Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Trials of the Heart ❯ Trials of the Heart ( Chapter 1 )

Important An:

 

I had originally plained to make this a one shot story but there was a lose end or two I thought needed to be tied up. Besides that, I thought it was too good of a story to just be a one shot.

 

Also I was given two ideas of how I could make this into a story. I figured I would let people vote on what they want to read.

 

The first was turing this into a dark fic where Yusuke turns against spirit world.

 

The second was to make it a Yusuke/Kuwabara fic. I suppose I could do both, having Kurama be the one to help Yusuke deal with the pain of losing Keiko.

 

But I do have to warn you that I've never written Yaoi of any kind. This is why I'm having someone helping me. This it won't be trash. Hopefull you will enjoy reading this as much as I know we will writing it

 

^_^

 

Fayth-DarkStarSlayer

 

 

 

Another Important An:

 

I'm going to be helping with this story ^_^. We already have evil plans for this story and with our two different types of writting styles...this should be very interesting muhahahhahacough cough....excuse me....where was I again...oh yes. ^_^;

 

This is a mulit chapter fic and will get interesting as the story continues, with soo many twists and turns we'll leave you all in a daze of pure bliss ^_^. I think this story might be even better then my fic A Dream Come True! But then again, that's my opionon....and Fayth's gonna kill me ^_^; So yeah.

 

So I hope you guys like this! Enjoy

 

KuwaL

 

 

 

Disclaimer: Don't own Yu Yu Hakuso nor are we trying to profit off of it. Suing us will only end up costing you more money then you'd ever be able to get out of the two of us, who are very poor.

 

Summary: One of the group dies. This isn't going to end how you think. There's a little plot twist.

 

This is now a multi chapter. How will the love one of that who had died react? Will they ever fill that now empty place left with in their heart? Can one's best friend turn into something more then a friend?

 

Read to find out what I mean.

 

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The rain poured outside the window of the small apartment, sending sheets of water cascading down building. None of the people inside had taken notice to shift in the weather. Every last one of them were too exhausted either mentally or physically, most cases it was both. The storm in their hearts and souls was far worse than anything that taking place outside.

 

They all knew in their line of work that there was always the possibility of this happening, thought it wasn't quiet how they expected it to end. With all of the danger that came with the job, when the end finally comes it still doesn't help with the pain or the empty feeling that comes along with it.

 

“Why, a soft voice spoke out,.... why like this? How could this happen now? We were so close to having everything we ever wanted. It was almost over, but....”

 

The room returned to a dead silence for no one knew what to say to ease the pain. They couldn't even figure out how to stop the shadow that tried to claim their own minds.

 

Picking up a photo, the girl looked down with tears in her eyes. “... you just had to go play the hero one more time. Why did you leave me like this? We were suppose to finally be together.... We were going to have a family and grow old together. We...” She stopped talking once again, fighting back another wave of tears.

 

If it had been this hard on them then they could only imagine what this was doing to the poor girl that lost her soul mate and best friend. The two had know

each other for a long time and, even to the casual observer, seemed to balance each other out perfectly.

 

She let the tears fall, not caring what anyone thought of the emotional show. Her heart was broken and she didn't care if the world knew it, it just hurt too much.

 

'How am I going to go on with out you there by my side? I'm going to miss you so much, the way you laughed, the way you smiled, that look you got in your eyes every time you thought I was hurt.... even the way you always tried to tease me with your stupid jokes.'

 

Looking over to the clock she saw that it was nearly seven and that would mean it was time to go. She would have to do the one thing she always feared she would have to do, to say goodbye one last time.

 

Feeling a hand on her shoulder snapped her out of her thoughts. Turning her head up, she looked into a pair of sad emerald green eyes.

 

“It's time. We must go now Keiko.”

 

Sobbing lightly, she just nodded her head in agreement, unsure if her voice would even work if she tried to use it.

 

The group made their way towards the Urameshi residence in silence, ignoring the drops of water that assaulted them as they walked. After a short trip they were standing inside the home of their friend and former teammate.

 

Keiko looked down at Yusuke's face, unable to believe he was really gone. He looked so peaceful that she could have sworn he was just sleeping. She wanted nothing more than to shake him until he woke up and told her this was just a horrible nightmare.

 

Kuwabara was currently standing on her left quietly, for which she was grateful. She was hoping she wouldn't have to deal with the outburst that came from him the last time Yusuke died.

 

“This isn't right, he said, Urameshi was suppose to out live all of us. He wasn't suppose to go out like that.”

 

Kurama made his way over to the pair, after giving his condolences to Atsuko.

 

“You're right Kuwabara. I wish I was able to do more. If only I had been able to get him the elixir sooner.”

 

“No, Genkai said, don't blame yourself. This wasn't your fault. There was no way you could have known. The poison was made to be slow acting so it couldn't be detected until it was too late.”

 

“The demon knew he wouldn't be able to cheat death. Instead of accepting the defeat he took the coward's way out by trying to poison his opponent.”

 

Kurama let out a low sigh. “Yes, Hiei, I suppose you're right. Unfortunately it doesn't make the situation any easier.”

 

“Man if Uarameshi was here right now he'd probably be complaining how stupid we are for saying stuff like that.” Pausing for a moment, he smiled a half hearted smile. “Then he'd try to start a fight with someone.”

 

“Yes, if nothing else, Yusuke was always good for that. But you're forgetting little bro that you were usually the one who was fighting with him.”

 

“Yeah, I'm really going to miss the punk. Damn that Urameshi for dieing like that. Even though I never told him, he was like the brother I never had. Now what am I going to do. It's not going to be the same without him.”

 

Tears of loss and sorrow fell as he spoke. Kuwabara had always said a real man didn't cry, but he couldn't seem to stop the tears from falling. Even with with all of the strength he now possessed it was a fruitless effort to try, so he didn't.

 

“Stop.... please, just stop it.”

 

They all turned to Keiko who was now sitting on the floor next to his body.

 

“I can't take this anymore. I can't stand to sit around talking about him like he's gone.”

 

Another wave of sobs racked her body as she sat there. A pair of arms wrapped around her shoulders in an attempt to calm the girl.

 

“I know it's hard, Botan said while holding her, but you have to remember he'll be in a better place now. Please try to be strong. You'll be able to see him again one day. I'm sure of it.”

 

It wasn't much of a consolation, but the deity of death knew it was the best she had to offer. For the first time in a long while she was at a loss for words.

 

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It was getting late into the night, however Keiko was still sitting. She hadn't moved since they got there and it wasn't looking like she had any plans to move in the near future. So Atsuko put aside some extra blankets and pillows for Keiko to use.

 

When Keiko was sure that everyone was out of the way she made her way back to Yusuke. He still had the look like he was sleeping and she reached her hand out to touch his face, stopping just before she could.

 

“Oh Yususke I wish you would just get up and tell me you're ok.”

 

Looking at his eyes she could have sworn she saw it move but she knew it was impossible. No, it was just wishful thinking on her part. He was gone for good this time and there was no way spirit world was going to bring him back to her another time.

 

Slipping one hand down into her pocket, she pulled out a small vial of clear liquid. This was her only salvation now. Their only hope she had of seeing the love of her life again, she just wasn't sure she would be able to go through with it.

 

Seeing his still face again, she made up her mind not to live with the pain. She was going to be by his side even if she had to end her own life to do it.

 

“We'll be together soon, Yusuke, and nothing will be able to tear us apart.”

 

Opening the vial, she poured the contents down her throat. It had a foul taste but she didn't take any notice. All she wanted to do was lay down next to Yusuke and drift off into eternal happiness.

 

As the drug started to take effect she thought she felt his hand move. Of course she knew wasn't possible because he was dead and couldn't come back.

 

The world began to blur little by little and she was ready to let herself go into the sinking darkness when one word froze the blood in her veins.

 

“Keiko.”

 

She was confused to say the least. How was she hearing his voice? No it was another trick of her senses. Just a side effect of the drug, at least she thought. That was until she heard it again a little bit louder then before and with a hint of fear.

 

“Keiko.”

 

She took what little energy she had left and forced herself to look over to him. He was staring at her, eyes wide with fear. He was holding the empty vial in his hands.

 

“Keiko what is this? What did you do?”

 

Her reply came out in a weak whisper. “I wanted to be with you, Yusuke.”

 

He sat up holding her to his chest, trembling slightly.

 

“What is this?”

 

“P-poison.”

 

“What?! No, Keiko you can't die one me. I can't lose you! Somebody help!”

 

They were both crying as everyone made there way into the room.

 

“How is this possible, Karama said, how are you alive?”

 

“Forget about me. You gotta help Kieko. She drank some kind of poison. Please Kurama I think she's dieing.”

 

He didn't even take time to think before running over to his side.

 

“What was it?”

 

“I don't know. She drank this.”

 

Kurama took the vial out of his hands, a serious expression etched on his face.

 

“What? What is it? Why aren't you doing anything?”

 

“I'm sorry Yusuke. There's nothing I can do for her. This is a fast acting toxin. It can't be stopped.”

 

“No.”

 

“I'm sorry Yusuke. I just wanted to be with you.”

 

“There's nothing to be sorry about if you just stay with me.”

 

“I can't.”

 

“Yes you can. Fight it Kieko.”

 

“I'm so sorry I never wanted you to have to feel the pain I had to go through when I lost you.”

 

She could feel her energy fading fast. It wasn't going to be much longer before she would no longer be able to stay in this world. She had to say it before she left. He had to know how she felt.

 

“Come on Keiko I -”

 

Placing one shaky finger on his lips, she just said “Shhh”. He looked at her unable to move or say a word.

 

“You were always in my heart Yusuke.” With her last breath she said “I love you.”

 

“No, Keiko.... Keiko?!”

 

“Botan bring her back. Please just bring her back.”

 

“Yu-Yuskuke I can't.”

 

“Then get Koenma to do it.”

 

Botan cast her eyes to the floor. She couldn't find the right words to tell her there was nothing Koenma would do to help either. “He can't.”

 

“Come on what's the problem? He brought he back before. Why couldn't he just give one of those spirit eggs.”

 

“You were a special case.... I'm sorry Yusuke you won't be able to see her.”

 

“It's not right. I've cheated death so many times. Given up so much for this damn world and I lose the one thing in my life that has any real meaning.”

 

Kurama was still sitting by the crying boy, when the reason behind Botan's words finally became clear to him. “It was a suicide.”

 

Confusion played at his face as he looked down at the lifeless girl in his arms. “So they can just give her another life. At least that way there's some hope. I'll wait forever if it means we can be back together.”

 

“You don't understand. It's not going to happen.”

 

“But why?”

 

“She took her own life. Suicides are not given a second chance.”

 

“So I'll never be able to see her again. I won't...”

 

A dead silence took the room as he sat there holding the girl, crying like none of them had seen before.

 

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Two months later

 

 

Yusuke stood alone, looking down at the stone angel that marked the place where the only person he truly loved was resting. He always had that little voice in the back of his mind that told him he wouldn't be able to hold on to her forever.

 

Never did he realize it was going to be this soon. Why was fate so cruel to him?

A warm gentle breeze blew, sending the short hair pieces flying in different direction.

 

He had stopped putting gel in it, as a matter of fact he stopped doing a lot of things. Like getting into fights all of the time. It would just make him think of all of the times she would yell at him for being so reckless.

 

He closed his eyes letting the suns rays warm his body.

 

'Keiko would have loved this weather.'

 

Turning back to the stone he could feel a familiar presence approaching him from behind. He didn't make a move to leave because he already knew who it was.

 

"Hey, Kurama."

 

"Yusuke, it's been a while. I see you've b een doing well."

 

"As good as can be expected... I have a question that I was hopping you can answer."

 

"If I can help you know I will."

 

Yusuke stopped and thought for a moment before putting words to how he was feeling.

 

"Does it ever stop hurting?"

 

He heard Kurama let out a sigh as the redhead turned to face him.

 

"The pain of losing a loved one never truly goes way. It may reduce over time, however if I were to tell you it would go away completely that would be a lie. Believe me when I tell you I know your pain."

 

Yusuke kept his eyes on the grave, trying to push aside the empty feeling in the pit of his stomach.

 

"Kuronue?"

 

The kitsune avatar simply nodded his head that the name.

 

"You two were really close weren't you?"

 

"Yes, we were. Even now I still find myself thinking about him. Everything we went through together... Our situations aren't all that different. I'll always miss him."

 

"You mean-"

 

"Yes, things were different back then. Even though he didn't take his own life, it was ruled as a suicide. I don't know why, but someone in spirit world decided to classify it that way. That's why he way never reincarnated."

 

"I'm sorry Kurama."

 

"Don't be. It is the past and there is nothing that can be done to change it."

 

He looked Yusuke right in the eyes as he continued.

 

"I hope you will be able to work through this. If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. I know Keiko wouldn't have wanted you to stop living your life. Everyone is worried about you. When you're feeling up to it stop by Genkai's temple. I'm sure they will be happy to see you."

 

With that said he left the ex-spirit detective to think over what he said.

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Hopefully we'll get the next chapter up ^_^. Hope you guys stick with us!

 

Later!