Omg! I did NOT think it would take me this long to update. I'm so sorry. Anyway, I'm gonna shut up. I've been having major problems writing this. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas for this story, please tell me. Thanks. With that said, I'm gonna continue with the writing.
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Chapter 9
Stone of Heart
The two friends were again hidden in the forest outside Maverik's fortress.
"Maybe if we knew a little more about the Stones and this flute," Kuronue trailed off.
Kurama stayed silent, staring off into space and holding the Stone of Heart tightly. Kuronue sighed. The kitsune wasn't listening, so why did he bother talking?
Kuronue brushed his fingers over the carvings on the flute. Vines studded with roses wound in between the holes for the keys. It seemed to be carved of bamboo, even though it was really bone. The bat raised the flute to his lips and gently blew. A low, wavering note lifted into the air. Kuronue continued to play, experimentally trying notes and tones.
Kurama was pulled from his daze as he felt the Stone of Heart grown warm in his hand. Startled, he looked down only to find the stone glowing.
"Kuronue!" the fox cried, eyes flying over to his friend.
"What?" Kuronue lowered the flute, looking startled.
"Th-the flute!" Kurama said. "…Play it again…"
Kuronue shrugged and began to play again. He closed his eyes.
Kurama looked down at the Stone around his neck. Sure enough, it was glowing again. Pulling it off, he reached over and gripped his friend's shoulder.
"Don't stop playing, but open your eyes," the fox whispered, as if afraid his voice would break the spell the flute had over his jewel.
Frowning as much as possible while playing, Kuronue did as he was told. His dark eyes widened as he saw the glowing gem.
"What the-?" Kuronue gasped, dropping the flute.
Kurama picked up the instrument. "This must be the Cayori flute…the one that is supposedly the key to unlocking the Stones!"
Kuronue looked at him like the fox had lost his mind. Kurama sighed. "We read about it in that scroll we stole from that mage two months ago."
"Oh!" Kuronue said, finally remembering.
"Yeah," Kurama sighed. "Baka koumori."*
"Hey! I heard that fox!"
Kurama laughed quietly.
"Okay, we have the Cayori flute, now what?" Kuronue asked.
Kurama smiled, looking off into space again.
***
Lana stared out the barred window of her prison. (Bet ya forgot about Lana, huh?) Five years. Five years she had been imprisoned here, worrying over her brother. It was almost certain that the little kit was dead.
The two koumori's that Lana had shared her cell with had died long ago. (Aw, poor Kuro) Lana thought they had died because they had believed their only son was dead.
Without realizing it, the kitsune-girl began to sing an old song her mother had sung to the kits long ago.
(I wrote this song, so please bear that in mind if it sucks.)
"And now I look up at the sky
And see all the stars
I wonder if you're out there
Dreaming of me to
Don't you know that
Wishes are the only things of forever
A dream that will never die.
Wishes are the only things without reason
Making me think I can fly.
I know inside my heart
This dream will never fail
And someday I will find you
'Cuz the wish will always be there
I wish upon a rising star
That I may find out where you are
I wish upon a falling star
That I may find you
And when I look up at the sky
And see all the stars
I know that you are out there,
Dreaming of me to.
Lana sighed, sitting down. "Kurama…I'm sorry, I promised I'd take care of you…and now…" Tears welled up in her eyes. "Just, please, be alright…"
***
"Day's are drawing shorter… Winter's coming," Kurama said, smelling the air. It was crisp, almost cold. Not that that part of the Makai ever became very cold.
"It will provide good cover for when we attack Maverik's castle," Kuronue smiled.
"And when we get to the other stones, you can use the Cayori flute to harness their powers." Kurama smiled, looking off at the setting sun. "Soon," he whispered to himself, "soon this will all be over, once and for all."
*Baka koumori = Stupid bat. (Just in case anyone didn't know that…I didn't until about a day ago ^_^U)
Okay, well, there it is. Short, I know, but I haven't a lot of ideas. Yes, the final battle is drawing closer…or at least I think it is… Oh, and there is one flaw in Kurama and Kuronue's plan. Can you guess what it is? Please review, and give me ideas if you have them and are willing to part with them. *Hugs little voodoo Kuronue doll * Well, thanks. Bye!
