Chapter 4: Wandering around random places
Karen and Kris were walking around the castle. Each had gone in their own direction, lost in their own thoughts.
Karen had hoped to discuss the topic with Kris, but had seen her face and let her be. She looked like she needed space. So Karen wandered around the immense property, wondering if she could 'accidentally' walk into Kurama.
Kris had somehow found a river after wandering through the forest. She just hoped she could find her way back to the castle. She sat next to the river, chucking rocks in randomly.
Least did she know, she had awoken Hiei, who was perched in the tree Kris sat against.
Karen had found a nice clearing where she sat in the tall grass and watched the fat fluffy clouds roll by. It was perfect weather, not too hot, not to cold, and just a slight breeze blowing, teasing the grass every now and then. She thought of how she was stuck in the makai, and how it could be good or bad.
Kris had shut her eyes and had almost fallen back asleep when she about jumped out of her skin when Hiei jumped down, landing gracefully just in front of her.
Kris was standing with her back against the tree.
Hiei slightly smirked.
Kris didn't remember him from the night before, and her heart was racing. She was scared, but couldn't help but wonder, 'Where the hell did he come from!'
"I don't bite," he said plainly before sitting down.
Kris warily slid down the tree, sitting on the ground. He was only a foot or two away, and she didn't know whether to trust him or not.
Kris tried to keep an eye on him, but was tired, and soon fell asleep.
Karen watched Kurama walk over to her out of the corner of her eye. She was lying in the grass, still watching the clouds.
"May I join you?" he asked politely, brushing the bangs out of his face.
Karen nodded. She was quite nervous, having zero experience with guys. She knew not to worry about the guy, as he wouldn't hurt a fly.
Kurama laid down near Karen.
"So you said that where you come from, we're all in a TV show?" he asked.
Karen nodded.
"So tell me about this show…" he persuaded.
Karen drew in a breath. She knew almost every little detail about the show. Kurama really had no clue what was coming. Poor guy. (A/N: JK, Capybara about that but yeah you know a lot so it works…right?)
After an hour, neither Hiei or Kris had spoken, as Kris had fallen asleep, and Hiei didn't talk much for one, and when he did, they were usually awake.
Isn't it weird; Hiei hasn't moved? I know I know. OOC. Stifle.
Kris woke up. She sat up and looked to Hiei. She rubbed her eyes, wondering why he was still there, and why he was just sitting.
Hiei watched Kris sit up. He wanted to ask why she and her friend had popped unexpectedly into his world, and he wanted answers.
"What?" she asked, sounding rather moodily.
Hiei cocked an eyebrow.
"Usually when you look at someone like that, you talk…" she muttered. She stretched her arms.
"Where did you come from?" he asked.
"Don't ask me. I don't know anything about where I am, or where I came from, for that matter. Ask Karen." Kris leaned back against the tree.
"Hn, you're no help."
Kris nodded, more to herself than to Hiei. "Seems like I'm nothing anymore."
Hiei almost questioned the girl. Almost. "So this Karen, she's your friend that was there last night?"
Kris nodded and chucked a rock into the peaceful river. Are we just not as talkative today or what?
Kurama gave Karen a wild look. "Wow, that's just a little creepy."
"I have a question," Karen said uncomfortably.
"Yes?"
"Well, Koenma said we can't go back for a year, but if you guys have portals that take you from place to place, why can't someone just, like, take us back?" Karen asked.
"I don't know, but Koenma should. You should ask him," Kurama suggested.
Karen nodded, and went back to the castle to ask Koenma about it.
Kris wandered off again. Hiei had walked off somewhere. She wandered around for a while, and had no clue that she was being watched.
She found a lake with a very handy boat on the shore. She had rowed before and looked in the boat for the oars.
While she searched under the wooden seats, the boat unexpectedly set out into the vast lake. Kris looked up. "Oh shit…"
She was too far away from the shore, but saw the oars which must have been sitting under the little row boat. "Crap… Today is just not my day…" she muttered.
Kris soon found out that the wind had decided to turn on her, blowing fiercely and of course in the wrong direction.
"Well I thought about that, but for the past month the portals have been messed up and people end up in different places than they're supposed to go. We don't want to take the chance," Koenma explained.
Karen's hopes died, her face showing it.
"Well, I'll have Botan, Keiko, and Yukina come around, and we'll see if they'll take you two in. They always knew how to have fun," Koenma added.
"I suppose…" She left the castle again, Kurama leading her to what he said was a 'very relaxing place.'
Kris cussed at the wind, shaking her fist at the sky. She slumped down in the boat.
"You seem pretty upset."
Kris twirled around to see a guy with shaggy brown hair, black eyes, and wings standing on the edge of the boat.
"Who are you?" she asked, alarmed.
"Never mind that, but do you want to get back to the shore? I'll gladly take you," he offered.
Kris remained alert, but by flapping his wings, the demon managed to direct the boat back to shore.
The demon helped Kris out of the boat and sat next to her in the white sand.
"Thank you," she murmured, looking into his odd eyes. They seemed so…empty. Not like Hiei's eyes empty, but a nothingness empty.
He smiled warmly. "Next time you decide to go out on a boat, try to take the oars," he joked.
Kris smirked.
"Kris?" Karen asked, she and Kurama emerging from the forest.
"Oh, hey."
"Hello," Kurama greeted cheerfully. He then spotted the demon seated next to Kris, and his smile quickly faded.
"Hello Kurama," the demon said, smiling almost mockingly.
"Kyo."
Karen looked questioningly at Kris, who shrugged.
"It's nice to see an old friend." Kyo's cold eyes glinted in the sunlight.
"Yes, always a pleasure," Kurama said rather coldly.
Both Kris and Karen felt the tension between the two, and neither knew quite how to handle it.
Just as Kurama was about to step forward and throw a random insult at Kyo, Hiei popped out of nowhere (once again) and looked between Kyo and Kurama, then Kris and Kyo.
Kurama's knuckles were white and his eyes were focused on Kyo, full of anger. On the other hand, Kyo appeared rather composed, and completely relaxed.
Nobody said anything or moved for a few silent and tense moments.
"Leave," Hiei commanded. All eyes turned to him, and Kyo grinned.
"Why? I am only visiting with this young, beautiful lady," he defended.
Hiei stepped forward, and inch of his katana showed out of its sheath. He gripped it and stood, ready for anything that was to pop up.
Kyo looked at Kris. "I am sorry, but we must continue our conversation at another point in time. I feel that I am not wanted here."
Karen almost snorted. 'You think?' she thought.
Kris once again looked into the deep and emotionless eyes. She nodded, and with a last smile, Kyo flew off.
"That was random," Karen commented.
"Who was he?" Kris murmured, watching his form fade away in the distance.
Kurama let out a breath, sighing deeply.
Hiei looked up at his friend, and finally released his katana he gripped so tightly in his hand.
"I used to know him, but I don't know… it's hard to explain. He is in between dead and alive, and is not to be trusted. I thought I knew him once…"
Kris stood up. She couldn't help but wonder what had happened between the two. Kyo had seemed trusting enough, and he hadn't tried to hurt her in anyway, which was surprising. He had the perfect chance to do anything to Kris, who was defenseless against the demon.
"Never, ever let yourself be caught with him alone again," Kurama warned.
Kris didn't know what to say, but halfway nodded.
Kurama popped back into being his normal self. "So what shall we do to entertain ourselves?"
The girls shrugged. Hiei wasn't paying attention, so Kurama suggested going out for ice cream.
Of course Hiei agreed, and the two girls had nothing better to do, so they tagged along.
