Hello! Just got this in, fresh from the hands of my beta-reader!
This is also from her challenge list. She thought this was perfect for Hiei and Yukina, and I have to say I agree. Once again, writing with Hiei is always my favorite! He has such an interesting character, same with Kurama depending on his layer of personality you use you can write anything!
This might be the longest one yet, enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Yu Yu Hakusho characters named here. They belong to Yoshihiro Togashi and Co.
Strangers
Yukina walked merrily through the frost stricken garden, unconsciously making the cold less bitter. Birds fluttered around her chirping loudly and ruffling their feathers against her cheek. All was still in the Temple Garden, allowing Hiei to remain undetected.
Although he was capable of watching Yukina without being so physically close he chose often to be with her, as it gave him a sense of spiritual closeness. He laughed bitterly at this thought.
He had decided long ago not to tell her, he even promised not to for the chance to find her (and survive). She was safer this way, safe from the shame of having a criminal for a twin. She was blessed with a sense of normalcy.
Why would he steal that from her?
She was lucky enough to be born a girl and although she was also forbidden, she was forgotten for the greater threat. Hiei. The ultimate Koorime Imigo. She seemed so innocent and ignorant to the fact that she was chasing after a dangerous brother.
Didn't she know why he was dropped off the island? Didn't she care?
He loved her (as best as one could when there was no familial contact) and would never subject her to what he believed to be mentally scarring. He would protect her, even from himself. It was during one of his visits that he decided to tell Yukina that her "dear" brother was dead; to protect her. He had no right being anywhere near her, let alone being her brother. He often wished that she was unaware of his existence.
That she would give up.
They were strangers, worlds apart…
… and you should never talk to strangers.
This is the product of the Sophia Challenge List. This is Challenge number seven.
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