Keys I'm using:
" Normal conversation"
* Whisper *
~ ESP ~
-Scenes-
(AUTHOR'S NOTE)
CHARACTER: How he looks/what he/she has
Self thoughtsDisclaimer: YYH and HXH don't belong to me. PERIOD.
Chapter 7: Kuroi Sora ( black sky)
Gon ran outside and stared at the black, starless sky. He didn't cry, even though he was deeply hurt inside. If he cried, all the things he said to Yusuke would bounce back to him. He crouched at the floor and shifted his gaze to the mini lake before him. Breathing deeply, he placed his head down on his knees and started to relax...
After a while, he felt someone walk near him. He wanted to stand up and walk away to avoid him, but he felt his feet were glued to the floor of the house. He stared at the man by the corner of his eye. Seeing it was Yusuke, he sighed and looked at the opposite direction.
"I'm sorry..." Yusuke blurting out, sounding as sincere as possible. " I'm very sorry."
Gon still didn't turn his head, even an inch. Yusuke let out a sigh as he stared at the night sky.
" You know...I didn't knew that life could be this hard. I've been through many challenges; I've been through many pains, outside and inside. But this one, this one's the hardest. My family was killed. My other friends were killed also. The others in terrible pain. Come to think of it, before the incident, I was bragging about being used to in fight. But, did I do something to save them? I didn't...I was just there, just like a helpless child...watching as my loved ones are being killed...I, after that, looked so stupid...and even..." He then looked at Gon.
" And even hurt an innocent boy's feelings."
Gon's eyes turned wide as he at last looked at the sincere-looking Yusuke beside him.
" Are you...really sorry?" He asked softly.
" I told you a while ago the answer."
" I want to hear it again..." Yusuke smiled a bit.
" I'm very sorry." He said.
" I forgive you then." Gon said with a grin as Yusuke laughed very hard.
" What's so funny?" Gon asked.
" Nothing. It's just that you're like Keiko, too picky on the words, specially the way of saying sorry." He suddenly stopped speaking, but the smile still on his face. " Like Keiko..."
" I'm sorry too." Gon said.
" Nah, you don't need to. Forget it. Let's just concentrate on finishing those guys."
" Gon! Yusuke!" Killua shouted loudly, running as fast as he could towards their direction, with Hiei following him swiftly.
" Killua? Why? " Gon questioned, quickly standing up.
" We learned this just now! Kurama, I mean, Kurapika was attacked by a demon at Kurama's house! The demon disguised as-"
" Calm down Killua. Speak slowly. We can't understand you." said Gon.
" Kurapika decided to look at Kurama's condition at his house. What greeted him was Kurama unconscious because of his strong emotions and a demon that was disguising as Kurama's younger brother. The demon attacked him and they had a fierce fight. Good news is, Kurapika eliminated the demon. Bad news is, Kurapika was badly injured due to the fight." Hiei explained calmly.
" Hiei! I should be the one to explain!!!!" Killua shouted, stamping his foot on the floor like a baby who lost his candy.
Hiei ignored him and continued on.
" One more thing. I can sense the aura of the shadows that attacked us a while ago nearby. Be aware. They might show up anytime."
" Hiei, I didn't know that you were such a caring person!" Joked Yusuke.
" Shut up Yusuke or I'll kill you."
" You're rude as usual. Anyway, lets move now. There's no time to waste."
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" Kurapika? Open your eyes Kurapika! Are you okay? Are you alive?" Leorio was questioning the sleeping blonde, who was later whacked by Kuwabara on the head.
" What do you mean by 'Are you alive?' Don't you have faith on her- er-him?"
" Of course I do! What's wrong in asking?" Leorio protested.
" Baka." Hiei murmured. (^.^)
" He's okay now. Kurama used a very effective plant to heal him." Genkai said, entering the room with a towel on his right arm and a tub of hot water on his left.
" That's good!" Gon said.
" It's all my fault." Kurama said, clutching the bloody dress he was wearing that was a perfect match for his blood-red hair.
" You don't need to. We understand you." Leorio said.
" But..."
" I agree." Killua added.
" Me too." Gon said.
Kurama smiled as he embraced himself tightly, feeling the cold blood, both his mother and Kurapika's. He felt so guilty. He felt that he was such a fool. Indeed, before, he was the one who was always covered in blood during fights. Indeed, it looked beautiful on his bright-colored Chinese tunics. Because it was HIS blood. But now, it was the blood of those who are near to him, spilled on his white polo.
Just then, he spotted a dress before his eyes. He then looked at the giver. It was Killua, giving him a purple Chinese tunic, with matching pants and a dark blue belt.
" Better change your dress." He said. Kurama, a bit puzzled, got the dress and looked at it curiously.
" B-but....this is my dress!" He then examined it closer. " This is really my dress!!! How-"
" Hiei told me where to get it." Killua said with a grin.
Kurama looked at Hiei, first with a shocked expression, then with a warm smile.
" Thanks. I appreciate it." He said to Killua, but then deeply, he was referring to the little fire demon standing at the corner.( Hehehe...I'm a fan... ^.^)
" I'll change then." Kurama said, heading for the door. Just then...
" Yuka?"
Yuka was at the door, her eyes blank like the other days, her face paler than ever. Gon ran towards her, everybody following him.
" Yuka! Why did you stood up? You're not yet well! Yu-" He was then thrown out by a barrier that was surrounding his cousin. " Y-Yuka...?!"
" Listen, pathetic humans who dare to finish us..." Yuka said. It wasn't actually her voice. It sounded as if she was under one of those shadows that attacked them. Gon finally managed to stand, but he was a bit wobbly. Then, a shadow appeared from her back.
" We give you our warning... We can kill you in one blow. Back off before it is too late. But if you are stubborn, let's see each other in front of a house where God is felt. By the time, darkness eats the sky completely. There is where you would be facing the sun setting as you die. There, you would be finally meet once more your friends."
After speaking, the shadow entered Yuka once again, causing her to collapse at the ground.
" Yuka!!!!!"
They all ran to her, with worried expressions on their faces. But then, when Gon was about to help her sit up, Yuka screamed, alarming him.
" Don't come!!!! Leave me alone!!!!" She screamed loudly.
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Part two:
Yuka was lying as usual at the bed, her eyes without emotion at all, and her skin as pale as ever. Her hair looked fluid, like blood. She was motionless at the room opposite Kurapika's, which was badly injured.
My mistake...it's my mistake...I'm so stupid...I'm a worthless one. Someone kill me...the pain - the pain runs through me strongly... the pain seeing everyone suffer because of me...
Someone kill me...someone stop my pain....please...
A tear escaped from her eye as she closed them tight, repeating her wish on her mind.
" Do you want to die so badly?" An eerie voice said, it's echo filling the room.
" Who are you?" She asked weakly.
" Do you wan t to die?" The voice asked again.
" I..I..."
" I know all about you." The voice said, giving off a laugh.
" Many died because of you, my dear..."
" U-Urusai..." She said, covering her ears with her wobbly hands.
" Specially now...Now that I'll use you!" He then entered her swiftly, leaving her paler than ever; her eyes are now totally black.
" Stand up, my dear...go on..." The voice said.
Because of me...it was all because of me...
*Yes, it's you... You don't have a place in this world...they all hate you...*
They...hate me...
* Yes, they hate you...their evil eyes stare at you...just like an animal!*
Me...
* You started all of this...you should've let them alone...*
She then snapped back to her senses... she couldn't be under a demon! She used her last bit of strength to shoo the spirit away, but it was tough.
*Trying to go away? You stubborn fool! Then...* A hand blocked her face and led her to darkness...
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" Don't worry. She's all right. But we need to take the demon away from her body before it swallows her up whole." Genkai assured, comforting everyone.
" How could we do that? I mean..." Gon said. He was then silenced when he saw Genkai staring at him madly.
" Do you mean you don't trust me, young lad?" Genkai said with an angry voice.
" No, it's not that." Gon replied.
After some time, Genkai moved with a "humph!" and knelt before Yuka. She clasped her hands together and started chanting prayers. After that, her hand glowed and she abruptly opened her eyes. She swiftly dug her hand through Yuka's stomach as it glowed with the same light on Genkai's hand. The impact sent everyone nearly flying through the air, but fortunately, they were able to steady their feet on the ground. With Genkai's hair fluttering madly, she gradually took her hand out. To everyone's amazement, on her hand was the shadow, being pulled out. As she chanted the last few words of her prayer, Yuka screamed as she felt the pain. At last, the shadow is out.
But the problem isn't over yet...
The shadow was still alive, wriggling on Genkai's hand as a sign that it wants to be freed. It was so violent that even carried Genkai to the air. " Yusuke! Get this damned thing off me quick! Before it swallows me whole!" Genkai exclaimed as the shadow crept to her shoulders.
" Yeah!" He replied, getting his Reigun ready. " Rei...!"
" You idiot! My hand would be ripped off if you use that!!!" Genkai said, turning blue.
" GUN!!!" Yusuke said as the blue blast of power headed towards Genkai's arm. Genkai closed her eyes tight, preparing for the worst...
" Gon! Your turn!" SHE heard Yusuke shout. Gon used his nen to divide the big blue blast of power into small ones, and to direct them where would they go. The little balls of power landed on the shadow, melting it into nothing. Genkai's arm was safe.
Subsequently, Genkai landed with a loud "THUD!" on the floor, with Gon and Yusuke smiling as they slapped their hands together.
" Those two are great." Kuwabara said with a grin.
" You bet." Killua said.
" We did it Gon, didn't we?" Yusuke said, smiling.
" Yup! We sure did!" Gon replied.
Suddenly, someone appeared behind them, whacking (only Yusuke) on the head.
" Nani shiyagaru?!?!?!?!!" He shouted. He then turned blue when he saw that it was his little master looking very mad. Just when Yusuke started to run, she pinched him in the ear.
" Bakayarou!!! THAT was reckless... THAT was JUST TOO reckless! What would happen if Gon wasn't there? Huh!" She screamed in his ear, making him nearly deaf.
" And to you, Gon..." Genkai said as her voice toned down ( Smashing poor Yusuke to the wall) Minna: Sweatdrop;^.^
" Thank you for the help."
" It's nothing, Genkai-san." Gon said with a humble bow. " I would also like to thank you for saving my cousin."
Kurapika then came rubbing his eyes, then looked at the scene before him. He then looked around and saw everyone laughing, even Kurama who looked okay now. He couldn't help but smile.
" Hello everyone." He said.
" Kurapika?"
Kurama's eyes widen in disbelief that his medicine did work on Kurapika. He teary eyed went near the blond boy, hugging him tightly, while the others circled around him.
" H-hey! What's wrong? It looks like I've been dead and now...Ouch!" HE exclaimed. Kurama was hugging him so tightly that his wound was nearly crushed.
" Oh. I'm really sory..." Kurama said, freeing him a last.
" It's all right." Kurapika said. He then spotted Yuka at the floor.
" What happened?" He asked.
" A demon used her to give us a warning." Killua said.
" But she's alright now." Leorio said.
" Oooh...great!" someone said out of nowhere. Suddenly, the four shadows appeared again.
" Yo! Konninchiwa!" The guy said. " That was a good entertainment, wasn't it? That's our way of greeting. Funny eh? But it turned out to be more than expected. But then, wait! There's more! Remember what our messenger told you? The place? Go there. It'll be more fun. Bye bye!!! Hahaha!!!" The shadows disappeared with the evil laughter trailing off...
" Darn that guy!!!" Yusuke exclaimed, banging his fist on the ground. Everyone was silent, but inside, their crave for revenge was burning hot...to gain justice...
For Keiko and Setsuko...
For Yukina...
For Shizuru...
For Shiori...
For Yuka...
For their pride that was nearly shattered...
...in the place were God is felt...
Later on, they all stood up in front of the temple. Yuka was inside, recovering, with Genkai as her protector.
...when the darkness eats the sky completely...
It was late 7:00 already. There where no stars. There was no moon. There was no light except for a flashlight and an oil lamp.
Everyone was there, standing with confidence, standing with the pride that was left. It's near...Their revenge...
Then...
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Author's note:
Kurifuhangeru desu!!! What would happen? Finds out on Chappy three!!!
Anyway, I would like to apologize to everyone out there waiting for the next chapter. I'm really sorry!!! The computer needs to be repaired and it took so long!!! Besides that, my sister had this darn micro paper that she uses the PC every now and then (here and there ^.^) But I'm glad I finally finished it. SIGH.
Hagaki "H20" Ozuno