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A/N: It's been a long time not to write! So many task as the first semester test is coming. Hehe..I haven't forgotten about this fic! Hello all of my readers! I'm revived actually. I'm sorry for all people who are waiting. (if you're waiting actually ^^6)
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I think this is all. Too much talking^^6. Let's move!
By Irisgem
The forest was so thick and dense. Half of my face was obscured by the silhouette of the dark forest. There was no warmth as the sign of cold- blooded world. Makai was always dark and moody. I didn't care. Despite of all, it was still my homeworld, where I was given damn birth. From far of the sight, I could see the floating ice country, where Koorime's race lived and started to distinguish.
I slashed my katana aimlessly. The sparkling ruby droplets fell prettily, staining the dusty ground. Thousands of corpses had debilitated me more than enough. The gang of youkai should be able to detect about our presence later or now. We got closer every minute to the ruin, where the crystal saved. Koenma said that the ruin only appeared when the time of its energy reached its limit. If we couldn't make it, we would sacrifice someone that was chosen by the crystal.
Actually I didn't really care who was the sacrificial lamb. As long I could guarantee my dear sister safety, I could anything for her. I would be the one that had the stained hand, became the Black Hand for her. She was so pure and gentle, like her mother.
The moist air bothered me since the soil got wet and made me hard to move. I cast a fleeting glimpse on the other Reikai Tanteis. Yusuke was on fight again with the carrot head oaf. They made a bet of who killed the most. They were so childish but interesting. Then my eyes unconsciously met his emerald eyes. Youko Kurama, the deity of beauty.
I abhored those eyes, but loved at the same time. His green orbs were reminiscence for me about Makai forest when I was forcefully bound with Ningenkai since the portal was closed. I could see the green sea of trees that was so familiar to me. At the same time I saw heart and feeling in them. Now I hated even more since there was betrayal in his eyes.
I shunned my face to meet his and scanned the area. We still had to aware about foe since we were only two miles from the ruins. I couldn't use my ki like usual with something kept bothering me. The voice that started to ring from one month ago was even louder than last time.
It came especially when the night had fallen and I took a rest on one of the pine trees. But lately the noise kept ringing even on the daylight. I almost couldn't control my temper since I was lacking of sleep.
" Hiei....I..."
" Don't talk to me. It's not the time yet. "
" Oh..."
His voice came down with his face hidden by the dark silhouette. I was almost frustrated since he kept pity gaze on me.
" Where is Botan? She should be here now. " Yusuke started to grumble since he waited so long. It had been a whole week since we departed from Ningenkai. The mission went slowly since there were too many gangs of youkais that also foraged Crystal of Balance.
Suddenly with a quick rush, Botan landed on Yusuke's head. He spouted with anger since he was hit from back. I was getting bored with the unexpected quarreling. I tilted to the tree and watched the Reikai Tantei from distance.
" Ack! It's not the right time to fight! Yukina-san, she is gone! "
Just a second after she mentioned Yukina's name, I rushed to the ferry girl and grabbed her kimono's collar. My face hardened and filled with anger, fear and anxious.
" What happen to her?! "
" Yeah! What's the matter to my beloved Yukina!? "
The orange head was so exaggerated to find out about Yukina. If this weren't a crucial time, I would have for his neck. She took a step back and gulped hard. Her hands were crossed in front of her chest to protect her from any harm.
" I'm sorry. Genkai and I were setting the kekkai around the temple three days ago. But when I tried to call Yukina-san, there was no answer. We tried to discover her around the temple but we failed. "
" That's why I returned to Reikai and asked for Koenma-sama. He said that I would find her around the ruin. Then I ask Koenma-sama to inform you to wait for me and I come here."
" Then there is no reason for us to stay in here. Let's find her. She may be in danger. " As usual kitsune gave the right reason to move forward. // It didn't mean I praised him!!// I shook my head. Why I keep thinking about him. We were over. He quelled our relation. Why I still..?
I tried to convert my mind to Yukina, the ice maiden, who was also my sibling. I uncovered the ward on my forehead even though it might cause the other youkai to find us. I didn't care about anything else if it was related with my only last family.
But when the Jagan glowed green prettily, the voice that had bothered this week lately came across my head. But the voice was getting clearer though I still didn't get it. The voice was so familiar. It was male but I couldn't recognize it. Suddenly I felt a tap on my shoulder.
I saw his worried glanced that flashed green and golden. " Hiei? We have arrived. What are you thinking? "
I shunned his touch and moved myself to the most tranquil place. In front of my view, there stood the great ruin. It was built like the ancient period. Due to Koenma's information, the ruin appeared mostly every five to ten century.
My eyes widen to see the little girl in front of the historical building. There was Yukina. She walked slowly and her gaze was on faraway land. It seemed that someone had manipulated her. The big oaf ran faster toward her, shouting her name loudly without any manner.
Yukina snapped from her world and watched her "visitor". She smiled genuinely and got confused about her presence at the enormous ruin.
" What are you doing here? It's dangerous, Yukina-san. "
" I'm sorry, Kurama-kun. But I have to come here."
" Why? " I asked her with demanding answer.
" Because I hear someone's call from here. Lately I could hear a vague soft voice. I don't know whether it is just my ear. "
" Then you try to find out? " The blue girl asked gently.
" Yes. I have to learn what's going on here because I know this voice perfectly. "
" You know? " I was just thinking if she could hear the similar voice like mine. But it seemed different. It was impossible to hear the same thing when other people couldn't hear it.
" It is like my...mother's...."
" What?! " All of us said the same thing, surprised. We knew that her mother had been condemned to death. There was no possibility for her to interfere Yukina's life. She was startled and continued.
" I know that it seems impossible, but it's true! I know how my mother's voice is! Don't' you believe me?! "
" It's your mother voice? "
" What's the matter, Hiei? "
Kurama stared at me with queried. He waited for the direct answer. After a long pause, he gestured a bit and dropped the question. Then suddenly his cellar phone rang. He divided himself from us and answered the phone.
" Mother? Natsuko? It's fine. I'll meet her whenever you wish but not now please. Yes. I would go home within a week. Yes. Take care, mom. "
He sighed and returned to us. He didn't seem to listen to Yusuke and Kuwabara's humiliation about his soon-to-be-fiancée. He cast a glance on me, which I pretended not to see.
" So who is your another victim? "
" Huh? " He stared me sharply with a sudden anger.
" After all, foxes are so treacherous. I won't surprise that you find another toy to play with. " I stretched my tiring hand and kneaded my arms. " Foxes are wayward. They are too free to be bound."
// And I have exceeded the rules. I get too close then wounded. // "Hiei!!" He scolded with twinkle of anger that started to rise within him. I wended and looked back at his delicate face. It seemed that my words had exasperated him. It was so evident shown on his face. His dainty face went grimace. I would not let myself to show my excruciating pain on my face to his delight. I wouldn't lose to him anymore.
In the end, love and affection were just a game to play, the atrocious and daft game of youkos.
" The grandeur beauty of fox that could deceive anyone is so marvelous, isn't it? " I smirked evilly and dawdled.
He glowered at me and lost his composure and dignity. " Why do you keep hurting me? Can't you condone me yet?! I know that I don't deserve to be forgiven, but at least could you not exacerbated this situation already?! You can only hurt someone, don't you? Just because you are raised as Forbidden Child, you could hurt anyone, as you never understand love? "
He gasped back when I averted my eyes on the other side of forest. Somehow he felt guilty in his eyes. Sometimes his mouth could spit out the bestial words, couldn't he? Well, he was the cardiac master after all. He censured so strongly that hurt me inside. What kind of cherub was he that had no clemency within his heart and his statement?
We ceased to talk and clammed up into the serenity silence. We both were hurt. The time that couldn't return cornered us to be like this. We couldn't be friends or foes. Then where should we step?
Somehow when we entered the colossal ruin, it was felt friendly. Though the voice rang loudly by now, I could feel peace. Yusuke walked in front of Kuwabara, who was hugging Yukina consolingly. Actually I couldn't allow him to dab my sister, but it only hurt Yukina if I did so. The kitsune walked behind Kuwabara just to make sure that he didn't bother the lovebirds. I glared from far behind Kurama, watching my sister intently.
Then the other scum of youkais appeared, aiming the same thing with us. Yusuke was too cocksure that he took care all of them by himself. Kuwabara also helped Yusuke just to be overacted in front of Yukina.
We were soon surrounded by stray youkais. It meant the leader of their gangs might have gotten the crystal. It didn't take the leader of Reikai Tantei to finish them all. We kept running until Yukina stopped running suddenly.
She panted hard and seemed distracted by something. All of the sudden, I could hear the voice and understand the news.
// DON'T COME NEAR!! PLEASE! //
There was someone that linked to us, the descendants of Koorime. But why? The other Reikai Tanteis stared at Yukina with curious look. Her eyes widen with surprised.
" Mother? "
I lifted my head abruptly. She got a link from mother? Then whose voice did I listen to? It was familiar, but I didn't know whose this was. Kurama noticed my sudden gesture as he walked toward me and queried.
" Hiei? "
I stared his emerald eyes. I was completely forgotten about my hatred for him. Something had upstaged me from my personal matter.
" The voice....I know this voice but I don't know whose. It warns us not to move forward. "
" Eh? Could it be the same voice that Yukina heard just now? "
" No. It belongs to a man. "
Yukina watched me with questioning look. " How could we hear the same thing with the different owner of the voices? "
// It couldn't be. //
" We couldn't obtain anything by staying here. We have to find out and complete the mission. " Yusuke said without any doubt in his command. We nodded simply when Yukina disapprove of our next movement.
" Please! We shouldn't go deeper! My feeling isn't well...."
" Don't worry, Yukina-san! Kazuma Kuwabara, the greatest powerful man would....."
" Keep your babblings for later. " I glanced at him which he gave me back another glare.
" Why you little runt!!!? "
" Please, Kuwabara. We have to move faster. " As always Kurama put himself on someone's business. Someday he would be in big danger for his human nature.
" Do you think you can go further? "
" !!!!!! " We looked back to see the other stronger youkai walked along the way to us. His white hair glimmered with the weak light of thunder that streamed through the window. He wore a black cloak that tied by the white rope around his waist with brown shaggy shoes. Though he looked so old due to his face and white beard, his power seemed powerful.
" You couldn't go further because you aren't the chosen. "
The truth struck me. He knew the truth. Could he be the sacrifice? Yusuke and Kurama looked ready for a battle with muddled mind. Kuwabara blinked foolishly. Yukina was cringing to Kuwabara at his back.
" Who are you? "
" Me? I'm no one but his friend, the one that is inside the chamber. "
" What are you aiming?! " Yusuke spouted with disbelieve. The leader of the gangs perhaps related with the crystal.
" Why should you know? Answer the question with your power and your steel. "
" Fine! I'll show you! " Kuwabara moved forward with confident fool. I sighed for his brain and his unknown about his limit.
" Not you. I challenge the black boy behind. The Forbidden Child. "
" What?! " Kuwabara looked irritated as if he was rejected and mocked for his lack of ability. My eyes widen, as he knew the identity of mine. This would be interesting. I might find something from him.
" Let me. I don't need you to help. "
" Hiei!! " Yusuke shouted with protest when Kurama tried to block his way.
" He has his attention. We have to protect the crystal. "
" How could we leave him here? He might lose. "
" Please believe in him. Let's go. "
I didn't look back to watch them run. The tap sounds went away with the passed seconds. I took an offensive form to commence the fight.
" You're so similar with your father. But your blood is stained with the ice. How opposing but it is still a strong mix. "
" What are you blabbering about? "
" I have promised to someone that no one would enter this ruin that would only appear the crystal lost its source of power. Especially you and your pretty siblings.
" How do you know? "
" I have my reason. The only thing you should know is you would not go further, also your sister. She will be captive by my men. "
" It won't happen if I kill you first. "
" Oh, you would not. "
Suddenly he went to a black blur shadow. His velocity was a breakneck. I almost couldn't catch a glimpse. He was so venerable sorceress beyond of his looking age.
" You're still a callow. You wouldn't be able to defeat me. "
Suddenly he came out from his hiding and forced a lightning on my shoulder. The pain was streaming down my body and made me squatted on the floor. He soon emerged with the silhouette and surrounded me again.
" I have passed a thousand years waiting for this moment. To fight with you is quite boring but you will get stronger then. " He laughed with joy that I couldn't stand it.
" Shut up. "
The he made a form of fire sword like mine and thrust my back. " What?! "
The crimson stream flew hopelessly. I winced a bit while I tried to hold the wound. It was a severe one. It would take a while before it started to heal. I cast a glance on my hand. It was completely stained with ruby liquids. He stepped forward. I tried to stand up slowly and leaned on the wall that soon painted all red.
" Don't worry. I won't kill you. All I have to do is to stop you from that chamber. "
" ....Why? "
" Because I promise. "
" KYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! "
Suddenly a shout rang clearly and echoed all the way. Ï jolted with surprised and panicked. It was Yukina's voice. She was probably in harm. What was that oaf doing On earth?!
" Oh, my men have caught her. No worried. No harm we will do to her. Until the ruin was rumbled to the ground, you will set in deep sleep. "
" Do you intent to make Makai fall?! "
" I don't care about the world. The reason for me to have this long life span is to keep my promise to my best comrade. "
" I don't understand. "
" You don't have to think. Now go to sleep, little fire demon. "
Before he could cast a sleep spell, I slashed his wand and broke it into two. He was so surprised and watched in anger.
" What are you doing?! You little 3#$%^&%$#@*! I'm trying to spare your life! "
" What are you talking about, old man? " I pointed my katana on his neck. There was no fear in his eyes.
" Okay. This is harsh already. We should make it easy, right? " He sighed deeply.
" ......." I kept my solemn face on his, waiting for an appropriate answer.
" If you go to the chamber, the ice maiden will be sealed by the crystal for the three world's peace. Is that what you want? "
My head went numb. The sacrifice for the crystal would be her. Why her?! Despite to all the women or demon, she was the chosen?!
" Nope really. Actually there are two....Hey!! "
My feet already sprinted to where my sister was. I should have protected her. Who cared about this world any way. I just needed to guarantee her safety. Why this couldn't be fulfilled?!
It didn't take me a long time to find them. They were trying to obtain Yukina back from the enemy. The great loss of blood made my vision went blur. Yukina was sobbing with fear. I tried to save her when suddenly the great light came from Yukina and blinded the people.
Suddenly we were in the chamber. The distortion of time had escorted us here. It was too late. Yukina would be a sacrifice for the three world, becoming the supported pillar of worlds balance.
" I shouldn't let them to come here. That's what I promised. "
We looked back and see the old sorceress walking slowly, gazing up to the ceiling. Kurama came toward me and tried to cease the blood stream, but I prevented him to do so. I would die for my damn-too-high-pride, but I didn't care.
Yukina was so shocked about herself that she seemed completely out of her reality. Her gaze went dull and deaf to our call. She was distracted about the sudden power.
" It seems every thing is out of the control. I couldn't hold the power of crystal after all. The truth you wish to know is in front of your very eyes. "
I stared up to the sanctuary to see two crystals with a guardian in each of them. Yukina looked so surprised when I almost couldn't say anything. I grabbed Yukina's shoulders to bestow her strength, but it failed.
" Mother?! "
She ran along the stairs up to the altar. Kuwabara was so surprised to see the mother of Yukina.
" She must be death....What kind of joke is this? " I spoke hesitantly with Kurama at my side, watching me with anxiety.
" You hear the voice, don't you? "
Yukina and I watched the old hag with tired look. He gave us a tedious look and continued.
" Three centuries ago, your father sacrificed himself to protect his family from harm of the crystal. Your father tried to support the balance of three worlds by his own but failed. Soon after you are given birth, she was also sealed here to help your father. "
" Do you mean...." Yusuke seemed determined.
" He was Hiei and Yukina's father? " Kurama continued flattered.
" WHAT?! IT CAN'T BE! YUKINA-SAN AND THAT SHRIMP ARE...."
" Siblings. " The white head answered simply without any effort.
" Please tell me that this is just a mere dream. " He sweat dropped with a hope that he would wake on his familiar bedroom right now.
" I promised to Ryu, your father to avoid your way to here. But the crystal had reigned over everything that it could summon you here. "
" I won't let Yukina to hand her life for the sake of three worlds. " I growled menacingly at him.
" It's useless. Two guardians should support the crystal. Just when three worlds are created, the crystal always choose two people from different tribe and give them the eternal beauty and life until the chosen couldn't give anymore power. "
" Your parents tried to stop you to get here but the link are bothered by the crystal. "
Suddenly Yukina stepped forward to the crystal and touched it. It emitted the light, the same amount of light like before.
" What's happen?! "
" It's too late! Your mother couldn't support the crystal anymore! "
Suddenly I could hear the different unfamiliar voice, calling for me. I also trailed Yukina but slapped by a strong hand.
" Hiei! What's wrong with you?!"
" Ouch, that's hurt. I'll revenge later, Kurama. "
" No joke, please.." He chuckled a bit. I had missed his laugh. Though I hated him, in the end I couldn't really hate him.
" Yukina? "
She was emerging herself with the crystal. I ran along the stairs to stop her. Kuwabara, Yusuke and Kurama was following but suddenly they were thrown by a strong shield. I started to realize why there were two crystals.
It meant I was also the chosen.....
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Yay! Finish! It took me long time to finish this. I barely rested since I had to clean my house! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!It's tiring. I'm in holiday so I may update more chapter. Sorry for my loooooong absence. I hope everyone will still review and give me support. Onegai?
Oh, this fic is only about two chapters to go with an epilogue. And the ending is a cliffhanger. I would make the sequel with different title. Actually I didn't love this title anyway. Is there anyone that knows how to change the title? But I might confuse everyone by changing it. Ahhhhhhhh!!! What should I do?!
A/N: It's been a long time not to write! So many task as the first semester test is coming. Hehe..I haven't forgotten about this fic! Hello all of my readers! I'm revived actually. I'm sorry for all people who are waiting. (if you're waiting actually ^^6)
Special regard for:
Lalalala Blah blah blah blah: You've such a cute name. I think you're an easygoing person. Maybe..but it's good if my guess is right! Thanks for your review. I'll try to update sooner. Ok?
Sorceress Shingo: Oh, you also write KXH? Lately I have no time to check. I'll catch up when I have my holiday next week. It has been a long time since I read other people's fics. AND I WANT TO READ! Aaaaaaaannnnngggg! Sob sob! Please type soon. If you don't mind, please inform me by e-mail or what to let me know, OK?
Gozilla: Thanks Gozilla-san for your review. I hope you don't trample me...hehe since you're so big. ( isn't Gozilla so big? ) Hey! I love your fic! Especially " Ryuusei no Solitude", something like that. Sorry, my brain is very low to remember name or number! But I think there is two fics with different title? Since I don't know which is the right one, I review both. Haha.
I think this is all. Too much talking^^6. Let's move!
By Irisgem
The forest was so thick and dense. Half of my face was obscured by the silhouette of the dark forest. There was no warmth as the sign of cold- blooded world. Makai was always dark and moody. I didn't care. Despite of all, it was still my homeworld, where I was given damn birth. From far of the sight, I could see the floating ice country, where Koorime's race lived and started to distinguish.
I slashed my katana aimlessly. The sparkling ruby droplets fell prettily, staining the dusty ground. Thousands of corpses had debilitated me more than enough. The gang of youkai should be able to detect about our presence later or now. We got closer every minute to the ruin, where the crystal saved. Koenma said that the ruin only appeared when the time of its energy reached its limit. If we couldn't make it, we would sacrifice someone that was chosen by the crystal.
Actually I didn't really care who was the sacrificial lamb. As long I could guarantee my dear sister safety, I could anything for her. I would be the one that had the stained hand, became the Black Hand for her. She was so pure and gentle, like her mother.
The moist air bothered me since the soil got wet and made me hard to move. I cast a fleeting glimpse on the other Reikai Tanteis. Yusuke was on fight again with the carrot head oaf. They made a bet of who killed the most. They were so childish but interesting. Then my eyes unconsciously met his emerald eyes. Youko Kurama, the deity of beauty.
I abhored those eyes, but loved at the same time. His green orbs were reminiscence for me about Makai forest when I was forcefully bound with Ningenkai since the portal was closed. I could see the green sea of trees that was so familiar to me. At the same time I saw heart and feeling in them. Now I hated even more since there was betrayal in his eyes.
I shunned my face to meet his and scanned the area. We still had to aware about foe since we were only two miles from the ruins. I couldn't use my ki like usual with something kept bothering me. The voice that started to ring from one month ago was even louder than last time.
It came especially when the night had fallen and I took a rest on one of the pine trees. But lately the noise kept ringing even on the daylight. I almost couldn't control my temper since I was lacking of sleep.
" Hiei....I..."
" Don't talk to me. It's not the time yet. "
" Oh..."
His voice came down with his face hidden by the dark silhouette. I was almost frustrated since he kept pity gaze on me.
" Where is Botan? She should be here now. " Yusuke started to grumble since he waited so long. It had been a whole week since we departed from Ningenkai. The mission went slowly since there were too many gangs of youkais that also foraged Crystal of Balance.
Suddenly with a quick rush, Botan landed on Yusuke's head. He spouted with anger since he was hit from back. I was getting bored with the unexpected quarreling. I tilted to the tree and watched the Reikai Tantei from distance.
" Ack! It's not the right time to fight! Yukina-san, she is gone! "
Just a second after she mentioned Yukina's name, I rushed to the ferry girl and grabbed her kimono's collar. My face hardened and filled with anger, fear and anxious.
" What happen to her?! "
" Yeah! What's the matter to my beloved Yukina!? "
The orange head was so exaggerated to find out about Yukina. If this weren't a crucial time, I would have for his neck. She took a step back and gulped hard. Her hands were crossed in front of her chest to protect her from any harm.
" I'm sorry. Genkai and I were setting the kekkai around the temple three days ago. But when I tried to call Yukina-san, there was no answer. We tried to discover her around the temple but we failed. "
" That's why I returned to Reikai and asked for Koenma-sama. He said that I would find her around the ruin. Then I ask Koenma-sama to inform you to wait for me and I come here."
" Then there is no reason for us to stay in here. Let's find her. She may be in danger. " As usual kitsune gave the right reason to move forward. // It didn't mean I praised him!!// I shook my head. Why I keep thinking about him. We were over. He quelled our relation. Why I still..?
I tried to convert my mind to Yukina, the ice maiden, who was also my sibling. I uncovered the ward on my forehead even though it might cause the other youkai to find us. I didn't care about anything else if it was related with my only last family.
But when the Jagan glowed green prettily, the voice that had bothered this week lately came across my head. But the voice was getting clearer though I still didn't get it. The voice was so familiar. It was male but I couldn't recognize it. Suddenly I felt a tap on my shoulder.
I saw his worried glanced that flashed green and golden. " Hiei? We have arrived. What are you thinking? "
I shunned his touch and moved myself to the most tranquil place. In front of my view, there stood the great ruin. It was built like the ancient period. Due to Koenma's information, the ruin appeared mostly every five to ten century.
My eyes widen to see the little girl in front of the historical building. There was Yukina. She walked slowly and her gaze was on faraway land. It seemed that someone had manipulated her. The big oaf ran faster toward her, shouting her name loudly without any manner.
Yukina snapped from her world and watched her "visitor". She smiled genuinely and got confused about her presence at the enormous ruin.
" What are you doing here? It's dangerous, Yukina-san. "
" I'm sorry, Kurama-kun. But I have to come here."
" Why? " I asked her with demanding answer.
" Because I hear someone's call from here. Lately I could hear a vague soft voice. I don't know whether it is just my ear. "
" Then you try to find out? " The blue girl asked gently.
" Yes. I have to learn what's going on here because I know this voice perfectly. "
" You know? " I was just thinking if she could hear the similar voice like mine. But it seemed different. It was impossible to hear the same thing when other people couldn't hear it.
" It is like my...mother's...."
" What?! " All of us said the same thing, surprised. We knew that her mother had been condemned to death. There was no possibility for her to interfere Yukina's life. She was startled and continued.
" I know that it seems impossible, but it's true! I know how my mother's voice is! Don't' you believe me?! "
" It's your mother voice? "
" What's the matter, Hiei? "
Kurama stared at me with queried. He waited for the direct answer. After a long pause, he gestured a bit and dropped the question. Then suddenly his cellar phone rang. He divided himself from us and answered the phone.
" Mother? Natsuko? It's fine. I'll meet her whenever you wish but not now please. Yes. I would go home within a week. Yes. Take care, mom. "
He sighed and returned to us. He didn't seem to listen to Yusuke and Kuwabara's humiliation about his soon-to-be-fiancée. He cast a glance on me, which I pretended not to see.
" So who is your another victim? "
" Huh? " He stared me sharply with a sudden anger.
" After all, foxes are so treacherous. I won't surprise that you find another toy to play with. " I stretched my tiring hand and kneaded my arms. " Foxes are wayward. They are too free to be bound."
// And I have exceeded the rules. I get too close then wounded. // "Hiei!!" He scolded with twinkle of anger that started to rise within him. I wended and looked back at his delicate face. It seemed that my words had exasperated him. It was so evident shown on his face. His dainty face went grimace. I would not let myself to show my excruciating pain on my face to his delight. I wouldn't lose to him anymore.
In the end, love and affection were just a game to play, the atrocious and daft game of youkos.
" The grandeur beauty of fox that could deceive anyone is so marvelous, isn't it? " I smirked evilly and dawdled.
He glowered at me and lost his composure and dignity. " Why do you keep hurting me? Can't you condone me yet?! I know that I don't deserve to be forgiven, but at least could you not exacerbated this situation already?! You can only hurt someone, don't you? Just because you are raised as Forbidden Child, you could hurt anyone, as you never understand love? "
He gasped back when I averted my eyes on the other side of forest. Somehow he felt guilty in his eyes. Sometimes his mouth could spit out the bestial words, couldn't he? Well, he was the cardiac master after all. He censured so strongly that hurt me inside. What kind of cherub was he that had no clemency within his heart and his statement?
We ceased to talk and clammed up into the serenity silence. We both were hurt. The time that couldn't return cornered us to be like this. We couldn't be friends or foes. Then where should we step?
Somehow when we entered the colossal ruin, it was felt friendly. Though the voice rang loudly by now, I could feel peace. Yusuke walked in front of Kuwabara, who was hugging Yukina consolingly. Actually I couldn't allow him to dab my sister, but it only hurt Yukina if I did so. The kitsune walked behind Kuwabara just to make sure that he didn't bother the lovebirds. I glared from far behind Kurama, watching my sister intently.
Then the other scum of youkais appeared, aiming the same thing with us. Yusuke was too cocksure that he took care all of them by himself. Kuwabara also helped Yusuke just to be overacted in front of Yukina.
We were soon surrounded by stray youkais. It meant the leader of their gangs might have gotten the crystal. It didn't take the leader of Reikai Tantei to finish them all. We kept running until Yukina stopped running suddenly.
She panted hard and seemed distracted by something. All of the sudden, I could hear the voice and understand the news.
// DON'T COME NEAR!! PLEASE! //
There was someone that linked to us, the descendants of Koorime. But why? The other Reikai Tanteis stared at Yukina with curious look. Her eyes widen with surprised.
" Mother? "
I lifted my head abruptly. She got a link from mother? Then whose voice did I listen to? It was familiar, but I didn't know whose this was. Kurama noticed my sudden gesture as he walked toward me and queried.
" Hiei? "
I stared his emerald eyes. I was completely forgotten about my hatred for him. Something had upstaged me from my personal matter.
" The voice....I know this voice but I don't know whose. It warns us not to move forward. "
" Eh? Could it be the same voice that Yukina heard just now? "
" No. It belongs to a man. "
Yukina watched me with questioning look. " How could we hear the same thing with the different owner of the voices? "
// It couldn't be. //
" We couldn't obtain anything by staying here. We have to find out and complete the mission. " Yusuke said without any doubt in his command. We nodded simply when Yukina disapprove of our next movement.
" Please! We shouldn't go deeper! My feeling isn't well...."
" Don't worry, Yukina-san! Kazuma Kuwabara, the greatest powerful man would....."
" Keep your babblings for later. " I glanced at him which he gave me back another glare.
" Why you little runt!!!? "
" Please, Kuwabara. We have to move faster. " As always Kurama put himself on someone's business. Someday he would be in big danger for his human nature.
" Do you think you can go further? "
" !!!!!! " We looked back to see the other stronger youkai walked along the way to us. His white hair glimmered with the weak light of thunder that streamed through the window. He wore a black cloak that tied by the white rope around his waist with brown shaggy shoes. Though he looked so old due to his face and white beard, his power seemed powerful.
" You couldn't go further because you aren't the chosen. "
The truth struck me. He knew the truth. Could he be the sacrifice? Yusuke and Kurama looked ready for a battle with muddled mind. Kuwabara blinked foolishly. Yukina was cringing to Kuwabara at his back.
" Who are you? "
" Me? I'm no one but his friend, the one that is inside the chamber. "
" What are you aiming?! " Yusuke spouted with disbelieve. The leader of the gangs perhaps related with the crystal.
" Why should you know? Answer the question with your power and your steel. "
" Fine! I'll show you! " Kuwabara moved forward with confident fool. I sighed for his brain and his unknown about his limit.
" Not you. I challenge the black boy behind. The Forbidden Child. "
" What?! " Kuwabara looked irritated as if he was rejected and mocked for his lack of ability. My eyes widen, as he knew the identity of mine. This would be interesting. I might find something from him.
" Let me. I don't need you to help. "
" Hiei!! " Yusuke shouted with protest when Kurama tried to block his way.
" He has his attention. We have to protect the crystal. "
" How could we leave him here? He might lose. "
" Please believe in him. Let's go. "
I didn't look back to watch them run. The tap sounds went away with the passed seconds. I took an offensive form to commence the fight.
" You're so similar with your father. But your blood is stained with the ice. How opposing but it is still a strong mix. "
" What are you blabbering about? "
" I have promised to someone that no one would enter this ruin that would only appear the crystal lost its source of power. Especially you and your pretty siblings.
" How do you know? "
" I have my reason. The only thing you should know is you would not go further, also your sister. She will be captive by my men. "
" It won't happen if I kill you first. "
" Oh, you would not. "
Suddenly he went to a black blur shadow. His velocity was a breakneck. I almost couldn't catch a glimpse. He was so venerable sorceress beyond of his looking age.
" You're still a callow. You wouldn't be able to defeat me. "
Suddenly he came out from his hiding and forced a lightning on my shoulder. The pain was streaming down my body and made me squatted on the floor. He soon emerged with the silhouette and surrounded me again.
" I have passed a thousand years waiting for this moment. To fight with you is quite boring but you will get stronger then. " He laughed with joy that I couldn't stand it.
" Shut up. "
The he made a form of fire sword like mine and thrust my back. " What?! "
The crimson stream flew hopelessly. I winced a bit while I tried to hold the wound. It was a severe one. It would take a while before it started to heal. I cast a glance on my hand. It was completely stained with ruby liquids. He stepped forward. I tried to stand up slowly and leaned on the wall that soon painted all red.
" Don't worry. I won't kill you. All I have to do is to stop you from that chamber. "
" ....Why? "
" Because I promise. "
" KYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! "
Suddenly a shout rang clearly and echoed all the way. Ï jolted with surprised and panicked. It was Yukina's voice. She was probably in harm. What was that oaf doing On earth?!
" Oh, my men have caught her. No worried. No harm we will do to her. Until the ruin was rumbled to the ground, you will set in deep sleep. "
" Do you intent to make Makai fall?! "
" I don't care about the world. The reason for me to have this long life span is to keep my promise to my best comrade. "
" I don't understand. "
" You don't have to think. Now go to sleep, little fire demon. "
Before he could cast a sleep spell, I slashed his wand and broke it into two. He was so surprised and watched in anger.
" What are you doing?! You little 3#$%^&%$#@*! I'm trying to spare your life! "
" What are you talking about, old man? " I pointed my katana on his neck. There was no fear in his eyes.
" Okay. This is harsh already. We should make it easy, right? " He sighed deeply.
" ......." I kept my solemn face on his, waiting for an appropriate answer.
" If you go to the chamber, the ice maiden will be sealed by the crystal for the three world's peace. Is that what you want? "
My head went numb. The sacrifice for the crystal would be her. Why her?! Despite to all the women or demon, she was the chosen?!
" Nope really. Actually there are two....Hey!! "
My feet already sprinted to where my sister was. I should have protected her. Who cared about this world any way. I just needed to guarantee her safety. Why this couldn't be fulfilled?!
It didn't take me a long time to find them. They were trying to obtain Yukina back from the enemy. The great loss of blood made my vision went blur. Yukina was sobbing with fear. I tried to save her when suddenly the great light came from Yukina and blinded the people.
Suddenly we were in the chamber. The distortion of time had escorted us here. It was too late. Yukina would be a sacrifice for the three world, becoming the supported pillar of worlds balance.
" I shouldn't let them to come here. That's what I promised. "
We looked back and see the old sorceress walking slowly, gazing up to the ceiling. Kurama came toward me and tried to cease the blood stream, but I prevented him to do so. I would die for my damn-too-high-pride, but I didn't care.
Yukina was so shocked about herself that she seemed completely out of her reality. Her gaze went dull and deaf to our call. She was distracted about the sudden power.
" It seems every thing is out of the control. I couldn't hold the power of crystal after all. The truth you wish to know is in front of your very eyes. "
I stared up to the sanctuary to see two crystals with a guardian in each of them. Yukina looked so surprised when I almost couldn't say anything. I grabbed Yukina's shoulders to bestow her strength, but it failed.
" Mother?! "
She ran along the stairs up to the altar. Kuwabara was so surprised to see the mother of Yukina.
" She must be death....What kind of joke is this? " I spoke hesitantly with Kurama at my side, watching me with anxiety.
" You hear the voice, don't you? "
Yukina and I watched the old hag with tired look. He gave us a tedious look and continued.
" Three centuries ago, your father sacrificed himself to protect his family from harm of the crystal. Your father tried to support the balance of three worlds by his own but failed. Soon after you are given birth, she was also sealed here to help your father. "
" Do you mean...." Yusuke seemed determined.
" He was Hiei and Yukina's father? " Kurama continued flattered.
" WHAT?! IT CAN'T BE! YUKINA-SAN AND THAT SHRIMP ARE...."
" Siblings. " The white head answered simply without any effort.
" Please tell me that this is just a mere dream. " He sweat dropped with a hope that he would wake on his familiar bedroom right now.
" I promised to Ryu, your father to avoid your way to here. But the crystal had reigned over everything that it could summon you here. "
" I won't let Yukina to hand her life for the sake of three worlds. " I growled menacingly at him.
" It's useless. Two guardians should support the crystal. Just when three worlds are created, the crystal always choose two people from different tribe and give them the eternal beauty and life until the chosen couldn't give anymore power. "
" Your parents tried to stop you to get here but the link are bothered by the crystal. "
Suddenly Yukina stepped forward to the crystal and touched it. It emitted the light, the same amount of light like before.
" What's happen?! "
" It's too late! Your mother couldn't support the crystal anymore! "
Suddenly I could hear the different unfamiliar voice, calling for me. I also trailed Yukina but slapped by a strong hand.
" Hiei! What's wrong with you?!"
" Ouch, that's hurt. I'll revenge later, Kurama. "
" No joke, please.." He chuckled a bit. I had missed his laugh. Though I hated him, in the end I couldn't really hate him.
" Yukina? "
She was emerging herself with the crystal. I ran along the stairs to stop her. Kuwabara, Yusuke and Kurama was following but suddenly they were thrown by a strong shield. I started to realize why there were two crystals.
It meant I was also the chosen.....
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Yay! Finish! It took me long time to finish this. I barely rested since I had to clean my house! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!It's tiring. I'm in holiday so I may update more chapter. Sorry for my loooooong absence. I hope everyone will still review and give me support. Onegai?
Oh, this fic is only about two chapters to go with an epilogue. And the ending is a cliffhanger. I would make the sequel with different title. Actually I didn't love this title anyway. Is there anyone that knows how to change the title? But I might confuse everyone by changing it. Ahhhhhhhh!!! What should I do?!