Hi everyone! This is my first fan fiction for Yu Yu Hakusho. Please Read & Review!
Title: Mercy
Summary: HB - During a mission, Botan becomes blinded by a surprise demon attack. With Hiei as her guide, he helps her escape the dangers plotted by Rinkuro, an S-class demon searching for Botan. However, they cannot escape the developing bond between them.
Pair: Botan and Hiei
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters…
Let me be the one you call
If you jump, I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash, then crash and burn…
You're not alone.
- Crash and Burn, Savage Garden.
Chapter 1: BlindShe never saw it coming. The flash, the pain, the sudden impact overwhelmed her before she realized what happened. She never realized until a week later.
Botan was already out cold before he caught her. He didn't know what the attack was, but he knew that it was aimed at the eyes. He knew her vision could possibly be blurred, even permanently damaged, but she was safe. But he didn't know who would help her until Koenma assigned him as her daily escort.
Hiei was furious when he was chosen and immediately dismissed. He spat at the closing doors and his rage radiated off him in waves.
"I can't believe I'm stuck with that baka ferry onna!!" he yelled. He darted his crimson eyes at the staring ogres and they scattered. Hiei stormed outside the palace of Rekai and stared at the slow moving clouds.
"Too bad the ferry onna isn't as quiet," he murmured.
He sighed at his misfortune and laid down on the ground. Hiei felt his eyes begin to droop until Koenma rushed outside.
"Hiei! What are you doing?? You're supposed to be helping Botan!"
"Hn. Didn't think her incessant talking could be helped."
Koenma's face turned bright red from rage and pointed at Hiei.
"Help her or I'll put you in Rekai prison!"
"I would rather be there than in this hopeless situation," Hiei replied lazily.
"…Now."
"Hn…."
Just when all seemed futile, Kurama trudged up the hill. He waved cheerfully at the Hiei and Koenma and stopped in mid-wave when he sensed their tension. Kurama threw them a questioning glance; Hiei "hn'ed."
The three stood in silence until Koenma cleared his throat.
"So, I expect you to be in her company until Kurama creates a cure for her temporary disability. Until then, Hiei, you better make sure she is safe."
Hiei was silent, fuming in his rage and turned to Kurama once Koenma left. Kurama blinked and opened his mouth to start but was interrupted.
"Why me??" Hiei snarled.
Kurama put a finger to his chin and thought. "Maybe because you can flee from an enemy faster than the rest of us." Kurama shrugged.
"I never flee."
"You might have to when Botan is around. She'll be helpless while she's blind."
"Hn…How long will it take you to create the cure?"
Kurama frowned. "I'm not quite sure actually. I've made a trial version, but the cure needs one last ingredient in order for it to work."
"…What is it?"
"Rinkuro's blood."
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"Master, I have brought the robe."
Rinkuro grinned, his bloody teeth gleaming in the darkness. "Excellent…now put it over on the table."
His servant, a low class purple demon, stumbled over to the rosewood table. There was a click and the floor beneath the demon collapsed. He fell through the darkness, his piercing scream the last remnant of his existence. Rinkuro clapped and the floor became solid again.
"My servants are dropping like flies," he snorted.
"You should begin to get intelligent demons to serve you then."
Rinkuro looked at the passing shadow and shrugged. "Why does it matter anyway? They're all stupid, but make a great meal."
Rinkuro's first in command rose from the lingering shadow and stepped onto the marble stairs. He dusted himself off and looked at his master.
Hisao, the demon of a thousand years, had streams of grey hair mixed with brown and black strands. Beyond the midnight eyes, lay hundreds of secrets and forbidden spells - unknown to any ningen, demon, or spirit alike. Hisao's cloak fluttered from a light breeze and all the candles flickered.
"Master, I have the girl tracked. I have blinded her and placed a tracing seed inside of her pupil."
"You did not permanently blind her?"
"No. She would be useless in performing the ritual if she cannot see beyond the darkness."
"How long will she be disabled for?"
"Until I create the cure; However, a drop of your blood is needed for the ailment."
Rinkuro nodded and grinned maliciously. His fangs glistened as he thought of the upcoming plans.
"Yes…"
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Botan dreamed of the mission. She tossed in her sleep and panted as she recalled the past events.
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"He should be around here..." Botan frowned at the Rekai device. She shook it and the instrument buzzed and beeped.
Hiei covered his ears. "Turn that stupid thing off, onna! It's annoying!"
Botan cringed as the device continued to wail. "I can't!!"
Suddenly, it stopped as a shadow passed them. An unusual cold breeze shuddered by and scratched their cheeks. Botan shivered and crossed her arms around her chest; she looked around and didn't notice the shadow moving underneath her.
"Botan! Look out!"
Yusuke shoved Botan as a clawed hand struck from the ground where Botan was previously standing. Botan fell on the floor with a 'thud' and she could feel her knees bleed softly. Her eyes widened at the surprise attack. Kurama hurried to Botan's side and helped Botan to her feet. She leaned on him for support and cautiously looked for the enemy again. Kurama's eyes darted from the darkened trees to the ground countless times. He could feel Botan's warm pants fan against his neck. Kurama sighed and looked at Hiei for help.
"There!"
Yusuke pointed to the darting shadow. He traced its path with his fingers and the shadow suddenly shot bursts of poison needles in the Rekai's direction. However, the group quickly dodged the needles and once they regained position, a blinding light filled their eyes. Botan's eyes absorbed and absorbed as all traces of vision were quickly dimishing.
She lost consciousness.
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Botan swirled and swirled in the darkness. It was so thick - she could feel it brushing against her shoulders, her hair, her face. She could breathe it in, touch it. The darkness became tangible as she reached out her hand. Botan called. Not even an echo was returned. Instead, a low humming noise started and got louder. She turned her head toward the source and found nothing. She felt herself fall into an invisible hole. Botan flailed her arms like a fish out of water and screamed. The darkness absorbed her screams like a sponge, slowly diminishing the high pitched frequency to zero. Soon, she could not hear herself scream, but her mouth was frozen in terror.
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"Onna! Wake up!"