The Biography of Hiei and Botan : Hiei

A/N: Sorry that I deleted Midnight, but this fic is replacing it. Chuck Palahniuk just came out with a new book called Rant, and as soon as I saw how he laid it out, I knew that you guys would love it. This is an oral biography of Hiei and Botan and the controversial events surrounding them. Please Read and Review!

I

Yusuke Urameshi (High School Gym Teacher/Ex-Spirit Detective): Hiei was a cool dude, man. When I first saw him, I thought he was a bastard, but first impressions are full of crap anyway. (Takes out cigarette) Sure, he shouldn't have done what he did, but I'm not going to say that I hate the little guy.

He was on my team, the Rekai Tentei, for... I don't know how many years. Though we never came out and said it, he was a good friend of mine. (Mumbling is heard) Oh... oh I see.

No, Hiei was never unstable. What can I say, the shrimp had an iron clasp around his emotions.

I thought the only person that would ever come close to softening him was Yukina. (Takes a drag of the cigarette)

I guess I was wrong, huh?

Kazuma Kuwabara (English Teacher/Ex-Rekai Tentei member): The shrimp? You mean they haven't found him yet?

(A long silence.) Sure, I knew that the midget had a heart, but I couldn't have ever seen this coming. It's surprising that Hiei hasn't caught yet. I guess Hamster Legs can even evade Koenma's best bounty hunters.

Kurama Shuiichi (Botanist/Ex-Rekai Tentei member/Former thief): Hiei? Oh, yes, I remember. He's not what the media is playing him out to be. (Chuckles softly.) You must think I'm mad, but please try and understand that Hiei was my best friend. He still is my best friend.

(A long pause.) Hiei... he's never been one to go to others for help. I can count on my fingers how many times he has actually come to me for assistance. That's the Jaganshi Pride, though. What he's done... it wasn't pride that fueled it, but I would say that pride was the reason why he didn't come to me or anyone else for help.

(Camera man whispers something.) Oh, sorry. I guess I should get back on subject, eh?

I met Hiei when I was fifteen. I wasn't alarmed to see him, though I think he thought I would be intimidated of his Jagan Eye. Anyway, he recruited me to team up with him and Gouki to steal three Rekai artifacts.

After we were caught, Hiei and I were... ahem, asked to be a part of the Rekai Tentei. After that... it's just history. Hiei and I have been through fights, near death, and torment of the mind and soul.

I know that you're looking for some sort of mental defect or irrational vendetta that would explain his actions. I'll tell you right now that you won't come close to finding a plot like that for this tale. (Brushes his hand carelessly through his hair.)

People who are narrowminded never find the true answer.

Koenma (Prince of Hell): Hiei? We're close to finding him, I'm sure of it. I have my best men on the case. (Papers rustle, Koenma continues to talk as he stamps.) Don't loose faith in us, we'll get this entire situation under control and Hiei will soon be in the most guarded cell in Rekai Prison.

Yukina (Hiei's Sister/Koorime): Hiei... (fights down tears) he's great. The best brother a girl could ask for. (Wipes her eyes with her sleeves, a few gems clinking to the floor.) I keep on hearing Kazuma and Koenma talking... and Koenma is saying terrible things about him.

(Stops to regain control of herself)

I think Hiei was justified in what he did. If you arrest me, I don't care. I will always love him and stand by him. That's what family do for each other.

Ayame (Koenma's assitant/Botan's close friend): I don't really know much about Hiei Jaganshi. I've never truly met him in person except for that dreadful day a year ago. Then again, I only saw him.

From what Botan has told me, Hiei's the greatest warrior in the history of Makai. I'm sure she's exaggerating... but then again... he hasn't been caught yet...

But even if Botan, the top ferry girl of Rekai, thought he was a person to... respect, he did break the Laws of Rekai.

(Her hands fold on her lap as she looks directly into the camera)

Hiei deserved what he got, and what he is going to get.

II

Mukuro (Used to be one of the Three Rulers of Makai/Hiei's superior): Hiei Jaganshi... now there was a good demon. He was quiet... but somehow he would always come through for you.

Not that it really matters now.

No, Hiei wasn't emotionally unstable or a closet maniac. Koenma is really blowing all of this out of proportion. The Prince really is a brat. Just like Hiei had always said.

The Koorime kept working with me until the very end. He told me what he planned to do the day he left for Rekai. He never came back and he never told me where he was going. But he did tell me why.

I'm telling you right now, you'll never find him.

Hiei Jaganshi is one of the greatest demons that I have ever met. No. He is the greatest demon that I've ever met. And you've got another thing coming if you think he'd be fooled by some idiot bounty hunters.

Yusuke Urameshi: Do I think he'll be found? (Scratches his head.) Never thought about it. Hiei seems like the type of guy who would always remain half demon, half legend. I still remember the chills I got when he had the upper hand on me when he first stole the Three Rekai Artifacts.

Do I want him to be found? Eh... um... it's hard to say. I've got a lot of questions for him, even some punches. I actually... kind of miss him and his sarcastic remarks.

Then again, he would be in Rekai Prison if he was found.

I'm going to tell you a story. When Kuwabara, Botan, and I got the video of Yukina being used in the under ground black market, we were all but happy to rescue her. Kuwabara... a little too happy if you catch my drift.

Hiei was still new to the team, and sure, I trusted him... but I didn't really know him all that well. I did know that he saved all our asses at the Gate of Betrayal, but it was his sister. He could have gotten emotional about the whole deal.

So we weren't supposed to tell him, but Koenma was being a baka when he thought Hiei didn't already know or wouldn't suspect anything. Poor planning on his part. I mean, half the time I could feel him watching us.

So we beat all the demons and all that junk. Everyone knows that. (Stretches his arms, punching the air.) When we got their and kicked a little ass, Tarukane tried to make off with Yukina, since all his fortune was lost. Big mistake.

Hiei came in the nick of time, killing all the other men in the room. He was about to kill Tarukane, but Yukina stopped him.

I never did get to see the look on his face, but something tells me that it would have surprised me. Yukina... she couldn't have known how much trouble Hiei would have been in if he actually had put that dirty bastard out of his misery. Her pure heart was reaching out to him, and all the rage he had built up for that moment must have vanished.

The thrill and adrenalin of being so close to his twin sister must have thrown him off a little too.

Is that the action of a demon who is insane? Sure, when we first met him, Hiei was off his rocker. That was when all he cared about was power.

Though the little guy might not admit it, he was friends with all of us. Even Kuwabara, Hiei respected the nigen. Kurama and him went way back, and even Botan warmed up to him. Sure, he pushed her away, with all those empty threats, but... even bakas like us can worm under the coldest of skin.

All in all, Hiei's not what you think he is.

Kurama Shuiichi: Yukina, now there was one of Hiei's soft spots. He cared so deeply for her, well, he still does. I'd bet anything on it.

During the case with Tarukane was the first time that Yusuke and Kuwabara had seen in Hiei's heart. After those few seconds of awe, Yusuke would tease him, making the fire demon grind his teeth. Old habits... they really do die hard.

We always thought that Yukina would be the only person Hiei could ever love, and his relationship with Yukina was strictly platonic. (Sips his tea.) I don't believe in love at first sight, so it's ludicrous to believe that Hiei was a hopeless romantic.

He probably hadn't even considered love.

Kazuma Kuwabara: The shrimp? Head over heels in love? (Doubles over in laughter.) Even I would have to stand up for him! Don't cramp his style with that gross picture! Ugh!

Please. Love isn't the right word.

For Hiei, this is something much more deeper than 'love'.

Keiko Urameshi (College Professor/Wife to Yusuke Urameshi/Botan's Friend): I've only seen Hiei. I saw him fight in the Dark Tournament... and... he stopped by when Yukina, Botan, and all the others were all over.

Yusuke assured me that he was a good guy. Not that he bothered me. I'm not saying that he was polite or anything, but he wasn't loud and obnoxious like some men I know. (Smooths the wrinkles out of her jacket.)

When Yusuke told me what he did, I didn't want to believe it. I also didn't want to believe that Yusuke had to be on the search team for the first two weeks. The former Rekai Tentei were assigned the task of finding him in two weeks.

Obviously they failed. It's been just under a year since Hiei vanished off the face of the Three Worlds.

Enma (God): Hiei Jaganshi? All I know is that because of that pesky demon, we've lost our top ferry girl and my son's been wasting his time trying to find him.

George (Ogre/Koenma's friend): Hiei, he was such a creepy guy. Botan would have nightmares about the time when he threatened her through telepathy. I'm so glad he never used that on me.

(Wipes his nose.) Oh, are you surprised that Botan was scared of him? Ah, she doesn't make things like fear very easy to see on her. (Laughs sadly.) She was great.

Botan's biggest fear is making people worry. She's great at hiding what truly scares her. The only reason I knew about her nightmares were because of the dark circles that developed under her eyes after the Dark Tournament.

I'm sure she got over those, though.

Hiei... I don't know what to say about him. He fought for us so many times. You know, I think he forgot that he was being forced to be on the Rekai Tentei after a while. (A faint smile emerges.) He came in to Koenma's office less and less. Finally, he stopped coming.

I never saw this coming. I always knew that Hiei could do just about anything. But I never imagined that he would be the most wanted demon in all of the Three Worlds.

Koenma: We're working very hard to find him. I assure you, any day we'll find the fire demon. (His head is hidden behind a pile of papers.) Look, I'm a bit busy, could we talk about Hiei later?

III

Genkai (Yusuke's former mentor): Eh? Hiei did you say? Oh... him. I remember the short demon now. (Unfolds a Wanted poster with Hiei's face on it.) I got this in the mail just a little while ago. Unfortunately, Yukina found it before I did.

(Sighs and shakes her head.) Poor girl was crying for hours, locked in her room.

Do I have a position? I sure do.

What Hiei did was great. The Law was stupid anyway. I hope they never find him. Laws on emotions are a bunch of crap anyway.

How would you feel if someone tried to tell you who you could and couldn't love?

IV

A/N: This is just a test of this writing style. Oh, I love it! Tell me, do you want more? Please, I beg you, review! This is such a great idea, and I see you guys loving it, so please support me! I love you!

-mia