade had a clear recollection of last night's dream and she smiled still tired. In reality she had very few close friends her age and the ones she did have lived in different countries, like Paco was in Mexico, the little fat boy king (* well he was fat, ok fine chubby, and yeah i forgot his name :p so sue me!*) was ruling his country on another continent and that girl from the episode of the Lotus Temple was in China. So as you can see (* i have a very bad memory and*) she didn't really feel connected to that many people. Sure there was the Captain, uncle, Jackie, Viper, Thoru and baby Nicholas. But they were all family and most were older than her. It just made things different. But being Jade, the lack of peer friends didn't get her down because she bonded and did well with animals. And finding friendships in animals was easier for her than among humans, afterall animals simply accepted who she was.
Stretching she looked around the room as bright sunlight filtered in through the shades. A small cough came from the entrance of the room and looking up she saw it was her not-so-welcomed demon boy host. Sighing, she jumped up from the bed and asked "Yes?"
Smiling as usual with his calm exterior, Kurama greeted the sleepy girl with a "Ohayou-gozaimasu, Jade. Breakfast is ready and also the bathroom is down the hall. School starts in a half hour."
Frowning, she asks to the ceiling "Whop-pee, I can't wait for school."
Smiling at her obvious love for public education, Kurama chose to ignore that comment and instead slowly turned to walk out of the doorway a small chuckle escaping his lips. Jade sure was going to be a hand-full. He also noted the face she made at him when he turned around, shaking his head, amused by the Jade-like response to his chuckle, he left to finish eating breakfast and fixing lunch for both of them.
-While Jade was brushing her teeth and her hair and doing stuff in the Minamino's bathroom, Kurama (* in a apron! hahaha, ok fine ppl he wont be in a apron or if u want him to be he is. can anyone guess what color it is in my head? : ) *) was in the kitchen fixing a bento for both of them. (bento = a little lunch box, having I believe rice, vegetables, meat, raw fish & pickles, isn't he so nice making lunch & breakfast for Jade!*) As he was adding the finishing touches he looked up from his task to greet his three eyed fire demon friend.
"Ohayou Hiei." getting no response Kurama raised a brow, already suspecting what his friend wanted to talk about.
"Kitsune, are both of you that infatuated (he said this word as if it were a disease) with her to not notice that she is a practitioner of white chi magic?"
"Yes, we both have noticed." Kurama said as he applied pressure to cap both lunch boxes and moved to place them on the table; he leaned against the kitchen counter to continue what was going to be a lengthy chat with his quiet demon friend.
"Chi magic was created for one reason and one reason only, to kill demons. All chi wizards are demon hunters. How can you trust her?"
"Quite simply Hiei, because I know her. And chi wizards from her world only fought against demons because they had no other choice. She would never hurt anyone, including demons, if it didn't pose a threat to humankind."
To the red head's last remark, HIei gave his trademark "Hn" which Kurama could tell was filled with disbelief and a hint of annoyance. And with that he jumped out of the kitchen in a flash of black.
-Telepathicly Hiei tells Kurama : We aren't done here. Don't let your guard down, kitsune. Watch her. - Hiei left just in time because the one they were talking about just entered the room.
Stopping in midstep Jade tilts her head and her eyes rove around the room going from the window to the lounging redhead more than once. Squinting, she matched the presence she sensed to the one belonging to the short black dressed demon she saw last night at the meeting in the Spirit World. "Having company over?" she asked as she sat down and was mildly surprised at the variety of foods that were in front of her. (The American choices and traditional Japanese foods were all quite delicious looking. Her hunger began to grow as she controlled herself and began to choose what to eat)
The only response he gave her was an elegant shrug and a secretive smile, his green eyes drinking in her movements and every detail surrounding her. And then he tensed, something that Jade didn't notice but Youko did.
Youko-(mentally to kurama) What is it? Kurama- I think Hiei might be right, I am falling for her. Youko- It took you that long to admit it? And the red head chose not to answer that one.
---------Spirit World---------
"Koenma sir, why are you spying on Jade and Kurama?" the purple orge asked
"Because I just realized that anyone with any ounce of spirit awareness can sense her, like Kuwabara."
"But we already knew that."-orge dude
"Yes, but what if a demon senses her and tries to turn her against us. With that enormous power could any of us stop her? And we don't even know all of her powers, only half of them."
"But sir she doesn't seem like the type to ever side with evil."-the orge pointed out
"Yes I know but I would feel better if she learned how to tune down her spirit energy so demons wouldn't notice her so easily."
"What do you plan to do?"
"She needs to learn it fast and soon."
(Thinking who did this prince of the Spirit World know that was good enough and very wise to be able to train a teenager into controlling her powers? Hmmmm what a hard question.)
"Kurama will have to do the job. I'm sure they both will be pleased with this arrangement."
And then both the orge & Koenma began to doubt the young prince's plan because of what happened next on the screen.
--------------------------Switch back to Kurama & Jade --------------------- ---------
And in the spotless hallway of the Minamino household leading out to the bright public street, a loud scream of terror was heard.
"WHHHHAAAATTTT! What in the world do you mean I'll have to wear a school uniform?! You mean to say, that I'll have to (*have to was spit out with distaste*) wear a SKIRT! And a whole outfit that's PINK!"
(*Notice that she doesn't really like the color pink, not that I personally have anything against it*)
Kurama : -_-;;;;;;;; "Yes?" poor poor Kurama with his above average hearing was suffering from Jade's outburst.
Grinding of teeth is heard and more sweatdrops formed on Kurama's head as veins formed on Jade's forehead and she continued to glare heatedly at him.
He should have seen this coming, since never once had he seen her in a skirt and not to mention she had to be practically bribed into wearing the light pink sweater that her mom had knitted together for her (something that made him smile at that time when he saw what Viper & Jackie had to do to get her to wear it)
But sadly the world was working against her and Jade found herself sighing while walking to school with the red head besides her. "I hate pink." she said to the bright sky and chirping birds. While Kurama was still uneasily smiling and walking at a brisk pace to get it all over with.
Blink-Blink went the fire demon, Spirit World Prince, the orge and quite a number of passerbys & neighbors who all heard/saw Miss Jade's opinion on the color pink.
(* Question, seriously is Kurama's outfit pink or plum or purple or red? You know his school outfit, whenever I ask people they all say different things. It's so darn confusing. And one more thing! What's the color of the girls' outfits in his school? Can anyone describe them for me. PLZ and thanku!*)
Brown eyes blinked as the owner looked up at the large blue sky. She sighed, Misako really hoped that this new school would be better for her. All the weirdness from her previous school was still fresh in her mind. Shuddering, she shakes her head and her wavy, mid-back long brown hair mimics her movement. Gathering her courage she continues her walk to her new high school. It was really prestigious and it was quite a surprise that she was able to attend it. Perhaps it had something to do with her powerful Uncle who had a soft spot for his favorite niece. But oh well, the point was that now since she was in, she could start over again and forget about her past and focus on the here & now. Smiling a determined smile, her walk is almost finished when she saw her new school in sight. And what she saw really surprised the new student of the previously said high school.
(* If anyone hasn't figured out by now, I have absolutely no idea what Kurama's high school is called, if anyone knows please tell me. And I guess for now, you can all use your imagination and make up a name by yourselves. : ) *)
She had heard that the dress code here was unlike those of other schools but really boys in that color, it all just seemed so odd. She practically face faulted when she a group of students passed by her and she got a closer look at their uniforms. She rubbed her eyes making sure that she wasn't seeing things.
Misako- Wow, things here are sure going to be different. And with that thought she went into the tall building, looking for a place to confirm her registration (*or something like that, either way she's looking for the principal's office*). On her way she passed by a group of mad giggling girls that stood in the middle of the hallway blocking traffic, (but there was little traffic since it was still pretty early and people walking through the halls, just brushed by them.) But Misako couldn't help overhearing what they were loudly whispering about as she passed them.
The girls were in the same bright pink uniforms as the rest of the student population attending the school. But they changed theirs, adding details to make them stand out from everyone around them. Though they had done this to be individuals, in reality they were a clique of girls who liked to stick together and gain the admiration for their "uniqueness & individuality" from peers. Sure they were unique because they followed the main stream/ newest fashion trends that make the cover of every teen magazine and they were individuals because all the girls in their little group wore their uniforms in the same style as their leader & they even talked the same way. All were ever so individuals.
Girl 1: Ren Gyou: (*golden Bellflower*) "Ohhhh, I wonder where Shuichi-kun is? He is usually so early." Girl 2: Sarusuberi (*Crape myrtle*) Mitsuko (last name here doesn't apply to flower name) Giggling for no reason- "I can't wait to see who he will ask to the winter festival. Who do you think it will be?" Girl 3: Lailakku Muyo: (*first name means Lilac*)"Of course it would have been Modoki-san (* Modoki Ume = Japanese deciduous holly*), demo she just had to move away." A collective sigh of disappointment from the little group is heard mourning the loss of their leader. Girl 1: Ren :"Yes, she was the best of all the girl's here in everything but she isn't here now. So who do you think he will ask? I hope it is me!" A high pitch squeal of laughter & excitement is heard
-* authress is gagging in the background*) Here Misako cringed. (*You would so tooo cringe, poor Misako actually had to hear it*)
Girl 3: Lailakku: "Demo, I don't believe he'll even go to the dance because none of us had ever seen him go to a school festival, unless asked to by a teacher. (*for oh I don't know, help setting up decorations since he's so tall? that sounds reasonable right?*) or else I do not believe he would ever go. Girl 2: Sarusuberi : "Nani?! No way! Then we all must simply have to persuade him to go to the festival with us. And we all shall accompany him!" Girl 1: Ren: "That sounds good in theory, but how will we do it? And all of us?"
But before any more of this genius plan could be explained, all of the female students within the vicinity stopped in their tracks and gazed at a new comer who was just now entering the school gates.
Misako also looked out a window to see why every where around here became so quiet and why the girls had stopped their "quiet-whispering" conversation which everyone in the hall had heard. Then Misako had to blink a couple of times and this was her first reaction : o.o?
"Why is everyone staring at a long haired red head girl, dressed in a boy's uniform?"- she barely whispered out loud. But it was loud enough for the giggling trio to hear and what happened next was not pretty.
"What do you mean a GIRL?!" "That's Shuichi-kun out there! He's the most wanted male student in this school! In this district and the next five districts too! We took the poll!" "He does not look like a GIRL! Get some glasses!"
And with that, poor Misako was left wide eyed & open mouthed as the trio turned on their heels and stormed out into the school courtyard to greet their Shuichi-kun. (* Poor, poor Kurama. See what good looks get you; annoying, crazy stalkerish obsessive fanclubs of your fellow and hopefully only girl, students. Isn't that so sad. : p *)
"Ok, so that's a guy." Misako questioningly whispered to herself out loud as she peered out the window again to take a second peek at the red haired prince.
Standing next to Jade, surveying his school, Kurama sighed as all the female students and his unofficial fan club had began to take glances at him & his companion increasingly every few seconds. It was really annoying. Then as his favorite (*plz note the sarcasim*) trio of girls literally came charging at him. (*picture the scene ppl! its kinda funny at my point of view, but then you have to feel sorry for Kurama. Hahaha, well I don't hahaha, I'm mean. : p *) a burst of panic sprang up in his gut. He didn't enjoy their daily attentions. Biting back a growl of annoyance and warning that Youko so wanted to release, Kurama put on the pleasant smile that everyone always expected from him.
Youko- Shimata. Your darn fan clubs are here. Get rid of them, I don't want to waste any time with them today. Kuama- Youko, this has happened every day since 5th grade. You have never complained before. -The small observation made Youko mentally run a hand through his long silver hair and look coolly at his human half. A look that Kurama translated into, "as if you didn't know why."
Kurama, of course, knew why; his adoring fans had already unconsciously raised their auras to that of well hidden hostility when they saw Jade. Judging from the way that some were frowning and eyeing her with unease & a growing distaste, he already knew Jade wouldn't find it easy here. And all becasue of him. (*He blames himself for the territoriality of the female students in his school. I'm not quite sure why.*)
Dressed in the same all black outfit that she had worn to the late San Francisco concert, Jade was feeling a little bit out of place. Well, she always felt that way whenever surrounded by "normal" teenagers that were her age, but oh well, she just dealt with it. And by dealing with it, Jade had become a little bit colder when compared to how she acted toward people she had known beforehand. For example, if someone insulted her, when she was younger she would have beat the person to the ground or at least try to. However, with many years of Jackie's training under her belt, fighting with a fellow student wouldn't have been exactly fair and her uncle had infused morals & a usual policy of nonviolence unless necessary into her mind. So, now she would simply let the insult roll off her back and glance coldly at the offender before turning her back to them, letting them know they weren't worth wasting her time on them. And if she wanted to, she would get back at the person later on.
(Now back to the story) So as she stood next to her host she too noticed that the people here weren't very hospitable. As a trio of hyper excited girls came careening toward her direction and latched onto both of Kurama's arms & one was practically in his face, Jade knew that she was stuck with Mr. Popular and she would oh so not have a great time here.
Trio:"Ohayou-gozaimasu! Shuichii-san! O-genki desu ka?" (How are you?) They all said in a loud combined high pitch voice, while having a glazed look in their eyes. All were a wee bit too concentrated to notice the girl standing next to their dream guy. Kurama: "Ohayou, Gyou-san, Muyo-san and Mitsuko-san. I am well and how are all three of you?" Lailakku: We are doing fine, thankyou. Sarusuberi: We wanted to ask you a very important question! Ren: Yes, we need your answer right away. She said breathlessly as she batted her eyelashes at him.
All three leaned toward him, closing off any space that was separating them in the first place. Before he ran out of air to breathe, Kurama's quick wit found an escape, as he had noted that Jade was about to make hers from him.
Shuichii- "My apologies, ladies, demo I must escort my guest, Miss Jade Chan to the Principal's office to make sure all is in order with her transfer." And here he slipped his arm around Jade's, who was slowly before hand trying to edge away while Kurama was distracted. She simply wanted to see the school for herself and sadly the fox was harder to get away from then she had first thought. But now that she knew not to underestimate him in his human form, she wouldn't make that same mistake again.
Their attention went to the previously invisible girl, who they noticed with growing anger & surprise, was wearing their Shuichii-kun's red duster! The one that every girl wanted to find herself wrapped in on a chilly morning like this. Just who did this Jade Chan think she was? And where in the world was her uniform and why in the world was Shuichii holding her arm? He had never ever done that before to a female student to their knowledge. After all, everyone knew that to ever hope of getting to Shuichii you had to deal with the four, now three, girls that followed him around every where. And not to mention other female students that had their eyes on him too. It was just that these girls were the top most forward ones in the race to get Shuichii to become their boyfriend.
They also noted the obvious youthful beauty that Jade had, concluding that she was younger than they were (the girls are 16, like Kurama). Though she was short, it was the way she stood with her gaze meeting all three of theirs, which showed them how strong she was. It was her eyes that all three noted were what made her really stand out. Golden like the rising sun, and there was plainly a fire & liveliness in them that was the opposite of Shuichii's calm, cool green ones. It was a color and spark in them that clearly made it known that they weren't contacts because no contacts could ever be made to have that kind of unique look to it. Their curiosity was peaked and the urge to bombard the pair with questions was very strong.
While questions rang in the minds of the three girls who stopped their chatter to stare at her, Jade made her own observations.
The trio had high lights in their light brown/black hair, Ren had blonde high lights, Sarusuberi red and Lailakku purple. Their uniform was shorter than others and they had hemmed the pink skirt with gold thread and instead of the school logo on the upper right shoulder region, they had their intials sewn in. Jade also noted that they had shorter gloves than other girls and (all girls in Kurama's high school wore opera like long white-pinkish gloves, part of their uniform that I made up) theirs were the same color of their highlights. The trio wore their hair in the same fashion, wavy & not too long or short and out of the way of their face where there was a noticeable amount of makeup applied. Their eyes too were not truly theirs, like their hair & nails (hair extensions & fake nails) they each wore contacts; as contacts had just became popular because a hit teen idol had worn a pair out in public and now they were all the rage. The trio had ones that matched their favorite color.
But before anything else could happen, Kurama had gently tugged Jade's hand and with one last glance Jade walked away from the girl's that were now glaring at her. Getting her hand free from his hold, Jade settled for following where Kurama was leading her. And Misako, too had continued her quest to find the same room.
Jealousy began rising all around and curiosity too as the two walked into the school building. Every pair of eyes in the school courtyard were on the duo especially on Jade.
TO BE CONTINUED........
PREVIEW: "You can hack?.... Yay! Are you sure that I don't have to wear pink?... He said in a cold indifferent voice: Then why is her scent all over you?.....That girl is wearing our new uniforms!.... Matte! I am not sure if this will meet her approval.... What?! I never agreed to that!....
Note:
I did not create Misako, in fact she actually is a character from Yu- Yu-Hakusho, she was the girl Yusuke possessed, in a really early episode, to beat up the guys that were about to beat up Kuwabara who was under a promise not beat up any other kids. I think she was only in that one episode for ohhh I'd say a few seconds. But any-who she's in my story
I did however create the trio of girls and their leader who moved away I'll try my hardest to put up the next chapter soon! But I have alot of tests and stuff, yuck! Ok bye! And plz review!