Mirror of Illusions
Chapter Two:
The Warning
By: fairysphinx
fairysphinx: Well, here's chapter two. I really appreciate the tips for such things as what Hiei would do in the situation, although it wasn't always given in the most polite manner. Thanks for the advice. Before I start the fic, I do want to say some things.
1. All flames will be used to roast marshmallows.
2. In all of my fics, no matter how different they are, there is always one thing that's the same. The fact that things are not always what they seem. Keep that in mind while reading this fic
3. (to Justa Reader) I appreciate the advise on how Hiei would act in the situation. Although I thought that it could have been stated in a kinder manner.
4. (to Rin-Chan) Hey, thanks for the offer! I'm still thinking about it, though. It's kind of a big change, and it'll take a lot of thought. So, please be patient with me. I'll give you an answer in a week at the most.
With that out of the way, let's start the fic! Please enjoy and review!
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yu Yu Hakusho, nor any of the songs.
Hiei, unable to exit the door (Hiei: Dang it, Koenma, why'd you lock he door?!?!), had jumped up to the rafters, and sat on one of the long wooden beams. Kyu had finally given up on trying to learn his name, and was now rummaging around in an old closet. Emerging with dust in her hair and all over her clothes, she held an old box in her hand. 'What the heck is that?' he wondered.
"Hey, do you mind in I play the radio?" Kyu asked.
'So, that's what that is! It's ancient!'
"Hn."
"…is that a yes or a no?"
"Hn."
"Well, I'm playing it anyways!" She looked around, and couldn't find an electrical plug. "Well, maybe the bedroom has one," Kyu said, entering a second room. "Eureka!" All of the sudden, Hiei heard music, coming from the bedroom.
Look at me
You may think you see
Who I really am
But you'll never know me
Every day
It's as if I play a part
Now I see
If I wear a mask
I can fool the world
But I cannot fool my heart
Kyu exited the room, and sat down in a chair. She closed her eyes, and soaked in the music. 'What did she see that could be so important?' he thought. 'What could be so horrid, that demons would be afraid? It would have to be terrible, because things like that are what they live for! Look at the Dark Tournament! They wanted the opponents to be ripped to shreds!'
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
Hiei looked down at her, as she began to sing along with the music. 'And who is she? Not to cry, or falter, except for the one time. To remain happy and cheerful?'
I am now
In a world where I
Have to hide my heart
And what I believe in
But somehow
I will show the world
What's inside my heart
And be loved for who I am
Kyu opened her eyes, yawned, and turned to him. "I'm going to take a nap, okay?"
"Hn."
"* sigh * How'd I know that would be your answer?" She shook her head, entered the bedroom, and closed the door.
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?
Why is my reflection
Someone I don't know?
Must I pretend that I'm
Someone else for all time?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
'Good. Now, I can relax. She's going to sleep.' He jumped down from the rafters, and landed gently on the floor. He pressed his ear to the door, to make sure that she was actually asleep. The first song had ended by now, and another was playing. It was hard to hear with the music, but he heard…sobs? "I thought Koenma said that she hadn't cried!" Kyu's voice lifted with the refrain, voice shaky and rigid.
Please, please don't leave me now!
Oh, please, please don't leave me now!
I need a little strength from you,
God you look so proud!
Please, please don't leave me now!
The song ended, but Kyu kept repeating, 'Please don't leave me now' over and over again, until her sobs subsided, and her voice fell silent. She had fallen asleep. Hiei walked over to a chair and sat in it, listening to the soft music.
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Hiei jerked awake with Kyu's screams. He rushed, sword drawn, into the bedroom. Kyu was sitting up in the small bed, which was torn in two, eyes wide, staring at something. "Hn. And here I thought that you were in trouble!" Shakily, she pointed at a large mirror connected to a dusty dresser. All over it, written in blood, was a message. It said:
"And Next time I won't miss!"
Hiei sheathed his sword. "You know, it's dangerous to try and play tricks on me," he said, exiting the room. Kyu got out of the bed, and followed.
"What do you mean?" she asked, her voice shaking. "I wouldn't play a trick on something like this!" Tears were brimming her eyes. "Don't you believe me?"
"Hn. As a matter of fact, I don't!" There was a snickering that came from neither of the two.
"Hiei," it said. "I'd suggest keeping a closer eye on your precious Kyu! Because next time, I will finished her off!" There was diabolical laughter, and a strong wind. The light bulbs broke. They were enveloped in darkness. There were sounds of clashing metal, and tearing cloth.
The room illuminated. Hiei looked over at Kyu, who was holding a huge ball of fire in her hands. His shirt had been ripped off, and he had a few cuts. But, Kyu was in worse condition. She was standing in a pool of red, red slashes covering her entire body.
END OF CHAPTER TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fairysphinx: End of the chapter! Kind of a cliffy, but, hey, who doesn't like a good cliffhanger? Oh, well. I tried to put Hiei more in character, but I'm not sure that I did too good at it. * sigh * Please review, and tell me what you think! See you next chapter! Ja ne!