Disclaimer: We do not own Yu Yu Hakusho.

KG: Though I'd love to so I could always see Kurama without a shirt! They didn't have very many shots of him without a shirt on in the show, and that disappointed me. I WILL CHANGE THAT!

EGF: Honestly, I'd rather die than own that stupid show. Plus, a shirtless Kurama is not appealing to me. Whatever.

KG: Yeah, well :P

The Black Rose Petals

Phase 1

"The only thing that surrounds me is emptiness. I can't do anything about that. I heard the singing, but it wasn't for me. I saw the smile, but it wasn't at me. I heard the words, but not to me. I may never find what's perfect for me."

"Very good, Suuichi you can sit down now."

That's exactly what he did, never wishing to cross an adult. He listened to all the other poems. After hearing many of them, Suuichi wondered how many came from the soul.

No one would know it, but depression seemed to be taking over Suuichi's emotions. Though, it was normal for a teenager to be confused, he wasn't. He knew exactly what he wanted.

He longed for companionship. The kind that far exceeded friendship. Trying to do that with one of his current friends was out of the question. Despite the rumors, he was nothing like that. (EGF: No fair! Ruining my fun.) (KG: smacks EGF upside the head NEVER, EVER!)

You could say that he wanted a girlfriend, but that's not what he wanted. It went far beyond that. He wanted someone to love him. Someone that would remain by his side. Someone he could be devoted to.

Suuichi wouldn't let all this get in the way. He had to pay attention if he wanted to keep his reputation. When he had returned from his dream state, he heard the bell ring. Everyone filed out of the classroom.

He walked outside with his books under his left arm, and with his right blocked the sun from his eyes. It wasn't that usual reason because it was an obstruction to his eyesight. For Suuichi, the sun was false hope for him now. Every morning a few months ago, he would watch the sun rise. Back then, it did feel like a glimmer of hope. It put a message into his mind: "You'll do fine. Just keep going and you'll find that special someone. That one person for you alone, and then you shall be truly happy."

He had believed that for what seemed the longest time. Now, the sun was only an annoyance, a stab in his cold, dark heart. Though, one thing from the message he still believed – "That one person for you alone, and then you shall be truly happy." But when would he find this special someone? With each passing second, the desire to be with that person became stronger.

Walking now, he vowed to himself, "I will continue to search, the wait, and long for happiness. Without happiness, I am a hollow shell."

Then, he abruptly stopped and looked at the clouds – but not the sun – and stood there for a moment. "I've never been very religious, but whoever happens to be up there…whoever happens to hear me and be looking over me, I have but one request. Help me."

Just then, as if someone was listening, he was hit by something hard. He almost fell over. He looked down, thus seeing the beautiful maiden in his arm. Her pure white hair gracefully followed her movements. He was surprised, but she was frightened. She looked up at him with scared rose-colored eyes.

His heart stopped. Then he heard running. When he looked up he saw two thugs and a demon coming towards them. The girl hid behind him.

"Out of the way, pretty boy!" one of the thugs spoke.

Suuichi said nothing and instead examined them with cold, stoic eyes.

"All we want is the girl. Don't make us mess up your pretty face," the other thug added.

The demon walked in front of them. "Don't be so hasty. This is no ordinary beauty either. He has great power." The demon was by far very handsome with forest green hair and orange eyes.

"I will not let you proceed."

"It seems so. Let's go. We are not equipped enough for a battle." With a snap of the demon's fingers, the three disappeared.

"Thank you," the girl stuttered.

"It's no big deal. By the way, what is your name?"

"Tsuki. My name is Tsuki. What's yours?"

"Kurama."

"Kurama?"

"Why were they after you?"

"Well…" she was interrupted.

"Tsuki! Thank god you're okay!" another girl came running towards them. She had long black hair with silver streaks. Her eyes were black with a purple tint.

"Yes. Mr. Kurama here saved my skin."

Suuichi thought to himself, 'Mister?'

The other girl turned to him. "Thank you," she said and ran off dragging Tsuki with her.

'That was weird.' But he had no idea that this was only the beginning. In order to get what he longed for, he would have to encounter events very surreal.

Kurama rested his hand on the strap of his school bag and headed in the direction of his house, all the while contemplating the things that had just occurred.

'Those demons…why were they after her? It's likely they will come after her again, but why? I sensed a form of spiritual power from within her frail-looking body. Demons usually only concern themselves with others for a few reasons: the person was useful, the person had something they wanted, for their own special desires, or for revenge.'

That girl he encountered, Tsuki, really did look like a beautiful maiden. The timing was almost too perfect to be coincidental. What were the chances of one of the few times you were actually praying, and then a kind – nearly angelic – girl knocks into you?

When he walked into his house, he was greeted with what anyone would want, a loving hug and a warm batch of cookies! Kurama hugged his mother back and accepted a heart-warming chocolate chip cookie.

Now there was one person you knew would always love you and be with you, no matter who or what you were.

"You trouble yourself too much, mother," Suuichi said, half-joking.

She smiled. "It's all right, Suuichi. I do it because I love you, my darling son."

'But how would you react if you knew who I really am?' he thought.

"So, do you like the cookies?" his loving mother asked.

"They're delicious as always," he responded.

His mother grabbed him one more time and held him tightly. "I truly am blessed to have you as my son."

Suuichi smiled. This warm feeling was love, but how long could he bask in his mother's love? Surely, she would not be here forever.

"Only because you are my mother."

"You're too sweet."

He kissed his mother on the cheek. "I'm going to study now."

Okay, dear."

Once in his room, instead of studying he laid down on his bed. He began to contemplate his recent situation again. Who was the other girl? She was Tsuki's opposite in appearance. Is she wanted as well?

He shook his head to rid himself of all his rushing thoughts. He needed to steady his mind in order to concentrate on anything. A nap would do him good.

He set his alarm clock and got settled in a comfortable position. He closed his eyes and rested his mind. But, even in his dreams his loneliness haunted him.

EGF: None of this is really in my style except for the poem and the bad guys. Oh well…

KG: It wasn't quite my style either. Actually…I really don't even have a style. Lately it's been all this morbid stuff though…Mainly Tales of Symphonia stuff, and me nearly killing Kratos. I'm so strange…I like to kill the guys I like in fics. I did such horrible things to Kurama in my one fic. Anyway, I'll stop talking and you can start reviewing! We hope you enjoyed this first chapter of the Black Rose Petals .