Left in the Shadows
Chapter 13: Finally Together
Me: So what'd ya think of the last chapter? I liked it!
Ed: Hiei didn't throw too much of a fit.
Yusuke: The keyword is "didn't throw too much."
Kuwabara: Urameshi, isn't it then "keywords"? With an "S"?
Yusuke: Oh, Whatever. Hey, lets answer the reviews before the chapter now.
Me: …okay.
Ed: Okay here are the reviews!
4-is-lovely: I'M SOOOOREH! Another cliffie (sort of) and this chappie didn't have much to do with the plot! (but I liked it, heh) OAV'S! Are you serious? Eizou Hakusho, here I come! Oh, I hope Funimation will do the dubbing, I luv Hiei's voice! –dreamy sigh- (go Chuck Huber!) I wish they would show YYH from the beginning again…(but Hiei doesn't look good in the beginning…not until Maze-Castle…T.T b) But they would need to show them on Adult swim for uncut episodes…(but i know a website that has ALL the episodes! n.n) anyway, thanx for reviewing! You were my first reviewer!
Ashlyn: Glad you think so! And hope you like this chappie too! I hope I'll see more of you in the future! n.n
Icedragongurl16: yes I put another cliffie…mwahahaha…uh oh…NO! NOT MOLDY BREAD! But thanx Hiei for protecting me. ILOVEYOU!
Ed: … (what about me? T.T)
Hiei: … (maybe I should have let the onna get her…)
Wings of Heart: You wish, Sarah! Hiei ish sexier than Azure will ever be! n.n And the notebook with my stuff doesn't follow the way this story is going so nyeah! XP
Yuki: I'm so glad you think so! n/n it makes me feel loved!
Luthoen: yeah, --spoiler warning-- he gets it from Mukuro after the Shigure fight, and I was meaning to write a note at the end but I forgot. n/n Sorry for taking so long in updating!
Bloodredroseindarkblackflames: O.O that is a LOOOONG screename! Anyway, yeah she's been hanging out with Yusuke too long…oh no what will happen if she hangs out with Hiei even more! …Anyway, thanx for reviewing! YOU ARE THE LUCKY AND PRAISED 50TH REVIEWER! HUZZAH!
Nekoofdeath: Yes, I love fluff! Especially when Hiei is involved! n.n
GothChicka07: Hiei nearly killed me for writing that lol. But after some…persuasion (aka sweet snow) he was okay with it. Mostly.
Reiana: HIEI, WHY ARE YOU NICE TO THE REVIEWERS! I FEEL SO UNLOVED!
Hiei: Hn. Good.
(T.T)
Ed: …I'll be nice to you!
(I love Edo-kun… n.n)
Prismdragon: Don Quan? Uh…don't know what exactly what to say to that…(I don't have a clue. You'll have to fill me in lol. n.n) And Kurama got presents…just off paper. n.n And sorry, no Rinae's past yet. I WILL GET TO IT!
Yusuke: So you say.
RaceK: Glad you liked it! There will be more chappies, I think at least 20. And I'm hoping to hit the 100 review mark by then. I'm over halfway there, so I think I can make it.
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Ed: Taadaa! There you go.
Yusuke: Keep reviewing guys! We all want to see who will be the lucky 100th reviewer. (if there is one)
Me: I heard that, Yusuke! Anyway, without further ado, here's the next chapter!
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(oh yeah…Hiei might be a little different now, but I will TRY MY DARNDEST to make it subtle. Now…on with the fic!)
Chapter 13: Finally Together
BEEP…BEEP…BEEP…BEEP…
"Uh…?" Amanda blearily opened her eyes and looked at her alarm clock. It was 7:45. She looked around and wondered for a minute why she wasn't at home. 'Oh yeah…I'm at Genkai's…' she thought. The last few days of winter vacation had been the matter of where she would live. Children under the age of seventeen could not live on their own and since Amanda had no relatives, it was up in the air. According to Genkai, she had persuaded the people in charge to let Amanda stay at the temple, since it was mentioned specifically in her mother's will. Amanda thinks that there was something more to it, but the old psychic's mouth is sealed. So because of that, she has to wake up extra early for Shizuru to take her to school. Said person had no trouble, since she got a new car for Christmas.
BEEP…BEEP…BEEP…
"Are you going to turn that damned thing off or am I going to have to?" A familiar voice floated through the newly open window. Amanda couldn't help but blush and thank the gods that her face was covered with her blanket. Her dreams had replayed the whole scene that had taken place just a few days ago. Her lips curved into a small smile when she remembered that Hiei had looked about as surprised as her, not to mention a little embarrassed. The few days after that had been the same, but she noticed that Hiei was slightly nicer to her…when no one was around. The only ones who she thinks might have noticed were Kurama, as he's prone to do; and Yukina, her being Hiei's sibling and being able to sense these things. (in other people, of course.)
But suddenly, the sheets flew off and a slightly aggravated Hiei stood there. "Turn that thing off before I smash it." He told her calmly, his eyebrow twitching ever so slightly. He didn't know where the switch was.
"Please don't." she replied, reaching out and turning the alarm clock with its incessant beeping off. "I really don't want to explain why I need a new alarm clock…again." She gave a small sigh.
"Hn."
"I have school today, so no training." Amanda told him, sitting up. "I know it's been a while, but I really had no choice." She was referring to her injuries, which had now healed almost completely. "Now out. I have to get ready." Her hand pointed to the window.
"Hn. You don't have to tell me twice." He left in a blur, but Amanda could've sworn she felt something brush against her cheek.
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"Miss Kazehito! Would you kindly pay attention to the lesson instead of the window?" Mr. Iwamoto's voice brought Amanda back to reality. She just had a hard time paying attention for some reason. (I wonder why…?) The second Mr. Iwamoto's back was turned though, a small crumpled up paper landed in front of her. She opened it up.
Having a hard time in class are we, Mandy? Wonder what could be the reason for that? Maybe a certain three-eyed fire apparition is the answer. –Y
She looked back at Yusuke, a bit startled. She could see his grin from her seat a row ahead (and a few to the left) of him. He knew he had guessed dead on. But there was still some room for denial. After a few minutes, a note was thrown discreetly over her shoulder.
What in the world are you talking about? I just didn't get enough sleep last night. –A
This time, two were tossed back at her; the second from Kuwabara, who actually sat next to her, but didn't want to get caught.
Oh suuuure. So when's the wedding? Can I come? –Y
Hey, what're you guys talking about! Don't keep secrets from me! –K
But his hand snatched out and took the notes. He smoothed them out and as he read them, his eyes grew large. He furiously scribbled on a piece of his worksheet and tore it off before passing it to her.
HOLY CRAP, YOU'RE MARRYING THE SHRIMP! He hadn't even bothered to sign his initial.
Amanda gave him a look. NO! She mouthed in reply. Kuwabara gave her a sly look. It didn't need interpretation. Before Amanda could write another note to save her dignity, another from Yusuke hit her in the back of her head. Pretending to pick up her fallen pencil, she retrieved it and read.
Can I walk you down the isle? Pleeeeeeease? –Y
Amanda glared at him. Not on your life.
"KAZEHITO! URAMESHI! KUWABARA!" The three jumped about a foot in the air and hastily hid the notes. "Perhaps you could find that paying attention will be a lot easier in detention! This is your last warning!"
"Sorry, sir." Amanda apologized before shooting a glare at Yusuke. Mr. Iwamoto turned back to the science lesson and almost immediately, two notes were tossed, one from Yusuke and one from Kuwabara. They both had the same message accompanied with a rather bad doodle of Hiei in a tux and a female-version of him in a wedding dress.
Mrs. Amanda Jaganshi. Dun Dun Danuuuuun!
This, of course, sparked a rather bad reaction and she gave them looks that guaranteed their deaths after school. They only gave grins in reply. Only seconds until school was out…
"KAZEHITO! URAMESHI! KUWABARA! YOU'LL-"
…And the bell rang.
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"Damn…that was way too long of a lecture." Yusuke complained.
"It was only five minutes, Yusuke." Keiko told him sternly. "Besides, he warned you."
"Whoa, how do you know!"
"I could hear him from my class next door. I thought Amanda kept you guys in line for Science." Keiko replied.
"Well…" Amanda didn't want to tell Keiko what had sparked the "note war."
" Anyway, I have a student council meeting today. See you guys tomorrow!" Keiko waved.
"Vote for a longer lunch period!" The three called after her.
"Oh…I wish." Amanda sighed. Having a longer lunch would mean less school time (they wish) and less of Iwamoto. "Then-" she was cut off as someone bumped into her purposely from behind.
"Oops, sorry Kazehito!" Came an overly sugary feminine voice"Didn't notice you. You with your boyfriends again? Tsk tsk…a girl shouldn't have two."
"Says the person who's dating, what, four different guys? Oh yeah, real insulting." Amanda retorted.
"You and your silicone boobs go take a hike, Kana!" Yusuke waved her off. She frowned.
"Whatever." She turned around. "I have better things to do with my time." She replied hotly.
"Geez, it's been this way since the first day you came." Kuwabara said, rubbing the back of his head.
"And this still surprises you, Kuwabara?" Yusuke sighed. " What would be really surprising is if you actually kicked my ass. But that would never happen so…"
"You little punk! I swear one of these days you'll kiss the pavement! Just wait and see!"
"Maybe." Yusuke shrugs. "But it sure as hell won't be by you."
"Yusuke…" Amanda pleads, not wanting to get in trouble on school grounds. Too late though.
"C'mere, Urameshi! I swear today I'll-"
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THUD!
"Owww…" Amanda rubbed her head. "That hurt you prick!"
"Hn. A real opponent will not go easy on you as I have." Hiei replied without sympathy.
"I know, I know…" she sighed. "…You know what? I'm kinda hungry. Can I-"
"No." he said flatly. "We need to train. What if Akuma came again? If you got hurt-"
"Hiiiiiiiiiei. You're doing it again." Amanda waggled a finger in front of his face. "Beating yourself up is a no-no, remember?" Hiei gave her a look, causing her to smile.
"One more round, onna. Then I think you will have deserved a break." He told her.
"A break?" she frowned.
"Yes, a break." He repeated sternly.
"But but but but…" she pouted. Normally, Hiei would have been disgusted at the little trick she was pulling. But as he looked at her, he surprisingly found it very hard to resist.
"Hn, fine then. We will be done for the day." He conceded. She grinned.
"Love you." The words easily slipped out of her mouth and she turned pink. Hiei looked surprised.
"Hn." He looked at the ground. "Love you too." He muttered, though not reluctantly. A couple seconds of awkward silence ensued until Hiei raised his katana once more. "One more fight, remember?"
Amanda nodded with a smirk. "Of course."
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"God, I'm pathetic." Amanda chuckled. "You had your katana at my throat in no time flat, Hiei."
"You still have a way to go, but you're better than the fool at least." He commented.
"No, Kuwabara's good. You just don't give him enough credit."
"Hn."
"So tell me," Yukina spoke up. They were eating dinner. Yusuke, Kurama, and Kuwabara were at home. "What happened today?" Amanda and Hiei had come back with the former still snickering over the little "incident" that had happened at the school.
"Oh, Kana got rejected." Amanda giggled.
"Kana…" Yukina echoed. "You mean that girl at your school with the unpleasant attitude toward you?"
"Yeah."
"How so?"
"She saw Hiei." Was the simple reply. A look from Yukina prompted her to elaborate. "She saw Hiei waiting for us at the school and thought he was another potential boyfriend."
"Hn." Was Hiei's input in the conversation. Yukina smiled.
"And?"
"Mmm…I think "Get away from me, wench" was his exact answer." Amanda said thoughtfully.
"…Nii-san, I think that was kind of mean." Yukina told him.
"Not when she was clinging to his arm like a leech." Amanda spoke up for Hiei, knowing he wasn't going to reply.
"Amanda," Genkai poked her head into the room. "Don't stay up too late. I don't want you making the temple like hell with all your rushing around because you woke up late."
"Yes ma'am."
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Every single light was off in the Minamino household except for a small lamp in a room on the second story. Of course it was in Kurama's room. He had finished his homework long ago; he was now reading a book until he fell asleep. He glanced at his clock. The glowing red digits told him it was eleven o'clock. Deciding that it was late enough, he placed a bookmark in the novel Amanda had given him for Christmas and reached out to turn off his lamp. But he froze as he once again felt the familiar aura of a certain kasai inu. "Rinae?" he breathed questioningly. He quickly made it to his window and opened it. "Rinae?" he spoke once more. There was no answer, but a barely audible rustling in the tree in his yard alerted him to the person's presence. The figure became distinguishable and it revealed to be the girl he had seen almost a week before, the girl whom Hiei had talked with only days ago.
"…Hello Kurama." She spoke softly. "Long time, no see."
(End chapter 13)
MeYeah, I know it was short and it didn't do much in terms of the advancement to the plot, but I had to write this chapter! I hate people like Kana. But that's the way school goes. You get some really b--chy people. And in the next chappie, the long-awaited truth of Rinae shall be revealed! I promise!
Ed: Didn't you say that last time?
Me: No.
Yusuke: Yes you did.
Me: No!
Ed/Yus: Yeeeees!
Kurama: (hastily) okay, please wait patiently for the next chapter to arrive! We promise it will be soon!