Sorry for the delay, work and school has been hectic and finals are almost
here! Thank you for the reviews!
Midnightdream51: I know that I had e-mailed you the answer to this question but I thought I'd also post it up here my answer for those who might also have the same questions:
The reasons as for Hiei being OOC, is just like him letting his guard down once due to confusion. It'll make more sense later on in the story. Them making love, kind of spur of the moment...to tell you the truth I don't know why I placed that scene in there, I actually wanted him just to kiss her but I guess my imagination thought other wise.
I know a lot of things don't seem to make sense right now, but Hiei and Izumi's relationship is suppose to be one of the more complicated. AS for Izumi seeing Hiei in the present and reading his mind, it's just like her catching up on his life and his emotions of his pain and misfortune in life.
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The Soul Does Not Forget
Disclaimers: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, WAHAAA just kidding, but yeah...there are a few characters that will pop out that belong to me.
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Chapter Ten
Ariella stood at the edge of the cliff with eyes watching as the waves crashed against the shore. Her eyes fixed on the dawn in front of her. It had been one month's time since they all had begun training. It had come time for the tournament, and all the so-called 'paper work' had been done.
Koenma had volunteered to be their manager for the team, Botan their trainer, Genkai and Yukina would be their healers, and the fighters were Ariella, Izumi, Hiei, Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama. Everyone basically held a role; Shizuru and Keiko would be part of their cheering squad up in the stands along with the Genkai and Yukina.
Ariella sighed deeply, it had been a month since the fighters had any contact with each other beyond sparring matches. Genkai had put them through a rough workout on their final week of training. She made them all spar with each other in all for nothing match.
She had to admit it was a hard match to keep up with her sister's successor. But she did keep up with him pretty well; Ariella smirked and looked at the small object in her hand.
It was a crest of the royal family, and she had to have it in order to claim the throne once they tournament was over. She closed her eyes tightly, it would mean that her life here would end and she would live the life that her father had planned out for her before his death.
Ariella then turned to make her way back to meet the others. More than likely Koenma and Botan had arrived to transport them all the way back to the spirit world so they could began the tournament.
~ I guess this is the end for me, I know we are going to come out as the victors even though there will be some challenges. ~ Ariella smiled and knew she was in good hands till she had to give up her life on Earth to be queen of a territory she never wanted.
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Genkai waited patiently for her younger sister to enter her room. She had risen early as well, knowing full well today was the day all of them would travel to the spirit world. Genkai heaved a heavy sigh, her baby sister was to end her free life to become a puppet in the spirit world. She held a bundle of white cloth in her hands and turned when she heard the door slide open behind her.
"Genkai?" A timid voice asked behind her.
Genkai turned to face her younger sister, she walked over to her and gestured her to come towards her. Ariella did as she was asked to do, even though words were not spoken.
"Ari, are you sure you want to do this?" Genkai asked using her nickname for her younger sister.
"Sister, you and I both know that I have no choice...but at the same time I do. I'm sure that I have to do this, and besides if I get back into the palace maybe I'll find a loop hole about my abdicating the throne." Ariella said simply.
Genkai nodded in response," I understand, than I want you to take this."
"What is it?" Ariella said as she took the bundle from her older sister.
"It's a white wrap to hide your face till the time is right, Koenma and I discussed that it would be safer for you to go unknown." Genkai smirked, "We don't want to lose the queen early in the game, you have to teach those boys on how we really take care of a mess."
Ariella smiled and laughed. Genkai joined in the laughter. It could possibly be their last time to share a laugh together as just sisters. Though Genkai hopes for a loophole that would save her sister the trouble of being Queen.
The laughter between the two sisters died down and there was a small knock on the door. The two looked over towards the door to see small Izumi with a battle ready expression on her face. "It's time, Koenma and Botan are here ready to send us all to the Spirit World."
Ariella and Genkai nodded as they both made their way out of the door. Both knowing this experience was going to change all of them.
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"WOW!" Yusuke shouted as he took in the large condo type hotel room they had received. "This is what I am talking about!" Yusuke leapt for joy at the large amount of space they had received.
"Well there is no need to thank me," Koenma said as he stood in his taller form. Botan was wrapped under his arm as he held her closely. The two had come earlier to scope out the competition, some were low ranking fighters and yet others were not going to be a day in the park.
However, it didn't bother them to a great extent due to the fact of their great faith in their team. Botan and Koenma stood to the side as the others walked into the spacious hotel room. There was plenty of bedrooms and only a few of them could have a room to themselves the rest were sharing a room.
"It's great knowing you Koenma," Kuwabara had a goofy grin on his face as he patted him on the back. "I'm glad you could get us this great place!"
"Yes, it is very nice and spacious for all of us," Kurama stated with a warm smile.
"I don't know why you are all getting excited about this, we have a ceremony to attend to tonight," Hiei huffed. "Considering it is an utter waste of our time."
"Well sorry shorty, we can't just jump into a fight!" Kuwabara practically shouted at the shorter man.
"Kazuma, there is no need to be hostile," Yukina placed a small hand on Kuwabara's arm. He quickly turned his attention to her with a bright smile on his face.
~ Idiot! ~ Hiei noted to himself, ~ Letting a woman effect your decision and how to you act. ~
~ There is nothing wrong with that, ~ Izumi transmitted to him with a proud smirk on her lips. Hiei looked over to her with a bothered look.
~ Didn't they ever tell you it is rude to interrupt other people's thoughts? ~
Izumi just shrugged, ~ You're just not any ordinary person, you're a cold heartless monster. ~ Izumi stared at him and Hiei stared hard at her.
~ Monster I may be, but at least I know my place in this world...unlike some woman who does not know better, ~ Hiei smirked and walked towards the room that would be his.
The other never noticed the mental clash between Hiei and Izumi for they were discussing the events that were to come. The ceremony would be later that night and how they were to be dressed and apparently their opponents would be announced that night.
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Yusuke stood in his fighting attire as well as the other members of his team. He was the team captain as always, but there were no complaints. He stood in front of the team, as the announcements just seemed to drag on for forever. The only thing that was going on right was the introduction of teams and there were only about twenty other different teams going after the throne.
Yusuke stared over at Ariella who was wearing a covering over her face much like Genkai had done during the dark tournament. The rest of them were all dressed ready to kick some major butt, but problem being that the ceremony was tonight and fighting was yet to be announced.
"Do you think this is going to take much longer?" Kuwabara asked Yusuke, apparently bored out of his mind.
"I hope not," Yusuke whispered, as there was one of the prime council members had stepped forward. Hiei looked over at him and noticed a strong surge of energy coming from Izumi.
"Yusuke, beware of that man, he is a traitor to our people. He wants the title for himself, he just want some muscle to be his dumb puppet." Izumi whispered to him with her fists clenched tightly.
"Well, lets see what traitor man has to say..." Yusuke smirked and waited.
"Thank you all for coming to this wondrous event towards a new era!" The councilman said as a loud roar filled the arena. "Yes, it has been some time now that we, the people, wanted a new heir to the throne. This tournament will decide who is the fittest and the strongest to be our new ruler!"
~ Pig! ~ Ariella snorted at the thought of this man once being her father's most trust councilman. She laughed at the thought, he was also the one who had her reborn in the living world. She really didn't care, she enjoyed her freer life but at the same time this man was more than likely hunting her down.
"Ariella do know this man?" Kurama asked quietly.
"Lucas is his name he goes by, I never really knew his real name. I just know he isn't up to any good." Ariella whispered back.
"I have some news my dear friends," Lucas continued. "I have received word that the last of the royal family has returned to the spirit world. Find Princess Emiko and you may be her husband and our king. The tournament would come to an end!"
Gasps were heard all over the arena; Lucas apparently knew what he was doing. Yusuke just winced at the sound of Lucas's announcement. He turned his gaze over to Ariella who was about ready to charge up there and attack Lucas. Until there was many crude remarks shouted from the fighters.
"Who would want the old crone?" One shouted.
"Yeah, she's probably old and wrinkled..."
"Either that too old to have any fun in bed with, couldn't keep up with a stud like me."
"We don't want a grandma for a wife!"
Ariella rolled her eyes and was about ready to pounce every one of them till Izumi stepped by her side. She placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder so her friend would do nothing brash.
"My dear good men, I have good news. Princess Emiko was reborn into a young beautiful flower," Lucas said with an evil smirk. "For good measure, why don't you reveal yourself Emiko?"
Ariella froze; he knew she was there. He was staring straight at her. Her voice was caught in her throat but she held her ground. She would not reveal herself no matter what happened.
Izumi stepped forward, "Lucas you have a lot of gall to challenge the princess to show herself. If she is here, she is hiding and waiting."
"Ah, Izumi you have returned to us, however you are fighting with a bunch of humans under your class." Lucas stated looking at Kurama and Hiei. He gave a dirty look towards Yusuke and Kuwabara. His gaze landed on the masked fighter, and smirked. "Is your masked teammate afraid to show himself to the crowd?"
"No, just chooses to fight in secret," Izumi shrugged and placed her hands on her hips. "Besides, I know your plans."
"Those are fighting words, Izumi." Lucas stated simply.
"And what if they are?" Izumi said simply but Yusuke placed his arm out in front of her to stop her. "Yusuke?"
"Save it Izumi, your energy should be for the tournament and not for that scum bag standing up on his soap box." Yusuke said simply with a smirk on his lips.
"You are Yusuke Urameshi, I have heard great things about you. Your team is actually is saved for the finals, due to your outstanding victory during the Dark Tournament." Lucas said easily and then an evil sadistic smirk was on his lips. "Only the best should fight the best."
"That a death threat," Izumi whispered to him. "He probably has the tournament already figured out on who will make it to the finals."
Yusuke nodded in response to Izumi's comment. "So we get to fight at the very end, sounds good. Just make sure they're not ordinary losers. So if we're not needed then we'll just take our leave till the last team standing."
Yusuke motioned for the team to follow him, "Let's go team." The others quickly followed after him as they left the arena. Not knowing that the tournament was going to start taking place that night. However their was already a team selected to win and fight against them.
Will they be ready or will they fall? However Ariella had another idea up her sleeve as she took her leave from her friends. She began scooping around the palace that was not that far from the arena.
She was going to get to the bottom of this, and figure out the true reasons behind Lucas and who he really is.
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Ok, leave your reviews please^^ I think this chapter is kind of choppy but I wanted to get this story moving. I'll post as soon as I can, but that'll probably be after finals.
Midnightdream51: I know that I had e-mailed you the answer to this question but I thought I'd also post it up here my answer for those who might also have the same questions:
The reasons as for Hiei being OOC, is just like him letting his guard down once due to confusion. It'll make more sense later on in the story. Them making love, kind of spur of the moment...to tell you the truth I don't know why I placed that scene in there, I actually wanted him just to kiss her but I guess my imagination thought other wise.
I know a lot of things don't seem to make sense right now, but Hiei and Izumi's relationship is suppose to be one of the more complicated. AS for Izumi seeing Hiei in the present and reading his mind, it's just like her catching up on his life and his emotions of his pain and misfortune in life.
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The Soul Does Not Forget
Disclaimers: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, WAHAAA just kidding, but yeah...there are a few characters that will pop out that belong to me.
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Chapter Ten
Ariella stood at the edge of the cliff with eyes watching as the waves crashed against the shore. Her eyes fixed on the dawn in front of her. It had been one month's time since they all had begun training. It had come time for the tournament, and all the so-called 'paper work' had been done.
Koenma had volunteered to be their manager for the team, Botan their trainer, Genkai and Yukina would be their healers, and the fighters were Ariella, Izumi, Hiei, Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama. Everyone basically held a role; Shizuru and Keiko would be part of their cheering squad up in the stands along with the Genkai and Yukina.
Ariella sighed deeply, it had been a month since the fighters had any contact with each other beyond sparring matches. Genkai had put them through a rough workout on their final week of training. She made them all spar with each other in all for nothing match.
She had to admit it was a hard match to keep up with her sister's successor. But she did keep up with him pretty well; Ariella smirked and looked at the small object in her hand.
It was a crest of the royal family, and she had to have it in order to claim the throne once they tournament was over. She closed her eyes tightly, it would mean that her life here would end and she would live the life that her father had planned out for her before his death.
Ariella then turned to make her way back to meet the others. More than likely Koenma and Botan had arrived to transport them all the way back to the spirit world so they could began the tournament.
~ I guess this is the end for me, I know we are going to come out as the victors even though there will be some challenges. ~ Ariella smiled and knew she was in good hands till she had to give up her life on Earth to be queen of a territory she never wanted.
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Genkai waited patiently for her younger sister to enter her room. She had risen early as well, knowing full well today was the day all of them would travel to the spirit world. Genkai heaved a heavy sigh, her baby sister was to end her free life to become a puppet in the spirit world. She held a bundle of white cloth in her hands and turned when she heard the door slide open behind her.
"Genkai?" A timid voice asked behind her.
Genkai turned to face her younger sister, she walked over to her and gestured her to come towards her. Ariella did as she was asked to do, even though words were not spoken.
"Ari, are you sure you want to do this?" Genkai asked using her nickname for her younger sister.
"Sister, you and I both know that I have no choice...but at the same time I do. I'm sure that I have to do this, and besides if I get back into the palace maybe I'll find a loop hole about my abdicating the throne." Ariella said simply.
Genkai nodded in response," I understand, than I want you to take this."
"What is it?" Ariella said as she took the bundle from her older sister.
"It's a white wrap to hide your face till the time is right, Koenma and I discussed that it would be safer for you to go unknown." Genkai smirked, "We don't want to lose the queen early in the game, you have to teach those boys on how we really take care of a mess."
Ariella smiled and laughed. Genkai joined in the laughter. It could possibly be their last time to share a laugh together as just sisters. Though Genkai hopes for a loophole that would save her sister the trouble of being Queen.
The laughter between the two sisters died down and there was a small knock on the door. The two looked over towards the door to see small Izumi with a battle ready expression on her face. "It's time, Koenma and Botan are here ready to send us all to the Spirit World."
Ariella and Genkai nodded as they both made their way out of the door. Both knowing this experience was going to change all of them.
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"WOW!" Yusuke shouted as he took in the large condo type hotel room they had received. "This is what I am talking about!" Yusuke leapt for joy at the large amount of space they had received.
"Well there is no need to thank me," Koenma said as he stood in his taller form. Botan was wrapped under his arm as he held her closely. The two had come earlier to scope out the competition, some were low ranking fighters and yet others were not going to be a day in the park.
However, it didn't bother them to a great extent due to the fact of their great faith in their team. Botan and Koenma stood to the side as the others walked into the spacious hotel room. There was plenty of bedrooms and only a few of them could have a room to themselves the rest were sharing a room.
"It's great knowing you Koenma," Kuwabara had a goofy grin on his face as he patted him on the back. "I'm glad you could get us this great place!"
"Yes, it is very nice and spacious for all of us," Kurama stated with a warm smile.
"I don't know why you are all getting excited about this, we have a ceremony to attend to tonight," Hiei huffed. "Considering it is an utter waste of our time."
"Well sorry shorty, we can't just jump into a fight!" Kuwabara practically shouted at the shorter man.
"Kazuma, there is no need to be hostile," Yukina placed a small hand on Kuwabara's arm. He quickly turned his attention to her with a bright smile on his face.
~ Idiot! ~ Hiei noted to himself, ~ Letting a woman effect your decision and how to you act. ~
~ There is nothing wrong with that, ~ Izumi transmitted to him with a proud smirk on her lips. Hiei looked over to her with a bothered look.
~ Didn't they ever tell you it is rude to interrupt other people's thoughts? ~
Izumi just shrugged, ~ You're just not any ordinary person, you're a cold heartless monster. ~ Izumi stared at him and Hiei stared hard at her.
~ Monster I may be, but at least I know my place in this world...unlike some woman who does not know better, ~ Hiei smirked and walked towards the room that would be his.
The other never noticed the mental clash between Hiei and Izumi for they were discussing the events that were to come. The ceremony would be later that night and how they were to be dressed and apparently their opponents would be announced that night.
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Yusuke stood in his fighting attire as well as the other members of his team. He was the team captain as always, but there were no complaints. He stood in front of the team, as the announcements just seemed to drag on for forever. The only thing that was going on right was the introduction of teams and there were only about twenty other different teams going after the throne.
Yusuke stared over at Ariella who was wearing a covering over her face much like Genkai had done during the dark tournament. The rest of them were all dressed ready to kick some major butt, but problem being that the ceremony was tonight and fighting was yet to be announced.
"Do you think this is going to take much longer?" Kuwabara asked Yusuke, apparently bored out of his mind.
"I hope not," Yusuke whispered, as there was one of the prime council members had stepped forward. Hiei looked over at him and noticed a strong surge of energy coming from Izumi.
"Yusuke, beware of that man, he is a traitor to our people. He wants the title for himself, he just want some muscle to be his dumb puppet." Izumi whispered to him with her fists clenched tightly.
"Well, lets see what traitor man has to say..." Yusuke smirked and waited.
"Thank you all for coming to this wondrous event towards a new era!" The councilman said as a loud roar filled the arena. "Yes, it has been some time now that we, the people, wanted a new heir to the throne. This tournament will decide who is the fittest and the strongest to be our new ruler!"
~ Pig! ~ Ariella snorted at the thought of this man once being her father's most trust councilman. She laughed at the thought, he was also the one who had her reborn in the living world. She really didn't care, she enjoyed her freer life but at the same time this man was more than likely hunting her down.
"Ariella do know this man?" Kurama asked quietly.
"Lucas is his name he goes by, I never really knew his real name. I just know he isn't up to any good." Ariella whispered back.
"I have some news my dear friends," Lucas continued. "I have received word that the last of the royal family has returned to the spirit world. Find Princess Emiko and you may be her husband and our king. The tournament would come to an end!"
Gasps were heard all over the arena; Lucas apparently knew what he was doing. Yusuke just winced at the sound of Lucas's announcement. He turned his gaze over to Ariella who was about ready to charge up there and attack Lucas. Until there was many crude remarks shouted from the fighters.
"Who would want the old crone?" One shouted.
"Yeah, she's probably old and wrinkled..."
"Either that too old to have any fun in bed with, couldn't keep up with a stud like me."
"We don't want a grandma for a wife!"
Ariella rolled her eyes and was about ready to pounce every one of them till Izumi stepped by her side. She placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder so her friend would do nothing brash.
"My dear good men, I have good news. Princess Emiko was reborn into a young beautiful flower," Lucas said with an evil smirk. "For good measure, why don't you reveal yourself Emiko?"
Ariella froze; he knew she was there. He was staring straight at her. Her voice was caught in her throat but she held her ground. She would not reveal herself no matter what happened.
Izumi stepped forward, "Lucas you have a lot of gall to challenge the princess to show herself. If she is here, she is hiding and waiting."
"Ah, Izumi you have returned to us, however you are fighting with a bunch of humans under your class." Lucas stated looking at Kurama and Hiei. He gave a dirty look towards Yusuke and Kuwabara. His gaze landed on the masked fighter, and smirked. "Is your masked teammate afraid to show himself to the crowd?"
"No, just chooses to fight in secret," Izumi shrugged and placed her hands on her hips. "Besides, I know your plans."
"Those are fighting words, Izumi." Lucas stated simply.
"And what if they are?" Izumi said simply but Yusuke placed his arm out in front of her to stop her. "Yusuke?"
"Save it Izumi, your energy should be for the tournament and not for that scum bag standing up on his soap box." Yusuke said simply with a smirk on his lips.
"You are Yusuke Urameshi, I have heard great things about you. Your team is actually is saved for the finals, due to your outstanding victory during the Dark Tournament." Lucas said easily and then an evil sadistic smirk was on his lips. "Only the best should fight the best."
"That a death threat," Izumi whispered to him. "He probably has the tournament already figured out on who will make it to the finals."
Yusuke nodded in response to Izumi's comment. "So we get to fight at the very end, sounds good. Just make sure they're not ordinary losers. So if we're not needed then we'll just take our leave till the last team standing."
Yusuke motioned for the team to follow him, "Let's go team." The others quickly followed after him as they left the arena. Not knowing that the tournament was going to start taking place that night. However their was already a team selected to win and fight against them.
Will they be ready or will they fall? However Ariella had another idea up her sleeve as she took her leave from her friends. She began scooping around the palace that was not that far from the arena.
She was going to get to the bottom of this, and figure out the true reasons behind Lucas and who he really is.
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Ok, leave your reviews please^^ I think this chapter is kind of choppy but I wanted to get this story moving. I'll post as soon as I can, but that'll probably be after finals.
