Updated: October 27, 2009
Fixed: August 15, 2013
Disclaimer: See Chapter One.
Added: I do not own Naruto or its characters. I just mention it in this story to explain things. I do not make a profit from using it in this fan fiction.
Songs/lyrics used/referenced in this chapter:
I Try by Macy Gray. Paper Heart by All-American Rejects.
I do not own either songs and I am not making a profit by using them in this fan fic. It's just to enhance the story and nothing more.
Warnings: See Chapter One.
Sorry about the long wait but life happened and trying to update/finish other stories also got in the way. Sooo...yeah, scenes were changed/altered here and I'm happy with how I'm changing it around a bit. I hope you guys are enjoying it and I'll try to get the next re-done chapter out asap. In the mean time, enjoy!! ^_^
Chapter 15: Training With Kurama
You woke up the next day full of energy. You were feeling great after having that great cry. Not to mention that you knew you had two shoulders you could cry on and not feel embarrassed about.You opened your suitcase and got out your dark blue hip hugger jeans and a long sleeved blue shirt that was tight. You also put on some white sneakers. The night before you had packed a suit case of some clothes you needed that would be approperate for training, as well as some sleep wear. You also threw in a nice out fit just in case something came up. It was an outfit that Kuwabara hadn't seen yet. You were saving it for a special occasion and you had a feeling that for some strange reason you would need it.Once you woke up you grabbed the last minute items, such as your tooth brush, hair brush, hair dryer; ect. You also packed up your sleeping bag, Scooby-Doo blanket, a pillow, and Koga in another suit case. You took the two suit cases down stairs and placed them by the door. You were ready but it seemed Kuwabara wasn't up yet. You ran back up stairs and began to practically drag a groggy Kuwabara out of bed. However, you decided to wake him up with using; 'you sister is coming to see if you are ready.'Those words seemed to be a key word or something as Kuwabara's eyes snapped awake and he rushed to take a shower and finish packing and getting ready. You went back down stairs and decided to make breakfast. You found some pancake mix and began to make some pancakes. As you were finishing up the stack you heard a knock on the front door.“Kuwabara can you get the door?” you shout as you flipped a pancake into the air and caught it in the pan.You smirked and did a little victory dance to doing a perfect pancake flip. You heard the two boys coming into the kitchen.“I guess we can go after some breakfast.” came a chuckle from behind you.You put the last pancake onto the big plate you had used to pile up all of the pancakes on. You turned around holding the plate with a huge smile on your face.“I figured we should get a good breakfast in before going.” you said setting the plate down on the table in the living/dinning room area that you kinda had.You noticed that Kurama was wearing his trademark red uniform. And Kuwabara was wearing his trademark blue jump suit. Both boys looked at the pancakes with hungry eyes; although Kuwabara's were more noticable than Kurama's. Kuwabara put the backpack that he had on his pack on to the ground and grabbed himself a plate and a cup of Oj.“Don't mind if I do.” he said pouring syrup and butter all over his stack and shoveling it in.You laughed before grabbing a plate and putting a pile on your plate; covering it with butter and also had a glass of OJ. You looked over at Kurama and tilted your head.“Well? What are you waiting for?” you asked between the fork fulls.Kurama chuckled before getting himself some milk and a stack of pancakes with syrup.After you all had your fill you grabbed your stuff and headed to the place you were to meet Botan who would tranport you to a safe place in the demon world.
You three had met Botan in an alley, which was only two blocks from Kuwabara's apartment. Botan had given the three of you each a communicator to reach the spirit world if there were any problems and/or you ran out of food or supplies and needed to visit the human world. After many hugs and best wishes from Botan, the three of you walked through the portal and arrived in the demon world.
You and Kuwabara were amazed at your surroundings. You were transported outside a very luxurious castle, which looked like it was taken out of a fair tail. It must have had at least 15 rooms!
"Damn Kurama! How did ya afford this place!" said Kuwabara, with his mouth open.
"If you remember, Yoko was a thief. He had stolen enough money, that he bought this castle from a demon who couldn't afford to live here." said Kurama.
"How much did you get for it?” You asked, still in awe.
"About 100 thousand yen." said Kurama ((A/N: I believe that is equal to 10 thousand dollars, American money. But if I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me ))
"Whistle, a real steel, huh?" You said smiling.
Kurama chuckled.
"I guess you could say that."
When you entered the castle you almost fainted at how beautiful it was. The entrance was huge. A chandler hung from the ceiling. To the left of you was a grand staircase that curved upwards to the upstairs. The floor was a grayish blue marble, and was very clean. The only objects in the room were a huge mirror that took up the wall to the right, and in the middle of the room was a beautiful white grand piano. On the wall across from where you were, were two beautiful doors that lead to the living room.
The living room had four huge comfy couches, eight chairs, and three tables. Pictures of beautiful landscapes hung on the walls. There was a fireplace at the far end of the room, across from the door. The room was a light pink color and had green carpeting. To the left was another door that led to the kitchen.
The kitchen wasn't as big as the other rooms, but was bigger then the normal kitchen. It had all of the modern conventions, except for a dishwasher. To the left of the door was a black refrigerator and freezer. Next to that was a black oven, which looked new. Above the oven was a built in the wall microwave, which was black also, and had a clock in it. From the oven, a counter curved towards the other wall, which had the sink and next to that was a cabinet. A table, which could fit four people, leaned against the wall on the right of you. Above it hung a beautiful painting of a beach. The tiles and cabinet where all a golden brown color.
After Kurama finished showing you and Kuwabara the downstairs, he lead the two of you upstairs. The upstairs had 11 rooms. Five on each side of the hallway and one huge room at the end of the hallway.
"You can choose whatever rooms you would like, except for the one at the end that is mine." said Kurama.
Kuwabara picked the first room to the right. The room was huge. It was a light blue with a dark blue carpet. A window was at the other end of the room. It had long curtains, which were fancy, and a lighter blue then the walls. On the right of the door was a brown dresser. It was a dark golden brown color and had 16 drawers in it. A huge mirror hung above it, wide and tall as the dresser it self. To the left of the door was a walk in closet. Next to the closet was the bathroom, which was an even lighter blue, then the curtains and had a shower, sink, and toilet. A queen-sized bed was in the middle of the room, its headboard against the remaining wall. It had a canopy over it and was all blue as well.
"Whistle. Sweet room. This is mine!" said Kuwabara, setting his backpack and suit case on the bed.It was at this point you noticed that there was a little stow away.“Eikichi!” Kuwabara squealed as he held his precious kitten close to him.“What the hell? Why is she here?” you said with wide eyes.Kuwabara shrugged his shoulders, placing the kitten in his lap and petting the purring kitten.“I guess she crawled into my backpack while I was taking a shower.” Kuwabara said before picking up the little cute thing and looking into her face.“You wanted to come with daddy didn't you.” he cooed at the kitten in baby talk.You couldn't help but giggle at how cute the scene was. Kurama gave a sigh.“I guess I'll have to ask Botan for some cat food.” he sighed.“She can eat real food as long as I cut it up really small for her.” Kuwabara said.“What about a litter box?” you asked.Kuwabara thought about it for a bit before getting an idea.“Do you have an empty box? I can put some sand in it and put it in the bathroom.” Kuwabara suggested.Kurama thought about it and gave in. The look on the kittens face had made the kitsune agree to keep the kitten here. Kuwabara was happy and you were extra happy to see him happy.
He set Eikichi on the bed, who walked up to the pillow and started to claw at it. After a little while, she lied down and fell asleep.
"I'll take the one across from your room then." You said.
You all walked across to the other room. It was exactly like Kuwabara's room, except it was pink. You sweat dropped.
"Ummm...do you have any other colors then pink?" you asked.
Both guys chuckled.
"Yes. I have a blue room, which is Kuwabara's room, a black room, red room, yellow room, purple room, orange room, white room, brown room, and gray room. I do have a green room, but that is mine." he said.
"Oh...well...” You said.
You had to think about that. Your favorite color was blue, which was the color Kuwabara happened to get.
"I guess I'll have the black room." You said.
Kurama smiled and led you to the room that was right next to Kuwabara's room. It was the same as Kuwabara's room, just all black. You dropped your stuff on your new bed.
You looked around. It would definetly work. You turned to Kurama and smiled.“Thank you for the rooms.” you said with a smile.Kurama smiled back at you.“Of course. I guess I'll let you and Kuwabara get settled into your rooms. I'll see you both down stairs in the kitchen. We will talk about what we will be doing concerning the training.” he said.You nodded. He left the room and closed the door behind him.You let out a sigh and fell back on the bed. It was really nice. It wasn't too soft but it wasn't too firm. You felt like goldy locks in the Three Bears story. You smiled to yourself before letting out a long sigh. You sat up and decided you needed to start putting your stuff away.
You unpack all of your stuff, putting all of your cloths in drawers and all of your shoes in the walk in closet. You folded your Scooby-Doo blanket and laid it at the foot of the bed. You put your pillow and Koga at the head of the bed. You kept the sleeping bag in the suitcase, since you didn't need it. You had brought it just in case. Always good to be prepared was your motto.
After that, you decided to take a shower, since you ended up cooking breakfast. You took out some baggy black pants and a t-shirt that was also black. You laid them on the toliet seat as you started the shower.
You stood in the warmth of the water and thought about what would happen. You were scared about the tournament but at the same time you were excited. Even more so, you were excited about the training for the tournament. You thought it would be fun; hard but fun. You closed your eyes and let out a relaxed breath. You could hear the droplets of water hit the shower floor. It was just too silent even with the water running. So you decided to sing; even as cliché as it was to sing in the bathroom. You smile as the perfect song came to your mind.
(Song)
Games, changes, and fears
When will they go from here
When will they stop
I believe that faith has brought us here
And we should be together babe
but we're not
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I keep my cool but I'm feeling
I try to say good-bye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I walk almost when you are not near
Good-bye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I walk almost when you are not near
I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
And I may seem alright
And smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front, just a front Yeah
And I play it off but I'm dreaming of you, dreaming of you
And I keep my cool but I'm feeling
I try to say good-bye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I walk almost when you are not near
Good-bye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I walk almost when you are not near
Here is my confession, may I be your possession
Boy I need your touch, love, kisses and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny, deny
I try to say good-bye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I walk almost when you are not near
Good-bye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
I walk almost when you are not near
(Song Ends)
Kuwabara had goofed off for a while after putting his stuff away. He played with his kitten and laid on the bed looking up at the ceiling. He was worried about what was ahead, not just Kurama's training but the tournament it self. He couldn't understand how you weren't scared. He knew he was. However, that was one of the many things he admired about you. You were brave and out going. Kind of reminded him of Yusuke and why he respected his once revial turned best friend.He let out a sigh and looked up at the ceiling.“Maybe I should see if (YFN) is ready to go downstairs.” he mumbled to himself.He went over to your room and knocked on the door.
"(YFN)?" Kuwabara shouted through the door.
After a few minutes of no answer, he decided to see if you were still in your room. He opened the door and walked in, looking around. He didn't even go as far as the bed when he heard not only the shower on in the bathroom but you singing behind the closed door. It was still muffled, but it was clear enough for Kuwabara to hear your beautiful voice.
'Wow! (YFN)’s voice is so beautiful! She should sing professionally or something. Man, she sings the weirdest songs. I've never heard of 'em, and I know almost every single American song there is right now! This song is cool though, and it does fit her voice well. It's beautiful just like her...wait...did I just say that? I can't like her! I love Yukina! I just can't love (YFN)! She's my friend...who happens to be a girl...who is very beautiful...and very nice...and nice to me...and is cool...and is tough...and is perfect in every way...she's just a friend...' Kuwabara thinks.
The shower turned off, which caught Kuwabara's attention. His eyes widened and he turned to the door as if he was a deer caught in a car's headlights.
"Oh crap." he said, knowing too well that he was in trouble.
All that went through his head was how you had reacted when he had seen you naked, although you didn't know that he had saw your breasts, as he had put your bra back on before you had woken up. He couldn't imagine how pissed you would be if you walked out naked and he was standing there.
You turned off the shower and thought you heard an "Oh crap." from your room.
You stopped in opening the shower curtain to think about what you had thought you just heard. You shrugged it off and thought you were hearing things. You got out of the shower and dried your self off before starting to get dress. You blanked out, a thought coming into your mind.
'Stay calm Kuwabara, stay calm. Think of something fast. ' thought Kuwabara.
You blinked, and tilted your head to the side.It had been a while since your other ability had kicked in and you had thought it had gone away or was just that one time thing. However, it seemed that it was still there, just weak.
'Was that who I think it was?' you thought, turning your gaze to the closed bathroom door.
"Kuwabara?" you asked, hoping that you weren’t going insane.
A yelp was heard before a 'thud', followed by the scurrying of someone getting off the floor. There was some hesitation before Kuwabara spoke.
"Uh, yeah? It's me...sorry for comin' in your room and all. I just wanted to see if you were ready to head down to talk with Kurama.”
You stared at the door for a moment blinking at it.
“Ah sorry about that, I just needed a quick shower. I'll be out in a bit.” you said finishing getting dressed.
You stepped out of the bathroom, fully clothed. Kuwabara stood there with a relived look on his face. He was happy that you had dressed in the bathroom; he wouldn't have known what to do if you had come out wearing just a towel.
“So are you ready?” you asked.
Kuwabara nodded before the two of you headed down stairs to the kitchen.When you got down there you found Kurama sitting at the table waiting for the two of you. He gave you both a smile and a nod as in to sit down where ever you liked. You sat down at one end while Kuwabara decided to lean up against the counter, crossing his arms over his chest.
“So I would like to discuss how this training will work.” Kurama said, seeming to go right into business.“We will get up around 6 am every morning. We will stretch out first and then work on some basic skills until lunch time. After lunch we will spare with each other until dinner time and then after that you can either go to sleep or relax before bed time.” Kurama said.You pouted and let out a groan.“Why so early? And will this be an every day thing? Like no days off?” you asked.“We only have two months. We need to get in as much training as possible, especially if you want to at least survive.” Kurama said with a serious look.You looked at him for a moment before nodding. It did make sense. If you had more time then maybe a day off each week would be good; however you only had eight weeks to learn and develop as much as your powers as possible.“So are we gonna do anything today?” Kuwabara asked, also not liking the idea of no rest, however he was ready to give it his all.“Well,” Kurama started looking over at you, which made you blink, “I thought we could work on (YFN)'s passive abilities; such as your mind reading and your shield. Both of which will be important while fighting.” Kurama said with a smile.You blinked t him.
"How are you going to do that? I mean, I don't think you have telepathy, do you?" you asked tilting your head at him.
"No, but I do know some meditation techniques that should be quite useful." said Kurama.
"Meditation..? How can that help? Isn't that stuff used for relaxation and stuff?" asked Kuwabara.
"It is, but it can also be used to help one focus. Many great psyches used meditation to help improve their techniques." said Kurama.
'Maybe I should try that. But then again, I've done good with out it so far. Maybe I should help (YFN) with her mind powers. I do have it and stuff.' Kuwabara thought.
You thought for a moment. You looked over at Kuwabara as a memory came to you. You could remember from one of the fights in the Dark Tournament that Kuwabara had used telepapy to contact the group right before he was going to rush Risho.
“Would I be able to reach people through their minds too?” you asked, which made both guys blink at you.
“I suppose...” Kurama said.“Kuwabara...I know you have a lot of spirutal senses but...well can you do anything like that?” you asked.You didn't know if Kuwabara had realized he could do that then or if he could always do it. Then you mentally kicked yourself as you remembered when he was laying on the ground after fighting Rando he had communicated with Yusuke.Kuwabara blinked at you in suprise.“Huh, actually yeah I can do that...” he said scratching the back of his head and giving a nervous smile.Kurama raised an eye brow at this information.'So he has telephathy as well. He could have more potential than I first suspected.' Kurama thought before giving a fond smile.“Well if that it the case, why don't you help her with that Kuwabara?” Kurama said.Kuwabara blinked and looked at Kurama with disbeilf.“But...” he started, however you stopped him.“Please? It will be fun!” You said with big eyes that was your infamous puppy dog look.“No not the look...” Kuwabara said with a laugh, however he knew once you gave that look it was hard to say no to it.
“Fine.” he said with a sigh of defeat.
You let out a victory cheer and fist pumped the air, making both guys laugh at your antics.“So wht do you want me to do first? Should I try to read one of your guys mind?” you asked, however before waiting for Kuwabara to answer you decided you should just do it.You go after Kurama, as you figured Kuwabara's mind would probably be harder since he knew already how to control the power.
You cleared your mind having only blackness in your mind. You began to focus your energy on Kurama's face in your mind.“Um...(YFN)..” Kuwabara said not sure what you were doing.You could sense Kurama's aura, which made you excited and you tried to reach out and touch it with in your minds eyes, however you felt a burst of energy explode in your mind. Your eyes snapped opened and you held your head. You had gotten a head ache and it was from a powerful yoki energy, something you hadn't experienced yet from your time being in the Yu Yu Hakusho universe.Kuwabara's eyes widened in fear and concern. He didn't know what happened but he could also sense that powerful yoki energy and it came from Kurama.Kurama looked apologeticly at you.
"Sorry about that. You probably should have told me you would try to enter my mind. Yoko is very...protective when it comes to his privacy." said Kurama.
You held your head a little longer until you felt dizzy. You wobbled out of your chair and could feel yourself falling out of the chair.
"(YFN)!" both guys yelled, Kurama on his feet while Kuwabara moved from his spot from the counter.
You saw the floor and closed your eyes. However, you felt someone wrap their arms around you as your face landed against a soft yet firm chest, being brought into a secure hug.
"Are you ok?" asked Kurama.
You shifted your feet so you could stand up a bit, those arms never letting you go as you re-position yourself in those strong arms. The warmth of the body that seemed to surround you soothed you. You gave a sigh in relaxation and nodded in the chest.
"Did Yoko hurt you?" asked a concerned Kurama.
"No...I'm just a little dizzy, that's all." You said, bringing your arms up and push back a bit, looking up, expecting to see Kurama.
However, you were a bit surprised to see a worried Kuwabara, who didn't seem like he wanted to let you go. You blushed and felt your head was a little dizzy still, and leaned it against Kuwabara's chest again.
'This...this can't be happening...is this a dream?' you thought as the blush didn't seem to leave your face.
"Hey, (YFN), are you sure yer alright? You don't look too good..." said Kuwabara.
You felt the vibrations of Kuwabara's voice through his chest, the vibrations seeming to settle your nerves again.
"Y-yeah...I'm fine, really...just need to have the room stop spinning is all..." you said.
At this Kuwabara seemed to hold you closer, who made you feel so light headed that if Kuwabara didn't have you in his arms you would have floated to the ceiling and stayed there.
'Nope...really not a dream...' you though, giving another sigh in relief.
You enjoying being in Kuwabara's arms and decided to just enjoy it while it lasted.
Kurama gave a sigh of relief. He wouldn't have forgiven himself if anything happened to you.
Grrr...they're too close growled Yoko
Calm down thought Kurama
Calm down! How can I calm down when that big oaf is embracing my future mate?
She’s not your future mate and will never be more then just friends. I knew that bringing her was a bad idea.
Then why did you bring her? Yoko showed a hint of amusement
I couldn't leaver her alone...she needed to be around someone who cares for her...she needed to be around Kuwabara...
Or maybe it's because you have feelings for her?
You know I do not like her like that.
Come on! She’s perfect, for both of us!
Shut up. I know she's perfect, but she loves Kuwabara...I will NOT interfere. I will help her and Kuwabara realize their feelings for each other, but I will not get between them.
...you're an idiot. You are definitely not me. I would have said 'Screw her love for that human' and would have taken her.
Exactly. I am not you and I care for (YFN) too much to do that to her. She’s like a sister to me.
Oh not that sister crap again! sighs Yoko
She is and I'm going to help her and Kuwabara get together, and don't think you can change my mind because I already made her a silent promise that I would.
You're a fool...
Well, I guess that makes you one too.
"Kurama?"
Kurama blinked for a moment before turning to you, who was standing on your own next to an equally confused and worried Kuwabara.
"Are you ok man? You're eyes kind of changed color like several times there." said Kuwabara.
"Sorry, I was talking to Yoko. He's sorry if he hurt you (YFN)." said Kurama.
You smiled.
"He didn't. I guess I got dizzy because it was my first time trying to communicate through my mind, that's all."
She’s so beautiful and perfect... said Yoko
Yoko warned Kurama.
You smiled at Kurama a little more before blinking at him. You actually hadn't heard much of Yoko until then. You got a little curious as to how the whole Yoko and Kurama thing worked out. You had read fan fics where they shared the same body but was it really like that? Was it like Naruto's relationship with the nine tails fox? You had to ask.
“So...how does that work? You know...I know that you had escaped as Yoko into a human body; Yusuke had told me that much....but does that mean that you, Kurama; is Yoko or did you like split into two different personalities once you got into the human body?” you asked, sitting back down in your chair.Kuwabara pulled up the other chair and sat down next to you; making sure you didn't fall out of it again.Kurama blinked at you but chuckled.“It's kind of compicated. However, it's like this. We are both the same person but have different personalities. We are one but seperate. Does that make sense?” he asked.You knew you still didn't understand it but at the same time it kind of made sense. You nodded but you could tell that Kurama could tell you didn't understand.“So wait...” Kuwabara said with wide eyes, “You mean to tell me that you have a demon in you?”“Well sort of....its really me, just my demon self. I guess you can say I merged with the human boy a bit and had my demonic self brance off and away from my soul.” Kurama said, hoping it made more sense saying it this way.You made an 'o' motion with your mouth and nodded. That time you kinda got it.
“Well....I think we should end the mental stuff now...we should work on the physical stuff.” Kuwabara said standing up.
Kurama nodded and you grinned.“Then lets go!” you said.Kurama chuckled and lead the two of you to the back yard. It was huge, it even had a huge pond. It was more like inside a forest area. Kurama lead you both to an area that seemed to be used as a 'training ground' as nothing green or any color for that matter grew in in.“Now I want to see your fighting skills. So I want both of you two fight each other.” Kurama said.“WHAT? I can't ! That's against my honor code! I can not hit a woman!” Kuwabara said his head held high.“Oh come on Kuwabara, you can break it just this once.” you said.“No...I won't do it; I won't hurt you or any other woman.” he said; tho it seemed he added that last part a little too quickly.You were touched by that and slight blushed.“You have to, what if you are paired up against a female demon?” Kurama said.Kuwabara thought about it for a moment.“Well....I guess I'd have to just defend myself. I won't let my self get hurt but I won't hurt a woman, even if she is demon. I would just try and trap her or do something so she can't fight me anymore.” Kuwabara said.You were happy that he wouldn't let himself get beat up by a woman, however you were worried that his idea wouldn't work; although you knew that he would luckily not go up against a female demon. Although, you weren't sure if you had changed enough of the story where he would be paired up with one.“You won't be able to just subdue a woman demon. She won't care if you have an honor code, she will make it her mission to try and tear you apart limb from limb. However, by the end of my training I will have you accept that. For right now, since you refuse to fight (YFN), I will fight her.” Kurama said.You blinked at him and gulped slightly.
“Hmmm....just take it easy on me since its the first time...” you said.“Yeah, if you hurt her I'll hurt you.” Kuwabara growled before sitting down on the ground indian style.You were touched by his concern and blushed slightly. You turned away so neither of them could see the blush and walked into the 'arena'.
"Don't worry, I won't." Kurama said.
Kurama also stood in the arean and took up a fight stance.
“We will first not use our weapons and just do hand to hand combat.” Kurama said.You nodded your head and got into your own fighting stance.
Both of you had a serious face as you both stared each other down.
Kurama shifted, about to attack.
"I got it!" You said, snapping your fingers.
Kurama's eyes blinked as he stumbled a bit, not expecting that.
"Excuse me?" he asked.
You looked at him with a huge grin.
"I found what song I'll use!" you said.
Kurama sweat dropped, as Kuwabara fell over side ways while still sitting on the ground.
"Why do ya sing when you fight? Why can't ya just fight? Not like you don't have a good voice or anything like that." Kuwabara asked after sitting back up.
You looked at him, and sighed. You hated having to tell people why you sung why you fought. You had repeated yourself so many times that it got annoying after a while.
"It's because I'm more powerful when I sing. Here let me show you." You said, walking up to Kuwabara, and pulling him to his feet.
Kuwabara was a bit shocked at being so easily pulled to his feet, and stumbled a bit.
"OK, I'm going to just attack you with out singing, you don't have to hit back, but you can block." You said.
You got into an attack position, totally forgetting that Kurama was still in the arena, and that you were in the middle of a match. Kurama watched with an interested smile on his lips.
You began do some karate moves, such as throw some punches and kicks; however Kuwabara was easily able to block each punch and kick you threw at him. You ended with a spinning low kicked which hit Kuwabara in his shin however it hardly did anything.
"Ow...that hurt." he said rubbing his thigh as if he got stung by a bee.
"Now see the difference when I sing." You said, going back into your first position.
You were about to attack when you stopped.
"Ummm...let's get you away from the trees..." You said, having a second thought about the area you were fighting in.
You surprised Kuwabara by grabbing the front of his shirt and pulling him into the arena. Kurama felt he shouldn't be standing there anymore and left, finding this not only amusing but also interesting. He had also been wondering why you sang while you fought, and seeing you fight Kuwabara not singing, you really didn't look tough like all the other times you fought.
"Ok. Same rules, just now I'm singing." You said.
You took a deep breath and got set to attack.
Please just don’t play with me
My paper heart will bleed
This wait for destiny won’t do
Be with me please I beseech you
(You charge at him, which causes him to blink at you and yelp as you took out your bo and swung it at him, however you jump into the air and land behind him)
Simple things that make you runaway
Catch you if I can
(You turn around and with fire in your eyes you swing your bo at him. He jumps back and barely is able to escape your attack.)
Tears fall down your face
The tastes is something new
Something That I know
Moving honest
Is easiest I’m made round you
(You don’t even give the poor guy time to recover from the attack as you appear in front of him and sweep his feet right from underneath him. You bring up your bo and bring it down. Kuwabara’s eyes widen before he is able to roll to the right, just missing your attack.)
So bottle old love and throw to sea
Watch it away as you cry
The year has past
The seasons go
(Kurama watched you with blinking eyes and a sweat drop.
‘Well, this is over kill…’ he thinks.
“I like it…” purred Yoko.
“You would…” sighed Kurama.)
(You are now facing Kuwabara who realized that you are fighting seriously and decides to take out his spirit sword; but for blocking purposes only. You rush at him with full strength and swing your bo downward, which Kuwabara blocks with his sword. He grunts as he wasn’t expecting you to be that strong with the attack. You pushed him off a bit before swinging at another angle, however he was able to block it as well)
Please just don’t play with me
My paper heart will bleed
This wait for destiny won’t do
Be with me please I beseech you
(You realize that you wouldn’t get too far if you kept up with your straight forward attacks. So you spin away to his left side, swinging your bo along with you and hitting him hard in the back. He yelped out in pain as he was caused to stumble forward. He turned around just in time to block another attack by you swinging your bo.)
Simple things that make you runaway
Catch you if I can
(You both stood there in a weapons locked attack, both breathing heavily however you seemed to not have affected your singing as it was clear and beautiful, not missing a beat.)
Waiting a day goes thru
My lips are sealed for her
My tongue is
Tied to dream with being with you
To settle for less is not what I prefer
(You pushed away from Kuwabara before swinging your bo down for another attack, which Kuwabara brought his sword to block. However at the last second you change the direction of the attack and hit him hard on his left side. Spit and some blood came out of Kuwabara’s lips as he stumbled backwards. He grabbed his side with one of his hands, his other still holding onto the sword.)
So bottle old love and throw to sea
Watch it away as you cry
The year has past
The seasons go
(You stood there for a moment letting Kuwabara take a few moments to catch his own breath, not to mention your own, however once you saw Kuwabara looked ready to take another attack from you; you jumped into the air and gave him a spinning back flip into his face. More blood and spit flew from his mouth before he was sent skidding into the ground around five feet. You landed hard on your feet and crouched low, now holding both of your boes.)
Please just don’t play with me
My paper heart will bleed
This wait for destiny won’t do
Be with me please I beseech you
(Kuwabara struggled to his feet. Usually he wouldn’t have been as bad off as he was at this moment, however he wasn’t going to attack you. All he could do was deflect your attacks however, you seemed to have more concentration as well as power as you fought and sung at the same time. He was beginning to wish he hadn’t asked the question. You stood where you were however, you didn’t last too long before you rushed towards him before jumping into the air, doing a flying sidekick; however, Kuwabara dodged your attack and was able to turn around to block your spinning back kick with his arm; which you had aimed at his stomach.)
Simple things that make you runaway
Catch you if I can
(You smiled at him, seeing that he was taking the fight serious and seemed to realize his mistake at asking you the question.)
Summer time,
The nights so long
The leaves fall down
So do I into the arms of a friend
Winter nights
My bedside is cold
For I am gone
As spring blossoms you to me
(However, the song was coming to an end and you needed to finish this by the time the song ended. You did a back flip, kicking Kuwabara in the jaw with your other foot that flew upwards while doing the back flip. Kuwabara’s head few back a bit as spit came out mixed with a little more blood. Kuwabara’s face was beginning to bruise slightly from your fierce attack and it appeared Kuwabara was beginning to grow tired by the attacks as well. You crouched low before swiping your legs underneath Kuwabara’s and knocking him onto his back.)
Summer time,
The nights they are so long
The leaves fall down
So do I into the arms of a friend
Winter nights
My bedside is cold
For I am gone
As spring blossoms you to me
(You swung your two boes in the air before stepping down on Kuwabara’s chest, making sure he didn’t stand up for another beating. You then pointed your boes at his neck, causing Kuwabara to gulp and look up at you with wide eyes. He was scared and he felt as if you were angry at him, even though there was no reason for you to be. However, as you sang the song, you had grown mad at the fact that you couldn't be with Kuwabara and that he was in love with another. You had enjoyed the sparing however, you had wished that Kuwabara would have attacked. You thought it would have been a lot more of a challenge; however that was where Kurama would be helpful; if he wasn’t scared of you that is.)
You finished your song and got off of Kuwabara, dispelling your weapons and looked down at the sweating and slightly bleeding Kuwabara. You sweat dropped at him and bent down next to him, examining his wounds that you had created.
“Sorry, Kuwabara…I think I over did it with the attack.” You said “But, that’s why I sing.”
You gave him a cheeky smile as you looked over his wounds. Kuwabara snorted and smiled up at you with a weak smile.
"Remind me never to ask you that again." He grumbled.
You chuckled and nodded before standing up and offering him your hand. He took it gladly and was happy to find he was still able to stand on his own two feet. He began to grin. He knew the next practical joke he would pull on Yusuke next. He would ask Yusuke to ask you why you sing; the next time he saw his arch rival that is.
You didn’t notice the grin as you had turned to Kurama. He had an amused smile on his lips. He was impressed.
"You still want to be my sparing partner?" you asked, a bit nervous.
You didn’t' want to scare him or Kuwabara, since you knew you needed to practice more, especially since you would be fighting in the Dark Tournament.
Kurama smiled at you.
"Of course. Besides, I need the training as well and will definitely have a work out fighting you and Kuwabara." he says.
You smiled, relieved.
"Ok, I'm ready! Oh and I'll be using a different song.” You said with a grin.
This made Kurama sweat drop, a bit worried at what you would choose to fight with him.
At dusk you all decided it was time to stop for the day.
You had a bloody lip and dirt all over you. You had scratches and some were bleeding, though not badly. Your body was sore all over. However, that made sense as you had fought more then your body was used too. Usually your fights would only last as long as your songs and then you would only fight at the most, once a day; if even that per week. You really did need the practice you realized.
Kurama had several scratches as well and some bruises from your bo. The scratches where from Kuwabara's spirit sword. It was a three-way fight, mostly anyway, since Kuwabara wouldn't fight you because of his code.
Kuwabara was beat up pretty badly because he had to fight you and Kurama. Not to mention, the injuries you had given him from that first battle. You only had Kurama to worry about during that three-way match. Kuwabara was a little bloody, but not too bad and was limping a little.
You and Kuwabara dragged yourselves to the castle and into your rooms.
"Good night. We will be doing this for the next two months. We'll start tomorrow morning at 9 am, but you guys should get up at 6 am to get ready." said Kurama before he went into his room.
Both you and Kuwabara groaned, before telling each other 'good night' and going groggily into your rooms, getting ready to go to sleep. After you had a nice long hot shower, you crawled into bed. You cuddled into the queen size bed and into your blanket and Kouga.
"Man...what a day...I hope I can last two months..." You said with a yawn as you fell asleep and begin to dream.
(Dream)
They were at the Dark Tournament. Yusuke was fighting Toguro and losing pretty badly. Kuwabara was screaming at Yusuke, telling him to beat Toguro up. Toguro pushes Yusuke, sending him flying backwards.
"Pathetic. I was expecting more of a challenge from you." Toguro turns and looks at you, Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama.
"Maybe if I kill one of your friends." he looks at everyone in the eyes. He then looks at you "You." he says, pointing. "He seems to be most attached to you."
You felt you blood run cold.
'This is not real! This isn't what happens!' you thought.
Toguro started to walk towards you.
"NO! PELASE! LEAVE HER ALONE!" Yusuke shouted, getting up.
You find yourself all alone; covered in darkness. Just you and Toguro. Yusuke's pleases were heard, but you couldn't see him. Your eyes were focused on Toguro's. Yusuke ran at him, but was easily knocked away. Suddenly, Toguro run straight at you. You watch with wide eyes as he comes closer, bringing his right arm back, ready to strike.
Toguro was in front of you and plunged his hand forward. Pain filled your eyes and tears rolled down your face. Kuwabara's blood curdling scream rings in your ears as blood comes from your mouth and where Toguro slammed his fingers into your bleeding chest. Your eyes widen as Toguro pulls out his hand. Darkness is the only thing you see as the screams of Kuwabara and Yusuke ring in your ears until finally you become enveloped into darkness.
(Dream End)
You sat straight up in bed, sweat covering your body. You were breathing heavily and looking around. You look down at yourself and find nothing wrong with you; no blood. It took you a few minutes to remember where you were.
"Kuwabara..."You whispered.
You couldn't help but want to be near him; to feel like you were being protected. You got out of bed and walked out of your room into the hallway. You had your Scooby-Doo blanket wrapped around you as you had Koga under the blanket; you were squeezing tight around your body; which felt cold.
You opened Kuwabara's door and peeked in. There on the queen size bed was Kuwabara who was spiraled out on his bed, wearing his bright red boxers and white shirt. You walked up to the side of his bed and saw Eikichi was curled up under his chin, while his left hand rested on his stomach while his right was on Eikichi’s back. His gel was washed out and his semi-curly hair fell gently in front of his eyes, only falling a little over his eyes. You couldn't help but smile and move the little pieces of hair out of his face.
This had caused Kuwabara to stir. You brought your hand back, away from Kuwabara's face. He opened his eyes and blinked at up at you.
"(YFN)...? what are you doing in my room at...?" Kuwabara turned his head, causing Eikichi to stir a bit before moving a bit over, letting Kuwabara move his head to look at the clock that was on the dresser."...3:15...in the morning!" he said before turning back to you.
He yawned and sat up scratching his head, his hair standing up a bit, in curls.
Eikichi, woken by Kuwabara's movement, yawned and stretched. She got up and moved to Kuwabara's pillow and went back to sleep.
"I'm sorry...I just had a nightmare, that's all...I had a dream that Toguro was fighting Yusuke and winning. Then Toguro stopped fighting and said he had to kill one of us, and he picked me...I couldn't move...I was too scared. I was about to die and I knew I was going to die. Yusuke was screaming and...there was blood and...and..." You started but couldn't finish as tears came to your eyes.
Kuwabara straightened up more in his bed, now fully awake. You had small tears in your eyes. It was as if you were really there, that the blood was really your blood and that the pain was real. However, it had all gone away once you woke up. That didn’t stop the images from coming into your mind’s awake eyes.
"Hey...hey, it's alright. You're alright!" Kuwabara said, taking your hand and pulling you into a hug, crushing you to him.
You continued to sob.
"But...no...you..." you sobbed.
You weren't afraid of dying, it was the fact you were alone in the dream; and the chilling scream Kuwabara made hurt worse.
"Shhhh...it's gonna be ok, ok? I won't let him hurt you. You got me? I won't let him hurt you...it's gonna be ok..." Kuwabara said, resting his head on top of yours.
You sniffed and nodded.
You wanted to tell Kuwabara how your scream and Yusuke’s made the nightmare worse, however he was so warm. Not to mention the sound of his breathing and his voice seemed to sooth and calm you.
You felt you were falling asleep.
"Can...can I sleep with you...just for tonight?" You asked, burying your head into his chest, a blush crossing your tear stained cheeks.
Kuwabara blushed at you and pulled you closer to him.
"Sure...I guess. I don't see anything wrong with that...we've done it before, so...I guess it's ok..." Kuwabara said.
He was about to let go, when he felt you cling to his shirt. Kuwabara felt his entire body turn red as you curled up, clinging to his shirt. He was about to pull you off him, when he heard your soft breathing meaning you were already asleep.
He sighed, laying back down, with out disturbing you, and pulled the covers over both of you. You curled up on top of Kuwabara's chest and clung to his shirt. Kuwabara kept his left hand wrapped securely around your waist as his right hand lay under his head. Soon, he too fell asleep from the soft breathing that came from you as you slept.
(End of Chapter 15)
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