Burning dance
Week five
The way his hips swayed…the way his energy was released…the way he moved his feet…the way his lips were parted…the way he twirled…the look on his face…as he slowly went out of view…the way his muscles rippled…the way he cared…the way his lips felt…pressed against my own…the way he left…the way he cried…the way the same dance happened…every night…
Hiei shot up out of the large bed, clutching the sheets, panting sweating furiously. The bed was covered in sweat and a sticky substance that smelt of sex. Running a hand through his hair, he got up and went straight to the shower. A cold shower at that. He stood under the water, falling like rain, pounding onto his back and hair, sending pulsation noises to his brain. He lifted his head, to that the drops would fall to his face like needles. All about surface area and science. That's what it was like in the Ningenkai, but he didn't care, he only wanted Kurama. He wanted to feel those same soft lips on his own; he wanted his passionate dreams to come true. He wanted the damned fox inside him and inside him now. Opening his eyes slightly, allowing his lips to separate, he whispered the very word, the very emotion that was haunting his dreams.
"Love?"
He didn't know. He wasn't into all these feelings. He felt hate, revenge, as much as it pained him to admit it, happiness, but if his family wasn't concerned, he didn't feel love. Ever. Muruko had told him about it, but how could he explain these complex dreams to her? He couldn't trust her with it. He knew what they were, he wasn't stupid. He knew what love was, but when it came down to it, he hadn't felt it. People in love were oblivious to it. Was he one of those people? Someone who ignored the feeling, tried to make it go away? He smirked slightly. No one knew, but he went to ningenkai even now, to see the fox dance, to say his body move to the beat. It was exasperating, provoking to say the least, but it was addictive. He didn't get addicted to much. He got addicted to killing, to stealing, to power, but the power he wanted now was different. He wanted power over the fox, maybe for the fox to have power over him? It did go in height size. But fuck the rules, he wanted a certain youko and he wanted him NOW.
"Hiei?" He heard a female call from his room. "Are you awake?" Stepping out of the shower, he opened the bathroom door and saw Muruko standing there. He looked at him, in the face, she wasn't like that. "Ah, Hiei, your detective friend called-"
"Again?"
"-he said he saw you in the ningenkai the other day, did he?"
"He is an idiot, ignore him." Muruko smirked and walked to the door.
"Have some decency, what if Yomi or someone else was with me?" She called back, obviously referring to the lack of modesty.
"That's your problem, not mine." He mumbled. Why should he care? He would know if someone was there with her, he wasn't a moron like a red-headed fool he knew. Redheads, why did they stay in his mind. He hated Kuwabara, though admitted that the fool was loyal and worthy with his rules. Soft of reminded you of a dog, no? He walked to his draws, pulling out a black muscle top and his usual black trousers. The detective wanted to see him? So be it.
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(A/N: ha! That was exactly one page!)
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Yusuke strode down to the arcade in his usual manner, Kurama beside him, not so energetic. Kurama looked up at the detective, who was happy to be going to the arcade, he also seemed happy that Kurama was going with him. Smiling, Kurama sighed and looked back to the cement path. It was funny, but he'd been slowly recovering in the past few weeks, slowly but surely right? It was a shame that his summer vacation was full of this painful heart break, but when he got back to school, he would focus on his studies. (A/N: AH! I know this ruins it, but I can't resist, I know the first part and chorus to wild wind I'm so happy!) Yusuke threw an arm round Kurama's shoulder and grinned, unknowing to the blood thirsty eyes that flared when they saw Kurama blush to this action.
"Isn't this fun Kurama? Me, you and a hundred games, waiting to be played till they break! This is what I call a vacation!" Kurama smiled at his friend's eagerness.
"You always do this Yusuke, vacation or none." Yusuke laughed.
"I know! But I'm not going to get in trouble this time!"
'Oh how wrong you are detective' thought the bloody eyes. 'Especially if you keep your arm like that.'
"Woh!" The spirit gun wielder exclaimed as a chill went up his spine. He looked behind them to see a small fire demon. His jaw almost hit the floor at the site of the koorime. "Hiei!" He said before marching up to his with a smile on his face, throwing his arm round the pale neck in the same fashion as always. "Where you been buddy? We've missed ya!" Hiei growled.
"What do you think you're doing detective?" Yusuke laughed and patted his back before pushing him forward. Tossing his arms round the shoulders of his friends, he started talking about how much fun they'd all have.
"It's a shame Kuwabara isn't here! Oh well! I guess Yukina will be happy to see him!" Hiei suddenly glared at the detective and Kurama sweat-dropped.
"What did you say?" Hiei said, veins popping on his head.
"Umm…Kuwabara went to train with Genkai see? And…um…yea Yukian's always happy to see a friendly face right?" More veins popped.
"Oh really?"
"Anyway! Look the arcades there! Let's go!" Yusuke said, swiftly changing the subject and striding up to the flashing lights, leaving the other two behind, sweat-drops on their heads.
"He never changes, despite tension." Hiei commented, making Kurama laugh slightly.
"That's Yusuke for you!" Kurama said, making Hiei smile. The followed the detective at a slightly slower place and soon arrived at the entrance.
"What is this place anyway?" Hiei said, disgusted at the amount of humans. "It's crawling with ningen dirt."
"It's an arcade, you play games on those machines for money, you get different kinds, gambling, fighting, lots of drop outs come here in the school year." Kurama explained. Hiei scoffed.
"You're not a drop out." Kurama smiled, looking at Hiei for the first time that day.
"It's not a school year, it's a holiday." Hiei looked around again.
"This is that 'game masters' thing, isn't it?" Hiei asked, feeling slightly guilty at the sad look on Kurama's face. "Sorry." Kurama looked at Hiei, shocked.
"For what?" Hiei frowned.
"Shouldn't have mentioned that kid." Kurama smiled thankfully.
"Let's go find a game for you shall we?" He asked, walking further into the room, Hiei following him curiously. They scanned the lanes until Hiei stopped at one. Kurama looked back at him, puzzled, and then looked at the machine. It was a fruit machine. Kurama smiled slightly, just like Hiei. "You want to play it? It's easy really," Hiei nodded and sat in the chair that accompanied it. "Let me go get some coins, wait here." Kurama said, running to the counter, quickly returning and inserting a silver coin to the slot at the top of the machine. The wheels started turning and Hiei watched the pictures spin. He pulled the first leaver, the hard rubber against his skin. Quickly getting into the game, it wasn't long before he rammed the last leaver down, allowing it to flick back up, hand still in place. Kurama looked at the pictures and gasped. Hiei jumped slightly as a few dozen coins spilled out the bottom.
"I take it I won?" Hiei asked, Kurama nodded and Hiei re-filled the machine. Kurama couldn't help but give a lopsided grin as Hiei would win, re-fill, then win, then carry on. It wasn't long before Yusuke came over to them, impressed by the rumours about a small kid winning a large amount by the gambling fruits. Yusuke slapped Hiei's back as more coins flowed out the large gap.
"Go Hiei! You'll get us enough coins to last forever at this rate. Hiei smirked and looked up as a lady came over. Yusuke and Kurama both looked at the lady too.
"I apologize, but this machine doesn't have many coins left, would you mind?" She asked, Yusuke and Kurama laughed as Hiei looked at her blankly. Yusuke took off his jacket and transported the coins onto the red material.
"Sorry, we'll go do something else," Kurama said politely. The woman smiled and nodded her thanks, returning to the counter. Hiei looked from Yusuke to Kurama, causing a few more laughs at the confused demon's expense. "You can't play it anymore, it doesn't have anything to win, and she wants us to play something else." Kurama explained. Hiei stood and looked at Yusuke, who grinned stupidly again.
"I want to play you on the fighting games, up for a challenge?" Yusuke asked, Hiei smirked.
"Whether it was fighting in a game or out I'd beat you." Hiei bluffed, walking past him to the end of the isle. "Show the way detective."
"I'll show you who'll win!" Yusuke said, leading the way to the taken and others. Kurama sighed and followed them, watching the game from Yusuke's side. Both boys inserted a coin and got their hands ready. Kurama looked at Hiei who looked like there was something behind just playing them game.
"Don't take it seriously you two." Kurama said, Yusuke looked at Kurama then Hiei, also noticing the glare that was being sent at him.
"I think you should go somewhere else Kurama, my and Hiei have some unfinished business to attend to." Kurama shook his head and didn't budge. Hiei's fierce glare found Kurama.
"Leave now fox!" He barked, making the redhead leave reluctantly. As the game started, Hiei quickly became used to the strange controls and buttons. "I'll teach you." Hiei snarled, sending a punch into the other play's jaw. Yusuke countered with a kick to the jut.
"Show me what? I was trying to help you and Kurama." He snapped back. A low growl escaped his throat as his play got sent flying back.
"Help my ass, what was that arm thing earlier?" Yusuke was puzzled before slamming his fist onto the red button.
"I do that to everyone," He said, shocked at such a comment. "Even you!" Hiei skilfully fiddled with the buttons before a special attack was sent.
"Not everyone blushes, do they?" Yusuke was even more confused as he lost one round.
"Kurama's easily embarrassed, you know that!" Hiei's fingers hit the buttons faster, as did Yusuke's.
"What's going on while I was at work?" Was the next question. Yusuke almost punched the screen.
"Work! You just left Kurama because you're an ass!" Hiei got up as Yusuke won a round.
"Outside."
"I couldn't agree more!"
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Kurama smiled slightly as a 1# sign came up on the square screen. He worried for the other two though, who knows what they'd do on there own? He shifted his eyes as he heard some kids run over to his section, ecstatic about something.
"Come on everyone! There's a fight outside! Yusuke and the gambler are going at it!" the kid shouted before running out the large doors. Kurama got up and ran, colour drained and eyes wide.
"Yusuke! Hiei!" Kurama shouted as he got outside, only to be met with the two strongest people he'd ever met at an all out war. He tried to run forward but was held back by all the people. He winced as he hear Yusuke's jaw crunch at the mind-blowing punch Hiei sent him, knocking him back. Hiei kicked the detective in the gut before he had time to rebalance, catching the jet-haired boy off guard.
"Damn you Hiei! I'm bloody well straight!" Kurama stopped trying to get through the crowd. What did he mean?
"I don't care! Not only have you insulted me like that, but you where meddling in my life!" Yusuke ran forward, a tan fist thrown into Hiei's diaphragm, causing a small bit of blood to come up.
"I was trying to help!" Hiei took the position into advantage and forcefully rammed his knee into Yusuke's front, causing more blood and vomit. Both fighters slid back, panting heavily and glaring at each other. Hiei stood first, slowly going for his bandages. Kurama couldn't stand it any longer, he ran out from the crowd, shoving anyone who got in his way aside, and stood in front of Yusuke protectively. Wrong move. He was frozen at the look of hurt in Hiei's eyes. He lowered his arms slightly, not breaking eye contact with the koorime. His heart stopped as he saw dark water pools form in the red eyes.
"Hiei!" Kurama said, reaching out, but as soon as his arm got too close, Hiei ran, disappeared in front of everyone. Kurama felt his knees hit the hard road. He felt the wet crystals dampen his face; he felt his world spin in circles. He felt it, but none of it registered. He heard Yusuke shout his name…he heard, but it didn't register. He saw his whole world turn black. He saw, but didn't have time to register.
"Kurama!" Yusuke called, lifting the limp body up slightly. "Kurama! Wake up!" He looked to his left as some girls ran over.
"Oh Suuichi! Is he ok?" They asked, before He saw the familiar face and glasses of Kaito.
"Kaito!" He exclaimed before addressing the girls. "One of you call an ambulance! Hurry up women!" The girls quickly got out their phones and started dialling. Kaito crouched next to Yusuke and looked at Kurama.
"Minamino looks half dead…what happened?" The boy asked, pushing his glasses up. Yusuke just stared at the redhead. Kaito felt for a pulse and winced. Yusuke got his collar by one hand and shook him.
"What's that face for, huh?" He practically yelled.
"He's alive, don't worry, his pulse is just faint." Kaito looked back at Yusuke who let him go.
"Hiei!" Yusuke screamed into the street. "Are you happy now, huh!" Kaito looked in the direction Yusuke was shouting, and sure enough, the short demon was there, eyes wide and pained. Slowly, he crossed the street, almost hit by a car, and dropped to his knees beside them. Yusuke dropped Kurama to the floor and gripped onto Hiei's shirt scruff. "Is this what you wanted?" Yusuke shouted into his face, voice slightly cracked. Hiei didn't answer, he just knelt there, unmoving, frozen like a statue, Yusuke shook him again, getting no response, then threw him back, the koorime's head dropped, facing Kurama. The healthy skin pale, the vibrant emerald eyes shut and hidden away. The muscular body still and soundless…that beautiful chest he'd always imagined touching…un-breathing.
"Someone needs to give him mouth to mouth! He's not breathing at all!" Kaito exclaimed calmly. Hiei looked up at the detective who was staring him down. Yusuke nodded towards the limp form, calmer than he was. Hiei looked back at Kurama and sat there.
"Give air Hiei, you owe him." Hiei slowly moved his shaking hands forward, one on the other side of the body, one pinching the small nose. He slowly leaned forward, taking a big breath then blowing. He took another breath and blew. Yusuke watched the strong chest rise, and then watched as the pale, dirty hands made a tower and pumped ten times. He counted with them, listening to Hiei's shallow voice as the two counted, one to ten. Hiei repeated the process, oblivious to the girls gasping around him as his lips touched the soft ones he craved. He looked up as a doctor came through, lifting the redhead up onto the stretcher and into the van. He looked down as the man spoke to them, staring at the ground where Kurama once lay.
"Well…Hiei?" The man said, Hiei looked up and noticed he was the only one still on the ground. He followed the doctor airily, oblivious to what was happening. He was taken onto the same van as Kurama. He looked out the doors, same wide and fearful eyes that hadn't left since he heard Kurama hit the floor and felt his spirit energy fade. Yusuke stood there, same calm and determined stare he gave him before Hiei kissed Kurama.
He kissed Kurama…
"This isn't how I wanted my wish to come." Hiei said, unaware of the other people. The Nurse and doctor looked at him, confused.
"What wish?" The nurse asked, walking up to him. Black and red gems formed, making a clashing noise with the floor, almost like music. The nurse gasped and picked them up, putting them in a cup, and then on the bed Kurama lay on.
"This isn't how I wanted to kiss you…"
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I WAS going to end it much earlier, when Kurama started to faint, then saw that I was suppose to write another two pages and thought 'umm…lets try our best, ne?'
Hope you like it, who knows, maybe there'll be a character death, BWAHAHAHAA!
JOKE! Joke! Unless you want one, there ain't gunna be one…
Well…there might…depend how I feel tomorrow…
I've never wrote a character death…could be fun –thinks-
Hiei: -glares- I'll kill you if you kill Kurama!
Kitty: O.O eek!
Review!
Ciao .
