Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ To The Rescue ❯ Fortune ( Chapter 19 )

 

 

Chapter 19: Fortune

 

 

 

The Tantei watched as the Kazekai came crashing down in tiny pieces. By time it had reached the Makai, it was no more. Kurama held Mizuko close to him; her body had gone back to being Yoko. Hiei stood next to Takara, who was still in pain.

 

“Let's go home.” Yusuke said. The Tantei said good bye to Jin and made their way towards the Ningenkai.

 

 

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Yoko opened her eyes slowly. A puff of red hair lay over her arm. She realized that Kurama was asleep at the side of her bed.

 

“He's been like that for a while.” A voice said from the window. Yoko turned her head sideways and saw Takara sitting on the tree outside with Hiei on another branch. The dog demon was smiling and looked remotely comfortable.

 

“How long have I been out?” Yoko asked.

 

“A few days. It was a hell of a battle.” Takara responded. Her eyes were looking over Yoko's body carefully, and Yoko could sense a bit of fear in them. She tilted her neck down so she could see her body. She didn't like the discovery.

 

“Oh god…I didn't change back…” Yoko realized she was still in her demon form. Takara shook her head. Kurama's hair started to stir, so Yoko leaned back and pretended to be asleep. Takara and Hiei flitted off.

 

“Hmmm…” Kurama yawned as he stretched. He eyed Yoko gently, hoping that she was going to wake up soon. Yoko could feel her heart beating faster and faster as she tried to keep up her “asleep” look. Kurama noticed her eye lids twitching. He smiled.

 

“Are you awake already?” He asked her. Yoko smiled sheepishly. Kurama looked at Yoko in Mizuko's form. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to call her.

 

“Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you.” She whispered. Kurama brushed her long hair out of her face so he could see her eyes. They were a breathe taking blue. He noticed that her demon markings were still visible, and that she still hadn't changed back to her human form.

 

“Don't worry about it. Are you okay?” Kurama replied. Yoko nodded.

 

“I'm alright, a little different, but alright. Are you… Are you mad?” Yoko asked the kitsune. Kurama shook his head and sighed.

 

“I can't believe I didn't see what Yusuke and Takara saw in you. It made me feel so stupid and useless. I am happy you are back, even if you are a `little' different.” Kurama teased. Yoko smiled. She was relieved that she was home, and technically, she was in her own body.

 

“I wasn't sure if anyone would see it…” Yoko admitted. Kurama kissed the palm of her hand.

 

“Takara flipped out and she ran off, determined to find you. Yusuke busted into my room and beat me up so I would listen to him.” Kurama said. Yoko laughed.

 

“He beat you up?! The YOUKO KURAMA I know??” Yoko replied playfully. Kurama shrugged.

 

“I was out of it…Please don't ever leave again…ever.” Kurama asked seriously. Yoko closed her eyes and breathed in and out softly. She nodded.

 

“I really didn't want to Kurama. You know that don't you?” Yoko asked. She looked into his pretty green emerald eyes just to remind herself why she was so determined to protect the fox.

 

“I know. Everything you said that night, just hit an uncomfortable spot.” Kurama admitted. Yoko sighed, her brain tired of fighting with itself.

 

“Yes, it was supposed to hurt you. You were supposed to think I didn't love you. But I do. I love you so much that it put you in danger, and I have a hard time forgiving myself for playing roulette with your life like that.” Yoko said. Kurama's eyes widened. Yoko shook her head quickly.

 

“NO! I'm not leaving you. I was just saying that your safety isn't always guaranteed with me. Or... wasn't…” Yoko seemed to be asking herself. Kurama pulled her hands to his chin and looked at her.

 

“He is gone. All of that is done. So don't pretend to worry about my safety more than your feelings.” Kurama reassured. Yoko stared at the kitsune.

 

“How did I get so lucky? In all my misfortune, how did I ever find you?” Yoko asked herself. Kurama smiled and leaned forward. He kissed her lightly on the forehead, feeling the sweet coldness of her skin.

 

“You are my mission.” Kurama laughed.

 

 

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Yukina walked in with the object that Yoko had requested. She quickly closed the bedroom doors and Yoko walked over to the chair, leaving the window and the beautiful spring sunshine. Her long hair dragged behind her, pulling back as she moved forward. She flung it over the back of the chair and watched as Yukina produced the scissors she had taken from the kitchen.

 

“Yoko-sama, are you sure it is okay to cut your hair?” Yukina asked. Yoko shrugged.

 

“To be honest, I don't know what it will do. The secret, Yukina, is that this hair represents how old I am. It is the only indication that I'm like, a billion years old.” Yoko laughed as she ran her hands through her hair. Yukina smiled.

 

“I don't think it will kill me though. Worst case scenario, it takes some years off my life. No big deal.” Yoko said. Yukina nodded and pulled Yoko's hair into a pony tail. Yoko watched as Yukina set to work fixing the proper length for her bushy black hair. Once Yukina had the pony tail at the right length, she held the scissors up so Yoko could see them.

 

“Are you ready Yoko-sama?” Yukina asked. Yoko gulped when she saw how sharp the scissors were.

 

“There isn't any turning back now.” Yoko said quickly. She felt Yukina pull her long hair back and put the scissors to the thick black hair. They went right through the hair with ease. There was a sense of loss as Yoko felt the air circulate again around her back. Her body felt lighter, and she touched her face to realize that the demon markings had left.

 

“All done.” Yukina said as she grabbed the pony tail up from the ground. Yoko looked at it and laughed.

 

“That is REALLY long!” She said. Yukina nodded, wiggling the black hair in front of Yoko. Yoko breathed in and then out before she stood up. Her body hadn't changed, it was taller, it was leaner, and she looked older than before.

 

“Are you okay Yoko-sama? Do you feel alright?” Yukina asked before she left the room to go and throw the dead hair out. Yoko nodded, shaking her limbs to make sure they were attached.

 

“Yeah. All good, thanks.” Yoko reassured the Koorime. Yukina left the room and Yoko sat down on the bed. She hadn't really thought about how it would feel to rid herself of all those years. Her heart felt lighter, felt happy.

 

“Hey, nice hair! What are you doing?” Yusuke said as he popped his head in the room and noticed Yoko looking a bit down. Yoko looked up to see the detective. He smiled at her and came into the room.

 

“Just uh…thinking.” Yoko smiled fakely. Yusuke rolled his eyes and laughed.

 

“Didn't you promise me no more lies??” Yusuke reminded Yoko. She nodded and touched his hand gently.

 

“I was thinking, honestly. I just, have a lot on my mind. You really like the hair?” Yoko asked. Yusuke nodded and grabbed a lock of it and shook it. It was back to its curly nature, the way Kurama liked it; the way that it was supposed to be.

 

“Yeah, makes you look, hot.” Yusuke laughed. Yoko hit him on the shoulder and smiled. The detective always knew how to cheer her up.

 

“Don't let Keiko hear you say that.” Yoko reminded Yusuke. He shook his head and smirked.

 

“She'll think so too!” Yoko busted out laughing and Yusuke laughed at her. Kurama opened the door to find the detective and the water demon laughing hysterically on her bed.

 

“Uh…” Kurama said, not sure what was going on. Yusuke looked up and tapped Yoko on the shoulder. She looked at the kitsune and wiped the tears from her eyes. She hugged Yusuke as he got up to leave.

 

“Kurama… ohhh… sorry `bout that!” Yoko said as she sighed happily. Kurama walked over to her and pulled her into his arms.

 

“That hair cut looks yummy….” Kurama purred. Yoko smiled as she felt Kurama's heart racing.

 

“I take it Youko is feeling frisky today??” Yoko giggled. Kurama nodded and snuggled his face against her neck. Yoko giggled and tried to playfully push Kurama away as he tickled her.

“OKAY!! OKAY!!” Yoko pulled the fox's face away from her neck. He looked at her happily. His green eyes were drinking her in, trying to remember every edge of her face.

 

“You feeling better?” Kurama asked his favorite water demon. She nodded and kissed him lightly. Her lips were soft and cool, and Kurama wanted to pull her closer for more; but decided against it.

 

“Yes, but I'm hungry. I've been asleep for SOOOOO long; I have built up an appetite.” Yoko teased the kitsune as she ran her finger along his lips. Kurama nodded, feeling his body heat rise.

 

“Yes Ma'm!” Kurama lifted Yoko up off her feet and threw her over his back like a sack of potatoes. Yoko laughed and kicked her feet as he took her out of the bedroom and eventually to the dinning area. Yusuke and Keiko were looking at the kitsune like he was crazy. Hiei and Takara were just walking in when Kurama swung around to meet them, swinging Yoko backwards.

 

“KURAMA!” Yoko laughed as Kurama kept turning around, pretending to be looking for the person who said his name. Takara glared at the fox and went to stop him when Hiei put his hand out. Takara looked at Hiei; she found that he was actually enjoying the fox swinging Yoko around like she was a rag-doll. Takara growled, but when she looked back at the fox and her best friend, she saw that Yoko was enjoying herself too.

 

“Okay!! OKAY!! Put me DOWN!!” Yoko giggled. Kurama carefully set her feet on the floor. Yoko felt the room spin a bit, so she gently placed a hand on Kurama's chest.

 

“Did that fox hurt you?” Takara asked from behind Kurama. Yoko looked at her best friend and laughed.

 

“Jeeze, I thought one of you was bad, but seeing three of you is obviously an issue!!” Yoko laughed. Takara rolled her eyes and sat around the table. Kurama smiled and led Yoko to the end of the table, where she could sit down and regain normal eyes sight. The gang quickly filled in the missing spots of the table and brought the food with them. Everyone seemed to be happy and enjoying themselves. Takara had never seen Yoko smile so much; look so happy.

 

“So, you cut off your long hair?” Kuwabara asked Yoko during dinner. Yoko nodded.

 

“Actually, Yukina cut it for me.” Yoko motioned her head towards the Koorime, who blushed. Kuwabara smiled at her. Hiei rolled his eyes.

 

“I noticed that you haven't regained your human body yet…” Genkai added. Yoko gulped her food and looked at the master. She chuckled nervously.

 

“I… uh…I'm not so sure I will.” Yoko said honestly. She looked at the Tantei questioningly.

 

“Alright. I don't mind.” Yusuke said. They all shrugged. Yoko felt herself relax a bit.

 

`I don't know why I thought that would be a problem…jeeze..' She told herself.

 

“To a great end of a mission!!” Botan said as she raised her glass of water. Everyone else followed and cheered along. Yoko enjoyed herself and the company of her friends. Takara seemed to be attached to Hiei's hip, and vice versa.

 

`Seems you two are a little comfy…' Yoko said.

 

`Oh… and you are one to talk???' Takara responded. Both girls smiled at each other across the table. Once dinner was done, everyone decided to break out the cards and play a few games. Hiei walked over to Yoko and Kurama.

 

“Can I borrow Yoko for a moment?” Hiei asked his fighting partner. Kurama eyed him suspiciously, but let her go. Hiei had never spent much time with Yoko alone, so it struck Kurama as odd that he would choose now to start. The two walked through the kitchen and out of sight.

 

 

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WOW! ONE CHAPTER LEFT!!! DUDE!!! OMFG!!! This was a cool chapter, but for some reason, it took me SOOOOOO long to write it. I guess it was just the fact that since IIIIIIII know what is going to happen, that I get bored and don't want to write it down. Haha! Boo on me right?? Read and Review!! Because I need to know that I'm loved too =]

 

Bunny: *pokes Hiei* you better not do anything inaprops with Yoko…

 

Hiei: Why would you even think that??

 

Bunny: *shrugs* Idk… I just wanted to think what the reader might be thinking! Like maybe you two are having a love affair!! OR!! OR!!! You two could be evil and kill everyone!!! Yeah!! *scribbles down notes*

 

Hiei: You have seriously lost it onna.

 

Bunny: *continues scribbling*

 

Yoko: She's busy Hiei, come back later.

 

Hiei: *slaps forehead* Bakas. All a bunch of bakas. *walks away*

 

Lovels, Bunny!