This chapter is a proclamation of love for both Hiei and I's Love of Ice cream
(though oddly enough... there wont be that much of it in here.... funny ne?)
My inspiration for this chapter was the first DVD of Chobits. Heheh... now That's a funny anime!
Disclaimer::I dont own Yu Yu Hakusho... If I did I'd be sitting on a mountain of chocolate flavored Pocky Right now... And I'd Buy Baskin Robbins and Haagen Daas.
(this is a Yaoi or Shounen Ai... if you dont know what that means I'll Tell you... Two words. Male Love.) If you still cant figure it out... I suggest you proceed to the first grade and learn to read.
((I want to thank my very first reviewer that went out of their way to email me with kind words of encouragement. (qwerty... thanks a ton and a half.). ^_^. I want to thank all the others who reviewed this fic I really hope you're all enjoying it ... thank you so very much for your support and I promise I'll do my best to keep the updates frequent. *group hugs*))
There will be little to no Youko in this chapter.. but dont worry... He'll definitely make an appearance soon enough!
*...* = A verbalized thought
((...)) = Any stupid rambling from me
** ~~ Sweet Snow ~~ **
-- Flash Back --
Standing in the middle of the street of what appeared to be a deserted city block were three youths. It was barely light out and the pre-dawn sky was just showing the hints of morning.
They had been chasing that damned Sick and twisted youkai for what seemed like forever. Though it had only been an hour since they'd found the demon snooping around in a graveyard and growing some revolting tree which roots, base, and branches were made up of human corpses the fruit of the tree were human heads. After the usual insults were flung and the battle ensued the injured demon used some cheap trick to get away. And now the three of them were really starting to get pissed... All right... Maybe one of the three.
Hiei cursed irritably under his breath as he waited for the carrot headed oath to pin point the escaped youkai's Ki signature.Spirit awareness he may have but his ability next to nothing next to Hiei's Jagan. If it weren't for a certain "probation period" He would have been able to use it.He really had no patience and was growing steadily more irritated at the double warded head band he had to wear.. Hiei knew he should have just bisected the demon in two upon meeting. If it weren't for the ridiculous "Detain and question" objective he would have done so too.
"Uh.... I Cant sense his Youki anywhere.. It's like he disappeared or something." Kuwabara finally said.
"Shit" Yusuke swore
"Hn... Baka useless ningen." Hiei spat
"WHAT WAS THAT!?"
A slight shift in the air about three quarters of a mile away.
Hiei's eyes narrowed.
"There."
In a black blur the fire demon disappeared and was suddenly at the other end of the block then flitted away again leaving his two team mates far in the dust to follow his break neck pace.
"Damn it Hiei Wait Up!" Yusuke hollered.
The low cling of metal against metal was carried on the wind in the distance causing the teens to redouble there efforts to reach their impatient ally. They entered through the entrance of a small park and soon came upon a clearing of benches to find Hiei locked in battle with the now desperate looking demon.
The demon was humanoid in form and by his features may have been considered attractive by human standards. However pale blue skin, sharp fangs stubby horns on the forehead Yellow eyes and wild green hair doesn't exactly put you on the top in a beauty pageant. ((Oh well))
The demon was now forced back against a tree. Both Yusuke and Kuwabara knew that his end was near... In fact they were surprised he'd even lasted this long... the demon must have performed some really quick and crafty maneuvers to keep Hiei from Bisecting him. Hiei wasn't one to play around with his opponents... that was more Kurama's style....
And... speaking of the fox....
Hiei set his hand ablaze with a dark flame fueled by his own youki and anger.
*Why the hell isn't he here?*
It was then that he'd remembered what the toddler ruler of the spirit world had said...
*Oh... right..* He thought as he set off towards his prey at an nearly unfathomable speed.
*Kurama has some sort of exam or something...* He came up to the cowering demon just as the demon quickly put up a defense.....as he'd expected.
*Why the hell am I thinking of the fox at a time like this?* He thought as he blurred out of vision at the last possible second and reappeared about fifteen feet above the youkai... Surely the demon wouldn't be able to block this...
*But I dont see why that Baka Kitsune even bothers.* Hiei was now mere inches away from the demon... The demon looked up eyes widened in horror... there was no escaping it.
* Hn...stupid ningen customs!* ((Hell yeah... school sucks!)) Those yellow eyes narrowed suddenly... And just as Hiei's flaming hand came into contact with the demon's neck he too felt something puncture his own neck... it was a small needle prick nothing to worry about... But then he watched those yellow eyes alight with a mysterious amusement as the body of the demon melted away and withered to dust.
Hiei landed on his feet in cat like stance before slowly standing up and pulling out a small green thorn like needle from his neck. He watched as the wind picked up and carried away the remains of demon he'd just turned to ashes... The wind was so loud in his ears he barely heard Urameshi and the oath calling over to him...
"You all right Hiei? "
*Who was that?... Oh yeah... Urameshi.*
"Oi Shrimp!! Why'd you let him do that to you?"
*Hn... Do what to me... what is he talking about?*
"You weren't exactly supposed to kill him."
The wind rushed by and in his now overly sensitive ears it seemed to rack his brains and brought on a pounding headache.
*What... Wha...?* He closed his hands over his ears and shook his head.
*Make it stop .. make it stop...!!*
"Hiei!!!"
*The pain.....it... went away?*
Hiei opened his eyes and found himself looking up at two very strange looking people wearing green and blue. He was sitting on the ground and his back was against a tree... dribble escaped his mouth and streamed down to his chin... It was light outside by now... The sun cast a red haze across the sky.
*Red....* Just then the vision of a tall slender red haired creature of astonishing beauty flashed in front of his eyes. The creature danced and twirled brandishing a long thorny green thing that danced and twirled too.
Soon Hiei was on his feet... dancing... twirling... though he could never hope to be as graceful as the red haired Kurama...
*Kurama?* That was the name... he knew it was....
and as soon as the name flew through his mind, something in the back of his mind took control of his body... In a desperate attempt to regain control of his conscious Hiei issued a single fierce command.
*Find Kurama!!!!*
Hiei stopped his maniacal dance and stumbled in place. He jumped as a large hand was placed on his shoulder. But he knew this wasn't Kurama...
*Find him!!!!* He disappeared in a flash leaving his two team mates staring at air with jaws agape and eyes oh so confused.
Hiei leaped on top of buildings... and was exhilarated by the sensation of flying... The wind in his hair and against his face was so refreshing and for some reason he wanted to grasp and savor the sensation because it felt as if it was a long time since he'd last lost himself to feeling with abandon... yes.... a very long time indeed... The sun steadily rose higher in the sky while Hiei pranced and played on the roof and treetops.
He also practiced his twirling on the very edge of a particularly high roof top and ignored the frantic panicked gasps of the people below as he twirled and twirled
"Oh God! ... Somebody help that boy!"
"Call the police!"
He'd gathered up quite the crowd below him.. maybe they all came to see him dance?... But he wasn't ready for them to see!
"You can't see me dance till K'rama teaches me!"
And with that he disappeared leaving the group of horrified mortals staring aghast.
By now the sun was high in the sky.. he finally picked up on a familiar energy.. it was the same energy he'd felt when he saw the graceful red head performing... And he followed it...
*Red... Red!!* He finally saw the glint of red as the sunlight reflected off Kurama's silky tresses.
Hiei silently appeared above the red head on a tree branch. His body finally relaxed now... everything would be all right....
*Found him...* His body relaxed to the point where he couldn't even stay upright anymore and he fell forward. He shut his eyes tightly the sensation of gravity overwhelmed him as yet another vision flashed before his eyes....
Beautiful eyes shedding crystal tears. Pale hands shaking as they dropped him....
*No!!!... dont let me fall!!!!.. Please.!!!* He was falling ....
Falling...
Falling...
And now would come the pain... he didn't know why but deep down inside he knew he'd had this dream many times before and now the pain would come any second.
But... it didn't... He landed on something soft instead of hard rough tree branches...
Something warm wrapped itself around him instead of his broken and battered body falling to the hard ground of the Makai jungle.
Hiei opened his eyes to see the brightly lit scene of a city street in the Ningenkai... He was not broken.. not even in pain...His eyes widened in surprise as he realized this. then he was shook.
"Hiei... What happened?"
Hiei looked towards the soft gentle voice. And he looked up into those beautiful green eyes that were wide with concern... It was him!... The one he'd been looking for..
*Kurama*.... Hiei was so taken with awe that he completely missed the way Kurama's eyes momentarily darkened with an emotion that _wasn't_ concern.
"K'rama...?
"Yes Hiei?"
"Do... your dance again fox...."
*Fox?... he dont even have tails*
"Dance?"
Hiei remembered the entire thing.. Kurama pranced round and round gracefully. His audience... were a whole group of demons who must have been jealous of his beautiful dance.. because they kept trying to attack him... They all fell to the ground as Kurama cracked the whip.... Hiei was his only _real_ audience. He watched in awe as the whip ascended above the red head and seemed to pierce the very heavens....
"The one where you touch the sky..." Hiei smiled up at Kurama just before his body reacted to the toxins attacking his system and shut down, putting him into a healing sleep.
-- End Flashback --
And now Hiei sat as motionless as a statue... He only stared at the door where only a few moments ago his Red haired fox had just disappeared behind.. he heard the sound of water running and maybe muttered curses though he couldn't be sure... He wanted to follow the fox but he thought better of it.
Before.. Kurama had told him to stay put and be quiet.. but he didn't listen... and Even though Kurama didn't seem mad at him he still remembered how scary his voice had sounded when Kurama had yelled his name..
"Hiei!!!"
He didn't want to make Kurama angry...
He didn't want to be hated...
He didn't want to be thrown away again...
So he just sat there as obediently as he could... he even slowed his own breathing to make himself seem even more motionless.
He thought back and tried to see if he could remember anything about before... other than the falling the pain.. and the pretty red head... there was little else.. He knew he should have remembered something about the two others who were here earlier but...
The bathroom door swung open and his thoughts remained discontinued as he looked on expectantly. He smiled as Kurama emerged. Kurama wore a fluffy looking white robe. Surely he could move from his spot now right?
Hiei immediately closed the distance between them in a fraction of a heartbeat and was squeezing Kurama tight about the waist.
(......)
(......)
Kurama's hands went to Hiei's shoulders.
"Hiei...." He breathed
"Hmm?" Hiei looked up at him.
This time Hiei did notice the dark look in those eyes.
"You dont know... what you're doing to me.. Hiei..."
Since Hiei's head was resting against Kurama's chest he could hear his heartbeat. And it was racing.
"K'rama?"
Before he knew it, he was suddenly lifted by the waist and set high against Kurama's chest. Instinctively he wrapped his arms around the Kitsune's neck.
Hiei nuzzled Kurama's scented hair.
"Hiei... please..." Kurama whispered into the fire demon's neck.
"Hmm?"
Kurama carried the little demon over to the desk against the wall. He quickly placed Hiei on top of it. Hiei still had his arms locked around his neck in a death grip and could do nothing to escape.
((A lot of good that cold shower did huh?))
He surrendered and leaned into the embrace. He was breathing heavily as if a Sumo wrestler was sitting on his chest.
((Mental image....))
"Hiei... " He murmured again about a hair breadth away from completely losing all control. He tentatively grabbed at Hiei's arms and slowly pried them open. He grabbed Hiei by the hips and scooted him further back on the desk and against the wall behind it.
"Just sit.. I... have to get dressed."
He looked over the fire demon for a few seconds more. Hiei was still mostly covered in chocolate and he knew he'd have to give him yet another bath... He didn't think he could handle that again.
Hiei watched while Kurama went over to his dresser and pulled out a pair of khaki pants and white shirt. He was looking around his room now and noticed the chocolate mural on the wall beside his bed. Kurama sighed and looked back at Hiei now.
Hiei looked away guiltily but quickly glanced back up as he heard the Kitsune chuckle.
"Don't worry Hiei.. I'm not angry."
Hiei flashes a million gigawatt smile.Kurama winced as if stung and looked away.
*He never smiled that way before... And now...*
Kurama looked back at the still Beaming Koorime.
*And now..... He offers them so freely... is this his true nature?*
"K'rama"
*Was this what he was like... before his innocent spirit was broken*
"K'rama?"
*What happened to you Hiei?.... What made you close off your heart?*
"You wont throw me away?"
Kurama blinked when he was brought out of his train of thoughts as his brain processed what was just said.
Hiei looked away from those sad eyes. They weren't much different from the sad eyes he saw in the vision.... just before he was thrown away. Was Kurama going to do that too?
*Was that what it was?.. Since he was aware... his innocent spirit was probably broken... from the very day of his birth.... Gods...*
Kurama went over to his side and placed a hand under his chin. Hiei was reluctant to meet his gaze but looked up into the green eyes anyway. They weren't sad anymore instead they were alight with a secret laughter... A look that definitely suited the Kitsune more.
"I would never throw you away...."
Hiei again bedazzled the poor fox with a brilliant smile before latching onto him in a tight hug.
This was going to be the end of him and Kurama knew it... He would either die from the effort of trying not to rape him.. Or he would finally give in and take advantage of the Korrime.. Then Hiei would slaughter him when he regained his memories. And from the looks of things... It would most likely be the latter of the two.
But then.... He loved the little Fire demon.... So much... it hurt..... it hurt to the core... especially since under normal circumstances his feelings would never be returned... and now here he was cradling the object of his affections... The subject of his dreams... the thief of his heart... and there wasn't a damn thing he could do to make this into something more.
With a sigh he broke from the embrace and smiled down at Hiei.
*I have to endure this...*
*Not just for myself... But for Hiei... I have to be strong for both of us...*
*I love him too much... I _wont_ take advantage of him.*
With a new air of determination and self righteousness He calmly set the other demon on the floor.
*I would.. _never_ throw you away....*
"Come on chocolate face... We have to get you clean... then you're going to help me clean up this mess you made."
Hiei giggled happily as he was thrown over a shoulder and carried off to the bathroom.
Well... Kurama had cleverly figured that it was only the shirt that had sustained the most damage from the onslaught of chocolate. So he really only had to wash Hiei's face and hands. Lucky him.
But... He couldn't avoid giving Hiei a proper bath forever....
((Grins Deviously))
The next few days went by in a blur... And Kurama found he could practically set his watch by Hiei's cycles (As he's come to call them.)
Hiei had four cycles he followed throughout the course of the day.
1. 8:00 am Hiei wakes up... Hungry as a starved dog... and grumpy as a rabid one.
2. 1:00 pm Hiei watches T.V. And is as cuddly as a kitten. He even purred!
3. 6:00 pm Hiei does nothing... he just sits there... depressed... but he never cries.
4. 12:00 am Hiei falls asleep. though he sometimes has nightmares. Okay... he always has nightmares
Rinse...
Repeat...
For sleeping arrangements Kurama had pulled out his old futon and was contented to sleep on it as Hiei slept in his western style bed.
He didn't trust himself to sleep in the same bed as the ever tempting fire demon of course. But every morning he'd wake up to find Hiei curled up next to him...
... And every morning he had to commence in a cold shower...
Out of all of Hiei's cycles.. the morning cycle was the one he was most comfortable with... it was as close to Hiei's true self as he could get. Though it was rather hard because he was most uncooperative... especially when it came to hiding him from his mother. The mornings usually went something like this...
"Good Morning Hiei!"
"Hn... Not... leave me alone I wanna sleep."
"But you'll miss breakfast if you do."
"Hn....?"
"I know you're hungry...."
"Where's the food..."
"You're not even going to say please?"
"WHERE IS IT!!!!!???"
"Shhh!!.... All right... if you go in the closet over there that's where the food is... but you have to be very quiet okay?"
"Why?"
"Because the monster will hear you."
"Hn... I'm not afraid."
"But I am... The monster will gobble me up if it found out I was hiding a Hiei in my closet."
"...."
"So... will you be quiet then?... For me?"
"Hn..."
They would hear the soft foot steps from down the hall.
"Hiei!... please hide quick!"
"Hn..." Hiei would comply but not before throwing an exasperated glare over his shoulder.
"Good Morning Shuichi!" Came the gentle voice.
*Hn... That monster didn't sound so tough!*
"Good morning Kasaan."
*Mm... food!*
"Oh... I see you've taken out your old futon."
"Yes... I get really hot in that bed from all the cushioning... The futon is much more comfortable."
"But... It looks as though someone slept in that bed too."
"Well.. I kinda got a back ache in the middle of the night so I just went back to the big bed.. I guess I got too used to not sleeping on the floor."
She giggles "I suppose so."
"Burp!!!"
There was surprise in the voice. "..What was .."
"Ah... Excuse me Kasaan." Kurama said patting his chest.
"It must be those midnight snacks..."
((Kurama's pretty quick with those cover ups ne?))
Sure... Kurama did feel bad referring to Shiori as "The Monster" but he had no choice.
And thusly this was how their day would start. However... right now... It was 4:38 pm and was probably the most trying part of the day... Cuddly lovey dovey Irresistible Hiei was now sitting in Kurama's lap purring contentedly and drinking a fruit juice. They were sitting in "Hiei's" bed and were now watching his favorite program. Rurouni Kenshin. He really liked it because the main character "Kenshin" reminded him so much of his Kurama...
"But he's not as pretty" Hiei was saying once again before snuggling closer into his fox's warmth. right now was a commercial break and since he didn't have the show to completely arrest his attention he now turned it full blast onto his favorite red head.
Kurama merely sat there with his eyes closed. He was breathing very slowly and tried his damnedest to regulate his racing heartbeat.
"K'rama?"
There was his name again whispered oh so softly by his koi.
"Yes Hiei?"
"Why don't you open your eyes?... You dont like the show?"
"No... I do like it... My eyes... I....I'm just thinking."
"Oh...."
(Slurp!!!...)
(Slurp!!!...)
Kurama opened his eyes and looked down into the crimson gems of Hiei's eyes.
"Looks like you ran out... you want some more?"
Hiei nodded cutely.
Just then Kurama thought of something. Hiei had been staying with him for the good part of four (In which he'd YET to hear from Kuwabara or Urameshi.) days now and had only once been downstairs. He'd told Hiei there was a monster lurking around on the lower levels and would eat him if he came downstairs..
Yes... He knew it was utterly lame and more than a little unfair to Hiei but it was the only thing He could think of to Keep Hiei from wondering around. But now. the "Monster" was away.... and would be away for the rest of the weekend as she was convinced to go on a cruise with some friends.
"Hiei."
"Hmm?"
" Wanna do something fun?"
*Heh... I can think of a few things....*
*Shut the Hell up... Not now Youko.*
*Tch!... Party Pooper!*
"Yeah.!" Hiei answered excitedly.
"You wanna go downstairs?"
Hiei's eyes widened.
"Don't worry the monster is going to be away for a while."
There it was... That irresistibly cute smile. Gods he wished that Hiei would do it more often.
"Come on"
He lifted Hiei off his lap and took the smaller hand in his own leading the way out. He was quite surprised when he felt that hand pull out of his hold. Hiei was usually over clingy at this time of day. What gives? Just as he looked back, he was nearly knocked over when Hiei latched onto his back. The little demon flashed a toothy grin at him.
Oh... so it was a piggy back ride was it?
*Shut up....*
*What?... I didn't even say anything!*
*You were going to.*
*Why... the nerve....*
And with the Youko in check (for the time being) They set off on their "journey into the unknown." Kurama ran down the hall and nimbly hopped down the stairs two at a time to keep things interesting... Hiei giggled and whooped for joy all the way down. He skidded to a halt as they reached the bottom of the stairs.
"Shhh..." He said. His green eyes full of caution.
The Koorime's eyes widened and the little hands gripped at his shoulders more tightly. Kurama stealthily crept along the wall and taking a risk he chanced a quick peek around the corner. Hiei let out a small muffled whimper as he buried his face in the red hair.
He was really fighting the urge to burst out laughing right now. It was almost too much fun playing with Hiei this way. He was so innocently oblivious to the game.
"Okay.." He whispered.
"Hiei... I'm gonna put you down. Now stay here and keep an I out... I'm gonna look around real quick."
Hiei did slide off Kurama's back but he still held the Kitsune's left arm with a vice grip.
"K'rama... I thought you said... the monster was gone!" He whispered urgently.
"I know... It should be but I want to double check to make sure it's safe okay?"
Hiei loosened his arm.
"All right...wait here." He quickly turned the corner before Hiei could catch glimpse of the amused grin on his face. This really was too much fun. And hell! Why shouldn't he try to have some fun?... He'd been through torment these past few days with Hiei always cuddling him the way he did. All the endless cold showers... And If he got just one more nose bleed He knew he'd have to call a blood bank.
But... then again... Once Hiei did get better... chances are he would never be able to hold the elusive fire demon the way he has been.... _ever_ again. And that smile... He knew it could light the darkest void and melt a heart of cold stone. He knew he was little more than a puddle of mush every time he saw it. He heard nervous shuffling back where he'd just left Hiei.
Oh!... right ... back to the game.
He moved further away from the stairway and went into the kitchen.
"Hmm...."
*What to do?.. What to do?.*
A sly grin spread across the delicate mouth. His usually better judgment was blind sided by his
own mischievous ways. He was the Youko after all...
*3...*
*2...*
*1...*
He let out a blood curdling scream and collapsed to the floor making sure he made a nice loud thud. He closed his eyes and curled up into a ball. He'd heard the yelp from behind the wall and heard the frantic little foot steps rushing his way he had to bite his tongue hard to keep from smiling.
When was the instant he realized he'd made a huge mistake. Oh... maybe it was when Hiei plopped down on top of him and straddled his hips?... Oh yes... that could be it ... But even more so it was the completely horrified and grief stricken voice that soon came after the weight had settled on him.
"K'rama!... K'rama.!!! ..."
"Please! No!... I....don't wanna be alone again!..."
"K'rama I don't like it down here! Let's go back!"
"Let's go back!"
"Hiei..."
"Let's go back...."
By this time He'd already sat up and cradled the small frame securely in his arms. He was rocking back and forth. All the while cooing softly to calm the trembling bundle that was Hiei.
*Shit!*
What the hell was he thinking scaring Hiei like that!?
That's it.. he wasn't thinking..
*Kurama.. you idiot!...*
"Shh...."
"It's okay...."
"I'm fine... everything's fine..."
*Gods... I'm so retarded sometimes.*
*You said it.... I didn't.*
With one hand he stroked his fingers through Hiei's hair. the other he used to hold the demon close... Hiei was still shivering... was he crying?...No. There was no moisture.
"Hiei... I'm so sorry"
He said nothing so Kurama just continued softly.
"It was mean of me to scare you that way... I'm sorry Hiei... I'm so sorry."
He didn't realize until about five to ten minutes later that the shivering had turned to soft purring. Kurama pulled back just a little to look down at his little koi. Hiei really was like a kitten in a lot of ways. His face was properly proportioned to make him the perfect little kitten. Those almond shaped eyes. And the hair even... it looked very similar to a cat's when it's fur stood on end. He grinned now and Hiei returned the favor.
They sat this way for who knows how long... That's why Kurama was so shocked when he heard the old grandfather clock they had strike the six o clock hour. Was it really that time already?... maybe the clock was wrong?.. His mother must have been tampering with it or something. Yes... that was it.
.... But no... The sun had shifted into a position in the sky where it casted a red light through Kurama's large kitchen windows and into the room. the clock was still chiming.. and all Kurama could do was watch. Now.. while Hiei's second cycle was the most uncomfortable for Kurama. this cycle was by far the worst of them all. He stared at Hiei's face as the expression changed and the smile faded.
A shadow darkened the brilliant red eyes and his eyelids drooped slightly giving him a lethargic expression. his lips shifted to a thin line with the lower lip pouted ever so slightly. Hiei's hands slowly slid from Kurama's shirt where they had been clutching and dropped to his sides. His body didn't stiffen but had he not been breathing he'd be as still as a statue. He was just.... unresponsive.
"..."
"Hiei"
"..."
*Gods I hate this.*
He'd tried countless methods to get Hiei crack a smile or at the very least _not_ look as if he would cry at any given second. He tried the old tickle trick which only earned him a mostly blank if not... slightly confused stare. He tried to play with him.. ((Not that way...)) Spinning him around, dancing with him. Things that he normally loved during the earlier parts of the day... He tried telling stupid jokes, reading him stories, making funny faces, weird noises, he even performed a few pratt falls. (And was greeted by his good friend Lower back pain).
In the end... the only thing he could do was hold him close and try to comfort him as best he could. He was doing that just now... When suddenly ... he was hit with a brilliant idea....
Okay ... maybe it wasn't exactly _Brilliant_ since they were already in the kitchen and it didn't take a rocket scientist... well... you know. But hey it was something he hadn't tried. Maybe if he fed him....
"Hmm.."
*But what to feed him...?*
Thinking back... he immediately came to a conclusion... It definitely had to be something sweet. But it should be something he hadn't given him before.. Hiei had all kinds of candies... and cakes.. Not to mention those chocolate chip cookies he so loved....What else....
*Damn... It's too hot to think!*
((Insert dramatic fanfare music, light bulb, "Eureka", or "By George I think He's got it!"))
*ICE CREAM!*
Perfect!.. absolutely perfect... this had to work.. Okay maybe he was getting a little too far ahead of himself... These cycles were after all just Hiei's way of coping to the poison. But if he could somehow find a way to Break Hiei out of the cycles and bring him more regular... then... that must be a good thing... right?
He certainly hoped so.
Kurama got up, carrying Hiei with him. He sat Hiei at the table and hummed cheerily (much like a house wife) as he set a bowl and spoon in front of the fire demon. He then opened the freezer and looked over it's contents.... Since it was summer... Shiori was very keen on keeping up a nice selection of frozen treats.
Ice cream... ((Mmmm.... *drools like an idiot))
Vanilla and chocolate chip chunk., Strawberry, Cookie dough ... His personal favorite. ... He just pulled out all of them.... If He was going to introduce Hiei to the wonderful frozen delights... Might as well do it with lots of flavor. ((Pun totally intended even if it was corny as hell.))
He turned back to Hiei and frowned a little when he noticed that he still sat just as he'd left him. His eyes focused straight ahead though not showing any particular interest. Only sadness.
Well damned if Hiei was going to burst his bubble!... Hiei was going to cheer up... and NOW... He... just had to.
*Please Hiei.... I want to see you smile.*
He sat the three cartons on the table and opened them up. he got an ice cream scooper and a bowl and spoon for himself. Then he scooped our huge chunks of the sweet creamy stuff and made a nice little mountain in Hiei's bowl. Hiei sat there the whole time... watching Kurama's antics just as he had watched during all of Kurama's other attempts to cheer him up.
He only piled the cookie dough flavored ice cream into his own bowl then sat directly across from Hiei. He eyed the demon down intently making sure they made eye contact. When those heavy lidded eyes rested solely on his he lifted his spoon and slowly dug into his ice cream. He put the first spoon full into his mouth and let it melt on his tongue....
Hiei... apparently didn't catch the drift as he just sat there and watched in silence.
"Hiei. Eat it."
Hiei blinked... but that was all.
*I guess I'll have to do it myself.*
He got up and went over to Hiei's side of the table. He truly was hoping for too much when he thought Hiei would simply follow his example. But four days of seeing this overly depressed little Koorime really did a number on Kurama's senses. And he was on the verge of desperation.
Hiei didn't move as he felt the gentle hand under his chin... but he still turned his head towards the red head with the slightest of pressure. Now he was looking into green eyes. they were pretty... everything he wasn't.... never would be.
"Open your mouth Hiei."
He only stared up but then he was again gently prompted to open his mouth with a light squeeze of his jaw between the Kitsune's fingers. Hiei did open his mouth just wide enough for Kurama to drop a small mound of ice cream inside.
It took about five seconds for Hiei to register exactly what it was that was happening to his mouth... it was cold!.... So intensely cold, he almost completely ignored the sweet flavor as he let his mouth hang open hoping the frigid stuff would fall out. But, then again he only _almost_ completely ignored the flavor. just as the stuff melted on his tongue his senses were assaulted yet again by the unique flavor this time.
It was... so very sweet... and milky and tasty.... Yet it was soft and cold and melted like snow.....
Kurama only stood back as the many expressions passed across Hiei's features... at first he was worried that Hiei was going to gag... but then he watched as the fire demon got used to it... and the expression changed from shock... to apprehension... and .... what was this?.... was there possibly a hint of a smile in those eyes?
Kurama admitted he didn't know what to expect but he _had_ actually achieved his goal of getting more out of the demon other than complete sadness.... even if it was shock.
*What?....*
*Wait... Now that is DEFINITELY a grin!*
Hiei smiled up at the widened green eyes of his red head.
"K'rama... It's just like snow but sweet!... Is it sweet snow?"
*He talked!...It's 6:15 pm... and Hiei is smiling*
Some how Kurama had managed to pull of yet another miracle...
He'd discovered the quickest way to Hiei's smile. was through "Sweet Snow."
((*sighs* Phew! Another chapter down... another wacky misadventure... I'm sorry this chapter was so long and really didn't go anywhere... I'm still debating if I even like this chapter or not... I just hope one of you like it. Just like chapter one... this one went on much longer than I originally intended and I just kept adding more and more stuff till it became insanely long. Hiei was supposed to be getting his memories back by the end of this chapter. *sighs* see how much I run off on a tangent?... well.. I'm glad I could at least give a little taste of Hiei while he was in character at the beginning of the chapter... so maybe it wasn't a complete and total waste. anyway... Next chapter I SOOO SWEAR that Hiei will be ooc for only a little longer and then we will have our old Hiei back!.... Don't worry I wont blow it this time!
Next chapter will be called "Walls" see ya then!))