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Yin-Yang
Chapter Five: Reporting for Duty
"Oh my gosh!" Kai gasped, running out of her dark room hurriedly, anxious to find the source of the scream. Hiei followed suit, although he was considerably slower, muttering about 'stupid distractions' as he walked out into the hallway, hands in his pockets. He watched as Kai ran straight into the eerily clean kitchen, to see Aph hiding behind a rather small cupboard, huddled into a small ball, being calmed by Kai. Yukina ran up from the direction of the hallway, kimono whipping Kurama, who followed closely behind. The ice maiden looked around, as if unsure what to do. She compromised by attempting to help Kai, although Aph was already calmed down and beginning to start her 'blame Kai' routine once more.
Hiei watched the three women as Aph began to depart, gaze mainly focused on Kai, thinking, Why does she even bother? It's not like helping the stubborn woman will help her any... He then heard a rather large sound from the doorway, interrupting his bewildered thoughts; it sounded as if someone were clearing their throat.
Hiei, Kurama, Kai, and Yukina turned toward the door, wondering who had scared Aph, strong-willed Aph, so badly. They were greeted by a brown-haired, hazel-eyed teenager, blue-grey smoke still clinging around his relatively tall figure. He was clad in a blue-colored t-shirt and matching pants, accompanied by a red bandana, tied around his forehead in a Hiei-like style, hiding what the four demons knew to be his 'Junior' tattoo; his attempt at dressing normally. Kai stood up, straightening out her clothing, so as to prevent wrinkles.
She looked right in Koenma's hazel eyes; he repressed a shudder, freaked out by the absence of pupils. "I'll be ready in a second." She smiled meekly and muttered a 'Thank you', although the three boys were quite unsure why.
"Hurry it up!" An elderly woman's horse yell rang through the marble hall, reaching the ears of the four people gathered in the doorway of the large mansion-like temple. Hiei snorted scornfully, not changing his pace, dark cloak ruffling slightly as he walked in an obstinate manner. Kurama smiled slightly at his unwillingness, although the fox demon himself sped up, not wanting their 'trainer' to get angry. Yukina sped up as well, and Kai lingered behind, walking in her usual way: eyes downcast and mood genuinely gloomy, two-toned hair covering her marked face. Hiei gave her a furtive glance, wondering inwardly why she was so sad. He never once, in the limited time that they had known each other, seen her smile, at least not a real smile. Hiei, in his vague gazing at her, noticed a slight tear in her coat, revealing a small part of her arm, on which there was a small, barely discernible red line, which looked strangely fresh. His eyes widened, but his suspicions were pushed out of his mind as he felt a tapping on his back.
Hiei whipped around, earning himself a rather painful blow to the face as Genkai glared at him, an indignant look on her wrinkled face. "So, you like to stare at my granddaughter?" A pink tinge grew on Hiei's face as he stumbled back a few steps, incredulous; had he been that obvious? He began to mumble a reply, but stopped, seeing Kai's face break into an uncharacteristic smile, a real one.
The group (Genkai, Kai, Kurama, and Yukina) broke into laughter, taking his hesitance for indecision. He merely glared, directing it at Kurama, whom, Hiei suspected, was the cause.
The elderly woman said a brief 'hello' to Kai, then ran ahead, toward a medieval-looking staircase. As she lead Kurama and Yukina to their rooms, as well as giving them a tour, Hiei tried to resume his apathetic disposition. However, he wasn't successful, as Kai stopped him right then, putting a hand on his shoulder.
The short demon gave the girl a bewildered look and she took a deep breath, as if steadying herself. She then spoke, looking directly into his eyes, "You were looking at my cut, weren't you?" Hiei, suddenly nervous, nodded. She sighed, smiling slightly. "Well, from now on, I'd appreciate it if you don't worry about it. It was an accident when I was making dinner the other night. Nothing big." He nodded, although he wasn't convinced.
She smiled once more and grabbed his hand, forcing him up the stairs, thinking, Stupid! Why did I leave my jacket on!?
A/N: Not that big of a cliff-hanger this time. Feel lucky. Please reveiw!
