Not Even Death
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho. I don't own The Little Mermaid either. Or any other movie I may reference.
Chapter 2 : Explanations
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"I can explain?" Kagome glared down at the handsome man underneath her booted foot.
She let up, stepping back so he could sit up but drawing her bowstring even tighter, the lavender glow of her power pooling at the tip of her arrow. It was a warning.
"You have thirty seconds. Start talking."
Kurama hadn't felt this anxious since… well, ever.
"Eh, would you mind lowering you bow?" He coaxed with his voice as soothing as possible, as if he were trying to calm a wild animal.
A wild cat. He mused as he stared into those lovely glaring eyes. Ha! Youko laughed, She's more like a wild kitten, fur fluffed and hissing at us. Adorable! As if on cue, Kagome frowned, her power increasing and her hair fluttering about her with the pressure of her aura. "Lower my weapon? My only defense against a strange demon in my room?" She growled, the sound coming from her throat almost made him want to jump up and pull her into his arms. So… cute!
Kurama shook his head. Youko! Stop it! I can't think! A deep chuckle met his efforts and he blushed almost as red as his hair as Youko replied. Oh no, Red. That was all you.
Kagome stared down at the man, her eyes widening as she noticed the sudden flush on his face. "W-what are you blushing about?" She muttered as her own cheeks heated.
Blushing was infectious!
"Ah, nothing!" The demon looked to the side, a small smile curving his lips.
"What!" She growled again, unaware how she was affecting him.
The man underneath her burst into a fit of giggles. That's right, giggles!
Kagome faltered, her face dumbfounded as she looked at this…. this lunatic who'd somehow found his way into her room. She didn't understand, why hadn't her demon wards stopped him? It should only allow in demons she knew…. And she definitely didn't know this demon.
"My… haha," The man gasped, "apologies, my… heehee, lady! You looked… and Youko… and then-!" He fell into his giggle fit all over again.
It took Kagome a second to realize what he said. Five seconds for it to sink in. And fourteen seconds to tear across the room and pull the man up by his collar, her lithe frame only slightly struggling under his heavier weight. "You! That name! How do you know that name?"
Red, look what you've done! Youko tsked in a mock scolding tone. Truth is, he was rather amused with Red's giggling fit. Well, it wasn't all his fault. He might have given his soul a little tickle.
Who knew he was so ticklish? Ah, all right. The thing was he was unhappy with how long things were taking and decided to amuse himself.
Cue devilish grin. What could he say?
Kitsune were mischievous creatures. He just couldn't help it.
Youko, you! Kurama groaned.
Me. Youko preened. Yes, he knew he was fantastic. No applause, please.
Kagome shook the red head in her grasp. "Answer me! How do you know that name? Do you know Youko? You must tell me! Please!" Kagome tried to hold back the tears, but couldn't help it as they slid down her face and plopped in sad drops on the demon's face beneath her. "Please…" She whispered.
Kurama stared up at her with wide, astonished eyes. Never had he seen such emotion displayed over his other half before. Youko was strangely silent in the back of his mind.
Kagome started as the demon pulled her hands away from his collar, watching with wary, teary eyes as he held her hands in his. She closed her eyes as he made soothing circles on her knuckles with his thumbs. "All right, please don't cry. I'll tell you. I'll tell you everything."
Kurama could deny her nothing as she stared at him with such hope in those beautiful eyes of hers.
Should she want the world? Through hell and high heaven, he would do anything to give it to her!
Kagome blinked as the red haired demon took her hand and placed it on his chest, over his rapidly beating heart. Why was it beating so fast?
Kurama could hardly differentiate between excitement and nervousness as he prepared to tell her all she wanted to know. More than she wanted to know, really. How would she take it? Could she possibly love them both like Youko had said she would? Was there really someone out there with that much love to give? That certain someone in this very room?
"Youko and I... are one." He said at last. He stared fixedly into her eyes as she digested this information.
...
"Eh?" She didn't get it. What did he mean by that? One? One... What? One couple? Kagome blushed at that thought. Of course she knew Youko could go both ways, but could he get over her so quickly? ...Wait a minute. What was she saying? Youko had died in her arms! There was no way unless he'd been reincarna... Oh.
Kurama leaned back as she suddenly invaded his personal space. Her gaze was so intent, so piercing, he thought perhaps she was looking into his very soul.
"You and Youko. Are... you his... reincarnation?"
No, no, no! Youko growled. Red, what in the hell are you doing? You're confusing her!
Kurama hissed out a breath between his teeth. Shut up, Youko... You're not making this any easier.Youko pouted and Kurama could see in his mind's eye the kitsune crossing his arms huffily. Of course it isn't easy! How do you tell the woman you love that you're sharing a body with another soul?
Kurama sighed as he ran a hand through his bangs. He'd never had so much trouble talking to someone of the opposite sex.
Wait a minute! That's it! Youko, you're a genius! Kurama practically beamed. Youko smirked. Well, it's about time you admitted it! You've been denying my genius for years!
Kurama ignored him.
"We share the same body." He said. Kagome's eyes widened. "Okay?" A blush bloomed like roses on her cheeks and Kurama realized the turn her mind had taken. Youko, look what you've done! Too much time with you has corrupted her mind. Youko smirked. What can I say? I have that affect on people.
Kurama made a frustrated sound in the back of his throat. "What I'm trying to say is that we're two souls in one body! We're not the same person, and we're not... doing what you just thought we were!"
Kagome looked amazed. "Two souls? Really?" She leaned in close and Kurama caught a whiff of her hair. He almost swooned. What was that? She smelled so nice.
Whoa, easy there Red. What you just smelled was her scent. Tasty little morsel isn't she? Kurama could only groan. He just wanted to bury his nose in her hair and breath!
"Yes," Kurama croaked. He noticed her strange look and cleared his throat, trying not to appear as flustered as he felt. How could she seduce him so? Did miko have their own kind of kitsune seduction?
Kurama could feel Youko's warm, fond smile. That's just Kagome. She can make even the wildest of demons fall in love with her.
"Amazing..." Kurama breathed. Kagome cocked her head to the side. "Huh?" Kurama shook his head, "Nothing. Yes, two souls. One body. How do you think Youko came to be in your room?" Kagome sat back on her haunches, her chin resting on her palm as she looked at him. "Hm. I guess that would explain a lot of things."
That vague phrase always makes me feel paranoid. Youko said. Kurama agreed."Like what?" He prodded. Nothing bad, he hoped.
"Like how you got passed my demon wards, for one." Kagome mused. Demon wards? That's my girl. Youko cooed, as if she could hear him.
Kagome suddenly smiled. "What is it?" Kurama questioned. Kagome gave a bemused laugh, "I just felt as if Youko were praising me. Funny, huh?" When he merely looked shocked she crawled towards him. "Did he?" Having no words, Kurama merely nodded.
She can feel you. Kurama felt awed. Incredible. I wouldn't expect any less than the unexpected from such an intriguing woman. Youko laughed.
Kurama blinked back into focus to see Kagome drawing circles in her carpet, her face bashful. "I... Can I see him?" Kurama hated to hurt her, but...
"I'm sorry. It takes a lot out of me to let him take over and I've already done it once today." She looked crushed. If only there was something he could do...
Ah, there was something!
Ursula has great powersss... Kurama covered his face with his palm and groaned. He tried to block out Kagome's curious stare. Why did he have to embarrass him in front of her? Why?
Youko, must you? I'm being completely serious and here you are quoting The Little Mermaid!
The kitsune thief sulked. What? I'm bored! You get to do all the talking to my sweet Kagome and I'm just sitting here, in the back of your mind, all lonely! I'm alll alone, there's no one here beside meee! Youko crooned, clearly egging Kurama on. Shrek, Youko? Is that all you do? Sit around replaying movie scenes? Youko huffed. Well, what if I do? If it amuses me, what do you care?
I care if it makes me look like a total loon in front of the woman we-.. you love! He could just taste how pleased Youko was at that slip of the tongue. So what if he found himself in love with her? It was perfectly natural. All he ever heard about, dreamed about, could think about, was her. True, they weren't his dreams, rather they were Youko's memories of her. But how could he not fall in love with the girl he'd come to know so well? She was... wonderful.
Speaking of, our leading lady is starting to look a bit worried with you staring blankly like that. Kurama blushed as he focused on Kagome's worried face. "Are you all right? I thought I'd lost you for a moment there. Do you do that often?" Kurama nodded and assured her that he was fine.
"Ah, I was just thinking there was a way you and Youko could communicate..." Kagome's smile seemed to light up his whole world. Had he been in the dark this whole time?
"Really? Great! What should I do?" She was so eager Kurama couldn't help but find her adorable. Why couldn't she be in love with him instead of the spoiled fluff sharing his body?
Hey! I resent that! I am not fluffy! I'm silky. Silky! Kurama was not impressed, was he not going to deny he was spoiled? Kagome always thought my ears and tail were silky... Ah, what I would give to have her caress them once more. The kitsune sighed dreamily.
Kurama smiled gently at her, trying to put out of his mind how strange Youko was all of the time. "I'll be the translator. You just tell me what you wish to say to Youko and I'll relay the message. The same with Youko, I'll tell you everything he says in reply. Okay?"
Kagome smiled that perfect smile again, this one just for him. "Thank you so much, I don't know how to repay you... Oh, I didn't even ask you your name! How rude of me! Though I suppose we skipped the whole meeting part with you being in my room and me threatening to purify you." Kagome gave a sheepish grin, gripping her left elbow with her right palm.
"So, let's start over, shall we?" She smiled and held out her hand for a handshake. "My name is Kagome Higurashi, pleased to meet you." Kurama smirked and took her hand, lifting it to his lips to place a chaste kiss to her knuckles. "My human name is Shuuichi Minnamino, but you may call me Kurama. The pleasure is all mine, Kagome."
He was even more pleased when she blushed.
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Amarioko: Dun dun dun dun, dundun dun dun dun! Why yes, I do like Final fantasy, how did you guess? Haha, hello again! As you requested I've continued my one-shot! Now, I would greatly appreciate if you would review. You don't have to, but I would like to know what you think of this chapter, I just wrote it all up in one shot! Aaaand, now I need to sleep! Bye now! Muah!