InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Not So Young Anymore ❯ Chapter 7, Otherside; Red Hot Chilli Peppers ( Chapter 7 )

Disclaimer: I do not make any claim to InuYasha or YuYu Hakusho. They are rightfully owned by Rumiko Takahashi and Yoshihiro Togashi.

 

+Youko+

/Kurama to Youko/

+Hiei to Kurama/Youko+

 

-+-+-+ Chapter 7, Otherside; Red Hot Chilli Peppers +-+-+-

 

Kurama nodded his head before turning towards his apartment which was a few blocks from them. “Yes and he took a human to my apartment. Come, we must hurry.” That said the redhead raced away in the general direction of his home.

 

“Oh man! We gotta run again?” Yuusuke groaned before jogging after the avatar.

 

Kuwabara watched the two leave before surveying the area with a critical eye. Something red caught his gaze and he walked steadily over to the swing set. He picked up a purple hat with the `Yoshihiro's' logo scrawled across it. He made his way over to the fallen Shuuketsu and let the balled up apron roll open to pick up the sword. It hummed angrily in his hands and the human turned to follow after his friends, picking up the girl's purse along the way.

 

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Hiei leapt deftly from one rooftop to another, his precious cargo clutched protectively in his arms. His thoughts were in a jumbled mess, the only prominent words being: “She's back.”

 

He landed softly on Kurama's apartment's balcony and kicked open the doors before stepping into the dark room. His looked around a moment, his burgundy eyes glowing eerily in the darkness. The hybrid set her down on one of the fox's bigger couches and moved over to the light switch. Flicking it on, Hiei raced back to her side and crouched down next to her. With shaking fingers (though he would never admit it) he touched her cheek again. He had no distractions this time, of that he was sure.

 

“You are back… I won't let you leave me again.” The imiko said with conviction before the coppery smell of blood finally filtered into his nostrils. His nose wrinkled in distaste and he narrowed his red eyes at the deep lacerations that littered her body. Anger swelled within him before he took a deep calming breath. The basterd's were dead so he couldn't do anything to them now. Now he had to focus on Kagome and make sure she didn't die from the severe wounds that covered a good portion of her creamy flesh.

 

Jerking his wrist to flex his fingers and force his blunt nails to harden and lengthen to a deadly length, Hiei hooked a clawed digit under a single button and sliced it off. He did that with the rest of her shirt's fastenings before cutting it off of her completely. He did the same with her jeans, the destroyed articles of clothing flying through the air in a hazardous manor. They landed a few feet away from him but went unnoticed to the determined hiyoukai.

 

Hiei eyed the cuts with a curl of his lip before he stuck his tongue out and smeared a large amount of saliva on this thumb. He spread the spit over the tiny cut on her cheek and watched as it closed before his eyes. Good, she can heal from that. He thought before licking his lips in anticipation. If only I was doing this for another reason… He trailed off and ran his tongue over her throat, getting at the bloodied skin and healing it.

 

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Kuwabara walked silently behind the two demons. Hiei's sword was starting to burn him but he held onto it. The little shit would kill him (or one of the others) if they didn't bring the sword with them. He just hoped he wouldn't get pissed that a ningen was handling the precious blade.

 

He listened as Yuusuke and Kurama came up with idea's on who that mysterious woman might be, the most outrageous being, as the hanyou had put it, “She's probably some chick Hiei thought would be nice to bang and since he scared the shit out of her, cause that's probably how he can get a boner, she's easy prey. Poor thing, having that twisted basterd all over her… Bet he likes to lick blood and shit…” He had trailed off as they stepped into the living room.

 

And that's the scene they walked into. Hiei had Kagome's leg raised up, his tongue pressed against the soft, but bloody flesh. The hiyoukai barely batted an eyelash and continued his cleaning.

 

“WHAT THE HELL?” Kuwabara's voice echoed around he large living room. The hybrid's eyebrow twitched but he didn't stop the lazy licking. “What are you doing to her, runt?” The redhead stomped over to the now growling imiko. “Stop that, don't rape the poor girl! She's traumatized enough!”

 

“Kuwabara-kun!” Kurama stated and stepped forward. “Hiei is only cleaning and healing her wounds! Nothing more.” He raised his delicate hands and pressed them against the broad shouldered male. “I suspect the Koorime in him gives him great healing abilities which, as we can clearly see, center in his saliva.”

 

Youko chuckled. +Like a common canine.+ Hiei's eyes locked with Kurama's and they seemed to glow in rage. +Ooh, didn't like that, did you, squirt?+

 

The hybrid's eyes narrowed before turning to look down at the unconscious female. Seeing her state of undress he turned flaming red eyes onto the three other males before taking off his thick cloak. He laid it over her body. “Touch her and you will suffer dearly.” That said, Hiei flickered from the room.

 

Kurama gave the raven a worried look and walked over to her, intent on checking her vitals. But before he was within three feet of his own couch, brilliant orange and red flames ignited against his throat and sucked all the oxygen from the air around his mouth and nose. He let out a strangled gasp and clawed at his burning neck.

 

“Stay away from her fox.” Hiei snarled. He stepped quickly over to her and pulled the thick cloak off of her. He sat her up and pulled his shirt over her head, forcing her limp arms through the armholes. He let her head rest against his chest as he maneuvered her around to jam her legs into the thick fabric of his pants. The top hung open like a gaping mouth and he sat her up to let her unconscious body rest against his forearm, unbuckling one of the many belts on his hips. He slid the white belt into the belt loops and tightened it comfortably.

 

Hiei glared at Kurama threateningly when he gave another choking gasp, moving around jerkily.

 

A soft groan pulled everyone's attention to the waking female. “Mmm… Calm down…” She mumbled and touched Hiei's leg softly before rolling over onto her belly… Or at least, tried to. All she succeeded in doing was rolling right off the couch and on the hard, unforgiving floor. She groaned softly in pain.

 

Kurama gasped and took deep, cleansing breaths. Kagome's bright blue eyes locked with his body and her orbs widened. “AH!” She struggled around on the floor, her head whipping around wildly, her hair flying around her head in a black cloud. “Wha—?” Her voice broke as she gasped and stood up, looking at the three males gathered at an unfamiliar doorway. “Wh-where am I?” She stammered out before her muscles tightened up and she fell into a defensive position.

 

Hiei `hn'ed softly and stood up. “Quiet down, Kagome. They will not hurt you unless they wish for a painful death.” The priestess whirled around and stared at the hybrid for a few moments.

 

“I…It can't be…” She whispered, fat tears gathering at the corners of her eyes. “H…Hiei…? Is that really y-you?” She hiccuped and held out a shaking hand. It touched his face softly and the male closed his dark red eyes to lean his cheek further in her soft hands. Kagome let a loud sob pass her lips before she tackled him, her arms wrapping securely around his chest. Her tears rolled down into his black shirt and gave it wet stains.

 

Neither noticed.

 

Kurama's green, with flecks of gold scattered here and there, widened a fraction. He's letting her hold him? Who is this girl? But what surprised the avatar was what Hiei started to do. He shushed her and rocked her slowly back and forth, his fingers threading through her hair awkwardly.

 

His glare towards the three that stood in the hallway could have killed and conveyed the silent threat. “Tell anyone, and I'll make sure your death is as painful as I am able to make it.”

 

They didn't doubt he would to.

 

She pulled away slowly, as if he would disappear and looked him in the eye. “It really is you… Oh, Hi-chan! I missed you so much! Do you know how lonely I was? I haven't had any demon contact for the last year!” The miko hugged him tightly again. “I missed you…” She leaned back again, her hand cupping his face. Her blue, blue eyes trailed up and down his face, her thumbs rubbing softly on his cheeks. Her eyes lit up. “Oh, my! Hiei-kun! You've grown up so much!” Kagome stepped back from him. Her eyes examined him as she curled her hand over her chin.

 

Yuusuke stepped forward and held out his hand. “Oi, how do you know Hiei?” He snapped and watched as Kagome gave a dramatic gasp.

 

“YOU GREW!!!” She squealed and danced from foot to foot, as if she didn't hear Yuusuke (which was very likely) before she clasped her hands in front of her chest. “Oh, you're so handsome! You grew up to be such a cutie! I bet you're a lady killer, right?” The miko grinned mischievously at the bored looking youkai.

 

Kuwabara snickered with his best friend before yelping in pain as the sword in his hand gave a painful jolt of youki. The blade clattered to the ground and the ningen hissed softly. “Sorry, Hiei. Your sword burned me though.”

 

Kagome tsked angrily before picking up the humming sword. It glowed brightly before the humming grew louder. She rolled her eyes and tossed the katana to Hiei. “Here. Don't lose this again.” She examined her hand before lazily waving it. “Shuuketsu still needs to learn some manners.” She giggled softly before hugging him again. “It's so good to see you!” She kissed his cheek and sat down heavily on the couch behind her.

 

The others looked at each other before moving towards her. “How do you know Hiei?”

 

The miko blinked over at the three curiously. “Who are you?” She asked before looking at Hiei. “Are these your new friends, Hi-chan?”

 

Said hybrid arched a brow at her before crossing his arms over his chest. “Hn. They are nothing more than teammates I am forced to work with.” He said and Kagome giggled softly.

 

“That's the same thing you said about Shippou-chan… Ah! Shippou-chan! Where is he?” Her azure eyes stared imploringly at Hiei.

 

He sat down beside her and closed his eyes. “He is in the Makai as of right now.” He said easily before blinking his eyes open slowly and looked at the confused smelling woman.

 

“What's the `Makai'?”

 

Hiei stared at her for a few seconds. “You don't know what the Makai is?” Kagome gave him a blank look.

 

“No. I told you I haven't had any demon contact except from those tigers and that one time an eagle demon tried to eat Souta-kun…” Her melodious voice trailed off at that before she brightened. “So, what's the Makai, Hi-chan?”

 

Before the hybrid could answer her, Kurama butted in. “I am not sure we should tell you. How do we know we can trust you with that information?” His normally bright green eyes were an icy lime-color that had Kagome shivering slightly.

 

She looked down at her hands and Hiei stood up, his hand curling around Shuuketsu's hilt. The miko touched his arm and looked up at the stony-faced fox. “I want to know where my Shippou-chan is. And no one is going to stop me. I'll purify you if I have to.” Her eyes narrowed angrily and she glared at him. The hybrid smirked at the bewildered looking avatar.

 

“Purify…?” He whispered before his emerald orbs widened comically. “You're a priestess?” Kurama whispered.

 

Said miko smiled happily and nodded. “Yes.” She turned to look at Hiei expectantly. “What's the Makai?”

 

He answered before anyone could interrupt him again. “The Makai is the demon realm. It came to be when the Reikai forced this world apart and made another realm for demons. We are in the Ningenkai right now. Shippou-nii-chan is stuck in the Makai because he is a full demon and does not have a contract with the Reikai to pass back and forth through the barrier to the human realm.”

 

Kagome `oh'ed softly and nodded. “Well that makes sense. No wonder I wasn't able to find you guys.” She grinned at him again. He could see her arms shake for a moment and had to keep himself from smirking. Kagome wanted to hug him so bad.

 

Kurama's eyes thinned dangerously. +A miko… My, my, my… How very interesting. How did she come to know our little firecracker?+ Hiei's eyes flickered over to his before resting back on the happy female.

 

Yuusuke spoke up again. “This is like, the third time I've asked this. How. Do. You. Know. Hiei.”

 

Kagome jerked to look at him, a single name passing her lips. “InuYasha?” Hope died in her eyes and tears gathered at the corners. “Oh…” She whispered.

 

The raven blinked in surprise. “What?” The miko shook her head.

 

“Nothing, you just reminded me of one of my old friends. And to answer your question, I helped Hi-chan when he was younger. I took care of him… Around five hundred years ago.” She gave a lazy wave of her hand as if it was common knowledge.

 

The Reikai Tentai stared at her with wide eyes. “What? Five hun—” Kuwabara stammered.

 

Kurama picked up where he left off. “You would be dead, even if you are a miko.” He stared at her long and hard, Youko practically hopping up and down at the prospect of a new mystery.

 

Kagome gave the group a coy smile. “Oh, but I was alive back then!” She giggled happily and hugged Hiei tightly. The hybrid didn't seem too bothered to be hugged on by the tiny priestess. “And I really did know Chibi-Hiei!” She squealed at the thought. “Oh, if we were back at my apartment I could show you some of the cutest pictures!”

 

Yuusuke and Kuwabara looked at each other. “ `Pictures'?” They asked in unison before grinning broadly at her. “We'd like to see that!”

 

Kagome giggled softly before waving her hand lazily. “Maybe, if you guys want to be my friends.” She winks playfully.

 

Hiei's eyes slitted and he turned the dark orbs over to the smiling priestess. “No.” He said, remembering some of the more embarrassing photos… Like that one where he and Shippou were wrestling naked before the kit got his first growth spurt.

 

The miko snickered, leaning heavily on his shoulder. “Oh, come on, Hi-chan! Don't be so stingy! I'll make sure to get rid of all the nudie ones!” He gave her a bland, angry stare and Kagome covered her mouth with her hands. “Hehe.”

 

Youko leaned forward and his tail twitched. +Ooo, I like her, red. Lets take her for our own.+ Kurama gave a mental groan.

 

/Are you retarded, Youko? Hiei seems to be very attached to her. I do not want to risk losing a limb because you want something to fuck./ Hiei bared his fangs and growled threateningly at the kitsune. Kurama arched a brow at the protective male and let his own eyes thin.

 

/See? He's going to be on our asses because of you./ Youko laughed wholeheartedly at his avatar's choice of words. /I didn't mean it that way, Youko, and you know it./ Said fox continued to snicker but calmed down when Kagome spoke again.

 

“Can I meet your friends, Hi-chan?” He `hn'ed softly but didn't deny her her request. “Yay!” She clapped her hands together and looked expectantly at him. “Aren't you gonna introduce me to them, or do I gotta do it?” At his arched brow that spoke levels to her, the miko smiled happily. “Alright!” Kagome turned to look at the other three in the room. “My name is Higurashi, Kagome. I am going to be twenty years old in a few months. I have been a miko for the last, uh… four or five years and I've known the younger Hiei for about a year.” She nodded her head and curled her legs up against her chest.

 

She turned her head to look at Hiei when he tried to grab at something at the back of her head. “What is it, Hi-chan?” She questioned.

 

Kurama leaned forward from his seat across from her and plucked a fairly large chunk of one of the tiger demon's eye from her hair. Kagome gave a disturbed gasp. “EW!” She touched the back of her head and started to shake. “That's gross! Do you have a bathroom I could use to wash up?” The female questioned.

 

The avatar stood up and showed her which room she could use, Hiei right behind him the whole time. Once she was in the bathroom and the water was going, Hiei marched back after the kitsune and stood by the unoccupied couch. “So, Hiei. Tell us about Kagome-chan.”

 

The hybrid closed his eyes and stayed quiet. “How did you meet her?” Kurama poked further.

 

The imiko didn't speak.

 

“How old were you, Hiei?”

 

Again the demon kept silent.

 

Kurama sighed heavily. “I'll just ask her, Hiei. It's better to talk to us now before she starts in on something embarrassing.” Hiei gave the redhead a blank look but still remained tightlipped. “Fine, be that way. I'll speak with Kagome-chan and ask her for a few more `private' stories from when you were younger.”

 

A long, glinting blade pressed threateningly against Kurama's throat. “Speak to her, and I will cut your head from your shoulders.” His voice was deadly calm and the redhead stared at him down.

 

Not a good idea.

 

But before either of them could break out in a fight, Kagome stuck her dripping wet head out and glared at the two. “Am I going to have to zap you two? Kami-sama! Your acting like Shippou-chan and Hi-chan did when they were younger!”

 

Hiei dropped his sword and slid it into its sheath before turning away and moving over towards Kagome. “Are you done yet?”

 

She shook her head. “Nope, just had to make sure you two didn't get into a wrestling match.” She winked at Hiei before closing the door on his face and continuing her shower.

 

A few minutes passed and Kagome appeared fully dressed; her hair wrapped up in one of Kurama's pale lavender towels. “You have some nice shampoo.” She commented lazily before plopping down on the couch. “Okay, before we start any questioning, what set you guys off?” Her eyes were like icy blue sapphires that sparkled and flashed with a dangerous light.

 

Hiei watched her in a bored manor.

 

Kagome sighed and threaded her fingers through her damp hair. “I could never get anything out of you when you were little, how could I get anything out of you now?” She chuckled softly before she sat up and turned to look at the other males. “So, I want to hear about you guys! Can I examine you while you talk?” Kagome looked at Kuwabara hopefully.

 

He smiled up at her and tilted his head in acceptance. “Yeah, just don't do nothin' to funny or I might go crazy.” He chuckled at his own playful joke. “Names Kuwabara, Kazuma. I'm twenty years old, gonna be twenty-one in a few months too.” He gave her a toothy smile.

 

Kagome giggled and walked over to the large male and lightly touched his temples. “When was the first time you saw spirits?” Kagome asked him after a bit.

 

Kuwabara scowled in thought. “Well, I guess after my parents died. I kept seeing my mom walking from my bed to Shizuru's bed and it looked like she was trying to tuck us in… When I told onee-sama, she said I was imagining it… Then more spirits started to appear and haunt us till onee-sama believed me and… Well… after that, I don't really remember what happened. One minutes a demon spirit was trying to choke Shizuru…” His voice trailed off and his eyes gained a far away look in their chocolate depths. “And the next, she was shakin' me, askin' if I was okay… She didn't tell me what I did, or nothin' but…” He shrugged.

 

Kagome smiled and lightly rubbed his temples. “You've got a very big heart. And it's filled with love for your special someone.” She sighed softly, happily. “It's so rare to find such loyal love like that.” The miko grinned lightly before closing her eyes again. “Very strong aura for a human… Easily one of the strongest I've seen… and a bit of holy power somewhere in there too… Energy projection… Basic weapons the sword…” She trailed off and smiled softly.

 

Leaning back the ebony-headed girl stretched her arms over her head and moved over to Yuusuke and kneeled on the couch next to him. “Is it okay if I do what I did to Kuwabara-san, to you?” The male shrugged.

 

“Do what you gotta do. Names Urameshi, Yuusuke. I'm twenty, goin' on twenty-one next year. I wasn't able to see spirits till I died and was brought back to life.” Kagome blinked down at him and pressed her fingers harder on his skull, eyes sliding shut after a bit.

 

“Very determined… And very bullheaded… Very protective of friends and has had a pretty hard past… No… No way…” She jerked back from him suddenly, eyes snapping open and staring at him in a mixture of surprise and sadness. “No… It can't be…” Her body shook as tears gathered at the corners of her eyes.

 

Yuusuke blinked up at her, confused. “What?” He asked and reached out.

 

Hiei spoke up. “So you noticed it.” He said and Kagome turned her teary face towards him.

 

“He died… Didn't he…” She sniffled and the miko gulped thickly. “When… When did he die, Hiei…”

 

The hybrid sighed heavily and looked away from her. “Two hundred years ago… It was his human night… Shippou and I were out and he was in one of the secure caves we had had made for him… How those fucking snakes got in, I'll never know. But when we came back, the snakes were gone… and so was InuYasha…” He clenched his hand. “The only thing left of him was the prayer beads, Tessaiga and he right hand with was clutching the sword…” He trailed off and looked up at Yuusuke. “When I saw the detective and smelt how close he was to the hanyou, I knew he was his reincarnation. And with how they resemble each other in personality and in voice…”

 

Kagome nodded and wiped her face with the palm of her hand. “Go-gomen… I'm crying so much right now…” She sniffed and gave a thick gulp of air. “So…” The miko took a deep, calming breath. “What about you, kitsune-san?”

 

Kurama smiled sweetly at her. She can't be as bad as I initially thought. If she can handle hanging around with Hiei then she must have the patients of a saint. “Minamino, Shuuichi is my human name. My demon name is Youko Kurama but ev—”

 

The miko gave a loud gasp. “The Youko Kurama! By the gods! Hiei-kun! Shippou-chan hasn't met him yet, has he?”

 

The imiko chuckled softly. “No, and I hope to keep it that way. Who knows what those two would do when alone.” Kagome rolled her eyes.

 

“Shippou-chan can't be that bad.”

 

At Hiei's deadpan look, Kagome covered her eyes. “I knew he shouldn't have hung out with Miroku-sama all that time!” She groaned and sighed heavily. “But, anyway, I want to examine Youko Kurama-san.”

 

The redhead raised his finger and smiled softly. “I would prefer you call me Kurama, Kagome-chan.” She blushed and stood next to him, her fingers threading through his soft hair and pressing against his temples.

 

“When did you first notice you had a second soul in your body?” She mumbled and continued to probe his body.

 

“Hm… I guess as soon as I could comprehend that.” He closed his eyes and let her energy flow through him. It was comforting and warm all at the same time.

 

“Calculating… Manipulative… Fiercely loyal until trust is broken… Sexual tension very high…” She blushed and jumped back. “Don't do that, Youkai-san!” Her eyes instantly locked onto the twitching, transparent ears that sat atop Kurama's red head. Her fingers shook before she bit her lip. “Please forgive me.” She traced her digits over the soft fur. “Oooh! I've missed these! So fluffy!” Kagome giggled quietly before opening her eyes and blushing at the pleasured look on the kitsune's face.

 

Yuusuke leaned forward. “What are you rubbin' there, Kag's?” He blinked up at her as she gave a surprised gasp and folded her arms behind her back, stepping away from him with hurried feet.

 

“N-nothing.”

 

Kurama cleared his throat but Kuwabara kept him from talking. “You can see it too?” He mumbled and Kagome stared at him questioningly. “You can see Kurama's other half.” He clarified.

 

The miko grinned broadly at him. “You can too? That's so cool! I have yet to find anyone besides Miroku-sama that could see that kind of thing!” Her eyes were practically glowing in joy.

 

Kazuma smiled at her and nodded. “Yeah…”

 

-+-+-+ End Chapter Seven +-+-+-

 

HBWD's Corner: Crappy ending but I wanted to get this out before you guys started to bite my head off. Anyway, hope you liked it. (smiles)

 

Preview of Next Chapter:

Kurama growled threateningly at the smaller demon, his hand clutched tightly around Hiei's throat. He pushed his body closer to the hybrids to hold him agianst the wall. “I will not have you being a jealous little fucker when I want something. And this Kagome is something I want.”

 

Hiei snarled and jerked his arms from Kurama's hold. He burried his claws in the redhead thick hair, his growl's increasing in ferocity. “You will do well to let me go, fox.”

 

A gasp had the two looking over at the doorway. Kagome stood there, her eyes wide, a heavy blush on her face. “Oh… Uh… I-I'm sorry if I've interrupted anything! Please forgive me!” That said, the flustered miko raced away.

 

Translations: shuuketsu - end/close. Imiko - cursed child. Hiyoukai - fire demon. Ningen - human. Hanyou - half demon.