Pocky: Another story... Another story to add to the collection of Hiei/Botan fanfictions out there... We need more! And I'm dedicated to add more to the Hiei and Botan-ness we lack! In fact, I will not rest until the number of H/B fan fictions out numbers the amount of Kurama and Hiei fan fictions!

VIVA LA RESISTANCE! –runs around waving flags and such-

Fred: ... No more sugar for you.

Pocky: . By the way, I hope no one will think this story is too gruesome... Its mild and it certainty will not make you say; "Holy $hi! That's just nasty!"

Enjoy!

Chapter One

(Botan's POV)

The smell of death filled the air.

It made me wince, I covered my mouth with my kimono sleeve. Flying on my oar, I watched my companions fight. Yusuke and Kuwabara were successfully-killing demons with their spirit energy weapons, Kurama lashed with his Rose Whip and, of course, Hiei attacked with his kantana. No injuries so far... I stopped midair in a clear part of the battlefield to survey the whole mission. The objective was to eliminate these demons that had been carrying out illegal operations. They massacred many demons, causing havoc in Makai villages.

Various body parts and ashes were spread across the field. Blood shimmered in the grass, covering bushes and bodies. More blood dried and caked on the tree trunks surrounding that area. The whole scene was revolting.

Needless to say, it would be an easy mission.

I had no doubt in the team's abilities, all of them had proven themselves to be great fighters. I was only here to heal and watch... A sharp slicing noise caused me to whirl my oar around to face a shadow. Hiei walked out towards me, the moonlight allowing me to identify him.

"Hiei, are you hurt?" I asked, lowering my oar.

He only sneered at me, "Hn. Baka Onna." The nerve... If we weren't on a mission right now, and he didn't posses the power to kill me, I would slap him. I started to edge away in the air as he turned to kill more demons, but a sudden white light appeared around me. It yanked me up in the air, suspended me in the white light. My oar faded away, leaving me defenseless and stuck in a barrier. I opened my mouth to scream. No sound escaped my throat. Was this an attack? Koenma said all of the demons were weak, none would have this type of power. I struggled to get free, no use, I continued to lie on my back in the air. Motionless.

One of the sky...

One of the heavens...

It's time...

It's time...

Spread your wings, Angel...

Take flight...

Whose voice was that? It sounded feminine and soft, like a mother's voice. I closed my eyes, trying not to be blinded by the white column engulfing me. The voices stopped, a sharp pain replaced them. It had felt like someone was taking my body and crushing it with tremendous force. I gasped and let out a shrill, fearful scream.

Help me...

(Hiei POV)

"Hn. Baka Onna."

Always trying to help me... Why? I threaten her everyday and she still offers to give me assistance. How pathetic. I don't need her help. Or anyone's. Hn! I shouldn't be thinking about her... I just wanted this mission to end quickly. I swiftly slashed at another demon, blood spewing out of its side. It fell to the ground, red liquid flowed easily out of his wound onto the grass.

This was enjoyable.

I turned around to lunge at another. Nani? What is that light? I lifted up an arm to shield my eyes. The demons around me followed my actions, fear swept on their faces. Obviously they had no idea what was happening. Neither did I... After a few moments, I removed my arm and narrowed my eyes. The ferry onna floated in the middle of the column of light. What was she doing there? Was she attacked?

Damnit, Onna!

I quickly leapt up to the barrier only to be thrown to the ground. It was a stupid move, but I don't have time for this! Still on the ground, I turned my head to find that the demons were running away. Hn. Cowards. As I stood up, a voice pierced through the area.

Help me...

Soon after I heard footsteps behind me, must be the others.

(Normal POV)

The 'team' stared up in shock. The light now formed into a sphere, closing in on Botan. Her kimono thrashed because of some sort of energy, making it flap and rip in the wind. Small sparkles fell from the sky like raindrops, covering everything within site.

"What is happening...?" Kuwabara murmured, staring into the sphere.

"I don't know, but I'm gonna stop it!" Yusuke exclaimed, jumping into the barrier. Just like Hiei, he was thrown to the ground.

"It's pointless, detective." A certain fire demon said.

"So you expect us just to wait for her to come down!?" Yusuke shouted, getting up from the ground to glare at Hiei. Kurama held out a hand to catch a floating spec of light that came from the sky. He sighed and stated, "All we can do is wait... If she's hurt in any way, then we can take action or call Koenma."

Yusuke clenched his fists before nodding. He had always thought of Botan as his sister, and a good friend. The group silently stared at the sphere for what seemed like an eternity. Hiei and Kurama both focused their eyes on the orb of light, watching for any movements. Kuwabara suddenly flinched, the boy with overly gelled hair turned his head to face him.

"What's up with you?" The teen asked, glancing upward towards Botan.

The orange-haired man flinched again. "I felt this presence, it was freaky, man. Wait! Do you hear that?"

The air grew silent, the only thing audible was everyone's breathing and the small breeze passing through. Yusuke grew annoyed and shouted, "Hear what!?"

"Quiet, detective." Hiei said, soon after an airy voice was heard.

Why do you interfere?

The team glanced upwards to see a small, silver orb. It floated in the air, hovering over them in a questioning way.

"What do you mean? That's our friend up there!" Yusuke shouted to the orb, shaking a fist.

Do not interfere with the Transformation.

Both Kurama and Kuwabara had a confused look pasted across their faces. Hiei seemed unfazed, he narrowed his crimson eyes on the orb and asked, "Who are you?"

The orb slightly fluttered. I have no name, nor do I need one.

Yusuke glared and aimed his spirit gun, "Ok fine. Now tell us why Botan is up there!" A small blue light appeared at the end of his finger. The orb didn't flinch.

My, my. You're quite headstrong... I'll tell you why 'Botan' is up there... She has been Chosen.

A moment of silence passed through the group that quickly ended when Yusuke got annoyed again. "What do you mean 'Chosen'?!" He demanded, the blue light on his finger flickered away.

You will find out soon enough.

The orb swayed in the air, now circling around the white light. The light slowly disappeared from the sky, leaving only small gray streaks to flow around Botan, as if protecting her. The ferry girl's body slowly drifted towards the ground, the small streaks still lingered around her. Her body softly landed on the damped grass, her pink eyes closed in a deep sleep.

Kurama and Yusuke were the first ones to reach her, Kuwabara followed closely behind while Hiei took his time. Kurama kneeled down and placed a hand on Botan's forehead, she didn't stir. "I don't think she's injured." The redhead stated, now standing up to face the orb.

"What is the purpose of this?" Kurama asked, his hands calmly at his side.

All will be explained, in the near future. I trust her to you and your friends. The orb flew in one circular motion and then left, causing the streaks around Botan to disappear.

(Hiei's POV)

I can't help but wonder what happened to the onna. Not that I cared. Or did I? She was important to the team, in a way, and Renkai's top ferry girl... I remember when I first saw her when I fought the detective (Yusuke). She used almost all of her spirit energy to help the detective's onna. How admiral.

But stupid.

She could've saved herself, but she didn't. She stayed there, hiding her fear and using her healing abilities. Hn. Not that I cared...

The detective and oaf's (Kuwabara) movements snapped me out of my thinking, they both had moved over to the ferry onna. The kistune looked over at me and asked, "Hiei. Would you mind carrying her?"

Nani!? Me? Why me?

I glared at the kistune. "Why?" I asked, coldly.

His green eyes narrowed right back at me before replying. "Because you can get to Genkai's the fastest. I suggest we meet there and discuss this whole thing." He then pointed to the direction of the portal that we used to get here. Damn...

"Hn. Fine." I replied, walking over towards the onna. I was about to sling her over my shoulder before the kitune's annoyed voice stopped me.

"Hiei, gently, please. Don't jostle her."

I rolled my eyes and tried a more 'gentle' approach. This time I placed an arm under her head and neck, trying to support her. Her head had been pressed against my chest, instantly sending warmth to me. My muscles tensed, making me freeze for a moment. What was that!? I slowly backed away with the onna in my grip and then sped off towards the portal.

After exiting the portal, I headed straight for Genkai's temple. I carefully leaped from tree to tree, holding the onna still. The kitsune, detective and the oaf would have a fit if I broke her neck. Hn. I was about a half a mile away before I heard a small voice.

"Hiei?"

It seemed that the ferry onna was awake, or just mumbling in her sleep. Either way, I responded. "What?" My tone was harsh, making her slightly shiver. I continued to make my way to the temple while she looked up at me, her eyes slightly watering.

"I'm sorry, Hiei. For making you do this. Was anyone hurt?"

Hn. She still cared. Even after that situation, she cared.

"No, it seems you were the only one weakened." I replied, looking ahead for the temple.

"Oh..." She murmured. "I'm glad."

"Glad for what? That you got almost blown to pieces?"

"No. That everone is still ok! You...You... Jerk!"

She still cared, making me have an odd respect for her.

End of Chapter One

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