Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Forbidden One's Secret ❯ Conversation and Flashback ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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(Just to warn you.. there is a huge spoiler about the dark tournament in this chapter.)

Later that night; with Yukina

Yukina lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling. `I hope Hiei-san is ok, he left yesterday and I haven't heard from him. He probably went to Makai. Kurama-san told me that's where he usually goes, and it's dangerous there.'

Yukina was jolted out of her thoughts when she heard a light tapping on the window. Her first thought.. `Oni-san!' She ran over and opened the window, and sure enough, Hiei jumped through and landed next to his sister. As a response, Yukina quickly faced him and pulled him into an embrace. Then remembering the last time she did this, she pulled away.

(Yes this is probably really ooc, but Hiei-Yukina interaction is really hard to do in character. But I will try the best I can)

Yukina- “Sorry, I forgot it embarrasses you.” Then she walked back to her bed and sat down, with Hiei following. Hiei sat down next to her, but she wouldn't look at him.

Hiei- “It's ok.” He said in a low voice. Yukina turned so then were now facing each other. Hiei continued- “I'm ... just not used to .. That .. yet.” Still with a soft voice.

Yukina smiled brightly and said, “Then I'm going to get you used to it.” She then embraced him again. Hiei awkwardly attempted to hug her back. Yukina giggled at this and Hiei pulled back and looked away.

Yukina- “So why are you here Oni-san?”

Hiei- “Just to check on you.”

Yukina smiled and they both fell silent.

2 or 3 minutes of uneasy silence pass

Yukina- “Why didn't you want me to find out that you're my brother?”

Hiei stiffened at the question he knew his twin would eventually ask. He had been avoiding it, and he told/threatened the others to keep quiet. Even though, had they actually said anything they wouldn't have been able to tell her everything considering Hiei never talked about it.

Yukina saw Hiei tense, so she continued. “I've asked everyone else and they all told me to ask you.”

Hiei stayed quiet and stared at the floor.

Yukina realized he wasn't going to say anything if she didn't push him to. “Please Hiei, tell me. Ever since I found out, you've acted more coldly to Yusuke. I just don't understand why you didn't want me to find out.”

Hiei looked to his sister, then back to the floor. Both were now quiet, each remembering when Yusuke had slipped.

: Flashback :

Everyone (meaning; Hiei, Kurama, Yusuke, Kuwabara, Botan, Yukina, Shizuru, Keiko, and of course Genkai) was at Genkai's temple. Botan wanted to celebrate the winning of the Dark Tournament and Genkai being brought back to life. After some pleading on Botan's part, Genkai agreed to have the party at her temple.

The event had started out going off without a hitch.

In the main room of the dojo

Yusuke and Kuwabara were arguing over which of the two were responsible for defeating Toguro.

Yusuke- “How can you say it was because of you that we won?!”

Kuwabara- “Duh Urameshi! You owe it all to me.”

Yusuke- “No way! I fought him! And I beat him with the power Genkai gave me!”

Kuwabara- “If I hadn't faked my death, you wouldn't have reached that power!” (This continued back and forth)

Hiei was sitting in the window listening to the two arguing, but looking as though he wasn't paying attention. `Unfortunately there is some truth to what the oaf says. But the detective was the one who actually defeated the Toguro brother. So, their both right, not that I'm about to tell either of them that.'

Genkai was sitting in a corner of the room muttering something about foolish dimwits.

In the kitchen

Yukina, Keiko, and Shizuru were finishing up the celebration meal.

Botan and Kurama were sitting at the table, deciding on what activities they all could participate in. Which would have normally been an easy task, if it weren't for the fact that Hiei only agreed to `play' as long as it wasn't something stupid.

In main room the continuing argument could be heard throughout the temple.

Yusuke- “I could have reached my power on my own!”

Kuwabara- “Ya right Urameshi. I bet Toguro would have killed you.”

“Now now boys, it was a team effort. So can you two stop arguing long enough to come eat?” Botan said walking into the room.

Kuwabara- Ya, lets eat!” He yelled while running past Botan.

Yusuke- “Hey, wait up Kuwabara! You better not eat everything before I get there!” also yelled while running past Botan.

Botan- “Well, you two better hurry and get what you can before those two devour it all.” (talking to Hiei and Genkai)

Hiei “hn'd” before sliding out of the window and going into the kitchen. Genkai slowly rose to her feet without a word and walked past Botan. Botan sighed inwardly before following.

In the main room, after everyone finished their meal

Hiei was again lying in the window with one leg draped down against the wall.

Kurama was standing against the wall by the window Hiei was in, arms folded across his chest and legs crossed.

Yukina, Keiko, and Shizuru were sitting on a couch by a wall with Genkai sitting in a chair a few feet away.

Yusuke and Kuwabara had resumed their previous argument. Everyone was just watching and listening, including Hiei even though he looked like he couldn't care less. Botan was the only exception as she tried to stop the fight before it turned from yelling to blows.

Yusuke- “Toguro came closer to killing you than he did me!”

Kuwabara- “He missed my heart didn't he?!”

Yusuke- “He missed on purpose!”

Botan- “Boys, please calm down.”

Ignoring Botan Kuwabara said, “It was my body's will power! Not bad aim!”

Botan- “Come on, please don't fight.”

Yusuke and Kuwabara were now about an inch away from each other. Both with fists clenched.

Yusuke- “Whatever Kuwabara, we all know you lived because Toguro wasn't trying to kill you.”

Kuwabara- “That's not true Urameshi! It was the power of my love for Yukina that kept my heart from being hit!”

...When he said that Yukina blushed and Hiei clenched his fists enough that his knuckles went white and started glaring at the back of Kuwabara's head. (Kuwabara had his back to the window.) Kurama saw Hiei's reaction and had to raise his hand in a loose fist to cover his mouth so he could hide his amusement...

Yusuke- “You are such a moron!”

Kuwabara- “What was that Urameshi?!”

Botan-“This as gone on long enough! Stop this pointless fighting before someone gets hurt.!”

Yusuke- “You have no right to even say anything like that!”

Kuwabara- “What is THAT supposed to mean?!”

Yusuke- “The only one who has the right to say something like that is her brother!”

Botan- “Yusuke! Kuwabara! Stop this at once before ONE of YOU says something regrettable!”

...at that moment the room went completely silent except for the seething sounds coming from Kuwabara and Yusuke. Hiei was now glaring at Yusuke, as a silent reminder to shut his mouth. But Yusuke was too angry with Kuwabara to notice his warning. After Yusuke said the word brother Yukina stood up but was stopped when Keiko put her arm in front of her and told her it wasn't safe to get in the middle. ...

Kuwabara- “Well since her brother isn't here, I Kuwabara Kazuma, can say what I want!”

Kurama- “Botan is right, this really has gone on quite long enough.”

Yusuke- “Ya until he finally kills you!”

Kuwabara- “If Toguro can't kill me then he wouldn't be able to either.”

Yusuke- “You've got to be kidding me! Toguro could have easily killed you and I doubt if Hiei would have any problem killing you!”

Kuwabara- “What does Shorty have to do with anything?”

Yusuke- “Well da you idiot!...”

Botan- “Yusuke don't!”

Yusuke- “...because Hiei is her brother!”

... At this point Keiko dropped her arm. Her face, as well as Kuwabara's and Yukina's held a look of complete shock...

Yusuke quickly realized by the facial expression of his best friend, that he said one sentence too much. At this realization only one thought floated through his mind, `K'so! I don't want to die... again.'

Everyone looked towards Hiei, who had lost all color in his face. Not that he noticed everyone's eyes were on him. His mind was too busy racing with thoughts and images. `Did I hear that right? She knows now. What do I do? What do I say? Do I admit to it? Will she accept it? Accept me? Or shun me? She will be disappointed. This truth will hurt her. She wasn't supposed to know. I failed to protect her from the terrible truth. I didn't stop him from saying it. From telling her who I am. He told her. He wasn't supposed to. He was warned. He didn't listen. Her pain will be his fault. I can never forgive him for that. He will suffer.'

That thought brought Hiei back to reality. He then felt eyes on him, but he didn't care. He was completely focused on Yusuke, and the many ways of torture he could inflict. He slid out of the window and completely faced Yusuke.

Yusuke knew, or at least had a good idea what Hiei was thinking. Hiei's expression told all he needed to figure it out. This was one of the few times Hiei was as easy to read as an open book. From that icy stare filled with rage and promised death, to that twisted smirk that showed the amount of pleasure he would receive from hearing Yusuke's screams and seeing Yusuke's blood slowly dripping off the tip of his katana.

Everyone who already knew of the relation kept looking back and forth between the two. There was a deadly silence until Yusuke attempted to speak.

Yusuke- “Hiei..I..uh..”

Hiei- “Detective...” he said in a low tone growl.

Yusuke swallowed hard, but tried not to show his uneasiness.

Hiei- “...You just signed your death warrant.”

Hiei placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword and slid his foot slightly, preparing to charge at Yusuke. Flaring his youki slightly to show he was serious.

Yusuke slid his foot back a little when Hiei grabbed the hilt. When Hiei moved his foot and raised his youki, Yusuke put his hands in front of him but kept his finger pointed to the ground, readying his spirit gun in case it was necessary.

Kurama looked as though he would do something but Hiei charged first, drawing his sword. Yusuke's finger glowed and Yusuke raised his arms, to direct his index finger toward Hiei.

When they were just over two feet apart, Yukina came to her senses enough to see what was about to happen. Not knowing what to do, but not wanting her friends to get hurt, she did the only thing she could think of. She took a deep intake of air and...

Yukina- “NO!!” She had tears forming in the corners of her eyes.

Hiei and Yusuke stopped mid-strike, both turning their attention to Yukina as she ran in-between them.

Yukina- “You mustn't fight.” She pleaded while looking from Hiei to Yusuke, and back to Hiei again.

... They both lowered their attacks but kept them ready, neither breaking eye contact...

Keiko- “Come on Yusuke, you're supposed to work together, not fight with each other!”

Kurama- “Yes Hiei, Keiko is right.”

Yusuke- “Don't yell at me, tell him, he's the one who wants to kill me.” He said nodding his head toward Hiei.

Yukina- “Hiei, is it true? Are you really my oni-san?”

...Everyone's eyes focused on Hiei, but Hiei's were focused on the tears forming in Yukina's. Hiei sheathed his sword and took a few small steps back. Yusuke completely dropped his hand, while Yukina took a few steps forward...

Yukina- “Hiei?”

Hiei glanced back at the doors, and then took a few more steps back.

Yukina- “Hiei, wait. It's true, isn't it?” Her eyes held both shock and hope.

Hiei started slowing inching backwards, toward the doors.

Yukina- “Hiei?” Her voice started to shake.

Hiei started taking bigger steps.

Yukina- “Hiei?!”

Hiei quickly spun around and sprinted out the door.

Yukina took a step forward. - “Oni-san... Oni-san!”

:End flashback:

They both sat in an uncomfortable silence until Hiei broke it.

Hiei- “Why did you want to find me anyway? I am forbidden, you should have been happy you didn't know who I was.”

Yukina- “Because you are my oni-san. Nothing, any of the other koorime could say could change that.”

Hiei- “I only wanted to protect you.”

Yukina- “From what?”

Hiei- “Everything. I have many enemies who would try to use you against me. I have always had to fight for my life, but you shouldn't have to.”

Yukina- “But at least I would have been with you.”

Hiei- “I am a thief and an assassin.”

Yukina- “I don't care. I'm still happy you are my brother. I should have figured it out on my own.”

Hiei raised an eyebrow at that statement.

Yukina- “I don't know how to explain it really. But when you saved me from Torukane, you seemed familiar. I should have realized it then, and during the tournament I thought of you as a brother.”

Hiei- “Hn.” He said looking away.

Yukina- “Hiei, I know Yusuke was the one who told me, but that was months ago, why are you still upset with him?”

Hiei looked back at Yukina but stayed quiet for a few seconds before answering. Hiei- “I told him not to tell you, but he did anyway.”

Yukina- “Yes, I know that, but I wish you two would stop fighting and be nicer to each other.”

Hiei- “Hn.”

Yukina- “Can't you at least try?”

Hiei- “Fine.” He mumbled.

Yukina jumped over to Hiei and hugged him. - “Thank you Oni-san.”

Hiei sort of hugged her back. - “Hn. Imouto.”

Yukina let go, - “Yes oni-san?”

Hiei- “I should be going.”

Yukina- “Ok Hiei-san, just be careful.”

Hiei nodded then left through the window.

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