Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Dancer, Mayuri ❯ Kaori, i mean Mayuri meets Naomi ( Chapter 7 )

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“What do you mean, who?” Yusuke asked confused, “Stop messing around Mayuri. We have been looking for you for over a week. Let's go home.” He stood, walked forward, and grabbed Kaori around her wrist, pulling her out the door.

 

Kaori's eyes widened in surprise and struggled against his hold. She the got angry that he was trying to take her away from Yukari. She had no idea how she did it but she pulled her fist back and slammed it into the back of his head. He released her in surprise and she ran to stand in front of Yukari, “I do not know who you are but if you harm one hair or Yukari-sama's head I swear that you will pay.”

 

“Mayuri? Why are you acting this way?” Kiriana asked as she approached Kaori who stood her ground.

 

“I do not know who you are talking about. My name is Kaori.”

 

“You don't remember me?” Kiriana asked and was hurt inside when Kaori shook her head.

 

“Please leave Yukari-sama and me in peace.”

 

“We can not do that. You need to come with us.” Kurama stated.

 

Kaori got even madder and unknown to her, her black eyes turned cold, “I will go nowhere, Kitsune.”

 

Everyone froze and stared at her in shock. Kaori almost jumped when she felt a hand on her arm and she turned to face Yukari. “Maybe it wouldn't hurt if you went with them to find out who you truly are. You know that you are not Kaori.” Kaori stared at Yukari in horror as she took a few steps backward.

 

She soon stopped and her head fell down, defeated. “If you want me gone,” Kaori raised her head and looked at the old woman who was startled to see there was no emotion in her eyes, “then all you had to say was leave.” Then Kaori blurred out of site.

 

“I still feel her. She is still in the house.” Kuwabara informed them.

 

“Hurry, she is her room upstairs. Third door on the left.” Yukari told them and they all ran after her. They arrived in the room that Yukari indicated was Kaori's but they found the room a total mess with clothes and other possessions thrown everywhere. The other thing they found was the window open and the curtains plowing in the wind.

 

“Damn, we missed her.” Yusuke said as they made their way back to the living room.

 

 

Kaori or now as she is known, Mayuri ran fast and hard. Thankfully before she left she changed into a black spaghetti strap and red capris, leaving her feet bare. Tears of sadness where blocking her vision and she had to repeatedly wipe them from her eyes. She had finally stopped running when she could not hold her tears anymore, `Why did I think that Yukari-sama would defend me from those people. Instead she wanted me to leave. I thought I was happy but now I am all alone.' The tears then ran dry and Mayuri just sat on the ground where she had sunk down onto when the tears began. Her head snapped to the side when she heard footsteps to her right. There she saw a girl about a foot taller than her with tan skin, sapphire blue hair to her knees and lavender eyes. She had a lavender tank top and blue short shorts. She then wore knee length white boots. Under her left eye was a pearly white scar in the shape of star. On top of her head were golden ears with black spots and a golden tail swayed behind her with spots and two black rings at the end.

 

“Oh sorry. I thought I heard something.” The girl turned away but stopped and looked at Mayuri over her shoulder and she turned back around. She crouched low to the ground and crawled over to Mayuri, “Why are you crying?”

 

“Oh, well. It's a long story.” Mayuri replied brushing the tears that lingered from her face.

 

The girl with blue hair spread her legs wide so she was kind of sitting on her knees and her hands on the ground in front of her holding her up, “I have time.” Mayuri nodded and launched into her story. At the end of it the girl shook her head and said, “She was stupid.” Then she stood and outstretched her hand to Mayuri, “And that was her mistake. We do not need stupid people like her in our lives.”

 

Mayuri took her hand and said, “Thanks. As you know, my name is Mayuri.”

 

“Naomi.” The blue haired girl replied. “Why don't you hang out with me for a while. I think I might know someone who can help you with your problem. Do you have a demon form?”

 

“I don't know.”

 

“Do you remember what the girl in the memory looked like?” At Mayuri's nod Naomi said, “Picture yourself looking like her.” Mayuri closed her eyes and did as Naomi instructed. She felt herself tingling all over and when she opened her eyes Naomi looked at her with approval, “Welcome, Sister.”

 

Mayuri then noticed the black tail that swished into her line of vision and knew instantly Naomi was talking about how they were both in the feline family. “Let's go, Nao,” she said in a deeper and colder voice than she usually had.

 

“Alright, May. Let me show you to your new pride.” Naomi led the way and they walked deeper into the forest. That was how Mayuri met two lioness demons named Shakra and Kigori, a jaguar demon named Juray, two leopard demons named Char and Mirac, two tiger demons Ana and Mitari, and two cougar demons named Kano and Hono. This was the pack that Mayuri was accepted into. She got along great being in a pack of felines and they taught her many skills like lock picking, seal breaking, and thievery. Mayuri was happy with them and loved them like they were her real family. Naomi taught her to control water and an ice tiger taught her how to freeze and control ice. She finally felt like she belonged but something was still missing.

 

 

Another few weeks past by and the others were not having any more luck finding Mayuri.

“I am so tired of looking in the forest. How about we find a village to look in?” Yusuke suggested.

 

“I don't see why not. We have not looked there before.” Kurama agreed and they were off to the nearest town. They had barely arrived when a demon with hunter green skin and yellow eyes walked up to them.

 

“You guys must be Lord Haku's guards. Just in time. We have been having trouble with thieves lately.” The gang was about to tell him that they were not guards of whomever he mentioned when a scream came from a few yards away.

 

“I caught one, Ulf!” A man holding a girl by the arm shouted to the green skinned man. The girl had tan hair that matched her ears and tail. Her eyes were closed tight but they caught a glimpse of red before she had shut them. Her clothes were dark tan rags that were formed into shorts and a shirt that was held up with one strap over her right shoulder. On her feet were sandals that laced to her knees.

 

“Good job, Moran.” He then turned his attention to the girl, “Where is your gang of thieves?” The girl looked up at him without fear in her eyes and did not say anything. Ulf, in anger, lifted his hand to smack the girl but as he brought it down, it was stopped by a hand that grabbed his wrist. Long black claws cut into his skin and he looked up at the person who stopped him. Her black hair was down, covering one of her eyes that appeared black but turned out to be a dark blue. She wore a black tank top and blue capris which had black boots that covered the ends. At her waist was a katana.

 

“You want to know where we are. Well, we're here. No one touches a member of my pride.” Her black ears and tail twitched in agitation. Then she sunk her free fist into his gut. At the same time that happened, a booted foot was aimed at the back of Moran's head which made him lose his grip on the girl who dashed from the men and disappeared in the crowd.

 

The gang looked in shock at the two girls standing there. The one that had kicked Moran had tan skin, sapphire blue hair to her knees and lavender eyes. She had a lavender tube top and blue pants. She then wore white ankle boots. Under her left eye was a pearly white scar in the shape of star. On top of her head were golden ears with black spots and a golden tail swayed behind her with spots and two black rings at the end. She and the other girl were surrounded with many angry demon men and they both smirked, “Ready May?” The lavender eyed one asked.

 

“Ready Nao.” The girl with black hair replied. Soon half of the guys were frozen and the other half was trapped in bubbles of water.

 

“Mayuri!” Kiriana shouted and ran forward to the girl referred to as May. May's head snapped to look at her and she glanced at Nao who watched the girl approach before disappearing. May then turned her attention back to the girl who grabbed her wrist, “Don't leave me, May.” May then froze as a memory assaulted her vision.

 

“What's the matter May?” Kiriana asked as she lay down on her stomach next to Mayuri.

 

“I want to escape from here, Kiriana.” Mayuri replied as she looked out the window into the night sky.

 

“What! You can't! You remember what happened to Mya when she tried to run away?” Kiriana said as she grabbed Mayuri's arm.

 

“Being dead is better than being a slave,” Mayuri replied, “But I will never leave you, Kiriana.” Mayuri smiled at her friend. The little light pink haired rabbit demon smiled up at her.

 

Mayuri was confused at this short memory but did not have time as the men began to free themselves. Instead she did the one thing she had time for but knew her pride would not be happy about. She grabbed the bunny, picked her up and blurred off.

 

“Damn it! Where did they go?” Yusuke shouted looking around.

 

“You really think that you can find Mayuri with her speed?” Kurama asked.

 

“Well its better than just standing there.” Yusuke replied.

 

“I'm not just standing here. I am waiting for Hiei to finish searching for her youki.” Kurama retorted.

 

“Hn. She is heading southwest.” Hiei replied.

 

“But that would lead her into the Thief's Forest. That forest is not safe since it is crawling with the best thieves ever. I even went there occasionally.” Kurama said, thinking.

 

“Well, let's go.” Yusuke said and then a thought struck him, “Hey, where's Kuwabara?”

 

Kuwabara was a few stores away looking in at a shop, drooling, “Yum, food.” He was then bonked on the back of the head and dragged away by a pissed off Yusuke.

 

In the Thief's forest

 

Mayuri stopped running and dropped Kiriana on her back. “Who are you and why are you following me?” Mayuri demanded, growling loudly, flashing her fangs threateningly.

 

“My name is Kiriana and I am trying to help you. I knew you before you lost your memory and I am trying to help you get it back.” Kiriana said softly, frightened that Mayuri was acting aggressively towards her.

 

“What if I don't want it back? I love my new life with my pride. I have this feeling that I was alone before but now I want to stay where I am valued and loved like a sister. Have you never felt that way?” Mayuri asked.

 

“Yes I have. You were the one that made me feel loved and safe. Yusuke, Kuwabara and Kurama love you like a sister and I have a feeling that even Hiei likes you.” Kiriana replied.

 

“Come with me to see my pride and you will understand why I don't want to leave.” Mayuri stood straight and walked over to a tree. Gripping Kiriana's hand, she hopped up to the highest branch and they both say a large fire with ten people surrounding it, laughing at each other's expense. “I was accepted by them in a heartbeat. These other people that you speak of make me feel that I have to work to like them because they are not like me. They are,” Mayuri stated, gesturing to the people around the fire, “Come meet them.” Mayuri grabbed Kiriana's hand and blurred over to the campfire. When they arrived Mayuri whispered in Kiriana's ear, “Do not be afraid. They will not harm you. They are good people.” Kiriana nodded and looked at the people that surrounded them.

 

“Hey May!” Naomi shouted and returned to her drinking contest with Mitari. Everyone also said their hellos not really caring Mayuri was not alone. They knew that Mayuri would not bring someone she trusts to her “family”. They continued their conversation which happened to be them teasing Kigori about having to be rescued in the market earlier.

 

“You had to have your butt saved again,” Shakra teased her sister.

 

“Oh, shut up Shakra.” Hono told the lioness demon.

 

“So Hono, you feel compelled to protect your beloved?” Kano taunted his twin. Both cougar demons had black hair and the same bulky build. There were only two ways to tell them apart. Kano had long, silky hair while Hono's was short and spiky. The other was that Kano had golden eyes and Hono had silver.

 

“Should you be talking, Kano or must I tell everyone what I caught you and Juray doing the other day?” Mayuri came to Hono's rescue like she usually did. Out of the two she favored Hono not that she disliked Kano. They both had their moments.

 

At Mayuri's comment Kano blushed as did Juray and the other members of the Pride burst into laughter. After a good five minutes of laughing at the two everyone calmed down and Char slapped Kano on the back, “I bet you two love birds had fun until Mayuri caught you, huh?” Then everyone was watching the two wrestle when Kano jumped Char. Mayuri decided to join into the fun and jumped in. In the end, both boys were bruised and Mayuri was unharmed.

 

“Well, boys. I'd like to say that was fun but I think the more appropriate word for it would be pathetic.” Kano and Char managed to climb to their knees to lunge at Mayuri but they landed a good two feet out of reach of her. The girls, including Kiriana and Mirac burst out laughing. Hono stood and inspected the boys' injuries, being the Pride's healer.

 

“Oh, don't sweat it Hono,” Ana said through bursts of laughter, “The only thing injured is their damn egos.”

 

Soon after they began to party well into the night and they fell asleep under the stars. Mayuri stayed up, having been the responsible one and didn't drink, and watched the camp to guard her pride. She heard the rustling of trees about 50 yards away and closed her eyes and attuned her ears so she could what they were talking about.

 

“Damn Kiriana, damn Mayuri, damn Makai, damn everything!” A guy shouted.

 

“Are you done cursing the world yet?” A smooth calm voice asked.

 

“No.” the first guys replied and continued cursing.

 

“Shut up detective. We are close. I feel Mayuri's energy over there.” A rough voice stated and Mayuri felt herself pale. She felt the energy levels of the people she heard and she cursed in her head. She knew they were tracking her so she blurred away.

 

“Damn it! She's on the run.” Hiei shouted and began to run after her.

 

Mayuri rushed to get the guys away from her pride but her way was cut short by a cliff. She thought for a minute until she felt one of the guys about five feet away from her and she jumped. The feeling of wind rushing past her made her adrenaline pump and she raised her arms above her head as she entered the water below the cliff. She went down as far as she could, not caring about breathing seeing as she could since she was a water demon. She did not hear a splash as someone entered the water after her but she did feel someone grab her and pulled her upwards. A few minute she was thrown ashore and landed on the bank to be faced with a guy with red hair and green eyes looking at her disappointedly, a guy with orange hair and beady black eyes staring at her chest, and a guy with slicked black hair and chocolate brown eyes was behind her, holding her hands together. A few feet away, a guy with black hair that defied gravity and crimson eyes was wringing out his hair and soon after his cloak.

 

“What were you thinking when you jumped, Mayuri?” The red head asked and Mayuri's eyes narrowed as her anger skyrocketed as did her glee. She needed to kick someone's ass in a show of smarts and this guy was the perfect rival.

 

“I don't know. What was I thinking?” Mayuri asked shrugging.

 

“I think you where being suicidal by jumping off that cliff. It's fifty yards high.”

 

“How do you know what I was thinking if you are not me? You do not know nor will you ever know what another person is thinking. If they choose to react in a certain way it could be good or bad, it depends on why they reacted the way they did. You do not know why I ran and then jumped off the cliff. I could be suicidal or I could be more right in my mind than you think. The real question is why did I jump off the cliff.” Mayuri countered and succeed in confusing everyone but the red head and the crimson eyed guy.

 

“True,” the red head stated and Mayuri rolled her eyes at another success. Can no one challenge her? “Then why did you jump?”

 

“I don't know.” Mayuri replied causing Kurama and Hiei to anime crash.

 

“Were you trying to kill yourself? You could have drown!” The guy with brown eyes shouted in her ear which made her put them flat against her head.

 

“No I could not have drown! I can breathe underwater thanks to the fact that I am part water demon!” Mayuri shouted. “Now let me go or I will kill you all.”

 

“No you won't” Hiei replied smugly. Mayuri just smirked and pulled her head back and letting out a loud growl of a panther that rang through the forest.

 

When she finished Hiei just stood there. “I am so scared.” He stated.

 

“You should be.” A voice from behind Kurama said and the red head felt cold metal against his throat. Every member of the Reikai Tantei froze. Behind Kurama was stood Naomi looking deadly as ever. They saw movement against the shadows of the forest and soon saw nine other figures emerge. They were all different in shapes and sizes but one thing was the same. They were not happy that Mayuri was captive. They recognized Kigori as the girl from the market earlier that day as she stood in front of Kiriana. Kiriana peeked over the lioness's shoulder and her eyes widened. She tried to go to them but Kigori would not let her and ended up holding a dagger to her throat also.

 

“I want Mayuri freed now or the red head dies.” Naomi stated her voice seething.

 

“No. We want our friends freed first.” Yusuke replied.

 

“No. I do not trust Koenma's lackeys.” Naomi answered.

 

“How do you know who we work for?” Hiei asked.

 

“It wasn't hard to get anything out of the rabbit with just a hint of arm twisting.”

 

“We want Kiriana and Kurama back before we do anything.” Hiei ordered but Naomi just shook her head.

 

“I said no. We will not bargain. We get what we want. Another time,” Naomi said before turning to Mayuri and saying, “Catshio Mew Tam Kosharu Nak Shinama.” Mayuri nodded and Naomi disappeared along with the other nine felines, Kurama, and Kiriana.

 

“What did she say?” Hiei demanded from Mayuri but she only shrugged.

 

`We won't leave you, our sister.' The words echoed in Mayuri's head since Naomi said them. `I know you won't.'

 

 

 

Dark: Thanks for reading and please review! I love you all!

 

Hiei: Shut up Onna. You're giving me a headache

 

Dark: So? That's my job

 

Yusuke:*rubbing his head* No kiddin'

 

Dark: Oh shut up Yusuke. Kuwabara was the one that gave you that headache from laughing at your home movies of you being potty trained

 

Yusuke: Don't remind me

 

Dark: too late, Anyway, please review! Bye!