Title:Blood's Calling

Author:Bradybunch4529

Disclaimers: Not mine in anyway. I'm simply borrowing the Yu Yu Hakusho gang

Rating:PG-13 to R in later chapters

Summary:AU OOC Future fic: A young vampire is pushed over the edge with a single act. The world has been paying for the mistake for almost 1000 years. Is there hope to be found in the rebirth of a girl.

Pairings: Keiko/Yusuke

Reviewers:

Apathetic Empath 2: Flawless? You do know how to turn a girl's head. Isn't the coldness a kick in the teeth? He was quite scary. Which made the chapter work so much better. It is kinda strange but I really wanted a darker fic this time. Kurama is probably going to be the most OOC character in this story. I'm going to try and take his character in another direction. As for what he discovered all those years ago, you find out soon. Hints were throughout the chapter though. I swear! Botan is behaving silly but it's not because she wants to help! You'll find out her motives soon. Sorry about the mistakes! But the black eyes are not a mistake! They are carefully planned for. You'll find out why in this chapter. As for the name, so sorry. My spell check does get wacky at times. I'm thrilled you like the abilities of the vampires. I'll be going into those more in depth later. I didn't want to make them cliché. Tohru and Keiko will be explained soon. As for what happened all those years ago, you'll see soon.

Egustagustason:You're going to turn my head! Thanks for the confidence.

Kittysand Katie: He does need that! But the sorry makes the reunion so much sweeter. As for Tohru and Keiko, you'll see soon. I promise.

Poptart( ): I am cruel aren't I? Don't give yourself a headache! But glad that you are enjoying it.

Ladykaguya:Thanks! You'll have to wait and see!

Kenshinlover2002:I want to thank you. You are one of my most faithful reviewers. You review almost everything that I have posted. You are way too sweet. Yep. Now he can find her! Kurama has a reason. Wait and see! Thanks so much!

Animefan103( ): Thanks! There does seem to be some confusion about. Wait and see.

Chapter 4: Near Miss

Keiko sighed as she walked into the diner where she worked. The air conditioner felt good on her heated skin. The rain had finally stopped this morning, and the sun was quickly burning away any moisture left on the ground. Birds chirped and flew their cloudless blue skies, their cries making the people below them smile. The park across the street was filled, children and their parents enjoying the first sunshine in almost three weeks.

"Keiko," Mr. Yokoshiro greeted, waving slightly before turning and greeting the couple that came in behind her.

"Hello Mr. Yokoshiro," Keiko responded with a sigh. A glance around the diner showed that nearly every table was filled along with a line of people waiting to sit down. Keiko even noticed a couple of people waiting at the take out window. "We're busy I see," Keiko called as she made her way through the crowd.

"Yes," Mr. Yokoshiro nodded. "Get your apron on and help Sara in the kitchen with the back orders before moving to the tables."

"Of course," Keiko nodded and slipped into the quiet of the kitchen. As a shout startled her, Keiko amended her thought too quieter than outside.

"Hey Keiko," Johnny called. Keiko smiled at the high school student that helped out in the kitchen after school and during breaks. His dark blue eyes always held a smile and his dark brown hair curled around his face.

"Hello Johnny. I see that we are busy," Keiko called as she hurried to put her stuff into her locker.

"It's always busy when I cook," Johnny told her as she walked around the counter, tying her apron. "They just love me."

"So you keep telling us," Keiko teased with a roll of her eyes. She shared a smile with Sara, the other cook.

"How was class Keiko?" Sara asked in her soft voice. Her light green eyes smiled into Keiko's.

"More homework," Keiko sighed and rested her elbows on the stainless steel counter. "But I did get my paper back. I got an A. Which makes me feel much better," Keiko told the older woman with a smile. Sara was always interested in the youngsters that worked her. She had been with Mr. Yokoshiro since he had opened. Her black hair was streaked with silver and she moved slower now, arthritis starting to catch up with her.

"That's good," Sara told her with another smile.

"I hope so," Keiko sighed and looked around. "What do you need me to do?"

"If you could start on the salads, it would be a great help." Sara sighed and looked around. "Mary called off this morning. She's got the flu that's been going around."

"Wonderful," Keiko observed. "That's what we needed."

"Don't I know it," Johnny tossed in. "It's been insane at school. Everyone is getting sick and it lasts forever."

"It's been hitting the University too," Keiko admitted. "So far I've been lucky and Tohru hasn't brought it home."

"Now that is a miracle," Johnny teased.

"Your young man is such a sweetie," Sara told Keiko.

"He's not my 'young man' Sara," Keiko reminded her. "We're just really good friends."

"So you keep saying. But he's here every evening you work to walk you home," Sara told her huffily. "In my day that meant something serious. But if you want to keep denying it, fine." Sara threw her hands up and shrugged her shoulders.

Keiko and Johnny shared a smile before getting back to work. The next couple of hours passed quickly, Keiko helping Sara and Johnny to get caught up before going out to wait on her tables. A hand touching her shoulder took her by surprise, her head tilting to look over at Moira. "What's up?" Keiko asked as she went back to getting drinks.

"You're mystery guy is here again," Moira teased her lightly.

"Again?" Keiko asked as she lifted her tray and turned to look.

Sure enough, he was sitting in the corner, watching her carefully. He had been coming in for the past two weeks, ordering only a sandwich and coffee, sitting for hours and watching her. "He's starting to make me nervous," Keiko muttered as she smiled a greeting.

"Definitely weird," Moira admitted. "But maybe he's shy."

"Looking like that?" Keiko scoffed and rolled her eyes at Moira. "Nope. Knowing my luck he's decided I'm his next conquest."

"Well at least you'll get sex out of it," Moira told her with a shrug.

"Moira!" Keiko protested with a laugh. "You are so only interested in one thing."

"Can I help it if my man's not coming through?" Moira asked with a grin.

"Buy some toys," Keiko told her.

"There's nothing like the real thing," Moira sighed.

"Try chocolate," Keiko advised. "Sex without the man. No muss, no fuss and the chocolate doesn't bitch when you throw it away when you're done." Keiko smiled as Moira started laughing. She delivered the drinks and then made her way over to her mystery man.

Keiko had to admit that he was gorgeous. Silver hair cascaded down his back, delicate features and burning silver eyes. Keiko had a feeling that this was a demon that always considered all the possibilities before taking action. She suppressed a shiver as those eyes traced her figure before meeting her eyes. It had been two week since Tohru had told her that a vampire had been showing interest in her. Shortly after that this guy started showing up. Keiko didn't believe in coincidences like that. Which meant that he was here specifically for her. But why hadn't he already taken her into custody?

"Hello again," Keiko greeted with a smile, none of her thoughts showing on her face. She clutched her pen tightly and focused on a point just beyond his shoulder. "What would you like to today Sir? The usual?"

"Not today," the man answered. His voice was like a hundred tinkling bells, and yet the throaty growl of a predator. "Today I would like to try something new."

"Of course," Keiko smiled and nodded. "Do you need a menu?"

"I want you," the man told her, smiling when she started in surprise and her eyes jerked to his.

"Sir?" Her voice was faint and slightly thready.

"To tell me what you like," the man continued easily, an eyebrow twitching upwards.

"Of course," Keiko nodded and took a deep breath. "I've always enjoyed the Chicken Caesar Salad on a hot day. Or if you don't want a salad, then perhaps a plate of fruit would be better. Or if you wish something heavier, perhaps a sub of your choosing," Keiko smiled at the vampire in front of her, his silver eyes starting to unnerve her as he watched her unblinkingly.

"The fruit sounds really good," the man finally told her calmly. "With some water and perhaps some yogurt."

"I'll get that in right away Sir. And I'll bring you your drink," Keiko assured him with a smile after writing everything down. She turned away and then jerked to a stop when the man wrapped a hand around her wrist. "Sir?"

"You're name is Keiko Yukimura?"

"Yes," Keiko replied cautiously, her dark brown eyes wary and shadowed.

"Hmm," the man hummed slightly under his breath, silver eyes warming with amusement. "And you're 21 years old?"

"Why?" Keiko demanded. "I don't see how that information could possible concern you," she told him shortly and tugged her wrist free. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'll place your order."

"As you wish," the man inclined his head. His silver eyes sparking with amusement and fondness as he watched her walk away.

His informant had been correct. This was definitely the Keiko that he had known all those years ago. Her brown hair was longer, almost mid back, but her eyes were those same dark chocolate brown. And they still flashed the same fire if when pressed. A slight smile twitched his lips upwards before he controlled it. After a thousand years of waiting and planning, he could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel in front of him.

He wasn't surprised when the other waitress brought him his water and then later his order. It was obvious from the glances that Keiko was throwing him that she was considering how much of a threat he was. He smiled at her as he left, the return smile polite without ever reaching her eyes. He escaped into the bright sunlight, a real smile spreading across his features as he contemplated the brilliant day.

"What do you want," Hiei demanded as he came up behind Kuwabara. He took grim satisfaction from the way that the idiot jumped a foot in the air, shrieking like a little girl. He landed with a thud, back pressed against the wall and chest heaving as he stared at Hiei in shock.

"Hiei! Man quit doing that!" Kuwabara demanded as he stared down at the small vampire.

"Idiot," Hiei muttered as he glared at Kuwabara.

"You are always sneaking up on me," Kuwabara complained as Hiei glared at him. As always he fought back a shiver as Hiei's black eyes followed his every movement. He still wasn't used to the black color, preferring the crimson color they normally were. But whenever he was upset about something or preparing for battle, Hiei's eyes became that consuming blackness.

"Hn," Hiei muttered and stepped around the spaced vampire. "Definitely an idiot."

"Wait!" Kuwabara hollered as he realized that Hiei was getting ready to close his door. "I came to ask for a favor."

"So?"

"Come on Hiei, we're going to be family."

"No we are not," Hiei told him stiffly as he stepped into his room.

"I'm marrying your sister," Kuwabara reminded him.

"Doesn't mean that I have to claim an idiot," Hiei reminded him, crossing his arms over his chest as he came to a stop beside his bed.

"Hiei please," Kuwabara begged. "I would ask Urameshi but he's still off and Kurama seems to have disappeared." A frown crossed Kuwabara's face, "but he's been doing that a lot lately. I wonder what he's up to?"

"What does that have to do with me?" Hiei asked impatiently. He ignored the statement about Kurama, having a good idea what he was up to.

"Oh yeah," Kuwabara started again, leaving behind the question about Kurama's activities. "I want to buy something for Yukina. Her birthday is coming up."

"What does that have to do with me?" Hiei demanded, unsure what this idiot wanted with him.

"I want you to help me buy it!" Kuwabara exclaimed proudly, chest puffing out slightly. His eyes gleaming with pride over having his future brother-in-law help him with his gift.

"You really are an idiot," Hiei told him. "What makes you think that I would help you?"

"Because both of us love Yukina more than anything else," Kuwabara told him huffily.

"Hn." Hiei had to shut his mouth, swallowing the protest on his tongue. The idiot had made a good point and Hiei hated to disappoint Yukina. He knew how much it would mean to her to know that the two men in her life were spending time together. "Fine," Hiei sighed.

"Really?" Kuwabara gaped at Hiei. "You mean it? You'll help?"

"I never say anything I don't mean," Hiei snapped. "I am not a human or you!"

"Hey!" Kuwabara protested.

"When?" Hiei interrupted easily.

"Now," Kuwabara told him happily. The anger he had felt earlier disappearing at the thought of making his sweet Yukina smile.

"Of course," Hiei muttered. "Well finding the fox can wait until after shopping. How long can it take after all?" Hiei wondered to himself as he followed Kuwabara out the door.

Genkai watched as Yusuke attacked the dummy repeatedly. His fist and feet blurring as he moved to a rhythm that only he could hear. Sweat was beginning to drip down his face and body, causing his tank top and shorts to cling. Muscles were easily defined as they bunched and stretched with every movement, steam rising from his body. His breath was still steady; his eyes calm and focused as he alternated his attacks.

The tension that had been riding him for the past couple of weeks was slowly disappearing. His eyes had lost their haunted edge, leaving behind the shadows that were always there. Genkai breath a silent sigh of relief, she had been worried that he would finally go over the edge. Each year that Keiko wasn't reborn, the shadows seem to consume a bit more of his soul.

As he began to use the dark energy that he had been perfecting since that day, Genkai wondered what happened to the carefree young man that he had once been. His death and rebirth as a vampire had changed things, though he had still had that valor and burning need to protect. Until the day that Keiko had died, Genkai hadn't realized how much of Yusuke's happiness was tied into the girl.

"I believe that Botan betrayed me," Yusuke spoke suddenly. Genkai's eyes focused on him again but he hadn't paused in his movements. "There are too many things that are starting to add up."

"She's been loyal these past thousand years," Genkai commented carefully.

"Yes," Yusuke agreed, spinning away from the bag to complete a back kick. The bag swung widely, causing the rope that held it to strain and creak as it spun away from the force of the blow. "But has she been loyal for friendship or because of fear?"

"You think that Gohei knew where you were going," Genkai stated slowly. Her mind turning over all possibilities and not liking the way everything was adding up.

"I do." His voice was empty of all emotions, stark and cold. His blows harder, more calculated. Dust rose with each blow, the sounds of the strikes louder.

"It is always possible that Gohei had men watching you," Genkai pointed out. Her eyes steady on Yusuke's figure.

"I thought about that," Yusuke admitted. "And in the beginning that was what I believed but something he said at the time seemed strange."

"Really?"
"He told me that betrayal comes in many forms," Yusuke informed her. Fists beginning a new assault on the punching bag, laces on his tennis swaying rhythmically. "I really thought at the time he was talking about his accomplices giving him up so easily. But then I remember that he had been looking straight at Botan. A small smile on his face." Yusuke came to a stop, his hands grabbing the swaying bag. His head rested against its surface, sweat smearing against the material as he turned his head to met Genkai's eyes. "I killed him for smiling," Yusuke admitted. "I thought he was smiling about Keiko's death."

"I remember," Genkai nodded.

She could still remember the look on Yusuke's face as he finally gave into the rage inside of him. The way that blackness seemed to suddenly consume the entire room, originating from him. When he had attacked, there had been no mercy for any of those present. It was then that Hiei had used his 'Dragon of the Darkness Flame', and allowed the Dragon to truly consume his soul. Hiei had been left with those black eyes, Yusuke had been left with shadows that never disappeared and Kurama had lost his faith.

Yusuke, Hiei and Kurama hadn't stopped until blood had coated the walls. Remains strewn about the council chamber, blood dripping down the tables, and a look of sadistic glee on his face. Yusuke hadn't spared the assistants or the pages. He had wanted to make a statement about crossing him. And he had.

"Should I kill her?" Yusuke asked finally. His empty hazel eyes met Genkai's as he waited for her decision.

"I think that you should double check with Kurama before you do anything," Genkai advised. "If she did betray you, perhaps you should leave her alive until Keiko can decide what to do with her."

"Keiko," Yusuke whispered. His eyes went soft, warmth sparking in them as he contemplated the woman that he loved. "Do you really think so?"

"It was Keiko that suffered the true betrayal. Perhaps you should allow her to pass judgement," Genkai told him casually.

"You are right," Yusuke nodded decisively. He smiled at her for a moment, almost looking like the Yusuke of old. "We'll let Keiko decided what to do with her if it proves true." He shuddered slightly. "I could almost feel sorry for her."

"Me too," Genkai agreed.

"What about jewelry?" Hiei questioned desperately. "Don't all women love that?"

"Yukina can make jewelry with her energy," Kuwabara informed him huffily. "She wouldn't want me to buy her something she could make."

"We've been shopping for over six hours," Hiei grumbled, beginning to lose his temper. Being surrounded by all those humans and suffering through the entire shopping experience was beginning to wear on his nerves. He really didn't know how much longer he could keep from killing Kuwabara.

"I'm sure that we'll find something soon," Kuwabara told him. "But I want to make sure that the gift is perfect."

"Hn."

"Hey look." Kuwabara pointed and Hiei brightened, hoping that Kuwabara had finally found the gift. When he realized that Kuwabara was just pointing at a diner, Hiei seriously considered slicing Kuwabara into very small slices.

"Let's grab a snack," Kuwabara decided and dragged Hiei over to the diner with him.

"I'm not hungry," Hiei grumbled.

"Then you can sit there and watch me it," Kuwabara told him. "I'm starving!"

They burst through the doors and Kuwabara could feel his mouth watering as the smells drifted towards him. The host smiled at them, fear in his eyes as he realized whom the two vampires were that had just walked in. Kuwabara ignored the fear and asked for a table. Within seconds that two of them were sitting down and looking at the menu that the man had left with them.

"So good," Kuwabara mumbled as he skimmed the menu. "What do I want to start with?"

"How is this going to find Yukina present?" Hiei demanded. His eyes flashed darkly as he watched Kuwabara drooling on his menu.

"We don't want to collapse from hunger," Kuwabara informed him. "Yukina would want us to keep our strength up to find that perfect gift."

"Have you thought about getting her a spa package," a cheerful voice asked them. "Most women love the thought of being pampered for a full day."

"Hey that's a great idea!" Kuwabara exclaimed and turned to smile at the woman.

A/N:Well there it is. A cliffhanger too. Does make you wonder who they are talking too doesn't it? The chapter didn't go the way that I had planned it, but they very rarely do. I hope that you enjoyed it. Please remember to review. But if you don't, thanks for stopping by.