Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Sin of Regret ❯ Chapter 1

A/N: Thanx for all the lovely reviews (from the ff.net peeps that is [gives mm.org peeps a slightly irritated look]). Here's chapter 1, wherein you get to see a little bit of my bizarre/immature sense of humor.

The Sin of Regret

Chapter 1

If his fiancée hadn't been holding onto his arm, he would probably have entered the hospital at a dead run. As it was all heads turned when they entered and followed them until they turned the corner; the quiet speculations continued long after they had entered the lobby of the ICU.

"What happened!?" Yuusuke demanded as soon as he spotted Kurama's family.

"I came over to have lunch with him," Shiori said in a near whisper. "I was knocking on the door and I heard him cry out, so I used my key...I found him in the bedroom..." She brought one hand to her mouth to stifle a sob. "He-he was in so much pain!" Her husband pulled her into an embrace as she broke down.

"The doctor is examining him now," Hatanaka told Yuusuke. "My wife told me to call his friends, but she could only remember your number."

"I called the others," Yuusuke replied.

"I guess all we can do now is wait," Keiko said quietly.

~*~

By the time the doctor came out, Kuwabara, Shizuru, Yukina, and Genkai had arrived and been filled in.

"We're waiting for some of the test results to come back," the doctor told them. "We haven't found anything yet but frankly it doesn't look good. He's in a lot of pain, and we won't be able to give him anything until we get the results of his blood work."

"Can I see him?" Shiori asked.

"Yes, just be prepared."

Yuusuke started to follow Shiori and the doctor, but the doctor stopped him.

"Immediate family only."

Scowling, he returned to his seat next to Keiko.

~*~

When Shiori returned she was crying again.

"They just gave him some morphine," she said. "I hope it helps the pain. They'll tell us if there's any change."

"If we could get Yukina-chan in there she'd make him all better." Kuwabara muttered to Yuusuke. Yuusuke nodded his agreement.

"We're only on the second floor," Yuusuke mused. "Either of us could easily jump up to the window. There might be a little trouble if the window's latched though."

"So we just bash it in!!"

"Shhh!" Yuusuke smacked Kuwabara upside the head.

"Urameshi~!"

"Don't shout, you'll give us away."

"A broken window is nothing compared to the life of our comrade!" Kuwabara continued at a much more acceptable volume.

"Yeah but it won't make a difference if we get thrown out before Yukina can do anything."

Meanwhile, Shizuru rolled her eyes and sighed exasperatedly. `Men. Honestly!'

"Yukina-chan, come with me." Shizuru said. Yukina looked baffled but followed Shizuru to the nurse's station. Curious, Kuwabara and Yuusuke followed as well.

"Excuse me, obasan," Shizuru said to the nurse, who eyed the unlit cigarette dangling from Shizuru's lips as if it might spontaneously ignite and set the whole hospital on fire. "Is it okay if my friend goes to see her boyfriend for a moment?" Yuusuke smacked Kuwabara again before he could object and blow Yukina's cover.

The nurse took one look at Yukina's wide, tearful eyes, and (failing to register that said eyes were of a _very_ unusual shade) absolutely melted.

"You poor dear," the nurse fairly cooed. "Of course you can, just give me his name and I'll take you right to him. You can't stay long, mind you."

"Minamino Shuuichi." Shizuru said.

"Yes, here it is," the nurse said. "Room 241." She came around the counter and guided Yukina down the hall toward the room. "Come along dear, you can call me Michiko. What's your name?"

"Yukina."

"The morphine doesn't seem to be working," a younger nurse said, as Michiko entered. "Oh! I thought you were the doctor. Who's this?"

"His girlfriend, poor dear."

Yukina walked up to the bed, where Kurama was writhing, his face contorted with pain. She placed her hand lightly on his forehead, reaching out to get a feel of his body. She found the problem immediately.

Kurama's youki was extremely agitated; almost like it was trying to tear him apart from the inside, though there was nothing physically wrong...at least...not yet. Yukina tried to calm his youki, but she could only do a little before she became exhausted. She swayed on her feet and felt Michiko's hands steadying her.

"There, there, Yukina-chan." Michiko said, soothingly. "It's alright; see, he's a bit better now, the morphine must be starting to work. I think it's probably a good idea for you to go back to your friends now, hmm?"

~*~

"We should contact Koenma," Yuusuke said, once Yukina told them what had happened. "He must have some idea of what's happening to Kurama."

"I'm staying here," Yukina said. "Even if I can only help him a little, it's more than the people here can do."

"Then, naturally, I, Kuwabara Kazuma will stay to protect you."

"Aho," Shizuru snorted, "You'll blow her cover if you stay. Keiko, Genkai, and I will look after her. Go with Yuusuke; he'll probably need your `keen diplomatic skills'."

"Yes! That's right! I'm a keendip-lo-matic! If Koenma won't help, I'll keendip his ass!!!"

Shizuru dropped her head into her hand, her shoulders shaking with mortification or suppressed laughter; it was a toss-up which it was.

"Yeah...you do that..."