Yes, I know I am late, and I cannot express how sorry I am. I got the
reviews faster than I thought it would, which helped putting me off
schedule. It takes me awhile to figure out exactly how I want to write the
chapter, or the best way anyway. For me, there are several ways each
chapter could go. After that, it takes me a day or so to type it up, make
sure it sounds alright, correct any errors(even though I know I miss most
of them anyway) and have at least 3,000 words, which is very hard to do. If
you happen to be a fellow author, you know what I'm talking about. But I'm
sure you don't want my excuses, just the chapter so here it is. And sorry.
Disclaimer: I never will own, I hope to never get sued.
Chapter Dedication: Umm, how about to all my wonderful reviewers, and all the people I pissed of, due to my lateness.
To my reviewers:
Denice: Thanks for taking care of Hiei for me^^ don't want him to kill me. He just doesn't know that he and Botan were ment to be together. Come to think of it, the creator of the anime version didn't either.hmm.
Jagan: In my own words thankie thankie. Hope you liked the recommendation!
Hiei4711: Thanks and it doesn't take that long to get all the reviews, me getting off my lazy butt and writing it is a different story.
DigiQueen-Sinceramon: I like your pen name! Very creative^^ Nice to see someone new reviewing. Hiei and Botan are starting to get to the romance.
Hiei's Shadow: Glad you liked the Botan/Hiei scene, I know not everyone had the same opinion. oh well I can't always please everyone.but I can please at least some of them!
Botan fan: Your welcome. I think you're the first person to actually thank me for updating instead of badgering me to write more.oh well, I expected as much anyway.
Anime Lover: Oh good! Two people like the little romance I had going on! That might have been the toughest part to write and I was wondering if anyone liked it! I know it is going a little slow, but that's the only way I can see it happening.like I said it has to take some time or it wouldn't be love.
sparrow_spike: Thank you! I just adore compliments!
Zoutou: Thanks and you're welcome. If you like, I'll keep recommending fics, you might just find one you like!
Sarah: Welcome! I liked it so I figured you might too.I wasn't sure if this chapter was going to be that funny.a little more serious like the first chapter.glad my attempt of humor wasn't a total failure! Thank you!
DemonLady1: Thank you.I didn't think that was my best chapter so the compliments are really making me feel better!
Ashley: Thank you thank you and thank you and I will or at least try to!
EvenSong: yes, I know I need more bloopers! You should add bloopers, they're loads of fun to write! I'm still mad at you for taking Hidden Star off! Even if you are going to continue writing it I'm never going to read it unless you post it! Even though I kinda know how it is going to end and all.that's still no excuse! I'm sure if you took a little more time to type up all of the chapters you wrote lots of people would read it! *cries* I'm not talking to you anymore.um where was I? Oh yes, glad you feel special! I put all my reviewers into the next chapter so they feel special and to thank them! So thank you even though I'm still mad at you *growls* All that time on the bus.I will make an effort to review the other stories! You just type too damn fast! And you say it took too long to type up the chapters.
Haze Zeikechitan: No no no! I love that you love my bloopers! And we are having emotional chaos here in the writing/typing stage!
Meiko M: I got over 90 reviews in two days! I was not prepared for that! And to top it all off, I'm making you people wait even longer! Shame on me! I don't really like Koenma, yet I don't hate him either. Sometimes I think he is the coolest guy, then he turns back into a baby(literally) and becomes all selfish. And he eats too much! Oh, very happy that you liked my brief little scene. Lots of people said they wanted some, so I threw in some romance. I was worried no one was going to like it because I sorta rushed to do it after the chapter was made.
Kitty: Hiya! I'm not sure I'm worthy of such a compliment!*blushes* This is my first fanfic so I'm really glad you like it! I think you were my 90'th reviewer if I'm not mistaken. I think I will add Yusuke/Keiko and Kuwabara/Yukina too, though they will be mostly minor characters, until the end at least. I'll keep emailing if you want!
Skitzo-phrenick: NO! That's not what I was saying at all! What I meant was the person could be anyone you wanted them to be. Many people wanted a romance scene so I put one in. I'm sorry if you didn't like it, but it was the only way that I could see to put it in. They are still too confused of their feelings to go too far. So a lot of the stuff may happen somewhat out of the blue. Sorry again. As for Hiei and Kurama, they didn't really lose because they weren't hurt. Just surprised. So was everyone for that matter.
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The Will of the Fighter Chapter Six The Mission Part 1
***********************Botan
Later, we went back to Shiz and my apartment to read the letter containing the new mission. We were sitting in the dining room, quiet as a mouse. My hands moved over the tan paper in my nervousness. I sighed and finally opened it. It read:
Your mission is to kill a certain family of demons. They are powerful and rich, not a very good combination. They are scientists and test experiments on abducted humans and demons alike. You have already killed one member of their family, Ichigaki, the crazy lunatic at the dark tournament. We are unsure of what they are creating now, but from the past, we know it can't be good.
They live in a mansion in Makai, the location is below. Because of their wealth, they have hired many demon bodyguards, security cameras are set up everywhere, the likes. I recommend you not get caught, for it may be difficult to bust you out. Who knows, Ichigaki may even experiment on you. Take everyone you can, Yusuke and the others are currently on their own mission, why I have been forced to give this to you. There is no information on the Ichigaki family, only on the fighters. Here is all the information we do have.
Name: Arenthis Sex: Female Class: B+( I use + and - on levels to give you a better idea of their level. A + means that not quite the next level but not below it either. A - means they passed the level they were on but not exactly the next level. The letter exactly is in the middle. For example: C+, too strong for just C, but not strong enough to be a C either. Does this make any sense at all?) Age: unkown Hair: Green Eyes: Purple Summary: Arenthis uses throwing stars that use spirit energy. They will lock onto your energy and follow you to death.
Name: Endusa Sex: Male Class: A Age: unknown Hair: Blonde Eyes: Green Summary: Endusa will most likely fight alone, for he believes the others are hardly worthy enough to be in his presence. He is a fire demon. We do not know much about his fighting abilites, because every recorded fight only lasted 5 minutes tops. All we know is that he uses fire as his main attacks.
There will be many lower class demons but they should not cause a problem.
End Note
I sighed. This one would probably take a few days to complete. At least the others would come too.
" This is definatley different from our other missions", Hiei said nonchantly.
" What kind of missions have you had?" Kurama asked curiously.
" Usually finding a demon that has been causing trouble in Ningenkai, and once we had to destroy a base in Makai," I replied.
" So you guys comin'?" Hiei asked.
" Guess so. Nothing better to do anyway. Besides we can see how much our skills have improved since training," Shizuru said and smiled.
" We should probably leave in the morning, before sunrise. Koenma said no hurry, but if we're not out by noon tomorrow he would be pestering us the whole mission," Botan rubbed her temples," and believe me you don't want that to happen."
" Agreed," said Kurama.
" You guys can sleep here tonight, if you want," Shizuru offered and Botan nodded.
Hiei and Kurama shook their heads.
" Nah, we got to get home to pack anyway. Something tells me it will take a few days. And we have to make an excuse for Shiori. You know how she worries if we don't visit her every other day," Hiei said smiling, remembering the first time he didn't visit his somewhat adoptive mother and she blew at him. (go Shiori)
" We'll drop by tomorrow, around sunrise. Be ready," Kurama said and they walked out the door.
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I zippened my large, jansport backpack. I think I have everything. Food, lots of water, first aid kit, sleeping bag, a few extra blankets, a flashlight, tent, shirts, shorts, pants, and a sweater. (wow, she has a really big backpack!) Yep, that should be it.
"Ready Botan?" Shizuru asked as she finished her own backpack.
" Uh huh", I said and slipped into bed.
Shizuru came over to my side of the room and sat on the foot of my bed.
" So you and Hiei finally got together today huh?" Shiz asked, smiling impishly.
" Wha-what!?" I knew I was blushing. Where would she get an idea like that? Oh my god! The kiss! I had forgotten all about it. Did she see it? Did Kurama?
" Yeah, I saw the kiss, somehow Kurama missed it though. By the look on your face, you didn't hook up?" Shiz asked again, this time somewhat dissapointed.
" I know you like him."
" Well what about you and Kurama? I know you like him too! Maybe even love," I retaliated.
Now Shizuru was blushing.
" I don't know it might be. I know I like him, but love? It could be, this feeling is stronger that a crush. Lord knows, Shiori thinks we are dating, and starts talking about grandkids all the time."
" Yeah, she thinks I've been going out with Hiei for awhile now. She's already planning the wedding when we've never been on a real date!" I exclaimed.
" A real date?" Shiz raised her eyebrow.
" Well, we were alone in training and on missions, so some people might call that a date," I said thoughtfully," But how romantic can that kind of date be when your splattering demon guts everywhere! Not to mention the terrific view. I just love seeing Hiei covered in despicable demon blood. It stinks too!"
" Can you imagine him taking you on a date?" Shiz giggled.
" What do you mean?"
" I mean does he even know what a date is? Besides something he does not want Yukina to go on with Kuwabara? At least Kurama grew up in Ningenkai so he knows these things, does Hiei even know how to be romantic?" Shizuru started laughing and I soon joined. It was a funny mental image.
" Well Kurama is almost too romantic! I mean, he fights with a rose alright!" I countered back.
" Almost all animal spirits use the rose whip!"
" So! He's a guy! That's just wrong!" Roses were not supposed to be weapons! Their only purpose was for a guy to give to a girl on a romantic evening! Not as a slaughtering tool, even if it is for good!(sorry if you guys think I am making fun of Kurama! I love his weapon, I'm just saying what others might think)
We glared at each other for a few minutes, then decided to drop the subject altogether.
" So what are your thoughts on the mission?" Shizuru asked. Though she hid it well, I think she might have been the slightest bit nervous. It was her first mission after all. But she had nothing to worry about, ass kicking was in her blood.
" If Koenma, took it out of his personal time to give us this mission, it has to be big," I said. I was still pissed at Koenma, but a little surprised that he gave the mission personally. The only one who normally received missions by him was Yusuke, because he was the best," But don't worry, all we have to do is kill all the stupid demons, defeat the skilled demons, and torture the hell out of the bastard scientists, then hand them over to Koenma to further their punishment."
" That sounds easy," Shizuru commented.
" Yeah, most of it is. Hiei does most of the work anyway. He gets this pretty weird, crazed eye thingy, and goes on a killing spree. Most of the time I just sit back and watch. Unless I'm in a bad mood, then I go into major butt kicking mode," I grinned at the end of the sentence.
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" You did a nice job with Botan."
I didn't know what to say to that so I remained silent. It was true, she had come along way. The first time, she could hardly stand the sight of demons, now she only cringed when their blood spilt on her. Even then, it was more of knowing it was their pathetic blood that covered her than the blood itself. I got comfortable on the couch and took a sip of my cherry coke.
" So when you two going to hook up?"
The question came out of nowhere. Taken by surprise I spit my drink out and fell off the couch.
" What makes you think I have anything to do with the weak mortal besides being her friend?" I asked more like a statement.
" Well she would only be weak if you did a bad job training her, which you didn't, and I know you too well," Kurama said simply.
That could be true. If he had said that it was obvious, I would have laughed at him. I worked too long and hard on my perfect mask, the one I only take down for certain people, to give that much away. But Kurama had known me for a long time.it was possible.
" What of you and Shizuru?" (Does this seem like de ja vu to anyone?"
Kurama frowned.
" Don't change the subject."
" We were never on the subject and if your going to tease me, you can bet you're going down with me!"
No sense in denying what he already knew. Besides I had the same thing over him, except with a different girl. We both knew this was coming anyway, so why act like a cowardly fool and try to hide under the covers?
" Fine, if you are going to be like that, I'm going to say what we both figured out a long time ago. I like Shizuru and you like Botan."
He made it sound so simple to say it out loud, for all to hear.
" Hn.." For some reason I was not in the mood for chit chat any longer.
Kurama sighed and smiled sadly at me.
" It's nothing to be ashamed of you know. Not everyone is fortunate enough to fall in love."
" Now wait just a minute! We haven't already agreed on the 'crush' as you call it, and now you dive right in on love?! Your becoming just as bad as Shiori!" My eyes lost the fiery emotion they once held and dwindled(I love that word) down to almost nothing," I'm not even supposed to feel emotions anymore. Not after my lifetime goal of perfection. First you manage to get in, then Yusuke, Botan, Shiori.with every person my shield crumbled further. Hell, now I hardly have a shield!"
" That's not such a bad thing. You've opened up tremendously to all of us, Yusuke, Kuwabara.ok maybe just certain people, but it's an improvement. You know Hiei, emotions are what truly make you strong. Emotionless people are cowards, really. Scared to death of being hurt by allowing themselves to care about others. While emotion can hurt, their greatest power is to give you strength for what you believe in. Think about it, you will see."
I said nothing, and closed my eyes for sleep, or so it would seem. In reality I knew Kurama would think I was tired and would not bother me while I was sleeping. Now I just had another problem in needed to think about. I rolled over to peek at the clock on my bedside table. 11:20. About five hours left, little time, a lot to think about.
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By five-thirty Shizuru and I were ready and waiting outside on the porch, backpacks heaved up on our shoulders, the envelope clutched tightly in my hand. All we needed now was for Hiei and Kurama to show up and we could get this over with. My sensitive eyes heard a slight rustle in a tree to the right of our lawn.
I saw Hiei leaning against the rough bark, somewhat lazily, on the lowest branch of the tree. Kurama appeared behind it. Hiei then decided to jump down. He looked straight at me.
" You've gotten sloppy, despite all the training yesterday. I was up there for five minutes until you sensed me."
I glared at him and hmmffed.
" Are you ready to go?" I asked, peeved.
" Yes, quite", Kurama replied.
I smiled briefly, before turning to follow Hiei, who had already started. He always handled the directions.god knows what would happen if I lead. Probably somewhere near Antartica.oh well. At least my friends would be with me. I would go anywhere or do anything for my friends. I was always so happy when they proved they would do the same for me. And what better way to prove your friendship than to sick by her, on a mission to destroy evil demons? Oh yeah, friendship was the best!
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Ok, so how did you like the new chapter? I am late, but if I get my goal of reviews soon, it should not take more than a few days to get the next chapter out. That sound good? My goal of reviews for this chapter is 108. So hurry up and review! This was originally supposed to be up on Saturday but because of the soccer tournament I had(yes we did win the gold! Thank you, thank you!) I was unable to finish. Actually it was done but I wanted to read it over and fix all the mistakes I could. Tell me your comments in them as well, they make my day. Farewell for now! Oh and here are your beloved bloopers. After the recommedation fic of course.
Recommendation Fic: Sarasaki High's Gaffe: This fic centers on a love triangle on Hiei, Botan and Kurama. Unfortuneatly it ends up a Botan and Kurama fic, but there are much goodness of Hiei and Botan. Basically, Botan gets a human body and attends school with the others. Many things happen along the way.contains romance(obviously) humor, and a little action. It really is much better than I make it sound so go read it! It is pretty long too, so it will give you something to do while you wait for me to post the next chapter.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^Bloppers^^^^^^^^^^^(the pov will be different here)
Your mission is to kill a certain family of demons. They are powerful and rich, not a very good combination. They are scientists and test experiments on abducted humans and demons alike. You have already killed one member of their family, Ichigata, the crazy lunatic at the dark tournament. We are unsure of what they are creating now, but from the past, we know it can't be good.
" What there of more of these evil, psycho scientist demon people?!" Botan screamed.
" Botan didn't you read the script?" Shizuru said with a sigh. This was the third time this week.
" But-but they were evil! They used people against their will, and even tricked them into it! He tried to get Yusuke! This is as bad as bad can get!"
Shizuru sighed again. She would continue babbling like this for another hour or so. She gave the signal to the others, in one hand motion, saying take a break, this would take awhile.
The crew smiled tiredly and nodded. Botan really had a bad habit of doing this.
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" You've gotten sloppy, despite all the training yesterday. I was up there for five minutes until you sensed me."
" And why did you wait five minutes?", Botan asked.
" Had to drop by Dunkin Donuts, they had a sale today", Hiei said taking a bite out of a chocolate donut with sprinkles," Want one?"
" Sure! Do you have vanilla?", Botan asked with a large smile on her face.
" Cut! Hiei would you quit going to stores and eating them on set!"
" Your just jealous because he didn't give you one!", Botan said matter-o- factly.
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I smiled briefly, before turning to follow Hiei, who had already started. He always handled the directions.god knows what would happen if I lead.
" So, uh, Botan do you have the map?" Shizuru questioned.
" Map?", Botan repeated sheepishly.
" Yeah it was your turn to bring it, don't tell me you forgot." Shizuru said exasperated.
" It's ok, I brought an extra one. Just incase something like this happened", Kurama said, currently reading it intently.
" Kurama I could kiss you right now!", Botan said happily.
" Over my dead body", Hiei muttered under his breath.
" Say again?", Botan asked.
Kurama only smirked, for with his demon hearing he could hear what his friend had said.
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Don't forget to review!
~Freesia~
Disclaimer: I never will own, I hope to never get sued.
Chapter Dedication: Umm, how about to all my wonderful reviewers, and all the people I pissed of, due to my lateness.
To my reviewers:
Denice: Thanks for taking care of Hiei for me^^ don't want him to kill me. He just doesn't know that he and Botan were ment to be together. Come to think of it, the creator of the anime version didn't either.hmm.
Jagan: In my own words thankie thankie. Hope you liked the recommendation!
Hiei4711: Thanks and it doesn't take that long to get all the reviews, me getting off my lazy butt and writing it is a different story.
DigiQueen-Sinceramon: I like your pen name! Very creative^^ Nice to see someone new reviewing. Hiei and Botan are starting to get to the romance.
Hiei's Shadow: Glad you liked the Botan/Hiei scene, I know not everyone had the same opinion. oh well I can't always please everyone.but I can please at least some of them!
Botan fan: Your welcome. I think you're the first person to actually thank me for updating instead of badgering me to write more.oh well, I expected as much anyway.
Anime Lover: Oh good! Two people like the little romance I had going on! That might have been the toughest part to write and I was wondering if anyone liked it! I know it is going a little slow, but that's the only way I can see it happening.like I said it has to take some time or it wouldn't be love.
sparrow_spike: Thank you! I just adore compliments!
Zoutou: Thanks and you're welcome. If you like, I'll keep recommending fics, you might just find one you like!
Sarah: Welcome! I liked it so I figured you might too.I wasn't sure if this chapter was going to be that funny.a little more serious like the first chapter.glad my attempt of humor wasn't a total failure! Thank you!
DemonLady1: Thank you.I didn't think that was my best chapter so the compliments are really making me feel better!
Ashley: Thank you thank you and thank you and I will or at least try to!
EvenSong: yes, I know I need more bloopers! You should add bloopers, they're loads of fun to write! I'm still mad at you for taking Hidden Star off! Even if you are going to continue writing it I'm never going to read it unless you post it! Even though I kinda know how it is going to end and all.that's still no excuse! I'm sure if you took a little more time to type up all of the chapters you wrote lots of people would read it! *cries* I'm not talking to you anymore.um where was I? Oh yes, glad you feel special! I put all my reviewers into the next chapter so they feel special and to thank them! So thank you even though I'm still mad at you *growls* All that time on the bus.I will make an effort to review the other stories! You just type too damn fast! And you say it took too long to type up the chapters.
Haze Zeikechitan: No no no! I love that you love my bloopers! And we are having emotional chaos here in the writing/typing stage!
Meiko M: I got over 90 reviews in two days! I was not prepared for that! And to top it all off, I'm making you people wait even longer! Shame on me! I don't really like Koenma, yet I don't hate him either. Sometimes I think he is the coolest guy, then he turns back into a baby(literally) and becomes all selfish. And he eats too much! Oh, very happy that you liked my brief little scene. Lots of people said they wanted some, so I threw in some romance. I was worried no one was going to like it because I sorta rushed to do it after the chapter was made.
Kitty: Hiya! I'm not sure I'm worthy of such a compliment!*blushes* This is my first fanfic so I'm really glad you like it! I think you were my 90'th reviewer if I'm not mistaken. I think I will add Yusuke/Keiko and Kuwabara/Yukina too, though they will be mostly minor characters, until the end at least. I'll keep emailing if you want!
Skitzo-phrenick: NO! That's not what I was saying at all! What I meant was the person could be anyone you wanted them to be. Many people wanted a romance scene so I put one in. I'm sorry if you didn't like it, but it was the only way that I could see to put it in. They are still too confused of their feelings to go too far. So a lot of the stuff may happen somewhat out of the blue. Sorry again. As for Hiei and Kurama, they didn't really lose because they weren't hurt. Just surprised. So was everyone for that matter.
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The Will of the Fighter Chapter Six The Mission Part 1
***********************Botan
Later, we went back to Shiz and my apartment to read the letter containing the new mission. We were sitting in the dining room, quiet as a mouse. My hands moved over the tan paper in my nervousness. I sighed and finally opened it. It read:
Your mission is to kill a certain family of demons. They are powerful and rich, not a very good combination. They are scientists and test experiments on abducted humans and demons alike. You have already killed one member of their family, Ichigaki, the crazy lunatic at the dark tournament. We are unsure of what they are creating now, but from the past, we know it can't be good.
They live in a mansion in Makai, the location is below. Because of their wealth, they have hired many demon bodyguards, security cameras are set up everywhere, the likes. I recommend you not get caught, for it may be difficult to bust you out. Who knows, Ichigaki may even experiment on you. Take everyone you can, Yusuke and the others are currently on their own mission, why I have been forced to give this to you. There is no information on the Ichigaki family, only on the fighters. Here is all the information we do have.
Name: Arenthis Sex: Female Class: B+( I use + and - on levels to give you a better idea of their level. A + means that not quite the next level but not below it either. A - means they passed the level they were on but not exactly the next level. The letter exactly is in the middle. For example: C+, too strong for just C, but not strong enough to be a C either. Does this make any sense at all?) Age: unkown Hair: Green Eyes: Purple Summary: Arenthis uses throwing stars that use spirit energy. They will lock onto your energy and follow you to death.
Name: Endusa Sex: Male Class: A Age: unknown Hair: Blonde Eyes: Green Summary: Endusa will most likely fight alone, for he believes the others are hardly worthy enough to be in his presence. He is a fire demon. We do not know much about his fighting abilites, because every recorded fight only lasted 5 minutes tops. All we know is that he uses fire as his main attacks.
There will be many lower class demons but they should not cause a problem.
End Note
I sighed. This one would probably take a few days to complete. At least the others would come too.
" This is definatley different from our other missions", Hiei said nonchantly.
" What kind of missions have you had?" Kurama asked curiously.
" Usually finding a demon that has been causing trouble in Ningenkai, and once we had to destroy a base in Makai," I replied.
" So you guys comin'?" Hiei asked.
" Guess so. Nothing better to do anyway. Besides we can see how much our skills have improved since training," Shizuru said and smiled.
" We should probably leave in the morning, before sunrise. Koenma said no hurry, but if we're not out by noon tomorrow he would be pestering us the whole mission," Botan rubbed her temples," and believe me you don't want that to happen."
" Agreed," said Kurama.
" You guys can sleep here tonight, if you want," Shizuru offered and Botan nodded.
Hiei and Kurama shook their heads.
" Nah, we got to get home to pack anyway. Something tells me it will take a few days. And we have to make an excuse for Shiori. You know how she worries if we don't visit her every other day," Hiei said smiling, remembering the first time he didn't visit his somewhat adoptive mother and she blew at him. (go Shiori)
" We'll drop by tomorrow, around sunrise. Be ready," Kurama said and they walked out the door.
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I zippened my large, jansport backpack. I think I have everything. Food, lots of water, first aid kit, sleeping bag, a few extra blankets, a flashlight, tent, shirts, shorts, pants, and a sweater. (wow, she has a really big backpack!) Yep, that should be it.
"Ready Botan?" Shizuru asked as she finished her own backpack.
" Uh huh", I said and slipped into bed.
Shizuru came over to my side of the room and sat on the foot of my bed.
" So you and Hiei finally got together today huh?" Shiz asked, smiling impishly.
" Wha-what!?" I knew I was blushing. Where would she get an idea like that? Oh my god! The kiss! I had forgotten all about it. Did she see it? Did Kurama?
" Yeah, I saw the kiss, somehow Kurama missed it though. By the look on your face, you didn't hook up?" Shiz asked again, this time somewhat dissapointed.
" I know you like him."
" Well what about you and Kurama? I know you like him too! Maybe even love," I retaliated.
Now Shizuru was blushing.
" I don't know it might be. I know I like him, but love? It could be, this feeling is stronger that a crush. Lord knows, Shiori thinks we are dating, and starts talking about grandkids all the time."
" Yeah, she thinks I've been going out with Hiei for awhile now. She's already planning the wedding when we've never been on a real date!" I exclaimed.
" A real date?" Shiz raised her eyebrow.
" Well, we were alone in training and on missions, so some people might call that a date," I said thoughtfully," But how romantic can that kind of date be when your splattering demon guts everywhere! Not to mention the terrific view. I just love seeing Hiei covered in despicable demon blood. It stinks too!"
" Can you imagine him taking you on a date?" Shiz giggled.
" What do you mean?"
" I mean does he even know what a date is? Besides something he does not want Yukina to go on with Kuwabara? At least Kurama grew up in Ningenkai so he knows these things, does Hiei even know how to be romantic?" Shizuru started laughing and I soon joined. It was a funny mental image.
" Well Kurama is almost too romantic! I mean, he fights with a rose alright!" I countered back.
" Almost all animal spirits use the rose whip!"
" So! He's a guy! That's just wrong!" Roses were not supposed to be weapons! Their only purpose was for a guy to give to a girl on a romantic evening! Not as a slaughtering tool, even if it is for good!(sorry if you guys think I am making fun of Kurama! I love his weapon, I'm just saying what others might think)
We glared at each other for a few minutes, then decided to drop the subject altogether.
" So what are your thoughts on the mission?" Shizuru asked. Though she hid it well, I think she might have been the slightest bit nervous. It was her first mission after all. But she had nothing to worry about, ass kicking was in her blood.
" If Koenma, took it out of his personal time to give us this mission, it has to be big," I said. I was still pissed at Koenma, but a little surprised that he gave the mission personally. The only one who normally received missions by him was Yusuke, because he was the best," But don't worry, all we have to do is kill all the stupid demons, defeat the skilled demons, and torture the hell out of the bastard scientists, then hand them over to Koenma to further their punishment."
" That sounds easy," Shizuru commented.
" Yeah, most of it is. Hiei does most of the work anyway. He gets this pretty weird, crazed eye thingy, and goes on a killing spree. Most of the time I just sit back and watch. Unless I'm in a bad mood, then I go into major butt kicking mode," I grinned at the end of the sentence.
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" You did a nice job with Botan."
I didn't know what to say to that so I remained silent. It was true, she had come along way. The first time, she could hardly stand the sight of demons, now she only cringed when their blood spilt on her. Even then, it was more of knowing it was their pathetic blood that covered her than the blood itself. I got comfortable on the couch and took a sip of my cherry coke.
" So when you two going to hook up?"
The question came out of nowhere. Taken by surprise I spit my drink out and fell off the couch.
" What makes you think I have anything to do with the weak mortal besides being her friend?" I asked more like a statement.
" Well she would only be weak if you did a bad job training her, which you didn't, and I know you too well," Kurama said simply.
That could be true. If he had said that it was obvious, I would have laughed at him. I worked too long and hard on my perfect mask, the one I only take down for certain people, to give that much away. But Kurama had known me for a long time.it was possible.
" What of you and Shizuru?" (Does this seem like de ja vu to anyone?"
Kurama frowned.
" Don't change the subject."
" We were never on the subject and if your going to tease me, you can bet you're going down with me!"
No sense in denying what he already knew. Besides I had the same thing over him, except with a different girl. We both knew this was coming anyway, so why act like a cowardly fool and try to hide under the covers?
" Fine, if you are going to be like that, I'm going to say what we both figured out a long time ago. I like Shizuru and you like Botan."
He made it sound so simple to say it out loud, for all to hear.
" Hn.." For some reason I was not in the mood for chit chat any longer.
Kurama sighed and smiled sadly at me.
" It's nothing to be ashamed of you know. Not everyone is fortunate enough to fall in love."
" Now wait just a minute! We haven't already agreed on the 'crush' as you call it, and now you dive right in on love?! Your becoming just as bad as Shiori!" My eyes lost the fiery emotion they once held and dwindled(I love that word) down to almost nothing," I'm not even supposed to feel emotions anymore. Not after my lifetime goal of perfection. First you manage to get in, then Yusuke, Botan, Shiori.with every person my shield crumbled further. Hell, now I hardly have a shield!"
" That's not such a bad thing. You've opened up tremendously to all of us, Yusuke, Kuwabara.ok maybe just certain people, but it's an improvement. You know Hiei, emotions are what truly make you strong. Emotionless people are cowards, really. Scared to death of being hurt by allowing themselves to care about others. While emotion can hurt, their greatest power is to give you strength for what you believe in. Think about it, you will see."
I said nothing, and closed my eyes for sleep, or so it would seem. In reality I knew Kurama would think I was tired and would not bother me while I was sleeping. Now I just had another problem in needed to think about. I rolled over to peek at the clock on my bedside table. 11:20. About five hours left, little time, a lot to think about.
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By five-thirty Shizuru and I were ready and waiting outside on the porch, backpacks heaved up on our shoulders, the envelope clutched tightly in my hand. All we needed now was for Hiei and Kurama to show up and we could get this over with. My sensitive eyes heard a slight rustle in a tree to the right of our lawn.
I saw Hiei leaning against the rough bark, somewhat lazily, on the lowest branch of the tree. Kurama appeared behind it. Hiei then decided to jump down. He looked straight at me.
" You've gotten sloppy, despite all the training yesterday. I was up there for five minutes until you sensed me."
I glared at him and hmmffed.
" Are you ready to go?" I asked, peeved.
" Yes, quite", Kurama replied.
I smiled briefly, before turning to follow Hiei, who had already started. He always handled the directions.god knows what would happen if I lead. Probably somewhere near Antartica.oh well. At least my friends would be with me. I would go anywhere or do anything for my friends. I was always so happy when they proved they would do the same for me. And what better way to prove your friendship than to sick by her, on a mission to destroy evil demons? Oh yeah, friendship was the best!
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Ok, so how did you like the new chapter? I am late, but if I get my goal of reviews soon, it should not take more than a few days to get the next chapter out. That sound good? My goal of reviews for this chapter is 108. So hurry up and review! This was originally supposed to be up on Saturday but because of the soccer tournament I had(yes we did win the gold! Thank you, thank you!) I was unable to finish. Actually it was done but I wanted to read it over and fix all the mistakes I could. Tell me your comments in them as well, they make my day. Farewell for now! Oh and here are your beloved bloopers. After the recommedation fic of course.
Recommendation Fic: Sarasaki High's Gaffe: This fic centers on a love triangle on Hiei, Botan and Kurama. Unfortuneatly it ends up a Botan and Kurama fic, but there are much goodness of Hiei and Botan. Basically, Botan gets a human body and attends school with the others. Many things happen along the way.contains romance(obviously) humor, and a little action. It really is much better than I make it sound so go read it! It is pretty long too, so it will give you something to do while you wait for me to post the next chapter.
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Your mission is to kill a certain family of demons. They are powerful and rich, not a very good combination. They are scientists and test experiments on abducted humans and demons alike. You have already killed one member of their family, Ichigata, the crazy lunatic at the dark tournament. We are unsure of what they are creating now, but from the past, we know it can't be good.
" What there of more of these evil, psycho scientist demon people?!" Botan screamed.
" Botan didn't you read the script?" Shizuru said with a sigh. This was the third time this week.
" But-but they were evil! They used people against their will, and even tricked them into it! He tried to get Yusuke! This is as bad as bad can get!"
Shizuru sighed again. She would continue babbling like this for another hour or so. She gave the signal to the others, in one hand motion, saying take a break, this would take awhile.
The crew smiled tiredly and nodded. Botan really had a bad habit of doing this.
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" You've gotten sloppy, despite all the training yesterday. I was up there for five minutes until you sensed me."
" And why did you wait five minutes?", Botan asked.
" Had to drop by Dunkin Donuts, they had a sale today", Hiei said taking a bite out of a chocolate donut with sprinkles," Want one?"
" Sure! Do you have vanilla?", Botan asked with a large smile on her face.
" Cut! Hiei would you quit going to stores and eating them on set!"
" Your just jealous because he didn't give you one!", Botan said matter-o- factly.
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I smiled briefly, before turning to follow Hiei, who had already started. He always handled the directions.god knows what would happen if I lead.
" So, uh, Botan do you have the map?" Shizuru questioned.
" Map?", Botan repeated sheepishly.
" Yeah it was your turn to bring it, don't tell me you forgot." Shizuru said exasperated.
" It's ok, I brought an extra one. Just incase something like this happened", Kurama said, currently reading it intently.
" Kurama I could kiss you right now!", Botan said happily.
" Over my dead body", Hiei muttered under his breath.
" Say again?", Botan asked.
Kurama only smirked, for with his demon hearing he could hear what his friend had said.
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~Freesia~