-1Author's Notes: Like I said, this chapter will be about Rei and Kurama when they were younger. This chapter however takes place during the time Maya, a girl who loved Kurama, after she had said of her affections to him and before he had to get her memories erased of him. Also for another bit of a backdrop of this, this is after Hiei believed that Kurama had to do with a terrible agency and tried to fight him but found out that the was his partner in crime in Makai. They are the same ages as they were on the last chapter. Rei:12, Kurama:13

For Rei, it is a little bit before she moved with her grandpa that I am starting this chapter on.

Other Notes: I have given all of the prizes for the last time for all who reviewed but I had a new shipment for things for my reviewers…

Rei:;surprised: Is it something that they'll actually want?

Me: They wanted that rotten apple that my dog and the chew toys…

Kurama: Um, Neo, just shut up because the people are going to think you're crazy

Me: Oh just because you have the cool voice and soon to have the cool girlfriend… you think you ca say people think I'm crazy, eh?

Kurama::nods head:

Me: Well… they wanted it::takes out a pencil: I could change the coupling so Kurama… you should just shut up before I do

Kurama::sighs: Whatever… Rei, we shouldn't argue with people with problems… so just say the disclaimer so that we could get on with the story

Rei: Huh, me? Oh I was always… wait, not for him, though! He's crazy! Oh well… Neo has no ownership over the shows the shows that are featured in here… thank god because we would end up as annoying as… dare I say, Power Rangers! Anyways… we are properly owned by our owners!

Me::pats her on the head: Good job! Everyone gets the rotten apples with worms and pesticides in it today along with a bitten chicken bone and some of my dog's ole cooking.

Kurama and Rei:;sighs: Lets get into fan fiction world before he says something else dumb!

Story:

Before Rei left to live with her grandfather and after Shuichi met Maya
A National Park in Tokyo

3:00 pm 5:00pm

Kagome and Rei watched Shuichi from behind a bush along with a couple of her cousin's friends. Kagome couldn't help but notice that Rei had been a little too attentive to Shuichi lately… every since that girl Maya got into the picture. Rei finally stood up after deciding that she was going to play with him along with Kagome.

"Rei, why exactly are we watching him?" Kagome asked while eating a sandwich that her mother packed her still with one eyes attentive on Shuichi whom she didn't have an hard time staring at, at all. Kagome looked at Rei, who still hadn't answered her question, and noticed that her eyes were burning with anger towards him and the rather attractive young girl whom he had his arm around her shoulder on the bench though not showing any real affection towards her. "Rei… Rei… are you there, are you alright?" Kagome questioned Rei whom was still in a trance.

"Oh yeah, Kagome, I'm alright! Hey I got a plan… I just want to mess with him real quick. How about… you and I surprise him and jump on his back! He'll be so surprised," Rei said while looking like there was more to the plan than she was saying. At the moment, she said that Maya had gotten up from where Shuichi was sitting at and said that she'll see him tomorrow. Rei got up from her spot behind the bush and was easily the one that everyone's eye would catch at that moment. Unlike the rest of the, she was no longer wearing her school but must've went home to go change because she was in outdoor type of clothes. She was wearing some hip-hugging blue jeans and a white short that fit her shape in every way with the words 'Princess' in bold pink letters on her chest area. "Ok, Kagome, on three… one, two, three…"

The wind whistled through the air as the spring Sakura blossoms made its was through the air causing the beautiful scent to be carried through the air calming the muscles and the mind of all around, including Shuichi Minamino. Shuichi loved this time of the year… it was around this time that he met Rei in elementary school… what a day it was! His muscles tensed for a second when he realized that he was no longer alone not being bother, but Rei and her cousin were right behind him trying to find a way to bother him or scare him. It didn't bother him because it gave him reason to be with her at those type of time. He closed his eyes and pretended to be clueless to what was going on.

Rei watched him unaware he knew of her presence causing a tingling joy to go into her body. Kagome suddenly stopped noticing that he was nowhere to be found and pointed it out to Rei just in case he was around and didn't want him to find out. Rei frowned as she began to pout and said in a barely audible voice:" Ah, where are you, Shu--"

"I'm right here… you were looking for me?" Shuichi whispered into his ear keeping his innocence as he stood behind her and purposefully wrapped his arms around her to be flirty and also to see her reaction; he loved seeing her reactions to stuff especially when she got mad.

Kagome looked and thought that was the cutest picture she had ever seen. She always told Rei that she'd make a good couple with Shuichi even though every other wanted to be with him and she claimed she didn't. Sometimes Kagome believed Rei but it was moments like this where it was undeniable… those two liked each other. They both would never admit… Kurama would flirt in playfully ways and then say that he doesn't feel that way towards her but when it came down to it, he was always the one paining when she was hurt. She just so happened to be the only girl he would play with and or flirt with.

Kagome smiled at the two noticing Rei's comfort and probably not realizing that she was in his arms like that with a blushing face that showed that she somewhat enjoyed being in his arms and his calm, cool face along with his joy of having her right there.

Rei stayed in his arms for a few seconds just blushing not thinking about the fact that he did that. Finally, reality kicked in and she was no longer in young teenager mode who was falling in love with Shuichi. "Eww… Ack… Let go of me you idiot!" Rei screamed out as she tried to get out of his embrace trying to not make her emotions ever evident in such a way in fear that she'll be hurt like her mother was hurt by her father. She didn't know why she didn't want the her emotions known or if she had any emotions for him… she didn't know that it was really fear of being hurt. Rei's face was still red from her blushing as she turned around to see his face.

He smiled a genuine smile as he sat down on the tree stump as she went on babbling and yelling at him for being stupid and that she wanted to surprise him. Kagome and her friends watched them as if it was like watching a movie. Rei kept on but slowly stopped yelling and just smiled at him though trying to frown but her blushing and smiling came out anyways.

Instead of yelling and arguing like she was planning on doing, she gave up and sat next to him by the tree. She sat there at bit angry that he hadn't even tried to react to anything she said, and was happy to be with him since it had been awhile since those two just hung out.

"Are you two boyfriend and girlfriend or something because you two both act it!" One of Kagome's friends said aloud and started giggling at the two.

Rei just rolled her eyes while unintentionally putting her head on his shoulder while laying her hand on his chest while slipping into sleep mode, never realizing how much more of a couple that they looked like to the rest of the world.

A couple of guys that went to their school saw that and couldn't help but think to themselves that he was one lucky guy.

Leaving the National Park -Walking Home-

4:45 - 7:00

"Rei, wake up," Kurama's said calmly as he tugged at her slightly so that she wouldn't become irritated He stayed in that area, near the tree stump, for about 45 minutes enjoying the company of the sleeping beauty; he stared at her for awhile somewhat hoping she wouldn't wake up so that he could enjoy having her near and able to stare at her without her feeling uneasy. It was time to go though because it was getting late and her father was very strict and he needn't his mom to get worried. He made up his mind, he would have to wake her even if that was not his desire to do so. "Rei… get up and I'll buy you a bouquet of roses!" Kurama said louder than before but obviously not loud enough to wake her. So he decided to try something different. Something that he hated himself for thinking of even trying to do… he spoke again but in a quieter voice:" Mister Kaidou is here to pick you up…"

Rei shot up with her face as red as Kurama's hair as she looked around hoping to see Kaidou. Shuichi smiled gently at her though he had wished that she acted the same way with him instead of her always acting like they'll always be nothing more than friends and that her heart belonged to Kaidou; was she really that confused about her emotions that she couldn't see her emotions for him. Shuichi shook his head a bit and shook the thought of her ever being with him after remembering what that boy Hiei had told him a few days ago.

Shuichi knew whom he truly was; he was the great fox youko named Kurama whom was a great heartless thief in the spirit realm in which Hiei had called Makai. He didn't remember much about Makai but he still had more memories so that he'll know more about that place than most. He, now, accepted that he had deep emotions for her even if he couldn't be with her.

It was unfair to him that he'd have to hide the fact that he was the one who truly cared for her because of who he was in the past and that wasn't even him now. He kept on walking not paying attention to anything around him until. …

Rei watched him and noticed that he was walking without paying attention to the area around him though there wasn't anything to pay attention to around them. She looked into his eyes and noticed a look that seemed to fit her more than he did… it was a look of fighting with oneself and unsure about what you are fighting for. Rei grabbed onto his hand to get his attention and to speak to him. "Hey, what's bothering you?" Rei asked with genuine concern coming from her.

Kurama blushed and was surprised that it wasn't the other way opposite… it was usually him asking her questions with genuine concern. But, here he was, blushing because she grabbed his hand in the most gentle and caring of ways. He looked away from her hoping that she'll forget the question but decided that that'll only add to her superstitions. He was about to lie until Rei just grabbed onto his arm and laid her head on him.

"It's okay… if you don't want to speak about it, it's okay! You don't have to lie!" Rei smiled as she spoke consolingly causing Kurama to blush just a little. With her arm linked into his, she walked forward with a smile on her face telling him that she hoped that he'll feel better! They kept on walking in silence as Rei promised herself to not try to pry into his business but something came to her. "Shuichi…"

"Yes, Rei?" Kurama stated as he walked on but stopped upon noticing that she, too, had stopped. The wind blew causing both their hair to blow with it as he turned around to look at her though he didn't have much hair to blow back then but his bangs and the little bit of hair flowed with it while Rei's long raven colored haired flowed with the slow-pacing wind.

"If I happened to leave or something will I ever be replaced in your heart by someone else… like, say, Maya?"

Shuichi was surprised by Rei's question as he stared deeply into her eyes to see if she truly meant her question… 'could she feel the same way I feel for her, for me?' Shuichi asked himself as those eyes told him that she cared for him but not whether she loved, maybe she hadn't fallen in love with him yet. Kurama just laughed a bit to hide those emotions thinking about the fact that Hiei had said that those in Makai would come after those he cared the most about. Maybe it was a good thing that she hadn't fallen in love yet.

"Shuichi… answer me, don't laugh!" Rei became indignant at him because she hated when people ignored her questions. She glared at him as he faked a smile to pretend he was okay with her getting mad at him in such a way.

"Take your place? What kind of question is that? You should that my heart…" Kurama stopped after realizing what he was going to say and stopped what was about to be said and changed it so that she could never know of such emotion and she'll never have to be hurt because of him," I mean that Maya already took your place!"

Upon hearing that, Rei's feeling were more than hurt but her heart had been broken by his comments and started to let go of his arm and ran off towards her house with her tears coming out her eyes as she screamed at herself in her mind saying that it was a good thing she never allowed herself to fall in love with him because like she thought, he would hurt her but never thought he'll break her heart.

Before, Shuichi knew it, she was running ahead of him with eyes that showed that he caused her pain to keep her from being hurt. He was about to run after her until he reminded himself aloud, unknowingly:" If that's how I have to protect her… then let it be!" he kept on walking until he noticed the water coming from his eyes and he, too, began to run to his home which was a bit farther than Rei's house.

Hitoki residence

6:15pm-6:45pm

A/N: Notice that it does not say 'Hino' because I do not believe that Rei's grandpa that she lives with is form her father's side

The noise of hospital and police alarms called out through the neighborhood telling everyone that something had went wrong at the home of the Hino's. Rei heard the noise and knew it was coming form her house as she teared up even more after seeing her mother being carried away in a carrier.

Why? Why did her father allow it to happen? Her mother could've been cared for but all he did was hurt her with his love that he barely gave. She knew her mother felt hurt in the heart because of her father but even worse, he never did anything to help it.

She ran through the group of doctors and men to her mother knowing she was dead but her mind hadn't yet accepted it. "Momma… momma… please wake up…. Don't Die! D-don-don't d-die!" Rei cried out as she slowly started to stutter… she knew her father did her mother wrong but never had she thought that he would allow her mother to die like that! But, still, she was like a young child who wanted her father for comfort as she turned around:" Papa… father, mama is dead! Papa! Momma is dead!" She ran over to her father and hugged onto him but he did not return the favor but instead he told her to be strong and to stand straight and that there was no reason for her to cry.

"Rei… come!" Her father called to her with his icy cold blue eyes and blonde hair. (A/N: For all you who didn't know… her father looks like an older version of Jadeite) He grabbed onto her wrist and threw her into the taxi cab.

"Where am I going… to the hospital?" Rei asked unsure of why she was thrown into the taxi.

"Go… I would no longer able to take care of you!" Her father said devoid of emotions. Rei, once again, was even more surprised by her father's actions though she knew her father seemed to be devoid of emotions most of the time but her mother said he had a good heart but now, Rei knew her mother was wrong about her father. "You will be taken to a foster care…"

"A FOSTER CARE…?" A young woman's voice called from the other side of the taxi cab pulling the door open, that woman being Ms. Higurashi along with her daughter Kagome who was crying and surprised, like Rei, that her uncle would do such a thing. "How could you do such a thing to your own daughter?"

"Then what do you suppose I do?" Her father said defiantly to his sister in-law. She just went on yelling at him but finally said something that had hit him hard on the head.

"I knew my sister should've never married you!"

At that moment, Rei's father walked over to Ms. Higurashi causing her to tremble a little as he turned to the taxi cab door that she opened and closed as he yelled in a cold voice:" Take her to a child haven!"

With that the taxi cab left! Ms. Higurashi dropped to her knees crying. But there was still a hope…

3 Days Later

School Grounds

2:15pm - 3:00

. It had been three days since he had told Rei that Maya had now replaced her and Shuichi was staring to miss her because he hadn't seen her since then. He had just saved Maya form a tenma whom had kidnapped her and from that point had her memory erased of him and her emotions for him He didn't bother asking anyone if they'd seen her but he was finally getting tired of looking for her. He had guessed that Rei was still mad at him or upset.

He walked to the behind of a girl that looked just like Rei on the side, but it was Kagome which surprised him. She was usually always with Rei. Kagome looked very upset as she looked at him.

"Hey, where's Rei, Kagome? Why are you so upset?" Kurama questioned.

Kagome answered him but didn't tell him that she was taken to their grandpa's house; at that time, Rei hadn't been taken to her grandpas temple.

Time froze when he heard that; nothing mattered around him. It was like he felt time freeze and his heart had been thrown and on the ground and was crumbled to pieces. Even though, he didn't want her to know of his love for her, he always wanted to keep her there. Now, he had lost her and she believed that she was replaced in his heart.

Foster Care Agency

2:15pm-3:00

Rei sat in a small room until she saw her auntie and her short grandpa come in saying that it was time to come home. Not knowing of the adventures that'll await her.

Minamino Household

Shuichi's room

5:00pm -5:15

Shuichi looked out his window until he saw Ms. Higurashi's car coming toward his house though he knew it wasn't coming there but then he saw Kagome and Rei's face and ran down the stairs to try to yell out to Rei before he lost his chance.

He ran down the stairs but found that he was too late. He sat on the ground with his knees to his chest as he whispered into the air:" No one will ever take your place; you will forever and always be my Fiery Rose!"

Cherry Hill Temple

Rei's bedroom

Unsure of time period…. Before 9:00pm

Rei had fell into her bed and was having a vision while her body caused her to sleep because the visions in her head caused her to fall unconscious to reality.

Her Vision

There she stood watching from above as she saw a wolf like tenma who stood in the middle of a room… the room was blurry to her. She saw a woman whom looked much like a younger version of her mother in a beat up sailor outfit. The woman stood at gunpoint at a young man's finger as she stood there as a sword was brought up to her neck by a man with a third eye in the middle of his forehead.

The sword was getting closer to cutting the woman's neck but..

Cherry Hill Temple

Rei's bedroom

9:00pm

Rei woke up and decided to eat and talk to her grandpa before going to sleep again because the nightmare was terrible.

Present Time

Trista watched the past of Rei and Kurama through the portals and tears streaked down her eyes for she felt that somebody for some reason was trying to keep the two from ever being together though they seemed to be destined yet the same time, destined to be enemies.

She looked behind her and asked Hotaru what was wrong and Hutaro said she had a bad dream. Her dream was the same as Rei's vision when she was younger, except hers included other people including Rini and the silver crystal.

A/N: Ok for all you Pluto fans… she is not psychic and does not know the future. She can however tell when time is being messed with

Author's Notes: This may be my longest chapter I wrote so far! Anyways… review and tell me what you think.

Next chapter will be back to the normal storyline.

Review and if you have ideas I'll gladly use them. Now, you can have your gifts.

Rei and Kurama: Lets just leave him alone.. It is almost 12:00 midnight.

Me; yeah, you better!

Rei::pulls out ofuda: Aku Ryo tai Sen

Me:ducks:

:;ofuda somehow lands on Kurama:

Rei::sweat drops: