Don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, don't claim to.


Chapt. 11

School and Short Descriptions

"Koenma wanted me to tail you through school today and see what you do," he explains in his smooth, seductive voice as I comb my hair. When I get done I shake my head like a wet dog. "What's the point?"

"I like it better when it looks wind-blown. I just comb it to get the tangles out," I say, walking towards the stairs. "Why does Koenma have this sudden fascination for me?"

"He just wants to see how you handle things in the Ningenkai." He follows me up the stairs in a light step.

"Hn," is my reply.

"That's my line."

"When it becomes a line, I'll ask before I use it."

He gives me a 'you're an idiot' look.

"I'm sorry, but two letters is not a line," I shrug and grab my backpack. "Come on, I'm gunna miss the bus." I grab a Pop-Tart from the pantry, lock the door when we're out and race for my bus stop. Easy task usually, but you gotta act human in the human world. Though, unknown to Hiei, he was invisible to the ningens. I made sure of that.

We arrive at the stop and the bus pulls up.

"Made it just in time Anna," Ivan smirks. Ivan's a kid from school that just happens to ride the same bus as me.

"No shit Sherlock," I tease, stepping on after him.

Anna? Hiei pops in my mind.

My human name.

I see.

Darkfire isn't a real practical human name...Anna is the name my parents gave me.

It's nice.

Don't flatter yourself. I take a seat in the back of the bus, where I always sit. I put my back against the window, put my left hand on the seat in front of me, my right on my knees and stare at the passing scenery.

Everybody chatters happily around me. Most of the people sit in the front of the bus, though a couple three sit near the back. I'm a loner on the bus. I talk to no one and no one talks to me.

I pull out my Pop-Tart and unwrap it. Devouring it a bit at a time, I continue to stare.

"Hey, Anna, what's up?" Osa asks as she comes back.

I pull my legs up and let her sit down. "Not much Sam. You?"

"Same old, same old," she says nonchalantly.

"Want some?" I ask, pushing a S'mores Pop-Tart towards her.

She takes it and devourers it in a matter of seconds.

"No breakfast?" I inquire, returning to the outside.

"Not really."

Nothing from me.

Why's Hiei here?

Koenma sent him to follow me today.

Creepy.

Just a little.

I heard that. Hiei just can't stay outta my head can he? I close the connection and remain silent for the remainder of the trip.

School comes into view and I let out an irritated sigh. We step off the bus and the three of us – Hiei, Osa and I – walk up to the eighth grade lockers. We stop at Osa's then move on to mine. Science here we come.

The day was boring, so I'll give ya the short version: the day goes by, Hiei follows me everywhere, had to cover his eyes in the gym locker room third hour, no questions asked all day and then we went for the bus.

That was the most boring thing I've ever had to sit through.

Now you know what Yusuke, Kazuma and Kurama go through everyday.

I guess.

Shut up and walk. I step onto the bus and make my way to the back. The journey home is loud and annoying, but I survived (how would I be telling you this story if I didn't?). Anyway, the bus stopped at my stop and I got off.

"Is it always like that?" Hiei asks, first thing to come outta his mouth since school.

"Yes." I heave a sigh of annoyance after saying it. "So, we got training today?" I say after a long pause.

"Yes."

"Ok, I'll have to let my mom know. Then we can..." I start, but Hiei stops and holds my shoulder. I turn and look at him. "What is it Hiei?"

"I'm sorry."

"For what?" Why would Hiei, of all people, be apologizing? To me, none-the-less.

"For hurting you like that while you were weak," he says, indicating to my right shoulder.

"Naah, don't worry 'bout that. I wasn't paying attention." I take his hand and give a warm smile. His cold eyes seem to melt and show like a rose after the rain. For a moment, his hard exterior gives way to a gentler side. But it went just as it had come.

"The others will start to wonder, come on," he orders, taking back his hand and walking on.

I give him a funny look, but follow after him. He looks perplexed about something, but I can't tell what. His eyes keep scanning the area around us, as if searching for something. I can't help but worry.

We reach my door and go straight to my room. "So, where we trainin'?" I ask after a bit.

"A new place. Just be ready for us in an hour." He turns and walks for the portal.

"Hiei..." I whisper. He stops and turns his head slightly. "...Is something wrong?"

"No, why would you ask?" he snaps angrily.

"I'm a wolf, I can sense these things."

"There's nothing wrong."

"Would you tell me if there was?"

"No," he answers shortly, disappearing into the portal.

"I can see the scars he where's on his icy heart; I just wish he'd let me help," I sigh. "Can't he see that I, too, carry scars?"

Since training gets boring for a week, I've decided to describe the characters to you instead. I might even include myself.

Yusuke: black hair that's always gelled back. Deep brown, puppy dog eyes. On school days, he wears a green jumper; but on regular days and training days, he wears blue jeans, a T-shirt of sorts and an occasional brown or black jacket.

Keiko: short brown hair, bright blue eyes. On school days, she wears a blue skirt and top that kinda makes her look like a sailor girl; and on regular days, she wears a skirt or dress of sorts (I don't see the girls as much as the boys).

Kuwabara: orange hair in an Elvis style cut. Beady little eyes, I think they're black or brown. School days, he wears a blue jumper like Yusuke's; and any other time, jeans and a T-shirt.

Botan: baby blue hair and bright pink eyes. A smile is always plastered upon her face, with the exception of when she needs to be serious (not often). Sometimes she's wearing a pink kimono, but most of the time she's wearing jeans and a tank top or T-shirt...occasionally a jacket with lots of pockets.

Kurama: long, red hair and brilliant green eyes. On school days, he wore a purplish jumper, different from Yusuke and Kuwabara's. Any other days (weekends and days off) he wears slacks or jeans and shirts that vary every time.

Shizuru: she just wears slacks and some sort of shirt or tee, and she usually is carting around a jacket. Not too much about her.

Yo-Ko: golden eyes and long silver hair. Fox ears and tail, silver of course. Usually wearing what his human form puts on...but Yo-Ko rarely shows.

Yukina: long, blue-green hair in a ponytail with a red bow type thing. Big, soft, sparkling red eyes. She's always wearing a blue kimono whenever I see her...I wonder if she owns anything else. She's so innocent; it's hard to believe that she's related to Hiei (don't tell him I told you that).