Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho
Warning: H/B
Other: Drabble and a half (150 words); no mention of the last oneshot-- this is a series of 'em, not a story. ;) I have plans, you see...
What You Want
Kurama had told him once that human children were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. Hiei retorted that demon children often didn't have a choice. They were given three choices, all equally unappealing: servant, thief, or the dumb thug who beat other dumb thugs' brains out for a few coins. Of course, smart thieves were generally good fighters, but they weren't thugs.
Kurama had also told him that when children cried, they were usually asked what they wanted. Hiei noted that no demon was asked what they wanted, except those powerful enough to be ranked Lord. Otherwise, they just took it.
Hiei was a thief, not because he wanted to be, but because he could be.
Hiei wanted a girl, not because of her power, but because he could. She was safe, pretty, and out of his league.
He didn't just take her, though. He couldn't.