me3gogi
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oh my. oh my oh my. hehe. that was so funny! thank you. ooh - thank u. lol. that was - please excuse me while i go off and laugh for a bit . . .
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oh - excuse me. sorry. no - actually, im not. oh well. its ok bout the ff.net msn, i understand bou the comp. i tried im-ing u back, but i couldn't. sorry. and yes i am the me3gogi who reviews reaching ur limits. and i am the me3gogi currantly wishing for the next chapter. so - c u soon - k? k. cool.
Aqua: O.o; wow! You've outdone yourself with this particular review! I think that's ur longest one yet. LOL!! If you want to get a hold of me besides in reviews, I've got tonnes and tonnes of other messangers. *grins*
Kyo
Ohhh!!! yummy! write more! i am really curious about how they got together!
Aqua: ^_^ Luckily, these next one or two chapters explains it. And, yes, we will have our first "side story" soon as well! As I meantioned, it doesn't have to be read... although, I have the feeling it most likely will be. *Grins*
Ronni-Chan
I finished reading the whole thing and I gotta say...great story. However I do have one suggestion. Less reviews and more story. I wanna know whats gonna happen next!!!! Well keep up the good work.
Aqua: Gomen gomen! The only time that I don't reply to reviews is when I have absolutely no time before posting the chapter. ^_^ I like to let ppl know that their comments are being read. Also, if they have questions or comments, it's easiest to reply this way. Still, I'm trying to make sure that the chapters are longer than the reviews (especially after that one chapter where it wasn't. ^^;)
Sano
Aaaargh!!! *destroys the Kurama's cave* Why does Youko Kurama have to be so horny all the time? If only he'd stop himself he and Hiei would be together!! Aaargh!! You've made another cliffie!! Write the next one soon or OMAE O KORUSU!!
Aqua: LOL!! ^_~ It makes for an interesting storyline, at least. We should almost thank his libido, or the next chapter wouldn't of been possible. *sputters, and starts laughing*
Tamayo
Nyeee! I love this fic! It's sooo cool! I wish I had your writing talent! *Tries to steal Aqua's writing talent* But where do you get your super cool ideas?!? I mean come on this must be one of the best things I ever read!!! ^____^. This fic never gets boring!!! As for the worship thing... well don't worry, I don't think I COULD stop worshipping your fics! THEY RULE! YEAH! ^____^ WRITE MORE! MORE GOOD FICCIE-NESS ^___________^ You are the BEST AUTHOR EVER! *Huggles, then runs off to re-read the fic...*
Aqua: ^_^;; Ehhh... where do I get it? I have no idea actually. I just sit down and start typing as the thoughts come to my head. LOL. I know that sounds lame, but it's true! Sometimes I'll plan maybe one or two paragraphs ahead before I start typing, but usually I just go. *huggles back* ^__^ I'm very proud of this ficcie because it managed to turn out so well! hehe
Kyra Windwood
OH MY GOD, HIEI'S A HUMAN....cool
i hope theres a fight soon, so Hiei could at lest get some of his powers back for while
Aqua: Mmmm... Note to self, figure out where to introduce the new villian.... ^_^ Soonly, soonly.
SilentX
ok ok ok.... I know he WAS mean before......but you truly captured that feeling you know?? Man you're smart where did you get that "touch you,or you will kill me" ???? You're sooooo smart!!! How many more chapters?? You know school is starting here in the Philippines so you expect me to have lesser reviews.....so sorry...but i doubt that will be a problem because you have lots of fans who review you everytime. Man I'm starting to hate Hiei he's sooooooooooo slow. oh yeah good thing you made the chapter longer (")
Aqua: ^_^ That's okies *huggles* So long as I see you a few times! Don't vanish completely!! *nod nod* hehehe. ^_^ I finished school, thankfully, but now I work full time. *falls over* And I'm going to be moving out of this house, so I might lose my 'net connection in a few weeks, until I can get it back *wails*
Someone
O__________o Oooohhh..... Intomidating chappie! ^_^ Please continue this as soon as you can. This is getting better and better by the minute... err... chapter.
Aqua: LMAO!! ^_^ Hai hai!! I promised that I would get at least one more chapter posted before my birthday and so here it is!! LOL The day before. *falls over with a thud* You have no idea how late I had to stay up to do this one. Or how early I had to get up in order to get it posted and get ready for the weekend. *Aqua momentarily pauses to contemplate toddling over to bed for a nap* .. mah, not enough time. ^^;;;
Sei-Chan
Ooo. XD! Continue Continue!!! ^^! Crap, If I had kids in a past life... That.. would NOT be a good thing..Ya. XD!!!! I'd kill myself. Lol. XD CONTINUE!
Aqua: LOL. I took a quiz once about motherhood. Apparently, I'm "Too young for children, but would make the ideal mother when the time was right." *glances at ficcie, snorts* Yes, of course I would. ^^; I'll raise my children all proper and loving graphically yaoi stories *Cackles*
Foxtails
o.O Kurama sure is confident about Hiei. I wonder what Miyu's gonna think when she discovers Youko Kurama ditched her mother bacause of Hiei. *Snickers* I love it! Keep writing!
Aqua: *rubs hands together* Ah, yes, I hadn't even considered that particular scene yet... LOL That would definately make things interesting. We'll have to figure it out. AHHH!! I got an idea!!! *sits there for a long moment working out any possible flaws in new plot idea* .... Heheheh. We've got ourselves another plot.....
Yukitsu
Bad Kurama.... bad Youko.... *raises an eyebrow* you shouldn't have done that, Kurama-kun. You shouldn't have let him go like that! You should have pounced and ravished him on the spot! What happened to your Youko pride?
Anyways, more chappie's please. I will be here EVERYDAY. EVERY i-net time, I start at FF.net. And most of the time, I'm disappointed. Your fics the compensation for all that... Dakara... More!!
Aqua: ^_^;; Hai hai! I've sometimes had to wait months for people to update. It drives me nuts LOL, especially when I usually end up losing the ficcie. *strikes determined pose* If I ever get that bad, I want someone to hit me over the head with something! I refuse to be a writer that takes months to update stuffs.
Nozomi Ga Kanau
SQEEEEUUUU!!! I like! I wantmore! GIMMEGIMMEGIMME!!!!! Meeheehee....-=slips in tallies for a LEMON!=-
Aqua: LMAO!! As I meantioned above, a lemon side story will be coming. Actually, that's probably the next thing to be written. *checks memory for story idea's* .... Yup! *cackle* So, for those of you who have been waiting for the side story... my next update.... *big grin*
Youko Duet
Allison: ummm, Hello, I'm the serious, non-hyper, real-world personality, my youko personalities are in shock so I'm writing this.*blush* Umm, good chapter, really good! *suddenly Y. Duet takes over* WAAAAAAAAA!Flashback, flashback! Egad, zoink, supercalifragilistic! *beams w/ big sparkly eyes* Hiei was soooo kaiwai, I was was all afraid he'd hate Kurama! I 'uz speecheylees! An' you was sooo goodiful updating- now you gt candies 'gin! *chucks sweetifuls* *looks at past 2 reviews* My other personalities talk 2 much- mabye I SHOULD take my meds. MAYBYE!I gotta go 'cuz this is getting to be Wu-chan-justice-rant long! *nodnodnod* Wheeeeeee! *skips off*
Aqua: LMAO!!! ^__^ *munches on candy and just sits back and watches* ^_^;; That, my friends, reminds me of Youko Kurama on faaaaaaar too much sugar. And I mean seriously, like comatose amounts. *nod nod* LOL *glomps Youko Duet and Allison* J/K~
Black Starr Kitsune
Oh Yeah!! I did wonder how it started. So Youkos are different from other demons she should have been more careful. But I wonder how this wil effect all of them? I can't wait to see K/Y it will be fun. UpdateSoon(^_^)
Aqua: ^_^;; I have to admit, Miyu blames Kurama but it was her own fault. Every single demon in the Demonworld knew Kurama's history. She should of asked around a little. LOL. I now, as of a few reviews ago, have an idea as to how to make this particular plot a little more twisted....
Kiarene
another great chapter! =)
Aqua: ^_^ Wai wai!! Sankyuu *glomps happily*
Marikalay
~laughing~
That was delicious! Of course I have always liked Kurama best, and I think you portray his "old self" very well.
Aqua: *bows, looking more than a little egotistical* Thank you very much. ^_^; I was a bit worried. I've never written anything with Youko Kurama in it! Always just Shuuichi-version Kurama
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! FLASHBACKS!!! *grabs popcorn bowl* *uses Kei as a table for her snacks* MORE MORE I WANT MORE!!!! MORE MORE I WANT MORE!!!!
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*threatenly waves a spoon*
Kei: *stands up and spills the snacks everywhere* What do you think you're doing?
Aqua: he's a vampire now! *cackles* ^_^ I luv ur spoon!! I got one too!! *runs into her bedroom and grabs her spoon* Isn't it the best way to hit someone over the head when they're doing something annoying/stupid/etc.? LOL
MESSAGE TO ALL REVIEWERS: (Sorry about the bold, but I have to make sure everyone reads this!!) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WRAP YOUR REVIEWS BEFORE YOU POST THEM. IT'S INCREDIBLY HARD TO READ THEM ON MY COMPIE WHEN THEY ARE NOT WRAPPED. THANK YOU.
Reaching Your Limits: Continual Cycle
Episode 12: Tried, Tested, and True. Don't Leave Me.
Yukina woke slowly, the light which filtered into the cave which she called home drawing her into conciousness. She stretched before forcing herself into a sitting position. Although she was still tired, there was too much to be done for her waste the day sleeping.
She was surprised when her eyes fell upon Kurama, but not Hiei. The Youko had been with them for almost a week, despite her brother's protests. It was a small cave and her brother was not visible. This was the first time that he had left Yukina alone with Kurama. The Koorime maiden smiled to herself. It spoke volumes about how much her brother was coming to trust this Youko, no matter what kind of rude phrases came from his mouth.
Kurama had followed his brother home one day after he'd caught their supper, and had refused to leave. He seemed undaunted by all of Hiei's threats, and seemed to enjoy making their lives a little more harrassed. Still, Yukina had to admit that it was much more interesting. She liked having Kurama around even if it meant sharing her brother's attention.
"Where did my brother go?" she asked, shifting so that she was sitting beside him.
Kurama shrugged slightly. "He said that he needed some time alone, so he went by himself to catch breakfast. I thought that I'd let him have some space, since it has been a week since he's been alone," he replied.
"That's considerate of you," Yukina said politely. Although, if truth be known, the main reason why Kurama was always with Hiei previously was because her brother hadn't trusted the Youko alone with her. Even if he'd been seriously annoyed the entire time, he'd rather put up with the Youko than the chance of something bad happening.
Not that it would. Yukina already trusted Kurama almost as much as she did her own brother. Even though he was presently snorting at her 'considerate' comment.
Picking up Hiei's cloak, as it had been torn the previous day, Yukina began to mend the fabric. "How long as he been gone?" she asked.
"Only an hour or so," Kurama replied, looking bored.
She smiled, watching him carefully. He'd claimed all of this time that he would not leave without his compensation, although she could imagine that his life was now a lot less adventure-filled than it had been. Hiei had not given him the compensation which he wanted, and Yukina wasn't stupid enough to of not figured it out. One just had to look at Kurama whenever he was around Hiei and it was obvious. Whether the Youko had figured it out for himself or not, he was hooked. She had the feeling that, even if it took tens upon hundreds of years, he would not leave without his 'compensation'. Perhaps, even when he finally did get it, he would stay.
"Hiei has been a little tense lately, hasn't he? He's been making silly mistakes when hunting or fighting. Ones that he normally wouldn't make," Yukina observed, becoming slightly worried as she spoke. Yesterday, Kurama had bailed Hiei out of the danger he'd been in minutes before the demon which had held him plunged a blade through the Forbidden Child's chest. Today... he was alone out there.
"I've noticed," Kurama replied, his back stiffening slightly, and Yukina suddenly realized that he wasn't bored at all. He was staring outside of the cave, probably all of his senses on edge to make sure Hiei didn't come to harm.
"He's all right, you know. I'd know if there was something wrong," Yukina assured.
Kurama gave her a look and rolled his eyes. "What would I care? Once I get the compensation he owes me, I'm never going to see him again," he stated.
"Of course, if he were to get badly hurt, it would take him that much longer to give you your compensation, correct?" Yukina pointed out.
Kurama was quiet for a moment, then got to his feet. "That's a good point. To make sure I don't have to wait any longer than I have to for my compensation, I'm going to check on him," he stated.
It was a good thing he was gone only a moment later, because Yukina couldn't keep her amused laughter down. Really, it was too adorable.
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Hiei crouched low to the ground, his eyes focused on a large animal in front of him that was drinking from a small stream. It was an immensely dangerous animal, almost six times the size of himself, but it would be enough meat to feed all three of them for the next week. If he could kill it, then food would be one less thing to worry about for a while. There was already so much going on in his mind that it would be a God-send to not have to worry about something for a while.
"What kind of animal is that?" a voice whispered into his ear and Hiei felt a shiver go down his spine.
He turned his head slightly, seeing Kurama only bare inches away, looking at the animal. The Youko had snuck up silently, and had his youki suppressed. At least he had been smart about his approach, although Hiei was less than happy to see him. He'd been needing some time alone, and didn't appreciate the other showing up like this.
"I don't know. I don't care. It's food now," he stated, keeping his voice at a bare minimum as well.
"Don't get ahead of yourself. You've got to kill it first," Kurama teased.
Hiei smirked at him and drew his sword. Turning his attention back to the large animal, he shifted his weight slightly. He then sprang his entire weight forward as fast as he could, bringing the sword up beside him. Caught unaware, his target had no time to do anything besides roar and attempt to dodge before his blade caught it in the throat. He felt the muscles clench around his blade, ripping it from his hands, but he already knew it was a fatal blow. The animal just had to bleed enough first.
Kurama appeared a few feet away only a moment later, his hand spreading out in front of him. The grass grew up and around the animal, keeping it in place as it began to die. Hiei nodded his approval of the move. He didn't know how fast this creature actually was, and wouldn't of appreciated having to chase it down as it fled.
There was a few long moments as the animal continued to thrash and roar before it finally slumped to the ground, falling silent. Kurama let the plants go and Hiei made forward to grab his sword. He grimaced a little when it came out of the creature entirely covered in blood, but washed it with relative ease in the stream.
"You should help me go after the Granton Ruby," Kurama commented with a grin.
Hiei rose an eyebrow, turning to face him. "Why would I want to do that?" he questioned. The Granton Ruby was a famous stone owned by the Kyranu race. They were ferocious and powerful, and the ruby was a sacred treasure to them. Although it was probably worth a small part of the Demonworld, he hardly considered it worth risking his life over.
"You could make a lot of money," Kurama pointed out.
Hiei shook his head, circling the animal to find the best hold in order to drag it home. "I don't have much of a use for money. If I ever needed some, I could just collect a bounty," he replied.
"It is also a powerful amulet," Kurama continued. "It strengthens fire spells by almost twice as much. If you were to connect that to your right hand, your Black Sword would be that much more powerful."
Hiei paused in his observation, turning to the other. "So then, we would steal it and you would hand it over to me. What reward do you get out of it?" he questioned.
"My reward would be the compensation we spoke of a week ago," Kurama replied.
Hiei snorted, rolling his eyes. He should of known. "And everyday since. You simply refuse to give up, don't you?" he commented.
Kurama frowned. "Actually, I normally would of moved on by now. I guess I'm a sticklar for punishment," he said dryly.
"What keeps you here then? Go and find someone else to lay. It would take less effort," Hiei stated, finally reaching down and grabbing the animal's leg. It seemed like the best choice.
Arms encircled him from behind and the Koorime tensed. Since the first day, Kurama had never attempted to touch him. "I don't want anyone else. Strange, isn't it?" the Youko said softly.
Hiei turned to give him a skeptical look. "Don't give me that. The only reason you want me is because I've refused you. If I gave in, then you would leave and head on to the next conquest."
"Perhaps. Although, you wouldn't find out until you gave in," Kurama replied.
About to give a snapped comment, Hiei paused for a moment. The Youko wouldn't meet his eyes. Not knowing why he did so, the Koorime reached up and brushed his hand along the other's cheek. "I'm certain you would leave, if I gave in," he said, his tone just as quiet as the other's had been a moment ago.
Kurama gave him a startled look and Hiei pulled away quickly. Turning, he grasped the animal once again and began dragging it toward where their cave was. "Come on, Youko. Yukina is waiting for her breakfast," he called over his shoulder.
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oh my. oh my oh my. hehe. that was so funny! thank you. ooh - thank u. lol. that was - please excuse me while i go off and laugh for a bit . . .
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oh - excuse me. sorry. no - actually, im not. oh well. its ok bout the ff.net msn, i understand bou the comp. i tried im-ing u back, but i couldn't. sorry. and yes i am the me3gogi who reviews reaching ur limits. and i am the me3gogi currantly wishing for the next chapter. so - c u soon - k? k. cool.
Aqua: O.o; wow! You've outdone yourself with this particular review! I think that's ur longest one yet. LOL!! If you want to get a hold of me besides in reviews, I've got tonnes and tonnes of other messangers. *grins*
Kyo
Ohhh!!! yummy! write more! i am really curious about how they got together!
Aqua: ^_^ Luckily, these next one or two chapters explains it. And, yes, we will have our first "side story" soon as well! As I meantioned, it doesn't have to be read... although, I have the feeling it most likely will be. *Grins*
Ronni-Chan
I finished reading the whole thing and I gotta say...great story. However I do have one suggestion. Less reviews and more story. I wanna know whats gonna happen next!!!! Well keep up the good work.
Aqua: Gomen gomen! The only time that I don't reply to reviews is when I have absolutely no time before posting the chapter. ^_^ I like to let ppl know that their comments are being read. Also, if they have questions or comments, it's easiest to reply this way. Still, I'm trying to make sure that the chapters are longer than the reviews (especially after that one chapter where it wasn't. ^^;)
Sano
Aaaargh!!! *destroys the Kurama's cave* Why does Youko Kurama have to be so horny all the time? If only he'd stop himself he and Hiei would be together!! Aaargh!! You've made another cliffie!! Write the next one soon or OMAE O KORUSU!!
Aqua: LOL!! ^_~ It makes for an interesting storyline, at least. We should almost thank his libido, or the next chapter wouldn't of been possible. *sputters, and starts laughing*
Tamayo
Nyeee! I love this fic! It's sooo cool! I wish I had your writing talent! *Tries to steal Aqua's writing talent* But where do you get your super cool ideas?!? I mean come on this must be one of the best things I ever read!!! ^____^. This fic never gets boring!!! As for the worship thing... well don't worry, I don't think I COULD stop worshipping your fics! THEY RULE! YEAH! ^____^ WRITE MORE! MORE GOOD FICCIE-NESS ^___________^ You are the BEST AUTHOR EVER! *Huggles, then runs off to re-read the fic...*
Aqua: ^_^;; Ehhh... where do I get it? I have no idea actually. I just sit down and start typing as the thoughts come to my head. LOL. I know that sounds lame, but it's true! Sometimes I'll plan maybe one or two paragraphs ahead before I start typing, but usually I just go. *huggles back* ^__^ I'm very proud of this ficcie because it managed to turn out so well! hehe
Kyra Windwood
OH MY GOD, HIEI'S A HUMAN....cool
i hope theres a fight soon, so Hiei could at lest get some of his powers back for while
Aqua: Mmmm... Note to self, figure out where to introduce the new villian.... ^_^ Soonly, soonly.
SilentX
ok ok ok.... I know he WAS mean before......but you truly captured that feeling you know?? Man you're smart where did you get that "touch you,or you will kill me" ???? You're sooooo smart!!! How many more chapters?? You know school is starting here in the Philippines so you expect me to have lesser reviews.....so sorry...but i doubt that will be a problem because you have lots of fans who review you everytime. Man I'm starting to hate Hiei he's sooooooooooo slow. oh yeah good thing you made the chapter longer (")
Aqua: ^_^ That's okies *huggles* So long as I see you a few times! Don't vanish completely!! *nod nod* hehehe. ^_^ I finished school, thankfully, but now I work full time. *falls over* And I'm going to be moving out of this house, so I might lose my 'net connection in a few weeks, until I can get it back *wails*
Someone
O__________o Oooohhh..... Intomidating chappie! ^_^ Please continue this as soon as you can. This is getting better and better by the minute... err... chapter.
Aqua: LMAO!! ^_^ Hai hai!! I promised that I would get at least one more chapter posted before my birthday and so here it is!! LOL The day before. *falls over with a thud* You have no idea how late I had to stay up to do this one. Or how early I had to get up in order to get it posted and get ready for the weekend. *Aqua momentarily pauses to contemplate toddling over to bed for a nap* .. mah, not enough time. ^^;;;
Sei-Chan
Ooo. XD! Continue Continue!!! ^^! Crap, If I had kids in a past life... That.. would NOT be a good thing..Ya. XD!!!! I'd kill myself. Lol. XD CONTINUE!
Aqua: LOL. I took a quiz once about motherhood. Apparently, I'm "Too young for children, but would make the ideal mother when the time was right." *glances at ficcie, snorts* Yes, of course I would. ^^; I'll raise my children all proper and loving graphically yaoi stories *Cackles*
Foxtails
o.O Kurama sure is confident about Hiei. I wonder what Miyu's gonna think when she discovers Youko Kurama ditched her mother bacause of Hiei. *Snickers* I love it! Keep writing!
Aqua: *rubs hands together* Ah, yes, I hadn't even considered that particular scene yet... LOL That would definately make things interesting. We'll have to figure it out. AHHH!! I got an idea!!! *sits there for a long moment working out any possible flaws in new plot idea* .... Heheheh. We've got ourselves another plot.....
Yukitsu
Bad Kurama.... bad Youko.... *raises an eyebrow* you shouldn't have done that, Kurama-kun. You shouldn't have let him go like that! You should have pounced and ravished him on the spot! What happened to your Youko pride?
Anyways, more chappie's please. I will be here EVERYDAY. EVERY i-net time, I start at FF.net. And most of the time, I'm disappointed. Your fics the compensation for all that... Dakara... More!!
Aqua: ^_^;; Hai hai! I've sometimes had to wait months for people to update. It drives me nuts LOL, especially when I usually end up losing the ficcie. *strikes determined pose* If I ever get that bad, I want someone to hit me over the head with something! I refuse to be a writer that takes months to update stuffs.
Nozomi Ga Kanau
SQEEEEUUUU!!! I like! I wantmore! GIMMEGIMMEGIMME!!!!! Meeheehee....-=slips in tallies for a LEMON!=-
Aqua: LMAO!! As I meantioned above, a lemon side story will be coming. Actually, that's probably the next thing to be written. *checks memory for story idea's* .... Yup! *cackle* So, for those of you who have been waiting for the side story... my next update.... *big grin*
Youko Duet
Allison: ummm, Hello, I'm the serious, non-hyper, real-world personality, my youko personalities are in shock so I'm writing this.*blush* Umm, good chapter, really good! *suddenly Y. Duet takes over* WAAAAAAAAA!Flashback, flashback! Egad, zoink, supercalifragilistic! *beams w/ big sparkly eyes* Hiei was soooo kaiwai, I was was all afraid he'd hate Kurama! I 'uz speecheylees! An' you was sooo goodiful updating- now you gt candies 'gin! *chucks sweetifuls* *looks at past 2 reviews* My other personalities talk 2 much- mabye I SHOULD take my meds. MAYBYE!I gotta go 'cuz this is getting to be Wu-chan-justice-rant long! *nodnodnod* Wheeeeeee! *skips off*
Aqua: LMAO!!! ^__^ *munches on candy and just sits back and watches* ^_^;; That, my friends, reminds me of Youko Kurama on faaaaaaar too much sugar. And I mean seriously, like comatose amounts. *nod nod* LOL *glomps Youko Duet and Allison* J/K~
Black Starr Kitsune
Oh Yeah!! I did wonder how it started. So Youkos are different from other demons she should have been more careful. But I wonder how this wil effect all of them? I can't wait to see K/Y it will be fun. UpdateSoon(^_^)
Aqua: ^_^;; I have to admit, Miyu blames Kurama but it was her own fault. Every single demon in the Demonworld knew Kurama's history. She should of asked around a little. LOL. I now, as of a few reviews ago, have an idea as to how to make this particular plot a little more twisted....
Kiarene
another great chapter! =)
Aqua: ^_^ Wai wai!! Sankyuu *glomps happily*
Marikalay
~laughing~
That was delicious! Of course I have always liked Kurama best, and I think you portray his "old self" very well.
Aqua: *bows, looking more than a little egotistical* Thank you very much. ^_^; I was a bit worried. I've never written anything with Youko Kurama in it! Always just Shuuichi-version Kurama
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu
O.O
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! FLASHBACKS!!! *grabs popcorn bowl* *uses Kei as a table for her snacks* MORE MORE I WANT MORE!!!! MORE MORE I WANT MORE!!!!
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*threatenly waves a spoon*
Kei: *stands up and spills the snacks everywhere* What do you think you're doing?
Aqua: he's a vampire now! *cackles* ^_^ I luv ur spoon!! I got one too!! *runs into her bedroom and grabs her spoon* Isn't it the best way to hit someone over the head when they're doing something annoying/stupid/etc.? LOL
MESSAGE TO ALL REVIEWERS: (Sorry about the bold, but I have to make sure everyone reads this!!) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WRAP YOUR REVIEWS BEFORE YOU POST THEM. IT'S INCREDIBLY HARD TO READ THEM ON MY COMPIE WHEN THEY ARE NOT WRAPPED. THANK YOU.
Reaching Your Limits: Continual Cycle
Episode 12: Tried, Tested, and True. Don't Leave Me.
Yukina woke slowly, the light which filtered into the cave which she called home drawing her into conciousness. She stretched before forcing herself into a sitting position. Although she was still tired, there was too much to be done for her waste the day sleeping.
She was surprised when her eyes fell upon Kurama, but not Hiei. The Youko had been with them for almost a week, despite her brother's protests. It was a small cave and her brother was not visible. This was the first time that he had left Yukina alone with Kurama. The Koorime maiden smiled to herself. It spoke volumes about how much her brother was coming to trust this Youko, no matter what kind of rude phrases came from his mouth.
Kurama had followed his brother home one day after he'd caught their supper, and had refused to leave. He seemed undaunted by all of Hiei's threats, and seemed to enjoy making their lives a little more harrassed. Still, Yukina had to admit that it was much more interesting. She liked having Kurama around even if it meant sharing her brother's attention.
"Where did my brother go?" she asked, shifting so that she was sitting beside him.
Kurama shrugged slightly. "He said that he needed some time alone, so he went by himself to catch breakfast. I thought that I'd let him have some space, since it has been a week since he's been alone," he replied.
"That's considerate of you," Yukina said politely. Although, if truth be known, the main reason why Kurama was always with Hiei previously was because her brother hadn't trusted the Youko alone with her. Even if he'd been seriously annoyed the entire time, he'd rather put up with the Youko than the chance of something bad happening.
Not that it would. Yukina already trusted Kurama almost as much as she did her own brother. Even though he was presently snorting at her 'considerate' comment.
Picking up Hiei's cloak, as it had been torn the previous day, Yukina began to mend the fabric. "How long as he been gone?" she asked.
"Only an hour or so," Kurama replied, looking bored.
She smiled, watching him carefully. He'd claimed all of this time that he would not leave without his compensation, although she could imagine that his life was now a lot less adventure-filled than it had been. Hiei had not given him the compensation which he wanted, and Yukina wasn't stupid enough to of not figured it out. One just had to look at Kurama whenever he was around Hiei and it was obvious. Whether the Youko had figured it out for himself or not, he was hooked. She had the feeling that, even if it took tens upon hundreds of years, he would not leave without his 'compensation'. Perhaps, even when he finally did get it, he would stay.
"Hiei has been a little tense lately, hasn't he? He's been making silly mistakes when hunting or fighting. Ones that he normally wouldn't make," Yukina observed, becoming slightly worried as she spoke. Yesterday, Kurama had bailed Hiei out of the danger he'd been in minutes before the demon which had held him plunged a blade through the Forbidden Child's chest. Today... he was alone out there.
"I've noticed," Kurama replied, his back stiffening slightly, and Yukina suddenly realized that he wasn't bored at all. He was staring outside of the cave, probably all of his senses on edge to make sure Hiei didn't come to harm.
"He's all right, you know. I'd know if there was something wrong," Yukina assured.
Kurama gave her a look and rolled his eyes. "What would I care? Once I get the compensation he owes me, I'm never going to see him again," he stated.
"Of course, if he were to get badly hurt, it would take him that much longer to give you your compensation, correct?" Yukina pointed out.
Kurama was quiet for a moment, then got to his feet. "That's a good point. To make sure I don't have to wait any longer than I have to for my compensation, I'm going to check on him," he stated.
It was a good thing he was gone only a moment later, because Yukina couldn't keep her amused laughter down. Really, it was too adorable.
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Hiei crouched low to the ground, his eyes focused on a large animal in front of him that was drinking from a small stream. It was an immensely dangerous animal, almost six times the size of himself, but it would be enough meat to feed all three of them for the next week. If he could kill it, then food would be one less thing to worry about for a while. There was already so much going on in his mind that it would be a God-send to not have to worry about something for a while.
"What kind of animal is that?" a voice whispered into his ear and Hiei felt a shiver go down his spine.
He turned his head slightly, seeing Kurama only bare inches away, looking at the animal. The Youko had snuck up silently, and had his youki suppressed. At least he had been smart about his approach, although Hiei was less than happy to see him. He'd been needing some time alone, and didn't appreciate the other showing up like this.
"I don't know. I don't care. It's food now," he stated, keeping his voice at a bare minimum as well.
"Don't get ahead of yourself. You've got to kill it first," Kurama teased.
Hiei smirked at him and drew his sword. Turning his attention back to the large animal, he shifted his weight slightly. He then sprang his entire weight forward as fast as he could, bringing the sword up beside him. Caught unaware, his target had no time to do anything besides roar and attempt to dodge before his blade caught it in the throat. He felt the muscles clench around his blade, ripping it from his hands, but he already knew it was a fatal blow. The animal just had to bleed enough first.
Kurama appeared a few feet away only a moment later, his hand spreading out in front of him. The grass grew up and around the animal, keeping it in place as it began to die. Hiei nodded his approval of the move. He didn't know how fast this creature actually was, and wouldn't of appreciated having to chase it down as it fled.
There was a few long moments as the animal continued to thrash and roar before it finally slumped to the ground, falling silent. Kurama let the plants go and Hiei made forward to grab his sword. He grimaced a little when it came out of the creature entirely covered in blood, but washed it with relative ease in the stream.
"You should help me go after the Granton Ruby," Kurama commented with a grin.
Hiei rose an eyebrow, turning to face him. "Why would I want to do that?" he questioned. The Granton Ruby was a famous stone owned by the Kyranu race. They were ferocious and powerful, and the ruby was a sacred treasure to them. Although it was probably worth a small part of the Demonworld, he hardly considered it worth risking his life over.
"You could make a lot of money," Kurama pointed out.
Hiei shook his head, circling the animal to find the best hold in order to drag it home. "I don't have much of a use for money. If I ever needed some, I could just collect a bounty," he replied.
"It is also a powerful amulet," Kurama continued. "It strengthens fire spells by almost twice as much. If you were to connect that to your right hand, your Black Sword would be that much more powerful."
Hiei paused in his observation, turning to the other. "So then, we would steal it and you would hand it over to me. What reward do you get out of it?" he questioned.
"My reward would be the compensation we spoke of a week ago," Kurama replied.
Hiei snorted, rolling his eyes. He should of known. "And everyday since. You simply refuse to give up, don't you?" he commented.
Kurama frowned. "Actually, I normally would of moved on by now. I guess I'm a sticklar for punishment," he said dryly.
"What keeps you here then? Go and find someone else to lay. It would take less effort," Hiei stated, finally reaching down and grabbing the animal's leg. It seemed like the best choice.
Arms encircled him from behind and the Koorime tensed. Since the first day, Kurama had never attempted to touch him. "I don't want anyone else. Strange, isn't it?" the Youko said softly.
Hiei turned to give him a skeptical look. "Don't give me that. The only reason you want me is because I've refused you. If I gave in, then you would leave and head on to the next conquest."
"Perhaps. Although, you wouldn't find out until you gave in," Kurama replied.
About to give a snapped comment, Hiei paused for a moment. The Youko wouldn't meet his eyes. Not knowing why he did so, the Koorime reached up and brushed his hand along the other's cheek. "I'm certain you would leave, if I gave in," he said, his tone just as quiet as the other's had been a moment ago.
Kurama gave him a startled look and Hiei pulled away quickly. Turning, he grasped the animal once again and began dragging it toward where their cave was. "Come on, Youko. Yukina is waiting for her breakfast," he called over his shoulder.