CHAPTER 14

AUTHOR NOTE - HELLO! I'm sO glad you enjoyed the last two chapters! ^.^

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!!

Disclaimer - ??? You would actually believe I owned Yu Yu Hakusho???? -.-

WOW! I'm kinda big on making my stories to make the couples break up... Except for the last chapter of A Promise Fulfilled..hahaha =P but I'm going to make the last chapter of this pretty like No More Denying Love.kinda.not really..OH GREAT! Now I'm confused.... DARN IT! and I thought I had this all figured out...-_-; LMAO

* Oh yes! Another thing I'll like to add, Keiko still does love Yusuke. I just wanted to point that out, cause people were saying they feel sorry for Yusuke. and also, later in this chapter, you'll see Keiko caring for Yusuke. I just wanted to add that because I think some people were confused. See, Keiko did choose Hiei, but she still loves Yusuke. She chose Hiei cause..basically. she couldn't and wouldn't ever be able to forget Hiei. If she went back to Earth, her mind would always think of Hiei. And besides, who could ever forget Hiei? LOL I wouldn't be able to.LMAO ^.~

LAST CHAPTER! SORRY I DIDN'T WARN YOU ABOUT THIS LAST CHAPTER..-_-; LOL RATED - R (NO LEMON but slight, VERY slight lime.wait a minute..not even a lime! LMAO)

- Never forget my love. -

* MOST OF YOU WILL GIVE ME MAJOR FLAMES FOR DOING THIS, BUT..*sigh* every author (though I hardly even call myself that..-.-) will get it one time or another. LOL

Keiko's heart raced, they had to be close..she had to hurry and find Yusuke.to make sure.. to make sure....

The sun was soon settling, the darkness gathering. Coldness appeared, biting into Keiko's fingers that held on tightly to Hiei's shoulders. They were going at an impossibly fast pace, the scenery hardly but a blur..

Till, she felt Hiei's muscles tense. "What's wrong?"

Hiei didn't say anything for a moment, but then finally, "I smell it.I smell Yusuke's blood... and his life force disappearing."

Keiko started panicking, sweat pouring down her face, Yusuke had to be fine.HE HAD TO! Her hearts pace quickened, her lungs closing in, needing oxygen.Yusuke..please be all right..

Keiko as well smelled the hint of blood, the horrid smell filling the air. 'YUSUKE!'

Hiei landed on the ground gently, seeing Kuwabara crouching near the fallen body of Yusuke. He heard Keiko gasp, sliding off his back and falling.

"Yu.suke.YUSUKE!" Keiko shrieked, crawling to him, blood getting on her hands as she went to him.

Kuwabara stared at her, realizing it was Keiko, "KEIKO! Are you al right? How are you? Are you hurt?"

Keiko looked up, and smiled, "Kuwa.bara. I'm fine.but.but.Yusuke.."

His turned grim, looking towards Yusuke, "He..he got hurt in battle. trying to find you."

Guilt pierced through her, yes..of course he was looking for her..why else would he be here. it was all her fault!

Keiko felt tears fall to her face, unable to say anymore. She crept to Yusuke, facing him, "Yusuke? I'm here."

His eyes opened, hearing Keiko's voice. "Keiko? How? How can it be you?"

His hand went to her face, feeling her tears, "It is you!"

Keiko smiled, her hand gently holding his hand, tenderly smiling at him. "I'm here. I'm here Yusuke." He smiled, settling his head on her lap.

"I'm sorry I couldn't find you earlier." He quietly said,

"It's okay honey, I'm here..don't worry."

Nodding, Yusuke fell asleep, his exhausted body resting. Keiko ripped a piece of her school uniform skirt, gently wetting it with her tongue and wiping away the flecks of blood on his face. Finishing up, Keiko carefully settled his head on the ground, and silently getting up.

"Kuwabara, please watch him.I have to get something.."

He nodded, but opened his mouth to ask where, but she was already gone. Walking into the shadows of the trees.

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* HIEI AND KEIKO *

"Hiei? Are you here?" Keiko asked uncertainly, the cold biting into her skin.

She heard a rustle and saw him coming closer to her, "Yeah?"

Keiko looked down, not knowing where to begin, "Hiei.I."

She felt him come closer, the brush of his hand touching her face. "Keiko...go back. Back to Yusuke."

Keiko stared at him, shocked at what he just told her. "But..but.. I love you.doesn't that mean anything to you?" Angry tears burst out, she grabbed his cloak, demanding an explanation. "What's the matter? What's the REAL reason you want me to go back?"

He turned away, trying not to show how much this hurt him. God dammit! Didn't she realize it was for her! Didn't she realize he didn't want to lose the first person he ever loved?

"Keiko..I don't know how to say this..but.it was a dream...a dream that existed once in my mind, but it's gone now."

"Nnn.nnn..NO! The dream is still fresh in my mind though! Don't you realize I chose you! Don't you realize I.I.I LOVE YOU?!" Her heart was pierced by the cold indifferent look he seemed to give her. Tears wetting her face and her body began to sway from the shock of all this. "please...I still love you."

His mouth struggled for the right words, his eyes closing, trying not to show his eyes in turmoil, his eyes shining love for her..his heart grieved. unable to take it any longer..

He bent down to her, taking her in his arms. "KEIKO! Don't you realize you idiot! I'm doing this..because I see the love you show for Yusuke as well..I know you love me..but this relationship is.it's..it's forbidden!"

Keiko looked at him, finally realizing the turmoil deep inside of him because of her..

"I'm a criminal..and.if our relationship continued..it would be wrong.I would still continue working with Yusuke under Koenma..and you see Yusuke everyday. JUST FORGET ABOUT ME!"

"Don't you understand? Love can conquer over anything! That is the reason why I chose you.because I could NEVER forget you.."

"Keiko.stop! I am a demon, you are a human. this isn't some love tale where love triumphs over everything..I'm doing this.mainly for you.Can't you..go back? Go on with your everyday life.but always remember the love we share? That's how I want it.because..I know I can't do anything for you.but cause problems."

"NO! I don't understand..and frankly, I don't want to. your ignoring my feelings.. rejecting my love! That's how I see it!" Keiko ran, pulling away from his embrace, tears running down, the pain of not understanding ripping through her already shredded heart.

Running out of the woods, she saw the bright moon, reflecting her tears against the horizon. "'KEIKO! YOU REALLY ARE SAFE!"

She looked in front of her, seeing Botan run towards her, her arms open and reaching to hug her.

Pulling back, Botan noticed her tears, looking alarmed, "Don't worry! Yusuke'll be safe! I used my healing powers on him and don't worry, he's to stubborn to die anyway ne?" She chuckled, but stopped, noticing tears still streamed down.

"Oh Botan.it's not that..it's."

"Tell me Keiko, it'll help."

Keiko nodded, taking a deep breath, she had to tell her the truth. They sat against a huge tree, Botan's arm comforting her shoulder. As she told, Botan's eyes grew wider in disbelief what she was hearing.

Memories flashed back as she told. Meeting him at first, when she came down ill, his soft lips brushing against hers, his arms wrapped around her, protecting his love...

Looking at Botan's expression, she started crying even more, her body trembling with pain, "I knew you'd hate me.for what I did to Yusuke..but I do love Hiei."

"No.I.I'm not actually overjoyed with the fact of what happened with you and Hiei, but..what I'm more in disbelief is how you acted with Hiei. He's right.Koenma told me after you were saved, we'd bring back Hiei to the team.he's a very powerful asset. And.you need Yusuke..just as much as he needs you. What can you say? You love both of them. but.you can only have one. At least you'll be able to carry Hiei's love with you right? And..this may sound harsh..but. he is a demon..you can't possibly live in Makia. and..he can't possibly live on Earth forever. And.again this to harsh..but.you will die.die from old age. Hiei has already lived for like 500 years already! This relationship is nothing but forbidden, nothing but the truth."

Keiko stopped crying, her tears drying.she was right..how could she be so dense! She did belong with Yusuke..and yet..her soul was attracted to Hiei's.but it could never be.. Never work..

Keiko stared at Botan, and gave her a quick hug, "Botan, please take care of Yusuke for me.." Keiko asked while leaping up and running towards the woods to Hiei. She had to find him!

"HIEI! HIEI! WHERE ARE YOU! ANSWER ME!" Keiko yelped, desperate to find him. Desperate to tell him she understood.and would still love him..

He appeared, in front of her, surprised at how she reacted. Surprised at how she hugged him..he thought she would hate him forever..

"Keiko? I don't understand?"

"No Hiei. It's not you that needed to understand, it's me..I didn't realize what you were doing.was for me.you were sacrificing your love..to make my life back to normal. Hiei.I love you.."

"Keiko.I love you too.I always have.I was attracted to you the first time I met you. I was attracted to you the first time meeting you.. I'm sorry..I had to make you go threw this."

"No.you made me go threw a love that can never break.Hiei.take me now..show me your love."

Hiei pulled her back, shaking his head, "I can't.it would be irresponsible.. if I did. no matter how much I want you."

"It's okay, we'll deal with the consequences later, right now, I just want to think of you! Only you! I want you.. and I want to become one with you because I love you, and I can't think of it any other way! And I want to give you my heart! My heart, only to you, at least for tonight!"

Hiei stared at her, his heart giving in, he needed her now more than ever. Pulling in her a hot wet kiss, he pulled her to a bed of fresh grass, lying her on there. "God Keiko! My feelings for you are too strong, too vital to deny you.." and with that, he took her in another hungry kiss.

The night wore on, each wanting to share each other's pain and loneliness, and sorrow. It was basically two souls attracted to each other..body's and souls merging into one.

In the boundless sky, blue, and wide..

let me have a new life

and may the whole world snow with white

I can control my own destiny

as long as I stretch out my hands freely,

There is never a tomorrow that cannot be hoped upon

I understand even if you stay silent

Meeting you that day is no coincidence

Deep in your eyes, I see forever.

The sunset is beautiful

Within the cold winds, I can see your light

Faintly, I can hear your voice

And I know I'm not alone

Calm my heart with your warmth

And it all begins with faith and trust

This feeling is the proof of life

In the boundless sky, blue and wide

Let me enjoy a new life

And may the whole world snow with white

Hand in hand we ride

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS!!!!!!!!!!! ^.^ The opening song of Pretear!!!!!!!~

Keiko awoke, realizing that..that this was their last day.last morning together.

She dressed in her school uniform, brushing her long hair with her fingers. Last night. would be a night.she never would forget, never would regret.

Hiei awoke, giving Keiko a quick kiss, not having to say anything, for she knew what he was thinking...

They walked to the edge of the forest, Keiko hearing Botan's cries to come quick for the portal was opening to Earth.

"So." Keiko whispered, tears once again cascading down her face.

"So.." He repeated, lifting his hand and gently wiping away the continuous tears falling down.

"I'll never forget you." Keiko hushed, hugging him one last time, sharing one kiss, one last time.

Keiko unclasped her necklace she always wore on her neck. It was a simple silver chain, with a small sapphire stone embedded. "''Wear this, always think of me when you see it..and never forget..my love."

Hiei nodded, smiling a bit and clasping the necklace around his neck. "Keiko."

"Hiei.." Keiko whispered, unable to hold back tears.

"Go now, my love.." Hiei said, amazed at his self-control in not letting tears come out. He was losing someone..someone he truly loved.It was actually happening.

Keiko nodded, her muscles moving and trying not to look back, for if she did, and saw Hiei, she knew she would run back, run into his arms and never leave.

Nearing the portal, she saw Yusuke limping, smiling a bit and asking, "'Hey. Where've you been all night? And just now?"

"I thought I lost my necklace.you know.my favorite blue one.turns out I did."

Yusuke smiled, wrapping his arms around her, Keiko wiping away the tears before he could notice. "So. I heard you got beaten by a girl." Keiko said, laughing. Yusuke's ears turned red, his head held up high. "I was not! I could've won, but I went easy on her!"

Keiko chuckled, her heart was were she had to be. and yet, there would always be a part in her heart, where she would love Hiei. A special place where she'd never forget him.

'Good bye..Hiei.'

*MUSIC PLAYS*

~ My heart is cleansed. I found the light. ~

~ It's your light that fills the awakening blue sky. ~

~ Even though were far apart.. ~

~ We'd be able to welcome the same dawn. ~

~ To remember the one with whom. ~

~ .the brilliant gaze of that person. ~

~ In the future of that future ~

~ God will look after us ~

~ God will look after us.. ~

~ Marmalade Boy, One of my ALL time favorite songs! It's in the anime, one of the endings! YOU MUST LISTEN TO IT! IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!

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* WEEK LATER *

It was late, the moon rising, the wisps of clouds covering the stars. Hiei stepped on branch to branch, gently leaping to tree to tree.

He neared Keiko's room, opening the window slightly and crouching in.

Hiei sat on the chair, making sure she was safe. Tracing a finger down her arm to her hand, but he held back. Their relationship was forbidden. He fingered the necklace she gave him, that necklace..always a reminder of her love.

He climbed out again, always coming back to make sure she was away from harm.

"Good night Keiko.sleep well..and never forget my love."

~ In the midst of the falling leaves ~

~ I saw your form ~

~ That cold coffee cup ~

~ warmed my hands.. ~

~ I'm waiting for you, Girl ~

~ Since I was born, I've been waiting for this day ~

~ just waiting for you, Love ~

~ The fallen gathers.. ~

~ hoping to bury memories of you ~

~ MUSIC PLAYS AND DIMINSIHES ~

~ Another ending to Marmalade Boy. As you know, I am a HUGE Marmalade Boy fan! ^.^

AUTHOR NOTE - DUN DUN DAH! THE LAST CHAPTER! *sigh* Once again, I'd like to thank everybody who has stuck through me, and read my fic. ^.^ I hope you enjoy! I wanted to end this, this way.because.even though, in my belief, love can triumph over everything, I feel this story felt right in putting it in this way. I mean, frankly, in this, society that I set up for this story (meaning Yusuke, etc.) could never really cope with the fact that Hiei and Keiko are a couple in my story. And as you saw in the before chapters, she does love Yusuke. That I just want to make clear. So please don't review saying 'oh I hate Keiko because she still loves Yusuke' or anything like that. Because, she knew him her whole life, loving him at the age of 4. But, she does love Hiei as well, who couldn't? LMAO! ^.~

*sigh* another fic done. I will continue my Broken Heart..and for those of you who REALLY want me to update Torn Apart.well..I seem to have a HUGE writer's block..LOL I'll try working on it though.. Newayz, what else.oh! YEAH! A NEW FIC! (Still working on my Rurouni Kenshin.....-_-; A FUSHIGI YUUGI! Here's the summary -

When Yui summons Seriyu, what if one of her wishes was to change destiny? Change fate? Her wish to make Miaka the Priestess of Seriyu and Yui, the Priestess of Suzaku. And let Tamahome fall in love with her. But can destiny REALLY be changed? Will Tamahome still love Miaka, or will he love Yui instead? BASING COMPLETELY ON THE ANIME SERIES!

How does it sound? I've had the idea in my mind for sO lOng!

Another one for Marmalade Boy! ^.^

When Miki gave her love letter to Ginta two years ago, confessing her love to Ginta. What if he didn't lie to his friends, saying he only saw her as a friend? And now Ginta and Miki are a couple. But..when Yuu moves in when her parents swap partners, will Miki still fall for Yuu? Or will she remain with Ginta? BASING ON MANGA

ANOTHER ONE!!! PRETEAR!!

What if what Hayate told Himeno wasn't the whole truth? Why couldn't Hayate accept Takako's love? Here.at the beach an hour away from the sunset, Hayate will tell her...tell her everything.of the VERY first Pretear, and how he fell in love... Hayate/OC&Hayate/Himeno

How does that sound? I know a bit confusing, but I'll try to fix the summaries a bit. But for now, please keep you eyes open for them! ^.~ HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY THEM!

Once again, I put in the songs cause they seemed appropriate for the mood.LOL

And yes, I know I WILL get flames, cause I showed my friend the ending, asking how it seemed and she hated it.but..well.I just felt this was right. You know? Being with her first love, (Yusuke) and hanging on to the love she found (Hiei) In away, a kind of bitter sweet and sweet love..(don't mind me..I'm just all out of it.. I don't make much sense.LMAO)

Well, please review, and please don't give TOO much flames.lol -_-;

Until next time, JA Bye-Bye!

By the way, before I forget, I reposted my No More Denying Love fic, so please when you have the chance, check it out and REVIEW!!!! ^_^

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

whoOah!!! It's already 2004!!! ^_^ May a new year be great with surprises, good luck, and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (^_^)

My resolutions, that I know I'll probably never gonna keep..lol

+ Do better in my studies/schoolwork

+ A resolution that I'll keep to myself.[lol]

+ Limit myself form going online [pssshhhhh]

+ Stop watching so many movies and anime shows [this makes me laugh.=P]

+ Spend more time with my honey. ;]

+ Spend more time writing my chapters on fanfiction.net [I'm sure you'll be happy with that =D]

+ Control myself with having fights with my sisters everyday [pssshhhh]

What are your resolutions??? LOL