Chapter 2: The Past part I

Kurona flew into a cave outside of the city and deep in the forest. I can't believe Youko betrayed me like that. What have those Rei-kai bastards done to him? He was my only hope of believing me. If my brother was still here he would believe me and help me. I miss him so much. Kurona sat down deep in the cave, put her wings away her body, and started to cry. Her tears turned into gemstones and fell all around her. The only person she could trust, that was alive, had betrayed her. She would never trust Youko again. Then Kurona thought about how she met Youko and what he did to her when she was very young.

Kurona's past

Little Kurona got out of her bed. She jumped off the bed, walked over to a bowl and pitcher of water on her dresser, and flew up so she could see the top of the dresser. Kurona poured the pitcher of water into the bowl, put the pitcher down on the side, and splashed water on her face. Kurona thought the water felt good on her face. Then Kurona wiped her face with her towel, and flew down near her closet. She picked out her black strapless, black mini skirt, and her kimono. Kurona took off her nightgown and put on her strapless and mini skirt. Then Kurona put the kimono on took her strapless and mini skirt. Kurona also put her wings inside the kimono. Finally Kurona put her black slip on shoes, brushed her hair and tied her long black hair in a bun.

When Kurona was done getting ready, she walked out of her room to her brother's room. When Kurona got to her brother's room, she opened the door silently and went in. Kurona saw her brother was sleeping on his back on the floor. Her brother had long black hair, which was everywhere because he was sleeping, no shirt on, long black pants with something white around them on, and his pendant around his neck and his wings were out. Kurona climbed on top of her brother to see how long it would be before he knew she was on him. Kurona's brother felt something on top of him and he started to open his eyes slowly. When he saw Kurona on top of him, he sat up quickly, which cause little Kurona to fall off him.

"Kurona, where did you come from?" he asked.

Kurona giggled and said, "From my room silly brother."

"Are you hurt?" he asked just realizing he knocked Kurona down.

"I'm fine; what are today's plans?"

"Capture that fox."

"You mean Youko?"

"Yes."

"Can I help?"

"No; your powers still haven't awakened and where are your wings?"

"Under my kimono are my wings. This kimono was designed to hide my wings out of people's sight. I have my normal clothes under the kimono if I battle."

"Cool; are you off into the forest when we go?"

"Yes; I look like a human with this on."

"Yes you do look like a human."

"Brother Kuronue-sama (yes, Kurona is Kuronue's little sister ), when do you like my powers will awaken?"

"I don't know Kurona but I hope soon. Then I can train you to steal and fight with us."

"I don't like to fight or steal unless I have a good reason." Kuronue got up and put his black vest on. Then he brushed his hair with his long nails, put his hair in a high ponytail and then put his black boots on. Then Kuronue and Kurona walked out of the room and out to the group. The group was outside of the house. Kuronue and his group stool a village and made it their base. The group was a group of thieves. Kuronue was the leader of this group of thieves. Kurona didn't like the group because they teased her and played with her because she was so young and little. Kurona wasn't even half Kuronue's height. However, if any demon messed with Kurona, Kuronue would kick their asses and they would never mess with Kurona again.

Kuronue and Kurona walked out to the group of thieves. They were all waiting for orders from Kuronue. A wolf demon and a snake demon came up to Kurona and Kuronue. The wolf demon had a grey fur, tail and ears. He had golden eyes and wore a tunic made of cloth. He was able to stand on his back legs and walk like humans. The snake demon had green scales and arms. He wore a vest and nothing else since he was a snake. He had red eyes. The two demons came in front of Kuronue and Kurona and bowed. Then Kuronue told them to stand up and they did.

"Good morning Master Kuronue and Lady Kurona," said the wolf demon.

"Is the group ready?" asked Kuronue.

"Yessssss," said the snake demon.

"Then let's move out!" yelled Kuronue to his men. The demons cheered. Then Kuronue faced Kurona. "Will you be okay?"

"Yes; I'll be back by noon," said Kurona walking away into the forest. Then Kuronue faced the wolf and snake demon.

"Please watch her Hissss," said Kuronue.

"Yessssss ssssssir," said the snake demon slivering away into the forest. Then Kuronue turned back around to the group and told them to move out. The demons cheered once again.

In the forest, Kurona was walking Kurona thought maybe I should let Kuronue teach me how to fight and steal. I mean, I would steal unless I had a reason too. I need to learn how to fight and defend myself against other demons. Then Kurona came to a river and saw a little hurt kitten monster. The kitten monsters weren't dangerous if you hurt them. Kurona ran over to help the poor little thing when an arrow went through her right shoulder. Kurona fell asleep next to the little creature.

When Kurona woke up, she found her feet and wrist were tied behind her back with rope. Then Kurona looked around and saw that she was in a tent in the forest. Then she saw a demon came into the tent and grabbed her. The demon put Kurona on its shoulder and carried her out of the tent. While Kurona was on the creature's shoulder, she saw a group. They were a group of thieves like her brother's group! Kurona what was going to happen to her. Then she thought if she would ever see her brother again. She wanted to cry but she knew she had to be strong. Kurona loved her brother and that is why she wanted to cry.

The creature set Kurona down on a root of a tree. Then the bandits looked at her with the word 'toy' in their eyes. Demons always picked on Kurona because she was small and weak. Kurona wished her power would awaken soon so she could get herself out of there. Then Kurona saw a figure walking toward Kurona. The demon had long silver hair and gold eyes. He had a white shirt that showed some of his chest and he wore white pants. Kurona was scared and would have moved away if she could move. The figure bent down and put his right hand on Kurona's left cheek. "Hello; sorry for shooting you with an arrow," said the figure.

"Who are you?" asked Kurona.

The man smiled and said, "My name is Youko and you are?"

"Kurona is my name." Kurona was so scared, her body started to shack. Youko asked her if she was scared and Kurona answered yes. Youko laughed a little and took his hand off Kurona's cheek and stood up.

"Don't worry Kurona; you'll be free after we're done with you."

"What are you going to do with me?"

"We need you as bait to get Kuronue here. What are you to him; a pet or slave?" Kurona didn't answer. She wasn't Kuronue's pet or slave. She was his little sister but she couldn't tell Youko that.

"Please, just let me go," said Kurona about to cry. She couldn't stand the thought of losing her only family left.

"No," said Youko. "Take her to my tent and stand out of the tent. She will not go anywhere and no one will steal her from us." Then a figure attacked Youko and the figure made Youko jump away from Kurona. Kurona looked up at the figure and saw it was Hissss. That put a little smile on Kurona's face. Hissss picked up Kurona with his hands and slivered away. "Get him! Don't let him escape with the girl! Kill him if you must," Youko order to all his men. The men grabbed their weapons and ran after Hissss and Kurona.