Hiei arched an eyebrow at the last comment Botan had made. Botan nodded. "That's right." she said sadly. "When Yusuke was competing to be Genkai's student, she decided to train not one, but two. She gave me the chance since she wanted a girl to carry on her legend too. She trained me in private. And now, she's....." Botan looked at the window. Hiei emotionless face didn't change.
"Hn." Was all he said. He sat down on the next to the window and leaned on the wall. Botan sigh and slammed her fist into the bed. It cracked and splitted in half. Botan fell on the floor with a gasp. Hiei watched, amused, as Botan sigh and rubbed her butt. Botan walked to the bathroom. Before she went in, she said one more thing.
"I bet you wouldn't understand anyways. You are to cold and hard headed." She closed the door and the sound of water could be heard again. Hiei looked shocked but growled.
"Baka ferry onna." He looked at the bed again. His gaze snapped out as Kurama, Kuwabara, and Yusuke came in. Yusuke didn't say anything but walked to a clean bed and lay down. Kurama looked at the broken bed and Hiei, it was his turn to raise his eyewbrow. Kuwabara gritted his teeth and pointed ot the cracked and split bed.
"Hey shorty! That's MY bed!" Kuwabara said. He raised his fist.
"It wasn't me." Hiei spat out. Just then, the bathroom door opened and Botan stepped out in a towel and nothing else. She let her hair off its ponytail and opened her eyes. Everyone stared at her. Botan blushed and jumped into the bathroom once more, slamming the door behind. The door hinges broke off. Botan's muffled curses came though and Kuwabara stared at the little screws on the floor.
"Whoa." Kuwabara said, shocked. Yusuke looked at the door. Kurama mouth opened and closed like a fish without water. "When did she get so much power? I can feel it now. It's scary!" Hiei snorted.
"See. Wasn't me." Hiei said simply. Yusuke looked at the shattered bed.
"You mean-?" Yusuke asked. Kurama nodded.
"She did that." Kurama said and cleared his throat. "It's best we leave the room so she can get her space." Kurama waited until Yusuke and Kuwabara exited before talking to Hiei. "What happened?" Hiei shrugged his shoulder. He gave a mild guess that Botan didn't want him to say a word, since he never really does.
"Nothing." His answer was and he left. Kurama sigh and shook his head. 'Please, let me help, Botan.' He thought before closing the door.
*
Botan dumped her head into the hot water, not caring for the burning sensation she felt on her face. Once she resurfaced, her face was as red as a cherry. She sighed once more. "I should really stop that. Keiko and Yukina will think something's wrong." Botan said to herself, closing her eyes. "Poor Genkai....She'll need someone to take her place in the Dark Tournament." Botan could see her teachers face right now. Faded pink hair, her usual outfit, and her hands behind her back. Genkai was smiling at her.
"Botan. You will take my place in the Dark Tournament. Find your inner strength. I didn't give you the orb because you didn't need it. Train harder before the Finals. Work all day. Unlike dimwit, you liked the training I gave you." Genkai closed her eyes and walked off slowly. Botan ran after her, but could never catch up. Botan opened her eyes.
"Alright, I'll do it."
*
Kurama sipped his tea quietly as he listened to the laughter of the people around him. The laughter died down when Botan appeared by the door way. She was wearing a red ki and her hair down. She sat down, quietly. "I'm going to take Genkai's place." The four boys stared at her. The three girls looked confused.
"What do you mean, Botan? Genkai's going nowhere." Keiko said. Puu flapped around in her arms.
"But you can't Botan! You don't even know how to make a punch! Besides, it's way to dangerous for you." Kuwabara said. Botan looked at him with an eerie tension. Kuwabara looked uncomfortable.
"Call me when dinner comes." Botan said and left. Yusuke looked at her strangely.
"Okay, tell me what happened!" Yusuke said in unison with Kuwabara. Kurama shrugged and looked at Hiei. Hiei said nothing and looked outside from the window. He could see the red figure of Botan. She had walked into the woods and disappeared. Yusuke cocked an eyebrow. "Well?"
"Hn." Hiei snapped and rested on his sword. Yusuke walked out of the room and left the door open, most likely to find Botan. Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara left too and shutted the door behind them. Shizuru blinked.
"Well that was surprising. What's gotten into Botan?" She asked in her laid back manner. Yukina shrugged her shoulders, hurrying to the window to watch the boys walk away.
*
Botan took a deep breath and relaxed her body. Her shoulders drooped slightly and her head no long had the worried look. She suddenly threw punches and kicks in midair. She stopped, holding her position in the air. She aimed her finger to be a gun-like position and produced a huge orb of pinkish spirit energy. "Spirit Gun!" She yelled. The pink orb shot though the trees, destroying anything in its path. Botan wiped the sweat of her face and sigh.
"Botan!" Botan stood shock still. Yusuke, Kurama, and Kuwabara ran towards her. She jumped around and grinned sheepishly.
"Umm....hi guys!" Yusuke walked straight up to Botan. Their faces were just inches apart. Botan shifted under the pressure of Yusuke's eyes.
"Where did you learn to fight? And who taught you." Yusuke asked, his eyes not blinking or anything. Botan looked straight back.
"I'm sorry, Yusuke. I know Genkai was your teacher." Botan whispered. "I won't tell." Botan walked away, taking only one glance back to see Kurama. Kurama watched her go, his face blank. Yusuke ran off, walking towards the source of when he thought Hiei was. Kuwabara followed him, but Kurama stayed.
"You may come out now." He said. Hiei jumped out of the tree and stood beside him. Suddenly, Botan came out of nowhere. She dusted off her pants and grinned. Kurama and Hiei stared at her. She waved.
"Hello!" She said happily, acting as if nothing had happened. Kurama smiled and ginned a little too.
"Hello Botan. May I ask about-?" Botan grin wore off. Hiei was quiet, looking at Botan.
"I can't do that. I'm really sorry, Kurama. Excuse me, I'm off to train." Botan said quietly and stared at Hiei for a second and left. Kurama looked at Hiei.
"You know don't you?" Kurama asked. Hiei said nothing. "She wants to say something to you. What did she tell you?"
"None of your concern." Hiei said shortly.
"Hiei, I'll find out soon. Good-bye." Kurama left, leaving Hiei to his thoughts. Hiei thought for one second and ran off to the direction that Botan took.
*
Botan sat on a rock, looking out to the sea. She watched the water go back and forth, making wave after wave.
"What are you doing, onna." Botan jumped. She turned around to find the fire koorime right next to her. She looked at the water again, speaking to the koorime who had seated himself next to her.
"What can you see in the water?" She asked. Hiei looked at it. All he could see was himself and Botan.
"Me. Then you." Hiei said shortly. Botan shook her head.
"I see everyone. There are more than 50 people around us. All dead." Botan said sadly. "Being a bubbly girl is hard, since I have to bring these people to Koenma. Genkai noticed my pressure and decided to train me as a second person if Yusuke doesn't fulfill his jobs. She told me once, after sparing, that I was a fast learner and is past Yusuke. I didn't believe her."
Hiei watched the blue-haired girl with sadness. His gaze reached the water again. Botan suddenly smiled.
"Hey, I know what! You can help me train!" Botan said happily, waiting for his reaction. Hiei shook his head. Botan frowned and pondered for a moment.
"What if I help you train too?"
"No."
"Please?" Botan asked, giving him a puppy eyes look.
"No." Hiei repeated. Botan thought for a moment and smirked.
"What about I help you tame the Dragons of the Darkness flames?" Hiei looked at her, his eyes questioning her.
"What makes you think that you, of all people, can help me tame it?" He asked, his eyes narrowed. But Botan just smiled and explained.
"I knew how to tame it a while ago." Botan clapped her hands together. "We have a deal! You help me train while I help you tame! Let's start!"
Botan stood up and walked 5 spaces away from Hiei and stopped. She turned around and got into battle stance. Hiei smirked and did the same, one hand resint gon his katana. The waves crashed into the sand and the fight started. Botan ran forward and started with a few punches and kicks. Hiei dodged and whipped out his sword. Botan punched him in the stomach and knocked the item out of his hands. Hiei kicked her in the leg and made a grab for the item. Botan grabbed it first and was about to throw it, but Hiei tripped her, making her land on top of him. Botan's purple eyes gazed into a pool of crimson eyes before noticing her position. She blushed and hastily got up. Hiei stood up and smirked her way, making her blush harder.
"Second round." Hiei said and got ready. Botan grinned and held up both hands. On each finger was a glowing, pinkish orb. Botan pointed one hand to Hiei and the pinkish orbs zoomed to him. Hiei tried to get out the way, but the pink orbs followed, until they stung him on the back. Hiei winced as the pink orbs exploded on his skin, leaving a burn mark. Hiei looked behind him. Five more of the orbs followed him. Botan disappeared and appeared in front of Hiei. She punched him in the face, throwing him off guard. Hiei ran around Botan, using her as a shield against the orbs. Botan held out her hand and the pink orbs attached to each finger. Hiei cursed and used the flat side of the sword to smack Botan on her legs. Botan fell down and Hiei pointed his sword at her heart. Botan took a deep breath and smiled. She held up her finger and shaped them to look like a gun.
"Draw?" Botan asked. Hiei closed his eyes and smirked. He removed his sword and placed it back into the hilt. Botan stood up and smiled.
"Now, I can help you with the Dragons of the Darkness flames. Alright, all you need to do is...." Hiei nodded. Botan smiled. "Alright, try it on me."
Hiei nodded and Botan gave him a gentle smile. "Try it on me okay?" Hiei hesitated then nodded. Botan ran until Hiei could barely see her. Botan held her hands far apart from each other and soon, a pink orb appeared in the middle. By the second, it was growing bigger and bigger. Hiei gasped. The pink orb was only a few feet away, even though Botan was like a mile. Botan yelled. "Now!"
Hiei's Jagan eye opened and Hiei's body was surrounded by dark flames. Hiei raised his right arm and yelled. "Dragon of the Darkness Flame!" Hiei's shirt burned up and Hiei released his spirit energy. The dragon aimed for Botan, sucking up her energy as it past it. Botan screamed in pain as she was hit. Hiei gasped and called off the dragon. The dark flames disappeared and Hiei ran over to Botan, worried that he might have killed her. She was weak, hardly any spirit energy in her.
"That...was good." Botan said. She tried to stand up, but fell down again. But instead to hitting the ground, she landed in the arms of Hiei. He picked her up and walked to the hotel.
"Baka onna. You would have killed yourself." Hiei said. It was as if he was scolding her. Botan smiled and a warm tingle ran down her body. 'Well that was new.' She thought.
Hiei walked into the hotel room, finding no one there. He settled her down on the couch and prepared to leave. Botan hand caught his and he looked down. Botan smiled sweetly and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Hiei stared at her and blushed. "Arigatou..." She whispered and fell asleep. Hiei watched as her hand slipped from his arm. The spot on his arm tingled and Hiei blushed harder. He looked away from her.
"Hn."
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"Hn." Was all he said. He sat down on the next to the window and leaned on the wall. Botan sigh and slammed her fist into the bed. It cracked and splitted in half. Botan fell on the floor with a gasp. Hiei watched, amused, as Botan sigh and rubbed her butt. Botan walked to the bathroom. Before she went in, she said one more thing.
"I bet you wouldn't understand anyways. You are to cold and hard headed." She closed the door and the sound of water could be heard again. Hiei looked shocked but growled.
"Baka ferry onna." He looked at the bed again. His gaze snapped out as Kurama, Kuwabara, and Yusuke came in. Yusuke didn't say anything but walked to a clean bed and lay down. Kurama looked at the broken bed and Hiei, it was his turn to raise his eyewbrow. Kuwabara gritted his teeth and pointed ot the cracked and split bed.
"Hey shorty! That's MY bed!" Kuwabara said. He raised his fist.
"It wasn't me." Hiei spat out. Just then, the bathroom door opened and Botan stepped out in a towel and nothing else. She let her hair off its ponytail and opened her eyes. Everyone stared at her. Botan blushed and jumped into the bathroom once more, slamming the door behind. The door hinges broke off. Botan's muffled curses came though and Kuwabara stared at the little screws on the floor.
"Whoa." Kuwabara said, shocked. Yusuke looked at the door. Kurama mouth opened and closed like a fish without water. "When did she get so much power? I can feel it now. It's scary!" Hiei snorted.
"See. Wasn't me." Hiei said simply. Yusuke looked at the shattered bed.
"You mean-?" Yusuke asked. Kurama nodded.
"She did that." Kurama said and cleared his throat. "It's best we leave the room so she can get her space." Kurama waited until Yusuke and Kuwabara exited before talking to Hiei. "What happened?" Hiei shrugged his shoulder. He gave a mild guess that Botan didn't want him to say a word, since he never really does.
"Nothing." His answer was and he left. Kurama sigh and shook his head. 'Please, let me help, Botan.' He thought before closing the door.
*
Botan dumped her head into the hot water, not caring for the burning sensation she felt on her face. Once she resurfaced, her face was as red as a cherry. She sighed once more. "I should really stop that. Keiko and Yukina will think something's wrong." Botan said to herself, closing her eyes. "Poor Genkai....She'll need someone to take her place in the Dark Tournament." Botan could see her teachers face right now. Faded pink hair, her usual outfit, and her hands behind her back. Genkai was smiling at her.
"Botan. You will take my place in the Dark Tournament. Find your inner strength. I didn't give you the orb because you didn't need it. Train harder before the Finals. Work all day. Unlike dimwit, you liked the training I gave you." Genkai closed her eyes and walked off slowly. Botan ran after her, but could never catch up. Botan opened her eyes.
"Alright, I'll do it."
*
Kurama sipped his tea quietly as he listened to the laughter of the people around him. The laughter died down when Botan appeared by the door way. She was wearing a red ki and her hair down. She sat down, quietly. "I'm going to take Genkai's place." The four boys stared at her. The three girls looked confused.
"What do you mean, Botan? Genkai's going nowhere." Keiko said. Puu flapped around in her arms.
"But you can't Botan! You don't even know how to make a punch! Besides, it's way to dangerous for you." Kuwabara said. Botan looked at him with an eerie tension. Kuwabara looked uncomfortable.
"Call me when dinner comes." Botan said and left. Yusuke looked at her strangely.
"Okay, tell me what happened!" Yusuke said in unison with Kuwabara. Kurama shrugged and looked at Hiei. Hiei said nothing and looked outside from the window. He could see the red figure of Botan. She had walked into the woods and disappeared. Yusuke cocked an eyebrow. "Well?"
"Hn." Hiei snapped and rested on his sword. Yusuke walked out of the room and left the door open, most likely to find Botan. Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara left too and shutted the door behind them. Shizuru blinked.
"Well that was surprising. What's gotten into Botan?" She asked in her laid back manner. Yukina shrugged her shoulders, hurrying to the window to watch the boys walk away.
*
Botan took a deep breath and relaxed her body. Her shoulders drooped slightly and her head no long had the worried look. She suddenly threw punches and kicks in midair. She stopped, holding her position in the air. She aimed her finger to be a gun-like position and produced a huge orb of pinkish spirit energy. "Spirit Gun!" She yelled. The pink orb shot though the trees, destroying anything in its path. Botan wiped the sweat of her face and sigh.
"Botan!" Botan stood shock still. Yusuke, Kurama, and Kuwabara ran towards her. She jumped around and grinned sheepishly.
"Umm....hi guys!" Yusuke walked straight up to Botan. Their faces were just inches apart. Botan shifted under the pressure of Yusuke's eyes.
"Where did you learn to fight? And who taught you." Yusuke asked, his eyes not blinking or anything. Botan looked straight back.
"I'm sorry, Yusuke. I know Genkai was your teacher." Botan whispered. "I won't tell." Botan walked away, taking only one glance back to see Kurama. Kurama watched her go, his face blank. Yusuke ran off, walking towards the source of when he thought Hiei was. Kuwabara followed him, but Kurama stayed.
"You may come out now." He said. Hiei jumped out of the tree and stood beside him. Suddenly, Botan came out of nowhere. She dusted off her pants and grinned. Kurama and Hiei stared at her. She waved.
"Hello!" She said happily, acting as if nothing had happened. Kurama smiled and ginned a little too.
"Hello Botan. May I ask about-?" Botan grin wore off. Hiei was quiet, looking at Botan.
"I can't do that. I'm really sorry, Kurama. Excuse me, I'm off to train." Botan said quietly and stared at Hiei for a second and left. Kurama looked at Hiei.
"You know don't you?" Kurama asked. Hiei said nothing. "She wants to say something to you. What did she tell you?"
"None of your concern." Hiei said shortly.
"Hiei, I'll find out soon. Good-bye." Kurama left, leaving Hiei to his thoughts. Hiei thought for one second and ran off to the direction that Botan took.
*
Botan sat on a rock, looking out to the sea. She watched the water go back and forth, making wave after wave.
"What are you doing, onna." Botan jumped. She turned around to find the fire koorime right next to her. She looked at the water again, speaking to the koorime who had seated himself next to her.
"What can you see in the water?" She asked. Hiei looked at it. All he could see was himself and Botan.
"Me. Then you." Hiei said shortly. Botan shook her head.
"I see everyone. There are more than 50 people around us. All dead." Botan said sadly. "Being a bubbly girl is hard, since I have to bring these people to Koenma. Genkai noticed my pressure and decided to train me as a second person if Yusuke doesn't fulfill his jobs. She told me once, after sparing, that I was a fast learner and is past Yusuke. I didn't believe her."
Hiei watched the blue-haired girl with sadness. His gaze reached the water again. Botan suddenly smiled.
"Hey, I know what! You can help me train!" Botan said happily, waiting for his reaction. Hiei shook his head. Botan frowned and pondered for a moment.
"What if I help you train too?"
"No."
"Please?" Botan asked, giving him a puppy eyes look.
"No." Hiei repeated. Botan thought for a moment and smirked.
"What about I help you tame the Dragons of the Darkness flames?" Hiei looked at her, his eyes questioning her.
"What makes you think that you, of all people, can help me tame it?" He asked, his eyes narrowed. But Botan just smiled and explained.
"I knew how to tame it a while ago." Botan clapped her hands together. "We have a deal! You help me train while I help you tame! Let's start!"
Botan stood up and walked 5 spaces away from Hiei and stopped. She turned around and got into battle stance. Hiei smirked and did the same, one hand resint gon his katana. The waves crashed into the sand and the fight started. Botan ran forward and started with a few punches and kicks. Hiei dodged and whipped out his sword. Botan punched him in the stomach and knocked the item out of his hands. Hiei kicked her in the leg and made a grab for the item. Botan grabbed it first and was about to throw it, but Hiei tripped her, making her land on top of him. Botan's purple eyes gazed into a pool of crimson eyes before noticing her position. She blushed and hastily got up. Hiei stood up and smirked her way, making her blush harder.
"Second round." Hiei said and got ready. Botan grinned and held up both hands. On each finger was a glowing, pinkish orb. Botan pointed one hand to Hiei and the pinkish orbs zoomed to him. Hiei tried to get out the way, but the pink orbs followed, until they stung him on the back. Hiei winced as the pink orbs exploded on his skin, leaving a burn mark. Hiei looked behind him. Five more of the orbs followed him. Botan disappeared and appeared in front of Hiei. She punched him in the face, throwing him off guard. Hiei ran around Botan, using her as a shield against the orbs. Botan held out her hand and the pink orbs attached to each finger. Hiei cursed and used the flat side of the sword to smack Botan on her legs. Botan fell down and Hiei pointed his sword at her heart. Botan took a deep breath and smiled. She held up her finger and shaped them to look like a gun.
"Draw?" Botan asked. Hiei closed his eyes and smirked. He removed his sword and placed it back into the hilt. Botan stood up and smiled.
"Now, I can help you with the Dragons of the Darkness flames. Alright, all you need to do is...." Hiei nodded. Botan smiled. "Alright, try it on me."
Hiei nodded and Botan gave him a gentle smile. "Try it on me okay?" Hiei hesitated then nodded. Botan ran until Hiei could barely see her. Botan held her hands far apart from each other and soon, a pink orb appeared in the middle. By the second, it was growing bigger and bigger. Hiei gasped. The pink orb was only a few feet away, even though Botan was like a mile. Botan yelled. "Now!"
Hiei's Jagan eye opened and Hiei's body was surrounded by dark flames. Hiei raised his right arm and yelled. "Dragon of the Darkness Flame!" Hiei's shirt burned up and Hiei released his spirit energy. The dragon aimed for Botan, sucking up her energy as it past it. Botan screamed in pain as she was hit. Hiei gasped and called off the dragon. The dark flames disappeared and Hiei ran over to Botan, worried that he might have killed her. She was weak, hardly any spirit energy in her.
"That...was good." Botan said. She tried to stand up, but fell down again. But instead to hitting the ground, she landed in the arms of Hiei. He picked her up and walked to the hotel.
"Baka onna. You would have killed yourself." Hiei said. It was as if he was scolding her. Botan smiled and a warm tingle ran down her body. 'Well that was new.' She thought.
Hiei walked into the hotel room, finding no one there. He settled her down on the couch and prepared to leave. Botan hand caught his and he looked down. Botan smiled sweetly and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Hiei stared at her and blushed. "Arigatou..." She whispered and fell asleep. Hiei watched as her hand slipped from his arm. The spot on his arm tingled and Hiei blushed harder. He looked away from her.
"Hn."
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