Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Hiei's Dare ❯ Adjusting ( Chapter 16 )

Hiei's Dare

Chapter 16 Adjusting

June 14, 2003

By CCD

Sorry this is so short guys; I have bigger plans on my next chapter. I broke my writer's block YAY! Anyway I hope you enjoy!

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Hiei woke up to feel nothing but cold. It was early in the morning and the sun wasn't up to warm the air. He shivered and pulled the blanket wrapped around him tighter. He was starting to miss being a demon.

"Koenma and his stupid laws," he muttered through chattering teeth.

Hiei was so used to his body automatically adjusting to cold temperature that he was miserable. He turned over before continuing his muttering.

"Just wait, Koenma. I will kill you when this is all over."

Suddenly he felt something land on top of the other blanket. He sat up in alarm only to see a heavier blanket on top of him. He turned to see Yusuke.

"You know you'll wake my mom if you're any louder. If you're that cold you just need to get another blanket."

Hiei sat there with his eyes wide. He hadn't heard Yusuke move at all. He was brought back to his senses when Yusuke waved a hand in front of his face.

"Earth to Hiei. Come back Hiei. Are you listening to me?"

"Hn."

"There's the Hiei I know. Anyway if you need anything feel free to wake me up."

With that Yusuke crawled back into his bed and lay down.

"Goodnight Hiei"

"Hn."

Hiei didn't move until he heard the sound of Yusuke's snores. He laid down himself and pulled both blankets up over his head. He sighed, as he felt warm in his little cocoon. He fell back asleep easily now satisfied with the fact he was warm.

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Yusuke woke up much later to nothing but quiet. It felt eerie since he expected either Hiei or his mother to be up. He looked down at the floor to see the blankets folded on the futon. Hiei was no where in sight. Neither was his sword.

Great, where did he go?

Yusuke quickly got dressed and walked to the living room. Hiei wasn't there either.

Ok, so he's not here. Well I better find him before Koenma finds out and decides that I'm his next victim.

Yusuke left his apartment and made his way towards Kurama's house. It was the first place on his list of places Hiei might go. He knocked on the door. Shiori answered.

"Hello Yusuke," she said as she smiled.

"Um… Hi," he replied hesitantly.

"Suichi is in his room. I believe you know the way."

"Thanks," he said as he ran up the stairs to Kurama's room.

Yusuke knocked and Kurama opened the door.

"Hello Yusuke."

"Hey, is Hiei here with you?"

"No, I haven't seen him at all lately."

"He left this morning and I don't have a single clue as to where he went. Do you have any ideas?"

"When Hiei doesn't want to be found it is difficult to find him. I will come with you and help you search though."

Yusuke nodded and the two of them walked downstairs. Kurama yelled that he was leaving and they walked out the door and started off towards Kuwabara's house.

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Hinoki and Angel watched Yusuke and Kurama run down the street.

"Where are they going in such a hurry?" Hinoki asked.

"How should I know," Angel replied coldly.

"I'm starting to get a little worried, Angel."

"About what."

"Not what, it's who. Hiei hasn't been coming to school and neither has Urameshi. They haven't come since we attached Akashi and Iwamoto."

"And…"

"Something's wrong."

"Well, duh, Hinoki. Of course something is wrong, but we don't have to be sticking our faces in it. Hiei is a big boy and he can take care of himself."

Hinoki sighed.

"I know. I just wish I knew what was going on."

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Yusuke and Kurama reached Kuwabara's house in record timing. His older sister, Shizuru was standing on the porch smoking a cigarette.

"Hey Shizuru, is your brother around?" Yusuke asked.

She exhaled before answering.

"No, he left earlier this morning with Hiei. Something about insults and Genkai's temple."

The two boys looked at each other.

"Thanks Shizuru that's just what we needed," Yusuke yelled before they started off towards Genkai's temple.

When they arrived they heard Kuwabara's frustrated yells. They ran in to see Kuwabara covered in shallow cuts with his Spirit Sword in hand. Across from him was Hiei with a very smug look on his face. He also had his sword in hand.

"Hiei, what are you doing?" Yusuke yelled.

"Exercising the little bit of power I have left," he replied calmly as he sheaved his sword and walked towards Yusuke and Kurama.

"Shrimp, I'm not done with you yet," Kuwabara yelled.

"Save it Kuwabara. I don't want to hear it," Yusuke said.

He then turned his attention to Hiei. He was sitting near the door with his back against the wall. A smug grin crossed his face.

Why couldn't Koenma take his sword skills away too?

"Come on Hiei we're leaving," Yusuke said.

"And where exactly are we going?"

"Back to my apartment. I have a bone to pick with you," he replied while turning to Kurama, "Thanks for the help, Kurama. Could you make sure he gets home in one piece?"

Yusuke pointed his finger at Kuwabara. Kurama nodded and then he turned to leave with Hiei behind him. When they had gotten down the temple steps Yusuke decided it was time to get Hiei to start talking.

"Ok, Hiei, what the hell were you thinking leaving the apartment without me?"

"I didn't think I needed your permission to do anything. As far as I'm concerned, Koenma and you can go to Limbo and not come out again."

"Look, Hiei. You think I wanted to do what I did. I mean come on, you're my team mate."

"Hn, some team mate."

"Koenma has me in a tight spot too you know. I had no choice but to do it. I think it would be best if we just both set aside our pride and deal with each other."

"And why would I want to do that?"

"Let's just put it this way, Hiei. If you continue to gripe and complain about this, Koenma will think he's won. If you just let it go and adjust to everything, then the next six months will go smoother and Koenma won't be so cocky."

Hiei didn't say anything. He was deep in thought over what Yusuke said. After a few minutes he spoke up.

"So what you're saying is that if I were to act and think like a human would and get used to it that Koenma won't have anything to gloat about."

Yusuke nodded and Hiei smiled for the first time since the ordeal began.

"Then that's just what I'll have to do."

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