Forever Darkness, Forever Lonely
I don't have a lot to say for this one. I guess the only reason I wrote this was because it seems to be quite popular, these kinds of fics, so I'm trying it out myself.
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Harry Potter.
Warnings: OOC, Violence, mild swearing, a wrong info
Chapter Two: Shopping
Kurama, or Youko now, smirked and quickly flitted to his first obstacle, the door in wish you have to have permission to go through.
Kurama quickly changed into his spirit fox form and slipped in when a couple was going through it. The fox smirked at their stupidity when they didn't notice him going through. Kurama continued to run in his spirit form, quickly looking from left to right, seeing which vault would be the most of a challenge for him. Finally, he reached a gold vault with two dragons and three goblins, or the 'things' as he and Hiei had put it, and finally, two small elf- like creatures. It looked almost exactly like the elves in children books. Even thought it was small, it was from Makai and almost every creature in Makai is dangerous, the elf- like creatures is no exception.
'Now, let's see, who would be stupid enough to have a gold vault for someone to steal in?' the fox smirked and quickly devised a plan. Youko changed to his demon form and quietly went behind the three goblins, careful not to get caught by the dragons or elves, he knocked them out with a quick jab at the neck, as the goblins fell unconscious, the elves and the dragon turned to look at the intruder, but saw nothing. Quiet as the shadows at night, Youko had slipped out of sight and behind the elves, which were looking wildly around, trying to find the culprit, and knocked them out with the same method. Now for the dragons, Youko brought out two seeds from his silver silk- like hair and threw them in the dragons' mouths. Almost immediately, the dragons fell asleep.
'Perfect,' Youko grinned at his work before picking the lock. He succeed within a minute, when he opened it, piles of gold, gems, silver, and so much more that only humans can dream of were in there. Youko gracefully walked in and carefully looked around for the most valuable thing he can find. In the end, he took a few diamonds, two rubies, three silver daggers, a gold-framed mirror, and a few hundred galleons. He pulled out a bag that he always kept with him, just in case he felt the urge to steal, and put the objects in it.
Just as quietly, he sneaked pass the goblins and other creatures that were guarding the vaults. Kurama came back out and changed into his human form, holding the sack of loot he had just stolen and showed them to Hiei with a fox- like grin.
"So you managed," Hiei said, "Took you long enough, I've been waiting for the past," he took one of Karma's hand and looked at the silver framed watch that was on the fox's wrist, "Seven minutes. You're losing your touch." he, then, let go of the hand, looking a away a little.
Kurama shrugged and shifted the sack a bit, "Let's get these exchanged for some their kind of currency."
Hiei nodded slightly. The two of them went up to the front and asked the goblin to make them an account.
"Alright, here is your key," the goblin handed Kurama a rusty old style key, in which the fox took the key reluctantly, looking at it with distaste, "Would you like to do anything else?"
"Ah, yes, would you store these in there?" Kurama showed the goblin the sack of look that he had stolen, but he decided to keep the galleons. He, then, took out a small pouch that Koenma had once given to him to store most of his treasures when he was still alive as Youko Kurama. The pouch could hold as much treasure as you wanted it to, no questions asked, the weight will also be kept to a minimum. Kurama took the pouch and opened it, pouring hundreds and thousands of valuables that people can only dream of.
The goblin stared in awe, completely shocked by all the treasure in front of him, being poured out. Kurama stopped when the pile was at least five feet tall. Then looked at it carefully before nodding in approval.
"Will you exchange about a quarter of this into galleons, sickles, and knuts? Keep the others the way it is in the vault," Kurama mentally smirked at the look on the goblin's face as it called over ten of its kind before going to the back to exchange the jewels to wizarding money. The other goblins all brought out a cart and started moving it to the vault.
After waiting for about five minutes, the goblin came back out with two large sacks of galleons, sickles, and knuts.
Kurama and his little fiery friend sweat dropped at the sacks, "Err... can you store a bag of those in the vault as well? I don't think me and my friend will find it very safe to carry it around."
The goblin nodded and quickly stored the heavy sack.
Kurama, then, asked for two pouches they can put their money into, in which the goblin obliged without a single complaint, still in awe from the sight he had just seen. When the goblin came back out with the pouches, Kurama separated the money evenly to both of them, trying to fit it all in, but in the end, Kurama just donated the rest of the galleon that didn't fit the two pouches.
Kurama and Hiei next found themselves roaming the streets of Diagon Alley. Kurama pulled out the list of supplies that were also enclosed in the Hogwarts letter.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Uniform
Sixth year students will require:
1.Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2.One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3.One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4.One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
5.Two sets of dress robes (colour and material of your choice)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags
Set Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 6) by Miranda Goshawk
History of the Demon World by Olmanori Cradling
Demons in the Dark by Usagi Sachimaru
Poison and Its Cure by Toxia Monorin
Dangerous Plants by Tarro Carlara
101 Different Kinds of Animagus by Amarino Changling
Charms By Instinct by Larria Accidentra
How to Defend Against Demons by Koenma Daioh
Other Equipments
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set of brass scale
1 broomstick (optional)
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toads
"I didn't know Koenma wrote a book," Kurama muttered.
"I'm surprised he does anything, but order us around like fools," Hiei growled slightly.
Kurama sweat dropped, "Well, maybe this was before he met Yusuke, Kurama, you and I."
Hiei shrugged.
"Come on, I saw the book store while we were going to Gringotts," Kurama said, dragging an annoyed Hiei with him. After a while of walking, they finally reached a shop with a sign that read: Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.
"Do we have to get those disgusting things?" Hiei muttered.
"Yes, everyone is the wizarding world is wearing them," Kurama stated.
Hiei grumbled some more about 'stupid wizards' before Kurama started dragging him into the shop.
"Welcome," a woman, who Kurama assumed as Madam Malkin, said.
"Me and my friend, here, was wondering if you can show us which ones are school robes for Hogwarts," Kurama politely smiled at the woman.
"Ah, yes. Right this way," Madam Malkin led them to a section full of black robes with the Hogwarts crest on it.
"Thank you," Kurama said. Madam Malkin, then, told them that if they needed anything, they can just ask her. After she left, Kurama started picking out robes that fit either him or Hiei. After a loud of growling, cursing, and lecturing, Kurama finally got Hiei to try on the robes. When Hiei came out, Kurama started looking him up and down. "I think it's still a bit long..."
"Hn, it doesn't matter. I just want to get out of this horrid place," Hiei grunted.
Kurama only shrugged and went into the changing room to change into his. When he came back out, Hiei was looking at a silk black robe with fire designs adoring the edges delicately. "You like it?"
"Hn," Hiei turned away from the robe, slightly embarrassed for being caught looking at the robe.
"We can get you that. We need dress robes anyways," Kurama stated, looking at the silk robe Hiei had just looked it. "I think it'll fit you quite well."
"Whatever," Hiei said.
After Kurama helped Hiei pick another dress robe, the fox went to choose his own. He came back with a silk black dress robe with red rose designs on the lapel and the edges; he also chose an emerald green one with silver fastenings. They quickly paid for their robes and set off to the book store. They reached a store that was called Flourish and Blotts, and went in. In there, they hastily picked out the books they needed and a few others, such as Curse Your Foes- Hiei was the one that had chose it, much to Kurama's protests- by Narvadi Cursander, 200 Ways to Keep Your Garden Healthy and Beautiful by Helene Gardner, Hogwarts: A History, and How to Kill Dangerous Creatures. After a lot of nagging from Kurama for Hiei to put down the book titled: Ways to Kill Slow and Painfully by, Locall Murdera, they made their way to the wand shop.
"Ollivanders, Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C.," read the highly intelligent fox. Kurama, then, scoffed, "I've been alive longer than that."
"But you died once," Hiei smirked.
"That didn't count, my spirit is not dead yet," Kurama reasoned.
"Hn, whatever," the two of them walked into the old shop. As then walked pass the threshold, a tinkling bell was heard, then an old man with wide, pale eyes shining like silver.
"Good Afternoon, how may I help you?" Ollivander politely bowed at them, in which Hiei scoffed.
"Why do you think we are here, you fool? It's a wand shop, not a sweet snow shop," Hiei growled.
"Ah, yes, yes, yes, pardon me for my obvious question," Ollivander apologized.
Kurama shook his head, "There's no need, please don't pay attention to his rough side."
"No, it's quite alright," the elderly man said, "Now which of you will be going first?"
Hiei looked at Kurama, but Kurama looked at Hiei with his fox- like eyes, giving the fire demon a, somewhat, pathetic look.
"Hn, fine," Hiei gave in.
"Good, good, now which is your wand arm?" Ollivander inquired.
Hiei raised a black eye brow and assumed he was talking about his more active arm, so he showed him his right. When he did so, a measuring tape started measuring Hiei on its own. Ollivander had started searching through his boxes of wands, which sat, not so neatly, on the shelves.
"How about this one. Yew and a hair from a unicorn. Seven and a half inches. Great for healing," Ollivander stated, handing Hiei the wand, in which the demon held it awkwardly. "Well, give it a wave."
Hiei was slightly annoyed for doing such a stupid thing, but gave it a shot anyways. When he waved it, a shot of red light came from the tip of it. Ollivander thought it was the right wand, but the red streak of light hit the curtains and it immediately caught ablaze.
"No, no, guess that's not the right one," Ollivander quickly replace the wand with another one, "Oak wood and a feather from a thousand year old phoenix. Nine inch and a half. Best for charms and transfigure."
Hiei repeated the process of waving the wand boredly. This time a light blue streak of light hit the wall, causing it to freeze.
"Not that one either," Ollivander snatched the wand from Hiei. He began to ponder. "This is becoming quite difficult. Perhaps you have some suggestions?"
"Well, I was thinking we could use firewood for Hiei here," Kurama said.
"Firewood, eh?" Ollivander said, "I think I do have a wand that uses a piece of wood from a Fire Tree." He went out to the back room and brought of a black box with a ward on it. "This ward was placed on it to keep the heat from radiating outside of the box. Perhaps, you want to take the ward and lid off. I don't think I can handle the heat, you may not either, but if you're destine to have it, then it will not burn you."
Hiei slowly took the ward off and then the lid, in the center of it was a black wand with tints of red on it. He stared at it for a second before carefully holding it between his fingers and palm and gave it a small wave. A streak of red came out from the tip, but this time, it looked more like fire, though it didn't burn anything.
"Perfect. It's Fire wood and has a strand of hair from a fire user," Ollivander said, "Now for you, milady."
Kurama sweat dropped, "I'm a guy..."
Ollivander did a small double take, but managed to firmly apologize for his mistake. He didn't give Kurama the same treatment he did with Hiei; instead, he went straight to the back room and brought out a blood red box. "Perhaps this will fit you. It's made of Rosewood and a strand of hair from a rare silver fox."
Kurama opened the box and held a red wand with a silver line. He gave it a quick wave and a silver streaks of light shimmered in the room.
"Beautiful!" Ollivander gleefully clapped his hands. He stated it was seven galleons each.
Once the two left, they went off to buy the rest of their supplies. At the end of their shopping, Hiei decided he wanted some 'sweet snow', or ice cream for the matter, and wouldn't stop threatening Kurama until he had some. After a lot of threats, cursing, and kicking, the two demons came back with a ice cream cone for both of them. They sat down on an empty table and began to just relax and enjoy their ice cream. Suddenly, they heard a loud shout from a very feminine voice.
"Oh for goodness sake, Ron, put that down!" the female voice said.
"But I want to hold it some more! It's the fastest broomstick their is right now! The Dragon Light has just been released last week!" a very excited male voice, who Hiei and Kurama had assumed as the person Ron.
"Maybe I can buy that for you," another male voice said.
"Don't, Harry, just save your money. Ron is just being a big baby. Now come on before your mum gets worried!" the girl reasoned.
"It's okay. I don't mind buying it for him, Hermione," the one named Harry said.
"No! Besides, what would Mrs. Weasley think when they found out that their son has been wasting money on some dumb old broomstick!" Hermione shouted some more.
"But it's not just some dumb old broomstick. It's-" Ron was cut off when Herimone cut in.
"No!" she shouted.
But this time, Hiei and Kurama had decided to check out what all the fuss was about. When they reached the people who were talking, they saw a girl with bushy brown hair, a boy with red- orange hair and freckles, and a boy with messy black hair and a mysterious scar on his forehead.
"It's bad enough that you had accidentally spilt butter beer on us. You don't have anymore right to whine about such childish-" Hermione stopped shouting when she turned around a saw Kurama and Hiei staring at them. "Oh, um, sorry. We didn't mean to be so loud." When she said that, there was a grumble from Ron that sounded suspiciously like 'You, not us', but Hermione dismissed it. "Well, my name's Hermione Granger. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Hermione had a tint of red on her face as she started staring at Kurama.
"No, the pleasure is all ours. By the way, my name is Shuichi Minamino," Kurama said, "And this is my friend Hiei. He's not exactly the person you'll call a social type."
"I see. Well these two are my friends, Ron Weasley and Harry Potter," Hermione expected some reaction when she introduced Harry. Harry and Ron also expected the same thing.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Weasley, Mr. Potter," Kurama gave them a polite smile, in which Hermione's blush darkened and she felt like she was going to melt any second now.
"You can just call me Harry," Harry said.
"Yeah, and just Ron for me. I don't want to sound so old already!" the red head and freckles joked.
"Alright," Kurama said.
"Hn, let's go. I can't stand this place any longer," Hiei grumbled.
"Alright," Kurama said, "I hope we meet again." And then, with a quick bow, the two demons scurried off, leaving the Gold Trio in their dust.
"That, Shuichi guy was cute," Hermione muttered, but Ron and Harry heard it all the same.
"A guy!" Harry and Ron shouted in unison, "That couldn't be a guy!"
"Well he is!" Hermione objected, "Didn't you hear his voice?"
Harry just gave her a shrug as Ron looked at her dumbly. Hermione sighed at their stupidity and just gave up all together as they headed back to Mrs. Weasley.
