Another Day that May only be a Dream, Kurama x Oc Fan-fiction Story
By PiNkBuN17
Re-edited: 12/13/20
Disclaimer: I'm getting tired of saying this EVERY chapter. I'm pretty sure MOST people know that I DON'T OWN YYH, but I wish I did.
+++Lime warning! But I am sure you know that already! :3++
Thought format:
Youko's Thoughts: ^I rather do this on my own. ^
Kurama speaking to Youko in his head/his own thoughts: *If I allowed that, then all chaos would be released. *
Inner thoughts of other characters: 'Is it just me, or does it seem like I'm always left out the loop!?'
A Few Inventions from the Spirit Lab! (Really my creations...-cue evil laugh-)
Articulation gum: The user gains the ability to speak any language temporally if it is carved into the gum itself and spelled properly. This gum requires a bit of spirit energy. Over time it is possible to gain the ability semi-permanently. The downside is a horrible lingering bitter taste and must be swallowed at exactly the right time otherwise one will speak the language backward. (The same thing will happen if it is spelled incorrectly)
Sprit Box Tracer: A special device that can locate any soul so long as a fragment of the soul itself is available, DNA also counts as a fragment. Able to produce images of a soul's shell. (current or final appearance, unless in limbo)
Healing Seeds: An exclusive Kurama invention and can only be powered by him! Light tan, tiny bean size seeds that heal minor demon injuries while for human injuries it heals drastically. However, overuse can render them useless. Kurama must apply a bit of his healing power for them to work. Side effects may include the taste of dirt, dizziness, confusion, and tiredness.
Demon Healing Seeds: Another exclusive Kurama powered invention item! Coffee bean-like in appearance and color these seeds pack a punch for healing. Made consistently of demon hybrid plants and requires larger amounts of Kurama's healing power to function properly. Side effects may include stinging in areas of healing, and apparently in humans weakens their sense over their emotions (Similar to the effects of drinking alcohol).
Healing Paste: Another one of Kurama's inventions, has the same consistency of Aloe Vera, slime, or green hair gel, but is a duller shade of lime green. This product uses a combination of human and demon world plants and minimal spirit energy. Depending on one's pain tolerance, endurance, and species stinging may range from mild to severe (Typically for humans the pain will be excruciating). This product can be used by anyone who has spirit energy.
To keep in mind (Non-spirit lab-related):
The Anrokku-Isei of pain [ An-roku-Is-hi] (Unlock the power of pain): An evil, rare, powerful, tiny red seed. Used by the demon enemy Aiden against Aisha. The seed forces any dormant abilities to awaken but also awakens the ugliest of irrational emotions. Pain, fear, hate, and anger only allow its host's mental destruction to grow at a faster rate. Side effects vary species to species however include weakness, dizziness, headaches, confusion, vomiting, internal bleeding, burns, consistent bleeding, permanent psychological damage, and death.
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Chapter 17: Rainy Thoughts
(DAY ONE) 6:45 pm
Kurama's POV:
I curse the rain as it begins to pour a bit harder, my keen sense of smell will do me no good as of right now...I find it strange that the demonic aura has disappeared. It turns out the screams came from a young girl whose father was having a heart attack.
He collapsed outside while trying to collect fruit from their lemon tree in the front yard. (I'm not sure why he felt compelled to do so in this heavy rain) Due to the weather, emergency services were delayed. I did my best to calm the girl and began CPR on her father. When the ambulance arrived, the gentleman started breathing on his own. The young girl thanked me profusely and I reassured her that he will pull through.
*It's possible that demonic aura was to lure me away from her...Though with no decoy I don't see how it would work...unless that man's cardiac arrest was somehow provoked-*
Pondering this now will not accomplish anything; I must make sure Aisha got home safely.
'Perhaps I shouldn't have given in to her pleading, she seemed to be in a terrible amount of pain. That accursed seed, I must find a way to nullify its effects. Who's to say when it will claim her life as well?'
Glancing at my cellphone, I note the time; 6:55 pm. The weather forecast is correct about the rain being quite awful; in fact, it has overwhelmed the entire drainage system. Not to mention I am soaked to the bone.
The entire street is deserted, and no life appears to be around, I suppose everyone else has heeded the warning forecast to stay inside. I rush down the street towards the school and don't spot Aisha anywhere.
'I should have told her to stay put if her mother didn't pick her up. I have an inkling she didn't go home yet.'
I suddenly recall that I left my red car at the school parking lot, which hasn't moved from its spot. The side lot was only several yards away from where I last spotted Aisha.
'How did that completely slip my mind? Normally my memory serves me well, but I suppose the shock I've faced today has jarred it. I do not think I'll be able to sleep soundly tonight knowing I'm an anime character of a 90's show.'
Damn my wandering thoughts, I need to keep focus and confirm that my hunch is wrong. I just hope she is at home safe and sound. I hop into the red vehicle with ease, starting its engine. Quickly, I remove my wet jacket and toss it to the backseat.
'I'm surprised the rainwater isn't seeping into the floor of the car.'
Soon enough, I carefully head around the block.
Although Aisha didn't voice it, her strange behavior from earlier and how she insulted her mother, gives me reason to think her home life isn't ideal. Another indicator is the fact that she has old wounds on her legs and arms. This is not including the clearly self-inflicted cuts all on her wrists.
'She may have said her mother was on her way, but I believe that was merely a lie to get me to leave her be. Sure, braving a tough front was done so with good intentions, but at what cost?'
The rainfall only appears to grow harsher; the window-wiper blades of the car are dueling with the unpleasant force of the H2O.
'She can't have gone too far if she chose to walk herself.'
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Flashback (DAY ONE) 6:23 pm
While Kurama is performing CPR...
Aisha's POV:
'Maybe walking home is a bad idea...'
"I know I like the rain and all, but I just don't feel like slipping." I mutter more to myself.
'Or in this case, drowning.'
I didn't notice it before, but the water is rising quickly, should I be worried?
'It's supposed to be sunny-ass Southern California, isn't it?'
I know it's January, but really, it doesn't rain all that often here. Our weather is relatively warm, but in the South Bay area of in the City of Angels, we're close to the beach and it's less hot than the rest of the state.
After my mental break-down and after the sixth unanswered call, I decide to walk myself home. I'm sick of waiting out in this stupid rain anyway and I really don't think I want to freeze against a tree here at school.
I've managed to trudge a few blocks away from the prison-ah I mean school. The stoplight changes color and I cross it as fast as I can. A bit of fear washes over me as I remember what happened before I came on school grounds this morning. Soon, my thoughts wander to Kurama, and I realize I've seen a bunch of different sides of his personality all in one day. I'm lucky he showed up when he did. Drivers these days are so reckless.
'But I still wonder what made him think I was a demon...'
'And why does having this soul fragment even change my aura...wouldn't it still be a human one?'
"Could it be the soul portion is evil? Nah, then all of me would be bad..."
Suddenly it hits me, right before that happened, a huge amount of pain had came over me, during second period. Whatever it was, it wasn't anything I ever felt before; in fact, it felt suffocating...
'Maybe that's what threw him off...and that creepy chick...Now that I think of it, that must have been that bastard shift-shaper Aiden in disguise...'
The pain in my shoulder slows down for a moment. Kurama did say something about it being caused by the red seed thing and because of that demonic aura...
"Why is it that when he touches me that weird-ass feeling runs through my body?"
'Though when we were walking it started to fade. Maybe Koenma would know, that is if I get the chance to ask him! Now that I think about it, it seems Kurama feels it too, but why hasn't he said anything about it?'
"Oh gosh, I still can't believe he hugged me and held my hand..." A tiny amount of heat rises in my face, but it quickly dies down.
"Urg, I'm already wet enough rain! If only I had my awesome rainboots." The red umbrella can't combat against the rain and a gush of wind tears it away from me. When I go to pick it up, the wind decides to break it.
"Awesome, freaking perfect!" I grind my teeth, pissed off. I spot a trash can and tossed it inside.
'It's like a ghost town 'round here...and the water is higher than before...it might as well be a freakin' river! The drain system has to be broken or something...'
Now the rainwater is at my ankles, my blue shoes and his sweats are ruined...stupid water rising.
'Not to mention it's cold as freaking Antarctica...'
'I wonder if he saved that person yet, it sounded like a girl...I just hope he's okay.'
The anxious expression Kurama had before he left pops into my head.
'Tck, who am I kidding, fox boy will live through just about everything, though barely.'
Whenever Kurama fought in the anime he was always the most injured, compared to the others. He's the type of man to give his opponents a false sense of security and study their every move, but I feel it comes at a cost.
'Kurama should ask to borrow some of Yusuke's luck!'
I can't help but to quake, puffs of my breath are visible, "How is this any d-different then walking in a Kostco freezer?"
My shoulder starts throbbing again, but I need to learn to just ignore it.
'Why does my building have to be so damn far away?! Mother probably took a nap and completely forgot to come and get me...'
Trying as I am, it's hard to get my mind off my issue now. Walking at the rate I am now; it will take me hours to get home. My poor brother must be starving.
This is the eleventh time I have called my mother's cell, and yet no answer. Eighth message I've left on her voicemail.
I hug myself to try to converse some warmth, but it doesn't do much.
'Does she want me to die out here...?'
My thoughts are depressing me again, and my head is starting to spin. My shoulder is blaring in pain again. Black flashes before my eyes and I realize that I might pass out again, but I refuse to let myself do so.
'Maybe I should have waited for Kurama...'
My body gives in on me, and I collapse on my knees, the sidewalk doesn't scrape them too badly because of the water, or maybe it's because I'm super numb.
'I need to rest for awhile...No! I should keep walking...'
I will myself to my feet, but it's getting harder to breathe properly (fuck my asthma) ...and of course my shoulder is bitching more.
Opening my eyes again, I notice a small bus bench, and it has a roof over its top.
Forcing myself, step by step I head towards the seat, hoping it will give me at least a little warmth. To be fair, I'm completely soaked now so I'm not sure how that will work.
'I'll just lay here for a while, maybe she'll drive by...'
Present time (DAY ONE) 7:10 pm
Kurama's POV:
A few minutes pass and the rain does not let up, the window wipers of my car are furiously attempting to keep my sight clear. I scan the sidewalk and only spot an array of cars parked on the left side of the road. A silver roofed bus stop and a blue jacket catches my eye. There, a person is lying on the metal bench, not moving. Hastily parking, I flick on my emergency blinkers and climb out, rushing to aid the girl.
"Aisha? Aisha? Miss Aisha?" I call out her name several times and she heeds no reply. I gently shake her, but she appears unconscious. Her face is flush and her skin is cold to the touch, but she isn't shivering.
*This doesn't look too good. *
Feeling her forehead, it's clear she's running a dangerous fever. Promptly grasping her, I carry her bridal style and trudge to the car. Once again, the strange tingling washes over me, but it fades quickly.
7:13 pm ｡･:*:･ﾟ,｡･:*:･ﾟ
Carrying her out of the car and up into the condo, I lay her on the leather couch. She still doesn't stir but is breathing a little heavy. I grab two changes of clothes and two towels from my bedroom while removing my sopping wet shirt. I quickly crank up the thermostat to warm up the house.
When I reenter the living room, Youko suddenly states. ^You can't avoid it now. You'll have to remove her clothing, or she will die from hypothermia little Shuichi^
*As if I didn't know that fox. * I growl at him, annoyed.
"I gave you a few minutes and you haven't stirred from your slumber, so...You've left me no choice...forgive me."
A bit of guilt leaves me as I begin to remove her socks and shoes. I then carefully pull off the soaked blue jacket. I glance at her face, and there is no reaction. Next, I pull the gray sweatpants to her ankles and a mutter escapes her lips. I freeze, but slowly lift my head up and meet my gaze with frightened bright brown eyes. Aisha's demeanor afterward isn't of pleasant matters.
"Get AWAY FROM MEE PERVERT!" Her high-pitched wail burns in my sensitive ears; the strength of her kick surprises me greatly, and I end up with a somewhat bruised chin.
^Perhaps she wounded more than just your chin...^ Youko snickers.
*Quiet you. * I grumble back, rubbing the spot. *I am in no need of your unnecessary commentary. *
^Come now little Shuichi, you may need to pick your pride off the floor...^ Youko roars in a fit of laughter.
*I'm warning you to silence yourself. * I threaten, and he only continues chuckling.
"Where...? W-what were y-you doing?" Aisha questions franticly.
"Please remain calm, you don't want to aggravate your injuries further."
"T-then what were you doing...?" A fearful expression is evident on her face and she pulls her wet t-shirt down to cover herself. "I-I trusted you...!" Tears begin forming in her eyes again.
"Aisha, I wasn't trying to do you harm. You were unresponsive, and I worried you were going into a state of shock. You weren't even shivering anymore when I found you. You could have gone into the final stage of Hypothermia."
"Final stage...?"
"Yes, there are actually three stages to Hypothermia. In the first stage, you shiver, and your blood circulates slower, in the second stage your pulse becomes weak, your breathing slows down, and shivering stops, now the last stage... is difficult to come back from...I find it astonishing you're even conscious now.
"Okay, I believe you..." She trails off, still trying to cover herself.
"As you can see, I mean you no harm, although you did injure me." I teasingly smile, pointing to my bruised chin.
^Who would have known she could injure you of all people, Shuichi. ^
*Hopefully, something like this doesn't happen again and quit with your incommodious pestering. *
^Yes, being deemed a pervert twice in one day is something we'd rather not repeat. Nor dealing with a bit of ego-bruising. ^
* Obviously, Fox, though you are such an annoyance. *
Youko chuckles and adds; ^She's a lot feistier than what I thought initially...hm... ^
"Oh crap, Kurama. I-I'm seriously sorry, I didn't mean to..." Aisha mutters, and her eyes begin to droop.
"No, no there's no need for you to apologize, I was merely joking. If anything, you caught me by complete surprise. We should both get changed, you don't want your condition to worsen."
Her face suddenly turns bright red, and I ask her, "Are you feeling worse, Aisha?" I step closer and place my hand on her forehead. She stiffens against my touch and her color deepens.
"You're still pretty warm, here change into these and if you need assistance, let me know, okay?" I hand her another set of clothes and a towel, but she refuses to meet my gaze.
"Is something wrong?"
"Y-you're n-not wearing a shirt..." She mutters quietly.
*Is she embarrassed about that? How cute. *
^Allow me to assist her instead, I'm sure I know a few methods to warm her-^
*Not another word fox. *
"Ah, well I was also soaked by the rain...does this make you feel uncomfortable, Aisha?" I lean closer to her, stroking her hair. "Like I just stated, if you need assistance, allow me to help you-"
"N-no thank you!" Her face still red, she rushes past me, enters the bathroom, and locks the door.
"Shit." *Youko! This was of your doing! * I cannot believe what I just did. Embarrassment hits me hard. Where did that even come from...?
*Now, she'll fear me again. Curse it all. *
^To be fair, our feelings are connected, little Shuichi. After all, we are two parts of the same soul. ^
I sigh, knowing he speaks the truth. I can't help the nagging feeling within me that this entire situation will not end well...
To be continued...
My notes:
I totally rewrote this chapter and added a bunch of new things. ^^ If something doesn't make sense, let me know! Please review y'all. I'd appreciate it.
Rock Out and Peace On
-Pinkbun17