-Delicate Petals-
-You will find in this chapter:
1.) What's wrong with Mina.
2.) How it affects everyone.
3.) Kurama and Botan.
4.) Quite a bit of Hiei humor! (As always)
5.) Kuronue humor as well!
6.) Kurama will make people laugh in this chappy too!
Ready to begin? Great!-
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After school, Minako walked with me and Hiei. We were all silent. She hadn't spoken a word all day. Not even to answer questions! I knew something was definitely wrong.
"Are you.." She looked at me with that same sad expression.
"I will tell you when we get to your house." Her voice was steady. That must've took some control. We got through the front gate to hear laughing and rising voices. I opened the door and found Botan and Kuronue watching TV. Surprising. They must have lost their sanity. We went up to my room and closed the door. I stared at Mina, waiting. She sat down on my bed and looked up at both me and Hiei.
"What's wrong with you, Mina?" I asked softly. She had tears running down her face. They were running more rapidly now.
"My parents.. they want to move and take me with them!" She buried her face in her hands. I felt a stinging sensation in my eyes. One of my best friends.. leaving my life? I stared at her, unable to say anything. "I don't want to move.." I couldn't move. I looked down and closed my eyes.
"Kurama!" I was called from downstairs. I looked back at her. She looked up at me and sniffed.
"Go ahead.. I'll stay here." I nodded. I hesitated by the door, though. I left the room and went downstairs. Botan greeted me with a kiss on the cheek. I frowned.
"What's the matter?"
"Mina is moving away.."
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Hiei was awfully moody today. There was something bothering him, I could tell.
"What's your problem?" He glared at me and stayed silent. "You're too moody. More so than usual. What's wrong with you?" The sun was out and it looked to be a day for training, but I had school. "We can train again after school."
"Hn." Now was one of the times I wish I could throw myself off of my precious cliff. Maybe I would be my unlucky self and not hit the pretty sparkling rocks but the water and survive in this insane dimension. Hm. Drowning myself comes to mind, as well. But I can't really leave Hiei here without guidance, now, can I? What kind of partner would I be then? Mina had left and things were quite normal, the opposite to what I thought they might be. The competition had been held and, thanks to me, literally, we won. That one phrase, 'there is no I in team'.. heh. Let's just say that it does not apply to that situation.
"School is almost over and its almost time for graduation." He smirked at me and I could tell that was something he had been looking forward to.
"You're a moron."
"Shut up."
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"Two?"
"No."
"Five?"
"No."
"Nineteen?"
"No."
"Damn you, what number is it!?"
"You have to guess!"
"Jackass."
"That isn't a number." I grinned at the koorime in front of me. I wanted him to guess what number I was thinking of but he couldn't use his Jagan. Botan watched us from over her book and I could tell she was amused.
"Fine, seven." I shook my head, barely holding back laughter. Would he ever guess it? "Ten?"
"Finally." I muttered sarcastically. His expression seemed to darken. "Guess again."
"You suck."
"Only numbers, not words." Kuronue came in, munching on a bag of chips. He raised an eyebrow at us and I wondered what he was thinking.
"Oh! You two playing the number guessing game? What level are you on?"
"One to twenty." I answered.
"He always picks fifteen." Kuronue said and I glared at him. "The next one is twenty-five. Then its twelve.." He trailed off and smiled at me, then looked around and darted away from me as fast as he could.
"Thanks for your help, Kuronue." I growled. "I'm picking new numbers.." Botan and Kuronue laughed at me. Hiei smirked and shook his head, looking down at the TV Guide. He flipped through it. I sank back into the couch.
"I'm home!" Okaasan walked in and smiled cheerfully at us. I smiled back and she held up a box of pizza. We all dove for it but Hiei was faster and got to set it on the table. "I thought it would be easier than cooking tonight." I was a little relieved that she knew about Botan and I now. She seemed to like it. She loved Botan and was always picking on us that we made a cute couple.
"Thank you, okaasan." I said, hitting Kuronue over the head when he tried to stuff two pieces in his mouth. "Eat slower and leave some for the rest of us."
"Hey!" He put the pizza down and rubbed his head. "No fair, I'm hungry!"
"You're the one eating us out of house and home." I said, glaring at him.
"Now, now, now, children. No fighting." Botan gently scolded, giving me a little wink. I glared at her and stuck my tongue out.
"Yes, mommy." Kuronue and I said in unison. She rolled her eyes.
"Hey, who ate all the potato chips?" Okaasan asked. We all glared accusingly at Kuronue. He stopped chewing and blinked innocently at us.
"What did I get blamed for now?" I rolled my eyes and sighed.
"Eating all the potato chips."
"I didn't have any chips."
"You just had the bag!" I said in exasperation. "Don't even try to get out of it this time."
"But-"
"I saw him." Botan chimed in.
"He had the bag." Hiei agreed, pointing at him. Okaasan took Kuronue by his ear and he wailed, trying not to move in order to keep from feeling pain. He had a very pathetic look on his face. I almost felt like laughing at him, but then okaasan might punish me for laughing at one who was being punished.
"No more spoiling your dinner as long as you're in this house, Kuronue. Do you understand?"
"Y-Yes, ma'am!" He agreed quickly and was relieved when she let his ear go. She then smiled and left the room.
"What do you say that Kuronue is afraid of your ningen mother, kitsune?" I nodded enthusiastically. Botan just said yes and Kuronue glared harshly at all of us.
"Oh, shut up you idiots. Don't tell me that you're not afraid of Mrs. I-Love-To-Pull-Ears!" Botan snorted and shook her head.
"She only pulls on the ears of people or demons who do not listen, Kuronue." She emphasized his name and crossed her arms. "Just like I do."
"Not you too.." He backed away, first snatching up his plate of pizza. "Kurama, I really feel sorry for you." I blinked and grinned.
"Now you know why I don't do anything wrong."
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(After Graduation)
Kuronue stared at the TV. It was as if he was dead. I sweat-dropped. Botan and I had lost touch for a few days with her going back to Reikai. She said she was ready to handle whatever Koenma had for her. I felt an unsettling feeling in my stomach. I had to do something. I looked over at Kuronue again. There was a lot to consider. I had the choice of going back to Makai and having my territory and my old businesses. For that, however, I would have to give up the things closest to me. And I knew I couldn't do that again. I couldn't leave my mother, Botan, and the gang. Yuusuke and Keiko came and visited sometimes. I had my own place and my roomies were Kuronue, who was practically only dead weight, and Hiei, who helped out now and then. He had gotten a little job, nothing too big and actually something he enjoyed. He was teaching people how to use a katana. Of course, he never let out his secrets. Just the basics. I had a job in a store at the mall. It paid fine and I got to see Keiko and Yuusuke a lot then. They would come in and visit and maybe buy something.
"Honey, I'm home." Hiei threw his coat over the chair and closed the door. "Any calls?"
"Two. Yukina wants you to call her as soon as you get home." I replied without looking up. "And my mother said hi." I sighed. Life was as boring and normal as always. Hiei always brightened my day.. sometimes. Other times, like when he is in one of his 'I-Hate-Everyone-Especially-You' moods, he just dampens spirits. I sometimes felt awkward around them. It hurt me because they're my two closest friends and I know I can tell them anything.. but we've been a little quiet to each other. I knew it bothered Hiei. He made a point to say so. Kuronue also gave me strange looks. I found that I liked being by myself a little more than in their company. Things have really turned around. Before, I really couldn't function without my 'sidekick', Hiei. That was partly because I was in love with someone I really couldn't have. But I have her now and we're together. It seems a little impossible to imagine what would've been my future without her. Sure, it would've been like it is now, except that she wouldn't be with me. Hiei would've pulled me through. I might not have come back from Makai, though.
"Is anyone alive in here?" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at Hiei. He seemed a little annoyed. "Or did you two die today?"
"Well, he's been sitting there like that for two hours." I answered dryly. I looked at the clock. I still had an hour before work. Oh well. I'll walk and think to myself. I stood up and pulled on my shoes and coat. "Check on him at least once every hour to see if he's breathing. I'm walking to work." I smiled at him, grabbed my keys, and left.
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How do you like? ^_^ I haven't been on the computer lately. Sorry for the delay. Please review.
R Amythest - Well, I wanted to put them in. Anyway, there won't be anymore OC's in this fic after this chapter, I don't think.
miyako14 - Thanks!
Mourning Fox - I'd be happy to. And thanks a bunch. I'll be updating Tricked really soon!
passionateangel - I miss talkin' to you online. *sigh* Happy belated holidays! Lol.
sarahlafox - Well, I read one thing-y that said he was a raven or something of the sort. Anyway, thank you for reviewing. Although, I really have no idea what he is now. I guess we'll have to live with feathers though. ^_^;
Anime Crazy Girl - Well, yeah, I think so. But I like him and so I made him.. alive. As in, not dead. ^_^
Silverchild of the winds - Uhm.. thanks!
Kay-san1 - I try to make it funny and kawaii for you guys. n.n Next chapter, coming up!
DisKraced One - Sorry if you're confused about something. I'll see what I can do.. but with my mental capacity.. it isn't lookin' too good.
-You will find in this chapter:
1.) What's wrong with Mina.
2.) How it affects everyone.
3.) Kurama and Botan.
4.) Quite a bit of Hiei humor! (As always)
5.) Kuronue humor as well!
6.) Kurama will make people laugh in this chappy too!
Ready to begin? Great!-
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After school, Minako walked with me and Hiei. We were all silent. She hadn't spoken a word all day. Not even to answer questions! I knew something was definitely wrong.
"Are you.." She looked at me with that same sad expression.
"I will tell you when we get to your house." Her voice was steady. That must've took some control. We got through the front gate to hear laughing and rising voices. I opened the door and found Botan and Kuronue watching TV. Surprising. They must have lost their sanity. We went up to my room and closed the door. I stared at Mina, waiting. She sat down on my bed and looked up at both me and Hiei.
"What's wrong with you, Mina?" I asked softly. She had tears running down her face. They were running more rapidly now.
"My parents.. they want to move and take me with them!" She buried her face in her hands. I felt a stinging sensation in my eyes. One of my best friends.. leaving my life? I stared at her, unable to say anything. "I don't want to move.." I couldn't move. I looked down and closed my eyes.
"Kurama!" I was called from downstairs. I looked back at her. She looked up at me and sniffed.
"Go ahead.. I'll stay here." I nodded. I hesitated by the door, though. I left the room and went downstairs. Botan greeted me with a kiss on the cheek. I frowned.
"What's the matter?"
"Mina is moving away.."
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Hiei was awfully moody today. There was something bothering him, I could tell.
"What's your problem?" He glared at me and stayed silent. "You're too moody. More so than usual. What's wrong with you?" The sun was out and it looked to be a day for training, but I had school. "We can train again after school."
"Hn." Now was one of the times I wish I could throw myself off of my precious cliff. Maybe I would be my unlucky self and not hit the pretty sparkling rocks but the water and survive in this insane dimension. Hm. Drowning myself comes to mind, as well. But I can't really leave Hiei here without guidance, now, can I? What kind of partner would I be then? Mina had left and things were quite normal, the opposite to what I thought they might be. The competition had been held and, thanks to me, literally, we won. That one phrase, 'there is no I in team'.. heh. Let's just say that it does not apply to that situation.
"School is almost over and its almost time for graduation." He smirked at me and I could tell that was something he had been looking forward to.
"You're a moron."
"Shut up."
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"Two?"
"No."
"Five?"
"No."
"Nineteen?"
"No."
"Damn you, what number is it!?"
"You have to guess!"
"Jackass."
"That isn't a number." I grinned at the koorime in front of me. I wanted him to guess what number I was thinking of but he couldn't use his Jagan. Botan watched us from over her book and I could tell she was amused.
"Fine, seven." I shook my head, barely holding back laughter. Would he ever guess it? "Ten?"
"Finally." I muttered sarcastically. His expression seemed to darken. "Guess again."
"You suck."
"Only numbers, not words." Kuronue came in, munching on a bag of chips. He raised an eyebrow at us and I wondered what he was thinking.
"Oh! You two playing the number guessing game? What level are you on?"
"One to twenty." I answered.
"He always picks fifteen." Kuronue said and I glared at him. "The next one is twenty-five. Then its twelve.." He trailed off and smiled at me, then looked around and darted away from me as fast as he could.
"Thanks for your help, Kuronue." I growled. "I'm picking new numbers.." Botan and Kuronue laughed at me. Hiei smirked and shook his head, looking down at the TV Guide. He flipped through it. I sank back into the couch.
"I'm home!" Okaasan walked in and smiled cheerfully at us. I smiled back and she held up a box of pizza. We all dove for it but Hiei was faster and got to set it on the table. "I thought it would be easier than cooking tonight." I was a little relieved that she knew about Botan and I now. She seemed to like it. She loved Botan and was always picking on us that we made a cute couple.
"Thank you, okaasan." I said, hitting Kuronue over the head when he tried to stuff two pieces in his mouth. "Eat slower and leave some for the rest of us."
"Hey!" He put the pizza down and rubbed his head. "No fair, I'm hungry!"
"You're the one eating us out of house and home." I said, glaring at him.
"Now, now, now, children. No fighting." Botan gently scolded, giving me a little wink. I glared at her and stuck my tongue out.
"Yes, mommy." Kuronue and I said in unison. She rolled her eyes.
"Hey, who ate all the potato chips?" Okaasan asked. We all glared accusingly at Kuronue. He stopped chewing and blinked innocently at us.
"What did I get blamed for now?" I rolled my eyes and sighed.
"Eating all the potato chips."
"I didn't have any chips."
"You just had the bag!" I said in exasperation. "Don't even try to get out of it this time."
"But-"
"I saw him." Botan chimed in.
"He had the bag." Hiei agreed, pointing at him. Okaasan took Kuronue by his ear and he wailed, trying not to move in order to keep from feeling pain. He had a very pathetic look on his face. I almost felt like laughing at him, but then okaasan might punish me for laughing at one who was being punished.
"No more spoiling your dinner as long as you're in this house, Kuronue. Do you understand?"
"Y-Yes, ma'am!" He agreed quickly and was relieved when she let his ear go. She then smiled and left the room.
"What do you say that Kuronue is afraid of your ningen mother, kitsune?" I nodded enthusiastically. Botan just said yes and Kuronue glared harshly at all of us.
"Oh, shut up you idiots. Don't tell me that you're not afraid of Mrs. I-Love-To-Pull-Ears!" Botan snorted and shook her head.
"She only pulls on the ears of people or demons who do not listen, Kuronue." She emphasized his name and crossed her arms. "Just like I do."
"Not you too.." He backed away, first snatching up his plate of pizza. "Kurama, I really feel sorry for you." I blinked and grinned.
"Now you know why I don't do anything wrong."
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(After Graduation)
Kuronue stared at the TV. It was as if he was dead. I sweat-dropped. Botan and I had lost touch for a few days with her going back to Reikai. She said she was ready to handle whatever Koenma had for her. I felt an unsettling feeling in my stomach. I had to do something. I looked over at Kuronue again. There was a lot to consider. I had the choice of going back to Makai and having my territory and my old businesses. For that, however, I would have to give up the things closest to me. And I knew I couldn't do that again. I couldn't leave my mother, Botan, and the gang. Yuusuke and Keiko came and visited sometimes. I had my own place and my roomies were Kuronue, who was practically only dead weight, and Hiei, who helped out now and then. He had gotten a little job, nothing too big and actually something he enjoyed. He was teaching people how to use a katana. Of course, he never let out his secrets. Just the basics. I had a job in a store at the mall. It paid fine and I got to see Keiko and Yuusuke a lot then. They would come in and visit and maybe buy something.
"Honey, I'm home." Hiei threw his coat over the chair and closed the door. "Any calls?"
"Two. Yukina wants you to call her as soon as you get home." I replied without looking up. "And my mother said hi." I sighed. Life was as boring and normal as always. Hiei always brightened my day.. sometimes. Other times, like when he is in one of his 'I-Hate-Everyone-Especially-You' moods, he just dampens spirits. I sometimes felt awkward around them. It hurt me because they're my two closest friends and I know I can tell them anything.. but we've been a little quiet to each other. I knew it bothered Hiei. He made a point to say so. Kuronue also gave me strange looks. I found that I liked being by myself a little more than in their company. Things have really turned around. Before, I really couldn't function without my 'sidekick', Hiei. That was partly because I was in love with someone I really couldn't have. But I have her now and we're together. It seems a little impossible to imagine what would've been my future without her. Sure, it would've been like it is now, except that she wouldn't be with me. Hiei would've pulled me through. I might not have come back from Makai, though.
"Is anyone alive in here?" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at Hiei. He seemed a little annoyed. "Or did you two die today?"
"Well, he's been sitting there like that for two hours." I answered dryly. I looked at the clock. I still had an hour before work. Oh well. I'll walk and think to myself. I stood up and pulled on my shoes and coat. "Check on him at least once every hour to see if he's breathing. I'm walking to work." I smiled at him, grabbed my keys, and left.
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How do you like? ^_^ I haven't been on the computer lately. Sorry for the delay. Please review.
R Amythest - Well, I wanted to put them in. Anyway, there won't be anymore OC's in this fic after this chapter, I don't think.
miyako14 - Thanks!
Mourning Fox - I'd be happy to. And thanks a bunch. I'll be updating Tricked really soon!
passionateangel - I miss talkin' to you online. *sigh* Happy belated holidays! Lol.
sarahlafox - Well, I read one thing-y that said he was a raven or something of the sort. Anyway, thank you for reviewing. Although, I really have no idea what he is now. I guess we'll have to live with feathers though. ^_^;
Anime Crazy Girl - Well, yeah, I think so. But I like him and so I made him.. alive. As in, not dead. ^_^
Silverchild of the winds - Uhm.. thanks!
Kay-san1 - I try to make it funny and kawaii for you guys. n.n Next chapter, coming up!
DisKraced One - Sorry if you're confused about something. I'll see what I can do.. but with my mental capacity.. it isn't lookin' too good.