The Child of Destiny
chapter 2
by Karrafear
Author's note: Okay, for all those fans out
there who are interested in my unprofessional story. Your wait is over and
chapter two is out. I know that in the first chapter, you all didn't meet Miyuki
for long and know not much about her. I promise I'll give you an in-site into
her personality in the next chapter. I'll also add a bit more humour in this
one, the other one was way too serious. Okay, read of, my fellow fans.
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The child of Destiny
Chapter two: Bodyguards?
By Karafear
Albert: Are you sure about this sir? We don't know a single thing about them!
How are we suppose to trust them?
Mr Fuji: Have faith, Albert. If there is any way of helping Miyuki, I'm willing
to take chances. And I believe that they will be able to help her.
Albert: Then let me go with them! At least I'll be able to...
Mr Fuji: To do what? You are no match for their powers. You and I both know
that. No, I believe Kurama's words. They won't harm her in the slightest.
Outside Miss Miyuki's bedroom, the Urameshi team stood waiting impatiently. It's
already 10 O'clock in the morning and the girls still aren't ready to let Miyuki
out. Most of them were feeling a bit uncomfortable thinking about bringing a
human girl into the Makai. Boton has volunteered to come
along, mainly to keep an eye on Miyuki, not letting the boys tease her or
anything. Finally, the door opens, and the rest of the girls group walked
out with Miyuki following them from behind. She was dressed in faded jeans and a
light blue shirt covered by a jacket. She looks rather pretty for a
15 year old girl. Although there is one thing which all the members of the
Urameshi team noticed when they first saw her. Her eyes were a beautiful
tint of sky blue colour but it was empty. It is cold, unreadable and without
emotion. Kurama was shocked to see such cold, empty eyes on a
human. Hiei was taken back by this glance. He remembered her expression as
either angry with fury and the opposite of being full of fear
but never this look of emptiness. Yuusuke and Kuwabara instantaneously got the
impression that this is a weird girl. Mr Fuji put a hand on his
daughter's shoulder trying to comfort her.
Mr Fuji: Miyuki, you're going to have to go with them to another place, Okay?
They'll be taking care of you, so you just listen to every thing they
say and do what ever they tell you to, alright?
Miyuki (in a cold, lifeless tone): Yes.
Mr Fuji signs and he faces Kurama.
Mr Fuji: Bring her back safely, please.
Kurama: We will. I promise you, no harm will come to her in our care.
The group left with Miyuki. She never turned back to say goodbye.
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In the Makai
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Miyuki shivers from the cold air that surrounds her and she clutches her
shoulders closer. They've reached the Makai and are walking towards the
central building of the three lords of the Makai. She knows of her fate. She is
both scared and relieved at the same time, knowing her nightmare will
finally be over. Hiei glances at the strange girl once or twice wondering what's
going through her mind. She seems to be deep in thought about
something that she is not willing to share with any one else. Boton has given up
trying to start a conversation with her a long time ago. Each time, she
asked a question, Miyuki is either silent or just answered 'Yes'. +This is
definitely a strange girl+ thought Boton. Kurama had also studied Miyuki's
expression for a long time now, he can't read her face. +She's like a stone+
thought Kurama, +unwilling to share emotions, ideas, thoughts, any
thing+. Yuusuke and Kuwabara both try not to socialise with her at all. Finally,
they reached their destinations. They entered the huge structure
through it's two massive doors. Miyuki paused for a while. This may be the last
time. Then she entered.
Mukuro: So this is the child?
Hiei: Yes.
In the mind of Mukuro as she stares into the girl's eyes. +Her eyes. So
beautiful but so full of emptiness. It's like.........ICE+
Mukuro: Stay here, I'll discuss this with the others.
As Mukuro left the group and went up the stairs. Miyuki positioned herself on
the floor making herself comfortable. She knew it won't be long now.
After some time of silence, footsteps can be heard coming down the stairs. Yomi
appeared and he faces the child of Destiny with indifference. The
others are silent, they were actually expecting Mukuro.
Miyuki: You want to kill me, don't you?
This sentence shocked every one in the room, including Yomi. He did not expect
her to be able to read his mind. Kurama's eyes widen in fear. He
had a promise to keep and he isn't willing to let an innocent girl die.
Kurama: Yomi, you can't. I promised her father no harm will come to her.
Seconds later, a scream followed, the form of a human body can be seen thrown
out of a window from the top level of the central command building.
Miyuki's scream of pain faded into nothing as she feels something with in taking
over her body. Somehting much stronger than she was and is willing
to safe her. Her eyes shut and she willingly let go of life.
Kurama: NOOOOOO!!!!!!! MIYUKI!!!!!!...... Why YOMI? SHE DID NOTHING!!!
Yomi: As long as she is alive, she is a threat to both your existence as well as
my own.
Yuusuke, Kuwabara and Boton are still in shock. Sure, they did not know her very
well, but they definately didn't want her to die. Shock turned to anger. Yuusuke
and Kuwabara held the feeling of hate in their eyes as they ready themselves to
strike at Yomi. Hiei takes a look at Mukuro who has returned. Her face was sad.
Hiei felt the same thing she felt. A sense of guilt burning through their
hearts. There was nothing he could do now. Revenge was pointless.
Voice: How dare you try to destroy a celestial being! Do you really think I am
soo easily defeated?
An image of a figure appeared floating in mid-air. It was Miyuki! As Hiei looks
at the girl closer, he noticed something. She is not Miyuki! Her energy level
was too high for a human, or even a Youko. This negative energy is filled with
hate, despair, and rage. Her voice is different as well. His thoughts were
interrupted as Yomi lunges towards the girl.
Kurama: Miyuki! LOOK OUT!
Miyuki: Child's play.....
Miyuki dodged the attack and floated higher up into the air. She lifts her hands
towards the sky. Her eyes closed.
Miyuki: Come forth, my dominions! The destruction of the Makai is at hands!
Awaken, my children of death! I COMMAND YOU!!!!
Suddenly, bright flashes of brilliant yellow lightning came storming on to the
earth. One after the other, they struck at villages, killing hundreds of beings.
It targeted will exceptional accuracy. Then, the sky seem to turn a dark shade
of red. A massive hole appeared in the middle of the sky. Sounds of thousands of
creatures can be heard and they are accompanied by the physical bodies of
hideous creatures starting to come through the hole. One looked like a giant bat
with fangs. One a giant, white tiger with white eyes. Hurricane winds started
brewing, earth quakes began collapsing many buildings, and bright beams of light
cracked through big holes from the ground followed by hot, burning, red lava.
The Makai has begun breaking apart and Miyuki is laughing like a mad man finally
achieving what she set out to achieve. The Urameshi team can only watch from a
distance the horror of what's happening. They narrowly escaped with their lives
from the collapsing structure of the central control. Kurama could not believe
this is happening. In his thousands of years of experience, he is now watching
his first home die. Yomi cried a battle roar as he charges towards the child of
Destiny, summing up energy and blasting it towards her. Enki follows in pursuit.
Mukuro: What are you waiting for? We have to destroy her now!
Her words carries reason as Hiei, Yuusuke, and Kuwabara started running in her
direction trying to intervene Miyuki's destruction.
Kurama: This can't be happening. I can't kill her.
FLASHBACK
Kurama: I promise, no harm will come to her.
Kurama was torn between his loyalty towards a promise made to the loving father
of a child and his duty to protect this world. He finally made up his mind, he
has to do what he has to do.
While Miyuki's back was turned facing them. Yomi and Enki blasted huge energy
balls trying desperately to destroy her. One of these fire balls hit her head on
and knocked her out of the skies. Yomi sees this as his only chance to kill her
and took it. As Miyuki is falling towards her fate, she suddenly landed on top
of a flying creature with scales and wings. Yomi was disappointed as this and
started attacking the creature with beams of energy. From no where, another
creature, this one looks like a giant wolf with fangs 20 centimetres long just
appeared in front of Yomi and swallowed him whole. The others are shocked at
this because these creatures seem able to use the power of teleportation,
appearing
and disappearing when ever they like.
On the other hand, lying on another flying dragon creature, Miyuki slowly
awaken. She has a throbbing headache, while she doesn't remember how she got
there. She became shocked as she realised she is sitting on some kind of flying
monster. She screams of course out of shock and fear. She looks around her.
+This is not EARTH! Where am I?+ Her memories are still jumbled together. As she
looks closer, there are people down on the grounds fighting monsters. Many of
them dying as they are no match for the creatures much larger in size and much
faster in speed. +NO! Is this a nightmare?+ She watch in horror as smaller
monster creatures gets eaten away, or ripped to pieces, or blasted to smitheries,
or even burnt and disintegrated alive. Yomi is dead, his lifeless body lay still
on the floor like so many others before him. His head is missing and blood pours
out of his neck like smooth liquid. Enki followed the same fate. However, he was
dragged off by the same creature and was ripped to different body parts. Hiei
and Mukuro fight side by side, each covering the other's backs. Yuusuke is
finding it very difficult to protect Boton as creatures appear and disappear
from view. Kurama had the upper hand using his plants to protect him. Kuwabara
was taken away by a giant bird somewhere, presumed dead. The fates of the Makai
seem to be sealed forever unless someone is able to reach Miyuki before it's too
late.
At that same moment, the scaled dragon carrying Miyuki seem to be near by.
Mukuro saw her chance and leaped onto a tall tree and rebounded into the air
leaving Hiei to fend off the surrounding creatures. This would be her only
chance but she still could not bring herself to kill the weak ningen. What she
saw confused her. Miyuki is crying, tears ran off her face freely as she screams
at the top of her lungs:' STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP HURTING THEM! I DON'T WANT TO
HURT THEM! STOP IT PLEASE!!!!!!!' Mukuro was only distracted for a split second,
but that was all
the time needed for the other creatures to learn of the impending doom of the
child of destiny. Mukuro was stabbed in the chest as a giant eagle creature
caught her with it's talons. Miyuki also looked up at that instant. Her eyes red
with eyes bulged in horror as she watch Mukuro's blood seep out of her chest and
mouth. 'NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!' Mukuro saw it! On Miyuki's forehead, was 3 diamond
shapes scarred onto it. Why didn't she notice it before? It is obvious this girl
is cursed and has no control over her own powers! That is when she realised her
mistake. They should never have interfered with the Child of Destiny!
Hiei: NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! MUKURO!!!!!
The eagle let go of the form once known as Mukuro and she fell from the skies to
be caught in the arms of Hiei. Hiei was on the verge of tears as his eyes are
filled with anger, rage and sadness. Emotions overwhelm him and he can no longer
control it or hide it. Mukuro looked at him with sad eyes and smiled. She told
him to calm down and follow her last orders. Hiei still in panic mode nodes.
Mukuro: Use your Ja-Ou-En-Satsu-Kokuryuha (Black dragon Spirit) to free the
Child of Destiny. She is cursed, on her forehead, there are 3 scarred diamond
shapes. Hit it with your power...(choke blood out)....hurry.....(pass out).
Hiei held her in his arms a little longer before he forced all the emotions down
again and concentrated on his last mission. He buried her, said the last good-
bye and started walking away. Yuusuke was no where to be found. Kurama appeared
from behind the trees, badly injured. Hiei forces his gaze away from Kurama. He
knew he'd probably never see him again. Before Kurama could call out anything,
Hiei was gone, leaped off a tree and rebounded towards Miyuki. Miyuki looked up
again as another figure appeared in the middle of the sky, this time, a black
cloaked person. Just as he so suddenly appeared, behind him the same bird which
was responsible for Mukuro's death appeared.
Miyuki: LOOK OUT!!
It was too late, Hiei is stabbed in the chest the same way Mukuro did but he
wasn't about to give up just yet.
Hiei: Ja-Ou-En-Satsu-Kokuryuha!
A black flaming dragon appeared and roared towards Miyuki. The other creatures
immediately appeared in between them and as a result was burnt to a crisp. The
black dragon spirit neared the girl and suddenly, it changed corse and barely
scratched her forehead, but the heat was so intense it burnt Miyuki's face. Hiei
had done what he was ordered to do. Now, he was ready to die. But that was not
his destiny, as luck would have it. Miyuki lowered her head from watching the
skies. Her forehead burning hot from the close encounter, the 3 diamond shapes
were gone.
In it's place was a shining bright hole that unlocks the secret with in. This is
known as the 'inner self' or the 'eye of the sole'. All her memories came
flooding back and every thing seems clear now. She has finally awoken from her
dream. As realisation dawns on her, she knows what she must do.
Miyuki: Return to whence you came! I command you! (all the monsters disappeared)
What was done, now undo, return to the state of which is true.
From her forehead, shone bright beams of lights and her whole body is engulfed
by it. Kurama had no idea as to what is going on, but he collapsed from
exhaustion not long after. All was silent once again.
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A long time later, in the Makai
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Kurama's eyes opened slightly. The sun's rays of light stung his newly awaken
irises. As his visions focused, he realised something. Not only is he still
alive, but he was also in the Makai. It hasn't been destroyed yet. This is
getting confusing. +Or was all a dream?+ he thought, but that didn't explain why
he was lying on the ground. Then, he spotted the figure of Hiei walking towards
him from behind the trees. He looked at him questioningly.
Kurama: What happened?
Hiei: I don't know. All I know is that I'm not dead and neither is Mukuro, Yomi,
Enki, Yuusuke, Kuwabara or Boton. Now, I know you're not dead either.
Kurama: What? We'll all alive?! How? Why?
Hiei: Only one person know all the answers, the child of Destiny.
Kurama: Where is Miyuki any way? (realisation) She isn't dead, is she?
Hiei: No! I've looked all around, I can't find her any where. Mukuro said we
should go back to the Ningenkai to look for her, just in case she's gone back.
Kurama: That's not possible! She doesn't even know how to go back.
Arguing now will not solve any of the questions. Both of them understood this
well. After a few hours of rest, the Urameshi group gathered together to get
ready to return to Ningenkai and face Miyuki's father. None of them really
believed that Miyuki could have possibly gone home. So they were preparing their
explanations to Mr Fuji. All of them felt a bit of guilt, especially Kurama. Not
only did he broke a promise, but he may be responsible for Miyuki's death.
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In Ningenkai
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The Urameshi group went straight to the Fuji resident and are standing outside
the gates thinking about what they will do next. Kurama finally rang the
electronic bell, he swallowed hard and tried to keep his composure.
Voice: Who is it and what do you want?
Kurama: It's the Urameshi team. We've returned.... (Kurama recognised the voice
as belonging to Albert and paused)
Albert: It's about @#&*+~@ time! Where have you been? The boss has a lot of
questions to ask you guys. Most notably, the question of what did you do to Miss
Miyuki to make her all better.
Kurama (shocked at the name): What did you say?
Albert: Just come on it and make it snappy!
The gate opened and the group stepped through, now curious as to what Albert
meant. They made their way quickly to the mansion. When they reached there,
Albert was already waiting.
Albert: Okay! Now tell me. What did you guys do to Miss Miyuki?
Kurama (still not understanding): What? We did nothing. (lying)
Looking at Kurama and the other's eyes, Albert noticed their stunned
expressions, as if they really had no clue as to what he is talking about.
Albert: See for yourselves.
They followed Albert to the backyard. There they were shocked at what they saw,
Hiei hid his surprise better than the others did. Kuwabara's mouth was literary
hanging open. In the middle of the field stood Miyuki playing with one of the
guard dogs happily. She smiled and laughed, dancing around in joy and overly
having a good time with herself.
Albert: Now, will you tell me what's going on? Miss Miyuki use to be scared of
dogs but this Miyuki is not at all like the old one. She's normal for once.
Silence was the only sound the group could make. In Kurama's mind, he replayed
the scenes of the destruction of the Makai again trying to figure out what
happened. Then, his mind snapped and he turns to face Hiei.
Kurama: What did you do to her before you fell unconscious Hiei?
Hiei: Mukuro told me to blast her with the black dragon spirit. She said the
child of Destiny is cursed or something and she wanted me to ... free...her.
Kurama: That's it! Miyuki was under some kind of spell before and now she has
control over her powers again. I thought that her voice changed when she was
fighting. That has got to be the reason.
No one really understood what Kurama was going on about, but it seems too
complicating any way, so they just went along with this explanation for now. Mr
Fuji appeared and call to Miyuki to come. Miyuki came running towards them.
Miyuki: Yes Daddy! You called! (sweet girlish voice)
Mr Fuji: Do you remember these people? (signalling the Urameshi group)
Miyuki: OFCOURSE I DO! Kurama Suuiche Minamono, Yuusuke Urameshi, Kazuma
Kuwabara, Hiei and Boton.
Every one was shocked that she actually remembered their name.
Kurama: Hiei, I think you better report back to Mukuro to tell her that we have
found Miyuki and that she is okay and about out current situation.
Hiei nodded and left, relieved that he could go away and find some time to
think.
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Sometime later, in the Ningenkai
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Hiei returned, but he did not look very happy. Every one could see that.
Kurama: So, what are our orders now, Hiei?
Hiei: Hn!
FLASHBACK
Mukuro: At least she is alive. Good work Hiei.
Yomi: That is nothing to be celebrating about. She should be destroyed!
Mukuro: But have you forgotten so soon what would happen if we hurt her? We
don't even know whether she was willing to destroy us last time!
Yomi: She was solely responsible for the partial destruction of the Makai!
Enki: And yet, she undid what she once commanded her dominion to do. I think we
should decide very carefully which step we take next.
Yomi: She is still our biggest threat! She should be destroyed!
Mukuro: She should be protected, not destroyed! She is only a Ningen CHILD!
This argument between Mukuro and Yomi continued for a while until Enki became
frustrated that he cannot think with all the noise.
Enki: Will both of you SHUT UP!!!
The two piped down and listened.
Enki: Hiei. You return to the Ningenkai to protect the child of destiny. She is
now more vulnerable than ever. Many youkos and lesser demons will be after her
new found powers. You must protect her at all cost.
Yomi wanted to protest but was rebutted by Enki.
Enki: We will discuss whether she is a threat to us later in the future and we
will base our decision then and there. Understood?
Hiei nodded and left the room, hiding his outrage and dissatisfaction within
him. He did not want to be a bodyguard. After travelling down a few steps of the
new control tower, he heard the foot steps of Mukuro following him. He stopped
and turned around to face her.
Mukuro: Listen to me, Hiei! This is your most important mission. Protect the
child of Destiny with your life. Let no harm come towards her, understand?
Her voice was very serious. Hiei was shocked that Mukuro actually wanted _him_
to go on this pathetic mission. It has no challenge and is degrading his fame.
Mukuro: Do you hear me, Hiei? I want her safe! If you are unable to protect her.
........Don't ever come back and see me....Understand?
Hiei could only node. Mukuro left him in silence as he had to walk back to
Ningenkai by himself. Hiei could not understand what is going through Mukuro's
mind. +I'm her strongest warrior, why assign me on this stupid job, stupid
Ningen girl only causing trouble with her stupid eyes and her stupid hair.....+
Hiei kept this cursing up all the way back.
END OF FLASHBACK
Kurama: What did Mukuro say?
Hiei: We are assign to be the child of Destiny's personal bodyguards.
Everyone: WHAT??????????
After long hours of explanation, this information is starting to sink in. Mr
Fuji, Albert, Keiko, Yukina, Shizuru and Boton are also present in the
discussion.
Albert: Miss Miyuki doesn't need more bodyguards! You all go back and tell this
Mukuro that we can handle the situation.
Mr Fuji: Albert, do not be so over-confident.
Kurama: If Mukuro is so serious about this issue, then she must have good
reasons. Since we are assigned this mission, we might as well accept it. This
also means that we will be responsible for her safety 24 hours a day.
Kuwabara: What? What if she went to school or something? We can't follow her to
her school, can we?
Mr Fuji: Actually, that isn't a bad idea. I can arrange that.
Kuwabara shut his mouth as all the Urameshi team members glare at him and he
swallowed out load.
Albert: You're not really going for this sir, are you? (in doubt)
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The next morning
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Mr Fuji: Miyuki, this is Yukina and Boton. They will be going to school with
you.
Miyuki: Hi! I'm Miyuki. (in a cheery voice that is girly and cute)I'm sure we'll
be good friends.
Yuusuke: WHY DO I HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL??????
Kurama: Stop complaining. You're the only one out of the group who is free and
_can_ go to school to protect Miyuki.
Yuusuke (protest): But..But...But....
Keiko: No buts, YUUSUKE!
Hiei: Then explain to me one more time...WHY DO I HAVE TO GO TOO????
Kurama: Because you promised Mukuro you'd keep an eye on her at all times.
Hiei: I never promised anything.
It isn't weird to see Yuusuke back in school uniform. The only difference is
that his uniform is no longer green, but a professional brown. However, it is
strange to see _Hiei_ wearing a Ningen school uniform, not to mention it is not
black in colour. It has taken forever for Kurama to finally convince Hiei to
wear it, almost the entire night before. Boton and Yukina are also in uniform
but they were not complaining as much as the boys. Every one got into the
Limousine, Albert in the driver's seat and off they went. Hiei and Yuusuke were
still sulking while Boton and Yukina seem to be getting along well with the new,
more talkative Miyuki. The boys were still puzzled over what a change had come
over her.
They finally reached school. The expensive, heavily decorated private school was
huge and impressive. Well, the girls thought it was impressive anyway. Yuusuke
is trying to find a place to sleep and Hiei is thinking +How stupid can Ningens
get, building useless structures like this to _educate_?+ +Pathetic+
Miyuki: Come one! Yukina! Boton! I'll show you around the school.
Boton and Yukina eagerly ran after Miyuki in their new sense of discovery and
exploration of this new school. Hiei was not at all impressed as he heard some
girls in the background giggles. He could hear every word - 'Look at that cute,
short guy, he is so gorgeous.' I've never seen him before, is he transferred?'
'Oh, who cares, he's mine....' +These Ningens are PATHETIC+ Hiei's anger and
boredom slowly growing inside him.
The bell rang and everyone rushed to class. Just so happened, Mr Fuji
manipulated the courses taken by Hiei, Yuusuke, Boton and Yukina so that they
are all in the same class as Miyuki. Following Miyuki, Boton and Yukina reached
class in time. However, being new students and not knowing their way around,
Yuusuke and Hiei was late and had to stand out side of the classroom holding
buckets of water as punishment for lateness. Yuusuke, after leaving school a few
years ago, he had to get use to this all over again, life just isn't fair. Hiei
was on the verge or slicing the teacher in half. He was furious. +These stupid
Ningen customs, that stupid thing of a teacher, let me get my hands around his
throat and he will never make another sound again.....+ Hiei was literary
swearing in all the languages he knew in his mind. This was not his day either,
and it was just the beginning.
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Lunch time, Library
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Miyuki was anxious to show her new friends how to use a computer, since she is a
computer expert herself, so she brought them to the library to teach them how to
go on the Internet. They found it fascinating. Nearby, Yuusuke is slumped on a
chair in the reading section with a book over his face. Next to him sat Hiei,
holding a book up side down and spying on the girls from a distance. Looking at
the book, Hiei thought +Stupid Ningens, all are idiots, how do you understand
such things+. He was looking at the words up side down, which of course made no
sense what so ever. Yuusuke can be heard snoring. Hiei glared at him and tugged
him until he was awake.
Yuusuke: Uh.(eyes opening, sitting up straight)What'd you do that for? (yawning)
Hiei just glared at him, his temper very thin. Yuusuke took one glance at what
Hiei was reading and cracked up laughing drawing all the attention of the
students around them to look at him strangely. Yuusuke couldn't stop laughing,
he laughed so hard, his stomach started to hurt. Hiei got frustrated, stood up
and dragged the still laughing hysterically Yuusuke away to a corner of the
library where no one is present.
Hiei: What do you think you are doing? We're suppose to be under cover, you
idiot!
Yuusuke: I couldn't help it...You...your book....it's just so funny. (trying to
stifle another hysterical laughter)
Hiei: And what is so funny?
Yuusuke: Not only were you holding the book up side down but you picked a
children's fairy tale story with pictures....(he couldn't hold it in any longer
and let all the laughter out)
Hiei looked at the book he was holding. His anger jumped a few levels as he
realise what Yuusuke said was true. He left Yuusuke to crumble onto the floor
with stomach pain from laughing too hard and too much. As he is sliding the book
back into it's shelf, he noticed there was someone talking to Miyuki. What he
saw next angered his already burning temper even higher. The young male figure
picked up Miyuki's hand and kissed it. Miyuki seemed shocked and immediately
with drew her hand away. That is it, he has had it with this stupid mission.
Hiei stormed off to find some quite
place......
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Miyuki was minding her own business playing on the computer, until she noticed
there is a shadow behind her that did not belong to either of her friends, Boton
or Yukina. She thought it might have been Yuusuke who wanted to chant with her,
so she logged off her computer, turned around to come face to face with an
attractive young man about her age. She was taken back at first but recovered
quickly.
Miyuki: Uh! You want to use the computer?
Boy: No. You're Miyuki, aren't you. You're a new person in school. I've heard a
lot about you.
Miyuki: Oh! Yes, I'm Miyuki Fuji. Nice to meet you and what did you mean-you
have heard a lot about me.
Boy: Just that you're one of the most attractive and popular girls in school.
With this sentence finished and as Miyuki lift up her hand to shake with his,
the boy gently took her hand, held it up to his mouth and kissed it. Miyuki was
definitely not expecting this and immediately withdrew her hand. She was visibly
shocked. Yukina and Boton both saw what happened and rushed over to Miyuki's
side.
Boy: Ha ha! We'll meet again Miyuki Fuji. (with that, he disappeared into the
crowd)
The bell rang again to signal the beginning of the next class, the students
hurried to their classes. A few minutes later, a lone figure can be seen walking
through the corridors. Hiei refused to return to class, so he skipped it
deliberately. And any way, Miyuki was sent out of the classroom to help the
teacher bring a message to another teacher. She saw him but said nothing. This
was his excuse, he is merely following and protecting her. Unfortunately, the
excuse is not logical. Being still new to the school, Hiei has lost track of
where Miyuki went and is lost himself. He hated Ningen buildings. They always
have to be complicated in design. After walking in silence for a while, Hiei
felt a presence with high rekai energy. Suddenly, a small squeal can be heard
from down the corridor and Hiei recognised that sound immediately, it was
Miyuki. +Damn it! Where is she?+ thought Hiei desperately as he rushes through
the corridors in lightning speed. He could feel her life-force slipping away as
she is choking. He quickly took off his head band, revealing the jagan
underneath. Immediately, he knew where she is.
Hiei: YUUSUKE! MIYUKI IS IN TROUBLE!
Hiei shouted this when he passed the classroom he was suppose to be in. Yuusuke
heard this loud and clear. He jumped off his chair and ran out of the classroom.
The rest of the class was stunned by his fast reflexes, even the teacher, who is
speechless. Yukina and Boton quickly follow in pursuit.
Hiei have found her but is he too late. Miyuki's face, visibly blue from lack of
air. Her throat, strangled by the strong hand of the same boy whom had kissed
her hand a few minutes earlier. Miyuki's body is already off the ground and she
is losing her grip on his hand and her life. Her thoughts screamed out to Hiei
+HELP ME!!+
Hiei: Let go of her!
Hiei lashes at the boy and his hand was cut in the process, dropping the body of
Miyuki on to the floor. Miyuki, now released from the boy's death grip is
gasping for more air to reach her lungs. The boy's eyes burned red in colour.
Boy: YOU BASTARD! I COULD OF HAVE HER POWER BY NOW! DIE!!!!!!!
The boy and Hiei fought each other viciously, fist flying everywhere. Both were
incredibly fast but Hiei has the upper hand with his fire techniques and his
jagan. By now, Yuusuke has finally made his way here and was happy to find some
action. He entered the fight as well. Boton and Yukina held the trembling Miyuki
in their arms trying to comfort her.
Miyuki: Stop fighting! One of you will eventually end up hurt! Stop Please!0
Miyuki was literary pleading. In her heart, it pains her to see people be hurt.
She doesn't want any one to be hurt. Not like the pain she felt and lived
through. No one deserved to feel pain. Since she was a child, the only thing she
remember was pain. That is what makes her. She stood up and walked over to where
they were fighting trying to stand between them.
Boton: No! Miyuki Stop!
The boy ceased his chance and grabbed onto Miyuki. +YOU IDIOT+ thought Hiei who
was actually enjoying himself, finally able to release his anger at some one.
Yuusuke too was disappointed for he also enjoyed a good battle. His
disappointment soon turned to anxiety as he watch the boy transforms into a
winged creature. The boy's clothes were automatically ripped, scales visible on
his skin. +A Storm Wing+ thought Hiei as he watch the creature take off with
Miyuki in his hands. Hiei and Yuusuke took off after them. Boton called upon her
oar and Yukina ride on her back.
Yuusuke called upon the rei-gun and blasted a relatively small ball of energy at
the creature because he didn't want to hurt Miyuki. It hit the StormWing right
on target. The StormWing stumbled a bit in mid-air, which gave Hiei enough time
to leap into the sky and cut him to pieces. Miyuki freed, her eyes closed and
unconscious. Hiei quickly landed back down on the ground and caught the falling
girl just in time. He also noticed that Miyuki's school clothes are ripped and
part of her bra is very visible. Miyuki chose that moment to wake up. SLAP! A
very red hand mark is visible on Hiei's right cheek. Miyuki was up and
immediately covered her exposed area with her hands.
Miyuki: YOU PERVERT!
Yuusuke's eye almost popped out and the laughter was beginning to build up
inside of him. Hiei however was feeling the opposite effect, he was god damn
angry. Not only did he saved her life, this is the repayment he gets for it? He
was about to pull his sword out until Boton and Yukina appeared and went
straight to Miyuki. Yukina's worried eyes lessen the hatred growing in Hiei. She
began healing some of Miyuki's scratch wounds. At this moment, Hiei also thought
of something.
FLASHBACK
Mukuro: Protect the child of Destiny with your life.
+Damn! Does that mean I can't hurt her? Shit! Curse this Ningen girl!+ thought
Hiei. Afterwards, Miyuki went back into the office and had a change of clothes.
Everyone was questioned and returned to class. Mr Fuji had to make a personal
appearance to talk to the principal to get every one out of trouble. Hiei was
not taking the situation well. Yuusuke is snoring on his desk. Boton, Yukina and
Miyuki all sitting diligently listening to the teacher's lectures. Hiei, feeling
incredibly bored, just stared out of the window. He didn't want to face Miyuki
again, not until school ends, anyway, the hand print still visible on his face.
Miyuki, feeling the same way, did not took another glance at him through out the
rest of the lessen.
The next class was physical education, the class is split into a boys group and
a girls group. The girls are taking swimming lessens as their lessen while the
boys have to run track races. Hiei with his speed, easily beats his competitors,
even when he isn't trying that hard. Sitting in the sidelines, the boys group
were literary drooling over the attractive girls at the pool area, eyeing them
with intense interest. Yuusuke was busy since it was his turn to run. Hiei sat
under a tree cursing himself and the world around him in silence. Then, he turns
his attention to the pool area.
FLASHBACK
Miyuki: Please stop fighting! One of you will eventually be hurt!
+What did she mean by that? I am not the one to lose!+ Hiei grits his teeth and
relaxes them again, +or is she worried about us? Why would she worry about a
stranger?+
The physical education is over, Miyuki having a long swim had a lot of chlorine
in her hair. She told Yukina that she'll be having a little shower and went into
the shower room. Hiei and Yuusuke was outside the pool area waiting for the
girls. They were ordered by Albert to keep a close eye on Miyuki, especially
after this morning's incident. Boton then decided she needed a shower too, so
she skipped off towards the showers leaving Yukina and the boys to wait outside.
Yukina waited intently, but the boys were not. +This is STUPID! WHAT ARE THEY
DOING IN THERE? IT COULDN'T HAVE POSSIBLY TAKEN THIS LONG, THOSE @%^*#
#!^&*+!+ These are only some of the thoughts going through Hiei's mind. Then
a feminine scream was heard from the showers. +Not again!+
Hiei was the first one on the scene, he found the shortest way into the
showering room --- through the walls. Inside, Boton is seen desperately hitting
another girl on the head with her oar. The girl is holding something up. *Miyuki
is covered by a wall from Hiei's perspective while the girl was out side the
showers strangling her* Hiei lashed at the dark haired girl, knocking her over.
Boton's eyes widen.
Boton: HIEI!? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? GET OUT NOW!!!!!
Taken back by Boton's order, Hiei was angry and confused. He then noticed
something in the corner of his eyes, turned to his side and his eyes widened 5
times the size compared to it's usual size. There in the tiny shower, sat the
very _NAKED_ Miyuki. She clutches her body desperately trying to hide the more
personal areas. She screamed ofcorse,:'AHHHHHHH!!!' 'Hiei! Stop looking!' could
be heard in the distance shouting from Boton. Hiei just eyes the naked girl
intently, sounds from the outside would drowned away as he focus his attention
on Miyuki. +She was beautiful+ he had to admit, but there was something else
about her essence which confuse him. +Sure, her eyes are a beautiful shade
of blue, but inside the iris, there is a burning aura, what is it?+ Hiei's
thoughts were concentrated on Miyuki's eyes as they stare at each other in
silence. Miyuki was too shocked and too scared to react, she just wants Hiei to
leave. +Innocence?...no....Purity?...not exactly..what could it be..+ Hiei was
taken back to reality from his thoughts by a very precisely positioned thump on
the head by a certain red-faced Yuusuke wondering what the hell is going on.
Yuusuke: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? THE GIRL HAS DISSAPPEARED AND YOU'RE STILL
HERE! WHY HAVEN'T YOU GONE AFTER HER?
With this said and Hiei back to his senses, they both took off chasing after the
girl which have quietly slipped away during Hiei's daydream. Hiei, now, was also
contemplating what was going through his mind at the time. After a few minutes
of searching, Hiei and Yuusuke gave up looking for the strange girl who have
tried to kill Miyuki and returned back to school. When entering the school
gates, Miyuki could be seen standing there waiting for them. Fires can be seen
visibly burning in her eyes. The boys stopped approaching them and Miyuki had to
take a few steps towards them then stop, standing right in front of Hiei. What
came after was inedible. Now, Hiei has two very red handprints on his face, one
on either side. Miyuki however didn't call him a pervert, she just turned around
and left them there standing. Hiei felt anger growing in him again, but he
understood he did deserve some of that. +But it still hurt! GOD DAMN NINGEN!
STUPID @#$%^ &*_+~`@#$*>{}:" @#$%$#@!!!!!+ thought
Hiei. With this, they both walked back to the classroom in silence.
This was not a very good first day at school. When the final bell rang, every
one was kind of relieved that they didn't have to face each other any more.
Boton and Yukina still tries to comfort Miyuki but she became silent and stayed
silent through our the rest of the day. Kurama and Kuwabara was there to greet
them and bring them home. Seeing the red hand marks on Hiei's face, Kurama looks
at him with questioning
eyes. Hiei glared back at him giving him one of his
Don't_look_at_me_like_that_and_ don't_ask looks. Kurama decided not to push the
matter further but Kuwabara had no intention of doing that.
Kuwabara: What happen to you? Ha Ha Ha! Got slapped by some girl, have ya? Ha ha
ha!
Yukina silenced him with one of her serious gaze and she told him not to push
the matter further either. Kuwabara instantly followed Yukina's orders and
quieten down but he is going to find out what happened one way or the other.....
Yuusuke: We've had a hard day, okay guys. Let's just bring Miyuki back home
safely.
Everyone nodes with the exception of Miyuki and Hiei. They started walking home
since Albert was not there to drive them back with the limousine.
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Evening, Fuji's mansion
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Miyuki was about to use her identity card to unlock the security door since
there were no guards present, but with a simple tap of Kuwabara's hand, the
steel gates slowly slide open. The Urameshi group was a bit confused by this,
+since when did they stop locking the front gates?+ Kurama was a bit suspicious
but the rest of the group paid no attention. Hiei was still angry at Miyuki and
Yuusuke was still contemplating the events that happened today already. They
reached the front door of the mansion after a few minutes of walking. The door
suddenly opened, as if expecting someone. Albert with his usual red jacket was
waiting for them. However, this time, he was wearing dark sun glasses. Miyuki
put that thought aside since
she has never seen him wear sun glasses before but she was in too much of a bad
mood to notice it.
Albert: The child of destiny is safe with us. You may leave now.
Kurama eyes Albert suspiciously - +Why was he so eager for us to leave?+
Boton & Yukina (protested): But we want to stay with Miyuki!
Miyuki (smiles):Albert, let them in. I promised Boton and Yukina that they
could.
Albert's face was cold and not reacting to the response. Finally he answered
with a 'Yes, mam.'+Since when did he ever called me 'mam'?+ thought Miyuki. She
was starting to feel nervous. Once inside the now familiar hall, Mr Fuji was not
pleased at what he was, he too was wearing dark sun glasses. Not only him, all
the only servants were as well. Hiei, Kurama and Yuusuke are starting to tense,
they know something is not right.
Mr Fuji (demanding): What are you doing here? I've asked you to leave, we can
take care of her now.
Miyuki was rather shocked at her father's outrage. Miyuki steps towards him to
try and calm him down.
Miyuki: Daddy, their my friends. I promised Boton and Yukina that they could
come into my room. (smiling) Daddy, you've been working too hard. The stress is
really taking it's toll on you...(she is now only a few feet away from her
father)
Kurama: Miyuki! Look out!
The servants and guards, including Albert lashed out at the group. Kurama
immediately summoned his rose whip to try and defend the group and the child of
destiny. Yuusuke took up position in front of Boton trying to knock out as many
humans as he possibly can, but they just keep on getting up. Their bodies are
also very hard like metal. Hiei slashed two of the people apart, their bodies
melted into liquid metal and gas can be seen being produced, a terrible smell is
also produced with the destruction of the metalloids.
Kurama: They're not humans! Kill as many of them as possible!
The groups fighting stance strengthened now that they know they can use all of
their force. Kuwabara stood in front of Yukina but was knocked away by a
powerful punch from one of the metalloids. Boton tried to use her oar against
them, it had little to no effect. Yukina tried to hide under a table but was
found. Before the metalloid even raised his hands to hit Yukina, he found
himself sliced to tiny pieces by the one and only Hiei. Yukina's eyes filled
with relief knowing that once again Hiei had saved her. Her gaze fell upon
Miyuki, her eyes widen and she screamed in shock. Miyuki is now one feet above
the ground; her body lifeless; her hands hanging swaying from side to side;
around her neck is the metallic
hand of the metalloid which was disguised as her father.
Yukina: HIEI! HURRY! SAVE MIYUKI! DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME! SAFE HER NOWWWWWW!!!!!
Yukina was in tears.
With a flash, Hiei is on the scene and has already cut the arm of the metalloid
off. Miyuki's body fell on the ground with a thump, still lifeless but visibly
breathing at least. Hiei stood in front of her, not turning around to face the
unconscious girl. The metalloid soon formed a new arm. It seems that this
metalloid is different from the rest, he is stronger. 'Let's have some fun,' it
replied. Hiei smiled his evil smile, he's going to enjoy this.
Miyuki started to regain conscious. She doesn't know how long she has been
unconscious or what is happening around her. As she opened her eyes, she sees
every one fighting with....robots? Her gaze shift from Hiei; - who is right in
front of her; to Kurama and Kuwabara (trying to hold off 8 metalloids on their
own, the rose whip attack seem to have little effect on the metallic surfaces);
to Yuusuke and Boton (they are mainly trying to defend themselves from the 6
metalloids that they are facing); and she saw one of the metalloids walking
towards Yukina. Her heart jumped a few beats and she felt anger grew in her. She
stood up.
Miyuki: Hey! Leave Yukina alone! I'm the one you want and I'm right here!
Her sudden burst of anger drowned immediately as she is faced with the metalloid
now walking towards her. It raised it's hands.
Metalloid: Target in site. Extermination. Child of Destiny.
With those words out of the way, a bright ball of energy shot out of the
metalloids hand and is heading straight for Miyuki. Miyuki was too shocked and
crippled by fear that she just stood there with wide opened eyes awaiting her
own destruction. A slow motion scream can be heard coming from Yukina's mouth as
she watches from a distance the death of her new friend. In a blink of a second,
a shadow appeared right in front of Miyuki's paralysed body just in time to
block the energy blast from her. Kurama watched in horror. Every one else is
silent.
FLASHBACK
Mukuro: Protect the child of Destiny with your life. If you are unable.....don't
ever come back to see me again.
Hiei (whispered): Mukuro....I've failed......(his eyes closed)
This time, it was Hiei's lifeless body which lay on the floor unmoving. He had
just made it in time to save the child of Destiny by sacrificing himself, using
his own body to block the energy ball.
Kurama: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! (tears coming out of his eyes)
Yuusuke, Boton, Kuwabara and Yukina are still shocked at what happened. Miyuki
finally out of her paralysation kneeled against the limp body of Hiei. His blood
stained her school clothes. She is silent, a small tear fell from her eyes and
landed upon Hiei's forehead. The metalloid raised his hands again attempting to
fire at the child of Destiny once more.
Miyukito Hiei in a whisper) I'm sorry...I shouldn't have treated you so badly.
I'm responsible for your pain. I won't let you die for me, not like this.
The metalloid shot another energy ball flying towards Miyuki. Yuusuke shouted:
'Miyuki! Look out!' Miyuki straightened up to face the on coming energy ball and
said in a very calm voice: 'no.' The energy ball immediately exploded and
disintegrated to air. Once again, every one was shocked. Miyuki's eyes narrowed.
Miyuki: YOU....HURT...MY....FRIEND!...DEATH BECOME YOU!
With this said, upon Miyuki's forehead, the familiar shape of the 'inner self'
appears, burning brighter than ever before. The beams of light formed from the
hole into the eye of the sole suddenly focused onto one being, the metalloid
which have fired the shots. A giant blast of energy was shot from Miyuki's
forehead and went right through the heart of the iron metal. Within
milliseconds, the metallic body disintegrated. A rush of energy surrounds the
round and throws every one off balance knocking them onto the walls - it's like
having a hurricane in the house. The other metalloids follow the same fate as
the first, each one, one after another exploded and disintegrated into
particles. As the enormous pure, raw energy of Miyuki's wild magic revolves
around the room creating a force stranger than 20G crushes everyone onto the
walls, Miyuki sat comfortably in the
centre of the room still holding onto Hiei's body. She leaned down again and
slowly lowered her head towards his. She tilted his head in a way to come face
to face with her own. Then she did something unexpecting. To the eyes of
Kuwabara, Yuusuke, Boton and Yukina, they could have sworn she _kissed_ him. To
Kurama however, being more observant, recognised that she lowered her lips to
his, opened his mouth and a small round light ball was passed from Miyuki into
Hiei's body. He didn't know what that meant but he trust Miyuki would be trying
to save Hiei's
life. Miyuki returned to a sitting, straight posture facing the others.
Miyuki: What was done, now undo, I command you.......
A bright flash of light filled the entire room, the energy force was dissolved
in this new light. It didn't hurt, not like before. Actually, it was kind of
warm, and peaceful. Kurama closed his eyes, accepting the new sensation that
comforts all aspects of his being. The others soon followed since they don't
seem to be able to keep their eyes open for long. All fell asleep.
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Author's note: If you think this is long, it's only the beginning! I've still
got 6 or more chapters to go and I'm trying my hardest to fit the entire story
in. Well, look at the bright side, I've finally got this chapter finished.
Chapter 3 will stretch for a longer period of time and will be far more
interesting.