I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho and get nothing from this but the stress relief writting gives me.
(A/N ok, part two of the truth's revealed series. Hope you enjoy.)
Hiei darted through the barrier between the Makai and the Ningenkai, his feet taking him towards Genkai's temple, where his little sister resided. He paused at the outer edges of the trees surrounding the temple and smiled inwardly at the sight of his sweet baby sister. With a sigh, he darted out of the tree and landed on the ground easily, moving towards his sister, who was now looking at him in delight.
Yukina stood and smiled to him "Hello Hiei."
"Hn. Good afternoon Yukina." Her smile bloomed a bit more. "Are you staying for awhile this time?" He gave a small nod, his eyes moving to her garden and then back to her. "I will be here for awhile."
She nodded "Today is the summer solstice, the others are coming here for a gathering, will you be joining us?" Hiei sighed inwardly, but nodded "Yes, I will be there. I have to go see the fox though, I will see you tonight."
Yukina nodded, a puzzled look on her face, which caused Hiei to pause before he took flight "What is wrong?" She shook her head "I would have thought that you would have seen him first. Am I the first you have seen since returning this trip?"
'Damn.' Hiei cursed himself silently, his first desire was always to see Yukina first, then go to Kurama's for a warm shower. "Yes, I came through the portal near here, and I felt your energy so I came this way first." Yukina nodded and smiled "Well, I am glad you did Hiei. We have all missed you."
"Hn. See you later." With that he was gone, moving quickly towards Kurama's house. As he approached the house, he saw Shiori and Kurama walking towards the front door, each carrying a bag, although Kurama had his ... what was that called? oh yes, backpack from the ningen prison he called school. Without pausing to think why he was doing it, Hiei dropped beside Kurama, causing Shiori to yelp in surprise and lose her grip on her bag.
With his speed, Hiei easily caught the bag and grunted "Sorry". Kurama was staring at him with rounded eyes "Did you just apologize, Hiei?" Shiori smiled to the small fire demon and then looked at Kurama. "Be nice, Shuuichi. Hiei is a very nice young man."
Kurama chuckled as Hiei fell into step behind them as they continued up the walk to the house "Kaasan, Hiei is not exactly young." Shiori gave her son a tolerant look and shook her head as she opened the door, leading the two demons into the house. "Whatever, Shu-kun. Why don't you two take those bags to the kitchen."
Kurama just nodded and walked to the kitchen, Hiei following him with the other bag, smirking in amusement at Kurama getting scolded from his kaasan. Kurama turned to Hiei and smiled "You are back in time." Hiei nodded "Yukina told me."
Kurama's eyebrows rose "Oh? Have you told her the truth yet?"
"Of course not, baka kitsune."
"Why not? It worked out well for me, and truthfully my life is alot less stressful since I have told Kaasan the truth." With that he lead the small demon out of the kitchen, leading him to his room.
"Hn, your mother is one thing, telling Yukina the truth is quite another. It will do nothing but bring her pain."
Kurama shook his head "Well, that is the only reason you have now, Hiei. Shigure is dead, you can tell her without fear of his involvement." Hiei sighed in long suffering as he looked at his best friend. "Baka kitsune, don't make me hurt you."
Kurama knew that Hiei was getting irritated and wisely backed off. "Fine." He opened a drawer and pulled out a pile of black clothes, handing them to Hiei, who meerly raised his eyebrows and looked up at the fox. "What is this?"
"Change of clothes, go take a shower, you smell." Hiei's brows knitted together and he darted off, leaving Kurama to chuckle in amusement.
Later that night, the two demons were climbing the stairs to Genkai's temple. Shiori had decided to not join the group tonight, and instead do some work at home. They were just coming to the top and entering the temple compound when they heard Kuwabara shout "Hey, the shrimp is back." A chorus of "Hi Hiei" and "Hey, Hiei" sounded from those gathered. Hiei was now glaring at the baka, who was standing near Yukina and Shizuru.
Kurama sighed softly as Hiei gave a usual threat on Kuwabara's life before darting off towards the temple. Kurama sighed again and approached Kuwabara and the two girls. "You shouldn't have irritated him, Kuwabara."
Kuwabara frowned at the fox and then sighed, catching Yukina's silent plea for him to be nice. "You are right, Kurama." The fox shook his head "If you and Hiei were to stop fighting, on the other hand, I'm sure all three worlds would come to an end." The group laughed, Yusuke having heard Kurama's words as well.
Kurama was still chuckling as he walked into the temple, in search of his best friend. He found him in the inner courtyard, looking at the water and walked up. "Hiei"
Hiei turned back to look at the fox "Hn" and then turned back to the water. "What fox?'
"Don't tell me that Kuwabara's words upset you."
"Of course not, I just came in here to get away from his annoying voice." Kurama smiled at that, knowing there was more on Hiei's mind then Kuwabara's annoying voice and ways. With the patience that comes from being the great thief he is, Kurama waited.
"I want to tell her. Everytime I see her, it pulls on me to tell her that she is my sister, but I just can't. I can't stand to see the disappointment in her eyes that I know will be there when she finds out that I am her brother."
Kurama had never heard Hiei sound so down. He moved and sat on the edge of the fountain, looking down at his reflection in the water and then to Hiei's. "Has she seemed disappointed every other time she greets you?"
Hiei shook his head "No, she usually seems genuinely pleased to see me, but she just thinks I am her friend. Having a murderer and a thief for a friend is one thing, having that type of person for a sibling is another."
Kurama shook his head "I think you sell yourself short Hiei, Yukina will love you no matter of your past, just because she is your sister."
Hiei glanced to the fox out of the corner of his eyes, his heart trying to get his mind to agree that the fox always spoke the truth to him. He was broken out of his musings by a sudden feminine scream and a few male voices yelling in fury from the outer courtyard. He jumped to his feet and darted towards the direction of the commotion, Kurama close on his heals.
A demon was standing in the courtyard, holding Yukina up by her upper arm, shaking her like a ragdoll. A soft cry of pain escaped her lips and Hiei saw red. He rushed past Kuwabara, who was running to save her, his sword already out. In a flash, he dispatched of the demon, stabbing it through the heart, then cutting off it's arm, catching his sister as she dropped. He darted away with her, leaving Yusuke, Kuwabara and Kurama to finish it off, just in case the first strike didn't do it, and he carried his sister to safety.
He darted into the temple and set her down, holding her upright as she started to tremble, tears forming in her eyes. "No, Yukina, please don't cry." She looked up at him with tear filled eyes, and gave a small nod, trying to force back the tears. In a very un-Hiei like mood, he gathered her against him. "Please don't cry, Yukina."
Yukina muttered something in his cloak and he pulled back a little bit "What?"
She shook her head and spoke again "That demon said as it grabbed me that it would force my brother to come, but he never did. I feel guilty for wanting to remain captive longer, just so I could see my brother." She looked down, not seeing the shocked expression on Hiei's face.
"Please don't think I am not greatful to you for rescuing me Hiei. I just have been searching for him for so long. I always feel he is near, but I can never find him. It's very frustrating, like he is not wanting to be found."
Hiei's arms tightened around her, and she rested against him, safe in his embrace. She almost missed his soft words "What if he doesn't want to be found?"
Red eyes met as the siblings looked at each other. "Why would he not want his sister to find him? Would he be ashamed of me for not being stronger?"
Hiei shook his head "He could never be ashamed of you, Yukina. There is nothing to feel ashamed about, you are sweet and innocent. Maybe he is afraid you will be ashamed of him."
Hiei felt like he couldn't breathe as he waited for Yukina's response. "I could never be ashamed of him, Hiei. I know life in the Makai is not easy and anything that he might feel ashamed about would come from him having to survive. I just want to meet him, to feel complete." She raised teary eyes to Hiei "I feel so incomplete without my brother, Hiei. Do you know what I mean?"
Hiei gazed into her eyes and slowly nodded "I know what you mean, Yukina."
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Out in the yard, the demon dispatched, the rest of the team stood back and looked around. Kuwabara was looking frantically for Yukina "Where is my sweet angel?" He took a move to the temple to go after her and Kurama stopped him.
"No, Kuwabara. Let Hiei and Yukina alone." The tall human looked at the fox and frowned, growing angry. "That shrimp is with my Yukina? Are you telling me that he has a thing for her?" Kurama looked at Yusuke and the others for assistance. Boton moved over "I guess there is no getting around it now." Kurama nodded and Kuwabara looked at the others.
"What? Is my sweet Yukina with Hiei?" Kurama nodded "Yes, Kuwabara, but not how you are thinking. You know that brother Yukina is looking for?"
Kuwabara nodded and Kurama continued "She is with her brother right now." Kuwabara looked confused for a moment "But she is with Hiei..." he froze, his face going through a miriad of emotions before settling on shock "Hiei is Yukina's brother?"
The group nodded and Kuwabara looked back at the temple then to the others "Why hasn't he told her yet? Doesn't he know that she is miserable not knowing where her brother is?" Kurama nodded "Yes, Hiei knows. He has his own reasons for not telling her. Leave it be, Kuwabara. Let them have time together."
Kuwabara turned to the temple and sighed "I don't like it, but maybe them spending time together will convince Hiei to tell Yukina finally." The rest nodded and started to talk softly, carefully directing the conversation away from the demon siblings still in the temple.
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Yukina pulled back and looked at Hiei "You do?" He nodded, his gaze softening.
Suddenly suspicious, Yukina pulled back a little "Hiei, is there something you are not telling me?" Hiei's eyes widened and he looked at Yukina "Hn, what do you mean?" She shook her head "Nothing, maybe my imagination." She sighed and pulled from his arms "I am sure the others are worried about us. We should return outside."
She turned and walked towards the door, getting about 4 steps away when his voice stopped her flat. "I have some information about your brother." His voice was very soft.
She spun on her heel to turn to look at him. Yukina was stunned by the raw emotion in his eyes, she had never seen any emotion on Hiei's face ever. "What do you know about my brother, Hiei?"
He looked away, avoiding her eyes. "I know who he is."
She moved forward, delight on her face. "Really? Who is he? Is he in Ningenkai?" Her voice trailed off and she took in Hiei's strained features. "He is ok, isn't he? He hasn't died?" Hiei shook his head and Yukina took on the confused expression she had earlier in the day. "No, Yukina. He is very much alive." Hiei's eyes moved back to Yukina's and he spoke softly "I'm your brother."
Yukina just stared at the fire demon before her. "What?" Hiei nodded and said a bit more more firmly "I am your brother, Yukina."
Her voice was soft with shock. "How come you have never told me this before."
"Until recently I was not allowed to. I made a promise that if I told you, I would lose my Jagan. But the one I made that promise to is now dead. After I found out he was dead, I still didn't want to tell you." He raises his eyes to look at her "I'm a criminal. A murderer and a thief. Why would you want a brother such as me?"
It was now Yukina's turn to grab and hug Hiei. "I don't care. We all do things we are not proud of to survive, especially in the Makai. You are my brother, Hiei. My love for you is unconditional." He pulled back a bit "You are not disappointed in me as your brother?"
Yukina shook her head, smiling though a tear slipped down her cheek. Hiei caught it before it could fall. "Of course not Hiei. You are everything I ever wanted in a brother. I am just glad to finally know the truth."
Hiei smiled at his sister and she returned his smile. "Come on, Hiei. I bet the others are wondering what is taking us so long." Hiei nodded to her "Yes, they are probably worried about you."
Yukina laughed in delight as they moved to the door of the temple "I feel fine now, now that I know you are my brother. I could shout it to the whole world."
"Hn, I do hope you don't do that."
"How about to our gathered friends then?"
"If you must." Yukina smiled to him before moving from his side to tell Kazuma the good news. Hiei watched her with amused eyes, which turned to the fox as he arrived beside him. "She looks happy."
"Hn."
"I take it she has found her brother?"
Hiei was silent for a long while. Kurama almost missed his words "Let's hope she never regrets it."
(A/N Ok, I have decided this will be a Yaoi next time, Hiei and Kurama. I am not sure if I will post it on Fanfiction yet, or just adult fan fiction. It depends on the type of reviews i get. I am warning you now though. It will be a Hiei/Kurama fic next. Hope you all liked my version of Yukina finding out who her brother is. ~ Everqueen)
(A/N ok, part two of the truth's revealed series. Hope you enjoy.)
Hiei darted through the barrier between the Makai and the Ningenkai, his feet taking him towards Genkai's temple, where his little sister resided. He paused at the outer edges of the trees surrounding the temple and smiled inwardly at the sight of his sweet baby sister. With a sigh, he darted out of the tree and landed on the ground easily, moving towards his sister, who was now looking at him in delight.
Yukina stood and smiled to him "Hello Hiei."
"Hn. Good afternoon Yukina." Her smile bloomed a bit more. "Are you staying for awhile this time?" He gave a small nod, his eyes moving to her garden and then back to her. "I will be here for awhile."
She nodded "Today is the summer solstice, the others are coming here for a gathering, will you be joining us?" Hiei sighed inwardly, but nodded "Yes, I will be there. I have to go see the fox though, I will see you tonight."
Yukina nodded, a puzzled look on her face, which caused Hiei to pause before he took flight "What is wrong?" She shook her head "I would have thought that you would have seen him first. Am I the first you have seen since returning this trip?"
'Damn.' Hiei cursed himself silently, his first desire was always to see Yukina first, then go to Kurama's for a warm shower. "Yes, I came through the portal near here, and I felt your energy so I came this way first." Yukina nodded and smiled "Well, I am glad you did Hiei. We have all missed you."
"Hn. See you later." With that he was gone, moving quickly towards Kurama's house. As he approached the house, he saw Shiori and Kurama walking towards the front door, each carrying a bag, although Kurama had his ... what was that called? oh yes, backpack from the ningen prison he called school. Without pausing to think why he was doing it, Hiei dropped beside Kurama, causing Shiori to yelp in surprise and lose her grip on her bag.
With his speed, Hiei easily caught the bag and grunted "Sorry". Kurama was staring at him with rounded eyes "Did you just apologize, Hiei?" Shiori smiled to the small fire demon and then looked at Kurama. "Be nice, Shuuichi. Hiei is a very nice young man."
Kurama chuckled as Hiei fell into step behind them as they continued up the walk to the house "Kaasan, Hiei is not exactly young." Shiori gave her son a tolerant look and shook her head as she opened the door, leading the two demons into the house. "Whatever, Shu-kun. Why don't you two take those bags to the kitchen."
Kurama just nodded and walked to the kitchen, Hiei following him with the other bag, smirking in amusement at Kurama getting scolded from his kaasan. Kurama turned to Hiei and smiled "You are back in time." Hiei nodded "Yukina told me."
Kurama's eyebrows rose "Oh? Have you told her the truth yet?"
"Of course not, baka kitsune."
"Why not? It worked out well for me, and truthfully my life is alot less stressful since I have told Kaasan the truth." With that he lead the small demon out of the kitchen, leading him to his room.
"Hn, your mother is one thing, telling Yukina the truth is quite another. It will do nothing but bring her pain."
Kurama shook his head "Well, that is the only reason you have now, Hiei. Shigure is dead, you can tell her without fear of his involvement." Hiei sighed in long suffering as he looked at his best friend. "Baka kitsune, don't make me hurt you."
Kurama knew that Hiei was getting irritated and wisely backed off. "Fine." He opened a drawer and pulled out a pile of black clothes, handing them to Hiei, who meerly raised his eyebrows and looked up at the fox. "What is this?"
"Change of clothes, go take a shower, you smell." Hiei's brows knitted together and he darted off, leaving Kurama to chuckle in amusement.
Later that night, the two demons were climbing the stairs to Genkai's temple. Shiori had decided to not join the group tonight, and instead do some work at home. They were just coming to the top and entering the temple compound when they heard Kuwabara shout "Hey, the shrimp is back." A chorus of "Hi Hiei" and "Hey, Hiei" sounded from those gathered. Hiei was now glaring at the baka, who was standing near Yukina and Shizuru.
Kurama sighed softly as Hiei gave a usual threat on Kuwabara's life before darting off towards the temple. Kurama sighed again and approached Kuwabara and the two girls. "You shouldn't have irritated him, Kuwabara."
Kuwabara frowned at the fox and then sighed, catching Yukina's silent plea for him to be nice. "You are right, Kurama." The fox shook his head "If you and Hiei were to stop fighting, on the other hand, I'm sure all three worlds would come to an end." The group laughed, Yusuke having heard Kurama's words as well.
Kurama was still chuckling as he walked into the temple, in search of his best friend. He found him in the inner courtyard, looking at the water and walked up. "Hiei"
Hiei turned back to look at the fox "Hn" and then turned back to the water. "What fox?'
"Don't tell me that Kuwabara's words upset you."
"Of course not, I just came in here to get away from his annoying voice." Kurama smiled at that, knowing there was more on Hiei's mind then Kuwabara's annoying voice and ways. With the patience that comes from being the great thief he is, Kurama waited.
"I want to tell her. Everytime I see her, it pulls on me to tell her that she is my sister, but I just can't. I can't stand to see the disappointment in her eyes that I know will be there when she finds out that I am her brother."
Kurama had never heard Hiei sound so down. He moved and sat on the edge of the fountain, looking down at his reflection in the water and then to Hiei's. "Has she seemed disappointed every other time she greets you?"
Hiei shook his head "No, she usually seems genuinely pleased to see me, but she just thinks I am her friend. Having a murderer and a thief for a friend is one thing, having that type of person for a sibling is another."
Kurama shook his head "I think you sell yourself short Hiei, Yukina will love you no matter of your past, just because she is your sister."
Hiei glanced to the fox out of the corner of his eyes, his heart trying to get his mind to agree that the fox always spoke the truth to him. He was broken out of his musings by a sudden feminine scream and a few male voices yelling in fury from the outer courtyard. He jumped to his feet and darted towards the direction of the commotion, Kurama close on his heals.
A demon was standing in the courtyard, holding Yukina up by her upper arm, shaking her like a ragdoll. A soft cry of pain escaped her lips and Hiei saw red. He rushed past Kuwabara, who was running to save her, his sword already out. In a flash, he dispatched of the demon, stabbing it through the heart, then cutting off it's arm, catching his sister as she dropped. He darted away with her, leaving Yusuke, Kuwabara and Kurama to finish it off, just in case the first strike didn't do it, and he carried his sister to safety.
He darted into the temple and set her down, holding her upright as she started to tremble, tears forming in her eyes. "No, Yukina, please don't cry." She looked up at him with tear filled eyes, and gave a small nod, trying to force back the tears. In a very un-Hiei like mood, he gathered her against him. "Please don't cry, Yukina."
Yukina muttered something in his cloak and he pulled back a little bit "What?"
She shook her head and spoke again "That demon said as it grabbed me that it would force my brother to come, but he never did. I feel guilty for wanting to remain captive longer, just so I could see my brother." She looked down, not seeing the shocked expression on Hiei's face.
"Please don't think I am not greatful to you for rescuing me Hiei. I just have been searching for him for so long. I always feel he is near, but I can never find him. It's very frustrating, like he is not wanting to be found."
Hiei's arms tightened around her, and she rested against him, safe in his embrace. She almost missed his soft words "What if he doesn't want to be found?"
Red eyes met as the siblings looked at each other. "Why would he not want his sister to find him? Would he be ashamed of me for not being stronger?"
Hiei shook his head "He could never be ashamed of you, Yukina. There is nothing to feel ashamed about, you are sweet and innocent. Maybe he is afraid you will be ashamed of him."
Hiei felt like he couldn't breathe as he waited for Yukina's response. "I could never be ashamed of him, Hiei. I know life in the Makai is not easy and anything that he might feel ashamed about would come from him having to survive. I just want to meet him, to feel complete." She raised teary eyes to Hiei "I feel so incomplete without my brother, Hiei. Do you know what I mean?"
Hiei gazed into her eyes and slowly nodded "I know what you mean, Yukina."
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Out in the yard, the demon dispatched, the rest of the team stood back and looked around. Kuwabara was looking frantically for Yukina "Where is my sweet angel?" He took a move to the temple to go after her and Kurama stopped him.
"No, Kuwabara. Let Hiei and Yukina alone." The tall human looked at the fox and frowned, growing angry. "That shrimp is with my Yukina? Are you telling me that he has a thing for her?" Kurama looked at Yusuke and the others for assistance. Boton moved over "I guess there is no getting around it now." Kurama nodded and Kuwabara looked at the others.
"What? Is my sweet Yukina with Hiei?" Kurama nodded "Yes, Kuwabara, but not how you are thinking. You know that brother Yukina is looking for?"
Kuwabara nodded and Kurama continued "She is with her brother right now." Kuwabara looked confused for a moment "But she is with Hiei..." he froze, his face going through a miriad of emotions before settling on shock "Hiei is Yukina's brother?"
The group nodded and Kuwabara looked back at the temple then to the others "Why hasn't he told her yet? Doesn't he know that she is miserable not knowing where her brother is?" Kurama nodded "Yes, Hiei knows. He has his own reasons for not telling her. Leave it be, Kuwabara. Let them have time together."
Kuwabara turned to the temple and sighed "I don't like it, but maybe them spending time together will convince Hiei to tell Yukina finally." The rest nodded and started to talk softly, carefully directing the conversation away from the demon siblings still in the temple.
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Yukina pulled back and looked at Hiei "You do?" He nodded, his gaze softening.
Suddenly suspicious, Yukina pulled back a little "Hiei, is there something you are not telling me?" Hiei's eyes widened and he looked at Yukina "Hn, what do you mean?" She shook her head "Nothing, maybe my imagination." She sighed and pulled from his arms "I am sure the others are worried about us. We should return outside."
She turned and walked towards the door, getting about 4 steps away when his voice stopped her flat. "I have some information about your brother." His voice was very soft.
She spun on her heel to turn to look at him. Yukina was stunned by the raw emotion in his eyes, she had never seen any emotion on Hiei's face ever. "What do you know about my brother, Hiei?"
He looked away, avoiding her eyes. "I know who he is."
She moved forward, delight on her face. "Really? Who is he? Is he in Ningenkai?" Her voice trailed off and she took in Hiei's strained features. "He is ok, isn't he? He hasn't died?" Hiei shook his head and Yukina took on the confused expression she had earlier in the day. "No, Yukina. He is very much alive." Hiei's eyes moved back to Yukina's and he spoke softly "I'm your brother."
Yukina just stared at the fire demon before her. "What?" Hiei nodded and said a bit more more firmly "I am your brother, Yukina."
Her voice was soft with shock. "How come you have never told me this before."
"Until recently I was not allowed to. I made a promise that if I told you, I would lose my Jagan. But the one I made that promise to is now dead. After I found out he was dead, I still didn't want to tell you." He raises his eyes to look at her "I'm a criminal. A murderer and a thief. Why would you want a brother such as me?"
It was now Yukina's turn to grab and hug Hiei. "I don't care. We all do things we are not proud of to survive, especially in the Makai. You are my brother, Hiei. My love for you is unconditional." He pulled back a bit "You are not disappointed in me as your brother?"
Yukina shook her head, smiling though a tear slipped down her cheek. Hiei caught it before it could fall. "Of course not Hiei. You are everything I ever wanted in a brother. I am just glad to finally know the truth."
Hiei smiled at his sister and she returned his smile. "Come on, Hiei. I bet the others are wondering what is taking us so long." Hiei nodded to her "Yes, they are probably worried about you."
Yukina laughed in delight as they moved to the door of the temple "I feel fine now, now that I know you are my brother. I could shout it to the whole world."
"Hn, I do hope you don't do that."
"How about to our gathered friends then?"
"If you must." Yukina smiled to him before moving from his side to tell Kazuma the good news. Hiei watched her with amused eyes, which turned to the fox as he arrived beside him. "She looks happy."
"Hn."
"I take it she has found her brother?"
Hiei was silent for a long while. Kurama almost missed his words "Let's hope she never regrets it."
(A/N Ok, I have decided this will be a Yaoi next time, Hiei and Kurama. I am not sure if I will post it on Fanfiction yet, or just adult fan fiction. It depends on the type of reviews i get. I am warning you now though. It will be a Hiei/Kurama fic next. Hope you all liked my version of Yukina finding out who her brother is. ~ Everqueen)