Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / Gensomaden Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Dragons of Shame ❯ Chaptire 7 ( Chapter 7 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

By: monkeyking2089

AN: Ah, I see you liked my last chapter. Very good. I am happy for myself. Yes, I am. What? What about you? You don't matter…Not at all…haha. Just joking my little darklings. Of COURSE you guys matter! Where would I be without readers? Nowhere, that's where! Yep yep! Ahahaha. So…Rave the other day. That's what I was busy doing so I didn't have time to update the other chapters…I'm sort of lazy, so I don't think I will…think I might just add a bit of insight from the others point of view…like Hiei's. That would be wonderful Kurama's too. Yeah, that's what I will do! Whee!

Moving on: I would like to thank all the readers, those who have come back and those who are entirely new to the story. I am very grateful to you all giving this story a chance, even though I made the lovely little Hiei act like an asshole…I mean more of an asshole than normal. AND DON'T TRY AND DENY IT, because we love him for his asshole-ness. Anyway, yes…a bit of yaoi-ness is being weaved into the plotline. But the hardcore stuff won't be happening…yet. Haha…maybe not at all but I really have no idea where my mind will travel, because believe you me it HAS been traveling. To the Rave, to the techno music, to the sexiness of a Sanzo and Goku from Saiyuki pairing…Yum, Sanzo and Goku…

Enjoy chapter seven: Old and New Memories

When Ranma woke up the following morning he was extremely happy to come down stair and find his breakfast waiting for him, hot and ready on the table. He was even more delighted to find his mother had packed him an extra large lunch for the day, despite him not really needing it due to the fact he would be skipping school, but the gesture was welcomed. He noticed that Botan had moved the flowers to the breakfast table.

“They'll get more sunlight that way.” She answered his silent question “That and they are so lovely to look at, really, darling thank you.” Ranma smiled and ate the last of his meal before grabbing his back pack, which was packed full of casual clothes, and kissing her on the cheek.

“You have work today, right?” Botan asked as she stood and followed him to the door. Ranma nodded and adjusted his heave bag. “Well, then, have a good day and work hard!” She kissed him again and shut the door as he left. She watched him walk away through the window blinds and once he was out of sight she sighed and gathered the dishes.

She glanced at the beautiful bouquet once before walking to the kitchen to clean the dishes. It really had been a long time since anyone had given her such a beautiful bouquet. The last person to ever give her flowers so lovely had been Kurama. A smile crept onto her face as she remembered Kurama. He had always been a work of art, no matter what form he was in.

It hurt a lot to not be able to see him again. After all he had been the reason Botan moved to the Human world, so that they could be together. He was the one who suggested she come, they had been in love, and Kurama had planned to ask Botan to marry him. But she just couldn't face anyone after that horrible night.

When Botan had found out she was carrying Hiei's child, which she had conceived by force, she just couldn't face life. She had even contemplated suicide, abortion even. But she just couldn't do it. How many tiny baby souls had she ferried in the past, most of them were aborted babies who never got the chance to live life. She wasn't heartless, she was scared and scarred.

But despite Hiei raping her, she absolutely could not tell anyone and ruin his friendship with everyone. Besides, wasn't it partially her fault?

Botan furrowed her brow at this thought, not because she disagreed, no she agreed completely. She just couldn't find an example of how it was her fault.

She shook her head and continued her reminiscing. It wasn't like Hiei to do anything like that, a major reason she never told. So she just did the most logical thing: she ran away. She abandoned all her furniture and books and bolted right to demon world, where she knew of clans of demons who would care for her and her child, at least until she could figure out what to do.

And they did take care of her and Ranma, so well did they care for them that they stayed until Ranma was four, although she did take him back every week to train with the Martial Arts master, Master Yu.

It was thanks to Master Yu that Ranma had his powers well developed and nearly fully awaken. Master Yu had kept Ranma in check, being the only other person who knew who Ranma's father was. Master Yu had taken a blood vow to never reveal Ranma's father to anyone, instead he made sure to train give Ranma the best training he had to offer.

“I can't allow the child to suddenly burst into self-conflicting flames when he is older, now, can I?” Master Yu had said to Botan when he offered to start training Ranma. “The child is four years of age, now, and he has already showed immense strength that none of the other children could ever dream of having. I know that with the proper training, Ranma can become the strongest demon to roam the three worlds.”

Botan had been surprised at this. She knew Hiei was strong, but she didn't think their child would be even stronger than Hiei himself. It was a bit hard to comprehend, the strongest demon in the three worlds? “Isn't that a bit…far-fetched?” she asked a bit staggered.

Master Yu had laughed and shook his head “Not at all, my dear Botan, not at all. I believe that in a year's time he will be ready for his first demon palace tournament.” Botan had gasped at this and he gave her a polite smile “However, I will not do such a thing for several years to come. I will place him in a group of several other demons who are as close to his power as possible and then I will send them to the first tournament.”

And he had. Ranma was seven years old and had come in second place in a small tournament. She had been so proud of him, but he was utterly disappointed and had given her a glimpse of Hiei's antagonistic side. “That match was rigged, mother.” Ranma had growled, thrusting an angry finger at the judges.

“Dear, you did so well!” Botan had said giving him a supportive smile, he dismissed it and demanded they went home. Master Yu told her later that the match had actually been rigged, but to let it go.

“The child will get his vengeance later in life by winning more tournaments.” Ranma did win several tournaments, and only last year did his winning streak come to an abrupt halt when he accidentally killed the referee. But he wasn't going to allow that to stop him, those were only solo tournaments and in a year and a half another tournament would begin and he and his teammates would compete. This summer he would be going back to the demon world to start his training again.

He was so strong, in every way. A thought suddenly occurred to her: If Hiei had not violated her and she had married Kurama, would their child be as strong as Ranma?

Botan decided she didn't like that question and she finished washing the dishes. Why worry about the “What if's” when she was living in reality?

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Ranma had always been a brilliant actor, ever since he was a very small child. And he knew this from the very first time he ever told a lie, and he remembered it very well. He was seven, and he and his teammates were in the tournament about to begin the semifinals. Ranma had decided to get a breath of fresh air so he walked outside and bumped into a strange man. He was tall, with brown hair and light brown eyes. And for some reason, he had a baby blue pacifier in his mouth.

Ranma thought this man was very weird, very weird indeed. When he had pointed this man out earlier in the stands to his other teammates and Master Yu, Master Yu demanded none of the boys speak to him. And they all had promised they wouldn't.

But how could Ranma resist when the weird man was standing right there in front of him? However, there was no need for Ranma to speak up first, the strange man spoke instead. “Hello, young man.” He said with a smile, Ranma eyed him suspiciously before replying.

“Hi.” The man smiled and walked towards Ranma who never even flinched. What was there to be afraid of?

“You're very strong.” The man said as if it were news to the young demon.

“I know.” Ranma replied brusquely “If I weren't I would not be in this tournament, now would I? You should put that brain of yours to use, mister.” A tick twitched in the man's forehead. Not very many people would dare to speak to the Prince of the Spirit World like that.

“Point taken,” he said placidly “I do believe I will heed your words.”

Ranma smirked ruthlessly “Now you're using it.” The man opened his mouth vehemently but stopped himself. “You're weird looking, why do you have a pacifier in your mouth? You know what? I don't care, you're probably some type of pedophile who wants to rape me and then discard my body for ravenous animals to devour.” And with those last words Ranma left the man standing there in shock.

When he walked back inside Master Yu caught him in the hallway. Ranma bowed politely and stayed with his head arched beneath his master's vigilant gaze. “Were you speaking to that man, Ranma?” Ranma straightened up.

“What man, Master?” he asked innocently.

“The strange man with the pacifier in his mouth.” Master Yu replied, catching Ranma's eyes.

Ranma thought for a moment, if he said yes he would get into trouble. And if he said no and they found out later he would be in even more trouble. But how was anyone going to find out the truth? So Ranma did what he thought was the best thing to do, “No, Master Yu.” He lied.

And he had never gotten caught. So it was a lot easier to lie to the school and say he wasn't feeling well and that he would be going home. It was even easier to say that Yuki Urameshi would be escorting him home and would stay there with him until Ranma's mother came home.

The principal was happy to allow it and gave Ranma a pat on the shoulder and wished him to get better soon. As the two boys walked out of the school, Yuki kept looking over his shoulder as if someone were following him. Ranma noticed and merely smiled.

“You shouldn't get so worked up, Yuki.” He said “You had permission to be off campus, so there isn't any way you can get into trouble.” Yuki went a little pink.

“But if my parents see us in town—“

“We'll lie and say you're making sure I get home safely.” Ranma informed with a smirk. “It's not a big deal, so don't worry.” Yuki forced a smile but was still a little wary and kept an eye out for either one of his parents while they were in town.

They first went to one of the most expensive restaurants in town, Yuki was sure that his parents wouldn't be there, seeing as they couldn't afford it. When the two boys walked in, Ranma went ahead of the long line of waiting customers; they glared and said nasty words as they walked by.

“Uhm, Ranma, I think we have to wait in line…”Yuki started, uneasy.

“They have to wait, but I don't.” he smiled as they approached the host who immediately grabbed two menus and bowed politely to Ranma.

“Two this afternoon, Mr. Death?” The host asked as he ushered them to a table in the middle of the restaurant. “And how is your mother?”

“Fine, thank you, Hoshino.” Ranma replied politely as he sat down and took the menu. Yuki thanked Hoshino and glanced at the menu, there weren't any prices he gave a small whimper as he saw the prices weren't listed. Yusuke had always said the most expensive restaurants never had their prices listed.

“Ranma, I don't think I can afford this—“

“Which is why I'm paying,” Ranma said offhandedly from behind his menu “Tell me what you think sounds better, Escargot or chicken flambé? “ Yuki set his menu down and stared at Ranma who put the menu down to stared directly at him for an answer. “What's wrong?”

Yuki went slightly pink “First of all,” he said quietly “I have no clue as to what `iskargow' is and secondly I don't want to be a mooch!” Ranma blinked and put his menu down.

“Escargot is cooked snails, they are really good when properly cooked.” Ranma said seriously, he went back to scanning his menu “But I think I'm in the mood for something else today. What are you going to get?” Yuki sat dumbfounded. Ranma had just completely ignored the second part of what he said.

When Yuki didn't answer Ranma looked over his menu again and smiled “Don't worry about it, this place doesn't even put a dent in my allowance no matter how many people I bring. And besides,” He snapped the menu back up “We're friends.”

Yuki couldn't think of anything to say, despite his mind reeling with the thought of “Holy crap I might be in love.”

They went to the arcade where Ranma beat the high score on all of the popular games including the racecar simulator. It was sort of weird seeing Ranma acting like a normal kid, Yuki had always thought Ranma was the type to do random things like fly to different countries and read books about the world's deepest secrets. Yuki wasn't disappointed he was just…surprised and slightly…turned on…

A scarlet blush crept on to his face and Ranma gave him a worried look. “Are you getting sick or something? Your face keeps getting all red.”

As the day ended, Ranma and Yuki headed back over towards the center of town. Where Yuki told Ranma he would call him later in the evening and they each went their separate ways, Ranma towards work and Yuki towards home.

Yuki walked into the house and noted that Yuji's and Konrad's shoes were already in the doorway. He sighed and walked into the family room where his brothers and his parents were waiting. “Hi.” He said timidly. Nobody answered him.

He sat down next to Konrad who was buried in a new book, “What are you reading, Kon-“

“Where were you today, Yuki?” Keiko cut her son off, staring at him piercingly.

Yuki smiled awkwardly and shot a glance at Yuji, he had told them Yuki had been out with a weird kid from school. “I…helped a friend home, is all. He wasn't feeling very well and his house was kind of far to walk alone so I offered.” Yusuke gave a glare like daggers at Yuji and then turned his angry gaze to Keiko.

“Yeah, so much for the Good Son robbing banks and having wild orgies.” He snapped.

“YUSUKE!” Keiko gasped heatedly, Yuji snorted and started laughing.

“Whaat?” Yuki stared from his mother to his father to Yuji and then back to his brother. “You thought I was going to an orgy?”

“Your mother did, Yuki.” Yusuke sniggered “When your rat of a brother came home saying you skipped school with some freaky kid she went off and freaked out saying you were probably off robbing banks, gang banging the main chain and having massive orgies in someone's house that you broke into.”

“I did not say he was `gang banging the main chain.'” Keiko snapped huffing away into the kitchen “Yuji, get upstairs and take your shower.”

“Before dinner, Ma?” Yuji moaned as he stomped up the stairs to his room. Yuki turned towards Konrad who was still buried in his book, but his ears had turned red. Apparently he had thought Yuki was out “gang banging the main chain” Whatever the hell THAT meant. Yusuke glanced at Yuki and motioned for him to sit down.

“Konrad, beat it you nerd.” Yusuke said quickly, as cruel as it may seem, that was a sort of saccharine form of love for his youngest son. Konrad didn't move his face from behind his book and went up the stairs, knocking into a wall on the second floor. “Watch where you're going!”

“ `M sorry…” Konrad mumbled before continuing down the hallway. Yuki smirked a little and then turned back to his father.

Yusuke gave him an identical smirk back, before leaning close “Were you with a chick?” he whispered. Yuki's face went pink and he suddenly found himself very interested in the carpet.

“No, dad.” He replied “I wasn't with a girl.”

“Look, I know you're lying about the `walking a friend home' bull so you can stop lying to me. I know my own bluffing face, even though your mother and brothers don't.” Yusuke chortled and sat back against the leather chair “Were you with your…boyfriend?”

“DAD!” Yuki exclaimed standing up, his whole body now a lovely shade of scarlet, Yusuke laughed again and pulled Yuki back down.

“Come on, son.” He laughed “I'm not a retard, I figured that you didn't like girls, so I thought-“

“This is not proper father-son talk, dad!” Yuki whispered furiously “I don't want to discuss my sexuality with you!”

“Well, do you wan tot talk to your mom about it?”

“NO!” Yuki was severely angry at this point and wanted nothing more than to back out and take a jog. “I don't want o discuss this with you or mom and don't send any Yuji or Konrad to ask me either.”

With those final words Yuki began to storm up the stairs “Well, what about Kurama?” Yusuke called after his son, who only groaned and continued up the stairs. Yusuke flinched slightly at the slam of the door and then sighed. “He's gay.”

AN: So, the end of this chapter. Haha, did you like it? I enjoyed writing it. I liked the ending, wasn't that silly? I'll post the next chapter either sometime on Thanksgiving or the Friday after. Maybe Saturday. It just depends on how sleepy I am from eating so much turkey. So! Everyone, please continue to review, and please spread the word of this lovely little fanfic. I feel the need for spreadation. Haha. NEW WORD! IN YO FACE! Haha.

Happy Thanksgiving, darklings.