The Crow Princess

Chapter 12

2 Years Later.

Mikoto sat down in the chair on her backyard. It's one of the biggest traditional house in the Uchiha compound. Mikoto just have a vacation from the land of spring. And she had taken a break with the shobiz since it was a bit of a stress lately. Mikoto peacefully played a wooden flute as Sakura petals gracefully dance in the breez and some landed in her black kimono skirt. It was really peac-

SPLASH!!!!

Or not. Mikoto opened her eyes and raised a brow. In the middle of her koi pond is Shiori, her husband and her step son. Mikoto froze...wait what?!

"Erm....excuse me but where are we?" Shiori asked as they stood up. Mikoto eyed them before she cursed under her breath

"Her wait....you're Mikoto Uchiha! Why are you dressed like that? Wait is it a photoshoot?" Shuichi asked

"Uh....no. this is my house. You're Shuichi's mother, you know the red head? Please do come in. I'll call him and tell them where you are" Mikoto smiled as she stood up.

"We don't want to intr-"

"Nonsense! I insist. Please come in, I'll get you some dry and clean clothes" Mikoto smiled and opened the door as she let her unexpected visitor inside. Mikoto then gracefully lead them in front of three bathrooms.

"There are towels in the cabinet and other necessities in the back of the mirror. I'll go get you some clothes" Mikoto said

"Thank you so much, Uchiha san" Shiori owed

"Oh, no problem. Please call me Mikoto"

Mikoto then went to the cabinet that was full of clothes. She grabbed the things she needed and put them in small boxes and left them in front of the bathroom door. She hurriedly went to the kitchen and created 10 clones that were henge into different person she remembered in her travels all over the elemental nations and they wore some maid outfits. Mikoto then grabbed the communication mirror and contact Kurama. Kurama's face pop in the mirror, looks like he just woke up.

"Sorry Kurama but something happened. Your mother, step dad and brother somehow ended here in Konoha! Please come, and hurry. I'll come over and fetch you in a minute" Mikoto said and turned the communication mirror off. She then told the clones to prepare tea and entertain them while she was away and don't mention anything involve to ninjas and demons. If anyone come in tell them the situation.

Mikoto then left. Mikoto appeared in front of Kurama who was in the middle of tying his hair. Mikoto grabbed his shoulder and they teleport back in the rooftop.

"How did this happen?" Kurama growled

"I don't know! They just appeared out of nowhere!" Mikoto said

"We have to erase their memories-"

"Kurama.....i think it's time we tell them about what we really are" Mikoto said

"I can't! The-"

"They will accept you, Kurama. Aren't you tired in hiding? Are you tired on lying to them? Just tell them. I'll be there" Mikoto said

"But-"

"No buts! Please you have to. It's better if they hear it from you than hearing it from someone else" Mikoto said

"You're right" Kurama sighed.

The two then swiftly got inside. Kurama took a deep breath before he entered the room with Mikoto following. Shiori smiled when she saw her son but is soon faltered when series of unreadable emotions were plastered in his face.

"Mother, Takanaka san, Shuichi" Kurama smiled and gave a curt bow

"Shuichi dear. You won't believe what happened. We were heading home when a man suddenly appeared in the middle of the road and after that we found ourselves in the backyard of Mikoto san" Shiori explained. Kurama frowned upon hearing that, Mikoto mirrored his reaction.

"Tell me mother; what's the first thing that came in your mind when demon is mentioned?" Kurama asked

"Well...they are scary, evil, they hurt other people without reasons, they are selfish, and merciless. Why are you asking this?" Shiori asked, Kurama flinched one every word that came out of her mouth.

"Calm down" Mikoto whispered.

"What if I tell you that not all demons are the same?" Kurama asked

"What are you implying, Shuichi nii san?"

"Mother, Takanaka san, Shuichi......what I am telling you is something that have been hiding to protect you from my enemy. I really hate deceiving you and lying to you but if it's the only way to protect you I'll do it" Kurama said

"Shuichi...are you..."

"Yes mother....i am a demon. I was afraid of your reactions. I may have live a harsh life in the past not knowing what comfort is but only seeing your reaction hurts me so I lied to you. i....i also don't want my enemies going after you. When you were ill years ago I have agreed to two other demons and steal the artifact in the Spirit World. I stole the Mirror of Darkness in hopes it could help on saving your life. I knew what the price is. A life for a life. I was ready to die that day when Yusuke saved me. He helped me and gave me a chance in living again. I began working off my debt as a Spirit Detective and capture the demons that harm the human world. It was ironic that I used to hate humans because they judge us as a whole and maybe when I lost my past mother in the hands of a human. But now, I'm protecting it. I may have face demons and turned against my own kind but I can't...I just can't..."

"You're afraid on what we'll react" Shiori said quietly. Kurama looked away, clenching his fist.

"Thanks for telling us. Demon or not, you're still my nii san" Shuichi smiled, Kurama's head shot up in surprise and in shock.

"Shuichi's right. You're still you and we accept that" Takanaka said

"I always knew you were different from the rest. As a mother I knew you were special. First I thought that you were in trouble when constantly disappeared but now I know the reason. I don't care on what you are, you're still my son" Shiori smiled and hugged the frozen red head, Shuichi and Takanaka soon joined. Mikoto smiled and grabbed a camera and took a picture of them.