Lost and Found: Love Chapter 2 Sequel: Out on the Town, a yu yu hakusho fanfic

A Past Love: Sequel

Chapter 2: Out on the Town

by AngelK

Author's Note: Hello, everyone! Welcome to A Past Love/ Lost and Found: Love's Sequel: Chapter Two. Please enjoy!

My usual blather, I do like comments and suggestions/criticism. But, if you don't like this story as you read it, it's kind of pointless just to tell me how much you hated it and how terrible I am. So, I want a reason for why you dislike it so much if you do (in other words, constructive criticism). If you see a problem with it, state it. Otherwise, enjoy yourself.

Disclaimer: This is a story based upon characters of Yu Yu Hakusho. It is for entertainment purposes only.

"Dragon of the Darkne-" Hiei began, preparing his attack.

"Mama!" A voice exclaimed.

"Father!" Another cried out.

"STOP!" The pair shouted in unison.

Hiei and Akita froze, both breathing heavily.

Two pairs of shimmering garnet colored orbs looked at the enraged couple.

"Ah, so there is trouble in paradise these days." Mukuro declared.

"Indeed," Kurama agreed.

"Mama!" Akiei raced to her mother, clinging to the female's waist, sobbing.

"Father..." Toshiro shot towards his father with amazing speed, tears trailing from his eyes.

"You two have to learn how to control yourselves. Honestly, almost every one of the sentries came racing to me to inform me of two rogue demons going at it," Mukuro reprimanded bitterly. She started to walk away and looked back over her shoulder. "Grow up, the two of you. Don't make these children cry like they just did. You'll have crime lords after them for the gems that their tears can make." The demon lord continued back to her compound.

Hiei glowered for a moment at his liege but his expression instantly softened at the sound of his child's sniffling. "I'm sorry, Toshiro. I'm so sorry." He put an arm around the trembling form of his son.

Akita hugged her daughter's wavering form, whispering soothingly over and over again.

"I-I-I w-w-was so-o-o scared, Mama. I-I-I ne-ne-never heard you use that tone of voice." Akiei stuttered. She gripped her mother's shirt in tight fists. "Please don't scare me ever again..." She continued to cry, silently this time.

Akita lifted her daughter onto her hip. She wiped her daughter's tears away. "Would you like to go visit the pack with me? You, Toshiro, your uncle, and your father?"

Akiei nodded feebly.

Akita looked at her mate that she loved so dearly. "How about it, Hiei? Would you want to come to see the pack?"

Hiei stared at Akita. He hesitated for a moment. "Well..."

"Please, Father. I wa- I would like to go and see Comp and Snowflower." Toshiro piped up.

"I guess it would be alright then. Kurama-" Hiei fixed his gaze on his long-time friend and brother-in-law. "Coming along?"

"Of course. Have you been working on transformation with them, Akita?" Kurama asked his sister as they began to walk along.

"Toshiro and Akiei both grasp the concept firmly. I'm very proud," Akita replied as they began to walk along.

Howls rang throughout the air.

"They're so close," Hiei commented, surprised. "I thought they never hunt this near by."

"After they made an agreement with Murkuro to take down predators or trespassers that come onto this or their territory, she allowed them to stay and hunt wherever they'd like." Akita explained.

Toshiro let go of his father's hand and raced through the grass. His stride lengthened slightly as he transformed. Sprinting through the forest, he was overtaken by the pack.

It is our grandson, Hunter. He's growing splendidly, isn't he? A black wolf, white areas around her eyes, spoke with love in her voice.

Indeed. Toshiro, would you like to come hunting with us? The pack leader, Hunter asked. He stood beside his mate, Nightsong, the black wolf that had spoken.

Of course, grandfather but, only if Akiei comes. The black pup with white tipped ears replied.

Akiei's eyes lit up as she leapt from her mother's arms. Changing in midair, Akiei became a black wolf with white tipped fur. She and Toshiro were just about identical in appearance, except for Toshiro's white tipped ears. I'm ready.

We'll be back shortly. Just want to teach them about trails. Comp and Snowflower are in our caves. He said you'd be coming. Hunter said to Akita.

"Yes, I told him. Bring them back safely, Pack-father." The female requested softly.

Certainly. Come then, all of you. Hunter gave a loud authoritative howl and took off with Nightsong at his side and Toshiro and Akiei keeping close behind.

With a series of responding howls, the rest of the demon wolf pack followed at their leader's command.

"The caves are close by. Come on." Akita beckoned and Kurama followed his sister.

Hiei hesitated, watching the wolves run.

They'll be fine, my love. Let's go and treat your wounds at the caves. Akita reassured, observing him quietly.

Hiei's eyes locked upon Akita's. "Am I forgiven then?"

Akita walked abruptly forward. She wrapped her arms around Hiei in a tight embrace. "I love you more than I'm angry with you, my dearest."

Hiei nodded his understanding.

So, you're reunited still. I'm glad to see it. A snow-white wolf spoke, standing in the clearing in front of a series of caves.

"Comp!" Akita released Hiei and went to hug her long-time friend.

Hello again, my dear friend. Your mate hasn't left you yet, I see. Comp nodded his acknowledgment to Hiei and Kurama. My mate is in the caves with our litter of six pups.

The trio of demons followed the wolf into the caverns.

Three young wolves came stumbling out of the inner cavern, walking on legs not yet mastered.

Akita knelt to greet the three pups, running fingers through slightly thinner coats. "They'll be gaining winter coats soon." She smiled as she transformed, leaving a trail of embers and frost, the form of her energy. A black wolf shook herself free of the former body. Black eyes bright, she began to frolic among the wolves as if she were a pup herself.

Kurama couldn't help but smile.

"I haven't seen Akita this comfortable in a long time..." Hiei admitted quietly, watching the wolves play.

Kurama observed the petite fire demon's actions. Hiei had changed so much since their first meeting. He was cold, cruel, and heartless no more. It might be a good time for a long talk with his old companion. It had been over several years.

"Perhaps...perhaps, I should've never torn Akita from a world she loved so dearly. If she had never met me..." Many emotions filled the jaganshi's voice.

Kurama's eyes widened. Regret was heavy in the male's tones, interwoven with sadness and some other unknown emotions. Hiei never was this willing to take so much blame upon himself. As Kaitou had once said in the House of Four Dimensions, Hiei was a fighter and had a tendency to bully others into doing whatever he wanted. He rarely, in fact, possibly never did he mention that he was ever wrong. Except concerning the humans and demons he had under-estimated, such as the Spirit Detective, much to the prideful fire apparition's own shame. A sad smile settled upon the kitsune's features. Perhaps Akita had changed Hiei more than anyone had expected.

Hiei continued to watch his mate. He had said the words aloud. But, were his words true this time? Not some hollow lie he said only to make himself feel slightly better? Akita looked at peace among the youkai wolves. No matter how much he cared for his mate, was it possible she was untamable? Did she just belong with her own kind?

Get these disgusting thoughts out of your head, demon boy.

Hiei briefly shook the current thoughts from his head. Only that wolf's mind voice had the particular effect over him.

If you don't stop with those ridiculous "pity" thoughts, I may be forced to bite you. Comp narrowed his blue eyes and grinned a malicious wolfish grin, showing all of his sharp and pointed teeth.

Hiei glared pointedly at the wolf. He could've sworn that damn creature winked.

Kit had removed herself from the pile of now sleeping puppies. A transformation took place once again. Akita came over to stand by her brother.

"You might want to get off all fours..." Kurama hinted, hiding a smirk behind his hand.

Akita glared at her sibling as she stood and stretched to her full height of four feet and nine inches. "Why must you always be so smug about being right?"

Kurama shrugged innocently.

Hiei continued glaring at the wise wolf, arms folded agitatedly. Must you always be so blunt and intrusive?

Live with it, boy. I honestly don't care how you feel. Just leave my pack mate in peace. Comp rested his head onto his massive forepaws.

You were never this protective over Akita. Why the sudden change? Hiei raised a curious eyebrow.

Just like to watch out for her. In a lot of ways, she's like the blood sibling I never had. Comp shrugged and continued to watch his pack-sister argue with her own half-brother.

"Hey, you two!" Akita came over to Hiei and Comp. "Your pups are growing splendidly. I can't wait to see them when they've grown fully."

Comp gave a nod of his regal head.

Beautiful as Comp described. A white wolf with silver tipped ears and tail approached from an inner cave, three half-grown pups following in her wake.

Akita nodded acknowledgment to the speaker. "Kurama, Hiei, this is Snowflower. She is the mate of Comp. Snowflower is from a pack that resides on Yusuke's territory."

Snowflower stretched her foreleg out in front of her and lowered her head in a bow.

"Snowflower, this is my brother, Kurama and my mate, Hiei." Akita continued with the introductions.

Hm...a friend of Yomi's and Mukuro's heir. You all could really unite the majority of the kingdoms. Probably overcome Yomi if he didn't want to cooperate... Snowflower thought with amusement.

"We're not interested in causing a war. Let things be as they are. This world hasn't this sort of mutual peace in centuries." Hiei said with a grunt.

"The pack is on their way back," Akita noted, keening her ears.

Hopefully they return with meat for myself and for my mate, Comp commented thoughtfully.

Akita led Hiei deeper into the cave in order to bandage any wounds in private. She had him sit as she carefully ran her fingers over any injury that would require treatment besides first aid. After her examination, she bandaged up the long gash in his torso that was already beginning to heal. "To prevent infection," she explained.

Hiei nodded mutely.

"I'm sorry I lost my temper with you." Akita murmured in apology.

"It's alright," Hiei replied.

"Toshiro was just so downtrodden. I needed someone to vent my anger out on. You've just been so busy lately with Mukuro and Akiei and patrolling. I don't even remember the last time we had any fun together just you and me…" Akita looked away.

"You're back and forth to Nariko's everyday. If we ever wanted to do anything, you're always tired." Hiei stated.

"You never even ask me!" Akita snapped.

"Don't start with me, Akita." Hiei muttered under his breath.

Akita heard the comment. "Me, start with you! How about if I finish with you?" She shot to her feet, glaring at the fire apparition. "I'm sure I'll find some demon that will appreciate me." She stormed away.

Hiei sighed hopelessly. Maybe this was what happened as creatures stayed together. The fighting was probably one of the reasons why most demons remained single for much of their lives.

Akita returned to her own house immediately, leaving her two children in her brother's capable hands. She had bid the wolves a good-bye and promised to visit them whenever she got back.

Kurama had tried to persuade her just to calm down and discuss things maturely with Hiei instead of running away. She had snapped she'd prefer to be immature than to tolerate the stubborn jaganshi.

The Koorime-kitsune dressed into a very form-fitting tank top and short skirt. She fussed absently with her hair and applied some make-up to her face. She added some necessaries into her small carry-on and settled the purse onto her arm. The half-kitsune hesitated before putting a dagger into the bag and strapping a knife around her waist. It was concealed nicely beneath the mini-skirt.

Akita gazed into the mirror at her reflection. She'd surely get attention in this get-up. Trotting down the stairs, she went outside, locking the door behind her. She'd give Keiko and Yusuke a call and drop by the shrine to see if Kuwabara or Yukina or both wanted to go out on the town. Maybe if I have enough liquor in me, I'll be able to forget about Hiei and our fight. Or at least if I have some fun, I'll be at least a little better.

Akita stood in the downtown area. She had called Yusuke. Keiko was sick with the flu and he was taking care of her, Kazuo, and himself. He said he would've gone to have some fun with her but he couldn't leave Keiko alone. Genkai had said Kuwabara and Yukina had gone out for dinner.

Groups of high school kids meandered by, boys gazing at Akita lustfully. Girlfriends either slapped their boyfriends to get them moving or other boys would look guiltily away when Akita looked at them.

Akita chuckled to herself as she walked down the street.

"Hey, sweetheart, wanna get a drink?" A teen called out to her.

Akita glanced at the boy who had spoken. His friends stood back a few feet, laughing with one another but watching the other boy closely. "Hm, I don't know. Aren't you with your friends?" She asked quietly, playing the role of a shy girl out on her own. "Nah, and besides, even if I were, I'd go with you. You look lonely. I'll treat you to dinner. How's that sound?" He asked encouragingly.

"Well, I've got to be home by eleven." Akita warned.

"No problem. I'll give you a ride home on my bike. I'm Haruto by the way. Haruto Takashi. You are?" The boy ran his fingers through spiky blonde hair.

"Akita Akihabara. I guess I'll have to accept your invite then. I wasn't looking forward to dinner alone." Akita commented earnestly.

Haruto offered his arm. "May I escort such a fine lady like yourself to a nice restaurant?" His blue eyes twinkled.

Akita grinned. "My, I'd be delighted." She slid her arm into the crook of Haruto's arm. "Lead the way."

The two walked down the street.

Haruto stopped at a streetlight about four blocks down from where he'd met Akita. He unlocked his motorcycle from its' chain. He offered Akita a vibrant red helmet. "Lucky I brought my spare."

"I bet it was intentional. I'm sure you were planning to pick up some pretty girl." Akita flirted.

"Well, I'm glad I lucked out by meeting you." Haruto said with a wink. He settled a black helmet snugly over his head. Walking the motorcycle out of the alleyway, he waved Akita over. "Get on."

Akita hesitated. "I dunno if I'm really dressed appropriately to ride a motorcycle." She gestured to her mini-skirt.

"You'll be fine." Haruto encouraged.

"I think I'd better not." Akita handed the helmet back. "Maybe some other time." She turned and began walking away.

"Wait! When can I see you again?" The male asked, his eyes filled with disappointment.

"I come into town every now and then. Give me your cell phone number. I'll call you." Akita said. "I promise."

Haruto reached into his pocket and offered a business card. "It's my dad's restaurant." He scribbled a number on the back. "And that's my cell. Come eat at my dad's sometime. I'll watch for you." He gunned the engine of his bike and sped away.

Akita put the card in her purse and headed to a nearby parking garage. She walked casually through, looking for a vehicle she could use. She was in luck.

A shiny, brand-new looking motorcycle was propped against one of the concrete pillars holding up the garage's structure. The key was still in the ignition. The only thing that would probably keep someone from stealing it was the heavy chain that roped it to the column.

This is too easy. Akita knelt next to the bike and blew fire onto a link of the chain and then froze it simultaneously. She gave it a flick of her finger and the chain link shattered. She removed the chain, dropping it on the ground and got on the bike. The Koorime-kitsune gave the key a turn and the motorcycle began to hum. She pressed down on the accelerator and was propelled instantly and rapidly forward.

"Haruto, how could you batch this up?" A female shrieked over the phone.

The blonde held the phone away from his ear until the shrieking stopped. "Listen, Karynga, I wasn't going to demand she come with me. Besides, if I would've come onto her, I think that Hiei character would've slit my throat. I picked up on his energy near there."

"You impudent fool! I should have your tongue cut out just for speaking to me so informally." The woman snapped shrilly. She clicked off the phone and threw it against the wall. As soon as the human contraption made contact with the wall, it shattered. "Goro!" She bellowed.

A large, muscular kyukonki entered the room when called. "My lady, how may I be of service?"

"The armies are ready, I presume?" The female asked.

"Of course. All are ready. We will march upon Makai when commanded." Goro responded.

"Excellent. Send out our special task team. I'm sure Witchdoctor has already poisoned the two humans in the way. That will weaken the detective and the kitsune. We just need Haruto and our fair maiden to drive a wedge between Hiei and Akita. As for the human, Kuwabara, we will have our kidnappers take his dear impregnated wife. We'll whittle the unstoppable team to nothing. Then, with our assassins out, we can defeat the rulers of the remaining two kingdoms with ease. My plans are foolproof. You are dismissed. Ream that boy when he gets here." The woman ordered.

"Yes, Lady Yumeji." The kyukonki departed.

Author's Note: Hope this doesn't leave you hanging too much…

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