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Chapter 10,
Weaknesses
Sora had awoken with the rest of them the next day and dressed in tall leather boots, flare jeans, and a white tank top with an open blue blouse overtop. But didn't say a word. Not a single smile would play about her face, nor did a word pass her lips. She was stern and seemed almost unreachable, as though she was deep in thought. Rays of sunlight split through the forest wafting about as light and carefree as golden butterflies. They trotted off at a light pace, the roads now less swollen with water. It was the mud that troubled them now, the horses hooves sunk deep into the squelching earth. About midday they had reached the busy streets of Tokyo. Everyone gawked at the sight of the colossus horses as they walked in a tight group down the street, Kenshin's group now lead them along the quickest route to the dojo. It was when they reached their destination that two small girls came running out of a side door with an elderly man close on their heels.
Girl's together: Uncle Ken! Aunty Kaoru! Oooooooooo, horsies! Look grandpa, Uncle Kenny brought us horsies!
Sora, whom had maintained so serious a face so far that day, melted at the sight of the little girls running towards them.
Sora: Oh, they're just adorable.
Her eyes softened and she smiled from ear to ear. Dismounting from Nayomee she walked towards the girls, it was then that they stopped.
Sora: (kneeling on the ground) Hello, my name is Sora, what are yours?
Little girls: We're not allowed to talk to strangers!
Grandfather: We'll settle the formalities later, for now let's all go inside and introduce ourselves. I'll make some tea!
About an hour later they all sat around a small heater, after being introduced and having eaten lunch they discussed what they had to do. Sora took the girls outside so that they wouldn't have to sit through all of the boring details of what Yusuke and the others had to do in order to get her back to Koenma. Sora lifted the smallest one high upon her shoulders and held the others hand as they ran through the yard. She even sat them upon Nayomee and Lightning's backs and walked them about the dojo. Lightning didn't seem to mind the children though. Then things started to liven up after both girls leapt upon Sora's legs and sat on her feet as Sora walked about the dojo dragging them along all of them laughing and screeching with happiness. Everyone looked out the window as Sora finally fell over and was then tickled into submission by the two youngsters.
Yahiko: She's worse then a three year old!
Hiei: That's big talk coming from someone like you.
Yahiko: What's that supposed to mean!?!
Hiei: Oh, nothing.
That night Sora lay on her side in front of the heater, both girls propped against her sleeping. She began to doze off, and Kurama walked in.
Kurama: (leaning back into the other room and whispering) Hey everyone, come look at this!
Botan: They are just picture perfect. Kids are definitely her weakness.
Kenshin: (whispering to the others) She seems to be really good with kids that she does.
Shizuru: Duh, it's called maternal instinct.
Kenshin: Yeah, I guess.
Hiei: What do you mean?
Kenshin: Last night, Sora had a nightmare. She kept screaming for someone named Jake to run. Once she woke up she said that they were there, and there was nothing she could do to stop them. It was quite strange really. She's a widow you know.
Sano: Whoa, really! How did you find that out? She's way too young to be a widow.
Kenshin: She told me the other day, she's been married and even had a son, but apparently they've both died. Sora seems to be very sensitive about it.
Kaoru: You idiot! If you were her age, which I'm sure she's pretty close to our age, wouldn't you be sad if your husband and son died?
Kenshin: Somehow I doubt that I'll ever have a husband that I do.
Kaoru: Oh you're so ignorant, what I mean is that you have to be sensitive when discussing topics like these, people don't always get over death easily.
Kenshin: I know, I, well, I'm not used to handling situations like these!
Keiko: You sound pretty lousy when it comes to family matters.
Kenshin: Well, I was an orphan, so it's hard to deal with stuff like this when you don't have anyone to show you how.
Kaoru: (whispering to others) Yeah, he also had no one to teach him how to grow up, that's why he's so childish!
Kuwabara: (walking over to Sora) Wakey, wakey eggs and bakey!
Sora: Just five more minutes. (she rolled over and the two little girls fell over backwards and snapped awake whimpering)
Sora: I'm up! I'm up! What happened? Oh no I'm sorry, come here girls. Here lets go to bed now.
She scooped them up and carried them out of the room, everyone had frozen, hoping she hadn't heard them talking.
Sora: What's wrong? Did somebody die or something because you all look so freaked out!
Botan: Oh nothing, just making idle conversation that's all!
Sora: Whatever then, I'm going to bed. Wait a minute, where do I sleep?
Kaoru: Here I'll show you.
They turned in, and rose late the next morning, except for Sora, who was up and about at 6 AM. When Yahiko came into the kitchen that morning he was surprised to see Sora, for it was usually Kenshin that was up early.
Yahiko: Hey! How did you sleep last night?
Sora: Fine. Why? (her voice was suddenly wary)
Yahiko: No reason, I was just wondering.
Sora: Your lying. Yahiko: No I'm not!
Sora: Yes you are! I should know, I used to have a son.
Yahiko: Oh, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about. Kenshin told me about that dream you had the other day.
Sora: Oh, did he now?
Yahiko: Yes he did, and I wanted to ask if you would tell me about it. I'm sorry to pry, but I'm curious!
Sora: It's too complicated for you to understand.
Yahiko: (not wanting to anger her) Ok, I'm sorry to be so nosy. Hey what's that smell?
Sora: (sniffing the air) Oh, no! I forgot about breakfast, I left it on the stove while I was talking to you.
Everyone else gradually joined them, and got a good laugh out of what was left of Sora's pancakes.
Sora: I'm really not a bad cook I just got sidetracked.
Shizuru: That would pretty much make you a bad cook. I have to do it all the time for this lump over here, (she pointed at her brother) and you can't wander away from what your doing. Or else you risk starting a fire and all of that junk.
They decided to take their time getting to the portal, and enjoy the streets of Japan. They were worried because not only were the horses huge, Sora and Yusuke's group weren't dressed very much like anyone else at all. Never had anyone seen a woman show so much skin. Sora was dressed in flare jeans, sneakers, and a T-shirt that was laced together up the sides all the way up to her under arm. The T-shirt had the same symbols on it as her tattoo. Nayomee and the other horses tread carefully so as not to step on anyone, but even at their slow pace the little girls riding with Sora thought it was great fun! However this peaceful, though awkward scene was not to last; after everyone had dismounted in order to guide the horses through the crowded streets the little girls ran through the streets laughing and playing. Sora didn't like them wandering so far away, but their grandfather assured her that they would be all right. But a few moments later Sora heard the sounds of hoof beats coming fast down the road. They were government workers, and they didn't look as though they were about to stop for anyone. Sora didn't much like how they were forcing everyone to scramble out of their way like that, the government was supposed to look out for the good of the people, not try to trample them! But even though she didn't approve of their actions, she hadn't planned on interfering with them since she wasn't even a Japanese citizen. It was when she heard the screams of the two young girls that she shot into action. The street had been cleared all accept for the girls! They were paralyzed with fear though, and huddled together in the street. At first everyone kind of stared dumbly not realizing what was going on, until they saw Sora bound into the middle of the road and pull back her fist ready for a punch! Just as the three men reached them one leaned to the side, and Sora's fist collided with his face! She screeched in agony, the force of the blow split her knuckles open and the man flew backwards off of his mount, the others halted to see what had happened. The man on the ground howled in pain, clutching his face as blood poured from his nose and the corner of his mouth.
Sora: (recovering her composure) I'm sorry to have assaulted you like that, but I couldn't stand by and let you harm these children.
Other man: Why you little witch! Do you have any idea who we are?
Sora: Yes I do, and I don't care. These children's safety is by far more important to me than some petty errand you may be running.
Man: How, dare you,
Sora: Ah,ah,ah you can't lay a finger on me! She pulled out a passport. I'm not a Japanese citizen, and I can report you to the authorities for hassling me after you almost crushed my little friends here!
They were quite angry, but after containing themselves they regrouped and rode off. The others ran over to inspect Sora's hand. The cuts were deep, but nothing a bandage couldn't fix. Later that day they reached the portal and safely opened it. The spirit world was a strange place for Kenshin's group; they had never seen anything like it. Sora was not happy to be there though. Upon reaching Koenma and presenting him with Sora utter chaos broke out.
Koenma: Shoot her! Somebody shoot her!
Hiei: I highly doubt that will be necessary.
Koenma: You brought HUMANS with you!!!!!!!
Yusuke: We had to in order to file the report.
Koenma: (he looked like he was about to have a nervous break down) Ok, then at least put one of those new collars on her before you bring her to the inquiry room. How did you catch her? I was trying to get you away from this case, not involved in it.
Kuwabara: We're just geniuses and we always get our guy, or in this case our girl, wait that sounds wrong.
Kurama: You've a very creative imagination don't you.
Kuwabara: I try.
Kurama: (whispering to Hiei) Ten bucks says he has no idea what I'm talking about.
Hiei: I know I'd lose if I took that bet!
Once they reached the inquiry room a special metal collar was placed about Sora's neck and Koenma picked up a remote for it. Everyone else watched from another room with one of those one way mirrors in it as Koenma interrogated Sora.
Koenma: Now don't try anything funny, or all I have to do is press this button and that collar will choke you. I just want some simple information and I have a proposition for you afterward. Where are your little friends?
Sora: I don't know what you're talking about!
Koenma: Don't play dumb with me! Where are those Shrikan things of your's?
Sora: (smirking) Right behind you!
Koenma: (turning around) Heh, heh, hello.
Phantom: Let her go! Now, let's hear about that proposition.
Keela growled at Koenma. He jumped and ran over snapping the collar off of Sora's neck and running into the corner of the room with his hands covering his face.
Koenma: Ok, ok just please don't hurt me!
Everybody else came into the room just in case things got out of control.
Koenma: Ok, that man, Coronsoe, he's somewhere in the human world as of now. He's having a huge black tie occasion ball just down the road from where you live Yusuke. It's being held at the old city hall. Since you all already know so much about this case, I have no choice but to keep you all on it. That means that all of the rest of you besides Yusuke and them are going to be temporary detectives. Now, you all need to find something formal to wear, girls in gowns boys in tuxedos, NO BUTS! They went to bed that night grumbling about having to dress up, except for the girls.
Sora: I'm so excited! I love dressing up!
Kaoru: (whispering to Yukina) I hope her dress isn't as revealing as her other clothing!
Sora: I heard that! I'm going to take us all shopping and we can help the others get their outfits too! But I already know what I'm going to wear.
Shizuru: And that would be?
Sora: Not telling! You'll all just have to wait until the party.
Oh boy, Sora is going to straighten these guys out! You have to remember most of them are either from the past and have no present fashion sense, or have never worn anything fancy in their lives! Let's hope that all goes well!
Chapter 10,
Weaknesses
Sora had awoken with the rest of them the next day and dressed in tall leather boots, flare jeans, and a white tank top with an open blue blouse overtop. But didn't say a word. Not a single smile would play about her face, nor did a word pass her lips. She was stern and seemed almost unreachable, as though she was deep in thought. Rays of sunlight split through the forest wafting about as light and carefree as golden butterflies. They trotted off at a light pace, the roads now less swollen with water. It was the mud that troubled them now, the horses hooves sunk deep into the squelching earth. About midday they had reached the busy streets of Tokyo. Everyone gawked at the sight of the colossus horses as they walked in a tight group down the street, Kenshin's group now lead them along the quickest route to the dojo. It was when they reached their destination that two small girls came running out of a side door with an elderly man close on their heels.
Girl's together: Uncle Ken! Aunty Kaoru! Oooooooooo, horsies! Look grandpa, Uncle Kenny brought us horsies!
Sora, whom had maintained so serious a face so far that day, melted at the sight of the little girls running towards them.
Sora: Oh, they're just adorable.
Her eyes softened and she smiled from ear to ear. Dismounting from Nayomee she walked towards the girls, it was then that they stopped.
Sora: (kneeling on the ground) Hello, my name is Sora, what are yours?
Little girls: We're not allowed to talk to strangers!
Grandfather: We'll settle the formalities later, for now let's all go inside and introduce ourselves. I'll make some tea!
About an hour later they all sat around a small heater, after being introduced and having eaten lunch they discussed what they had to do. Sora took the girls outside so that they wouldn't have to sit through all of the boring details of what Yusuke and the others had to do in order to get her back to Koenma. Sora lifted the smallest one high upon her shoulders and held the others hand as they ran through the yard. She even sat them upon Nayomee and Lightning's backs and walked them about the dojo. Lightning didn't seem to mind the children though. Then things started to liven up after both girls leapt upon Sora's legs and sat on her feet as Sora walked about the dojo dragging them along all of them laughing and screeching with happiness. Everyone looked out the window as Sora finally fell over and was then tickled into submission by the two youngsters.
Yahiko: She's worse then a three year old!
Hiei: That's big talk coming from someone like you.
Yahiko: What's that supposed to mean!?!
Hiei: Oh, nothing.
That night Sora lay on her side in front of the heater, both girls propped against her sleeping. She began to doze off, and Kurama walked in.
Kurama: (leaning back into the other room and whispering) Hey everyone, come look at this!
Botan: They are just picture perfect. Kids are definitely her weakness.
Kenshin: (whispering to the others) She seems to be really good with kids that she does.
Shizuru: Duh, it's called maternal instinct.
Kenshin: Yeah, I guess.
Hiei: What do you mean?
Kenshin: Last night, Sora had a nightmare. She kept screaming for someone named Jake to run. Once she woke up she said that they were there, and there was nothing she could do to stop them. It was quite strange really. She's a widow you know.
Sano: Whoa, really! How did you find that out? She's way too young to be a widow.
Kenshin: She told me the other day, she's been married and even had a son, but apparently they've both died. Sora seems to be very sensitive about it.
Kaoru: You idiot! If you were her age, which I'm sure she's pretty close to our age, wouldn't you be sad if your husband and son died?
Kenshin: Somehow I doubt that I'll ever have a husband that I do.
Kaoru: Oh you're so ignorant, what I mean is that you have to be sensitive when discussing topics like these, people don't always get over death easily.
Kenshin: I know, I, well, I'm not used to handling situations like these!
Keiko: You sound pretty lousy when it comes to family matters.
Kenshin: Well, I was an orphan, so it's hard to deal with stuff like this when you don't have anyone to show you how.
Kaoru: (whispering to others) Yeah, he also had no one to teach him how to grow up, that's why he's so childish!
Kuwabara: (walking over to Sora) Wakey, wakey eggs and bakey!
Sora: Just five more minutes. (she rolled over and the two little girls fell over backwards and snapped awake whimpering)
Sora: I'm up! I'm up! What happened? Oh no I'm sorry, come here girls. Here lets go to bed now.
She scooped them up and carried them out of the room, everyone had frozen, hoping she hadn't heard them talking.
Sora: What's wrong? Did somebody die or something because you all look so freaked out!
Botan: Oh nothing, just making idle conversation that's all!
Sora: Whatever then, I'm going to bed. Wait a minute, where do I sleep?
Kaoru: Here I'll show you.
They turned in, and rose late the next morning, except for Sora, who was up and about at 6 AM. When Yahiko came into the kitchen that morning he was surprised to see Sora, for it was usually Kenshin that was up early.
Yahiko: Hey! How did you sleep last night?
Sora: Fine. Why? (her voice was suddenly wary)
Yahiko: No reason, I was just wondering.
Sora: Your lying. Yahiko: No I'm not!
Sora: Yes you are! I should know, I used to have a son.
Yahiko: Oh, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about. Kenshin told me about that dream you had the other day.
Sora: Oh, did he now?
Yahiko: Yes he did, and I wanted to ask if you would tell me about it. I'm sorry to pry, but I'm curious!
Sora: It's too complicated for you to understand.
Yahiko: (not wanting to anger her) Ok, I'm sorry to be so nosy. Hey what's that smell?
Sora: (sniffing the air) Oh, no! I forgot about breakfast, I left it on the stove while I was talking to you.
Everyone else gradually joined them, and got a good laugh out of what was left of Sora's pancakes.
Sora: I'm really not a bad cook I just got sidetracked.
Shizuru: That would pretty much make you a bad cook. I have to do it all the time for this lump over here, (she pointed at her brother) and you can't wander away from what your doing. Or else you risk starting a fire and all of that junk.
They decided to take their time getting to the portal, and enjoy the streets of Japan. They were worried because not only were the horses huge, Sora and Yusuke's group weren't dressed very much like anyone else at all. Never had anyone seen a woman show so much skin. Sora was dressed in flare jeans, sneakers, and a T-shirt that was laced together up the sides all the way up to her under arm. The T-shirt had the same symbols on it as her tattoo. Nayomee and the other horses tread carefully so as not to step on anyone, but even at their slow pace the little girls riding with Sora thought it was great fun! However this peaceful, though awkward scene was not to last; after everyone had dismounted in order to guide the horses through the crowded streets the little girls ran through the streets laughing and playing. Sora didn't like them wandering so far away, but their grandfather assured her that they would be all right. But a few moments later Sora heard the sounds of hoof beats coming fast down the road. They were government workers, and they didn't look as though they were about to stop for anyone. Sora didn't much like how they were forcing everyone to scramble out of their way like that, the government was supposed to look out for the good of the people, not try to trample them! But even though she didn't approve of their actions, she hadn't planned on interfering with them since she wasn't even a Japanese citizen. It was when she heard the screams of the two young girls that she shot into action. The street had been cleared all accept for the girls! They were paralyzed with fear though, and huddled together in the street. At first everyone kind of stared dumbly not realizing what was going on, until they saw Sora bound into the middle of the road and pull back her fist ready for a punch! Just as the three men reached them one leaned to the side, and Sora's fist collided with his face! She screeched in agony, the force of the blow split her knuckles open and the man flew backwards off of his mount, the others halted to see what had happened. The man on the ground howled in pain, clutching his face as blood poured from his nose and the corner of his mouth.
Sora: (recovering her composure) I'm sorry to have assaulted you like that, but I couldn't stand by and let you harm these children.
Other man: Why you little witch! Do you have any idea who we are?
Sora: Yes I do, and I don't care. These children's safety is by far more important to me than some petty errand you may be running.
Man: How, dare you,
Sora: Ah,ah,ah you can't lay a finger on me! She pulled out a passport. I'm not a Japanese citizen, and I can report you to the authorities for hassling me after you almost crushed my little friends here!
They were quite angry, but after containing themselves they regrouped and rode off. The others ran over to inspect Sora's hand. The cuts were deep, but nothing a bandage couldn't fix. Later that day they reached the portal and safely opened it. The spirit world was a strange place for Kenshin's group; they had never seen anything like it. Sora was not happy to be there though. Upon reaching Koenma and presenting him with Sora utter chaos broke out.
Koenma: Shoot her! Somebody shoot her!
Hiei: I highly doubt that will be necessary.
Koenma: You brought HUMANS with you!!!!!!!
Yusuke: We had to in order to file the report.
Koenma: (he looked like he was about to have a nervous break down) Ok, then at least put one of those new collars on her before you bring her to the inquiry room. How did you catch her? I was trying to get you away from this case, not involved in it.
Kuwabara: We're just geniuses and we always get our guy, or in this case our girl, wait that sounds wrong.
Kurama: You've a very creative imagination don't you.
Kuwabara: I try.
Kurama: (whispering to Hiei) Ten bucks says he has no idea what I'm talking about.
Hiei: I know I'd lose if I took that bet!
Once they reached the inquiry room a special metal collar was placed about Sora's neck and Koenma picked up a remote for it. Everyone else watched from another room with one of those one way mirrors in it as Koenma interrogated Sora.
Koenma: Now don't try anything funny, or all I have to do is press this button and that collar will choke you. I just want some simple information and I have a proposition for you afterward. Where are your little friends?
Sora: I don't know what you're talking about!
Koenma: Don't play dumb with me! Where are those Shrikan things of your's?
Sora: (smirking) Right behind you!
Koenma: (turning around) Heh, heh, hello.
Phantom: Let her go! Now, let's hear about that proposition.
Keela growled at Koenma. He jumped and ran over snapping the collar off of Sora's neck and running into the corner of the room with his hands covering his face.
Koenma: Ok, ok just please don't hurt me!
Everybody else came into the room just in case things got out of control.
Koenma: Ok, that man, Coronsoe, he's somewhere in the human world as of now. He's having a huge black tie occasion ball just down the road from where you live Yusuke. It's being held at the old city hall. Since you all already know so much about this case, I have no choice but to keep you all on it. That means that all of the rest of you besides Yusuke and them are going to be temporary detectives. Now, you all need to find something formal to wear, girls in gowns boys in tuxedos, NO BUTS! They went to bed that night grumbling about having to dress up, except for the girls.
Sora: I'm so excited! I love dressing up!
Kaoru: (whispering to Yukina) I hope her dress isn't as revealing as her other clothing!
Sora: I heard that! I'm going to take us all shopping and we can help the others get their outfits too! But I already know what I'm going to wear.
Shizuru: And that would be?
Sora: Not telling! You'll all just have to wait until the party.
Oh boy, Sora is going to straighten these guys out! You have to remember most of them are either from the past and have no present fashion sense, or have never worn anything fancy in their lives! Let's hope that all goes well!