Hiei's Human Lover Part 14: A Side of Hiei Never Before Seen
My tension grew as Ryota crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes at us.
"Koenma wasted his time sending you fools here, so I suggest you leave. I have a world to run."
"With you as ruler, I'm surprised Demon World hasn't crumbled yet."
Kuwabara smirked as Ryota appeared to be growing irritated.
"Man, look at his face. He looks ticked."
"Considering we're trying to get him to change his attitude, he has a right to be, I suppose."
From the corner of my eye, I noticed Ryota glance at Rin, the lecherous grin reappearing on his face. Hiei, being as close to her as he was, kept his sword at the ready.
"I suggest you avert your eyes or else my sword will be the last thing you ever see."
"Being around these humans has made you soft, Hiei."
"I assure you, Ryota, I'm still the same. Trust me when I say if you mess with any member of my team, there will be serious consequences."
I smirked at Ryota and decided to make an opinion of my own.
"Quite frankly, 'Your Majesty', you must not be that good of a ruler if you can't fend off a team of fools."
"Damn you human lovers!"
I flinched as Ryota raised a sword and began swinging, barely missing Yusuke.
"Hey, watch it! Don't wanna have to die a third time! Two was bad enough"
"Yusuke, watch out!"
I looked at Rin as she warned Yusuke of a sneak attack, which he managed to avoid. While Kuwabara and I kept Ryota occupied, Hiei and Yusuke each let out attacks that began to overpower him. He refused to stay down, however, and ended up shaking off the onslaught.
"I admit you're strong, but as you can see I'm still here."
"Not for long!"
My eyes widened as a giant Spirit Gun launched itself at Ryota, knocking him to the ground. Hiei smirked as he saw Rin with her hand ready to shoot again.
"Hn, she's gotten better."
"I admit, she does seem to have more energy than the last time she used the Spirit Gun. I can see why Ryota wants someone like her."
Hiei narrowed his eyes as Ryota began to approach Rin. We all held back, curious to see what happens.
Rin's POV:
I kept my hand steady as Ryota approached me, his eyes narrowed.
"I'm impressed. Not many humans have gotten the drop on me and lived to tell about it. Why not just leave these idiots and rule by my side as Queen of Demon World?"
"As tempting as that offer is, I'll have to decline. Any man that is willing to have concubines and take advantage of their own people while having a Queen at their side isn't worth my time. Besides, I'm already spoken for."
He glanced at Hiei, then looked back at me.
"Hiei? You must be joking."
"I don't joke, Ryota. At least Hiei keeps his word to those he makes promises to."
"When you find out all he did when with the bandits, you'll wanna turn around and never look back."
"He already told me of everything he did. I can understand why he killed all those demons. If someone tried to steal a valuable possession from me and wouldn't leave me alone, I'd kill them, too."
Ryota began to approach me again, and I sent another Spirit Gun his way. It was enough to knock him down for a while and allow me to get some of my strength back. Considering I only had two Spirit Guns left, I needed to have the strength to use them. When Ryota got up again, he used his speed to pin me to the side of a nearby tree. He leaned in closer and smirked.
"Ah, fear. I love the smell of fear right before I kill a foe."
"Ryota, get away from her!"
I looked to see Hiei slice off one of Ryota's arms with his sword. Ryota grabbed his shoulder and yelled in pain. I sat down against the tree as Kuwabara looked me over.
"You okay, Rin?"
"Tired, but not injured. Only got two Spirit Guns left, though."
"Don't worry. Once Hiei takes care of this creep, we'll be heading home for some much needed rest."
"I'm with that."
I looked up as Hiei pinned Ryota to another tree, not showing him any mercy.
"Man, Shorty looks pissed."
"He's acted like this before, hasn't he?"
"When we first rescued Yukina, he didn't act as bad as he is now."
I looked at Kurama, who nodded while sitting beside me.
"It's true, Rin. As long as we've known Hiei, we've never seen him react this way to a foe before."
"Never?"
"No. You've unlocked a side of Hiei we've never seen before, Rin. His desire to protect you is the cause for his current actions."
My eyes widened when I heard this. Knowing Hiei felt that way, even though we've been together for a short time, surprised me. I had no idea he would go to so much trouble to defend my honor the way he is now. Hiei glared at Ryota in hatred, raising his sword.
"This is for everyone you ever took advantage of, Ryota. I hope you enjoy hell because that's where I'm sending you."
One swing was all it took to take care of Ryota.
"Quite impressive, Hiei. You and your friends were able to finally rid Demon World of this tyrant."
We looked up to see Yomi. Kurama stood up and shook his hand.
"With Ryota out of the way, who will be ruling Demon World now?"
"I've already sent a word out, Kurama. Enki says he's willing to rule again. Said something about wanting things done the right way."
Hiei's POV:
While Kurama talked with Yomi, I sat beside Rin against the tree.
"Injuries?"
"Kuwabara looked me over. He couldn't find any. You?"
"Hn, just a few scratches. Nothing that couldn't heal."
Rin sighed and rested her head on my shoulder. I felt my face grow warm as she did this. Yusuke snickered at seeing the small blush on my face, and I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Not one word, Detective."
"Sorry, Hiei. Just not every day someone like you has a blush on their face."
Rin giggled and smiled.
"Don't listen to him, Hiei. I think a man isn't a real man unless he has the will to express his emotions openly."
I smirked as Yusuke scowled and crossed his arms.
"Hmph."
Once Raizen's stronghold was fixed up for Enki's arrival, we headed back to the mansion for some rest. I took Rin to her room and gently laid her on the bed. She immediately curled up and fell asleep. I laid down beside her, letting her use my chest as a pillow. I smirked as I thought of how well she did against Ryota.
"Hn. Good thing she's on my side. I'd hate to be on the receiving end of her attacks."
That's a wrap for Part 14. Hiei shows a side never seen publicly when he protects Rin from Ryota, who ended up meeting his end at the hands of his former comrade. With Enki ruling once more, Team Urameshi returns home for some much needed rest. Part 15 will be in Hiei's POV a year after the battle with Ryota when he decides to take a new step in his relationship with Rin by suggesting they share his room. Also in part 15, Hiei's brotherly instincts kick in when Yukina tells him she is in love with Kuwabara. Stay tuned to see what happens