Silver:You gotta love me! I postponed doing my homework so I could get this out to you! Be greatful...

Todd:Yeah... she is actually postponingdoing her Biology homework which isn't smart and she has to do two maps for her Geography class... so be nice would ya?

Silver:Well, R/R please... and here are some muffins and milk. I gotta go and do my homework... (darns it all!)

Chapter 11

When Rain and Atem arrived back at the mansion, they were greeted by one of Atem's servants. "Henry, please get the portal ready to go to the Checkos restaurant, and Rain and myself shall be ready to go in about an half an hour," announced Atem. Rain glanced up at her cousin as he led her in through the doors of the entry way.

"Atem… what about Hiei?" Rain inquired softly.

"You mean that spiky-haired jerk whom you call a 'friend'?" Atem replied a little sharp at the mention of the fire demon. Rain's pupils dilated a little at his reply but she was determined to get Hiei to come.

"No, my good friend Hiei… the only one out of my group of friends to come with me and the only person I've felt completely safe with since my parents and brother passed away in that hospital… the friend who has made it possible for me to fight without having to worry about losing too much blood through my poisoned knuckles… the only one that has kept an eye on me, even when he didn't want to, since I went to live with the Reikai Tantei," she replied shedding an unwanted teardrop that quickly turned into a gem as it hit the floor with a small tinkle. By the time the young female finished her speech, Atem wasn't holding her by the arm and was now standing in front of her and looked a little confused.

"If I'm reading you correctly, you love this Hiei character," Atem said coolly. Rain's eyes widened slightly but she kept her composure.

"Yes, I care for him, Atem… he is a dear friend to me and I would die if I lost him. Sure he has his days where he is the biggest jerk imaginable, but I know he won't turn completely away. He may not show it, but he cares for his friends… and even if he doesn't like me particularly, he'll still protect me because he knows the people he cares about care about me… he won't let anyone hurt me as long as it's in his power to control…"

"And what will you do, Rain? What will you do if he doesn't come and help you? What if it is out of his control? Than what will you do? You can't protect yourself… you don't have control over your powers…"

"How do you know that? I do have control over my powers I just didn't think there was a reason for me to use them right now seeing as I'm in no immediate danger…" Rain came back as strong as Atem had said his share. Rain was becoming scared but she wasn't ready to back down from Atem. How could he challenge Hiei's integrity? Sure, in the past Hiei had no integrity , but he's changed now, and Rain had not even a shadow of a doubt in Hiei's strength and friendship.

"Don't be so sure, my dear cousin…" Atem growled as a purple mist started to emanate from him. Rain's eyes were wide now as she started to back away from the one who she'd been trusting to also be on her side. Atem's hands melted into wolf paws as well as his feet. His face contorted as a snout grew forth as his eyes became almost slits. He hunched over and the transformation was complete… Atem was now in his ookami form and looked threateningly up at Rain who stood transfixed for just a moment. She regained her senses and did the one thing she hadn't done for at least 2 months…

A black and blue mist started to swirl around Rain as she was lifted from the ground by a gust of chillingly cold wind. She felt her clothing ripple as it changed from the purple to the layer of white covered by black with a red sash. Her hair grew longer, flaring out as a crimson bandana tied itself around her forehead. Her soft slipper-like shoes transformed into the knee-high black boots. Rain felt her wings come ripping forth out of her back after which the kimono sealed up around the exposed skin. She knew her eyes were now emerald accompanied by her black hair. Another breath of wind exposed her form to the ookami demon who was poised to attack once he was able to see his prey. Atem went back a few steps in awe of the angel before him.

Rain pulled out her katana and saw it was glowing red with the inscription flashing silver. (Remember, Hiei gave her the katana for her birthday and she still doesn't know what the inscription stood for. Also, remember, it glows red when she's in danger.) She held it before, saddened that it was warning her that she was in a dangerous position…