Whoo! I was able to post the nest chapter before I left for my family's vacation! I'd like to thank Darkfire-Lady of Darkness for messaging me last chapter. She was the only one I got so I'll put this up for her. Hope you like it deary. please review more everyone or chapter seven will be the last chapter for this. I don't want it to be but it will if no one reports that they like it but a select few loyal fans. Ne ways, enjoy!
5.
When you awoke the next morning, after having the same dream you've been having these last two nights, you felt someone with their hands around your waist and sleeping peacefully with you pulled against their chest. You looked and saw Hiei sleeping like an innocent child against your back. You quietly and swiftly got out of his grasp and changed into a pair of skin-tight blue jean shorts, that went to mid thigh, and a solid red form-fitting t-shirt, and your black hat of course. You left your hair out as to keep your girlish appearance. You did your morning routine and went to eat some cereal.
'Well, today's the day. The day I have my first date with a lecherous monk that I'll probably come close to killing because he screwed up and did something perverted. -sigh- Didn't I always punch or choke anyone that was perverted and asked me out? I did, just so I could prevent a stupid date like this. But noooo, Kuwabara just had to dare me to date him and make that IDIOT my first date,' you thought angrily as you ate your cocoa puffs. Hiei came in wearing your black jeans with a black t-shirt that said 'Everyone says I'm a loner, but that's just 'cause I want some alone time.' Hiei read your mind easily and saw the irritated red aura visible around you. The thought of you having your first date with Miroku angered him a lot, no matter how much he tried to ignore it, and knew that he had to do something about it.
"Hn. Onna, why are you wearing shorts? I've never seen you wearing them before," Hiei asked to start conversation which you found very out of character.
"I'm planning on wearing them under the dress Botan bought me for the stupid date with the monk and I didn't feel like making it where I had to change out of pants and into them. I'm not taking any chances with that guy," You reply while glaring at the wall in front of you that divided the kitchen and living room and continuing to eat. 'Maybe I can play sick and they won't force me to go. Grrr. But then they'd just reschedule it for the next weekend or something. -gasp- I might be able to run away for a while but then they'd complain and then still reset the date or Sabera, Kirara, Inuyasha, or Kurama might find me with their sensitive noses. And I still have to act as their fifth,' you think, trying to figure a way out of having Miroku as your first date.
"Hn. I was planning on going to the weaponry store in the shopping district today. If you want, you can come with. I've seen your weapons and you could do with some new ones," Hiei offered while looking out the window he stood by. You stare at him in shock with your mouth full of puffs and milk. It was completely unlike Hiei to ask someone to come with him to do anything, especially when he just told you that he despised your very existence yesterday. He may have not exactly said that, but that was the vibe that he gave off. You quickly chewed and swallowed your food then gave him your reply.
"That sounds good Hiei. Maybe I can buy some kunai and shuriken too. And it might help get my mind off of my troubles for a bit," you agreed and tried to hide your shock and excitement. You quickly finish eating while Hiei ate an apple, and went to the bedroom to grab your money, short sword, and wooden hilt katana. You came back out and headed to the shop with Hiei.
When you got there, you were astounded by how big it was and all the different weapons: bladed, explosive, and more. You walked over to a glass case that was filled with different types of knives like pocketknives, switchblades, kunai, senbon needles, shuriken, and many more. Hiei walked over to the clerks man that was at the glass counter on the other side of the store and put in an order when he noticed that you were distracted. (he used telepathy so you couldn't hear) The clerk nodded as he jotted down the order and went to the back room, more than likely so he could give the order to the shop's blacksmith. When he came back out, he told Hiei how long it would take to fill and they both headed over to you, clerk still behind the large u-shaped glass counter.
"Are you finding everything ok ma'am?" the man asked. You nodded and asked to purchase several of the kunai, shuriken, and senbon needles, there were about a hundred or two of each because of how cheap they turned out to be. (the man gave you some Hollister's for everything too) You also bought various poisons (and their antidotes of course), a metal collapsing staff, a few paper bombs and other simple explosives, and a ningata with a collapsing staff and chain attached, as well as some ninja wire, two new swords, wakazashi, short swords, and multi weapon care, sharpening, and repair kit. You were amazed at how cheap everything was but just figured that you got some common stuff that they had a large supply of. You still had a lot of money left since you hardly spent any of the paycheck you got from Koenma for being his spirit detective.
(yes, you got paid. You agreed to be Koenma's detective willingly without him having to negotiate anything with you so he paid you as a thank you for your services. Same thing with Botan. How else do you expect her to get the money to go on so many shopping sprees? Remember, Yusuke doesn't get paid 'cause he's doing it in order to repay Koenma for giving him back his life.)
You noticed that Hiei was busy looking at some swords at a stand that was a few feet away from you while the man rang up your things. You scanned your mind for any intruders and found none. You put a mind barrier up behind your other one and whispered to the clerk for a special order on a sword. The man smiled and took out a piece of paper and a pencil, awaiting for your order. You wanted to give Hiei a sword from you to thank him for the ring he gave you since you were never able to thank him earlier.
"Yes, can you make it where the handle is carved into a black dragon and the mouth is at the end away from the blade? Oh and could you please carve the kanji for love on either side of the blade at the base and mold these jewels into one orb that's lodged into the dragon's mouth and one of each color to be the dragon's eyes? I'd like the sheath to be black metal with the kanji for love engraved in red at either side of it by the opening as well as the dragon head to come off and reveal a secret compartment for poisons and antidotes. That would be great if you could," you request and hand him the bag of cloudy blue, red, and gray heart-shaped crystals that are your tear gems. (you cried the red ones on the cliff with your blue ones) He nods happily and takes the bag from you before heading to the back and giving that order to the blacksmith.
He soon returns and gives you your receipt and weapons, and the date that it would be ready to pick up. You nod in understanding and head over to Hiei and ask if he was ready to go yet. He nods and you leave, but not before you notice that he'd bought a new katana as well. You two walk around for a bit, not wanting to head back to the hotel yet, and stop at a small restaurant to get some lunch.
You make light conversation as you eat your lunch, as if nothing in the past three weeks ever happened. You enjoyed it as you examined the blade that Hiei bought and let you see while he looked at a few of the many blades that you had purchased. You could tell that Hiei had forgotten of anything that had ruined your friendship for the moment and was enjoying this as well. You even thought of considering this as your first date so that you could tolerate the monk more, and just because it already seemed somewhat like a date.
Unfortunately, the moment didn't last long as you spotted a small black cat with a small cream-colored two-tailed cat and a young kitsune with a fluffy tail and green eyes. You immediately recognized the cats as Kirara and Sabera but wasn't sure as to who the young cub was. Hiei noticed your gaze and followed it to find the three running towards you.
"Lady Lea, there you are! How many times have I told you to not run off? It's very dangerous for you, even with Hiei," Sabera called to you.
"Yeah I know but we just went and bought some weapons. I can control the shadows and make weapons out of them so wouldn't it be essential for me to be at least a little skilled with as many weapons possible? They really will help a lot with keeping me safe and I had some money to spare and purchased them. Oh, and who's the young fox cub?" you explained.
"My name's Shippo! It's nice to meet you. I'm a friend of Kagome's and everyone's. She told me about you and the others on your team," the kitsune replied with a cheerful smile on his face. You smiled back at Shippo and greeted him as well.
"My lady, we must get back to the hotel to get ready for tonight and make sure you're kept safe," Sabera insisted. Kirara meowed in agreement, not wanting anything to happen to her new friend that she made yesterday. You sigh and finally agree to go then head back with Hiei by your side, Shippo on your shoulder, and Kirara in your free hand, and Sabera on your other shoulder.
When you reached the hallway that your suite was in, you were ambushed by the girls as they started to ask questions like where you were and what you were doing, paying no attention to Hiei, Kirara, Shippo, or Sabera. Botan frowned when they all noticed your bag of weapons and you just slipped into a shadow and end up in your room where Hiei and Sabera had snuck off to during the ambush. You looked at the time and noticed that you had half an hour until your rendezvous with Miroku. You sighed as all of your troubles that had been forgotten that day returned. You go to the closet and grab your outfit before heading into the bathroom and dressing yourself up. When you came out, your make-up was only a thin layer, where it wasn't much but was still noticeable, since you didn't like it that much and even that little eye shadow made your eyes feel heavy. You walked over and to the drawer in your heels and put on the necklace Botan had bought you for the occasion, while removing your bracelet since it didn't go with the flower-themed outfit.
When you walked into the living room, you looked at the clock and saw that you had about ten minutes before Miroku came to pick you up. Hiei heard your heels on the hardwood floor and turned to see you. He was astonished by your beauty and watched as you walked over and sat in the chair nearby with a heavy sigh.
You noticed Hiei watching you and blushed while turning away to watch what was left of the show on TV. When the clock struck 7, you heard a knock on the door and answered it to find Miroku standing in the door with a navy blue suit. Obviously he went to Kurama for some help with getting ready. Everyone was standing behind him and all the boys stood there and stared at you as you walked out with Miroku. All the girls started to compliment you on how wonderful you looked in your dress and wishing you luck with your date. You rolled your eyes as you and Miroku walked down the hall and out of the hotel.
"So Miroku, what do you have planned for us?" you kindly ask the slightly blushing Miroku.
"Well, I asked some of the others what might be good and they suggested a movie, so would that be ok?" Miroku answered as you two walked down the sidewalk side-by-side.
"That sounds good to me. I was walking around town earlier today and spotted a nice little movie theatre just down the street. We can see what they have and buy tickets for whatever we pick," you agree with a smile towards him. About halfway to the theatre, you sense several familiar spirit energies. One seemed to be hiding in a tree that was away from the large group. You could tell that there were about fourteen energy signatures in the group as you and Miroku headed to the movies. You mentally sigh, knowing exactly who they were and what they were doing even as they tried to hide their energy.
When you reached your destination, you and Miroku look at the many movies that were showing and finally settle on one. You walk over to the ticket booth and order two tickets to 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.' The booth manager put it in and made a comment on how nice you and Miroku looked and wished you luck on your date as she handed you the tickets and you paid.
You went inside and over to the snack counter and bought some popcorn, soda, and candy. You went in the theatre that was on your tickets and went to see the movie. You took your seats in the middle of the theatre and noticed the ones you sensed earlier sitting behind you a few seats back, the one that was in the tree sat two rows behind the group and off by the isles. You sat quietly and watched as the movie started after a few previews.
You had already seen the movie like ten times but didn't bother to tell Miroku that because the little kid in you really liked it. As the movie went on, the ones that followed you continued to watch you and the movie, and you enjoy yourself. Tomorrow they would be announcing the battles for the next rounds until there were four teams left. When the movie was over, you and Miroku left the theatre and you realized that you had enjoyed that more than you thought you would. Probably because of the movie you saw but still, the monk hadn't done anything lecherous during the whole movie.
You both walk back to the hotel leisurely as you enjoy the peaceful night. When you reach the hotel, Miroku leads you to your room like a gentleman and bids you good night at the door. He pulls off a cheesy bow of high-class respect and you curtsy while giggling. Before he leaves for his room, you stop him and give him a small kiss on the cheek and tell him something.
"You know Miroku, if you were more like this to Sango, she would show her feelings for you more, instead of slap you or hit you with her hiraikotsu," you say sweetly.
"You know of my feelings for Sango?" Miroku asks startled.
"I'm a telepath, I can tell these things. Even that she loves you as much as you love her," you assure as your face softens.
"Really? No wonder she accepted my proposal that afternoon. You will make a fine wife to a very lucky man someday. I noticed the engagement ring you have. Care to tell who he is?" Miroku replied in thought.
"Oh, it's not an engagement ring. This was merely a gift given with a note saying that someone wanted me to have it. I just like to wear it on my ring finger so that it doesn't attract unwanted company when it comes to guys. Thank you for that wife comment though. I hope I can be that fine wife to the man I love like Sango with you. Well, good night Miroku," you correct. Miroku says goodnight as well, and asks for you not to tell anyone of the conversation you two just had. You comply and head into your suite, only to find Hiei 'asleep' on the couch with the TV on.
You smile and walk over to the coffee table to grab the remote and turn the TV off. You then walk over the Hiei and nudge him awake and get him in bed. He awakes with a small jolt and looks at you with a blank expression on his face before he headed for the bedroom silently.
You noticed a strange look in his eyes before he left. The look wasn't one of exhaustion or anger, but instead was a look of slight hurt and disappointment, yet they also held sadness and self regret. Your amber eyes turned a deep blue when you realized this. You tried to shake it off but you just couldn't forget those eyes of his. You had never seen those feelings in his eyes because he had always covered it up with anger and cold detachments. You sighed and grabbed some pj's and headed into the bathroom to get out of the dress, heels and wash off the make-up. When you came out, you went over to the bed and slipped in beside Hiei. You soon fell asleep, awaiting the peaceful dream that never came.
You were running through a forest and you could see that you were exhausted and badly injured. You stopped for a second when you spotted something in a nearby clearing before hurrying towards it, going even faster than before.
"Hiei what are you doing?! They're coming! Kuwabara, Kurama, Yusuke, and everyone are holding them back the best they can but it won't last for long! We have to go!" you shouted when you reached what had appeared to be Hiei, standing in the middle of the said clearing, looking at the sky. Hiei look from the sky to you and you gasp in surprise at his glazed over eyes.
"Leave me Lea. Leave me and go. I don't need you or the others. Did you really believe that I loved you? I only played along because of the prophecy, but now look. We're being hunted for this gate's power. Why keep running when we can just destroy one of the keys that they're looking for? Lea, good bye, forever," the Hiei said. Lea's sky blue eyes begin to tear up when you hear this. The you in her dream places his hand on the hilt of his katana and a deep laughter starts up in the background.
A man appears from the shadows with an evil smirk planted firmly on his face. He walks up behind the Hiei and places a hand on his shoulder. "My dear child, you seem startled by this boy's actions. Is there anything wrong?" he said in a deep voice, with that same smirk never leaving his lips.
"You bastard what have you done to him?! I know Hiei, he would never abandon his friends. He said it himself, 'Don't worry, Once I pick a side, I stick to it.' That's what you said Hiei! How could you allow someone like him to…to," you screamed. Your tear gems now flowed freely down your face as you stood before the man and Hiei. Your hands were held in tight fists by your side as you stood there glaring at the ground with your tear stained face. The man known as Naraku takes a step forward and your head jerks up to face him angrily.
"Now, now child, if you really miss this boy that much, then why don't you join me? Or you can hand over the key to the gate and I'll let him go," Naraku inquires sinisterly.
"Never! I'll never betray my friends to join you! And I'm not going to hand over the key!" you shout and take a battle stance. Hiei takes a defensive battle stance and stands in front of Naraku. "Hiei, if you insist on stopping me from killing this wretched demon, then I have no choice but to take you out as well. Good-bye Hiei. I always loved you." You mutter and harden your glare before attacking head on. Everything went dark as you awoke and jolted upright in bed.
You panted heavily as you sat there and sweated while recalling the dream. It seemed to be continuing every night. You put your head in your hands in frustration and quietly sob to yourself, as to not wake Hiei.
When you've calmed yourself, you place the gems in yet another bag and place them in the drawer with what gems you had left from the cliff. You get up and go take a nice and relaxing bath before getting dressed in a pair of black Capri and a blue t-shirt with Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on it. You transform into your male version and put on your hat. You walk back in the bedroom to find Hiei just waking up.
"Hey sleepy head. You sleep good?" you ask cheerfully.
"What the hell are you so happy about so early in the morning onna? Did your stupid date with that human go that well?" Hiei asked coldly and glared at you colder than ever.
"Don't be like that Hiei. I don't like Miroku and he doesn't like me. He loves Sango. Now, are you going to get out of bed and get ready to see who we're going up against in the next round or am I going to have to drag you out and force you? We've already missed Jin and everyone's fights," you reply and place your hands on your hips.
"Like you could make me," Hiei muttered under his breath for you not to hear. You heard it though, due to your advanced hearing that Hiei still hasn't remembered.
"Is that a challenge baka oni?" you reply cockily. When he heard this, he smirked and crossed his arms over his chest with his legs Indian style as an act of defiance, confirming your proposal.
"This is going to be easier than that time in the lake," you mutter as you prepare to pounce. You launch yourself at him and he teleports himself at the last second to dodge. You fly into a shadow and come out of a shadow in the room that he teleported into. You reach for him once again before he notices you behind him and tackle him to the ground.
You both go rolling to the floor and wrestle each other for the dominant top. Hiei pins you to the floor, due to your giggling, until you smirk and roll him off of you and pin him down with a firm hold. You grin a big smile and lean down to his ear.
"I win another round. Now how about you give up and just get ready to go to the arena? You know, save you some time and energy," you whisper seductively and triumphantly. Your grin becomes bigger when you feel him shiver under your grasp.
"N-Never," Hiei struggles after he snaps out of it. He's able to get one hand free and uses it to try and get the other one free and get you off of him. He then gets an idea in his head and stops trying to free himself. He then uses his free hand to reach out to your sides and your eyes widen when you realize what he's about to do. It's to late for you to escape as he begins to tickle you. You laugh and release him as he pins you to the ground with him on top and continues to tickle you with both hands now.
"H-H-Hiei! P-Please s-stop!" You choke out as you continue to fall victim to his tickles of death and struggle poorly against him. How he figured out that tickling you is the only way to stop you, I'll never know, but he did and now you were under his control. When he finally stopped, you were breathing heavily and your sides were cramping up. He leaned down to your ear and whispered seductively in it just as you had done earlier.
"Now, are you ready to give up? This round I win Lea," He cooed into your ear. Your able to suppress a shudder of pleasure as you pant with a smile on your sweating face. You had reverted back to your original form with your ears, tail, and tiara since the tickling made you lose your train of thought and control of your abilities.
It had been forever since you were tickled as badly as that. Your father would always do that to you when you were younger but stopped a while before you left. Now able to regain your strength, you quickly wrapped your arms around Hiei's torso and pulled him to you within the blink of an eye. Hiei was shocked by your sudden actions and froze up, not used to being so close to someone, especially by means of a hug on the ground.
"Thank you Hiei. I needed that. The tickle of death never fails to accomplish its work as the tickle master's powers are passed down to the next generation," you announce with laughter and happiness thick in your voice. Hiei closed his eyes and smiled. He truly smiled out of happiness for the first time in his life as you let him go and he went to get ready to head towards the arena. Fortunately for you, you were able to see this smile of his and it only made you smile even more, if that was possible…
Kureno and Marik: Isn't that sweet? -.- -.-
Keita: You really think so Kureno? Marik?
Kureno and Marik: NO KEITA! DO YOU NOT RECOGNIZE SARCASM WHEN YOU HEAR IT?!
Marik: Jeez, I would of figured at least an idiot like you would have recognized it after being siblings with this blood-thirsty idiot for what? 250 years?
Keita: Well you didn't have to be so mean…
Kusowatashiainingen: Calm down you three. It's not that bad. At least we were able to get in some conflict just as much as "heart warming moments." Anyways, this is officially the last chapter of Crimson Blood's no good on the innocent until I get back from Padre Island.
Keita: I still can't believe your dad's great grandparents or whatever, used to own the whole island until they sold it so cheaply. YOU COULD HAVE BEEN LIVING IN A BEACH HOUSE RIGHT NOW ON THAT ISLAND IF THEY WEREN'T SUCH IDIOTS!!
Kusowatashiainingen: OW! Damn it Kei, stop yelling in my ear! It's not my fault and I'm not about to try to go back and change the past. I'm perfectly fine with how things are now.
Kureno: Except for the political standings, and gas prices, oh and don't forget the idiots who caused the war and are trying to ban anime in America.
Kusowatashiainingen: Yes Kureno. Don't remind me. That anime isn't even proven evidence yet anyways. Just internet rumor. Thanks for reading everyone and gomen. Kureno and Marik can be asses sometimes.