In Betweens
By Yukohana
DISCLAIMER: Yuyu Hakusho is a masterpiece of Yoshihiro Togashi…I am only a fan who, out of great boredom (to the world) and obsession (to this anime) decided to write a story out of the characters. If what I did was wrong, forgive me…but not sue…LOL
PROLOGUE:
"You defied me!" a strong outcry filled the whole grove—a cry of great displeasure and disappointment. King Enma of the Reikai emerged from the clump of trees; his gigantic shadow almost covered the whole stand. His son, Koenma, bowed and scraped in respect for his father, while the blue-haired ferry girl, Botan, and one of their onis, George, did the same.
Two figures remained motionless, their eyes locked on the ground, knees were both shaking, but they held each other's hands for comfort.
"Both of you!" this time it was louder, full of anger. Pointing menacingly at the two, "You broke the rule! And because of that, I shall punish you!"
She broke into tears and he tried to calm her. But this was not a scene to make the powerful give sympathy, "From now on, you do not belong here. Neither do you belong on Makai nor Reikai. You do not belong anywhere!" he knew they were acquaintances of his son, yet he knew he was doing the right thing. He gave the prince a glance, whose head still bowed, except his hands were tightly closed—clasped. "I'm banishing you from the three worlds, henceforth, you will be staying in betweens. You may see the same settings; the sky, the sea, the mountains…" he paused and took a deep breath. He didn't think it would be this hard, but he has to continue, "…but never anyone of the same kind. You will live a life isolated from everyone else. All these are just the end results of violating my orders."
Her weak knees slowly touched the earth, as her tears continued to fall. While he—he has to be strong for both of them. "Koenma.", the strong voice called. The teenager lifted his head up and looked at his father straight in the eyes. King Enma was not numb, he felt his son's heartache, he sensed how the prince fought his tears. "You know what to do." with that he stepped back and vanished to the thick forest. Koenma would eventually take his place as king, even if he doesn't like it, he would have to decide on things like this. He has to be strong, or everyone else would fall with him.
Koenma raised to his feet and walked to his friends. "Yusuke." was all he could say. He was afraid to speak more, or he might just choke and break down. George and Botan stood behind them, the latter was sobbing quietly. For a moment, no one dared to talk.
"Do what you have to do, Koenma." his voice was deep and cloudy. At once, the prince found himself locked with the gaze of his mahogany eyed tentei. Soon afterward, a pair of sepia eyes full of tears and remorse stared helplessly to him.
He looked away; he couldn't stand seeing them like that. Clearing his throat, he said firmly, "Tomorrow. So that you'll see them... for the... last..." He swallowed. The following words were like knives stabbing him on the chest, and yet, his friends probably felt worse. "...last time." Who he was talking about were not mentioned, for they already know.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hiya! Edited and reposted..please review. If you have read this before and left a review but couldn't see it on the "reviews" section, kindly repeat it—you see, it's my stupidity that I lost it, but, well…as I am only human…arigato!!!