Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Harry Potter and The King of Thieves ❯ Chapter Seven ( Chapter 7 )
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By: SoarMore_FlyHigher 
What really went down in the Minamino resident.
Anime/Manga: Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure / Fantasy / Angst | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 05.16.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 4.9K | Visits: 592 | Status: Work In Progress
What really went down in the Minamino resident.
Anime/Manga: Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure / Fantasy / Angst | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 05.16.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 4.9K | Visits: 592 | Status: Work In Progress
It was seven o’ clock when a red Suzuki pulled up into the paved driveway of the Minamino’s. It’s dull and old coat shone brightly against the orange glow of the setting sun. Shiori Minamino, a middle aged working mother, slowly got out of the car. Her back ached painfully from a day of sitting down, though several young employees tend to love the idea that working as a secretary is the easiest job in the office.
(A/N: I wasn’t sure what Shiori should be unemployed, but I thought she should.)
She grabbed the bag of milk and eggs from the backseat and made her way up to the front door. She hummed quietly to herself and turned the door knob; it was locked.
‘Strange. Shuichi never locked the door when he was home.’ She put down the bang and rummaged through her purse.
“Maybe he is with that Yusuke boy. Hm, it’s so nice to see Shuichi with friends.” A rose bush not two yards from the door rustled and crunched. Mrs. Minamino let out a small squeak. She stood quietly, listening and watching. A few minutes went by and the bush once again moved. She stepped towards the shrubbery cautiously, one step at a time. The bush shook violently as Shiori held out her hand.
“Mrrow!” The noise started the woman, but the actual cat jumping suddenly out from the bush scared her. Laughing to herself and at her paranoia, she petted the cat lovingly on the head and pulled her keys out of her pocket.
“The one place I never look, and to think I never learn my lesson.” She grabbed her bag of groceries and turned the key. She entered the quiet house and dark house. The fading light gave the place an eerie feeling. Shiori never minded this feeling. She was used to it, some way or another.
“Hi mom!” Her stepson, Shuichi popped his head through the arch way into the living room. She smiled at him. She was so lucky to have married a man with such an energetic child.
“Hello dear. How was school?” He shrugged. She moved into the kitchen and he followed close behind. He placed the dairy goods in the fridge and hugged her son.
“Need help cooking dinner?” Shiori shook her head. He walked back into the living room to continue his homework. Shiori wondered where her other son was.
“Shuichi, where is your brother?” A ‘I don’t know’ reached her ears and she sighed heavily. He was spending a whole lot of time out of the house. She barely saw him anymore, ever since she got engaged by Kazuyu actually. She never knew her son to be disdainful towards others, but then again, she read about some children rejecting new family members, especially parents. She hoped this wasn’t the case with Shuichi.
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Shuichi Minamino, also known as Kurama, sat quietly underneath his favorite cherry tree in the town park. Something about it made Kurama feel happy. Those who never communicated with plants wouldn’t know that trees and flowers have unique personalities, much like humans and demons. Though they cannot speak in any common tongue doesn’t mean they don’t speak at all.
“You obsess over your darling plants too much, fox.” Hiei appeared perched on a thick branch of the tree, back against the trunk and eyes closed.
“Well, at least I have something to preoccupy my time, instead of brooding over living with humans and killing the spirit detective.” The red haired fox chuckled as Hiei sent a death filled glare at him.
“I do not brood… And I do not wish to kill the detective yet. Just that annoying lump of flesh, Kuwabaka.” Kurama shook his head. Hiei brooded and he doesn’t really wish to kill neither human. Hiei never would admit it.
“Oh, and that human female you call mother is worried.” With that, the fire koori me disappeared in a flash. The half breed raised an eye brow and stood up. It was already dark out. The night air was cooler than the day’s and Kurama didn’t really plan on staying out this long. His slow pace quickened to a power walk. The hairs on his skin stood on ends and goose-bumps appeared on his arms.
He glanced at the people passing by, talking on their cell phones and running home.
‘Pathetic humans.’ Kurama shook the thought from his head.
‘Scurrying around like insects.’ Kurama scolded the fox spirit inside of his consciousness.
‘You do realize, that we are one of them.’ The fox was silent for only a moment.
‘Oh yes. You are, but not I. I do not exist in this world, nor to any world… Anymore.’ The fox faded out and there was silence. Youko never talked to his human half for long. He was always silent, just listening and helping out when needed.
The street lights flickered on and illuminated the crowded side walk. In some way, the fox was right; human scurried from place to place, massing in groups, with no purpose no reason. Like bugs they manifest in places unimaginable, breeding more and more with no concern or care. Feeding and wasting the earth’s resources and destroying everything that took billions of years to create. Feeble minded.
‘Told you.’
- - -
The smell of chicken and rice filled every corner of the house, wafting out the windows and onto the driveway were a green van stood parked while a man beside it too a deep breathe. Kazuyu entered the house and the smell intensified, filling his lungs with the sweet smell of his wife’s wonderful cooking.
“Good evening everyone,” he cheered in a light tone. His voice was booming and kind, filled with a warmth yet stern melody. It sang through the house and brought his presence to the house holds attention.
“Good evening Kazuyu. Dinner will be ready shortly. Why don’t you set the table,” Shiori recommended and gave her husband a kiss. He lucked four pairs of chop sticks and some bowls and plates.
“Fine. Why not your son, hm? Or is he locked in his room again doing work?” Shiori shook her head.
“He isn’t home. He never cam home to begin with. I wouldn’t worry. He’ll be home in time for dinner, so set a spot for him.” They ate dinner silently, though all three only picked at their food. Shiori glanced at her sons empty seat from time to time. Small talk interrupted the silence though for a moment before it drowned.
After the table was set and the dishes where cleaned and put away, the front door swung open letting the nights chilly air fill the hall. Shiori turned and smiled. Maybe it was Shuichi.
“Shuichi,” she called and walked out to the hall to find the door ajar and no one there. She walked to the door and looked out onto the street puzzled. She closed the door and locked it tightly.
“You shouldn’t of do that…” Shiori was started by the strange voice and turned around only to be grabbed and dragged into the television area. Both her son and husband were sitting on the couch eyeing the four strangers in odd clothing.
“Shiori! Don’t touch her,” Kazuyu demanded only to be punched on the jaw. He growled and fell silent. Shiori was tossed onto the couch and the tallest one spoke.
“Where is Kurama?” His demand was snobbish and rude; apparently rich.
“I don’t know who you are talking about-” She was struck sharply in the face by another member of their party, only this one was a girl.
“Don’t toy with us muggle! Now, tell us were he is.” The taller man stopped the woman from striking again.
“I would contain myself if I were you. Now, tell us where Kurama is.” Kazuyu held his wife and son close. None of them knew who this Kurama was, though the name sounded familiar.
“We don’t know who this Kurama is. Now, please leave our family.” The four intruders laughed.
“How about a description. He recently turned human sixteen years ago. Red hair and green eyes,” another man laughed and looked at the pictures on the mantle.
“I mean… You have him, in these pictures,” he said wryly. The family looked at each other confused.
“Well…” Shiori hesitated. The group turned their attention to her.
“I remember, my sons’ friends calling him Kurama a few times. Shuichi said it was just a random nickname they had given him. If that is the person you refer to, what do you want with my son?”
- - -
Kurama rounded the corner and briskly jogged down the street. He was sure he missed dinner and would have to explain himself for his absence.
‘It’s none of their business.’ Youko’s voice filled his mind. In some ways he was correct, but he was usually, always expected to give a call if he was to be late.
‘Suit yourself.’ His voice once again faded into the nothingness of their mind. He slowed down some once he got a few houses away from his own. An unexplained uneasiness filled the atmosphere.
‘Do you feel that?’ Kuramas home came into view and automatically he sensed a disturbing aura within it. He rushed to the door and grabbed the knob.
‘Locked? Mother?’ Sweat formed above his brow as thought of what might have happened filled his head.
‘Don’t go in there! Shuichi, listen to me-’
‘I have no choice, my family is in danger!’
‘You’ll get killed! I know this aura. You’ll be killed.’ A familiar feeling filled the half breeds mind and body. Youko’s energy flowed rapidly through his veins, filling every nook and cranny.
‘I got your back.’ Kurama was filled to the brim with energy. This broad shoulders rammed up against the door. Once. Twice. Until the door broke down and he stumbled into the dark hallway.
“Mother? Father? Shuichi?” His voice echoed and faded away. Kurama found the light switch and turned flipped it on. Nothing.
‘The power must be out.’
‘Classic and obvious. Like those dull ‘horror’ movies you humans watch.’
“Who ever is here, you lack intelligence and common sense. We have nothing and if you wish for a blood bath, you have come to the wrong place,” he assured. No answer was given but the fox knew they heard him.
“Stupify!” A bright light shot out of the kitchen, straight towards Kurama. He was not so fortunate. It hit him. His body fell limp and he collapsed on the ground. He couldn’t moving his body nor could he talk.
‘I’m paralyzed.’
‘Wizards..!’
A cloaked figure emerged from the doorway and stood in front of the immobile fox. He chuckled triumphantly and kneeled down next to him.
“Well, well, well. What do we have here? The infamous Youko Kurama?” He tried to growl, but his throat was closed shut, he couldn’t even move his own eyes. A pain rippled through his head and was suddenly yanked up to face the man.
“So nice to see you again.” He removed his black hood to reveal the one person he never thought to see ever again.
‘Lucious Malfoy.’
‘Lucious Malfoy.’ Their thoughts unified in horror and astonishment. Kurama’s eyes widened though he could not tell. Malfoy chuckled and placed the fox down.
“I’m quite disappointed dear old friend. Your new body doesn’t seem to have the same effect as it used to. I could never stun you nor even harm you the last time we met.” Youko growled angrily. Kurama soon felt himself become distant, like he was being pushed back into the depths of his mind. He felt light as the feeling on numbness disappeared.
Malfoy stared wide eyed at the man in front of him. His red hair was being replaced by silver locks and his green eyes, by steely cold golden ones.
“Well, now you show your true colors.” He motioned to his comrades. “Kill the family.” Youko growled and dashed towards the living room.
“Avada Kedavra,” the woman shrieked happily as a greenish light spewed out from her wooden wand.
“No!” Youko ran in front of the curse. His human family stood wide eyed as their son took the blast. A blinding white light filled the room, and then silence. When the light and dust subsided, the silver Kitsune stood with his arms stretched wide.
“ I wont let you kill my family,” he said coldly. The wizards hesitated and took steps back. Shiori then let out a horrified scream.
“You-what are you?” The fox turned around to face his beloved family. But instead of the happy faces he was so used to for so many years, there was nothing but fear, confusion and anger.
“I heard Shuichi’s voice, and now where is he,” Shiori asked Kazuyu in confusion and sadness. The man looked at Youko angrily.
“Monster, where is our son? Are you in league with these crack pots?” His human step fathers angry questions made the foxes ears flatten against his skull.
‘Monster..?’
‘But.. We aren’t monsters…’
“But… I am your son.” Youko frowned. A cackle was heard from behind them, the fox turned around to see the girl bent over, laughing.
“You have turned too soft Kurama, or should I say Shuichi. Why don’t you tell them what happened and why their son is a murderous thief? No? Then I shall tell them.” Kurama flexed his claws dangerously. Both parties eyed them cautiously except for the witch.
“This fox is a demon. A blood thirsty brute who has reeked havoc in this world and others for over a thousand years! A thief and a murderer. He was shot by a hunter to our amazement.” Kurama growled and stepped forward.
“Be quiet human. You have no right to bring up my origins.” His threats fell upon deaf ears.
“Hurt, he found his way into our world and found you, pregnant. He destroyed your child. This greedy creature destroyed your child and took it’s place only to save himself.” The smugness in her voice sang with triumph. “ You witch.”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!” The three wizards yelled in unison and hit the demon. Youko gasped in pain and fell backwards. His gaze fell upon his cowering family behind him. They looked at him, but that look they were giving him was foreign to their faces. Disgust, fear and hate. Shiori was hysterically crying. How Youko wished to hug her and tell her everything was alright.
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I took their smiles and I made them mine.I sold my soul just to hide the light.And now I see what I really am,A thief a whore, and a liar.
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“But I…” His mumbling was cut short when he was hit with another barrage of curses. Kurama leapt up into the air and landed safely on the other side of the room.
“You… Monster.”
“You disgusting son of a bitch.”
“…”
Malfoy laughed broad laugh and walked towards the family. He held out his wand and pointed it at the father.
“What a joke. You have become too soft. These people have softened you and in that state, you are useless to use. Fragile and tear able. I think the destruction of these people would do you some good.”
“What? No! Don’t.” Kurama dashed towards that damned wizard., but he didn’t seem to run fast enough.
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I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,(Giving up, giving in)I see you there,(Still you are)Farther away.
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“Avada Kedavra!” That spell raced through his consciousness. The spell hit Kazuyu dead on right when the fox tackled Lucious to the floor. Kurama got up and turned towards them. His step father laid dead on the floor, eyes stone cold, glazed over, hard as stone.
The mighty demon fell to his knees next to the fallen human. He thought he felt tears sting his eyes, but they never fell. Shiori cried out in terror and Shuichi cried in his mothers embrace. Sheer anger raged through his body. They had the audacity to attack him and his family.
“Why did you come you bastard wizards,” he asked coldly, anger obvious in his tone.
“The Dark Lord calls. He needs you again.” The fox snarled and punched another wizard out cold.
“Accendo,” one of them yelled, pointing at some drapery. Shiori gasped and made a run for the door with Shuichi. A deep menacing growl filled the house. From the dark kitchen two large eyes stared down the two hungrily.
“Ah, well it appears our good friend Greyback is here. Do be careful. I don’t want any blood on my new robes.” The eyes along with their owner came out of the dark and in front of them was the most frightening creature you would ever see. Shiori backed away and ran to the other side of the room. The wolf let out an ear piercing howl and lunged at her. With arms over her face, tears began to fall from her eyes. Surely she was going to die.
“Wolf, do you dare.” Kurama rammed into the dog sending it flying to the other side of the room. Youko thought about summoning his plants, but he did not wish to use up all his energy because these wizards and now this wolf, don’t give up easily. And without a certain amount of energy to protect his body, the spells will definitely start to affect him.
The creature growled angrily and clumsily stampeded towards Kurama. Dodging the wolf wasn’t so easy. His long claws and inhuman strength and power made him just as fast as the fox. The wolf retreated into the shadows, practically disappearing.
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Im numb to you - numb and deaf and blind.You give me all but the reason why.I reach but I feel only air at night.Not you, not love, just nothing.I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,(Giving up, giving in)I see you there,(Still you are)Farther away.
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Kurama turned to his mother and brother, both no where in sight. He ran out of the room, fire spreading like a disease, fast and deadly. The smoke made his nose tingle and his eyes water.
“Mother,” he called loudly, trying to make himself heard over the cracking wood and shouts from the intruders. Kurama hissed in pain and fell forward. Greyback let out a wolfish chuckle and licked his paws. Kurama felt the blood from deep gashes trickle down his side. Leaping up into the air he pulled out his infamous rose whip. With a growl he snapped his whip down upon it. The wolf dodged the whip easily and ran up the stairs to the upstairs.
“Avada Kedavra!” The death curse hit the mistunes open wound. Black spots filled Kurama’s vision, but he soon regained his composure and sent his whip onto the smallest wizard. He let out a cry and fell to the ground, bleeding and dying.
“Avada Kedavra!” Another one sent at him. Youko dodged it once again and leapt up stairs.
“Mother!” The sent of Shuichi’s blood reached his canine nose. Panicked, he ran into his parents room. Shuichi was on the ground, torn to pieces, laying in a puddle of his own blood. The site wouldn’t have made him sick, but it did. He felt like he would vomit, but his expression stayed calm and emotionless. Eyeing the wolf angrily Kurama stood between him and Shiori.
“Listen to me,” he said calmly to her. She shook her head, tearing her eyes out.
“No! I wont! You freak!” Kurama remained still.
“Listen to me. I need your cooperation.” Shiori gasped as the wolf lunged at the fox once again.
Scratch, dodge, punch, scratch.
Scratch, scratch bite, punch.
The repetitive attacks from both parties war on for some time. The wolf showed no sign of fatigue.
“You have gotten stronger you half breed mutt,” Kurama commented towards Greyback. Indeed he has. The last time he saw Fenrir battle, he would get tired after the first hour of physical attack combos. Now, he was almost matched to Kurama.
Malfoy emerged from the flames that blocked the exit. He chuckled deeply; it was scary.
“You think that is all fox? Now, if you come with us, we shall spare you the pain that will be soon inflicted upon you.” Kurama let out a bark like laugh.
“You think you have power over me, filthy vermin?” Malfoy pointed his wand at Fenrir.
“Why yes dear friend, I do.” Kurama was pondering the wizards actions.
“A life of a human must be affecting you,” he cooed arrogantly, “for you would have realized…”
‘Huh? A barrier! Why didn’t I sense it before?!’
“That you wasted your energy on nothing!” At that, a flash of silver light escaped his wand and wound itself around the wolf. It howled in pain and fell to the floor. Twitching here and there, the sliver mist dissipated and Greybacks energy nearly doubled. Kurama backed away slightly, obviously rethinking his situation.
His thoughts raced thought his mind, but the thing that popped up first was Shiori. She was his first priority. Kurama turned around and walked up to the woman. He reached out to pick her up but she slapped him away.
“Don’t touch me! Don’t you dare come near me!” The roof crumbled as the flames consumed them rapidly. Time wasn’t on their side and the wolf was regaining his consciousness once again. The wizards advanced towards them as well.
“It’s me, your son. I wont hurt you. Please let me get you out of here…” Shiori stumbled away. The witch raised her wand dangerously.
“Say good bye mommy,” she cackled evilly, “Avada Kedavra!” The green light again shot from the tips of the wooden stick.
“Run faster-” his plea to his mother cut shot when the wooded ceiling began collapsing around them all. The spell hit the woman’s fragile body and sent it ramming into the wall. Her limp body fell to the floor and tears rolled from her eyes for the final time.
“NO!”
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Don't leave me here, by myself.I can't breathe.I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,(Giving up, giving in)I see you there,(Still you are)Farther away.
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Her body soon was buried under the burning house. Kurama ran over and tossed the wooden boards off her body. Her face was paled and burnt. Her eyes held nothing but sadness and fear. She died thinking about was him. Kurama knew it and the wizards knew it too. He hung his head in despair. He witnessed his whole human family die in one night. Twice it has happened to him and he swore he wouldn’t let them share the same fate as his demon parents.
“Come with us Youko. Our lord needs you.” The fox growled angrily. They decided to kill his family and destroy his home and ask him to join them?
Just then Kurama felt himself fly across the room. Deeper gashes on his neck and face bleed horribly. The wolf landed in front of the fallen demon with a thud. Its bloody teeth (from his brother) shone in the fire light. Kurama felt the same fire lick his sides, burning him terribly. He groaned when the wolf picked him up by his throat. The Kurama kicked the wolf in the chest knocking it back. The sound of sirens and people filled the foxes ears.
The smoke became unbearable. He coughed wildly, closing his eyes and covering his nose and mouth.
‘Get out of there Youko! Before you get killed.’
‘What do you think I’m doing?’ Youko scolded his other half. Telling him what he already knows doesn’t help. The wolf came back for another frenzy of attacks. Both were watery-eyed and slow.; the smoke was all around them.
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada KEDAVRA!” Four spells hit Kurama, making him cry out in pain. It was indeed painful. The moment he hesitated the wolf bite down on Youko’s shoulder and crunched down, breaking flesh and bone. Kurama cried out in pain and punched the beast off of him.
“Avada Kedavra!” Another spell hit him which only made his wince slightly. The faint yell of his name reached his ears. They twitched and he heard it again. It was Yusuke.
Right before the demons eyes he saw the wizards motion to the wolf. They soon apparated away. The wolf once again chuckled doggishly.
“ You will not win.” And at that, Kurama got up and leapt out the window onto the lawn. He got a good look of the outside. Five fire trucks and several ambulance and police cars; a huge crowd of people stood on the street. They all gasped when Kurama came out and landed before them. The police called for back up and the people started to whisper.
“Kurama!” Yusuke’s voice was heard over the noisy crowd. Kurama turned his head in Yusuke’s direction.
“Watch out!” The crowd shrieked when Greyback busted through a wall and tckled Kurama.
‘A few more nice scratches for my collection.’
‘This is no time to be sarcastic, ‘ his other half yelled. Youko rolled out from under the werewolf’s clutches and ran down the street; wolf close behind him. The crowded and burning house disappeared from his view by the time the wizards appeared once again.
- - -
Kurama opened his heavy eyelids looking out into the world around him. He once again shut his eyes and sighed. The darkness was comforting, it always has been.
“You freak!” His mother’s words rumbled through his weary mind making his body shake violently in grief.
After he ran from the house he made his was to a portal to the demon realm hoping to lose them in it’s thick and dense depth. To his dismay, he never lost them there. When he would try going into one direction, they would force him to another.
The red head knew it was a trap, and so did his demon side, but they didn’t care, they just needed to get away. From what? From them, or that human world? From life?
His green eyes once again peered out from his lids and they wandered around the forest floor. It was night time. The beauty this forest once held during the day was gone. The forest looked denser and darker. This dark was not dark, it was blacker than black. The kind of darkness that surrounds your mind and body, numbing it. Think as steel and scary. It scared Kurama in so many ways. The night sounds where unknown to him even after his years in Makai. How he got to this particular forest, he wasn’t sure. He just ran and ran till he couldn’t anymore. A dog bark was heard in the distance. The demon inside of him retreated into the darkest corner of their mind and his presence almost disappeared.
Kurama closed his eyes and slipped back into the world of sleep. Oblivious to the towering figure in front of him.
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I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,I see you there,Farther away.Farther away,farther away,farther away,farther away,farther away.
(A/N: I wasn’t sure what Shiori should be unemployed, but I thought she should.)
She grabbed the bag of milk and eggs from the backseat and made her way up to the front door. She hummed quietly to herself and turned the door knob; it was locked.
‘Strange. Shuichi never locked the door when he was home.’ She put down the bang and rummaged through her purse.
“Maybe he is with that Yusuke boy. Hm, it’s so nice to see Shuichi with friends.” A rose bush not two yards from the door rustled and crunched. Mrs. Minamino let out a small squeak. She stood quietly, listening and watching. A few minutes went by and the bush once again moved. She stepped towards the shrubbery cautiously, one step at a time. The bush shook violently as Shiori held out her hand.
“Mrrow!” The noise started the woman, but the actual cat jumping suddenly out from the bush scared her. Laughing to herself and at her paranoia, she petted the cat lovingly on the head and pulled her keys out of her pocket.
“The one place I never look, and to think I never learn my lesson.” She grabbed her bag of groceries and turned the key. She entered the quiet house and dark house. The fading light gave the place an eerie feeling. Shiori never minded this feeling. She was used to it, some way or another.
“Hi mom!” Her stepson, Shuichi popped his head through the arch way into the living room. She smiled at him. She was so lucky to have married a man with such an energetic child.
“Hello dear. How was school?” He shrugged. She moved into the kitchen and he followed close behind. He placed the dairy goods in the fridge and hugged her son.
“Need help cooking dinner?” Shiori shook her head. He walked back into the living room to continue his homework. Shiori wondered where her other son was.
“Shuichi, where is your brother?” A ‘I don’t know’ reached her ears and she sighed heavily. He was spending a whole lot of time out of the house. She barely saw him anymore, ever since she got engaged by Kazuyu actually. She never knew her son to be disdainful towards others, but then again, she read about some children rejecting new family members, especially parents. She hoped this wasn’t the case with Shuichi.
- - -
Shuichi Minamino, also known as Kurama, sat quietly underneath his favorite cherry tree in the town park. Something about it made Kurama feel happy. Those who never communicated with plants wouldn’t know that trees and flowers have unique personalities, much like humans and demons. Though they cannot speak in any common tongue doesn’t mean they don’t speak at all.
“You obsess over your darling plants too much, fox.” Hiei appeared perched on a thick branch of the tree, back against the trunk and eyes closed.
“Well, at least I have something to preoccupy my time, instead of brooding over living with humans and killing the spirit detective.” The red haired fox chuckled as Hiei sent a death filled glare at him.
“I do not brood… And I do not wish to kill the detective yet. Just that annoying lump of flesh, Kuwabaka.” Kurama shook his head. Hiei brooded and he doesn’t really wish to kill neither human. Hiei never would admit it.
“Oh, and that human female you call mother is worried.” With that, the fire koori me disappeared in a flash. The half breed raised an eye brow and stood up. It was already dark out. The night air was cooler than the day’s and Kurama didn’t really plan on staying out this long. His slow pace quickened to a power walk. The hairs on his skin stood on ends and goose-bumps appeared on his arms.
He glanced at the people passing by, talking on their cell phones and running home.
‘Pathetic humans.’ Kurama shook the thought from his head.
‘Scurrying around like insects.’ Kurama scolded the fox spirit inside of his consciousness.
‘You do realize, that we are one of them.’ The fox was silent for only a moment.
‘Oh yes. You are, but not I. I do not exist in this world, nor to any world… Anymore.’ The fox faded out and there was silence. Youko never talked to his human half for long. He was always silent, just listening and helping out when needed.
The street lights flickered on and illuminated the crowded side walk. In some way, the fox was right; human scurried from place to place, massing in groups, with no purpose no reason. Like bugs they manifest in places unimaginable, breeding more and more with no concern or care. Feeding and wasting the earth’s resources and destroying everything that took billions of years to create. Feeble minded.
‘Told you.’
- - -
The smell of chicken and rice filled every corner of the house, wafting out the windows and onto the driveway were a green van stood parked while a man beside it too a deep breathe. Kazuyu entered the house and the smell intensified, filling his lungs with the sweet smell of his wife’s wonderful cooking.
“Good evening everyone,” he cheered in a light tone. His voice was booming and kind, filled with a warmth yet stern melody. It sang through the house and brought his presence to the house holds attention.
“Good evening Kazuyu. Dinner will be ready shortly. Why don’t you set the table,” Shiori recommended and gave her husband a kiss. He lucked four pairs of chop sticks and some bowls and plates.
“Fine. Why not your son, hm? Or is he locked in his room again doing work?” Shiori shook her head.
“He isn’t home. He never cam home to begin with. I wouldn’t worry. He’ll be home in time for dinner, so set a spot for him.” They ate dinner silently, though all three only picked at their food. Shiori glanced at her sons empty seat from time to time. Small talk interrupted the silence though for a moment before it drowned.
After the table was set and the dishes where cleaned and put away, the front door swung open letting the nights chilly air fill the hall. Shiori turned and smiled. Maybe it was Shuichi.
“Shuichi,” she called and walked out to the hall to find the door ajar and no one there. She walked to the door and looked out onto the street puzzled. She closed the door and locked it tightly.
“You shouldn’t of do that…” Shiori was started by the strange voice and turned around only to be grabbed and dragged into the television area. Both her son and husband were sitting on the couch eyeing the four strangers in odd clothing.
“Shiori! Don’t touch her,” Kazuyu demanded only to be punched on the jaw. He growled and fell silent. Shiori was tossed onto the couch and the tallest one spoke.
“Where is Kurama?” His demand was snobbish and rude; apparently rich.
“I don’t know who you are talking about-” She was struck sharply in the face by another member of their party, only this one was a girl.
“Don’t toy with us muggle! Now, tell us were he is.” The taller man stopped the woman from striking again.
“I would contain myself if I were you. Now, tell us where Kurama is.” Kazuyu held his wife and son close. None of them knew who this Kurama was, though the name sounded familiar.
“We don’t know who this Kurama is. Now, please leave our family.” The four intruders laughed.
“How about a description. He recently turned human sixteen years ago. Red hair and green eyes,” another man laughed and looked at the pictures on the mantle.
“I mean… You have him, in these pictures,” he said wryly. The family looked at each other confused.
“Well…” Shiori hesitated. The group turned their attention to her.
“I remember, my sons’ friends calling him Kurama a few times. Shuichi said it was just a random nickname they had given him. If that is the person you refer to, what do you want with my son?”
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Kurama rounded the corner and briskly jogged down the street. He was sure he missed dinner and would have to explain himself for his absence.
‘It’s none of their business.’ Youko’s voice filled his mind. In some ways he was correct, but he was usually, always expected to give a call if he was to be late.
‘Suit yourself.’ His voice once again faded into the nothingness of their mind. He slowed down some once he got a few houses away from his own. An unexplained uneasiness filled the atmosphere.
‘Do you feel that?’ Kuramas home came into view and automatically he sensed a disturbing aura within it. He rushed to the door and grabbed the knob.
‘Locked? Mother?’ Sweat formed above his brow as thought of what might have happened filled his head.
‘Don’t go in there! Shuichi, listen to me-’
‘I have no choice, my family is in danger!’
‘You’ll get killed! I know this aura. You’ll be killed.’ A familiar feeling filled the half breeds mind and body. Youko’s energy flowed rapidly through his veins, filling every nook and cranny.
‘I got your back.’ Kurama was filled to the brim with energy. This broad shoulders rammed up against the door. Once. Twice. Until the door broke down and he stumbled into the dark hallway.
“Mother? Father? Shuichi?” His voice echoed and faded away. Kurama found the light switch and turned flipped it on. Nothing.
‘The power must be out.’
‘Classic and obvious. Like those dull ‘horror’ movies you humans watch.’
“Who ever is here, you lack intelligence and common sense. We have nothing and if you wish for a blood bath, you have come to the wrong place,” he assured. No answer was given but the fox knew they heard him.
“Stupify!” A bright light shot out of the kitchen, straight towards Kurama. He was not so fortunate. It hit him. His body fell limp and he collapsed on the ground. He couldn’t moving his body nor could he talk.
‘I’m paralyzed.’
‘Wizards..!’
A cloaked figure emerged from the doorway and stood in front of the immobile fox. He chuckled triumphantly and kneeled down next to him.
“Well, well, well. What do we have here? The infamous Youko Kurama?” He tried to growl, but his throat was closed shut, he couldn’t even move his own eyes. A pain rippled through his head and was suddenly yanked up to face the man.
“So nice to see you again.” He removed his black hood to reveal the one person he never thought to see ever again.
‘Lucious Malfoy.’
‘Lucious Malfoy.’ Their thoughts unified in horror and astonishment. Kurama’s eyes widened though he could not tell. Malfoy chuckled and placed the fox down.
“I’m quite disappointed dear old friend. Your new body doesn’t seem to have the same effect as it used to. I could never stun you nor even harm you the last time we met.” Youko growled angrily. Kurama soon felt himself become distant, like he was being pushed back into the depths of his mind. He felt light as the feeling on numbness disappeared.
Malfoy stared wide eyed at the man in front of him. His red hair was being replaced by silver locks and his green eyes, by steely cold golden ones.
“Well, now you show your true colors.” He motioned to his comrades. “Kill the family.” Youko growled and dashed towards the living room.
“Avada Kedavra,” the woman shrieked happily as a greenish light spewed out from her wooden wand.
“No!” Youko ran in front of the curse. His human family stood wide eyed as their son took the blast. A blinding white light filled the room, and then silence. When the light and dust subsided, the silver Kitsune stood with his arms stretched wide.
“ I wont let you kill my family,” he said coldly. The wizards hesitated and took steps back. Shiori then let out a horrified scream.
“You-what are you?” The fox turned around to face his beloved family. But instead of the happy faces he was so used to for so many years, there was nothing but fear, confusion and anger.
“I heard Shuichi’s voice, and now where is he,” Shiori asked Kazuyu in confusion and sadness. The man looked at Youko angrily.
“Monster, where is our son? Are you in league with these crack pots?” His human step fathers angry questions made the foxes ears flatten against his skull.
‘Monster..?’
‘But.. We aren’t monsters…’
“But… I am your son.” Youko frowned. A cackle was heard from behind them, the fox turned around to see the girl bent over, laughing.
“You have turned too soft Kurama, or should I say Shuichi. Why don’t you tell them what happened and why their son is a murderous thief? No? Then I shall tell them.” Kurama flexed his claws dangerously. Both parties eyed them cautiously except for the witch.
“This fox is a demon. A blood thirsty brute who has reeked havoc in this world and others for over a thousand years! A thief and a murderer. He was shot by a hunter to our amazement.” Kurama growled and stepped forward.
“Be quiet human. You have no right to bring up my origins.” His threats fell upon deaf ears.
“Hurt, he found his way into our world and found you, pregnant. He destroyed your child. This greedy creature destroyed your child and took it’s place only to save himself.” The smugness in her voice sang with triumph. “ You witch.”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!” The three wizards yelled in unison and hit the demon. Youko gasped in pain and fell backwards. His gaze fell upon his cowering family behind him. They looked at him, but that look they were giving him was foreign to their faces. Disgust, fear and hate. Shiori was hysterically crying. How Youko wished to hug her and tell her everything was alright.
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I took their smiles and I made them mine.I sold my soul just to hide the light.And now I see what I really am,A thief a whore, and a liar.
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“But I…” His mumbling was cut short when he was hit with another barrage of curses. Kurama leapt up into the air and landed safely on the other side of the room.
“You… Monster.”
“You disgusting son of a bitch.”
“…”
Malfoy laughed broad laugh and walked towards the family. He held out his wand and pointed it at the father.
“What a joke. You have become too soft. These people have softened you and in that state, you are useless to use. Fragile and tear able. I think the destruction of these people would do you some good.”
“What? No! Don’t.” Kurama dashed towards that damned wizard., but he didn’t seem to run fast enough.
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I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,(Giving up, giving in)I see you there,(Still you are)Farther away.
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“Avada Kedavra!” That spell raced through his consciousness. The spell hit Kazuyu dead on right when the fox tackled Lucious to the floor. Kurama got up and turned towards them. His step father laid dead on the floor, eyes stone cold, glazed over, hard as stone.
The mighty demon fell to his knees next to the fallen human. He thought he felt tears sting his eyes, but they never fell. Shiori cried out in terror and Shuichi cried in his mothers embrace. Sheer anger raged through his body. They had the audacity to attack him and his family.
“Why did you come you bastard wizards,” he asked coldly, anger obvious in his tone.
“The Dark Lord calls. He needs you again.” The fox snarled and punched another wizard out cold.
“Accendo,” one of them yelled, pointing at some drapery. Shiori gasped and made a run for the door with Shuichi. A deep menacing growl filled the house. From the dark kitchen two large eyes stared down the two hungrily.
“Ah, well it appears our good friend Greyback is here. Do be careful. I don’t want any blood on my new robes.” The eyes along with their owner came out of the dark and in front of them was the most frightening creature you would ever see. Shiori backed away and ran to the other side of the room. The wolf let out an ear piercing howl and lunged at her. With arms over her face, tears began to fall from her eyes. Surely she was going to die.
“Wolf, do you dare.” Kurama rammed into the dog sending it flying to the other side of the room. Youko thought about summoning his plants, but he did not wish to use up all his energy because these wizards and now this wolf, don’t give up easily. And without a certain amount of energy to protect his body, the spells will definitely start to affect him.
The creature growled angrily and clumsily stampeded towards Kurama. Dodging the wolf wasn’t so easy. His long claws and inhuman strength and power made him just as fast as the fox. The wolf retreated into the shadows, practically disappearing.
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Im numb to you - numb and deaf and blind.You give me all but the reason why.I reach but I feel only air at night.Not you, not love, just nothing.I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,(Giving up, giving in)I see you there,(Still you are)Farther away.
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Kurama turned to his mother and brother, both no where in sight. He ran out of the room, fire spreading like a disease, fast and deadly. The smoke made his nose tingle and his eyes water.
“Mother,” he called loudly, trying to make himself heard over the cracking wood and shouts from the intruders. Kurama hissed in pain and fell forward. Greyback let out a wolfish chuckle and licked his paws. Kurama felt the blood from deep gashes trickle down his side. Leaping up into the air he pulled out his infamous rose whip. With a growl he snapped his whip down upon it. The wolf dodged the whip easily and ran up the stairs to the upstairs.
“Avada Kedavra!” The death curse hit the mistunes open wound. Black spots filled Kurama’s vision, but he soon regained his composure and sent his whip onto the smallest wizard. He let out a cry and fell to the ground, bleeding and dying.
“Avada Kedavra!” Another one sent at him. Youko dodged it once again and leapt up stairs.
“Mother!” The sent of Shuichi’s blood reached his canine nose. Panicked, he ran into his parents room. Shuichi was on the ground, torn to pieces, laying in a puddle of his own blood. The site wouldn’t have made him sick, but it did. He felt like he would vomit, but his expression stayed calm and emotionless. Eyeing the wolf angrily Kurama stood between him and Shiori.
“Listen to me,” he said calmly to her. She shook her head, tearing her eyes out.
“No! I wont! You freak!” Kurama remained still.
“Listen to me. I need your cooperation.” Shiori gasped as the wolf lunged at the fox once again.
Scratch, dodge, punch, scratch.
Scratch, scratch bite, punch.
The repetitive attacks from both parties war on for some time. The wolf showed no sign of fatigue.
“You have gotten stronger you half breed mutt,” Kurama commented towards Greyback. Indeed he has. The last time he saw Fenrir battle, he would get tired after the first hour of physical attack combos. Now, he was almost matched to Kurama.
Malfoy emerged from the flames that blocked the exit. He chuckled deeply; it was scary.
“You think that is all fox? Now, if you come with us, we shall spare you the pain that will be soon inflicted upon you.” Kurama let out a bark like laugh.
“You think you have power over me, filthy vermin?” Malfoy pointed his wand at Fenrir.
“Why yes dear friend, I do.” Kurama was pondering the wizards actions.
“A life of a human must be affecting you,” he cooed arrogantly, “for you would have realized…”
‘Huh? A barrier! Why didn’t I sense it before?!’
“That you wasted your energy on nothing!” At that, a flash of silver light escaped his wand and wound itself around the wolf. It howled in pain and fell to the floor. Twitching here and there, the sliver mist dissipated and Greybacks energy nearly doubled. Kurama backed away slightly, obviously rethinking his situation.
His thoughts raced thought his mind, but the thing that popped up first was Shiori. She was his first priority. Kurama turned around and walked up to the woman. He reached out to pick her up but she slapped him away.
“Don’t touch me! Don’t you dare come near me!” The roof crumbled as the flames consumed them rapidly. Time wasn’t on their side and the wolf was regaining his consciousness once again. The wizards advanced towards them as well.
“It’s me, your son. I wont hurt you. Please let me get you out of here…” Shiori stumbled away. The witch raised her wand dangerously.
“Say good bye mommy,” she cackled evilly, “Avada Kedavra!” The green light again shot from the tips of the wooden stick.
“Run faster-” his plea to his mother cut shot when the wooded ceiling began collapsing around them all. The spell hit the woman’s fragile body and sent it ramming into the wall. Her limp body fell to the floor and tears rolled from her eyes for the final time.
“NO!”
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Don't leave me here, by myself.I can't breathe.I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,(Giving up, giving in)I see you there,(Still you are)Farther away.
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Her body soon was buried under the burning house. Kurama ran over and tossed the wooden boards off her body. Her face was paled and burnt. Her eyes held nothing but sadness and fear. She died thinking about was him. Kurama knew it and the wizards knew it too. He hung his head in despair. He witnessed his whole human family die in one night. Twice it has happened to him and he swore he wouldn’t let them share the same fate as his demon parents.
“Come with us Youko. Our lord needs you.” The fox growled angrily. They decided to kill his family and destroy his home and ask him to join them?
Just then Kurama felt himself fly across the room. Deeper gashes on his neck and face bleed horribly. The wolf landed in front of the fallen demon with a thud. Its bloody teeth (from his brother) shone in the fire light. Kurama felt the same fire lick his sides, burning him terribly. He groaned when the wolf picked him up by his throat. The Kurama kicked the wolf in the chest knocking it back. The sound of sirens and people filled the foxes ears.
The smoke became unbearable. He coughed wildly, closing his eyes and covering his nose and mouth.
‘Get out of there Youko! Before you get killed.’
‘What do you think I’m doing?’ Youko scolded his other half. Telling him what he already knows doesn’t help. The wolf came back for another frenzy of attacks. Both were watery-eyed and slow.; the smoke was all around them.
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada Kedavra!”
“Avada KEDAVRA!” Four spells hit Kurama, making him cry out in pain. It was indeed painful. The moment he hesitated the wolf bite down on Youko’s shoulder and crunched down, breaking flesh and bone. Kurama cried out in pain and punched the beast off of him.
“Avada Kedavra!” Another spell hit him which only made his wince slightly. The faint yell of his name reached his ears. They twitched and he heard it again. It was Yusuke.
Right before the demons eyes he saw the wizards motion to the wolf. They soon apparated away. The wolf once again chuckled doggishly.
“ You will not win.” And at that, Kurama got up and leapt out the window onto the lawn. He got a good look of the outside. Five fire trucks and several ambulance and police cars; a huge crowd of people stood on the street. They all gasped when Kurama came out and landed before them. The police called for back up and the people started to whisper.
“Kurama!” Yusuke’s voice was heard over the noisy crowd. Kurama turned his head in Yusuke’s direction.
“Watch out!” The crowd shrieked when Greyback busted through a wall and tckled Kurama.
‘A few more nice scratches for my collection.’
‘This is no time to be sarcastic, ‘ his other half yelled. Youko rolled out from under the werewolf’s clutches and ran down the street; wolf close behind him. The crowded and burning house disappeared from his view by the time the wizards appeared once again.
- - -
Kurama opened his heavy eyelids looking out into the world around him. He once again shut his eyes and sighed. The darkness was comforting, it always has been.
“You freak!” His mother’s words rumbled through his weary mind making his body shake violently in grief.
After he ran from the house he made his was to a portal to the demon realm hoping to lose them in it’s thick and dense depth. To his dismay, he never lost them there. When he would try going into one direction, they would force him to another.
The red head knew it was a trap, and so did his demon side, but they didn’t care, they just needed to get away. From what? From them, or that human world? From life?
His green eyes once again peered out from his lids and they wandered around the forest floor. It was night time. The beauty this forest once held during the day was gone. The forest looked denser and darker. This dark was not dark, it was blacker than black. The kind of darkness that surrounds your mind and body, numbing it. Think as steel and scary. It scared Kurama in so many ways. The night sounds where unknown to him even after his years in Makai. How he got to this particular forest, he wasn’t sure. He just ran and ran till he couldn’t anymore. A dog bark was heard in the distance. The demon inside of him retreated into the darkest corner of their mind and his presence almost disappeared.
Kurama closed his eyes and slipped back into the world of sleep. Oblivious to the towering figure in front of him.
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I run to you,(And run away from this hell)Call out your name,I see you there,Farther away.Farther away,farther away,farther away,farther away,farther away.