Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Black Tears ❯ Saving Tears ( Chapter 1 )

Hello, I'm Hiei's Katana and yes, this is my first fan fiction. My friend Kurama's Rose Whip convinced me to write this story I had throwing around in my head.

I was reading this fic about Yukina being taken for her tear gems (again) and Hiei going to save her and I thought, you know, Hiei's part Koorime…cries tear gems…why doesn't anyone go after him?! So I decided to write a fic where they go after Hiei. (Not only that but I'm mean to the ones I love… n.n)

This fiction is also a Hiei/Kurama fic so those who don't like that leave! That was your warning!!

Now on with the fic! Please enjoy it and review!!!

Black Tears

CHAPTER ONE: SAVING TEARS

"LOOK OUT!!"

The warning came a second too late. A strangled gasp was ripped from Kurama as the wave of pure energy slammed into him. He was flung backwards through the air landing hard on his back. Yusuke cried out, drawing both Kuwabara and Hiei's attention from their own fights. When they saw the kitsune laying in a heap their hearts sank. Both Kuwabara and Hiei swung out with their swords, slicing through their enemies with ease. Yusuke cried out with Shot Gun, obliterating all the other demons that were creeping out of the surrounding Makai forest.

Hiei quickly sheathed his katana and ran over to the fallen fox. Kurama was lying in a heap, red hair covering his face, green eyes shut tight. His face was pinched in pain as his breaths coming in gasping whimpers. The fire demon checked him over quickly, searching for the source of the fox demon's pain. He stopped with quiet gasp when he saw Kurama's chest. His shirt had been burned away to show the singed skin. The flesh was blackened, sticky blood mixing in with the marred skin. A layer of muscle had been melted away, revealing just the top of the bones in his rib cage. They shifted in the twisted mass with each haggard breath the kitsune tried to drag in.

Yusuke looked away quickly while Kuwabara ran off to find a place to heave the contents of his stomach. Hiei felt the horror twist in his own gut but he refused to leave the fox's side. He wouldn't leave his lover in the last moments of his life. Reaching down he grasped his hand and squeezed it tightly.

"Fox," He whispered softly so the others couldn't hear him. But he knew that the kitsune's sensitive ears could pick the words up. "You can't leave me yet. Not like this."

Kurama smiled slightly, his green eyes still glazed slightly. He moved his lips slowly, forming soft, cracking words.

"I don't have to." He choked out, a thin line of blood running from the corner of her mouth. "G-get Botan…healing…"

Hiei's crimson eyes widened. How could he have forgotten? Botan had the power to heal people. She had been a major crimp in his original plan to defeat Yusuke. She had used her healing power to keep Keiko safe from turning into one his minions. A deep part of him wanted to laugh at the attempt but now wasn't the time. The fire demon turned quickly setting his fierce gaze on the spirit detective.

"Get the ferry girl." He hissed.

Yusuke raised his brows in question. But his eyes suddenly widened and he remembered the same thing Hiei had forgotten. He pulled the small communication mirror from his back pocket and flipped it open.

"Botan!" He screamed at the blank glass. "Answer me now!"

There was a faint beeping as the screen went fuzzy for a few seconds before the blue hair ferry girl was smiling brightly at them. Her violet eyes were sparkling as she cocked her head slightly to the side.

"Oh, hello Yusuke." She chirped. "You finished the mission already?"

Hiei jumped up and ripped the compact from Yusuke's hand. Botan let out a tiny squeak when she no longer found herself looking at Yusuke's gentle features, but the fire demon's deathly ones.

"Get down here now!" He barked. "We need the use of your healing powers immediately."

"Wh-what?" Botan was about to spout out but Hiei turned the mirror on Kurama.

Botan gasped at the horrendous sight of the wound that had been inflicted on the gentled kitsune. Without another word, the fire demon snapped the compact shut and tossed it back to Yusuke. He dropped once more at Kurama's side and grabbed his hand. He let out a weak noise when he felt how cold the fox's hand was getting.

Kurama whimpered as another shudder raced through his beaten body. This was not the way things were meant to be. Hiei let out a miserable sound to mix with his lover's as a single tear trailed down his cheek. He whipped at it fiercely, sending a single black tear gem flying. Botan had to hurry before he lost his only love.

"YUSUKE!! HIEI!!"

The two said detectives jerked at the sound and looked up to see Botan flying towards them on her oar. Her movements were quick jerky, causing her flight to be choppy. She dropped quickly to the ground and ran over to the fallen demon.

"Quick Botan." Yusuke begged. "He doesn't have much longer. You have to help him!"

Botan nodded and leaned over Kurama. She gagged slightly, the wound more horrible up close, the scent of burnt flesh invading her nostrils. Covering her mouth and nose with one sleeve of her pink kimono, she reached out towards the wound and allowed the yellow healing energy spring forth from her palm. Kurama jerked slightly, letting out a small cry of pain. Hiei gasped when the fox's grip tightened on his hand with a strength that the fire demon would have never given him credit for.

The skin started to slowly knit itself back together, the muscle forming back over the exposed bones. Skin was about to come back together and close off the wound when Botan cried out and fell backwards. She was panting heavily, lids drooping over her violet eyes.

"That's all I can do." She whispered. "I don't have enough energy to go any further. I'm so sorry."

Yusuke cradled the exhausted ferry girl and gave a quiet acceptance of the girl's apology. Hiei on the other hand was scanning the near fatal wound. It had now reduced itself to a long thin scratch that was very dangerous for a youkai. He gave a quiet sigh and cradled the youko's head. Kurama had long since fallen into unconsciousness.

"Hey!" Kuwabara shouted, finally emerging from the woods and stumbling over to the morbidly silent group. "Why don't you take him to Yukina? I'm sure she could finish healing him."

Hiei's brows shot up. Yes, his sister could finish in the healing process. He gently picked Kurama up, wincing when the fox moaned slightly. Turning to the two ningens and ferry girl he glared daggers at them.

"I can move faster then any of you." He growled. "I'm going ahead. Meet us at the temple."

In a black blur he was gone, racing through Makai to the nearest portal. His heart was thumping in his chest, the blood pumping in his ears. Kurama was still bleeding, the warm sticky liquid staining his own cloak. Hiei knew the wound was no longer fatal, but the chance to die of blood loss was now a possibility.

Hiei jumped through the portal at breakneck speeds, not missing a beat when he hit the ground in Ningenkai. He could sense his sister's ki faintly. She was masking it to keep special ningens, such as Kuwabara, from sensing her presence. But he knew she was close. Without a second thought, he was flying towards the temple, jumping from tree to tree. He saw the lights in the distance and knew he speed up faster then seemingly possible. Dashing through a window he spotted his sister sitting and drinking tea with the old hag. They both jumped at his sudden appearance and Yukina rose to her feet.

"Hiei?" Her voice was soft and Hiei winced. Even though she didn't know he was the one she was searching for, she treated him as an older brother. "What are you doing-"

"Help him." He cut her off, holding the wounded kitsune out towards her. "Botan didn't have enough energy to finish the job. Heal him…please."

Yukina gasped and nodded quickly. She lead Hiei to a spare room and gestured for the fire demon to lay Kurama down on the bed. He did so and kneeled on the side of the bed, leaning over his lover.

The little Koorime held her hands over the wound and released her ki into the wound. Kurama groaned in his unconscious sleep as the healing power entered his wound with cool soothing hands. The skin began to fuse together again, slowly closing the remaining charred flesh over the exposed muscle. When the wound was fully healed, Yukina gasped and pulled away. Hiei was at her side when she sagged against him.

"Is he going to be okay?" She asked in a tired voice.

Hiei cast the fox a glance and saw the wound was fully healed, the skin of his chest pale and unmarred. His grin eyes were closed in a peaceful sleep as he slowly restored ki lost in the battle.

"He'll be fine." He whispered, scooping his sister up and carrying her into her own room. "Now you need your rest."

Yukina nodded and rolled over, burying her face into the softness of the feathery pillow. Hiei gave her a rare, but genuine smile and crept from the room. He wished he could tell her who he really was, reveal his greatest secret and end her desperate search. Raising his fingers, he lightly brushed them over the white cloth tied around his forehead. But he couldn't.

"Is he okay?"

Hiei jumped as someone dragged him out of his thoughts. He looked up to see Yusuke watching him with worried brown eyes. The pitying in them was sickening. It almost made him regret letting Kurama tell them of their true relationship. He growled lightly and turned away.

"He's fine." He snarled. "Now stop pitying me."

Yusuke lowered his head and chuckled lightly. If there was something Hiei couldn't stand it was someone feeling sorry for him. The spirit detective had to sigh and point a finger at the door to the guest room.

"Whatever you say." He shrugged. "But you might want to be in their when he wakes up. I'm sure he'll have some questions."

Hiei nodded and quickly used his chance to escape into the solitude of Kurama's room. He walked over and climbed into the bed, settling himself up against the headboard. He waited silently for his lover to stir. It seemed like an eternity before the kitsune stirred, groaning slightly. His emerald eyes fluttered open and he looked around slowly, taking in his unfamiliar surroundings. He rolled over and peered up at Hiei with confused eyes. The fire demon's harsh features softened instantly.

"Hiei?" Kurama murmured, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "Where am I?"

"Genkai's temple." The fire demon answered softly. "Botan didn't have enough energy to heal your wound so I had to being you to Yukina to finish the job."

Kurama winced, hand rising to finger the torn threads around the hole in his shirt. "Was it that bad?" He asked.

Hiei nodded, catching the kitsune's hand and stopping his nervous fidgit. His red eyes were soft, softer then ever, as he gazed down at him. Kurama swallowed slowly, afraid any movement would ruin this moment.

"You cried for me." He whispered suddenly, tracing the one tear trail that had marked its path in the dried blood and dirt on the fire demon's cheek.

"Yes." Hiei frowned, fixing the fox with angry, yet relieved eyes. "Don't you ever do that to me again. You know how I hate crying."

Kurama chuckled and dragged the fire demon down to his face. The drew close, breaths mingling to become one. The fox demon traced Hiei's face with gentle fingers, sending shivers down his spine.

"I'll try not to." Kurama whispered, trapping Hiei's retort by pressing his lips hard against the fire demon's.

Hiei moaned into Kurama's mouth. He felt the fox pull him down onto the bed beside him as Kurama's arms wrapped around his waist. The fox buried his face in his chest and yawned loudly. He grinned slightly before slowly drifting off again.

"I love you Hiei." He whispered before sleep claimed him.

Hiei yawned himself, suddenly realizing how tired he was himself. He cuddled up against the kitsune and smiled contentedly.

"I love you too Fox." He murmured before following Kurama into the land of dreams.

~*~

He stopped short as the sun light caught something sparkling on the ground near his feet. A smile pulled at his lips. He was never one to pass up on something shiny. Shiny usually meant nice, and nice usually meant money. And he was never one to pass up money.

Kneeling down he saw what had caught his attention seemed to be a black pearl. He held it up to the sun and watched as the light played off its smooth black surface. The gem had an almost transparent look to it, but there was an unusual look towards it. Like there was a deep power within the black glass. Pocketing it quickly, he charged towards his lair.

Racing inside he was stopped by another demon who was hiding amongst the shadows. Looking up into the demon's yellow eyes, he held up the black jewel.

"Sir," He said, bowing his head, "I found this and I can tell it has power. But that is all. Please tell me how much this treasure is worth and I will pawn it."

The shadow demon reached out with a black hand and plucked the tiny pearl from his minion's outstretched hand. He rolled the gem between his fingers. A power emanated from the jewel and through him. The shadow demon froze suddenly gasping when he realized what the small jewel was.

"A tear gem." He rasped in a low voice. "Cried by a Koorime. No, not just any Koorime, but the Forbidden Child."

The kneeling demon started, looking up at his master with wide shocked eyes. The Forbidden Child? The legend of this half fire demon, half Koorime had reached the ears of many a demon. Having been thrown off the cliff and somehow surviving he was being hunted but his own kind. There was also a reward for any one who deliver the Child to the Koorime, alive. They greatly enjoyed the long torture of those they considered their enemy. But no one, besides the ice maidens, knew what the Forbidden Child looked like.

"Are you certain Sir?" He asked quietly.

"Yes." The shadow demon snapped back. "Only the one who was part fire demon would have black tear gems. But I must tell you that one of these gems is worth three times the amount of a regular one. So tell me, what are our plans?"

The kneeling demon smiled ruefully.

"Capture the Forbidden Child."

Next chapter: More Hiei and Kurama fluff…and the demons' plan comes together. How are they going to find Hiei and once that happens how are the going to catch the fiery demon? All that and more coming up!!