Disclaimer: I don't own YYH or the characters. Just my OC, Abeline.
Warning: Lots and lots of cursing XD Plus, this first chapter is very OC heavy. It will all add up later.
This is a re-write of the first chapter, since I was in Super Bowl Mode and did a lot of cursing XD
Okay, so as most of my usual readers know, I'm in love with the ocean, especially dolphins; and I just watched Dolphin Tale yesterday and the marine biologist in me wants to combine YYH with some type of marine bio related story, so here it is. And yes, it's a Hiei X OC story, so you can only imagine how our favorite fire demon reacts to an ocean lover XD Enjoy!
By the way, it's Super Bowl Sunday and I have one thing to say…GO GIANTS! XD That's how we do it!
Today had started out as any other day. Everything was fine. I had my family, my friends, and my favorite job. Then by meeting one guy, my life got shot to hell. Who would have thought that I would be brought down by someone who would eventually be my true love? Not that I believe in that gobble-de-gook. I would use a different word, but my little brother is sitting right next to me.
My name is Abeline Doyl, by the way. I have straight, black hair and violet eyes. I'm a college sophomore, nineteen years old, studying marine biology. I work as a life guard, but I also work at a marine rescue center in my spare time. I still live with my parents, but more for the reason that they don't want to lose their little girl (spare me). I don't have that many friends, but that's mostly because the friends I do have are a lot like me. We all work at the rescue center, which is highly needed considering that there are no laws here protecting any of the marine animals.
I'll admit, I'm an American, well Japanese-American. We moved to my mother's homeland when I was thirteen. I was fine with it; that meant getting away from all the middle school and high school drama that I hated. I liked the structured school system of Japan better, though most people hated me because of it. Whatever, I never really cared about anyone's opinion.
Did I miss America? Sure, not often, but sure. Did I miss the few friends I had there? Not really. They never understood my connection with the sea. Just like they didn't understand why I hated my home life so much. Do I trust anyone? Just my little brother, but he's ten.
I bet you're wondering why I'm going on so many random tangents, right? Well, the true reason is that everything comes into play today of all days. It's really true what they say: One day could truly change your life.
Here's where it began…
It started out like any other day. I got up for school, grabbed a shower, got dressed, put my hair up, light makeup…you know, the usual for me. Making my way downstairs, I grabbed my knapsack with my books for the day's class and my uniform for the rescue center. My family was already at the table eating; well, my mother was cooking, my dad and brother were eating.
I marched over to my brother and planted a big kiss on his forehead.
"Abby, don't do that," he said, while laughing and wiping my kiss away.
I gasped and put my hand over my heart, feigning hurt. "Ah, Sorin, that hurt."
Sorin chuckled. "You'll get over it."
I ruffled his hair before grabbing an apple and sitting down. Like my father, I was a vegetarian and didn't want what mom was cooking.
"What's new?" I asked like I did every morning. Dad always was reading the paper when I came down.
He smiled at me. "Not much, today, Sea Biscuit," he replied using his nickname for me. I giggled.
Dad and I were very close, even when I was younger. Something had happened to me and, even though I never told him what had happened, he knew that I always felt better protecting the little critters of the ocean, especially dolphins. Mom, on the other hand, didn't like my career choices. But hey, it was this or probably bumming it out on the street in a gang. Whenever I said that to her she'd slap me across the face, and demand respect. I never told dad, and she never did it around him or Sorin. I just worked out my anger my own way, helping dolphins and getting in trouble with fishery owners.
Speaking of which, after getting bitched out my mother again I finally left for class. I always sat in the front; I was studious and loved being front and center. It was the best seat in the house.
"Abeline!" Oh great, I thought. Tsuki was in class today, meaning I'd have some trouble. Yes, he was the biggest heartthrob of the university. To me, he was just another creep, him and his father.
"Hey, I'm talking to you!" he yelled causing everyone to stare at us. He was angry and I smirked. It was fun pissing him and his father off. Especially when the jerk told everyone we were going out. Ha, in his dreams.
I looked up at him defiantly, but I didn't move. I stayed seated and that irritated him. It always made him feel like I didn't take him seriously when I didn't fight him "eye to eye," as he put it.
"What could you possibly want from me?" I asked smoothly. That only infuriated him more.
"Because, you bitch," he started (not the best way to get my attention, mind you), "I'm grounded and do you want to know why?"
I rolled my eyes. "Why the hell would I care about your worthless problems?"
"Because he grounded me because my 'girlfriend' ratted him out to the police," he snarled.
"Well, he wouldn't think I was your girlfriend if you didn't spread that bullshit rumor," I replied. It was true. "Besides, I wouldn't have had to bring the cops into it if he just let that dolphin go. I don't care if it hurts your fishery's business. There may not be many laws for those animals to be protected, but no one is supposed to purposely hurt them. Your bastard father tried to fin a dolphin!"
"Be quiet, you stupid bitch," he whispered. Great, now he didn't want to be heard. He tried to cover my mouth, but I caught his wrist.
"Do not," I said calmly, slowly, and darkly, "put your filthy hands on me. You have no right to lay a finger on me. Let's get something straight; I hate you and you hate me. Deal with it; get over it; and move the fuck on. If you want your dad to stop getting pissed at you for me reporting him, then I suggest you tell him the truth. I would never go out with an asshole like you that doesn't care about life."
He glared at me and I could tell that I cut his pride way too deep. Good, he deserved it. "You listen here, tramp. I will make your tree-hugging, veggie eating life a living hell if you keep trying to ruin us. Understand?"
I scoffed. This jerk didn't scare me. "You make it sound like a threat. To me it sounds like you're just steam blowing. Do your worst, but I won't stop. You will never understand. We may be taking the same marine biology class, but for completely different reasons. I'm trying to save the ocean; you're trying to exploit it. As far as I'm concerned, I am better than you."
That was true too. I did feel that way, but I normally kept it to myself. If he had just left me alone, things would have been easier. Well, this wasn't the last time we'd see each other that day…unfortunately.
I bolted from the classroom after class ended. I unlocked my bike from the bike rack and made my way over to the rescue hospital.
"Hey, Abby," my friend Tai greeted. He and I became friends as soon as I moved here. He's also the one who got me the job.
"Hey, Tai," I responded. "Any new admittees?"
"Thankfully, no. Just that dolphin you saved the other day. I don't know how you did it."
I smirked thinking back to that day.
"Alright, let's end this thing before anyone finds out it got caught. That little twit my son is seeing always has a way of showing up."
Damn straight, I thought. I was ready to show myself from my hiding spot, but froze up when he took out a knife.
It looked like he was about to fin that poor dolphin. Well, I wasn't about to let that happen. I glared and focused my angry energy. Truth is I had a secret. I could focus my energy to form a bow and arrow. I don't really know how it happened, but I'll tell you when it happened a little later.
Anyway, I shot my arrow at the net and before that bastard could do anything, the little dolphin fell into the water.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" I asked, finally revealing myself.
The men were already confused at the fact that the dolphin was back in the water. Seeing me just freaked them out more.
"W-when did you get here?" Tsuki's dad asked.
"Does it really matter?" I asked in disbelief. Who the hell cared when I got there? The point was, I was there and I wasn't leaving. No one was.
"What are you doing?" one of the workers asked when I took out my phone.
"I was thinking about ordering a pizza," I said in a sickeningly sweet voice. Then I narrowed my eyes at him. "What the hell do you think I'm doing? I'm calling the cops."
"You wouldn't dare," Tsuki's dad said dangerously. Seriously, what was with this family always freaking threatening me?
"Get her!" I heard him yell. Uh oh, I thought sarcastically.
I managed to dodge every punch his workers threw my way, and I kneed enough of them in the gut. I call that a pretty productive day. Well, it was time to make it even more productive.
"Yeah, Officer Lynn, it's Abby again," I said into the phone. "The Hook Fishery's men were at it again. Yup, I'll wait right here."
Officer Lynn came quickly. She was on my side when it came to these things. I actually saw her as more of a mother than my own. "Abby, I already sent words to your friends and they're bringing the rescue truck."
"Thanks a bunch," I replied happily.
"This isn't over!" I heard Tsuki's dad scream as he and his few helpers were taken away in the cop car.
"Yes, a very good day," I sighed dreamily.
Tai couldn't help but laugh. "You are something, Abeline Doyl. No wonder you get along with me and my sister."
Tai's sister was a really nice girl, Airi. She was naïve and I was kind of glad that I was here to help them. Tai wasn't a fighter; and Airi was too nice to take down those creeps like I did. If you couldn't tell, I had a lot of pride.
"Hey, you two, you're here early," our boss greeted.
"Hey, Harumi," Tai waved. When she winked at him, he blushed. I couldn't help but laugh. He was so into her and yet was too nervous to say anything. I shook my head. Boys.
"Anyway, I'm glad you're here. I got a call from someone on the beach about another dolphin in trouble. Will you two go check it out?"
"Aye, aye, boss," I said saluting.
Harumi laughed and shook her head. "I am so glad Tai brought you into our little family, Abby. I love your spirit and dedication."
Now I blushed. Even though I had a lot of pride, it was strange that I couldn't take a compliment.
"Thank you," I muttered, making my two friends laugh. "Let's just go," I said defensively while trying to regain my composure.
Tai drove the dune buggy and I rubbed my hand through my hair. I was thinking about the information Harumi gave us. I really hoped we wouldn't be too late.
When we got to the sector, a little girl ran up to me. She looked really familiar.
"Abby," she said with tears in her eyes. Now I remembered. She was Sorin's closest friend, Mariko.
"Hey, Mariko, what's wrong?"
The little girl pointed out into the surf. Tsuki and his gang were beating on a dolphin.
For fuck's sake! I shouted in my mind, so as not to taint the little one next to me. I looked up to Tai. "I'll be right back."
I ran into the surf. Tsuki grinned sadistically at me and kicked the struggling dolphin. The word "rage" did not even begin to describe how I felt. I could feel my energy threatening to shoot out. I knew they wouldn't be able to see it, because no one ever did, but I didn't want to kill them. Well, I shouldn't want to kill them.
When the other guys saw me, they freaked. They knew I could kick ass and that I wasn't afraid to humiliate them in front of everyone on the beach. They ran off, in fear of getting beat and in trouble for animal cruelty. Tsuki called them "cowards" and then got ready to deliver another blow. I charged at him and grabbed him from behind. With all the power I possessed, I force him away from the wounded creature.
"How dare you?" he shouted. He charged at me, but I managed to flip him over. He got a small cut, nothing that could ever get me in trouble, mind you. "I'll get you for this."
I shrugged off his threat. He started running back to the ocean and I decided, just this once, to give into my anger. I raised my arms into position of my bow and arrow and send a weak jolt his way. I hit him in the leg as he ran and he stumbled forward. I glared at him as he got back up and struggled to limp away against the waves. He probably thought it was a jellyfish or something.
I swam over to the dolphin and kept its head afloat so it could breathe. Its eyes focused on mine and it gave me a few clicks and whistles.
"It's alright, buddy," I said soothingly stroking him or her (hadn't gotten the chance to check yet). I hoped that Tai would get there soon so that we could get the dolphin out of the water before the blood attracted sharks.
Tai was on the phone, probably calling for backup, because we wouldn't be able to get this dolphin back without a truck. Until then, we just had to wait. Tai gave me a signal from shore asking if I was okay, and I gave him my response.
While I treaded to keep me and the dolphin afloat, I saw someone I didn't know watching me from the pier. He was kind of short, though maybe only an inch shorter than me, had black hair, and was wearing a black cloak (weird considering it was nearly seventy degrees out). I gave him a look that clearly delivered the sentiments "what the hell are you looking at," and before I knew it he disappeared. I didn't know why, but I felt like I'd be seeing him again real soon. My premonitions were never wrong.
A/N: Hahaha, my laughter is for the Giants victory X3 Anyway, I hope this chapter caught everyone's interest. Thanks for reading; please review :D Also, I hope no one is insulted that the main character is a vegetarian. I am not a vegetarian, but I make sure I do my part for the environment, so I was not insulting carnivores or saying eating meat was bad :3