Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Kawaridane ❯ Broken ( Chapter 12 )

AN: Sorry this chappie is so short after a long break. Xmas was crazy and this chapter is mostly transition. I do not own IY or YYH

 

 

“What the fuck IS this Genkai???” Yusuke practically spat. “Who the FUCK does he think he is?”

Genkai held up her hand to silence her fuming apprentice and read over the document in her hands. Her face grew more and more dim with every line.

Ayako felt like she was under a microscope and she was wishing Genkai let Hiei be here with her, but she also understood how unpredictable the fire apparition could be and knew they didn't want the mysterious demon dead before they could investigate his claim.

Yusuke's pacing was not making her feel any better and she couldn't shake the chill that spread up her spine as the newcomer watched her reactions intently.

“I'm afraid this looks legitimate. It's a contract signed by Ayako's birth parents and the lord and lady of the second highest snow leopard clan at the time. The eldest daughter, which is you Ayako but only by a few minutes, is to be wed to the eldest son of the Fukiyama clan, which is you… I'm sorry what is your given name again? An old lady forgets.” Genkai tried to smile diplomatically but failed… terribly.

“My name is Ketsuji, master Genkai.” He replied with a smile that seemed to take up too much of his face.

With Genkai's words, Ayako felt her heart sink. There was no way she could marry this stranger! She loved Hiei!

“I'm sorry master Genkai I think I'm going to be sick.” Ayako spoke quickly and fled the room, tears beginning to sprout under her eyelids. She stopped just outside the room and wept silently. She needed to hear what else was said, but she couldn't take his eyes on her anymore.

“You know Ketsuji this contract is very old, and times have no doubt changed. Since neither your parents or hers are still alive this contract is not unbreakable. I'm afraid your rash statement of declaring her your bride is … premature.” Genkai said evenly.

“You are right. However, the proper steps must be taken to dissolve such a contract, which may take months. The preordained date for our wedding is next summer. I suggest that you allow me to stay here until that time which the contract is fully dissolved. If the steps are not complete by then, Ayako will be my wife.” Ketsuji spoke with such coldness that Ayako felt a shiver run down her spine.

Ayako could only imagine the expression that bold statement had produced on Genkai's face.

“You may stay in the guest house. I assure you if you do anything ungentlemenly toward Ayako you will be sent back from whence you came and we will send you the documents dissolving the contract when they are complete.” Genkai said in a harshly clipped voice.

“You speak as if it is what the girl wishes. Do you really believe she will turn me down?” Ketsuji asked quietly.

“She is already someone's intended. I suggest you give him a wide berth.” Genkai said dismissively.

Ayako heard the swish of clothing as Ketsuji bowed, and Ayako ducked back into a niche to avoid being seen as Yukina lead him from the room to his quarters.

Ayako took off to her room where she knew Hiei would be raging and pacing, she could feel his growing anger through the mark that connected them and she needed to tell him all would be put straight soon. Before he killed the man.

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He was going to kill him. And enjoy it.

Hiei was growing more and more agitated as he felt Ayako's rising discomfort.

`I swear if he touches her I will cut off both his arms.' He thought with a scowl.

Ayako was coming closer. Finally, he could get some answers. He was about to ask her a barrage of questions before he saw her face. She was so pale and in an instant his anger at the stranger was replaced with concern for his intended.

Ayako didn't speak for a long time. Hiei held her as she cried and his anger began to grow again… settling in his stomach like a cancer.

When she finally spoke and told him all of the events that passed his heart sank.

The contract was legitimate. He couldn't interfere with her! Not until it was null and void. Hiei let go of her and took a step back.

He saw Ayako's eyes widen. He wanted so much to bring her back into his arms, but if she really was someone's betrothed his honour wouldn't allow him to interfere.

He wouldn't look at her.

“Hiei? What is it?” Ayako's eyes were pleading. She needed him right now.

“I can't Ayako…” Hiei left the room in a flash, leaving Ayako sinking deeper into herself.

He had to get the contract dissolved. That was the only answer.

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Ayako watched him leave and felt like she really was going to be sick. How could he leave? Couldn't he see how much she needed him, especially now?

She sunk to the floor and clutched her knees to her chest and cried. She cried until her throat was hoarse and her eyes refused to produce anymore tears. She finally stopped and began instead to think.

She could guess that it was something to do with his warped honour that he acted the way he did but what about love? Did he not love her as she thought he did?

Was she just some cheap thrill that he was looking for an excuse to dump and last night, along came the perfect opportunity.

`You know he wouldn't do that.'

DO I?!

She was going crazy in here. She needed some air.

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“Hiei I knew you'd come. Did you tell her why you left?” Genkai asked without looking up from the contract in her hands.

Hiei shook his head.

“You know she deserves an explanation.” Genkai looked up this time, to gauge his reaction.

“She knows. Besides I cannot be around her if she is someone else's betrothed! You know that!” Hiei scowled and looked away. “I want to go after the needed documents to dissolve the contract. You know I'll do it the quickest.”

“Hai, I know this.” Genkai studied the silent fire demon. “I also know you, and what you are really doing. You are going to ask me not to tell her aren't you?”

Hiei looked shocked. How had she known?

“You want her to give this… other demon, which she may have to marry, an honest chance and if you are in her heart she won't. You know this.”

Hiei looked away again. It broke his heart when he heard it from someone else.

He couldn't let her go.

“Hai. But that won't happen. When I return with the documents he will be out of her life. No honour conflicts no nothing. I can have her to myself…” Hiei trailed off. It sounded weak even to himself. What kind of an explanation was that?

“And what if she hates you so much for abandoning her that she marries him before the date? Before you have a chance to get back and dissolve it.” Genkai asked evenly.

Hiei felt a cold hand grip his heart. “My honour won't allow me to force her.”

“Does your honour also keep you from telling her why you're going?” Genkai asked a touch of anger entering her voice.

Hiei nodded but he knew that was not what she wanted to hear. For a moment he wanted to throw out his honour code. Where the hell was that getting him lately??

But a demon without honour was like trash. His face turned from one of doubt to one of firm resolve.

“Master Genkai. I will bring the documents needed before the arranged date of marriage, which is July 12th of next year.” Hiei stood firm.

Genkai stared at him for a long time. “Alright Hiei. I hope you do not live to regret this. For her sake and yours.”

Hiei nodded and in a flash was gone. Genkai slowly shook her head. What should she tell her now?

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The cool early evening air did nothing to calm her. Hiei was leaving. She could feel it.

She ran from her room to the far west side of the compound. She could sense him there.

“HIEI!!!!” She screamed his name as she rounded the corner. Tears began to flow non-stop.

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He looked up and saw her running towards him. If she reached him he wasn't sure he could peel himself away to do what needed to be done.

“Don't Ayako. I need to go.” Hiei said evenly and she stopped in her tracks. The look on her face saying more than enough.

“Why?” Ayako's voice was barely louder than a whisper. “What am I suppose to do to make you stay? I'll do anything! Stay with me please!”

Hiei looked to his left and saw Kurama come around the corner, he looked right and saw Yusuke emerge from the compound. He hung his head.

“My honour will not allow me to stay.” Hiei said quietly and turned away from her, his own heart breaking, along with hers. Her mark on his shoulder was already beginning to fade.

He didn't see her break down. He couldn't. Later he cursed himself over and over again for being such a coward.

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He was gone. She watched him run until his form merged with the trees. Her heart falling to pieces so small she thought they'd be lost forever.

She collapsed into Shizuru's arms, and was carried back into the compound.

She stayed with her as she cried herself to sleep.