Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Blessing, The Curse ❯ Part One Chapter One-Loret ( Chapter 1 )

Just a note to everyone, when something is Italisized, it means someone is speaking through telepathy or thinking.

Part One, Chapter One- Loret

"Loret, Sakura, and Shiva. The Three Chosen ones whom will receive my Gift,

The Gift I'm willing to give, can bring destruction and ruin at one's choice. Or it can breathe peace and solace throughout the world. The wonder being used for good, for there is so little good in this world.

Girls, don't fail me….

Loret walks slowly to the bus stop. The first day of school is always the hardest, no matter how popular you are, she thinks to herself. Why must there be school today, of all days? The weather is so wonderful.

Loret stares at the changing surroundings. The autumn leaves float gently to the ground, making intricate spiraling circles in the soft breeze of fall air. The trees blow in the direction of the wind, as though waving good-bye to the leaves, doomed to the people who will walk on them. Children running outside to jump in a pile of leaves made days ago. It all seemed so calm and serene that Loret fell into a trance. The trance was so deep, she nearly passed the bus stop.

Reality struck hard as she heard the screeching halt of the bus. She let out a deep sorrow-filled sigh as she climbed the steps of the bus.

Loret stopped to look at the bus driver. She'd never seen the man before and she was somewhat glad she hadn't.

He was a fat man, with sweat-stained clothes. His shirt smelled like fried onions, and the sleeves were cut off, exposing two large arms and a hideous tattoo of a rabid wolf-like creature on his right arm. His pants were stained a dingy yellow, which led Loret to think that he may have wet himself one too many times. His face was as round and red as a tomato, with bulging eyes, fat lips, a pointed nose, and greasy hair that smelled like gel. He was quite a sight to behold.

Loret just stared at the gargantuan creature before her.

"You getting on, or are you gonna keep standing there checking me out?" a gruff voice said. Loret shook her head. "I'm sorry sir," she said meekly. "I didn't realize I was staring." "Hey, if anything, I should be the one staring at you, kid. What are you, one of those creepy Goth chicks?"

Loret looked at what she was wearing. Black. That's all she ever wore. Black hair with even length black hair and bangs. Dark skin with black eye shadow. Black lipstick with a black choker. Black jeans jacket with black jeans and black nail polish with black boots. The only think that she was wearing that wasn't black was her turtleneck, which is gray. She liked the way she looked, except for one thing. Her eyes, which were a crystal, clear blue. She wanted them black and gray. But, you can't always get what you want, so she never complained about them.

"What's wrong with the way I look?" she asked, offended. Heh, don't worry about forget I said anything about it. Now come on, I'm late. Go find a seat," he said sincerely. As she past him she heard him say, "I hope `Great One' can give her a better look." "Who is this "Great One?" she asked herself, puzzled. She pulled out a notebook and wrote the first question on her mind. "Who is `Great One'" with that question in mind, she dozed off, dreaming of fall days and spring mornings, and who this `Great One' could be.

When she woke up, she was still a little bit drowsy. The area she was in was foggy gray in color. As her eyes adjusted to the odd lighting, she tried to remember where she was. Then she remembered the bus. "The bus! That's right! I fell asleep on the bus!" she said aloud. She checked her watch. It was 6:17, am or pm, she wasn't sure. It must be pm, because I got on the bus at 7:20 am, she thought. Well, whatever the time was, she had been asleep for almost eleven hours! She had to get home before her mother began to worry.

As she stood up to get off the bus, she realized something very odd. The bus was moving. Then she remembered the bus driver. She made her way to the front of the bus, but before she could get halfway there, she heard a booming, male voice come out from the middle of nowhere. "Sit down!" said the voice. Of course, Loret did not obey. The bus was open. She'd make a run for it and jump off the runaway bus.

She eyed the door, watching for an opportunity, so she could run past the bus driver. When she felt the time was right, she made a mad dash towards the door. She ran past every seat, praying she wouldn't be noticed. But then, just as soon as she made it to the door, it slammed shut, right in her face. She turned to glare at the bus driver, but there was no bus driver to glare at. She froze, and looked around. The bus was the same as when she had first boarded it. Empty. Not a soul was on that lonely bus, except hers. She tried to open the door, but it was stuck. Now, she started to panic. She ran to the back of the bus to try to open the emergency exit, but it was stuck also. She even tried the roof, but it wouldn't budge.

Loret couldn't move, couldn't breathe. Claustrophobia set in big time. "Sit down!" the voice boomed again, angrier this time. All the windows opened and closed simultaneously. The lights went from bright to brighter, dim to dark. The noise of the windows and lights flashing cracked and banged throughout the bus. Panic and adrenaline rushed through her veins. Everything started spinning. Dizzy and nauseous Loret began to stagger. "Sit down!" the voice bellowed, louder than ever. It all became too much. Loret passed out.

When Loret came to, she found herself in a very expensive looking room. Leather couches and velvet chairs decorated the handmaid room. But that wasn't the only reason why Loret was so impressed. Everything was black and gray. Everything from the ceiling to the floor was black and gray. Even the paintings were black and gray. Everything seemed so unreal. No room, no place could be this perfect. As she stared in awe at her black and gray wonderland, she happened to glance at a notebook on the floor. It was flipped opened to the first page where she had written her first question, Who is "Great One?"

"Do you like this place?" a voice asked. It was a gruff and soothing voice that made her think of her father.

She looked about, trying to see where the voice came from. Hearing that voice made her feel scared, terrified. But at the same time, it made her feel consoled and calm. How could I be feeling feelings that contradict each other so much at the same time? she thought to herself. All she knew was she had to find an exit, fast, before whoever was looking for her found her.

"Do not be afraid," the voice said. "Who are you?" Loret demanded. She received no answer. Her eyes darted around the room, her ears searching for the slightest sound. She found nothing. Must all be in my imagination. She let out a breath she didn't know she was holding, trying to relax.

"Do you know why you're here?" the voice said. Loret went into another panic attack. "No," she replied. "You must be calm, or I will not speak," said the voice. "When you are ready to talk and be calm, you will get the answers that you seek." Taking a deep breath, Loret calmed down, waiting to finish talking with the voice.

"Why am I here?" Loret asked. "You are here because you are wanted here, child. We do not accept those who are not wanted." "Who is we? Are there others with you? She asked. "We are one," said the voice.

"You are one?" said Loret, appalled. " How can you be one with others?" she questioned. "It's too difficult to explain, child, and not enough time to do so. We have more important matters to discuss. Now follow me" "How can I follow you if I can see you?" said Loret sarcastically. "Who said you cannot see me? You see what you want to see. Look hard, then follow."

Loret strained her eyes, but saw nothing. She sighed in frustration, and fell to the ground. "It's no use!" she wailed. "I can't see you. I've tried hard enough!" The voice spoke, "Do not try. Relax, breathe, trust believe, and you will see. Believe in the situation, and you shall see me." "I believe," she replied. She began to see. She saw…. A wolf.

A silver-black wolf, his hair, thick and shiny. Eyes, black as darkness, with a powerful build, and a scar on his left eye. His teeth were white and sharp, his claws black as ebony. "Do you see?" he asked. "I do," she replied, stunned. "Good, now follow me," he commanded. "Tell me, before we go, I remember said something about a `Great One' character. Are you whom he called `Great One'"? The wolf stared at her. "Alone, I am no `Great One' alone" was his reply. Loret became confused, but she followed the wolf nonetheless.

Soon they reached a temple in the mountains. "Where are we?" she questioned. "Don't question this place, for you will not remember it when you have awaken." He answered. "Am I really dreaming?" she asked. She pinched herself to see if she were indeed asleep. " No, you are very much awake child. For now, at least.

"Listen carefully," the wolf spoke. "You and two others were chosen months ago to receive `Great One's' power. You will have the power of the wolf. You will have control of the night's stars and all darkness. You will also possess telekinetic powers. As your newfound abilities grow, you will master moving things with your mind, controlling anything shrouded in shadow and darkness. You will also be able to communicate through telepathy. You will have super human strength, agility, speed, and intelligence. It will be up to you to decide what you will do with this power you have been granted. You can use them for good, as preferred, or for evil, as strongly discouraged."

"Wait wait wait wait! Hold the phone!" Loret said. " Don't I have a say in this matter?" " No, you do not," said the wolf. " There are times where you will feel so alone, and times when you will feel calm and comforted, as though you were surrounded by friends. You will need to learn to cope with both. Having this power will help you understand it all"

Before Loret could speak, the wolf pounced on her. He bit her neck, ayes glowing a luminous white. He clawed at her cheeks, leaving black bloody scratch marks where his claws met her flesh. Loret fell to the ground, knocked out cold. "Take care, Loret, Queen of the Wolves. Protect what is right." And with that being said, he disappeared into the shadows.

Loret awoke the next morning in her bed. Her face and neck pounded. She looked in the mirror and saw two black streaks on her cheeks, and a crescent moon on her forehead. She also had wolf ears, just like the wolf in her dream, and even a tail. Was it all really just a dream? Remembering what the wolf told her in her mind, she concentrated and the marks began to fade, along with the wolf ears and tail. She got up, dressed, and this time, got a ride to school.

Well everyone, that's the first chapter. There won't be any mention of any of the Yu Yu Hakusho crew until chapter three, due to the plot that I'm creating. Please read and review, so I know what you guys think about it. Thanks for reading, everyone.