Disclaimer: Je ne props pas Yu Yu Hakusho. Je ne proprais jamais Yu Yu Hakusho. Ainsi, je suis triste. Mais, je peux tout de même aimer l'étonnement attrayant Yusuke! Ha Ha! Je suis le vainqueur!
(Translation: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. I will never own Yu Yu Hakusho. Thus, I am sad. But I can still love the amazingly attractive Yusuke! Ha ha! I am the victor!)
redemption
(Note: This might seem jumpy, but I'm just trying to simulate an agitated person's thought patterns. Please don't kill me!)
The wind echoes through the dark forest as I stand, balanced, on the top of a particularly tall tree outside of the psychic Genkai's home. The slight trace of rain resides in the night air, and the faint sounds of lightning aren't too far off. The sky is still clear though, and the cheerful stars make me wonder how I could feel alone when I'm surrounded by so much.
I stare in the window of Genkai's main house, watching the action inside. The psychic sits, sipping tea and speaking calmly to Kurama. Keiko is yelling at Yusuke, probably for some thing he's said. The idiot's sister is beating the idiot...who is HOLDING YUKINA'S HAND!!!! Just wait, I'll go down there and show him not to...
Wait...I can't. She...she still doesn't know.
She can't know.
I've never really told anyone about my view on this whole damn situation, other than, believe it or not, Yusuke. Not even Kurama knows.
She's smiling gently, and starts healing the moron, who's black and blue from Shizuru's assault. She smiles even wider. She's so pretty when she smiles. I wish I could see her smile more often...but, of course, I can't see her up close too often...
Because she's smart. Because she'll figure it out. The way our hair points at the tips, the way our hands are both small with long fingers that joint a bit farther from the base, a trait only exhibited by ice koorime. The fact that a fire demon happens to hang around a spirit detective. It's only a matter of time before she sees...
And I can't have that happen.
Imagine, having a twin sister, and not even being able to speak to her. She's been searching for me, and I have to let her down...again.
Those damn ice koorimes!! They're the ones who shunned me! They're the ones who left me for dead and made me into this monster!!!!
The wind starts blowing harder, as if reflecting my very thoughts. I leap to a tree closer to the ground, to avoid being blown away by my own fury. I breathe deeply, calming myself.
No. Those bitches might have abandoned me, left me to the mercy of the elements, but no one is more at fault for what I am than myself. I'm the one who turned to a life of crime. They may have set me on the path, but I'm the one who chose to walk down it. And my true punishment? Having to watch my sister be coddled by the biggest moron in the three worlds!!!
Damned Kuwabara! Keep your hands to yourself! But still...he makes her smile.
I don't understand it. He's the weakest of the Reikai Tantei, he's a moron with a big mouth and an empty head, and he can't do anything right without a babysitter standing over him.
So how does he make her smile like that?
I hate to admit it, but I'm jealous. If only that could be me, comforting her, laughing with her, swearing to always protect her...a job for her brother. But I can't do that, not yet. Only Kuwabara.
I'd interfere if I thought that Yukina was unhappy, or if Kuwabara even touched her hand without her consent, but I've never seen her happier. Even when we were children, I would hide up in the trees and watch her play with the birds and rabbits in the snow. She was always happy when she was surrounded by nature, but watching her now...she's in ecstasy. She glows. So I'll let them stay together...for now. The minute idiot-boy puts a toe out of line, he'll be in miniscule pieces.
I need to refocus my thoughts. My mind is all over the place tonight. I breathe in and out, slowly, concentrating only on the shifting tree I'm balanced on. I've always enjoyed standing on tall objects. It somehow makes me feel in control, plus, it's nice to get a view from up high for once. I smile sardonically. Me, Hiei, joking around. Yukina must be able to heal the mind as well as body.
It wasn't long ago that I wouldn't be doing this. Hanging around humans, being patient with someone as stupid as Kuwabara, even thinking about anything deeply. No, my thoughts were on three things only: hunt, kill, burn. Somehow, knowing I have a sister, knowing I have to protect her, has changed me. How odd. Kurama had the same exact effect.
Kurama...how long have we been friends? I can't remember...a long time though. He was the first, the only person who accepted me, back then. I still wonder: how would all of this have turned out, without him? Kurama...
"Hello up there" a voice calls out from the dark below me.
"Hello yourself, Kurama." The red-haired man stares up at me, not at all fazed by my aloof response.
"What are you doing?" I look away, virtually ignoring him, willing him to leave me to my thoughts. "Thinking?"
Damn, he's good.
"Yes"
"What about?"
"A great deal of things."
"I see." He looks back behind him, then again at me. "So, I assume I cannot convince you to join us for dinner tonight?"
"I..."
"Oh, I forgot to mention, Yukina made it." I stare at him incredulously, and he smirks generously back. He's very good.
I pause, thinking again. But for once, I make up my mind, and make a good decision.
"I think I will join you, Kurama." I leap down from my perch, landing softly on the ground.
"Good." Kurama turns and walks slowly towards the house.
Yes. Yes, I will eat dinner with them. It's not a confession, but it's a start. One day...but for now, it's dinner...just as long as I don't have to sit near idiot boy!
Ah, another chappie done! I'm so happy! I was writing this while in speech class, and I think my teacher was giving me looks, but I ignored her. People were just giving very boring speeches on things like the effects food has on the mind and TV shows. The only really good speech today was on cardboard, believe it or not. The guy who gave it can make anything entertaining.
To everyone who reviewed last chapter, thank you sooooooooo much!!!! I've never gotten more than two reviews on any one story. To think that I got ten in one day is overwhelming; when I saw, I was literally jumping up and down. Anyway, some responses:
Bard: I appreciate your thinking it was cool. By the way, at the end of the series, Yusuke goes of to the Makai for three years to train and for other things I won't tell you because it would be a complete spoiler. But before he goes, he ends up completely pissing Keiko off, and then tells her that he'd marry her when he comes back. So there you go.
Kage Kitsune: Yes, Kuwabara's would be hilarious. I gotta think of a good plot for that one...
Asteria: Yeah, I think Keiko really deserved a change. I mean, she's not weak or anything. But by the way, I'm using the character's names the way they're said in Japanese: First name last, Last name first. Most Asian cultures are like that. I think that's why when Kuwabara was shouting over the loudspeaker in the Dark Tournament, Shizuru said something to the extent of "how dare he use our family name". It's just a cultural thing.
Unity-Girl: The only reason I had Keiko fighting was because I think she was pushed to her limit. She's a very independent girl, and I think she would do something like that if she had to. Also, I may not directly talk about the "questionable" couples, which could go either way, but, as you see, I will gladly hint about it!
Natalie: "Women of the World, Unite! You have nothing to lose but your vacuumes!" (My friend Keitaro is always calling me a feminist) The exams are hard, but if you study your brains out, I'm sure you'll do fine. Kuwabara is a dork, but at least he's a nice dork. (Jeeze, all I can see right now is that scene from Poltergeist Report...Kuwabara finds out that Yukina is at Genkai's, and he goes running down the hall *in the wrong direction* screaming "Yukina Yukina!" ^-^)
i: Guess it's not all arson and killing. There's also Kuwabara bashing!
Thanks to everybody who reviewed!! Please review again! And tell me who you want next! (Not Yusuke, though. I'm saving him for last! ^-^) See you guys later!!!
-WMG
(P.S. I made the whole koorime hand thing up, but it would explain why Hiei is so good with a sword, no?)
(Translation: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. I will never own Yu Yu Hakusho. Thus, I am sad. But I can still love the amazingly attractive Yusuke! Ha ha! I am the victor!)
redemption
(Note: This might seem jumpy, but I'm just trying to simulate an agitated person's thought patterns. Please don't kill me!)
The wind echoes through the dark forest as I stand, balanced, on the top of a particularly tall tree outside of the psychic Genkai's home. The slight trace of rain resides in the night air, and the faint sounds of lightning aren't too far off. The sky is still clear though, and the cheerful stars make me wonder how I could feel alone when I'm surrounded by so much.
I stare in the window of Genkai's main house, watching the action inside. The psychic sits, sipping tea and speaking calmly to Kurama. Keiko is yelling at Yusuke, probably for some thing he's said. The idiot's sister is beating the idiot...who is HOLDING YUKINA'S HAND!!!! Just wait, I'll go down there and show him not to...
Wait...I can't. She...she still doesn't know.
She can't know.
I've never really told anyone about my view on this whole damn situation, other than, believe it or not, Yusuke. Not even Kurama knows.
She's smiling gently, and starts healing the moron, who's black and blue from Shizuru's assault. She smiles even wider. She's so pretty when she smiles. I wish I could see her smile more often...but, of course, I can't see her up close too often...
Because she's smart. Because she'll figure it out. The way our hair points at the tips, the way our hands are both small with long fingers that joint a bit farther from the base, a trait only exhibited by ice koorime. The fact that a fire demon happens to hang around a spirit detective. It's only a matter of time before she sees...
And I can't have that happen.
Imagine, having a twin sister, and not even being able to speak to her. She's been searching for me, and I have to let her down...again.
Those damn ice koorimes!! They're the ones who shunned me! They're the ones who left me for dead and made me into this monster!!!!
The wind starts blowing harder, as if reflecting my very thoughts. I leap to a tree closer to the ground, to avoid being blown away by my own fury. I breathe deeply, calming myself.
No. Those bitches might have abandoned me, left me to the mercy of the elements, but no one is more at fault for what I am than myself. I'm the one who turned to a life of crime. They may have set me on the path, but I'm the one who chose to walk down it. And my true punishment? Having to watch my sister be coddled by the biggest moron in the three worlds!!!
Damned Kuwabara! Keep your hands to yourself! But still...he makes her smile.
I don't understand it. He's the weakest of the Reikai Tantei, he's a moron with a big mouth and an empty head, and he can't do anything right without a babysitter standing over him.
So how does he make her smile like that?
I hate to admit it, but I'm jealous. If only that could be me, comforting her, laughing with her, swearing to always protect her...a job for her brother. But I can't do that, not yet. Only Kuwabara.
I'd interfere if I thought that Yukina was unhappy, or if Kuwabara even touched her hand without her consent, but I've never seen her happier. Even when we were children, I would hide up in the trees and watch her play with the birds and rabbits in the snow. She was always happy when she was surrounded by nature, but watching her now...she's in ecstasy. She glows. So I'll let them stay together...for now. The minute idiot-boy puts a toe out of line, he'll be in miniscule pieces.
I need to refocus my thoughts. My mind is all over the place tonight. I breathe in and out, slowly, concentrating only on the shifting tree I'm balanced on. I've always enjoyed standing on tall objects. It somehow makes me feel in control, plus, it's nice to get a view from up high for once. I smile sardonically. Me, Hiei, joking around. Yukina must be able to heal the mind as well as body.
It wasn't long ago that I wouldn't be doing this. Hanging around humans, being patient with someone as stupid as Kuwabara, even thinking about anything deeply. No, my thoughts were on three things only: hunt, kill, burn. Somehow, knowing I have a sister, knowing I have to protect her, has changed me. How odd. Kurama had the same exact effect.
Kurama...how long have we been friends? I can't remember...a long time though. He was the first, the only person who accepted me, back then. I still wonder: how would all of this have turned out, without him? Kurama...
"Hello up there" a voice calls out from the dark below me.
"Hello yourself, Kurama." The red-haired man stares up at me, not at all fazed by my aloof response.
"What are you doing?" I look away, virtually ignoring him, willing him to leave me to my thoughts. "Thinking?"
Damn, he's good.
"Yes"
"What about?"
"A great deal of things."
"I see." He looks back behind him, then again at me. "So, I assume I cannot convince you to join us for dinner tonight?"
"I..."
"Oh, I forgot to mention, Yukina made it." I stare at him incredulously, and he smirks generously back. He's very good.
I pause, thinking again. But for once, I make up my mind, and make a good decision.
"I think I will join you, Kurama." I leap down from my perch, landing softly on the ground.
"Good." Kurama turns and walks slowly towards the house.
Yes. Yes, I will eat dinner with them. It's not a confession, but it's a start. One day...but for now, it's dinner...just as long as I don't have to sit near idiot boy!
Ah, another chappie done! I'm so happy! I was writing this while in speech class, and I think my teacher was giving me looks, but I ignored her. People were just giving very boring speeches on things like the effects food has on the mind and TV shows. The only really good speech today was on cardboard, believe it or not. The guy who gave it can make anything entertaining.
To everyone who reviewed last chapter, thank you sooooooooo much!!!! I've never gotten more than two reviews on any one story. To think that I got ten in one day is overwhelming; when I saw, I was literally jumping up and down. Anyway, some responses:
Bard: I appreciate your thinking it was cool. By the way, at the end of the series, Yusuke goes of to the Makai for three years to train and for other things I won't tell you because it would be a complete spoiler. But before he goes, he ends up completely pissing Keiko off, and then tells her that he'd marry her when he comes back. So there you go.
Kage Kitsune: Yes, Kuwabara's would be hilarious. I gotta think of a good plot for that one...
Asteria: Yeah, I think Keiko really deserved a change. I mean, she's not weak or anything. But by the way, I'm using the character's names the way they're said in Japanese: First name last, Last name first. Most Asian cultures are like that. I think that's why when Kuwabara was shouting over the loudspeaker in the Dark Tournament, Shizuru said something to the extent of "how dare he use our family name". It's just a cultural thing.
Unity-Girl: The only reason I had Keiko fighting was because I think she was pushed to her limit. She's a very independent girl, and I think she would do something like that if she had to. Also, I may not directly talk about the "questionable" couples, which could go either way, but, as you see, I will gladly hint about it!
Natalie: "Women of the World, Unite! You have nothing to lose but your vacuumes!" (My friend Keitaro is always calling me a feminist) The exams are hard, but if you study your brains out, I'm sure you'll do fine. Kuwabara is a dork, but at least he's a nice dork. (Jeeze, all I can see right now is that scene from Poltergeist Report...Kuwabara finds out that Yukina is at Genkai's, and he goes running down the hall *in the wrong direction* screaming "Yukina Yukina!" ^-^)
i: Guess it's not all arson and killing. There's also Kuwabara bashing!
Thanks to everybody who reviewed!! Please review again! And tell me who you want next! (Not Yusuke, though. I'm saving him for last! ^-^) See you guys later!!!
-WMG
(P.S. I made the whole koorime hand thing up, but it would explain why Hiei is so good with a sword, no?)