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Chapter 2: Side-Tracked
The thoughts and voices from his dream bore into Hiei's skull. Anxiety began to well up inside him, thinking of Yukina's possible danger. It consumed him, and Hiei was so fixated on his thoughts, that all sound around him began to fade in a bleating fashion. The sound was namely Kuwabara's. His voice was low, almost invisible by comparison to the words buzzing around Hiei's head.
He aimlessly began to walk forward, with Kuwabara at his heels. His instinct and dreams told him to find Yukina in person. But how could he do that? Yukina was in demon world, while he was on probation in this human city. There were no ways for him to find a portal to demon world. Unless
"-And you know with my science course I canno-" Kuwabara continued. The words would occasionally enter Hiei's thoughts, shattering those which he was previously occupied with. A scowl came on the fire demon's face, directed at the buffoon.
Hiei, again, debated the course of action to search for his sister, without using his eye. However, the thought of refraining from usage of his eye, seemed idiotic. What was he afraid of anyway? Some advice from an ex-partner that only someone as stupid as Kuwabara would believe. So, why did he, Hiei: the demon with the power of the darkness flame at his fingertips, follow Phennix's warnings?
Kuwabara's voice resonated louder. He was discussing about his schoolwork and the difficulty to sense Yukina's presence. Then he recited a poem about his love, Yukina. Hatred beamed off of Hiei from this pathetically horrible rhyme.
He was unable to think with Kuwabara's bleating, repetitive tone.
"Do you ever stop talking?" the irritated demon protested.
A weak smile plastered itself on Kuwabara's face. "Heh, for a second I thought you weren't listening to me."
Hiei scoffed in annoyance and Kuwabara's stupidity. "Of course I wasn't listening. But with your idiotic rhymes and aimless talk, I can't think."
Kuwabara blushed with anger. His throat dried up and his eyes burned at the demon with the short stature in front of him. However, the buffoon was unable to narrate a complicated comeback.
All he could think to say was, "Well, you're short! At least I don't have to look up at everyone like some shy, untalented midget! Shorty, shorty, shorty!" He snarled, but Hiei remained nonchalant.
The fired demon smiled, compressing a laugh, "You're pathetic."
"Whatever! Are you gonna help me with Yukina or not!"
"Hmph."
"Hehe, of course Hiei will help Yukina! Even if it means assisting Kuwabara. Won't you, Hiei?" a familiar voice chirped from behind them. It was Yusuke with Keiko tailing him closely. Yusuke's broad, gleaming smile shined on Hiei.
"At least I don't carry around a blue spirit beast, and attempt to make it look like a stuffed animal. You're such a girl." The demon retorted, pointing to Puu, who was tied to Yusuke's schoolbag.
"Hey! It wasn't my idea!" The boy demanded nervously, trying to preserve his masculinity. He walked to the right of Hiei, and Kuwabara on his left. Keiko trailed behind like a hawk, not adding the conversation, just smiling nervously at Hiei.
"What-ev-er," Hiei replied, rolling his eyes slowly.
"So what's up with Yukina? What did I miss? Did Botany give Kuwabara orders, and not me? Why that little"
"Relax man. Koenma and Botan aren't a part of this. For the past couple of days, I keep getting this weird vibe about her. Even though, I lost my spirit energy. It is really weird! But this morning, I saw this red bird at my windowsill. Yukina's ribbon was entwined around the bird's foot. I can recognize her ribbon anywhere," he commented with a twinge of pride. However, when no one responded, Kuwabara embarrassingly cleared his throat and continued, "I know that Yukina spends a lot of time with birds and other animals. You knowâsince she's my girlfriend, I know what she likesâheheâ I thought that this bird might have been sent from Yukina to ask for help. After all, she knows that only I can save her!" He boasted and danced in front of the gang. Though, he quickly stopped and stated, "It was kinda weird, but I got this vibe from the bird. It was fiery red and I could of sworn that when it flew, smoke was around it. Almost like the bird was on fire."
"What?!" Hiei gasped inaudibly, attempting to hide his surprise from Kuwabara. This was too big of a coincidence for the fire demon to handle. Maybe those warnings and advice from his dream were real, just like Yukina's danger. If Phennix was right though, then he should refrain from accessing his Jagan's power.
However, Yusuke noticed the demon's gasp. He quickly thought of several extremely hurtful comebacks for Hiei. Knowing the concern which Hiei probably felt, the boy decided against torturing the fire demon. Yusuke was surprised at himself for not blurting out any remarks. He opened his mouth and tried, but figured Yukina was a touchy subject for Hiei. Especially now, when Yukina might be in danger.
Before the gang realized it, all four were in front of Yusuke's high school. The three students started walking in the entranceway, ditching the fire demon who longed to be alone anyway. He could hear Yusuke suggesting ways of escaping 'this wretched prison for morons.'
Finally, his thoughts caught up to Hiei, and he quickly brainstormed ways of finding his sister.
Before any revelations formed, a red bird caught Hiei's eyes. A bird with smoke seeping out its wings. He gasped and instinctively chased after it.
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Sorry guys, I intended this chapter to be much longer with some more scenes, but this week was unbelievably busy. I thought I should post at least what is written so far. I hate it when authors post a really good story once a month because it leaves me in suspense! So I promise next week (since I am planning to post weekly), the chapter will be much longer and better!