A/N Okay, thanks to Fox (littlekawaifirefox) for not only helping me with this chappie, but also for inspiring the seen where Zura says she has no home. -sweat drop- I can't help it if it was an awesome scene that I just HAD to put in somewhere! If you want some real writing instead of the pathetic excuse for stuff that I write, then go to her story... its REALLY good!
I don't own YYH... but I do own Hiei... in my dreams... don't ask.
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When I woke up, I had to ask myself the cliche question of "Where am I?" because it was that unfamiliar. I moved my head to the side and saw that there were some windows. I scanned my surroundings and found that I was lying on a soft bed in someone's room. I sat up groggily, recalling that the pain in my head was ten times worse than before. So much so that I grasped it with my hands and tears sprang into my eyes. I shut my eyes tightly so I wouldn't cry. I had promised my dad, mom, and cousins that I would never cry. That promise didn't end just because they were all dead. In fact, it meant that I had to stick to it even more, or at least that's how I saw it.
Once I had successfully resisted the urge to cry, I stood up. The room span and I leaned against the wall until it stopped. But then, I noticed that it wasn't just me, I looked out the window and saw that I was on a boat. I covered my mouth with my hand, ran out the room, and blindly found the bathroom. Then I emptied the contents of my stomach. I apparently got seasick easily. I brushed my teeth (don't ask how or with what) and popped a few mints into my mouth. Then I decided to figure out why in the three worlds I was there.
I walked out of the bedroom door and found myself looking into a packed living room and kitchen. All eyes were turned on me, so I pulled my gray hood up. That was my own way of putting up a barrier. Like I said before, not good in social situations. A shadow was cast over my eyes so I allowed myself to look for that boy-- Hiei. I found him and saw that he was probably the only one NOT looking at me. I smiled a very small smile.
"Zura, good to see you're up." Kurama's voice made me snap my eyes away from my favorite scenery.
"Hmm?" I turned to him, putting down my head so I could look at him properly, "Oh, yeah. Kurama...Where the heck am I?" I asked, my voice hardening in anger from being left out of the loop.
"Oh, yes you're--"
"On the boat back to Tokyo, stupid dog." The leader spoke.
I rounded on him so sharply that even Hiei turned at the swiftness. Fire flashed in my eyes, "Don't - you - ever - call me - that!" There was pure acid in my words that even shocked him into being quiet.
I turned back to Kurama, "But... Kurama... how I-I... you guys don't even... what if... you don't." I was having a hard time balancing my seasickness with my talking. My head felt like it was swimming.
"I'm going to take a guess that you're saying, 'But, Kurama, you guys don't even know me. Why would you take me with you?'" He asked. I nodded. "Well, it may be true we don't know you very well, but its not like we could just leave you unconscious like that, so we brought you with us. I thought that we could drop you off to your house once you were better." He smiled.
I flicked my hood back up walked past him while saying quietly, "I don't have a home." I walked away.
Kurama's POV
I saw her flick up her hood, a dark expression imprinted on her face as she walked past me, "I don't have a home." She whispered in a cutting tone before she walked out of the room.
"What did she say?" Kuwabara asked.
I looked away from the door she had left through, "She said she didn't have a home"
Everyone was silent. Then, Hiei surprisingly said something, "Then you'll have to find her a place"
I looked up at him. he stared determinedly out the window, not seeing our thoughtful faces, "... She could just live in a tree like you..." I trailed off, would that really be such a good idea?
"Or maybe with you." Yusuke sniggered. Hiei shot him a glare that immediately froze him. I chuckled quietly (Hey, it was funny),
"No, Yusuke, I'm afraid she'll have to stay with one of us before we can find her a permanent place"
"What about Botan's place?" Yusuke suggested.
"I'm afraid not, Botan's apartment has an infestation of termites if you remember. She's living in Rekei right now, and I want Zura in Tokyo to keep an eye on her (A/N: Work with me people!). She can't live with you two," I told Kuwabara and Yusuke, "Not only would it be inappropriate, but she hates you"
They looked surprised and I resisted the urge to slam my hand to my forehead, "Why?" They chorused.
I pointed to my head.
It took them a minute, "... Oh! That's right, her head"
I nodded, "Plus, the fact that you insulted her doesn't help much"
They sweat dropped.
"Anyway, Keiko wouldn't be able to either. She'd have a hard time explaining Zura's wolf ears"
They nodded, "Well, what about Genkai and Yukina? She could stay with them"
"True," I thought to myself, "But the temple's too far away for me to keep an eye on her"
"And why do you want to do that?" I heard Hiei ask.
I looked up. Why did I want to? I felt protective of her. As if she were my little sister or something. I shrugged, "I'm not sure"
We discussed it for a while.
Hiei's POV
I rolled my eyes. All this trouble over one little mutt? I got up and walked out of the room quietly, making sure not to attract any attention. Once I successfully made it out of the room, I explored the hallways. I didn't know exactly where I was going, but I figured I'd try to find something to eat.
Strange as it was, there was an Internet cafe in the boat (A/N: WORK WITH ME HERE :P). I decided to go in. I thought they might have some sweet snow. I sat at a table with only one person (it was the least crowded) whose face was hidden by a computer screen. The waiter came over and I ordered some chocolate sweet snow.
I saw the person peak behind the computer and smile, "Is that you, Hiei?" She asked.
It turned more and found it was the mutt, "Hn"
She smirked, "Yeah, that's definitely you"
Back to the usual POV
I laughed when he just looked at me with that emotionless mask.
"What's so funny?" he asked.
I stifled my laugh, "Not really sure. Just you, I guess." I shrugged with a smile still firmly in place.
He cocked an eyebrow.
I laughed again and went back to the Internet. I heard Hiei walk behind me and I knew he wanted to know what I was looking at.
I swiveled around in my chair to look at him, "I'm hacking," was all I said.
He looked at me quizzically and said, "Hn"
I sighed. It was probably his favorite word or something. I turned back around and he went back to the other side of the table where he sat down. Nothing more was said.
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Later that night, I fell asleep by the window after everyone had gone to bed. I woke up when I felt a slight poking in my ribs. I opened my eyes slowly. Everything was dark, very dark. I sat up properly and saw that Hiei was poking me with a stick. My eyebrow rose.
"Err?" was my way of asking what the heck was he doing.
He looked into my eyes. I felt as if I was lost in a sea of crimson until he spoke, "This is my window."
I pushed away the stick, "Who says?" I was grumpy when I didn't get my sleep.
"Me."
"Yeah? Well, I say its mine now." I pouted and got more comfortable. He glared at me. It made me shiver inside, but I glared back, silently challenging him. He stepped back and took out his katana. I stood up and allowed my claws to grow. He smirked. I smirked, too. This is how our silent battle began.
He allowed me the first move, which I took and dove towards him. He disappeared and re-appeared behind me. I back flipped and landed behind him. He turned faster than I could blink and his sword met my three-inch claws. He pushed as did I. I grunted in the effort to keep away his sword. I jumped into the air, triple flipped and landed a few feet away. Before I could even blink he was in front of me, his sword to my neck, his face plastered with a triumphant smirk. I pouted. Stupid dragon boy and him being faster than me! After a second, he sheathed his sword and sat in the windowsill. I "hmphed" and curled up on the couch, covering my body with my fluffy brown tail.
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A/N Okay, the next chapter will have more interaction between Zura and Hiei! I promise! I thought the silent battle was cool! . But you probably thought it was unorthodox T-T Oh well! Next chappie will probably come sooner than this one did, but no promises!!! Isn't that just the prettiest button down there? -nudge-
-nudge, nudge-
-push-
-glares-
-death glare-
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO FOR YOU TO GET IT? -pushes roughly-
-throws at the review button- REVIEW, FREAKIN' A':(
