A/N ok sorry there are no thank yous this time! Just a handful of cookies!
*throws you all three cookies* I really appreciate you all taking the time
every week to read my story and review too. You guys have no idea how
happy I am that you like my story!
Also I am really sorry it has taken me awhile to update. I've been so busy lately with talent shows, choir concerts, school, Christmas, and Lord of the Rings. But I thank you all for being patient. So here's your reward for waiting! On to the chapter!
**This chapter is dedicated to Yugijouoh for putting my story in her member profile and supporting this story since chapter one. Now when you all are done with this chapter (and reviewing^-^) go read her stories!
*Shiori's pov (kurama's mom for all who do not know!)*
Sliding my key into the lock, I pushed open the door to my house. It felt so good to be home again after being away for awhile. I just hoped Suiichi wasn't mad at me for staying at Greg's longer then I had intended to. He must have been worried sick.
Setting my purse on the desk in the hall, I decided to go check on my son. Though I know he could take care of himself, I still worried like any other mother would. Except to me Suiichi was an extremely special boy. Besides being very bright, he was also very kind-hearted and polite. Not to mention handsome. I was proud to have such a good son. He'd never gotten into trouble and was a perfect angel.
As son as I reached the top of the stairs, I put my ear to his door. I could hear the faint sounds of his T.V. Putting my hand on the door handle, I started my way into his room. "Suiichi?"
What I saw was not what I had expected. Lying on the bed was my son, wrapped in another boy's arms. A boy I had never been introduced to.
"What are you doing to my son!?" As soon as I screamed this, the boy jumped off the bed and pulled out a katana.
"Who are you and what are you doing in this household woman?" The boy stood between my son and me, looking as protective as a mother hen with her chicks.
"I should be asking that question. I'm his mother!" I said pointing at Suiichi's sleeping form, "And this is my house. So what are you doing here?"
Slowly the boy sheathed his katana. Sitting down at my son's desk he looked me over carefully. Gazing over at my son he answered with caution. "I'm a friend of your son. He was ill so I came to take care of him." His stare turned upon me once more, his blazing eyes mentally burning a hole through my head.
While our staring contest was going on, Suiichi awoke with a yawn. He looked over at his friend and smiled happily. Then, turned his gaze to see what the short one was staring at he gasped. "Oh, mother you're home! I see you've met Hiei." His smile quickly turned upside down and a scared look came into his eyes.
"You could say that. Actually I didn't know his name at all. I just got home and I saw you sleeping in his arms. Suiichi, what's going on?" I was starting to get annoyed that my son was keeping a secret from me.
"Well you see mother, I was getting worried when you didn't come home so I called Hiei and asked him to come over to give me company. I guess I just fell asleep next to him." Giving me a sincere smile he stood and walked over to me. Then, giving me a big hug he said, "I'm glad you're home though."
Pushing him back, I looked him over. "Suiichi, you're friend said he came over because you were sick. Did he mean worried sick or physically sick?"
At these words, the one called Hiei stood and spoke coldly. "I meant physically sick. You must be blind not to see how pale your son is."
Looking at him again, I noticed the boy was right. Frowning I led him back to his bed and made him sit down. "Honey, maybe you should take it easy today. Your friend is right, you do look ill."
Smiling gently up at me, Suiichi just nodded and laid back. Grinning back at him I addressed the boy in black. "And you, Hiei was it? Maybe you should go home. I thank you for taking care of my son, but I don't think he wants you sick too."
Nodding he started to leave, but as soon as he took a step Suiichi sat up. "No Mother he doesn't have anywhere to go. Can he stay here.please?" Giving his best puppy dog eyes, the red head looked at me imploringly.
Now I certainly thought my son was sick. He was asking me if he could have a strange little man who appeared out of no where live with us! But then again, the boy didn't have anywhere to go.and I would hate for one of Suiichi's friends to feels o alone. Sighing I nodded. Suiichi grinned like the Cheshire cat and pulled me into a huge embrace. "Thank you mother!"
"Of course, but he has to sleep in the guest room. And I have to talk to him first. I want to know a little more about this boy first." Smiling back at my son I pushed him down on his bed. "Now you rest while I get to know this Hiei." Nodding, he laid back and shut his eyes.
*Hiei's pov*
Kissing her son on the forehead, Kurama's mom stood up and turned to me. "Let's go downstairs so we don't disturb him."
Walking down the steps as slow as a normal human would, I tried to think about how I could answer the woman's questions. She knew nothing of the Demon world or the Spirit world. How could I explain anything? Well with lies of course but what kind of lies would this lady believe?
In the living room Kurama's mother sat on the couch while I sat across her in a leather chair. The cool black fabric appealed to my tastes. Leaning back she looked me over with a smile. "So your name is Hiei. Do you have a last name?"
Sighing, I prayed all the questions were this simple. "Yes it's Jaganshi. May I ask your full name and what I should address you by?"
Looking slightly taken back she answered, "My name is Shiori Minamino and you may call me Ms. Minamino. How old are you Hiei?"
"I'm seventeen. How old are you Mrs. Minamino?"
Gasping she frowned, "Forty-six. What is your family like Hiei?"
Glaring, I decided this woman wasn't good enough to call herself Kurama's mother. She didn't seem to like me very much, unlike Kurama who was open to anyone no matter how they acted. "I don' have a family. Only a twin sister, but she doesn't know about me."
Immediately looking sorry, she tried to smile comfortingly. "I'm so sorry to hear that. Is it true that you don't live anywhere?"
I nodded curtly, getting bored with this lady's questions.
"Then you probably don't go to school either. So how did you meet Suiichi if you didn't meet at school?"
At this question my eyes widened. What could I tell her? Oh I met your son because I decided I would rather be his ally then his enemy because he's the most powerful demon thief known to the Makai? Yeah right, that would raise way too much suspicion. "We met because he saw me on the street in the rain and he offered me your house as shelter. You were gone at the time so he let me sleep here and he fed me too. He pretty much took care of me till I was in a good condition. We've been friends since that day four years ago." Was that a good enough lie? Would she ever believe me? Maybe I shouldn't have made it sound like her son had taken a bum off the streets.too late now.
"Well, I know you can always count on Suiichi to do the kind thing. I guess its ok with me if you wish to stay here Hiei. The guest room is down the hall, second door on the right. Get yourself situated then you can go upstairs and see Suiichi."
Nodding, I stood up and walked down the hall and into the afore mentioned room. Its walls were painted a royal blue and the bed was rather large. There was a night stand next to the bed with a vase of violets on it. Connected to the room were a walk-in closet and a bathroom. Kurama's mother must really take guests seriously.
Shrugging, I walked out of the room and back upstairs to Kurama's room. He was still lying on his bed, except his eyes were open and watching a something on T.V. It was a program on foxes, provided by National Geographic. On T.V. it was saying something about how foxes sometimes mark their mates with their teeth to show that the mate is theirs.
Seeing me walk in, Kurama looked up and smiled. "How'd things go with my mother?" He asked, giving me a look that said something like "I'm sorry you had to go through that."
"She interrogated me but it was to no avail. She seemed a little disappointed with my behavior. Especially when I asked her what was her age.
"Well of course she'd think you to be rude! You never ask a woman her age Hiei!" Laughing hysterically he just shook his head. "I guess I'll have to work on your manners eh?"
"Hn." I pulled the desk chair over by his bed and sat next to him. I gave him a quick glance and noticed he looked even paler then before. Also his eyes weren't glowing as bright as normal. Then, right while I was staring at him he fell asleep. I knew he shouldn't be tired as he had slept all night and most of the day. That could only mean he was getting weaker. And if he was getting weaker then.my Kurama was dying.
A/N awwww I'm gunna cry! Anyways I wrote you guys four full pages so please be happy! Also the fact about foxes marking their prey.I have NO idea if that's true so don't go around thinking it is. I got the idea from my friend Emmafini! If you're reading this fini HI! Ok I'm alright. Well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Please review!
Also I am really sorry it has taken me awhile to update. I've been so busy lately with talent shows, choir concerts, school, Christmas, and Lord of the Rings. But I thank you all for being patient. So here's your reward for waiting! On to the chapter!
**This chapter is dedicated to Yugijouoh for putting my story in her member profile and supporting this story since chapter one. Now when you all are done with this chapter (and reviewing^-^) go read her stories!
*Shiori's pov (kurama's mom for all who do not know!)*
Sliding my key into the lock, I pushed open the door to my house. It felt so good to be home again after being away for awhile. I just hoped Suiichi wasn't mad at me for staying at Greg's longer then I had intended to. He must have been worried sick.
Setting my purse on the desk in the hall, I decided to go check on my son. Though I know he could take care of himself, I still worried like any other mother would. Except to me Suiichi was an extremely special boy. Besides being very bright, he was also very kind-hearted and polite. Not to mention handsome. I was proud to have such a good son. He'd never gotten into trouble and was a perfect angel.
As son as I reached the top of the stairs, I put my ear to his door. I could hear the faint sounds of his T.V. Putting my hand on the door handle, I started my way into his room. "Suiichi?"
What I saw was not what I had expected. Lying on the bed was my son, wrapped in another boy's arms. A boy I had never been introduced to.
"What are you doing to my son!?" As soon as I screamed this, the boy jumped off the bed and pulled out a katana.
"Who are you and what are you doing in this household woman?" The boy stood between my son and me, looking as protective as a mother hen with her chicks.
"I should be asking that question. I'm his mother!" I said pointing at Suiichi's sleeping form, "And this is my house. So what are you doing here?"
Slowly the boy sheathed his katana. Sitting down at my son's desk he looked me over carefully. Gazing over at my son he answered with caution. "I'm a friend of your son. He was ill so I came to take care of him." His stare turned upon me once more, his blazing eyes mentally burning a hole through my head.
While our staring contest was going on, Suiichi awoke with a yawn. He looked over at his friend and smiled happily. Then, turned his gaze to see what the short one was staring at he gasped. "Oh, mother you're home! I see you've met Hiei." His smile quickly turned upside down and a scared look came into his eyes.
"You could say that. Actually I didn't know his name at all. I just got home and I saw you sleeping in his arms. Suiichi, what's going on?" I was starting to get annoyed that my son was keeping a secret from me.
"Well you see mother, I was getting worried when you didn't come home so I called Hiei and asked him to come over to give me company. I guess I just fell asleep next to him." Giving me a sincere smile he stood and walked over to me. Then, giving me a big hug he said, "I'm glad you're home though."
Pushing him back, I looked him over. "Suiichi, you're friend said he came over because you were sick. Did he mean worried sick or physically sick?"
At these words, the one called Hiei stood and spoke coldly. "I meant physically sick. You must be blind not to see how pale your son is."
Looking at him again, I noticed the boy was right. Frowning I led him back to his bed and made him sit down. "Honey, maybe you should take it easy today. Your friend is right, you do look ill."
Smiling gently up at me, Suiichi just nodded and laid back. Grinning back at him I addressed the boy in black. "And you, Hiei was it? Maybe you should go home. I thank you for taking care of my son, but I don't think he wants you sick too."
Nodding he started to leave, but as soon as he took a step Suiichi sat up. "No Mother he doesn't have anywhere to go. Can he stay here.please?" Giving his best puppy dog eyes, the red head looked at me imploringly.
Now I certainly thought my son was sick. He was asking me if he could have a strange little man who appeared out of no where live with us! But then again, the boy didn't have anywhere to go.and I would hate for one of Suiichi's friends to feels o alone. Sighing I nodded. Suiichi grinned like the Cheshire cat and pulled me into a huge embrace. "Thank you mother!"
"Of course, but he has to sleep in the guest room. And I have to talk to him first. I want to know a little more about this boy first." Smiling back at my son I pushed him down on his bed. "Now you rest while I get to know this Hiei." Nodding, he laid back and shut his eyes.
*Hiei's pov*
Kissing her son on the forehead, Kurama's mom stood up and turned to me. "Let's go downstairs so we don't disturb him."
Walking down the steps as slow as a normal human would, I tried to think about how I could answer the woman's questions. She knew nothing of the Demon world or the Spirit world. How could I explain anything? Well with lies of course but what kind of lies would this lady believe?
In the living room Kurama's mother sat on the couch while I sat across her in a leather chair. The cool black fabric appealed to my tastes. Leaning back she looked me over with a smile. "So your name is Hiei. Do you have a last name?"
Sighing, I prayed all the questions were this simple. "Yes it's Jaganshi. May I ask your full name and what I should address you by?"
Looking slightly taken back she answered, "My name is Shiori Minamino and you may call me Ms. Minamino. How old are you Hiei?"
"I'm seventeen. How old are you Mrs. Minamino?"
Gasping she frowned, "Forty-six. What is your family like Hiei?"
Glaring, I decided this woman wasn't good enough to call herself Kurama's mother. She didn't seem to like me very much, unlike Kurama who was open to anyone no matter how they acted. "I don' have a family. Only a twin sister, but she doesn't know about me."
Immediately looking sorry, she tried to smile comfortingly. "I'm so sorry to hear that. Is it true that you don't live anywhere?"
I nodded curtly, getting bored with this lady's questions.
"Then you probably don't go to school either. So how did you meet Suiichi if you didn't meet at school?"
At this question my eyes widened. What could I tell her? Oh I met your son because I decided I would rather be his ally then his enemy because he's the most powerful demon thief known to the Makai? Yeah right, that would raise way too much suspicion. "We met because he saw me on the street in the rain and he offered me your house as shelter. You were gone at the time so he let me sleep here and he fed me too. He pretty much took care of me till I was in a good condition. We've been friends since that day four years ago." Was that a good enough lie? Would she ever believe me? Maybe I shouldn't have made it sound like her son had taken a bum off the streets.too late now.
"Well, I know you can always count on Suiichi to do the kind thing. I guess its ok with me if you wish to stay here Hiei. The guest room is down the hall, second door on the right. Get yourself situated then you can go upstairs and see Suiichi."
Nodding, I stood up and walked down the hall and into the afore mentioned room. Its walls were painted a royal blue and the bed was rather large. There was a night stand next to the bed with a vase of violets on it. Connected to the room were a walk-in closet and a bathroom. Kurama's mother must really take guests seriously.
Shrugging, I walked out of the room and back upstairs to Kurama's room. He was still lying on his bed, except his eyes were open and watching a something on T.V. It was a program on foxes, provided by National Geographic. On T.V. it was saying something about how foxes sometimes mark their mates with their teeth to show that the mate is theirs.
Seeing me walk in, Kurama looked up and smiled. "How'd things go with my mother?" He asked, giving me a look that said something like "I'm sorry you had to go through that."
"She interrogated me but it was to no avail. She seemed a little disappointed with my behavior. Especially when I asked her what was her age.
"Well of course she'd think you to be rude! You never ask a woman her age Hiei!" Laughing hysterically he just shook his head. "I guess I'll have to work on your manners eh?"
"Hn." I pulled the desk chair over by his bed and sat next to him. I gave him a quick glance and noticed he looked even paler then before. Also his eyes weren't glowing as bright as normal. Then, right while I was staring at him he fell asleep. I knew he shouldn't be tired as he had slept all night and most of the day. That could only mean he was getting weaker. And if he was getting weaker then.my Kurama was dying.
A/N awwww I'm gunna cry! Anyways I wrote you guys four full pages so please be happy! Also the fact about foxes marking their prey.I have NO idea if that's true so don't go around thinking it is. I got the idea from my friend Emmafini! If you're reading this fini HI! Ok I'm alright. Well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Please review!