Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Hell Hath No Fury ❯ Prelude to Fury ( Prologue )

Author's Notes: Oh maya, what have I done? This is the fluffiest thing I've ever envisioned. Inari save me. The three girls are Kurama's classmates and their names are, translated, Orange Spring Leaf, Lemon Flower Bud, and Lime Fruit. Oh yeah, I'm messed up. And is there a thinly veiled reference to Itsuki in here? Oh yes, there is. See if you can spot it! As usual, YYH belongs to Yoshihiro Togashi/Shueisha, Studio Pierrot, and so on.

Warnings: Fluff, evil fangirls.

Hell Hath No Fury... Part One: Prelude to Fury
A Yu Yu Hakusho Yaoi Fic by Kitsuneko

Haruha Orenko, Tsubomi Reko, and Kinomi Raimuko sat around the living room table, sipping melon soda and chatting nervously.

"The school is holding a autumn dance. It's supposed to be a costume party," Orenko asked.

"Do you think Minamino-kun will be going?" Raimuko asked off hand, as if she had hardly noticed that the conversation was taking place, pushing back her green-streaked hair. Orenko shook her head sadly.

"I doubt it. He doesn't seem terribly interested in things like that."

"Then it's just up to one of us to ask him!" Reko proclaimed forcefully, making the bleached blonde sections of her short black hair puff out, like a cat's fur. "I'm getting something to eat. Anyone want anything in particular?" She scrambled to her feet and walked over to the kitchen. Passing the staircase, she spotted a pair of half hidden eyes watching her.

"Sutoko, what do you want?"

"Ano, nee-chan, can I go to the dance too?"

"Ch'. You're too young. Go back upstairs and quit bugging my friends." With a sigh, the younger girl left her hiding spot and climbed up the stairs to her room.

"Ne, Reko, your sister is so cute," Orenko said cheerfully, barely waiting until she was out of sight.

"She is not. Now, what do you want to eat?"

"Do you have something sweet?"

"Sure. Raimuko, how does sweet sound?"

"Hm? Oh, anything's fine." Reko rolled her eyes and grabbed a bag of candy from the pantry.

"Weh shoo ah-"

"What? I can't understand a word you're saying," Orenko interrupted. Reko took the yellow lollipop out of her mouth and started again.

"We should all ask him. There's a better chance that one of us will get him that way."

"But, but we can't ask him! I mean, it's Minamino-kun. He's never accepted anyone's intentions." Orenko was flushed with anticipated nervousness and she tugged at the ends of her black pigtails. Raimuko looked like she had fallen asleep sitting.

"You've got to be kidding me! What kind of fangirl are you? And Raimuko, are you even listening?" Slowly, without showing any signs of being startled, Raimuko turned away from the blank wall and faced her friends. "Well, what do you have to say about this?" There was a long pause as they waited for Raimuko's latest statement of wisdom.

"Don't be hasty," she drawled, pausing after each word. Orenko clapped in approval.

"Arigato! We're so lucky to have someone smart like you in our club."

"Ugh, I can't believe you two. Whatever. Let's get this project finished." If they won't take action, I will. Minamino-kun will be mine!

Reko walked confidently down the hall, in the direction of Minamino's locker. She didn't feel nervous at all, only a sense of driving purpose. She could feel her friends' eyes on her back, but this only encouraged her, determined to prove them wrong. As expected, the red haired idol was just stopping at his locker, preparing for Advanced Chemistry.

"Minamino-san," Reko called firmly, getting his attention.

"Ah, Tsubomi-san. Where are Haruha-san and Kinomi-san? It's rare to see you three separated."

"There was something I wanted to ask you."

"Oh, is there something I can do for you?"

"Yes, actually. I was hoping you would accompany me to the autumn dance."

"My, you're getting an early start. The dance isn't for another three weeks."

"I didn't want to wait too long and give you short notice."

"Very wise. However, I too have planned in advance and have previous engagements for that night. I won't be able to attend. My apologies and my thanks for the invitation."

"I... see. Well, thank you. Ja ne." Reko walked away stunned. At the next intersection in the halls, Raimuko grabbed her arm and pulled her around the corner.

"I hope you have a plan to recover from that stunning defeat."

"Quiet, you."

"As members of the Itsumo L.O.V.E club-" Orenko started, about to launch into the club motto of love for Minamino and careful planning to succeed where other girls failed, but Reko held up a hand to silence her.

"I'll take care of it. Meeting adjourned."

Half blind with grief, Reko wandered the streets without care, lost in her thoughts. There's got to be a way to make him go with me. Something to make him love me.

"Ah, ojoo-san, you look like you are having troubles of the heart. Could I interest you in some high quality love potions or lucky charms? Guaranteed to find you happiness!" Reko stopped when she realized the question was directed at her. She wrinkled her nose when she realized where she was. How'd I get to this part of town? But the hawker had caught her interest and she crossed the street to his booth. He had his long, green (a shade closer to aqua than Raimuko's) hair pulled up into a ponytail and was adorned with gold jewelry. Fruit, Reko thought, but she didn't much care, provided he could help her.

"I need someone to fall in love with me. A specific someone."

"Aa, soo desu ka? Well, I have just the thing for you." He reached under the counter of his booth and pulled out a small potted plant. It had a few thin, onion-like leaves and a sturdy stock topped by an enormous, bulb-shaped flower.

"What?! If I thought flowers would help, I'd go to a regular flower shop! Stupid man," Reko sputtered and turned to leave.

"But this is no ordinary flower! Under the full moon, this flower will cause something wonderful to hatch in your intended's heart." Reko raised an eyebrow at him, daring him to convince her further.

"The full moon you say?"

"That's right! Just leave it for him to find, perhaps at his home. Then the plant will work its magic."

"Uh-huh. And just how much is this magic going to cost me?"

"Thirty dollars."

"Fat chance. Try again." The man sweatdropped. Forceful, wasn't she?

"But I forgot to mention our pretty-but-evil discount. Twenty dollars."

"Do you have a pretty-but-evil-and-walking-away discount?" The man looked defeated, dropping his head.

"For you, yes. Twelve, please. I gotta eat too, right?"

"Ch'. Here." She slipped the bills out of her purse, slapping them down on the counter and taking the plant.

"A pleasure doing business with you!" He called after her, then muttered witch under his breath. Reko, on the other hand, was very pleased with her purchase and walked to Minamino's home with a bounce in her step.