-....- Hiei to Kurama /..../ Kurama to Hiei (Yoko to Kurama) {Kurama to Yoko} :...: Scene change 'thought' "speak"
Kurama looked on, his face frozen in shock. "What do you mean you don't want to fight Bakura?" Kurama asked, the same shocked expression on his face. Ryou looked up at Kurama through his snowy white hair, a little smirk playing with the corners of his mouth. "Suichi, there's so many reasons why I don't want to fight Bakura. I know we just wasted valuable time but, I just can't. You wouldn't understand what I have to go through." Kurama looked at Ryou with a strange mist in his eyes. Before he could speak, Ryou started again. "Suichi, I noticed you have bruises and scars too. Where did you get yours from? If you don't mind my asking." Hiei entered into Kurama's mind before he could start to speak as well. -Kurama, what are you going to tell this boy? That you're a demon and you get into more fights than he ever thought possible?- /Hiei, I should tell him the truth. He already witnessed my rosewhip, not to mention he saw me with fox ears and a tail. What good would it do to lie to him?/ -Think about what he'll do when he finds out.- /I believe Ryou can handle. Thanks for your concern though./ -I just hope you know what you are doing.-
Ryou looked on as Kurama's eyes were blank and he wasn't moving a muscle. He stood up and waved a hand infront of his face and watched as Suichi's green eyes refocused. "I'm sorry for that Ryou. But to tell you the truth about where my scars and scratches came from is..." "SUICHI!!!!! RYOU!!!!!! DINNER!!!!!!!" Shiori yelled from the bottom of the stairs. Ryou stood up and stretched before watching Suichi put his shirt back on. "Why are you putting your shirt on?" "Ryou, what do you think my mother would do if she found out YOU stabbed ME with a sword." Ryou's cheeks tinted pink before answering. "Good point. I'll go get my shirt." "Alright, we'll finish this conversation later. Hiei, come on."
Ryou left the room to grab a clean shirt before heading downstairs. When he entered the kitchen he found Hiei on the counter and Kurama setting the table. Shiori was at the stove, before swinging over to the table and placing the food down. "Come on in Ryou and take a seat." Shiori said with a smile before sitting down at the table. Ryou took a seat across from her and Hiei sat next to Kurama. They began to eat their food, both Hiei and Kurama finishing at lightning speeds. Ryou watched with slight interest, but mostly with horror. "Boys, I told you not to eat so fast." "I'm sorry mother, but I haven't eaten all day." Hiei just looked at Kurama and left the table. Before he could go too far, he walked back to the table, to place his dishes in the sink. "Mrs. Minamino, I'd like to volunteer for dishes. It's the least I could do." "Nonsense dear. Suichi and his little friend will do the dishes. And call me Shiori." Before Hiei and Kurama could complain, Shiori shot them a glare, and they walked over to the sink. "Hiei, you dry. I'll rinse." -Kurama, roll your sleeves up.- /My mother will see the bruises. I'll be ok with my sleeves down./
Both boys finished the dishes and went upstairs, Kurama having a little more trouble. Ryou followed shortly after, having to nearly beg Shiori to let him help clean up. When Hiei and Kurama entered his bedroom, Kurama immediately discarded his shirt. "Hiei, I'm starting to bleed again."
:Bakura:
Bakura stalked down the dirt path of the park. He was thinking as to where his light could have disappeared to and, whether he wanted to or not, he started to worry. 'Ryou doesn't have that many friends. Where could he have gone!?' His train wrecked when he kicked a rock into a nearby pond. He grumbled as he went over to it and sat down. He peered over the edge to get a look at his reflection, only to see Ryou instead. A scene played out on the water's surface, and angered Bakura. He slammed a fist into the water, making nearby birds fly away. "DAMN 'WHAT IF'S!!!" he yelled before jumping to his feet. This is pointless! I'm going back to the Pharaoh's!!" he yelled before running down the street.
When he arrived at Yugi's he just walked in without knocking. Kaiba was busy typing on his keyboard for something with Serenity looking right over his shoulder. Mokuba fell asleep leaning on Kaiba's legs and was covered by a small blanket. Yugi and Tea were half asleep on the couch, with Yami sitting in a chair. Bakura walked passed the sleeping couple of Mai and Joey, and sat down next to Yugi. Duke went back out for another go around, and he hasn't returned. "Alright people, it isn't that late so wake up and come over here." Kaiba said with a forceful tone. Everyone woke up after hearing Kaiba and walked over to the computer. Bakura positioned himself behind Kaiba's other shoulder. "Now listen up, there seems to be a house on the very outskirts near the park. It belongs to Shiori Minamino. Bakura, does Ryou happen to have ties with them?"
Bakura snorted. "Yeah. Ryou used to hang out with Suichi Minamino, her son. I bet that's where he went. Thanks." he said before leaving. "Tch, so much for helping out him ever again." Kaiba snorted. "Thanks Kaiba. Should we go with him?" Yugi asked. "Yeah, we should before he tears Ryou from the house." Duke answered, coming through the door. "Let's go everybody." Mai piped before leaving.
:Ryou:
Ryou walked into Suichi's bedroom to see a familiar scene unfolding. "Suichi, is your stomach alright?" Kurama shrugged. "It should be ok. How DOES it look Hiei?" "Hn, well the hole seemed to have gotten a little bigger. You know the side-effects of my sword Kurama. You're just lucky I cleaned the poison off of it last week." Kurama nodded. "Yes, I suppose you're right." Ryou stared at the pair. "Suichi, why did he call you Kurama? And why do you have a sword Hiei?" Ryou asked, a little unsure of himself. -Kurama, have fun with this. But, don't reveal too much.- /Just stick around so you can tell me when I mess up, mmkay?/ -Fine.- "Well, Ryou.. I'm not exactly sure how to tell you this. I'm actually a fox demon, hence why I had ears earlier. I'm Hiei's partner in crime, so he's a demon too. That's why he carries his sword. These bruises and everything were from a martial arts tournament I was in with a few other friends. The tournament ended not too long ago, so the bruises and such are still fresh." Ryou stared at him, shock and confusion written all over his face. 'Suichi is a demon? How did this happen? Bakura is also a demonic spirit. This is impossible! Those ears were a figment of my imagination!' "Suichi, I don't mean to sound rude, but I don't really believe that's possible." Kurama blinked. "It is and I'll prove it. Take a step back and watch." Kurama said, standing up.
A strange wind blew in the room as a whirlwind of light engulfed Kurama. The crazy wind blew Ryou back a bit and knocked the sheets off the bed. After the wind died down, Ryou noticed the smoke that filled the room. When it cleared, Ryou saw the tall form of a man-fox. He nearly fainted at the sight infront of him. Where his friend once stood was now the form of a spirit fox, over seven feet tall in height and silvery smooth. Ryou reached a hand out to touch him, to make sure he wasn't dreaming. Ryou poked Yoko, only to have him stare through Ryou's very soul. He shuddered under the glare, and he felt like he was with Bakura all over again.
:Bakura:
Bakura walked down the street at a very fast pace. He would go to the Minamino's and win back the one he loved from Suichi. He smirked inwardly, until he felt the others follow behind. He shrugged it off and continued toward the house. When he arrived at the home, he immediately sensed Ryou. He smirked again, and walked up to the door. "Be careful not to offend Mrs.Minamino, Bakura." Yami said after stopping. Bakura waved him off and rung the doorbell. Shiori answered the door, and a look of surprise came over her features. "Ryou, how did you gt down here? And why are you knocking?" Shiori asked, obviously confused out of her mind. "I'm not Ryou, I'm Bakura. Where is Ryou?" shiori blinked a few times. "I believe he is upstairs with my son. Please, you and your friends come in." she said and allowed them all entrance.
:Ryou:
He sat there, staring at the creature infront of him. Ryou didn't know what to do. Just then, he felt it. The presence of Bakura. "Suichi!!! Bakura is in your house! I can't face him yet!" Hiei smirked and Yoko cocked a brow. "If you are afraid, then go to the park with Hiei. I will join you soon." -What the hell do you mean go to the park with Hiei!?- /Hiei, just go. I'll join you shortly. I promise./ -I better get something REALLY good from you, kitsune.- /You will, now hurry!/ "Go now Ryou! Out the window and shimmy down the tree! "Alright!" he said, becoming very flustered. After Ryou and Hiei, the silence was shattered by Shiori's voice reverberating off the hall walls and into his very delicate ears. "SUICHI! Can you come down here for a moment?" 'I like having control. I'm just going to go down there like this.' {No you're not! Give me back my body Yoko!} (Alright, fine.)
Kurama ran down the stairs and came face to face with the entire gang. 'I think I should have let Yoko take over.' "What is it mother?" "Where is Ryou?" Kurama glanced at Bakura before continuing. "He isn't here at the moment. I haven't seen him since dinner." he lied. Bakura was off the couch and grabbed Suichi's collar in seconds. "Don't lie to me pretty boy! I know you know where Ryou is!!" Kurama gripped Bakura's wrist and started to put pressure on it. His eyes gleamed gold as an evil grin spread across his face. "Don't touch ME Bakura. I told you I didn't know." Bakura's wrist started to really hurt him as he tried to wiggle free. He let go off Kurama's collar and Kurama let go of his wrist. "Fine, but tell him we want him after you see him." Bakura said and left the house. Kurama escorted the rest out of the house and waved at Bakura from the step, the gleam still fresh in his eyes. 'Now off to the park.' he said, before grabbing his shoes and leaving his home.
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