SAD KITSUNE LOVE

Author: Hiyo! You know what? I have writers block! Yaay! Isn't that wonderful? Well, if you guys could, send me your ideas! Even if to you they sound crappy..they won't to me! Oh and I must warn you... this chapter has some fluff in it!

Chapter 12: Love hurts

Kurama watched her for a couple of minutes. Mina seemed to be trying to keep the tears in. When she was halfway done repairing the hole, Kurama went to meet her, no longer being able to watch her suffer. When she left for the bathroom, he jumped into the hole.

Hearing footsteps, he hid in the shadows. Mina walked slowly back to the hole. Her face was washed and dried. But, as she sat down, more tears came. She furiously brushed them away, but many more came. She sighed and closed her eyes.

'Kurama... why did this happen?' She thought. She wanted to be held by him again, she wanted to rest in the safety of his arms. But she knew that she shouldn't see him again, least Togoru find out. She sighed unhappily and tried to work again.

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POV Change, Kurama

'She looks so unhappy...' I think as I slowly make my way towards her. I wince as I see all of her cuts. She tries to lift the hammer, but it seems she cannot. Now, I am right behind her. She doesn't show any sign that she knows I'm present. Seeing her remorse, I wrap my arms around her. At first, she seems startled, but then she leans back into me.

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POV change normal

Mina, was startled. But feeling the warmth in his body, she leaned into him, deeply inhaling his scent. He smelled of the forest and faintly of roses. "It's okay Mina, I'm here. Nothing shall harm you." He whispered softly. She turned in his arms, and buried her face into his chest. Finally, all of the pain (including her past and stuff), all of her suffering, all of her bottled up emotions, and her tears, poured out of her. Finally, she felt that she could trust someone with her feelings.

He whispered comforting words to her as he ran his fingers through her hair. Finally, she could cry no more and sunk down to the floor. Kurama was pulled down with her. He held her in his arms gingerly. "Kurama..." She whispered. "Yes Mina?" He looked down at her. "I'm...I'm sorry.... I haven't remained loyal..." She said, a small tear managing to fall.

"What do you mean?" He asked her, holding her chin up with a cupped hand. He gazed into her eyes, which looked horrified and scared. "I'm sorry.. but Karasu and I..." She trailed off. She knew this was a lie. She would never go to Karasu, but she felt that she should no longer stay with Kurama. She didn't deserve him in her eyes.

"What did you and him do?" Kurama asked, fearing the worse. "We shared a kiss. I am impure. You see, we have been secretly dating like how you saw me the other day." She said. Pain was striking her heart like a knife. She loved Kurama, but this had to be done.

"Why do you lie to me Mina?" Kurama asked her, seeing through the lie. "H-how did you know that I was lying?!" Mina cried out. "Because, he's the one Togoru ordered you to dress the wounds. If you were truly his lover, you would do it with passion and tenderness. Plus, it's in your eyes, for when you speak of Karasu, I see great anger, pain and fear. But when you speak of me, I see love and happiness, the exact opposite of him." He replied.

"Kurama!" She cried, hugging him. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" She repeated over and over, crying again. "It'll be okay. By the time this tournament is over, you will be gone from this place. I promise you." He said, stroking her back. "Mmm hmm." She said, resting in his warmth. She looked up at him. "Kurama... I love you..." She whispered. "I love you too." Kurama said, then pulled her into a kiss.

Instinctively she put her arms around his neck, pulling him down to her. His arms slithered down to her waist and held her to him. They held the kiss for a long time, till they finally had to break for air. "Wow." Mina panted, laying her head against his chest. She could hear his pounding heart and is regular breathing, it somehow calmed her.

Unconsciously, she traced the outline of his muscles with the tip of her finger. He loosened up. He had never felt so calm before. He caressed her cheek gently. She turned around in his arms, and kissed him. Kurama covered his surprise by kissing her back. They broke for air after a bit. Kurama continued to nuzzle Mina's neck, leaving small kisses.

Mina moaned softly, enjoying the moment. She couldn't be happier. That was, until footsteps were heard outside of the doorway. Then a pound on the door. "Togoru." Mina whispered. Kurama tensed. "I should go." He breathed into her ear. "Wait, just go into that tree near the hole. I'll pretend to still be working." Mina said.

Releasing her, Kurama jumped out of the building. He nodded to her, then went into the tree. Mina quickly picked up the hammer, and ran to the hole, just as her door opened. "I didn't say to come in." Mina said coldly.

"I don't need to be invited. Unless I was interrupting something..." Togoru smirked. Mina's blood ran cold. "I don't know what you are talking about." She said. Her hands shook as she raised the hammer and started to pound the wood again. Mina looked down and she paled. There was Karasu, smirking at her and pointing to the tree.

She looked up into the tree against her will and saw Kurama. He was watching her. 'Go' She mouthed. Kurama understood. He looked down hesitantly and saw Karasu. His eyes narrowed with hate, then he left.

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Hiei leaned against the wall annoyed. "Stupid fox. He is becoming blind." He muttered. Just then, Maru walked into the room. "How so?" She asked. Hiei looked away from her. "He's falling in love with the enemy." He answered. Maru sighed.

"I see...what is her name?" She asked. "Mina." He answered. Maru blinked in surprise. "What? You know her?" Hiei asked. "Yeah. The one on Togoru's team

right?" Maru asked. "That's her." Maru fell against the wall next to Hiei.

"I lived with her for a bit. Togoru sent for me, wanting her to learn assassin skills." Maru said after a minute of silence. "Did she learn them?" Hiei asked, wondering if Mina was being paid to kill Kurama. "Yes, unwillingly though. She told me her story, I told her mine. Then after a bit I had to go." Maru finished with a heavy sigh.

Hiei slid an arm around her waist. "Why?" Maru shrugged. "I knew that if I stayed it would get dangerous. Especially since you are on Urameshi's team." She answered. Hiei didn't say anything. He tightened his grip around her, making Maru move closer to him.

"Is there something I should know?" Maru asked, smiling faintly. "Hn." Was her answer. The Fire yokai turned her so that she was facing him. "So... where is the fox now?" Maru asked. "He went to find her." Hiei said. Maru smiled. "I see. Did he seem angry?" She asked as she moved closer to him.

Hiei smirked. "I take that as a yes. Karasu must be getting to her..." Maru said, trailing off. Hiei questioned her with his eyes. "One of Togoru's team members. He likes Mina, but she hates him. Sooo.... Mina can't see that. My guess, she found out and she and him had a battle. Typical for her. She fights the person who gets her angry even if she would die in the process. Though I doubt that will happen since she is one of the strongest people I've met." Maru commented, laying her head against Hiei's chest.

Hiei put his arms around her, pressing her closer. Maru sighed happily. Hiei slid down to the ground, sitting against the wall with Maru in his lap. After a long moment of silence Hiei sprung another question, waking Maru who was half asleep.

"How did Togoru treat you and Mina?" He gently lifted her off of him, so he could peer into her eyes. His crimson eyes looked curious but with a hint of worry. "Well...he treated me okay... but he beat upon Mina... he also would make her do chores amongst other things, like she was a maid." Maru answered, after a moment of thought.

"Hm.." Hiei looked thoughtful, for a second, then his normal scowl appeared. (Okay people, notice the word SECOND, not minute, not hour, but second.) Maru smiled at him. "Actually feeling sympathetic Hiei?!" She asked, teasing. Hiei snorted. "No."

Maru chuckled silently to herself, though, Hiei could hear her. "She could fight Togoru, but inside, she's afraid, she doesn't know how other people are, not having much social time. She might be afraid that there are people worst than him and his crew." Maru said thoughtfully.

Hiei just 'hn'd her like usual. "You're impossible." Hiei smiled at that. "Maybe, but your more stubborn." He said. Maru rolled her eyes. "Whatever." Hiei smirked, then kissed her. Maru didn't hide her surprise, she never thought he would do that.

She put her arms around his neck, pressing him downwards (ok, she's a bit short, give her a break) but, of course, the moment wouldn't last too long. Hiei heard footsteps, and hurriedly broke the kiss. Hiei stood up, then walked a little ways from Maru, giving her a glance that clearly said, 'If the person who bothered us didn't have a good reason, I'm going to rip their heart out.'

Kurama stepped into the room. Maru blinked. (Oh the irony) "How's Mina?" She asked. Kurama who didn't seem to be in this reality to begin with, looked startled. "Mina? She's fine... just an emotional break down..." He said absentmindedly, then continued on his way.

"Are you sure that is him?" Maru asked after a bit. "I thought so." Hiei said. Maru and Hiei looked at each other in worry. "What is wrong with the fox?" Hiei mused aloud. "I have no clue." Maru said.

Okay, that's all for now....I'm HAVING MAJOR writers block. Please help me out ya'll. Send me an idea, or what you think! I need to know..especially since I'm going through the hell hole they call school.