Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ New Generation ❯ Chapter 15

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-Telepathy-


(Thoughts)


Chapter 15


Hiei sighed as he looked out the bedroom door.


"Come on Dad," Hikori said as he stood there. "We're going to be late."


"You really want to go to your mother's funeral?" Hiei asked.


"No," Hikori answered. "I want to go because it's Kaika's naming ceremony."


Hiei smiled and shook his head, "Well we can't leave until Raimeihi gets here. Be patient." Hikori made a face and came in and sat down. "We also have to wait for everyone else to get here."


"I know," Hikori mumbled.


Hiei looked back down. He was feeding Kaika, the daughter Shiroi had given birth to. After several trials, Naoru had been able to create a formula for the little girl to substitute Shiroi's nursing.


"She's gotten bigger since this week has gone by," Hikori said.


"You did too," Hiei said. "A week after you were born you had gained several pounds. Shiroi spoiled you rotten though."


Hikori grinned, "It was for a good reason."


Hiei nodded, "Yes, that's true." Neither of them had been able to spend anytime mourning over Shiroi's death. The immediate cause of attention was for Kaika. She still needed to be taken care of, and Hiei still held those responsibilities.


Hikori was antsy and kept rocking from side to side.


"Hikori if you're going to keep doing that then go outside," Hiei said as he held up the bottle and looked to see how much Kaika had consumed. The bottle was just about empty, so he set it down and shifted Kaika up to burp her.


"Sorry," Hikori said as he stopped rocking. "So what's the village like?"


"You've been there before," Hiei answered.


"When I was Kaika's age," Hikori retorted. "Do you really think I remember back that far?"


"It's possible," Hiei answered as Kaika burped and he waited to see if she would bring anything up. "I can remember back that far, farther even."


"Well that's you," Hikori muttered. "I wasn't born as an A class demon." Hiei ignored him.


"Here you two are," Yukina said as she walked in. "I forgot that Hiei had moved the room."


"Is anyone else here yet?" Hikori asked.


Yukina nodded, "Kuwabara and his sister just arrived. Kuwabara said that he passed Kurama and Yuseke on the way here, so they should be arriving soon."


"He was speeding on his motorcycle wasn't he?" Hiei asked as he got to his feet.


Yukina shrugged as the three of the walked out of the room. They walked to where Kuwabara and Shiziru were waiting, and found that Botan had also arrived.


"There they are," Botan said as they approached. "I see that Kaika is doing well."


"And why shouldn't she be?" Hiei asked.


"No reason," Botan said quickly. "I saw Yuseke and his family coming up the path as I flew up. They should be up here soon."


No sooner had she spoken did the three humans came up the stairs.


"Fox boy called and said he would be here in a few minutes," Yuseke said.


"Now all we need is for Raimeihi to arrive," Botan said.


"I still can't believe Koenma allow Raimeihi to stay alive," Shiziru said. "Naoru I can understand, but him?"


"Koenma has his own reasons," Botan answered. She refrained from mentioning Shiroi's body. She still didn't know why Koenma had taken it, but the thought of that day was still extremely painful.


After a few minutes, Kurama arrived.


"Forgive my tardiness," Kurama said.


"We're still waiting for Raimeihi," Botan said. "So until he gets here you're still considered on time."


"The I must apologize for my tardiness." They all turned around to see Raimeihi. "Forgive me, I wasn't quite sure when to come and get you."


"So how did the villagers react when you and Naoru walked through the gates in flesh and blood?" Yuseke asked.


"It was pandemonium," Raimeihi answered. "They were all happy to see Naoru, and shocked to see me. We were both very glad that Koenma had come with us. He explained everything to Elder Sansa and we were both allowed to stay."


"Obviously," Yuseke said. He looked around, "So, looks like everyone's ready to go."


Raimeihi nodded and closed his eyes. Everyone else did to, and when they opened them again, they were at the gates of Shiroi's village.


"It doesn't look like it's changed much since we were last here," Kurama said as they walked through the gates.


"It has since I've been here," Raimeihi said. "Of course, I haven't been here in around twenty years, so of course it's different for me." They reached Elder Sansa's house and Raimeihi knocked on the door. "Elder Sansa, I have brought them."


The door opened and revealed Sansa. "Ah, very good. Come in, all of you." They all filed in and Sansa closed the door.


"Ah!" Nana cooed when she saw the little one Hiei was carrying. "Here's our little aka-chan."


"Aka-chan?" Hikori asked.


"Aka-chan means 'baby'," Nana answered. "We called you by the same thing Hikori when your parents first brought you here."


"But I had a name," Hikori said. "So does she."


"Of course you did," Nana said. "And we know that she does too. It's tradition here to call the new child 'aka-chan' until the naming ceremony." She smiled at Hikori, "You probably don't remember me. I'm Nana, and this man is Sansa."


Hikori nodded. "My mom told me about you, a long time ago." The thought of his mother hurt very much.


"It's still a little while until the funeral," Sansa said. "Why don't you all sit down and relax until then."


"Yeah," Yuseke said. "Koenma still needs to get here too."


"He told me he'd be here," Botan said as she sat down. "I asked him why he wasn't coming with me, and all he said was that he had some last minute things to take care of."


"That guy always leaves things to the last minute," Kuwabara groaned.


"So where is Naoru?" Kurama asked.


"Making the last of the funeral preparations," Raimeihi answered. "She should be here soon."


After a few minutes of silence, Naoru arrived.


"Hello everyone," she said as she came into the room. "How's our little aka-chan?" she asked as she approached Hiei. She bent down and tickled the little one's tiny fist, smiling.


"Here," Hiei said suddenly. "Take her for a few minutes." Naoru took her and Hiei got up. "I'm going for a walk." His eyes had been adverted to the ground the whole time. He quickly walked out of the room and left the house.


"Oh dear," Naoru said as she watched him go. "I think I know what's wrong."


"It's going to be hard for him to adjust," Kurama said as he looked out the window. "And just as equally hard for Hikori." He put his hand reassuringly on the young man's shoulder.


"Hiei can take as much time as he needs to," Naoru said. "The funeral won't start until I come out again with all of you."


"Good thing," Yuseke said. "I don't think he's going to be coming back anytime soon."


ooo


Hiei sat on the front porch, his head in his hands. (I hate this!) He mentally screamed. (It's bad enough that every time I look at Hikori or Kaika it hurts, but Naoru interacting with Kaika is too much.) He shook his head, trying to get himself back under control. (I don't want to stay here any longer than we have to. As soon as Kaika's ceremony is over, we're going back home.)


He got to his feet and walked back inside. "Lets get this over with," he said. "I want to get this done and go home."


Naoru nodded as she approached. "I understand." She gave Kaika to him and they all left the house.


As soon as they left the house, the rest of the villagers began to follow them out. They reached the small graveyard of the village and passed through the small gate.


Hikori kept his eyes adverted to the ground, and he knew his father was doing the same. He knew that neither he nor his father wanted to see the grave that they were approaching.


"Wait a minute!" Everyone stopped and turned around. Standing the entrance of the graveyard was Koenma. "Sorry I'm late, I had a few things to finish up before I came."


"And you had to stop everyone and tell them that?" Yuseke asked irritably.


Koenma shook his head. "My reason for stopping you was so I could stall you for a few seconds."


"What is the purpose for it?" Kurama asked. "Why don't you just get the point Koenma?"


Koenma smiled behind his pacifier, "Turn around."


Hikori and Hiei looked at one another, both of them not wanting to turn around and be made complete fools of.


"On three we look?" Hikori offered.


Hiei made a face, and looked to where Koenma had said. His whole body went numb, and he was surprised he was still able to hold Kaika. Standing where the gravesite was supposed to be, since the area showed some quick work of reburying, was the one person Hiei never thought he would see again.
"S-Shiroi," he whispered. He fell to his knees, unable to hold himself up. He wasn't even aware of the other villagers' reactions.


"Well it's nice to know that people are glad to have me back," Shiroi said smiling. She turned to Hikori, "Are you okay?"


Hikori had been standing frozen where he stood. He was surprised to see her alive and standing in front of him. "But..."


Shiroi smiled, "I'm sure you were all wondering why Koenma took my body right?"


"I think we understand now," Kurama said calmly as he came and took Kaika from Hiei's numb grasp. "Okay Hiei, do as you wish." When the fire demon didn't move, Kurama turned to Shiroi.


Shiroi looked at her husband, her hands on her hips. "Do you need more proof?" she asked him. Without waiting for a reply, and she knew she wasn't going to get one, she turned to Hikori. "You believe I'm here, right?"


Hikori nodded, though he still couldn't really make his mouth work.


Shiroi opened her arms, "Come here then." Her son didn't move. "I'm I going to have to come to you?"


Hikori nodded again, wishing he could move more than that.


Shiroi dropped her arms and sighed, "You two are hopeless."


"Come on you two!" Kuwabara yelled from where he stood. "I want to give her a hug too, but I'm waiting until you two get your rightful chance. So hurry up!"


Shiroi smiled at Kuwabara, "Thank you Kuwabara." She turned back to her son, "Any change of mind yet?"


Hikori shut his eyes and broke out of his stunned paralysis. He ran to Shiroi flung his arms around her.


Shiroi laughed as she embraced her son, "Well that's better." She turned to Hiei, "Well?"


Hiei stared at the two in front of him. He wanted to rush to them, but a feeling in the back of his mind that if he moved or touched Shiroi; the image would vanish, like in all the nightmares he had been having.


Shiroi sighed, "Come on Hikori, time to prove to your father that I'm really here."


"Okay," Hikori said as he let go of Shiroi and ran to Hiei. He sat down next to him and poked him in the shoulder, "Come on Dad." When he didn't get a reaction he turned to Shiroi, "I think the only way you can make him believe you is if you come here and touch him, or something like that."


Shiroi smiled, "I guess so." She came over and stooped down in front of Hiei. She reached out to touch his face, but he moved away just before her fingers touched him. She made a face, getting very annoyed. "Guess there's only one other way." She made a fist and hit Hiei in the head, hard.


"Ouch!" Hiei yelped and held his head.


"You deserved it," Shiroi said as she got to her feet. She turned to Kurama and held out her arms, "Now it's time for me to meet my little girl." Kurama gave the baby to her and stepped back.


Hikori smiled at his mother, and then turned back to Hiei, "Gonna get up yet?" he asked.


Hiei looked up at Shiroi. His held still hurt, which proved Shiroi was alive. So why didn't he get up?


Now Hikori was getting annoyed. He smirked when he got an idea. He went behind his father, and delivered a painful kick to his backside.


"Hey!" Hiei yelped as he was propelled to his feet. He turned around to face his son, "You're grounded for that one!"


"I don't care." Hikori said with a grin, "It got you up." In a more serious voice, he said, "I think you owe Mom an apology."


Hiei looked at Shiroi. The woman was looking at him, and so were the villagers. He opened his mouth, but then looked away.


Shiroi sighed as Naoru came up behind Hiei. She hit Hiei in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground.


"Why do I keep getting hit?" Hiei asked as he rubbed his head.


"You're being an idiot," Naoru said. "We've proven that you can speak, so hurry up and apologize to Shiroi. We're all waiting." She yanked Hiei back up by the back of his coat and shoved him toward Shiroi. "Now do it!"


Hiei glared at the woman, but then turned to Shiroi. He was close enough to reach out and touch her now. He shook his head, bringing himself to his senses. "I'm sorry Shiroi." He reached and out pulled her into a tight embrace, careful not to squish Kaika.


"Finally!" Yuseke yelled.


The villagers we just as anxious and began to move forward, but Elder Sansa called out, "Hold it!"


Everyone stopped and turned to him. He cleared his throat, "We still have a naming ceremony to do. Once that is over we can celebrate all night if we want to."


The villagers cheered and headed to the center of the village.


"That was easy," Hikori said as he watched the villagers. He turned to his parents, grinning. "Am I still grounded?"


"No," Shiroi answered as Hiei let go. She looked at Hiei, "You're forgiven for your stupidity." Hikori laughed as Hiei made a face.


"Time to name aka-chan, Shiroi," Naoru said.


Shiroi nodded, "I don't even know her name yet." She smiled at Hiei, "I hope you picked a good one."


"Hikori did," Hiei replied.


"He did?" Shiroi asked, turning to Hikori. "I can't wait to find out." Hikori blushed as they headed for the center of the village.

ooo


The naming ceremony itself didn't take very long. Kaika's name was revealed and she was accepted into the village. The celebration afterwards was also for Shiroi and her parents' return to the village.


"I guess we all know now why Koenma took Shiroi away," Kurama said as they stood around in a group.


Koenma nodded, "I almost thought we wouldn't make it."


"How so?" Yuseke asked as he munched on food.


"Not only did I have to resurrect Shiroi," Koenma explained, "But I also had to heal all of the damage she had sustained. To make things easier, my father had her body put into a regeneration tank to speed the healing process. In the end it not only healed the damage, but it also removed her scarring and brought her back to her peek form."


"So Shiroi's in a condition we've never seen before," Botan said. "That's wonderful."


Shiroi blushed, "It's going to take some getting used to."


"Hey I just realized something,' Keiko said. "Shiroi won't need to wear concealing clothes anymore."


"Huh?" Shiroi asked.


Keiko, Botan, and Mitsuki grinned, "Shopping spree!"


"Oh..." Shiroi sighed. "I don't know."


"I think the only one that can comment on that one is Hiei," Yuseke said, grinning.


Hiei had his eyes closed, but the blush that appeared on his face proved that he was listening.


Shiroi shook her head, "We'll see about that." She looked down at Kaika, "Right now, this is what I have to take care of."


"And you need to train Hikori to control his new abilities," Koenma said.


Shiroi nodded, "I have a lot of work to do." She turned to Hiei, "I'm sure I'm going to have your help too."


Hiei opened his eyes and nodded. "I was expecting to have to do it all myself."


"Hey I help too!" Hikori argued. "I'm still going to."


Shiroi smiled, "Good, I like hearing that."


"Hey!" They turned to see Anada. "Are you guys going to keep standing there, or are you going to come back and celebrate some more?"


They all looked at one another, and headed back into the celebration.


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Author's Note: That was a long chapter. Although this is a relatively short story compared to my other ones. So was bringing Shiroi back obvious? I hope it wasn't, but if it was, oh well. I have an idea for an extremely short sequel, but I won't be able to post it on ff.net. It will be on mediaminer.org, since they allow graphic stories. You'll find out when you see it. It'll be called 'Recollections of the Past'. For those of you on mediaminer, it doesn't matter. Hope you liked the story. Review me and tell me what you think.