Kyla: Woo-hoo! I'm up to Chapter 4! Go me! OMG, 8 reviews! I feel so proud!
Kurama: Good job. Oh, are you going to tell everyone?
Kyla?-?
Hiei: More like warn everyone...
Nenene: Oh! You mean about my license! I got my Driver's License! Watch out people, here I come!
Kurama: It's a big responsibility, y'know...
Kyla: Yeah yeah.. you sound just like my mom and dad... Nag nag nag... But, even though I've got my license, I'll still have to miss part of one of my volleyball practices!
Hiei: So? It's just some stupid game.
Kyla: -bonks Hiei on the head-SO? So, that means I might not get to start in the first game of the season! It's the first game of the season! That and I might have to run! I hate running laps!
Kurama: Uh, why don't you just take a deep breath to calm down and get Chapter 4 started.
Kyla: -huffs- Fine... Do the disclaimer, wouldya, Kura?
Kurama: Kyla owns nothing but her characters, her plot, and her new driver's license.
Kyla: Thanks, Kura!
Hiei: How come I never get to do the disclaimer?
Kyla: You never want to!
Hiei: You never ask me!
Kyla: Cause I know you'll say no!
Hiei: Nu-uh.
Kyla: Yea-huh
Hiei: Nu-uh
Kyla: Yea-huh
Kurama: While they continue to argue, please enjoy Chapter 4 of A New Dimension, A New Adventure and don't forget to review.

(Author's notes)
"speaking"
"telepathy"
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A New Dimension, A New Adventure
:Chapter Four:
And, they're instantly popular...
by
Kyla

..Danielle's..POV..

At 5:30 in the early morning, the alarm clock began to beep. I felt Hiei bolt to a sitting position, reaching out for his katana. When he noted that there was nothing dangerous, he growled and punched many buttons until the alarm quit beeping. "Morning already?" I asked sleepily and sat up yawning and stretching. Hiei's sour face told me yes. "Good morning, Hiei," I said brightly.

"Who said it's a good morning?" he snapped. He sat crosslegged beside me and sent me a glare. "I did because you didn't kill me last night!" I chirped. "Hn," Hiei muttered. Someone cleared his throat, and Hiei and I whipped our heads to the side to see Kurama sitting at the edge of the bed with a knowing grin on his face. "What're you grinning at, Fox?" Hiei snapped glaring daggers at the redhead. "Oh nothing," he said innocently. Hiei and I blushed, realizing that Kurama had seen us laying in bed together.

"She wouldn't stop working on her homework, so I had to stay in here to make sure she got some sleep," Hiei stated, his face tinging red. I nodded my head vigorously, unable to really talk at the moment, and my face was a bright red colour. "Alright, whatever you say," Kurama chuckled then stood to go to the kitchen. Hiei glared at me as if to say "This is all your fault." I stuck my tongue out at him, and he hn'ed and disappeared from the room.

I climbed out of bed and got ready for school, then I headed into the kitchen to find Kurama making breakfast and Hiei sitting at the table with a bitter expression on his face. Kurama smirked at me, and I blushed and averted my gaze to the floor. "Breakfast's ready," Kurama stated then left the room to go wake up Kuwabara and Yusuke. Hiei and I started making our plates. At the same time, we both reached for the spoon in the eggs, and our hands brushed against one another. We looked to meet one another's gaze then turned our heads away, blushing like mad. "Sorry," I mumbled and let Hiei get the spoon first. "Hn," he replied and dipped out some eggs.

After breakfast, it was a half an hour until homeroom, so we got into the car and drove to school to get the guys enrolled. "What can I do for you?" she the secretary looked up at us. "Yes, I'm here to enroll these four boys. They've been home-schooled, but they want to enroll here," I said coolly, smiling. "Oh, alright. I just need them to fill out these forms," the secretary handed a form to each boy.

They quickly filled out their forms then handed it back to the lady behind the desk. She nodded and input the information then printed out schedules for them. "Okay, now that that's taken care of.. lemme show you guys around," I said, leading the way out of the office. The four nodded and looked over their schedules. They all had the same classes as me: English, History, Biology, Algebra 2, Spanish 1, Art, and Creative Writing.

"There's the snack store, and the bandroom's down there. And here's where our Algebra class is... There's where we have English, and that's the History classroom. There's the lunchroom out there. Biology's out there. That's where the Art class is, and we have Creative Writing in the same class as English," I explained and pointed at various buildings and rooms, then we got the guys their schoolbooks.

Next, it was time for our first class. I lead the way to the English classroom, and when we walked in, I was pushed aside by Meliah, Chasnee, and a lot of other girls in my grade. "Ow," I grunted and landed hard on the tiled floor. I sat up rubbing my head while girls chattered animatedly to Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara. I glared at the girls for making me fall onto the floor.

Suddenly, a hand was held out to help me up. "Huh?.. What?" I looked up to meet crimson eyes. "Oh thanks, Hiei," I murmured and grasped his hand with me. He pulled me easily to my feet. "Hn," he responded and placed his hand back into his jean pocket.

Chasnee, a snooty blonde with blue eyes, walked over and "accidently" bumped me away from Hiei. "Hi, I'm Chasnee! What's your name?" she asked sweetly. I guess Hiei caught me silently gagging behind Chasnee's back because he smirked. Chasnee whipped around to glare at me, and I quickly dropped my hand down and looked quizically at the blonde. She examined me a second more then turned back around.

"So.. what is your name?" she repeated her question. I rolled my eyes then bumped Chasnee away from Hiei. I stood real close next to him and answered, "Chasnee, this is Hiei... Hiei, this is.. Chasnee." I gritted my teeth angrily but managed to smile at the girl.

"Well, Hiei, how about I give you a tour and be your guide?" Chasnee ignored me completely, which ticked me off real bad, but I had to remain calm... Then, I couldn't help but crack a wide grin when I heard Hiei's reply, which was, "No thanks, blondie. Danielle's already shown me around. I can ask her if I need anything," he stated and glared coldly at the girl, who stared open-mouthed then turned her head to glare at me, like it was me who had said that.

"Really.. it would be better if you hung around with me instead of.. her," she spoke in a false sweet tone. She smiled, but Hiei and I frowned. "What do you mean? What's wrong with Danielle?" Hiei questioned then smirked and cast a sidewards glance at me as he added, "Other than the fact she is completely thick-headed and stubborn?"

I sweatdropped and grinded my teeth together, "Would you just let it go! I had to catch up on my schoolwork because somebody had to go and get himself poisoned," I scowled at him, but he merely shrugged.

Chasnee stuck her nose up into the air, "She's not at all popular, and just.. look at her! She's definitely not as easy on the eyes as I am," she sneered and laid her arms over one another over her chest. She acted so superior to everyone, and it disgusted me. Her words stung, though... It hurt to hear her say that, even if I knew it was true...

"Is that it? I shouldn't hang out with her because she's not popular around here?" Hiei asked skeptically, and his smirk fell to a frown, as his brow furrowed. "Well, yeah," Chasnee said, as if it were completely obvious. I guess Hiei sensed my hurt and discomfort because he stepped in front of me and glared at the blue-eyed girl, who batted her eyelashes at him. She was still flirting with him! Even though he was giving her a death glare! I shook my head and thought, Her funeral... "I think it's time you left," he spoke in a rough, warning tone of voice. Chasnee huffed and stormed away. "There's no way I'll pick her," he added under his breath, referring to the bet he and I made.

I smirked then went to rescue Kurama, Yusuke, and Kuwabara from the other girls. "Alright, we have some new students with us today! Would you four kindly come up and introduce yourselves?" Mr. Wordsmyth, the English teacher, said as he officially began class. Everyone scurried to their desks and fell silent. He was fairly young for a teacher, being only about 29 or so, his amused look that was always in his hazel eyes with his short, black hair combed back.

When the guys got up, I saw their eyes narrow suspiciously at the teacher, and distrust flickered through their gazes. But, they walked up to introduce themselves. "I am Shuichi Minamino," Kurama said as politely as ever and bowed forward some in repsect. Yusuke pointed to himself and stated with an air of arrogance, "Name's Yusuke Urameshi.. worst punk since.. ever." Kuwabara proudly puffed out his chest and declared, "I am the great Kazuma Kuwabara." Hiei glowered at the ceiling and grumbled, "Hiei..." The four sat back down, and Mr. Wordsmyth began a long and overly dramatic speech on Myths and Legends.

"Myths are very interesting stories... They are often based on some fact or truth. Some myths, however, become so far-fetched over many years of retelling, causing many people to dismiss them as fairytales," I drifted in and out of focus during the lesson, "Legends, though, have many definitions... Some people will believe it to mean a person or creature that has become very well known, considering things he or she might have done during their lifetimes..." As the bell rang, Mr. Wordsmyth called over the ruckus of students gathering their things, "I want everyone to write a report on a myth or legend that interests you... Due in two weeks!" There was a collection of groans from various students.

Finally, it was lunchtime... The guys were constantly flocked by girls from all over the school, and I kept getting bumped out of the way, which irritated me because I coulnd't sit in one spot long enough to take more than two bites of my food. When the girls finally left us alone, I asked a question that had been bugging me since English. "Why'd you guys look so suspiciously at Mr. Wordsmyth this morning?"

"We can discuss that when we are at your house, safe of eavesdroppers," Kurama said offhandedly. I was going to ask again when the pretty and popular brunette with light-brown coloured eyes, named Meliah, came up to Hiei.

"Hi, I'm Meliah... And you four are new, right?" she asked in a sweet tone, a smile radiating from her face. "Yes, we are," Kurama said and introduced himself, Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei. "Oh, it's nice to meet you," she grinned and bumped me away from the guys. I rolled my eyes and got up to dump my lunchtray, then I went to stand by the door, waiting for the bell to ring. Meliah, continually flirted with Hiei, and I felt.. jealous? Of course I did, but.. it wasn't any of my business who Hiei wanted to go out with.

Amanda, a friend of mine with long, curly, bron hair and almond eyes, called me over to sit next to her. "Hey, Amanda. What's up?" I asked and took the seat next to her. "Hi. Not much. Uhm.. those are the new students, right?" she asked conversationally, but I knew there was something else she wanted to know. I nodded and waited for her to say something, and sure enough... "Does, uh, that.. what's his name.. Hiei have a.. girlfried?" she inquired while her face turned pink in a blush.

I stared blankly at her then blinked twice. After a moment, I burst out laughing. "Hiei? Have a girlfriend?" I sniggered, trying to imagine Hiei with a girl on a date. The thought was hilarious. Amanda's face flushed to a bright red. "Well, if he doesn't have a girlfriend.. do you think I'd stand a chance with him?" she murmured uncertainly, unable to bring her gaze from her tray.

My laughter quickly died away, but a smile stayed on my lips. "Mmm, yeah, I think you'd stand a chance," I said thoughtfully and tapped my chin ponderingly. "Really?" Amanda asked, looking excitedly up at me.

Oh man... I really don't want to help Hiei win our bet, but.. Amanda's my friend, and she seems to really like Hiei... Plus, she's not hanging all over him like the rest of the girls, I thought to myself. "Yep, I'll talk to him for you," I gave her a wink. "You'd do that? For me?" she asked breathlessly and glanced over at Hiei, who looked about ready to strangle Meliah.

I nodded smiling, but inside, I winced. Hiei would not make a week of being his servant easy... Oh well, too late now... I mentally sighed. "Thanks so much, Danielle! You're the best!" Amanda squealed, her face cracking into a wide grin.

"Hahaha, you're welcome," I chuckled at her excitement. Then, the bell rang. I bid Amanda good bye and walked out the door, heaing for my Spanish class. I made up my mind to talk Kurama into talking Hiei into going out with Amanda. The guys walked in, and class began as boringly as ever...

That afternoon, we sat down in the living room with our snacks: hot choclate with marshmallows for Kuwabara, green tea for Kurama, oreos and milk for Yusuke, chocolate-vanilla swirl sweet snow for Hiei, and brownies and Faygo coke for me. "So, tell me why you guys were giving Mr. Wordsmyth suspicious looks today," I said casually.

Kurama, Kuwabara, and Yusuke shifted uncomfortably in their seats. I guess they didn't know if they should tell me or not. Hiei, on the other hand, just took a spoonful of sweet snow, and before shoving it into his mouth, he stated bluntly, "He's a demon in disguise," and I lifted an eyebrow in confusion.

"Hiei, maybe she didn't need to know that," Kurama sighe exasperatedly and rubbed his forehead with his right hand. "What?" Hiei snapped and took another bite of his sweet snow, "She asked. Why hide it? It might save her one day," he shrugged and fell silent. Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama sighed in unison, and I couldn't help but giggle at Hiei's "logic".

The small demon knew what I was sniggering at, and he gave me one of his worst glares. I rolled my eyes. Sometimes he's just so immature, I inwardly side. "Well, thanks for telling me, Hiei," I smirked and ruffled his hair. He growled back angrily in response, and in a moment, Hiei's sword was at my throat, but I kept my smirk firmly in place. He hated the way I kept on smirking.

"If you want to keep that brainless head of yours attached to your shoulders," he hissed menacingly, "you'd better wipe that smug grin off your face." We held each other's gazes, Hiei scowling and me smirking still. I sighed after a moment and drew my mouth into a straight line. "Hn, thought so," he muttered then resheathed his sword as he returned to his sweet snow.

I merely rolled my eyes and smirled at his back. "I know what you're doing," he growled and spared a half a glance over his shoulder as I immediately let my smirk fall into a slight frown. "What?" I asked indignantly, pretending to be mad about being accused of something I hadn't done. "You know exactly what I'm talking about, Onna," he spat with a death glare over his shoulder. We didn't break eye contact as he fully turned his body around.

"No, I don't know 'exactly what' you're talking about," I exclaimed dramatically. Okay, so.. it WAS a lie, but eh, who cares, ne? I'd be in big trouble if Hiei caught me in the act. He tends to overreact at times...

"Must there always be bickering? If it's not you two, then it's Yusuke and Kuwabara.. or Hiei and Kuwabara," Kurama sighed and shook his head in dismay. Why do I always have to play referree to these three? I'm the only one who acts mature... Might be because I'm over 1000 years old, the redhead thought to himself.

"Shut it, Fox; this is between Kit and me," Hiei said and gave Kurama a glare before refocusing on me. Yusuke, Kurama, Kuwabara, and I gave Hiei curious looks. I blinked a ouple times in confusion. "What did you call me?" I inquired softly, cocking my head to the side. "Kit. I called you Kit," he stated bluntly. "My next question.. why?" I asked crossing my arms over my chest. "Because you act like a young kit, too stupid to obey and listen to those stronger than you," he snapped irritably.

"Oh... Okay," I shrugged. He gave a soft 'hn', and when he turned back around to go sit down and eat his sweet snow, I ran over and grabbed the bowl. "Mm.. this sweet snow sure is good," I taunted and took a bite of Hiei's sweet snow. Oh, I think that was a bad move. The other three watched in amusement. Nothing on TV compared to the fighting of Hiei and me. I knew I really shouldn't taunt Hiei so much... He'll be the death of me.. literally. One of these days I'm gonna push him too far over the edge... I just can't help it though! It's so much fun...

"Onna," Hiei snarled and bared his fangs threateningly, "give me my sweet snow," he demanded and held his hand out for me to give him the bowl. "Aw, come on," I whined and took another bite. I hugged the bowl closer to me. "Don't you know how to share?" I pouted and gave him my most pathetic puppy-dog face I could muster. "I.. don't.. share," he growled as his left brow and eye twitched in irritation. His crimson eyes flicked from the bowl to my face back to the bowl and back to my face.

"Okay," I sighed and reluctantly handed Hiei the bowl. He murmured, "Hn," and smirked victoriously.I pretended to pout, but I was grinning like mad in my mind. I started to walk back over to my seat, when Hiei looked down at his bowl... It was empty. "ONNA!" he yelled and spun around to glare at me. "Eep!" I squealed and stopped dead in my tracks. "Uh, heheheh," I laughed nervously and slowly turned to face the enraged demon, "yes?" I asked. The other three couldn't help but keep watching... It was getting good; so good, in fact, that popcorn magically appeared in Kuwabara and Yusuke's hands, and they chowed down while watching intently.

"You ate all my sweet snow!" Hiei accussed and showed everyone his now empty bowl. The three watching burst into quietfits of laughter while my face paled. "I didn't eat it all! I only had a couple spoonfuls," I argued defiantly, squaring my shoulders and returning Hiei's glare. "Well, you ate the last couple spoonfuls of my sweet snow!" Hiei yelled in aggrivation and clenched his fists.

"Oh well," I shrugged and began to walk away with my hands shoved into my pockets. "Not 'oh well'... Go get me more sweet snow!" he ordered and thrusted the empty bowl towards me. "Huh?" I asked and looked back at him over my shoulder. "You got legs.. go get more yourself," I said in a bored tone and shifted my gaze back to what was in front of me, waving a hand carelessly over my shoulder. Hiei glowered at my back, his arm still extended towards me. "Get me more sweet snow," he repeated more forcefully this time.

My eye twitched slightly... How dare he try to tell me what to do! "No!" I shrieked and swung around to yell at the small fire demon. "Yes," he growled in a deadly calm tone. We glared at one another for a moment or so, then I huffed angrily. "Fine," I grumbled and snatched the bowl from his grasp. I just can't say no to him... He's too kawaii to say no! I told myself.

He smirked while I stormed into the kitchen. Incoherent mumbles issued from my mouth as I dipped out 3 big scoops of vanilla sweet snow. "Here," I grumbled and shoved the bowl into Hiei's hands when I returned to the living room. "Hn," he continued to smirk at me, and it made me want to melt. It should be illegal for him to be so cute... I grinned, nontheless, and returned to finish my snack.

((-to be continued...-))
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Kyla: Time to thank reviewers! I love getting reviews...

SilverDragonPurity: I'll try to update as often as possible. Glad you like my story!
4-is-lovely: Yeah, I like the way this story's coming. I love HieiOCs, too... I don't know when or how I got hooked on things like HieiKurama fics.. -shrugs- Anyway, I'll try to update as much as possible.
evil person: Thanks for the compliment! Heh, yeah, I'm trying not to let everything happen too quick.. I'll do my best on this story.
dark-chocolate-hearts-777: Hey right back, lol. I'm glad you liked Chapter 3. It's one of my favorite parts, lol.
miho: Okay, I'll continue; don't worry! The more reviews I get the more motivated I shall be!

Kurama: Well, this story seems to be coming along nicely.
Kyla: Yep!
Hiei: -snorts- It's stupid... You readers should stop reviewing. Then, she'll quit writing these stupid stories.
Kyla: Don't say that, Hiei! Uh, nevermind Hiei everyone... Lol. My friend and I are thinking of writing a one-shot about Kurama, and I think if we decide to write it, then I'll bet it'll be funny.
Kurama: -gives Nenene apprehensive look- What kind of one-shot?
Kyla: Why should I tell you? -evil smirk-
Kurama: -gulps-
Hiei: -smirks-
Kyla: Well, see you next chapter everyone!
Hiei: Hn.
Kurama: Sayonara, minna-san.