Here's the last chapter! I know this storie's been short, but I've lost my inspiration. Thank you to all of my reviewers!
Disclaimer: black mirage does not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters.
Final Chapter: Final Confrontations
The wind rustled through Yukina's hair as she slowly walked towards the park. She remembered hearing somewhere that Hiei slept in a tree, and hoped that he would be here. Once she entered, she couldn't help but let a smile cross her lips. It was so beautiful! Flowers practically littered the ground while birds sang melodic tunes in the trees. She sat on a bench and closed her eyes, breathing in the fresh air. She knew Hiei would end up finding her, and probably plant himself down in one of the surrounding trees. He always was around her, it seemed. After a while had passed, she opened her eyes. "Hiei, please come sit next to me." Nothing. Maybe she was wrong? She jumped, though, when Hiei appeared right next to her, avoiding eye contact by glaring at the tree across from him.
"Yes?"
Yukina smiled slightly. "Hiei-san, um… I don't know where to start."
Hiei stiffened. 'Does she know?'
"I've been searching for my brother for the longest time. Every time you tell me you have failed in finding him, I feel another part of me breaking off. I know that if I find my brother, I will love him with all my heart, no matter what he has done. He's my brother, so I know he can't be a bad person, even if he thinks he is." She smiled at the demon sitting next to her. She continued when she noticed no response from Hiei. 'It's now or never.' She grabbed Hiei's hand and stared earnestly at him. "Please, don't hide from me anymore…brother."
Hiei snapped his head towards Yukina, his eyes wide. He stood up from the bench and looked down at her. "I'm not your brother."
Yukina stood up also. "But you are. I heard you at the party. Why didn't you tell me?"
Hiei turned to leave, but Yukina grabbed his arm. "Please? Tell me?"
"I don't deserve you."
The ice-maiden's eyes welled up with unshed tears. "Oh, but you deserve more than I could ever give you. You are the most honorable person I've ever met. I hurt to think that you don't want me as your sister."
Hiei lept up into a tree. "Yukina, you deserve better."
"Hiei!" Yukina cried as he flitted through the trees, leaving her behind. "Why?" she sobbed. Gems cascaded from her eyes. She struggled to catch them all but finally gave up. She ran as fast as she could to the temple, wanting to curl up in a ball. 'He doesn't want me.' Her heart was just about ripped from her chest as the scene replayed over in her head. Stopping on the sidewalk, she instead ran towards Kurama's house. Once she reached there, she knocked on the door. The kitsune answered, much to Yukina's relief, and ushered her in.
"What's wrong, Yukina?" Kurama asked, as he led her to sit on the couch in the living room. He sat down next to her and held her hand.
"H-Hiei. H-he doesn't want me a-as a s-sister!" she sobbed, resting her head on Kurama's shoulder.
"You told him?"
She nodded slightly.
"Are you sure that's what he said?"
Yukina was quiet for a moment, but finally replied. "He said he didn't deserve m-me."
"Well, that's much different from saying he doesn't want you. He loves you Yukina, he just doesn't want to hurt you by being around you."
"But, that doesn't make any sense," she said quietly, becoming confused.
"You just have to trust me when I say he loves you. Just give him time," he held her back at arms length to look at her. "Everything's going to be okay. Would you like something to drink?"
She nodded. He returned with a cup of tea and handed it to her. After a couple of minutes had passed, her tears were gone, replaced with a face of someone who is thinking. She turned to Kurama and smiled. "Thank you for the tea, Kurama. I must be going back to the temple though." She got up and bowed.
"It was a pleasant visit." Kurama's emerald eyes shone with regret for her leaving so suddenly. He slowly walked up to her and held her hands in between them. He looked at her and smiled. Cautiously, he leaned forward until their noses almost touched. "May I kiss you?" he asked softly. The koorime nodded slightly. Kurama slowly touched his lips against hers. His kiss was gentle and loving. Shyly, Yukina kissed him back slightly and stepped back. Kurama smiled and walked her to the door. "Thank you for your visit, Yukina," the redhead said, hugging her. Yukina continued to blush as she smiled and left.
She couldn't know. He wasn't worthy. He couldn't stay. Wind rushed past him as he made his way to the shrine. He clutched his hand tighter around the item he held, hoping…no, knowing that he was making the right decision. He would not stay and risk ruining her. He slid open the window and climbed into the empty room. The room shouted 'clean'. He moved towards the bed by the light of the moon that shone through the window. He couldn't change his mind now. He placed the item he had on the white pillow, careful to make sure it would be noticed. He walked silently back to the open window, its curtains billowing slightly. Glancing back one last time, he flitted out the window to the forest.
She was so lucky to have someone like Kurama. He was so sweet and kind. She couldn't get the smile off of her face as she made her way to her bedroom. Opening the door, she walked over to her closet and took out her nightgown. After changing, she sat on her bed with a brush. The bristles soothed her as they moved slowly through her hair in a rhythmic pattern. She sighed as she placed the brush back on her nightstand and untucked the blankets. Gasping, she picked up a stone from her pillow. Kurama had been right. She should have never told him. He was leaving. The tear told her everything.
She sat down on her bed, staring at the precious stone she held in her hand. Her world was slowly falling apart around her. She knew that even Kurama couldn't lift her spirits any longer. The one person she had been searching for, left her. Sobbing, she looked out the window, a sad smile appearing when she caught sight of the moon. It looked so lonely up there in the big sky.
"Hiei, is this decision wise? Have you spoken to Yukina yet?" Kurama looked at his companion who was currently standing at the window.
"Of course not. That's why I'm leaving. I won't speak to her again. And you…" Hiei turned to glare at Kurama. "You knew about this all along."
Kurama smiled. "I was hoping that I would be the one to break it to you. I wasn't expecting Yukina to talk to you so soon."
Hiei glared. "I will get my revenge for you not telling me." He turned to leave, but was stopped by Kurama's hand on his shoulder.
"Hiei, if you leave now, you'll crush her. Think about it. One small conversation won't break you."
Hiei looked into his green eyes. "No, but it'll break her."
Kurama ignored his last statement. "Listen to me, just this once. Talk to her before you leave."
The friends looked at each other for a second longer, before Hiei jumped out of the window. Kurama turned and sat down on his bed. Hiei had to listen to his advice. He didn't think he would be able to stand seeing Yukina after she found out he had left. It would be terrible. He trusted, though, that Hiei had enough sense to know this. He hoped, atleast.
The thoughts that jumped around in his head were tormenting him. Why was he the Forbidden Child? Why did he have to be cast away? He was doomed to never be allowed the pleasures of others. He was banned from feelings like joy and love. He didn't deserve to have Yukina as a sister. She was too pure. However, he did realize that what Kurama said was true. He should speak to her. But, oh, how he dreaded doing it.
She had been sitting there for an hour now, looking at the item she held in her hand. She didn't know if she wanted to scream or cry. She almost screamed, but not for the same reason. A figure was standing in her window. Upon further observation, she realized who it was. "Brother! You've come back!" She ran towards him, throwing her arms around him. Hiei stiffened, slowly putting his arms around Yukina. He pulled her away and stepped back. She frowned. What was wrong? "Hiei? You are going to stay, aren't you?"
Hiei looked away. "No. Kurama suggested I atleast talk to you first. I'm only saying that you should forget me and move on."
Yukina shook her head. Everything was happening too fast. She finally found her brother, and already, he's leaving. "Why? Why do you think such horrible thoughts? What have I done wrong?" She went to touch his shoulder but he brushed her off.
"You've done nothing wrong. My crimes are something you should not burden yourself with. I'm the Forbidden Child." Hiei grit his teeth. Already, he was speaking too much.
"But, don't you want to stay with me?" Was it honestly not her fault? Was he lying?
Hiei only looked at her. "I don't deserve to have your love. I want you to be happy. I could only bring you despair."
Yukina looked at him like he was crazy. "If you want me to be happy, then stay with me. I've been searching for you for so long." She reached out a hand to him.
He stepped back quickly. "Stop. Understand. My past is not something I want you to be exposed to. It's best I leave."
Yukina shook her head. He wasn't going to give in. All of the things Kurama said were true. He really thought that he didn't deserve her. She didn't understand him, though. How could he think these things?
Hiei saw the turmoil in his sister's eyes. "It's not your fault. Don't ever think that."
Yukina nodded. She was still unsure, but she could do nothing to stop him from leaving. The only thing she could do was support him, and hope he would come to his senses in time. She was grateful in a way. Atleast a heavy part in her heart had been lifted slightly. Guilt wasn't resting inside of her as much anymore. She looked up to see him leaving. "Brother."
Hiei stopped. He had already said too much. It was getting harder and harder to not stay.
"Promise…" she stopped and stepped forward. "Promise me you'll come back soon."
Hiei looked away. What should he do? He couldn't leave without giving her hope. Even if it might turn out to be false hope. "I will…sister." He jumped out, leaving Yukina to her tears.
She smiled as she watched his figure until he disappeared from sight. She knew, deep down, that he would return. Until then, Kurama was with her. She blushed. Kurama. Yes, she had plenty to be busy with. Hiei would return to a wedding, if things turned out the way she hoped.
Author's Note: Stop throwing things at me! I know! The ending sucked! But I didn't want it to drag on too much. Anyways, I'm sure you can all guess what happens. I had to end it. My insipiration left me. So, thank you again to all of my readers.