Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or it's characters. I do own Angela.

AN-I realize I've left Puu out so I'm putting him in, but he'll be in his small form, just bear with me, I'm gonna have it where he can transform from big to small. Sorry if that upsets anyone.

Legend:

Music

Noise

-Telepathy-

-Thought-

/Flashbacks/

/Visions/Dreams/

Chapter Eleven

That night, despite being tired, Angela tossed and turned again, thinking about Hiei. -He was different tonight. He helped me and even protected me. I was begining to think he really was just a cold hearted bastard. Did I have it wrong?- she thought. She thought back to how he stayed beside her through the haunted house, how he carried her when he ran to the second anchor, of course he dropped her when they stopped, but it was to defend her against the demon. And what about that look that passed between them when he caught her. She felt something stir in him, but she couldn't identify it. -In fact, it felt the way I felt when I thought about how I felt about him...Is it possible...Maybe I should talk to him. But I won't until he apologizes...But apologize for what? Aren't I the one that should apologize? But how do I do that? I'll talk to him in a few days...- She thought to herself, then something struck her. -What if he leaves? I did practicaly scream at him to leave me alone, he could stay or go just leave me alone. And isn't the only reason he's here is to train me. If so he'll definately leave since that's over. Tomorrow, I'll talk to him tomorrow.- And with that she fell asleep.

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Sleep had trouble coming to Hiei as well. He sat in his favorite tree and thought, -What do I feel for her? Do I really have feelings for her? What is it that I feel when I'm around her?- He thought about the past week. He had come to enjoy her company against his will. One of the reasons he left before she woke up was to sort out his feelings, and no matter how long he thought about it he couldn't come up with an answer as to why he enjoyed her company. Then she told him about kissing Kurama. -Why did that make me go cold?- He thought about the feelings that rose up in him when she told him. He had felt jealous and a little betrayed. -Jealous? Betrayed? Why? Why did I act so cold to her?- He thought again of how he had felt when she had screamed at him that he could do whatever the hell he wanted as long as he never talked to her ever again. He had felt hurt then, and later ashamed when he saw her crying. -Why? Why these feelings?- He thought about tonight in her dreams, how he felt protective of her, wanted to reassure her that everything would be alright. Instead he opted for staying by her side during the haunted house, and joking when she faced her fear of elevators and stairs. He remembered how he became angry when the demon had struck her, how he worried about her, how he was glad she was alright. -Why do I feel this way about her?- He thought some more. He shook his head. -I have to get away from here, to clear my mind.- He jumped from the tree and disappeared into the night.

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The next day Angela looked every where for Hiei, but she couldn't find him. She finally walked into the 'training room', the name she had finally given the big room. Inside the DT gang, Yusuke and Kurama were training.

"Hey, where's Hiei?" she asked.

"Oy, he left," Jin answered.

"Uh, where?" Angela asked, fearing the answer.

"Back to Demon World," Jin said, ever the helpful one.

Angela's shoulders slumped. -I blew it. Now I doubt he'll ever come back, and his last memories of me will be of how I was a bitch to him.-

Jin saw her sad look. He looked at the others for help, but they all had gone back to fighting, except Shishi, who had been Jin's fighting partner. He backed off, hands in the air, shaking his head. Jin turned back to the girl, who was walking out the door. He flew in front of her. "Hey now! Don't be like that. Ol' Jin here is going to teach ya to call on the wind! A trusty thing the wind. It's always been there fer me, I'll tell ya that," he said cheerfully.

Angela looked at the red haired demon. -He's trying to cheer me up. I guess I do need to learn to control wind. Why not?- She nodded.

Jin's ears started to wiggle. "Goody! Up we go!"

He picked her up and they flew out the door. Jin flew fast and high. In an instant Angela was in the clouds. "Holy shit!" she cried hanging on to Jin's neck, even though he was holding her securely.

"Ug...Loosen up, I can't breath," Jin choked out.

"Ssorry," Angela stuttered.

Jin saw her white face. "Now, don't worry none. Like I said, the wind's never let Ol' Jin down," Jin said, smiling reassuringly. "Now, I'm gonna drop ya." He was instantly choked. "Ung, I'll be right beside ya," he managed to say. He pried her arms loose. "Now, as I recall, you Angels had wings and the power of wind was in your blood. So the wind's always been on your side, as I see it. Just trust the wind. Call it with your heart," Jin said, before he dropped her.

"Ahhhh!" she screamed.

Jin matched her speed. "Trust the wind! Call on it!" he yelled, smiling.

Angela just stared at him. -Trust the wind?- She looked at the ground that was coming up close. She remembered watching a show about skydivers and how they slowed when spread eagle. She spread her arms and legs. Sure enough she slowed, she felt the wind buffet against her. -Call on the wind?- She looked at Jin again, he nodded. Angela closed her eyes and focused hard on the wind around her, she envisioned the wind catching her and stopping her fall. She thought she almost had it when Jin caught her. She looked at him, then down. A few seconds more and she would have been a pancake.

"Woowie, now that was a thrill ride fer sure." He smiled at her. "You almost had it. Let's try that again." And before she could protest, they were up and away. The moment Jin reached the clouds he dropped her.

"Wai- Ahhhh!" she screamed. After a few seconds of screaming Angela decided that she might as well try it again. She closed her eyes and concentrated hard. When she opened them, she found that she had slowed down some.

"Good job!" Jin said, smiling. "Now fly!"

Angela concentrated harder and this time she managed to stop right before Jin came and caught her.

"Good good! Now let's try it again!" he said, proud of her progress.

A few seconds later "Jiiiiiiiiin!" This time she was angry at being dropped over and over, she thought hard about wanting to strangle Jin, she even tried, but he flew away. -I'm gonna...- She then wished she could fly so she could catch him, she even pointed herself in his direction. "I'm gonna get you!" she yelled above the wind. Jin just smiled and flew farther away. -I've had it!- In an instant, she didn't even realize it, she was flying after Jin. She at first thought he had flown to her. But his astonished and happy face told her otherwise.

"Good job! Now we can both fly!" he shouted.

Angela just looked at him in shock. She thought -What's he talking about? I shouldn't be able to fly...- The moment she thought that, she knew it was a mistake. "Ahhhh!" she screamed as she fell.

"What went wrong?" Jin asked himself, scratching his head. He shrugged then flew down to catch her.

This time when he caught her she grabbed his ears and pulled his face close. "I. Want. Down," she said, emphasizing each word with a slight tug on his ears.

"Owowow, Alrighty, alrighty already. Down it is then," he said, wincing. He flew back to the house where everyone was playing spectators.

Yusuke laughed when he saw Angela's wind blown stiff hair. "You almost look like Hiei now," he said and laughed some more.

"Oh shut up," Angela growled, as she jumped out of Jin's arms and nearly kissed the ground.

"My, that was a show," Kurama chuckled.

Jin smiled. "That was mighty fun. Tomorrow will be even funner!" Jin said, coming close to Angela. She looked at him then rushed behind Kurama, using him as a shield.

Kurama laughed as he pulled her out from behind him. "Come on, it's not that bad, Jin will make sure you're safe. And besides, you do need to know how to control your wind power."

"Uh hu," she agreed. "But I really don't like the 'drop me in mid air' type of teaching."

Jin's ears drooped. "But how else'll I teach ya. I know no other way that'll help ya. The way I learned won't do ya no good. Only a demon can learn that way," Jin said. "I promise ya won't be hurt. An' it won't take that long. You're a pretty quick learner, you are."

Angela thought about it. "Well...Just don't drop me without warning. I want to decide when I'll be dropped."

"Deal," Jin said happily.

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After several days of the 'drop' method, Angela was able to control the speed of her fall, stop in mid air, and even fly short distances.

"Now, it'll take some practice 'fore you can fly like Ol' Jin here," Jin said a week later when they went in for lunch.

"Well, how will I lift off the ground?" Angela asked. "You've been dropping me in the sky and then I'd fly. We haven't praticed lift off."

Jin thought for a moment, ears moving back and forward. "Wow, I never thought 'bout it that way before." Angela fell over.

Touya and Chu walked out of the training room, "Hi, Angela, Jin," Touya said, looking exhausted.

Chu encircled Angela in a bear hug. "Hey, sheila! You're lookin' beautiful, come wit' me for a drink?" Chu asked, holding up a bottle. He was obviously drunk.

"No thanks, I don't drink," was her polite reply.

Chu took a swig. "Suit yerself." He stumbled to the kitchen.

Touya turned back to them. "You're wanted in the training room," He said to Angela before he ran after Chu.

Jin and Angela looked at each other and shrugged. They quickly finished their lunch before they got up and walked towards the training room. As they neared the training room, Angela heard two familiar voices.

"Bingo!" Botan said to Yusuke as Angela and Jin walked in.

"Ah, speak of the Angel," Koenma said to Angela.

"Speak of the Angel what?" Angela asked, eyebrow raising.

"We need you to come with us," Koenma answered.

"Yeah, apparently you're wanted in the Land of Ice," Yusuke said. "Botan and Koenma just came in five minutes ago, saying how the Koorime want to see you."

"Are you going to go?" Kurama asked.

Angela thought about it. -Do I want to see the cold hearted bitches that threw an innocent baby off a floating island? Maybe I could give them a piece of my mind...But would Hiei appreciate that...He made it pretty clear that he didn't want anyone in his business. Fine, I guess I won't say anything, but I won't be very polite, I'll just show up, say hi, then bye.- She looked at Koenma and shrugged, "Why not?"

Koenma smiled. "Alright! Pack warmly." He looked at Jin. "Will you, Suzuka and Shishi escort us?"

Jin nodded, "Sure, but I might have trouble gettin' Shishi, he's scared o' Angela. He pissed her off one day and she knocked him a good one. Clean 'cross the room I hear." Jin laughed, ears wiggling.

Kurama chuckled while Yusuke said, "I said she had a good arm on her. Too bad I missed it." He started laughing too.

Angela left while the group was laughing. Botan followed her. "What is it Botan?" she asked.

"Nothing," she said, following Angela to her room. "I just wanted to spend time with you. We haven't had the chance to really talk."

Angela nodded. "Well, we can talk while I pack."

As Angela packed, they chatted about several things, from what type of foods they liked, to clothes, to music, there they had totaly different tastes, to boys.

"So, who do you like?" Botan asked slyly.

"Well, I'm not sure..." Angela shrugged, blowing off the question. "How 'bout you?"

Botan looked surprised, as if she hadn't expected being asked that question. "Uh...I...you know, I never thought about it." She laughed, putting her hand behind her head. Angela fell over. "Hm...I really don't know."

Shizuru came in. "Hey, Koenma said it's time to leave."

Everyone was outside. Yukina hugged Angela tightly. "Don't let their cold hearts get to you," she said. Angela nodded.

"Hey, take it easy kido," Shizuru said, hugging her.

"Be safe," Kurama said, while Chu gave her another bear hug.

Rinku waved, "Have fun."

Touya shook her hand, "Take care."

Kuwabara patted her shoulder. "Yukina and I will guard your room."

Yusuke rubbed the back of his head. "I'm not good with goodbyes, so...here." He handed her a creature that resembled a blue penguine with big ears and a tuft of black hair. "His name is Puu, he's my spirit beast. He usually stays with my mom so that she knows I'm alright. But I managed to convince her to let you keep him for awhile."

Puu gave a "puuu" and flew into Angela's arms. She hugged him tight. "Thanks."

Koenma sighed. "C'mon people, it's not like she's never coming back. Just say 'goodbye' and let's go."

Everyone looked at each other. Then they turned back to Koenma, Botan, Jin, Suzuka, Shishi and Angela. "GOODBYE!" they shouted, blowing Koenma, the closest one, over.

"Sheesh!" Koenma growled, rubbing his ears.

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"Brrrr" Angela shivered. Her, Koenma and Botan were at the outskirts of the ice village. "Puuu." Puu said, huddled inside Angela's big coat. -So this is the birth place of Hiei and Yukina,- she thought. "Hhooww lllong arrre weee gooing to waaait herrre," she stuttered.

"Dddonnn't knnoww," Koenma replied. The first time he came, the Elders met him almost immediately. He couldn't understand why they were making them wait so long even though they had requested to see Angela. Koenma thought back to that day.

/He handed the manuscript back to the Elder. "Thanks again for letting us borrow it. As I suspected, the shadow creatures we face today are the shadow creatures from the past. We also found that the manuscript mysteriously completely fades when it talks about the prophecy." The Elder's eyes narrowed. "But the Angel I told you about had a vision and we heard the whole prophecy."

"What did the vision tell you?" she asked.

"That the Great Darkness would come back. 'With the blood of Angels I shall return! Your sacrifice will be your undoing!' Those were it's exact words," Koenma said.

The Elder's eyes narrowed further. "What is the name of this Angel?"

"Angela."

The Elder's eyes widened. "Please, bring her here, we would like to meet her."/

Koenma looked at Angela. -Why did the Elder look so shocked to hear her name?-

"Lllook! Herrre thththey cccome!" Botan stuttered, pointing. Koenma looked, wondering why there were so many. The Elders stopped in front of them.

"Did you bring her?" asked the one that Koenma had talked to. Koenma nodded and gestured to Angela. Angela came forward. "Hmm...Take off your coats," the Elder said to Angela.

Angela, a little confused, decided that she better not. "I'll frreeze! I wwwon't tttake off mmmy coatsss unlessss yyou bbbring us to tttown and shshelter us!"

The Elders convened for a minute. Finally the talkative Elder turned back to Angela. "Only you and the spirit girl."

Angela thought about it. "Ffine."

"Whatt abbbout mme?" Koenma asked. Angela glared at him. He shut up real quick. -Damn. She has a glare that can turn men to stone.-

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Yusuke sat on the porch, smoking a cigarette, watching the grass peak through the melting snow. -It's been two weeks. I wonder if they've gotten to the Land of Ice yet?-

"Hey mate," Chu said, sitting beside Yusuke. "They should be there by now. In a few weeks the sheila will be back," he said, as if he had read Yusuke's mind. He looked at Yusuke. -Man, the boy's practicaly love sick with the girl.- Chu thought. "Don't worry, she's in good hands."

Yusuke just continued to stare at the melting snow. Finally Yusuke sighed. "I know. I still worry though, those shadow creatures are tough." He thought for a second. "The only reason we got her out alive the first time she was attacked was because there were only two. From what I hear, they tend to attack in packs. And the second time she was attacked, Hiei surprised the shadow creature. I'm worried they might attack in a pack the next time they try to kill her."

Chu tried to reassure him. "They can't fly can they? If they come, Jin will fly her out of there real quick."

Yusuke looked at Chu. "Yeah, but what about the rest?" Chu had no answer. Yusuke walked inside.

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"Now, remove the coats," The Elder said as they gathered around a fire inside a large house.

-I guess I have no choice now, at least it's warmer,- Angela thought as she took off the two coats she had on. Underneath she wore a sweater and jeans, two pair of socks, one pair going over the jeans, and hiking boots.

The Elders circled her, eyes intent as they scanned her. "Well, her hair is wrong," one said.

"Yes, it's short and black," another replied, then looked closer, "Wait, look at her roots."

A tall Elder grabbed Angela's head. "The roots are lighter. What is your natural hair color?"

"Ash blonde," Angela replied through clenched teeth, not appreciating the scrutinization.

"Hm..." one of the Elders said as she left. "Let's compare her to the portrait."

After a few minutes the Elder came back with some women carrying a large portrait. On it was a woman in a long flowing green dress with silver wings, long silver hair, and emerald eyes. Angela stared, amazed, it was almost a spitting image of her, if you got rid of the wings and turned the hair short and black.

"Yes...It's definately her," the oldest Elder said.

"Oh my!" Botan gasped.

"Uh...how can that be me?" Angela asked.

Botan leaned in close, saying "I think you actually might be a resurrected Angel instead of just a descendent."

The Elders nodded. "This Angel's name was Angela. She was the queen of the Angels at the time of the 'Great Darknes'. It was said that she was the kindest and greatest leader, and one of the oldest and wisest of the Angels. She was around 5000 yrs old. She lead the battle against the Darkness. She was the one that first thought of the sealing. She gave the choice to her people as to whether or not they sacrifice themselves. She refused to make the desicion for them. The vote was unanimous. They decided to sacrifice themselves. She was also the one that thought up the ritual to continue the blood line of the Angels. In fact, the man in the ritual was her son. In your bloodline runs the blood of the greatest Angel. When we heard your name, we thought that maybe she had been resurrected. And she has." Angela and Botan stood there, stupified.