Mysti: Okay. I really have no clue what I'm going to write so just go with me on this.

Kurama: It's Kingdom of Kyrria, it's always on the spot.

Mysti: SO? They didn't know that!

Kurama: Mysti doesn't own anything just Mysti and Sunris.

Mysti: Whatever. He's being a jackass.

Chapter Seven: Midnight, Cattish Behavior

KAIYA'S POV!

So... It's true? I thought she might being exagerating, but Pheona's right. Mysti will do anything in her will to protect her family's pride, but if she were to actually meet her family face to face, she hates them. She hates her parents. She has every right to, too! That man left them there, stranded forever alone trying to survive with the little pay check they get. I thought to myself with pain. The girl laying before me had given nearly all of her life energy up trying to feel hatred.

NORMAL POV! FOLLOWING KAIYA!

The Arianian girl stood from her stool in front of the bed where he dear friend lay. Once tears had cascaded down her face, but now they were dry. The princess of Kyrria had fallen asleep resting her head on Mysti's bed, Kenshin against the wall by the bed as well. Kurama had stayed awake the entire time though. Not once had he even nodded off. He sat alert and focused as he had promised Lady Kikyou.

FLASH BACK

"Don't worry, Lady Kikyou. You go to your sister and tend to her. If Mysti were to awaken, I'll be here wide awake to help her anyway she wants." Kurama said to the priestess who had planned on leaving, but was afraid if she did, Mysti might die or awaken without her. "Nothing bad will happen while you are gone. I'm sure her parents will be back soon anyway. Haru is downstairs with six pots of coffee in case of that. We're all here, so don't worry!"

"Well... Alright. Kaiya, would you be a dear and make a honey suckle and moon flower potion for when she awakens? I know the daisy and wishing flower tea is better for her and works twice as fast but Mysti dispises the bitterness of the tea." Kikyou asked in a pleading voice. "I'll go to demon world quickly and get her some prayer beads so that she can heal twice as fast and get straight back to her training."

"Yes of course Master Kikyou. Go now, Keadae-chan is waiting." Kaiya replied patiently as the priestess left. "Good bye and don't worry!"

END FLASH BACK

Kaiya walked to Pheona's side and placed a baby blue cover over her, and did the same to Kenshin. Kurama and Hiei, who had arriaved moments ago, watched her carefully. The half socceress picked up some of Mysti's toys, such as a stuffed monkey, tiger, and white fox, and placed them beside her. The miko stirred in her sleep and looked as though she would wake up.

"Sssh. Sssh! It's alright Mysti-chan, it's just me. Don't worry, alright. We're here so you can sleep." she whispered lightly when the girls eyes parted slightly.

"K-Kaiya?" Mysti whispered in a horse voice. She looked around her to find her charished toys by her and smiled. Grabbing the small white kitsune plush, she whispered. "Thank you. There's a pink box under my bed, would you give it to me?"

Kaiya nodded and looked under the green bed to find a single box no bigger than the palm of her hand. "Here you are. I'm going to get you your tea, alright? It's honey suckle and moon flowers, so don't worry. Hiei, would you tell Inuyasha she's awake? He's outside in the tree. Probably asleep by now."

The apperitionist nodded and walked to the window watching every move the brown haired girl made until she closed the door.

Kaiya slowly made her way down the stairs to the kitchen where Haru sat wide eyed and excited for everything. He looked up to her and smiled brightly.

"Sheawakeyet? HUH? Well,whatareyouwaitingforKaiyatellmenow!" he said in a blur. ("he awake yet? Huh? Well, what are you waiting for, Kaiya? Tell me now!")

"She's awake, but don't bother her. Just let her rest for a little while longer. I don't want her to catch a worsened fever. She should be ready to see everyone tomorrow. You can go to sleep now. I think I can convince Hiei to come down and sit with me down here so I won't be lonely."

"Alright! Seeyoutomorrow!" He said and rushed up the stairs to his room.

Kaiya got a coffee cup and filled it with the warm, sweet tea and headed upstairs. Kurama had fallen asleep against the side table by Mysti's bed. Inuyasha was sitting on the edge of Mysti's bed watching her quietly as she slept. Hiei stood by the window and gazed out blankly.

"Thank you Kaiya-chan... You should really get some sleep. I'm sorry for putting you all through this. I just... Sort of lost it. All these years... I thought he was dead. And now he just appears out of nowhere. I didn't know how to handle it." Mysti said quietly as she petted Inuyasha's ears. "You're all so good to me... I don't need anyone else other than you guys. Inuyasha is always protecting me. Kurama is always by my side, helping me along the way. Pheona has never left my side, and ever since I met you neither have you. Hiei, you may not show it, but I know you care about me, too."

"Hn." He replied, keeping his eyes at the stars.

"Kenshin is just so kind as well. He's protecting everyone and everything that needs his help. Even Kuwabara is there, if you need someone to cheer you up.. Thank you so much." she said as tears began to drip down her face.

"Drink this... you'll fall asleep soon, and by morning you'll be able to move normally. You won't be able to go to school. If that's a good or bad thing, I'll leave for you to decide. What did you want from the box?" Kaiya asked soothingly, as she gave the cup to Mysti.

"I could tell none of you had gotten any sleep, so I picked some of the green pixie dust and sprinkled it on Kurama and Inuyasha's head. They wouldn't be asleep other wise. Mmmm... This is very good, Kai. Thank you..." Mysti said as she slowly fell asleep against her pillow. "G'night, Kai.."

"Good night, Myst." Kaiya replied as she tucked her in for the night, and put covers over Inuyasha and Kurama. "Hiei, would you like to come down stairs and sit with me? I really don't like to be alone."

"Whatever." he said blankly and walked down the stairs following Kaiya's lead.

They sat on the coach silenltly. Kaiya was enjoying the silence, and Hiei was staring out at the sky. Kaiya noticed that ever since she had asked him to tell Inuyasha outside from the window, he had not stopped staring outside. Her eyes landed on the window to see a small kitten sitting on a stone in the garden.

"I'm gonna go outside for a minute. I'll be back soon, so don't worry about anything." He said as he walked out the door.

Kaiya stood up and looked out glass door to watch him. Hiei stood by the cat for a moment, before sitting down on the concrete padio. He rubbed behind the cats ears and tickled under it's neck. Kaiya smiled brightly at the sight. The tough fire apperistionist had a soft side after all. Quietly, she opened the door and closed it behind her without making a sound. Kaiya sat down on the other side of the animal, and watched his face slowly turn red under her gaze.

"I didn't think you had a nice side. I knew that Mysti was right about you, that you did care even though you didn't show it. Is it yours?"

"No." He replied. "I just saw it down here and felt sorry for it. Probably hasn't eaten in days by the look of it."

"I think it's cute though. Is it a boy or girl? I wanna name it, maybe we could keep it. Take care of it together!" Kaiya said brightly.

"It smells like a boy. Doesn't Mysti have a cat? Used to follow her around like a moron?"

"She did, but it turns out it was Kyou in disguise. So it's a boy? Let's name it... Midnight! Ya know, because you found it around midnight. The dark black fur helps alot too. I'll get you some collars and papers soon. Let's take him inside, so it doesn't freeze."

"Kaiya?"

"Yes?"

"Why are you so nice? I mean I've watched you. You help everyone you can. You kept by Mysti's side all night until she awoken, and then you did everything she needed." Hiei said to himself. "Why don't you hate me like every other human? I'm a half breed. Not like Inuyasha who's half human half demon, and the human side is royalty. I'm half fire apperitionist and half ice apperitionist. I'm hated by all, so why'd you want to be my friend?"

"Because, I don't care. Noone really cares anymore. If they do they aren't worth being friends with anyway. Now, let's go inside before we catch a cold." Kaiya replied simply.

They sat inside with the kitten, once again shrouded in silence. Hiei looked over at Kaiya and quickly looked away.

"Hiei, what's wrong?" Kaiya said when she felt his eyes land on her and rush away.

"Nothing. Why?" Hiei replied, keeping his carelessness in check.

"You're awefully quiet. I just know you have something on your mind so you might as well tell me."

"It's nothing." he said darkly, trying to sound annoyed.

"Alright... I'm going to check on the others upstairs. Watch the kitten for me." Kaiya said quietly and walked upstairs to Mysti's room.

Everyone was asleep soundly. Noone had moved since the last time they were up there. She sat down by Mysti and hummed silently to her. The thought of losing her friends frightened her and she just wanted everyone to be happy. Mysti and Phoena didn't care at all that she was half breed, they thought she was cool.

"You guys are so awesome." she whispered lightly before leaving the room.

"How are they?" Hiei asked.

"Fine. Noone's moved. That pixie dust Mysti used must work like, well, magic." Kaiya said and softly giggled.

Hiei shook his head and placed the kitten back on the coach, where it quickly fell asleep against his leg. Kaiya sat down and rested her head against the back of the coach. She fell asleep slowly, and comfortably, knowing Hiei would not let anything bad happen to her. Hiei fell asleep as well, and the kitten jumped down from between the two. Midnight looked at the two half breeds, and jumped onto the back of the coach to watch them. Somewhere in the early morning, the two had snuggled together in a very awkward position. Kaiya had fallen down, so that her head touched the other side of the coach, and her body was lain over Hiei's lap. Hiei had rested his head on the same side cushion, and stretched out his legs so that they touched the other side. When Haru came down for some nightquil, he noticed the two laying side by side on the coach and placed a cover over their bodies.

End of chapter.

Mysti: SO CUTE!
Kurama: If Hiei was here, he'd kick your ass so bad.

Mysti: I'll give him pixie dust!

Kurama: You're nuts.

Mysti: That's why you love me! See ya'll later!