Author's Notes: Koorime is the name of the ice demons which Yukina and Hiei were
mothered from. I'm not sure if it translates to 'ice demon' or whatever. ^_^;
Either way, I decided to use Koorime, in the same manner that one would describe
their race. In essence, that is what the name 'koorime' means. That they are a
different race from other demons. (Eg: Koorime, Trolls, Goblins, Oni, etc.) I'm
basing their history off of the past as much as possible. *grins* Yukina's
mother really was named Hina! (read that in a 'character special' manga)
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 20: Explinations One. The Forbidden Children
The six of them were seated in a circle when Yukina began the story of the two
forbidden children of the Koorime.
***
Hina felt tears slip down her cheeks, crystalizing even before they even left
her skin. Despite the fact that her race was hardened, cold, and bitter, she
cried for the loss she was about to suffer through. The Koorime were trained
from birth to have no weak feelings, in order to keep their precious tears from
forming. However, she could not help herself as they continued to trace paths
down her face.
In each arm, she held a child that she'd born just the day before. Although the
time had been short, she'd fallen deeply in love with both of her precious
children. However, the secret that she had kept for so long had made itself
known with the birth of the twins and there was nothing she could do to change
the decisions made by her race as a whole about their fate. The girl was what
everyone had been expected. Red eyes, soft blue hair, the chilled skin that was
characteristic of a Koorime demon. Perhaps, her precious Yukina could have
become part of their proud race.
However, she'd also born a son.
If that hadn't been enough to horrify the Koorime which surrounded her now like
a wall of ice, there was the fact that this one was most definately a fire
demon. His hair was midnight black, even while his eyes were the same as her
own. It almost hurt her to touch his skin, the temperature change was so
drastic.
When she had been called before the elders, Hina bowed before them and admitted
that she'd been seduced by a fire demon. He had not forced her, she had gone
willingly into his bed. His heat had astonished her, his powers impressed her,
and when he'd touched her flesh, it was like she was feeling for the first time.
There were no men in the Koorime race. When one of her people went into heat,
they searched through the rest of the demonic world until they found a suitable
mate. Once they were pregnant, they returned to the floating island and bore the
child. If the child was not Koorime-dominant, it was killed. If it was male, it
was also killed.
There were not many of their numbers, but such traditions had passed on since
the beginning of their existance and they lived long enough that it wasn't a
major problem for their race.
When she had met the fire demon, Hori, she'd been dazzled by what he had shown
her. So used to the cold, fertile world of the Koorime island, she hadn't even
imagine the things which he presented. Although she hadn't fooled herself into
believing she loved him, she had slept with him. It was forbidden, for their two
races were opposites and had warred for endless centuries, but she was unable to
help herself.
Now, her crimes were known. She was to throw her children from the island,
killing them both with her bare hands. Then, tomorrow, she would stand her own
trial and would probably be found guilty of treason. They would kill her as
well.
Carefully, so as not to be seen, Hina slipped a tear gem into each of the wraps
which held the small babies. After her words yesterday, it had been decided that
Hiei would be thrown from the island. Hina had not been able to bare the thought
and had cried. Disgusted with her weakness, they had decided to be rid of both
children. Because Yukina had shared the womb with a disgusting fire baby, they
told her. It was too early to tell if she held the same taint, but they were not
going to take the chance.
Walking to the edge of the island, Hina looked down. The ground was so far away.
Both of her children would surely die. However, there was nothing she could do
to stop it. If she didn't throw them then the rest of her race would take charge
and kill the children anyway.
Closing her eyes, Hina held the children up. "Never forget that your mother
loved you deeply. Never forget that the two of you are bound by the power of
sharing a womb," she said quietly, outloud, even while her mind screamed prayers
to whatever diety might be listening for their lives to be spared.
Then, she dropped them.
Falling to her knees, Hina's body was racked with sobs. When arms wrapped around
her body, intending to bring her to the trial room for her own sentancing, she
didn't even bother to fight. Her children were dead. What point was there to
life now?
End Episode 20
*sniffles* Angst....
mothered from. I'm not sure if it translates to 'ice demon' or whatever. ^_^;
Either way, I decided to use Koorime, in the same manner that one would describe
their race. In essence, that is what the name 'koorime' means. That they are a
different race from other demons. (Eg: Koorime, Trolls, Goblins, Oni, etc.) I'm
basing their history off of the past as much as possible. *grins* Yukina's
mother really was named Hina! (read that in a 'character special' manga)
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 20: Explinations One. The Forbidden Children
The six of them were seated in a circle when Yukina began the story of the two
forbidden children of the Koorime.
***
Hina felt tears slip down her cheeks, crystalizing even before they even left
her skin. Despite the fact that her race was hardened, cold, and bitter, she
cried for the loss she was about to suffer through. The Koorime were trained
from birth to have no weak feelings, in order to keep their precious tears from
forming. However, she could not help herself as they continued to trace paths
down her face.
In each arm, she held a child that she'd born just the day before. Although the
time had been short, she'd fallen deeply in love with both of her precious
children. However, the secret that she had kept for so long had made itself
known with the birth of the twins and there was nothing she could do to change
the decisions made by her race as a whole about their fate. The girl was what
everyone had been expected. Red eyes, soft blue hair, the chilled skin that was
characteristic of a Koorime demon. Perhaps, her precious Yukina could have
become part of their proud race.
However, she'd also born a son.
If that hadn't been enough to horrify the Koorime which surrounded her now like
a wall of ice, there was the fact that this one was most definately a fire
demon. His hair was midnight black, even while his eyes were the same as her
own. It almost hurt her to touch his skin, the temperature change was so
drastic.
When she had been called before the elders, Hina bowed before them and admitted
that she'd been seduced by a fire demon. He had not forced her, she had gone
willingly into his bed. His heat had astonished her, his powers impressed her,
and when he'd touched her flesh, it was like she was feeling for the first time.
There were no men in the Koorime race. When one of her people went into heat,
they searched through the rest of the demonic world until they found a suitable
mate. Once they were pregnant, they returned to the floating island and bore the
child. If the child was not Koorime-dominant, it was killed. If it was male, it
was also killed.
There were not many of their numbers, but such traditions had passed on since
the beginning of their existance and they lived long enough that it wasn't a
major problem for their race.
When she had met the fire demon, Hori, she'd been dazzled by what he had shown
her. So used to the cold, fertile world of the Koorime island, she hadn't even
imagine the things which he presented. Although she hadn't fooled herself into
believing she loved him, she had slept with him. It was forbidden, for their two
races were opposites and had warred for endless centuries, but she was unable to
help herself.
Now, her crimes were known. She was to throw her children from the island,
killing them both with her bare hands. Then, tomorrow, she would stand her own
trial and would probably be found guilty of treason. They would kill her as
well.
Carefully, so as not to be seen, Hina slipped a tear gem into each of the wraps
which held the small babies. After her words yesterday, it had been decided that
Hiei would be thrown from the island. Hina had not been able to bare the thought
and had cried. Disgusted with her weakness, they had decided to be rid of both
children. Because Yukina had shared the womb with a disgusting fire baby, they
told her. It was too early to tell if she held the same taint, but they were not
going to take the chance.
Walking to the edge of the island, Hina looked down. The ground was so far away.
Both of her children would surely die. However, there was nothing she could do
to stop it. If she didn't throw them then the rest of her race would take charge
and kill the children anyway.
Closing her eyes, Hina held the children up. "Never forget that your mother
loved you deeply. Never forget that the two of you are bound by the power of
sharing a womb," she said quietly, outloud, even while her mind screamed prayers
to whatever diety might be listening for their lives to be spared.
Then, she dropped them.
Falling to her knees, Hina's body was racked with sobs. When arms wrapped around
her body, intending to bring her to the trial room for her own sentancing, she
didn't even bother to fight. Her children were dead. What point was there to
life now?
End Episode 20
*sniffles* Angst....