(Dee: I▓m so sorry for taking so long to get this out. I don▓t know what generally classifies as a ⌠quick■ update, but I had been planning to get this out in one or two days, at most. OD: When she starts something, she generally has to rush it, somewhat, so she can finish before she loose▓s ⌠steam■ Dee: I wanted to get this out much sooner, but a lot of things came up: (I▓m feeling so guilty, I▓m actually making a list)
1. I started a fund-raiser for (gag) band. I have 11 days to raise $200, which is a lot harder than I imagined.
2. My computer crashed, I was able to get it back up soon enough, but I lost all files, thus, making me write this all over again. (On that note, it▓s likely that this won▓t be as good as the original, but I do hope it▓s decent)
3. My dad visited. (My parents are currently going through a divorce)
OD: As always do keep in mind that no one would actually let her own anything, much less a tv show.
Dee: Hey! Once again, I'm soooooo sorry guys!
OD: She▓s now assuaged some of her guilt, so without further ado, here▓s the continuation of Yukina▓s Innocence, hope you enjoy.)

You and Keiko had met through a mutual friend, (Kurama) at the time you were hungering female companionship, (after all, you couldn▓t exactly talk to Kurama about cramps . . . well you suppose you could, theoretically, but it would be uncomfortable for you both) and Keiko was longing for a sense of normality in her, very weird, world. Naturally, you were a match made in heaven.

You helped each other with school work, (you needed help with Math, and she with English) laughed together, and were generally there for each other when Shuichi and her ⌠friend■ Yusuke disappeared mysteriously. That▓s not to say that Keiko herself wasn▓t a tad weird, she also seemed to be in the ⌠know■, as it were, a fact you weren▓t all too fond of. (You considered Keiko the person most similar to you and constantly wondered why no one would let you in on the ⌠big secret.■)

You took comfort in the fact that, as Keiko, herself, was not ⌠employed■ under this Koenma, one could safely assume that she, too, had once been in the dark. Keiko was still, by far, the most ⌠normal■ person of your rag-tag-band of friends, and as such, you often looked to her for answers concerning the odd behaviors of your fellow friends. You honestly didn▓t understand why you always seemed to turn to Keiko (or occasionally Botan,) after all, you were also good friends with Yukina, who seemed an excellent person to ask advice from.

After some time of confusion, you finally realized why you, unconsciously, avoided the young kimono-clad girl. Yukina, (once you got used to her naivety) was normal enough, being, very sweet and caring, but there was something so very alien about her. Every-so-often when you were near her, you would get this sudden chill, the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end. That chill was accompanied by the faint sense of foreboding, like da-ja-vue, or a dream you just couldn't quite remember, it plagued your consciousness like a faint whisper.

So far, the ice-maiden had been the only one to draw such a reaction from you. Instead of comforting you, this thought only distressed you more. The feeling was so akin to fear, that you felt it would be far more appropriate if it was triggered around Hiei, Yusuke, or heck, even Botan, but not Yukina. She was far too kind, and innocent, to harm anyone, least of all you.

This fact had been the one to solidify your determination. You refused to let some ⌠icky feeling■ come between you to. So instead of avoiding her completely, you just avoided standing close to her, (as that was usually when the icky-feeling occurred) and eventually you flushed any memory of such unpleasant experiences. It was only during times like this, when your mind was free to wander, that you thought back to the odd, ⌠cold■ feeling you had.

Thankfully, before you could further dwell on the strange conundrum your feelings presented, Keiko gently touched your shoulder. This, was naturally, to wake you from your day dream, but even knowing the good intentions behind the act didn't stop you from being a tad irritated with Keiko when you, in your obvious surprise, once again, lost your balance and fell down the stairs, (the one major difference between your ⌠falls■ was the fact that, this time, no one was there to catch you) causing both Keiko and Yukina to giggle behind their hands (after they had asked of your well-being, of course).

The two moved to go inside, motioning for you to follow, and you began to, but not without a small pout on your face. After all, why you did have your clumsy moments, you also had your pride. (Who was currently hiding under your bed in embarrassment.) You quickly brushed the lingering humiliation away. Straightening your back, squaring your shoulders, and lifting your chin in defiance (though what you were ⌠defying■ you didn't exactly know) you took your first step, only to . . . collapse.

Keiko and Yukina hurried over (surprising you with their speed) and checked you over, apologizing for not realizing sooner that you were hurt. (Leaving you, once again, at the, usually fiery, Keiko's gentle nature.) They both supported you as you made your wobbly way up the stairs. (Yukina quite awkwardly, due to her short stature.) Once inside, they left you, momentarily, to retrieve what, appeared to be, five pounds of medicinal supplies. (Making you wonder which hospital, they'd raided.) As they came toward you, cooing in a way meant to calm a five-year-old afraid of a shot, (a decidedly sinister way) you couldn't help but wonder, how did you get yourself into these messes?

(Dee: Okay, I know it's short, and I didn't finish it like I wanted, but I felt I had to give you guys SOMETHING after making you wait so long.
OD: She will, hopefully, get around to the plot soon enough. I'm sure you all are quite bloated from these fillers . . .
Dee: nervous laugh -; OD: Lack of reviews fuels satanic worship, choose God.
Dee: 00 Don't say that! It's completely untrue, you, you, . . . fibber!
OD: I'm merely, appealing, to the people's ⌠better natures.■ Don't you realize by now that people need proper motivation to actually do something? sigh I suppose you wouldn't as you, yourself, have never been motivated before . . .
Dee: WHY, YOU!
OD: Anyway, please review, you never know, it could save a life, glances at an angry alter ego
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