Waking Up With Magic
Chapter 6
By: ShadowsOfTheHeart

"Let's go, let's go, let's go have the time of our lives, just me and you, just me and you."

Note: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho.


Ah summer break, two months of freedom, well in a sort. I still have to attend my two week training camp, and do summer homework. I miss my old school system. I glanced over at Kurama who is surrounded by his fan girls, all telling him that they are going to miss him so much over the summer, some even dared to ask him if it was alright for them to hang out. Bah, the only girl he's going to be hanging out with is me. But then again that has me a little worried, he said to me this morning on the way here that he had something he needed to discuss with me after school. He said that he will wait for me after track practice and walk me home.

Since I no lone walk with Lucy, he, he, he.

I glanced over at her as she talked and laughed with her own fan club, Alistair sat in the desk behind her, and his face said it all, he is not happy. What are you looking at?

I smiled a tapped my pencil on my desk Oh nothing

My feet hit the floor as the ball hit the back board, it bounced on the rim, it twirled around, and around. My heart is getting louder, my lags are screaming at me to rest, but the ball, it just keeps going around and around, until finally it tipped in. "Shit" I heard Alistair swear from behind me. I swirled around and pointed at him, I didn't hide my smugness I want him to see that I am in fact better at him in something. That and of course, I won the bet.

"You can no longer call me useless, stupid, lazy, crazy, or a dimwit anymore." I said beaming.

"That all?" he asked a little too hopeful, I laughed and ignored the cheers and shouts from the basketball team, who are in the process of running towards us.

"Nope, remember the deal, you better step it up buddy because if you don't I'm sicking mother on you" He flinched form this, I knew he would, mother is the only one that can put the war mage in his place besides Lucy.

"Wow Alistair- sempai you got beat by a girl" It came from the freshmen who threw me the ball earlier. He's excited and in my brother's face, he wants to get to know me, and he is trying to find a way to talk to me.

I shook my head, not the time to think about this "Hey cous" I said moving the freshmen aside. He stiffen from my touch but moved without complaint. "Deal starts now."

"What? Give me" I stopped him with my hand then grabbed his arm, "Now pretty boy; remember what I said" she with her now, in the field, go!

You're too much like out mother you know that, He glared at me and took his arm away before pushing through his teammates.

I chucked, but chattering boys brought me back, I looked around me, I'm now fully encircled by the basketball team.

Damn.

Oh god here comes the questions, I held up my hands in defence, my me?

"Ooo, what was the deal?"

"Where is he going?"

"Comeon Jones-san tell us please"

"Where did you learn to play like that?"

"You should join our team"

"I..umm." Two strong arms grabbed me and pulled me out of the mess, Kurama and Hojo stood on either side of me. Neither one is looking all that happy.

"Sorry boys but Miss Holly has some business with me" Kurama said his voice low and powerful, his demon side has leek out a little. That sent is much too powerful in this crowded place and it's making my head dizzy.

"Yes, my sister needs to get back, and you all need to get back to practice!" Hojo commanded getting him looks from the team, but they didn't argue and went back to the court.

"Yo, Holly you with us?" Lori asked grabbing my panicle in the process. I looked up at her in question, she never talks to me that much, I wonder what she wants? Her dark eyes are looming down at me, there's question in them. She's normally not very interactive with people in the class. Unless she wants something, I gave a little sigh as her black almost blue hair fell around her shoulders. It's down today, when she normal keeps it up. She likes to copy Lucy's hair styles; they are friends for the more part. Sometimes I wonder what really goes on her head, as for personalities she matches Alistair on the dot. The boy in the class all say she could be really cute is her mouth wasn't so bad.

I think is shouldn't matter.

Whatever.

"Yeah, if you wanted to borrow it, you could have just asked" I said a little annoyed, sometimes I don't think she knows what person space is. Another about her, she all for getting into your person bubble.

"Oh, no, the tapping was getting to me, here" she answered and placed my panicle back on my desk, "But I do want something"

I knew it.

She leaned in closer to me with a glance around the room. I gave her a look, I don't think I'm going to like this "And?" I asked.

"I heard you beat Alistair in a basketball match, and I heard that before that, Alistair beat Hojo, so that means you're better then both of them." She pauses and searched my face, ah damn it. My plan may have opened a whole different can of worms.

Lori is captain of the girl's basketball team

"So" I stated trying to get her to go away.

"I want you to join the"

"No" I stopped her "I have enough trouble dealing with track club and the science club, besides that thing was a onetime shot" I gave a glance at Lucy and Alistair and held in my snicker. Every since I beat him last week he has really stepped up his game. He comes to get her in the mornings, finds excuses to talk to her in class. He even went as far to get his seat changed so he could sit next to her; it's wonderful. Lucy doesn't know what to do; she thinks he's gone crazy.

He evens carries her books, I never knew he could be so kind. This is all good though; they only have one week left.

"He looks like he wants to kill you" she said following my eyes.

"I know" I snickered again and looked back to Lori "so do you want to ask me something else?"

"No, but please consider joining" with that side she turned and went back to her desk.

I will get you for this I sighed from his voice; it still freaks me out that we can do this.

I picked up my pencil again so; do you want Lucy to fall in love with a girl? Do you want your marriage to her dissolved? I glanced over at him again seeing the answer on his face stop complaining


"Don't you think Alistair is being weird lately?" Lucy asked as she flopped down in the desk next to me. We are at our track meeting, well it's more like track is over and our very nice captain, I mean that is a sarcastic way, wants to have a meeting. So we're back in the class room. I hope Kurama doesn't come looking when I don't show up in the next five minutes.

I turned my head to Lucy and smiled, as much as I want to laugh, I can't let her know what I did. She'll never forgive me, and probably go ballistic and kill me, or cast one of her weird spells on me. The first time I saw Hojo shutter was when he got Lucy mad. So I gave her my best smile and said "I haven't really noticed" I lied.

"Humm, it's hard not too" she stated giving me a look "He's stuck to me like a bee on honey"

"Maybe he's trying to get he's feelings across to you" I said watching her face; she blushed and looked away from me. Ah, she really is cute when she's not crazy.

"Okay everyone settle down" Claudine shouted, everyone shut up at once. Now you want crazy, get her angry at you, but for some reason that part has never worked out well for me. I'm pretty sure Lady Luck hates me with a passion. I turned my head back as she went on. "As you all know summer break started today, but that doesn't mean you all get to slack off" she stopped; giving us the evil eye. I shivered; I know she meant that for me.

"Next Monday we're going to be heading to the school training camp in the country." Whispered erupted, not good ones; Not like we didn't know about this, but I got a feeling she's going to make it worst. "This year we're going to have to share with the basketball club, there was a miss book, and we couldn't get it changed." Her eyes shifted to the left, I followed her gaze and sure enough Maria was standing there with a fake guilty look in her eyes. The whispers became louder, mostly excited ones because we get to be with the boys.

I on the other hand placed my hand over my mouth before I called her out on it. I felt Lucy look at me with wonder and question. I haven't really gotten around to telling her why I acted so cruel to Maria last week. Ah well, sometimes it's best to not say anything until the last minute, well that always seems to be the case for me.

"Shut it, as much as I don't like this we have to deal. This doesn't mean you can get in their way. They are going there for the same reason as us. No messing around, got it!" She stressed the last part, I sighed under my hand; I don't trust myself right now. If I take my hand away I might say something else to that girl. Even if I know it will be true.

"If either one of you gets caught interrupting the boys, or vice versa," Claudine said her eyes look wild, hands held up in fist, a cold child came off her as well, we all shivered "get what I'm saying?" her eyes landed on Lucy, she didn't miss Alistair increased attention.

I held in my laughter while everyone gave her yes captains and mam's. "One more thing" I turned my attention back to her "Do to use shearing the camp, there are going to be times when we have to shear training time. Maria and I, pulse the basketball captain and his manger are going to be working on the best schedule we can do to the double booking." More whispered erupted, Claudine glared shutting them up. "Remember what I said, even when we have to work together; do not going playing around. Understand?" She gave off another evil chill causing the girl to shutter.

"Holly, Lucy!" I jumped and stood up, removing my hand quickly, Lucy followed.

"Yes" we both said at the same time.

"Lucy since you are my vice captain you are to help enforce the rules."

"Yes captain" she stated back with a stiff back.

"Holly you are a senior, one of our best, I expect you to help with this as well. I know that you step-brother and cousin are going to be there, you along with Lucy are going to be on guard duty. You with Alistair-san and Lucy with Hojo-san, understood?" I flinched and nodded my head. No point in talking back.

"Yes captain" I said, this is going to be a long trip.

"Okay everyone is dismissed, we have afternoon practice tomorrow, get some rest tonight. Do not be late" she stressed with her vile vibes.

"Yes captain!" our team shouted

"Good, till then. I'll be leaving first, Maria-chan come with me" she waved leaving the room. I sighed as the door shut. The girls started to get up with complaints and whispers. Some of them didn't want to shear with the guys, while others thought this was a blessing.

Just perfect.

I sighed and got up as well "This just got annoying, I'm going to be back late and I have, well" Lucy is muttering to herself, I leaned down to her ear "Kurama is waiting for me" she nodded her head as I moved my face away. Her face is flush; she gets worked up to easy.

I smiled at her "I'll leave first then" I got a nod form her, so I waved with a smile and left the room.


I left the school and hurried to the front gate, and there he is, Kurama is there leaning on said gate. His normal perfect school uniform is messy, blazer undone, shirt upturned and the top bottom on his shirt is undone, very un-Shuichi like.

But very Kurama slash former demon thief like.

He looks so hot right now, I just want to melt.

I shook off my daydream as he smiled at me and held out his hand, I heart rose to my face, I glanced around, no one is watching or looking our way. I sighed and took his hand and quickly dragged him away from the school gate. "No need to rush" he said amused.

"What if one of your murderous fan girls sees us?" I stated looking back at him, who is holding in his chuckles.

"No one will see, my plants will make sure" he said in a dead stop, I jerked forwards only to be pulled back to his side. I forgot how strong he is sometimes. He's too good at playing human.

"That hurt a little" I muttered turning my head away from him.

"Yu would not have stopped otherwise" he plainly answered.

"Forgive me for worrying" I said and turned my head back only to catch his solid green eyes, he wasn't playing today. "What's wrong?"

"I have to leave" he said, I heard the words, but they are computing, my heart is skipping beats. I looked at him in shock. He answered that shock with a squeeze of my hand "let's walk" he added pulling me before I could speak. I don't know how long we've been walking but, that statement, that little statement gave me chills, and is still giving me chills.

Leaving, he said "what do you mean?"I finally said, even if my voice was small. I looked up at him as we walked. He's troubled; I can see it on his face. That normally clam collective face, is troubled. I really wish he would tell me what's going on.

"I need to do some training in the demon world" he answered without looking at me. He is keeping his eyes straight ahead; he doesn't want me to see his eyes right now. He doesn't want to see the pain in mine.

"But it's dangerous there and you've only just got back" I said, I know I sound selfish; I just want to stop him and demand he tell me everything.

But

That look on his face right now is telling me he wasn't going to explain even if I start to cry. I want to know his world; I want to be in his world no matter how dangerous.

I took my eyes from his face and leaned onto his arm showing him I wasn't going to push anymore, even if I want too, I want to scream at him to stay, I want to make him feel bad for leaving me, but that wouldn't be fair.

Selfish

Even though he knows about me and my new world, he isn't allowed to be a part of it, because he's a demon, so me yelling and screaming cause I can't be in his, isn't fair.

Selfish

"When do you leave and for how long?"I asked. I need to support him, even if it hurts.

"I don't know, not until I get there. I'll be leaving next Monday the day you leave for your training camp." He stopped letting me process that information. I took in a breath and he went on "You'll be fine, Lucy will be with you and if you get into any serious danger Hojo and Alistair can shift to where you are." he stopped again, I looked up at him and this time he turned his head to me "You'll be find" A smile came to his lips, a beautiful smile that he gives only to me.

He leaned down and softly kissed my lips with that smile. I took in a breath as he pulled away; there's no way in hell he's going to tell me anything, "just be careful" I whispered, I knew he heard me, but he didn't say anything. I pulled on his hand telling him to start walking; he did and followed my pace. Walking with him is peaceful, even if he just dropped a bomb shell on my head. Lucy isn't going to like this; she believes that Kurama should stay in the human world, because he was born here, just with a little extra. Hojo, well this news is going to make his and Alistair's day.

Speaking of which;

"Oh there's something I have to tell you about Alistair and Hojo" I said, there needs to be a subject change right now.

I knew he wouldn't mind about Alistair but Hojo well that's going to be different. I felt him flinch but he just told me to go on. As much as this is going to sound weird, I like it when he gets all edgy about Hojo; "Well, Alistair and Hojo are going to be at the training camp with me." I felt him flinched again, mostly from anger. I squeezed his hand "There was a double booking for the school's country house and well, we have to share"

"For two weeks?" he asked looking down at me, I glanced up at him and caught his unimpressed eyes.

"Yeah, there was mixed feeling about it and me and Lucy are going to be acting as some kind of police." I said watching his eyes, I wonder if's his thinking about holding off leaving.

"Oh, and what does Hojo and Alistair think about this?" Kurama asked trying to keep his voice even. I think I'm about the only one he shows real emotion too. I mean yes he shows it to his mother but, there are times when I have seen him put on his mask in front of her.

I turned my eyes back to the sidewalk "I don't know, they probably got told the same time my team did, Alistair went to fetch Lucy, and Hojo said he was going to be late today anyways. He needs to get the time off from his part-time job" I answered trying to keep my own voice even; I don't want him to get the impression that I'm enjoying his discomfort. Even though I am, hehe "So I don't know anything yet"

"And the girl you don't like, Maria, well she be there?" he asked knowing the answer.

This time, I flinched "Yes, Arr, I don't know why but she just makes me angry" I said, I took in a breath of annoyance and refused to look at him on this matter, I don't want him reading into my emotions too much. Not about her, mostly because I'm trying to figure out that myself.

"Your powers tell you different things" he said softly "this could just be you not knowing what the message means" he added changing that softness into a smirk of a voice. He's teasing me now.

Damn him, sometimes I wonder if he just uses me for his own amusement. Like a favourite toy."I think she's dangerous" I said in a pout.

"Oh, maybe you're just a little jealous that Lucy has a new friend" he teased; I can feel his eyes on me, those eyes that all gives me chills.

I flushed, me jealous of Maria, that's almost "Laughable" I refuse to look at him right now.

"I don't believe so" he teased again.

"Whatever" I hissed in a wavy off "Alistair's with Lucy now and they'll fall back in love, mend their differences and stay married" I added with a growing smile.

"Do you think this will work? What if Lucy finds out about your little match with him?" he pointed out with little emotion, I knew he didn't care, he just said it for my sake.

"She won't" I muttered "besides they're love is real" I added in a giggle. I really want them to be together. They have loved each other for so long; I don't understand what's holding them back.

"Why are you laughing?" he asked with a tug of my hand.

"Because this whole thing is just laughable" I said. Really when you think about it like, ours lives have been twisted around so my different cornea that it just becomes a mess. "They just need time to back track, I just gave them a push"

" Good answer" he stated "Kind of how they gave you a push" he chuckled at this.

"That was more like getting t pushed off a cliff" I muttered but laughed again. As much as I'm trying to cover up my emotions, the sadness is starting to sink in; I might not get to see him for a long time. I stopped walked this cause me to stop as well, I can feel the question in his eyes "Hey Kurama?" I whispered is shyly.

"humm?" he purred liking how I said his name.

"Since your leaning in three days, I want to, umm, well," I took in a breath, I have to do this. Just calm down, and say it. "I want" I turned to face him. "I want to go on a proper date with you"

His eyes flickered with shocked but happy emotions; I knew he didn't expect me to say that. If only he know how much courage it took me to say that. Now it not the time to be embarrassed; he has been at me for weeks to go out with him; and I always said no. Mostly because I was scared someone for school would see. But right now I don't care; he could die in the demon world.

Die

I closed my eyes as panic flooded through me, that one world makes me sick.

I can't lose him; I'll go crazy if I do.

I can feel the tears that wanted to escape; no I can't cay in front of him. Not like this. I took in a breath and opened my eyes fighting back my tears. Kurama's green eyes are right there, searching my eyes. Worry is in them, he knows me well. He didn't say anything though; we just stood here looking at each other. I never thought I could become so attached to someone like this. To love someone so much you feel sick just about the thought of them never coming back.

I understand now why my dad doesn't like to talk about mom.

He must feel sick just knowing the person he gave so much love to left him.

Will he think different when he learns the truth?

If he ever learns?

"Where do you want me to take you?" Kurama finally said pulling me from my thoughts; he placed his warm hands on my face then, cupping my cheeks. I have no where to look other than his eyes.

"Anywhere" I answered, I don't know why, but whenever he touches me I always feel better. My body gets warm and tingly, and my mind just goes to mush.

"Okay" He whispered "Saturday, be ready for 9" he kissed me then, softly, sweet, and just full of amazingness. I closed my eyes and took in his kiss, I want to remember this, I don't want to ever lost this.

"Really, do you have to that in front of the house?"My heart jumped at Alistair's voice, my body moved on its own and pushed Kurama back but Kurama grabbed my arm, fast like always I was turned around and my back hit his chest with a thud. In seconds his strong arms wrapped around me, securing me in place. I sighed; really, he acts like a child at times.

More importantly,

When did we get in front of my house?

"It's rude to interrupt a privet conversation" Kurama said with a half of a teas and a snarl.

I sighed

Like I said

Child.

"Stop it, both of you" Lucy cut in before Alistair could make a comeback, he stiffen at her voice, and didn't say anymore.

But he is glaring at us right now.

I tilted my head back taking in my demons wonderful sent and said "You can let me go now"

Kurama looked down at me, his eyes shimmered a little gold. I find it pretty when his eye's does that. Even before I knew about his demon past, I don't think I ever actually feared him.

Because even if have deny it in the past, I know that I have always known deep down that from that moment in the park, I have loved him.

"Saturday then" he whispered with a kiss, it was fast but sweet. Before I could say anymore he let me go and flickered away. I wonder if he could teach me how to do that, I mean it's much faster than a spell.

"What's Saturday?" Lucy pounced on me; I hit the sidewalk with a crack. All my senses just went up in the air. This girls isn't light.

He did that on purpose, I just know it.

"That hurt" I said, my body is on fire "And still does, Alistair a little help!" I heard him sigh and in seconds the weight was off my back and a protesting Lucy was hovering over me. I crawled forward a bit before turning over and standing up.

Great now I'm dirty, and my back hurts;

Thanks Lucy,

Thanks.

"Hey let go, I want to know, Holly-chan please tell me, Alistair let me go!" this all came out in one long mangles breath. Annoyance crossed his face with some evilness, I sighed; I know where this is going. As Lucy wiggle Alistair did what she asked and put her down, but not in the soft kind of way. He just, let go, her body hit the sidewalk like a rock.

"Oww, Alistair what the hell" She cried out in fake tears, I laughed, these two are hilarious.

"I'm going in" I waved them off and walked towards the door. "Stop crying Lucy, if you stay out here you'll never know the secrete" I called over my shoulder stopping her yelling at Alistair. I didn't even get to the door and she was next to me, whipping away her fake tears.

I chuckled.

"Come on then, I'll make some tea" she rushed ahead of me. I chuckled some more at this, how can I not, she was too easy sometimes. As she opened the door I glanced back at Alistair You own me

He crossed his arms and huffed; but I didn't miss the light smile that was on his lips or in his eyes. I smiled back at him. He did do any more as his mouth move and the air changed; the scent of the ocean filled my senses. The litter hairs on the back of my neck stood up as purple smoke took the place of my brother as he shifted away, more likely back home.

I rolled my eyes.

"Come Holly-chan" Lucy rushed me taking my hand in hers "Don't mine Alistair, like I said he's been acting too weird lately. Now come on, I want to hear" She pushed opened the door and pulled me inside our house.

"No need to rush" I said as Sakura's cooking filled my nose. "No need"


"My plan is coming together" she whispered taking a sip of her tea.

"Yes, but the girl, Holly she can see your true nature, will she be a problem?" A male voice asked, he stood behind her wicker chair, his hands rested just at the curve, white gloved hands. Light from the setting sun flickered off her gold hair, and off her chine tea cup. A cup she removed from her lips, lips that where in a snarl.

"She is becoming a problem, but we cannot kill her because she is void. Only her brother, her twin, can." She placed the tea cup back on the old glass table. She tapped her nails on the cup, angry; her anger wasn't hard to miss. "He is the next in line for the head of the war mage circle, my magic isn't strong enough to overpower him, and neither is yours"

"Yes, but what about that demon she is in love with, we can injure him, or kill him, she will no longer he a threat." His voice cold, his hands never moved.

"Yes, her love for him is deep; such a sock will break her. We need to prepare a plan; a demon like him will not be fooled." She removed her nails from the cup and looked them over "it has to be dramatic, bloody, it has to be in front of them all" she laughed then "we have to get him to do it"

"He is not push over, controlling him will be hard" he stated, but not unhopeful.

"That is why I have you, deepen your friendship with him, and when he has fully trusted you, that is when we move. The training camp will be the perfect time" She laughed more, standing from her chair and moved to the window.

"Yes my lady" White gloved hands disappeared from the chair, blue smoke filled the air.

"So close, soon, I will have you" Sickening laughter filled the air, claw like hands scraped down the window.

"Hojo"