Title: Needs of the Jagan Eye
Rating: PG-13 for cursing and suggested themes
Summary: Hiei's jagan eye has chosen a human to be his mate. Would he fulfill its wishes?
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Yu-Hakusho or anything related to that anime. Why must you torture me so!?! Chapter Summary: Celeste ponders her feelings as Hiei ponders his.
Author's note: Oops..hehe. Silly me; I had forgotten to post that link of the image of Hiei and Youko Kurama laughing. Oh well, here ya go:
Enjoy.
Oh, Hiei wanted me to tell anyone who laid eyes on the picture would be killed a terrible and gruesome death. Youko Kurama would destroy every single piece of evidence in the meantime. Oops, should've warn you before....
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Celeste, Botan, Shizuru, and Yukina all sat around a comfortable blue couch around an oak coffee table placed in the middle of Keiko's living room. It had been two days since she found out about Hiei's extra eye and now she found herself thinking about him more and more. 'Gee, I wonder who his parents were? Does he have any brothers or sisters? Friends?', she thought, gently gazing down on her porcelain cup of tea. 'I wonder if he has a girlfriend?' The last question had seemingly popped up from nowhere and Celeste was somewhat taken aback. Why the hec was it her business anyway? 'Besides, I can't imagine him without one,' she continued unwillingly,' He's so handsome even with a third eye. He might seem cold but there's something about him...something she couldn't place her finger on-"
"What about you, Celeste?" questioned Botan, breaking her away from her thoughts.
"What about......what?" The rest of the girls had stopped chatting and now looked at her, the new girl of the group.
Yukina had a soft cute smile with a sun-dress complimenting her sea- green hair with white trimmings. It was very simple but she looked like a model in it. In fact, on the first day, Celeste had fought back the urge to ask her if she was a model which she later found out she wasn't. She was also as nice as she was pretty. The most surprising thing was that Yukina was currently going out with Kuwabara even though she could probably bag a high- profile celebrity.
Shizuru had a tough, but strangely friendly, smile on her. Her appearance immediately screamed tomboy at first sight. It came as a shock that Kuwabara had an older sister. And by the conversations, an overprotective one but it was cleverly disguised by the monotone personality. It was difficult to identify her personality at first but she wasn't all bad. Celeste had a feeling that she could be really nice at times. Her outfit was unusual, consisting of mostly men's wear like a tie or a vest, but it suited her in a way.
And Botan. Boy, she was definitely the most energetic of the group. Even though the she acted like a girl fresh from eating two pounds of sugar, there were rare occasions which she would act like a normal human being. She was always late for everything or the most likely to leave first. Something about her job keeping her very busy. Still, whenever she did join them, Celeste had an eerie feeling Botan wasn't telling her something either.
But she had an eerie feeling with all three of them.
Each one of them emitted a strange mysterious aura around them that seemed to show more since she spent time with them. Almost the same as Hiei but fainter. He did advise her to not ignore it but it seemed like she was feeling it in everyone since she had unleashed it once again. Oh well, it probably meant the ability was probably grew this way after all those years in hibernation.
Except for Keiko. Everyone but Keiko. What did it mean?
As if on cue, The brunette stepped into the room with a pleasant smile and some snacks. "Hey guys! What did I miss?"
"We were talking about guys and it was Celeste's turn to say what type she's into!" beamed Botan excitedly.
"Hey Keiko, toss me some chips!" interrupted Shizuru, with one hand outreached. A small bag went through the air and landed in her palm.
Keiko let out a reassuring smile at Celeste before resuming her previous position next to Yukina. "Go on. "
Celeste gulped. For a moment, no one made a sound except for the crunching of Shizuru's chips. Nethertheless, all eyes was locked at her. "Umm. Well, he doesn't have to be cute..... like Kuwabara..." She suddenly glanced at Shizuru and Yukina, afraid she had offended them.
"After years of living with him, you don't even notice anymore." answered Shizuru nonchalantly, popping another chip in her mouth.
Yukina still had a smile. "I still think Kuzuma is very handsome. " Everybody sweat dropped but said nothing.
Botan seemed ecstatic by the news. "What about his personality?"
Celeste thought about it. "I'm not really sure. I want him to at least have a good heart. Funny guys are always really good-"
"Don't count on it." said Keiko sarcastically. "Most of them are pretty immature but I guess a few..." She allowed the sentence to drift off. "Oh, sorry I interrupted." She waved her hand in the air and turned her attention back to Celeste.
The grip around her cup tightened. "I guess I go for the guy who's strong and silent. The kind of guy who sees the world in this really deep view but also has this secret soft spot that only I can see. He doesn't have to have the same interests at me but I want him to be open-minded but still really proud of what he does. Personally, I like guys who have honor and pride but are willing to sacrifice it for other's well-being." She took a sip of her tea before continuing.
"It really confusing. To put it simply, I guy who says 'I love you' and really means it. When you two can feel what the other's feeling just by looking at each other and try everything possible to tear them away from that personal pain. Someone who I see myself being forever with and still find something new and refreshing each day. I love fairy tales so I'm naturally a sucker for 'True love at first sight' and 'Knight in shining armor' things but I know the reality. What girl hasn't thought about it? Bluntly, all I really want is guy who at least cares..."
The others were speechless for a moment. Yukina was the first to speak up. "That's sounds romantic..."
Botan had settled down, but she was overjoyed to say the least. "Strong and silent? I knew it!" Keiko and Shizuru agreed. All of them picked up their conversations from there and drifted towards the lunar eclipse that was supposed to happen that night. Celeste participated but she kept going back to what she had just stated and reviewing it in her mind. The in-depth answer surprised even her. Where in the world did it come from?
'Was I thinking about Hiei?' she suddenly thought but the possibility was quickly overturned. 'Don't be an idiot. Sure he's strong and silent but that's because he isn't that social. I don't even know anything about him. For all I know, he could be a 35 year old ex-murderer.' But she knew it was doubtful. He looked only a couple years older than she was and she was only 18 years old to begin with. Still, the idea persisted that she didn't know a single thing about him. It made her uncomfortable.
Ten minutes later, Celeste noticed that the sky outside had shades of red and orange. "Sorry guys, I have to go." She laid down her cup. "He- I mean my boss told me to come early tomorrow for an early shift." The others nodded and said their farewells. "Later." Grabbing her jacket from the coat hanger beside the front door, she took a final glance back at the group before heading out. She threw her jacket over the middle of the handlebars and pushed off the bicycle that leaned against the garden wall of Keiko's house.
Her apartment building was only a couple more blocks away when she found herself in front of the park. The sun was far below the horizon and the full moon hovered over the treetops, seemingly waiting for the right time for her own spotlight. She remembered the lunar eclipse and thought it would be nice to actually witness one. The park was a wonderful place to view it. No noises from cranky neighbors or cars. No light except for the soft glow of lamppost above the stone sidewalks. Secluded and private.
But she really needed her rest for tomorrow. Hiei's lessons always seemed to drain every morsel of her energy. Still, it isn't every night you get to see a beautiful sight that appeared to be so promising. Before she knew it, she found herself pedaling into the depths of the park. Good thing she memorized the path that lead to the clearing. It was the perfect spot
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Hiei stood in the middle of the clearing way after Celeste had picked up her stuff and left. His katana tucked in his hip and his cloak around him. He looked scornfully at the moon. Tonight, it was to turn the color of blood and the short time it does, the jagan eye would be harder to suppress than ever. At least he had managed to lessen the stabs of pain by spending hours with her in the afternoons. Now he didn't have to be with her all the time and the jagan eye would stop sucking up his spirit energy. At least for now.
Now the moon was in full glory and the sky was about to turn completely black, pushing back the sun's final rays below the horizon. His cloak became more uncomfortable as time progressed and the moon suddenly turned a faint shade of pink and orange. He undid the knot impatiently and threw it beside him with the katana landing softly on top.
No worry's though. It was only for one hour and Hiei was sure he could control it for that long. The only thing that could possibly make it any worse was if his mate was near. "Celeste." He found a slight tingle every time his lips murmured her name now but it was probably part of the whole mating ritual. Kurama would probably know but his pride was still healing from the last spill.
Ever since the lessons, his mind was swirling with thoughts of her. Her scent was strange but unusually pleasant for a human. Not at all like Kuwabara or Yusuke who smelled like year-old fish. It was crisp and clean with a hint of some sort of flower that he couldn't recognize. She also had a prideful streak, slightly similar to his own. Though it was mostly of her art whereas his was in his skills. When they first met, he didn't notice these things but he sure paid attention now.
But there was also something curious about her. Her ability to sense things. It almost matched Kuwabara's but only weaker from years of withholding it deep inside. Maybe she could be strong. Maybe as strong as the others of the Reikai Tentai team.
But that would surely take years and he didn't plan that long to be with her. Only couple more weeks an she would be eating out of his hand. He had witnessed this from afar. To Keiko and Yusuke, to Yukina and the ugly oaf, and countless other beings that seemed to be everywhere in Ningenkai. It seemed so easy, especially when females usually are eager to reproduce just as much as males.
So far, he could feel that it was coming together perfectly. The emotional link was the one factor that disturbs him, though. Sometimes, the feelings are so strong, he almost felt like it was his own. Other times, he could just easily shake them off or pretend it wasn't there at all. They made him uncomfortable, yet strangely satisfying, to have them. Hiei was forced to see the world in the view of human emotions and it was uplifting for him to experience them.
Except they also forced his mind to backfire with disturbing questions. If this is how it felt when someone likes you, how would it feel if someone loved you? Or the bigger question...would it hurt just as badly when he tells her that he didn't truly love her back? What if he found himself trapped in that pit of feelings, unable to ever return and conquer his true goal in life: To fight.
Surely, the emotional link can't last forever. The only emotional thing he ever experience was for his sister and, to him, that was enough. He'll have to get rid of Celeste. Besides, after the jagan eye has returned to normal, he'll use it to completely wipe his existence away from her mind. It'll be like it never happened and no one would even care. Hiei would never again experience those stupid pains ever again, having successfully conquered the mate, and it'll give him more time to train and fulfill his destiny.
Except that human feelings were strong. Incredibly powerful in battle as it can drive humans to their ultimate potential. He had seen these examples but wasn't worried. How much damage can a simple few weeks fling cost him?
But his thoughts was interrupted by a faint but familiar scent. To his shock and disbelief, he recognized it as Celeste! No, not now! He quickly flashed a glance at the moon: It had been engulfed in hues and shades of red and orange like it was set on fire. Hiei must remain in control of the situation. His mate was coming and his body was in the peak of it's heat. Her scent was also strong, signally a recent physical activity.
In a panic, he felt his breath come out in short gasps and closed his eyes in concentration. Enclosing his jagan eye back to it's original bandana, he went to pick up his stuff to run as far as he can to avoid a direct confrontation. Hiei had serious doubts if he can stop his natural instincts from violence. He didn't want that and he knew she wouldn't want that either. His honor was at stake and her safety as well.
He didn't know how he could handle be the sole cause of physically harming her. It would seem crude, distasteful, dishonorable, and awful to carry out for the rest of his life on his shoulders. His heat was rising...fast and leaped up at the whiff of the mate.
Before he could leap out of the clearing, branches moved out of the way behind him.
"Hiei? Is that you?"
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Yay! A cliffhanger. Sorry for not updating. it was a mixture of sleep deprivation (4 night without sleep0_0), neopets (don't ask...), and some really classic laziness. My parents are also PLANNING to cut off the internet but so I'm working full force in case it happens. Another night of sleeplessness awaits.
Review. =^.^=
Rating: PG-13 for cursing and suggested themes
Summary: Hiei's jagan eye has chosen a human to be his mate. Would he fulfill its wishes?
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Yu-Hakusho or anything related to that anime. Why must you torture me so!?! Chapter Summary: Celeste ponders her feelings as Hiei ponders his.
Author's note: Oops..hehe. Silly me; I had forgotten to post that link of the image of Hiei and Youko Kurama laughing. Oh well, here ya go:
Enjoy.
Oh, Hiei wanted me to tell anyone who laid eyes on the picture would be killed a terrible and gruesome death. Youko Kurama would destroy every single piece of evidence in the meantime. Oops, should've warn you before....
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Celeste, Botan, Shizuru, and Yukina all sat around a comfortable blue couch around an oak coffee table placed in the middle of Keiko's living room. It had been two days since she found out about Hiei's extra eye and now she found herself thinking about him more and more. 'Gee, I wonder who his parents were? Does he have any brothers or sisters? Friends?', she thought, gently gazing down on her porcelain cup of tea. 'I wonder if he has a girlfriend?' The last question had seemingly popped up from nowhere and Celeste was somewhat taken aback. Why the hec was it her business anyway? 'Besides, I can't imagine him without one,' she continued unwillingly,' He's so handsome even with a third eye. He might seem cold but there's something about him...something she couldn't place her finger on-"
"What about you, Celeste?" questioned Botan, breaking her away from her thoughts.
"What about......what?" The rest of the girls had stopped chatting and now looked at her, the new girl of the group.
Yukina had a soft cute smile with a sun-dress complimenting her sea- green hair with white trimmings. It was very simple but she looked like a model in it. In fact, on the first day, Celeste had fought back the urge to ask her if she was a model which she later found out she wasn't. She was also as nice as she was pretty. The most surprising thing was that Yukina was currently going out with Kuwabara even though she could probably bag a high- profile celebrity.
Shizuru had a tough, but strangely friendly, smile on her. Her appearance immediately screamed tomboy at first sight. It came as a shock that Kuwabara had an older sister. And by the conversations, an overprotective one but it was cleverly disguised by the monotone personality. It was difficult to identify her personality at first but she wasn't all bad. Celeste had a feeling that she could be really nice at times. Her outfit was unusual, consisting of mostly men's wear like a tie or a vest, but it suited her in a way.
And Botan. Boy, she was definitely the most energetic of the group. Even though the she acted like a girl fresh from eating two pounds of sugar, there were rare occasions which she would act like a normal human being. She was always late for everything or the most likely to leave first. Something about her job keeping her very busy. Still, whenever she did join them, Celeste had an eerie feeling Botan wasn't telling her something either.
But she had an eerie feeling with all three of them.
Each one of them emitted a strange mysterious aura around them that seemed to show more since she spent time with them. Almost the same as Hiei but fainter. He did advise her to not ignore it but it seemed like she was feeling it in everyone since she had unleashed it once again. Oh well, it probably meant the ability was probably grew this way after all those years in hibernation.
Except for Keiko. Everyone but Keiko. What did it mean?
As if on cue, The brunette stepped into the room with a pleasant smile and some snacks. "Hey guys! What did I miss?"
"We were talking about guys and it was Celeste's turn to say what type she's into!" beamed Botan excitedly.
"Hey Keiko, toss me some chips!" interrupted Shizuru, with one hand outreached. A small bag went through the air and landed in her palm.
Keiko let out a reassuring smile at Celeste before resuming her previous position next to Yukina. "Go on. "
Celeste gulped. For a moment, no one made a sound except for the crunching of Shizuru's chips. Nethertheless, all eyes was locked at her. "Umm. Well, he doesn't have to be cute..... like Kuwabara..." She suddenly glanced at Shizuru and Yukina, afraid she had offended them.
"After years of living with him, you don't even notice anymore." answered Shizuru nonchalantly, popping another chip in her mouth.
Yukina still had a smile. "I still think Kuzuma is very handsome. " Everybody sweat dropped but said nothing.
Botan seemed ecstatic by the news. "What about his personality?"
Celeste thought about it. "I'm not really sure. I want him to at least have a good heart. Funny guys are always really good-"
"Don't count on it." said Keiko sarcastically. "Most of them are pretty immature but I guess a few..." She allowed the sentence to drift off. "Oh, sorry I interrupted." She waved her hand in the air and turned her attention back to Celeste.
The grip around her cup tightened. "I guess I go for the guy who's strong and silent. The kind of guy who sees the world in this really deep view but also has this secret soft spot that only I can see. He doesn't have to have the same interests at me but I want him to be open-minded but still really proud of what he does. Personally, I like guys who have honor and pride but are willing to sacrifice it for other's well-being." She took a sip of her tea before continuing.
"It really confusing. To put it simply, I guy who says 'I love you' and really means it. When you two can feel what the other's feeling just by looking at each other and try everything possible to tear them away from that personal pain. Someone who I see myself being forever with and still find something new and refreshing each day. I love fairy tales so I'm naturally a sucker for 'True love at first sight' and 'Knight in shining armor' things but I know the reality. What girl hasn't thought about it? Bluntly, all I really want is guy who at least cares..."
The others were speechless for a moment. Yukina was the first to speak up. "That's sounds romantic..."
Botan had settled down, but she was overjoyed to say the least. "Strong and silent? I knew it!" Keiko and Shizuru agreed. All of them picked up their conversations from there and drifted towards the lunar eclipse that was supposed to happen that night. Celeste participated but she kept going back to what she had just stated and reviewing it in her mind. The in-depth answer surprised even her. Where in the world did it come from?
'Was I thinking about Hiei?' she suddenly thought but the possibility was quickly overturned. 'Don't be an idiot. Sure he's strong and silent but that's because he isn't that social. I don't even know anything about him. For all I know, he could be a 35 year old ex-murderer.' But she knew it was doubtful. He looked only a couple years older than she was and she was only 18 years old to begin with. Still, the idea persisted that she didn't know a single thing about him. It made her uncomfortable.
Ten minutes later, Celeste noticed that the sky outside had shades of red and orange. "Sorry guys, I have to go." She laid down her cup. "He- I mean my boss told me to come early tomorrow for an early shift." The others nodded and said their farewells. "Later." Grabbing her jacket from the coat hanger beside the front door, she took a final glance back at the group before heading out. She threw her jacket over the middle of the handlebars and pushed off the bicycle that leaned against the garden wall of Keiko's house.
Her apartment building was only a couple more blocks away when she found herself in front of the park. The sun was far below the horizon and the full moon hovered over the treetops, seemingly waiting for the right time for her own spotlight. She remembered the lunar eclipse and thought it would be nice to actually witness one. The park was a wonderful place to view it. No noises from cranky neighbors or cars. No light except for the soft glow of lamppost above the stone sidewalks. Secluded and private.
But she really needed her rest for tomorrow. Hiei's lessons always seemed to drain every morsel of her energy. Still, it isn't every night you get to see a beautiful sight that appeared to be so promising. Before she knew it, she found herself pedaling into the depths of the park. Good thing she memorized the path that lead to the clearing. It was the perfect spot
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Hiei stood in the middle of the clearing way after Celeste had picked up her stuff and left. His katana tucked in his hip and his cloak around him. He looked scornfully at the moon. Tonight, it was to turn the color of blood and the short time it does, the jagan eye would be harder to suppress than ever. At least he had managed to lessen the stabs of pain by spending hours with her in the afternoons. Now he didn't have to be with her all the time and the jagan eye would stop sucking up his spirit energy. At least for now.
Now the moon was in full glory and the sky was about to turn completely black, pushing back the sun's final rays below the horizon. His cloak became more uncomfortable as time progressed and the moon suddenly turned a faint shade of pink and orange. He undid the knot impatiently and threw it beside him with the katana landing softly on top.
No worry's though. It was only for one hour and Hiei was sure he could control it for that long. The only thing that could possibly make it any worse was if his mate was near. "Celeste." He found a slight tingle every time his lips murmured her name now but it was probably part of the whole mating ritual. Kurama would probably know but his pride was still healing from the last spill.
Ever since the lessons, his mind was swirling with thoughts of her. Her scent was strange but unusually pleasant for a human. Not at all like Kuwabara or Yusuke who smelled like year-old fish. It was crisp and clean with a hint of some sort of flower that he couldn't recognize. She also had a prideful streak, slightly similar to his own. Though it was mostly of her art whereas his was in his skills. When they first met, he didn't notice these things but he sure paid attention now.
But there was also something curious about her. Her ability to sense things. It almost matched Kuwabara's but only weaker from years of withholding it deep inside. Maybe she could be strong. Maybe as strong as the others of the Reikai Tentai team.
But that would surely take years and he didn't plan that long to be with her. Only couple more weeks an she would be eating out of his hand. He had witnessed this from afar. To Keiko and Yusuke, to Yukina and the ugly oaf, and countless other beings that seemed to be everywhere in Ningenkai. It seemed so easy, especially when females usually are eager to reproduce just as much as males.
So far, he could feel that it was coming together perfectly. The emotional link was the one factor that disturbs him, though. Sometimes, the feelings are so strong, he almost felt like it was his own. Other times, he could just easily shake them off or pretend it wasn't there at all. They made him uncomfortable, yet strangely satisfying, to have them. Hiei was forced to see the world in the view of human emotions and it was uplifting for him to experience them.
Except they also forced his mind to backfire with disturbing questions. If this is how it felt when someone likes you, how would it feel if someone loved you? Or the bigger question...would it hurt just as badly when he tells her that he didn't truly love her back? What if he found himself trapped in that pit of feelings, unable to ever return and conquer his true goal in life: To fight.
Surely, the emotional link can't last forever. The only emotional thing he ever experience was for his sister and, to him, that was enough. He'll have to get rid of Celeste. Besides, after the jagan eye has returned to normal, he'll use it to completely wipe his existence away from her mind. It'll be like it never happened and no one would even care. Hiei would never again experience those stupid pains ever again, having successfully conquered the mate, and it'll give him more time to train and fulfill his destiny.
Except that human feelings were strong. Incredibly powerful in battle as it can drive humans to their ultimate potential. He had seen these examples but wasn't worried. How much damage can a simple few weeks fling cost him?
But his thoughts was interrupted by a faint but familiar scent. To his shock and disbelief, he recognized it as Celeste! No, not now! He quickly flashed a glance at the moon: It had been engulfed in hues and shades of red and orange like it was set on fire. Hiei must remain in control of the situation. His mate was coming and his body was in the peak of it's heat. Her scent was also strong, signally a recent physical activity.
In a panic, he felt his breath come out in short gasps and closed his eyes in concentration. Enclosing his jagan eye back to it's original bandana, he went to pick up his stuff to run as far as he can to avoid a direct confrontation. Hiei had serious doubts if he can stop his natural instincts from violence. He didn't want that and he knew she wouldn't want that either. His honor was at stake and her safety as well.
He didn't know how he could handle be the sole cause of physically harming her. It would seem crude, distasteful, dishonorable, and awful to carry out for the rest of his life on his shoulders. His heat was rising...fast and leaped up at the whiff of the mate.
Before he could leap out of the clearing, branches moved out of the way behind him.
"Hiei? Is that you?"
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Yay! A cliffhanger. Sorry for not updating. it was a mixture of sleep deprivation (4 night without sleep0_0), neopets (don't ask...), and some really classic laziness. My parents are also PLANNING to cut off the internet but so I'm working full force in case it happens. Another night of sleeplessness awaits.
Review. =^.^=