Hey ya all! Thanks for reviewing! Just remember to review…a lot please…

Hiei: Hn, like they would.

Shut up Hiei! Oh yeah, (looks at statistics on computer) so far people think that you wear boxers…

Hiei: (leans over me to check the graphs) Hm…interesting…

! What? Is it true, or do you wear a thong?

Hiei: What! You'll never know! None of you will.

Right…that's what you think… (Winks at WhiteStarburst, knowingly)

Hiei: O.o

Mwuahahahhahahahahahahahaha!

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And now ooon with the chappie!

Chapter XV

"Okay girls, are you ready?" Genkai asked.

She currently had Yumi and Aya by each other on two beds in one room. She had the two girls' bodies holding hands with hers resting above theirs. In their free hands the two sisters held the boxes containing the others' pendant.

Hiei and Kurama were standing by the door watching intently. They had run into the temple and given the pendants to Genkai immediately. They were so impatient about getting the girls back and safe that Genkai had to give them some chores to do until everything was ready, but it didn't take that long to get prepared. And when she was finished, there was Kurama and Hiei refusing to leave. So, she let them be there just as long as no one talked or got in the way.

Shiva and Kyo were also in the room, Shiva back to her former size resting on Hiei's shoulder and Kyo perched on Kurama's shoulder much like he did with Aya. Shiva was exhausted from flying so quickly across such a great distance – she hadn't done it in a long time in that form – and was almost asleep, but she wouldn't sleep until her master was back in action.

Kyo, however, seemed to be the exact opposite. He couldn't stand to sit there among the – to him – uncomfortable silence, so he did what he normally would besides talking: he fidgeted. He, along with everyone else, was forbidden to say a word.

Yes Genkai …we…are…re…ready…

All their eyes snappedopen and their heads upimmediately – with the exception of Genkai who had her eyes closed, concentrating – at Yumi's voice, echoing inside their heads. As soon as Yumi's voice had come, lavender light seemed to flicker into existence between the girls. Amidst the light, the boys and two creatures could barely make out two figures:

Aya and Yumi.

For the past thirty minutes Yumi had done nothing but meditate and focus on the 'bridge' between herself, Aya, and Genkai. Nothing was bothering her except for the fact that Aya had suddenly seemed to grow quiet and distant, something very unusual for her.

It was bothering her that she couldn't think of one thing that would make Aya like this. She had seemed so happy about getting out and back into her body earlier…it was just so…

strange.

Aya, however, knew exactly what was bothering herself. At first she was very excited about getting back into her body, but the more she thought about what had happened…the scarier it seemed.

To be back in her body meant that Adrian would have another chance to get her again and do unspeakable things…again. She wasn't quite sure if she wanted that. She had seen what Kurama had gone through to protect and get her back; she didn't want him to suffer because of her. Besides, she had a gut feeling that next time would be different…

"Okay girls, are you ready?"

Yumi and Aya were brought from their thoughts by Genkai's voice echoing around them and into the blue-gray fog. Suddenly a blue light shimmered around them and they could see Genkai and their bodies below them.

Opening her eyes, Yumi looked to her sister to confirm if she was ready or not. When Aya curtly nodded her head she responded, "Yes Genkai, we are ready."

"Good. Now, if you are not doing so already, hold hands – it would make things a whole lot easier."

Immediately and without question, Yumi and Aya held hands like their bodies on earth.

"Okay Genkai."

"Okay, do whatever you need to do in order to get these damn boxes open."

So, Yumi and Aya did what they planned not long before and recited an old spell they had come up with in forbidden language.

The lavender light grew in intensity as the two girls chanted in unison above their bodies. Suddenly, as Hiei and Kurama thought that they couldn't stand how bright the light had become, all the light gathered in two beams above each of the boxes.

As the chanting grew in volume the light suddenly seeped into the boxes and after a few minutes, everyone heard a dull 'click' sound as the locks were undone.

Smiling, Genkai said to the girls, "Good work! Now, we can get you two back," she turned her head towards Hiei and Kurama, "Boys, come here and get these pendants and put them on Yumi and Aya."

They nodded their heads as they hurriedly ran to the two with Kyo and Shiva still perched on their shoulders. Hiei ran to Aya and took Yumi's pendant and Kurama Aya's. Silently, without saying a word, they each had Shiva and Kyo lift the girls' heads as they put the pendants on. When they were done, Genkai motioned for them to stand by the door once again.

"Alright now it's my turn. Get ready, this shouldn't take long!"

In the light that formed above the bodies, everyone could see Yumi and Aya grin.

Finally they would be out of this place for good!

Or at least that's what was on Yumi's mind as she grinned hearing Genkai's words. She glanced to her sister to find her grinning as well. She had to say she was relieved to see that; she wasn't sure if Aya would be smiling or crying at the news. When they were out she'd have to see what was going on with her. Or maybe Aya was merely getting nervous at the fact that it couldn't work and they'd possibly be stuck here forever.

Yeah, that had to be it…

Aya was grinning because she did want to get out…and she wanted to make it seem like she wasn't troubled, though she was sure that her sister suspected something. Yumi thought that she didn't notice her glancing in her direction, but she did see it. At this state, she was sure she could sense anything coming her way. Nevertheless, she was determined to keep her façade and seem at least slightly happy.

"Ze…..embar…tu sai….gesturem….ittir..etusi…." Genkai began. The spell seemed to bounce off non-existent walls and reach their ears, increasing in volume each passing second.

Yumi was enjoying the feeling of getting heavier and heavier, being pulled down back to her body, that is, until a new light came from nowhere. This light was red and sensed of something foreboding – of what, she couldn't tell. Just when she thought everything would be fine, she was pulled into the redness leaving Aya behind, shocked.

"….entsiam eto un accriditis!" Genkai finished, pulling Aya back to earth.

Without Yumi.

I'm soooo sorry that this is so very short! I promise to make the next one really long to make up for it! It's just that I wasn't sure if I'd be able to update that soon( I need a little more time since school is starting), so I added this chapter to keep you guys from forming any angry mobs...

random person: That doesn't mean we won't!

Uhhh...hehhehehe...

So...

Please review! I don't care if it's to chew me out for it being so short or what, just review please!

Oh yeah, and next time we'll all find out what Hiei actually wears...

Hehehhehehee!

Hiei: WHAT?

R&R

8/25/05

Okay peeps, I was checking reviews and I noticed that some of you didn't know whether or not it was Aya or Yumi who was left behind and pulled into the mysterious red light, so I corrected it. If you still didn't get it, it was Yumi who was left behind and pulled into the light! Hopefully, though, you guys reading the corrected version will understand it better!

Until the next chappie! Ja