"No, guys come on really I can help?" said Kuwabara begging.
" Stop it you baka, anyone who takes your advice would surely end up a very lonely man for his entire life." Said Hiei rolling his eyes and shoving him into the closet.
" HEY!" said Kuwabara.
" That was a little rude Hiei." Said Yusuke taking a seat near the television.
" No this would be rude." Said Hiei. He walked over towards the door and locked it with the key that was on the knob.
Kurama chuckled along with Yusuke as Hiei took the key and placed it into the trash bin nearby.
" How long do you plan on leaving him in there?"
The three of them turned around to see Chiisuteru smiling. She walked over to the trash bin and took the key.
" Hey, let me out, guys, guys, I know your there." Said Kuwabara from behind the door.
Chiisuteru walked over and opened the door. Letting him fall out right near her feet. When he looked up he grabbed onto her yelling. " Hey, look I found her!"
" Chiisuteru, how did you, I mean where did you go, are you okay?" said Kurama walking up towards her.
"I'm fine. I just went to visit someone." She said.
" Where did you go?" asked Yusuke helping Kuwabara off from the ground.
" I saw my mother." She said looking away and walking towards the window.
" You saw your mother?" asked Kurama.
" Yeah, I did." Chiisu looked out the window. It was raining outside. The day was completely absorbed into dark mist of clouds and mud.
" So what did she say" asked Hiei.
She turned to glance at them. "I'm not sure, I didn't quite understand her. The bloodline. I know this sounds weird, but I leaving."
"What are you saying, you want to go and leave us?" asked Kurama coming up to her. He looked at her with his concern eyes.
She stared back into them. They were dark and lonely for some reason, and she couldn't help but wonder if he has always been that way.
" Does it matter?" she asked him.
Yusuke watch as the whole scene played out. It was like a movie, everything happening slow at one moment and quick the next. He felt sorry for his friend. He knew know that the person Kurama loved would soon leave and leave not knowing his feelings. It was hard to watch. So he took Kuwabara and Hiei and left the room.
" Hey," said Kuwabara.
" Quiet Kuwabara, just leave them alone. Come on lets go make something to eat." He headed towards the kitchen. " Hiei, would you"
" Yeah, I know don't worry." He said walking upstairs.
Chiisuteru saw the others leave. She was alone with Kurama.
"Yes, of course." He said looking at her.
"Well, I decided to go, and that's that. Excuse me. I need to go do something." She moved towards the door but her hand was caught. She turned around and saw Kurama had taken it. What does he want? Doesn't he get it yet "Kurama let me go," she said almost in tears.
Kurama looked at her. She was hiding something else from him. Something far more then her sadness. He wanted to know what it was. What was making her run? He wanted to help her, take her in his arms when she was scared, and whisper loving things to her to make her smile. He didn't want her to be confused or stressed.
" Kurama" she said again.
He didn't want to let go. He knew if he did he might never see her again. Not her smile or her laugh all the things she did that drove him insane. Like when she walks it makes her hair sway just enough for him to catch the scent of her perfume. Just the smell of it is intoxicating enough for him to want to have it all for himself.
" I'm sorry." He said letting her go.
But even though he desperately wanted her for himself he still had the respect to know what she wanted. He didn't want her by force. He wanted her to willing come and love him as he did her; because he wanted love for love. Anything other than that was just a mistake. So she left the room and he was there alone.
"Kurama, at the ball you should tell her." Said Hiei walking in.
Kurama looked over at his friend. " I should ask her to the ball Koenma is having for his birthday?"
" Yeah," he said coming up towards him. " You should, because if you don't then I will."
" You will?" said Kurama surprised.
"If that's what I must do to make you stop being so shy about it. I'll give you the last three days. If you haven't asked her yet, then I would. Or better yet, I'll make Kuwabara do it. I'm sure he loved to." Said Hiei with a grin.
Kurama had a picture in his mind. Kuwabara and Chiisuteru dancing very slowly together with Kuwabara gently sliding his hand down her back. Then his face will lean towards her lips and. He stopped.
" It won't have to come to that." He said walking out the room. Shaking the violently gross scenario out of his head.
" Well, will see soon enough." Said Hiei walking out with him.
Castle of Shizuro" Things are working out grandly. I'm so happy that in three days we attack. I feel like a little child opening his gifts on Christmas." Said Shizuro spinning around and landing on the huge bed.
" It is because you will see her again?" asked Reiji placing their lunch on the table.
" Dear, brother is it that obvious." The prince laughed. " Being in loved is so lovely. I will take her in my arms and then kill that damn Koenma. (Laughs)
" I'm glad for you, but I do wish the others and myself could join you." Said Reiji looking at him.
" Don't give me that look. I just want you and the others to stay here in case something happens. I trust you and the others far more than anyone else with my castle." Said Shizuro.
" Yes, believe me. I know that, sir, but I can't help but fear that something will go wrong." Said Reiji taking his brother's hand. " Please let me come at least."
Shizuro stared into the light crystal of his brother's eyes. " No," he said taking his hands. "I promised myself that these hands would not be stained with blood like mine."
"Brother…" Reiji replied.
"I said no, just make preparations for our return because your sister in law will be here very soon." Said Shizuro walking over to his lunch and stuffing his month with some toast.
Reiji just nodded his head. Even if his brother told him not to go, he would anyway. He had some ideas and wanted to see if they were right.
Previous day" So you heard the rumors to." Said Kenichi.
" Yes, but we can't be sure if it's really him." Said Kippei.
" Either way, its enough information for now. I'll go with my brother on his mission. Even if he doesn't like it." Said Reiji.
" Are you sure, what if your caught?" said Kenichi.
" You'll be imprisoned for sure." Said Kippei.
" I don't care. We all love my brother, and I will help him even if you guys won't." said Reiji with a dark look.
" No will help, don't worry." Said Kippei giving him a smile.
" Yeah, no worries here. Let's kick this so-called hotshot's ass. He'll get what he deservers for messing with our prince. Right!" said Kenichi.
"YEAH" both Reiji and Kippei yelled.
Two days has past and Kurama didn't keep his promise .Yet.
(Knock Knock)
" Coming!"
" Hey, princess." Said Botan.
" Hi." Chiisu replied back showing her into your room.
" So tomorrow is the big day. Excited? I'm sure am." Said Botan giggling.
" It's tomorrow? I almost forgot. Well, I guess it would be nice to see everyone for the last time before I live." Said Chiisuteru moving away her art supplies she had thrown on the floor.
" It's a shame you have to go so soon." Botan shrugged and then took Chiisuteru's hand.
"Will I have to go, but promise me that you'll wear something nice for tomorrow? Okay." She then left her room.
Chiisu walked around her room carelessly and then landed on the bed. " Gosh, I do have that dress I bought with Kekio and Yukina. Well, I'll wear that."
She got up and then left her room to go out. She grabbed a pair of roller blades from one of the shelves. " Guess these are Yusuke's. I don't think he'll mind." Then she headed to the back of the mansion. She placed them on and then started skating towards town. Which was REALLY hard. Going up hill sure is a drag. She watched the countless people drive by, and one of them caught her eye. It was a small sliver ford, and she knew by the dent on the passenger side it was the car of her Stepfather. Without even thinking she skated right towards it. Then there was the sound of screeching tires and a huge gust of wind swirled around the scene. When she woke, she found herself in the arms of a young boy. He had short light blue hair almost a white and dark looking eyes. He was wearing a white kimono with a blue sash. Chiisuteru just gazed at him. She couldn't believe someone so beautiful like him would help her.
" Thanks"
"Chiisuteru! What were you thinking?" yelled her stepfather while coming out of the car. " Here I am thinking your safe from danger with Koenma and you come out of nowhere and I almost hit you. Dear." He took her out of the boy's arms and hugged her. " I missed you and thought about seeing you so many times, but not like this." He laughed, but it was cut short when he started crying.
" Daddy….I ." she watch her father fall apart. In the distance she notice the boy with the remarkable dark eyes looking at her as he made his way threw the crowd that was starting to form and walk away. It was a couple of minutes later that traffic was back to normal. Chiisuteru and her Stepfather decided to go to a Café to talk a little since the excitable events. They talk for hours just about the last few days, till Chiisuteru notice it was getting very late. She hugged her father and wished him well, and not to worry because she was ok. It was hard to say that she was ok when in reality she really wasn't. She watched him leave to his car and drive back up the road till he was out of sight. Then she roller blade back home, this time down hill. As she got to the end of the road she saw that someone was waiting for her outside the mansion. She thought it was Kurama and decided to just keep rolling by till she passed him. She was shocked to find out it wasn't him but the boy from earlier. How is it…why is he…god he's so cute…but…. wait…wha She put on her brakes and stopped right in front of him.
"You're the boy I saw earlier today, right."
He just shook his head. Then he took her hand and with his finger drew out the letters S,h,u,g,u,t,e,n,s,h,i in the middle.
" What's that mean?" she looked up at him. He's so entrancing. I'm afraid if I look at him any longer I might do something I'll regret.
He took her hand again and drew the same letters. " What are you trying to say? Just tell me."
He just smiled and walked towards the mansion. With his hands he gestured her to come with him. What ever does he have planned? Only one way to find out, and that's to follow him.
So Chiisuteru followed him. " HEY! I'M BACK!" she yelled for the others to hear. No one answered. She went to the kitchen with the very cute stranger and found a note on the counter. It read
Sorry,
We were called on a late mission. Be back A.S.P. Till then have some of Kurama's cake he baked earlier.
Yusuke.
" I guess they aren't here." She said looking at the boy in front of her. "Umm…..want some cake. I mean as a gift for saving me."
The boy nodded his head with enjoyment. Chiisuteru cut the cake and passed the white fluffy texture to him. She also handed him a fork. He took them and sat on the couch. Smiling while he ate. She took her piece as well and sat with him. " So, can you try telling me your name again?" She asked looking up at him.
He shoved a piece of cake into his mouth and then and stood up and went towards the counter top. He grabbed a pencil and a scrap of paper that were lying there. He then wrote something down and handed it to Chiisuteru.
My name is Shugutenshi. I am your Guardian Angel. I have been order from above to come watch and guide you. I'm sorry I was unable to say anything earlier. You see I'm not allowed to speak. I'm afraid it's one of the rules we angels must oblige by when we are here on earth. Supposedly my voice is so attractive many beautiful ladies will fall for me,
He handed the note to Chiisuteru. She read it over and laughed.
" Oh, women fall for you do they?" she smiled
He just waved his hand in the air back in forth giving the expression that he was kidding.
"So you're my angel, Shugutenshi?" she asked.
He smiled and then wrote something else down and handed it to her.
Yes, I am. I have watched you since you were very little Princess, and I'm here for anything you need. Thank you very much for this delicious cake.
" Oh, your welcome. I'm just glad to have met someone new." She smiled at him and then handed the scrap of paper back. He took it once again and wrote.
As I princess.
She read it and smiled. " My own angel, and to top that off he's so cute." Shugutenshi started to blush and then just walked away towards the stairs. He looked at her and then at the stairs.
" Want to go up?" she asked.
He nodded. " Ok, sure. Follow me."
Just when they were about half way up the stairs the doorbell rang. " Oh, must be the guys." Said Chiisuteru running downstairs. " I'll be back."
She opened the door to see Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara. " Hi guys." She said smiling.
" Hi, Chiisuteru." Said Yusuke coming in.
" Hn." Said Hiei.
Kuwabara hugged her and then said. " I'm hungry." While Kurama came up to her and asked, " How was your day?"
She smiled and said." Would you believe me if I said I meet an Angel?"
He looked at her surprise and then took his hand and placed it on her forehead. " Are you sure you are okay?"
She moved it away. " Of course. Don't be so mean. I did see one and I can prove it too. Hey Shugutenshi come downstairs."
Kurama looked at her with worried. He watched the stairs for someone. No one came. He watched Chiisuteru go up and she started talking to someone. He walked over and saw she was talking to herself.
God she is going crazy. " Chiisuteru please come with me and let me make you some tea." He said taking her hand.
She looked at him. " Wait, can't you see him?" she asked. " He's right in front of you?" She looked at Kurama and then at Shugutenshi. It seemed like Shugutenshi can see Kurama but Kurama couldn't see him.
" No one is there." Said Kurama.
Chiisuteru looked at her angel then ran downstairs. She grabbed the pencil and paper.
" Write down why he can't see you?" she demanded.
I'm sorry. I didn't tell you earlier. No one else can see me, but you. They can only see me if they truly believe I'm there and if I wish them to see me.
Kurama watched as the pencil moved on the paper freely.
"Oh, my" he relied.
That was all he said. He just stood there shocked while Chiisuteru was talking. Saying, "Just show him I'm sure he believes."