Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ FAMILY SECRETS ❯ Blast from the Past ( Chapter 8 )
FAMILY SECRETS
[AnimeJunkie’s Room]
Yusuke and Kuwabara walk in and stand behind AJ with their arms crossed in front of their chests.
Yusuke: Okay, AJ. I can’t take this anymore! I have to know what Gwen found in Genkai’s room!
Kuwabara: Yeah, haven’t you gotten the next chapter written yet? THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!
AJ: *turns around and glares at Kuwabara* If you don’t zip it, suspense won’t be the ONLY thing killing you.
Kuwabara: *gulp* Yes, ma’am.
Shizuru: Looks like I’m not the only one who can keep you in check, little bro. *shakes AJ’s hand*
Genkai: I knew I’d find the dimwit here. What’s going on anyway?
AJ: Oh, hi Genkai. I’m just writing a fic about you guys. *gives her the 1st 7 chapters* Why don’t you check it out while I finish chapter 8?
Genkai: Looks interesting. Okay, got nothing else planned right now.
AJ: Oh, Genkai. I was wondering if you’d like to do the disclaimer today?
Genkai: Sure. I’ll take a crack at it.
(Disclaimer) AnimeJunkie does not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. Although if she wants to do this old girl a favor and kill off Yusuke in her story, that’s fine with me. *smirks*
Yusuke: Not funny, Grandma!
AJ: *chuckles* And now....FAMILY SECRETS.
{...}-Gwen’s thoughts
‘...’-everyone else’s thoughts
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LAST TIME on FAMILY SECRETS....
Genkai: *sighs* ‘I can’t keep this from her; she deserves to know...about herself, her family and her destiny.’ *stands* I want to show you something; follow me.
Gwen stood up from the table and followed her sensei to a room with an iron door. Genkai took a key out of her pocket, unlocked the door and opened it slowly. Gwen walked into a spacious and beautifully decorated room; she made her way to the table by a bed and looked at the picture in the frame. She picked it up to take a closer look and almost dropped it in shock.
Gwen: NO WAY!
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Gwen stares at the framed photograph in her hands with wide eyes; not believing the image that stared back at her.
Gwen: I saw this exact same photo in my mom’s room back home. *points to each person in the photo* That’s Mom. {She looks just like me except she’s a little taller.} And there’s Dad. {Looks pretty good back then.} But who’s this?
She looks at the person in the photo and back at her teacher; she does this about two more times before she finally makes the connection.
Gwen: Is this you, Genkai?
Genkai: *chuckles* Yes; that’s me in my younger days. Time flies.
Gwen: This is getting weirder and weirder. How do you know my parents?
Genkai: *sits on her bed and pats a spot next to her* There’s a lot you don’t know about your family. *smiles* Come and sit.
Gwen: *walks over and sits next to her mentor* I know my family tree is full of nuts. What else IS there?
Genkai: Plenty. I assume that Koenma has told you about the Scepter of Tengu and the Nikobo Jewels you have now, right? *Gwen nods* And about the Otohime shaman women who guarded the jewels.
Gwen: Yes, he has. But what does all this have to do with me and my family?
Yukina: *walks in* Yusuke and the others are here for Gwen’s training.
Genkai: *looks at her* Tell them to wait. I’m in a very important meeting.
Yukina: Yes, Genkai. *walks out*
Genkai: Now as I was saying. The reason all this has to do with you is because YOU and your mother are descendants of the Otohime. Give me your hand.
Gwen: Okay. *gives her the bracelet hand* Now what?
Genkai: We’re going to travel into the past. It’s time for you to know your family history.
Gwen: How do we do that? *curiously looks around* You have a time machine stashed away in here?
Genkai: No, you’re wearing it. *points to the opal* It has the ability to take us into the past...well our astral selves anyway. *takes both of Gwen’s hands in hers* Are you ready?
Gwen: As ready as I’ll ever be.
Genkai: Now close your eyes.
Gwen quickly did as her mentor instructed. Genkai followed suit and recited an ancient chant to activate the opal’s power. The jewel started to emit a golden glow and both of their astral souls floated above their heads.
Gwen: Wow. It’s even cooler the second time. So how are we supposed to go to the past?
Genkai: Like this.
Genkai waves her hand and a gold rimmed portal opened up before them.
Genkai: Time for your history lesson to begin. *pulls Gwen through the golden portal*
They float through a black tunnel with images of Gwen’s life flashing and passing by. Gwen sees the image of that boy who pinched her butt and got what was coming to him phase through her. {Well, he had it coming. If he wanted to squeeze buns so much, he should have gone to McDonald’s.} (A/N: Don’t own it.) She then saw the scene where her mother knocked out her father in the delivery room when her sister was born. {Dad said that it wasn’t the first time Mom slugged him; I wonder when WAS the first time?}
In what seemed to take at least a minute, they were thrust through centuries; 500 years into the past.
Gwen: Whoa! SLIDERS ain’t got nothing on this. Where are we?
They saw a large village surrounded by vast fields and a crystal blue river to one side. They floated inside for a closer look and saw men, women and children going about their daily lives in peace.
Genkai: This is the Otohime Shaman Village. The villagers here are protected by the seven shaman women who guard the jewels you wear now.
Gwen: Can they see us?
Genkai: No. We’re just here to observe. They can’t sense us at all. *looks in front of her* Gwen, follow me.
Gwen and Genkai waft towards a building made of marble. They phased through the intricately carved doors and floated to an altar under a raised dome with seven colored windows-one for each gem.
Genkai: This is Nikobo temple; named for the goddess who created the jewels. *points to a carving on the back wall of the altar* That’s her there.
Gwen: She’s gorgeous. *it was a painted carving of a woman with white hair and a flowing rainbow-tinted gown-the seven jewels above her head in a semicircle.* Who’s that walking in? *points to the hooded figures walking in*
Genkai: Those are the Otohime shamans.
One by one, the shamans entered the temple through the door corresponding to the color of the robe they wore-and the gem they guarded. Each one slowly marched up to the altar, removed their hoods and placed their gems on their respective pillars. One more shaman was left to enter.
Gwen: *counts each woman* That’s only six. Where’s the other one?
In walked the final Otohime shaman. She appeared from the door under the carving of the goddess and wore a gold robe. She placed the opal on its pillar and slowly removed her hood to reveal a woman who looked similar to Gwen with the exception of her silver hair.
Gwen: She must be my great-great-great-great.....(A/N: I don’t know how many great’s it takes, but I’ll let you use your imagination.) grandmother.
Genkai: And the leader of the Otohime.
Gwen: Cool. I never knew I has Asian ancestors.
Genkai: Meet your ancestor, Tamiko.
Tamiko: *turns to the carving behind her and chants* O, Mighty Goddess Nikobo; we humble ourselves before your presence.
Otohime: We ask for your wisdom, knowledge and protection.
The seven women recite an incantation that made their gems glow brilliantly and fill the entire temple with a blinding light. When the light faded, Genkai and Gwen were transported to the day when the Demon Warlord Akuma had already stolen the jewels and the seven shaman were preparing to engage him in battle. Akuma had already laid waste to much of the village; fortunately the villagers were unharmed, but the portal that separated the two worlds was wide open.
Akuma: *laughs evilly* What a pathetic excuse for my new realm! No matter. BOW BEFORE YOUR NEW LORD AND MASTER, NINGEN WEAKLINGS!!
Tamiko: Stand down, Akuma! You won’t take our world today. *She stands bravely in front of Akuma’s horse that had a flaming red mane and tail. The other Otohime stood behind their leader and stared their tormentor in the eye.
Akuma: HA! Do you not realize that I have, in my possession, the Scepter of Tengu-along with YOUR precious Nikobo jewels? In a moment, I’ll not only control the Demon World, I’ll dominate YOURS as well. Do you women honestly expect me to believe that YOU are going to stop me?
Tamiko: Not only will we stop you, Akuma; we will DESTROY YOU!
Akuma: *chuckles* I’m in the mood for some entertainment; very well. I’d love to see you try to stop me.
Tamiko telepathically orders the keeper of the amethyst jewel to create an illusion to divert Akuma’s attention away from the execution of their plan. The Amethyst shaman’s eyes radiated a purple glow and fixed her gaze on Tamiko who used her power of astral projection to leave her body. Akuma looked at Tamiko and to him, it looked as if she was standing valiantly in front of his horse who snorted flames-when in fact she was standing with her eyes closed, her soul drifting towards Akuma. As he ranted on about his imminent victory, Tamiko entered his body and proceeded to take over his functions. Akuma struggled to keep control of his mind and body, but succumbed to Tamiko’s overwhelming power.
Akuma: (with Tamiko controlling his words) Troops, stand down!
2nd in Command: But, Milord....
Akuma: YOU DARE QUESTION ME?? I SAID STAND DOWN!
2nd in Command: Yes, sir. Stand down, men!
The hundreds of demons on horseback did as they were commanded. Akuma continued to regain control of his body but it was far too late; Tamiko used her power to make the Demon Warlord throw the Scepter to the Otohime Women. When that happened, Tamiko left Akuma’s body and returned to her own.
Akuma: Enough of your trickery! Onward to victory, men!
Tamiko: Tell me, O powerful warlord. Just HOW are you supposed to conquer our world without THIS? *holds up the scepter*
Akuma: WHAT!? HOW DID YOU....
Otohime: *all holding the Scepter* WITH THE STRENGTH AND WISDOM OF OUR GODDESS NIKOBO! WE BANISH YOU!
The jewels shone brightly and the crystal orb shot out a powerful white beam of light that enveloped Akuma and his demons. In a vortex of dust and light, the demons were sucked back into their own realm, Akuma shouting at the top of his lungs.
Akuma: YOU MAY HAVE DEFEATED ME, BUT MY DESCENDANTS WILL SUCCEED WHERE I HAVE FAILED! I SWEAR IT! *is banished to the Demon Realm for all eternity*
Genkai: And it was then that the Otohime regained the jewels and hid the Scepter of Tengu from human and demon eyes. As you saw, even though they were without their respective jewels, each had their own unique ability. Later on, Tamiko was entrusted with all of the jewels and from that day on, the oldest girl in every generation inherited these jewels and the powers they held. The jewels seemed to add a power depending on the last person to own them.
Gwen: So when did the elemental powers come in?
The opal flashed and they were transported to the time when her mother was her age. She and some other martial art students, including a young and pretty Genkai, were in the very same temple that Genkai inhabits in the present.
Genkai: Remember when I said that the Otohime each had a unique power? Well, controlling the elements was your mother’s special ability. She and I trained together to strengthen our psychic powers. *looks at the young man walking towards Gwen’s mom* I remember this day.
*chuckles*
Gwen: Who’s that? *looks at the young man and almost falls out* DAD!? NO WAY! Was he a psychic too?
Genkai: Actually he was a Spirit Detective; he was hired to keep an eye on your mother because she inherited the bracelet with the jewels. She was having a difficult time adjusting to the powers just as you are.
Gwen: That is SO WICKED! But what’s he doing now?
Genkai: Watch and learn.
Young Matthew: Well, hello Genkai, Deb. *winks at her*
Young Deborah: *with disgust* Hello, Matthew. And what brings you here today? Koenma forget to feed you?
YM: *laughs* Very cute. Actually I wanted to watch you girls train and practice your form. ‘And you have a NICE form.’ *looks at her backside*
YD: Actually, that’s a good idea. We need some new TACKLING DUMMIES! Wanna volunteer?
YG: Forget him, Deb. I need a partner to spot me when I practice my Spirit Wave.
While the two girls were talking, Matthew picks up a caterpillar from a nearby bush and places it on the back of Deborah’s workout uniform. When Deborah turned around, Genkai saw the uninvited guest and proceeded to tell her friend.
YG: Uh....Deb....
YD: *Deb freezes in her tracks when she hears the tone of her friend’s voice* Don’t tell me. There’s a worm on my back, right.
YG: Yup.
YD: Oh. (A/N: Wait for it...) *starts shrieking like a banshee* AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I HATE WORMS!!! GET IT OFF! GET IF OFF! GET IT OFF!!!!!!!!
She starts bouncing around like a jumping bean and taking her clothes off and throwing them on the ground. The male students start chanting “Take it off!” until she was in her bra and panties. Genkai thought quickly and wrapped a blanket around her half-naked comrade before her impromptu striptease went any further. She was escorted inside to change when she overheard the guys laughing and talking to Matthew.
Guy #1: That was so cool! She’s the hottest girl here next to Genkai.
Guy #2: Tell me about it. To bad Genkai threw a curtain on Deb’s performance. *perverted laughs*
Matthew: I know. Remind me to thank that little caterpillar I used. He gave me the best day of my life. *chuckles*
Deb walked away from the window and clenched her fists; it looked like steam was billowing out of her ears.
YD: Genkai?
YG: Yes, Deb?
YD: Tell Koenma he better find a new Spirit Detective. BECAUSE I’M SENDING HIS OLD ONE BACK IN PIECES!!!!!!!!!!!! *calms down and walks out to where Matthew stood* Oh, Matthew...
YM: Yes, De... *punch landed*
Gwen: OUCH! MEDIC! *sees her dad laid out on the ground with a black eye* So THAT’S the first time she slugged Dad. That’ll do it, too. She’s very afraid of worms.
YD: *picks up Matthew by the collar* I’m sorry, did I hurt you?
YM: *brushes himself off* Well.....
Before he finishes his sentence, Deborah starts wailing on him.
YD: *she speaks after each punch she lands* THAT...WAS...A...LOW-DOWN...STUNT...MATTHEW...TURNER!!!! HOW...DARE...YOU...DO...THAT...TO...A...POOR...DEFENSELESS...WOMAN!!! *lands her last punch square in the jaw*
YM: *stands up shakily and moves his jaw back into place* DEFENSELESS!? Girl, you’re about as defenseless as a porcupine in a NUDIST COLONY!
YD: Jerk! *walks away* ‘Why does that jerk have to be so cute?’
YM: ‘She’s a firecracker, I’ll give her that. And a pretty one, too.’
Genkai: Needless to say that somewhere down the line... ‘and to this day I still can’t figure out how’...your parents eventually fell in love. *they fast-forwarded to their date* Your mother also got back at your father here.
YD: This is actually nice here; so peaceful. *walks down a path in the woods and bumps into Matthew who stopped dead in his tracks* What’s wrong?
YM: There’s a snake in that bush. *frozen like a statue*
YD: You gotta be kidding. *looks around* Where is it?
YM: *points to the bush in front of them* In there.
Just then a large black demon snake slithered out from under the bush and hissed at the couple.
YD: Is THIS what you were scared of, O MIGHTY DETECTIVE?
YM: *through his teeth* Just kill it. Please.
YD: Are you sure? I mean I haven’t forgotten what you did to me 4 months ago with the caterpillar.
YM: I’m sorry, Deb. I’d bow to your superiority but I’m kinda frozen right now. So could you just...
In a flash, Deborah kills the demon snake with ease and without breaking a sweat.
YD: *hangs the snake’s skin from a branch* Done. *dusts her shoulders off* You may start bowing now.
YM: *looks at Deborah like she’s crazy* (A/N: She is, but that’s beside the point. ^_~) You’re kidding right?
YD: Does it LOOK like I’m kidding?
YM: No, ma’am. *kneels and starts bowing* I praise you O GODDESS OF CAN-KICKING!
Deborah looks at Matthew with a confused look on her face and starts to crack up laughing, with Matthew following suit.
YM: You’re a nut, you know that? *smiles at her and pulls her to him*
YD: You’re just now figuring that out? *smiles*
The scene ends with the two of them in a passionate kiss.
Gwen: Those two definitely deserve each other.
Genkai: But your father wasn’t the only one interested in Deborah. A demon named Kantaro also pined for her...and lusted after the jewels until one day he succeeded in kidnapping her. *they were transported a year later*
[Kantaro’s Stronghold]
In a dark and foreboding room in the castle, Deborah was chained to the wall-unable to move. She looked out of the small barred window when she heard the rusty hinges on her door squeak. She turned her head and saw a tall figure clad in black. He had long black hair, small triangle-lensed glasses and a long black cape. Another tall man walked in behind him and was identical to the first man-without the glasses. He walked to Deborah and tenderly stroked her cheek, making her turn her head in disgust.
Kantaro: So pretty.....It would be a shame to destroy her, when all she has to do is agree to be my bride.
YD: I’d rather die!
Kantaro: Now, don’t be like that, my love. What do you think, Karasu? (A/N: KARASU!?!? *Evil guy organ music plays*)
Karasu: I think you should just kill her and get it over with. We don’t need this ningen to get the jewels. *pushes him out of the way* Your feelings for this girl make you weak. I’ll show you how demons get results. *raises his claws, about to slit her throat*
There was a deafening explosion and the door to Deborah’s cell was blown to bits, knocking the twins out of the way. In the smoke was the figure of her savior...
YD: Matthew? *smiles*
YM: You were expecting maybe Superman? (A/N : Don’t own, don’t sue.) *runs to her and uses his Spirit Gun to release Deborah from her bonds* Now, shall we take our leave princess?
YD: Say what?
YM: *sighs* Let’s blow this popsicle stand!
YD: NOW you’re talkin’!
Karasu: You can leave, Detective. But this ningen B**** stays here! (A/N: *like in 1st grade* OOOO, YOU IN TROUBLE!!!)
YD: I KNOW YOU DIDN’T CALL ME A B****! *the diamond on her bracelet flashed, her eyes turned milk white, her hair flew up and...Well let’s just say that she made the Big Bang look like little fizzle*
When the smoke cleared, all the was left of the stronghold was a smoking foundation, and the two lovers safe inside a garnet colored dome.
YM: GOOD NIGHT! Babe, remind me NEVER to tick you off!
YD: Deal. Now will you finish rescuing me, O KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR?
YM: *bows* As you wish, princess.
The two moved in for another kiss and that’s when the golden flash of light brought Gwen and Genkai back to the present. Their souls returned to their bodies and they gasped as their eyes opened.
Gwen: And I though I went ballistic.
Genkai: Karasu was later killed by Kurama in the Dark Tournament; I assumed they told you about that. *Gwen nods* Most likely Kantaro will try to get revenge for his brother’s death and finish what he started all those years ago with your mother, by attacking YOU. Koenma figured this out when he saw your bracelet and called me; he knew that you needed to strengthen yourself in case he came after you. This is also why your father made you take Martial Arts; he and your mother knew what your future held.
Gwen: But why didn’t they just tell me from the beginning?
Genkai: They wanted you to experience some semblance of a normal life before you were entrusted with the jewels; they also knew that if you had no knowledge of your powers, demons would be less likely to come after you.
Gwen: You mean they kept me in the dark to protect me?
Genkai: Yes. They love you very much and want you to be happy. Even if you do have freaky powers. *laughs*
Gwen: *laughs* Speaking of freaky powers, is there a chance you’d teach me that Spirit Wave?
Genkai: Don’t push your luck. It’s bad enough that YUSUKE knows it. *laughs and stands up*
Well, now that you know your family history, are you ready to make your own future?
Gwen: *stands up* Yes, Sensei. But can the future not have so many push ups this time?
Genkai: Again, don’t push your luck. *opens the door* Let’s go! Out in the garden in five minutes. HUSTLE! *jogs out*
Gwen: *thinks about her experience* {That was so wild. My family is charged with the responsibility of keeping two worlds intact. I hope I can live up to that.}
Genkai: *yells from outside* DID I STUTTER?? I SAID HUSTLE!!!
Gwen: YES MA’AM! *runs out ready to shape her destiny*
**End of Chapter 8**
AJ: Well, that was fun. So what did you think?
Genkai: I thought it was fabulous!
Yusuke: You would! You and Yukina were the only ones in this chapter! We got shafted.
AJ: You did NOT! I had to have a chapter that told Gwen’s family history. So it had Genkai in the whole thing. You guys will be back in the next one.
Genkai: Read and review, SLACKERS! Or this old lady’ll go ballistic on ya! *smiles*
AJ: I don’t wanna get her mad, do you? I’ll see you later. CIAO FOR NOW!