Chapter Three: Past Away

Disclaimer: I own you! I own everything! This world is mine! Your soul is mine! Everything and everyone you care about belongs to me! Everything is mine! Except for this show. I disown this show. It would be a disgrace to my name!

Anything that you want

I'd do anything

Just to prove how much I care

How much you mean to me

How much I want you with me

Sometimes it's the little things that say the most

Yoko held the pot close to him while he walked home. He looked down at the silent and stoic demon that walked next to him.

"Hiei, you didn't have to pick me up."

"You would've taken your time otherwise. I can't be waiting for you."

Yoko sighed. "You really don't trust me, do you?"

Instead of responding Hiei remained silent and looked away. Yoko looked at him sympathetically. He then looked the other way.

From that moment on the walk home was quiet. They were almost there when Hiei broke the awkward silence. He had a smirk on his face. It was almost like a triumphant smile.

"I made another call after I talked to you."

"Who did you call?"

"A cooking instructor."

"What? Why?"

"Because, I don't want another incident where you almost burn down the kitchen!"

Yoko sighed and pouted. There was no winning this argument for him. He calmly accepted his defeat and opened the gate to the house. They walked down the stone pathway leading to the door. When they reached the door Yoko got out his key and unlocked it. He looked at Hiei before he entered, with Yoko following behind.

Once he was inside Yoko closed the door behind him. He made his way to the kitchen to put away the pot in his arms. Once it was put away Yoko went to the living room and collapsed on the couch. At that moment he sighed loudly in relief.

Hiei stared at him quite amused. He could tell Yoko had a rough day. So, he decided to go into the kitchen, where he could see the garden the best.

He looked out onto the garden. Hiei loved that garden. Being in that garden brought back memories of those he loved, both in which he realized too late.

Was it him? Did he just have bad timing? Or was he too slow at seeing what was in front of him or inside of him? Maybe he was cursed to drive away those he cared for. Surely, he will be abandoned once again.

The thoughts that ran through his mind could make any mortal man go crazy and was slowly eating away at his sanity as well.

His green eyes and her green hair, looking out that window he could see them both. He spotted a yellow tulip. Her eyes flashed in his head. Then the rest of her pale face appeared.

He grabbed his chest, remembering the pain he felt. How stupid he was. He could read others mind, but he failed to realize that no one could read his. No one was there to say it for him, to make him realize. But, no one ever said it to him either.

Hiei heard a soft breathing. He walked out into the living room. There he saw Yoko sleeping. (Yeah… he sleeps now!)

'He's so obviously exhausted from the day. Then I was breathing down his neck. I'll let him sleep, for now,' Hiei thought.

For a couple of minutes he stood there watching Yoko in his peaceful slumber. Would there ever be a time where a demon would look so heavenly?

Then he watched a pained expression wash over Yoko's face. This worried him. What could he be dreaming? A question he may never know the answer to. (Because, I don't know the answer to it. I'm a lazy author.)

He couldn't stand Yoko's look of despair anymore and went out onto the garden. He walked straight past the tulips and the lilacs. He ignored the tomatoes, even though he didn't understand why Yoko wanted tomatoes.

He was finally there, in the middle of the garden where the fountain was. He sat down at the fountain that made him remember her.

Her hair that was so silky and long. Her eyes that was so big and sad. Her skin that was so soft and cold. The tears that rolled down her rosy cheeks that seemed to form such perfect glistening gems. Why she left him behind remains mysterious to him. He just wishes she hadn't.

He could hear the shrill calling of her name in the back of his mind. Through his head it would echo, Sakura. A name so appropriate, for it perfectly described the delicacy of her skin.

Hiei heard Yoko approaching and turned that way. Yoko's exhausted expression was obvious. The reason was not.

"You're awake?"

"The damned phone woke me up."

"Oh…who was it?"

"Yukina."

Hiei said nothing, but had a confused look on his face. He stared at Yoko, waiting for him to continue.

Yoko sighed. "She wanted to know if we still had the Staff of Mukubujio. Koenma needs that in his possession." (Ayame: Mukubujio? EGF: I so made it up. Ayame: I can see that. EGF: Nonetheless, it is a cool name! Ayame: Whatever…)

"Impatient bastard," responded Hiei in an annoyed voice. Then his face formed a bit of a serious expression.

Yoko sat down next to Hiei. Yoko's hand touched Hiei's cheek. Hiei buried his face in Yoko's chest.

"Shouldn't you tell her?"

"What nonsense are you speaking now?"

"You know what I'm talking about."

"Why should I?"

"Because she has the right to know."

"Yukina is pure. Why would she want me as her brother?"

"Don't assume so easily. Remember; she did come searching for you. She wants to know who her brother is, not who he was."

Hiei contemplated for awhile. Maybe Yoko was right. With all the changes he had made within himself, maybe he could be worthy enough to have her as his sister.

"Fine. I will tell her."

"This isn't for me. This is for you and her. You both deserve it."

Hiei felt a little twinge of happiness on the back of his neck. He found it a strange feeling. One he was not used to, but he seemed to just barely recognize it, like he had felt it before.

"The cherry blossoms are going to bloom soon."

"Spring is approaching."

"I want to see them."

"Maybe we will, if I don't have to work."

Hiei looked down, and then looked at the tomatoes. He really did wonder. Why grow tomatoes when you get the rest of your produce from the store? Even though, he had to admit, they looked better than the ones at the store.

"Yoko, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Why do you grow tomatoes?"

There was a short silence.

"Maybe, one day I'll tell you."

This made Hiei even more anxious to know. What could Yoko be keeping from him? He tried to ignore it.

When Hiei looked up again Yoko was falling asleep. Sitting on a fountain is not a good place to go to sleep. This could prove to be amusing…

Hiei moved away slowly, making sure not to disturb Yoko. He walked over and sat on a bench really close by. After that he waited and watched.

Yoko's body rocked back and forth, looking for something to lean on. Soon, he leaned completely backwards, thus falling into the fountain. The cold water alerted him and now he was fully awake.

Yoko looked over to where he heard laughter. Sure enough, there Hiei sat, tears at the corner of his eyes. Yoko sighed then smiled.

"Hey Hiei. Your side is splitting."

Hiei didn't quit. Now, he was gasping for air. Then, he got up to help Yoko out the fountain when the kitsune held out his hand.

Hiei grabbed Yoko's hand. When that happened Yoko smirked. He yanked Hiei's hand, making Hiei fall in as well. Now, look who's laughing!

"You bastard," Hiei gasped when he arose from the water.

"Revenge IS sweet."

Hiei smiled then laughed with Yoko. Yoko, craving for Hiei's lips, took a little break from his laughter. By gently touching Hiei's chin he guided Hiei's face towards his own. Yoko caressed Hiei's lips with his own so softly before he locked lips with him. It was all so familiar…

EGF: I'm sorry it took me a really long time to update. My friend had it (because it's written out, I have only 1 1/2 chapters left to write.) I couldn't get it from her all summer. Then school started and I had band front and I just didn't have time to type the rest up. Updates are going to be really slow (not like they weren't before) because of my busy schedule. Not that a lot of people are reading this anyways. See ya next chapter in Yoko's P.O.V about his memories...I think...