koashura () Date: 2002-03-20 Ch: 21 Anonymous
yahooii, backround =D mm yah that was good good good! I cant think of much to say except that im waiting for next chapters ^__^ excellent writing btw
Aqua: ^_^ Thankies!! *grins* This is the last chapter I had written up! Guess I better get to work tonight, ne? *eyes the clock* If I manage to get to sleep by two in the morning, I can write at least another two chapters.... Eeeeeeeeh *THUD* ^_~ Don't worry, they're coming, tho!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu Date: 2002-03-20 Ch: 21 Signed
I feel flattered! *preen preen* Anywho, here's the requiste "bad author, write more" stuff.
*takes deep breath* YAY!!! BACKGROUND!!! ME LIKE ME LIKE ME LIKE!!! However, (dramatic pause) STILL NOT ENOUGH TO SATE THE INU-RYUU! If you don't write more, I'll just have to hunt you down and eat you. I'm sorry, but it has to be done. It's in the Inu-Ryuu Handbook. Section 2 Article 3: "If someone does not comply to the Inu-Ryuu's whim, they must be eaten. The only exception being if they don't taste good." I;m giving you fair warning, so on those two days write! Write like the wind!!
Aqua: *cackles* I so love this! ^_^ Only one person has ever tried to eat me before, and I got the scars to prove it! *points to her arm, where there is a nice little arch of teethmarks* See? However, since I apparently taste good (according to the girl who actually bit me) and I don't want to disappear quite yet ^_~ (not when my fic is this popular! *grins*) I'm posting this chapter for you! *nods nods*
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 21: Explinations Two. Lost and Alone
"I found out what race we are," Yukina said softly as she cuddled up next to her
brother on the bed they shared. It wasn't really a bed, but was actually a pile
of clothe scraps. Still, it was the only thing between them and the cold stone
floor while they slept.
Hiei shifted slightly, looking down at her. "How?" he questioned, his childish
voice echoing in the darkened room.
"I went into the town today, to buy goods for Maru-sama. When I got there, a
group of people asked me why I wasn't on the Koorime island. I told them that I
had never lived there, and that I wasn't a Koorime. However, they told me that I
look exactly like the Koorime do. I also have the same ability with ice and
snow," Yukina explained.
"If you are Koorime, then what am I? I do not look like you," Hiei questioned.
Sitting up, Yukina nodded and frowned slightly. "There have been many rumors
circling about the Koorime lately. Ever since ten years ago when one of their
people had an affair with an unknown fire demon."
Hiei looked up sharply, jerking to a sitting position. "A fire demon?" he
questoined.
Sniffling, tears coming to her eyes, Yukina wrapped her arms around her brother
and started crying softly. "I gathered what information I could. Apparently, one
of the nobility of the Koorime had an affair with the fire demon and bore twin
children from him. She was ordered to throw both from the island. The next day,
she was sentanced to death."
Holding his sister as she cried, Hiei stubbornly kept his own eyes dry. Through
the years, he had never cried. In fact, this was the first time that he could
remember Yukina crying as well. Life had been hard for himself and his sister
over the last ten years. He could not remember before coming under Maru's
command. The man had told him that he'd found the two of them, nearly dead, on
the bank of a river when they were just small babies. He'd taken them home and,
since he was a rather simple man with a wife who could not bare children, had
raised them.
When Maru's shack of a house had been attacked by a band of bandit demons, Hiei
had been two years old. He'd reacted out of instinct to protect his sister and
his adopted parents. Luckily, the rain had smothered the black flames which
killed the bandits.
Maru took the best care of them that he could, but times were not nice in the
Demon world. The lands were chaotic as creatures battled each other for power
and space. Maru's own land was given to him by a lord whom he had to pay with
crops each year in return.
As he grew, Hiei fought desperately to keep the small home safe from those who
wanted to steal it. Although the hosue itself was not much to look at, the land
was good for crops and food meant power. Maru and his wife were not powerful
demons and lacked fighting strength. Yukina was too gentle to help him, although
she adapted a healing power to take care of his wounds when she was finished.
When Yukina finished crying, Hiei let her go. Both of them looked around to see
the tear gems glittering in the sunlight around them. Hiei couldn't help but
feel a little awed. So, it was true then. Yukina and himself really were
Koorime. He hadn't been able to believe it at first. However, the physical
evidence of his sister's precious tear stones was enough to change his mind. No
other race had such an ability.
Quickly, both of them gathered up the stones and buried them in the backyard of
the house. Although Koorime tears were very precious, and one could easily buy a
third of the Demon world with enough of them, they didn't want anyone to know.
It would be dangerous for Yukina, who lacked the same training and group
protection as the other Koorime, to be found out. In the meantime, if anyone
guessed her real race, then Hiei would kill them without hesitation. Quite a few
people spoke of using a Koorime for her tears in order to become rich.
Maru was out in the feilds, working. His wife was probably still in town, buying
the things which Yukina was unable to carry on her own. They were able to
complete their task easily before they moved back into the one-roomed house.
"Why did they have us thrown from the island?" Yukina asked, her innocent eyes
still shimmering slightly.
Hiei stared at her, feeling a tight pain enter his chest. They had every right
to throw him from the island if one believed in their laws. He was an obvious
taint, fire demon through and through. Yukina, on the other hand, had no traits
of their father other than a fire demon brother. There could only be one reason
why they would throw her as well.
Yukina seemed to realize the same time as he did and she grabbed onto his arms,
her face angry and determined. "I'm glad they threw me too! I would rather live
as an outcast with you then to stay there without!" she declared.
Smiling softly, Hiei wrapped his arms around his twin. However, before he could
reply, the sounds of screams filled the air. Both of them ripped away from each
other and fell out of the front door. Hiei's eyes went wide when he saw Maru
running toward them as fast as his stout legs could, his small eyes widened in
terror.
"Maru-sama!" Hiei yelled, wanting to run forward and help the man as another of
the attacking demons advanced on him, but unwilling to leave his sister.
"Hiei, Yukina, run!" Maru yelled.
Picking his sister up, Hiei ran toward the old demon. There were fifteen in this
group, more than he had ever fought before. "What are you doing? Why are you
attacking us?" Hiei yelled, stopping a short distance away to set his sister
down.
"These lands are being claimed by Koto-sama. Don't try to get in our way,
sprat," the obvious leader of the group stated, watching with a pleased smile as
another shot landed on Maru, knocking him to the ground.
"Yukina, wait for me over there," Hiei whispered to his sister, refusing to just
sit and watch the old demon be killed.
Although she was pale and trembling, Yukina nodded and ran toward the trees he
had motioned to. Once he was certain she was out of the way, Hiei raced forward
and began to attack the enemy. However, they were professionals and he was
nothing more than a self-trained child.
Still, he fought until his arm and leg were broken and he was slap to the side
with enough force to send him crashing into the trees.
When he came back into conciousness, Yukina was bent over him, healing him as
well as she could. She was crying again and the gems were falling onto his bared
flesh even as she healed it. When all of her energy was exhausted, Hiei still
had a broken arm and had to move gingerly.
"What happened?" he asked her.
"The fight was over about two hours ago. The demons didn't bother to come
looking for us. Maru was killed. His wife never came back. The house has been
burned down," Yukina told him.
He could see the sadness in her eyes, but was proud when she didn't start crying
again. Instead, she started burying the tear gems in the ground, as deeply as
she could so that they would not be kicked up easily. "We need to find a new
place to live," she stated firmly.
Nodding, Hiei got to his feet with her help. "There is a cave a short distance
away that I used to play in when I was younger and would visit on occasion when
I needed some time alone. I'm sure that it will be safe to stay there for at
least a short while," he replied. There were many demons who made their homes in
caves, but he was certain this one would be empty. Hopefully, he would heal soon
enough that he could catch them something to eat before they starved.
End Episode 21
yahooii, backround =D mm yah that was good good good! I cant think of much to say except that im waiting for next chapters ^__^ excellent writing btw
Aqua: ^_^ Thankies!! *grins* This is the last chapter I had written up! Guess I better get to work tonight, ne? *eyes the clock* If I manage to get to sleep by two in the morning, I can write at least another two chapters.... Eeeeeeeeh *THUD* ^_~ Don't worry, they're coming, tho!
Yonaka no Inu-Ryuu Date: 2002-03-20 Ch: 21 Signed
I feel flattered! *preen preen* Anywho, here's the requiste "bad author, write more" stuff.
*takes deep breath* YAY!!! BACKGROUND!!! ME LIKE ME LIKE ME LIKE!!! However, (dramatic pause) STILL NOT ENOUGH TO SATE THE INU-RYUU! If you don't write more, I'll just have to hunt you down and eat you. I'm sorry, but it has to be done. It's in the Inu-Ryuu Handbook. Section 2 Article 3: "If someone does not comply to the Inu-Ryuu's whim, they must be eaten. The only exception being if they don't taste good." I;m giving you fair warning, so on those two days write! Write like the wind!!
Aqua: *cackles* I so love this! ^_^ Only one person has ever tried to eat me before, and I got the scars to prove it! *points to her arm, where there is a nice little arch of teethmarks* See? However, since I apparently taste good (according to the girl who actually bit me) and I don't want to disappear quite yet ^_~ (not when my fic is this popular! *grins*) I'm posting this chapter for you! *nods nods*
Reaching Your Limits: A YYH alternate universe
Episode 21: Explinations Two. Lost and Alone
"I found out what race we are," Yukina said softly as she cuddled up next to her
brother on the bed they shared. It wasn't really a bed, but was actually a pile
of clothe scraps. Still, it was the only thing between them and the cold stone
floor while they slept.
Hiei shifted slightly, looking down at her. "How?" he questioned, his childish
voice echoing in the darkened room.
"I went into the town today, to buy goods for Maru-sama. When I got there, a
group of people asked me why I wasn't on the Koorime island. I told them that I
had never lived there, and that I wasn't a Koorime. However, they told me that I
look exactly like the Koorime do. I also have the same ability with ice and
snow," Yukina explained.
"If you are Koorime, then what am I? I do not look like you," Hiei questioned.
Sitting up, Yukina nodded and frowned slightly. "There have been many rumors
circling about the Koorime lately. Ever since ten years ago when one of their
people had an affair with an unknown fire demon."
Hiei looked up sharply, jerking to a sitting position. "A fire demon?" he
questoined.
Sniffling, tears coming to her eyes, Yukina wrapped her arms around her brother
and started crying softly. "I gathered what information I could. Apparently, one
of the nobility of the Koorime had an affair with the fire demon and bore twin
children from him. She was ordered to throw both from the island. The next day,
she was sentanced to death."
Holding his sister as she cried, Hiei stubbornly kept his own eyes dry. Through
the years, he had never cried. In fact, this was the first time that he could
remember Yukina crying as well. Life had been hard for himself and his sister
over the last ten years. He could not remember before coming under Maru's
command. The man had told him that he'd found the two of them, nearly dead, on
the bank of a river when they were just small babies. He'd taken them home and,
since he was a rather simple man with a wife who could not bare children, had
raised them.
When Maru's shack of a house had been attacked by a band of bandit demons, Hiei
had been two years old. He'd reacted out of instinct to protect his sister and
his adopted parents. Luckily, the rain had smothered the black flames which
killed the bandits.
Maru took the best care of them that he could, but times were not nice in the
Demon world. The lands were chaotic as creatures battled each other for power
and space. Maru's own land was given to him by a lord whom he had to pay with
crops each year in return.
As he grew, Hiei fought desperately to keep the small home safe from those who
wanted to steal it. Although the hosue itself was not much to look at, the land
was good for crops and food meant power. Maru and his wife were not powerful
demons and lacked fighting strength. Yukina was too gentle to help him, although
she adapted a healing power to take care of his wounds when she was finished.
When Yukina finished crying, Hiei let her go. Both of them looked around to see
the tear gems glittering in the sunlight around them. Hiei couldn't help but
feel a little awed. So, it was true then. Yukina and himself really were
Koorime. He hadn't been able to believe it at first. However, the physical
evidence of his sister's precious tear stones was enough to change his mind. No
other race had such an ability.
Quickly, both of them gathered up the stones and buried them in the backyard of
the house. Although Koorime tears were very precious, and one could easily buy a
third of the Demon world with enough of them, they didn't want anyone to know.
It would be dangerous for Yukina, who lacked the same training and group
protection as the other Koorime, to be found out. In the meantime, if anyone
guessed her real race, then Hiei would kill them without hesitation. Quite a few
people spoke of using a Koorime for her tears in order to become rich.
Maru was out in the feilds, working. His wife was probably still in town, buying
the things which Yukina was unable to carry on her own. They were able to
complete their task easily before they moved back into the one-roomed house.
"Why did they have us thrown from the island?" Yukina asked, her innocent eyes
still shimmering slightly.
Hiei stared at her, feeling a tight pain enter his chest. They had every right
to throw him from the island if one believed in their laws. He was an obvious
taint, fire demon through and through. Yukina, on the other hand, had no traits
of their father other than a fire demon brother. There could only be one reason
why they would throw her as well.
Yukina seemed to realize the same time as he did and she grabbed onto his arms,
her face angry and determined. "I'm glad they threw me too! I would rather live
as an outcast with you then to stay there without!" she declared.
Smiling softly, Hiei wrapped his arms around his twin. However, before he could
reply, the sounds of screams filled the air. Both of them ripped away from each
other and fell out of the front door. Hiei's eyes went wide when he saw Maru
running toward them as fast as his stout legs could, his small eyes widened in
terror.
"Maru-sama!" Hiei yelled, wanting to run forward and help the man as another of
the attacking demons advanced on him, but unwilling to leave his sister.
"Hiei, Yukina, run!" Maru yelled.
Picking his sister up, Hiei ran toward the old demon. There were fifteen in this
group, more than he had ever fought before. "What are you doing? Why are you
attacking us?" Hiei yelled, stopping a short distance away to set his sister
down.
"These lands are being claimed by Koto-sama. Don't try to get in our way,
sprat," the obvious leader of the group stated, watching with a pleased smile as
another shot landed on Maru, knocking him to the ground.
"Yukina, wait for me over there," Hiei whispered to his sister, refusing to just
sit and watch the old demon be killed.
Although she was pale and trembling, Yukina nodded and ran toward the trees he
had motioned to. Once he was certain she was out of the way, Hiei raced forward
and began to attack the enemy. However, they were professionals and he was
nothing more than a self-trained child.
Still, he fought until his arm and leg were broken and he was slap to the side
with enough force to send him crashing into the trees.
When he came back into conciousness, Yukina was bent over him, healing him as
well as she could. She was crying again and the gems were falling onto his bared
flesh even as she healed it. When all of her energy was exhausted, Hiei still
had a broken arm and had to move gingerly.
"What happened?" he asked her.
"The fight was over about two hours ago. The demons didn't bother to come
looking for us. Maru was killed. His wife never came back. The house has been
burned down," Yukina told him.
He could see the sadness in her eyes, but was proud when she didn't start crying
again. Instead, she started burying the tear gems in the ground, as deeply as
she could so that they would not be kicked up easily. "We need to find a new
place to live," she stated firmly.
Nodding, Hiei got to his feet with her help. "There is a cave a short distance
away that I used to play in when I was younger and would visit on occasion when
I needed some time alone. I'm sure that it will be safe to stay there for at
least a short while," he replied. There were many demons who made their homes in
caves, but he was certain this one would be empty. Hopefully, he would heal soon
enough that he could catch them something to eat before they starved.
End Episode 21