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Chapter 17: Running
Hiei's eyes grew round, then narrowed. "I see. Don't pull any pranks here. Demons aren't as forgiving as humans."
"Oh don't worry. I won't get caught, if I do pull something," Kaiya said, with an evil smile. "Just a word of caution, don't drink the punch just in case."
"Hn."
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Kurama was looking around for Kaiya. He was getting worried. He had been hearing the whispers around him. Knowing Kaiya's temper, he was afraid she would disregard his instructions.
/Fox. /
/Hiei/
/We need to talk. /
/It's about your decision about staying in the Makai. I don't want to hear about it. I'm busy. /
/I can't sense her Red. I hope she's alright. / came Yoko's voice.
/Hn. That's what I want to talk about. She's going to pull something. Said something about not drinking the punch. /
Kurama and Yoko both groaned. /Kaiya. She doesn't take being pull down lightly. /
/Hn. What is she to you Fox/
/Jealous/
/Hn. Not hardly fox. She is after all, human. /
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Kurama found Kaiya as she was coming down a hallway. He grabbed her by the arm and lead to where Mukuro and Hiei were standing.
"So Kaiya, why shouldn't we drink the punch?" asked the brunette haired demon lord.
Kaiya smiled and shrugged. "Oldest prank in the modern ages. Too bad it won't take affect for awhile. It's scary but harmless."
"And why did you abuse my hospitality?" Mukuro asked.
Kaiya looked the Demon Lord in the eye and with a cold voice replied, "I think it was the comment about me being a trained monkey that did it. Or was it "Couldn't Kurama find something better then a human whore to fuck? I may be human but I do have good hearing."
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To say Youko was pissed, was putting it mildly. Kurama had yielded up control of his body to the ageless silver kistune when he and Kaiya had left Mukuro's castle.
Thankfully, Mukuro more amused by Kaiya and her antics then angry but then it was a close thing. He knew that Kaiya had very strong insecurities about herself and she used her pranks as a way of getting even. Still, he had warned her not to pull anything and why it would be dangerous to do so.
Yoko and Kaiya were running through the Makai landscape under a full moon. Yoko knew that Hiei would be watching them until they got out of Mukuro's territory. Again, the fox was glad that Kaiya's charm has a concealment spell on it. If anyone as looking for her, they wouldn't be able to find her.
Running through the Makai brought back memories of his earlier days when he and Kuronue were partners. Now he's found someone who filled the void his old partner and lover left behind.
Noting that Kaiya was being pushed to her limit even with her 'god-speed' and kitsune strength, Yoko stole a look at her. He hadn't spoken to her since he asked her to run with him. She must be getting tired. The lair isn't far but he just couldn't run straight there. It wouldn't be kitsune.
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Kaiya was tiring. She knew she had disobeyed Kurama but damn it, the whispers hurt. She was never one to listen to slander before so why did it hurt this time? 'It's because you know you aren't good enough,' she thought. Not once since they've been lovers that the word 'love' was used. She's been trying to create as many moments with him to last when he left her, as she knew would come one day.
She wanted to stop, rest and cry, but Yoko was a hard task master. She wasn't about to admit to anything to him. He could be very caustic in his comments.
With her golden eyes, she could see the path clearly in front of her as she ran as if it was day. She couldn't believe how her life has changed since Shuichi had come back into her life. She always knew there was something different about her. However, being part kitsune, that was unexpected.
She sighed as she ran on.
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Yoko called for a rest by a rock formation. They had been running for about four hours. He still wasn't speaking to her. She was getting worried. It is so unlike him.
"Wait here," Yoko commanded as he disappeared into the night. Kaiya sighed, letting out her spirit energy to double check the area. She felt Yoko's aura but no other demon in the area.
Rubbing the back of her neck and adjusting her sword, she wasn't about to admit she was tired or that she was in the wrong.
"Come," Yoko said in the shadows.
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Yoko lead her to a small grove of trees and plants. He had already scouted the area and had felt Kaiya's energy. She had such a delicate and delectable touch that pleased him. It also pleased him that even as tired as she was she was still wary. The plants moved out of his way as he entered the shadows. Kaiya followed him quietly, if a bit nervously.
He entered a small cave entrance that had been well hidden among the trees and plants. Stepping in, he motioned for Kaiya to follow as the plants closed back around them.
Inside, he caused a strange flower to bloom. "This is a lamp weed. It'll light our way. come," Yoko said, leading off, not waiting to see if Kaiya was following or not.
The black tunnel lead them down into the earth until it opened into a large cavern with a lake and water fall. Lamp weeds grew by the lake giving the whole place an eerie magical feel. By the lake was a house, no more like a castle of a lordling out of the Feudal Era.
Kaiya gasped in awe at the sight.
"This is my home. Stay here. I have a few things to attend to. First, take off your necklace," Yoko said, turning to her.
"My necklace?" Her hand reached up to finger the fox charm.
"Don't worry, little vixen. I will give it back when we leave." Yoko held out his hand for Kaiya to place the charm into it. "I don't want you to wander off as it has a concealment spell on it. You won't be able to hide without it."
Kaiya was tired too argue as she sat by the lake waiting for Yoko to return, wondering what she was going to do. A tear started to run her cheek. Using most of her spirit energy just to keep up with the kitsune, she was worn out. The sand by the lake was warm and soft.
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Yoko found her where he had left her. He had been letting his displeasure get the better of him as he looked down at the sleeping girl. She was beautiful, but she has to learn when he told her not to do something and gave a good reason behind, he expected her to listen.
/Yoko. Don't punish her anymore tonight. Let her rest. I'm just as upset as you are about what she did but she had good cause. /
'I'm not going to argue with you, Red. Everything's set.'
As he picked her up, he noted that she had been crying. She never cries. Not sure if it was she felt his displeasure or the fact that she was wore out by the running. He carried her up the ramp to the porch and into his lair. Moving quietly and sure footed, he took her to his bedroom. The room had a dusty, musty smell of not being inhabited for a very long, but it'll serve for now. Tomorrow, he'll clean and air the place, tonight or what's left of it, sleep.
His plans for the red haired vixen can wait.
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Well, what does Yoko have in store for Kaiya?
Love it? Hate it?
Until next time. -- GF