Sorry I haven't updated lately, I had to work a week straight (mostly 1-7 hours too, I hate 1 to 7!),
including thanksgiving :( and now I'm sick! Ugh!
Youko dodged to the left just as a fist came barreling down at him. Using his rose whip to keep his
sparing partner at bay, he slyly pulled a seed from his hair. Hiei was grinning madly as he continued
his onslaught of attacks. It had been awhile since he had been in a good sparing match. Cheza
watched from a distance along with Yukina. " You still haven't figured out why Kurama is stuck in
his demon form?" Yukina looked expectantly at Cheza for her reply. "No, we believe it has something
to do with the baby owl though." Yukina looked down at the baby owl cradled in her arms, "you still
haven't come up with a name for him. If you don't mind a suggestion, I have a name in mind."
Cheza smiled, " Not at all, I'm curious to hear the name you've come up with."
Yukina smiled as well, "well. Since he is so mischievous how about the name trouble?" " Sounds quite
fitting, doesn't it?" they both laughed. "Well how about it little guy, do you approve of the name?" The
little owl chirped excitedly, "I'll take that as a yes." Yukina giggled, " I'm glad you like it."
Yukina tore her gaze from Trouble and looked up at Cheza, " I don't mean to be nosy, but did
something happen between you and Kurama?" Cheza stiffened a bit, "what do you mean?"
Yukina fiddled with the owls little talons, looking a little hesitant. "well…its just.. Kurama seems a lot
happier today than usual and…" Cheza thought about the night before, she could feel her face heating
up. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable." Yukina commented. " Oh, don't worry
about that. To answer you question we..last night we…" Yukina seemed to understand what she was
trying to say, "Oh. I see. I thought so. I'm really happy for you two. You seem so in love with each other."
Cheza looked up at Youko to see him staring at her, more than likely he was listening in on their
conversation. She quickly averted her eyes from his, "Thank you Yukina, you always have such kind
words to say"
" YUKINA, MY LOVE! WHERE ARE YOU?!" Cheza laughed, " You and Kuwabara seem really in love with
each other as well. He's such a gentlemen, you're a very lucky women." Now it was Yukina's turn to
blush, "Yes, I am very lucky to have someone like Kazuma." Kuwabara appeared moments later, a big
goofy grin plastered on his face. " Do you know what today is Yukina?" A blank looked fell upon
Yukina's features, "umm…I don't know? What is today Kazuma?" Kazuma revealed a velvet blue
box from his pocket, " A few years ago I set eyes on the most beautiful women I had ever seen"
Yukina could feel butterflies in her stomach as Kuwabara continued on. " It's been five years now since
I first met you." Cheza couldn't help but smile as Kuwabara opened up the little velvet box to reveal
a beautiful pearl necklace. "I hope you like it Yukina." Something hit the ground averting Cheza's
attention, her eyes caught site of a tear gem. Yukina was crying, but she knew they were tears of
happiness. "Oh Kazuma!" She embraced him in a bear hug, Cheza knew without looking Hiei was more
than likely glaring daggers at the two. She looked up to confirm her suspicions, but to her surprise Hiei
was not glaring at them at all. In fact, he looked happy for the two. As soon as he noticed Cheza was
staring at him though a glare spread over his face and he quickly looked away from the two lovebirds.
Youko winked at her, she could feel butterflies in her stomach when he did. She knew Yukina must
have the same feeling right about now. Cheza scooped trouble up and made her ways towards him,
wanting to give Yukina and Kuwabara some alone time.
" Trouble." Youko gave her a questioning look. "That's the name I've decided on." He looked down at
the owl, finally understanding what she meant, " Seems fitting enough." His arm wrapped around her
waist, "Lets head back inside kitten." Cheza looked around for Hiei, but he had already vanished, "okay."
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" I suppose your all wondering why I gathered you here today." Genkai scanned the room, satisfied that
everyone had actually showed up on time. Yusuke yawned loudly, "So what was so important that I
had to get up at 8 in the morning?" Genkai smacked him on the head, "patience is a virtue Yusuke"
Cheza was very curious to hear Genkai's explanation. Hiei, Yusuke, Kurama, Kuwabara, Kuronue, the
whole gang had been summoned. Cheza was torn from her thoughts as Genkai began to speak.
" Yukina's birthday is a few days away, I would like to throw her a party." "That's all this is about?! You
woke me up to.." Genkai bonked Yusuke on the head, "I wasn't finished dimwit!" Yusuke rubbed the top
of his head and grumbled something under his breath as Genkai continued on. " I would like all of you to
be here, Boton has already planned everything out. I myself will be leaving tonight, I will be gone for
a few months." "Where are you goinG Grandma!?" Genkai crossed her arms, " I have business to attend
to. I don't want to leave Yukina here by herself." Genkai's gaze fell upon Cheza, "Cheza I would like for
you to reside here until my return." Kuwabara stood up, "Hey! I am more than willing to stay here and
protect Yukina! " Genkai looked up at him, " Kuwabara you have school and other duties you must
attend to. You are welcome here anytime, but I do not find it necessary for you to live here."
Kuwabara was about to protest but Youko placed a hand on his shoulder and whispered something into
his ear, which caused him to stop and sit back down. Youko frowned, what was this old hag up to? Why
had she chosen Cheza? Having another female around would help Yukina from succumbing to
loneliness, but Cheza was not a suitable protector. Kuronue or Hiei would have been a much better choice, they
had no ties to this world and had nothing but free time on their hands. Youko came to the conclusion
there was something Genkai was not telling them.
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"Oh! She'll be so surprised!" Boton squealed as she rummaged through the numerous bags of
decorations she had bought. "Where is Yukina anyways?" Cheza asked. "I asked Kuwabara to take
her to the movies so we could get everything set up!" Cheza sighed and flopped down on the couch,
watching Boton as she began to decorate. Her mind wandered to Genkai, she had been suspiciously
secretive about where she was going…and why had she chosen her to stay here? When Genkai had left
Youko informed her that he was staying here to no matter what. Kuronue decided to stay as well.
"Hey! Give that back!" Cheza snapped out of her daze to see Boton playing tug of war with Alice. Cheza
couldn't help but laugh, "Alice! What did you get into now!?" Alice instantly dropped what she had
in her mouth and stared at her master with a look of pure innocence on her face. "Hey Boton! Hey
Cheza!" The two looked up to see Keiko and Shizuru smiling at them. "Oh! You're early! Wheres
Yusuke?" "He's outside sparring with Kurama and Kuronue." Keiko replied. "Well everyone's here then..
except for Hiei." Cheza smiled, "I'm sure he will show up..after all if today is Yukina's birthday that mean
its also Hie…" Cheza stopped herself before she finished the rest. "heh…umm…Keiko why don't you
come help me with these decorations!" Boton exclaimed, she hoped Keiko hadn't caught that.
"Oh..umm..okay." Keiko replied.
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Cheza sat outside alone listening to the music and chattering from inside. Yukina had been pleasantly
surprised when she had returned home. Footsteps sounded behind her, she turned meeting with
a pair of golden irises. "Is something wrong kitten?" Cheza shook her head, "No..I just wanted some
fresh air." Youko sat down beside her and remained silent. The two watched as Alice pranced around
the yard. A frown suddenly appeared on Youko's face, she must know something is wrong he thought.
He had confronted Genkai about his suspicions before she left, all she had said was Cheza was in
grave danger and that he must not let her leave the compound. He had tried to get more information
out of her, but the stubborn old bat refused to say anymore. Youko took her hand in his, " you know
I will always protect you, right kitten?" She looked a little confused at his question but she nodded
anyways. The sound of footsteps sounded through her ears once more this time she was staring into
a pair of pink irises, "There you two are! Come on! Yukina's is fixing to open presents!"
She practically dragged Cheza back inside, "Don't make you drag you to Kurama!" Youko let
out an irritated sigh and proceeded to follow the bubbly blue haired women back inside.