Spirit Magic
Author's note: So sorry for the lateness of this chapter, I haven't been in the mood to write lately. Well this chapter is short, but at least it is something, and hopefully after work on Sunday night, I will be back into the mood to write. If all goes well, there should be another update Monday. Keep your fingers crossed, and please R&R.
WARNING: This story takes place in Harry's sixth year, which means there are spoilers to the fifth book!!!!!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Harry Potter.
Part Fourteen: Foxes
"Fox demons?" Hermione gasped before Harry's hand flew up toward her mouth.
"Quiet," Harry demanded seeing that most of the class was throwing them suspicious glances. Hermione slapped Harry's hand away and gave him a fierce glare before her eyes wandered to the eight silver foxes that were pacing the roughly built pen.
While Hermione had her gaze on the foxes, Harry leaned in close to Kurama, until only Kurama could hear what he was saying. "But I thought you said you where the only silver fox demon left?" Harry pointed out.
"I said that I was one of the last of a race of silver fox demons. There is still my sister, and myself left of one type, but the other race is actually rather common and are rather weak compared to my Youko form. You see Harry, the ones you see over there are more like servants to my race. They are silver in coat to show their position, but unlike my sister and I, they are unable to transform into a more human form. In a way, they are no different then any other magical creature in the wizarding world," Kurama explained.
"So why would you need a distraction from them if they are so weak and normal?" Harry asked watching as a bright blush crossed Kurama's face.
"Because they are all females," Kurama said getting even brighter at the confusion on Harry's face. Blushing even more, and dropping his voice, Kurama slowly explained. "You see Harry, one of the main things that you have to understand about my race is that we are concerned about only two things, fighting and reproduction. And yes, I can reproduce with them if I was in my beast form. They are actually so common in the demon world, that it was a perfect disguise when I needed to get away, but I never reproduce an offspring simply because I had no interest in developing an inferior heir," Kurama explained watching the disgusted look on Harry's face. It was obvious that the current conversation was a topic that Harry really didn't want to hear about.
"So the distraction is if you decide to…um…get a little friendly with one of them?" Harry mumbled turning red as well.
"Partially. It is true that if I lose control of my Youko side, that I might not be able to control my animal lust, but I'm actually more concerned about the person who is controlling them," Kurama explained.
"What do you mean, isn't Professor Huã the one controlling them?" Harry asked getting a snort of disgust as an answer.
"Of course not, Meì kuí may have suggested it, but only one person has the ability to control so many silver Kitsunes besides myself. I should have known that when Meì kuí showed up that she would be here as well," Kurama said getting even more distressed as the class drew nearer to the clearing.
"Who?" Harry asked though he had a suspicion of who Kurama was talking about.
"Meí nü , my older sister. It has been years since I've last seen her, and when we parted she too blamed me for Kuronue's death. If both of them are in alliance against me, then it is going to take a miracle for me to survive this," Kurama muttered looking around for any signs of the other silver fox.
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Two sharp golden eyes watched the group of humans gather around her servants. All of them had a look of awe at the magnificent creatures, even the blonde freak and his two servants. The owner of the golden eyes smirked in an evil grin that surpassed even the most evil grin of both the younger and older blonde. But the golden eye creature was unaware of this fact as she watched over her servants protectively. By the way the animals paced their prison, it was obvious that they were upset, but they remained, refusing to disobey their master's wishes.
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Silver flowing hair that was glowing softly in the few rays of sunlight that was able to reach the forest floor, was pushed out of the way so that the golden eyes could survey the scene in front of her unhindered. Without blinking, the golden eyes started to scan over each boy until her gaze fell on the last two. Both of them had their faces turned away from her, but from what she could gather, she had a feeling that both boy's were unique somehow. Both of them had dark colored hair that looked almost black, and the hair style was somewhat unique. While one seemed to have a mess of dark hair scattered around his head, the other had his hair groomed to a perfect style of spikes and curls. In build, both boys seemed thinner then average, but one seemed to have a gracefulness of a dancer or an experienced fighter. The biggest difference between the two was the height. One was smaller then average, while the other one was just a little taller then the average boy their age.
Sucking in a deep breath, the golden eyed creature moved gracefully through the bushes hoping to get a better look at the two boys' faces. The creatures heart raced as the taller boy stiffened as though he had heard something. Halting instantly, the golden eyed creature watched as the boy's hand made its way toward his short hair in a gesture that caused memories to overwhelm the golden eyed creature. She had found him, and for a moment all rational thoughts left her.
It had been over twenty years since she had seen her baby brother. But for Meí nü , it might as well have been a lifetime. Overwhelming guilt filled her again as the same feelings that had surfaced when she had heard about her brother's death filled her and made her body shake. It was bad enough when she found out about Kuronue's death, and for awhile she too had blamed her younger brother. After all Kurama had been their at the time of the incident, so it was easy to shift the blame. Meí nü felt tears well up as she contemplated the real reason for her anger. Unlike Kurama and Meì kuí , her relationship with Kuronue was more subtle, and less obvious, but their feelings for each other was just as passionate; it was just more mature. Ever since Kuronue had started helping her raise the child Youko, Meí nü knew that he was the man that she wanted to be her "mate," but like always, both of them put Kurama before themselves. It was hard blow indeed for the fox maiden when both of them ended up dying. Even though her beauty was untarnished, she couldn't help but feel like she was rotting away, that was until the she began to hear rumors.
The news that Youko Kurama was still alive traveled through the Makai at a speed that would make Hiei feel ashamed. But being a skeptic, Meí nü refused to believe the rumors until she could find out for herself if it was really true. About a month ago, her chance finally came. Meì kuí appeared to Meí nü for the first time after Kurama's death. Meì kuí explained about the weird occurrences that were occurring around the human world, and after much coaxing, the other fox maiden was able to convince the older fox to join her. Meí nü agreed only because if the rumors were true, she had a feeling that Kurama wouldn't be too far from the action.
Again Meí nü felt her heart race as the taller boy's emerald green eyes peered toward her hiding place. Meí nü smiled slightly knowing that the boy couldn't see her, and took the time to study him even more closely. The boy was young, and was just as breathtakingly gorgeous as her brother, though in a different way then the her brother. While her brother looked strong and menacingly, this boy was kind looking. But they both shared almost the same sort of amazing eyes. It was the eyes that captivated Meí nü 's attention, and caused the fox maiden to avert her gaze back into the green depths. For a moment Meí nü was completely lost into those eyes until a golden gleam began to flash in them. The emerald eyes began to narrow into an all too familiar golden glare before it snapped back to startled green. Meí nü knew instantly that the boy had discovered her, and watched silently as the boy opened his mouth to cry out before his eyes began to transform again. The shorter boy, and a girl with long bushy hair turned to Meí nü 's brother with worried looks before Kurama began to whisper sharply to them. Listening with her superior hearing, Meí nü was able to pick of her brother's words.
"I need a distraction now," Kurama half pleaded and half ordered.
Meí nü watched as Harry and Hermione looked around frantically before Meí nü decided it was time to intervene. Transforming into her animal form, she leaped into the clearing of students.
TBC.
Author's endnote: So what do you thing of Kurama's sister? I'm a little unsure if she is believable, but I need to give Kurama some help somehow. The other characters from Yu Yu Hakusho wont be coming in until after Kurama retrieves Sirius's body, which going off of how I like to drag this story, it might be awhile, but believe me, they will show up and you'll understand why it took so long to get them. It's all due to the plot. Next chapter, Kurama and Meí nü talk for the first time in twenty years, and Meí nü gives Kurama some helpful advice. ^_^.