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Raining Cats and Demons

Chapter Eighteen: Dream

Later on that night Hiei was in a restless sleep. He dreamed of the Dark Tournament and of Reiluka. As soon as he thought of Reiluka his mind went blank and Hiei was now standing in a large black room.

"Where am I?" He wondered out loud.

"You are still dreaming." Said a voice from behind. Hiei whirled around and came face-to-face with a woman. Hiei backed up a few steps and then narrowed his eyes at her.

"Who are you?" He asked. The woman smiled at him.

"I am Reiluka's mother, Naomi." The woman answered him kindly. Hiei's mouth fell open. "How can you be Reiluka's mother if she said that you were killed?"

"Well, now Hiei! That was a pretty stupid question!" Naomi laughed. Hiei growled.

"Well, technically I am dead. But this is a dream and I can visit you." She told him. Hiei stared at her for a minute and then shrugged.

"Well, now that I know this is just a dream I'm going to wake up now." He told her casually as he started walking away. Naomi ran in front of him.

"Oh no you don't!" She growled at him. Hiei growled right back.

"What do you want woman!" He snarled. Naomi stared at him for a moment and then burst out laughing. Hiei glared at her.

"Just what is so damn funny!" He growled. Naomi shook her head and got her laughter under control. "I'm sorry. It's just that you act so much like Reiluka and her father." Naomi said as she got a glazed look in her eyes.

"Well anyways, I came to tell you something about Reiluka." She said as she smiled brightly at Hiei.

"And..." He prodded her on.

"Okay, you might want to sit down." She said as she flung her wrists and two chairs appeared out of nowhere. Hiei and Naomi took a seat.

"Reiluka requested that I talk to you in your dreams. Oh, by the way, I have been visiting Reiluka during the tournament fights. Anyways, a lot of demons are after her head because she is a Black Wing." Naomi held up her hand, as Hiei was about to interrupt her.

"Questions later. Long ago there was a legendary race called the Black Wings. I was their leader. The Black Wings are very powerful and they have enough power to take over the Makai and the Spirit World. Now that I think about it, we may even have enough power to take over the human world. Well anyways, Black Wings were killed because of our immense power. Thousands of demons wanted it and they would do anything to have it. They would kidnap Black Wings and if they did not cooperate, then they would be killed. Yes, I know what you are thinking. We Black Wings are a peaceful race and we rarely use our powers. This went on for quite a few years. A war broke out in the Makai between the Black Wings and numerous demons. Some demons sided with the Black Wings though. But we were still not good enough so many of us were killed in the battle. If we had unleashed our powers, we could have easily won. But that would result in the whole Makai being blown to bits. So we fought like any other demon. Towards the end of the war it was obvious that the Black Wings were going to lose so the few of us left fled. But the demons found out a followed us. Some of us were lucky and we managed to stay alive. The rest were killed. I remember the day that I found out that I was the last Black Wing alive. I had been living in various places in the Makai but I knew that I would have to flee again. So I went towards the lands that cat demons ruled. I was pretty sure that I would be safe there because a few of the cat demons helped us in the war. But just to be safe I used the last of my spirit energy and used it to conceal my Black Wing form and blood. I met up with Reiluka's father and we fell in love and had Reiluka and her brother. Reiluka was born a Black Wing but since her father was a cat demon she could switch to a cat demon. Her brother was born a full cat demon. I knew that Reiluka was not safe in her Black Wing form so I made her look like a half cat demon and half human. Everything was fine for a while but war was brewing again and I did not want to stick around and see it. I left with my children and we left my husband. We stayed hidden deep in the Makai for a while until it was clear that there would not be a war. I went back to my lands and found that my husband had married another. It hurt me deeply that my husband could wed another when I had been with him for over fifteen years. But he invited us to stay in his castle and lands because I still had rights over them. His new mate, Sigana, hated me and my children. When my husband or I were not around she would beat them. That went on for a while until Reiluka's brother, Akiro, told me what was going on. From then on I never let them out of my sight. One day while I was with my children picking herbs a demon approached Reiluka and threw her into a tree. Since my spirit energy was weak, I had to use life energy to defeat the demon. I still remember his last words. They would haunt me for life. 'Sigana knows what you are, Black Wing.' I quickly grabbed Reiluka and Akiro and ran back to the castle. I watched Sigana for a few days to see if what the demon said was right. It seemed that Sigana didn't know anything so I went on with my life. But about a week after I stopped spying on Sigana she attacked us. I am sure Reiluka has told you this story so I will skip most of it. After Sigana had killed me, I rose as a spirit and tried to protect my children. Akira was holding Reiluka as she cried. He ran for about five miles before finally stopping. But it was a mistake. Sigana showed up and stabbed Akira as he tried to protect Reiluka. Reiluka was backed up into a corner and Sigana was advancing on her. But Sigana forgot that cat demons have four lives. Akira used his second and third life trying to kill Sigana. I knew that he would be killed again and since it was his last life I fled to the Spirit World. I asked Lord Koenma and Botan to save Reiluka. They agreed and I led them to where Akira lay motionless on the ground and then I looked to Reiluka. Sigana was torturing her. She had stabbed her in the stomach and was now using fire to burn Reiluka's ears and tail. She had pulled out the dagger in Reiluka's stomach and was about to stab her in the heart when Koenma and Botan went and rescued her. We arrived back in the Spirit World and before Reiluka woke up I had to leave. Koenma and Botan promised me that they would take care of her and make sure she will be safe in the Human World." Naomi paused and took a big breath. Hiei stared at her.

"But when Reiluka told us about that she never mentioned being tortured." Hiei told her. Naomi smiled a sad smile.

"Well, do you blame her for not wanting to tell about it?" She asked him. Hiei shook his head. "I have been watching over her and I see that you have gotten very close to her. I am grateful for that." Naomi told Hiei. He scowled at her.

"Do not deny the fact. I know that you have feelings for her." Naomi chuckled at the look on Hiei's face.

"If this will help you feel better, she has feelings for you too." Naomi nearly laughed out loud when she saw how quickly Hiei's face went from angry to embarrassed to happy.

"Now, the reason that I have come to you is because I need you to protect Reiluka. Her powers are not progressed enough for her to defeat many of her enemies. You must watch over her and help her discover her powers that are hidden deep within her. When Reiluka's wings grew, a few demons found out what she was. They are the older demons but they may still try to come after her. Her powers are growing and she needs you Hiei. She needs someone to love her and protect her. Do you understand?" Naomi asked him once she finished. "Let me get this straight. Reiluka is part of an ancient and powerful race known as the Black Wings and some powerful demons want to kill her. I have to protect her. Does she know about all this?" Hiei asked her. Naomi sighed.

"You know more about her past than she does at the moment but that should be cleared up soon. A dear friend of mine if going to help her master her powers and tell her about her past. I would also like you to tell her a little about her past also. Maybe the kitsune Kurama can help as well. But do not tell everything to Kurama. Reiluka has to decide when she wants to tell her friends." Naomi said as she stood up and started walking away from Hiei. Hiei stood up also.

"Wait! What kind of demons are after Reiluka?" Hiei asked Naomi.

"I am afraid that I cannot tell you that right now. You will find out soon though. Please keep an eye on my child Hiei." Naomi waved goodbye as she slowly faded away. Hiei awoke with a jolt.

"Was that dream really real? Am I really supposed to protect Reiluka?" He asked himself quietly. Hiei shook his head. I think that girl is more trouble than she's worth sometimes. But that's why I love her so much. WAIT! Did I just say 'love'? I need more sleep. He thought as he turned over in the bed. He saw Reiluka sleeping peacefully at the other end of the room. He remembered his promise to Naomi. Naomi, I promise to watch over Reiluka and keep her safe. Tomorrow morning I will tell her about your visit. Hiei thought as he slowly fell into a deep sleep. Meanwhile Naomi watched Hiei from up in the heavens.

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Wow! I think this chapter was really dramatic! I know that Hiei was a little OOC, but I couldn't help it. Anyways, please review! Animechick8