Saxophone Girl

I don't own anything. This is my first fic, so be kind!!!

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Something found Olivia that night. Something saw her and narrowed its eyes in disgust. It untangled the girls arm from the plant and carried her to its den. There the thing tended the shallow wounds and laid the girl to sleep. It gave her one distasteful glare, and walked away.

No one knows why Youko Kurama helped this young girl. He knew naught that she would one day help him as well. But even so, we do not know why a simple act was performed.

And, dear readers, neither do I.

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Something stirred Olivia from her fragile sleep. At first she just lay there, half between sleep and being awake. She puled the soft blanket over her head and sighed. Was it Saturday? OR was it a nice and calm Sunday morning?

Wait....

Wasn't she... supposed to be in the grip of that.... flower thing? The one with the calming scent? She wasn't supposed to be in a bed. Not comfortable, not warm and cozy.... Unless it was all a dream....

Opening her eyes, Olivia saw the faded light coming through the close weave of a blanket. She threw that off, and looked around.

She wasn't in her room. The room.... or was it a cavern? Was cold. The walls glowed with a sort of green light, and it smelled slightly damp and close. The room was cold too, and filled with a smell that she could not place.

First, Olivia ran her hands over her body, just to make sure that none of her clothes had been removed. She then jumped out of bed, breathing roughly.

Olivia then glanced from side to side. No one else was in the room, there was just another bed, although this one was neatly made.

Sighing with temporary relief, Olivia hunched over and placed her hands on her knees. Closing her eyes and sighing deeply, the girl just thought.

What was that thing that had chased her? What about the flower that had incited her with its exotic scent? Where was she?

You are up, good. Said a voice.

Now, a voice can be high. A lovely soprano that sings like a bird. Or it can be lower, an alto that laps over all that hears it. Or even lower, tenor or baritone. This voice was neither, as far as Olivia could tell. But it made her shiver with delight.

Without looking up, Olivia pondered what to say next.

At last, she turned her head up.

And she gasped.

The man she was looking at was tall, very tall. He had silver hair that was worn down, and it flowed like a waterfall down to his waist. His eyes were a burning shade of gold, set in a perfect face unmarred. he was slender, clad in a white tunic and pants, and short gray shoes.

But it was not his features that made him unique, but his ears and tail. A pair of silver fox ears and a silver fox tail were what made Olivia gasp.

Who are you? Asked the man in his deep, slightly husky voice.

My name.... is Olivia.... Said the girl uncertainly.

The mans lips deepened to a frown. He looked very displeased.

Do you know who I am? Asked the man.

Olivia shook her head.

A sigh from the other.

Do you know what you did?

No sir. Answered Olivia.

Then, human, do you know why I brought you here?

Silence from Olivia. The words she had wanted to speak were caught dead in her throat. She tried to answer, but the wonderful voice and the way the man had said human' has given her silence.

Then I will tell you.

The man walked foreword (he was standing in the shadows of a passage way), until he was only a few feet away from Olivia.

My name is Youko Kurama, and I am the most feared thief in the Maikai. You damaged that plant. A most valuable rose called Dreamers Wish' that can trick any weak-minded person into touching its petals. I was planning to harvest the seeds when you came traipsing along and touched it.

Ummm... Sorry? Said Olivia uncertainly. She looked at the ground.

I have to wait another four years before the plant can be ready for harvesting. Said Youko cooly.

Olivia gave a deep swallow. By the way the man was talking, he was VERY unhappy. But hey, you would be unhappy too if some random human just came and destroyed a plant that had taken four years to grow, right?

Something heavy landed at Olivias feet. Then something else. Looking down at them, she saw that Youko had tossed her backpack and saxophone at her feet rather heavily. The case of the instrument rattled loudly.

I found these out by my Dreamers Wish. Then I backtracked a little. It seems that you have destroyed my Guardian Trees as well.

Olivia shot her glance up.

It wasn't me! Said Olivia hotly, It was that whatever that was chasing me!

Of course, a human girl couldn't do such damage on her own. Said Youko, the slightest hint of mistrust in his voice.

Listen. If you don't want me here, then let me go!

Do you really want to get into the pits of Maikai again? You'll never survive.

Olivias jaw did a little drop. What? The hell was he talking about?

And by your expression, you've never heard of that before, have you?

Olivia shook her head.

In a less gentler term, your in Hell right now.

You know what I said about Olivias jaw dropping, well, it just dropped a little more.

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Olivia was stumped. With the strange thief named Youko Kurama standing in all his silver haired glory before her, with her saxophone laying silent at her feet, with moss glowing on the wall, she was silent.

Then a million things flew into her mind all at once. The same question of where was she floated around and around again.

At last, she gave a sigh. Then fell to the floor. Exhaustion hit her hard. The confusion and the anxiety. They all swarmed her.

She was hungry too....

A tear trickled down from a single teal eye. It landed with a soft splat on the floor. It was soon followed by other tears.

If there was one thing Olivia hated, it was crying. She hated being weak and she hated being sad. And doing so in front of a man whom she knew almost nothing about was not helping the fact.

Trying to dry your eyes only tends to cause more tears. And as she rubbed away at her eyes she only made it worse. At last, Olivia gave up, hunched over, and sobbed to the floor.

Youko just stood there silent. He had left other women out on the doorstep, who not this blubbering human? She would serve no purpose. Too young to have any skill or to take.

He sighed. The gold ring on her finger and the shiny instrument in its black case would do nicely.

Swallowing her fears (And her pride), Olivia looked up. She connected eyes with Youko. Trying her best to look brave, she spoke.

I don't know what I can do, put please let me stay here. I can clean.... and cook.... and entertain you with my music... just please don't.... throw me out.

A soft sob, and another wipe at the eyes.

I'll do anything sir. Just please, let me stay.

The fox pondered this for a moment. He let himself look over Olivia one more time.... She was pretty. To chubby and her skin was an odd color, but she was pretty.

I shall think about it. He said. With one long swift step forward, he stood right above Olivia.

But in the meantime, I will tolerate no weakness. He seized her by the elbows and hauled Olivia up. She stood, held by the mysterious man with golden eyes, looking up at him.

He gave her a gentle but still stern push at the bed and walked away. Just as soon as he had come, the silver haired man was gone.

One last tear fell from her eye. But Olivia swallowed. If she was in Hell, she would have to toughen up.

For a moment, the girl just stood there, watching, listening for any evidence of the mans return. But he did not come.

Olivia fell back into her bed and was silent, save for the soft snores.

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Well, how was it? Second chapter done. I've already got the ideas for the ending. Let's just say that it won't be what you'll expect.

Kari