By Nijuukyuu and Hiei Joro(Tuesday, October 25th, 2005)
Before Notes: We're extremely sorry for not working on this sooner... but we've been busy (yes, this story is co-written, but he prefers me just saying I wrote it...); we've been working on a Hiei website, which should be done sometime soon, but I'm now sick with a virus... Random note, it is raining heavily outside right now...
NOTE: Our story has been continued in a sequel on Hiei Joro's account (in my favorites), so go read it there! And visit our website : hieijaganshi (DOT) 50webs (DOT) com!
(Hiei's P.O.V.)
I was throwing apart the entire bedcovers of Sha's bed, desperately searching for my sword; as I stood there in frustration, it dawned on me that my sword had never entered the house once... it was still embedded deep within the trunk of one of the trees out in the fields, from my first battle with that monster...
I opened the window, and leaped down onto the ground below... I was still wasting so much time, it was only fifteen minutes from when IT took off with her, or at least I thought so... the sun was almost completely up, I realised as it's warm rays touched my face from atop of the trees in the distance.
Right after I herded Midnight and Moonlight back into the barn, trying to keep them quiet; I headed over to the trees, walking into the shadowed woodland; it was so silent, I could just barely hear my light footsteps on the soft dirt ground, and it was then I noticed my sword sticking out a deformed looking tree trunk.
I pulled it out easily; standing back, I lowered my headband, closing my crimson eyes; as my Jagan opened... I focused on the aura of my friend, as the vision changed in front of me to the demon knight, on his horse; taking her down steep stone steps, which sunk into the earth; then the ground above began to cover over the entrance...
I quickly tightened my headband again, taking off in their direction using my demonic aura to go the fastest I could muster; and made it there in less then five minutes, just as the dirt was almost completely disguising the sercet stairway down to wherever they took her.
Bending down, I reached out my hand as flames sprouted from my palm, destroying the weak Makai dirt; and as the rest of it disappeared, I stood up to look down into the deep darkness beyond the stairs... without another thought wasted, I began to make my way down, being as careful as possible as I was well aware of the fact that my foe would place a trap in here to mislead me.
(Sha's P.O.V.)
My head was pounding as I weakly half-opened my eyes, dusty rays of light were coming in from the black ceiling... the whole room was black, I could just barely make out myself in front of me as I sat up; gripping my head as it began to ache again.
My stomach lurched as I lowered my hand covered in blood, the smell of the mustiness down here was getting to me as well.
I looked around and let out a small scream at the sight of two red eyes staring at me from the corner of the dark room... as it advanced towards me, I backed up against a stone wall; praying it would just stop and go away... and I became more frightened from every loud step it took towards me... I was shaken by the evil presence it was throwing around the room; it wanted to hurt me - to crush me; and it was already doing that without even touching me...
Where was Hiei?
I could vaguely remember what we had been doing resmorning... everything happened so fast, that even I doubted the reality of this situation...
(Hiei's P.O.V.)
I let out a gasp as I heard my human friend, Sha, let out a scream; I clutched my fists together angrily, afraid it had hurt her.
It was a demon, and It's kind ate humans, as well as other demons; especially females because they were more sensitive, and as their low life types say, more delicate tasting as well... and this meant that if I didn't get in there, she would be a goner.
I tried to open the door by it's heavy handle, but no luck... just then, I heard her shouting something in her language, and the demon knight saying loudly:
"It'll all be over soon."
Fear and anger filled my blood, as I threw my body against the door several times as hard as I could, until it broke open to reveal the demon knight standing over Sha, whose arms were over her head, and she was curled into the corner.
As the horrible monster turned towards me, the rays of sunlight just barely crossed It's face... making it revolt away, and it was then I noticed she had cuts and blood on her arms; and a few on her pale face.
Furious, I withdrew my sword, glaring at the knight; and saying in the utmost seriousness:
"Do not lay one more finger on her - this battle is between us, and us only... Leave her out of this."
It just cackled, as dark violet energy ignited from it's arm, making the giant sword reappear in it's grasp; as it began coming towards me, then it broke out into a mad dash, slashing at me as energy blasted from the tips of the sword, barely giving me time to dodge.
My body rolled across the hard, dusty stone, smashing into the wall... it was too crowded in here, darnit... I ran my hand up the wall, as I brought myself to my feet; holding my sword, I gripped it tighter; glaring down the dark skeleton face smiling at me from the other end of the room.
"Lucky swing..." I muttered, disgusted; as it began stomping towards me again... behind it's back, I could see Sha standing up, and could just make out that she was frightened, as she began to creep along the wall; jumping as she let out a gasp, but I saw the sword slashing at me again, and I lept high over the knight's head, kicking the wall on the other side, which threw my body forward as I cut down it's back, ripping the armor on it's back off; and decayed flesh went flying with it.
As I jumped back, I saw Sha, wide-eyed, with her bloody hands covering her mouth; staring from me to the demon knight; as the monster turned to us with a long, loud bone-creaking sound, that made me cring uncontrollably.
"You stand no chance, weakling." was uttered from the rotting mouth of the demon knight, as it slowly reached it's large hand out, blasting a gigantic wave of negitive purple energy towards us - I instintively reacted with getting out of the way, and covering Sha from the shock waves.
As Sha laid half under me, she asked me if I was alright; looking up at me with her dark brown eyes... they looked so sweet but lost... like a little puppy...?
...Why did I just think that?.!
I flushed angrily, turning my attention to the demon knight, which had it's head cocked, studying both of us, with a very strange expression.
"Don't worry about me. I need to defeat this fiend once and for all." I told her, helping her to her feet, as I stood up; I walked forward, and held my sword out as I took a stance, never taking my eyes off the knight, as it creaked it's head back upright; then threw another blast wave at us, forcing me to have to turn around as quickly as possible, as I could pick up Sha, and run her to the other side of the room; almost panting.
I cursed silently... it was using my weakness for her safety against me, I had to act fast or it would do it again... and this time, she just might get fatally hurt for real...
I put her down, and just as fast as I brought her over here, I charged forward; going under it's sword, cutting it's side... but then I let out a shout of pain as I was thrown slamming into the wall, by a backslash...
As I weakly tried lifting my head, it ached like it had been split open; and I spit out a mouthful of blood, just as a sharp pain shot from my rib-cage up my shoulder; causing me to topple over once more, groaning.
I forced myself to turn my head, even through my blurred vision, I could see the demon knight walking towards me, cackling loudly...
"Hiei!"
My eyes could just barely widen, as I heard Sha cry out my name; but I was too weak to tell her not to come near me, as she ran forward, falling to her knees above me...
I wanted to yell at her, tell her she was foolish for caring for me like this, and throwing her life on the line, when she had no chance what so ever.
As she turned me over, I was surprised as I felt raindrops fell onto my face, but they were clearly her tears, as she had her arms over me; shaking with sobs.
I sighed sorrowfully, as I watched the demon knight come up behind her back... but it didn't raise it's sword, nor do anything at all...
It was just staring wide-eyed at us, as if... something... was happening?.! I let out a loud gasp as I felt all my energy slowly restore itself, and I was shocked to realise I could sit up... all my pain was gone?.!
How did this happen?.?
I wondered, utterly puzzled, but I felt stronger too... I let out another surprised gasp, as Sha embraced me, still shaking with tears... I might've hugged her back, but the demon knight glared at us with hatred, lifting it's sword high above it's head, going to bring it down with full demonic force...
But I got us out of the way, to the other side of the room; and as I stood up, I was still surprised at how strong I felt now... my mind was clear, and sharper as an idea quickly formed in my mind...
Smiling with triumph at the demon knight, I lift my right arm; summoning all my energy into it, as I thrust it forth, shouting:
"BLACK DRAGON HELL FIRE!"
The dragon soared through the room, just barely lighting it dimly... but the demon knight swiftly floated out of the way, cackling loudly.
"Fool... you missed me..." The deep voice echoed from within the demon, as it prepared it's sword for another wave blast; gathering all it's dark energy, as purple aura glowed around it.
"Hmph, I wasn't aiming for you..." I told it loudly, as the dragon continued forward, breaking up through the dirt; as it soared upward into the sky, disappearing as bright sunlight burst through the hole, and the demon knight let out an unearthly scream, as it's bones turned to dust, and it's armor to fire, then ashes...
It was extremely disturbing to watch, that is - for a human girl, especially one as young as Sha, and I could tell it bothered her as I watched her cover her mouth, and look dizzy.
"It's gone..." I said, helping her to her feet, realising she was shaking as she clutched me; breathing heavily in fright... "However, that was just the shadow phantom of the real demon... but since I destroyed it... it's phantom horse is gone too, so don't worry..." I murmured to her quietly in hope of reassuring her fears, but she just stared at me wide-eyed, then fell weakly forward against me, into my arms.
(Sha's P.O.V.)
"Hmm..." I opened my eyes, to find myself staring up at a white ceiling; I sat up completely confused and felt extremely lightheaded.
I turned my head, to see Hiei sitting with his arms crossed, on the sofa in front of my window; I sat up straighter, then looked at him again.
"Hiei? What happened?" I asked, and he opened his eyes, studying my face, I think...
"I healed you by a plant..." I translated from what Hiei told me, and I nodded, slumping back down under the covers, still feeling tired and weak.
"Oh... thank you... I guess we're even now." I murmured, turning to lay towards him, and he half-grinned. "Does this mean it's time for you to leave?"
Hiei took a deep sigh, standing up, gazing down at me. "Hai..." He answered, nodding. "I bring too much trouble to you... it's still a wonder why your family was never aware of any of this..."
I nodded, closing my eyes, feeling myself begin to fall into a slumber, as I gently murmured. "Goodbye, Hiei... Take care..."
(Hiei's P.O.V.)
The plants I gave her, also induced alot of tiredness, as the injured body would need to rest... then I left, but I returned later in the night, with another plant borrowed from Kurama, who respected my sercet reasons without questioning...
The moonlight was washed over the entire room with a blue hue, making me feel relaxed, and reluctant in what I knew I had to do...
I went to her bedside, leaning down over her; just as she shifted towards me... I held still, afraid of her waking, but she only murmured something softly.
I lifted the sleep potion, which was in a tiny delicate glass vial...
Kurama told me to just pour just drops onto her eyelids, and she would believe my entire visit just a strange dream...
Sha would forget everything... from my coming onto her porch, to her taking care of me, to me going to just leave her, the rides with Midnight, and to the demon knight...
It was for the best...
Perhaps... perhaps... I should make myself forget as well...
As I looked at her gentle face, a warm feeling like an embrace filled my chest, and I realised I didn't want to let go of this... even if it would hurt to remember...
I slipped the vial back into my pocket, then sat on the edge of her bed, looking down upon her, as I brushed my fingers across her cheek, to her forehead, pushing back a few stray hairstrands... I became lost in thought, as I couldn't help leaning down over her...
and...
I closed my eyes, as I gently brushed my lips against hers...
...It was only a moment, but it felt... nice...
I stood up, my legs feeling weak, as I told myself: "Don't ever do that again, Hiei..." Then I chuckled, walking to the window to open it, but I paused a minute, to glance back to her, as she quietly but clearly murmured:
"Koi shiteru, Hiei.."
I couldn't help smiling just a little, as a feeling of content with sorrow came over me; but I ignored it, as I took off into the night...
.:.The End.:.
After notes: Well, that's the ending... we hope you liked the story... we'll write a sequel soon... until then, here's a sneak preview from the first chapter:
"I backed behind the tree, but it was too late... he had already seen me, and thus, he made his way over to me; and I glared at him, irritated.
'What are you doing outside my English class, shortie?.!" Kuwabara asked loudly, as annoyed at me as I was with him.
'I was just passing by... to make fun of you. You're probably fluking terribly." I said disgusted, as I walked past him..."
For better reassurement of getting to read the sequel, you should put me/us on Author Alert, just in case... Farewell.
UPDATE: Hiei is the one going to host the sequel, he's under my faves as Hiei Joro...
NOTE: Our story has been continued in a sequel on Hiei Joro's account, so go read it there! And visit our website : hieijaganshi (DOT) 50webs (DOT) com!