Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Conscience ❯ Bitterness Overwhelms ( Chapter 6 )

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Conscience
Chapter six- Bitterness Overwhelms

By Otaku Freak Kiken



Hiei started heavily breathing, and his heartbeat raced. He could feel sweat beading on his face, and his palm was slipping on the katana’s hilt. He sighed, then clenched his teeth in a growl. “I can do this... there’s nothing for me to live for! Nothing!”

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The door flies open, Kurama staring wide-eyed at the sight before him. A feeling of concern whirled inside of him, and he took one step into the room.

Yusuke and Kuwabara looked over his shoulder, and they leaned forward at the scene that took place in front of their eyes. “Oh... whoa...”

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I hate you foolish mortals... you foolish ningens and your compassion!...

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Hiei held the sword to his stomach, not to his arm. His eyes fell upon the others as they walked in, yet they weren’t angry. They were full of sorrow. Full of pain. He was shaking the slightest bit, but he kept a strong hold on his katana. His eyes searched their faces for emotions. His own was undescribable.

Kurama sternly looked him in the eyes, slowly moving towards him. “Don’t do it, Hiei... PLEASE, don’t even try...” He outstretched his hand to him, trying to get him to let go of the sword. “I ‘m here for you... I’ve always been here for you...” He kept moving closer and closer, almost to the coffee table, where Hiei was crouching down. He looked over at Hiei’s arm, noticing the bandages missing, and a fresh, red scar that seemed to have just been inflicted. He winced. “Hiei...”

Kuwabara was about to run over to Hiei. He was outraged by the fire demon’s antics. He really wanted to stop him himself.

Yusuke nudged his side, signaling to him to stop. “I think Kurama can handle this.” Yusuke whispered to him. His face was overcome by shock, and the whole situation apparently was making him very nervous.

“I hope so...” Kuwabara whispered back, calming down a little. His eyes were intently set on the two before him. Never in his life did he have to deal with such a serious, life-threatening ordeal. It was even making HIM feel depressed. He had better not go down THAT path.

Hiei innocently looked up at Kurama’s concerned face, still keeping hold on the sword. “Ku... Kurama...” His face turned ghost white, and his eyes were pleading for salvation from this mess.

“It’s okay... Everything’s going to be alright...” Kurama was in the process of kneeling down next to him, but Hiei’s next actions were to be completely unexpected.

“NO!” Kuwabara gasped, shoving Yusuke out of his way, and ran over to them.

Yusuke fell to his knees. He covered his face.

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That’s it... it’s almost over now...

Maybe I made a wrong choice... If I had chosen the other path, would everything be better off? Or is it better off now? Perhaps I’ll never know... It’s almost certain now.

I can’t believe how ignorant I feel. Was this a mistake? Could I have made a mistake? This just doesn’t feel like I had hoped it would... I feel so empty. So... selfish. Self-centered. So... naive. Something tells me that I shouldn’t have done this.

Pain. I feel so much pain. I can see it in their eyes, I can sense it in their hearts. In their minds. Looking down at me, I can tell they wished they could have done more. Wishing they could have saved me. It’s not their fault... this was all my decision. My ambitious error.

Oh, how I wish I could tell them how I feel! I’m so ashamed of my actions... if only I could turn back time, to start all over again. I would start over by telling my sister the truth right away, by actually getting to know my friends better, by spending more time with them... by being open with them... If only...

Yukina... what will she think of me? She already detests me for not telling her about our relationship, but now... Now she’ll never forgive me for this! She’ll truly loathe me! I can’t bear that thought any longer...

Kuwabara really loves her. He just doesn’t seem to notice how innocent she is. I guess... the both of them together isn’t such a BAD thing... yet I can’t picture it. Kuwabara isn’t as idiotic as I thought he would be. Actually, he’s not half bad. I didn’t ever expect him to fall in love with Yukina, but... I suppose he’ll be a good match for her. I know he’ll take great care of her for me...

I now realize that the others weren’t mad at me; they were only uptight about the tournament. I can understand...

How are they going to fight it now? Without me? Our only other option was Koenma, but he’s already taken over for Genkai. And we most certainly can’t have George! Botan would be no good... Keiko CAN slap pretty hard, but up against the toughest demons, she’s nothing more than just a weak ningen. Shizuru has SOME spiritual awareness, yet she has no idea as to how to control it. I really feel bad for the team now...

I’m dying... I wish I could go back, but It’s too late now, I guess... I can feel myself fading away, my life slowly eroding away with every second. I made such a tragic decision, and now I’m facing the cruel consequences. Death’s advent is approaching. There is no escape for me. No hope at all...

At least I can give them my last words...

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“... I’m sorry...” A single tear rolled down Hiei’s cheek. The words were not only directed towards the ones present in the room, but to everyone in his entire lifetime. The sword was dropped, and a wound the size of a fist, in his stomach, was seeping blood. And, as he looked up at the faces overhead, he smiled. His eyes closed, and he let out the softest sigh. Lying on the floor, surrounded by a pool of crimson blood, Hiei gave his last breath.

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I regret never listening... Forgive me, Conscience...





HEY!!! What do you think? If you don’t want a SAD, TRAGIC ending, then... GO to the next chapter (which will be posted soon)! Please review this! (Don’t be hate’n!) God, I’m so bad with endings...

-Otaku Freak Kiken