Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Forbidden ❯ Chapter 4

The Forbidden

Chapter Four

 

It took Mito a while to realize who Hiei was; when he finally did he took Hiei's hand with a smirk. Once Hiei was in his grasp he pulled him so he would fall on him. He then used his legs to kick Hiei over him and onto his back.

“Hiei you little shit!” Mito proclaimed as he stood up and grinned at the still laughing man on the floor.

“It's good to see you again.” Mito continued, helping Hiei up. The guard was confused as Shinta hopped off of her throne and tackled Hiei back onto the ground, hugging him.

“Hiei! It has been too long!” she squealed in joy. Hiei rubbed the ears perched on top of her head. They were both truly glad to see their only childhood friend; it was obvious in their expression and the vigorous wagging of their foxy tails. They exchanged greetings and began to talk about their lives so far. Hiei had said he was on his way home from visiting a close friend, lying to protect his mate. Mito and Shinta told him that their parents had died not too long ago and that they were now in charge of the kingdom. The hidden man in the hood fidgeted and then left the room at this, making Hiei suspicious.

After a minor scolding from Shinta, the guard left, sent to cancel Hiei's stay at the inn, mumbling about princes from other kingdoms that don't state who they are. They let Hiei stay in one of their many rooms in the abundant palace. He asked them not to make a scene about him being there, he didn't want his parents to know where he was. He had left without telling them.

Mito and Shinta had left him in his room saying they had some important business to attend to. They had said that he was free to anything in the palace and to make himself at home. It was growing dark now and he wanted to discuss the state that the town surrounding the palace was in, so he left his room in search of the two siblings. As he walked the halls he remembered how big this place used to seem when he was smaller.

He was walking down a hallway when he heard a voice in one of the nearby rooms. The door was ajar, so he peeked inside. I was the cloaked figure he was standing in front of the fireplace where a fire was raging. It was strange though because the cloaked figure was shivering. Then Hiei quirked a brow as he heard the figure apologizing to the fire.

“Master I'm sorry, forgive me, I beg of you. Give me another chance I will not fail again, I swear it.” The figure then knelt down and bowed his head, it was then that Hiei saw it; there was a face in the fire.

“I need more animal demons, for the potion to work! You fool! Bring me those danm foxes they are the only ones I need now!” boomed the fire. The face was long, with narrow cold eyes, just by looking at it Hiei could tell that he was an evil being. The cloaked figure whimpered as a snake emerged from the fire and came to him.

“This is you final chance, if you wish to live.” The snake hissed and wrapped itself around the figure's neck.

“Yes master!” the figure wheezed as the snake tightened itself. With that the fire suddenly went out and the snake disappeared. Gasping for air the figure stood up and walked to the other side of the room where Hiei couldn't see him. He reemerged with a dagger at hand, he was walking toward the door, Hiei didn't want to be caught spying. So he leaped up and hid himself in a dark corner, like a ninja. The figure left the room and hid the dagger in his robe. Hiei followed in silence. Hiei recognized the path; they were headed to his room.

“Blasted! Where is that danm demon!?” He cursed as he saw the room was empty. Hiei took this opportunity to pop out of nowhere.

“You mean this danm demon right?” Hiei said pointing to him self as the figure turned to leave the room. Hiei was blocking his way out.

“S-sir?!” the figure stammered, and came up with a lie,

“I was sent by their majesties to show you the way to dinner.” He then bowed in respect.

“fine.” Hiei was gonna play along and learn more about this man.

“You lead the way.” Hiei stepped aside to let him pass. He didn't trust this, hell he didn't even know what he was, his energy signal was so different.

They made their way to the dinning room and Hiei saw that he had not lied, he had been sent to get him for dinner. Mito and Shinta were already at the large table.

“Hiei, what took you so long. Gregory what happened?” the figure told them he had some trouble looking for prince Hiei's room. He bowed in apology, then left the room. Hiei sat down staring at the door that Gregory left through.

“Hiei what's wrong?” Shinta asked, noticing that Hiei was tense.

“Who is that man?” he asked not even hiding his distrust.

“He's Gregory, he saved Shinta from a group of bandits on one of her outings not too long ago, he was homeless and had nothing so we offered him a job here. Mother and father approved of him.” Mito answered as he cut the meat on his plate.

“He's always made me uneasy. I've seen him talk to himself.” Shinta added. Hiei looked at the plate in front of him and frowned.

“Who made this?” He asked stopping Mito from eating the piece of meat on his fork.

“Gregory why?” With that said Hiei, told him what he saw, whispering so that Gregory wouldn't here. Hiei could sense him nearby, and could tell he was listening in.

“Gregory!” Shinta called out. He soon came in and looked vary nervious.

“Hiei here, is telling us that you showed disrespect towards him.” Hiei nodded at this and smirked at his surprised look.

“Forgive me. I was searching all of the palace for him and was frustrated.” He bowed yet again. Hiei nodded, and told Gregory to sit down and join them for dinner. He seemed surprised at this, and kindly refused but Hiei insisted.

“So Greg, I can call you that right?” Hiei started, he nodded.

“Tell me about yourself.” He continued. Gregory shook his head.

“I don't remember my life before I saved the princess.”

“Tell me about the face in the fire then.” The question came out casually and caught Gregory of guard.

“Go on tell him.” Mito stated at the now frozen Gregory.

“I don't think he wants to talk.” Shinta's once kind voice became cold and hard.

“He is my master.” Gregory said looking out the window, it was getting darker.

“Oh is that so. Did you kill the king and queen?” Hiei's question made the two Kitsunes look at him in shock, they still hadn't thought of that.

“Yes. I poisoned their food.” Mito growled at this and went for Gregory's neck but was stopped by Hiei. Mito glared at Hiei as he continued to ask questions.

“Why are you here?” Gregory didn't answer, Hiei asked again this time yelling. Silence. Hiei tackled Gregory and ripped of his hood, showing a pale black haired man with brown eyes.

“What are you?” Hiei seethed.

“He's human.” Shinta answered. Gregory laughed, and then corrected her as his hair grew and began to cover his face and body.

“I'm a werewolf.” Hiei let go and watched as the man turned to beast.

“I've heard of them but this is the first time I've seen one.” Hiei stated.

“Their human during the day and transform at night.”

“I don't care. He's dead!” Mito was about to throw himself at Gregory. But was stopped by Hiei who shook his head.

“Who is your master? Your going to kill us any way. At least let us die knowing who was responsible.” Gregory laughed, but it sounded more like barking in his transformed state.

“Salazar Slytherin.”