Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Angel of Death ❯ Le cour a seis raison que la raison ne connait point ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter 3
Le cour a seis raison que la raison ne connait point...
"How dare that- that-thing even think of marrying my sister! Imagine the sweet gentle Yukina in the arms of that boisterous horse of a Kuwabara. She is a deity, more than a goddess of the wood, a dryad even. And that overgrown carrot is fucking bitch. That damned moron, egg-sucking shit. Fucking son of a BITCHHHH!
On and on he went. Pissed off, really pissed off. No wonder. The difference between his heavenly sister and the poor Kuwabara was like heaven and hell. At least their looks are. Kuwabara is rather tall, very tall, while Yukina is on the short side. Her red eyes are big and round while his are black, slanting and small. Her face is round and chubby while his is long and bony. Even their hair are contrasting. Hers is a gentle dark mint green, the shade of the sunlit seas, while his is intense orange, which curled wildly around his head.
Ironic as it seems, Hiei loves to make fun of that hair color when he sees it on Kuwabara. Deny as he may, he does adore the ruddiness of his wife's locks. I suppose, he didn't notice that Mukuro's hair, though quite darker and more luxurious, was of the same shade. Enough of the hair business. Time to move to more important matters...
But the two have kind hearts. You know golden hearts. Like those typical oppressed people in the fairy tales. In fact, Kuwabara is quite popular among the ladies for being a gentleman despite his otherwise rotten countenance. It's kind of corny, but his very love found Yukina. (YUCK!)
Yukina of the dainty movements. Soft tinkling voice like merry silver bells. Those darling eyes that can melt the coldest heart. The little snub of a nose. The tender rosebud like lips...
Hiei suddenly underwent a semi-convulsion. He shook his head vigorously trying to shake the way the horrible thought that crossed his mind. Imagine the beautiful china mouth of Yukina against that huge gaping snout of Kuwabara. Ugh, that is gross!
"Yukina, Yukina," murmured the distraught Hiei. "Dear sister, I can't believe you're foolish enough to fall for that, that.."
Hiei remembered his last day in Ningenkai before going to Makai to enlist in Mukuro's army. He and Yusuke waited for the SWAT<Ano 'yon? Special Weaponry And Tactics team ng U.S.?> to open the portal. He remembered his promise, a promised fulfilled yet neglected in some aspects.
"Since, you're going out there, anyway," said Yukina. ""Please, find my brother. He's a fire demon just like you. Please, give this to him. Tell him I'll wait for him here always."
He remembered how he chided her for hanging on to faded dreams and false hopes. But he told her to consider the job as good as done. And unknown to her, she was already face to face with her longed for twin.
That pearl again. Hiei fingered the two pearls around his neck. One is his . The other is Yukina's. Identical. After all, they had the same source.
His very life seem to revolve around that pearl. It is his legacy of the past, of his beginnings. In it may be found the very foundations of his story. It may be the one responsible for his present and future state.
Hiei is a fire youkai. An entity who controls flames. He wields the powerful Kouryuhha with the help of his Jagan.
Ironically, he comes from the land of Koorime. Ironic because Koorime is a huge mass of floating ice high above Makai and its inhabitants, ice demons. A fire demon in winter wonderland? No way!
Hiei was different from his people. But that was not a valid reason to separate a child from it's mother. So what if superstition says it will cause a thousand curses to plagued on the land? It would have been much better if the child was sent away with its family. At least, the kid will have it's mother.
Ruri. That was the name of the woman who threw him away. It was she who was compelled by the elders to do the ghastly job. She who had caused Hina to end her life. She who gave the hiruiseki to Hiei with an order, "Live, child. Come back if you may and take vengeance upon me. But at all cost you must survive."
With that, Hiei fell from the hometown he never had, Koorime, and his life was placed in the hands of fate.
But he didn't die. He was raised by a band of thieves who found him. Of course, they were interested on his pearl but he guarded it with his life. He himself rivaled their savageness and they abandoned him. Hiei went on wandering around Makai fighting here and there, usually spilling blood brutally. Until one day, he lost his pearl during a struggle with another monster.
That's when he decided to have a Jagan. He went to Shigure, a renowned psychic surgeon, who was hesitant at first of granting his wishes. He finally agreed when he extracted from Hiei his word that if ever he found his sister, he will mention nothing to her about their true relationship.
With the Jagan, Hiei easily found the land of Koorime. Every last one of its inhabitants fled at the sight of him despite his clear intentions. But then he found Ruri.
Ruri showed to him the burial mound of his mother. She also told Hiei that Yukina had set out to seek her lost twin. Apparently, Ruri had no idea that the very person she was speaking to was the child she had thrown a way long ago and was the person to whom she laid the charge of coming back and taking vengeance upon her. She only realized this as Hiei was leaving where upon she fell before his feet begging for mercy. But then again, Hiei had no desire of killing her and just left her weeping distressedly on the snow covered land.
Hiei's search for Yukina brought him to Ningenkai. That's where he met up with Kurama and got into trouble. That's when he became a member of the Reikai Tantei.
Then a case came up. A case that would trigger a lot of changes. Not only in Hiei's relationship with Yusuke and Kuwabara, which certainly did improve, but also with things concerning his family.
This case involved a certain Tarukane guy who was in some sort of Mafia business. <Ala Stanley Ho, 'no?> His lot engages in many illegal establishments namely slavery, human trade, drugs, weaponry, counterfeit money and all the other usual stuff gangs get involve in. It seems this group got interested in the trade of pearls. Now they found an alternative way of collecting those precious organic gems instead of diving down the ocean and prying open clams and oysters. A much more easier, yet an immoral, harsh way.
Yukina: also called Snow Queen, Ice Lady or Snow Maiden. These are only some of the names attributed to her. These are also the legends attached to her. These old wives' tales developed from the occasional glimpses the Ningens catch of her in her ceaseless voyage around the world to find her brother.
It was unfortunate that her extensive, if not vain, search was put to a halt. This fair maiden has a very rare ability that Tarukane and minions had taken fancy of: the ability to produce pearls; round perfect white stones of high cost. A very easy way to acquire wealth in the black market..
Yukina, despite her weak outer shell was a strong determined person. After a while, she ceased crying no matter how hard they forced her. No barbaric torture slackened her endurance. No physical hardship made her shed tears for the monster Tarukane. Toguro Ani and Oto discovered how. They killed her only friends in her seclusion. The birds that braved the danger of being electrocuted just to offer comfort to the dear soul in despair were ruthlessly slaughtered.
Yusuke, Kuwabara and Botan were able to penetrate the defenses of Tarukane. With Yusuke's new-found strength, well-earned from six months' training under Genkai, they defeated the guards efficiently if not with ease. Kuwabara was also much stronger now because of the "love" that fueled his determination and enthusiasm to be the knight in shinning armor out to rescue the damsel in distress. The other two weren't quite able to inform Kuwabara of Yukina's relationship to Hiei, so afraid were they to dampen the spirits of the valiant hero. And until now the two lovers are still ignorant of the fact. Nobody dared to open their mouth on pain of death.
Hiei didn't really interfere much as Koenma feared so no life, innocent or otherwise, was threatened. He trusted Yusuke with his job and only trailed them stealthily on their journey. But no, Hiei did attack Tarukane himself as Kuwabara and Yusuke defeated the Toguro brothers. He was about to kill him, too, but stopped as he saw the tears on his sister's eyes begging for him to stop. She did ask him who he was, but Hiei only introduced himself as a friend.
Strange, as if their very blood act like magnet showing them to each other. Considering the difference in their character, it would be quite unexpected for Yukina to feel close to Hiei. Despite the odd circumstance, Yukina feels a certain fondness, if not brotherly love, for the small silent aloof man. In fact, her attention to Hiei made Kuwabara quite jealous, but not in an entirely bitter way.
Odd as can be, Yukina gave the request of finding her brother to the cold indifferent Hiei. Considering Yusuke's hero aura and Kurama's approachable friendliness, either one of them would have been more likely the ones given the task. It is clearly evident that Yukina felt the assurance of a brother in Hiei. Perhaps, her very genes are whispering to her the identity of her brother.
But of course, you can't just believe in dreams and fantasies. She doesn't know for sure whether Hiei is indeed her twin. Yukina knows however brotherly her love is for Hiei, she can never be sure of blood relations. He knows her story about her unceasing search for her brother. He knows about the pearl. If he was indeed the sibling she was looking for, then he would have told her, right?
As said earlier, Hiei partially granted Yukina her boon. He did give the pearl to the brother; himself. The others thought terrible and heartless to ignore her efforts of finding him. Why not make the girl happy and gift her with a brother?
Yes, they think of him as a monster but Hiei knows he' s doing this for her. He took extreme pains just to find her. He always say revenge was his main intention in seeking out Koorime, but in truth he wanted to find Yukina. Maybe he wants a place to go home, too.
The pearl. Those pearls gave him a home. After all, they led to his friendship with Yusuke and the gang. It filled up all that he is wanting, or so it felt. It helped him know himself better, too. One them brought him his sister, and the other brought a wife.
Wife… Everyone would faint if they found out what I've been up to all this time I was gone. Hiei thought. Kurama already knows about it but he wasn't a bit surprised when he found out. He just grinned in that infuriating manner of his. But the others… They expected Keiko and Yusuke to tie the knot first. Well, Yusuke have to settle down first. Besides, Raizen' s heir wouldn't be able to come on the next tournament only a few months to go.
Hiei knew the others thought only a Buddha, an ascetic would be able to survive as his spouse. And if they found out Mukuro's much stronger than him, they will think he's tied to her apron.
"Ha! Let them laugh. Kurama will tell them," he declared loudly. "I am an emperor in this household."
A red head popped out from one of the windows adjacent the tree he was sitting on. "Does your sovereignty include stalling weddings and breaking engagements?"
Hiei checked himself. He noticed he still retained the pose he acquired on his sudden outburst. He did look like a king addressing his people. Or at least a very silly person challenging the rest of the world. His face turned into an interesting tint of crimson.
Hiei glared at the laughing Kurama. "Hn," he said. "Stupid fox. What are you doing there, anyway?"
"Mukuro gave me this place to stay in."
"I would have thrown you in the kennels where you belong."
"She's right, you know. You do rarely tell the truth."
"Hn. Good night."
Hiei flickered out of sight leaving the amused Kurama chuckling to himself. "I know you're being concerned about your sister's happiness. But if you really are doing so, consider her feelings."

Mukuro was inside her own chamber reading a book. Only a dim reading lamp illuminated her reading material and shadows loomed through out the room. Her hair, right along with the curtains, swished gently as the night breeze entered the room from the open glass door. The rustling of the leaves can be heard as the trees whispered secrets among themselves. Otherwise, it was silence that reigned, broken once in a while by an occasional too-hoo of a nocturnal neighbor.
Hiei alighted on the balcony. He slowly strolled across gleaming marble, the cold smooth stone of glassy texture reflected the moon. He entered the masters bedroom. Moonlight filtered through the room making a sleeping figure barely visible.
Hiei edged nearer. Mukuro was laid on her side, the flawless portion of her face up. It was illuminated by a beam of the moon. Her hair fell as ruddy waves across the pillow, light skimming on the ripples. She herself was an entire personification of peace and quiet as her chest rose and fell naturally in her soft rhythmical breathing.
A smile crept slowly on Hiei's face. He couldn't help feeling a slight rush of pride as he gazed at her face. Such serenity! Such profound contentment! So different from the old confused raging flame she was before. And to think he contributed in pacifying her.
"Well, I owe her that much." he murmured.
Mukuro stirred in her sleep, seemingly disturbed by his mutterings. Hiei quickly changed into his sleeping garments meaning to go to bed. He noticed he neglected closing the door. He did like the night air and didn't bother closing it anyhow. And off he went to dream land.
Mukuro woke up with a start. Such strange dreams! Great immeasurable energies battling it all out in determined frenzy. And what was that metallic searing of bloody stench on her nostrils? It never bothered her before. And wailing. Hurt, suffering wailing. Being a warrior before, this shouldn't have bothered her, but it did. She felt slightly flustered and thought about heading out to savor the fresh air to calm her nerves a bit and clear her senses.
She tried to move but found she couldn't. But of course, Hiei was clutching her, snuggled against her like he usually does. Indeed, she may have been no more than a little teddy bear by the way he hugged her.
Mukuro gently pushed him away and tried to escape from his grasp. She had quite a hard time, though. Small as he is, he's awfully strong. It didn't do to move too rashly for fear of awakening him. She'd probably get rained down by an number of angry grunts about vain wives who can't let other people sleep.
Finally, she was able to pry of his arms. She gave him a pillow to squash instead and off she glided silently, feet making no more noise than the padded feet of a cat in the thick carpet, out into the balcony through the still open doors.
A cruel blast of wind slashed impetuously against her face. She felt the ice cold of the marble seemingly knives against her bare feet. She didn't appear to feel it, though. She walked on to the edge and leaned against the stone barriers that kept her from flying through the air and into the darkness below. She just stood there gleaming in the moonlight, admiring the blazing silver view of the land.
What does it mean?, she thought. Such strength and power. But I've seen powers greater than mine and I never feared them. Fear? Is this fear I'm feeling? But why? Am I weakening? Is it because of my now domestic seclusion from action? No, no. It's not fear for self. Is it really possible that there is someone who has the force capable of putting to waste both this world and Ningenkai? Everything I see now would be converted to vast wastes of nothingness.
But what is this? Why won't the earth heal itself of the ravages the unspeakable power caused? Not one creature survived. Not even the roaches, who have outlived both humans and youkai alike. No life would be spared. Not another single infant can be welcomed into this world to breath and savor the life giving air. And it feels so near. Is this just paranoia or a glimpse of the very near future?
The vision. She was walking down the wasted world where nothing at all emanated life. The earth glowed eerily a greenish luminous light of toxic poison. She wrinkled her nose as she sense the air reeking of death. No, not the gory glory of battle but of relentless massacre and genocide. The odd thing, she was walking backwards. Yes, and as she did, she witnessed the transformation of the earth back to its original state. Then, it was like watching a video with the rewind button pushed. Everything blurs until it comes to the part of her childhood, during the dark days of her seclusion when she chained in some unknown prison, her state worse than the Loki being punished.
Now in the real world, she shook again, this time more violently. She shut her eyes tight and entwined her arms around herself.
"If you plan on killing yourself, would you mind doing it in a more efficient fashion," A voice slashed against her reverie. "Speed it up."
Mukuro's eyes snapped open. "Oh, it's you," she said, her voice coming out rather hoarsely. "Did I wake you up?"
Hiei tossed to her a pair of furry slippers and a warm robe lined with fur. He himself was wearing one but it was rather too long for him. Amusement crept on Mukuro's face in spite of herself.
"Hn," the grumpy one muttered. "I am not a jesting matter."
"Thanks," she said solemnly. "I'm sorry. I guess I made it too long. I didn't think you'd wear it."
"Do I have a choice?"
"I guess none," she replied quietly.
They were silent for a while. Hiei noticed something different about her. She was there and yet she wasn't. Her eyes were distant and far off and for once he felt excluded and out of place. Yes, this silence was different, even from the one a while ago. That one promised some delightful secret yet this one foretold some dreadful event. Fear? Never ever was the great warlord Mukuro fearful of anything.
Hiei remembered her question. It was something about family. His reaction was really not good then. Rude, actually, but he didn't mean to fall of that tree. Is this why she's behaving so differently? No, something else is scaring her, freezing her inside and making her blood run cold. Was his reaction that horrible?
"What's eating you?" he asked his red eyes probing her blue ones.
"Huh?"
"You know what I'm saying."
"Nothing." She turned away from his searching eyes.
"Something's bothering you." His eyebrows crossed as he edged nearer.
"I didn't now you care." She teased.
"Hn. You rarely tell the truth."
"Neither do you."
"Hn."
"I don't think you should meddle with Yukina's love life."
"That's not what you're worried about."
"Perhaps, it isn't at the moment. But I'm concerned nonetheless."
"That's my business."
"You shouldn't look down on him like that."
"I really don't understand what Yukina sees in that idiot."
"Why did you choose to stay here?"
"The heart has its reasons whereof reason knows nothing."
"Good. You finally used that quotation in the perfect place. That's the reason why your sister is going to marry Kuwabara."
"I'm only looking out for her well being."
"Then why don't you tell her the truth."
"Because I can't"
"Can't? You won against Shigure."
"That is not the issue here. In the first place I never meant for her to know about me. You wouldn't understand."
"You deem yourself unworthy of being her brother. You're afraid she'll be ashamed of you. You're guilty about your past life and you don't want her to know about it. But it's over now and it's time to move on. You know very well as I do. She'll accept you as you are. She loved you as a brother without knowing you really are despite the fact she's completely aware of who and what you are and were. What more if she finds out you're her brother? For goodness sake, release yourselves from this tangled net of lies and secrecy. If you don't, the very thing you sought to protect her from will harm her."
Hiei glared at her ferociously. "LOOK, that is none of your business," he growled.
Mukuro withdrew in mild shock. "Suite yourself." she murmured turning away apologetically. "Sorry, I shouldn't be meddling with other people's agenda."
She half expected him to flit off to a tree somewhere around the other side of the house or at least trudge back to the room. He did neither. Instead he took one of her hands in friendly overture and spoke again. "Listen," he began. "I do value your counsel and you're right. But I still can't do it. I need more time."
Mukuro just nodded nonchalantly. She distractedly looked away uttering, "You are telling the truth."
"Good, then perhaps you can tell the truth?" he asked.
"Look, its nothing really. Just a dream."
"I can't believe you're shaken by a dream."
"I am telling the truth."
"Must be a horrid unusual one. Care to tell me."
"No, I'd rather not."
Hiei grabbed her by the shoulders. "Come on, you usually aren't so secretive."
"You usually aren't so pursuing." she retorted.
"I sense something wrong about you."
"Good," she quipped. "Then use your Jagan to find out."
"Hn."
"Really, it's no big deal. Just a nightmare."
"If it's now big deal, then why are you hiding it from me?"
"It doesn't concern you."
"Look." he shook her gently." You're the most calm, unshakeable person I know. If anything jolts you out of your control, then it must be something."
"Fine," she sighed. "I'll show you."
Through telepathy, Hiei vividly saw what she had seen in her dream. He also felt the slight foreboding she did. Nonetheless, he was partly relieved.
"I don't understand it, either," he said frowning slightly. "That was one hell of a crazy dream alright."
"The odd thing was that it seemed so vivid and real. Maybe it's a glimpse of the near future."
"You're being morbid. I'm sure it's nothing like that. I didn't realize your imagination can be so whacked out. Probably ate too much."
"For you information, I wasn't the one who ate supper twice."
"Why don't you be like me and look at the bright side of things?"
"If your perspective of life is bright then one wouldn't need eyes," she remarked dourly.
"Why do you always pick on me? You, Yusuke, and Kurama."
"I dunno. Because you're cursed."
"GRRRR!!!"
"Ha-ha."
"Ah, shut up."
And so they did. At least, for a few minutes or so. Both were clearly thinking about the strange dream. Both hoped that Mukuro wasn't some sort of seer.
"Mukuro?" Hiei said presently.
"Hm?" she turned to him. He, however turned away fiddling a tad nervously with her hand he still held.
"About your question a while ago. I didn't mean to disappear suddenly. I fell of the branch."
"I suppose it was that surprising."
"Wait, let me finish. I have thought about that long before. I'm not like Urameshi who jumps headlong with out thinking. I was just surprised because I expected you to have already considered who we were before and--"
"I get the point. Considering our past, we would be putting our children's life into constant danger. Isn't that one of the reasons why you never told Yukina the truth?"
Hiei frowned slightly. "The heart knows the reason whereof reason knows nothing."
"Words from the wise guy?"
"Anyway, that won't stop me. I never had parents and neither have you. I am curious about what they are and why Kurama wanted to die for his. I heard somewhere that children reveal the mystery of fatherhood and motherhood."
"Do you always have to have an alibi?"
"The point is, I do."
"You mean, you like alibis?"
"No," Hiei glared at her. "I mean, I think the idea of having kids is--is plausible."
Mukuro looked confused and surprised. "But Hiei, I thought you understood that--"
She wasn't able to finish. She was cut off by someone asking for Master Hiei.
Both turned to see the speaker. A young boy, probably in his early teens, appeared. The messenger of Enki.
"Master Hiei! I have urgent news."
"What is it, Corin? It's 4 o'clock in the morning, for crying out loud."
"Yes, sir. I was rather relieved you're awake, sir. It saved me the fuss of having to wake you, sir."
"Hn."
"Won't you sit down a bit?" Mukuro asked pulling up a wrought metal chair from the garden set nearby.
"No, ma'am. I have other deliveries to make." the blonde youth bowed courteously.
"Well, talk." ordered Hiei.
"Sir, his Highness Enki requested your audience at once. Heralds are being sent everywhere to call on the finest warriors of Makai. It's a matter of National Security, sir."
Hiei glanced at Mukuro and noticed a slight shiver up her spine. "Alright, run along now. You still have lots of people to visit. I can't stand late people."
"Uh, sir. Before the tournament of Master Yusuke, you served the Dark Clan country?"
"So?"
"You were the right hand man of their leader Mukuro."
"I am."
"Am, sir? Then you can tell me where to find her."
"Mukuro."
"Yes?" She stepped out of the shadows.
"You're coming, too. Get our stuff together."
Mukuro disappeared, leaving the thoughtful Hiei and the puzzled Corin alone.
"Well?" asked Hiei when he noticed the lad.
"Uh, sir?"
"What?"
"Was that the Mukuro who came second in the tournament, having been defeated by Enki?"
"Yes."
"Then she was the ruler of the Dark Clan domain."
"You said that before."
"She was one of the Triad powers." <Hanep, parang Mafia.>
"Hmm."
"She was masked before and was thought to have been a man. She, Yomi and Raizen fought for domination but their powers were kept at bay by the balance of three."
"Yeah."
"Then Raizen died and danger sparked. His followers called his human son Yusuke, who I understand is a friend of yours. Your other friend Kurama was called by Yomi while you were sent to Mukuro."
"Wait. Can we cut to the chase? And how did you know all this anyway?"
"I have my ways. But, sir. Wasn't the lady here a while ago was your wife?"
"Yes, so?"
"Then the reason why the great Mukuro disappeared from limelight is because she married you?!?!?!"
"The heart---"
"Why did you, sir? Makai lost a very fine warrior indeed."
"She's coming, alright. And expect Kurama, too."
"Kurama, the sly kitsune in a human body? He's supposed to be in Ningenkai."
"He's here. Now go on do your duty instead of hanging around gossiping like a woman. No wonder you have a lot of info up you sleeves."
"I don't have any, sir," he pointed to his sleeveless hauberk. "I don't have enough material and if you don't mind, you can probably chop off at least three inches from your robes."
"Get lost, kid!"
Corin disappeared in a flash.
"What was that about?" asked an otherwise feminine voice.
"Enki calls for me," came the reply. "You and Mukuro are to come, too."
"Why?"
"Matter of national security. I have a bad feeling about this. That's why I want you to tag along."
"What do you mean by bad feeling?"
"The heart has its reasons while reason know nothing."
"Le cour a seis raison que la raison ne connait point? I'm not asking you about your feelings for Mukuro. That's hardly suitable for the conversation at hand, Hiei."
"Hn. So what? Mukuro didn't notice. Neither did Corin."
"Corin? Blond boy with a really loose tongue?"
"Yeah, I suppose. There isn't any other."
"He was the assistant of the information processor of Yomi. I've seen him before. Smart kid and quick on his feet."
"Well, are you coming?"
"Sure. I'd like to know about the present state of Makai."



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