Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Forbidden One's Secret ❯ Dreaming and a Deal ( Chapter 6 )

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It had been almost three days since Hiei returned to Ningenkai. He was perched in the tree outside his window, looking up at the moon as he always does when he's thinking.

 

Hiei- `Three days. That's how long I've been here. The wound was completely healed by last night. The baka-kitsune still won't leave me alone about it. He thinks he's been spying without me noticing. Che.. What kind of weakling does he take me for? He could at least try to hide his energy better. Hn, careless fox. I'm tired of being watched.'

 

Hiei jumped down from the tree and gracefully landed on the ground below. Before swiftly darting down the street and away from spying eyes, particularly the green pair watching from a window on the first floor.

 

Kurama watched as Hiei disappeared from sight. `How long do you plan on playing this charade Hiei?.. I am now positive you are hiding something. That wound of yours didn't just appear on its own. I have given you plenty opportunities to tell me of your own free will, and I know you have sensed my presents each time. It really is only a matter of time my friend. Only a matter of time.'

 

Hiei ended up in the park. `No one is here. Good, I can train without worry about being seen by one of those annoying ningens.'

 

Hiei trained till just before dawn. Then went back to his Ningen house to get a few hours sleep. When he awoke he bathed, ate, and then went into the forest to train until just before dusk. Return to the house to eat, and go back to the park to train. This cycle continued for several days. His only thoughts during this time, `I must become stronger. That demoness defeated me too quickly during our training. I can not and will not allow that to happen again.'

 

 

Hiei/Kurama house, almost dusk

 

Hiei was sitting on his bed, he had just finished cleaning his sword. `Enough time as passed, time to defeat that baka-neko.' (stupid cat) Hiei stood up, sheathed his katana, and leaped through the window.

 

~Kurama POV~

 

Kurama was relaxing downstairs, reading a book in a chair. Just as he was moving to the top of the page he saw a flash of black in the corner of his eye.

`It's been the same pattern with him through this past week. I am beginning to worry about him.'

 

~End Kurama POV~

 

Hiei soon found himself standing in front of the same tree of which its' roots created the opening down into Sareiu's den. `I don't sense her energy, but this is her den. She must have her energy hidden.'

 

“You just going to stand there?”

 

At hearing the familiar female voice, Hiei turned toward its' source. This happened to be on the lowest branch, of a tall tree, behind him. There he saw Sareiu standing near the trunk.

Hiei “Hn'd” with narrowed eyes.

 

Sareiu jumped down and landed a meter from Hiei.

Sareiu- “Are we upset from our last training session?” said with a knowing grin.

 

Hiei- “That was the first training session, the next one will be different.”

 

Sareiu- “Yes well, as long as you can keep from losing too much blood, we can train for more that ten minutes of one day, and you may actually show progress.”

 

Hiei growled at this and his right hand subconsciously petted the hilt of his sword.

 

Sareiu grinned deviously. - “If you let a little meaningless teasing affect you, you will never be able to focus enough to advance your skills.”

 

Hiei wore a look of surprised, that he quickly suppressed. “You're trying to teach me? I only wanted a training partner, not a sensei.” He cringed slightly at saying sensei.

 

Sareiu- “You agreed that you wanted to become stronger. There is more to that than just a training partner. I warned you this would not be easy. If you can't handle it, leave now.”

 

Hiei- “I can handle anything.”

 

Sareiu- “I will keep that in mind. Now then, are you ready to train?”

 

Hiei- “Hn.”

 

Sareiu- “I'm going to take that as a yes. We will go back to the clearing we sparred at last time.”

 

Hiei- “Hn.”

 

 

Both demons went to the clearing for a few hours of basic skill sharpening training. Each returned slightly tired and Hiei had cuts and bruises. But nothing anywhere near as serious as their first training results. That night Hiei slept on the couch again. Only this time he didn't wander. Hiei quickly drifted off to sleep. Unfortunately for him, it wasn't a dreamless sleep.

 

 

Hiei's dream

 

Hiei was again training with his katana in Genkai's forest. He was interrupted by a twig snapping, and Kurama's voice.

Kurama- “Hiei, what are you doing?”

 

Hiei- “What does it look like I'm doing?!”

 

Kurama- “I am not sure if it is safe to answer that. However, I will ask who she is?”

 

Hiei raised an eyebrow.- “Who are you talking about?”

 

Kurama- “I believe you've just repeated my question.” Said while motioning to Hiei's hand that was still holding the hilt of his sword.

 

Hiei followed his gaze only to discover he was no longer holding a sword. It had been replaced by a clawed hand. Hiei quickly released it and jumped back a few feet. Then looked to the figure the hand belonged to. Seeing Sareiu looking back he looked back to Kurama. Only now he was at a complete loss for words.

Kurama- “Well Hiei, care to explain?”

 

Out of Dream

 

 

Sareiu was lying in bed, wide-awake. `This is ridiculous! I've been laying here for Kami knows how long, and I can't sleep. I'm probably trying to hard. Maybe if I get a drink of water and lay back down, I can fall asleep.'

Sareiu got out of bed then trudged down the hall and through the main room. Just before going through the doorway leading into the kitchen, she heard a soft mumbling behind her. Curiosity being her neko nature, she turned back to the couch and faced Hiei's sleeping form. Without realizing it, she had forgotten about the water and found herself sitting in a chair close to Hiei, listening to him talk in his sleep.

`I knew you were interested in him.'

`Damn conscience... No one asked you, now shut up!'

 

Hiei- “Who are you talking about?”

“Baka fox.”

“Doesn't involve you.”

“Not this time.”

“Back off.”

 

Sareiu- `I wonder who he's talking to. It sounds like he's arguing with whoever it is.'

`You know, you could just wake him and ask.'

`Didn't I tell you to shut up?!'

`Yes, but since when have I ever listened?'

`Fine, but why would I wake him?'

`Because you want to know what he's dreaming.'

`I'm only slightly curious. I'm perfectly content with not knowing.'

`Then why are you still thinking about it?'

`Shut up! I'm going to bed now.'

 

She got up and started walking back to her room.

`You do realize if you go to sleep without knowing, it's just going to haunt your thoughts?'

`No different than dealing with you constantly adding your two cents.'

`I only say what you refuse to admit.'

 

Sareiu laid down on her bed after turning the lights off.

`I'm too tired to argue with you right now.'

`You mean argue with yourself right now.'

`Just let me sleep!'

`Fine, but just for now.'

When Sareiu's inner self quieted, she fell to sleep.

 

 

Next Morning

 

Hiei woke up to the smell of food. He slowly dragged himself off the couch, and walked to the kitchen.

Sareiu was just finishing setting random Makai first sun foods (Makai version of breakfast) on the table, when Hiei walked into the kitchen and sat at the table.

Sareiu- “You look more awake than the last morning we had in here.”

 

Hiei- “Hn. So?”

 

Sareiu- “So nothing, just pointing out the obvious.”

 

Sareiu put everything she prepared on the table (use your imagination) and took the seat across from Hiei. She prepared her plate and Hiei followed her example. They ate in silence for several minutes; until Sareiu decided she would let her inner self win. `But just this once.'

Sareiu- “I take it you didn't wander this time?”

 

Hiei- “Do you have a point, or do you just like the obvious?” Sounding irritated.

 

Sareiu- “I have a point this time, even though I do like to say the obvious on occasion.”

 

Hiei- “Hn. Don't care.”

 

Sareiu- “Not surprised. But I was wandering how you slept.?”

 

Hiei- “Why would it matter?” said with a hint of annoyance and confusion.

 

Sareiu- “I want to be sure my guest is comfortable.”

 

Hiei just looked at her suspiciously. - “You expect me,.. to believe that?..”

 

Sareiu- “Not really, but it sounded good.” With hints of her growing playfulness.

 

Hiei- “Grr.. Don't toy with me onna!”

 

Sareiu- “Fine, Ruin My Fun. I want to know your dream from last night.”

 

By now they both finished eating and Sareiu cleared the table.

 

Hiei- “You what!? Why in Meikai would I tell you anything like that? And how do you even know if I had a dream last night?”

 

Sareiu sat back down. - “Did you know you talk in your sleep? Not clearly, but enough to understand what your saying.”

 

Hiei- “I don't!”

 

Sareiu- “Actually you do. I didn't hear the whole dream, but from what I did hear, it sounded like you were arguing with someone called `fox'.”

 

Hiei- “Hn.”

 

Sareiu- “At least you're no longer in denial, so are you going to answer me or not?”

 

Hiei- “Hn, or not.”

 

Sareiu- “And here we go again with the stubbornness.”

 

Hiei got up and walked back to the couch with a quiet “Hn” while exiting the kitchen. Sareiu followed, mumbling about males being born difficult by nature. She sat on the chair closest to the couch Hiei was on.

 

Sareiu- “Fine Mr. Mystery. Be stubborn if you must.”

 

Hiei- “Well Ms. Hypocrite, I don't hear you volunteering information.”

 

Sareiu- “Fare enough, what would you say of a trade then?”

 

Hiei arched an eyebrow. - “A trade? Trade what?” Now sounding suspicious.

 

Sareiu- “A trade for information of course. You answer my question, and I will answer one for you. And you questioned my liking the obvious.”

 

Hiei- “Hn, Why do you want to know that badly?” Still being suspicious.

 

Sareiu- “Call it my Neko curiosity if you will. It's been on my mind sense last night. And I indent to bug you for as long as it bugs me.”

 

Hiei half groaned with annoyance and half sighed at the same time.

 

Sareiu- “So, do we have a deal?”

 

Hiei- “Hn.”

 

Sareiu- “I'm taking that as a yes. Now then, who is `fox' and what were you two arguing over?”

 

Hiei- “That's not one question.!”

 

Sareiu- “True. But irrelevant.”

 

Hiei- “Not irrelevant.”

 

Sareiu- “Yes it is. My original question was; what was your dream last night?”

 

Hiei- “..You are truly devious.. `fox' is someone called Kurama. He's a Kitsune who like to pry.”

 

Sareiu- “Which is why you call him fox?”

 

Hiei just nodded.

 

Sareiu- “So this dream, what was it about?”

 

Hiei- “You do realize just how manipulative you're being by getting many questions with only a deal for one?..”

 

Sareiu- “Yes, it's part of my nature, and I believe you are avoiding an answer.”

 

Hiei- “Hn, fine. But not a word from you about it.”

 

Sareiu- “Fare enough.”

 

Hiei took a semi deep breath and told the dream. Conveniently leaving out the part of them holding hands, but saying she suddenly appeared next to him. Then he waited for her response.

Sareiu stayed quiet for a minute. Just letting this information sink in.

Sareiu- “For the moment I'm just going to completely ignore the fact that I was in your dream at all. Now then, Genkai?.. Why does that name sound familiar?”

 

Hiei- “Hn, it should. She's the psychic who won the dark tournament a few decades ago.”

 

Sareiu- “Yes I remember now. I heard she created a powerful attack using spirit energy. But I thought she was human and she lives in Ningenkai..?”

 

Hiei just nodded his head.

 

Sareiu- “For you to dream of her forest, you must go there often. But why would you be in the human would that often? Or even go there at all for that matter..?”

 

Hiei just narrowed his eyes. - “I could ask you the same question, and `I have nothing better to do,' isn't an answer.”

 

Sareiu- “Well, you still have your question. Is that what you want it to be?”

 

Hiei nodded.

 

Sareiu took a deep breath, - “Very well, I will keep my word and answer it.”

 

Hiei shifted his position on the couch to turn his full attention to Sareiu.

 

Sareiu- “I go into Ningenkai to study the mortals.”

 

Hiei raised his eyebrow.

 

Sareiu- “I know it's strange, but gaining knowledge is what I do, other than training of course. I found that humans are strange beings. They have little natural defenses, yet they over populate Ningenkai. Their culture is so odd, it's as if each mortal goes by different guidelines. And as far as I can tell they don't even have instincts to help them. How can such a weak species still be alive? It's just fascinating to me, but I guess that too is just part of my neko nature.”

 

Hiei just sat there smirking.

 

Sareiu- “What?! I know its odd, but you don't have to rub it in.”

 

Hiei shook his head. - “Humans are an annoying species. They don't deserve that much thought.”

 

Sareiu- “That may be, but I can't help but to want to know more of what I do not yet understand. Speaking of humans, you never did tell me why you go to Ningenkai.”

 

Hiei- “I don't.”

 

Sareiu tilted her head to the side in a confused manor.

 

Hiei- “I'm forced to stay there by the annoying demi-brat.”

 

Sareiu- “Why?”

 

Hiei- “Parole.”

 

Sareiu- “Oh. What did you do?”

 

Hiei- “Broke into King Yama's vault. Then tried using the weapon I took to create an army of demons in Ningenkai.”

 

Sareiu- “I take it, it didn't go well?...”

 

Hiei- “Hn, You pushed as much as your going to get from a deal for one.” and crossed his arms.

 

Sareiu just let out a sigh. - “Fine, but any abjections to training?”

 

Hiei smirked. - “Never.”

End Chapter