Lost and Found: Love Chapter 8 Sequel: It's Only An Illusion, a yu yu hakusho fanfic

A Past Love: Sequel

Chapter 8: It's Only An Illusion: Part 1

by AngelK

Author's Note: Hey everyone! First I want to apologize that it's taken so long. I can't make any promises as to how long it'll take me to get the next chapter up. I hope you're enjoying this sequel and that it isn't a let down compared to the original. I'd really appreciate some feedback but I'm pleased that people are reading it. Thanks to all the readers.

Disclaimer: This is a story based upon characters of Yu Yu Hakusho. It is for entertainment purposes only.

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Nariko stood. "Escort her to the bedroom on the second floor, near your bedchamber. I will make sure to have it prepared for her." She left, closing the door behind her.

"I hope Hiei won't worry about me." Akita murmured as she began the hand patting gameAiko had been playing.

"Sir?" Ayame asked, straightening a wrinkle in her black kimono. She held a file folder in her right hand.

Koenma sighed. "What is it?" He turned from where he was standing. This particular ledge gave him a perfect view of the gate that led to the palace and was one of his favorite thinking places.

"There is news from a source about where Yumeji is, sir. It is where Yukina, Hiei's sister, is also being held. However, she has not yet been harmed and is in Haruto's care. Haruto is the human in question who has recently sworn loyalty to Akita and admitted his love for her." Ayame looked up from the file she was reading. "Koenma, sir, are you listening?"

Koenma had his eyes closed, showing he was deep in thought. "Akita…she is an asset our side in so many ways. I know I will never be able to understand her, just like Kurama and Hiei, her constant allies. The way she can turn those from their cause…" The Prince of the Spirit World glanced at Ayame. "May I have the facts that have been found about Yumeji's whereabouts?" The spirit guide read the sheet of paper. "The caverns are located approximately 100 feet below the surface. Above ground, there is an old mansion that had been abandoned for several years. The mansion belonged to-"

"Sakamoya. It shows her hatred for all members of the former Team Urameshi. He was her father." The Reikai Prince sighed. "Such a petty reason…"

Ayame placed the paper back within the folder. She turned to walk back within the palace. "I'll return with any word, Koenma, sir."

The toddler stared out over the misty landscape. "I'm unsure of her reasons are really what I think they are…"

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Hiei stared at Akita, a strange look in his eyes.

Akita smelled…different. Like one of those ningen flowery types of sprays. It was too sweet for her. Akita had the fragrance of fresh cut flowers and of thundershowers. The aromas of natural sweetness hung around her like a veil. The thought of using unnatural ningen products to essentially ruin her scent…

"What is that smell?" Hiei asked, sniffing the air.

Akita looked taken aback. "Don't you like it? I thought you would. A friend bought it for me once and I thought I'd save it for a special occasion."

Hiei walked to the nightstand and picked up a teacup. "How's your leg injury?"

The female snatched the cup from Hiei. "Sorry, I had some pain medicine in here that Kurama gave me. I made yours the way you like it." She placed the cup on the tray and selected the other one, handing it to Hiei.

The jaganshi studied the cup before he drank half of it, made a face, and turned his attention to Akita. "What did Nariko have to say?"

"Nothing really… I've missed you, Hiei." Akita pressed her body against Hiei's.

The fire apparition stepped away from her. "What's going on, Akita?"

The Koorime-kitsune raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?"

"I see fear in your eyes. You can't hide anything from my Jagan." Hiei stared at her, studying her.

Akita averted her gaze. "You're mistaken. I'm just in a lot of pain. My injuries haven't healed completely. Can we just get some sleep and maybe some fun as well?" The female turned to looked at Hiei, her eyes filled with hunger and desire. She laid her hands on his chest.

"Not in your condition." Hiei gently pushed her away.

Akita had his cloak tightly in her fists. "No. You won't get away from me now. Not when I'm this close."

The jaganshi narrowed his blood red eyes. "You are not my mate. You can never fool me, no matter how similar you appear to be. Shed your false form now or allow me to see your true identity after you are dead."

Akita drew lifted her sword, her hand wobbling under the weight of a full-length sword.

"I suggest you not turn that on me. It will reject any one beside the one who it was forged for." Hiei warned, hand on the hilt of his own blade.

"Well, I was getting tired of this form anyway." Yellow colored energy formed around her like a thin veil.

Hiei watched as the female's robe slid away, revealing her nude body. However, the body gradually grew taller and the skin color changed from dark olive to pale ivory. The hair curled into blonde locks and the dark eyes shifted easily to blue.

"Hello, Hiei. I am pleased to meet your acquaintance after so long. I'll have some nice, healthy sex, steal your energy, and kill you when you're helpless. Try and enjoy this." She lifted her robe, smiling. "I surely will."

Hiei growled, drawing his weapon.

"Don't even try that act on me, Hiei. I can use my own specialty to bring you into my grasp. Beside, that potion I gave you should be taking effect. Even though you didn't drink that whole cup, the special ingredient from Witchdoctor rose to the top. You drank all of it." Carina walked toward him, energy emanating from her body.

The fire apparition began to feel strangely aroused. He gritted his teeth. "What the hell are you?"

"An enchantress. I specialize in seducing males like yourself. Give into your hormones." The blonde removed Hiei's cloak. Pressing her bare body against his, she smiled. "You'll be unable to move very soon. I'll make you feel good and then you'll die. Fair enough, right?"

"I…can't…move…" Hiei tried to lift his arms in vain.

"Your body will start to act as I tell it to." Carina slid her hands down his body, feeling it involuntarily tense. Her fingers toyed with his waistband. "These belts must be a pain in the ass for Akita. I'll free you up, my delicious darling." She began to unbuckle the belts. Suddenly, she froze. "What's going on?"

"My Jagan is very angry. It doesn't appreciate when I am touched by anyone but my mate." The eye on Hiei's forehead was glowing red. Already the Jagan had disintegrated the white bandanna that hid it from sight. "Any last words?"

Carina growled. "Bastard. Even if you do kill me, I've carried out my mission." Those were her last words as the Jagan bands squeezed her tighter, crushing her chest cavity as well as her soul and mind.

Hiei's vision began to blur as he regained control of his body. He collapsed to his knees. "Whatever she gave me. It's taking effect…" The world instantly went black.

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"What I wouldn't give for some weed killer…" Yusuke muttered, kicking another mobile weed out of his way.

"These are all lower level spawn like I said before." Kurama's arm was completely entangled with the roots of the plant he had grown earlier.

"How much farther do you think it is before we meet this massive creature you've been telling me about?" Yusuke asked, rubbing his arms briskly, trying to circulate the blood to his numb limbs.

"You can feel the frigid air. We are extremely close. Note the temperature and the frozen ground. We are just about to trespass onto Morio's territory. I forewarn you, Yusuke. Morio is an ancient plant creature unlike anything that you have ever seen. Prepare yourself for a tough fight…" Kurama paused, staring into the depths of the forest.

"I think you're just over-reacting. We're both strong. We can beat this guy and be back in time for supper." Yusuke said nonchalantly, walking deeper into the forest.

Kurama watched the careless detective wander deeper into the woods. If only I could be so optimistic.

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Akita laid her head on the silken pillow but she hadn't been able to close her eyes. Sitting up, she began to dress, pulling her clothes back on. Glancing out the window, she could see the moon beginning to sink. She headed to the door with Comp following her. Doubt had settled into the pit of her stomach…and it wouldn't leave her alone. Pausing in the doorway of Aiko's bedroom, she went inside. The kitsune walked to the child's bed and placed a kiss to her forehead. "I love you, Aiko. Sweetest dreams…" She turned to leave.

"Auntie…?"

Akita whirled back around to see Aiko's violet eyes blinking sleepiness out of them. "I'm sorry, sweet. Did I wake you up?"

Aiko rubbed her eyes. "No, Auntie Aki. I had a nightmare. But then, just as a monster was going to gobble me up, a beautiful angel saved me and kissed my forehead, sealing me with her protection. Do angels exist only in dreams?"

"Of course not, Aiko. The world is filled with angels. They protect, love, and guide all of us to safety. Now, I must return to my own young ones. Sleep well, Aiko." Akita kissed the top of the child's flame-colored hair, ruffling the phoenix feathers intertwined among the fiery strands. She tucked the covers around the child, placing her stuffed animal into the crook her arm.

Aiko had already closed her eyes, drifting back to dreamland.

Akita pulled Hiei's cloak around her body more snugly once she was standing outside of the compound.

Comp looked up at her with his peaceful blue eyes. Are you all right?

"Just missing Akiei and Toshiro." Akita bent, tangling her hands in the wolf's white coat. She breathed in his scent, trying to calm her agitated nerves.

No, something else. You're uneasy… The creature stared deep into her eyes, questioning.

"I just need to get back to Hiei. I don't feel right." Akita looked in the distance, her face troubled.

I will help you back to Mukuro's. It'll be slow going with these crutches of yours. Comp licked her cheek.

Akita smiled feebly. "Let's go."

It took almost triple the time to get to Mukuro's compound. The pair took many breaks to rest Akita's leg. When they finally arrived, two sentries were standing at the gate.

"Lady, you've returned safely. Lord Hiei was looking for you. He's in your chambers." One commented with a grin.

"Thanks, Kurio. I'll go and see him now." Akita began to walk with aid of her crutches, Comp at her side. She paused at the door of the rooms she shared with Hiei. "Comp, will you wait?"

I think I shall. I want to make sure the jaganshi will care for you properly. Comp stationed himself at the door, lying down on the floor.

"As you wish." Akita leaned on one crutch so she could open the door with her free hand.

The door creaked softly, admitting her into the room.

Abruptly the door closed.

Akita turned her head to glance over her shoulder.

Hiei stood behind the door, his fingers wrapped around his katana.

"Hiei? What's wrong?" The half-kitsune queried. Her eyes took in the rest of the room.

A naked female corpse lay on the ground.

The fire apparition looked up.

Akita's eyes widened with alarm. Hiei's eyes were completely blank, black orbs.

"Kill…kill…kill…" The jaganshi chanted softly, malice dripping from his voice.

"Hiei…?" Akita murmured, backing up slowly.

Instantly, the apparition bent and his body shifted to his green-skinned majin form. Jagan eyes opened wide all over his skin. As he straightened, Akita could see his eyes burning red.

"What…what's going on?" Akita whispered.

Hiei lunged, sword poised to pierce Akita's heart. "Kill her!"

Akita stepped back and her leg crumpled beneath her. "Damn." Hiei had barely missed her. She glanced to her side. Her sword lay scant inches from her. She stretched her fingers to wrap them firmly around the hilt.

Hiei had turned, his weapon poised to strike.

Akita dragged her body back and quickly rolled to the side, avoiding another strike from Hiei's blade. "Damn this leg…Comp!"

The wolf forced his body against the locked door. He couldn't break it. Akita! What's wrong?

It's Hiei. Something's wrong with him and he's trying to…

Comp waited for her to finish her sentence. However, silence only met his ears. Akita!

Author's Note: Cliff hanger! Sorry, guys… I'll be working on a few more chapters. If you'd like, I'll release two at once. Therefore, I'll write like heck for you readers. Let me know.

Much love- AngelK