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E x p l o r a t i o n

When; March 21st, 2009
Rating; PG for now
Characters; Hiei and OPEN to ALL
Summary; Hiei is taking a look around the new place, since there isn't much else to do at the moment.
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The sky seemed dark, everything looked dreary to him. The sudden appearance had drawn him off guard only for a moment, and the half breed only continued to stare at the premise in which he slowly ventured. The air was stagnant, and felt heavy to him when he breathed it. In most parts, it reminded him of the Makai, only there wasn't red sky, and forests surrounding the premise, in which each and every little thing seemed alive.

The absolute destruction of this place seemed to that of a ticking clock that would tell them the end of everything, at least from what Kurama had told him. He had found the fox first, and it seemed to be perfectly normal to see his companion. The idiot carrot head as here as well. He wasn't expecting to see the idiot, but he did anyway. He still didn't seem to believe Kuwabara's words on the fact that he HAD been here recently, a long time back, he said, along with his sister, and some other people form his world. This existence between his world and something else made some sense.

He had never distrusted Kruama's words. The fox was his closest companion after all. There wasn't much to say about the other. In the mean time, he did ponder about a lot of things.

He wanted answers, but they were brief and only allowed him some security. It didn't bother him that Kuwabara knew more than he did. It didn't matter, because the red eyed male would probably find out a lot more about this place in a few days than Kuwabara in his whole stay here, thanks to the Jagan, but things were still blurry to him, no matter how much he used it. His thoughts faintly drifted to Yukina. Was she really here? His sister, the one he would protect with his own life? If it was true, he was not pleased with the people who had brought her here, these deities as the fox had called them.

With a faint grunt from him, the boy vanished from where he was standing and moving quickly along the place, seeking out anything that would prove useful to him in the future, exploring, it seemed. He had seen most of the place with his Jagan, but that was not enough to tell him that it was all he could see. There was more. There always was

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Kurama hadn't announced the arrival of his partner to anyone, not yet. Perhaps it was selfish of him not to say anything, or perhaps he simply didn't care to offend Hiei by dragging him into the City's social scene so soon. Whatever his reasoning, he wasn't about to leave the other youkai to explore the City alone. Kurama didn't hover or crowd, but that evening, after he had tended to his garden and taken care of certain financial duties, he assumed his fox form and set out in search of his companion. His thick ruff of silver fur protected him from the early spring chill as he settled into the long, easy paces of his original body. He was small enough and clever enough that with his youki masked, he might be able to sneak up on Hiei. Then again, with his partner no doubt in a state of vigilance after being removed unexpectedly from Makai, he might not.

[ooc: I have to sign off in a moment, but we can backdate something tomorrow if you'd like to.]

The hybrid continued to move along through the buildings and the wind whipping past his small form. Of course, he was unable to sense the presence of something following him, since he was rather more focused on the City itself. The buildings, and the structures. They all reminded him of the Ningenkai, only there were obvious differences in both realms, as he would put it now.

The half breed's eyes fixed on his surroundings, though couldn't tug off the feeling that he was being followed, or simply, the feeling of being watch. He did turn his back every now and then as he stopped on a certain building, looking off and around him. Nothing. Tch', it was becoming a problem to him. If Hiei found out who was following him, somehow he get them to show themselves.

ooc: sure ^^

For Kurama, trailing Hiei without being seen was as much entertainment as it was a skill exercise. He'd honed the abilities over centuries, and it would be a shame to let that effort go to waste from stagnation in the City. Eventually, he would step forward if Hiei didn't spot him first, but for now he was content to make note of where his partner traveled, and the signs Hiei gave that he knew something was behind him, but not what or who.

Somehow, he wasn't exactly enjoying this tailgating. He would like to corner whatever was following him and probably give it a painful end, but he couldn't even find it. The third eye of his glowed faintly, to search for anything within its reach. The City itself, he had seen through the third eye. He was physically trampling the City now. His eyes fixed about the strange structures and places that he noticed were quite odd in appearance.

The rather morbid appearance of it seemed almost like Makai in so many ways. Yet, there was something else about it that attracted his attention as well. He could still recall that giant clock he had seen briefly before through the Jagan. He stopped his movement and landed briefly on a building, growing a bit irritated with his tailgater, but he didn't show much of it through his facial expression.

Remaining concealed was more difficult amongst the buildings of the city proper. Foxes, however, are known for their adaptability, a trait that allowed them to live successfully amongst humans when other species were driven out of their territories by residential and industrial expansion. Kurama was no exception.

Still, he would only wait so long for Hiei to do something about being followed. To speed the process, the kitsune deliberately allowed Hiei the opportunity to catch the briefest glimpse of silver before disappearing again.

The boy stopped and glanced once over to see a silver blur pass him. It was intentional no doubt. It was hardly familiar to him, the silver blur. He could think of one person, and certainly, it could be that person. That other person that always seemed to find amusement in bugging him. He stood there, with faintly narrowed hues as he parted his lips finally, and speaking in a rather icy tone towards whatever was there, that had vanished, but his voice was loud enough to be heard, anyway.

"I know you're there. It'd be best if you show yourself," he mused with arms crossed about his chest. He was standing at the edge of a building now, red hues flickering to the direction that the silver had vanished from his eyesight. Yet, again, he did nothing but wait, eyes fixed on the surroundings.

Kurama circled the building. Though not as swift as Hiei, he made good time. His climb to the roof was achieved in silence, and said not a word when he seated himself on the edge opposite and behind Hiei, his four tails wrapped neatly around his front paws. He dropped his concealment and allowed his youki to announce his arrival and compliance with Hiei's demand.

The fire hybrid turned his head over to glance at the fox, somewhat a bit intrigued by the appearance of it. The youki seemed so familiar, obvious, but he didn't jump to conclusions though. He only knew one fox, and that fox would surely be stalking him for his own reasons, but what reasons? It wasn't like he was planning anything reckless. HE glowered faintly.

"...What reason have to follow me?" he mused faintly, not waiting for an introduction or anything.

The youko huffed a breath through his nose, and spoke in a voice that wasn't precisely in the listener's head, but wasn't produced by his vulpine throat.

To see if you were unsuitably distracted by your new environment. He cocked his head, considering. You don't appear to have adjusted yet.

"Distracted?" he briefly mused, "It is better if I know the surroundings physically then blindly try to find my way around this repulsive... place," he mused briefly. Of course, he hasn't adjusted yet. He had only been there for about two or three days at most, perhaps more, but he wasn't exactly counting them all, really.

And you would insist on doing so alone. Kurama's response carried a faint note of disapproval. He might acknowledge Hiei's strength and self-sufficiency, but he would prefer his partner not expose himself to needless risks.

"I am capable of taking care of myself, fox," he replied, "Or do you suppose I am incapable of handling myself?" he mused, growing a bit agitated. He wasn't exactly doing much more than just exploring, really, though, perhaps, the fox had reasons for keeping tabs on him. Whatever the reason, he wasn't prepared to hear them. He could take care of himself without someone watching him.

You don't know the City or its curses. Kurama rose and padded across the roof to Hiei. I would be rather vexed if you fell into trouble because of that.

Well, foxy, you have a point. Too bad, the half breed isn't really buying it that much. He hated to admit defeat, that Kurama was right... He was always right, that was what always annoyed the boy. Nonetheless, he didn't expect to see much to happen, just yet. What WORSE could happen from venturing a damn city, really?

"Like I said, I capable of taking care of myself. Your concern is touching, but it isn't needed," he replied bitterly. Sure, he didn't really mean that completely, but it was the way he was. He was going to end up giving in regardless, since the fox wouldn't stop speaking about the City and the curses. Exactly, what sort of curse was running in this place? He'd like to know.

The fox settled again, this time at Hiei's feet. He didn't look up at the currently taller youkai, instead placing his focus on the scene in front of them, apartment buildings and businesses arranged in a radial pattern around a central square.

You died here, he said, with no more emotion than if he were making simple conversation. Perhaps it wasn't you or anyone you might become, but I remember it. I don't care to see it again.

He eyed down towards the fox that seemed to be approaching him step by step, red hues fixed on the other, his ally, his most trusted companion, waiting, just waiting for the words to be spoken. Just what had the previous 'him' done to provoke Kurama in such a manner? He really would like to punch his previous self if he ever met them. That is if it was even true. He did recall Kurama mentioning of him being previously.

His eyes faintly narrowed. Was it some joke? It seemed his silent question was answered. He died here. How did he die? When did he die, and what sort of being caused it? He uncrossed his arms a bit and looked down even more towards the silver fox, "Is that why you follow me like I'm some lost child waiting to be killed?" he mused in a montone manner, "I have no idea what had happened, but I don't recall dying," he replied, closing his eyes a bit.

At this rate, he wouldn't be left alone for quite some time. After a faint thought, he opened his red hues again and turned his back to the fox, "Do what you want," he mused, and slowly started to walk again. There was definitely a lot of things he'd be looking into, now. The first would be, what had happened here, with a previous 'him.' At this point. Hiei had given up fighting with Kurama to leave him alone. He seemed to not give a damn anymore, but really, he just complied.

Having made his point, Kurama kept his silence as he rose to move alongside his partner and friend. He was pleased that Hiei hadn't turned him away. Had the other asked, the fox would have left, or at least created the illusion of doing so. It would take time to know precisely where he stood with Hiei now, but they'd made a start, and with that he was satisfied.

He moved again, knowing well that he would be followed, so he didn't complain about it anymore. It wasn't like he could get away from it at this point. he would have to comply with it. There was a bit more of the City that he wanted to explore before going on back to the apartment, in which he had agreed to stay with Kurama and Kuwabara.

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