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to the last chapter.......

Kurama heard a tap on his window. He thought he heard something a few minutes before, but he ignored it, and turned his music up louder.

But this time, he looked at the clock. 8:45

He chewed on this for a minute, and decided, 'What the hell?' And he got up from his desk.

He was already on the alert before he got even three feet from the window, noticing a strange aura accompanied this visitor. ("'Tis some visitor.' I muttered") Deceptively calm, Kurama pushed aside the curtain, and peered out the window.

A spiky-haired midget sat precariously on the narrow branch just missing his window by 2 feet or so.

He had a harried look in his eye, and in exchange for the usual bored expression, there was an anxious, fidgity look on his face.

Kurama's jaw dropped. "Kurama," Hiei whispered in an enthusiastic tone. "Have you ever noticed how the day changes to night really fast?" he kind of yelled the last part, while flinging his hands up and down.

Kurama just stood there; flabberghasted. What did he get into? "Hiei?" he asked tentatively, not wanting to make him shout again.That harried-amused look filtered into the rest of his features as he bared his teeth in an energetic smile.

Usually that look should be feared. But not when the man was... well, what was he on?

"What did.. you.. do?" he asked the last part, with a nervous glance to his left. Hiei leaned forward with that bare-
tooth smile, and grunted, "Caffeine!" he hissed a laughing noise, and his shoulders began to shake. Then he perched himself on the branch and began to chatter his teeth, and gnaw on his fingers. The whole thing reminded Kurama of a squirrel.

"Oh, Dear God." Kurama muttered, putting his hand on his forehead, and then dragging it down his cheek, until it rested on his chin, and his arms were crossed. He watched his friend stumble on the branch and make a few noises he'd never thought he'd hear from this creature, and sighed.

"Hiei, where did you get caffeine?" The spiky-haired man looked back, and this mischevious grin stretched across his face. The kind of smile that taunted, 'wouldn't you like to know?'

He shook his head, suddenly needing to lie down. "I didn't ask, I don't want to know." He began to shut his window as he watched the man stumble on the tree some more, and practically fall.

"Goodnight, Hiei." He sighed tiredly, and shut and latched his window.

I told you, I'd include a soundtrack! Kick-ass! Weeeee!

Soundtrack for this-

Metallica-Frantic, Outlaw Torn, Master of Puppets, No Leaf Clover, Orion, Some Kind Of Monster, To Live Is To Die, One, The Small Hours, King Nothing, anything metallica

Nine Inch Nails- Closer

The Verve- Bitter-Sweet Symphony

Pantera- Cemetery Gates

Snow Patrol- Run

Green Day- Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

Soundgarden- Black Hole Sun

The Exies- Ugly

Korn- Freak On A Leash

A Perfect Circle- Outsider

Ramstein- Du Haste

Bad Company- Bad Company

Godsmack- Voodoo, I Stand Alone

Puddle of Mudd- Away From Me, Think

Slipknot- Duality, Vermillion

Static X- Not Meant For Me

Madonna-

Ronie James Dio- Holy Diver

Drowning Pool- Bodies

No Doubt- I'm Just A Girl

Semisonic- Closing Time

3 Days Grace- Home, Just Like you

White Zombie- Thunderkiss 75

Nirvana- Verse Course Verse, Heart-Shaped Box

"Suichi, I made a new friend!" Laena chirped as she hopped up and down beside him.

They were walking through the park, on the side walk near a large fountain. The sun was out, and it was warm for a late November afternoon. The two had become close friends, finding much in common.

On top of it, even though Suichi was a very personable individual, and had made many friends, there was a certain female percentage of the school that hated Laena's guts.

And she savored that jealousy.

She knew it too. She knew he was the hottest boy at school, and the smartest, and probably one of the nicest as well. It was clear he was a catch to anyone.

But he forged a friendship with the Quiet Girl.

Most thought that they were going out, and that was in part, most reason for the hatred directed at her. As for the boys, well, they almost passed out at the mere implication that the dating leper of their grade had found someone.

And Laena never bothered to correct that misconception.

The thing that she loved about the boy was that they bonded so well. He was so different from the other guys, and even her guy friends. He had this mysterious aura about him that intrigued her, yet it was almost as if she could read his thoughts.

Anyway, the two hung out together almost every weekend, rocking out to one band or another, or getting coffee, or doing stupid things like walking into a Home Goods store, Suichi wearing a snorkel mask and blowing through a kazoo as Laena went up to the counter and paid for her purchase, watching the clerk glance at the boy with confusion and fear. (My friend really did that with his sister at a bed, bath & beyond)

"Really? Who is it?" He asked with a chuckle. Laena settled down, and resumed walking normally beside him. "You never met him." she said happily, shaking her head at the same time. Suichi raised his eyebrow inviting her to continue. "He's really neat. Even though he doesn't say much, he's really cool. And like, deep. I know that's corny and cliched...."

"So, it's a he?" Suichi asked, buying into her story. "Where did you meet him?"

"Mmmm,.. He's got these really cool eyes. I've never seen eyes like his." She began again, trying to dart his question.

"Laena..." The scorn in his voice was audible. "Mmmm?" She hummed innocently as her shoes suddenly became very interesting.

Suichi stopped walking to face her. It took about half of a stride to realize he stopped, but Laena kept going. She looked out the corner of her eye just in time to see him stop, and cross his arms. So she stopped, knowing what that posture meant, and bit her lip as she turned around.

"Promise you won't get mad?" She asked almost annoyed, as she stuffed her hands into her large Army coat pockets.

Suichi waited quietly. "Damn you and that posture!" She grumbled as she stalked closer. "Hey, you remember that guy I told you about? The one who saved my life?" Suichi's face dropped a little bit into the 'you didn't' look.

"Well, I went back to the woods after I asked you-with the hose- and I offered him a reward for saving me." Laena could feel his stare as it bore into her.

"Hey, whoa. I drew him a picture." She let out an annoyed breath, and continued. "He's a great guy. He listens to me, and we talk, and his name is Hiei. Isn't that a crazy name?" She laughed feeling EXTREMELY uncomfortable squirming under his emerald green eyes. "Would you stop?!" she yelled, bringing her hands to the sides of her face as she wiggled her fingers in skeeviness.

"Laena-" Suichi was cut off from his lecture when the wind shifted. There was a flavor of aura on that gust, and a tinge of danger. He listened. Everything was mute. The normally noisy atmosphere was silenced.

Laena was just about to ask what was wrong when she felt a stare on her back. She went rigid as she turned around to face whomever was looking at her.

Ahhh! A Cliffhanger?!

(laughs)

Oh, that was fun.

Guess what? Some Kind of Monster comes out on DvD today!

Hiei: What kind of Monster?

Ackie: No! The Metallica movie! Geeze, Hiei. I thought you were a fan!

Hiei: Hn.

Ackie: So, hmmm... Oh! I would like everyone to meet Aubrey!

Aubrey: Hello. (evil grin)

Ackie: Aubrey is the coolest vampire EVER. He is totally...kick-ass. I would have used the term 'bad ass' but Lucivar kind of took that cake.

Lucivar: You got that right.

Aubrey: Prick.

Lucicar: Whatever.

Ackie: (really big smile) Well, I guess the only thing to do now is WATCH SOMEKIND OF MONSTER! (hooks arms around both men's) Let's watch Dave Mustaine whine some more!

Thank you, my Legions, for putting up with my antics.

And my character guest appearences.

Um, next chapter is totally ACTION PACKED!

Read it! Become President!

It's Exciting!