Dealings and Sporks
L.A.: So, I've been in exams and sick which is why I haven't updated in awhile.
Amu: Tis sad.
L.A.: However, my next exam isn't until Monday so I got some downtime to write.
Amu: Which means I get more attention. Yeah!
L.A.: Anyway, I hope you enjoy! Oh, and in case you don't know: Kata: a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs. Hopefully, you won't be confused when it pops up.
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Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. If I did then I wouldn't have to take these evil exams…
Viper hissed as his tail twitched with annoyance. He hated that he had to appear before the others as a failure. Not only had he let the two girls escape but also he had lost their location. Failure was not tolerated. However, it seemed the leader had given him one last chance to redeem himself. A chance, he couldn't afford to miss.
"So, I heard you failed," a voice said from behind him.
Viper turned to see Socrates leaning against a pillar looking smug. "Where have you been?" He asked. "The leader hassss been getting annoyed with your consssstant dissssapeareancesssss."
Socrates rolled his eyes. "Please, he can be as angry as he wants. At least, I'm contributing to our cause."
Viper frowned. "What do you mean?"
Socrates shrugged. "I happened to know where the two girls have been moved to."
"Ssso," Viper said, "Why don't you get them yoursssself?"
"I thought I'd give you the chance," Socrates said as he pushed himself off the pillar. "In exchange for a favor."
Viper narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "What favor?"
"We don't tell the leader that we know the girls' whereabouts until after we catch them," Socrates said, "When we catch them, you will give me a little alone time with Sira…"
"The leader wantsss both girlssss alive," Viper said as he crossed his arms.
"And she will be given to him alive," Socrates said, "but only after I have some time alone with her. Also, I want the privilege to kill Hiei." He held out his hand. "So, do we have a deal?"
Viper studied him for a moment before shaking his hand. "Fine, we have a deal, but we will tell the leader asss sssoon asss we can."
"But of course," Socrates said as they began to walk away. "We must please the leader."
Once they were out of sight, a figure materialized from the shadows. "So, there are deals going behind the leader's back" she said, her voice sounded hauntingly beautiful. "This is going to be interesting."
"So, I'm hungry," Sira said for the fifth time that hour. It had been two days since they had arrived at Genkai's. Most of the time was spent in their room. The only time they left was to make a break for the kitchen in the middle of the night for food.
Tori's eye twitched as she lay sprawled out on her bed. "Then go get something."
"I can't," Sira whined. "If I leave the sanctity of this room then I might get murdered by Genkai."
"Well I'm sure as hell not leaving," Tori said, "She's way too intense for me."
They were silent for a few minutes. The only sound was Haku's leg twitching as he slept.
"So, I'm still hungry," Sira said.
Tori let out a groan as she sat up. "Sira, you may be my best friend but if you keep saying I'm hungry then you won't have to worry about Genkai murdering you because I will."
Sira frowned. "Somebody's touchy."
A knock on the door caused both girls to shriek. The sound woke Haku up and sent him tumbling to the floor.
The door opened a crack as Botan stuck her head in, "Relax, it's just me."
"Hi Botan," Tori said as she recovered.
"Did you bring any food?" Sira asked.
Haku shot Botan a glare before hopping back up on the bed next to Sira.
"No," Botan said as she shook her head as she entered the room. "I heard from Genkai that you two haven't left your room since you got here."
Both girls nodded.
"Why?" Botan asked.
"Because Genkai scares us," Tori said.
"We've seen what she can do," Sira added, "She's a total badass who can murder us in our sleep."
Botan laughed. "Look she may seem tough but she really isn't as scary as she seems. She can sometimes be a real softy."
Tori and Sira looked at her, unconvinced.
"I'm serious!"
"We believe you," Tori said sarcastically.
"And Hiei wears a pink dress and has a pet fish named Fluffy," Sira added.
Botan let out a sigh. "Okay, that's it, you two are coming with me."
Before either one could protest, Botan was dragging them out of the room with Haku trotting happily behind.
"Let us go back to our room," Tori begged. "It's safe there."
Botan shook her head as she said cheerfully, "No, you two need a little fresh air. It will be good for you."
Once they stepped outside, Sira shielded her eyes. "Ah, the light! It burns!"
"You're not a vampire," Botan said.
"I don't care," Sira said, "I don't like it. I want my room!"
"Oh, will you two relax," Botan said, "I have a surprise for you." With a huge grin, she led them around the corner.
Standing there was none other than Yukina.
"Hey!" She said with a polite smile.
"YUKINA!" Sira and Tori yelled as they tackled the ice apparition.
She laughed as she hugged them back. "It's good to see you too. Koenma thought it would be a good idea if I lived with you two until you settle in."
"Speaking of Koenma," Sira said as she turned back towards Botan. "Did he get our job situation settled?"
Botan nodded. "Yeah, he told your bosses that you were taking a leave of absence due to illness."
Sira raised an eyebrow. "And he bought it?"
Botan grinned. "Koenma can be very persuasive sometimes."
Tori shook her head. "I don't even want to know what that means."
Over the next few days, Yukina helped the two girls become acclimated with the temple. They still tried to avoid Genkai as much as possible. Genkai didn't seem to mind since she didn't even make an effort to hold a conversation with them.
On the weekend, Kuwabara, Kurama, Yusuke, and even Hiei came over to the temple to train. Tori spent most of her time in the kitchen. Her excuse was that she wanted to learn how to cook from Yukina.
Sira was pretty sure there was another reason but she didn't push the issue. Instead, she found herself wandering lazily around the temple. Haku followed behind her, pleased with the new scents and sights.
She eventually found herself wandering towards where the guys were training. Kuwabara and Yusuke were sparring, Kurama was nowhere in sight, and Hiei was practicing katas…shirtless.
Sira found herself unable to look away. He had well developed muscles and six pack that seemed to glide through the movements with ease and preciseness. There was almost an elegant quality in the way that he moved that made her wish she could mimic them.
Hiei stopped in the midst of a kata and raised an eyebrow at her.
It was at that point that Sira realized that she had been gaping at him for five minutes.
Her face turned bright red as she promptly turned away. I am such a creeper! She thought as she began to briskly walk away.
Kuwabara stopped in the midst of his fight and yelled. "Hey Sira, where are you going?"
"Away," She said as she practically ran towards the kitchen. Haku followed, barking with concern.
Once there, she began to search the kitchen.
Tori watched her friend in concern. She was walking around rigidly and her left eye was twitching. "Uh, Sira?" She asked. "What are you doing?"
"Must…spork…eyes…out."
Tori winced. "Ouch, that's sound painful. Why do you need to do that?"
"They betrayed me!"
Tori and Yukina traded glances before Tori walked over towards Sira and steered her towards the door. "Um, Sira, I think you need to take a walk. Clear your mind so that you won't go through with the sporking your eyes out idea."
"No I'm serious," Sira said, "Who needs eyes when you have four other senses that won't betray you."
"Take a walk," Tori said as she shoved her out of the kitchen.
"No one understands!" Sira shot them a glare before storming outside once more. After a few minutes, she cooled off a little. She found herself thinking back to what had happen. The image of a shirtless Hiei flashed in her head and she felt her cheeks heating up. She quickly shook at her head. "This is ridiculous. The guy's sort of nice to you once, you see him shirtless and all the sudden you're crushing on him." Her eyes widened in horror. "I can't crush on Hiei. He's evil!" She kicked a rock to emphasize her point. A sharp pain rushed through her foot. "MOTHER TRUCKER!" She yelled as she grabbed her foot and began to hop around. When the pain subsided, she let out a sigh. "I am pathetic." With another sigh, she began to wander away.
Haku cocked his head as he watched her walk away. Suddenly a smile appeared on his face. With an excited yip he ran off in the opposite direction.
L.A.: So the Mother Trucker comes from one of my friends who likes to say that all the time. I just had to use it because I find it hilarious.
Amu: Haku is up to something…
L.A.: Of course, though it should be interesting. Anyway you know what to do. READ and REVIEW!
