Waking Up With Magic
Chapter 7
By: ShadowsOfTheHeart
"I will never take my eyes off of you, because you are the only light that I need."
Note: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho.
So cold, everything is so cold; the feeling of dread is ripping at my heart. It hurts; I can't move, it's like someone is holding on to me, they're hurt, bleeding, and dying. Numb, my body is numb, I can feel my heart braking, more blood; it's warm and seeping into my cloths. Scream, I can't scream my mind is blank.
Don't die
You can't
I need you
"Holly-chan, Holly-chan time to wake up!" Lucy's voice called me. I stirred, my blurry eyes looking at the clock.
"Really its 6" I said, my heart rate is up, and I can feel the coldness from a night sweat. I swatted at her with my hand. "Go away I want to sleep" even if that dream was freighting, but I need to know what it meant.
Is someone close to me going to die?
"We need to get you ready, and you where tossing when I looked in. Did you have a bad dream?" Worry, she's worried about me. I sat up then and looked at her.
"Yeah, it was weird, it was dark and I could feel things. My body was numb, and in shock like I just witness something horrible. I don't know what it means" I explained to her. As much as I want to hide the tiredness in my voice it didn't work.
Lucy caught on.
"Don't worry; I'm sure it was nothing too serious. We'll ask Hollybella about it later." She took my hand "Sleep some more, I'll wake you at 7:30" warmth filed me as her magical sent filled the air "no more nightmares" her voice faded away from me, her face it's getting blurry, wild flowers of the forest.
Such a nice smell
Lucy removed her hand from Holly's forehead; the girl was now in a peaceful sleep, in truth Lucy had heard her sister discomforted on her way to the bathroom. "Is she alright now?"
Lucy turned from the bed "Yes, sleeping spells are one of my speciality" she said this with a shaky hand, that hand moved then ruing over her messy hair. "Hojo she was mumbling, it was dark, she was crying about there being too much blood"
Her brother moved into the room and placed a solid hand on her shoulder "Remember what Hollybella said about mage twins, I know you have been avoiding this, but she could have seen into one of Alistair's nightmares."
Lucy didn't look at her twin, she turned her eyes to the sleeping Holly; "I have heard her sometimes, talking in her sleep" she said in a low voice.
"Lucy, you need to stop avoiding Alistair, and you need to listen to him" Hojo said.
"Hojo, he left me" she whispered this "He didn't say a word, just left"
"He was taken" he answered and took his hand off her shoulder "You're selfish, you need to learn how to stop." He left her then; she didn't say anything as he words snuck in. She didn't believe him; she was convinced that there could have been some other way. "The proof is in Holly's dreams" Hojo called back to her before leaving his step-sisters room.
Lucy took in a breath at her brothers words; she then turned her eyes back to the sleeping Holly. "In her dreams" she whispered this with uncertainty. His words sounded absurd to her, she didn't want to believe that there was more to Alistair's cold demeanour then what she already knows. She moved then, reaching out to touch her step-sister, she stopped just inches from her face. She retracted her hand and spun on her heal. To know the truth, she thought and walked from the room, she didn't want that, she didn't want to feel even more guilt and regret.
I woke up to my alarm; I pushed back the covers and turned off the annoying clock. Its 7:30 now, I could go back to sleep for another half hour, but I'm pretty sure Lucy will kill me. I listened for said sister, no movement; maybe she'll leave me alone to get dressed. Speaking of witch, what am I going to wear? When I was with my old boyfriend, who I will leave nameless because I prefer not to think about him, our dates use to be right after school, so I was always in my school uniform, and on Sunday's he had soccer, so we never really saw each other in normal clothes, this is very new to me. Maybe I should get Lucy, she'll know what to wear, a cold chill ran though me, on second thought; I'm scared of what she might put me in. I sighed; well I'm not going to get anything done sitting here.
After a very nice shower and grooming, I'm now standing, braw and underwear, in front of my closet, towel still in my hair, hands on my hips. I really don't know what to wear; I just had to say anywhere. When I last looked at the clock it was 7:50, I still have time since we're meeting in front of the house. But still.
What do I wear?
"You know you look real silly standing there like that" I jumped,
"Christ Lucy, don't do that you scared the hell out of me" I said and placed my hand on my chest. She laughed at me and walked into the room.
"Just shows how deep of thought you were in" she grinned at me "are you having trouble?"
I sent her a glare, Lucy herself was looking rather pretty today, her light brown hair is pulled back into a high pony tail; it's also lightly curled just touching her shoulders. She's wearing a cute knee high off the shoulder pink summers dress, and in typical Lucy fashion it's topped with white frills on the bottom hem. Her big brown eyes are cover with mascara and very light white eye shadow. She looks a little nervous and excited. I wonder if she's going on a date with Alistair. Or is she...
"Why are you starring at me, come on we got to get you dressed" she rushed out in a blush cutting off my thoughts. Lucy grabbed my arm and moved me closer to the closet. "Since you don't know where his taking you, I say go with nice casual. Its summer so that should be easy" she said all this while stepping into my closet; she's now in the process of going through my cloths.
"Why not just a tank and shorts?" I asked , she stopped her rummaging and gave me a look that read, are-you-serious, "Forget I said anything"
This went on for about 20 minutes before she emerged with a blue camie, a red tank, and short jean shorts. She told me I had nice legs so I best show them off, she then went on about accessories. She mumbled something about getting something for my hair before going to her room. I changed into the clothes while she was gone, it looked pretty good, I would have never put this together, so easy, and simple. Lucy soon returned with a metal head band, it was thin and on the right side was a metal butterfly; it was in made in a way where the butterfly will lay flat on your head. After I got the approval nod for the clothes she proceeded to take the towel off my head.
"Let's gets this hair dry and fixed" she said this with a smile, I sighed a little.
She really gets into this.
She smiled at me and moved to get my desk chair, I noticed then she was holding something else.
"No makeup" I said, "It's going to be too hot for that junk" I added while she pulled out the chair and pointed at it, telling me to get over and sit down.
"This isn't a makeup kit, it's for your hair" she said "now sit we only have 40 minutes left"
I obeyed and sat down, it was over within minutes, well it was longer then that but it just seemed like time flew. She managed to somehow put light curls in my hair, it's half pinned up so it won't fall in my face and she just placed the headband on my head, just so you can see the butterfly. To finish this off she leant me a pair of silver feather earrings, and a long silver chair with a popped out hollow heart.
"Oh look, its five to nine, hurry hurry" she rushed me, she told me earlier that my black flats will go fine with this outfit.
I grabbed my purple plastic framed glasses and placed them on, I dropped my hands just as Lucy appeared in front of me "Here" she stated and shoved her black little purse in my hand. She grabbed my arm then, she's pulling me down the stairs.
"Lucy I don't need this" I said in protest, "I'm just going to use my pockets"
She stopped me at the door "No, you need this, I already put your phone and wallet in there" she said this all fast while grabbing my flats and placing them in front of me.
"But" I stressed stepping into my flats.
"No buts" she stopped me as she stood up "he's already out there" she added going for the door. My stomach flipped, I'm nervous, really nervous. I took in a breath. Its show time, I really hope I don't fall on my face.
"That's normal for you" I jumped at Alistair's voice, his scent filed the room. Magic filled the air, warm, electric magic.
"Stay out of my head" I snapped at him "and why are you here so early?" I asked facing him; I was a bit shocked; he is also dressed very nice. His hair is in a high pony tail, making his blue eyes pop under his black framed glasses. A red t-shirt complements his hair, and blue wash jeans gave him a professional look. I noticed that he's wearing the cross locket mother gave him a while back, it suits him. He gave me a look, that unapproved brother look.
He didn't like what I had on.
"You should put more clothes on" he's stressed acting too brotherly like.
"Oh shut it" I snapped back, What the hell is with your clothes?
Don't worry about it I glared at him and stuck out my tong and crossed my arms
"It already hot out, and it's going to get worst" Lucy cut in "Holly has to go now" she finished with a grab of my arm and before I could get another word in I was out the door. For a second there it felt like I was getting kicked out. I took in a breath and turned around, green eyes smiled at me.
"Ah" I jumped back "what's with people popping out of nowhere today" I said that more so to myself, but I know he heard me.
I heard a chuckled from him before he outstretched his hand "You look very cute today" I blushed right away and took in his look. He's wearing a simple white caller button up shirt, that shit is opened with black under shirt, jeans and sneakers. But damn he pulls that look off so well.
I took his hand "You look cute too"
"Cute?" he question with a look, no guys likes to be called cute. But hey, there are very few times that I get to get under his skin.
I don't let these opportunities slide.
I gave him a shrug and gave him my best smile. "Aren't you going to get hot in that?" I asked while he pulled on my hand telling me it was time to start walking. I followed hand in hand beside him.
"No, demon's handle heat well."
"And cold" I mutter cutting him off.
"You don't miss much I see" amusement laced his voice; he pulled me to the left walking the wrong way. To get into the city you have to walk towards the school and take the bus in. I didn't say anything, I did tell him anywhere.
I trust him.
"It's not hard to miss when you stand outside in the middle of winter without a coat on and not find it cold." I said, "It's not like you tell me anything about being a demon anyways" I had to throw that in. The more I get out of him before he leaves the better.
"Trying to make me feel guilty isn't going to work" He said with sharpness in his voice, a sharpness I haven't heard before. He must have felt my uneasiness because he stopped me with a strong kiss. Fast, he moved so fast, his lips are soft, sweet, and just perfect. He pulled away from me, even in this heat my lips feel cold now that his aren't there.
"I know you want to know everything about my world, but please understand why I can't let you" He said this with softness but his undertone was sharp, stern, telling me not to bring this up anymore. I don't want to give up, that world is a part of him, and I just.
I took in a breath "Okay".
He smiled at me "Okay, now for today you did say anywhere, do you want to take that back before we start walking again?"
I searched his eyes; they're giving nothing away "I trust you"
"Okay" he whispered with a peck on my check before we started walking again.
The walk was long and we are now trotting through the woods, we haven't spoken since I told him I trusted him, now I'm wondering if should have thought more about his plan before saying yes. But he never let go of my hand, even when we passed some girls from our school he simply walked passed them, he did acknowledge there presents. The girls of course started to whisper because they didn't really know if it was him or not. They didn't recognize me at all. I'm sure that will spread around his fan club.
School is going to be a mess in the fall.
"We're here" his tranquil voice brought me back; I hadn't even notice we have stopped. I took in the area, well field.
Flowers
It's full of strange flowers.
The wild sent is a little sickening, but calming at the same time. This place looks like a painting, so much color, so much life. "What is all that?" I asked still wide eyed.
He let go if my hand and walked into the field "This is my garden" deep undertones filled is voice, his demon side is leaking out. I don't mind that though because Yohko is a part of him. From what I have gathered from Lucy and Alistair they are practically the same person, or would demon be the right word for this?
I shook my head and watched him move farther in the field. "Don't be scared nothing here will hurt you" he said this in a teasing voice
I puffed out my cheeks "I'm not scared, I just don't recognize any of these pants" I said and moved at the same time, I didn't want him to get too far away, god knows what he'll pull just to get me riled up.
"That because they are not human plants" he stopped just in the center of the field. I quickly closed the spaced between us as what he said clicked in.
"So these plants are" I asked stopping just short of him.
Kurama looked down at me with shimmering gold in his green eyes and smiled. I could have melted right there.
"They're from the demon world. No one besides me and those I allow can come here." He took my hand then and pulled me along.
"Demon plants?" I really don't know what to say, this is all very strange but my heart is happy.
"Yes, though I can use earth plants, they do not have the same power as their demon conger parts." We stopped again in front of a small white table set with silver plats and two white chairs. Surrounding it was deep red roses.
"So you have demon roses too?" I asked taking in this scene, did he make me lunch? Before I could ask he sat me down in one of the chairs.
"No theses are earth roses. They are the only flower that can grow in the demon and human world" He said this with something hidden but he didn't go on he just snapped his fingers making the rose bushes part. This is the first time I have really seen his powers work like this.
I jumped as vines moved like they were alive. From the bushes those vines pulled out a large blue bento box and set it in the center of this small table. Kurama chucked when I had jumped, he snapped his fingers again making the vines go back to their places and the rose bush close returning g to its original place as well.
"That was different" I said amazed just as a thought hit me, Kurama sat down ready to speak "can you do that with any kind of plant?" He fully took his seat and reached for the bento.
"Yes, even grass can be deadly if I want it to be" his voice dropped as he said that last part. It didn't bother me now, not like it use to.
I didn't say anything in response I didn't need too, Kurama is looking like he's having fun. He's trying his best to make me apart of his world with as less danger as possible. Happiness fluttered though me, so I smiled brightly at him as he untied the blue cloth that surrounded the bento. The wind is playing with his hair, and the air itself isn't as warm as when we were walking here, it just perfect.
Makes me wonder.
"Did you somehow change the weather too?" I asked as he let the bento cloth fall away from the square three layer box. It was also blue in color and the delicious smell from the homemade food made my stomach growl. I didn't have anything to eat yet. Lucy rushed me too much.
"There needs to be a cretin temperature for demon plants. This field is split into about seven different sections, each with their own regulated heat systems. It's similar to a green house. This section is the coolest" He answered lightly, he is defiantly having fun.
I can almost feel it.
"If this is the coolest I can see why heat doesn't bother you" I said, while he was talking before he was taking the bento box apart. There's a mix between western food and theirs. The first layer is spaghetti, I love spaghetti. This was one of the few things my dad has ever mastered in the cooking world. The second layer has rice, sushi, and rolled omelette. The last, well he hasn't opened it yet. But my mind is far from that, I'm so hungry.
"How did you know"
"What you like, my mother has a vast knowledge of what meals that are most commonly made in your home" he said this with a hidden smile.
"You asked your mother?" now that I think about it Shiori has been over for a lot for suppers, especially when she started dating her husband. So natural she would know.
"Not so much asked, she saw me this morning making our lunch, she noticed right away that you wouldn't like what if not all of what I was making." He chuckled at this "You are a very picky eater Holly. I never really noticed, at school you always finish your food." He picked up the layer containing the spaghetti and reached across the table and placed it on my silver plate.
It happened fast but very smooth and gentle at the same time. Here in this place he's free to use his demonic powers without care. I have never seen him so relaxed and careless before.
I can't help but smile.
"So" I said picking up my fort while he placed his food on his silver plate "What's in the third layer?"
He smiled at me, it was a little wicket and sexy "You'll just have to wait and see"
"That smile makes me a little scared" I said as he broke apart his chop sticks.
"Oh, from the redness on your cheeks it doesn't look that way to me."
"Eat your food" I said and stuck my fork in my own food.
"Why is it you always get so defensive whenever I tease you?" he asked carefully picking up some Susie with his chop sticks.
I stiffened and twirled the spaghetti around and averted my eyes "I don't really" I muttered. I just don't know really know how to answer when he teases me. I have been on the defensive with him for long it's just so natural.
I heard him chuckle it was a light chuckle, sweet sounding.
We said no more as we ate, he was smiling the whole time, just enjoying being here. To tell the truth so was I. I'm soo happy he went as far as to show me this place. I feel almost satisfied that he is trying to include me in his demon life. I know it's hard him to keep that part of him hidden, especially from me.
I just hope he comes back from the demon realm safe and sound. Just the thought of losing him makes me sick.
"Holly?" Kurama said in wondered, I gave myself a metal slap, fuscous dam it.
"Yeah" I said with a smile, just then a light breeze picked up and made my hair flutter around me. Kurama seem too taken in a breath at the moment. I gave him a questionable look, I wonder, does my scent drive him nuts like his does to me?
I tried to hide my grown smirk, can't let him know I found this out. I need some much needed playing cards in my hand.
"Dessert?" he asked like noting had transpired.
"Okay" I answer a little unsure like; god knows what's in there.
He just smiled at me a reached for the dessert layer. His big hands gently slid it over to me "Open it" he whispered lowly and strong. I looked up at him quickly but I didn't see the gold I usually do when his tones drop; made me wonder. "Problem?" he asked removing his hand and placing it on my cheek. I flushed realizing I had been staring.
"Nope" I covered and tilted my head into his hand.
He just looked at me for a few more seconds before taking his hand away. I gave him my best smile and opened the dessert box.
Alistair and Lucy stood in front of the head elder, he wasn't what you call old looking; he looked more in his late 40's. Long light brown hair tie at the nap of his neck, it reached all the way to the floor, flowing down his 6'5 frame. His pricing ice blue eyes gave Lucy a chill. He was dressed in his formal robes, white, very bright, covered him, arms, legs; all was white. He was hansom to say the least, strong jaw line, beautiful cheek bones. He was a man.
"Alistair Michael Allard" he spoke in soft hard tones, Alistair stiffen at his name "Tskui Sakura Hinote" Lucy stiffen as well, his voice was powerful and demanding. "You stand before me in order to dissolve your mage marriage of 12 years. Is that correct?" he gleamed at them daring them to lie.
Alistair took a step forward "That is correct"
"Miss Hinote?" he asked turning his sharp eyes to her, she gave a shuttered and nodded her head.
"You two are young, far too young for this commitment. I will grant your wish" he moved his hand in front of him. Lucy felt overjoyed, but in her heart there was pain, a sickening feeling was overpowering her. Did she really want to dissolve her marriage? She glanced at Alistair, she could see it on his face, he was in pain; he was hurt and angry. An image flashed in her mind, the day he left for his successor training with Rosa. He had told her of their marriage and that he didn't want to be apart. She was so angry at the time she had hit him and ran away. He was having that some look now as he did then.
Was this her fault?
The elder mage did not miss the emotions that where passing between the two, he lowered his hand "But" he stated watching them turned their eyes to him "I will have to observes you two for a month, with in that month you two no not show any love for one another I will dissolve your marriage" he watched their faces, they both looked shock and a little relived.
"And if we do?" Lucy asked making sure everything was in the clear
"Then I will grant my blessings and you will have a renewal ceremony" He answered strong and stern, "understood" he added in a loud voice.
Both nodded their heads, and before either could say anymore wild ocean air filled the room and the elder was gone. The room faded and they were back in Hojo's bedroom. Said person was sitting at his desk with a book in his hand. He looked up as they appeared into his room, "so how did it go?" he asked studying their faces.
"We're still married" Lucy said in an uneven voice, she sounded almost relived.
"Oh?" Hojo questions looking at Alistair "You are?"
"The elder has giving us a one month grace period, at the end of this one month if we do not love each other then he will dissolve the marriage, and if we so happen do" he glanced at Lucy who flushed
"Then we have to go through a renewal ceremony" she finished trying to look away from her brother.
"A renewal ceremony?" Hojo question "That would make your bond unbreakable" he looked between the two, trying to read their faces. "Could you make such a commitment?"
Alistair glanced at Lucy "I would" he simply said before his spicy sent filled the air and he was gone in a sea of red and blue particles.
Lucy stood stun; she never would have ever pictured him saying something like that. Her heart had jumped when he didn't hastate to answer. All she could do was stair at the place he once had stood with her hand over her heart.
"I told you he loves you" Hojo stated going back to his book "Idiot" he finished flipping a page.
Lucy did not move she couldn't; his words hit her hard. She didn't know what she wanted anymore.
She smiled at her plan; she was going to take them out slowly. This trip was going to be her chance to fine out their weaknesses. The demon and the void user were her biggest problems. They were the strongest. A demon who will not be fooled by her magic, and a void user that can see right through her; she needed to get rid of them, sooner then she first had planned.
"Star?" she called turning form her desk
"Yes my lady" he answered in a bow.
"I will give you the task of getting close to Holly, find out what she fears the most, and then turn it on her." She ordered in a dark chuckle.
"Yes my lady" he was gone in a cloud of smoke.
She pulled her golden locks into bun so it was out of her pal face. "Soon my love" she whispered running her hand down her crystal ball "Soon"
I opened the dessert layer and almost gasped "How did you" I stressed looking down at the delicious looking strawberry cheese cake.
"You are not very subtle when we have that desert at the school" he answered in a smirk "Very loud, fighting with people to get it" he went on "When I first met you I never would have thought you could be so violent"
I felt my annoyance rising "I'm not some wild animal"
"No, you're just wild for cheese cake" he laughed getting me to look at him. In the moment I couldn't help but laugh as well, because he was right. When it comes to my favourite dessert, there's no stopping me.
The rest of the date when fine, we ate, we laughed, and he showed me more of his plant powers. It was nice and relaxing, it was a side of him I have never seen before. He was truly relaxed and carefree, something he doesn't get so do at all.
I'm going to miss him.
Even his smart remarks, and low blows;
Pretty sad right
"Holly" he stopped me just before we came to my door, it was dusk now and starting to get a little chilly. I like this though, reminds me of evenings with my grandparents, makes me sad I won't get to see them this year.
"Yes" I answered swinging around to him.
He took both my hands and brought them to him mouth; his warmth flowed over me as he kissed them. "Be careful while I'm away" he said it stern and with worry. "Especially at your training camp" he added with a small glare.
I knew what that meant.
"Don't worry I'll be fine, Lucy's going to be there, and Alistair" I gave his hands a reassuring squeeze.
"I was referring to your lack of mind, and your habit of falling down." He was being serious, I can tell from his tone.
"Oh come on" I stressed taking my hands back and turned from him. I didn't get far, before I could think of my next move I was spun back around and his lips caught mine. Sweet and playful, he did that just to get me mad.
"AWWW" I pushed away and turned around, a damn, it's Sakura.
"Um... hi" I said getting flustered.
I have never really gotten around to telling her that I was officially dating Kurama, even though Shiori has already told her all about it.
"I wish I had my camera" she stressed with the phone away from her ear, I could faintly hear on the other side camera for what? I stiffened, that was dad's voice, he has no idea I'm dating Kurama. After, he would will remain nameless, he told me to stay away from men until I was at least 25.
Kind of blew that one
I panicked and waved her off and mouthed to her please-don't-say-anything she smiled at me getting the hint.
"On nothing dear, I just saw a cat with the cutest eyes" she winked at me and closet the door, not before sending a wave to Kurama.
I want to die.
"That was interesting" he sounded a little hurt, I spun around fast.
"Kurama, I haven't told dad, I want to tell him when he gets home, face to face. That way he won't think I'm making it up" Kurama looked like he wanted to laugh.
"I understand, I have something to ask him as well" he stated and pulled me into his chest again.
"What's that suppose to mean?" I struggled agents him.
"You'll find out in a few months" he whispered in my ear, he was quick in pulling me away and giving me a soft sweet kiss. It made me melt, so sweet, and dangerous at the same time. We pulled away at the same time, leaving me in a daze.
"Holly I love you" I heard him say, it's been awhile since I heard him say that.
"I love you" I whispered back opening my eyes, he placed his hand on my cheek and smiled that beautiful smile that he only shows me.
"Good night" he whispered sliding his hand away from my cheek, his warmth lingered as he walked away.
"Good night" I whispered back before entering my house.
"Be careful"
