Invasion of the Ants


L.A.: Hello everyone!

Amu: Where have you been? There are people with pitchforks and torches standing outside our house.

L.A.: Really? (looks outside and sees an angry mob of doom) Oh, well you see…

Screen blacks out for a few minutes.

L.A.:… and that's why I haven't been able to update.

Amu: You do realize that nobody heard your excuses.

L.A.: I hope you enjoy the chapter!

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Socrates stared blankly at the darkness before him. He could not see his master, but he could hear the scraping of his claws as he paced back and forth. Socrates rolled his eyes. He really wished he had brought a book. If he had realized that his master was just going to make him stand and wait, he would have stayed at home and continued to read Odysseus.

"Socrates," The master's voice boomed and he could almost feel his bones clank against each other. "Three have failed me. You are all that is left." Socrates heard him laugh. "Although I don't know how useful or trustful you are."

Socrates bowed, his gaze lowering to the ground. "I am loyal to you. I will not fail."

"Bull crap," the master said, his red eyes boring into Socrates. "Quit kissing my ass. The only reason I haven't killed you is that I know that you have a personal attachment to this." He paused, his gaze unblinking. "If you capture both and bring them to me. I promise you may have the blonde one."

Socrates stood back up and grinned. "I would like that very much."

The master's eyes disappeared. The scraping of claws Socrates heard, meant that he had turned away. His way of dismissing him. "Then go," he said. "Do what you want."

Socrates nodded as he began to walk away. "I will work for you," he muttered under his breath. "For now."


Sira was starting to hate being danger prone. If she wasn't danger prone then she could have gone out with Tori and the others instead of be stuck with Hiei.

"You'll be fine," Tori said as she tried to hide a grin. Tori had been a lot happier recently. Sira couldn't figure out what had caused her mood swings as of late, but she was determined to find out.

"I can barely get him to say one sentence to me," Sira said as she flailed her arms about. "Usually he only says three words. Hn, Shut up, or idiot."

"That was technically five," Tori said.

"Tori," Sira gave her a puppy dog look.

"Just relax," Tori said as she walked out the door. "Remember, we have training as soon as you get better."

"Don't remind me," Sira groaned.

All her attempts had failed, so she now found herself sitting on the sofa with Haku as she stared at Hiei.

He raised an eyebrow.

"Why are you even here?" Sira said. "I can take care of myself."

"Botan wanted to do team bonding time. It was either that or stay here."

Sira giggled. Knowing Botan, it would have been something that would annoy Hiei to death. She sighed. "You want to eat ice cream and wish ill will to cheesy shows."

"Hn," Hiei said as he crossed his arms. She knew he agreed because there was a slight smirk on his face.


After ten minutes of watching television, they got into a fight. Sira had found Gilmore Girls and was refusing to change the channel. Since the show was everything he despised, Hiei was making every attempt to get the remote away from her.

"Change the channel," Hiei said.

"Never," Sira said as she hid the remote behind her back. "This is Gilmore. I will fight to the death."

Hiei smirked evilly. "That can be arranged." He lunged forward causing her to start and fall backwards. The hand with the remote was trapped behind her back. Haku had jumped out of the way just in time and turned back and glared at them.

Hiei had a hand on either side of her, his eyes flashing dangerously.

He was close…really close. He did smell like burning firewood and a comforting heat radiated from his body.

Her heart was beating way too fast for her liking and she could feel a slight blush creeping up. Why did she act his way around him?

Her eyes widened when a thought occurred to her. Oh God, he can read my mind. Please don't read my mind. Please, please, please don't read my mind.

Hiei's smirk widened as he leaned closer. "Why don't you want me to read your mind?"

This was bad. She couldn't hide what she was thinking and she would be horrified if he knew.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a small black dot move. Her eyes widened as she slipped out from under Hiei and jumped to her feet. "That can't be what I think it is."

She ran in the direction she thought the black dot move. Entering the kitchen, she let out a gasp of horror as she noticed black dots everywhere. She began to scream as she stomped around. She whipped out her cell phone and quickly texted Tori.


Tori started when she heard her cell phone vibrate. Kurama frowned. "Something wrong?"

Tori sighed as she pulled out her cell phone and checked the Caller I.D.

"It's Sira," She opened the text message and frowned. "What the heck?"

Kurama glanced over her shoulder to read the message and raised an eyebrow.

The ants r attacking! They're everywhere! Call the national guard! The army! A Horde of anteaters!

"Uh…" Kurama started.

"Yeah," Tori said. "I have no idea. I've got nothing."


"What the hell are you doing?" Hiei said with a raised eyebrow.

"Oh, great you're here," Sira said as she whirled around. "Help me kill them." She paused as her phone vibrated. She opened the text message from Tori.

R U Drunk?

"Seriously?" Sira said as she slapped another ant. "This is an emergency."

Hiei glared. "We're in a temple. Ants will be here."

"No," Sira said, her eyes wide. "You don't understand. I love all creatures except for the ones that have attacked me for no reason. They go on my black list. This list is for species that I would not care if they all randomly died. Ants are on this list. Along with Mosquitoes." She paused. "Australian Goats were going on my list but I like their American counterparts so I decided to give them a break."

Hiei put his hands on her shoulders. "Stop whining. They won't hurt you. If they become really annoying, I'll burn them."

Sira blinked and stared him. Was that Hiei's way of trying to be nice?

Her legs gave out under her. Hiei caught her and glared. She gave him a sheepish grin. "Eh, heh, kind of over did it, didn't I?"

"Hn," Hiei picked her up and carried her bridal style back to the sofa. A blush crept up once more as she glanced up at him. He was refusing to look at her. She was surprised that he hadn't read her mind yet. Or maybe he has, she thought. And he's probably laughing in his head. She glared. Well, screw him. It's not like I'm in love or anything. Not with that jerk.

Hiei looked down at her as she quickly looked away. He dropped her unceremoniously on the couch. "Now sleep. I don't want to keep an eye on you all the time."

She would have retaliated but she was so tired all of the sudden. Haku hopped back up and curled up on her stomach. She shot Hiei one more glare before falling asleep.


When she woke up, it was late. She let out a yawn as she sat up. Haku let out a yelp as he hopped off her stomach and glared.

"Sorry, Haku," She said as she rubbed the back of her head sheepishly. She glanced to her right and smirked.

Hiei had fallen asleep beside her. Just to make sure, she waved a hand in front of him. He didn't react.

She glanced back at Haku. "I didn't even think he slept."

Haku cocked his head curiously.

"He must be exhausted if he fell asleep in front of me," She said as she leaned closer. Hiei didn't look so scary when he was asleep. His expression was gentle. It made her think that maybe one time, long ago, he wasn't such a bad guy.

His eyes snapped open. "What are you doing?"

Sira let out a yelp and fell off the couch. "Don't scare me like that. I thought you were sleeping."

Hiei glared. "I don't sleep."

Sira smirked. "Then what was that?"

The sound of voices from outside provided the perfect distraction from Hiei's glare. "Guess they're home. I'll go check on them."

She quickly ran to the front door. She opened the door and was about to greet them when her mouth dropped and her eyes widened.

Kurama and Tori were standing in front of the door…kissing. There were only three words that came to Sira's mind. "What the hell?"


L.A.: Short chapter but since it is summer, I'll be updating this weekly until it is done. (looks around) Uh, where did Amu go?

Amu: ATTACK MY MINIONS, ATTACK! (laughs maniacally)

(Angry mob comes through door and attacks L.A.)

L.A.: (is drowning in mob) No! Don't let them take me away.

Amu: You shall never ignore me again!

L.A.: Nooooo!!!!! (is taken away.)

Amu: Now I have control. Buwahahahaha!!!!

(crickets chirp for a few minutes)

Amu: Well, it sure is boring when L.A.'s not here…

To be continued…