Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Double Trouble ❯ Chapter 9

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Chapter 9


"Why did he run?" Raimeihi asked.


"He lost control," Shiroi answered. "He knows the consequences if he ever lost control again."


"What consequences?" Raimeihi asked.


Shiroi didn't answer. She walked over to Hiei, whom had gone over to the bodies of the bandits.


"What was Shiroi talking about?" Naoru asked as Raimeihi came over to her. "Consequences? Hikori shouldn't be punished, he protected us."


"His powers are of the demon type," Raimeihi said. "I don't know what those two have to do now. It may be the reason why Hikori ran."


"I have a very bad feeling about this," Naoru said.


ooo


Hiei turned to Shiroi as she approached. "He did use his powers, it's obvious."


"I know he didn't do it out of cold blood," Shiroi said. "But we both know what Emperor Enma said when he brought me back."


Hiei gritted his teeth, "How can he makes us do that?"


"It's the law Hiei," Shiroi replied. "I don't want to do it anymore then you do." She was surprised she was keeping such a good grip on her emotions. "I could go to him and ask for one more chance. I could explain the circumstances of why this happened. Maybe he'll allow it to pass."


"What makes you think he will?" Hiei asked.


"I have to try Hiei," Shiroi answered. "Do you want to go through with it?"


Hiei shook his head. "No, Emperor Enma would have to have complete control my dead body before I would do it."


"Then I'd better get through to him," Shiroi said. She sighed, "And I was hoping things would be peaceful here. Where was my head?"


"You go; I'll start looking for him."


"Just don't scare him when you find him," she said. Hiei nodded, and she closed her eyes. In an instant, she was gone.


"Where did Shiroi go?" Raimeihi asked.


"Spirit World," Hiei answered. "She has to speak with Emperor Enma about something."


"Does this have to do with Hikori's consequences?"


Hiei nodded. "I need to go look for him."


"Let me get Naoru and Kaika home and I'll come with you," Raimeihi said. "I can search from the air."


Hiei sighed, "Go on."


Raimeihi went back to Naoru. "Come on, let's get you and Kaika back to the house. I'm going to go with Hiei and help him search for Hikori." They started walking up to the road.


"It shouldn't be too hard to catch up with him," Naoru said.


"You don't know how far someone can get when they're running in fear," Raimeihi said. "I saw it in Hikori's eyes just before he ran away. It was how Shiroi always managed to stay alive when she was younger." He gritted his teeth at the memories. "How I wish I could take that time back."


"Where's Hikori," Kaika asked. She was running just to keep up with them.


Raimeihi knew Hiei would hate him more, but he couldn't let the little girl run like that. He picked her up. "Hikori got scared. You saw what happened didn't you?"


"He protected it us from bad men," Kaika answered. "Why should he be scared?"


"I'm not really sure," Raimeihi answered. "That's why your dad and me are going to go look for him. We're going to bring him home."


"Okay," Kaika said.


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Raimeihi got them home and then raced back to Hiei. "Let's go," he said. Hiei nodded, and he ran off. Raimeihi rose into the air flew over the trees.


-How far do you think he's gotten? - He asked.


-I can't say, - Hiei answered. -You know how fast one can run while they're afraid. For all we know, Hikori could be over a mile away now. It will take time to catch up with him. -


-He may not have gone in a straight line either, - Raimeihi said. -His mind may be clouded by fear, but the minds most basic survival instinct is to not go in a straight line when being pursued. Going in zigzags and the like will confuse the hunters from finding their prey. -


-Do not refer to my son as some sort of game to be hunted, - Hiei growled.


-I didn't mean to, - Raimeihi said. -I apologize. -


Hiei didn't reply.


ooo


Hikori ran as fast as he could. He didn't want to get caught. The only problem was that he didn't have any idea where he was going. He ran over wooded terrain until he crossed a river and into a barren plain. There was nothing there except rocks and dirt. He didn't even pause to look around. He knew that if he stopped it would bring his capture time closer.


The sun beat down on him. Without the cover of trees the heat of the sun was much stronger then it had been. Hikori could feel himself slowing down. Despite the heat he kept going. He could see another line of trees ahead of him, but he couldn't tell how far.


He pushed himself, ignoring the heat. Dust from the dry, hard-packed earth caked his throat. He hoped there was water not far into the tree line. If there were, he would stop for a quick drink before continuing on.


It seemed to take forever to get there, but he finally made it to the trees. He stopped in the shade of the first tree, pausing just long enough to catch his breath and look around. He couldn't even see the forest he had emerged from on his way here. Had his fear really driven him so far?


He shook his sweat-soaked bangs from his eyes and looked and listened for water. He couldn't see it, but he could hear it. He followed the sound until he reached a small, but swiftly moving creek. He had to hold himself back, knowing that if he drank the water too quickly he would make himself sick, and that was the last thing he wanted.


He got to his feet after his drink. Before he could take a step, he was overtaken by dizziness. The effects of using his demon powers and the long run were taking their toll on his body. He tried to ignore it, but hr fainted after the first step he took.


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"Damn rain," Raimeihi growled. He looked down at Hiei. "So are we just going to stand here and wait this storm out?"


"You can," Hiei answered. "I'm heading out."


"I don't need to wait this thing out," Raimeihi said. "I just can't fly in this weather."


"Whatever you say," Hiei said as he took off.


Raimeihi sighed and followed him. They were running over the barren plain, but for them it was pitch black. "I can barely see through this." His ability to see in the dark was still the same as always, minimal.


"If you can't follow me then go back," Hiei said. "I won't wait for you if we get separated."


"I'm not going back," Raimeihi argued. "I'll just follow your energy." They ran on. "You still haven't answered me about these consequences."


Hiei didn't answer.


"Why won't you answer me?" Raimeihi asked. He waited for a little while. When he spoke next, they had reached the trees again. "How bad are these consequences? It's not like you have to kill him."


Hiei was still silent.


Raimeihi stared, "That's it isn't it? Those are the consequences?" They both stopped running. "How can Spirit World make you kill your own son?"


"He's a demon of Shiroi's kind," Hiei said. "Just letting him be allowed to live after he killed Chimera was a surprise. I thought that was why Koenma had come in the first place."


Raimeihi felt sick, thinking about that day was something he didn't like to do. "I thought Shiroi had been training him?"


"She was," Hiei answered. "Apparently it still wasn't enough to keep them from erupting on their own."


"But he only killed bandits," Raimeihi said. "He was protecting Naoru and Kaika."


"Shiroi went to Emperor Enma," Hiei said. "When she gets back, she'll tell me what needs to be done."


Raimeihi sighed, "I don't believe this..."


Hiei started walking, "Come on, Hikori was here. He can't be too far ahead now."


Raimeihi followed, still wondering. (What are we going to do when we find him?) He wondered.