Chapter 6: Deviance

Disclaimer: Nope, don't own. WARNING!! HIEI OOC-NESS!!! MAJORLY!!! But there's a reason!

          ~NORMAL POV~

"Speak! I command you!" There was no answer, only a harsh glare through wine-red eyes. "Do you dare defy me?!" The Koorime shrieked with rage. "Do you dare defy me, lowly Forbidden Child?!" Hiei didn't respond, not even bothering to bat an eye. He stood, wards covering his body, watching the Koorime's temper rise. He could keep this up forever, Koorime were normally a weak race. Surly, she was being pushed to her limit.

CRACK! Hiei gritted his teeth from the pain that shot up his back as his spine connected to the crystal floor. Slowly, he picked himself up, his fierce glare unphased. The Koorime screamed in rage, and Hiei gave a tiny wince as her knuckles connected with his left cheek. He felt her ice powers freeze and then shatter the bone. He could do nothing to defend himself, his sword stolen and his energy locked away. Hiei let out a breath of pain as he felt her foot make contact with his ribcage. Painfully, he stood back up, nursing the four crushed ribs in his right side. But still he remained silent, not wanting the Koorime to have the satisfaction of knowing she caused him pain.

"Oh, a defiant one, eh?" The Koorime hissed, sending him sprawling with a blow to the back of the head. From there, she continued an assortment of different hits, each one seemingly worse than the last. Hiei slowly fazed in and out of consciousness, blissfully painless while unconscious, but in splintering pain as he was forced awake. Suddenly, Hiei could no longer feel the painful blows the Koorime inflicted on him. Slowly, he cracked open an eye, and to his dismay, he was still alive. He tried to get up, and barely succeeded, hanging onto the wall for support. Huffing and panting, Hiei stumbled forward, catching himself just before he hit the ground.

"Sh-Shimatte" He growled, desperately clutching to the wall. The Koorime slid in and out of view, and Hiei had to blink rapidly to keep his eyesight in focus. She walked over to him, but she didn't hit him again. Instead, a furious fire raged in her eyes. How ironic, Hiei thought, that a Koorime would have fiery eyes. He directed his less powerful glare at her, but almost fell again. Still, he said nothing relating to the Reikai Tentai. The Koorime took one good look at him.

The once dignified and proud fire Jaganshi was hanging onto the crystal wall, steadying his weight on one leg as the other was twisted beyond imagination. One badly bruised arm grasped the wall, while the other hung limply at his side, useless. His frame was slumped over, much to the contradictory of his usual straight figure. He was leaning towards the left, trying not to jar his right side. On contrast, his left cheek had swollen his black eye shut. He breathed heavily, watching the Koorime advance through his one good eye. As if playing his trump card, he let out an intimidating growl that would normally have stopped enemies in their tracks. But the Koorime didn't even flinch.

"I can tell its no use trying to make you talk through physical means." A sadistic grin lit up the Koorime's features. "So I guess I'll have to attack you in… a different way." Hiei did not like the look on her face. He strengthened his mental walls, not allowing the Koorime access to his mind. He could feel her fighting against his mental barriers, trying to force her way into Hiei's mind. And though he resisted, he could slowly feel his strength being sapped away from the effort.

Finally, as one of the barriers tumbled down, and the Koorime exploded into Hiei's mind. The fire demon gave a shocked cry, stumbling from the sheer force the Koorime had used. As he tumbled onto the ground, his body screamed in protest, sending fiery signals of pain. Hiei could take it no longer. He blacked out.

Well well well… You have an interesting mind, Forbidden Child. Hiei entered his own mind, searching for the Koorime. He passed old memories and growled as the Koorime made her appearance. She shifted through recent memories, looking at the Reikai Tantei with interest.

Get OUT of my head! Hiei shouted, his own voice echoing in the darkness of his mind. The Koorime looked up and shook her head with a mischievous grin on her face.

I'm sorry; I don't think I can do that. For you see, I've been sent to get information about the Spirit Detective and his friends. And, She stopped, putting a strong mental barrier between her and Hiei. I'm going to get what I want. I don't care if I have to take it forcefully, but you won't talk. So, I'm sapping it out of you through your head. Oh? What's this? Another Koorime? Hiei stared at the picture in her hands and tried to force the barrier down, much to the annoyance of the Koorime.

Yukina… Hiei thought, but as the Koorime was in his head, she heard everything.

So Yukina's her name, huh? What's this? A Youko? Intriguing friends you have here, Forbidden Child. Hiei growled, trying again to break down the barrier, until the Koorime said something that made his blood run cold. Terrible if anything were to… happen to them, right? Hiei grew livid.

Don't you DARE do anything to my friends; I am your captive! Hiei fumed, pounding on the barrier harder. The Koorime grew irritated.

Stop that. Hiei didn't respond, only pounding harder. STOP THAT, I SAID! She stood up with a furious glare, but then a smirk found its way back onto her face. Never mind. I have all the information I need. Hiei glared.  And as for you, Forbidden Child, now, you die. And she disappeared. Hiei growled and tried to return to his body, but to his surprise, he couldn't.

What the hell? He tried again. Failiure. Suddenly, the manical laughter of the Koorime filled his ears.

"Tell me, Forbidden Child, how does it feel to be a captive of your own mind? Tell me, oh wait… YOU CAN'T!!" Her voice was distant, so far away. Hiei was terrified by now. The memories around him disappeared, leaving only a dark void. Hiei frantically looked around, desperate to see anything but the darkness. He ran. Hiei ran as fast as he could, fear biting at his heels. He didn't even know what he was running from, until he smashed into a figure.

Hiei looked up. Yu-Yukina! He choked out, scrambling back on his feet. But she turned around, giving him a glare. Hiei was shocked. Yukina was… angry at him? Yukina? Are-are you okay? She responded with an even harsher glare. Hiei stepped back, unsure of how to react.

I know, Hiei. Hiei stared at her. I know you're my brother. Hiei felt numb. He stood on the spot, not moving. Yukina continued. Did you really think I was that stupid?! I can't believe this… I can't believe… Hiei finally found his voice, and asked her a question hoarsely.

What can you not believe? He timidly asked, though he was on the verge of tears. Yet, he retained the calm exterior.

I can't believe that YOU are my brother! The words stung worse than anything the other Koorime had done to him. Yukina spoke with such venom and distaste. It was official; she hated him. I denied it at first, you weren't anything like me! You were a murderer! A criminal!  But sooner or later, the puzzle came together. But still, I can't believe...

Hiei tried to reach out to her, but in hatred, Yukina slapped away his hand. Don't touch me, you monster! How could you ever be my brother, I don't know, I've always thought my brother was merciful, understanding, By this time, tears had formed in Yukina's eyes. Hiei only stared. And kind! With that last angry remark, she slapped Hiei so hard, he fell to the ground. She stomped away, not even throwing a backwards glance. Hiei didn't even try to get up; he just sat in numb shock, holding a hand to his cheek.

Yu-Yukina… He choked out. She didn't respond. I-I'm sorry. I'm so sorry… And finally,

Chink

Chink, chink

Chink, chink, chink, chink, chink, chink

Hiei sat there, letting angry tears stream down his face. They transformed into tear gems and disappeared as they touched the ground, but Hiei couldn't have care less.

I'm so sorry, Yukina, I'm sorry… Chink, chink, chink, Gods, I'm so sorry… He curled up in the fetal position like a frightened child, letting the tears flow. He would've stayed like this, had the next person not come.

HIEI! GODS DAMMIT WHERE ARE YOU?! Hiei bolted, wiping the tears from his eyes.

K-Kurama?! Kurama where are you?! Hiei dashed in the direction of Kurama's voice. He found the kitsune easily enough, reaching him was a problem. There was a shield separating him and Kurama.

Hiei! Where are you?! Hiei cursed himself for not being able to reach the fox; Kurama was having a hard time holding off the demon.

KURAMA! HERE! Kurama turned around, hearing Hiei's scream, but looked around wildly, like he couldn't see him.

WHERE?!

HERE! RIGHT HERE!! And as Hiei watched, the demon sneaked up behind the baffled fox. FOX!! MOVE!! Kurama started at Hiei's remark, but before he could swing his rose whip, the demon lashed out. KURAMA! KURAMA! The mentioned flew backwards from the impact, and Hiei watched in surprise as Kurama went right through the barrier and into his arms. Kurama looked up, surprised, and Hiei greened at the fox's wound.

Kurama's eyes slowly slid closed, as more warm blood bubbled up from his wound. It pooled around him and Hiei both, and Kurama's breathing grew shallower and faster.

Kurama? Kurama? Come on, fox, wake up. I'm here. Right here. Kurama murmured his response, not even opening his eyes.

Oh, there you are, Hiei… there… you…are… And Hiei felt his friend go limp in his arms. His crimson bangs covered his eyes, and all breathing stopped. Hiei could no longer feel the fox's rapid heartbeat.

Kurama? Kurama? Kuso, Kurama, you can't be dead! Hiei's voice cracked as the fox didn't respond. Kurama! Hiei shook the fox, roughly at first, but then gently. Nothing. Kurama… you're gone… and… it's my fault… Hiei finally broke down, sobbing. Tear gems hit the floor at a rapid rate, and gradually, Hiei sobbed himself to sleep, still trapped in his endless nightmare.

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AN: WAAAAH! POOR HIEI!!! SEE?! MAJOR OOC-NESS! But… yeah, that was the sideplot, the story will switch, but they tie together in the end, ok? THIS IS NON YAOI!!! NON YAOI! Anyhow, later! MERRY CHRISTMAS, SILVERKITSUNE568!

~Koganeiro Kitsune