Kurama's Twin of Darkness Ch.12
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho…
Good evening… It is nearly four o'clock where I am and just couldn't sleep to save my life... So I write, endlessly onto the night, through the lightening sky that twines endlessly on and on… Forgive me for not writing earlier... My excuse is on the bottom author note...
This fragile body that I carry
Within my restless arms
Aches a thousand aches
And wishes upon a star
This fragile body that I love
Will never cease to fall
Into eternal darkness
The Devil wills it all
I love my fragile angel
That fell to me from above
Delicate and comforting
Within my loving arms
Tender and forgiving
Within my stronger arms
Loving me eternally
As they never cease to fall
I cry a thousand cries
And wail a thousand wails
In this fragile body that I hold
Within my restless arms
Hiei sat in the tree, staring in at Kurama's body. The body that refused to move at all. He stood and leapt gracefully into the window, landing without a noise. He walked over to Kurama's side and sat down in a chair. He reached out and grasped the pale hand that lay clenched on top of the sheets. Kurama's eyes tightened and he shifted ever so slightly. Hiei put his head down, staring at his friend's unmoving form. The door opened and he flicked his ruby eyes up, only to take in Yusuke's form as the teen walked in.
" Hey. So, uh… How is he?" Yusuke asked, setting down a glass of water. Hiei blinked and sighed.
" He hasn't changed. Not at all. I've been watching him for a long time." Yusuke looked heartbroken.
" Oh… You know… I'm sure there is a lesson in all of this, but I can't seem to find out what it is." Yusuke sat down across from him and took Kurama's other hand. Hiei ignored him and looked back at Kurama. The eyelids moved, but his eyes remained tightly shut.
" He could die, you are aware of that right?" Hiei turned to Yusuke. He lifted his upper lip, exposing his canines.
" Kurama will not die. He isn't that weak." He growled. Yusuke smiled, though it was forced and tight against his lips.
" Yeah… I know. But, I wonder if his spirit isn't already dead…" Yusuke whispered. Hiei looked at him crossly.
" Let's not think about that." He snarled. Yusuke laid his head down, as did Hiei. His eyelids were so heavy. Yusuke closed his eyes and fell asleep. Hiei did the same. Youko walked in and kissed both of their heads ever so gently. Hiei stirred slightly and Yusuke whimpered. Youko looked down at the closed green eyes and kissed both of Kurama's eyelids.
" Get better, my twin." He whispered. Kurama let out a small moan and shifted a little. Youko left.
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Hiei awoke a few hours later. He rubbed his eye and stood. Yusuke was gone and Genkai was now taking up the boy's chair. Hiei grumbled at her incoherently.
" Oh shut up." Genkai retorted. He plunked back down in his chair and watched the old woman examine Kurama. The wounds were still looking quite bad, but they weren't life threatening anymore. Which made Hiei wonder why the fox hadn't opened his eyes or made any such movements at all. Genkai seemed to notice this as well. She leaned over Kurama and concentrated on his energy. It seemed as though he was losing his energy as fast as he was regaining it. She knew what this was. Kurama was using his energy as a template, keeping something not of this world in this world. She quickly informed Hiei of this, watching an eyebrow arch. Hiei looked down at his friend, wondering now what is was that the fox was trying to keep in this world.
" Is this thing he's keeping here resisting?" Hiei asked. Genkai nodded.
" Well, yes and no. It doesn't want to be here, but it knows that Kurama is the only one who can let it go. Whatever it is, it isn't stupid. The creature resists only a little bit at a time, not constantly so Kurama won't die. At least not for a while. But if this persists, we could lose him." Genkai's words struck the fire demon hard. Hiei left via the window and took up his regular spot in the tree outside. Youko's face appeared in front of his, only he was upside–down. Hiei stared at the foxy man as he lowered himself next to him.
" Good evening, Hiei." Youko whispered as he kissed Hiei on the cheek. Hiei wiped it away. Youko pouted and kissed him again. Hiei snarled fiercely, making Youko laugh.
" Don't deny that you enjoy my attention. I can see it in your eyes." Youko kissed him full on the lips. Hiei pushed him gently, though Youko did release his lips. The fox giggled and sat right against him. Hiei sighed.
" What is Kurama keeping here?"
" What is so trivial that one cannot see it, for it stands between their eyes?" Youko countered. Hiei stared at him. The fire demon sighed and looked at Kurama. " Lovely. The stars brighten up the sky so beautifully."
" Hn." Youko smirked and leapt down gracefully.
" Remember Hiei… Those who look too hard tend to look beyond what stands before them." Youko vanished with a flourish, leaving Hiei to ponder his words. Hiei's ruby eyes widened and he leapt into the temple. He landed on Yusuke. The two managed to untangle themselves in record time.
" Where's Genkai?" Hiei asked. Yusuke looked puzzled.
" With Kurama. Why?" Hiei was gone before that last word left his mouth.
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Hiei burst through the door. Genkai whirled and Kurama glanced at him. Hiei froze as the fox's emerald eyes gazed into his. Hiei felt his heart stop as those eyes began to widen with… fear. Never in his life had Hiei thought that Kurama would ever fear him. He never wanted it. Out of everyone, Kurama was his closest friend. Hiei felt his heart shatter into a million tiny, sharp shards that stung his eyes with unshed tears. Hiei looked away quickly.
" Hiei." Genkai muttered. Kurama grabbed her arm with a tight grip, his eyes fearful. " Hush. It's all right. It's only Hiei."
" That's what he's afraid of." Hiei murmured.
" Nonsense. Now, what is it Hiei?" Kurama buried his face in his hands as Hiei approached.
" I know Kurama. I know why you have no energy. I know why you refuse to move. Stop it." Hiei whispered. Kurama visibly began to shake as Hiei neared. Hiei was being eaten from the inside. Seeing Kurama like this ached his heart with a feeling he had so long ago forgotten. It should've stayed forgotten…He thought. Genkai stared hard at him.
" Then what is it Hiei?"
" His real twin. He's closed off its exit to Hell, using up all of his energy to keep it here. ' What is so trivial that one cannot see it, for it stands between their eyes?' Kurama, you would've died eventually and you wanted it to take your place. Problem is, it doesn't want to stay here. It knows its place." Hiei stood right by the bed. Kurama was shaking uncontrollably. " Kurama… Please let it go." Kurama hugged himself, rocking back and forth. Genkai grabbed his shoulders.
" Let it go, boy. It is all right now. I won't let anything happen to you. Just let go off the exit." Kurama stared at her, tears running down his face. Genkai wanted to slap Yusuke, Hiei, and Kuwabara senseless, but she knew that would only cause her harm. Kurama tilted his head back and closed his eyes. Hiei saw Youko outside, sitting in the tree. A red-black portal appeared under his feet and he smiled at Hiei.
" Thank you, for finally understanding." Youko mouthed.
" You should've told me." Hiei shot back.
" What fun is that?" Youko sank down into the fiery depths, a look of blissful happiness upon his face. He shot Hiei a smile and a look that said 'Hold on.' Hiei planned to do just that.
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Yusuke stared shocked as Genkai delivered the news. He dropped his spoon back into the miso soup he was eating.
" Kurama's awake?"
" Awake and functioning."
" Can I go see him?"
" NO." She closed her eyes. Yusuke looked really hurt.
" Why not?"
" I wonder why." Yusuke slumped back down. Kuwabara looked up.
" May I go see him?"
" After Yukina and Botan."
" WHAT? HOW COME HE CAN GO SEE HIM AND I CAN'T!?" Yusuke screamed. Genkai sighed and smacked him upside his head.
" Kuwabara caused him the least amount of stress, anxiety, fear, and damage. You, Urameshi, caused him the most. After Kuwabara has regained his trust, then it will be Hiei's turn. And after he has Kurama's trust, then and only then can you see him." Genkai said. Yusuke looked stunned. Really stunned.
" I can't see him until- WHO KNOWS HOW LONG THAT WILL TAKE?! I'M GOING TO GO SEE HIM!!" Yusuke stormed off. Genkai caught his arm and held on with a vice grip.
" NO! He is too afraid of you! He curled into the fetal position when I mentioned your name! Hiei scared him senseless, but if just your name sent him into nearly a heart attack, what do you think seeing you will do to him?" Yusuke stared horrified. At that moment Yukina and Botan appeared, both looking rather worse for wear.
" What happened?" Yusuke asked.
" He seemed almost happy to see us, although he was more than a little apprehensive. He was more okay with us sitting by the door than by his bed. Oh, and he can't speak."
" WHAT!?" Everyone else yelled. Botan appeared as if she were going to cry.
" You remember when he wanted to die and we found him all strung up in those black vines and one had pierced his spine?" They nodded. " Well, it damaged his voice and all of his words are faint and frog sounding, not to mention hard for him to say. He… can't… talk… any more!" Botan burst into tears and collapsed to the ground. Hiei froze and Yusuke sat down heavily in a chair. Kuwabara was speechless and Yukina sobbed into his shoulder. Genkai bowed her head. Yusuke suddenly pushed pass her and ran off.
" Yusuke…" She whispered.
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Yusuke pushed open Kurama's door slowly and peeked in. The fox was sitting up, staring out of the window. His hair was limp, going straight down his back. A brush was next to him, lying in his pale hand. His other hand was clutching the sheets. As Yusuke watched, Kurama's shoulders heaved once and he buried his face in his hands, the brush falling to the floor with a thump. Yusuke couldn't see Kurama's face, but that made him somewhat happy. He didn't want to see Kurama's faced marred by tears. Yusuke entered the room, shutting the down silently behind him. Kurama fell back into the sheets and raised his hands heavenward. Yusuke watched him. Kurama rolled and his emerald green eyes, filled with torment, fear, hurt, and anguish, fell on Yusuke's chocolate brown ones.
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Sorry it took so long to update… Over the winter holiday, I contracted some type of illness and have yet too find out what it is… So sorry… The illness makes me very weak and tired… I haven't any energy since it happened and I've lost so much weight… Well, I will continue to write this for my readers… Thank you for all of the reviews… They really brighten up my day… Good night and pleasant dreams…