Death Dimension
Disclaimer: Yu Yu Hakusho belongs to Yoshihiro Togashi, Shonen Jump, FUNimation, etc. However, I do own Taikyo, Kathryn and Darryl Verne, the plot, the Shattered Sword Inn, and the alternate universe.
Warnings: This story contains mild shonen ai. If anyone has a problem with that, don't tell me. I don't care. Also, the story uses the traditional vampire theme, instead of the new "modern" one. Don't complain about it to me.
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Alright, everyone. There's a rant up ahead, but it'd be nice if you read it so that you why I'm so pissed off, and learn how not to piss me off.
The last chapter was damn hard to write, believe it or not. If you want to complain about the length, I'll make it shorter. If you want to complain about the time between updates, I'll post a new chapter every two months. It's annoying as hell when people bitch to me about things like that. Do you think it's easy to write something like this? News flash: it's not.
I'm not writing this for the reviews. I mean, hell, they're great and I love everyone who sends one in, but they're not why I write. I write because I get an idea that needs to be put into words.
Another thing. I know that the chapter was rather dull. It's not my fault. It was required for the story to continue. I mean, look at The Lord of the Rings. Some of the parts in that book... Gah. The Council of Elrond? Psh, no way. I skipped that. It was pages and pages of people yapping about crap that I could care less about.
Anyway, back to the point. There's a boring scene in every story, though some may be much shorter than others. There're explanations, required dialogue, and just general points of the plot that need to happen if the story's going to get anywhere.
Finally, I'd just like to point out one thing, which I have mentioned every chapter... You will not find out what Kuwabara is for a long time. When you do, it won't matter much for long. So please, stop asking me about it!
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Chapter Seven: Moonlit Serenade
Unconsciously, the kitsune had reached up to examine one of the knives. He had taken it up and was flipping it over with slight interest before he became aware of a terrible burning sensation that eclipsed his hand.
Kurama glanced down in slight panic, his eyes widening when he saw that his skin had become a flaming red, and was now being covered by dark shades that seemed to be coming from the knife itself.
The pain intensified ten-fold, and Kurama immediately let out a cry of agony before collapsing to the ground.
At Kurama's shout, Yusuke's head snapped up in surprise, the kitsune's actions causing the conversation to come to an abrupt halt. The detective ran over to the redhead's side, quickly wrenching the knife from his grip.
Yusuke felt Hiei appear behind him, though he grabbed the Jaganshi's arm when he made to pick up the utensil. "Don't touch it. Silver is one of a vampire's weaknesses, remember?"
When Hiei didn't respond, the former hanyou turned his attention back to Kurama. The kitsune was whimpering pitifully, staring at the blood as it trickled down from his hand and onto the wooden floor below. When Yusuke reached up to gingerly examine the wound, the fox lept away, his eyes wide like those of a cornered animal's.
As Yusuke tried to calm Kurama down, Kuwabara rounded on Darryl and his apprentice. The boy gulped and edged behind his master, who looked puzzled when Kuwabara pointed an accusing finger at the pair of them.
"What'd you do to it?" he exclaimed, and Darryl's expression immediately shifted to one of anger.
"Nothing! What makes you think that it-?" the man started, though Kuwabara interrupted him.
"I bet you cursed it, or something!" the ningen yelled, his fists clenching.
The blacksmith glared at him. "How dare you accuse me of such a thing? It's not our fault that your idiot of a friend was stupid enough to touch something that would!"
Kuwabara was about to reply when Yusuke appeared next to him, holding a whimpering kitsune in his arms. "C'mon. We need to bandage Kurama's hand... It's obvious that we're not welcome here."
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A low groan came from Yusuke as he rolled to his side once again. Due to his wings, it seemed utterly impossible to find a comfortable sleeping position. Sighing deeply, the tenshi resorted to lying on his stomach while resting his head on his crossed arms. From what he could tell, it appeared to be just past midnight, and he was the only one still awake.
A cold breeze suddenly swept through the room, and the detective pushed himself into a sitting position. With a quick glance around, his gaze landed on the balcony doors, which were both open wide. Yusuke looked back over the other beds.
...Kuwabara was lying on his back while the covers were strewn about haphazardly, snoring loudly...
...Hiei was curled up and shivering while he murmured his sister's name in a soft, whimpering-like voice. ('He's having a nightmare about her, no doubt...' Yusuke thought, sympathetically.)
...Kurama's bed was empty.
Yusuke's head whipped around as a melodious, and yet chilling voice floated in from outside. Behind him, the tenshi's wings fluttered slightly, conveying that he was unnerved. While being careful not to make a sound, the former hanyou crept out from under the covers and edged towards the doorway.
Stealthily, the detective peeked his head around the corner, instantly focusing on the figure standing on the balcony. However, when he recognized the person to be none other than Kurama, he faltered.
The kitsune was leaning over the railing dangerously, though he seemed to take no notice of it. The rather eerie voice was coming from him, as he appeared to be... singing? Kurama's gaze was directed at the sky; Yusuke followed it, finding him to be staring at the moon as if in a trance. (From what the tenshi remembered, it seemed to be around ninety-two-percent full, making it a Waxing Gibbous Moon. By tomorrow night, it would most likely be full.)
Trying to suppress his urge to interrupt and ask Kurama what the hell he was doing, Yusuke instead tried to figure out what he was singing... But as he listened, he found that it wasn't much of a song at all, but a poem...
"I close my eyes and see the moon, shimmering a silver hue.
It takes my breath and makes me sigh,
To see it there and shine so bright.
I wonder if it's ever known what it's like to feel alone.
To carry with you an emptiness,
Your heart reflecting an endless pit.
How could it know what it's like to feel that way?
To feel so sad, so down and gray,
With all the stars for company.
It dances with them happily.
Then I opened up my eyes to find it floating in the sky,
And in that moment I did see,
I wasn't so alone or empty.
For you see, the moon would always, always keep me company.
And as I lay upon my bed its soft silver light caressed my head,
Lulled to sleep by its warming glow.
There I had a magic dream,
I dreamt about the moon, it's soft, sweet silver hue.
Like a rose in full bloom floating softly on the sea.
And never was I sad again.
For you see, I knew that every night the moon would tuck me in..."
Yusuke stared at the kitsune in awe. Needless to say, He had never heard Kurama say anything so... well, pessimistic.
'He's probably just... having an... off night. Yeah...' The detective came up with the excuse quickly before retreating back into the room. Hiei's whimpering had increased, and so he made his way toward him, intent on comforting the Jaganshi in order to quiet him down. ( Otherwise, there'd be no chance of him getting any sleep at all. )
And yet while doing this, Yusuke kept his now-violet gaze on Kurama, who had started up yet another song...
A/N
Hakudoshi-chan: I'm actually not sure if this is going to turn into a YusukexHiei pairing. I might just leave it with no yaoi eventually, but I know that would make a lot of readers sad... So, the pairings might change. It just depends... But I really don't want this story to become infested with yaoi, as romance isn't the main genre. I might right a side-fic for this at one point, if I really get the inspiration... I 'unno. See the response to YokoYoukai's review for more information.
YokoYoukai: I wouldn't mind in the least if you dedicated something to me! I'd feel really honored... n.n Though, one thing... As this is my story, and because YusukexHiei is my favorite pairing, they may very well end up together. Yusuke's really the only one that I can see Hiei paired with. Kurama and Hiei are too secretive, and that would eventually create distrust between them, ending the relationship. I just realized that a while ago... Anyway, I wouldn't just have Kurama and Hiei's relationship cut off suddenly in here; there's going to be a reason for it...
x. Short and rather stupid chapter. Complain about it, and I won't update for two months. ( I already hate this chapter enough without you people telling me so. )
x. The poem is something that I found on www dot i love poetry dot com. It's by Crystal Johnson, and I claim no own to it.
x. Hint: (Just a review for Kuwabara.) What Kuwabara's become has something to do with the two "unknown creatures" that reside in Estatris. ( Big clue there, if you figure out what they are. ) Also, what he's turned into appears in the Harry Potter series. ( It's not a wizard, magic user, or anything of the sort. Nice try, though. )
