Story 2-
The bandits
This is another part of the story we don't know much about. Also, I must mention that I may have perhaps made an error in the first story. It is also believed that, rather than committing suicide, Hina died of heart break over the loss of her son. However, it is known that when Hiei was tossed over the edge of the Island, he miraculously survived the fall. Hina, however, didn't know this. We are not sure whether she commited suicide or simply died of a broken heart. However, conventional wisdom says that when Hiei landed in the Maikai, he was found by a group of demon bandits and was raised by them. It was there that he learned to wield a sword and survive on his own. This is something of how the story goes.
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The demon bandits slashed through the dense green mass of trees. The forest was lush and green. Off in the distance, they heard a noise.
"Wass that?" One of the more stupid bandits asked.
"Dunno. Go see." Another bandit said. They all went toward the direction of the noise. It was loud.
"Is that...a child?" The another bandit asked.
"I believe so." Another bandit said.
They slashed their way through the dense forest. When they got to a small clearing, they saw a baby wrapped in chains. He was crying and upset. He looked strong. He wiggled and squirmed.
"Lookit him!" One of the bandits teased. "He looks SO big and tough."
"Yeah, weak little baby." Another bandit snickered. "He looks..."
"Well, well. What's this?" The bandit said, seeing the tear gem.
He reached out and grabbed it. The child would not let it go. He bit the bandit on the finger hard, causing him to let the gem go.
Eventually, they decided to take him to their leader. When they took him to the bandit leader, he looked the child over.
"Why have you brought me a child?" He asked.
"We figured he would be a big help to the bandit team when he gets older, sir."
"Very well. He needs a name, then." The leader said.
"He's a hi demon." One of the bandits said. "Perhaps hi something would work."
"We shall call him Hiei."
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It was agreed that he was to be called Hiei. From the day he was strong enough to hold a sword, he did so. He was attacked everyday from a VERY young age because of his tear gem so he had to become an excellent fighter...fast. By the time Hiei was five, he was a true fighter, who killed without remorse. If they attacked him, he killed them without a bit of concern or worry. He was a true demon warrior. And this is the event that awakened the change in Hiei.
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Hiei was walking amongst the bandits looking for his tent. The bandits moved it every other day. So, he was looking for it when two huge bandits appeared in front of him.
"Hello there, boy." One of them grinned. "Nice little piece of jewelry you've got there."
Hiei clutched his tear gem in one hand. And tried to walk around them. He wasn't looking for a fight. But they moved in front of Hiei, blocking his path.
"We'll take it, I think." The other one said. They ran at Hiei. Hiei turned and ran. They were able to keep up with him pretty well, him being five. Eventually, Hiei realized he needed to fight. He turned on them and drew his sword and killed them both without trying. It was then that he realized how much stronger he was compared to them. After that, he never ran again. Instead, he made everyone go out of their way to get out of his.
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Shortly after that, the bandits became afraid of him. They were worried that he would turn against them. So, they shunned him. Hiei left, without being too upset. The only reason he had stayed previously was to learn to fight. Hiei moved to a place with stronger demons. In a massive battle against a strong demon, Hiei's tear gem was cut and he lost it in a rushing river. Hiei decided then that he needed help beyond his regular eyes to find the tear gem and Island of the Koorimes. He realized that he needed to take his revenge on them because Rui herself had told him to do so. So, Hiei seeked out a man by the name of Shigure.
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Hiei was leaning against Shigure's house, waiting for Shigure to come back. He wasn't here yet and Hiei needed his help. Hiei waited for him to arrive. Eventually, he arrived at his house.
"Well, hello there, young man." Shigure said. "How can I help you?"
"...Hn. I need you to give me a Jagan implant, old man."
"What?" Shigure asked. "There's no way! You would never survive the implant. No one has ever survived the implant."
"...Hn. I can handle the pain."
Shigure snorted. "Doubt it, young man. Hundreds have tried to have that implant and none have survived. I doubt a 6 year old could survive."
"I can handle it." As saying so, Hiei picked up his enormous sword and stabbed his sword all the way through the palm of his hand, to show he COULD indeed handle it. He stared at Shigure to show he felt no pain.
Hmm...Perhaps his child could indeed survive... Shigure thought.
"Perhaps I could..." Shigure said. "But I need to know everything about your life before we attempt the implant."
"My life is not worth knowing." Hiei replied, simply. But, he told him what little information Hiei felt comfortable about telling.
"You will be in more pain than you've ever been in in your entire life if we attempt the implant. You know that, right?" Shigure asked.
"Yes. I can handle it." Hiei said.
"Very well."
"There are certain conditions to be met, however, if you survive the implant. First, you can never tell your sister Yukina, that you are her brother. And second, when you find the tear gem you are to give it to me as payment."
Hiei agrees. Hiei follows Shigure into the house.
Shigure straps Hiei to the table.
"I must tie your arms to the table so you don't rip your own eyes out." Shigure said.
Hiei nodded.
"This will hurt. Are you sure you want to continue?"
Hiei just hn-ed at him and said, "Just get it over with!"
Switch to outside-
Hiei's loud and agonized screams are heard outside Shigure's house for miles around.