Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Hiei's Dare ❯ If I Didn't Know Any Better, I Would Swear You Were Human ( Chapter 25 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

By: CCD

Hiei's Dare

Chapter 25: If I Didn't Know Better I Would Swear You Were Human

June 14, 2003

By CCD

A/N: Sorry everyone for the delay. I had College midterms and a great deal of writers block. I'm still willing to take ideas, but I am trying to tone things down so that I can bring the story to an end. I plan on solving Hiei's human problem before I finish, Hiei's lady friends will be making their appearance, and there will be a sequel that I'm currently working on. (I'll be causing problems for everyone's favorite fox instead of our friendly fire demon so stay tuned.) There will probably be only two or three more chapters left for this story so make it worth it while it lasts.

As a method to my madness, I want everyone to let me know which of our ladies you like the best. Hinoki or Angel. They'll play a key role in a later chapter so I want an honest opinion. Thanks and I hope you enjoy this chapter

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Hiei sat on the rooftop of the apartment complex where he now lived. Hiei enjoyed sitting in high places. It made him feel like he was free and he knew Yusuke wouldn't bother him. Yusuke knew that Hiei needed his space and felt that the roof was better than having Hiei run off. The ex-demon sighed and laid back so he was staring up at the sky.

A sudden sound of footsteps made him glance at the door that led to the stairs. It opened to reveal Kurama. Hiei frowned and wondered why Kurama was there.

“What do you want, Kurama?”

“Nothing, I wanted to check up on you that's all.”

Hiei made a small sound of annoyance as he sat up again and stared at the city. He doubted that it was what the fox wanted, but he would humor him. Kurama came and sat down next to him.

“I heard from Yusuke what happened the past couple of days. Do you want to talk about it?”

“Hn, so that's what you're here for.”

“I figured it wouldn't hurt.”

“I've made my decision Kurama, I'm going to do this stupid dare even if I die doing it. After all, you can never go back…”

Hiei left it hanging in the air. He didn't want to explain and Kurama knew better than to push Hiei into saying anything.

“I know things haven't been easy for you Hiei. I just wanted to tell you that if you need anything you can turn to me.”

He glanced down at Hiei. It was hard for Kurama to believe that he was the same demon who had asked him help him take treasures from the demon world two years before. Hiei was dressed in a black t-shirt and a pair of jeans. His loose black hair was being blown about by the wind. Hiei's knees were drawn up under his chin and his arms were wrapped around his legs. If Kurama didn't know any better, he would say that Hiei was human.

“Stop staring at me fox. It's annoying.”

Kurama started to laugh. It was so interesting to see how much Hiei had changed over the weeks.

“What is so funny?”

“You've changed so much. A week ago you wouldn't even think about giving an answer to anyone, even me. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear you were human.”

“Hn,”

Hiei stood up and turned to walk back downstairs.

“Hiei, change is a good thing, remember that.”

”That doesn't mean I have to like it.”

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Hiei walked down to the apartment. He walked in and noticed Yusuke was sleeping on the couch with the T.V. blaring. Hiei walked passed them, went to the bedroom, and shut the door. His books were laid out next to his futon.

He sat down and pulled one of his textbooks in his lap. Was he changing that much that everyone noticed? Hiei didn't want to become a human entirely. He wanted to be able to do the things he used to do when he was a demon, but he feared that the changes in his life would be his ruin.

He threw the textbook back on its pile. Hiei wasn't in the mood to do any schoolwork. He laid down and stared at the ceiling. This was a pain.

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Kurama came into the apartment and woke Yusuke up from his nap. Yusuke sat up and gathered his bearings. He looked over at Kurama and smirked.

“So, how did it go?”

“I don't know what he got from it. I think he's worried about becoming more human-like.”

“Why would he worry about that?”

“I think he thinks, that the more human-like he becomes, the more he will become essentially a human. Demons don't take that very well, Yusuke. Even I had problems adjusting when my demon spirit entered a human body.”

“It's still stupid. Hiei will still be Hiei no matter what happens to him.”

“Yes, well try telling him that. I think, Kuwabara is getting exactly what he wanted when he gave Hiei the dare. I just hope there are no long term effects.”

“I don't think there'll be any. Hiei's one of the toughest demons I know. He'll pull through.”

Kurama smiled.

“We shall see. For now all we can do is watch over Hiei and make sure he doesn't do anything rash anymore.”

“I think he's learned his lesson for a while. Having those stupid tools take him to Spirit World was a wake up call for him and I don't think he'll be that stupid anymore.”

“Hm,”

The two of them were silent for a moment. They were thinking over things that were going on. Both of them knew that it would be for the best, but despite Yusuke's confidence, Kurama was still worried.

“I must be going, Yusuke. My mother will get worried. Call me if you need anything else and I'll see what I can do,” Kurama said before he started for the door.

“Kurama, thanks.”

Kurama turned and smiled.

“You're welcome”

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The hours went by and neither Yusuke nor Hiei made their presence known to the other. Despite the fact that they had come to a truce, things were awkward between them. Yusuke had talked to Koenma and found out that the conditions of Hiei's bondage were still possible though it was slightly changed. Hiei would still have to perform a self-less act, but he would have to finish his time as a human. (See chapter 15 for original specifications.) King Yama was not someone to be messed with, and after what Yusuke did, he tacked on more punishment.

Yusuke hoped that Hiei was up for it. He knew that he could never say anything about it, but hopefully King Yama will place an opportunity for Hiei to do something. It was difficult keeping such a secret from Hiei and it was hard watching Hiei tear himself up over stupid things.

Hiei on the other hand was tired of the detective and Kurama's nagging. He wanted to be left in peace so that he could wallow in his own misery. It was hard for him to focus because of the sympathy and the confusion that was going on in his world. The faster he became a demon again the better. Koenma had said six months and he had five more to go. He was moody, edgy, and restless.

Hiei sat up on his futon. His long hair fell over his face. He was tired of it all, but he knew he had to last a few more months.

A few more months and it will all be over.