Burning Fires

Disclaimer: I don't own YYH, only Apolla, Apolla, Artemis, Sukari and Raven.

-Chapter Two: House of Three Dimensions-

-Death-

I cannot hear your laughter

I cannot see your smile

I wish that we could talk again

If only for awhile

I know you're watching over me

Seeing everything I do

And though you'll always be with me

I will always be missing you

You taught me that life is much too short

And at any time could end

But you know that no matter where you are

You will always be my friend

And when it's time for me to go

You'll be there to show me the way

I wish that you could still be here

But I'll see you again someday

-Rachel Punches, seventeen

I woke up the next morning feeling groggy. My back didn't hurt, like it did when I slept in trees. I turned and saw a room, complete with bed and dresser and nightstand. I only had these back in California. I stared in awe, and then I remembered what had happened. To Apolla. I sat down on the bed and began crying slightly.

Wiping my tears away, I stood up. Walking to the window, I opened it up. Memories came washing back.

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"Dad...why?" A small girl in a T-shirt asked. Black hair, black shirt, black pants with chains and gold studs in her ears. It was Raven. When she was 11.

"Sweetie, you know that I have no time. After this one, I promise. I'll spend the whole day with you." A man in a uniform said.

"You said that so many times ago! You never keep your promises!" Raven shouted.

"You know I work as a doctor! You know that everyday, more and more people come in sick! Sometimes, I wonder if they are worth saving... I can't help it..." The man sighed.

"I hate you! I wish you'd go away so I don't have to hear your way lame excuses anymore!" Sobbed Raven. She started pounding on her father's chest. After that, she ran and hid in her room.

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A girl, now with blue streaks in her hair was sobbing. People were around her comforting her. Including a small girl about two years younger than her also sobbing, with a group of people around her.

The girl with streaks looked up, and she saw them lower two coffins into the hole they had dug. She ran forward, and grabbed a rose. She threw the rose in the hole, and collapsed, sobbing onto the wet ground.

Rain pelted onto her.

"Raven...Come on, you'll be fine," A girl consoled her. She had red streaks in her black hair, with her studs in her ears, and a black choker around her neck.

"Why did Mom have to go? Sukari? Why?" Raven asked.

"I wish I knew. Come on, you're staying at my place tonight."

"Not now, I want...to spend a little more time with my parents before...I say good-bye. Is that ok? You can...stay if you want," Raven said.

Sukari obliged. Raven stumbled to the grave. The headstone was up. It showed a dragon and a unicorn, back to back, with a rose on top.

It read, 'Here lays Ian S. Seirer and Maria M. Eranach. May They Rest in Peace and Have a Happy Afterlife.' And inscribed after that was a short poem. It was their favorite, and the one Raven's father used to win Raven's mother's heart.

'A family's more special then diamonds or jewels

Or money or treasures galore

Its power, warmth and comfort

Is something that's not sold in stores

You share love with your family

They are people around you that care

And every day, from morning to night

Your family will always be there.'

Raven stared at the headstone, tears mingling with the rain. "I'm so sorry Daddy, I'm sorry. I wish I could see you again, just one last time. May your spirit and God protect me," Raven whispered.

"Come on, Sukari, let's go," Raven murmured.
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I stared out of the window. I sighed, and let the morning breeze wash over me. I stared out the window, thinking about everything that had happened to me: From my sister's birth to my first bicycle, from my first real bed to my first year of school. From my principal's honor roll to my parent's death, from moving to Japan to my sister's death.

Someone knocked on her door.

"Raven? Are you up?" A female voice asked. Didn't sound like anyone I knew. I looked at the door, pondering. I heaved a sigh and opened the door. A girl with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes was at my door. A male with orange hair in an Elvis do was also at my door.

It was Kuwabara! The girl, however, I did not know. I stared at the girl blankly. Strangely, I felt an intrusion in my mind. Then another. In my mind, I whipped around and found to dragons sitting on a rock.

A black dragon cocked her head questioningly, when I forgot about the two people in my door.

"Oh! Sorry, but do I know you?" I asked the girl.

"Keiko. My name is Keiko. Do you know where Yusuke is?" Keiko asked.

I shook my head no.

"Great. Where else-! Botan! That's it! We could get her, Kurama and Hiei!" Kuwabara shouted.

I stared blankly still, unfamiliar with the names.

"And what about me?" I asked.

"Oh yeah! I forgot you're the new Detective..." He said sheepishly.

I arched an eyebrow, but walked out of the room. I kneeled onto the wooden floor, and examined it. I took a vial out of my pocket as well as a brush. I brushed the white powder and examined the floor more. Footsteps, leading out of the door. From there on, I pretty much figured what to do. Kuwabara went somewhere, so only Keiko was there with me. Everybody has a particular scent; Yusuke was like...I had no clue. But...well, Keiko was like baby powder. Being alone for so long, I managed to hone my senses. I followed the scent, and then came to a twisted house. At any rate, a few minuets later, Kuwabara showed up with a girl with bright powder blue hair, a male with long red hair. If I hadn't known better I probably raised an eyebrow. Then finally, another male with black hair with a white starburst and a bandanna around his forehead. I saw a note on the door. Not knowing what it meant, I handed it to Kuwabara.

The short one raised an eyebrow at me, but I glared and told him to shut up in my mind. Surprisingly, he answered.

"Hi! I'm Botan!" The girl explained, and then she went on a long and winding explanation about how she was the 'Grim Reaper'. Sure didn't look like how I imagined the Grim Reaper to look like.

You know telepathy?

Obviously, else we wouldn't have this conversation.

Hn.

So, what is this place called?

The house of three dimensions.

Gee, ain't that quaint.

Your accent is different. Where are you from?

California.

...

In the United States.

...

Never mind, ask the red-head.

His name is Kurama.

Whatever.

What's your name?

Raven. Yours?

Hiei.

Aye. So, what word am I NOT supposed to say?

Hot.

Um, ok.

I glared at the short one, and then opened the door. Walking in, I felt the strangest sensation come over me. Colors sort of flashed in my eyes, like inverting the colors on a computer.

"Is it me, or is it h-" Botan was silenced suddenly. A hand over her mouth. It was Kurama's hand.

"Don't say the word."

"What word? Hot?" Then I gave myself a mental slap. Stupid me!

Everybody gasped. I felt like something was being wrenched out of me. Then, I started to feel like I was paralyzed, first my feet, the legs, then body, then arms, until finally, I was like stone. I couldn't remember anything more. But before that, I saw a little black orb hovering, hovering...

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I woke; my soul. It was back!

An old, short lady was standing in front of me. She looked back at me. Something about her made me feel uncomfortable. I was still in the twisted house. Yusuke was back as well, I noted. I looked about the room. Standing up, I did a quick back flip to loosen myself up.

"Alright old hag, what's happening?" Yusuke asked.

I supposed that 'Old hag' was the one who revived me.

"There is a tunnel that is being opened somewhere here. If it is opened, then we are all in trouble."

"Demon tun-Hey! I thought that stopped when we defeated Sakyo!" Yusuke shot back.

"Perhaps. But it seems that someone else has started it again. So, in order to find where the tunnel is, we need to split up into groups. Yusuke, Kido, Mitsunari, and Kaito will come with me. Raven, you will go with Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara and Botan," She said and everybody else nodded. Everybody seemed to respect her, but she still made me uncomfortable.

I nodded as well, and followed Kurama and Hiei out of the twisted house. So where so we start? I asked Hiei.

For the most remote area, somewhere that seems unlikely for someone to search for a demon tunnel.

Really? Because I think everywhere seems unlikely. From under houses, to en empty field.

Hm. Possibly let me tell Kurama.

Wait, you can talk to Kurama telepathically?

Yes.

Oh.

Hn.

So, where to next?

An empty field.

You're taking my suggestion?

Yes.

Why?

Something about tells me you've been through more than it seems.

Um...no riddles please. That was more of my...sister's...department... I trailed off, not wanting to think about Apolla.

Hiei looked at me quizzically.

I shook my head. Then I ran off, coming to a nearby area. Turned out it was a small bar-like area, slightly underground. Entering, I saw Yusuke and his friends, along with a man.

Kaito saw me first. He poked Yusuke, and then pointed in my direction. I was about to leave, when something caught my attention. The man lying on the ground could read minds; he was probing into mine's which was as blank as a white wall right then. He gasped, and then collapsed as Yusuke stopped right in front of him, his fist about a foot away from his face.

Mitsunari, the boy with a tall hair-do, stepped forward and touched the man's head. He turned into the man's exact replica. The bartender gasped, and the waitress fainted. Not surprised, I turned to leave before Yusuke could catch me. But, he saw me and came forward.

I sighed, and came forwards.

"Well, what do you want now?"

"What do you think? I know you can read minds, I knew you were talking to Hiei," He said bluntly.

Shocked I turned and kneeled beside the man. "Do you know his name?" I asked. Yusuke nodded.

"Murota."

"Murota eh? Well, then. Let's see what we have here..." I muttered. Kneeling down, I touched his head. Nothing. I shook my head.

"Nothing unusual. All he wants to be is a boxer." Yusuke raised an eyebrow at this. "Never mind. Anyway, let's get out of here. He needs some air."

Yusuke hoisted him onto his shoulder, and then we stepped outside. He finally woke up, and we sat on a fountain. Yusuke asked him if he heard anything. Suddenly, Murota started shaking, and trembling. It was like watching him have his own inner earthquake.

Suddenly, he was clutching his head, shaking his head.

I entered his mind, and I saw what he saw.

Kill...kill...kill them....kill them all!

Die...die...kill...kill them all.....DIE! HAHAHAHA!!!

"OW! Yusuke that hurt!" I cried. Yusuke had pinched me, right between the shoulder blades.

"Are you ok?" I asked to Murota. "Did you get anything? I sort of left because someone shook my concentration."

"Seven names...Sniper, Seaman, Gourmet, Gamemaster, Doctor, Black Angel and Itsuki...I'm sorry, that is all I got-!" Something struck Murota in the head.

"Oh! He needs the hospital!" I cried and then something struck me in my chest... I blacked out, but I swore I saw a tall man in the crowd, leering at me and the others, like he had some secret...And the name...Doctor...

-End-

-Argh...That is long! Fwee, no songs either, just two short poems. Well, sort-of short. Ah well, next chapter is probably longer. Anyway, tell me what you think. Review...as always. Thankies!-