Hello everyone and welcome to chapter number 2. Yes, yes, I realize that it has taken quite a bit of time to get here and that you've all been waiting. . .but let's not dwell on that. ï The important thing is that it's finally here and we can all enjoy it together. Also, since this IS the second chapter, it is time to announce who this story is dedicated to! So, in honor of the past Olympic games the bronze medal goes to Senshi – Sama, the silver goes to SilveryKitsune, and the gold goes to –drum role- HAPPY- HAPPY- CHAN! Please rise for the national anthem of Happy- Happy- Chan . . . . . . There. Happy- Happy- Chan I hope you enjoy your story, and to those of you who didn't make it I wish you better luck in upcoming stories. Now, without further petty and pointless banter. . .ON WITH CHAPTER 2!!!! ENJOY! ï
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"What do you mean 'Koenma needs our help'? He's the leader of the spirit world, let him handle things. Besides," the black haired youkai gave a look back at his lifeless partner lying upon the earthen floor. "We have much more important things to worry about."
"Hiei's bein' right Botan." He too managed a glance at the still figure resting behind him. "Let the little guy with the binky handle whatever it is that's bein' wrong."
"But that's just it! He can't! He told me he needed you and Hiei specifically and sent me out to find you right away. Something about souls being taken from spirit world."
"Hn. Again, that's HIS problem." The dragon turned away and began walking in the direction of his former lover. But before he had taken but three steps, the blue haired girl spoke again, this time delivering a brief moment of hope.
"I know all about what happened to Kurama, Hiei, as well as what has happened to Touya. Koenma told me to tell you that if you assist in the mission, he will grant permission for Kurama's soul to be placed back into his body." She directed her gaze towards the former shinobi. "The same goes for Touya, Jin."
The wind master stood there silently for a moment, a blank stare his only expression. He didn't really believe it was possible to heal and bring life to the dead (though he had seen it done with Genkai as well as Urameshi) but if Koenma gave his word then there must be something to the claim. "If we're helpin'. . ."
"If we do what the brat says then we get their souls back?"
"Yes. . .providing of course that the mission is a success. . .heh heh. . ."
"If it means getting Kurama's soul back then I can assure you, I won't fail."
"Now that sounds more like the Hiei I know! How about you Jin? Are you coming to?"
"All I ever wanted was fer Touya ta be bein' happy and smilin'. . .now he can't be doin' either. But if Koenma promises that I'll be gettin 'im back ta give it another go then of course I'll be comin' with ya! But. . ." The wind demon stopped his speech and walked across the room so that he was standing face to face with the warrior Supika. "What about you? Will ya be comin' with us to Supika? I'm sure that Koenma would be returnin' yer mom's soul just like he's givin' back Touya's and Kurama's."
The demon girl looked at Jin, the deep copper of her eyes sparkling with the ending mist of tears. But she did not speak to him, only thought the words that only he could understand.
THANK YOU LITTLE DEMON, BUT I AM AFRAID I MUST DECLINE YOUR OFFER. AS I HAVE SAID TO YOU BEFORE, TO ME MY MOTHER WAS ALREADY DEAD SO THE GAINING OF HER LIFE IS NOT SOMETHING I DESIRE AS PASSIOATELY AS YOURSELF. I HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO MAKE PEACE WITH THE LOSS I HAVE SUFFERED WHERE AS YOU HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN TO GRIEVE. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS UP TO YOU AND HIEI TO HEAL THE PAIN DEEP INSIDE YOURSELVES AND RESTORE YOUR FRIENDS TO THEIR FORMER GLORY. BUT DO NOT FEAR. I SHALL REMAIN HERE AND WILL LOOK AFTER THEM BOTH WHILE YOU ARE AWAY.
"But. . ."
PLEASE LITTLE DEMON, I PROMISE THEY SHALL BE IN GOOD HANDS. AND, PERHAPS, ONE DAY WE SHALL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN AND YOU WILL TELL ME ALL ABOUT THE NEW LIFE YOU HAVE FORMED WITH TOUYA.
"I don't get it. What are they doing?"
"Baka (idiot). She's talking to him."
The blue haired youkai just stared blankly into space, her eyes wide with confusion. "I don't hear anything."
"The spirit world must be getting lax in their selection of messengers. She's speaking to him telepathically."
"Well that's not fair. How are we supposed to know what they're saying? Hey Hiei, you're a telepath. . .can you hear them?"
"Of course I can."
"Well. . "
"Well what?"
"Care to fill me in?"
"Hn. Even I can respect other people's privacy."
"Oh. Well then we'd better get moving. Come on Jin! We haven't got time to waste!"
"HOLD YOUR HORSES! I'M COMIN'! Are you sure ya don't want ta be comin' with us? We could really be usin' a person like you ta be helpin' out."
YES, I'M SURE JIN. BUT PLEASE, REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU ARE GONE AND I SHALL REMEMBER YOU FOREVER.
"I will be. But remember that there's always bein' a place for ya if you're changin' your mind."
"COME ON JIN!"
"ALRIGHT! DON'T BE GETTING' YER KIMONO IN A TWIST! Bye Supika, take good care of Touya and Kurama." And with that, the former master of wind turned back to those who stood in waiting for him. And as the three youkai left the olden hut, the memories of their fallen friends remained. And one last thought pushed its way into the wind master's mind, one single string of comfort from a new found friend. . .
I WILL LITTLE DEMON. . .I WILL. . .
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The Beautiful Sazuka sat alone on a chair lined with the softest silk money could buy. He had everything he needed now and nothing could stand in his way. And yet. . .and yet he was not happy. Something was still missing, though he could not figure out just what it was. He had both beauty as well as fame, and soon would be the most powerful leader the makai had ever known. But there was no one to share it with, no one he even considered worthy enough to have a conversation with. All he wanted was a companion, someone with whom to share the deepest secrets of his soul. Hiei had Kurama, Yusuke had Kayko, even that air head Jin had someone whom he cared for deeply and who cared for him back in the same way. So why not he? What had he done to be so terribly alone? Why had HE been ostracized while others had been allowed to find happiness? Why had he been different?
A single tear fell from off the tip of the clown youkai's pale chin and rested upon one of the three vials which held the souls of the demons he had captured. And as it began to fade into nothingness, Sazuka told himself that none of those things mattered anymore. He had shown them, and he would show them all in the days to come. He had taken away all those who mattered most and now he was not the only one alone. . .
Wow. . .so is that really why The Beautiful Sazuka is doing this? Hmmm. . .seems kind of strange to me. Oh well, I'm sure it will all become clear in the chapters to come (hopefully they will arrive earlier than this one did). So I guess that's all for now, but be sure to check back soon for chapter 3. But just so everyone knows, I started college on August 28th and I've got two 1 hour and 30 min. classes everyday plus homework so you're gonna have to cut me some slack with the writing. See ya soon!
P.S. Senshi – San, I'm not mad at you! You're the best! Hooray Senshi – San!
