Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Soul Stones ❯ The Deal ( Chapter 6 )

Soul Stones

By: Lady Moon and Lady Rain
Subcategory: Yu Yu Hakusho
Rating: R (for language and may go up for future lemons)

Disclaimer: LR: I decided to give LM a break so I am doing the disclaimer this time. Well, we don't own anything other then the OC's so don't sue us. If you do it would be a waste of everyone's time and money.

A/N LM: I just wanted to warn everyone. Hiei may be more OOC in this chap than in the other, but please bear with us. We are doing are very best to keep everyone in character, even if we are failing miserably. ^^;

*Re-Cap*

Ann blinked for a few seconds, taking a moment to let it all sink in.

Tommi: /…3…2…1…/

Ann's eyes widened. WHAT?!

* Chapter 6 *

~ Two Weeks Later ~

The group had walked all the way to Makai and back, with no signs of the third stone. Every time they thought they had found a lead, it only led to a dead end. Everyone was on edge, and they all were tired and worn out. The state of everyone's appearance was proof of that.

Tommi black sweater was now sleeveless. After having to use one of them as a tourniquet for Ann, she had ripped off the other and wrapped it around her head, using it to hold her long, dull, blond hair off her neck. Her old, worn out, too big, blue jeans now had brand new holes in both knees, and her black military boots were covered in mud (and who knows what else).

Ann wasn't in much of a better state. Her long red hair was pulled up in ponytail by the sleeve Tommi had used on her. Her long, dark, purple shirt was rolled up under her bra giving it the look of a very small belly shirt. Ann had to cut her light brown cargo pants into shorts because of the growing heat in Maiki. Her black hunting boots were also covered in mud.

The girls walked a few feet behind Kurama in semi-quick steps. The sisters couldn't fathom where he could have that much energy to walk that fast. But what irritated them most was that somehow, both Kurama and Hiei had managed to keep a fresh appearance. Other than their hair and faces looking a little dirty, they looked the same as always. It didn't help that they where already in a bad mood about being in Makai in the first place.

"I've got a question for you Tommi. How is it that Hiei and Kurama can manage to look like they just stepped out of the shower, while we look like we just stepped out of a…" Ann began.

"A mud hole?" Tommi offered.

"Exactly."

"I don't know, and if you figure it out before me, please let me know…Damn, I'm tired." Tommi answered.

Ann: "Tell me about it. My feet are killing me."

Tommi: "My legs hurt."

Ann: "My back hurts."

Tommi: "My neck hurts."

"My head hurts, now will you annoying brats shut up!" Hiei growled from a branch, high in a tree above them.

"Hiei, do you really think that it is going to solve anything by snapping at them?" Kurama asked rubbing his temple.

Youko: / Other then cause them to gripe more. /

Shuuichi: /Shut up, Youko. We're not going to deal with you right now. /

Youko: /Oh? Is little Shuuichi getting mad? What would your mother think? /

Kurama: / Youko… / He spoke in a calm, yet warning voice.

Youko remained quite, heeding Kurama's warning, for once. Nevertheless, he stuck his nose in the air dramatically, and stood back, smirking proudly.

"No. But it made me feel better." Hiei stated from the tree.

"You know what would make me feel better? Kicking your ass! I am tired of you acting like you are better than us." Ann glared up into the tree. "And what is it with you and staying in trees? Are we not good enough for you to be seen with?!"

"Hn." Hiei stated, turning away from them.

"Why you…" Ann began to climb the tree in which Hiei was perched in.

Kurama stopped dead in his tracks, looking around suspiciously. Tommi was not watching were she was going, and rammed into Kurama's back. "Ow…what happened, why did you stop?" Asked Tommi.

"Something's not right." Kurama answered.

Ann stopped what she was doing and slid back down the tree trunk she'd been straddling trying to reach Hiei. He jumped down from the tree, in front of Kurama. "What is it? I don't sense anything."
Kurama continued to look around worriedly. "I don't know. Something just doesn't feel right."

Kurama's eyes widened. "Ann move!"

Ann spun around just as a demon sprang from the trees behind her. She threw her arms up shielding her face, as she let out a sharp, high-pitched scream. Hiei grabbed his katana, moving to attack the demon, when he paused mid strike. "What the hell?" He hissed.

Kurama blinked, not sure if what he was seeing was real. Tommi moved very slowly, closer to her sister. Standing to her side, Tommi tapped Ann's shoulder. Ann blinked looking down at Tommi. She saw that Tommi's eyes were as big as saucers. Slowly she lowered her arms. "What?" Asked Ann.

Tommi pointed upward, signaling for Ann to look in front of her. Ann slowly raised her eyes from Tommi to the demon that was…hanging right in front of her… in mid air. "Eeeeep! … Hey, cool, did I do that?" She exclaimed pointing at the demon.

The demon was frozen in the air; still in the stance it had taken in its attack. The only part of its body that seemed to be able to move was it eyes, which were looking around frantically. "My question is, HOW did you do that?" asked Tommi, looking back at Kurama.

"It would seem that she has the power over time." Kurama answered calmly.

"Cool. Let's see here. What else can I do with my new ability?" Ann asked more to herself, than to anyone else. "Oh, I know. How about…" Ann raised her hand up in the air. "How about we take him for a spin?" She asked. The demon twirled in mid air, looking something similar to a spinning top.

Tommi shook her head and turned back to Kurama. "Time? But I thought she had telekinesis abilities…"

"Well, in a sense, telekinesis and time powers are the same basic idea. It's just that one is stronger then the other. You see, telekinesis is a form of time. You can control other objects to your will, but with time you not only control the object, but its surrounding area as well. For example, look at the trees surrounding the demon. None of the leaves or branches is moving, but a strong wind IS come from the east. The only thing that is moving is the demon, in which Ann is spinning for her own pleasure. The friction from that movement isn't causing any of the air around that area to move. Also, if Hiei didn't stop when he did, not only the demon that attacked her would've been frozen, but Hiei as well." Kurama answered.

"… So you mean that demon and a few trees around it are frozen in time?" asked Tommi. Turning around, Tommi also yelled at Ann. "And would you please stop spinning that demon?! You are making me dizzy!"

Kurama rubbed his temples. "Yes, to put it bluntly."

"Oh you're no fun…fine." Ann stopped the demons spinning and flicked her wrist. The demon flew through the air and slammed into a nearby tree. Doing this, her spell on the small area was broken.

Ann turned to face the others. "So I can control time…Cool."

Hiei moved over to the demon's body silently. He gave it a few good kicks before proclaiming in a cold voice. "It's dead."

"Yes, Hiei, we know this." Kurama responded.

~Three Hours Later~

Tommi: "I'm tired."

Ann: "I'm hungry."

Tommi: "I miss my bed."

Ann: "I miss my pillows."

Together: "I want to go home." *whimper, whimper*

Kurama was finally reaching the end of his patience, and the girls' constant whining was not helping matters in the slightest. "How old are you two? Six? Stop complaining, we'll take you home as soon as we find the third stone!"

"Listen, tomorrow is March 16 and we want to go home NOW." Ann announced.

"We've been here for over two weeks and we've not found one thing. I think it is time to try a different tactic." Tommi stated bluntly, trying to back up Ann.

"What is the reason for you having to be home tomorrow?" Asked Kurama.

"That is none of your business. We just want to be home on the 16th." Ann stated.

"Ann, stop being a bitch. I want to go home as much as you, but yelling at Kurama is not going to help us." Tommi stated.

"Well, I wouldn't need to be a bitch if you would just remember what your stone showed you. If not for that, we also wouldn't be stuck here in the first place." Ann said coldly. This coincidently made Hiei swell up with pride.

Hiei: /Hn. couldn't have said it better myself. /

(A/N LM: -_-;; Of course Hiei would be proud of Ann being a cold bitch.)

"Well, I'm sorry I can't remember. I was too involved in the pain to pay any attention to what the stone was showing me." Tommi grabbed her medallion in her fist. "If you want to blame something blame this, not…" Tommi froze in mid sentence.

"Tommi?" asked Kurama worriedly.

Tommi stood motionless, her eyes closed tight. After a moment, Tommi blinked, giving a weary smile as she laughed nervously. "Um…it's not here." She answered in a slight singsong voice.

"What do you mean?" Asked Hiei.

"Um I just got a picture of …Um"

"Of what?" Asked Kurama.

"Of …New York." Tommi whispered.

"NEW YORK CITY?!" screamed Ann, her voice a pitch too high.

Tommi laughed half-heartedly then whimpered. "Yeah."

"Why didn't you tell us this before?" asked Ann angrily.

"Because I just found out myself." Tommi growled back.

Ann crossed her arms, "Well, at least we can go home now."

"Tommi, are you sure it was New York you saw and not another large city?" asked Kurama.

"Yes, I am sure. I saw the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and everything. Trust me, it was New York." Tommi confirmed.

"Other than the buildings, what else did you see?" Kurama asked.

"Pretty much the same thing as Ann. The stone was exchanged between a number of hands, but then I saw it get placed in a large vault. I can only assume that it was in a bank." Answered Tommi.

"We don't have time to assume. You either know, or you don't." Hiei growled.

"Listen Goth boy, if you think you can do a better job then me, then go right ahead." Tommi started to advance on the short fire demon. Hiei stood his ground, glaring as she approached him. "Perhaps you missed the update in Koenma's office. I did NOT want this job in the first place. It was forced upon me."

"Hn." was all that Hiei said.

Ann looked worriedly at Tommi. It had been a long time since she had seen Tommi this angry. Tommi could get really scary when she was pissed. Ann also knew if the person had been anyone other then Hiei, Tommi would have already pounded him into a pulp.

Kurama moved between them, clearing his throat. "Listen, we're all tired, and a little testy. We should head back to the Ningenkai and recuperate there. How does that sound?"

Ann stepped forward. "Sounds like a plan to me. Hey Tommi, did you hear him? We're going home."

Tommi huffed, turning away from Hiei, but never turning her back completely to him. "Fine. As long as I get away from him, I'm fine."

To everyone's relief, Tommi began to calm down. No one spoke as Kurama opened a portal. Slowly, everyone walked in; everyone except Tommi, of course. She stood where she was, not moving.

Kurama grabbed her hand and led her to the portal. "Come on Tommi." He encouraged. Tommi worriedly followed him in, but spoke no protest.

~ Ningenkai ~

Everyone walked out, as the portal opened in the girls' apartment. Ann looked around the living room and glanced into the kitchen, listening for any noise. Nothing, it was completely silent and empty. "Hum…Well it seems no ones home." Ann mumbled in relief.

"Would you have preferred it if someone was here? I'd love to see how you'd have explained a black hole appearing in the middle of the living room and us walking out." Tommi said as she walked past Ann, heading down the hall.

"What the hell is your problem?" Ann asked irritated.

"Nothing, you handle the guests; I'm taking a shower." Tommi stated, dismissing Ann with a nod and disappearing down the hall.

"What? Why me?" Asked Ann. But she never got a replay. /GRRRRR! I hate it when she does this. / Ann turned to the two demons. "Listen, I need to find out what is bugging Tommi. If you want something to eat, go straight through there." Ann pointed in the direction of the kitchen, "Help yourselves." With that, she turned back to the hall and walked into the bathroom, determined to find out what had crawled up Tommi's ass and died.

~Bathroom~

"I repeat, what the HELL is your problem? What's got you so pissed?" Ann slammed the bathroom door behind her.

"Nothing, now get out. I'm about to take a shower." Tommi growled back at Ann.

"No, not until you tell me what is wrong." Ann answered leaning against the door, crossing her arms.

"Fine! Stay. I don't care." Tommi removed the remainder of her clothing and stepped into the shower.

(A/N LM& LR: Just to let you people know. We both come from very BIG families, and when you have five people living in a two-bathroom house, you quickly learn how to share. So that's why Tommi is not throwing a bigger fit about Ann being in the bathroom with her. Just thought we'd let you in on that. lol now back to the fic. ^^;)

~In the Living room~

Kurama and Hiei exchanged glances as Ann disappeared down the hall. Kurama shrugged his shoulders and took a seat on the sofa. Not looking at him, Hiei started to walk into the kitchen. "Hiei, where are you going?" Kurama inquired.

"Kitchen." Hiei grunted.

Kurama: / I best go help him. /

Youko: / Why? We're FINALLY sitting down on something soft and starting to relax after two weeks of hard ground and whining people. Why do you want to get up at all?

Shuuichi: / For once I agree with Youko. Let him fend for himself, and let us REST. /

Both Youko and Kurama looked at Shuuichi with shock.

Youko: / YOU agree with me? … COOL! *After thought* For once he is on my side. /

Kurama: *rubbing forehead* / He's likely to tear the place apart, looking for food. I don't think the girls would appreciate it very much, especially Tommi. /

Shuuichi: / Good point. /

Youko: / VERY good point! We definitely don't want to get on our future mates bad side. /

Kurama: *sweat drop, twitch* /Anyways…/

Kurama sighed as he got up, not wanting to start on THAT particular subject again. He then followed Hiei into the kitchen, fixing them both something to eat.

~Bathroom~

Tommi began to twitch as Ann stood there waiting for her answer. "What?" Tommi asked angrily through the shower curtain.

"That's my question?" answered Ann

"What do you mean?" Tommi mumbled from the inside.

"What I mean is that you're being a bitch, for no fucking reason." stated Ann.

"And you say it like it's a bad thing." Tommi taunted.

"Tommi, I'm serious. I think you need to apologize to Hiei."

"WHAT?!?!?!?!" Tommi pulled open the shower curtain.

Ann handed Tommi her towel. "I said, `You need to apologize to Hiei.' He was only being honest. We really don't have time to waste guessing about where the stone is. We need to find it as soon as possible."

Tommi glared at her sister as she dried herself off, and started to dress. "Hey why are you on his side? You're MY sister. You should be defending me, not you lust crush."

Ann's eye twitched. "First off, he is NOT my lust crush. Second, he was right and you are wrong, it's that plain and simple."

Tommi straightened her back, as she finished putting on the last of her clothing. She stuck her nose in the air, irritated by Ann's words. "Hn. Sometimes I wander where your loyalties lie."

Ann eyes flashed with hurt and anger. "Tommi, you know I'm always behind you, but…. oh never mind. Do what you like. I don't care." She turned and opened the door.
Tommi blinked. "Where are you going?"

Ann didn't turn back around. "To get some clothes; I'm taking a shower next." She stated, walking out without looking back.

Tommi watched Ann leave. / …Damn, I hate it when she's right…*sigh* /

~Kitchen~

"You know, Hiei, you should really think about apologizing to Tommi." Kurama said, setting down their sandwiches on the table.

"Hn?" Hiei looked at Kurama confused and blinking.

Kurama took a seat at the table. "Try looking at it from her point of view. She's been dragged to a country where she doesn't know the customs or language. Then she learns that she was tricked into taking a very dangerous medallion. After that, she's then forced to take the job of finding the other one. She is doing the best she can, considering."

"Hn." Was all Hiei said as he continued to eat his sandwich.

Kurama sighed, picked up his own, and took a bite. / Well, at least I tried. /

Youko: / You could have let me try. After all, he did piss off our mate. /

Kurama: / I don't think so. /

Youko: / Why not? I could REALLY get him to listen to us. / Youko sent images of just HOW he would make Hiei listen. Kurama just rubbed his temples as he let Youko go on ranting about it.

~Bathroom~

Ann walked back into the bathroom, as Tommi was finishing brushing her teeth. Ann prepared to her shower, making sure the water was the right temperature, and she had all her supplies. She then climbed in. Realizing Tommi had yet to leave, she spoke through the curtain. "Yes? Was there something you needed?" Ann's voice was sickeningly sweet.

Tommi grinded her teeth, and forced herself to speak. "Perhaps…JUST perhaps…maybe you're right." Tommi mumbled.

Ann smirked. "What was that? I couldn't quite hear you."

Tommi growled and yelled at the top of her lungs. "I SAID YOU WERE RIGHT!"

~Kitchen~

Kurama and Hiei were just moving back into the living room, when they heard Tommi yelling. They both stopped in mid step, and glanced at each other. Kurama raised an eyebrow, and Hiei simply shrugged his shoulders, taking a seat in the windowsill near the far wall. Kurama sat back down on the sofa, and started snickering.

"What's so funny?" Hiei asked, raising his own eyebrow.

"Nothing, Hiei. Nothing. I'm just realizing how much those two really are alike." Kurama said, still chuckling softly.

Hiei looked at Kurama worriedly, but didn't say anything.

~Bathroom~

"Well, there's no reason for you to shout." Ann stated smugly through the curtain.

The bathroom remained silent for a few minutes as Ann finished her shower. Stepping out, she grabbed her towel and turned to Tommi. "So, you are going to apologize to Hiei?"

Tommi was sitting on the counter, staring out into space, when an evil smirk spread across her face. "Only under one condition…" Tommi never looked over at Ann.

Ann raised an eyebrow. "And that would be?"

The smirk on Tommi lips widened, causing a cold chill to run down Ann's back. / Damn, she looks just plain evil with that look. /

Tommi's head slowly turned to Ann, her eyes glistening with mischief. "You have to admit that you like Hiei."

Ann blinked. "Um…ok…I admit I like Hiei. He's an OK guy, for a demon. I can see us becoming friends."

Tommi chuckled softly, almost evilly. "No, no, sister dear. You don't understand. I mean you admit that you "like" him...as in falling for him"

"What?!?!?!?! Are you crazy? That's not gonna happen." Ann yelled.

Tommi shrugged her shoulders, looking away. "Fine, then I won't apologize to him. And don't forget I can hold grudges for a LONG time."

"I don't know what you're getting at, but I just wanted you to apologize so our work with them would be easier. That's it. Nothing else."

Tommi looked at Ann fully, her eyes laughing, with an evil glint. "You forget that I `AM' your sister, your `TWIN' sister. You can't hide anything from me. You like him. You know you do, but you just don't want to admit it." Tommi slid off, and walked up to Ann. " I also know that you won't date anyone, unless I approve. And you know I will not approve of Hiei as long as I am angry with him. That is the real reason I think you want me to apologize to him."

Ann's eyes widened slightly. /SHIT!!!!!! / Ann narrowed her eyes at her sister and stood her ground. "If that's true, then why didn't I just admit that I `like' him, and leave it at that?"

Tommi's lip curled. "Simple. You don't want me to know."

The bathroom became silent, as the girls stood face to face, neither one willing to back down. Ann didn't want to admit her crush on Hiei, and Tommi didn't want to sacrifice her pride to apologize to him, without getting something in return. Suddenly, there was a knock at the bathroom door.

"Um…Girls, are you alright? We heard some yelling." Asked Kurama through the door.

The girls blinked and Tommi answered him. "Yes. We're fine. We'll be out in a minute." She answered.

"OK then." Kurama said and walked back to the living room.

"Well, sister, what will it be?"

"You are evil, pure evil." Ann growled

Tommi smiled sweetly. "Yes, I know this, but that doesn't answer my question."

Ann glared but then smiled. "Fine, but only if you kiss Kurama."

Tommi stood back in shock, her face draining. "W-what?"

"I said if you kiss Kurama and apologize to Hiei, and I'll admit I have a crush on Hiei."

Tommi didn't say anything.

"What? Is that deal too rich for your blood, or are you just chicken?" Asked Ann with a smirk.

"I'm not a coward." Tommi growled.

"Then you won't have any trouble kissing Kurama in front of me and Hiei."

Tommi ground her teeth. "Fine, it's a deal, but I have one more thing to add."

"And that is?"

"When you admit you like Hiei, you have to do it, in front of him. Basically you have to tell him to his face."

Ann glared at Tommi then turned away. "Fine."

"Good. Then we have a deal. As soon as you finished dressing we'll go out there, and fulfill our bargain." Said Tommi as she jumped back on the counter.

~A few minutes later~

The girls walked out of the bathroom and into the living room where the guys were waiting.

"It's about time." Hiei growled.

Tommi glared at Hiei, and was about to respond when she felt an elbow being shoved into her side.
Tommi glared at Ann as she sat down in the computer chair.

"Well?" Asked Ann, smirking at Tommi.

Tommi sighed. "Hiei, I`m sorry, I shouldn't have yelled at you like that back in Makai. I have just been really stressed out…."

Hiei interrupted Tommi's rant. "Hn…sorry."

Everyone looked at Hiei in shock. Kurama and Ann smiled at Hiei, as Tommi gave a sigh of relief. Ann cleared her throat. "And?" She asked Tommi.

Tommi glared at Ann. "Fine." She answered, and moved to stand in front of Kurama. He looked up at her curiously. "Yes?" He asked.

Tommi leaned down towards him. Kurama eyes widened.

Shuuichi: /*blink, blink* /

Kurama: /What's going on? /

Youko: / I don't know, but I like it. /

"Tommi?" Kurama asked.

As Tommi reached his lips she whispered. "Forgive me."

Kurama eyes shot wide open in shock, as Tommi pressed her lips softly against his. Youko was going wild in his mind.

Youko: / What are you doing? Kiss her back, damn it! /

Shuuichi: /Well, I don't think we should take advantage of her. /

Youko: / You SHUT UP and you…*points at Kurama* She is obviously offering herself to us, so take it. /


Kurama: /But… /

Shuuichi started to speak, when Youko cupped his hand over Shuuichi's mouth, keeping him silent.

Youko: /JUST DO IT! /

Kurama: / FINE! /

(A/N LR: Not that Kurama didn't want to take Tommi up on her offer anyways.)

Kurama slowly closed his eyes as he slid his hand into Tommi's light brown/blond hair, pulling her closer, while enjoying her soft orange scent. Tommi gave a soft moan, as Kurama licked her bottom lip, asking for entrance. She complied, slowly parting them. Kurama let out a sound between a growl and moan, when he got his first taste of her. She tasted sweet with just a hint of orange. He had never experienced anything like it before.

Tommi was in a world of her own. Kurama's soft rose scent surrounded her. It was intoxicating. Tommi also noted that Kurama had a wild, clean taste. Something you would think a fruit from a forbidden garden, would taste like, but much, much better.

Kurama slowly ended the kiss, nibbling Tommi's bottom lip as he slowly pulled away. "Um…Nice." He whispered, huskily.

Tommi could only nod, that was when she hard a chuckle come from behind her. She blinked, coming back to reality. She looked behind her seeing Ann proudly smirking, holding back another chuckle, and Hiei was still on the windowsill, his eyes wide as saucers. Tommi stood up, straightening her clothes. "What are you laughing at Ann, now it is your turn."

"Her turn?" Both guys asked in shock.

Hiei: / Ann better not kiss the fox. /

Youko: / Oh goody, we get another kiss *Smirk* /

Shuuichi: / *SWEATDROPPING* /

Kurama: /I don't think it will be that simple. /

"Fine. Hey, Hiei?" said Ann.

"Hn?"

"You're cute." Ann said bluntly.

"What!?!?!?!?!?!" Hiei asked in confusion.

"And?" said Tommi telling Ann to continue.

"And I like you." Ann turned away from the confused demon back to Tommi. "There, happy now?"

"Yes, very. Now if you will excuse me." Tommi turned and headed for a locked drawer in the computer desk. Unlocking it, she pulled out a small, white and green, rectangular box.
Ann looked at Tommi worriedly. "Tommi, what are you doing?"

Tommi walked over the window. "Could you move please?" She asked Hiei.

"Why?" He asked curtly.

"Because I need to open the window." She answered.

Hiei stood up, moving to lean against the wall, so he could figure out what the hell just happened. "Thank you." Tommi said, opening the window.

Ann jumped up. "I repeat, what are you doing?"

Tommi opened the box, and pulled out a cigarette, and started to light it. "What does it look like I'm doing? I'm having a cig." She answered causally.

Ann dove across the room grabbing the cigarette, the box, and lighter all in one swoop. "I don't think so."

Tommi growled and grabbed for her cigarettes. "Give those back."

"No. You quit a good year ago; I'm not letting you start up again." Ann held the cigarettes out of Tommi's reach.

"Tommi, Ann is right. Smoking is bad for your health." Kurama stated, standing up and walking over to them.

"Yeah, well I don't care. Now give me back my cig!" Tommi grabbed for Ann, but missed.

"No." Ann said plainly.

"I swear…give me back my cigarettes, or I swear I will not be liable for my actions!" Tommi growled.

"I am soooo scared. Hey, Hiei?"

Hiei came out of his daze, and looked up at Ann. "Hn?"

"Here, catch." Ann tossed the cigarettes over Tommi's head, Hiei catching them. "Torch them." Ann stated.

Hiei smirked, as Tommi looked on in horror, as her last pack of spare cigarettes went up in flames.

"NOOO!!!!" Tommi yelled. She looked over at Ann. "You BITCH" Tommi lunged at Ann in full force.

(A/N LM: I am a smoker, so I know how it feels to have your last pack of cigs taken away from you and destroyed. I know how Tommi feels. ^^
LR: Trust me, I've been trying to get her to quit for years, but it still hasn't worked.

LM: Like I said, its ether the cigs or a cliff, I chose the cigs.

LR: And I say that is just an excuse.

LM: *turns away from Lady Rain* Whatever I am going back to the fic.

LR: *sigh*)

Kurama grabbed Tommi off of Ann, dragging her back in an arm lock. "YOU BITCH, YOU STUPID BITCH. THAT WAS MY LAST PACK!! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU FOR THAT!!!!" Tommi screamed, fighting against Kurama.

Kurama: / Hiei, if you wouldn't mind, could you please give me a hand? /

Hiei: / Hn. Why not? /

"Oh, you say it like it's a bad thing. Just come on and try it. I did it for your own good. You ungrateful wench" Ann began to advance on Tommi, when she felt a katana placed against her throat. "Don't move." Hiei hissed.

The front door of the apartment bust open. "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN HERE?"

TBC……

Author's note: LM: Well, there you go people, there is your next chap. Sorry about the long wait. I had finals I had to study for, and well, I just couldn't find the time to write the chap sooner.
LR: I'm just glad we got it out. I was starting to wonder if we would ever get it finished. Well, anyways don't for get to R/R. And we will have next chap out sooner then this one. So don't worry.

LM and LR: Ja ne for now.

~ Fading away in the background ~

LR: I still say you need to quit smoking.

LM: Don't start that up again. I told you I am not quitting. My cigs are the only things that keep me sane.

LR: That is BULL SHIT and you know it.

LM. Maybe so, but I'm not quitting. And that is final.

LR: *Grrrr!!!!!!*

~ Argument continues on through eternity, with no end in sight. ~