Hahahahahahahahahahaha, ok that doesn't sound like very evil laughter
but it's supposed too! I love messing with people's heads and
relationships! Everyone knows that Kenshin and Kaoru and several other
people are naturally, "heaven made matches," as my friend says. Well,
today I am going to mess around and screw everything up! Oh who do you all
want to see Sora and everyone else pair up with, I have my own opinions of
course but I just wanted to see what the public thought. I'm not sure
whether or not I should put Megumi in, oh well, let's see how things go for
our heroes.
Chapter 12,
Holding Back
Sora and her friends left after Sora had set up her next meeting with Ian. As they rode off down the street to the spot where they were supposed to wait for their portal back to the spirit world~
Sano: So? Spill, what the heck happened?
Sora: He's nosey, but that's because he's working for Coronsoe I just know it!
Kuwabara: Well, I don't trust him!
Sora: (giving him a look that showed she truly pitied his stupidity) You're not supposed to he's the enemy!
Sano: So, when are you seeing him again?
Sora: This Friday at 8 o'clock.
Shizuru: Wow, you guys must've really hit it off tonight.
Sora: No, I actually had to play the role of the ice burg tonight and he had to be the titanic.
Kaoru: What's a Titanic?
Kurama: You always play that role Sora.
Sora: Watch it buddy!
Kurama: The truth hurts.
Sora: So will my fist in your mouth! Kurama: (chuckling) Well, aren't we cranky tonight.
Sora: You would be to if you had to play damsel to Ian!
Hiei: Admit it, you like it.
Sora: Like what?
Hiei: Don't play dumb with me you like him don't you?
Sora: I don't like spending time with him any more than you like being short! I just do it because I have to!
Hiei: That remark was truly unnecessary.
Sora: Yeah well, yours weren't any kinder.
The portal then opened up and they reported back to Koenma. Sora reported to Koenma and they then realized how big a problem they truly had.
Sora: If my hunch on this guy is correct then he'll try to walk me home on Friday so he can find out where I live. Well as of now I haven't got a place to live in Yusuke's world.
Koenma: Just go to Yusuke's house. Pretend you live there, we'll get Yusuke's mom out of the house that night and get you a key. Then you can go there. Yusuke, you'll just have to tell your mom that you're having some friends over and then everyone can wait there for Sora when she returns.
Yusuke: Whoa, whoa now doesn't that put my mom at a risk? I mean what would we do if they attacked my house when none of us were there?
Koenma: They won't, Coronsoe isn't stupid, and if he wanted to he'd attack Sora when she was alone away from public view.
Yusuke: I guess that makes sense.
Koenma: Then it's decided, now let's get ready for Friday night and other then that we're done for the week.
The raptors joined everyone in the main room, where most of them hung around when there was nothing to do.
Razor: We got nothin'.
Flamejaw: You didn't get ANYTHING! I won't tolerate your ill speech any longer, now either shape up or go to bed. Razor: Sorry mum.
The rest of the Shrikans lounged about the room, Rose sharpening her horns, Razor trying to keep from sticking anyone etc.
Kurama: Hey, remember how you told us about how Keela and the rest of your pets were genetically altered?
Sora: Yeah, why?
Kurama: What kind of DNA did you make them from?
Sora: I shouldn't really tell you but I can't believe you guys haven't already figured it out! All of my animals have demon and animal DNA in them, that's why they are so impressively different from normal animals. Keela's other DNA components are from wolves, cheetahs, leopards, and great danes.
Kurama: Where did her demon DNA come from?
Sora: Well, now this is the really shocking part, I personally can't believe none of you have figured it out. Can't you see the resemblance; she got her final DNA traits from you Kurama. She's got a red coat, she's cunning, and resembles a wolf more than anything else! It was easy enough to pick up some of your DNA while I was on one of my many escapades through the demon world.
Kurama: It's not possible!
Sora: Oh yes it is, want me to do a DNA test?
Kurama: No, no, it's just this is a bit of a shock.
Sora: Duh, and Whiplash (who had recently been transported to the demon world) is part king cobra, black mamba, rustles viper, and shares DNA with Hiei!
Hiei: What?
Sora: Yup, look at it this way you're practically brothers!
Hiei: (extremely sarcastically) Oh joy; I share DNA with the most venomous reptile in the world.
Sora: You don't have to sound so thrilled about it, I was only trying to make Whiplash faster!
Botan: So, can you take any of our DNA and combine it with an animal?
Sora: Sure!
Botan: Cool!
Sora: Ugh, I'm tired; I think I'm going to go to bed now guys.
Everyone soon followed suite. That night as Sora lay in her bed she thought long and hard about what she had to do. She had to be careful, she wanted no repeats of her performance from the last time she had undergone a mission as complicated as this. Her act would need to be convincing, but she couldn't get involved! The last time she had it only brought her pain and sadness. He was the enemy, and she needed to keep him within that range of her mental vision.
Sora: Oh god what am I going to wear!?! I have no idea where we'll be going, oh well!
She rolled over in the bed, staring at the empty space beside her. It resembled the gaping void in her heart; that space would never be filled again, and her home would never again ring with laughter. Sora could feel sleep slowly beginning to overtake her; she gave in without a fight, wishing that everything would just go away. And return to the days of seasons long gone, back when she was happy. Dreams began to flood her mind, visions of a man and little boy calling to her; people surrounding her and several friends, but she and her friends were smiling; a dead bird at her feet, THUD!
Sora hit the floor hard, snapping awake and groaning. She was trapped in a tight cocoon of blankets and had rolled out of her bed while she slept, landing on her shoulder.
Sora: Wholly CRAP!! Ugh, how am I going to get out of here?
She struggled for a few moments before finally wriggling out of her sheets. Nursing her shoulder she walked into the bathroom and splashed her face with water.
Sora: Well, I never thought dreaming could be so dangerous!
With that said she turned out the lights and went back to bed.
Friday came faster than Sora liked, and she spent the whole day in her room getting ready. She wore tight, flared blue jeans; a white long- sleeved shirt that fanned out at the ends, covering her knuckles, and exposed most of her midriff. The shirt only covered her right shoulder, and cut across her chest passing under her left arm, so her left arm was still in a sleeve, but her left shoulder was exposed (I hope that's not too confusing!). She also had on black leather boots (like the ones I have, but only some of you know what those look like) that came to her ankles, but her pants mostly covered them. Sora's hair, once again was done in the loose, glossy curls but this time it was down, and came almost to her waist. A jeweled jaguar hung about her throat by a black satin ribbon just above the rim of her shirt; and serrated, highly polished, shimmering jaguar fangs adorned her ears. Her makeup job consisted of eyeliner, silver eye shadow, and red lipstick. She wore a beige swade coat with several pockets in it. These she filled with 2 small handguns, and a cell phone, just in case she would find herself in any trouble. After grabbing her purse she considered herself ready.
Rose: Can we come too?
Sora: No.
Rose: Why not? I want to see what happens!
Sora: You're too young, besides doesn't your dad need you for something? Please stop jumping on the bed!
Rose: Sorry, I'm just curious.
Sora: You know what they say curiosity killed the cat.
Rose: But I'm not a cat.
Sora: You're close enough.
Rose: I'm a reptile how does that make me even the slightest bit like a cat?
Sora: Just pretend that you are.
Rose: Oh, Dad wanted to talk to you before you leave.
Sora: Oh God! Why didn't you tell me!?!
Rose: I just did!
Sora: I mean why didn't you tell me before?
Rose: You didn't ask!
Sora: Good point. I'll admit to one thing you've got your mothers brains.
Rose: My mom says that her brains were the only ones I could get on account of the fact that my dad doesn't have any.
Sora: Hey, hey, hey that's not very nice, your dad's extremely intelligent and you know it! Well, I've got to walk to where I'm going so I'd better leave now if I want to be on time. I'll talk to your dad on my way out.
Rose: Okie, dokie! Good luck!
Sora: Thanks! She left the room and said good-bye to everyone on her way out, meeting up with Phantom just before she reached Koenma's office to be transported.
Phantom: I just wanted to let you know that if you need any help then you know how to reach us. Good luck! Be safe!
Sora: You know I will!
She flashed him a quick smile and went to Koenma. After being transported to Yusuke's world she walked to city hall. Ian showed up at 5 after 8 o'clock and Sora waved him over.
Ian: Sorry I'm late; I had to park my car.
Sora: No, no you're fine! So, where do you want to go?
Ian: Uhhh, well that's a surprise.
Sora: Sounds fun, I can't wait!
They headed over to the car and jumped in. After a couple of minutes they reached their destination. It was the new restaurant in town, they had food, singing and dancing. The two took their seats and talked as they ordered and waited for their food. Sora wasn't happy when Ian took her coat for her and hung it up on the rack beside their table, but she was careful not to show it.
Sora: So, what have you been up to this week?
Ian: Nothing much, my boss is killing me though, he just won't stop breathing down my neck!
Sora: Oh, really? That doesn't sound like too much fun, who do you work for?
Ian: ** Oh, CRAP!!! I shouldn't have said that! **
Well, he's, oh it doesn't matter. I just have to work for him like 24/7! I swear I spend more time with him than I do with myself!
Sora: At least you like spending time by yourself! I can't stand to be alone! ** Wow that was a big lie! **
Ian: So, what else would you like to do tonight after this?
Sora: I'm not sure. Oh do you want to dance?
Ian: I'm not really that good,
Sora: I'm not buying it! You could waltz last week, why wouldn't you be able to dance now?
Ian: You got me this time! All right let's dance.
Sora led him onto the floor; she was obviously enjoying herself. The second she reached the floor she was like a fish taking to water, her body swayed with the rhythm, and Ian sheepishly followed her steps.
Ian: (whispering in Sora's ear) There're people watching us.
Sora: (whispering back) And I don't care, just don't pay attention to them!
As more people came out to dance the music stepped up a pace, Sora didn't miss a single beat, and even Ian began to enjoy himself. They moved together, whirling and stepping with the song. They soon returned to their table and after finishing their meal left for the park. By now it was pitch black out, and street lamps lit the path as the couple walked beneath the stars.
Ian: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Sora: I wish.
Ian: No you don't.
Sora: Why not?
Ian: I've got an older brother; he's such a pain.
Sora: Sibling rivalry. What's he like?
Ian: Well, we both work for the same guy; my brother was the one that I couldn't run away from. Anyway, even though I'm younger I hold a higher rank than he does. He gets jealous easily, so of course he's always giving me a hard time. There isn't a second throughout my day that he doesn't pick away at me or try to find a flaw in my work. It's not very helpful when I'm under a lot of pressure either.
Sora: I wouldn't think so; maybe running from him isn't how you should deal with him though.
Ian: What do you mean?
Sora: Try facing him head on throw him for a loop. Just don't back down when he hassles you, maybe then you can put him in his place. You're obviously a higher rank than he is because there's something that you can do better than him. So show him who's boss and put him in his place!
Ian: It's not that easy.
Sora: Yes it is! He bullies you because you let him, so fight back and don't take any crap off of him.
Ian: (chuckling) You're really something else, you know that?
Sora: I'm not afraid to speak my mind, and there's never been a single fight that I've ever backed down from or lost!
Ian: (sarcastically) And you're just SO intimidating!
Sora: Hey! I'm serious! (she punched him lightly on the shoulder)
Ian: (laughing) Don't hit me!
Sora: (putting her hands on her hips and frowning at him) Then don't mock me.
Ian: Ok, I'm sorry.
Sora: Hee hee, you look so cute when you say that. Oh, I wanted to show you something. Remember when we were dancing last week and there was that one part in the waltz where you had to switch directions and spin?
Ian: Yeah, I think so, why?
Sora: Well, you kept stepping the wrong direction, so I wanted to show you the right way.
Ian: Ok, oh great swami, show me the ways of your greatness!
Sora: Be serious!
Ian: I am!
Sora: Now come here.
He took her hands and started stepping in time. As they reached the point where he had made his mistake he pulled the wrong way and Sora pulled the other. They both lost their balance and fell to opposite sides.
Sora: (sitting up laughing) See! If I hadn't stepped the same way at the party as you then we would've ended up like that. Ian: Oww! I think I landed on a rock!
Sora: Oh, you big baby here let me help you up!
She stood up and leaned over, grasping his hands and pulling him up. Sora didn't realize though that he was already starting to get up himself, and so pulled much harder than she had to. As Ian stood up she accidentally pulled him off balance and so he almost fell into her!
Ian: Oh, sorry.
Sora: (looking up at him, and realizing her body was pressed against his she pulled away quickly) No, no you're ok. Hey, I'm getting tired; I think I'm going to head home.
Ian: Oh, well where do you live I can drive you home?
Sora: I live about four streets down from here, thanks for the offer.
Several minutes later they pulled up in front of Yusuke's house and Sora got out.
Sora: Thanks for everything; I had so much fun tonight!
Ian: Oh, no problem it was fun! Hey, I'll call you on your cell phone ok?
Sora: Ok, that's great, sorry I couldn't give you my home number, I just moved in and don't have my house number yet.
Ian: That's ok, I know how you feel, I recently moved here a few months ago and I'm still getting used to everything.
Sora: Ok, goodnight.
As Ian drove off Sora quietly snuck up to the front door and unlocked the door. Everyone had been waiting inside for her to get home, but they were currently watching a scary movie. Sora turned to shut the door behind her, but a gust of wind sucked it shut with a BAM! Everyone screamed, except for like Hiei and Kurama, and Kuwabara and Kenshin even fell off of the couch since they were on the ends.
Kuwabara: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!! Don't let them get me!
Hiei: It's only Sora you idiot!
Botan: Oh, hi how was your date?
Yahiko: Yeah tell us all about it! Did you guys kiss, did you,
Kaoru clubbed him over the head with her fist.
Kaoru: Leave her alone! It's none of your business what she did on her date. (then running up and whispering in Sora's ear) You can tell me all about it later ok!
Sora: Come on guys, I didn't do anything, my interactions with him are only meant to try and get us closer to Coronsoe!
Yusuke: So you've been gone for what, 4 HOURS and you're going to stand there and tell us that nothing interesting happened while you were with him! God, no wonder you're single.
The room fell silent, and everyone stared at Yusuke.
Yusuke: What? What did I say?
Sora's eyes were murderous and her voice was taught with anger, her fists clenched so tight her nails dug into her palms and they bled.
Sora: My personal life is none of your business! Now if you will all kindly excuse me, I am going back to the spirit world and I am going to bed!
As she stormed back outside to open up the portal the rest silently began cleaning up, none of them wanting to be near her while she was in such a volatile state.
Meanwhile, Ian reached his own home and found Coronsoe, his brother, and several of Coronsoe's other top henchmen.
Coronsoe: (in a venomous whisper) I hope you have good news for me boy, I'm tired of waiting!
Ian's brother: See, see master, I told you he couldn't be trusted! He's probably ruined the whole thing.
Ian: Shut up Naku! I'm sorry sir, but Sora's very defensive about her personal life. It's hard to get any information out of her at all.
Coronsoe: Well, none of that matters anymore, I've found a better way for us to reach that whelp and her friends. I've sent a tape by way of messenger to the spirit world. It should be there in the morning. They will watch it and if I know Sora she'll come right to us.
Ian: Sir, not to pry but why are you even after this woman? She seems so nice, what could she possibly have that you want?
Coronsoe: Oh, she's got quite a few useful things I could use. You see, she's after me for revenge, the rest only want to put me behind bars for murder, robbery, and several other petty charges. We're all demons here, so I don't see the harm in revealing to you what I'm after. That girl has several little friends I believe she refers to as Shrikans. They are genetically altered weapons of pure destruction. I want to get my hands on them and the technology used to create them. Those beasts are perfect weapons that are immune to age; and as of now there is nothing in any dimension stronger than them! But they do have two flaws, feelings, and youth, both of which I can fix. The young Shrikans must learn from their parents how to hunt and fight properly so they are vulnerable when young, and they have feelings. They get sad when people die, they are happy when praised etc. I have achieved close to what Sora has, but my Shrikans are nowhere near as strong as Sora's, and I must find out why. I also want revenge on that little brat for what she did to me so many years ago. So I'll need you to go under cover for me Ian. Tomorrow after they respond to my tape you will need to get in touch with that girl and convince them that you are on their side. You will then have to stick with them until I tell you otherwise. Now come here and I shall tell you what my plan is.
Ian stepped forward and Coronsoe whispered in his ear.
Wow, creepy, so Ian is a demon! Don't you all wish you could find out what was going to happen? That's in the next chapter though. Oh, and where have all of my reviewers GONE!!! I've only gotten one review on my 11th CHAPTER!!!!! Who do you people want everyone to pair up with? Should I bring Megumi into this or not? Please this is vital information that I need! Aren't you all so proud of me for making my chapters longer?
Chapter 12,
Holding Back
Sora and her friends left after Sora had set up her next meeting with Ian. As they rode off down the street to the spot where they were supposed to wait for their portal back to the spirit world~
Sano: So? Spill, what the heck happened?
Sora: He's nosey, but that's because he's working for Coronsoe I just know it!
Kuwabara: Well, I don't trust him!
Sora: (giving him a look that showed she truly pitied his stupidity) You're not supposed to he's the enemy!
Sano: So, when are you seeing him again?
Sora: This Friday at 8 o'clock.
Shizuru: Wow, you guys must've really hit it off tonight.
Sora: No, I actually had to play the role of the ice burg tonight and he had to be the titanic.
Kaoru: What's a Titanic?
Kurama: You always play that role Sora.
Sora: Watch it buddy!
Kurama: The truth hurts.
Sora: So will my fist in your mouth! Kurama: (chuckling) Well, aren't we cranky tonight.
Sora: You would be to if you had to play damsel to Ian!
Hiei: Admit it, you like it.
Sora: Like what?
Hiei: Don't play dumb with me you like him don't you?
Sora: I don't like spending time with him any more than you like being short! I just do it because I have to!
Hiei: That remark was truly unnecessary.
Sora: Yeah well, yours weren't any kinder.
The portal then opened up and they reported back to Koenma. Sora reported to Koenma and they then realized how big a problem they truly had.
Sora: If my hunch on this guy is correct then he'll try to walk me home on Friday so he can find out where I live. Well as of now I haven't got a place to live in Yusuke's world.
Koenma: Just go to Yusuke's house. Pretend you live there, we'll get Yusuke's mom out of the house that night and get you a key. Then you can go there. Yusuke, you'll just have to tell your mom that you're having some friends over and then everyone can wait there for Sora when she returns.
Yusuke: Whoa, whoa now doesn't that put my mom at a risk? I mean what would we do if they attacked my house when none of us were there?
Koenma: They won't, Coronsoe isn't stupid, and if he wanted to he'd attack Sora when she was alone away from public view.
Yusuke: I guess that makes sense.
Koenma: Then it's decided, now let's get ready for Friday night and other then that we're done for the week.
The raptors joined everyone in the main room, where most of them hung around when there was nothing to do.
Razor: We got nothin'.
Flamejaw: You didn't get ANYTHING! I won't tolerate your ill speech any longer, now either shape up or go to bed. Razor: Sorry mum.
The rest of the Shrikans lounged about the room, Rose sharpening her horns, Razor trying to keep from sticking anyone etc.
Kurama: Hey, remember how you told us about how Keela and the rest of your pets were genetically altered?
Sora: Yeah, why?
Kurama: What kind of DNA did you make them from?
Sora: I shouldn't really tell you but I can't believe you guys haven't already figured it out! All of my animals have demon and animal DNA in them, that's why they are so impressively different from normal animals. Keela's other DNA components are from wolves, cheetahs, leopards, and great danes.
Kurama: Where did her demon DNA come from?
Sora: Well, now this is the really shocking part, I personally can't believe none of you have figured it out. Can't you see the resemblance; she got her final DNA traits from you Kurama. She's got a red coat, she's cunning, and resembles a wolf more than anything else! It was easy enough to pick up some of your DNA while I was on one of my many escapades through the demon world.
Kurama: It's not possible!
Sora: Oh yes it is, want me to do a DNA test?
Kurama: No, no, it's just this is a bit of a shock.
Sora: Duh, and Whiplash (who had recently been transported to the demon world) is part king cobra, black mamba, rustles viper, and shares DNA with Hiei!
Hiei: What?
Sora: Yup, look at it this way you're practically brothers!
Hiei: (extremely sarcastically) Oh joy; I share DNA with the most venomous reptile in the world.
Sora: You don't have to sound so thrilled about it, I was only trying to make Whiplash faster!
Botan: So, can you take any of our DNA and combine it with an animal?
Sora: Sure!
Botan: Cool!
Sora: Ugh, I'm tired; I think I'm going to go to bed now guys.
Everyone soon followed suite. That night as Sora lay in her bed she thought long and hard about what she had to do. She had to be careful, she wanted no repeats of her performance from the last time she had undergone a mission as complicated as this. Her act would need to be convincing, but she couldn't get involved! The last time she had it only brought her pain and sadness. He was the enemy, and she needed to keep him within that range of her mental vision.
Sora: Oh god what am I going to wear!?! I have no idea where we'll be going, oh well!
She rolled over in the bed, staring at the empty space beside her. It resembled the gaping void in her heart; that space would never be filled again, and her home would never again ring with laughter. Sora could feel sleep slowly beginning to overtake her; she gave in without a fight, wishing that everything would just go away. And return to the days of seasons long gone, back when she was happy. Dreams began to flood her mind, visions of a man and little boy calling to her; people surrounding her and several friends, but she and her friends were smiling; a dead bird at her feet, THUD!
Sora hit the floor hard, snapping awake and groaning. She was trapped in a tight cocoon of blankets and had rolled out of her bed while she slept, landing on her shoulder.
Sora: Wholly CRAP!! Ugh, how am I going to get out of here?
She struggled for a few moments before finally wriggling out of her sheets. Nursing her shoulder she walked into the bathroom and splashed her face with water.
Sora: Well, I never thought dreaming could be so dangerous!
With that said she turned out the lights and went back to bed.
Friday came faster than Sora liked, and she spent the whole day in her room getting ready. She wore tight, flared blue jeans; a white long- sleeved shirt that fanned out at the ends, covering her knuckles, and exposed most of her midriff. The shirt only covered her right shoulder, and cut across her chest passing under her left arm, so her left arm was still in a sleeve, but her left shoulder was exposed (I hope that's not too confusing!). She also had on black leather boots (like the ones I have, but only some of you know what those look like) that came to her ankles, but her pants mostly covered them. Sora's hair, once again was done in the loose, glossy curls but this time it was down, and came almost to her waist. A jeweled jaguar hung about her throat by a black satin ribbon just above the rim of her shirt; and serrated, highly polished, shimmering jaguar fangs adorned her ears. Her makeup job consisted of eyeliner, silver eye shadow, and red lipstick. She wore a beige swade coat with several pockets in it. These she filled with 2 small handguns, and a cell phone, just in case she would find herself in any trouble. After grabbing her purse she considered herself ready.
Rose: Can we come too?
Sora: No.
Rose: Why not? I want to see what happens!
Sora: You're too young, besides doesn't your dad need you for something? Please stop jumping on the bed!
Rose: Sorry, I'm just curious.
Sora: You know what they say curiosity killed the cat.
Rose: But I'm not a cat.
Sora: You're close enough.
Rose: I'm a reptile how does that make me even the slightest bit like a cat?
Sora: Just pretend that you are.
Rose: Oh, Dad wanted to talk to you before you leave.
Sora: Oh God! Why didn't you tell me!?!
Rose: I just did!
Sora: I mean why didn't you tell me before?
Rose: You didn't ask!
Sora: Good point. I'll admit to one thing you've got your mothers brains.
Rose: My mom says that her brains were the only ones I could get on account of the fact that my dad doesn't have any.
Sora: Hey, hey, hey that's not very nice, your dad's extremely intelligent and you know it! Well, I've got to walk to where I'm going so I'd better leave now if I want to be on time. I'll talk to your dad on my way out.
Rose: Okie, dokie! Good luck!
Sora: Thanks! She left the room and said good-bye to everyone on her way out, meeting up with Phantom just before she reached Koenma's office to be transported.
Phantom: I just wanted to let you know that if you need any help then you know how to reach us. Good luck! Be safe!
Sora: You know I will!
She flashed him a quick smile and went to Koenma. After being transported to Yusuke's world she walked to city hall. Ian showed up at 5 after 8 o'clock and Sora waved him over.
Ian: Sorry I'm late; I had to park my car.
Sora: No, no you're fine! So, where do you want to go?
Ian: Uhhh, well that's a surprise.
Sora: Sounds fun, I can't wait!
They headed over to the car and jumped in. After a couple of minutes they reached their destination. It was the new restaurant in town, they had food, singing and dancing. The two took their seats and talked as they ordered and waited for their food. Sora wasn't happy when Ian took her coat for her and hung it up on the rack beside their table, but she was careful not to show it.
Sora: So, what have you been up to this week?
Ian: Nothing much, my boss is killing me though, he just won't stop breathing down my neck!
Sora: Oh, really? That doesn't sound like too much fun, who do you work for?
Ian: ** Oh, CRAP!!! I shouldn't have said that! **
Well, he's, oh it doesn't matter. I just have to work for him like 24/7! I swear I spend more time with him than I do with myself!
Sora: At least you like spending time by yourself! I can't stand to be alone! ** Wow that was a big lie! **
Ian: So, what else would you like to do tonight after this?
Sora: I'm not sure. Oh do you want to dance?
Ian: I'm not really that good,
Sora: I'm not buying it! You could waltz last week, why wouldn't you be able to dance now?
Ian: You got me this time! All right let's dance.
Sora led him onto the floor; she was obviously enjoying herself. The second she reached the floor she was like a fish taking to water, her body swayed with the rhythm, and Ian sheepishly followed her steps.
Ian: (whispering in Sora's ear) There're people watching us.
Sora: (whispering back) And I don't care, just don't pay attention to them!
As more people came out to dance the music stepped up a pace, Sora didn't miss a single beat, and even Ian began to enjoy himself. They moved together, whirling and stepping with the song. They soon returned to their table and after finishing their meal left for the park. By now it was pitch black out, and street lamps lit the path as the couple walked beneath the stars.
Ian: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Sora: I wish.
Ian: No you don't.
Sora: Why not?
Ian: I've got an older brother; he's such a pain.
Sora: Sibling rivalry. What's he like?
Ian: Well, we both work for the same guy; my brother was the one that I couldn't run away from. Anyway, even though I'm younger I hold a higher rank than he does. He gets jealous easily, so of course he's always giving me a hard time. There isn't a second throughout my day that he doesn't pick away at me or try to find a flaw in my work. It's not very helpful when I'm under a lot of pressure either.
Sora: I wouldn't think so; maybe running from him isn't how you should deal with him though.
Ian: What do you mean?
Sora: Try facing him head on throw him for a loop. Just don't back down when he hassles you, maybe then you can put him in his place. You're obviously a higher rank than he is because there's something that you can do better than him. So show him who's boss and put him in his place!
Ian: It's not that easy.
Sora: Yes it is! He bullies you because you let him, so fight back and don't take any crap off of him.
Ian: (chuckling) You're really something else, you know that?
Sora: I'm not afraid to speak my mind, and there's never been a single fight that I've ever backed down from or lost!
Ian: (sarcastically) And you're just SO intimidating!
Sora: Hey! I'm serious! (she punched him lightly on the shoulder)
Ian: (laughing) Don't hit me!
Sora: (putting her hands on her hips and frowning at him) Then don't mock me.
Ian: Ok, I'm sorry.
Sora: Hee hee, you look so cute when you say that. Oh, I wanted to show you something. Remember when we were dancing last week and there was that one part in the waltz where you had to switch directions and spin?
Ian: Yeah, I think so, why?
Sora: Well, you kept stepping the wrong direction, so I wanted to show you the right way.
Ian: Ok, oh great swami, show me the ways of your greatness!
Sora: Be serious!
Ian: I am!
Sora: Now come here.
He took her hands and started stepping in time. As they reached the point where he had made his mistake he pulled the wrong way and Sora pulled the other. They both lost their balance and fell to opposite sides.
Sora: (sitting up laughing) See! If I hadn't stepped the same way at the party as you then we would've ended up like that. Ian: Oww! I think I landed on a rock!
Sora: Oh, you big baby here let me help you up!
She stood up and leaned over, grasping his hands and pulling him up. Sora didn't realize though that he was already starting to get up himself, and so pulled much harder than she had to. As Ian stood up she accidentally pulled him off balance and so he almost fell into her!
Ian: Oh, sorry.
Sora: (looking up at him, and realizing her body was pressed against his she pulled away quickly) No, no you're ok. Hey, I'm getting tired; I think I'm going to head home.
Ian: Oh, well where do you live I can drive you home?
Sora: I live about four streets down from here, thanks for the offer.
Several minutes later they pulled up in front of Yusuke's house and Sora got out.
Sora: Thanks for everything; I had so much fun tonight!
Ian: Oh, no problem it was fun! Hey, I'll call you on your cell phone ok?
Sora: Ok, that's great, sorry I couldn't give you my home number, I just moved in and don't have my house number yet.
Ian: That's ok, I know how you feel, I recently moved here a few months ago and I'm still getting used to everything.
Sora: Ok, goodnight.
As Ian drove off Sora quietly snuck up to the front door and unlocked the door. Everyone had been waiting inside for her to get home, but they were currently watching a scary movie. Sora turned to shut the door behind her, but a gust of wind sucked it shut with a BAM! Everyone screamed, except for like Hiei and Kurama, and Kuwabara and Kenshin even fell off of the couch since they were on the ends.
Kuwabara: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!! Don't let them get me!
Hiei: It's only Sora you idiot!
Botan: Oh, hi how was your date?
Yahiko: Yeah tell us all about it! Did you guys kiss, did you,
Kaoru clubbed him over the head with her fist.
Kaoru: Leave her alone! It's none of your business what she did on her date. (then running up and whispering in Sora's ear) You can tell me all about it later ok!
Sora: Come on guys, I didn't do anything, my interactions with him are only meant to try and get us closer to Coronsoe!
Yusuke: So you've been gone for what, 4 HOURS and you're going to stand there and tell us that nothing interesting happened while you were with him! God, no wonder you're single.
The room fell silent, and everyone stared at Yusuke.
Yusuke: What? What did I say?
Sora's eyes were murderous and her voice was taught with anger, her fists clenched so tight her nails dug into her palms and they bled.
Sora: My personal life is none of your business! Now if you will all kindly excuse me, I am going back to the spirit world and I am going to bed!
As she stormed back outside to open up the portal the rest silently began cleaning up, none of them wanting to be near her while she was in such a volatile state.
Meanwhile, Ian reached his own home and found Coronsoe, his brother, and several of Coronsoe's other top henchmen.
Coronsoe: (in a venomous whisper) I hope you have good news for me boy, I'm tired of waiting!
Ian's brother: See, see master, I told you he couldn't be trusted! He's probably ruined the whole thing.
Ian: Shut up Naku! I'm sorry sir, but Sora's very defensive about her personal life. It's hard to get any information out of her at all.
Coronsoe: Well, none of that matters anymore, I've found a better way for us to reach that whelp and her friends. I've sent a tape by way of messenger to the spirit world. It should be there in the morning. They will watch it and if I know Sora she'll come right to us.
Ian: Sir, not to pry but why are you even after this woman? She seems so nice, what could she possibly have that you want?
Coronsoe: Oh, she's got quite a few useful things I could use. You see, she's after me for revenge, the rest only want to put me behind bars for murder, robbery, and several other petty charges. We're all demons here, so I don't see the harm in revealing to you what I'm after. That girl has several little friends I believe she refers to as Shrikans. They are genetically altered weapons of pure destruction. I want to get my hands on them and the technology used to create them. Those beasts are perfect weapons that are immune to age; and as of now there is nothing in any dimension stronger than them! But they do have two flaws, feelings, and youth, both of which I can fix. The young Shrikans must learn from their parents how to hunt and fight properly so they are vulnerable when young, and they have feelings. They get sad when people die, they are happy when praised etc. I have achieved close to what Sora has, but my Shrikans are nowhere near as strong as Sora's, and I must find out why. I also want revenge on that little brat for what she did to me so many years ago. So I'll need you to go under cover for me Ian. Tomorrow after they respond to my tape you will need to get in touch with that girl and convince them that you are on their side. You will then have to stick with them until I tell you otherwise. Now come here and I shall tell you what my plan is.
Ian stepped forward and Coronsoe whispered in his ear.
Wow, creepy, so Ian is a demon! Don't you all wish you could find out what was going to happen? That's in the next chapter though. Oh, and where have all of my reviewers GONE!!! I've only gotten one review on my 11th CHAPTER!!!!! Who do you people want everyone to pair up with? Should I bring Megumi into this or not? Please this is vital information that I need! Aren't you all so proud of me for making my chapters longer?