To Break the Chain
Kohari: I told you I'd get nothing if I said I wanted reviews! I only got 2! That's pathetic. And thanks for the support, kikyokurama and Jemintra. You guys really helped my self-esteem. If I hear some begging, I might consider reposting the dream fic. J/K. You don't have to beg, but I need to know if anyone wants it back up. Anyway, this is chapter 2. Enjoy!
Chapter 2
The world around him was dark again. It didn't appear that anything had changed. "Stupid hag. I never should've listened to her and her stupid lies. I should've known it was a trick." He got up from where he was kneeling on the ground, not failing to note that the orbs were gone. 'Hmph. She probably stole them back.'
So caught up in what he thought was his retarded mistake, Hiei didn't notice that some areas of the forest were scorched. Much of the vegetation had lost its healthy green color, which was replaced by a lackluster brownish-tinted yellow. He didn't realize it, but the forest had somehow changed greatly.
He was still caught up in thought as he exited those life-deprived woods. That is, until he heard his name, screamed in fear, and saw many humans in surprisingly old ragged clothing run as though their lives depended on it from him. "Dumbasses," he muttered to himself. But it was still as mystery. They had been afraid of him. But why? They shouldn't even know who he was, right?
It was then that he took a good look around him. The forest had been located on top of a large hill, which had a spectacular view of a nearby city. Now, in place of that city, were black buildings, many of which had been burned to half their original size. In some places, there were still flames licking toward the sky, which was a disturbing red swirling against black. Helicopters zoomed around calling out to anyone who may have survived an attack. What had happened there? He hadn't heard any explosions, and he would've smelled fire. How did this happen?
He looked down at his feet. The grass had long since died. He turned swiftly to view the forest, and saw no leaves on the bushes or the trees. Could what the old woman told him have been true? Had world domination become a reality?
He made his way toward the city, finding the streets destroyed, cement rising dangerously out of the ground. Everywhere he stepped, the apparition heard his name called in fear, followed by screaming and running. He thought of pursuing them, to find out if his suspicions were true, but he thought better of it.
Finally, he found a street that hadn't been touched. The side of the buildings facing the road were as good as new. Why? Why was this place so different? What was special about it? Then he saw. Engraved in the center of the pavement was the symbol of a snowflake, glowing ice blue in the middle of the road. As he drew closer, he saw that it had been drawn by an ice apparition, a sign that this place had been protected.
Behind him, he heard the sound of feet pounding hard on the damaged street. A familiar voice, like that of a village idiot, spoke to him, angry and determined, "Back off, shorty! You won't harm Yukina any more!"
He turned to find himself looking at his old comrades, holding pistols. Various other weapons clung to their belts. They looked as though they hadn't bathed in days, and their clothes were simple, dirty, and torn in many places. 'I hurt Yukina?' he asked himself in disbelief. He would never do anything to hurt his darling sister. It had to be a lie. 'I would never harm her!'
"Yukina risked her life to protect this place! You can't do anything to it!" the one who had spoken first, Kuwabara, shouted out.
"Please, Hiei. Don't make this any harder than it has to be," pleaded Kurama, taking a step closer.
"Come on, Hiei. I don't wanna hafta fight ya," Yusuke told him.
"What are you fools talking about?!" Hiei demanded as they slowly tried to close in on him. He jumped to the balcony of a nearby apartment, surprised that whereas the other dilapidated structures would've collapsed, this remained strong and stable.
"Koenma will easily forgive you! Just turn yourself in!" Yusuke called out.
"Hiei, the world should be free! Humans must live in peace or the celestial balance shall be thrown off course (A/N: No idea where that came from)!" Kurama tried to explain.
"So I did take over the world," Hiei whispered to himself. "The old witch was actually right."
"Come on, Shorty! We ain't gettin' any younger!" Kuwabara hollered, obviously expecting the apparition to give up.
"No!" Hiei shouted, startling and confusing his ex-teammates. "You can keep your pathetic ideals about the world and freedom! I, however, oppose those ideas! This world is mine, and I refuse to give it up to you weaklings!"
"You can't be serious!" Yusuke yelled at him, seeing him get ready to hop to a window ledge and escape.
"I am. Forget you ever knew me, detective, because you will regret it." He left them staring in astonishment, disappointment, and confusion. He spotted a castle in the distance that was appealing to his taste, and assumed that was where he had made his home. He started towards it.
Yusuke and the rest of Team Urameshi (minus Hiei) were still standing where he had left them. They had sunk to the ground in failure and were wallowing in self-pity as well as sympathy for their lost friend. They felt sorry that they had allowed him to turn back to evil.
Botan floated in, her usual smile missing from her face. Apparently Hiei's take-over had affected her spirits as well. And, due to the casualties he had caused, it resulted in a great number of deaths, making her overworked and exhausted. "I'm guessing it didn't go well, did it?" she asked sadly, knowing the answer before it was even said.
"Bingo," Yusuke said flatly, attempting to make a joke of Botan by taking her famous and favorite phrase. Nobody laughed, though. They all sat in silence for a while until Botan broke the quiet.
"I have some news that may cheer you up a bit," she announced, a slight smile returning and her broom (is that what it is?) rose a few more feet. They all turned to her.
"And what might that be?" Yusuke asked dully and uninterestedly. Nothing was happy for anyone anymore.
"Well, I know some people who may be able to help you," the "Grim Reaper" answered, causing stares.
"Gin (did I spell that right?) and the rest of the people from the tournament are dead, Botan. You should know that." Yusuke appeared to be the temporary spokesperson of the team, and the others only nodded in sorrowful memory.
"Yes, but I didn't mean them." This caused the looks to become more intrigued and curious. "There are two youths that have started somewhat of a resistance somewhere. Todd and Kohari (sound familiar?) have increasingly high potential as spirit detectives themselves, as well as some of their friends. I'm sure they'd all be glad to give you a little boost."
"Will we be able to free Yukina any time soon, Botan?" Kuwabara asked, concern and sorrow unhidden, diverting the conversation away from their soon-to-be partners.
Everyone glanced at the symbol of the snowflake. It still glowed with fervor, as a promise to protect this place. They knew, that underneath the city, wrapped in a sky-blue ball of energy lay a girl, in a coma-like state. An ice apparition with relation to Hiei. As long as she remained underground putting all of her strength into the street's protection, it was safe. But she was asleep, and couldn't wake up. She had known that it was possible that she could be down there for eternity. She had given more than her life for this place. Her spirit was trapped down there, putting everything it had into keeping the area safe, and none of them knew how to wake her again.
"We don't know," Botan answered solemnly. Their heads drooped. "But I'll send the new team to meet you tomorrow. Until then, don't die, okay?" She drifted away to report to Koenma. They knew she was serious about the don't die. Even she couldn't joke at a time like this.
Back at the mansion, Hiei donned royal clothing, greeted by faithful servants. When he had arrived an hour previously (yes, an hour has passed), welcomes of "Master Hiei," "You're back, Lord Hiei," (I didn't want to call Hiei Lord, but...) and such echoed throughout the halls.
So the wish had been granted him. He now controlled this world. His height had increased a few inches, and he was sworn to get rid of the annoying Team Urameshi who were a threat to his plans. And they would try again soon. Very soon.
"Prepare the troops!" he ordered, getting ready for an attack on another city not too far away. The army he had acquired were just people who had given in to the fact that Hiei had accomplished World Domination and had sworn themselves to obeying him. Everyone thought that God had abandoned them. They didn't realize that He had help on its way. In what form? Who knew?
Kohari: OK, it's over. You can hit me now. --gets hit with tomato--. I didn't mean that seriously. --another tomato is thrown--. Cut it out! --yet another tomato is thrown and fails to hit--. --Kohari points-- HA, you mi- --tomato smacks her in the face--. Fine. Please review. My goal is 10 reviews. You can log out and send another review for all I care, just as long as I get that amount. And tell your friends how great this story is too! --snort is heard in the background--. SHUT IT! Oh, well. All you nice (Yusuke coughs) reviewers in the audience, review and I'll see you soon! I hope. Byes!
Kohari: I told you I'd get nothing if I said I wanted reviews! I only got 2! That's pathetic. And thanks for the support, kikyokurama and Jemintra. You guys really helped my self-esteem. If I hear some begging, I might consider reposting the dream fic. J/K. You don't have to beg, but I need to know if anyone wants it back up. Anyway, this is chapter 2. Enjoy!
Chapter 2
The world around him was dark again. It didn't appear that anything had changed. "Stupid hag. I never should've listened to her and her stupid lies. I should've known it was a trick." He got up from where he was kneeling on the ground, not failing to note that the orbs were gone. 'Hmph. She probably stole them back.'
So caught up in what he thought was his retarded mistake, Hiei didn't notice that some areas of the forest were scorched. Much of the vegetation had lost its healthy green color, which was replaced by a lackluster brownish-tinted yellow. He didn't realize it, but the forest had somehow changed greatly.
He was still caught up in thought as he exited those life-deprived woods. That is, until he heard his name, screamed in fear, and saw many humans in surprisingly old ragged clothing run as though their lives depended on it from him. "Dumbasses," he muttered to himself. But it was still as mystery. They had been afraid of him. But why? They shouldn't even know who he was, right?
It was then that he took a good look around him. The forest had been located on top of a large hill, which had a spectacular view of a nearby city. Now, in place of that city, were black buildings, many of which had been burned to half their original size. In some places, there were still flames licking toward the sky, which was a disturbing red swirling against black. Helicopters zoomed around calling out to anyone who may have survived an attack. What had happened there? He hadn't heard any explosions, and he would've smelled fire. How did this happen?
He looked down at his feet. The grass had long since died. He turned swiftly to view the forest, and saw no leaves on the bushes or the trees. Could what the old woman told him have been true? Had world domination become a reality?
He made his way toward the city, finding the streets destroyed, cement rising dangerously out of the ground. Everywhere he stepped, the apparition heard his name called in fear, followed by screaming and running. He thought of pursuing them, to find out if his suspicions were true, but he thought better of it.
Finally, he found a street that hadn't been touched. The side of the buildings facing the road were as good as new. Why? Why was this place so different? What was special about it? Then he saw. Engraved in the center of the pavement was the symbol of a snowflake, glowing ice blue in the middle of the road. As he drew closer, he saw that it had been drawn by an ice apparition, a sign that this place had been protected.
Behind him, he heard the sound of feet pounding hard on the damaged street. A familiar voice, like that of a village idiot, spoke to him, angry and determined, "Back off, shorty! You won't harm Yukina any more!"
He turned to find himself looking at his old comrades, holding pistols. Various other weapons clung to their belts. They looked as though they hadn't bathed in days, and their clothes were simple, dirty, and torn in many places. 'I hurt Yukina?' he asked himself in disbelief. He would never do anything to hurt his darling sister. It had to be a lie. 'I would never harm her!'
"Yukina risked her life to protect this place! You can't do anything to it!" the one who had spoken first, Kuwabara, shouted out.
"Please, Hiei. Don't make this any harder than it has to be," pleaded Kurama, taking a step closer.
"Come on, Hiei. I don't wanna hafta fight ya," Yusuke told him.
"What are you fools talking about?!" Hiei demanded as they slowly tried to close in on him. He jumped to the balcony of a nearby apartment, surprised that whereas the other dilapidated structures would've collapsed, this remained strong and stable.
"Koenma will easily forgive you! Just turn yourself in!" Yusuke called out.
"Hiei, the world should be free! Humans must live in peace or the celestial balance shall be thrown off course (A/N: No idea where that came from)!" Kurama tried to explain.
"So I did take over the world," Hiei whispered to himself. "The old witch was actually right."
"Come on, Shorty! We ain't gettin' any younger!" Kuwabara hollered, obviously expecting the apparition to give up.
"No!" Hiei shouted, startling and confusing his ex-teammates. "You can keep your pathetic ideals about the world and freedom! I, however, oppose those ideas! This world is mine, and I refuse to give it up to you weaklings!"
"You can't be serious!" Yusuke yelled at him, seeing him get ready to hop to a window ledge and escape.
"I am. Forget you ever knew me, detective, because you will regret it." He left them staring in astonishment, disappointment, and confusion. He spotted a castle in the distance that was appealing to his taste, and assumed that was where he had made his home. He started towards it.
Yusuke and the rest of Team Urameshi (minus Hiei) were still standing where he had left them. They had sunk to the ground in failure and were wallowing in self-pity as well as sympathy for their lost friend. They felt sorry that they had allowed him to turn back to evil.
Botan floated in, her usual smile missing from her face. Apparently Hiei's take-over had affected her spirits as well. And, due to the casualties he had caused, it resulted in a great number of deaths, making her overworked and exhausted. "I'm guessing it didn't go well, did it?" she asked sadly, knowing the answer before it was even said.
"Bingo," Yusuke said flatly, attempting to make a joke of Botan by taking her famous and favorite phrase. Nobody laughed, though. They all sat in silence for a while until Botan broke the quiet.
"I have some news that may cheer you up a bit," she announced, a slight smile returning and her broom (is that what it is?) rose a few more feet. They all turned to her.
"And what might that be?" Yusuke asked dully and uninterestedly. Nothing was happy for anyone anymore.
"Well, I know some people who may be able to help you," the "Grim Reaper" answered, causing stares.
"Gin (did I spell that right?) and the rest of the people from the tournament are dead, Botan. You should know that." Yusuke appeared to be the temporary spokesperson of the team, and the others only nodded in sorrowful memory.
"Yes, but I didn't mean them." This caused the looks to become more intrigued and curious. "There are two youths that have started somewhat of a resistance somewhere. Todd and Kohari (sound familiar?) have increasingly high potential as spirit detectives themselves, as well as some of their friends. I'm sure they'd all be glad to give you a little boost."
"Will we be able to free Yukina any time soon, Botan?" Kuwabara asked, concern and sorrow unhidden, diverting the conversation away from their soon-to-be partners.
Everyone glanced at the symbol of the snowflake. It still glowed with fervor, as a promise to protect this place. They knew, that underneath the city, wrapped in a sky-blue ball of energy lay a girl, in a coma-like state. An ice apparition with relation to Hiei. As long as she remained underground putting all of her strength into the street's protection, it was safe. But she was asleep, and couldn't wake up. She had known that it was possible that she could be down there for eternity. She had given more than her life for this place. Her spirit was trapped down there, putting everything it had into keeping the area safe, and none of them knew how to wake her again.
"We don't know," Botan answered solemnly. Their heads drooped. "But I'll send the new team to meet you tomorrow. Until then, don't die, okay?" She drifted away to report to Koenma. They knew she was serious about the don't die. Even she couldn't joke at a time like this.
Back at the mansion, Hiei donned royal clothing, greeted by faithful servants. When he had arrived an hour previously (yes, an hour has passed), welcomes of "Master Hiei," "You're back, Lord Hiei," (I didn't want to call Hiei Lord, but...) and such echoed throughout the halls.
So the wish had been granted him. He now controlled this world. His height had increased a few inches, and he was sworn to get rid of the annoying Team Urameshi who were a threat to his plans. And they would try again soon. Very soon.
"Prepare the troops!" he ordered, getting ready for an attack on another city not too far away. The army he had acquired were just people who had given in to the fact that Hiei had accomplished World Domination and had sworn themselves to obeying him. Everyone thought that God had abandoned them. They didn't realize that He had help on its way. In what form? Who knew?
Kohari: OK, it's over. You can hit me now. --gets hit with tomato--. I didn't mean that seriously. --another tomato is thrown--. Cut it out! --yet another tomato is thrown and fails to hit--. --Kohari points-- HA, you mi- --tomato smacks her in the face--. Fine. Please review. My goal is 10 reviews. You can log out and send another review for all I care, just as long as I get that amount. And tell your friends how great this story is too! --snort is heard in the background--. SHUT IT! Oh, well. All you nice (Yusuke coughs) reviewers in the audience, review and I'll see you soon! I hope. Byes!