Yay! A chapter that's actually longer than one page. I am SOOO sorry it's
been so long since I posted the next chapter but I've been busy with evil
homework...things with a * next to it mean it's Yoko's thoughts... anyway
I've got to thank a couple of people for reviewing...
Kaeru Soyokaze- Thanks for your review and yes... I am Chloe-chan's friend. The one who obsesses over Hiei.
Narouki- Yeah I was going for the whole "he's cold but he also has a good side" vibe and I'm so glad that you like my story.
Like I said I'm really sorry it's been going so slow but here's chapter 4...
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*Food? The male fox awoke to a very tantalizing scent.
"Good morning... It's about time you woke up." The girl's cheerful voice chimed.
*Oh yeah, I'm still here. I swear I hate that girl, what is she trying to prove? I don't need her sympathy or help. I can make it on my own.
The kitsune carefully rose to all fours.
*I said I didn't need her help and now I've proven it.
The cocky fox held his head up high and tried to take a step only resulting in another stumble to the floor.
"You stupid fox! You shouldn't be walking yet, it's only been eight days and you only woke up yesterday!" Gem scolded.
*Who is she to tell me what I can and cannot do?... Wha-what is she doing now?!
Gem had stopped cooking the roast and walked over to Yoko. She had taken his small, frail paw into her gentle , caring hand.
"Normally I take care of this while you're asleep but I was so tired last night I couldn't stay up long enough."
The fox cocked his head gently to the right confused as to why the girl was so tired. He looked beneath her eyes and could see small creases and within her normally sparkling blue eyes was a shade of dull gray.
"Well last night I had to get deer meat for the roast. A stupid pack of wolves was surrounding the cabin so I had to fight them off to make sure they didn't get you. After I came back the fire was out and you were shivering. So I threw a blanket on you, went outside, chopped some firewood, started a fire and finally go to sleep at three and woke up this morning at six. And all I've been doing this morning is cooking an looking after you."
Yoko couldn't believe what he was hearing. Never in his life had it felt as if someone had cared for him and now this total stranger was doing almost anything to help him recover.
*Thi-this girl has done all that... why? Could it have been for me... never. Why would anyone care for a thief like me? What is she doing?!
Gem had removed the bandage's from Yoko's paw and was now applying the new one's.
"Your fur's become matted and stiff from dry blood and sweat... I know, why don't we was you up."
*Nani?! (what, for those who don't know)
"Yeah, all you need is a good bath and you'll be good as new."
The fox threw the girl a dumb look and she quickly corrected herself.
"Well, maybe not good as new but still, your fur won't be so stiff and icky."
*The hell she's gonna get me into the water.
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"Get back here!!!"
*Yeah right!
Some how, the white fox had gotten the strength to suddenly start darting around the house causing anything in his path to fall over.
"YOU IDIOT FOX!!!" The female screeched catching another falling vase.
*Now if I could just- damn it!
The kitsune was trapped in a corner of the cabin.
"Alright you stubborn-"
Gem's voice was cut off at the sight of the fox in a fallen state again.
*Damn these injuries... huh?
Yoko was covered by the shadow of Gem.
*Now what does she want? The fox pondered silently. *What does she think she's doing now?!
Gem had placed a hand upon the mammal's small head and cooed, "I have no intention of hurting you. You're injured badly enough and I don't want to cause you anymore pain. Now stop destroying my house and let's go."
The girl stood up and watched the kitsune patiently, waiting for his decision.
*She's letting me choose?
He sat for about three minutes clueless as to why she cared so much for him.
*Forget it... I guess I'll go.
Yoko stood up and pawed at Gem's pant leg careful not to hurt himself again.
"Good choice."
*Yeah maybe I made the right choice but now I'll have to walk- what?!
The female had scooped him up into her arms, like a mother cradled a baby, and was now carrying him down the hallway to the bath.
*Nani... she-she's carrying me? Well I guess it's better than walking.
With this thought settled in his mind, the fox relaxed resting in her arms.
*Gem's thoughts: Aww, he's so cute when he's asleep. Maybe I can- No! I took that risk once... not again. *End Gem's thoughts*
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After the bath...
"Now that wasn't that bad, now was it?"
*Nope... that was great... wait, what?
The feeling of warm bath water had caused the kitsune to go into a state of being dazed. Even if he was a little out of it, it was obvious to anyone that his fur was gorgeous. A single touch of it was like touching satin or silk. His deep ruby eyes added to his beauty. All of his tails seemingly flowing behind him and even the bandages wrapped around his figure couldn't lessen his magnificence at all.
Gem couldn't do anything but stare.
Wow! She silently thought. He's beautiful.
He didn't even notice the gaping brunette. He hobbled over to the fireplace and rested next to the flames allowing him to dry off his slightly damp fur.
"You lay here and I'll get you some dinner."
While the girl walked to the kitchen, the kitsune pondered through his thoughts even more.
*She's done all this for me... could she actually- care for me? Maybe I won't kill her once I transform back to my normal state. What's happening to me?! I'm going soft and look who it's for, a female and not even of my own type. I don't care how much she supposedly cares for me, I must kill her at any cost, no one can live after seeing the face of me. People would know where I'm at and would have a lead on where to find me. If I let her live she could tell the other's and they'd hunt me down...
"Here you go!" Gem's cheerful voice sounded as she walked back over to the fox. She set down his plate and returned to the kitchen to retrieve her own serving.
Now in front of him was a large slice of venison sitting in a small pool of it's own juices. He took a bite and the meat slowly slipped down his throat. It was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten.
Being a thief, he had never gotten the chance to stop and cook his meals or possibly go into a restaurant. Therefore resulting in always eating raw meat or cold meals.
"Ya cold?... Here." The female placed a blue, gray, black, and white fleece blanket upon the fox.
Once again Yoko returned to his thoughts.
*But... But how could I harm someone who cares about me... and someone I might care for.
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Oooh, cliffhanger, you people are just gonna have to wait till chapter five to find out what happens... hopefully it won't take me as long to write this time. I really hope you people like it so far.
REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kaeru Soyokaze- Thanks for your review and yes... I am Chloe-chan's friend. The one who obsesses over Hiei.
Narouki- Yeah I was going for the whole "he's cold but he also has a good side" vibe and I'm so glad that you like my story.
Like I said I'm really sorry it's been going so slow but here's chapter 4...
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*Food? The male fox awoke to a very tantalizing scent.
"Good morning... It's about time you woke up." The girl's cheerful voice chimed.
*Oh yeah, I'm still here. I swear I hate that girl, what is she trying to prove? I don't need her sympathy or help. I can make it on my own.
The kitsune carefully rose to all fours.
*I said I didn't need her help and now I've proven it.
The cocky fox held his head up high and tried to take a step only resulting in another stumble to the floor.
"You stupid fox! You shouldn't be walking yet, it's only been eight days and you only woke up yesterday!" Gem scolded.
*Who is she to tell me what I can and cannot do?... Wha-what is she doing now?!
Gem had stopped cooking the roast and walked over to Yoko. She had taken his small, frail paw into her gentle , caring hand.
"Normally I take care of this while you're asleep but I was so tired last night I couldn't stay up long enough."
The fox cocked his head gently to the right confused as to why the girl was so tired. He looked beneath her eyes and could see small creases and within her normally sparkling blue eyes was a shade of dull gray.
"Well last night I had to get deer meat for the roast. A stupid pack of wolves was surrounding the cabin so I had to fight them off to make sure they didn't get you. After I came back the fire was out and you were shivering. So I threw a blanket on you, went outside, chopped some firewood, started a fire and finally go to sleep at three and woke up this morning at six. And all I've been doing this morning is cooking an looking after you."
Yoko couldn't believe what he was hearing. Never in his life had it felt as if someone had cared for him and now this total stranger was doing almost anything to help him recover.
*Thi-this girl has done all that... why? Could it have been for me... never. Why would anyone care for a thief like me? What is she doing?!
Gem had removed the bandage's from Yoko's paw and was now applying the new one's.
"Your fur's become matted and stiff from dry blood and sweat... I know, why don't we was you up."
*Nani?! (what, for those who don't know)
"Yeah, all you need is a good bath and you'll be good as new."
The fox threw the girl a dumb look and she quickly corrected herself.
"Well, maybe not good as new but still, your fur won't be so stiff and icky."
*The hell she's gonna get me into the water.
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"Get back here!!!"
*Yeah right!
Some how, the white fox had gotten the strength to suddenly start darting around the house causing anything in his path to fall over.
"YOU IDIOT FOX!!!" The female screeched catching another falling vase.
*Now if I could just- damn it!
The kitsune was trapped in a corner of the cabin.
"Alright you stubborn-"
Gem's voice was cut off at the sight of the fox in a fallen state again.
*Damn these injuries... huh?
Yoko was covered by the shadow of Gem.
*Now what does she want? The fox pondered silently. *What does she think she's doing now?!
Gem had placed a hand upon the mammal's small head and cooed, "I have no intention of hurting you. You're injured badly enough and I don't want to cause you anymore pain. Now stop destroying my house and let's go."
The girl stood up and watched the kitsune patiently, waiting for his decision.
*She's letting me choose?
He sat for about three minutes clueless as to why she cared so much for him.
*Forget it... I guess I'll go.
Yoko stood up and pawed at Gem's pant leg careful not to hurt himself again.
"Good choice."
*Yeah maybe I made the right choice but now I'll have to walk- what?!
The female had scooped him up into her arms, like a mother cradled a baby, and was now carrying him down the hallway to the bath.
*Nani... she-she's carrying me? Well I guess it's better than walking.
With this thought settled in his mind, the fox relaxed resting in her arms.
*Gem's thoughts: Aww, he's so cute when he's asleep. Maybe I can- No! I took that risk once... not again. *End Gem's thoughts*
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After the bath...
"Now that wasn't that bad, now was it?"
*Nope... that was great... wait, what?
The feeling of warm bath water had caused the kitsune to go into a state of being dazed. Even if he was a little out of it, it was obvious to anyone that his fur was gorgeous. A single touch of it was like touching satin or silk. His deep ruby eyes added to his beauty. All of his tails seemingly flowing behind him and even the bandages wrapped around his figure couldn't lessen his magnificence at all.
Gem couldn't do anything but stare.
Wow! She silently thought. He's beautiful.
He didn't even notice the gaping brunette. He hobbled over to the fireplace and rested next to the flames allowing him to dry off his slightly damp fur.
"You lay here and I'll get you some dinner."
While the girl walked to the kitchen, the kitsune pondered through his thoughts even more.
*She's done all this for me... could she actually- care for me? Maybe I won't kill her once I transform back to my normal state. What's happening to me?! I'm going soft and look who it's for, a female and not even of my own type. I don't care how much she supposedly cares for me, I must kill her at any cost, no one can live after seeing the face of me. People would know where I'm at and would have a lead on where to find me. If I let her live she could tell the other's and they'd hunt me down...
"Here you go!" Gem's cheerful voice sounded as she walked back over to the fox. She set down his plate and returned to the kitchen to retrieve her own serving.
Now in front of him was a large slice of venison sitting in a small pool of it's own juices. He took a bite and the meat slowly slipped down his throat. It was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten.
Being a thief, he had never gotten the chance to stop and cook his meals or possibly go into a restaurant. Therefore resulting in always eating raw meat or cold meals.
"Ya cold?... Here." The female placed a blue, gray, black, and white fleece blanket upon the fox.
Once again Yoko returned to his thoughts.
*But... But how could I harm someone who cares about me... and someone I might care for.
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Oooh, cliffhanger, you people are just gonna have to wait till chapter five to find out what happens... hopefully it won't take me as long to write this time. I really hope you people like it so far.
REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!