Marikalay
Sorry I've been gone so long.....
I love this story, it's the first thing I go to when I get online, even before e-mail. I think you're doing really well with the interrelationships of the characters, and you keep finding ways to surprise your readers. I can't wait to read more!
Aqua: *beams* Sankyuu!! I'm very proud of this particular chapter! hehehe. Even before your email, tho? Wai wai! That's impressive! *gloats for a moment* Even I don't check this before my email. ^^; 'course, I got too much email. If I left it, it wouldn't get done, and my account would close.
N-chan
oooh that's weird there. coolness! more twists, more tunrs, and i love it!!! wai wai! so happy another chapter was finally up!!!
~=^^=
Aqua: *grins wide and bounces* I needed to get some kind of twist in there somewhere. That was the first thing that poped into my head, and I think it turned out well LOL.
Tamayo
Wow. That's... freaky yet interesting... ^___^ Keep up the great work ^_^. You know you are probably one of my most favoritest authors on FF.net? You're so good at writing ^_____^. Wah, I guess Ireally SHOULD stop woshipping you sometime. I often contemplate doing so and say Im going to do so, but do I really ever? Sheesh... it's hard to stop worshipping a good ficwriter! Do you know any good cures? ^___^;;; Did I mention I LOVE this fic and HieixKurama rules o_o?
(NOTE: I would say H/K but someone wrote a fic to point out to anyone who said that... the K could stand for Kuwabara, or even Koenma... Awk. _
Aqua: *shudders* That's like Y/K. I look that up to find Yuusuke/Koenma ficcies, but I get Yuusuke/Kurama. ^^; I really do not like that pairing. No offence to those who do, tho. Just don't ever talk to me about it LOL. *die hard Hiei/Kurama* But please don't stop worshiping me!! *turns chibi and wiggles her arms* I feel important now!! *big grin*
deathmistress misaou 2002-05-29 11 Signed
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argh............
Aqua: ..... *makes a funny sound* ..... *starts cackling* .... *falls off of chair* Itai... Gotta remember that I have bad balance when I'm being evil... *pout*
Sano
Kurama's children? *Hides a knife behind her back and drops Miyu on the floor* What a plot twist!!and a cliffie too.Aaaahhh!!!What will happen to Kurama-touchan and Chibi-chan now? Aaargh!!I'm really hooked in this fic of yours.Write more soon,onegai!!! Ja! *walks away but forgets Miyu on the floor and use her as a carpet*
Aqua: LMAO!! I'll figure something out! Eventually.... *grins her head off*
Youko Duet
*turns into Youko Shinimegami* EVIL! EVIL! EVIL!! HOW COULD YOU??? Omae O Korosu! *restrains herself from killing Aqua* *to self* Calm down you can't kill her or there won't be any fic. *In calm-but-trembling-voice* Write.Fast.Happy ending.Now. *loses control* OR ELSE!!! *deflates into Y. Duet, sobbing. *sniffle* Mmkay, but I kinda sorta like Miyu- she's sorta turing in to a Meiling-crush, w/ only some Relena-stalker. Make all O.K.-or-or- WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH* Grabs tissue an' goes to read NICE, HAPPY K/H fic.*hiccup, sob*
Aqua: ^_^ Don't worry, K/H stay together!! Always always. Miyu's just there to make things more interesting. Had to get a new plot in there somehow....
Sei-Chan 2002-05-28 11 Signed
..Kids? That's a bit different. BUT COOL. Lol. *Cling* Continue continue Please?! I do that sometimes to. I never seem to write my fanfics down. Just run them by in my head. With meh char Nobu!! Nee *Huggles Nobu* I just hate Mary-Sues. That's why I already gave Nobu a b/f. Lol ^^! Ok now I'm rambling. I would like beg you to put meh char in yer fic.. but I'd probably be to embarrassed to ask. Moo. Lol. Oh well. Continue~! Me force you to. Somehow..
Aqua: I think a Mary-Sue can be good, if it is well written. Sometimes, they can be pretty fun as well. Neeee... email me and tell me about Nobu. Perhaps I can find a place for him, ne?? *grins wide* aqua95@hotmail.com
Yukitsu
O_O I can't beleive you did that! O_O *goes on staring and saying "I can't believe it" for several hours more* You made Kurama fight over Hiei with his own daughter? And said daughter's mother was dumped because of said Fire Demon? And.... and.... And.... *faints* You have made a very excellent twist. And to think that when I first saw this fic I intended to just ignore it because the chapters jumped from 1 to 15... (Too much to take one by one) More chapters... or else my alter-ego will eat YOUR alter-ego.... Believe me, Youko Kurapika's tastebuds are numb. BTW, I am starting to hate Miyu. *Grabs Miyu by the hair and roasts her alive for Youko Kurapika to eat* What's brother's name? Ryo or Sho?
Aqua: Ahh, yes, important note!! The brother's name is Sho. I goofed up badly in the last chapter, because I forgot the guy's name. ^^; i thought it was Ryo, then I didn't go back to check to see if it was. I'm very sorry about that!
Kei... I doubt Kei would taste good. Too many poisons in his system. LOL
Foxtails
How the hell can Genkai start laughing at that? This is a serious situation! Genkai sure has an odd sense off humor. Anyway that chapter totally blew me off course, Kurama has children?! Actually that is probably likely but still that was totally unexpected. Great chapter, keep up the good work.
Aqua: LOL! I think it threw almost everyone off. *grins* Exactly what I was aiming for. Hehehe, Genkai's always had a strange sense of humor.
Someone
Oh my god! This is soooooo twisted! I... I... Oh my god! What the heck happened? This plot is soooo weird! What have you done! You're soooo mean to Kurama! What the heck is he going to do about this now? What's Hiei gonna do? Please continue as soon as possible! ^.^
Aqua: LOL I know! I hate being mean, but I have to! ^^;; Sorry about these replies being so short, but I've been trying to post this chapter on ff.net for the last three days. So I want to get the reviews done in order to do it LOL
Chibi Psycho-Pyro
Midori-sama: ...... *is shocked out of her senses* Ummmm./// Chibi Psycho-Pyro: *double blonde blink* That... was unexpected.... ///// MORE MORE MORE PLZ!
Aqua: LMAO!!!! Hai hai!! I think you'll like this chapter Hehe.
SilentX
you're sooooooooooooooooo unpredictable do you know that???another twist in the story.....what takes so long for Hiei to confess that he still loves Kurama!!!!?????
Aqua: ^_^ You'll really like this chapter. Although, we haven't quite gotten to the point where they will admit it. Soon, I hope!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
BAD YONA! DON'T PRESS ENTER BUTTON IN THE MIDDLE OF A REVIEW!!! Anwho, as I said, congrats on the twist from Hell, and it should be rather interesting to see where this leads, especially if Miyo and Sho find out he left their mother for Hiei. And I am seriously fighting the urge to lock Kurama and Hiei in a closet naked. Please PLEASE do something! Anything! JUST SOME INTERACTION!!!!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
ACK!!! I'm so sorry I haven't been on lately!! Since school ended, my parents are making me clean out my room, and now we're on vacation and I'm not supposed to use the phone line during the day and I'm really really really sorry! *officially turns Kei back into guy* Anywho, I've loved the last two chapters!!! You've added yet another twist from Hell
Aqua: LOL "The Closet" would be interesting. Perhaps I should make a side story... *CACKLE* Eh, but no. It's okay that u aren't on as much. ^^: Neither am I. *clings to the compie* I miss being online every day!! *WAIL*
vashclub
NOOOOOOO................... Not anothers cliffy. Danm danm danm. This was great to read and it has me thinking about why Genkai laughs at Kurama when he says what he does. Get a new one up soon pleaz so maybe i wont be too confused with it.
love always
Vashclub
Aqua: *blinku blinku* .... Ur name was in my dream!!!!! *wiggles arms* I had a dream last night where your name was some object I had to find that would save the world!!!! *is totally freaked out for a long moment* .... *pauses* .... Hehehe, isn't that cooliez? *bounces off, all happy once again*
CinC
Hiei had to convince Genkai he's old enough for sake??? *ha...ha...ha...*
oh, great, now Kurama had children, one of whom is in love with Hiei. Not to mention that Hiei is the reason Kurama dumped their mother.
I'd love to see how he handles the situation.
next chapter...~~~~~~~
Aqua: Mmmmm... *sly grin on face* Well, you might have to wait a while to find out.... Hehehe
Black Starr Kitsune
talk about your past coming back to haunt you:(
So whats next and yes inform me when you do a Y/K there just aren't enough of them out there. Update Soon!! (^_^)
Aqua: LOL What a way of putting it! ^_^
Hai hai. I plan on doing lots of typing tonight. Hopefully, that one as well. I'll see if I can get the first chapter posted within the week.
Forgotten
LMAO!!!! This is tooooooo good! LoL!!!! Kurama has kids who have crushes on his ex lover and his ex lovers SISTER!!!! -=dies laughing=-
Kushi:..please excuse her...she's a blonde.
Aqua: LOL!! I used to be blond. Now I'm burgandy. ^^;; I can see you're enjoying this so far. Hehehehe. I'm glad, because it's going to be a plot for a while.
Author's Note: *cough cough* As I have said in the warnings, any lemon/lime will be in a side chapter. However, to warn those of you who may be uncomfortable with this kind of thing, there is... *blushes* many... implications... in this chapter. Judging by your reviews, I'm pretty sure that the majority of you won't mind it. In fact, you've been waiting for a while. However, I just felt that I should put a slight warning up here. ^_^ Enjoy, ne?
Reaching Your Limits: Continual Cycle
Episode 11: Memories of the Past. The First Meeting.
Hiei remained silent as Shiori studied him, then Yukina. Luckily, her eyes were kind although she seemed hesitant. "Well, perhaps Hiei can share your room, and we can put Yukina into the spare room. It will not give any of you much space, but I'm afraid that it is all I can do. It is unfortunate that I had no warning and could not prepare for you," she said.
"Your simple hospitality is enough," Yukina said politely.
Hiei nodded his agreement, but againg did not speak. There wasn't anything he could say even if he wanted to. If he was honest with himself, he would admit that he was nervous. Even more so, to think that he would be sharing a room with Kurama. He could always sleep outside as he used to, but with the number of enemies he had it wouldn't be a good idea. Unless going into a battle which Koenma had assigned for them, he would remain without his demonic powers.
Yukina went with Shiroi, who had made a complete recovery in the last few days and had returned home yesterday, to find enough bedding for everyone. Hiei turned to Kurama, one eyebrow raised. "Genkai had a stroke and is in the hospital? You are lucky that old woman never leaves her temple, or that lie could blow up in your face," he commented.
Kurama grimaced. "I didn't know what else to say. If it was over night, and only one of you, perhaps it would of been easier. However, I needed to figure out a way that both of you could stay and for an extended amount of time. After all, I doubt either of you want to remain at the temple right now. Also, you wouldn't let Yukina stay with Kuwabara," he replied.
"Of course not," Hiei snapped, bristling. He didn't trust that human within ten metres of his sister.
"He has only honorable intentions, you know," Kurama teased.
Scowling, Hiei made a threatening motion to where his katana remained hidden in his clothing. Kurama quickly held up his hands in a peace gesture. After a few moments, Hiei relaxed his stance.
"Have you decided what to do about Miyu and Sho?" he questioned.
Kurama's expression instantly turned serious, his eyes losing the previous shine that had been in them. "Honestly, I don't know what to do. Neither of them will speak to me, and Genkai certainly wasn't any help. I've done many regretful things in my past life, but I cannot change them," he said.
After the discovery of Miyu and Sho's parentage, and Genkai's obvious amusement over the situation, all conversation had deteriorated. No longer hungry, they'd simply sat there in their own thoughts. Miyu had not stopped glaring at Kurama once, and Sho remained in shock. The brother had always been the less emotional of the two, remaining rational even in situations where most people paniced. Hiei suspected that he was too much in shock to do anything anyway. Genkai had appologized for laughing, but went on to tell them how funny she found the situation. None of them had been impressed with the old woman's sense of humor.
Hiei was not stupid. He'd figured the timing out for himself. He wondered how Miyu would react, to know that her mother had been dumped for him all those years before. Breifly, he considered letting her know just so her crush on him would be obliterated. However, even he had more tact than that. Besides, he knew that Kurama was affected by this far more than he was. Any decisions such as that would belong to the red head.
"It is still difficult to comprehend that I have children only a few months younger than myself. Children born from me during an entirely different life," Kurama said quietly.
"They always say that one's past will eventually catch up to them. I have to admit that it is not a big surprise to me to discover you have children," Hiei admitted.
Abruptly, Hiei found himself pinned by Kurama's glare. Having never been on the receiving end of it before, he had to admit that it was more than a little intimidating. Especially the overlaying fact that Kurama was now a hell of a lot stronger than he was.
"Are you insulting me?" Kurama asked, a tense note in his voice.
"Just stating a fact," Hiei quickly replied, although he was careful to make sure his outward expression did not show his trepidation.
Kurama glared at him for a few moments longer, then suddenly seemed to deflate. He looked away, walking into the living room and looking out of the window. Not knowing what else to do, Hiei silently followed.
"Youko Kurama," the red-head said quietly. "I do not know if I regret my past or not. There are so many wonderful things which happened to me. The freedome which I lived with, the pleasures that I experienced, the riches which I stole, and the excitement of battle. During that life, I never regretted anything which I did. Now, there are many things which I am horrified to admit that I did. Yet, even if I had the chance, I don't know if I would change my past. It was in the past that I met and fell in love with you."
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Kurama stole a look back at his lair and the human girl within. He contemplated simply leaving without a word and never returning. However, he had several things hidden within that cave that he wanted to keep. Besides, it was a good lair and he'd finally claimed the area as his territory. It had taken a long time, and many battles, to make sure demons wouldn't stray in without his permission. Specific territory was hard to come by in the Demonworld, even for a demon as powerful as himself.
It would be easier to simply kick her out. Her little mission for that Spiritworld brat would be over soon, and he was growing tired of her presence. Although he had to admit that her human flesh had been delicious, so extremely different from the demons which he was used to, it was no longer exciting. He would smile for her and she would swoon, he would kiss her and she would fall into his arms. Although it was conveniant when he wanted pleasures of the flesh, it had become routine and boring. If he had wanted an easy lay, he could go to almost any demon in this entire world and they would give up their pride and beg for him. He knew it for a fact.
A sudden flicker of youki caught his attention and thoughts of the human woman fled from his mind. Someone was in his territory. By the feel of it, hunting his game as well. Whoever it was, he would teach them a lesson for barging in where they were not welcome.
For faster and more stealth travel, Kurama shifted into his fox form and took off into the underbush. He could easily trace the demon. Whoever it was, they were relatively powerful and not bothering to hide their youki. Kurama's eyes shone mischeviously. He hoped this intruder would put up a good fight. He hadn't had one in a long while.
Slowing to almost a stop, Kurama peeked through a bush toward a small clearing. A black figure appeared from the trees and landed on the game which he had been hunting, snapping the animal's neck easily and cleanly. Then the figure stood, a victorious smirk on his face, as he looked down at his kill.
For a moment, the Youko could only stare. It felt as though someone had punched him in the gut, leaving him winded. He'd never felt a strong, insantanious attraction toward someone before. Not like this. His entire body was tense, it felt as though he were too hot, and he couldn't stop his eyes from shifting up and down the lithe body of the other demon. He couldn't decide if he wanted to run away or jump the other person, that strange sensation still working through his body.
Either way, he wanted him. Now. And Youko Kurama was never one to run and hide no matter the situation.
Shifting back into his humanoid form, Kurama shifted silently through the trees. He was still detected, the smaller demon spinning around to glare at him. "This is my kill. Find your own," he growled.
"You are hunting game in my territory. It is from the edge of Bitter River to the Spinal Tree a few yards away. If you plan to walk out of here with that meat, you have to give me compensation," Kurama replied.
The shorter demon glared at him coldly. "I have nothing you could want. Nor do I plan to give this meat up," he stated.
Kurama let his eyes shift over the other's form. "I wouldn't say you have nothing which I want," he said, using his most seductive voice.
He had to admit that he was more than a little surprised when the demon snorted at him, looking more amused than anything. He was not accustomed to that kind of response. Usually, just the slightest bit of interest would have his 'prey' in his hands.
"If your territory is as big as you claim, then this small animal is not much of a loss. Hardly enough for me to give you any kind of compensation," the demon stated.
Snickering, Kurama shifted closer. "What is your name?"
"Hiei."
As someone who had been alive for quite a long time, the name was not unfamiliar to him. Kurama rose an eyebrow. "The Forbidden Child? I assume then that you are planning to take this to your sister?" he questioned.
Hiei remained silent, although his glare increased. Kurama had to admit that he was impressed. He'd never seen anyone glare so well before. It must of been a much-practiced trait.
"I have no interest in your sister," he assured. Then a wide smile worked across his lips. "Unless she looks like you."
"She does not," Hiei replied shortly. He then turned to pick up the animal which he'd killed, obviously intenting to leave.
Kurama moved at the same instant, wrapping his arms around the slender but muscular chest. "My compensation," he reminded the other, but could not get anymore words out before Hiei shifted in his arms and he found a blade a few bare inches from his neck.
Hiei backed away from his grasp and Kurama let him, a playful light in his eyes. He was enjoying this immensely, although he didn't much like the fact that he was no longer holding the other.
"Touch me, and I will kill you," Hiei stated.
Kurama let a wide smile cross his lips once again. "Eventually, you'll tell me to touch you, or you will kill me," he breathed.
End Episode 11
Sorry I've been gone so long.....
I love this story, it's the first thing I go to when I get online, even before e-mail. I think you're doing really well with the interrelationships of the characters, and you keep finding ways to surprise your readers. I can't wait to read more!
Aqua: *beams* Sankyuu!! I'm very proud of this particular chapter! hehehe. Even before your email, tho? Wai wai! That's impressive! *gloats for a moment* Even I don't check this before my email. ^^; 'course, I got too much email. If I left it, it wouldn't get done, and my account would close.
N-chan
oooh that's weird there. coolness! more twists, more tunrs, and i love it!!! wai wai! so happy another chapter was finally up!!!
~=^^=
Aqua: *grins wide and bounces* I needed to get some kind of twist in there somewhere. That was the first thing that poped into my head, and I think it turned out well LOL.
Tamayo
Wow. That's... freaky yet interesting... ^___^ Keep up the great work ^_^. You know you are probably one of my most favoritest authors on FF.net? You're so good at writing ^_____^. Wah, I guess Ireally SHOULD stop woshipping you sometime. I often contemplate doing so and say Im going to do so, but do I really ever? Sheesh... it's hard to stop worshipping a good ficwriter! Do you know any good cures? ^___^;;; Did I mention I LOVE this fic and HieixKurama rules o_o?
(NOTE: I would say H/K but someone wrote a fic to point out to anyone who said that... the K could stand for Kuwabara, or even Koenma... Awk. _
Aqua: *shudders* That's like Y/K. I look that up to find Yuusuke/Koenma ficcies, but I get Yuusuke/Kurama. ^^; I really do not like that pairing. No offence to those who do, tho. Just don't ever talk to me about it LOL. *die hard Hiei/Kurama* But please don't stop worshiping me!! *turns chibi and wiggles her arms* I feel important now!! *big grin*
deathmistress misaou 2002-05-29 11 Signed
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argh............
Aqua: ..... *makes a funny sound* ..... *starts cackling* .... *falls off of chair* Itai... Gotta remember that I have bad balance when I'm being evil... *pout*
Sano
Kurama's children? *Hides a knife behind her back and drops Miyu on the floor* What a plot twist!!and a cliffie too.Aaaahhh!!!What will happen to Kurama-touchan and Chibi-chan now? Aaargh!!I'm really hooked in this fic of yours.Write more soon,onegai!!! Ja! *walks away but forgets Miyu on the floor and use her as a carpet*
Aqua: LMAO!! I'll figure something out! Eventually.... *grins her head off*
Youko Duet
*turns into Youko Shinimegami* EVIL! EVIL! EVIL!! HOW COULD YOU??? Omae O Korosu! *restrains herself from killing Aqua* *to self* Calm down you can't kill her or there won't be any fic. *In calm-but-trembling-voice* Write.Fast.Happy ending.Now. *loses control* OR ELSE!!! *deflates into Y. Duet, sobbing. *sniffle* Mmkay, but I kinda sorta like Miyu- she's sorta turing in to a Meiling-crush, w/ only some Relena-stalker. Make all O.K.-or-or- WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH* Grabs tissue an' goes to read NICE, HAPPY K/H fic.*hiccup, sob*
Aqua: ^_^ Don't worry, K/H stay together!! Always always. Miyu's just there to make things more interesting. Had to get a new plot in there somehow....
Sei-Chan 2002-05-28 11 Signed
..Kids? That's a bit different. BUT COOL. Lol. *Cling* Continue continue Please?! I do that sometimes to. I never seem to write my fanfics down. Just run them by in my head. With meh char Nobu!! Nee *Huggles Nobu* I just hate Mary-Sues. That's why I already gave Nobu a b/f. Lol ^^! Ok now I'm rambling. I would like beg you to put meh char in yer fic.. but I'd probably be to embarrassed to ask. Moo. Lol. Oh well. Continue~! Me force you to. Somehow..
Aqua: I think a Mary-Sue can be good, if it is well written. Sometimes, they can be pretty fun as well. Neeee... email me and tell me about Nobu. Perhaps I can find a place for him, ne?? *grins wide* aqua95@hotmail.com
Yukitsu
O_O I can't beleive you did that! O_O *goes on staring and saying "I can't believe it" for several hours more* You made Kurama fight over Hiei with his own daughter? And said daughter's mother was dumped because of said Fire Demon? And.... and.... And.... *faints* You have made a very excellent twist. And to think that when I first saw this fic I intended to just ignore it because the chapters jumped from 1 to 15... (Too much to take one by one) More chapters... or else my alter-ego will eat YOUR alter-ego.... Believe me, Youko Kurapika's tastebuds are numb. BTW, I am starting to hate Miyu. *Grabs Miyu by the hair and roasts her alive for Youko Kurapika to eat* What's brother's name? Ryo or Sho?
Aqua: Ahh, yes, important note!! The brother's name is Sho. I goofed up badly in the last chapter, because I forgot the guy's name. ^^; i thought it was Ryo, then I didn't go back to check to see if it was. I'm very sorry about that!
Kei... I doubt Kei would taste good. Too many poisons in his system. LOL
Foxtails
How the hell can Genkai start laughing at that? This is a serious situation! Genkai sure has an odd sense off humor. Anyway that chapter totally blew me off course, Kurama has children?! Actually that is probably likely but still that was totally unexpected. Great chapter, keep up the good work.
Aqua: LOL! I think it threw almost everyone off. *grins* Exactly what I was aiming for. Hehehe, Genkai's always had a strange sense of humor.
Someone
Oh my god! This is soooooo twisted! I... I... Oh my god! What the heck happened? This plot is soooo weird! What have you done! You're soooo mean to Kurama! What the heck is he going to do about this now? What's Hiei gonna do? Please continue as soon as possible! ^.^
Aqua: LOL I know! I hate being mean, but I have to! ^^;; Sorry about these replies being so short, but I've been trying to post this chapter on ff.net for the last three days. So I want to get the reviews done in order to do it LOL
Chibi Psycho-Pyro
Midori-sama: ...... *is shocked out of her senses* Ummmm./// Chibi Psycho-Pyro: *double blonde blink* That... was unexpected.... ///// MORE MORE MORE PLZ!
Aqua: LMAO!!!! Hai hai!! I think you'll like this chapter Hehe.
SilentX
you're sooooooooooooooooo unpredictable do you know that???another twist in the story.....what takes so long for Hiei to confess that he still loves Kurama!!!!?????
Aqua: ^_^ You'll really like this chapter. Although, we haven't quite gotten to the point where they will admit it. Soon, I hope!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
BAD YONA! DON'T PRESS ENTER BUTTON IN THE MIDDLE OF A REVIEW!!! Anwho, as I said, congrats on the twist from Hell, and it should be rather interesting to see where this leads, especially if Miyo and Sho find out he left their mother for Hiei. And I am seriously fighting the urge to lock Kurama and Hiei in a closet naked. Please PLEASE do something! Anything! JUST SOME INTERACTION!!!!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
ACK!!! I'm so sorry I haven't been on lately!! Since school ended, my parents are making me clean out my room, and now we're on vacation and I'm not supposed to use the phone line during the day and I'm really really really sorry! *officially turns Kei back into guy* Anywho, I've loved the last two chapters!!! You've added yet another twist from Hell
Aqua: LOL "The Closet" would be interesting. Perhaps I should make a side story... *CACKLE* Eh, but no. It's okay that u aren't on as much. ^^: Neither am I. *clings to the compie* I miss being online every day!! *WAIL*
vashclub
NOOOOOOO................... Not anothers cliffy. Danm danm danm. This was great to read and it has me thinking about why Genkai laughs at Kurama when he says what he does. Get a new one up soon pleaz so maybe i wont be too confused with it.
love always
Vashclub
Aqua: *blinku blinku* .... Ur name was in my dream!!!!! *wiggles arms* I had a dream last night where your name was some object I had to find that would save the world!!!! *is totally freaked out for a long moment* .... *pauses* .... Hehehe, isn't that cooliez? *bounces off, all happy once again*
CinC
Hiei had to convince Genkai he's old enough for sake??? *ha...ha...ha...*
oh, great, now Kurama had children, one of whom is in love with Hiei. Not to mention that Hiei is the reason Kurama dumped their mother.
I'd love to see how he handles the situation.
next chapter...~~~~~~~
Aqua: Mmmmm... *sly grin on face* Well, you might have to wait a while to find out.... Hehehe
Black Starr Kitsune
talk about your past coming back to haunt you:(
So whats next and yes inform me when you do a Y/K there just aren't enough of them out there. Update Soon!! (^_^)
Aqua: LOL What a way of putting it! ^_^
Hai hai. I plan on doing lots of typing tonight. Hopefully, that one as well. I'll see if I can get the first chapter posted within the week.
Forgotten
LMAO!!!! This is tooooooo good! LoL!!!! Kurama has kids who have crushes on his ex lover and his ex lovers SISTER!!!! -=dies laughing=-
Kushi:..please excuse her...she's a blonde.
Aqua: LOL!! I used to be blond. Now I'm burgandy. ^^;; I can see you're enjoying this so far. Hehehehe. I'm glad, because it's going to be a plot for a while.
Author's Note: *cough cough* As I have said in the warnings, any lemon/lime will be in a side chapter. However, to warn those of you who may be uncomfortable with this kind of thing, there is... *blushes* many... implications... in this chapter. Judging by your reviews, I'm pretty sure that the majority of you won't mind it. In fact, you've been waiting for a while. However, I just felt that I should put a slight warning up here. ^_^ Enjoy, ne?
Reaching Your Limits: Continual Cycle
Episode 11: Memories of the Past. The First Meeting.
Hiei remained silent as Shiori studied him, then Yukina. Luckily, her eyes were kind although she seemed hesitant. "Well, perhaps Hiei can share your room, and we can put Yukina into the spare room. It will not give any of you much space, but I'm afraid that it is all I can do. It is unfortunate that I had no warning and could not prepare for you," she said.
"Your simple hospitality is enough," Yukina said politely.
Hiei nodded his agreement, but againg did not speak. There wasn't anything he could say even if he wanted to. If he was honest with himself, he would admit that he was nervous. Even more so, to think that he would be sharing a room with Kurama. He could always sleep outside as he used to, but with the number of enemies he had it wouldn't be a good idea. Unless going into a battle which Koenma had assigned for them, he would remain without his demonic powers.
Yukina went with Shiroi, who had made a complete recovery in the last few days and had returned home yesterday, to find enough bedding for everyone. Hiei turned to Kurama, one eyebrow raised. "Genkai had a stroke and is in the hospital? You are lucky that old woman never leaves her temple, or that lie could blow up in your face," he commented.
Kurama grimaced. "I didn't know what else to say. If it was over night, and only one of you, perhaps it would of been easier. However, I needed to figure out a way that both of you could stay and for an extended amount of time. After all, I doubt either of you want to remain at the temple right now. Also, you wouldn't let Yukina stay with Kuwabara," he replied.
"Of course not," Hiei snapped, bristling. He didn't trust that human within ten metres of his sister.
"He has only honorable intentions, you know," Kurama teased.
Scowling, Hiei made a threatening motion to where his katana remained hidden in his clothing. Kurama quickly held up his hands in a peace gesture. After a few moments, Hiei relaxed his stance.
"Have you decided what to do about Miyu and Sho?" he questioned.
Kurama's expression instantly turned serious, his eyes losing the previous shine that had been in them. "Honestly, I don't know what to do. Neither of them will speak to me, and Genkai certainly wasn't any help. I've done many regretful things in my past life, but I cannot change them," he said.
After the discovery of Miyu and Sho's parentage, and Genkai's obvious amusement over the situation, all conversation had deteriorated. No longer hungry, they'd simply sat there in their own thoughts. Miyu had not stopped glaring at Kurama once, and Sho remained in shock. The brother had always been the less emotional of the two, remaining rational even in situations where most people paniced. Hiei suspected that he was too much in shock to do anything anyway. Genkai had appologized for laughing, but went on to tell them how funny she found the situation. None of them had been impressed with the old woman's sense of humor.
Hiei was not stupid. He'd figured the timing out for himself. He wondered how Miyu would react, to know that her mother had been dumped for him all those years before. Breifly, he considered letting her know just so her crush on him would be obliterated. However, even he had more tact than that. Besides, he knew that Kurama was affected by this far more than he was. Any decisions such as that would belong to the red head.
"It is still difficult to comprehend that I have children only a few months younger than myself. Children born from me during an entirely different life," Kurama said quietly.
"They always say that one's past will eventually catch up to them. I have to admit that it is not a big surprise to me to discover you have children," Hiei admitted.
Abruptly, Hiei found himself pinned by Kurama's glare. Having never been on the receiving end of it before, he had to admit that it was more than a little intimidating. Especially the overlaying fact that Kurama was now a hell of a lot stronger than he was.
"Are you insulting me?" Kurama asked, a tense note in his voice.
"Just stating a fact," Hiei quickly replied, although he was careful to make sure his outward expression did not show his trepidation.
Kurama glared at him for a few moments longer, then suddenly seemed to deflate. He looked away, walking into the living room and looking out of the window. Not knowing what else to do, Hiei silently followed.
"Youko Kurama," the red-head said quietly. "I do not know if I regret my past or not. There are so many wonderful things which happened to me. The freedome which I lived with, the pleasures that I experienced, the riches which I stole, and the excitement of battle. During that life, I never regretted anything which I did. Now, there are many things which I am horrified to admit that I did. Yet, even if I had the chance, I don't know if I would change my past. It was in the past that I met and fell in love with you."
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Kurama stole a look back at his lair and the human girl within. He contemplated simply leaving without a word and never returning. However, he had several things hidden within that cave that he wanted to keep. Besides, it was a good lair and he'd finally claimed the area as his territory. It had taken a long time, and many battles, to make sure demons wouldn't stray in without his permission. Specific territory was hard to come by in the Demonworld, even for a demon as powerful as himself.
It would be easier to simply kick her out. Her little mission for that Spiritworld brat would be over soon, and he was growing tired of her presence. Although he had to admit that her human flesh had been delicious, so extremely different from the demons which he was used to, it was no longer exciting. He would smile for her and she would swoon, he would kiss her and she would fall into his arms. Although it was conveniant when he wanted pleasures of the flesh, it had become routine and boring. If he had wanted an easy lay, he could go to almost any demon in this entire world and they would give up their pride and beg for him. He knew it for a fact.
A sudden flicker of youki caught his attention and thoughts of the human woman fled from his mind. Someone was in his territory. By the feel of it, hunting his game as well. Whoever it was, he would teach them a lesson for barging in where they were not welcome.
For faster and more stealth travel, Kurama shifted into his fox form and took off into the underbush. He could easily trace the demon. Whoever it was, they were relatively powerful and not bothering to hide their youki. Kurama's eyes shone mischeviously. He hoped this intruder would put up a good fight. He hadn't had one in a long while.
Slowing to almost a stop, Kurama peeked through a bush toward a small clearing. A black figure appeared from the trees and landed on the game which he had been hunting, snapping the animal's neck easily and cleanly. Then the figure stood, a victorious smirk on his face, as he looked down at his kill.
For a moment, the Youko could only stare. It felt as though someone had punched him in the gut, leaving him winded. He'd never felt a strong, insantanious attraction toward someone before. Not like this. His entire body was tense, it felt as though he were too hot, and he couldn't stop his eyes from shifting up and down the lithe body of the other demon. He couldn't decide if he wanted to run away or jump the other person, that strange sensation still working through his body.
Either way, he wanted him. Now. And Youko Kurama was never one to run and hide no matter the situation.
Shifting back into his humanoid form, Kurama shifted silently through the trees. He was still detected, the smaller demon spinning around to glare at him. "This is my kill. Find your own," he growled.
"You are hunting game in my territory. It is from the edge of Bitter River to the Spinal Tree a few yards away. If you plan to walk out of here with that meat, you have to give me compensation," Kurama replied.
The shorter demon glared at him coldly. "I have nothing you could want. Nor do I plan to give this meat up," he stated.
Kurama let his eyes shift over the other's form. "I wouldn't say you have nothing which I want," he said, using his most seductive voice.
He had to admit that he was more than a little surprised when the demon snorted at him, looking more amused than anything. He was not accustomed to that kind of response. Usually, just the slightest bit of interest would have his 'prey' in his hands.
"If your territory is as big as you claim, then this small animal is not much of a loss. Hardly enough for me to give you any kind of compensation," the demon stated.
Snickering, Kurama shifted closer. "What is your name?"
"Hiei."
As someone who had been alive for quite a long time, the name was not unfamiliar to him. Kurama rose an eyebrow. "The Forbidden Child? I assume then that you are planning to take this to your sister?" he questioned.
Hiei remained silent, although his glare increased. Kurama had to admit that he was impressed. He'd never seen anyone glare so well before. It must of been a much-practiced trait.
"I have no interest in your sister," he assured. Then a wide smile worked across his lips. "Unless she looks like you."
"She does not," Hiei replied shortly. He then turned to pick up the animal which he'd killed, obviously intenting to leave.
Kurama moved at the same instant, wrapping his arms around the slender but muscular chest. "My compensation," he reminded the other, but could not get anymore words out before Hiei shifted in his arms and he found a blade a few bare inches from his neck.
Hiei backed away from his grasp and Kurama let him, a playful light in his eyes. He was enjoying this immensely, although he didn't much like the fact that he was no longer holding the other.
"Touch me, and I will kill you," Hiei stated.
Kurama let a wide smile cross his lips once again. "Eventually, you'll tell me to touch you, or you will kill me," he breathed.
End Episode 11