Yu-Yu Hakusho

Dragon's Lovely Flame

Written by: Spike (who blah-blah-blah doesn't own YYH blah blah, I do own my characters that I created though.)

A/N: I was really hesitant on continuing this story after I got absolutly no reviews, but I think I can continue it now. As far as Yaoi goes, Sayaka - I've never really had a liking to it. That's why I prefer ordinary romance stories - much more normal and easier to write.

::There is... something here...::

--------Chapter 3: Dragon's Wounds--------

Hiei decided not to leave his hospital bed for a few days. He figured it was worth healing up first before trying to figure out what was going on. His confusion was drowned in pain...

::Maybe it's best this way... but, why is this happening to me? Why am I the one being tortured? I can't survive like this forever... not like this. Anything but this...::

Hiei was pulled out of his thoughts, however, by a voice and a body swirling through his room, a beautiful woman wearing clothing similar to Kurama.

::But that can't be him...::

In an instant, the swirling stopped, and Hiei looked into the face for the first time. Was it coincidence? The face... it was just like...

::Yukina?::

The girl smiled slightly, began chuckling shortly after. Hiei was lost...

"Who are you? Why are you laughing?"

::Laughing... smiling...::

"My name is Miyu. I have watched you for quite some time, now, Hiei. I have watched over you for quite a long time..."

"You make no sense. Speak to me properly!"

Hiei was suddenly abashed by what he had just said. In seconds, he was drowned in cold sweat, awaiting her cold-hearted answer. It was quite a surprise what she said next.

"Hiei... I see your wounds. I feel your pain. I know... your anger. Do not be afraid of me. I can help you, if you only let me. Please trust me, Hiei. Please..."

It was like watching a plant wither and die - Hiei's face was sullen, mood-like, almost scared. How could she tell he was scarred?

"My wounds will heal. It is none of your business."

"It has ALWAYS been my business. Do not turn your back from me, Hiei. Do not turn away."

::The girl's voice is so... soothing. So... calm. And yet, at the same time, dark and fiendish. Is she human...?::

"Get out... LEAVE ME!"

Another surprise - Hiei was shouting at someone he barely knew. It was lucky the walls of the palace were sound-proof. The girl did not speak, nor did she make a move, for almost an hour. The quiet was unnerving, but Hiei remained vigilante.

"Very well... I shall leave you for now. But remember, Hiei... I am watching you."

Within an instant, the girl was gone. Hiei blinked and stared, but she was not there. Had it been a dream... or was it real?

"Damn... my head hurts."

At that moment, Yusuke walked in, looking extremely worn out - somebody'd been having too much fun. (Sneaky Yusuke!)

"Just checking in, Hiei - Koenma's orders. Everything OK?"

"I'm fine. I'll just take a nap now, my head is killing me. Don't bother checking in for a few hours."

Yusuke nodded in agreement and started to walk out, but Hiei called back to him once more.

"Just a hint - be wary of her teeth."

Blushing, Yusuke nodded and left. Something in Hiei's head was really pounding him - why would he say a thing like that?

::I've had no personal experience... how the hell would I know that?::

Yusuke, too, seemed to notice something wrong. About one hour after he left, he popped in to Kurama's room and requested something of him.

"Kurama, I want you to keep an eye on Hiei until he wakes up. Something's seriously wrong with him, and if I'm right, then he should be watched at all times."

Kurama nodded, his face emotionless. He was willing to do anything for his friend.

::But I wonder... Sometimes, I wonder...::

-Against the pain, a light appears.-