Day and Night in one: Solaris Moon's origins

Story One of the Solaris series

Solaris: Yeah, I'm sure you've been on pins and needles waiting for this story. Well, wait no longer! It's not quite all written out yet, but I'll try to update as often as possible. Read on! I don't own YYH, this is the full disclaimer for the whole story. Oh, and I've been posting stories out of order, sorry!
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Part One: A Strange Request
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"Guys, you've all been working really hard lately..." Koenma began.

"Naw, ya think?" Yusuke muttered.

"...And I want to give you four a break. So here are some tickets to a stage show nearby. I think you'll like it." Koenma finished, shooting a glare at Yusuke.

"Huh? 'Thick as Thieves, performed by the Makai Actor's Company'? You let DEMONS into REIKAI?!" Kuwabara questioned in shock.

"Uh, Mr. Flat-Face, you work with a demon. Your best friend is a half demon. And you work with a spirit fox, which is just a few levels away from a demon. You are a baka." Hiei sighed.

"Can it, shrimpoid!" Kuwabara yelled.

"I'd like to know why you did that myself, Koenma." Kurama said. Koenma sighed an exasperated sigh.

"The paperwork was in order, and they've been in Reikai for a lot longer than you may think." Koenma said.

"How long?" Hiei asked, taking a break from pounding the snot out of Kuwabara.

"Almost a year and three months. In fact, tonight will make it a year, three months and one day exactly. Either way, it's a really funny play, and Kurama, I think there are a couple of people I think you'd like."

"What, more fox spirits?" Kuwabara sighed.

"What's wrong with fox spirits?" Kurama asked. "Besides, if they're from the Makai, they're demons, not spirits."

"Precisely. And one of those demons is the main female lead." Koenma nodded.

"But what of the other? Guy, girl, single, taken, what?" Kurama asked.

"Well, they're like a traditional group, and they talk to the audience as they leave. So I got the chance to meet her. I believe she was raving about the beauty of it here as compared to the Makai when another fox demon came out of nowhere, said something to anger the girl and got her face pinched. Then she introduced her as her muse and the only other fox demon in the company." Koenma said. "Neither are taken."

"You didn't have to give details. A simple 'single girls' would have sufficed." Yusuke pointed out.

"All right! Hot foxes, here comes Youko!" Kurama cried, then slapped his hands over his mouth. "Sorry. Youko." he apologized after a second.

"Well, are we going or what? Let's go scope out those girls!" Kuwabara grinned.

"Thought Yukina was your one true love." Yusuke grinned.

"She is! I'm taken, I'm not dead!" Kuwabara said loudly.

"He keeps hitting on Yukina and he will be." Hiei snarled to Kurama, who laughed a little as they left.
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At the theater, an auburn haired foxgirl peered out from behind the curtain to see the audience. A red haired foxgirl snuck up behind her.

"Full house?" the red head asked.

"Full house. People are even standing against walls to watch." the auburn said, brown eyes startlingly bright. The red head's own green eyes creased into a smile.

"You're the one they're watching, you know. Heck, I was lucky to get a job backstage."

"It's your attention span, my dear muse." the auburn laughed. The red head listened intently, then hugged the auburn.

"It's almost show time. Knock 'em dead, well, knock 'em back to life. Break a leg and watch your tail." the red head grinned, the last sentence the fox actor's standard 'good luck'. The auburn grinned and softly walked onstage, heels tapping the floor. As she sat down, she picked up a nail file and looked attractively bored. It was the role she was born to play, but inside she was writhing with nerves. Tonight was a night that could land her in prison or make her the most respected girl of the Makai Actor's Company, even if she was a newcomer.
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The curtains opened to a very lovely, very bored fox demon. Kurama thought she was lovely at first sight, and could tell that she was born to play her role. A rather odd looking demon stormed onstage, muttering something and anyone could see the fox repress a shudder at the demon's appearance. He spoke the first line as she admired her nails.

"Ame, where's the new guy?"

"He's off on a burger run. Said something about needing to eat. He's such a wuss." she said lazily, yet loud enough to be heard.

"Ame... that's my little brother. Just because you're older doesn't mean that you boss him. We boss you." That remark made the foxgirl jump to her feet in anger and stroll over to the other demon.

"Oh, so even though I have seniority, I can be bossed by a newcomer just because I am a girl? If this weren't all I could do, I'd quit!" she said in fury.

"Ame, if you quit, we'd have a price on your head faster than you could twitch that pretty little tail of yours." the demon said, reaching for her tail. She slapped his hand.

"Don't you touch my tail, boss man. Personal property." This statement elicited laughter.

"Hiei... can you read her mind to find out her name? They were out of programs." Kurama whispered.

"I was trying. But it isn't working. There's some sort of ward around the stage to keep my Jagan out." Hiei replied quietly.

"What he was muttering?" Kurama questioned.

"Most likely." Hiei nodded. So they sat through the rest of the increasingly funny play. Just before the end, Kurama asked Hiei an odd favor. "A flower stand? What's the point, you keep roses under your hair."

"Takes spirit energy. Just tell me, can you find one with your Jagan?"

"There's a flower vendor just outside. If you leave just after curtain calls, you can get some and get back in here before the crowd." Hiei sighed. At the end the foxgirl advanced.

"And our newcomer, who played Ame, Solaris Moon!" At that, Kurama left quietly, and bought some red roses from the vendor. Suddenly, in his mind, Youko spoke up.

Let me out for a while.

-Not happening, Youko. I still haven't forgiven you for your 'hot foxes' remark. Besides, I'd have to be angry if I even wanted you out.- (A/N: I've heard that if he gets angry enough, Youko appears, so I'm just going with that, okay?)

Your mother works in a pickle factory.

-WHAT?- Kurama thought. The blatant lie about his mother's job ticked him off just enough for Youko to seize control.

Ha ha. That's the oldest and dumbest insult in any of the three worlds and seven hells. Now I get the foxes all to myself!

-You know I'm going to get you for this.-

Youko snickered and returned to the theater to see Solaris and the other fox right by each other.

"I'm telling you, Foxglove, earlier is better! No witnesses."

"Ladies..." Youko said in his most charming voice. Both looked up. He could see that they both looked 16, and judging by how soft their ears and tails looked, they were either very young (as in not older than 150 years old), or they used a lot of conditioner to keep them soft. And apparently they recognized him.

"Foxglove, you're right, later is better." Solaris nodded. Then both looked at each other and whispered, "Is that Youko Kurama?"

"Yes, I am. For you, lovely Ame." he smiled. Solaris smiled and handed the sweet smelling roses to Foxglove.

"Be a dear and put these in my tent, please." Foxglove rolled her eyes but left. "We had heard you were back, but we couldn't get tickets to the Ankoku Bujutsukai. Is it true that you're a member of the Reikai Tantei?" she asked in awe.

"In my spare time." he grinned.

"If you think both of us like you, I'm sorry. Foxglove has heard all about Hiei and she's madly in love with him." Solaris apologized.

"What of you?" Youko asked, arm around Solaris's waist.

"Well, I'm partial to the human Kurama, but you're pretty cool in person. I never thought I'd actually meet you." Solaris blushed. The weird demon walked over.

"Hey, she's not easy, she's waiting until she's married. Probably to me." he smiled smugly.

"Joshi, the first sentence is right, but you had no right to tell, and second, ha ha ha... No." Solaris said, blushing.

See, she picked me. Besides, I don't think any amount of plastic surgery could make you look any better. And she's got taste. So, Solaris, shall we go to dinner?" Youko asked.

"Here comes Foxglove, I've gotta tell her." Solaris said as Foxglove came over excitedly.

"I think I saw Hiei-Sama!"

"He's here, Foxglove. Mind if I take Solaris to dinner?" Youko asked charmingly.

"Go for it, Prince of Thieves." Foxglove grinned, then watched him walk out, arm about Solaris's waist.

"Th-That's Youko Kurama? I'm glad I wasn't killed!" Joshi shuddered.

"Joshi, I thought you went to the tournament." Foxglove said.

"I couldn't get a good seat that last day."
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"Over dinner, Youko could see that Solaris was nervous. Finally he asked her, "how old are you and Foxglove?"

"Both of us are a little over 100 years old. Why do you always have to bring Foxglove in? Do you just like red heads better?" Solaris asked, seeming jealous.

"Not necessarily. Just curious. Could you stop twisting that pendant? It's distracting." Youko said. She stopped turning the gold and emerald heart pendant on its gold chain.

"Sorry."

"How long have you acted?"

"Since Foxglove and I left home when we were 40. Not with MAC, but we just joined almost a year and five months ago." Solaris said.

"Now who's bringing Foxglove into the conversation?" Youko laughed. Solaris did too, blushing and hesitantly. "Who gave you the necklace?"

"Oh, this? I got it for myself. It's my birthstone. Foxglove's too. We're twins. Well, I guess since a muse is born the same day as their person, it's a no brainer that we're twins." Solaris smiled. Youko paid and got to his feet.

"Let's leave here. Find somewhere more private." he smiled as he draped an arm around the fox's thin waist.

"Uh, when Joshi said I was... saving myself, he wasn't lying." Solaris blushed nervously.

"Now, I never said that was why we were leaving." Youko smiled. Solaris heaved a sigh of relief.

"I've actually got to get back soon. We're leaving tomorrow for a new part of Reikai. 'Thick as Thieves' is a really popular production. Rave reviews."

"About before. Were you jealous of my curiosity of Foxglove?" Youko grinned.

"Sort of, if you want the truth. Oh! I absolutely have to get back to the camp!" Solaris cried in alarm. Just then, Youko swooped down to kiss her. (A/N: Yeah, she's 5'3" tall. He'd have to lean over to kiss her unless she was somehow almost two feet taller.) After a few long seconds, Solaris pulled away. "You know I'm young enough to be your kid. Thank goodness." she sighed.

"What's that mean?" he grinned.

"Uhm, this?" Solaris said as she kissed him quickly and ran off. Youko smiled, she was so young and adorable.(A/N: He was leaning over to look her in the eyes, okay? Don't ask for an explanation for everything!)

-Hate to break you out of your thoughts, but can I have my body back?-

Technically, this is my body, but I'll give you control. Youko thought as he reverted to his human form. Kurama ran back to the theater to see Koenma.

"Finally he's back. Where were you?" Koenma asked.

"Youko took the leading lady out for dinner." Kurama sighed.

"Not even going to ask. You four need to get over to the main vault NOW! I just heard rumors about a theft that was going to take place there!"
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