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"random crap" dialog (for you linguistically challenged, stuff in double quotes means people are talking out loud)
'more weird randomness 'thoughts of the character. Could also be the telepathic conversation of two (duh) telepaths
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Ok! SO srry i havent updated in i think its been like at least a year or so now. but now i'm back and i'm definately going to be writing a lot more often. once again, reviews -even if they're just complaining about me not updating- help to speed up the process and are welcome. if i think people actually want to read more i'll write faster. if i think my effort is going to waste then i wont. simple as that. that being said and done hope you enjoy.
Child of the Night
Chapter 3- dandelions are your friends...
WITH KAYAM
'I really need to do that more often,' thought Kayam happily. 'That really was relaxing.' She stretched out like a cat and yawned softly. Then she started to walk through the cool night air and the pale moonlight following like a constant shadow of light. She walked quickly to the same cliffs she had hurled herself off of earlier and started climbing. Two-thirds of the way up she finally reached her ledge and pulled herself onto it, then she turned around to stare at the forest below her. Everything was in a wash of blue and the crickets were chirping softly in the background. Kayam smiled, the night was so peaceful and gentle, she couldn't understand why so many harbored such fears of it. A sudden scream from the forest cut through Kayam's thoughts, she smiled wryly. 'Well, I suppose that could be one of the reasons...'
BACK AT KOEMMA'S OFFICE
Koemma scratched the back of his head nervously. "We don't know if the demoness is hostile or not yet, but she appeared suddenly in our files about one week ago. It was as if she hadn't exist until several days ago, but from what we've seen on the surveillance tapes she looks like she's nearing her prime. All I need you four to do is watch her and gather information for two weeks, then report back to me. The four of you will work in shifts so that you'll be less likely to be spotted. But if she does see you and you end up engaging in a fight, knock her out and bring her here for questioning. Try not to kill her." Koemma shot an extra special glare in Hiei's general direction, which he of course ignored. Kuwabara snickered then suddenly remembered he hadn't eaten breakfast and groaned. Yusuke reached over and punched him in the ribs.
"So, does this demoness have a name or do we have to just refer to her as that girl? asked Yusuke sarcastically. "Because if we do, it will be the final piece of evidence of how bad Spirit World intelligence really is." Koemma rolled his eyes and if possible his took on an even more peeved expression.
"Yes fool, we do know her name and it's Kayam Nikko. According to my spies she has black hair with blue streaks in them, a slight build, and is usually dressed in black training outfits. She was seen in the company of a tall demon with spiky blonde streaked black hair a few times so we're assuming he is her traveling companion. If you are forced to take Kayam in for questioning and he's there with her, see if you can capture him as well. But if he proves too strong just take Kayam and run. Understand?" Muttered acknowledgements were heard. (A/N now that's what I call an enthusiastic bunch!)
"Hey toddler, can I go now? I'm hungry..." Kuwabara whined. Koemma glared but ignored the comment.
"Yes, Kuwabara, you may all go and the same to the rest of you too- except Kurama." Koemma turned slightly before adding, "I just want to talk to you for a few minutes." Kurama raised an eyebrow but stayed silent. The rest of the guys walked out of the room while Kurama strode to a chair sat down to wait patiently. The door closed loudly as the locks slipped back in place. Koemma turned around quickly and looked Kurama straight in the eye.
"Kurama, listen to me. You lay one hand on her and I will make sure you are kept in a maximum security cell until I'm dead, and my successor's successor has five heirs!" The boy prince looked ridiculous threatening the gentle red-head, but Kurama snarled as his eyes flashed gold and narrowed in an uncharacteristic show of anger.
"I understand, sire," he spat. "But I have my family as well as my own honor to uphold and one blue-blooded brat is NOT going to stop me!" And with that he shoved his chair back and stormed out of the room in a fury. Koemma continued to yell and plead after him but Kurama was already gone. Clenching his fists as he walked down the hallway Kurama fumed silently. Unreasonable bastard! As if he could keep me locked up. I dare him to TRY; he'll never be able look at another dandelion without wetting his pants. He grinned arrogantly for a moment, then frowned. I'm such an idiot to have lost control. I acted like a hot-headed fledgling and now Koemma's spies will probably be watching me. Damn her, she's the only one who can make me forget myself and act like a blundering fool.
WITH KAYAM
The beautiful royal blue of the sky was fading quickly when Kayam finally sat up and stretched lazily in a fashion not at all unlike cat. She squinted towards the east for a moment before shaking herself loose and easing into a gentle run. 'I really need to get going... eh. I've got maybe three hours to get back but it'll take me a lot more time to travel by foot.' Remembering this her gentle run began to gather speed rather quickly. Kayam had every reason to want to get back toIzanami before dawn; although Lei for the most part just gave her a tongue-lashing and the occasional 200 laps, he was rather paranoid about her staying out in the open and had been known to release pent-up worry in the form of jets of fire. Which was probably why when two shuriken suddenly imbedded themselves into a tree trunk to the right of her she lifted her eyes fora moment and made a prayer to the gods.
There was almost no time to prepare or brace against the attack before she was in the middle of the fray. Some of the blows Kayam blocked automatically and with ease, others were two or even three-fold attacks which inflicted painful injuries that seemed to make her sluggish and tired. Her attackers were two males and one female but Kayam was sure there were more in the trees around them. For the most part they stayed out of the fight except for the occasional daggers that they let fly loose. Kayam mentally cursed,'Shit. Those bastards are just sitting there watching all this.'
Feeling the prick of something entering her neck, Kayam yanked out the porcupine quill out of her neck then swallowed hard as a wave of nausea hit and the taste of bile filled her mouth. She knew the effects of poison, but that didn't make the situation any easier. Her best bet would probably be to take flight and lose them before heading back to Izanami and Lei. The two of them could no doubt counteract the poison but first she had to get there without being followed. Or killed. As she blocked a slash to her face with her metal arm bands she head-butted the male fighter before throwing him against his comrades. As the fighters reorganized Kayam tried to quickly take inventory. She managed to find three bombs, four throwing daggers, two tantos, and give or take a dozen shuriken in various pockets. Now that she knew what she was working with, Kayam's mind created a rough plan and then threw herself to the task of carrying it out. One nagging thought tugged at the back of her mind though; the hasty inventory she had taken hadnt allowed her to be sure of what kind of bombs she had in her possesion. And at the moment grabbing just any bomb could destroy her chance at escape.
Trying her best to push all that to the back of her mind, Kayam switched from her defensive mode and into offense. (A/N coughs well actually her 'defense mode' was probably more like a just-trying-to-stay-alive-for-as-long-as-possible mode... anyways on with the story) This time when one of the female fighters came at her from behind she didnt waste time trying to dodge or block, instead she ignored the small blade that buried itself beneath her shoulder and gave a powerful spinning kick at connected with the woman's jaw. There was scream and a sudden fountain of blood. The kick to the woman's jaw had caused her to bite off part of her own tongue. Kayam hardened herself against the grisely scene as she took threw all three bombs at the ground around her and sent six of her remaining shuriken at her three main attackers. Only one of the shuriken actually hit a target but the temporary distraction was enough to allow Kayam to concentrate on pouring almost all her remaining energy on forming her wings. As soon as she felt their familiar weight on her back and shoulders she spred them fully open and threw herself into the air.
SHUICHI MINAMINO'S HOME
"...so you see Yusuke, if skew lines are not on the same plane, then they dont have to be parallel to never touch. Do you understand?" Yusuke looked in his girlfriend's general direction forone uninterested moment then popped his gum. Keiko's already strained patience with the spirit detective in that moment simply snapped. She picked up his Basic Geometry book in her hand, got up and went around the kitchen table where she, Kurama, Kwuabara, and Yusuke were seated.Then she walked up behind Yusuke and in one swift blow smashed the book into the back of his head.
"WHAT THE FU-!" the indignant teen shot up in his seat only to be punched in the face by a red-facecd Kwuabara.
"Hey! You watch your language when there are girls around!"
"Don't tell me what to do ya wuss!" spat Yusuke.
"Just watch that crap mouth of your's!"
"Will the two morons in aisle three please SHUT THE HELL UP!" screamed Keiko. Hiei walked in the room at that moment and shot a glare at the two offending teens before turning to Kurama.
"Kurama, Koemma wants us now." Kurama stared ahead without looking at Hiei for a moment then said simply.
"Then please inform him that I am not feeling well." Hiei raised his eyebrows.
"You look fine to me, Kurama," said Yusuke still rubbing his face. "What's wrong with ya?" Kurama smiled gently.
"I'm alright, just tired. I think I'll be fine if I lie down for a while and rest," Kurama reassured. Keiko however still looked worried.
"Hey, if you're really not feeling okay I'm sure Yukina will be happy to come and have a look at you..."
"It's quite alright," Kurama broke in. "I think I just need to get more sleep. No need to bother Yukina."
Hiei rolled his eyes as he watched his friend grow uncomfortable before saying harshly, "You're lying." Kurama looked up sharply and tightened his jaw but kept his voice calm.
"Why should I lie?" Hiei ignored his denial and continued.
"Tell me, since when has the famous 'King of Theives' avoided confrontation with a mere girl? Are you so ashamed that you would allow yourself to act like a spineless fool? Or are you afraid that she'll be nothing like the demoness that you've imagined her as all these years? Now that I think of it, it may just be both," Hiei spat the last statement like an accusation and walked towards the door.