OH MAN!!! I am sooo sorry I didn't update sooner but I had homework and a b-
day party to go to and more homework and I had to watch the last episode of
Angle and homework. But I'm sorry and I swear that the next update won't
take as long.(I hope)
Disclaimer: ok, Duck and I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho (and just to be on the safe side we don't know McDonalds or Burger King, or KFC it'll all make sense later) And once again SORRY
Chapter 8 A Romantic Luncheon (or not)
"I've never really cooked before," Auree admitted as she pulled on an apron.
"It's easy," said Keiko tying it for her, "It just takes practice," They had gotten so sick of the complaints for food, that they had decided to make lunch themselves.
"We'll just make some sandwiches, cut up some apples and give it to the guys," said Keiko opening up the cupboards, "Now where's some bread."
"Here's some," Auree pulled a loaf of bread off of the top shelf. A cloud of dust came down with it.
"BLAGH!" Auree coughed and fanned at the cloud surrounding her, "How long has it been since Kurama dusted?"
She dropped the bread on the counter and opened the bag. She reached in and pulled out what seemed to be a chunk of moss.
"Eww!" she dropped it in the garbage, "What's the expiration date on this?"
Keiko looked at the package, "It says July 10..."
"But that's not for two months!"
"Five years ago."
"Oh."
Keiko picked up the loaf and tossed it in the garbage.
"Maybe there's something else," Auree opened the fridge and began pulling out food.
"The cheese is moldy, the milk is sour, and the meat is looking like an overgrown dandelion," she threw a chunk of ham covered in a little white fuzzy things in the garbage.
"Is there anything that's edible in here?" Keiko opened cupboards full of more stale food and began clearing them out.
"I guess we'll have to look and see."
"They've been in there for a while," said Yusuke, "You think they poisoned out food?"
He knocked on the kitchen door, "Anyone in there?"
"Yes...um...everything is fine," came Keiko's voice from to other side.
"Keiko," came Auree's voice, "I think there's something living in this container. It growled at me."
"Better not open it. Just throw it away."
Yusuke stood there, wondering what was going on.
"Can I come in?"
"NO!" Yusuke jumped.
"That's all of it!" Yusuke heard Auree say, "There's no food left."
"KURAMA!!" Keiko threw open the door, sending Yusuke flying, "How long has it been since you went food shopping!"
"I've been in the human world for the last decade," he peeked around the corner, "I haven't been here for a while."
"Well, I guess we'll have to eat out somewhere because none of the food in here is edible," Auree said as she dragged four garbage full of old food outside.
"All right!" Kuwabara said eagerly, "I say we go to McDonald's."
"Idiot," said Hiei, "We're in the demon world. We don't have McDonald's."
"Burger King?"
"Nope."
"Kentucky Fried Chicken?'
"Nope."
"How can you people live like this?!!" Kuwabara stared at him like he was crazy, "Where can we eat?"
"We could go to a demon bar," suggested Auree.
"We could," said Kurama, "but it could be life-mmph!" Kurama was going to say "threatening," but Hiei had put a hand over his mouth.
"Well then, let's go," Hiei said looking at Kurama as though daring him to say otherwise. Kurama raised his eyebrows, but remained silent.
"All right! I'm starved," Kuwabara opened the door and walked out briskly. The others followed.
"If anyone asks, I don't know you," Auree glared at Yusuke and Kuwabara, "We might actually see someone I know."
There were many grimy, dark clubs in the demon world, but they seemed to have chosen the grimiest darkest one of them all. It seemed to be made of cement with peeling green paint. There was so much graffiti on the building, you couldn't read the sign above the doorway. Auree, however, seemed to know it well. She turned away from them and strode right in.
"I've got a bad feeling about this." Yusuke followed her cautiously. The pub was dimly lit but you could make out the features. There was a dance floor where a few demon couples were dancing and a bar where many rough-looking demon thugs were sitting. There were also a few tables for larger groups that were surrounded by some beat up chairs.
"Sit," Auree said through her teeth and strode up to the bar. They walked over to one of the tables and sat down while Auree talked with the bartender, who was a short squat demon with red hair and eyes to match. He wiped his hands on his apron and smiled, showing pointed yellow teeth. He looked over at their table and cups of ice water appeared.
"Wow! That's good service!" Kuwabara picked up his glass and took a sip.
"I don't trust this place," Yusuke studied his glass, "They could have poisoned the water."
"Shut up and relax," Kuwabara leaned back in his chair.
"Thanks, Shorty," Auree sat down on a stool in front of the bartender.
"No prob." He wiped off the counter in front of her, "Anything for friends of Auree."
"They're not exactly friends," said Auree, "I work with them, but no one needs to know that."
"I see," Shorty glanced at her, "Is that where you've been for a while? Work? I haven't seen you much."
"Yeah," Auree looked at the counter, "Work."
One of the demons got up and walked over. He had spiky blond hair and green eyes. He looked almost human, except he had some kind of huge tattoo across his chest in the shape of a serpent. You could see it glowing softly under his jean jacket. It seemed to almost cut into his skin, but not hurt him.
"Hello, Auree." He said softly in her ear.
Auree turned around, "Get away from me you creep!!" she bolted across the room and hid behind Kurama's chair. He looked over his shoulder at her.
"I thought you didn't know us."
"Change of plans," she peeked around the table, "I'm staying right here until we leave."
"Why?"
"I have to stay away from him."
"Him?" said Yusuke watcher cower behind the table, "Who's him?
"Him!" she pointed at the blond demon who was now talking to the bartender, "That evil creep!"
"Oh sure, he's evil creep and I'm evil scum," Kuwabara muttered as he glared at the demon.
"No he's evil creep ex-boyfriend," Auree corrected him.
He stared at her, "You've actually had a boyfriend?"
"Yes, I have actually met men who are courteous to me, unlike you!" she said, watching the blond out of the corner of her eye.
"What's his name?" asked Keiko who had been quite up until now.
"Marushon," Auree slowly got to her feet, "But everyone just calls him Shon."
"I say you have bad taste," said Kuwabara.
"What!!"
"This Shon guy, he looks kind of shady to me," he pointed at the demon's chest, "I mean he's got a tattoo!"
"That's not a tattoo," said Auree, "It's a live snake that was forced into his body."
"Ouch," Yusuke winced as he studied the serpent.
Auree shrugged, "All the demon girls love it."
"I still don't like him," Kuwabara persisted, "If I were a girl, I would choose someone bolder, braver, and stronger. Someone like me?"
There was silence for a few seconds. Auree looked as though she was contemplating whether to laugh or sock Kuwabara one.
"What?"
"Excuse me for a second," Auree turned and began to walk away.
"Where are you going?" Kuwabara stood up.
"You just made me realize I should have been happy with what I had. I could've had you instead," she shuddered, "I'm going to see if he wants to start something up again."
She turned and strode over to Marushon.
"I don't believe this," Kuwabara sat back down, "She didn't listen to a word I said."
"I think someone's jealous," Yusuke muttered to Keiko.
"I heard that Urameshi!"
"Hey Shon," Auree touched his shoulder. He turned towards her.
"Sorry about that....uh...stunt I pulled. The truth is, I miss you."
"I miss you too Auree," Shon said in his deep calm voice, Auree blushed.
"So...uh...you interested in getting back together?"
"Of course," Shon smiled, "Why not?"
A slow song started playing on the dance floor.
"You wanna dance?" Shon held out his hand.
"Yeah," Auree took it, "I do."
"They're going to dance," said Keiko, watching Shon lead Auree onto the floor, "Looks like she got him back."
"Baka," said Kuwabara, "She's only looking for trouble."
Yusuke glanced at Keiko and smiled looking at Kuwabara. He mouthed the words "he wants her."
Keiko smiled.
Shon whispered something into Auree's wolf eat. It perked up and Auree smiled. He pulled her closer to him.
"Look at that," said Kuwabara, sounding disgusted, "He's already making a move on her! What a jerk."
Hiei just glared straight ahead, unaware of the situation. Kurama had a small smile on his face. Keiko and Yusuke tired not to laugh, but they were certain Kuwabara was jealous.
Shon touched Auree's cheek and ran his fingers through her hair. Auree just smiled and moved closer to him.
"This is sick," Kuwabara got up, "I can't watch this anymore."
"Your hair smells like lavender," said Shon in Auree's ear, "I like it."
"You'd better hope my breath smell good too," she leaned in for the kiss when...
"I'm cutting in."
Auree jerked her head towards the voice. Kuwabara was standing there looking very...um...well very much like him self.
"Excuse me," said Shon coolly, "I'm not finished dancing with her so you'll have to wait."
"Sorry but I don't like you and I think you're a jerk so get lost."
Auree glared at Kuwabara with a look so venomous, I'm surprised he was still alive. He ignored her. Shon turned to Auree
"You know this goon?"
"No," she said through gritted teeth, "I don't know him."
"Stop lying, Auree. I'm Kuwabara, you work with me." Auree looked ready to kill.
"Well, whether you know her or not you're going to have to stand down," Shon turned towards him, or else."
Kuwabara snorted, "Or else what? I'm not scared of you."
"You should be," Shon's snake glowed even brighter, "because I could send you in a matchbox to the nearest hospital."
"I think you need a good beating, snake boy," Kuwabara squared himself up.
"Bring it on."
"AARGH!!" Kuwabara threw a punch right in Shon's jaw. Shon didn't move or change expression. Kuwabara stood there for a second then withdrew his hand, eyes watering.
"ow," he massaged his knuckles and smiled.
WACK! BOOM! Kuwabara flew out the swinging doors and landed on the street outside.
"And if you know what's good for you, you won't come back!" came Shon's voice from the bar, Kuwabara say up, and winced. Yusuke and the others came out the doors.
"Wow," said Yusuke looking at where Kuwabara had landed, "You flew a good 15 feet,"
"Looks like you bit off more than you could chew," said Keiko.
"Shut up!" Kuwabara rubbed his jaw.
"You broke you record," said Hiei.
"Record for what?"
"The shortest fight you've picked," Hiei smiled, "That lasted about 2.5 seconds." Kuwabara was about to snap back when....
"KUWABARA!!!"
"Well it's been nice knowing you," said Yusuke. Auree stormed out of the bar looking like an enraged dragon. It wouldn't have been surprising if she'd had smoke coming out her ears. She marched up to Kuwabara, grabbed him by the collar, and got right in his face.
"HOW DARE YOU RUIN MY PERFECTLY GOOD CHANCE TO GET BACK TOGETHER WITH SHON!!! YOU BAKA!!!" she threw him back onto the ground, "You're so rude, so stupid, so...so... you're such a jerk!"
"I'll take it he broke up with you again." Said Yusuke tentatively.
"Yes," she said still fuming, "He said since I was hanging around with this," she kicked Kuwabara in the shins, "I had lowed myself below his standards."
"He was a jerk anyway," Kuwabara started to say.
"SHUT UP!"
"Yes ma'am." Kuwabara cowered back down on the ground.
"Well, I guess we won't be eating there," said Yusuke nodding at the building, "on account of Kuwabara getting his butt kicked."
Kuwabara glared at him, but remained silent.
"So where to?" Keiko asked
Disclaimer: ok, Duck and I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho (and just to be on the safe side we don't know McDonalds or Burger King, or KFC it'll all make sense later) And once again SORRY
Chapter 8 A Romantic Luncheon (or not)
"I've never really cooked before," Auree admitted as she pulled on an apron.
"It's easy," said Keiko tying it for her, "It just takes practice," They had gotten so sick of the complaints for food, that they had decided to make lunch themselves.
"We'll just make some sandwiches, cut up some apples and give it to the guys," said Keiko opening up the cupboards, "Now where's some bread."
"Here's some," Auree pulled a loaf of bread off of the top shelf. A cloud of dust came down with it.
"BLAGH!" Auree coughed and fanned at the cloud surrounding her, "How long has it been since Kurama dusted?"
She dropped the bread on the counter and opened the bag. She reached in and pulled out what seemed to be a chunk of moss.
"Eww!" she dropped it in the garbage, "What's the expiration date on this?"
Keiko looked at the package, "It says July 10..."
"But that's not for two months!"
"Five years ago."
"Oh."
Keiko picked up the loaf and tossed it in the garbage.
"Maybe there's something else," Auree opened the fridge and began pulling out food.
"The cheese is moldy, the milk is sour, and the meat is looking like an overgrown dandelion," she threw a chunk of ham covered in a little white fuzzy things in the garbage.
"Is there anything that's edible in here?" Keiko opened cupboards full of more stale food and began clearing them out.
"I guess we'll have to look and see."
"They've been in there for a while," said Yusuke, "You think they poisoned out food?"
He knocked on the kitchen door, "Anyone in there?"
"Yes...um...everything is fine," came Keiko's voice from to other side.
"Keiko," came Auree's voice, "I think there's something living in this container. It growled at me."
"Better not open it. Just throw it away."
Yusuke stood there, wondering what was going on.
"Can I come in?"
"NO!" Yusuke jumped.
"That's all of it!" Yusuke heard Auree say, "There's no food left."
"KURAMA!!" Keiko threw open the door, sending Yusuke flying, "How long has it been since you went food shopping!"
"I've been in the human world for the last decade," he peeked around the corner, "I haven't been here for a while."
"Well, I guess we'll have to eat out somewhere because none of the food in here is edible," Auree said as she dragged four garbage full of old food outside.
"All right!" Kuwabara said eagerly, "I say we go to McDonald's."
"Idiot," said Hiei, "We're in the demon world. We don't have McDonald's."
"Burger King?"
"Nope."
"Kentucky Fried Chicken?'
"Nope."
"How can you people live like this?!!" Kuwabara stared at him like he was crazy, "Where can we eat?"
"We could go to a demon bar," suggested Auree.
"We could," said Kurama, "but it could be life-mmph!" Kurama was going to say "threatening," but Hiei had put a hand over his mouth.
"Well then, let's go," Hiei said looking at Kurama as though daring him to say otherwise. Kurama raised his eyebrows, but remained silent.
"All right! I'm starved," Kuwabara opened the door and walked out briskly. The others followed.
"If anyone asks, I don't know you," Auree glared at Yusuke and Kuwabara, "We might actually see someone I know."
There were many grimy, dark clubs in the demon world, but they seemed to have chosen the grimiest darkest one of them all. It seemed to be made of cement with peeling green paint. There was so much graffiti on the building, you couldn't read the sign above the doorway. Auree, however, seemed to know it well. She turned away from them and strode right in.
"I've got a bad feeling about this." Yusuke followed her cautiously. The pub was dimly lit but you could make out the features. There was a dance floor where a few demon couples were dancing and a bar where many rough-looking demon thugs were sitting. There were also a few tables for larger groups that were surrounded by some beat up chairs.
"Sit," Auree said through her teeth and strode up to the bar. They walked over to one of the tables and sat down while Auree talked with the bartender, who was a short squat demon with red hair and eyes to match. He wiped his hands on his apron and smiled, showing pointed yellow teeth. He looked over at their table and cups of ice water appeared.
"Wow! That's good service!" Kuwabara picked up his glass and took a sip.
"I don't trust this place," Yusuke studied his glass, "They could have poisoned the water."
"Shut up and relax," Kuwabara leaned back in his chair.
"Thanks, Shorty," Auree sat down on a stool in front of the bartender.
"No prob." He wiped off the counter in front of her, "Anything for friends of Auree."
"They're not exactly friends," said Auree, "I work with them, but no one needs to know that."
"I see," Shorty glanced at her, "Is that where you've been for a while? Work? I haven't seen you much."
"Yeah," Auree looked at the counter, "Work."
One of the demons got up and walked over. He had spiky blond hair and green eyes. He looked almost human, except he had some kind of huge tattoo across his chest in the shape of a serpent. You could see it glowing softly under his jean jacket. It seemed to almost cut into his skin, but not hurt him.
"Hello, Auree." He said softly in her ear.
Auree turned around, "Get away from me you creep!!" she bolted across the room and hid behind Kurama's chair. He looked over his shoulder at her.
"I thought you didn't know us."
"Change of plans," she peeked around the table, "I'm staying right here until we leave."
"Why?"
"I have to stay away from him."
"Him?" said Yusuke watcher cower behind the table, "Who's him?
"Him!" she pointed at the blond demon who was now talking to the bartender, "That evil creep!"
"Oh sure, he's evil creep and I'm evil scum," Kuwabara muttered as he glared at the demon.
"No he's evil creep ex-boyfriend," Auree corrected him.
He stared at her, "You've actually had a boyfriend?"
"Yes, I have actually met men who are courteous to me, unlike you!" she said, watching the blond out of the corner of her eye.
"What's his name?" asked Keiko who had been quite up until now.
"Marushon," Auree slowly got to her feet, "But everyone just calls him Shon."
"I say you have bad taste," said Kuwabara.
"What!!"
"This Shon guy, he looks kind of shady to me," he pointed at the demon's chest, "I mean he's got a tattoo!"
"That's not a tattoo," said Auree, "It's a live snake that was forced into his body."
"Ouch," Yusuke winced as he studied the serpent.
Auree shrugged, "All the demon girls love it."
"I still don't like him," Kuwabara persisted, "If I were a girl, I would choose someone bolder, braver, and stronger. Someone like me?"
There was silence for a few seconds. Auree looked as though she was contemplating whether to laugh or sock Kuwabara one.
"What?"
"Excuse me for a second," Auree turned and began to walk away.
"Where are you going?" Kuwabara stood up.
"You just made me realize I should have been happy with what I had. I could've had you instead," she shuddered, "I'm going to see if he wants to start something up again."
She turned and strode over to Marushon.
"I don't believe this," Kuwabara sat back down, "She didn't listen to a word I said."
"I think someone's jealous," Yusuke muttered to Keiko.
"I heard that Urameshi!"
"Hey Shon," Auree touched his shoulder. He turned towards her.
"Sorry about that....uh...stunt I pulled. The truth is, I miss you."
"I miss you too Auree," Shon said in his deep calm voice, Auree blushed.
"So...uh...you interested in getting back together?"
"Of course," Shon smiled, "Why not?"
A slow song started playing on the dance floor.
"You wanna dance?" Shon held out his hand.
"Yeah," Auree took it, "I do."
"They're going to dance," said Keiko, watching Shon lead Auree onto the floor, "Looks like she got him back."
"Baka," said Kuwabara, "She's only looking for trouble."
Yusuke glanced at Keiko and smiled looking at Kuwabara. He mouthed the words "he wants her."
Keiko smiled.
Shon whispered something into Auree's wolf eat. It perked up and Auree smiled. He pulled her closer to him.
"Look at that," said Kuwabara, sounding disgusted, "He's already making a move on her! What a jerk."
Hiei just glared straight ahead, unaware of the situation. Kurama had a small smile on his face. Keiko and Yusuke tired not to laugh, but they were certain Kuwabara was jealous.
Shon touched Auree's cheek and ran his fingers through her hair. Auree just smiled and moved closer to him.
"This is sick," Kuwabara got up, "I can't watch this anymore."
"Your hair smells like lavender," said Shon in Auree's ear, "I like it."
"You'd better hope my breath smell good too," she leaned in for the kiss when...
"I'm cutting in."
Auree jerked her head towards the voice. Kuwabara was standing there looking very...um...well very much like him self.
"Excuse me," said Shon coolly, "I'm not finished dancing with her so you'll have to wait."
"Sorry but I don't like you and I think you're a jerk so get lost."
Auree glared at Kuwabara with a look so venomous, I'm surprised he was still alive. He ignored her. Shon turned to Auree
"You know this goon?"
"No," she said through gritted teeth, "I don't know him."
"Stop lying, Auree. I'm Kuwabara, you work with me." Auree looked ready to kill.
"Well, whether you know her or not you're going to have to stand down," Shon turned towards him, or else."
Kuwabara snorted, "Or else what? I'm not scared of you."
"You should be," Shon's snake glowed even brighter, "because I could send you in a matchbox to the nearest hospital."
"I think you need a good beating, snake boy," Kuwabara squared himself up.
"Bring it on."
"AARGH!!" Kuwabara threw a punch right in Shon's jaw. Shon didn't move or change expression. Kuwabara stood there for a second then withdrew his hand, eyes watering.
"ow," he massaged his knuckles and smiled.
WACK! BOOM! Kuwabara flew out the swinging doors and landed on the street outside.
"And if you know what's good for you, you won't come back!" came Shon's voice from the bar, Kuwabara say up, and winced. Yusuke and the others came out the doors.
"Wow," said Yusuke looking at where Kuwabara had landed, "You flew a good 15 feet,"
"Looks like you bit off more than you could chew," said Keiko.
"Shut up!" Kuwabara rubbed his jaw.
"You broke you record," said Hiei.
"Record for what?"
"The shortest fight you've picked," Hiei smiled, "That lasted about 2.5 seconds." Kuwabara was about to snap back when....
"KUWABARA!!!"
"Well it's been nice knowing you," said Yusuke. Auree stormed out of the bar looking like an enraged dragon. It wouldn't have been surprising if she'd had smoke coming out her ears. She marched up to Kuwabara, grabbed him by the collar, and got right in his face.
"HOW DARE YOU RUIN MY PERFECTLY GOOD CHANCE TO GET BACK TOGETHER WITH SHON!!! YOU BAKA!!!" she threw him back onto the ground, "You're so rude, so stupid, so...so... you're such a jerk!"
"I'll take it he broke up with you again." Said Yusuke tentatively.
"Yes," she said still fuming, "He said since I was hanging around with this," she kicked Kuwabara in the shins, "I had lowed myself below his standards."
"He was a jerk anyway," Kuwabara started to say.
"SHUT UP!"
"Yes ma'am." Kuwabara cowered back down on the ground.
"Well, I guess we won't be eating there," said Yusuke nodding at the building, "on account of Kuwabara getting his butt kicked."
Kuwabara glared at him, but remained silent.
"So where to?" Keiko asked