Another Day that May only be a Dream, Kurama x Oc Fan-fiction Story
By PiNkBuN17
Re-edited: 12/13/20
Disclaimer: 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: ^Rain, rain go away. ^
Kurama speaking to Youko in his head/his own thoughts: *Don't get that ridiculous song stuck in my head. *
Inner thoughts of other characters: 'I prefer the sun anyway.'
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 18: A Helping Hand Leads to a Gentle Peck
(DAY ONE) 7:20 pm
Aisha's POV:
Damn, today is just not my day! The last thing I remember before ending up here again in his condo is trying to walk home. I peel my wet t-shirt and underwear off, and the bathroom vent blows hot air, warming me up quickly. I flick on the showerhead and the warm water brings my body temperature up. Thank god for modern tech! After hopping out and drying myself off again I carefully, put on the blue t-shirt and pull up the black sweats. My mind is racing and as I glance in the mirror, I notice my face is super flushed.
I know he meant well when he was taking my clothes off (I was at risk of getting Hypothermia and all), but just what the hell was that when he asked me if I was uncomfortable and when he touched my hair? His tone of voice even changed; I admit I was a little more than freaked out.
God, I haven't seen too many guys in real life without their shirts on, (excluding some boys during P.E class) but boy it was hard to not feel embarrassed. Seeing Kurama like that was both amazing and scary. For one thing, he's extremely well built and muscular, but I find him intimidating regardless of how beautiful he is.
I glance in the mirror again and I'm still red as hell. (You'd figure being a bit tan would hide that but nooo, it doesn't.) Now, how am I supposed to face him...?
'It doesn't help that I kicked him earlier…I also ruined his clothes…The only thing I've managed to do for him is make things difficult…he probably hates me!'
'Tck, he should have let me stay wet, would've saved him the trouble…'
"Man…I really suck."
Taking a few deep breaths, I exit the bathroom and shut the door behind me. As I'm walking down the hallway, towards the living room, out of nowhere my head pounds harshly, and I'm overcome with dizziness. Extreme ice chills run down my body, and the room spins like crazy, forcing me to crash on to the ground.
"Urg…"
'What...the...hell...? Is my head splitting into two fucking pieces?!'
Shuichi exits his bedroom, wearing gray pants and a white shirt with a black outline. He spots me on the floor and quickly helps me up; He leads me further into the living room and I toss myself on his couch and shriek. My shoulder feels like it's in agonizing torture, and my head might as well be smashed into a million, tiny little bits.
Kurama's POV:
"Kill me! Please!" Aisha pleads. "MAKE IT STOP!"
"Please try to relax Aisha…" I say softly, but she continues to cry out in pain and claws at her arms.
I decide to release my calming pollen, and slowly her screams die down and she loosens her grip on herself. However, her breathing is ragged, and her forehead is extremely hot now, her fever has gotten worse. I also notice her shoulder is bleeding again.
*How did she manage to injure it again? She wasn't convulsing…*
I ask her if I can dress her wound, but I obtain no reply, she has lost consciousness again. I am left with no choice but to do so without her permission.
"Forgive my intrusion."
Carefully, I pull the shirt sleeve aside and begin to analyze her shoulder. The wound is worse than it was before; in fact, it almost appears to have been burned.
^How is that even possible? ^ Youko questions, baffled as well.
*Honestly, I don't have an explanation…*
Blood continues to seep from the strange wound. The only explanation for this is the Anrokku-Isei seed, but what triggered it to react?
^This seed's effects are unpredictable, how did it degenerate this injury to burns? Either way, you will require the use of demon healing seeds. ^
*How can you be sure-* Youko cuts me off.
^I suggest acting now. Be quick and proceed to give them to her... If you don't, I do not believe she'll live through the night. ^ He commands.
^You can deal with the aftereffects at a later time, but I give you my word they will not be too unpleasant. ^
*If you say so...* I mutter, still a bit reluctant. I haven't tested the full effects of my demon healing seeds on a human beforehand-and I've already given her a few earlier-although it did indeed help, I cannot say I know what the outcome of it will be…
These seeds look similar in both sizing and color to coffee beans, but they can heal a demon's wounds quite rapidly. Considering I created them combining different demon world plants, I cannot guarantee any human's safety.
*Aisha might be able to handle a higher dosage since she has the soul fragment of a demon in her…*
Wrapping up her shoulder again, I swiftly obtain hold of my demonic healing seeds. Quickly, I place two seeds in her mouth and use my spirit energy to move them, and she absorbs them. The bleeding through the wrappings slows down, but they still do not cease. Aisha's breathing has also composed, but her temperature is still remarkably high.
An agonizing expression still lies upon her face, and tears slip down her cheeks. I wipe her tears, telling her I am sorry for the suffering the seed is causing her.
^A tea of calming pollen will help, little Shuichi, it may take time for the demon healing seeds to kick in. That Anrokku-Isei is far more malicious than I would have anticipated. ^
"I shall make some tea for you, please hold on Aisha..." I leave the living room and enter the kitchen. I begin boiling some hot water and grab a mug.
^If we had terminated that abomination swiftly, none of this would be occurring...^
*I realize that, but we cannot change what has already happened. *
The fox within me is silent, and I begin crushing leaves; though, my mind is still not at ease. I also add in a bit of my calming pollen into the mix.
^Your false pretenses of indifference annoy me greatly. You act as though you are not intrigued by her, but in fact you are. ^ Youko suddenly states.
*I am not. Why do you choose to discuss this now? You really are a childish fool, fox. *
^You should take a closer look into yourself, Shuichi, this charade is what's truly foolish. I also suggest sprinkling more calming pollen into her tea, it will help relieve her pain. ^
*Youko, now is not the time for this…I somewhat shout at him. *You keep filling my mind with all your perverse thoughts...*
^May I remind you; these are mutual feelings of us both? As I stated before, we are the same being. ^
His laughter roars in my mind as I turn red with irritation.
*Silence Fox. * I growl the same time the tea kettle goes off.
Who would have guessed my former self could become so pestering? I might possibly be driven insane if this does not cease.
*Such a true annoyance. If this is your way of 'calming' me down, then you're mistaken. *
^Tck. Stubborn boy, when will you conclude with this farce of denials? ^
*Tormenting me will get you nowhere, Youko. *
^How am I tormenting you? Do explain. ^
*Never mind that, Is there enough pollen in this tea? *
^It is enough, now quickly give it to her, I am sure she will be able to recover with this. ^
Youko's words linger in my mind, but I chose to push it aside and pour the hot water into the purple coffee mug. Soon enough the calming pollen and Eucalyptus turn the water a murky green color.
Returning into the living room, with the hot tea in hand, I place my other hand on her forehead again. She's still warm, but the fever is going down. I watch her for a few moments debating how to get her to drink the tea…Suddenly she cries out in a whisper;
"Please…don't hate me..."
Tears are streaming down her cheeks again.
"I don't…want to…end…it all…" She mumbles sadly.
She is sobbing, but only small fragile whimpers exit her lips. As if she has trained herself not to vocalize aloud her emotional pain.
I hesitate, a bit unsure how to react to her outburst. I decide to try soothing her.
"Sh…. Please do not cry…I don't hate you." I murmur delicately and caress her cheek, wiping her tears away. For a brief second, the tingling sensation arises but it flickers away hastily.
Gradually, she opens her eyes, but they are void of life. "Really?"
"Yes Aisha, I am stating the truth. Now, why would anyone hate you?"
She struggles to sit herself up against the couch, but then states; "Because I'm a mistake, I'm useless…"
From what she is stating, and from what I've witnessed with her previous behaviors, she also hides her burdens behind a mask.
*She seems out of sorts, almost like she's in a dream state of mind. Is this the effect of the demon healing seeds? Or the Anrokku Isei? *
Youko then vocalizes,
^She is being affected by both seeds. The Anrokku Isei seed delivers not only bodily harm but can devastate one psychologically. Remember that it can overemphasize wretched feelings. As you've seen, the demonic healing seeds are toning down her wounds, however, you must have her consume the tea otherwise she will fall victim to her personal despairs. ^
*I will once she gains some composure; she will resist my aid if I am not cautious. I need to choose my words carefully. *
"You may feel that way, but emotions do not always reflect truth, Aisha. Everyone has reason for existing, even if they do not know why. They just need to mend purpose with their own hands." I state in a soft tone.
"They all want me to die, and to end it all…they say it's for the best…" She clutches herself forcefully again, her pink fingernails digging into her flesh.
"Those are the voices of dishonesties, ones no one should heed to, for they only cause anguish…people who are worth suffering for will never try to purposefully harm you."
I softly grasp both of her hands, and she releases her grip from herself. Red angry little fingernail marks are left on both of her arms, unfortunately. Our gazes meet and warmth returns to her chocolate-colored orbs.
^Such marveling beauty…^ Youko comments.
I'm rendered speechless for a moment; her stare captivates me, and my heart rate begins racing. Suddenly, she embraces me, whimpering quietly. I freeze, she catches me by surprise, but I gently return the hug, patting her. Once again, the strange burning sensation occurs only flickering for a second.
"Sh…It's okay to cry, you've been through a lot as it is. Someone as courageous as you shouldn't have to suffer like this." I begin to pet her head and she embraces me closer.
"You're so…sweet..." She murmurs into my chest. "And very warm..."
^She-She's so soft...^
*Y-youko, please...*
It's difficult to keep both myself and the inner fox in check, for the t-shirt she is wearing is quite thin…and her breasts are pressing against my chest; her nipples feel slightly erect.
Hastily and unwillingly, I let go of her, easing her off of me.
*I must keep myself in check. She is merely in a weakened state of mind and I cannot betray her trust…No matter the temptation. *
^Ah, so you admit it now, little Shuichi...^
I chose to ignore the fox.
"Here, please drink this; it will help you feel better." I hold the purple coffee mug to her lips, and she sips it quietly. A few minutes pass and her temperature drops significantly. The red flush to her skin also lessens.
^I am relieved to see she is alright now. ^ Youko comments and I agree.
"Thank you for caring…." She smiles weakly and attempts to stand up.
"It was the least I could do, but perhaps you should stay seated." I place my hand on her left shoulder, to keep her steady and take notice just how short she is compared to my own height.
The next thing I feel her hand on my right shoulder and something soft and warm against my cheek, her lips. I stand there, dumbfounded and hear her utter, very tenderly;
"I'm glad you're here, Kurama…" Her empty purple mug tumbles from her grip onto the beige carpet. I glance down at Aisha, her eyes close and she collapses but I catch her before she hits the ground.
Her facial expression is that of ease, a slight smile graces her lips, and her breathing is calm.
^I ponder what would have occurred had you given her more of the demonic seeds. ^ Youko smirks.
*You knew something like this was going to happen, didn't you? *
^Not precisely …sometimes humans they tend to be more…emotionally vulnerable. I suppose you could compare it to the effects of alcohol. ^
*Did you test this or something? * I question, curious. When did the fox have time to do this exactly?
^Possibly…who's to say? ^
*You must be joking…* I sigh to myself, what a tricky fox. However, I am glad for his knowledge, without it, I would have been done for long ago; and Aisha would have faced a dire end.
After redressing her shoulder for the fourth time today, I carry her to my bedroom. She does not stir from her slumber.
"This time, please stay put." I say as I shut the door behind me and head into the living room.
*As soon as she wakes up, she can head home, hopefully, her family doesn't report her missing. *
My efforts to keep my mind from wandering unnecessarily are in vain because I cannot get her actions off my mind, heat continuously rises in my face and I feel extremely foolish for being this flustered.
^' I don't have feelings...' the thick-headed boy claims, and yet can't cease his blushing from a simple hug, and kiss on the cheek. Keh. Shuichi, you are a fool. ^ The fox mocks, adding insult to injury.
"Quiet Youko…" I mutter under my breath.
^At least I am not one who entertains lying to myself. I am confident in what I desire. ^
*Well, I am not the one who should be deemed as a complete pervert. * I mock the fox back.
^You simple-minded child, there is nothing wrong in indulging in those emotions. May I remind you, we both feel the same way? ^
*That may be so but attempting to act upon them without consent is despicable. *
^It is your fault that your human life is as dull as it is. ^
*You only found it boring because I wasn't looking for a mate. *
^Not completely true, I just wish you would let me have fun...^
*You were more pleasing when you remained quiet and acted as if you did not exist. *
^Perhaps I was bored to death? Ever think of that? ^ Youko then adds; ^You truly are a bore; it is quite irritating. ^
*Does it matter if I am? You, however, are just a troublesome side effect to deal with. *
^Oh please, you should enjoy yourself more often, Shuichi. It is like you've forgotten who you once were. ^
*Your definition of "fun" is not the same as my current one. *
^Perhaps you should change it...^
*I'd...rather not...yours is...not what most normal beings would even consider thinking about, let alone do. *
I cannot believe that I'm fighting with him; how ridiculous is this? On a better note, Aisha is out of danger for now; and is safe. Though I truly hope I can keep it this way…
To be continued...
My notes:
Eucalyptus can help with pain and swelling.
This chapter has a lot of new things written and is about 11 pages on with 12-inch font. I am so glad I have been working on this story. I do hope to finish it soon, I left it untouched for many years but always wanted to come back to it. Let me know if there is anything inconsistent or confusing. Reviewing helps motivates me to update faster!
Peace OUT & Rock ON!
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~PiNkBuN17