Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Maboroshi Kage ❯ Chapter One ( Chapter 1 )

Maboroshi Kage

Chapter I

 

Warning: This takes place in a time when you could marry at a younger age. Around thirteen-fourteen being the youngest.

 

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yuyu Hakusho or Inuyasha. If I did, I'd have Hiei playing twister with me right now! **winks**

 

Kagome - 13 (6 months till 14)

Souta - 8

Sango - 16

Keiko - 14

Kohaku - 9

 

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The ship steadily made it's way across the open sea as it traveled to one of the Japanese islands. A young woman of thirteen leaned against the rail on deck as she looked out at the open ocean. Beside her, a young boy of eight stood tall. They had just recently lost their mother and were traveling to stay with their relatives on Kamikaze Isle. Their uncle was the governor, and they couldn't wait to see him or their cousins. There was Kohaku, Sango, and Keiko. Kohaku was about nine, Keiko was fourteen, and Sango was sixteen. Kagome herself would turn fourteen in six months.

 

She smiled at the thought of seeing the Yukimuras. "Do you think Kohaku remembers me?"

 

Looking over at her younger brother, her smile widened. "I'm sure he does. I know it's been five years, but he should if you do."

 

Souta sighed as he looked up at Kagome. The two were very close, it was hard to separate them at times. "I miss mom."

 

Leaning towards her bother, she pulled him into her embrace. "I miss her too, but don't worry. I'll always protect you."

 

A smile spread across the boy's face as he leaned into her embrace. "I know sis, just like I'll always protect you."

 

"Captain! There's a pirate ship closing in sir!"

 

The siblings looked up as the crewman yelled that out. Both turned to see a blood red flag. The symbol was of a skull over two crossed swords, and what appeared to be claw marks ripped through them. The ship itself was pure black, sails and all. Kagome's eyes widened and she heard her father yelling at her. "Kagome! Take your brother and hide below deck!"

 

Taking immediate action, she grabbed said boy's hand and tugged him down into the cargo hold. Once there she told him to hide in one of the boxes. "Kagome, I'm scared."

 

The sound of a cannon firing echoed through the ship, causing the boy to jump slightly. Kagome hugged him and kissed his forehead. "Don't worry and stay hidden no matter what. Promise me!"

 

"I promise." He said as he continued to shake.

 

"Good, now try to be quiet." With that, she also hid on the other side of the hold. Sounds of cannon fire continued, mixed in with the clang of metal against metal. It seemed that an hour had passed when footsteps were heard coming down the steps. A figure appeared and began looking around. He was tall and had long dark hair. Something told Kagome that he wasn't human. He's a demon? She questioned herself.

 

Her eyes widened as she saw the man near her brother. "What do we have here?" A squeak was heard as the man pulled Souta from the crate that he was hiding in.

 

Kagome threw herself from her hiding place and knocked the boy from the man's grasp as she placed herself between them. "Please leave him alone!" She pleaded.

 

The man had violet eyes and tanned skin. A sickle scythe was visible in his belt as he looked at her. His eyes ran the length of her figure before he smirked. "Fine, but you come with me."

 

"Anything, just leave Souta alone!" At her agreement, Kuronue took hold of her arm and started leading her up the stairs.

 

"Sis no!"

 

Kagome pulled her arm from the pirate so she could turn and hug her brother. "Hide and be good Souta. Don't worry about me."

 

"But sis..."

 

"Now Souta." She commanded with tears in her eyes.

 

He nodded and returned to his hiding spot after she kissed his forehead. Kuronue watched this before he took hold of her arm again, and led her up on deck. Once they did reach the deck, she needed to close her eyes. Bodies lay everywhere, and she didn't want to see the blood. "I suggest you watch where you're walking."

 

Sighing, she opened her eyes. Scanning the ship, she caught sight of the men that were still alive. Noticing her father was among them, she smiled slightly. "What happens to those men?"

 

Kuronue noticed her look and shrugged. "We're burning the ship, if they can get off they'll live." She was led over to the other ship to where the captain stood. The man she was with walked her past the other young women and up to him. "Look what I found Youko."

 

Kagome's instincts screamed demon as she looked upon a man with long silver hair. He had fox ears and amber colored eyes. When he gave a smirk, she could see his fangs. He had looked her over before he gave the smirk. "She's quite beautiful."

 

Kagome couldn't help but blush at his words, and his smirk widened. Kuronue chuckled at her reaction. "I thought we could give her to Hiei, maybe it'll cheer him up."

 

Youko looked to be in thought for a moment, before he gave a lustful grin. "That's a great idea, and there's plenty of other pretty ladies for the rest of us."

 

Another member of the crew came up. "We've taken everything of value Cap'n. Orders now sir?"

 

"Burn the ship."

 

"What about the survivors sir?"

 

"Leave them be." Kuronue said as he sent a look at Youko. The man looked at the kitsune, who nodded, before setting out to carry out the orders.

 

"Thank-you." Kagome whispered, causing them both to look at her.

 

After setting the ship aflame, they returned and set sail. Kagome was able to see her father ordering the men around as the ship she was on sailed away. Youko turned to her and then looked to one of his men. Kuronue had left a moment before hand. "Take her to Hiei's room."

 

"Yes Cap'n." He said said as he pulled her along behind him. Being dragged wasn't that fun, and that's what the guy practically did to her. Taking her below deck, he stopped at a door which he knocked on. "Hiei, sir."

 

"What is it?" Asked a cold voice from behind the door.

 

"The Cap'n sent me sir."

 

The door was opened and there stood a man who looked sixteen with black spiked hair and crimson red eyes. His spiked hair had a white star-burst in it. Everything about him seemed to scream danger, not to mention death. A sword lay at his hip, and his stance told her that he knew exactly how to use it. "What does the fox want now?"

 

Kagome was pushed forward toward him. "He wanted me to give you the girl sir."

 

"What would I want with this child?"

 

A fire burned in her eyes at that. "I am not a child!" She hissed at him.

 

The man holding her slapped her. "That is no way to talk to Hiei bitch."

 

She spit in his face. "And slapping is no way to treat a woman." He went to slap her again, but she jerked away from him.

 

Hiei seemed to become interested in her actions. "Leave her be."

 

The man looked at the girl before turning to Hiei. "Hai sir."

 

"Return to your duties."

 

"Hai sir." The man said as he turned and left.

 

Kagome watched as the man left, before turning to the man she thought was a demon. "Get in here onna." He said as he moved away from the door. She growled, but complied. Closing the door behind her as she went in. Looking around, she noticed that she was in a room. Shaking a little she turned to the man. "Do you know who I am onna?"

 

"No, and my name's Kagome."

 

He smirked at her. "So you've never heard of me?"

 

"Should I have?" She asked testily. "All I know is that people keep calling you Hiei."

 

"Hiei Jaganashi." He said as he gave her a mock bow. His smirk widened at her gasp.

 

"The demon assassin turned pirate?"

 

"So you have heard of me." He stated as he walked closer to her.

 

"H-hai. I have heard that you're a cold and ruthless killer."

 

"That I am." He replied as he stopped in front of her.

 

"W-what're you going to do with me?"

 

The smirk on his face widened even farther. "Wouldn't you like to know?" He leaned in closer as she tried to back away. His arms wrapped around her, pulling her closer to his body. She tried to push against him, and her efforts only proved to amuse him. Moving one hand to behind her head, he pulled her in for a kiss. Nipping her bottom lip with his fangs, he caused her to gasp and took advantage of it by slipping his tongue into her mouth. Exploring with his tongue until she needed air, he found that she tasted of strawberries.

 

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