Hope you enjoy this chapter cause I don't know when you are going to get another!
"I am going for a walk!" yelled Inazuma to the rest of the household.
Everyone was sitting comfortably in the living room as she walked in. A movie was in, what looked like a CGI movie, though she wasn't sure which one. All it had was a orange and black stripped fish (a clown fish) swimming with a blue, black, and yellow fish and LOTS of turtles (Finding Nemo, sorry, I absolutely love that movie). Yusuke sat in one of the recliners while Kurama was cuddled up with Botan on a couch(a couple! Awww, I always thought they would be cute together, not her and Koenma. For those that have seen part of the show, the Reikai prince had a crush on Ayame.), Yukina and Kazuma on the other. Koka was quite comfortable in Hiei's lap on the second recliner.
"Okay mommy!" called Koka, smiling at Inazuma.
"Would you care for company?" Kurama asked, also looking at her.
"No, I am fine. I was thinking about popping into Japan and visit Kori. She does not know that I am alive. It will be quite suprising. Ohh, and Koka?"
"Yes?"
"Do not forget that you have school in the morning so you will not be staying up late."
"I know."
"Alright, be back soon."
Grabbing her coat, for it was slightly cold out, she said bye and headed outside. The sun was sinking beyond the horizon as she made her way across one of the many bridges in the city. Rain slowly started to fall, decorating her hair with droplets. A smile spread across her face as she spun in a circle. Trees came into view and she entered the forest. The vast greens were on both sides of a path, it extending far from the road. Traveling down it, she started to sing a song outloud. (Song is "I'm with you" by Avril Lavigne)
I'm Standing on a bridge
I'm waitin in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
Theres nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening but theres no sound
Isn't anyone tryin to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
She passed some animals who gazed at her with interest before running or hopping away. Smiling, she continued on.
im looking for a place
searching for a face
is anybody here i know
cause nothings going right
and everythigns a mess
and no one likes to be alone
Isn't anyone tryin to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
Branches rustled above her, but she knew what...or who it was.
oh why is everything so confusing
maybe I'm just out of my mind
yea yea yea
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
The path came to end in a circle of trees where in the middle was a lone boulder. Walking over to it, she sat down.
Take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
I'm with you
The branches shook again and Inazuma watched it suspiciously.
Take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
I'm with you
Ending the note on a low tone, she jumped off the rock just in time to miss a broad-blade sword shatter the rock she was sitting on. Twisting around, she found Takanashi to be the wielder.
"Found you at last. Not very smart running away, you know. It's punishable." he stated, smirking.
She noticed a glint in his eyes that his means of tourture do not involve blades or the liking. Wide-eyed, she lept back as he went at her again. Not having a weapon to defend herself, she dodged his sword while leaping around the field. She got fed up and hopped into one of the trees, only to run into Hiei. As he made to speak, she clapped a hand over his mouth.
"Silence." she hissed to him.
Unfortunately, Takanashi heard her and threw an energy blast at the tree. Hiei using his quick speed, picked Inazuma up and jumped into another tree. Takanashi tried to track them, but their energy was concealed. Inazuma pressed her fingers to her lips, signaling for Hiei to keep quiet. Leaping down, she stood before Takanashi.
"Stop this senselessness. I am here." she said, spreading her arms apart to show him she meant no harm.
"Hm, I see. Where is my son? I know he is here."
Hiei flickered beside Inazuma, hatred clear on his face. Takanashi smirked and summonded a staff with a single crystal on the tip. Spinning it, he attacked Hiei. The kajihenge was amused at this and dodged with a grin. Inazuma watched from the side. Suddenly, the air became dense and it was harder to move about. The two men's movements slowed drasticly. That's when Inazuma noticed the crystal glow, then it clicked.
"Hiei, watch out."
Gazing at the staff, he noticed it too, but because the air was so thick, he couldn't move quickly. Takanashi smirked and as the light started to escape the crystal, the air became normal. During this split second, he thrusted the staff towards Hiei with hopes to catch him off guard. He did. A light eminated from the tip and he felt the crystal tear through flesh. Painful grunts escaped the victim. When the light faded, both men saw that Inazuma was the one who took the shot, having blocked Hiei during his second of disadvantage. Black and red burnt skin circled her back as she collapsed to her knees.
"You okay Hiei?" she asked with a grin.
"Yes...but you.."
"Do not worry about me. Get out of her Takanashi." she threw over her shoulder.
The demon growled and disappeared from view. Inazuma fell forward and was caught by Hiei.
"Don't die on me again." he said, half-jokingly.
"No, no death, just...forgetfulness."
She smiled at him before darkness consumed her eyes.
Nice cliffy, I think. Keep an eye out for the next chapter!
-UtsukushiiCho