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Disclaimer: If I really owned YuYu Hakusho, do you really think I'd spend my time writing fanfics?
Chapter Fourteen
Adreana walked alone through the chilly night air. After Yukina's delicious cooking and a good hour of conversation with the happy couple she wanted to be by herself.
Hiei had not returned from visiting Kurama so she saw no problem with leaving.
Dressed warmly and in a cheerful mood she almost skipped through the snow merrily. Now she had such good friends and was in love with a good guy.
Despite the problems with Mizrahi, which would probably be settled soon thanks to Hiei, she was the happiest she'd been in ages.
"Princess."
'Figures.' Turning around she glared at Mirzrahi, dressed in nothing but black with a long red scarf wrapped around his neck. "What do you want Mizrahi?"
*****
Keiko raised her eyebrows. "Yusuke, you can ask me anything, what's on your mind?" She sat down on the floor across from him.
He was fidgeting and looked rather nervous. "Is something wrong Yusuke?"
"No... Nothing's wrong. Keiko... you love me, I love you, ...right?" He gulped and her eyebrows shot up all the way so it looked like they were part of her hair.
"Right..."
"And even though I'm sleaze, no good, not even close to worthy or deserving you..." His hands shook as he took the small velvet box from his pocket and fumbled with it. "I'm stupid so I thought I'd give it a shot anyway, will..." Yusuke opened the box and inside was a white gold band with a medium sized diamond and two heart shaped garnets on either side. "Will you be my wife?"
Keiko's eyes got as round as saucers as she stared first at the ring, then at Yusuke's face, which was now roughly the color of uncooked pastry dough.
"AIEEEE!" She cried as tears slipped down her cheeks at an alarming rate and she threw herself into his arms. "Yes! Yes!" Keiko was now crying a river on his shirt while he sat there absolutely stunned.
While his brain tried to process what just happened, his fingers worked frantically to get the ring out of the box and slip it on her finger. "Keiko Urameshi... you're going to be Keiko Urameshi! A-HA!" Pumping his fists he grabbed her and spun her around happily.
"Keiko Urameshi! Keiko Urameshi! I'm marrying the smartest, prettiest, most loving girl on the planet!"
*****
Botan glared at her boyfriend. He'd said he was going to step out for a minute and he'd been gone an hour! "Where exactly did you two go?" She demanded.
Kurama did not look like himself. "For a walk, I told Hiei about Adreana and Robbie." He pulled off his coat and embraced her tightly. "I had almost forgotten how sad it was,"
A lump formed in her throat. "I remember escorting him to Spirit World, it was the hardest thing I ever had to do. He was fighting to get back to her... it broke my heart to tell him he'd never be with her again."
Kurama's arms tightened around her small form. "He's in a better place now, and Adreana is happy again. There's nothing to be upset about anymore."
"I know... it was just so sad. How did Hiei react?"
"As I expected, he went home silent and I doubt he'll let her go one more day without telling her how he feels." Kurama rested his head upon hers and felt him gulp. "Botan, I love you."
"I love you Kurama, don't worry, I won't leave you."
*****
Hiei took the long way home, to give him more time to clear his head. He would be lying to himself if he denied his feelings for Adreana. It was true, he loved her.
And he would not let that evil Mizrahi ruin her life, not if he could help it.
*****
"Tsk, tsk, you know I only want what's in your best interest princess. That's why I'm here." Mizrahi said in a sweet tone and Adreana frowned.
"Since when do you only want what's in my best interest?"
He ignored her and swept on, "I thought it was merely my duty to inform you of your liar boyfriend."
Adreana couldn't help but laugh, "Your calling him a liar? Now that's rich."
"What else would you call someone who was crowned Prince of the Street Fighters and didn't tell his girlfriend? Who gave her hell over her not telling him when he himself was the prince? Is that not lying?"
Adreana stood stunned. Of course she'd heard of the prince, he'd been tough, spoke little, handsome... 'Oh gods... it was Hiei! He was Prince! How could he... how could he have... he was prince! Did he tell me? No! He lied to me!'
"Think it over princess. I will leave you know." Whirling on his heels he disappeared into the snow, leaving her alone with her thoughts.
"I can't believe him!" Falling to her knees in the snow she fought back hot tears. "How could he? How dare he! HIEI!"
*****
Hiei entered the house slowly and saw that Yukina had fallen asleep on the sofa, or actually, against Kuwabara. He had his arm around her waist and blinked sleepily at the screen then turned his gaze to Hiei. Putting a finger to his lips he pointed to Yukina's slumbering form and Hiei nodded.
"Put her in her bed. I'm going to check on Adreana." He whispered and Kuwabara looked momentarily stunned then nodded.
Hiei crept up the stairs and opened the door to his room to see Adreana sitting on the edge of the bed, facing away from him. "Adreana, you awake."
She didn't turn around, just continued to stare away from him. "Adreana? Are you all right?"
"...You lied to me Hiei. Gave me hell, because of what I was. A Street Fighter. The best, the Princess. Somehow," Her voice turned cold and sarcastic, "You failed to mention that you yourself just happened to be the Prince."
Hiei felt as if he'd been hit in the stomach by a two by four. She knew. How could she know? It was so long ago... Mizrahi! "Adreana, I know I didn't tell you-"
"Lied to me, you mean."
Hiei cleared his throat. "Don't you see what he's doing? Mizrahi's manipulating your emotions again, using your own hate against you!"
Now she turned and faced him. "You'd blame Mizrahi for this? Don't tell me you honestly expect me to just say, 'oh well your right, I forgive you dear'!" Her face the picture of anger and hurt.
"I was going to tell you, once the time was right, Mizrahi is manipulating you, believe me-" Hiei pleaded.
"Believe you? No, I don't think so! You know what? I'm going to him, right now. The crook is more honest than you!" She stalked past him, ignoring his protests and shouts.
"Adreana! Adreana!"
*****
Angrily she stalked into his office and threw herself into one of his ugly upholstered chairs. "Mizrahi, you were right, he's nothing more than a liar."
He looked at her with a small understanding smile. "I know princess. It's best you're away from him. After all, this is where you truly belong." Sipping from his tea he eyed her over the rim.
He sighed. "But in fact, I'm afraid your young man was quite right."
Adreana slowly raised her eyes to meet his own as demons of various forms entered the room. "I was manipulating you, and well, I can't say that I didn't enjoy it, for that would be lying." Mizrahi laughed loudly and Adreana stood.
"You'll pay!" She ran at him, but demons instantly swarmed in front of him and she was forced to fight them off before she could even reach them.
They surrounded her, struck her, hurt her badly, but she continued to fight. After all, they were only Street Fighters going against the best. They didn't have a chance now did they?
Soon all the demons had fallen and only the princess and the wicked Mizrahi stood. But he was smiling and she was panting.
"I'm afraid my princess, I have an ace in the whole."
Adreana laughed. "Please, no more tricks Mizrahi, your done for and you know it."
But he kept smiling. "I'm afraid not. You see, I have your little prince in my possession. He was captured chasing after you, his guard had been lowered somewhat and we managed to take him." He withdrew a small vial filled with what looked like a green acid. "What's more, I plan to poison him, if..."
Adreana had stopped smiling. "If?"
"Well, my princess, I assure you this poison is far from harmless, in fact, it's deadly. Either you take it, or Hiei will." He smiled sweetly. "Which of you will it be?"
She stood perfectly still. "How do I know you even have Hiei? You could just be bluffing."
"Ah of course, smart girl. But there always is the lovely little snag of doubt. You see, what if I do?"
Adreana gulped. It was risk it all or play it dead. She loved Hiei, they both knew it, and this would be her downfall. "Give me the vial."
With a sad smile he threw it to her and she caught it readily. "Now, swear to me Mizrahi, that if I drink this, you'll leave him alone, never harm him in any way."
"I am a man of my word princess. Yes, and may I just say, that I will miss your sweet face."
She threw him a dirty look and uncorked the lid. Without a second more to think about it, she put the vial to her lips and drank deeply until it was all gone.
"Now I am sad to say that you do seem to have gambled and lost. I do not have Hiei in my possession. Your death will be in vain."
Adreana's vision swam before her eyes and she dropped the vial, not even hearing it as it shattered. She was dimly aware of Mizrahi leaving the room through a door she'd never even known was there and all of her memories with Hiei before her eyes as a song burst from her heart, loud and clear.
When I was alone as one, my eyes were as blind, I know. Sky brilliant with blue elegance, I couldn't behold. When I was alone as one, my heart was as ice, so cold. Wind whispering sweet melodies, I could not behold. Sight to my eyes, and warmth to my heart, your love has been such to me. Pull closer now and strengthen my meaning, Your love will heal all my wounds. When our hearts both beat in time, There's magic in your smile. It seems there's nothing we can't do. And within your warm embrace, my heart will find the place, even from afar, Our love eternal shall be... destiny...
Before everything became dark and she heard one final thing before falling into complete darkness.
"ADREANA!"
*****
Hiei cradled Adreana's lifeless body in his arms and for the first time in his life, cried. Hot salty tears fell on her now cold face and his shoulders shook. "Adreana... no...! Please wake up...!"
A/N: No this is not the end, however yes, Adreana is... blows nose on tissue however to all those who stop reading once the character dies trust me, KEEP READING. The part of the song above is not mine, however if anyone can tell me the name or where it's from you'll get sent part of the next chapter. If you want to guess make sure you include your email in your review. Thank you so much!
Disclaimer: If I really owned YuYu Hakusho, do you really think I'd spend my time writing fanfics?
Chapter Fourteen
Adreana walked alone through the chilly night air. After Yukina's delicious cooking and a good hour of conversation with the happy couple she wanted to be by herself.
Hiei had not returned from visiting Kurama so she saw no problem with leaving.
Dressed warmly and in a cheerful mood she almost skipped through the snow merrily. Now she had such good friends and was in love with a good guy.
Despite the problems with Mizrahi, which would probably be settled soon thanks to Hiei, she was the happiest she'd been in ages.
"Princess."
'Figures.' Turning around she glared at Mirzrahi, dressed in nothing but black with a long red scarf wrapped around his neck. "What do you want Mizrahi?"
*****
Keiko raised her eyebrows. "Yusuke, you can ask me anything, what's on your mind?" She sat down on the floor across from him.
He was fidgeting and looked rather nervous. "Is something wrong Yusuke?"
"No... Nothing's wrong. Keiko... you love me, I love you, ...right?" He gulped and her eyebrows shot up all the way so it looked like they were part of her hair.
"Right..."
"And even though I'm sleaze, no good, not even close to worthy or deserving you..." His hands shook as he took the small velvet box from his pocket and fumbled with it. "I'm stupid so I thought I'd give it a shot anyway, will..." Yusuke opened the box and inside was a white gold band with a medium sized diamond and two heart shaped garnets on either side. "Will you be my wife?"
Keiko's eyes got as round as saucers as she stared first at the ring, then at Yusuke's face, which was now roughly the color of uncooked pastry dough.
"AIEEEE!" She cried as tears slipped down her cheeks at an alarming rate and she threw herself into his arms. "Yes! Yes!" Keiko was now crying a river on his shirt while he sat there absolutely stunned.
While his brain tried to process what just happened, his fingers worked frantically to get the ring out of the box and slip it on her finger. "Keiko Urameshi... you're going to be Keiko Urameshi! A-HA!" Pumping his fists he grabbed her and spun her around happily.
"Keiko Urameshi! Keiko Urameshi! I'm marrying the smartest, prettiest, most loving girl on the planet!"
*****
Botan glared at her boyfriend. He'd said he was going to step out for a minute and he'd been gone an hour! "Where exactly did you two go?" She demanded.
Kurama did not look like himself. "For a walk, I told Hiei about Adreana and Robbie." He pulled off his coat and embraced her tightly. "I had almost forgotten how sad it was,"
A lump formed in her throat. "I remember escorting him to Spirit World, it was the hardest thing I ever had to do. He was fighting to get back to her... it broke my heart to tell him he'd never be with her again."
Kurama's arms tightened around her small form. "He's in a better place now, and Adreana is happy again. There's nothing to be upset about anymore."
"I know... it was just so sad. How did Hiei react?"
"As I expected, he went home silent and I doubt he'll let her go one more day without telling her how he feels." Kurama rested his head upon hers and felt him gulp. "Botan, I love you."
"I love you Kurama, don't worry, I won't leave you."
*****
Hiei took the long way home, to give him more time to clear his head. He would be lying to himself if he denied his feelings for Adreana. It was true, he loved her.
And he would not let that evil Mizrahi ruin her life, not if he could help it.
*****
"Tsk, tsk, you know I only want what's in your best interest princess. That's why I'm here." Mizrahi said in a sweet tone and Adreana frowned.
"Since when do you only want what's in my best interest?"
He ignored her and swept on, "I thought it was merely my duty to inform you of your liar boyfriend."
Adreana couldn't help but laugh, "Your calling him a liar? Now that's rich."
"What else would you call someone who was crowned Prince of the Street Fighters and didn't tell his girlfriend? Who gave her hell over her not telling him when he himself was the prince? Is that not lying?"
Adreana stood stunned. Of course she'd heard of the prince, he'd been tough, spoke little, handsome... 'Oh gods... it was Hiei! He was Prince! How could he... how could he have... he was prince! Did he tell me? No! He lied to me!'
"Think it over princess. I will leave you know." Whirling on his heels he disappeared into the snow, leaving her alone with her thoughts.
"I can't believe him!" Falling to her knees in the snow she fought back hot tears. "How could he? How dare he! HIEI!"
*****
Hiei entered the house slowly and saw that Yukina had fallen asleep on the sofa, or actually, against Kuwabara. He had his arm around her waist and blinked sleepily at the screen then turned his gaze to Hiei. Putting a finger to his lips he pointed to Yukina's slumbering form and Hiei nodded.
"Put her in her bed. I'm going to check on Adreana." He whispered and Kuwabara looked momentarily stunned then nodded.
Hiei crept up the stairs and opened the door to his room to see Adreana sitting on the edge of the bed, facing away from him. "Adreana, you awake."
She didn't turn around, just continued to stare away from him. "Adreana? Are you all right?"
"...You lied to me Hiei. Gave me hell, because of what I was. A Street Fighter. The best, the Princess. Somehow," Her voice turned cold and sarcastic, "You failed to mention that you yourself just happened to be the Prince."
Hiei felt as if he'd been hit in the stomach by a two by four. She knew. How could she know? It was so long ago... Mizrahi! "Adreana, I know I didn't tell you-"
"Lied to me, you mean."
Hiei cleared his throat. "Don't you see what he's doing? Mizrahi's manipulating your emotions again, using your own hate against you!"
Now she turned and faced him. "You'd blame Mizrahi for this? Don't tell me you honestly expect me to just say, 'oh well your right, I forgive you dear'!" Her face the picture of anger and hurt.
"I was going to tell you, once the time was right, Mizrahi is manipulating you, believe me-" Hiei pleaded.
"Believe you? No, I don't think so! You know what? I'm going to him, right now. The crook is more honest than you!" She stalked past him, ignoring his protests and shouts.
"Adreana! Adreana!"
*****
Angrily she stalked into his office and threw herself into one of his ugly upholstered chairs. "Mizrahi, you were right, he's nothing more than a liar."
He looked at her with a small understanding smile. "I know princess. It's best you're away from him. After all, this is where you truly belong." Sipping from his tea he eyed her over the rim.
He sighed. "But in fact, I'm afraid your young man was quite right."
Adreana slowly raised her eyes to meet his own as demons of various forms entered the room. "I was manipulating you, and well, I can't say that I didn't enjoy it, for that would be lying." Mizrahi laughed loudly and Adreana stood.
"You'll pay!" She ran at him, but demons instantly swarmed in front of him and she was forced to fight them off before she could even reach them.
They surrounded her, struck her, hurt her badly, but she continued to fight. After all, they were only Street Fighters going against the best. They didn't have a chance now did they?
Soon all the demons had fallen and only the princess and the wicked Mizrahi stood. But he was smiling and she was panting.
"I'm afraid my princess, I have an ace in the whole."
Adreana laughed. "Please, no more tricks Mizrahi, your done for and you know it."
But he kept smiling. "I'm afraid not. You see, I have your little prince in my possession. He was captured chasing after you, his guard had been lowered somewhat and we managed to take him." He withdrew a small vial filled with what looked like a green acid. "What's more, I plan to poison him, if..."
Adreana had stopped smiling. "If?"
"Well, my princess, I assure you this poison is far from harmless, in fact, it's deadly. Either you take it, or Hiei will." He smiled sweetly. "Which of you will it be?"
She stood perfectly still. "How do I know you even have Hiei? You could just be bluffing."
"Ah of course, smart girl. But there always is the lovely little snag of doubt. You see, what if I do?"
Adreana gulped. It was risk it all or play it dead. She loved Hiei, they both knew it, and this would be her downfall. "Give me the vial."
With a sad smile he threw it to her and she caught it readily. "Now, swear to me Mizrahi, that if I drink this, you'll leave him alone, never harm him in any way."
"I am a man of my word princess. Yes, and may I just say, that I will miss your sweet face."
She threw him a dirty look and uncorked the lid. Without a second more to think about it, she put the vial to her lips and drank deeply until it was all gone.
"Now I am sad to say that you do seem to have gambled and lost. I do not have Hiei in my possession. Your death will be in vain."
Adreana's vision swam before her eyes and she dropped the vial, not even hearing it as it shattered. She was dimly aware of Mizrahi leaving the room through a door she'd never even known was there and all of her memories with Hiei before her eyes as a song burst from her heart, loud and clear.
When I was alone as one, my eyes were as blind, I know. Sky brilliant with blue elegance, I couldn't behold. When I was alone as one, my heart was as ice, so cold. Wind whispering sweet melodies, I could not behold. Sight to my eyes, and warmth to my heart, your love has been such to me. Pull closer now and strengthen my meaning, Your love will heal all my wounds. When our hearts both beat in time, There's magic in your smile. It seems there's nothing we can't do. And within your warm embrace, my heart will find the place, even from afar, Our love eternal shall be... destiny...
Before everything became dark and she heard one final thing before falling into complete darkness.
"ADREANA!"
*****
Hiei cradled Adreana's lifeless body in his arms and for the first time in his life, cried. Hot salty tears fell on her now cold face and his shoulders shook. "Adreana... no...! Please wake up...!"
A/N: No this is not the end, however yes, Adreana is... blows nose on tissue however to all those who stop reading once the character dies trust me, KEEP READING. The part of the song above is not mine, however if anyone can tell me the name or where it's from you'll get sent part of the next chapter. If you want to guess make sure you include your email in your review. Thank you so much!