Sorry this took longer then I said it would. I seriously hate school.
This is a special shout-out to Inu Shojo...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Sakura blinked open her eyes and sat up. Zuki was curled up in bed next to her and Hiei was sound asleep with his back against the headboard. Looking at her clock, she noticed that it was only 6:15 am.
'Might as well start breakfast.'
Quietly, she got out of bed, slipped on a pair of socks, and made her way downstairs. Upon entering the kitchen, she found her brother with a cup of tea, sitting at the island counter.
"Kurama? To what do I owe this visit?" she asked, pouring herself a cup of tea and sitting nest to him.
"I have questions."
"What are they?"
"It's about the Chikaras. Koenma had them sealed in the Great Vault as you ordered, but was notified this morning by one of the guards that they were missing."
Sakura dropped her cup, which shattered on the counter, and ran to the large calandar she had pinned to the wall. She took note of the date.
"How could I forget? Oh, stupid me. What with all the excitment with Zuki's birthday, it slipped my mind."
"What is going on?" Hiei demanded, standing in the kitchen doorway with Zuki, holding her bear Aoi (1), in his arms.
"We must get to Koenma's now!"
Before anyone could say anything, she ran to Seika for it's place on the top bracket in the weapons room. Grabbing it from it's waiting place, she went back upstairs, sliced open a portal, and lept through. Kurama, Hiei, and Zuki followed her through. They all landed in the toddler king's office. Said king is sitting at his desk stamping papers when he looks up to see them.
"Ahh!" he clutched his chest in suprise. "Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"
"Sorry Lord Koenma." Sakura bowed. "But this is an emergency. Kurama told me about the Chikaras."
"Ohh...well, I believe they could have been stolen but no one can even get past the front entrance."
"Kurama and I did." Hiei stated.
"True, but..."
"I know what happened to them." Sakura interupted.
"Please explain."
Thay all took seats in chairs that magicly appeared in front of Koenma's desk.
"The Chikaras posses a power that can rip a hole in time and space. I have already explained the prophecy to you. The rift will be created using the remaining energy within the them."
"Remaining?" questioned Kurama.
"Yes...The Chikaras have reloacated to the Satsu Shibou and are now unlocking Meikai."
"WHAT!" Koenma exclaimed, falling out of his seat.
"They are opening Meikai, Lord Koenma. That is where the Satsu Shukumei is located. The prophecy is to be fulfilled within the temple. You do realize what this means."
"Yes, I do." He climbed back into his way-too-big chair and placed his head in his hands. "What do you want to do?"
"Release my father on certain conditions."
"Like?"
"He will serve his time within Meikai as king but will have advisors of my choice to watch him. If he behaves for 10 years, he will be forgiven of his crimes."
"Who will his advisors be?"
"Kurama, Shiro, and Hiei, respectfully."
The toddler king sat in silence for a while, trying to make up his mind. Hiei took this moment to ask Sakura a question.
"You mentioned that someone is to open the rift...Who is it?"
"Zuki. A rough copy of the prophecy states 'When the one, the ultimate, is born, events will be put into motion. On her first birthday, the Chikaras will open up Meikai and the Satsu Shukumei. In a weeks time, she will create the rift and the future will be decided.' If you think on it, it naturally means that it is to be Zuki."
"What does it mean by 'ultimate'?"
"At the start of creation, the Originals knew their end was near so a prophecy was made. It told of their resurection and the birth of the ultimate. The ultimate was their 'creation, in a way. When Meikai gained a monarchy, they started a tradition in which all kings are to interbreed with every type of being in existance. When this tradition is complete that signifies that the prophecy is about to be fulfilled. Zuki is this being. When my father raped my mother and aunt, Ashi and I were born. All that was missing was dark fire. That is what Zuki's father is. Another thing you are probably wondering is if my father had so many different types of beings in him, why is he not more powerful? Well, these traits are only passed through females except in the case of my brother...well half-brother through my father."
"Wow. When is this portal suppose to be finished?" asked Kurama.
"Let me see...the Chikaras located 6 days ago, so mid-afternoon tomorrow. Which means that we need to go back to the Sahxin Youko village."
"Alright. Botan?" the king called.
The ever perky grim reaper popped her head into the office. Her skin was slightly darker from her tanning at Zuki's birthday party the day before. A smile covered her face.
"Yes Lord Koenma?"
"Contact the others and have them report her. Also, have Jorge run down to the jail and tell the guards to bring Yakumo to my office, no spirit restraints. Make sure you inform him that this is an order from both Sakura and myself."
"Of course, sir."
She silently closed the doors behind her.
"I will be heading to the village with Kurama, Hiei, and Zuki now. The portal will stay open. Send everyone when they arrive."
"Alright."
Sakura stood up, drew Seika, and cut a rift. Kurama lept through first, followed by Zuki. Hiei stood beside Sakura.
"What aren't you telling us?"
"Another time."
"I'm getting tired of you saying that. You're going to have to tell us sooner of later."
"I know. Come on, we must be going."
She jumped in. Hiei sighed.
"Hiei?"
"What toddler?"
"Keep an eye on her."
"Why? She can handle herself."
"Both her and Zuki need your protection. Zyjion is after them and if he gets ahold of Zuki, it will be terrible for all the worlds."
"And what makes you think I care?"
"Deny it all you want, but you do."
A growl escaped Hiei's throat and he jumped into the portal. Koenma looked gravely at the rift.
"Take care...all of you."
When Hiei emerged, Sakura stood by the fire that was now ablaze in the village center.
"Where's Zuki?" he asked, walking up beside her.
"Off playing."
Her amethyst eyes looked up towards the Satsu Shibou where a pink, yellow, and red portal could be seen above it. Hiei followed her gaze. They stood like that for several minutes until they felt energy behind them. Turning, they saw the others (2) coming out of the portal.
"So where are we staying tonight?" asked Yusuke.
"There are four avaliable huts next to mine that you may stay in. Choose whichever you want."
Looking at the forming rift once more, she turned and walked in the other direction.
"I will be at the springs in anyone needs me." she called over her shoulder.
Everyone went to go choose a hut to stay in. Hiei watched Sakura walk away and, with nothing better to do, followed. After a few minutes, he came upon the spring and found her sitting on a rock near the middle. The spray of the waterfall made her hair glissen. He stood on the shore and could hear her humming. She knew her was there watching her. Taking in her breath, she began singing. (The following song is entitled "Last Impression" from Endless Waltz (Gundam Wing movie). The lyrics are the English ones.)
'If there are looks that communicate
better than words,
people can all live on
freely, not losing their way.
Overcoming our faults,
we realise what true kindness is,
because you and I found
a strength called love...!
I believe your love
As we trembled,
we repeated our wish in a kiss
(You are here... and so am I...)
Please don't ever forget...
I believe your dream.
Feelings that intensify...
Turning affection into a prayer
I want to show you my heart's pounding
So hot, so fierce...
So far away
Strife alone
can never achieve, for anyone or anything,
this pure excitement I want to give
to young hands.
The warmth of the sun shining through the leaves
calmly marks the passage of time...
This is surely what everyone wants to hold on to
forever and ever...!
I believe your love
Never give up...
Spread open your wounded wings.
Flying up to the sky, you sketch
a boundless dream, so far away...
I believe your dream
Show me a smile,
even though you're overflowing with sorrow,
since someday you want to be proud of
this irreplaceable moment...
So far away
Overcoming our faults,
we realise what true kindness is,
because you and I found
a strength called love...!
I believe your love
As we trembled,
we repeated our wish in a kiss.
(You are here... and so am I...)
Please don't ever forget...
I believe your dream.
Feelings that intensify...
Turning affection into a prayer
I want to show you my heart's pounding
So hot, so fierce...
So far away
The pain of tears shed
For someone held dear
Pierces the earth, and drenches the land...
I want to end this sorrow!
I believe your love
Never give up...
Spread open your wounded wings.
Flying up to the sky, you sketch
a boundless dream, so far away...
I believe your dream
Show me a smile,
even though you're overflowing with sorrow,
since someday you want to be proud of
this irreplaceable moment...
I believe your love
As we trembled,
we repeated our wish in a kiss.
(You are here... and so am I...)
Please don't ever forget...
I believe your dream.
Feelings that intensify...
Turning affection into a prayer
I want to show you my heart's pounding
So hot, so fierce...
So far away'
She turned around and looked over at Hiei who was in awe at the soft and emotional lyrics she sang. Smiling, she jumped across and landed in front of him.
"Hey Hiei."
"Hey."
"Why did you follow me?"
"I was bored."
"No you were not."
"What makes you think that?"
"Your eyes. I can tell when you are lying just by looking into your eyes."
"Hn."
"Silly kajihenge."
Her fingers traced his jaw bone and he gave a clearly visable shiver.
"Why do you tremble?" she shispered into his ear.
Goosebumps covered his arms and he couldn't stand it anymore.
"How do you this?"
"Do what, Hiei?"
"This...this vibration in my body." he started pacing. "Why does my blood start pumping faster and faster whenever you get near me? Why is it that everytime I look at you I...?"
"You what?" she took a step towards him.
Not being able to contain himself, he lept at her, pulled her against him, and gave her a mind-blowing kiss. As he pulled away, she placed her hand behind his head and pulled him in for more. They explored each others mouths with their tounges until they had to pull away for a breath.
"Why is it everytime I look at you I want to kiss you?"
"I...I do not know."
Embaressment covered his face when he realized all that he said and did.
"I..I have to go."
Before Sakura could say anything, he flitted from view. She sighed and headed back towards the village for the sun was slowly setting.
"Sir! The scouts say that Meikai is almost opened." Said a large, green-scaled demon bowing.
Zyjion sat at the head of a table in his secret hideout several miles from the Satsu Shibou.
"Good. Very good. The end is near...imoto-chan (3)."
Notes:
1- Aoi is Zuki's bear from the previous chapter. He is very important in the final three chapters.
2- Everyone includes Yusuke, Kazuma, Shuichi, Koenma (teen), Yakumo, Kayko, Taihen, Yukina, Genkai, Botan, and Puu.
3- Imoto-chan means little sister.
Only 3 chapter left in this series. There will not be a sequel because I will be writing another YYH story after a short break and I might continue on my DBZ/DBGT story.
-UtsukushiiCho