Hallmark Moments and Strange Talks
L.A.: Waaah! I'm back!
Amu: From Australia. Where it's nice and warm (sighs) I wish it were warm here…
L.A.: It was so amazing. I got to pet kangaroos, and koalas, and black swans. Also, I got to hang out with Aboriginal tribes.
Amu: What she won't tell you is how she was attacked by a goat there.
L.A.: (glares at Amu) What Amu won't tell you is that she had a boyfriend there. A dingo named Boomer.
Amu: Did not!
L.A.: Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter!
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It took Tori a moment or two before she realized what was happening. Horror filled her as she pulled away. How could she be so stupid? Getting involved with someone from another dimension let alone one who happens to be a character from an anime was something she didn't want to do.
"Tori?' Kurama asked worriedly.
She glanced up at him. His expression was veiled but then again, you never could tell what Kurama was thinking unless he wanted you to. That was one of the qualities she found fascinating.
She quickly shook her head. There was no sense thinking like that. She had to end this before it could begin. Taking a deep breath, she said, "Kurama, you know we can't."
"Tori…" He began.
"Just let me talk," She bit back the tears she could already feel forming in her eyes. "As clichéd as this sounds, we come from different worlds, literally." Her gaze drifted towards the ground. "Why start something we know won't work out."
Kurama frowned. "Tori can't you consider…"
"It's better, this way. You know it." She quickly turned away from him. "Thanks for saving me." She quickly ran off before he could talk her out of it.
Everything was blurry as she ran. She didn't really care though. All she wanted to do was get to her room. Before she realized it, she was back in her room. She quickly threw herself on her bed, allowing herself to succumb to her tears.
Sira let out a frustrated sigh as she stared down at Haku. Although the spirit beast was adorable when he slept he was very heavy to carry. "When you wake up," Sira said as she entered her room. "I'm putting you on a diet." As she dropped Haku on her bed, she heard a slight gasp behind her. Whirling around, she saw Tori sitting on her bed, trying to hide her tear-stained face behind a pillow.
"Tori," She said in alarm as she quickly sat down beside her. "Are you okay? Whose butt do I have to kick?"
"It's fine," Tori hiccupped. "I'm just not feeling well."
Sira raised an eyebrow. "That's bull and you know it." Tori didn't say anything. She just continued to focus all of her attention on the pillow. Sira sighed. "But, if you don't feel like talking now then fine." She hugged her. "Just know I'm here for you."
They sat like that for a couple of minutes.
"You know, this could be a classic Hallmark card moment," Sira said. "Too bad we don't have a camera."
Tori giggled slightly at this.
An hour later, after Tori had completely calmed herself down, Sira offered to scrounge up some food from the kitchen. "Crying can work up an appetite," Sira had said. "And I know the perfect comfort food to eat."
Tori knew it was stupid to try and tell Sira no when she was in one of her moods, so, instead, Tori decided to wander outside. She rubbed her arm as she gazed out into the scenery. Movement to her right caused her to pause. Staring hard, she realized that it was a little silver fox. It looked rather confused as it surveyed its surroundings. She watched as it took two steps forwards, stopped, and looked around. It then took three steps backwards, stopped, and looked around again. It took four steps forward and promptly fell over.
"What the hell?" Sira said, causing Tori to start. She didn't even hear Sira come up. "Is it stupid?"
"It might be hurt," Tori said as she cautiously approached the fox who was currently flapping its legs around in frustration.
"I'd be careful," Sira said as she followed. "That thing could have rabies."
Tori ignored her as she bent down near the fox. "Hello there?" She cooed. "Are you alright?"
The fox promptly flipped itself upright. It stared at her with big silver eyes.
"Creeper," Sira muttered.
"Sira," Tori shot her a dirty look before turning her attention back to the fox. "It's okay little fella. I'm not going to hurt you."
The fox studied her for a moment more before jumping into her lap. She was startled and fell on her rear with a loud oof! The fox cocked its head to one side as if it were listening for something. After a moment, it bristled up and said proudly. "Nuuuuulooooocccckkkk!"
Tori laughed. "Looks like I made a new friend." She reached out and began to stroke its fur. She was surprised at how soft it felt. "What do you think I should name him?"
"How about brain dead?" Sira asked with arms crossed.
The fox abruptly turned towards Sira and stared at her unblinking.
"Not funny," Tori tapped her finger against her temple. "I know what about Akira."
Sira laughed. "You're implying that he's smart."
Tori looked at the fox. "Well, what do you think?"
The fox looked at her and wagged his tail. "Nuuuulooocccck!"
Tori shrugged. "Well, looks like you're overruled."
Sira threw her hands up in defeat. "Fine, bring the creepy fox in. See what I care!"
Scooping up Akira, Tori followed Sira into the house. As she did, she tried to ignore thoughts that revolved around another fox.
With arms crossed, Etheria leaned against a pillar and watched the screen before her. The leader had been watching the encounter she had had with Sira and Hiei over and over again. It was rather curious to watch. One second, Sira was on one side of the screen and the next second she was on the other with that spirit beast in her arms. It wasn't humanly possible yet she had somehow accomplished it.
She was startled from her thoughts by the low growl from the leader. "We need to catch them now."
Etheria sighed. "I'm trying as best as I can. Seeing as how the others are dead and Socrates has gone missing again, I'm kind of limited."
"Don't worry about Socrates," he said. "Let him do what he wants. For now, he doesn't concern me."
She perked up. "Oh, sounds like you've got a plan."
"Indeed I do," he said as he pressed a button. The screen abruptly changed showing Tori and Kurama standing together. "It seems the fox demon and the human girl have affections for each other but do not want to act upon them."
Etheria's eyes flicked to the screen where she saw Tori running away from Kurama with tears in her eyes.
"I know that you have a talent for messing with emotions," he continued. "So, I want you to use it on them."
She grinned. "Sounds like fun." She paused before continuing. "But what about the other girl?"
The screen switched back to Sira who looked slightly annoyed at the wolf pup sprawled out on her bed.
"She hasn't noticed yet which is good," he said. "The time distortion could have been coincidence…" Red eyes turned to stare at her. "However, we mustn't let this happen again. They are too close to knowing the truth."
L.A.: (looks around nervously) So yeah, that's the chapter. Please don't kill me (whimpers)
Amu: Ha, ha, sucks for you!
L.A.: one word. Boomer
Amu: (glares)
L.A.: Anyway, two things. One Akira is japanese for intelligent. Second, the poll will remain up because I'm hoping to have more people vote. Next time I will reveal the results. (looks around nervously) Okay, so I'm going to go hide now from the random implements of destruction that are going to be thrown at me. So, bye! (runs and hides)
Amu: (looks around) Um… I guess I'll end this then. You know what to do READ and REVIEW! See you later!
