Forsaken
Short but full of angst. I'm loving this so far. Continue soon!
Aqua: Hai hai!!! Will definately continue! I'm hoping to post one or two more chapters of this before I move! ^__^
Tamayo ( WHY SHOULD I TELL YE?)
*Jaws music plays*
Aqua: *chortles* Good way to describe it, ne?
Lei Fang
O . My . God! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! This is literally the best fic I have ever read!!!! *quickly puts under favorites* Me, who only reads DBZ and Fushigi Yuugi fics! AHH!!! I have spent the entire day reading Reaching Your Limits and its sequel and almost dying every time I had to leave the computer!! It took all of my self control to not review each and every chapter! (which would be 68 goddamn reviews!)*puts Aqua in coveted "Favorite Authors" spot* Rarely do I give out *real* death threats, but if you do not continue this pretty damn fast.... *gets editted out because of reviews that get put into PG-PG13 fic* glances over and see's totally screwed basement and a bent spoon (???) I will be back!!!!!
- Lei Fang
Aqua: *grins* I'm glad that you liked it!! ^__^ One of these days I actually have to sit down and re-read the chapters. I can't even remember the beginning of the story all that well. ^^; Is there really 68 chapters?? O.o; OMG!!!! I didn't even realize it was getting this long. And I still have so much I can use to type more.... *dies*
Yukitsu
wahahahahahahahaaa!!!!!
poor kurama... *laughs hysterically* poor ickle kurama-chan.... BTW, I've read the lemon and the continuation already. I just love your fic!!!! Wai!!! (We Are Insane) WAI!!!!
P.S. Nice lemon...
You're MOVING?!?! Where?! When?! Oh.... Good luck! And I want you to know that the moment you start neglecting your fics, I will personally hunt you down and eat you alive. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Aqua: ^_^ Thanks, I've never done a lemon with the youko before, so I was worried. Hehe.
I'm moving in... *glances at calandar* four days from this Sunday. ^_^ Same city, just to my own house instead of living with my parents. It will take me a while to update once I move because I can't afford the 'net right away, but I will definately continue to type!
Youko Duet
Poor Kurama! He's just recently discovered that
he's a demon, remembered a past life, joined the
Reikai Tantei, met the kids who he never knew he
had-who are about the Suuichi's age-, has his
newfound daughter out to kill him, is has the
youkai who is/was his Past lover/ Crush/Possisbly
current boyfriend at his house in his bed, where
his Mother found them, and fainted. Tell me hon-
Which chapter are you gonna put his MENTAL BREAKDOWN in? AND if you don't start updating
more I will sic my evil puppy on you. ... But good chapter keep going! *sweatdrop*
Aqua: Mmmm... when you put it like that.... ^_^;; The poor guy. *huggles Kurama* I love him, really I do. It's just so easy to manipulate his life because he's got one of the most interesting ones. Still, I am going to be broadening out soon and torturing the other characters. It just takes some time *grin* At least Kurama had a bit of time to get used to things. It's been about... *thinks* Two months? Three? Since Hiei first came to his school.
Marikalay
Shock. Curiousity. Desire.
I can't wait for more.
Aqua: LOL ^__^ Wai wai! I've got more now!!!
Silver_Nightingale
Hi Aqua-san! It's me... 'Someone'. I changed my codename. ^^; Anyways, on with the review.
I'll go with my favorite thing to say at the moment: What the heck did you do that for? Really, is it me? Or do you really enjoy torturing Kurama? Not that I complain... Another wonderful twist for the story. Pls. hurry up with the next chapter! I'm dying to know what happened next! ^_^
Aqua: Weeeeellll.... for EVERYONE TO KNOW!!! ^^; This next chapter is sappy. *THUD* Angsty, and sappy. *grin* But Hiei has a big lightbulb moment, so I think it's a good chapter! ^_^ Mmmmm... I'm working on who I should torture next, and when I should introduce it. Hopefully soon, to give you all some variety. ^_^
And now, enjoy the episode!!
Reaching Your Limits: Continual Cycle
Episode 14: Comforts. A Mother's Wish
Hiei looked down at Kurama, a frown marring his brow. Yukina smiled reassuringly at him. "Don't worry, Hiei. He's simply fainted. He should be all right in a short while," she said.
The fire demon shook his head, unable to articulate the concern he felt for the unconcious youth. When he'd run downstairs and seen Kurama laying on the floor, the first thought in his mind had been that Kurama was dead. An irrational flash of thought that had lasted only a moment, but had scared him more than anything he'd ever known.
Only once he'd carried the other to his bed, felt Kurama's breathing as he did so, did he feel any relief. Still, the image of the other laying so limply refused to leave his mind.
"I'll be back later," he told Yukina. Before she had a chance to reply, he was out the window and jumping from tree to tree.
He could not deny with any part of him that he loved Kurama. Not after the reaction he'd had. For that brief moment, all of his fears, regrets, and hibitions had become insignificant. The first thought that had come to his mind was how much of an idiot he had been to keep his feelings for the reincarnated Youko private. How much of an idiot he had been not to take the chances which had been offered to him.
Stopping at the small park where he'd first taught 'Shuuichi' to use his abilities, Hiei let himself fall to the ground. He was breathing hard from just that mild run, his blood pulsing in his veins.
Closing his eyes, Hiei willed himself to relax. There was no sense getting worked up about something that hadn't happened. He couldn't change the things of the past, so there was no reason to get upset about it.
Abruptly, the sound of crying broke through Hiei's thoughts. Scowling at having his privacy invaded, the fire demon sat up and glanced around. A woman was walking a short distance away and, had he not been able to identify her, Hiei would of left to find a new place to churn through his thoughts.
However, this was Minamino Shiori, and she appeared to be in the process of crying her eyes out.
His curiousity, and concern although he wouldn't admit to that part, getting the better of him, Hiei stood and approached the woman. She heard his footsteps and looked up, her sobs stopping for a moment.
"Oh, Hiei," she said, her voice sounding sad.
Pausing beside her, Hiei was careful to keep his face expressionless. He had the feeling that the reason why Shiori was crying was the same as to why Kurama had passed out earlier.
"Why do such a useless thing as cry?" Hiei questioned.
Shiori blinked at him and, surprisingly, a few moments later her sobs subsided into loud sniffles. "Sometimes crying can help, when you are hurting," she said.
"I've hurt many times, and have never felt the need," Hiei commented. It was a lie, as he had twice in his life, but he didn't feel the need to enlighten her to that fact.
The woman almost smiled at his comment. "I suppose it depends on the kind of hurt," she said.
"Why are you hurt?" Hiei questioned.
Shiori looked away, her eyes filling once again. "I suppose you don't know, yet. You will soon enough. I found out something about Shuuichi. Something that would make him a monster in the eyes of regular society. He's been keeping such a big secret from me all of this time," she replied, her voice almost inaudible.
A monster? So she had somehow discovered Kurama was a reincarnated youko? Hiei grit his teeth, wondering how such a thing was possible. Even Kurama hadn't remembered until just a short while ago.
"What makes him a monster? Just because he is different than most people doesn't mean he's something bad," Hiei stated, his voice coming out harsh.
Shiori looked at him with wide eyes, then shook her head. "You don't understand, Hiei. I can't even look at him the same, I can't bare to see him at all. He's even invited you into my home without giving me the slightest idea."
Hiei's frown deepened. So, then, she knew of his own heritage as well. "Not that I see what it has to do with me, but you seem as though you are able to talk to me easily enough. Why would the situation be any different with Shuuichi?" he questioned, remembering at the last moment to use Kurama's human name.
"It's different," Shiori said slowly. "No offence against you, but it does not affect me as much. It was not your wedding I dreamed of planning, or your children I dreamed of holding."
The fire demon blinked, then blinked again. She was worked up about weddings and children? This entire time, they'd been speaking of different things. He'd assumed she was talking about the Youko, when she'd been talking about.... And she even thought they were lovers already.
"You shouldn't speak of things you don't understand," Hiei replied, this time being the first to look away.
Shiori was silent, staring at him.
"Just because Shuuichi is different from most doesn't make him inhuman. And, just because he doesn't fit into the ideal you had for him doesn't make him any less your son. He kept this secret from you so not to disappoint you, so that he wouldn't hurt you. If you truely love him, you will accept him any way that he is," he stated.
The older woman looked at him for a long moment, then nodded her head slowly. "It will be difficult, but you're right. Shuuichi is my son. Gay or not, he is my son. I have to accept him for who he is," she said softly.
"You love him," Hiei told her, although the words were directed more inward than they were to her.
Shiori nodded again then, surprising him, reached down to hug him. Stiffening, Hiei allowed the hug, knowing it would not be the best thing to push her away after she'd had such an emotional time. "I think that Shuuichi has made the right choice," Shiori said softly against his cheek before pulling away, smiling once before heading in the direction of the Minamino household.
Left alone in the clearing, Hiei could do nothing but stare after her.
End Episode 14
Short but full of angst. I'm loving this so far. Continue soon!
Aqua: Hai hai!!! Will definately continue! I'm hoping to post one or two more chapters of this before I move! ^__^
Tamayo ( WHY SHOULD I TELL YE?)
*Jaws music plays*
Aqua: *chortles* Good way to describe it, ne?
Lei Fang
O . My . God! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! This is literally the best fic I have ever read!!!! *quickly puts under favorites* Me, who only reads DBZ and Fushigi Yuugi fics! AHH!!! I have spent the entire day reading Reaching Your Limits and its sequel and almost dying every time I had to leave the computer!! It took all of my self control to not review each and every chapter! (which would be 68 goddamn reviews!)*puts Aqua in coveted "Favorite Authors" spot* Rarely do I give out *real* death threats, but if you do not continue this pretty damn fast.... *gets editted out because of reviews that get put into PG-PG13 fic* glances over and see's totally screwed basement and a bent spoon (???) I will be back!!!!!
- Lei Fang
Aqua: *grins* I'm glad that you liked it!! ^__^ One of these days I actually have to sit down and re-read the chapters. I can't even remember the beginning of the story all that well. ^^; Is there really 68 chapters?? O.o; OMG!!!! I didn't even realize it was getting this long. And I still have so much I can use to type more.... *dies*
Yukitsu
wahahahahahahahaaa!!!!!
poor kurama... *laughs hysterically* poor ickle kurama-chan.... BTW, I've read the lemon and the continuation already. I just love your fic!!!! Wai!!! (We Are Insane) WAI!!!!
P.S. Nice lemon...
You're MOVING?!?! Where?! When?! Oh.... Good luck! And I want you to know that the moment you start neglecting your fics, I will personally hunt you down and eat you alive. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Aqua: ^_^ Thanks, I've never done a lemon with the youko before, so I was worried. Hehe.
I'm moving in... *glances at calandar* four days from this Sunday. ^_^ Same city, just to my own house instead of living with my parents. It will take me a while to update once I move because I can't afford the 'net right away, but I will definately continue to type!
Youko Duet
Poor Kurama! He's just recently discovered that
he's a demon, remembered a past life, joined the
Reikai Tantei, met the kids who he never knew he
had-who are about the Suuichi's age-, has his
newfound daughter out to kill him, is has the
youkai who is/was his Past lover/ Crush/Possisbly
current boyfriend at his house in his bed, where
his Mother found them, and fainted. Tell me hon-
Which chapter are you gonna put his MENTAL BREAKDOWN in? AND if you don't start updating
more I will sic my evil puppy on you. ... But good chapter keep going! *sweatdrop*
Aqua: Mmmm... when you put it like that.... ^_^;; The poor guy. *huggles Kurama* I love him, really I do. It's just so easy to manipulate his life because he's got one of the most interesting ones. Still, I am going to be broadening out soon and torturing the other characters. It just takes some time *grin* At least Kurama had a bit of time to get used to things. It's been about... *thinks* Two months? Three? Since Hiei first came to his school.
Marikalay
Shock. Curiousity. Desire.
I can't wait for more.
Aqua: LOL ^__^ Wai wai! I've got more now!!!
Silver_Nightingale
Hi Aqua-san! It's me... 'Someone'. I changed my codename. ^^; Anyways, on with the review.
I'll go with my favorite thing to say at the moment: What the heck did you do that for? Really, is it me? Or do you really enjoy torturing Kurama? Not that I complain... Another wonderful twist for the story. Pls. hurry up with the next chapter! I'm dying to know what happened next! ^_^
Aqua: Weeeeellll.... for EVERYONE TO KNOW!!! ^^; This next chapter is sappy. *THUD* Angsty, and sappy. *grin* But Hiei has a big lightbulb moment, so I think it's a good chapter! ^_^ Mmmmm... I'm working on who I should torture next, and when I should introduce it. Hopefully soon, to give you all some variety. ^_^
And now, enjoy the episode!!
Reaching Your Limits: Continual Cycle
Episode 14: Comforts. A Mother's Wish
Hiei looked down at Kurama, a frown marring his brow. Yukina smiled reassuringly at him. "Don't worry, Hiei. He's simply fainted. He should be all right in a short while," she said.
The fire demon shook his head, unable to articulate the concern he felt for the unconcious youth. When he'd run downstairs and seen Kurama laying on the floor, the first thought in his mind had been that Kurama was dead. An irrational flash of thought that had lasted only a moment, but had scared him more than anything he'd ever known.
Only once he'd carried the other to his bed, felt Kurama's breathing as he did so, did he feel any relief. Still, the image of the other laying so limply refused to leave his mind.
"I'll be back later," he told Yukina. Before she had a chance to reply, he was out the window and jumping from tree to tree.
He could not deny with any part of him that he loved Kurama. Not after the reaction he'd had. For that brief moment, all of his fears, regrets, and hibitions had become insignificant. The first thought that had come to his mind was how much of an idiot he had been to keep his feelings for the reincarnated Youko private. How much of an idiot he had been not to take the chances which had been offered to him.
Stopping at the small park where he'd first taught 'Shuuichi' to use his abilities, Hiei let himself fall to the ground. He was breathing hard from just that mild run, his blood pulsing in his veins.
Closing his eyes, Hiei willed himself to relax. There was no sense getting worked up about something that hadn't happened. He couldn't change the things of the past, so there was no reason to get upset about it.
Abruptly, the sound of crying broke through Hiei's thoughts. Scowling at having his privacy invaded, the fire demon sat up and glanced around. A woman was walking a short distance away and, had he not been able to identify her, Hiei would of left to find a new place to churn through his thoughts.
However, this was Minamino Shiori, and she appeared to be in the process of crying her eyes out.
His curiousity, and concern although he wouldn't admit to that part, getting the better of him, Hiei stood and approached the woman. She heard his footsteps and looked up, her sobs stopping for a moment.
"Oh, Hiei," she said, her voice sounding sad.
Pausing beside her, Hiei was careful to keep his face expressionless. He had the feeling that the reason why Shiori was crying was the same as to why Kurama had passed out earlier.
"Why do such a useless thing as cry?" Hiei questioned.
Shiori blinked at him and, surprisingly, a few moments later her sobs subsided into loud sniffles. "Sometimes crying can help, when you are hurting," she said.
"I've hurt many times, and have never felt the need," Hiei commented. It was a lie, as he had twice in his life, but he didn't feel the need to enlighten her to that fact.
The woman almost smiled at his comment. "I suppose it depends on the kind of hurt," she said.
"Why are you hurt?" Hiei questioned.
Shiori looked away, her eyes filling once again. "I suppose you don't know, yet. You will soon enough. I found out something about Shuuichi. Something that would make him a monster in the eyes of regular society. He's been keeping such a big secret from me all of this time," she replied, her voice almost inaudible.
A monster? So she had somehow discovered Kurama was a reincarnated youko? Hiei grit his teeth, wondering how such a thing was possible. Even Kurama hadn't remembered until just a short while ago.
"What makes him a monster? Just because he is different than most people doesn't mean he's something bad," Hiei stated, his voice coming out harsh.
Shiori looked at him with wide eyes, then shook her head. "You don't understand, Hiei. I can't even look at him the same, I can't bare to see him at all. He's even invited you into my home without giving me the slightest idea."
Hiei's frown deepened. So, then, she knew of his own heritage as well. "Not that I see what it has to do with me, but you seem as though you are able to talk to me easily enough. Why would the situation be any different with Shuuichi?" he questioned, remembering at the last moment to use Kurama's human name.
"It's different," Shiori said slowly. "No offence against you, but it does not affect me as much. It was not your wedding I dreamed of planning, or your children I dreamed of holding."
The fire demon blinked, then blinked again. She was worked up about weddings and children? This entire time, they'd been speaking of different things. He'd assumed she was talking about the Youko, when she'd been talking about.... And she even thought they were lovers already.
"You shouldn't speak of things you don't understand," Hiei replied, this time being the first to look away.
Shiori was silent, staring at him.
"Just because Shuuichi is different from most doesn't make him inhuman. And, just because he doesn't fit into the ideal you had for him doesn't make him any less your son. He kept this secret from you so not to disappoint you, so that he wouldn't hurt you. If you truely love him, you will accept him any way that he is," he stated.
The older woman looked at him for a long moment, then nodded her head slowly. "It will be difficult, but you're right. Shuuichi is my son. Gay or not, he is my son. I have to accept him for who he is," she said softly.
"You love him," Hiei told her, although the words were directed more inward than they were to her.
Shiori nodded again then, surprising him, reached down to hug him. Stiffening, Hiei allowed the hug, knowing it would not be the best thing to push her away after she'd had such an emotional time. "I think that Shuuichi has made the right choice," Shiori said softly against his cheek before pulling away, smiling once before heading in the direction of the Minamino household.
Left alone in the clearing, Hiei could do nothing but stare after her.
End Episode 14