Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
Chapter 5
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Jenna sat on her bed wrapping her still bleeding scar when she heard a light knock on her door. "Come in Tsuki." Tsuki walked inclosing the door behind her. She walked over to Jenna and kneeled down beside her. Places her hands on Jenna's scar her concentrated and began to heal it. Jenna smiled slightly at her friend "Tsuki-chan.....what happened?" she asked softly. Tsuki was always stone cold and in control of her emotions she was very curious to what could place her in such a fragile state. Satisfied with her work, Tsuki got up and went to the window. After what seemed hours she finally spoke. "I went to see my brother today. And was happy to know that he survived, but what learned in return I could've done without. It turns out my mother and grandmother died protecting my name. Conhue only survived because mother transported him. I don't know what happened after that." she whispered thought there was more she was going to tell Jenna unless she asked. "I see.....and what about Kurama? I'm sure he heard this too. What was his reaction?" Jenna asked. She felt she shouldn't bug Tsuki about her past because Tsuki had showed her the same respect. They had told each other the basics of their past but never went into details about it. Jenna turned around, which was kind of hard considering she was on her bed, to Tsuki awaiting for an answer. Tsuki froze when Jenna said Kurama. 'Should I tell her?' Sighing she looked out the window, before she began. "When we left Conhue Yoko was trying to get free, so I took him to my haven. There he quickly transformed I found my self-telling him that I was part silver and part midnight. He approached me and before I knew it he kissed me. It.................brought back memories, memories that I have spent a lifetime trying to suppress. I ran away, from him and came here." Tsuki finished and waited for whatever Jenna was going to do or say, but still not looking at her. Jenna got up and walked over to her friend smiling "Thanks Tsuki....for telling me. You should get some sleep now. It's late. We'll continue this conversation tomorrow okay?" Jenna said feeling a lot of grief for her friend. she walked over to the door and opened it for Tsuki. "Good night Tsuki-chan.". Tsuki simply nodded and headed toward the door when she reached it she said "'night Jenna, I trust that no one is going to find out about this?" with that she walked across the hall not even waiting for an answer. When she got into her room she shut the door and locked it. Putting up a barrier so no one could enter without her permission.
In Jenna's room.....'Of course not' she replied in her head as Tsuki left. She changed into a baggy black shirt and gray sweat pants she had found in the drawer. Then she took one look out side of her window and looked up at the pitch-black sky. It was a night of a new moon so the only thing that inhabited the sky tonight were stars. She smiled slightly feeling some of her grief lifted by the night sky. With that she laid down in her bed a waiting the morning.
Tsuki tossed and turned in her sleep, her mind reliving her memories. Memories good and bad, ones she never wanted to see again. If you looked at her now she had sweat pouring down her face and she looked to be in pain.
Jenna also seemed to be having bad dreams.
Jenna's dream
koorime is going to lose." and with that jumped up into a tree branch A little Jenna ran through a oddly designed mansion. She looked to be about 9 years old in human years. She turned a corner looking for someone. A few corridors and doors later she found the person she was looking for. Sitting on a bench outside was a girl who looked about 17. Her hair was a light green with dark blue streaks and her eyes were like emeralds but they also had little flecks of gold in them. She seemed to be a very proper young lady for she wore a silky deep blue dress that clung nicely to her body. Next to her was a young kitsune of 18. He was most definitely a warrior because on his side was a sword. He had dirt colored brown hair and soft blue eyes. His ears and tail were blue like his eyes. Jenna seemed to have stepped in on them while they were having a make-out session. Jenna blushed and looked away "Um I'm very sorry for interrupting you!" she said while bowing. The girl turned and smiled and her cheeks were slightly red at being found. It's alright Jenna-chan.". The boy scooted away from the girl a bit. But oneesan. I interrupted you and Ryo-san." Jenna mumbled still looking away. The girl smiled and picked up Jenna. She sat back down and put her in between the her and Ryo "So tell me what is it you needed Jenna-chan?". "Is Ketsueki picking on you again?" asked Ryo. Jenna looked sheepishly at the ground Hai....Ryo-san." "Now what have I told you to just call me, Ryo or nii-san since after all we are family now." he said smiling at the girl, whose name is Sora, who smiled back at him. Last year Sora and Ryo had become each other's mates even if they were different types of demons. Sora looked back at Jenna "You shouldn't care what he says you know he's just jealous. He knows you will grow up to be stronger than anyone else in our family even him." "Un! Your right I shouldn't worry about it. I'll train hard then I'll kick his ass!" Jenna said doing a high kick into the air. Both Ryo and Sora chuckled. Ryo and Sora were like parents to Jenna. Her own parents had no interest in her and her nii-san Ketsueki was always picking on her. "So go show him then." said Ryo as much as he loved the little girl he was really enjoying his alone time with Sora. Jenna just smiled and ran off to find her nii-san Ketsueki. As soon as Jenna ran back inside of the house she froze. Her stumbled back in shock. She had sensed an extremely strong aura but a even worst she had smelled blood.....gallons of blood. She ran into the house and saw servants' dead but she just kept running only looking for her parents and even her bastard nii-san. She found them slaughtered in their rooms. She hadn't noticed the tears welting up in her eyes nor did she care really because a though just crossed her mind 'What about Ryo-san and oneesan!'. With that thought she ran out with amazing speed being fueled by fear and worry. She arrived there panting. She looked up seeing Ryo lying slain on the ground and some man with the aura that she had felt before was holding her onee-san by her neck. Jenna wanted to shout out to her but voice seemed to be gone. She saw there mouths moving but couldn't make it out so she moved closer. "You know I own you. Why struggle so?" said the man who see could now see much more clearly. He was a kitsune it seemed for he had two kitsune ears and a tail, which were blood red. Also Jenna noticed that his hair was blood red like his ears and tail. "You don't own me!" Hissed Sora who had seemed to transform into her demon form. Her skin was now scaly and a deep emerald green that rivaled her eyes. Also out of her back was a pair of wings that were as large as her. The man chuckled "Really now? Didn't your parents promise you to me? After all it's the least they could do. I gave then everything around you. This place, their wealth, their famous nam-" "Shut up!!! You bastard!!!" she screeched at him trying to claw his eyes out with her claws. This just mad the man laugh even more "Now, now calm down. I should be the one anger here. I come to retrieve you and I find you necking with this lower demon. I should kill you but then I couldn't have my fun with you." he said in a devilish way. Sora bit deep into his arm. "Bitch!" he yelled and threw her harshly into the ground. She landed with sickening crack. Jenna was afraid to look but did anyway. Her sister's head seemed to be twisted all the way around. It was easy to tell she was dead. "Damn...I didn't mean to throw her that hard. Oh well the little bitch deserved It." he mumbled looking at his arm. Jenna's eyes couldn't hold back any of her tears so they started to stream down her face. She turned around to run but tripped over a flowerpot. 'Damn.' she thought to herself. In seconds the man had grabbed her by he neck like her onee-san and pinned her to the wall. "What do we have here? I didn't know they had another daughter. You are a bit young but you'll grow." he spoke though is was mostly to him self. Jenna was just staring at the man and she noticed how pale his skin was and how his eyes were pitch black and empty. She felt extremely scared and started to struggle like a mad dog. She just wanted to get away from this man...to run away. The man just tightened his grip on her throat and pressed his claws into her skin a bit. Jenna winced and kept struggling. "Stay still!" the man yelled. Jenna unconscious dropped her human faced and showed her true demon form. Her once soft skin was now scaly and black. Her human ears were gone and were replaced by dragon ears. Her eyes were still gold but they had devoured the rest of her eyes so now they were entirely gold. Her wings sprang out of her back only to collide with the wall, which made her wince. With her new strength from transforming she gave a final yank and was free. Though his claws had still been in her skin so now she had a scar that went from right to left half way around her neck. She scrambled up and ran. The man didn't follow though much to her surprise he just yelled after her "You may run now but, I'll be back to take you!".
End dream
Jenna's eyes shot open. 'Great. I haven't had hat dream in years. Why dose it choose now of all times to pop up!?' she thought as she looked at the clock. "1:24 in the morning huh? Well I'm not going back to sleep after that dream." she mumbled to her self as she stood up. Jenna walked over to the door opening it. She started down the staircase to get something to drink.
With Tsuki
Tsuki's dreams were flashes of memories, which only got worst. She awake to the sounds of metal and plants clashing. 'Must be the Fox and the Mercenary sparring' she though as she got out of bed. Going over to the closet she pulled out a pair of black baggy jeans and a blood red short sleeve top. Rewrapping her arms, and attaching her dagger and swords to her waist she walked out. Heading down stairs to where she sensed everyone. When she walked into the living room she saw Yusuke and Kuwabara playing video games. Stopping to sense Jenna she found her and Genkai were with Hiei and Kurama. 'Great, I was hoping to avoid the fox.' she thought as she walked, outside to the training field. Jenna turned to Tsuki "Morning. I was about to insist we go wake you up.". Jenna seemed to be back to her normal composed self. Kurama stopped the fight and walked over to where Tsuki, Jenna, and Genkai were. "Morning Tsuki-san" he said with his calm voice but it seemed a bit shaky. Tsuki nodded a good morning to them looking at Kurama for a split second she walk over and sat with Jenna.
----- You didn't sleep well did you Jenna? -----
Iie, I didn't Tsuki, you?
--- Iie, Nightmares............Why is the Fox nervous? ---
Because of yesterday I suppose.
-- .................. -—
Tsuki got up and walked over to Kurama, not looking at anyone she said, "If you want to talk follow me." After that she walked off into the forest. Kurama just stared at her for a moment before following her. Hiei walked over and asked "Where are they going?". "Don't know. But I guess you just lost you sparing partner so how about sparing with me?" Jenna asked grinning. Hiei nodded and jumped to the other side of the field, the fight had begun. Mean while deeper in the woods Kurama and Tsuki were walking in total silence. And it was starting to get on Kurama's nerves. He reaches out and grabbed Tsuki's arm and turned he around surprising Tsuki even though she didn't let it show. "Tsuki-san. Yoko won't tell me what happened the other day and well.....what did he do. He didn't hurt you or anything did he?" Kurama asked and she could tell he was quite concerned about her. Tsuki looked at Kurama for a long time, before sighing. "Sit it's going to take a while. "She instructed, as she sat down, Kurama sitting next to her. Yesterday after we went in my haven Yoko and I kissed. At first I didn't mind but the position we were in brought back bad memories, and all I could think of was to run" she finished, "Tell him I'm sorry ok?" Kurama just nodded and felt a bit jealous that Yoko had gotten to kiss Tsuki. 'What!? I shouldn't be thinking such things.' "I'll be sure to tell him Tsuki. Though I'm afraid he is asleep at the moment he isn't a morning person you see." Kurama answered her. Tsuki gave a slight smile, but then her face went back to looking emotionless. "I see, so Kurama are you mad? Mad that Yoko and I kissed?" she said after a moment or two of silence. Kurama looked like he was about to faint, when Tsuki leaned over and brushed her lips against his. Whispering, "That was for you as much as it was for Yoko, tell him he missed It." having that said Tsuki stood up and started walking out of the woods. Kurama just stood there, but quickly realized Tsuki was walking away, so he ran to catch up. Back at the training grounds Jenna and Hiei seemed to be perfect equals. They just couldn't seem to get a hit on the other. They were both getting a bit tried. "Your pretty good Hiei but let's make this more interesting hmm?" "What do you have in mind?" Hiei asked a bit curious. "Well for one let's fight using our demon powers now. We've more than completed our physical training but we haven't been training our powers have we? And second of all let's make a little wager." Jenna said smirking playfully. Hiei just grinning back amusement shone in his eyes. "Like what?" "I'll do anything you want if you win if you do the same if I win." "Deal." He said while transforming into his demon form. Hiei took off his coat and his shirt showing his green skin and the eyes that now covered his body. He also allowed his jagon eye to open. 'Hn. I'm going to destroy you, Jenna.' He thought cockily. 'Baka.' was the only thought tat crossed Jenna's mind as she transformed. Her skin became black and scaly while her ears became like a dragons. Her eyes were completely gold and her wings spread out behind her. She pulled in her wings because she had decided not to use them. "Ready?" Asked Hiei getting in a fighting position. To answer his question Jenna reached up to her forehead and pulled off what looked like her skin. 'Nani?' thought Hiei. In her hand there was now a red bandanna and on her forehead was a jagon eye!? Jenna then positioned herself in a fighting stance. "Ready." Hiei mental slapped himself 'why didn't I notice it?! How could she hide it from me? I should have sensed that she also had a Jagon eye.' he thought before Jenna snapped him out of his thoughts by punching him in the face. He did a backwards summersault. "That was low. I wasn't ready!" said Hiei sounding a lot like a whiny child. Jenna just laughed "Really now? I thought you said you were.". Hiei tried to glare at he but for some reason he couldn't. "Well are you ready now?" Jenna asked. Hiei just nodded and they commenced fighting again. Genkai chuckled silently to her self "What a pair those two make. Speaking of pairs I wonder how the foxes are doing." Genkai said herself. Then Tsuki and Kurama walked out of the forest. 'Well speak of the devil.' thought Genkai. Tsuki and Kurama stood next to Genkai watching the fight between Hiei and Jenna. "Genkai how long have they been at this?" asked Kurama, after seeing Hiei yet again miss Jenna. Genkai smirked "Since you two left. I don't think they'll be able to keep this up for much longer though. What do you think Tsuki-san?". Tsuki looked at Genkai for a while before answering, "The, that just happened to be right above Kurama. Genkai looked at Tsuki then Kurama and then back and the fighting pair thinking. 'Things sure are getting interesting.' Mean while Kurama was having trouble piecing everything together, that he had found out.
& Kurama? &
Ohayo Yoko
&Ohayo&
Kurama then went on to tell what happened in the forest.
&NANI!? You didn't wake me up!?&
Gomen Yoko but you got to kiss her yesterday....
Then a yell made Kurama look up. Jenna was squat on the ground holding Her bleeding and burnt stomach. "That was dirty Hiei!" "Hn. So was that punch." He said angrily. Hiei and Jenna had been fighting but they hadn't noticed how close they were getting to each other. When out of the blue Hiei did something very unexpected. He kissed her!!! Jenna had stumbled back blushing like hell and completely shocked. Then Hiei had thrusted his darkness fist into Jenna stomach throwing her back a good 12 feet. Jenna picked herself up cursing. 'Damn it that koorime is going to pay. How dare he kiss me then punch me like that!' she thought rage making her power swell. Hiei had been smirking up until that point, when he felt her power shoot up he knew that the fight was far from over. Tsuki had jumped down from her branch and was slowly making her way to Jenna unnoticed.
----Jenna!!----
But she got no response, she knew she had to stop the fight before Jenna did something she regretted later. Jenna appeared behind Hiei chuckled "Your going to pay for that......chibi...". She grabbed him by his throat and flung him into the ground. Her two swords appeared in her hands and she stabbed them into him. Only one of them went hit him though going through his back because he had tried to roll away avoiding one of them. Hiei himself at this point was fuming so much he didn't even notice he was stabbed. Jenna and Hiei both had very big prides and these scars weren't going to be fond memories. Hiei yanked out the sword and threw it aside ignoring the pain. Then jumped at Jenna. Jenna fell down ad Hiei tackled her dropping her sword. Now they were just tumbling around on the ground trying to rip each other to bits. Kurama finally reached there, as did Tsuki. Kurama restrain Hiei while Tsuki got Jenna. Tsuki knocked Jenna out and started to carry her in side, seeing Kurama do the same. Tsuki turned and said to Genkai "I think that will be the end of their sparring for a while." Turing back to the house she took Jenna up to her room. Placing Jenna on her bed she un sheath one of her swords. 'Sensugia, the sword of healing and reviving.' she thought as she swung it at Jenna, instantly healing her wounds. Walking out of her friend's room, she headed down stairs to see how the others were fairing with Hiei. Tsuki walked down stairs to see Yoko healing Hiei's wounds and he seemed to be talking to him. "Geez Hiei you'll never get a girl if you keep acting like this." Yoko chuckled to him. Then he looked at Tsuki sensing her enter the room. His ears twitched "Hello Tsuki. Sorry I missed your talk with Kurama in the forest." Tsuki merely nodded in response to Yoko, before walking over to Hiei. Bending down so she was eye level with Hiei she whispered. "If you ever do that again, I will personally kill you. Friend of Yoko Kurama, employee of Koenma or not, I will kill you. " Finishing her threat she straighten up and walked out the room to find Genkai. Hiei just glared at her back as she left the room. Yoko became Kurama again "You should listen to her Hiei. You might get hurt if you don't." and with that Kurama left to make lunch. "Is everyone against me!?" Hiei yelled quite pissed off. Jenna awoke to hear Hiei's yell. 'Great just what I wanted to wake up to...Tsuki must have healed me...'she added seeing that her wounds were now gone. Jenna decided it was best not to go down stairs for now since Hiei was there. So she laid back on her bed thinking of what had happened. Then she arrived to when Hiei kissed her "That jerk!' she thought as she remembered that is was only a decoy to get a hit on her and yet she felt disappointed about it? 'No I must just be upset that it was a tie. I don't care anything for that little chibi.' With that thought she stood up and made her way down stairs. Kurama sat down next to her and put his hand on her shoulder. "What is the matter Tsuki?" Kurama asked his voice full of worry. Tsuki looked into his face, sighing, something she never did. "To much to tell, besides then you would hate me if you did know." She said and started to stand. But Kurama stopped her. "I won't bug you about it if you don't wish to tell me but, Tsuki know this I could never hate you no matter what because........."Kurama started to blush a bit and then he pulled her into a gentle kiss. When he let go he looked at her and said, "I love you," With that he started to walk out, but this time Tsuki stopped him. Looking him straight in the eye she said, "You do or Yoko does? Or can you share your emotions?" she asked. Kurama blinked "Well b-". "When is lunch coming Kurama? Were starving out here!" yelled Yusuke when he walked in interrupting Kurama. "Ah. Yes sorry Yusuke. Well continue this conversation later alright Tsuki?" Kurama said while picking up lunch and walking out with Yusuke following him. Tsuki nodded following them out and saw Jenna and Hiei sending each other death glares across the table to one another. Everyone sat down and ate lunch, Yusuke and Kuwabara arguing, Hiei and Jenna glaring, Kurama and Genkai talking and Tsuki eating quietly. 'The humans are starting to get on my nerves.' Thought Tsuki, she already had a headache and they weren't helping. After about another five minutes she couldn't take it anymore. "Would you two SHUT-UP! IF you don't stop fighting right now I swear I am going to kill you!" she screamed, glaring daggers at Yusuke and Kuwabara. Everyone look stun, to say the least. But of course Kuwabara being the idiot he is didn't get the hint. "Well who do you think you are telling-" but he didn't get to finish because Tsuki had him pinned to the wall within a second. "Unless you wish to lose your pathetic life shut-up." She growled. Seeing Kuwabara nod she released him. Then Jenna busted out laughing. Everyone stared at her like she was mad. Jenna finally stopped laughing and was just snickering a bit.
Tsuki I've never seen you explode like that. What happened to your restraint? You must be loosing up to these guys ne?
----(Tsuki mentally snarled) Watch it Jenna, I am in no mood, and I am allowed mistakes. ---
With that Tsuki headed out of Genkai's house. And down the street, with all her demon marking hidden by a concealment spell. "Where is Tsuki going?" asked Kurama. "Probably out to get some air." replied Jenna. Jenna saw Kurama making a move to stand up but she beat him to it. "I'll go find her." She said walking out the door. She really wanted to get way from the house for a while and also apologize to Tsuki for being rude. Jenna walked down the steps and started down the street, but saw Tsuki leaning against a wall waiting for her. "Tsuki...........I-"Jenna started but Tsuki interrupted "If you come to say your sorry don't. You are right I lost it back there and I shouldn't have. But this flash backs are really starting to get to me." She said, switching over to mind speech she continued.
---I think he is near, the man we are looking for, or one of them. That's why our memories are coming out.----
You really think so. Well it would make sense....though I hope your wrong. I never wish to see that man again.
Jenna eyes watered as her mind wandered back to her past but she shook her head and looked back at Tsuki. As they continued to walk.
But if he or they are then what should we do? Go after them?
--We will confront then, by ourselves. WE have to end this, and I think they are close. Close enough that we are not to go anywhere by ourselves understood?----
Tsuki finished her lecture to see what Jenna made of it. Jenna seemed to be find other than the obvious thing that she was upset. Turing around to head back Tsuki whispered "Don't worry we are going to avenge them." Jenna smiled at her friend "I know we are." Jenna whispered back as they entered the house. Everyone seemed to be through with dinner and they were watching TV except for Hiei who was sitting on the windowsill looking outside. When they walked in everyone turned to them except Hiei. "Welcome back. If you are still hungry there is some food in the refrigerator." Kurama said. Jenna walked over and plopped down on the ground in front of the TV to see what they were all watching "No thanks Kurama." she said. Tsuki nodded but head out toward the training grounds, Kurama noticed that is was dark so he followed. They had been walking in silence for about 12 minutes, both deep in thought or conversation in Kurama's case. When they reached they training grounds Kurama noticed that Tsuki was looking at him, almost as if waiting for something. He was right she was "Well are you going to explain your self about earlier or not?" she sounded almost impatient. "Well if it is a strong emotion than Yoko and I both usually share it. Don't think it's only one of us that feel this way and it's affecting the other. We both feel the same about you Tsuki." he said taking a step towards her. "But we want to know.....how do you feel about us?" Kurama asked. Even if he didn't seem like it she could tell he was nervous about how she would respond. Tsuki looked at him for a long while, before taking a step forward. "You really want to know" she whispered. Kurama nodded, taking another step forward, till they were about two feet a part Tsuki whispered. "I love you both, but...............I am afraid for anyone to get close to me." Kurama and Yoko were jumping for joy when she said that she loved them too, but what did she mean she was afraid? "Tsuki............What do you mean? I don't understand." Whispered Kurama, as he stepped forward taking her by the arm. Tsuki looked down at her hands, avoiding Kurama's eyes. "Tsuki look at me." But she still avoided his glaze. He lifted her head so she was looking him straight in the eye. "Tsuki, what do you mean? I'm confused." Kurama whispered again. Tsuki looked at him, thinking before she spoke. "Can Yoko hear this? I won't repeat, but I need to be the one to say this." She said, closing her eyes briefly.
Opening them to see Kurama nod she noticed he had changed. His eyes now had flacks of gold in them and his hair had a silver tint to it. He smiled a bit showing that he now had fangs. "Were are both listening Tsuki." Kurama said, though it was a bit deeper than Kurama's voice. Tsuki nodded looking away, before looking at him. "Everyone that gets close to me always gets killed. While I know you are perfectly able to defend your self.....................I still. I don't want you, either of you, hurt much less killed." Sighing she continued, "That is why I am afraid." Kurama just stared at her for a bit "So what does this mean? You love us back but you won't allow yourself to be with us?" he asked a bit annoyed by the thought. Tsuki heard the annoyance in his voice. 'I'm not mad they're annoyed they have every right' she thought. Tsuki simply nodded, stepping back, or she tried, she said. "I can not and will not allow you to die for me as others have." Kurama just stared at her for a Bit "So what does this mean? You love us back but you won't allow yourself to be with us?" he asked a bit annoyed by the thought. Tsuki heard the annoyance in his voice. 'I'm not mad they're annoyed they have every right' she thought. Tsuki simply nodded, stepping back, or she tried, she said. "I can not and will not allow you to die for me as others have." Kurama looked extremely hurt and angry at the same time. "We understand....NO WE DON'T!!!!!". Tsuki could tell Kurama and Yoko were now fighting because he became silent. In the process of fighting Kurama/ Yoko had let go of Tsuki's arm, so she could leave now but knew this had to be settled. After letting them fight for another ten minutes Tsuki decide to interrupt. "Foxes, I don't care if you understand, you are going to have to put up with it." She said turning to leave. Kurama sighed and continued his fight with Yoko
Yoko what was with that?!
& What?! I know she is just worried but she said it herself that we could take care of our selves so why is she pushing us away like that!?&
Yoko...You have to understand T-
& No! I don't want to discuss it anymore. If she wants that then fine. We'll give it to her. We'll leave her alone for now.&
Yoko? Yoko!
Kurama sighed again and walked back to the house. Never knowing that Tsuki had heard the whole mental conversation. A single tear made its way out of her eye. 'I'm sorry Yoko Kurama but this is the way it has to be.' With that thought Tsuki went back to her room for so rest.
END CHAPTER 5
Whoa. That was longer than the last chapter! I know it ended being a lot of Kurama/Tsuki and I'm sorry. I plan to make the next chapter mostly Hiei/Jenna. So if you don't mind READ AND REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!
JA NE!!!
Jenna-chan and Tsuki-chan out!
