A Past Love: Sequel
Chapter 3: Forgiven
by AngelK
Author's Note: Hello, everyone! Welcome to A Past Love/ Lost and Found: Love's Sequel: Chapter Two. Please enjoy!
My usual blather, I do like comments and suggestions/criticism. But, if you don't like this story as you read it, it's kind of pointless just to tell me how much you hated it and how terrible I am. So, I want a reason for why you dislike it so much if you do (in other words, constructive criticism). If you see a problem with it, state it. Otherwise, enjoy yourself.
Disclaimer: This is a story based upon characters of Yu Yu Hakusho. It is for entertainment purposes only.
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With amazing speed, Akita shot through the Makai. She slowed as she reached the closed gate leading into Mukuro's compound.
"Who goes there?" A voice called.
Akita left the bike hidden away in the brush and leapt up and over the entrance. She landed soundlessly and paused, waiting to see if anyone approached.
"Hm, I could've sworn we heard someone out here…" A sentry commented. He and his companion headed away from where Akita crouched.
Akita continued inside. She paused, peeking into her children's bedroom. They were asleep, having peaceful dreams no doubt. The female walked into her bedroom that she shared with Hiei. It was empty. She removed her kimono that she had changed into at her home, slipping into a simple black yukata she often slept in. Akita hesitated but added daggers and knives to her sleeping ware. The hair on the back of her neck bristled. Something was uneasy in the air of Makai.
"So, you're back."
Akita whirled, drawing her knives.
A black-cloaked figure stood on the railing of the room's balcony. It jumped to the ground, walking slowly toward the female. He gazed into her eyes. Blood red pools locked upon the half-kitsune. "Where have you been?"
"You should know. After all, you were there. I sensed you," Akita retorted and returned the knives to their sheaths and went to lie down.
Hiei removed his cloak and the shirt beneath it. He walked to the bedside and sat down upon the bed, leaning over to remove his boots. The jaganshi sighed, setting his katana besides his boots. He glanced at his mate.
Akita had her back to him, apparently asleep on the very edge of the bed.
Hiei lay down on his side and kept his back to Akita. If she didn't want to have any part of him, he'd have no part of her either.
Akita felt Hiei settle into sleep. She peered over her shoulder. It was so easy to feign sleep. Just keep your breathing slow but constant. Keep your body still and eyes closed. He had his bare back to her. She yearned to touch him but the space between them stretched like a vast ocean, unable to be crossed. The female lay down, blinking back tears.
It was unsettling. As of the last few weeks, the two had barely exchanged kind words between one another. Time rarely passed without bickering or arguments. They had barely shared any affection or intimacy in a while. Hiei had become completely absorbed with his duty to Mukuro and his training.
Akita could feel their bond becoming weaker and weaker with each passing day. She was afraid that her mate would be lost to her. She slipped from the covers and crossed the room towards the balcony.
Hiei was in front of her, blocking the doors that led to the balcony. "Where do you think you're going?"
Akita glared. "Why would you care?" She spat in reply.
"Going to bed that ningen male you were with?" Hiei snapped.
Akita flinched. She quickly regained her composure, sneering at her mate. "Were you jealous, seeing me flirt with someone else? At least I'd have a better time with him than with a lump like you."
Hiei gritted his teeth. "Well, maybe we'd be able to do something together if you weren't so busy trying to get away from me."
"Well, I didn't think you even noticed me, being so absorbed with Mukuro!" Akita snarled.
"Is that what this is about? Petty jealousy?" Hiei growled.
"No, you ignorant fool. It's…oh, just forget it. I wouldn't expect a blockhead to understand." Akita replied.
Hiei's eyes widened, realization hitting him like a wall. His Jagan had unknowingly lifted the dominant thought from Akita's mind. "You're afraid."
Akita's face blanched. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Hiei believed not a word. He'd caught Akita without a doubt.
The half-kitsune scrambled her thoughts. "Just let me leave."
Hiei gripped her wrist firmly. "Not until I hear the truth."
Akita glared. "I admit it. I'm afraid. Satisfied?" She tried to tug away from Hiei's grasp.
"Afraid of what exactly?" Hiei asked, not letting go.
Akita looked down shamefully. "Afraid of losing you."
Hiei gazed at her. "How could you even think that?"
Akita locked gazes with the jaganshi. "Because I'm already beginning to!"
The male looked at her, confused.
"Every day, you become more and more devoted to your duties and your own training. You're totally absorbed in training Akiei to become your heir. You're tired all the time and you constantly snap at me. I can feel you slipping farther and farther away from me. I can't even hear your thoughts anymore…" Akita admitted softly.
Hiei pulled her close. He rested his cheek against the top of Akita's dark, silky hair
Akita closed her eyes, leaning into Hiei's warm embrace. I'm afraid…that I'll lose you to death without so much as a farewell.
Hiei kissed her forehead tenderly. You will never lose me…
They shared several passionate kisses before they both returned under the covers.
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Hiei slowly awoke the next morning. The bed sheets were tangled around his legs. He glanced to his side where his mate was breathing softly in her sleep, dressed in nothing but the morning light.
Dark orbs were revealed as Akita woke. "Hiei…?"
The jaganshi pulled her to him gently, kissing a pattern up to her ear. "Sleep well?" He whispered.
Akita's eyes slid shut, feeling the gliding trail of kisses. "Very. I'm so glad we got to talk last night."
Hiei nodded and stroked the female's delicate skin. "I want to say that…"
"I know. I know…" Akita nuzzled closer against Hiei. I know that…you're sorry. She wrapped her arms around her mate and kissed him sweetly.
Just as the pair were about to revisit some of the lovemaking they had started the night before, a high pitched ringing filled the air.
Hiei muttered a few colorful phrases aloud.
Akita chuckled and picked up the cellular device that was vibrating upon the nightstand. "Hello?"
"Akita? I need to see you right away. Please, hurry!" The phone abruptly clicked and Akita was left to stare at it, bewildered.
Hiei was pulling on a pair of pants. "Who was that?"
"Yusuke. He sounded quite flustered." Akita noted, looking for clothes to wear.
Hiei shrugged, wrapping a cloak around his muscular frame. "Shall I wake Akiei and Toshiro?"
"Yes, this might turn into a day long visit. We'll be headed to Yusuke's territory definitely. I hope everything's alright…" Akita commented absently as she dressed into a fuchsia kimono, adding weapons to her ensemble.
"You don't think there's anything to worry about, do you?" Hiei asked, concealing his katana beneath his cloak.
"Surely not." Akita added her sword to her purple obi belt. "Children?"
Two blurs appeared in the doorway, one dressed in a red yukata, the other dressed in black pants and blue sleeveless tunic. "Mother?"
"Gather your things. We're going to visit Uncle Yusuke and Aunt Keiko." Akita said, concealing her emotions and worries away.
"We'll be out in a minute." Akiei and Toshiro chorused as they both vanished.
Hiei and Akita headed to the compound's entrance to find a large blue demon bird lounging at the gate.
"Puu!" Akiei exclaimed, running to give the bird a squeeze.
"So, Yusuke must really need to see us. Are you flying us to his territory?" Akita asked.
The bird nodded and allowed the four demons to board onto his back before taking flight.
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Yells and shouts could be heard as soon as the family of four stepped onto the area surrounding Yusuke's home. A chorus of crashes and other unidentifiable noises followed.
"Oh dear…" Akita murmured.
Toshiro and Akiei only glanced cautiously at the palace.
A boy raced outside, panting with tears staining his pale cheeks. "Aunt Akita…" He threw himself at the female, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist and sobbing uncontrollably.
Akita ran her hand through the child's hair. "Calm down, Kazuo. What's wrong?"
"I-I-It's my mom. She's dying!" Kazuo broke into sobs again.
Hiei's eyes widened as he raced inside.
"Children, please, go and play for awhile. I'm going into to check on your father, Kazuo." Akita gave the boy a gentle shove.
"I can't leave!" Kazuo howled.
"C'mon, Kazuo. My mama and papa will fix your mom right away." Akiei said encouragingly, slipping her hand into the boy's.
Toshiro nodded in earnest beside his sister.
"Al…Alright." Kazuo followed the twins.
Akita watched the three wander off. "Puu…"
The demon bird gazed down at her with his dark eyes.
"Please, watch them." Akita murmured, ruffling the creature's feathers.
The bird nodded and flew off, going after the young demons.
Akita waited until Puu had caught up with them and quickly hurried inside. She stopped to greet a few servants before heading upstairs. The Koorime-kitsune opened the bedroom door cautiously and ducked to narrowly evade a vase that had just been thrown at the door. Closing her eyes, she focused, stopping the vase in mid-air and allowing it to settle softly on the floor. "For goodness sake, Yusuke, you could wake the dead."
The dark-haired Makai Lord sighed, settling on the bed where his wife lay, shivering in her slumber.
Hiei stood by the window. "The fox is on his way."
"I called Kurama, Akita. There's nothing I can think of that would make her this sick. I thought it was just the flu yesterday but she wouldn't wake up this morning." Yusuke looked down, his eyes moist with unshed tears. "I don't want to lose her."
"Get a hold of yourself, Yusuke!" Akita snapped. She approached the bedside and checked Keiko's vital signs. "Her pulse is fast and erratic. She has a fever and the chills. What could it be?" She rested a hand on her friend's forehead, closing her eyes. Using her spirit energy, she created a connection between her mind and Keiko's. Hiei?
What?
Akita could instantly feel the pressure of the Jagan weighing upon her mind. You're too strong. You're hurting me. The pressure vanished. Better. Please, look into Keiko's mind. Do you see anything?
There was silence.
Hiei? A strange sensation gripped her. There was fear...along with panic.
Let go of her, Akita. Now! Before-
Akita screamed as unexplainable pain filled the link between her mind and Keiko's. The agony was clouding her mind and she could feel everything fading slowly into black.
A strong force, the force of the powerful Jagan, broke the connection between demon and human, throwing Akita's very being back. Something else had caught her and held her now, cradling her gently in its' grasp. There was heat, warming her body and mind that had been frozen from the contact with Keiko's mind. Slowly, things faded away once more as Akita lost consciousness.
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A strong, foul smell filled her nostrils, bringing her back into wakefulness.
"Akita, can you hear me?"
That was her brother's voice. Kur- My voice...I can't speak.
"Can she hear us?" Yusuke asked.
Akita struggled to move slightly. I can hear you! She tried to scream.
"She's paralyzed." Hiei's emotionless voice replied.
"What!" Kurama and Yusuke exclaimed together.
Yusuke's eyes were wide with worry.
Kurama raised an eyebrow. "Will you tell us what happened again, Hiei?"
Hiei sighed. He extended his hand, stroking Akita's hair tenderly.
Kurama couldn't help but smile. At first, it had been somewhat unusual to watch Hiei, whom he considered his best friend, fall in love with anyone, let alone Kurama's own beloved half-sibling, Akita. Hiei had changed as far as his behavior and personality. He could almost be considered, well, sweet, as far as how he treated Akita most of the time. To most, Hiei was cunning and cruel with a cold heart. He could barely carry on civilized conversation without being too aggressive. Usually, his katana solved more problems than words did. However, Akita was a completely different matter.
True, pure love shone in Hiei's blood colored eyes. It was plain to anyone willing to take the time to observe.
"Well, Hiei?" Yusuke asked.
"Your wife has been poisoned." Hiei stated simply.
Kurama's eyes went wide; they seemed capable of falling right out of their sockets. Yusuke's jaw went slack and his eyes rolled back into his skull.
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Author's Note: Check out the Prequel. It's posted under Lost and Found: Love: Prequel. Link is: http/ REVIEW!