InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Those We Leave Behind ❯ Fledgling Philosophy ( Chapter 23 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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Those We Leave Behind

Chapter Twenty-Three

Fledgling Philosophy

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Hiei felt disgusted with himself. He had been reluctantly cooperative to hasten his return to normalcy. However, the miko had yet to notice him, especially with all the `secret' time she spent with Yusuke.

It was fairly obvious they had been sneaking out to see each other throughout the past month. A month. It was repulsing to think he had been... human (shudder) for that long.

The thought literally brought shivers down his spine. Well, it might have been the unusually cold weather that came through, but Hiei didn't really care. He would return to normal.

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Kurama woke up with a pounding headache. He blindly searched for the source of the beeping noise that had so mercilessly woken him. Unable to find it, he sat up with a hand to his aching head and through blurred vision and shaggy red bangs for the alarm clock.

Five 'o clock? What idiot woke up at this time? The sun wasn't even up yet.

{Heads will roll!}

Kurama ignored Youko's complaints as he focused on the mass of tissue and bone, which collectively laid beside him not yet awake.

Well that explains why he couldn't find his alarm clock. It wasn't his. Neither was the room nor the bed.

[Youko, do you think you've had enough? I've more than fulfilled my promise from Sesshoumaru's castle.]

Youko knew all this was true. Kurama would let Youko's sexual prowess shine through every once in a while. Although this binge was far more excessive than the last, this time Youko's tastes were far more selective than usual.

He had gone after certain women (and one man) who had similar features to the enticing miko. Despite his seductive attention to each partner, Kurama had pictured someone else in their place every time.

He was afraid that last night was the final straw. While Youko was in control, he had actually climaxed moaning Kagome's name. Fortunately for his conscience, the girl's name was close enough and she didn't know the difference.

Never before had he been so careless in his encounters. He could promise himself one thing. It would never happen again. The reason he was so skilled at the things he excelled at was because he was extremely observant and attentive to details.

He noticed things others didn't and stored information in a manner no one else could do. He would not let this woman tarnish his gifts.

That was certain.

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Souta walked out into the main part of the shrine where he knew Hiei lurked, pretending to actually do what Kagome wanted. Kagome and Souta both knew.

Before he would meet the belligerent ex-demon, Souta paused in the unseasonal, wintery breeze that blew in his face. Petting the fire cat that had spent so much time with him, Souta asked Kirara if she was ready to `face' the demon with him.

Souta kinda felt sorry for the guy he took it into his hands to help him. That's where he was now. As he watched Hiei, faking `peaceful' meditation, he tried to think about how to best show him what Kagome meant.

As she mewled, he strolled up to Hiei and explained that his sister would not change him back until he learned to respect the hardships that faced humans and how much more courageous fighters like Kuwabara were than himself.

Hiei, disgusted at the prelude to an oncoming lecture, spat out, “That monkey is in no way superior to me, save stupidity.” Although the last part was under his breath, Souta caught it with his not so superhuman hearing.

“You have no idea what his life was like. You really are clueless as to how much stronger he is than you, aren't you?”

“Boy, had this curse been not placed upon me, you would have no functioning organs at this point.”

“I have no doubt of that. That's the problem. Even a kid like me gets it.”

“Explain.”

How do you explain the essence of humanity and emotions to someone who is seemingly incapable of feeling them?

“Hiei, why do you think my sister is so strong?”

“I am aware of some degree of training she went through under Sesshoumaru.”

That wasn't it. “No, man. She was totally cool before any of that stuff. Hmm. I really don't know how to...”

“And you child are supposed to be convincing me of the worth of humanity? What a joke.”

“I got it. Okay, listen. Imagine a kingdom. The king has two twin sons, one of whom will become heir. He doesn't know how to decide so he sends them off together to do a task.”

“Let me guess. Neither is smart enough to kill the other.”

Oh my god. “Hiei,” Souta unable to respond well to this unexpected statement, didn't say anything until he said, “They wouldn't do that. They're brothers.”

“What does that matter?”

Hesitantly, Souta continued. “These two non-homicidal brothers meet a villager in need along the way. One brother stays while the other continued on.”

“Can we get to the point?”

“Shut up and listen twerp! This is for you, to help you. Be grateful. Now, before I was so rudely interrupted...

The twins. Brother A carries a large bucket of water for the aging village woman, while brother B continues on. Brother A continues to stop along the way.

By the time a reaches the spot for the challenge, he finds out he must drag this giant stone wheel back to the kingdom before his brother. B can't even drag it, but A, although struggling, can drag it back without too much trouble.”

“You're dead if I have to ask for the point again.”

“When asked why this happened, A responded that in carrying the burdens of other, he grew strong enough to carry his own. Each task prepared him for his own task.”

“Fine, but what does this have to do with humans?”

This was getting Souta nowhere. “Hiei, have you ever heard that a mother protecting her young is the most fearsome creature.”

The glare that came Souta's way assured him. “Okay, well, imagine Kazuma as the mother bear... Wipe that almost— smirk off your face. I'm being serious. That mama fights way harder than by herself because there are others, who can't defend themselves, counting on her. If it were just her, there would be less incentive to fight than if her children were attacked. That's why he is stronger than you. He has genuine motives to protect those who trust in him. The only thing keeping you going is pride, which makes you bitter and weak. He relies on love, making him stronger.”

`The effects might be becoming permanent. I actually understood parts of that convoluted bullshit. Life lessons from a thirteen-year old, how pathetic.'

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Despite the common misconception of certain snoops, Kagome did not spend all her free time with Yusuke, just most of it. Right now she was going to visit the famous temple of Genkai.

Kazuma had wanted her to meet this special girl.

As she trudged up the stairs, she passed through the barrier and felt a demon presence nearby. Fearing for the worst, she sprinted to disappointingly find Kazuma declaring the beauty of this girl to the world only to notice his sister there.

“Oh goodie! You're here.” Addressing the girl, he tried to introduce them. “Well dear, this is—”

“Oh my God! Rin!? Kazuma what the hell did you do?” This was not good. If the demon realm got wind of their princess being here, Kazuma was going to be in deep shit.

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