Innocent in the Dark

Chapter 12

Shuuichi's POV

I was debating on meeting this Karl. I don't know. My instincts tell me that he's up to no good and my mind is telling me to go.

Kurama was out of the apartment for a while. I'll have time. Maybe I should. I want to know if this it's true that Kurama and I are lovers.

I grabbed my jacket and went out towards the park. Why does it always feel cold?

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Hiei's POV

I waited for Shuuichi to show up. The guy that I assume is Karl is sitting down.

I decided to skip the meeting for a while. This watch is somehow taking longer than I thought.

I saw Shuuichi. They talked for a while but I didn't hear anything important yet. Then they stood up and walked off. I followed knowing that there will be something happening soon.

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Shuuichi's POV

We were walking. I didn't know where we were going. I didn't want to ask to annoy him. I had a sense we were being followed but I think it's just my imagination. He didn't seem to notice.

I saw we were approaching a warehouse. It looks like it's abandoned but he said don't be fooled. So I figure it's something inside. A chill crawled up my spine as we entered. I didn't like the feel of this place. It felt…I don't know, it just felt weird like I should get out of here but my body didn't and just continued following him.

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Hiei's POV

I followed them to an abandoned warehouse. I waited until they went inside. I didn't see any other entrance to it so I had no choice to enter to the front. I rushed. To a normal ningen I would look like a blur.

As soon as I ran through I was pushed back from a barrier.

How could I not sense that?

I shot a ball of fire and saw it show a little and then disappear. I cursed. How am I going to go in?

I kept punching at the shield with the fist of the mortal flame and it didn't seem to have any affects.

"Na ah ah. You shouldn't tamper with peoples property it's disrespectful." I saw a girl walk out from the place I was hiding in before. "You're pathetic attempts were amusing. I can't believe that the Forbidden Child is this weak." She laughed.

I growled and glared at her. "I'm not weak you pathetic ningen now let me be before I burn you to ashes despite the rules." I said making fire flare up in my hand.

"Oh I think you've got it the other way around. The only difference is that I'm a demon and the fact that that barrier was created by me. Since you were attempting to sneak in I just thought it would be nice for otou-san to have his little private talk with his otoko no mago without you interrupting and ruining his plans."

What the hell?

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"You mean you didn't know? Oh dear I guess Koenma isn't giving you guys the right information. So he must be after the talk of the three worlds also. Would you like to know?"

"Yes."

"Shuuichi's mother is the daughter of our beloved father. We came from an old clan of demons. Thanks to the three demon lords our clan had nowhere else to go except the ningenkai. But then Enma decided that we couldn't live with normal humans and sealed us away until the time came. Fortunately for us our sister escaped that time and lived in the ningenkai.

"She was the destined to have the child who is the key to enslave the three worlds for us. That is after we take care of one little thing first. Oh why don't you go to the meeting of Koenma's, it's much better than standing here waiting. Bye."

She disappeared.

Why wasn't I able to sense her? I couldn't even sense her ki.

What the fuck is going on?

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Shuuichi's POV

He left me in a room. It was dark when we entered but I was able to let eyes adjust. I sat in the chair. He said that the person that could help me was coming in a few minutes. I looked around and saw everything like some gothic scenery. Couldn't they at least put a little color?

"I'm sorry my taste is not to your liking."

I whirled around to see a man standing there. He looked so similar to my mom.

"I'm glad you think so. I missed your mother so much. I was happy that she was able to live in the ningenkai for the years since exile."

"You knew my mom?" I asked.

"Why she didn't tell you about me?"

I shook my head.

"Why I'm disappointed Shuuichi I'm your otoko."

My otoko? Huh? I never recalled mom having any pictures of her dad. I guess that explains why.

"So I heard that you lost your memories? Don't worry about it. But there is a price you have to pay."

"A price?"

"Yes. After I restore your memories you stay here forever. And you will not have contact to the people that you met, especially Koenma's spirit detectives."

"But-"

"There are no buts. You take it or leave it. You know if it weren't for me you would've been dead."

I didn't know what to do. I want to have my memories but I don't want to stay here forever either.

I decide to go I won't take it. If it means I can't see Kurama again then I won't do it. "I'll leave. I won't take it."

I began to walk away.

My arm was grabbed stopping me. I struggled to let go.

"You have no choice."

He had a needle with the fluid. I stared in fear. I wish I listened to my instincts.

I saw him descend it to my skin. "NO! STOP IT!" I screamed struggling to let go.

I felt it prick pass my skin and screamed in pain. The liquid felt like my body was burning. I couldn't stand it.

I screamed again and all I heard before I passed out was…

"After this you won't remember a thing."

Darkness.

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Hiei's POV

I decided to go to the meeting. I can't believe that I didn't sense that!

I reached the temple steps. They were a bunch but I'll get there easy.

On my way up I sensed a dark ki nearby. I looked around and saw shadows move around to my left far in the surrounding area. I rushed to where it stopped then disappeared. I looked around for any sign of the ki I sensed but I didn't find any of it. I walked further behind some bushes and saw Shuuichi unconscious.

I picked him up and carried him the rest of the way to the temple where everyone is.

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Back at the abandoned warehouse…

"Father why did you let him go?" Karl asked.

"We could use him. He's better off there. It's only a matter or time before his mind snaps. When it does…"

"I see."

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