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"That isn't too hard now, is it?" she asked innocently, laying her spear on the ground gently, waiting until the bells tapped the ground before dropping it.
"WHAT!" Kuwabarra and Yuske cried out, nearly dropping their weapons.
"I will stand here, and won't fight back, and all you have to do is aim, got it?" she asked, grinning at them. Even Kurama seemed taken aback by the girl, who still stood as calm as ever.
"But… that… That's suicide!" Kuwabarra cried out, stepping back from the girl.
"Not really, I doubt you could hit the ocean from a beach," Narue replied in a bored manner, picking the dirt out from under her nails.
"Wouldn't you please reconsider this?" Kurama looked at her with pleading emerald eyes.
For a moment, she faltered, the quickly shook her head, as though trying to clear her head out. She then held up her five slender fingers, and it was the first time they noticed she had a small gold band on her middle finger.
"You have five seconds to get ready, and then come at me, and maybe you'll get lucky, got it?" she asked, grinning at them in her own cocky manner.
The three spirit detectives in the room steeled themselves for what was going to happen but it was only Kurama who didn't look fazed. Sweat made Yuske's hands slip around slightly on the rosewood staff of the spear, and Kazuma was furiously trying to figure out what he was going to do.
"Five."
They tensed.
"Four."
Kuwabarra tightened his grip.
"Three."
Tense, Yuske spat off to the side of the rink.
"Two."
Out of habit, Kurama flexed his fingers.
"One… GO!"
And go they did, with surprising speed; it was Yuske who darted forward first, and Kurama who was holding back, going at an easy speed, not wanting to harm the girl.
With all his might, Yuske thrust forward the tip of the spear followed a second later by Kuwabarra, but almost instantly, they could not push the tips any farther.
Clasped between her middle and forefingers, were the tips of the spears, but her eyes were not on them… they were on Kurama, who suddenly pushed forward the spear at her head and instantly it collided. Shocked, she pulled away slightly, but instead of getting a sharp blade in her forehead, all she got was a welt. Kurama had only thrust forward the blunt end of the pole.
"There," he muttered, pulling back the spear and tossing it aside, and his eyes held a look of disappointment. "You should not be willing to give away your life so readily," he murmured, and quickly walked away to the benches.
"Alright," she muttered, pushing the spears of Yuske and Kuwabarra away. "Head in, training starts again tomorrow," and with that she left, walking quickly out the doors.
"Damn."
She was made her way to Koenma's library, a large place lined with books, scrolls, tablets, various things collected over the ages. All on shelves and all gathering dust. Quietly, she made her way to the table, pouring a glass of water out of the crystal pitcher that rested on it. Her forefinger was extended deep into the side of the glass, and she waited until the water gently touched the tip of her finger. The pitcher and glasses were there mainly for people doing research, and Koenma and King Yama (or King Enma, depends on what you call him) did not want people to die of dehydration.
After taking a small sip, she placed it back on the oak table, and rummaged around in the pocket of her slacks until her fingers collided with a small box, which she promptly pulled out, releasing the tiny latch and flipping the top open.
Nestled inside were two dozen tiny brown pills, sugar coated and the color of rust, it was Advil. Mixed in were longer, wider white ones, tipped in green, prescription obviously.
"Didn't think that those ningens would tire you out so quickly," Hiei stated, waking out from behind one of the thick bookshelves.
"I'm not tired," Narue replied crossly, taking out three brown tablets and quickly downing them with the aid of the water.
"Then what's with the pills?" he asked, smirking at her.
"Shut-up," she snapped as she closed the box crossly, shoving the box back into her pocket.
"What other pills do you use, Nee-san?" he asked, making his way ever quiet to her.
"Nothing else… except a few tranquilizers, I have my reasons," Narue replied, annoyed.
"Do you want to be rid of him so badly?"
"…" she looked away, her eyes glazed over slightly as she though back onto her memories.
"Answer me."
"Why must I? Aquias is dead," she replied quickly, making her way out of the library, her fingers still trailing on the sides of the walls.
In all truth, she did want to dream, just not of her memories, of her moments of happiness, of her moments of anguish. She sadly strolled through the hallways, reaching the room Koenma had designated to her, knowing the spirit detectives were next to her, the rooms to her right. Depressed, she opened the door, making her way into the quiet room. It was simple, holding everything she'd need, and shoved in one corner was her trunk, filled with memories and treasures, locked away and collecting dust.
"Is this what you wanted for me?" she whispered to the dark, fingering the gold band on her middle finger, the surface rubbed so many times the tiny etchings were nearly worn off.
The dark did not answer her question, so instead she made her way to the bed, collapsing onto the cheap mattress. Slowly, she closed her eyes, reliving her memories until her alarm woke her…
It was night. Flickering lights slowly flooded out from various large silk tents, propped up in the middle of the grassy flatland. Silhouetted from the sunset was a mountain range, far into the distance. The moon and stars still flickered in the sky. Pointless, sleepy chattered filled the air, the sound of mugs being clinked, and ever so often someone cried out in cheerful rejoice of a battle won. The only quiet tent was a deep, emerald green one, embroidered in gold was leaves and forest scenes. Inside, sprawled out on a bed was young woman, around sixteen, with jet black hair tipped in a brilliant blonde that caught the hair like gold. Her eyes were closed in thought, her breathing slow and steady, as though she was already sleeping.
"Kinnara, there you are," a gentle male voice called out, and the speaker slowly walked into the tent, pushing the flap away. He was tall, with long pointed ears, tufted slightly like a cats. Stunning green hair was pulled back at his neck and braided down to reach his lower back, and his brown eyes were filled with a gentle sort of caring look.
"Mmm…" the girl moaned softly before speaking, "I'm here, Tetsuo, where else would I be?"
She rolled over slightly, her hair pooling around her like shadows. The man, Tetsuo, walked over quietly, his bare feet making nary a sound on the thick carpet thrown on the dirt flooring. He wore large legged khaki colored pants of silk, along with long green and gold robes, his chest still bare.
"I was worried about you," he replied gently, sitting down next to her. Absent mindedly, he started to stroke her hair lovingly.
"I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself just fine," she replied, somewhat crossly before giggling slightly as his nimble fingers danced across her back. She wore a dress that was very roman style, with thick onyx clips on the sleeves. The cloth itself was linen, and a deep cream.
"Why do you do this?" he asked playfully, falling back to lie next to her.
"Do what?"
"Lay on this bed, just thinking? Do you not get bored of it?"
"No, never," she whispered, rolling onto her back, sighing.
"Right here, when I'm alone, I feel free. I am not a warrior, the massacre that I took part in seems so very far away, and nobody is there to judge me, say I'm not strong enough, or too strong to be safe. I'm not a demon, I'm just me… silence listens to me better then anyone I've ever met, surely you do not understand?" she asked, rolling over to her side so she could look at the man, who smiled somewhat goofily at her.
"Of course I do, my love… but such thoughts are not becoming to you, instead don't worry, it never gets you anywhere," he replied softly, and she sighed deeply as his lips brushed gently against hers.
"Now then, go to sleep, we have a battle tomorrow, and I want you rested," he ordered playfully as she sighed, blowing out the last candle in the tent…
Kurama woke with a start, looking around.
'What an odd dream…' he thought, rubbing his head… just where had he heard of Tetsuo and Kinnara before? He sighed, sitting up and rubbing his messy red hair. Oh well, didn't matter. Another day of training….
there we go! Gets more action packed! And pay attention to the dreams, they become really important.
Trenity170: Alrighty! Now then, let's see. Niana Kuonji says : "Hm, heels going click, fingertips on the wall, bells on her spear...perchance, is she blind? With extraordinary other senses?"
Narue: Me blind? Nah, but my eyesight is terrible! whispers I really need glasses!
Trenity170: Right… my friend AbhorsenSabriel89 says: Sounds great kid! Hope it works for ya, but you once more forgot to... 1) Listen to our phone conversations. 2) Spell Kuwabara's name right. and 3) Check your damn spelling. That's all for now, so be glad. bye!
Kurama: Please don't swear!
Kuwabara: Yeah! Spell my name right!
Trenity170: Ahh! curls into fetal position, holding head I will alright! Stop bugging me!
Kurama: Since the authoress is now crying… please stop…pats Trenity170 on back
Narue: As Kurama was saying… Jazzy Uchiha says "I luv it, update soon,"
Trenity170: Oh! Really? Thanks!
Narue: Thanks for the kind words! glomps nearby person… Hiei
Hiei: Hn. Get this thing off of me.
Trenity170: Alright. Next is HieiFan666 says "Interesting. She really doesn't think the Renkai Tentai are very bright, huh! It's very amusing. I do hope there will be a lot of romance stuff between Narue and Hiei pretty soon. Plz update soon. Ja ne."
Narue: Yuck! Quick reference. I call Hiei Ototou-san. It's Japanese for "Little Brother"
Hiei: Yeah.
Kinnara: I don't entirely believe that the Renkai Tentai are all that dumb… they just don't use their brains very often. 'cept Hiei and Kurama.
Trenity170: KuwabaraMikey17 says "That was a good story it's cool how Hiei knows her!
Hiei: Cool how I know her… right… looks at reader skeptically
Narue: Come on, Ototou-san… you know you love me! hugs Hiei tighter
Kurama: Um… Narue… Hiei's turning blue!
Yuske: Keep holding him! laughing hysterically
Trenity170: Uh… trying to ignore the suffocating Hiei KaraKurama says "That was cool. Update soon." Thanks I'll try to keep the quick updating… um… NARUE! PLEASE DON'T KILL HIEI! rushes over quickly to pull them apart
Kurama: Well… that concludes it… sighs I better make sure Hiei doesn't kill anyone…
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