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Death Maiden: The Fallen Seraph

 

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho.

 

By DarkTenshi

 

Thanks to all of those who reviewed and those who were patient enough with me. And thanks to my wonderful betas Lei86 and dog-demon-emiko. Without your help I would be a mess. *grins*

( Hiei telepathic conversation )

<Kurama telepathic conversation>

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Chapter 2: Twisted

 

Blue eyes watched him closely as he sat up at the side of the bed. His long silver hair was pulled over his right shoulder leaving his back bare to her questing eyes. She traced his lean back to those narrow hips which sported the maroon stripes that she had traced just a few minutes prior. The muscles in his back rippled as he raised his hands over his head and stretched.

 

Even such a simple movement seemed sexy, she thought amusedly.

 

He elegantly stood up and moved towards the window. His moves were fluid and effortless, but still he emanated that immeasurable force, which she knew very well. She cocked an eyebrow at him as she noticed that he didn't even try to put something on. Really that demon had no modesty whatsoever, but with a body like that who would.

 

It wasn't like she was complaining though. The view was very satisfactory to say the least.

 

He carefully leaned against the windowsill with his back against the wooden frame as he crossed his arms over his chest and turned his head sideways so that he could gaze at the full moon and the dark sky. The moonlight illuminated his features, while the cool night air ruffled his hair. At the moment, he resembled an angel with the way his skin and hair glowed.

 

The thought almost made her snort. He was everything, but an angel. He was a demon, a very tempting demon. Her eyes lazily ran over his majestic form, taking every little detail of his glorious body that was exposed to her. He was perfect in her eyes, from the beautiful stripes on his face to the stripes on his ankles and hips, he was just so stunning. There would have been a time where she would have blushed and turned away from his exposed body, but with his `persuasion and teaching' she got used to his lack of modesty.

 

She had to admit that no matter how many times she saw him naked, she would always find him gorgeous, but his body, although striking, was also his main weapon; the perfect vessel shielding the strength and power that his owner possessed.

 

The night air made her shiver, making her pull the sheets closer to her body as she sat up. She brushed a hand through her now tangled hair. She had wanted to cut her hair, but he had prohibited her to do so. She could still recall how he had told her that he liked her long hair and that he didn't want her to cut it.

 

She smirked, who would have thought someone like him would have a hair fetish; on the other hand it certainly explained his long hair.

 

As her eyes landed once again on him, she secretly wondered why a unique creature like him would stay at her side for this long. Compared to him she was…just not enough.

 

“Sesshoumaru.” She whispered softly, her voice brushing his sensitive ears, making him turn to gaze at her.

 

She licked her suddenly dry lips as he settled those molting pools of gold on her. He could always freeze her in place with those eyes; it was unnerving and thrilling at the same. The feeling that it caused to run in her veins was indescribable and addicting. Shaking herself out of her thought, she tried to gaze unflinchingly at him.

 

“Tell me, Sesshoumaru, why have you stayed this long with me?” she asked calmly as she watched him closely.

 

The inu youkai gazed at her with calm golden eyes that had been a few moments ago dark with desire. It was clear that he was thinking about her question, but the silence that settled between them unnerved her.

 

A tiny smirk appeared on the inu youkai's lips as he watched her squirm.

 

 

She had always been so impatient, he thought amusedly.

 

He took his sweet time to gaze at her. She was so small compared to him, her body lithe and frail at first glance, but with hidden power that many overlooked. Right now she looked absolutely ravishing, the way she had the crimson sheets wrapped around her tiny frame, her long dark hair was in disarray, while her skin was still flushed from their mating and her lips were swollen from his kisses. The possessive part of him was satisfied as he traced the bite marks on her pale flesh with his sharp eyes. Although she might not be his mate, he still considered her his.

 

Thinking that she had enough torture he pushed away from the window and slowly walked towards her. He watched in satisfaction as her blue eyes darkened in color and she blushed as he stalked her. He could hear her heartbeat pick up as he finally reached the bed. He couldn't stop himself from taking a deep breath of her intoxicating scent mixed with a hint of her arousal.

 

She sat there unmoving even when she felt the bed dip down under his weight. He carefully took a seat on the bed and reached out towards her and pulled her against him. Her blue eyes were wide as she gazed at him with curiosity. Her breath hitched in her throat as he nuzzled her cheek.

 

“You're the only one worth this Sesshoumaru's time.” He whispered, capturing her lips with his.

 

He carefully pulled back so that he could gaze at her face. The kiss was quick and short, but it clearly showed that he meant every word he said. He was satisfied as he watched the smile appear on her face and her eyes lightening in her happiness. He knew that only he was allowed to see her like this. To others she was cold and distant, but to him she was open. He could see the true her and he felt honored for that.

 

Kagome couldn't help but smile as she heard his answer. It was enough for her. He offered her an escape from reality, he offered his strength and companionship and that would be enough for her. She knew that he wanted more, but she just couldn't give him more. He had wanted to mark her as his mate a long time ago, since the first time they had laid together, but she had stopped him.

 

She wasn't what he should look for in a mate. She wasn't…enough for him. He deserved far better. She knew that when the time came and he left, she would miss him, but she would be happy for him.

 

He quietly released her and she lay back down. He sat there gazing at her for a long time, before he looked away and made to stand up. Her hand instinctively shot out and wrapped around his wrist. He turned to gaze at her with curious golden eyes and she only gave him a small smile. He knew that normally he would have to leave; she usually didn't allow him to stay with her after they had sex, but just for tonight she wished that he would stay.

 

“Stay.” She whispered softly as her she looked away.

 

She felt so childish at the moment, but the truth was that she didn't want to be alone tonight. She could still hear Ishida's harsh, yet true, words echoing in her head. The words cut through her like knife and she felt her spirit and soul bleeding.

 

She was startled from her thoughts as she felt herself drawn against a warm body. Blue eyes met gold as he tightened his hold on her. He didn't ask her anything and she was grateful for it.

 

Letting out a soft sigh, she buried her face in his chest and closed her eyes. He was the only one who would see her in such a state; he was the only one who knew that Death Maiden was indeed a living being and needed the comfort of others. He was the only one that would be allowed to see her in her weakest.

 

With that last thought, she drifted off to sleep. For once in her life she knew that neither the memories nor the nightmares would haunt her.

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Koenma found himself gazing in deep violet eyes, who observed him like a hawk watching his prey. Truthfully to many, this man would seem the least dangerous of the group, but it would be a mistake to think him harmless.

 

True, he was the voice of reason and a very calm person to begin with, but he was also tricky and manipulative, knowing exactly what buttons to press in order to get what he wanted.

 

Koenma raised his face and calmly studied the young man in front of him with calm amber eyes, hoping that he wouldn't see how much he unnerved him. His violet eyes were calm, but he knew that within a blink of an eye those eyes could resemble a raging storm if he was ever provoked. His eyes unconsciously lowered to his right hand which was wrapped tightly in a purple cloth and prayer beads, which hid his deadliest weapon.

 

He mentally cursed himself for being so foolish. It seemed that she was already a step ahead of him.

 

“Koenma-sama, I hope you understand why I'm here. Kagome-sama does not like interferences…especially from you.” The young man said smoothly, his voice never wavering and his face portraying only tranquility.

 

Koenma clenched his jaw as he gazed at the member of the Crimson Curse. He would prefer to deal with anyone else, except him. He needed someone that he could get something out of, not someone who was able to play you like a game very easily. He tried to hold back his annoyance as he squared his shoulders and gazed evenly at the man in front of him.

 

He would not show how he got on his nerves, but apparently the monk knew very well what effect he was having on Demi-God, for Koenma watched in irritation as his lips quirked in an amused smile. He was laughing at him.

 

Koenma dug his fingers in the arms of his chair, knuckles turning white in the process, as he tried to keep the last bit of patience that he had left. Taking a deep breath, he was able to control himself enought in order to speak again.

 

“Why has she returned after all these years, monk? Why have all of you returned now? By all means, spirit world thought you all died, especially after he also vanished.” The spirit world prince shot back, hoping to be able to get some answers or at least get the monk riled up.

 

He knew that by mentioning him, he would be touching a nerve, but he needed to find some leverage right now. He watched in satisfaction as the monk's eyes narrowed slightly. The question seemed to catch the him off guard as he narrowed his eyes at the spirit ruler, but he quickly brushed his slight uneasiness away.

 

“Aah…that information cannot be divulge to you, Koenma-sama. The reason for our return is our own.” He said a soft smile on his face, even though Koenma felt he was keeping something back.

 

There was certainly much more and he feared that he might have a slight clue of

what their motive really was. He just hoped he was wrong, but if he wasn't… kami

help them. He mentally shook his head, trying to brush those negative thoughts

away, as he once again gazed at the monk.

 

“Do not play games with me, Miroku. You know very well that I cannot allow

Kagome and the rest of you to do what you want. She doesn't decide who lives and

who dies and neither do you. She is to be brought in and questioned and, if

she's found guilty, she will be locked up.” His voice was cold and emotionless,

even to him, but he knew that he needed to tell him this.

 

This wasn't a game.

 

“Koenma-sama, I'm just here to deliver the word of caution, I do not wish to cause any further disturbance. Kagome-sama made it clear, do not interfere and we will not be forced to take action against your spirit detectives, Urameshi, Kurama and Hiei.”

 

Koenma's eyes went wide at this. How did he know? Miroku must have noticed his shock for he once again, he smiled amusedly at the prince.

 

“The Crimson Curse know everything, Koenma, especially of those who can possibly

present a threat to us. So I would suggest you to keep Kagome-sama's advice in

mind. I know that being a spirit detective is really hard work and it would be a

shame if any of them were to get hurt.” He purposely dropped the sama, enjoying

the way he watched the prince clench his jaw.

 

Normally he wouldn't toy with Koenma, but he was having just too much fun. He resisted the urge to chuckle. It would be better to leave now.

 

“Until we meet again, Koenma-sama.”

 

With those last words, the dark haired man turned around and walked out of the room, leaving the spirit world prince to mull over his words.

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“Ugh!! Yusuke!” Botan groaned as they fell out of the portal, landing in a tangled heap on the floor.

 

Hiei and Kurama stepped calmly behind the two, both of them quite amused at the picture that the fairy girl and the Toushin made. The ogres looked questioningly at the pair, but quickly resumed their work after they saw that it was Botan. The fairy girl was known for causing trouble.

 

“Get off, you're heavy!” Yusuke yelled annoyed, struggling to get Botan off him.

 

Kurama mentally winced as he heard those words come out of his friend's mouth. That was an extremely bad move. You should never…absolutely never, tell a female that she was heavy, unless as a male, you wanted a very early death.

 

(He never learns, does he?)

 

<No, he doesn't.>

 

Both the fire apparition and the fox could have sworn they saw smoke coming out of Botan's ears as her amethyst colored eyes seemed to blaze with feminine indignity.

 

“What?! I'm not heavy, you jackass.” Botan growled, scrambling to her feet, but not before stepping on Yusuke's hand for emphasize, making him yelp in pain.

 

However she was far from over, her oar materialize in her hand and Yusuke was promptly intimately introduced with the wooden object, one too many times, making Kurama wince. That would leave a mark.

 

Finally satisfied, Botan made the oar vanish once again and ignored Yusuke in favor of straightening her clothes. The Toushin was miracously still conscious, but was sporting too many bumps to count.

 

“Fuck, Botan are you trying to kill me?” he yelled, rubbing his head, while he glared at her as he stood up.

 

The deity sniffed indignantly and raised her chin defiantly in the air, completely ignoring Yusuke. However knowing Yusuke, he would not be ignored.

 

Kurama chuckled softly, while Hiei smirked as he watched the two of them start to bicker. The fire apparition mentally shook his head; he had forgotten how much Yusuke and Botan liked to argue. It was childish in his opinion, but amusing to say the least, especially as he saw the fairy girl whack the toushin on the head with her oar.

 

“If you could, please follow me this way!” Botan snapped angrily ending the argument, disregarding Yusuke who was still rubbing his head.

 

Kurama and Hiei calmly followed the fuming blue haired girl, leaving the Toushin behind. Hiei snorted, but for some reason looked away as Botan turned to glare at him. Kurama hid his smile, even Hiei knew not to mess with Botan when she was angry.

 

True, he could kill her, but Kurama was sure that Hiei didn't really wish that. After all Botan was the only female, besides Yukina that the fire apparition tolerated.

 

(I only tolerate the onna,cause I don't want Koenma to lock me up.)

 

<Could you please refrain from reading my thoughts, Hiei?>

 

The fire apparition snorted and looked away, making Kurama grin. He was the same old Hiei.

 

Kurama was momentarily distracted by a soft tinkling sound. His emerald eyes rested on a young man walking towards them. He wore what looked like monk robes and he held a staff in his hands. The staff jingled with each step he took.

 

Yet as he walked passed him, Kurama's emerald colored eyes unconsciously strayed to the young man walking passed them.

 

Emerald met violet and time seemed to stop as they locked eyes with one another. The man's lips twitched in an amused and almost challenging smile, while Kurama felt his spirit energy spike, making his youki flare slightly.

 

Yet as the fox youkai blinked every thing seemed to fast forward again and the man continued walking away as if nothing has happened, his spirit energy almost completely gone.

 

Still Kurama couldn't stop himself from stopping in his tracks and whirling around to gaze at the retreating figure of the man.

 

`Holy energy, but mixed with something dark.'

 

“Kurama.” Yusuke's voice broke through his thoughts.

 

He turned to find Yusuke smirking at him with what could only be qualified as a mischievous look in his eyes and a teasing smirk on his lips, making Kurama wary.

 

“I know you swing both ways man, but please try to resist ogling at some poor guy. You'll scare him.” Yusuke said chuckling, making Kurama blush and laugh weakly.

 

“Yusuke, get a move on. Koenma is waiting on us!” Botan yelled at them, making both of them turn to look at the still mad fairy girl.

 

The Toushin rolled his eyes and let out a tired sigh. He ran a hand through his dark hair, before sending Kurama a wink and starting walking again.

 

Kurama slowly followed, but he could not stop himself from recalling the man's eyes. Those eyes were the eyes of a warrior; he could even go so far as calling the man a killer, an assassin. And his power, he was definitely a monk by the feel of his holy power and the staff he had in hand. Yet there was something dark in his aura, it felt almost like youki, but it wasn't.

 

He wasn't imagining things either, the man had clearly challenged him, invoking his youki, but it was more like a test or something. It almost seemed like that man knew how he would react.

 

He furrowed his brows. Who was that man, but most importantly, what was someone like him doing in spirit world and apparently coming from Koenma's office.

 

`Koenma what have you gotten yourself into this time?'

 

TBC…………………… 230;…………………………& #8230;………………………… ;………

 

A/N: I know Miroku is kind of OOC, but well I think a slightly darker Miroku would suit this story better. Anyways let me know what you guys think.

 

Thanks to all the reviewers: Mirokusgirl, freakhorrorchick, ashtonreed, kagome15, dark crystal, Kagome Lady of Darkness, Devilangel620 and bloodbunny.

 

dark crystal: I do agree that the beginning did sound like `Electra'. I haven't watched the movie in a long time, but now that I think about it, you're right. *blushes* Even though I didn't really mean for the story to be similar to that movie, but it doesn't really matter. It's no biggie. Anyways thanks for the review!!