Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Hiei One Half ❯ The Desperation of a Black Rose ( Chapter 17 )

The Desperation of a Black Rose

By Beautiful Dreamer1

"As some of you students have notice, Hiei, has been absent from class for the last two weeks… Does anyone want to volunteer to deliver Hiei's homework assignments to her home?" The classroom was silent and no one dared to raise his or her hands. The teacher sighed heavily, "What is wrong with you all? One of your classmates has not been in school for a while and none of you are concerned. Is this the kind of behavior that goes on in this school?" A few kids sunk into their seats and other students lowered their heads in shame about the statement expect for the red haired teen, who had his chin held on palm. The young man's eyes were transfixed on an empty desk that belonged to Hiei.

"Minamino. I'm sure you would not mind." The departure bell sounded as the teacher continued to talk.

"Hiei?" Yukina whispered as her eyes adjusted to the dark lighting of Hiei's room.

Not hearing a response, the ice maiden cautiously entered. In the corner of the room, Hiei was unsheathing her katana and rested it over her heart.

"Stop!" Using speed Yukina never thought she posed, she was now at Hiei's side with hands wrapped around the hilt of the sword, preventing the blade from sinking into Hiei's skin. Hearing the commotion, Genkai rushed to the bedroom, she was shocked to the sword falling to the floor and Yukina clinging to her brother.

It seemed like a small eternity had gone by as the twins sat trembling next to each other. Both of them were afraid to think, afraid to move. Yukina gathered up her courage to look at her twin.

Hiei's eyes were dull and lifeless. Hiei's hair had straightened down and grew to her waist, her skin paled and she grown to height where her forehead would reach Kurama's chin. Surprise, Yukina had notice that she had grown the same height. However, overnight, Hiei matured more with the lost of her children and became mute. And do to the lack of food, her body gotten a little bit thinner. To Hiei, the experience has already seemed surreal which lingered in a gentle haze of baby's cries and bright eyes of red, green, and gold. Also, Hiei remained female, believing if she were male, it would seem like the children never existed. As Yukina observed Hiei's face, she could tell that her brother would never to be the same again.

"Forgive me, Hiei. What happened to you is all, my fault. I should have been there with you. I promise, I will get stronger and protect you from now on. So, please, don't kill yourself! I know I am being selfish but I still need you with me." Through the bond they shared, Yukina could feel what the fire demon was going through, and it depressed Yukina to think that she could prevent this catastrophe. By this time, the ground was littered with tear gems.

"Don't cry, Yukina…" Hiei's voice was tired but Yukina was truly grateful that Hiei was speaking again.

A knock echoed through the temple but the twins were ignorant of it. Genkai quietly closed the door to Hiei's room as she went to go greet the person at the front door.

"Good evening, Genkai. I'm here to check on Hiei and drop off a few homework assignments." The cheerful sound of Kurama's voice filled the still air.

"I don't think that would be a good idea. Come back within the week." Genkai motioned to slide the screen shut but Kurama pressed his hand against it.

"Please, Genkai, is something wrong with Hiei?" Kurama calm façade dropped for a moment but quickly returned. With a heavy sigh, Genkai let the red head inside and led the way to the room. Halting at the bedroom, Genkai firmly knocked on the door.

"Hiei, you have a guest." Genkai spoke softly. Soon, Yukina appeared in front of them.

"Hello, Kurama. I would appreciate it if you watch over Hiei, while I talk to Genkai." Yukina bowed her head respectfully.

"Certainly." Now, Kurama was really concerned. Without any hesitation, Yukina and Genkai departed the area and Kurama quickly stepped into the room. Once out of hearing distance from Hiei and Kurama, Yukina spoke out.

"Genkai, can I ask you a favor?"

"Go ahead."

"Would you train me to be a fighter?" Genkai was startled by Yukina's request.

"But why? There is no need for you to learn. Those knuckleheads have enough power to protect you. You have nothing to fear."

"You don't understand. I need the strength to protect my brother, not myself entirely."

"Your brother?"

"Hiei…Hiei is my twin brother. I have finally realized he was my brother about a year ago. The first time I met him, I felt a connection between us. The more time he spent around me, the more I became aware of the bond between us…His life started out badly, Genkai and it seems like his life filled with one tragic event after another. I want to lessen his burden anyway I can. Starting from the time I was captured, Hiei was always been there to protect me. But from now on, I want to protect him, it is least can do."

"Yukina the strength that you pose that will protect your brother is your kindness and your love."

"I do understand what you are saying but still I want to increase my powers. With or without your help." The same fire of determination that use to show in Hiei's eyes, now burned brightly in Yukina.

"You're willful, just like your brother. I guess, I have no choice but train you." Genkai gave her a smirk.

"Thank you, very much… But there one more thing I must ask of you… Please, don't tell anyone about my training or my relation to Hiei. I don't think the others would take to kindly to me learning how to fight." Yukina stopped talking and anxiety was written all over her face.

"And why not tell Hiei that you are his sister?"

"I don't want Hiei to be disappointed in me. I'm weak and I rely on others to protect me. Also, I distinguish myself as a koorime. I belong to a race of demons that wanted my brother's destruction just because he was born male." Yukina whispered on the verge of tears.

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me." Genkai spoke in a kind matter.

"Thank you. Shall we start a quick lesson before Kurama leaves?" Yukina said with a sad smile.

"Let's get started." Genkai replied as she moved towards the training room.

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"It has been some time since I have seen you in your male form." Kurama spoke in his usual calm tone.

"I hope you'll burn in the seven flames of Hell." Hiei said bitterly.

When Hiei first heard Kurama's voice at the door, he wanted to run, but he found that he had no strength to get up. Quickly, he decided to warm up a basin of water that sat next to his bedding and poured the water over him. Being in his male form made him feel more secure.

"I think you've been bite by the green-eyed monster." Kurama said with a smirk believing that Hiei is jealous because he kissed Maya.

"The only green-eyed monster I see is you!" Kurama slightly fletched at the accusation

"I didn't know that a simple kiss would get you so upset." The amusement was back in Kurama's voice.

"That is not important." There was a deep sadness embedded within Hiei words. This was the first time Kurama had heard such a tone come out of Hiei's mouth.

"Than what is important to you?" Kurama snapped.

"…Three roses."

"What?"

"I want…three roses more darker than crimson but lighter than the darkness."

"First, you greeted me rudely and now, you want something from me." Silence lied between them. Before long, Hiei began to crawl closer to Kurama, who was leaning against the wall.

Kurama was baffled by Hiei's new behavior as he watched as Hiei make his way to his feet. Slowly, Hiei moved his hands up Kurama's legs. Once, reaching the waistline, Hiei curled his fingers around the interior of Kurama's pants and underwear, and pulled them down to the ground.

Cold air blew across Kurama's private area as he clutched to the wall for support as Hiei caressed Kurama's length with his tongue. Kurama watched as Hiei's head bobbed up and down. Kurama tensed with pleasure, when he felt Hiei's tongue running over the tiny opening; pre-cum was already dripping from the hole.

While continuing the blowjob, Hiei, moved his fingers into Kurama's butt and started to thrust his fingers into the fox demon. Kurama's moaning was becoming louder and his breathing more strenuous.

Hiei removed his mouth from Kurama's member. Wasting no time, Hiei opened his pants to reveal a harden penis. Hiei position his length into Kurama's entrance and thrust in with any concern about his speed was hurting the young man. No emotions existed at moment; nothing mattered as he pounded mercifully within the red head.

"You took everything away from me, fox." Hiei mumbled but his words fell on deaf ears as Kurama became engrossed in his own pleasure, even though the force of the thrusts were hard and painful. "I, no longer have my freedom because I always seemed chained to you. My pride has been shattered and I can't stand to face Yukina. Because she'll only be seeing a hallow shell, a worthless forbidden child. A child that even lost his own children because he was asshole for having feelings for a traitorous youkai bastard." When the last harsh word was muttered, both Kurama and Hiei found release. Hiei withdrew himself from Kurama; his length was covered with blood.

"Hiei…" Kurama's voice was filled with fondness, not worried about the blood running down his leg, he moved closer to capture the fire koorime's lips.

Hiei looked straight into Kurama's eyes and said, "Will you give me the roses?" Kurama frowned and forgot about the kiss and the urge to leave was the best idea in all the three worlds. Recovering his pants and underwear, Kurama redressed and opened the bedroom door.

"You are not leaving here until you give me what I want… I already made my payment for them." Hiei said in a low harsh voice.

"Hiei, you have become nothing more than a whore." Kurama said coldly as he reached into his hair and pulled out three seeds. "It would have saved me a lot of time and effort, if I knew it would take only three black roses to bed you." Kurama said as threw the seeds to the ground and walked out of the temple. "The seeds will grow, when planted into the soil." Hiei didn't care to see Kurama go, he only wished to gather the seeds up.

Kurama made it home at six in the evening. As he stepped through the door, he could hear soft crying. Kurama followed the cry to the kitchen, where he found his mother sobbing against the fridge. She was nicely dressed in all black.

"Mother, are you alright?" Kurama moved closer to her. Shiori composed herself.

"I'll be fine."

"Why are crying?"

"A girl I know babies died at birth a couple of weeks ago and the funeral is today."

"How are the parents taking it?"

"It didn't cross my mind to ask who the father was. It never seemed important, all that matter was that she and the babies were fine. Also, it is not my place to ask such a personal question especially now. She taking it very hard."

"Do you want me to escort you to the funeral?"

"No, only three other people knew she was pregnant besides the doctor and I don't think she would be comfortable with unfamiliar people." Shiori said as walked to the kitchen sink and pulled out a bouquet of flowers.

"I understand… Are you bringing those to the funeral?"

"Yes, these were the only black roses I could find. I thought I could make them stop wilting by putting them in water but they don't look any different."

"Let me have a look…Exactly, Mother, they appear to be becoming more vibrant. Here, take a closer look." Kurama put a little bit of his youkai into the flowers as he handed them back to Shiori.

"Your right. I would have hated to give her such flowers on her children's funeral. I must be going. I am not sure when I will be back, Shuuichi. So, tell the others not to worry." Shiori said as she kissed her son on the forehead.

"Give the girl, my condolences."

"She'll appreciate your sentiments. Thank you, Shuuichi." Shiori said as she walked out the door.

Shiori arrived at the temple cradling the flowers in her arms. Shiori trudged her way into the forest as she was instructed beforehand. It didn't take long for her to find the spot. There, Hiei stood in front of a medium sized stone.

Shiori looked Hiei over, and saw three reddish black gems hanging closely to Hiei's wrist and his hands were covered in dirt. As Shiori walked closer, she saw a freshly dug plat, with three magnificent roses growing out of it.

Walking closer to the gravesite, that had no bodies under it. Shiori remembered what happened at the hospital. The staff had told them that a mistake had occurred and the babies were cremated. Everyone was disgusted with the news and hospital's irresponsibility. While, Hiei was yelling to see the bodies. After some time, the doctor had to give Hiei five sedatives. But what was done was done.

Now, Shiori was on her knees as she placed the flowers by the tombstone. Shortly, Genkai and Yukina made their way to the gravesite. Each person there bared witness to the lives that were lost. Their brief entrance into this world had a great effect that will change their lives forever.

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AN: Thanks to everyone who has given me permission to host their stories on my website. It should be updated in the middle of March.

Next Chapter (Yusuke's voice): Miroshi, field trips, a wicked traps. I thought I would have a chance to take it easy. Hey, what's this? These are Hiei's memories! Why the hell am I so clueless about what going on? Kurama can you tell me what's going on?

(Yoko Kurama's cold voice): "I don't want to talk about?"

Yusuke: Okay, that was weird? Well, trust me, you don't want to miss out on the next chapter of Hiei, One Half.