Lost and Found: Love Chapter 10 Sequel: Jagan's Powers, a yu yu hakusho fanfic

A Past Love: Sequel

Chapter 10: The Powers of the Jagan Begin to Unfold

by AngelK

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Last time:

"Excellent. The day they are born, we will take our next step. How is Yukina?" The cold-hearted female asked.

"She has recovered well from her delivery. Her two twins are healthy. Haruto has been looking after her." The doctor stood. "Is that all?"

"Yes. You may leave." Yumeji permitted. She turned her attention back to her reflecting pool. The main event was yet to come.

"Akita, I'm leaving now." Hiei whispered.

Akita moaned softly in her slumber as she opened her eyes. "So early?"

"Yes, my dear one. I will do my best to return by nightfall." Hiei kissed her forehead and then a peck on her lips. He placed his hand on the sheet covering her slightly swollen abdomen. "One of them kicked."

Akita covered his hand with hers. "Yes, I do believe they're going to kick their way right out of my womb."

Hiei's eyes widened. "You're in pain."

"Nah, I'm just fine. Don't you fret one little bit…" Akita smiled.

Hiei was sorely tempted to probe with his Jagan.

"You wouldn't dare. Now, get going. You're just wasting your time here with me." His mate commented.

Hiei still hesitated. "Only if you're sure…"

Akita waved off his concern. "I'm fit as can be. I think I'm well enough to even make the journey to Yusuke's."

The jaganshi rolled his eyes. "Don't be that ambitious." He ran his bandaged hand down her face. "Please, be careful. I would hate to lose you too."

"Hiei, why are you being so serious?" Akita asked.

"It's nothing. I just want you to be safe. Promise me." Hiei commanded.

Startled, Akita stared at him. "Alright. Now, are you going to leave or not?"

"I am." Hiei stood. He walked to the door and left through the threshold. As he made his way to retrieve Kuwabara, his mind kept returning to his reoccurring dream. Or, was it his nightmare? As he closed his eyes for a moment, he was drawn back into the reverie that haunted his every waking moment as of late.

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Hiei found himself in a dark passageway. Torches lined each side of the hall, barely providing enough light to see by. As he walked, he was highly aware of his surroundings, noting many things at once as his Jagan eye lit the way.

Rats scurried across the floor, darting away from Hiei's boots.

His footsteps echoed slightly in the hallway. What is this place?

"Hiei, hurry, Akiei and Toshiro are in danger." Kurama was at his side, squinting into the distance. "There, I see the room. We have to hurry." The youko took off running.

Hiei darted after him, hearing his children's cries.

As the pair got closer, the light got brighter. But, no matter how much Hiei ran, he felt as if he wasn't getting closer.

"It's an illusion, Hiei! Use your speed and break through it!" Kurama exclaimed. He seemed to be several yards ahead of him.

Hiei's legs blurred faster as he caught up to Kurama and passed him. He reached the room in seconds and froze.

Akita had her arms wrapped tightly around Akiei and Toshiro. A barrier surrounded the trio. Her eyes shot up, locking instantly with Hiei's. On three, I'm going to let go of them. You two had best protect them.

Karynga Yumeji held her scythe at the ready position. "You have three seconds. Our duel will begin when those seconds are up."

Akita kissed each child on the cheek. "I love you both."

"Mama, please, don't leave us." Akiei whimpered pitifully.

Toshiro gazed at his mother, clinging tightly to her kimono.

"Uncle Kurama and your father will protect you." She turned, eyes blazing as she drew her weapon. Now. She flung herself from the barrier just as Kurama and Hiei shot forward.

Kurama held Toshiro while Hiei seized Akiei firmly in his arms. The four stood safely within the barrier Akita created.

Akita charged Yumeji. As long as they are safe…my life matters not…

Yumeji grinned as she began to spin her weapon above her head. "Scythe Twister!" A cyclone glowing with yellow energy and filled with slashes of white spun toward Akita.

Akita had barely any energy left after creating the shield around her family. She caught the attack full force. Caught in the twister's center, the blades within sliced her body until there was not an inch of skin free of blood. She collapsed to the ground, eyes closed. Her chest rose raggedly once and fell. No more movement came from her body.

With a triumphant smirk, Yumeji waved her hand, evaporating the assault. She dragged Akita's bloody corpse to the center of the unknown room, stopping in front of the barrier. "It's over, Hiei. I have won. You all have lost. She is my prize and I will never allow you to have her back." Her chilling laughter filled the room. With that, she vanished.

Kurama, Akiei, and Toshiro had also disappeared. Hiei was the only one left to face the corpse of his dead mate. Slowly, he knelt, raising a hand to brush her bruised face. She was so cold already, as if she'd been dead for years rather than moments. He rested his cheek against hers. How could he ever forgive himself for not protecting her?

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Hiei shook his head briskly to try and remove the memory. Was it a premonition? An omen? Or simply a dream? By this time, he was already on the outskirts of Yusuke's territory.

"Papa!"

"Father!"

"Uncle Hiei!"

Three voices called to the fire apparition at the same time as he came into view. Akiei, Toshiro, and Kazuo were waiting for Hiei.

"C'mon, Papa, Uncle Yusuke and Uncle Kuwabara have news." Akiei was the first one to wrap her arms around her father.

"And my mom is finally awake now, Uncle Hiei." Kazuo added eagerly.

Hiei found himself being more or less dragged to Yusuke's home by three eager youngsters. Well, two, minus his reserved son.

"Hey, Hiei! News from Spirit World about Yukina and also the location Yumeji's hide-out." Yusuke called, his head sticking out from his bedroom window.

Hiei gave a nod and followed the children inside.

Akiei and Toshiro blurred up the stairs with Kazuo right on their heels.

Hiei trailed after them at a slower pace.

"I won!" Akiei shouted.

"Nuh-uh! I definitely got here first." Toshiro protested.

Kazuo scowled. "I wanted to win…"

Keiko smiled warmly. "Now, now, don't fight. Everyone will get their own ice cream sundae for being so well-behaved for Botan."

"Hooray!" The children chorused and followed dutifully after Keiko like ducklings.

Keiko exchanged a look with her husband before she closed the door, leaving Hiei, Kuwabara, and Yusuke alone.

"You read each other a lot better now." Hiei commented.

Yusuke glanced at Hiei and grinned. "You heard? With just a look, we can communicate. She knows this stuff isn't for her. It never has been."

Akita came to his mind instantly. She was his equal in so many aspects. It was strange. He had never expected to find someone like her.

"Can we talk about something else? Like rescuing my wife perhaps?" Kuwabara spoke up.

"Oh, right, Kuwabara. Hiei, we talked with Koenma a little bit ago. He said that Yumeji's hide-out is underground right beneath Akita's old crimelord's mansion. Also, Yukina had her twins, one boy and one girl." Yusuke peeked in Kuwabara's direction. It was strange to see his boisterous friend so silent. "How's Akita?"

Hiei looked taken aback by the inquiry. "Fine. I'm sending her to Nariko-"

"Who're you trying to kid? No one sends Akita. She's sending herself." Kuwabara interrupted with a chuckle.

"Anyway, perhaps Keiko would like to go with her. Nariko's place is safe and well guarded. Besides, Akita will want the company. Kurama's already agreed to stay there and protect her." Hiei continued.

"Hm, I think Keiko would like to see Akita. It's been awhile." Yusuke commented.

Hiei nodded.

"Well, if we're going to leave by this afternoon, I had best get Keiko to Nariko's. And the kids as well…" Yusuke walked to the door. "I'll be back in an hour. Be ready by then." He vanished from the room.

Hiei turned to Kuwabara. "We're going to map out our best plan of attack today."

The carrot-haired human nodded. "The sooner, the better."

"Agreed." Hiei went to the door.

"Hiei?" Kuwabara voiced questioningly.

"Yes, ningen?" The jaganshi glanced back at him.

"I'm sorry. For the other day. What I said about you and Akita was uncalled for." Kuwabara said. "I know you would feel the same if you were in my shoes."

The apparition shrugged. "No blood, no foul. Besides, you're only human, Kuwabara." As Hiei left the room, Kuwabara was startled to observe that the fire apparition's aura was very strange. It was changing, sporadically rising and falling over the past several days. The redhead had seen this on several occasions but the rise had been gradual.

Hiei mulled over the oaf's scrutiny, wondering himself. He had noticed changes in his psychic ability, able to hear thoughts more clearly and see dreams move vividly. His memories were so easy to recall, as if he relived them whenever he thought of them. He would have to inquire of someone if this was usual for a holder of the Jagan.

"Hm, it's quite plausible. However, I would have to observe for a longer period of time."

Hiei had to fight the impulse to be startled. He turned slowly. "Hello, Kurama."

"Don't try to pretend as if I didn't startle you." A small, triumphant smirk twitched at Kurama's lips. He stood at the side of the doorway with his arms crossed over his chest, leaning nonchalantly against the frame.

Hiei muttered under his breath, cursing the fox and his sneakiness.

Emerald eyes glared at him. "I heard that."

The jaganshi snickered, having to fight the impulse of making a face at the kitsune. "So, anyway, why are you here?"

Kurama shrugged. "Thought I'd come and say good-bye to you and wish all of you luck. You are going to keep in touch with Akita, I hope." His tone was reproachful.

"Of course." Hiei snapped back in reply.

"Good. Better have this though, just in case."

The Koorime caught the small, cellular device that Kurama tossed to him. He wrinkled his nose. "I don't like these human contraptions. Besides, I have my own."

"Ah, but this is the newest version. It's best on long distance." Kurama began.

"Save your ningen drivel. I don't care. If it makes you happy, I'll take it." Hiei tucked it into his cloak.

"Akita's on the first speed dial. It's better if she doesn't try and communicate over long distances with telepathy. It puts a lot of strain on the little energy that she has." Kurama commented, his voice low. "This second pregnancy is taking a larger toll on her."

"I've noticed." Hiei replied curtly.

"Hey there, Kurama." Kuwabara said in greeting.

Kurama smiled pleasantly. "Hello, Kuwabara. I was just wishing Hiei good luck on behalf of all of you." He replied cordially.

"Gee, thanks, Kurama." Kuwabara grinned.

"Hello, kiddies. Ready to begin the fun?" Yusuke asked as he came racing to meet the trio.

"Well, I bid all of you farewell and good luck. Hope you're successful." Kurama glanced at them each in turn. I'll protect all of them with my life. Don't worry.

The three were aware of whom Kurama was referring and nodded acknowledgment.

"We appreciate it, Kurama." Yusuke smiled hugely. "Now, let's move out."

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Akita closed her eyes as she tried to enjoy the pleasant ride on Kurama's back. Wind rushed around them as her brother sprinted toward Nariko's. She winced in pain.

"Sorry. Did I jar your leg?" Kurama inquired.

"No. It's the twins. They seem agitated." Akita closed her eyes, whispering soothing words to her babies.

"Are you reassuring them or yourself?" Kurama inquired.

Akita rested her head against his shoulder. "Please, if you're going to badger me, keep it to yourself."
Kurama heard her breathing slow as she went to sleep. He sighed. She was definitely going into labor very soon.

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"I hated traveling here the last time. This just makes it more antagonizing." Yusuke muttered as he walked behind Kuwabara and Hiei.

Kuwabara had said nothing since they had departed from Yusuke's.

Hiei was his usual silent self.

"What a glum pair." Yusuke remarked with a sigh.

"We're here." Hiei noted aloud.

Sakamoya's mansion looked worse for the wear. It hadn't done well over the years.

"This place would be condemned if it were in the human world." Kuwabara commented.

"It should be condemned. We should've probably burned it down after we got rid of its occupants." Hiei studied the house with his own eyes as well as his Jagan. He detected no security aboveground. There must be deep caverns far below the structure.

"Well, is it safe?" Yusuke inquired, directing his question toward the jaganshi.

"As far as I can see, yes. I'll know more once we go in." Hiei replied. He walked to the entrance. "Be on your guard. We don't know what could happen." He stepped cautiously into the mansion.

The floorboards creaked softly as the pair joined Hiei inside the building. There were places where the wood had begun to rot through.

Unexpectedly, Hiei's Jagan eye began to glow and pulse brightly. Hiei winced for he could feel the Jagan literally burning his forehead.

"This is certainly new…" Yusuke murmured in awe.

The jaganshi did not respond as his body abruptly dropped to the ground.

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Hiei felt his spirit hurtling through the air. He forced his eyelids open to see himself plunging swiftly through the floors of the mansion. He had passed into the basement as he began to slow. His third eye lit the room with an eerie blue light. His crimson eyes studied the room, taking in every detail he could. However, his Jagan directed his attention to the wall farthest from where he stood. He strode forward slowly and placed his slightly iridescent palm against the hard, thick wall. To his surprise, it went right through. Quickly, he pulled his hand toward him to examine it briefly. Deciding to follow through with his hunch, Hiei pressed his whole body against the wall, vanishing through. He now stood at the top of a steep staircase. Knowing he had definitely found something, he rushed down the stairs.

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Akita slept pleasantly in the room Nariko had prepared for her.

Kurama and Comp were her constant companions.

Nariko, Keiko, Toshiro, Akiei, and Kazuo were the most frequent visitors. Others, such as Kaori, Jin, and other, unknown comrades of Akita, came periodically alone or in groups.

Kurama looked at the door as it opened a crack.

Toshiro peeped inside. "May I come in?" He whispered.

His uncle beckoned toward him to come closer. He held a finger to his lips. "Just be quiet."

Toshiro nodded docilely and flopped down next to the white wolf sleeping at the side of the bed. He observed his mother for a moment before turning his eyes toward his uncle. "Is she sick, Uncle?"

Kurama frowned. "I'm not sure, Toshiro."

The child stood, concern in his eyes. He tiptoed to the bedside and raised hesitant fingers to rest upon Akita's cheek.

Akita's eyelids twitched but did not open.

Toshiro focused hard and was able to see an aura surrounding his mother that was not her own. "Mother…" the child whispered, loud enough for his mother to hear when he was standing this close.

Akita did not stir.

"Mother!" Toshiro suddenly shouted.

"Toshiro! Lower your voice!" Kurama hissed.

The young demon stubbornly shook his head. "Something has my mother." He wrapped his fingers around her hand. Instantly, he felt his energy being pulled down toward the connection between his mother and himself.

Kurama's eyes widened with alarm. "Toshiro, let go of Akita's hand now. Somehow, she's sucking your power into her own body."

Toshiro wrenched his hand from his mother's grip. "It's not her. It's…" His voice trailed off weakly as he collapsed onto the bed.

Kurama laid his hand on the boy's body. Only Toshiro's spirit energy had been pulled from him, but none of his aura remained in Akita's unmoving form. Wary of touching her, he closed his eyes, focusing on her. Immediately, his body was forced back against the wall. "The Jagan…"

Author's Note: I'm going to include a sneak peek to hold you over until next time. Note that this is not necessarily in the next chapter; actually, this one definitely isn't cause I don't want to just throw something together…Enjoy, my beloved readers!

Sneak Peek:

The child fought her father's grasp, screaming and shrieking with all her might.

Kurama clung to Toshiro tightly as the boy cried, struggling futilely, "I want to save her. Please, let me go!"

"Let me go, Papa. Mama! Let me go!" Akiei screamed with tears falling heavily down her cheeks.

Toshiro had given up trying to release himself from his uncle, only wailing desperately for his mother.

"We can't save her," Hiei bluntly told his daughter, his voice empty of emotion.

"We have to, Papa! You can't just let her die!" Akiei shrieked, beating uselessly against her father's firm hold.

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XOXO, AngelK