Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ A Mother's Love is a Tight Bond ❯ Chapter Two ( Chapter 2 )

A Mother's Bond

-The night before the dinner-

I was so nervous after the call that I could not sleep. After tossing in bed for a while, I had to get up. I went downstairs and cleaned the living room and kitchen. This was therapeutic in a way to me…I know it was to him too. In fact, he was probably cleaning too. I was not able to sleep even after I cleaned, so I looked to be sure I had his favorite dishes.

After another cup of tea, I went back upstairs to my room to lie down. I knew I wouldn't sleep, but I wanted to rest at least.

My husband and his son have been gone for a week. I wish I could talk to him now, so much is running through my mind…it would be nice to get it off my chest. But- to tell him my son… is not really would seem…strange.

It dawns on me then that I would have to keep Shuichi's secret from them. Shuichi… Yes, that is the name I gave him.

He will never be Kurama to me.

He will always be my little Shuichi.

I fall asleep just as the clock ticks over to two in the morning, to dream about when he told me…

-Flashback/Dream-

A nightmare is not quite the word to use. It was far worse…

A creature with yellow skin and brown shaggy hair appeared at my door that day. His eyes were a deep purple, shockingly pretty considering the ugliness of the rest of him. He had long, deadly claws and sharp, fanged teeth. He grabbed me from behind and said he was using me as bait for "Youko." I knew nothing of this "Youko," and was scared I would never see my family again. Visions of my sons and my husband ran through my mind.

Then I was hanging from a chain, my arms held up over my head. Smells of both rotting flesh and spilled blood filled my nose. I felt nauseous. I had cuts and bruises on my body, but nothing seems too serious, thank the gods.

Still, I wondered just who this "Youko" was, and why a beast thought keeping me would help bring that "Youko" to him. I heard voices coming this way from down a hallway. Screams of pain and death followed them, as well as sounds that clearly indicated fighting. I shuddered at the thought of those coming my way, fearing for my life.

But then my gaze landed on four… boys.

One is taller than the rest with rusty-orange red hair. Next to him is a boy with black hair that is slicked back. Beside the black-haired boy is a much shorter one with spiky blue-black hair, with a shocking white starburst marring it. Then my heart hit the ground.

My dear sweet son is with them.

Shuichi had come to save me.

But how?

I saw my son get… replaced with a silver-haired creature. He looked like an animal; ears on the top of his head and a long, furry tail. His eyes were a cold gold. So cold…

A shiver went up my spine. I saw him kill the demon that had taken me hostage slowly, but his eyes remained that uncaring shade of gold the whole time. I heard the demon utter that name- Youko Kurama. Right in front of me, the creature called Youko Kurama turned back into my green-eyed, red haired son.

He approached me with a concerned look in his eyes, reaching out with a lockpick made of… grass to remove the chains on my arms. I screamed at him to get away from me, and hurt colored his eyes.

"Mother…"

"You are not my son!!"

I passed out.

-End of Flashback-

I woke up covered in a cold sweat. I look at the time. It is now almost six. I get up to take a shower.

In order to forgive, I must understand my son. My chest hurts as I cry under the warm spray of the shower. I fall onto the cold floor of the tub, letting the water run over me.

It hits me that I never really knew him. It hurts too much. As I cry, I go over every good memory I have of him- of us as a family.

Soon, I pull myself back together. I get dressed and lay down on the couch. I pick up Shuichi's baby book, which I had always displayed proudly on the table. I begin to look through it. As I read everything I wrote, I notice something I was too blind to notice before. He was always smarter, much smarter than anyone else in his age-group. He always seemed like he knew more than his small years could account for.

I had noticed it, but ignored. It is in my handwriting after all.

I fall asleep with his baby picture.

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I awake with a start. I heard children laughing outside. I rush to see what time it is. It is now 3 pm. Time to start our meal.

As I cook, I think of what to say.

Too soon, the food is done and the table is set. Knowing Shuichi, he will be right on time if not early. I run upstairs and get dressed. I pull my hair back.

As I look at myself in the mirror I see an older, wiser woman staring at me. My eyes have gone sadder. Dark circles are under them making them stand out. Seeing how different I look, I go and hide it with makeup. I want to give this a good chance.

The doorbell rings and my stomach falls. I let out a sigh. Never have I ever been scared or lost as to what to say to my son. Yet life throws you little and big curves. I have been through a lot.

Raising my son alone…

Facing illness…

This is just another trail sent my way.

I open the door and I look into the green eyes of my son I had seen so many times. He looks sadder than I have ever seen and very nervous. I go and hug him.

How can I not?

To see him so sad tears me up inside. I want to hold him and make him feel better. I let him go and let him inside. I see he is alone. I feel better knowing that I have only one demon to face this night. (NO PUN INTENDED. ^_^;)

My eyes take him in. His silk, forest-green shirt looks good on him. So do his khaki pants. His light tan makes his shirt stand out even more. His emerald eyes are filled with worry. His hair is pulled back into a ponytail.

"How are you… mother?" he asks me.

Mother? Am I ? " I don't know. Really, I do not know." I answer him. I go and sit down.

He sits down across from me. We stare at one another.

After he took me home from that place that horrible night, he explained who and what he was at this very table. Why he was here. Why he had stayed.

This was the first time since I told him to leave that night that I have seen him.

We sit in an uncomfortable silence, each waiting for the other to talk. I tell him to eat.

We proceed to eat in silence.

It was never like this before. We used to be close. I decide to take matters in my own hands. I start asking him normal questions, like how he was and what had happened that day.

Then I ask him to explain again what he is. He does all this with a sad voice and eyes shining with unshed tears. Something in me nags. I can sense that he thinks I will kick him out again. I listen more carefully to his explanation and make a decision. He becomes silent and looks down at his hands.

I move over to him and wrap my arms around him. I will get used to him as he is. I cannot bear to lose him. My son is my life, so it would be like killing myself. As I hold him, I also come to the conclusion that our relationship has changed. But we will make it work.

"Shuichi, I will always love you. I forgive you for lying to me. From now on, I want us to be honest with each other. I want my son back, and I will always be your mother." I kiss him. Tears pour down his checks and he agrees.

We are on the road to reestablishing our relationship. It will be hard. But it is well worth it.

The ache in my chest- the ache in my heart- begins to dull.

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Here it is!! Hope that this is a good ending!! For those who want to know Kurama's view I will be posting the whole story before she found out till a few months after this story. The name will be When Your Past Comes Calling!! So…look for it!! Please review and tell me what you think!!

Bye!!