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Chapter 24.

Trees swayed in the never-ending force of the wind. The Maikai horizon was slowly enveloped by darkness. The scent of crisp Autumn air and dark secrets in the forest wafed about the land. Through the blur of tempoary darkness and branches, the faint blur of Hiei Jaganshi could be seen. Blurs appeared everywhere, heading for Makuro's Territory, where his blue haired beloved would be. He had been preparing for what he would tell Botan. There was no reason to put her in pain a doubt. It was best for him to do what's best, for all he has ever felt was pain and the dull outcome of death, which he always seemed to cheat.
There was no reason to lie to her. Either way, she would find out the truth. However, if she ever visited him in jail, he wanted her visits to be anything better then staring at him, whispering, "Why...why didn't you tell me?" The tone of voice she used in his mind made him uneasy.
The castle Makuro lived in was visible now, and once Hiei landed in front of the door, the door opened. Makuro glanced at him from the crack and ushered him inside. "She's asleep. Best wake her up to enjoy the time you have." She suggested, leading him up the stairs. Word was spreading quickly; demons stopped their work and stared at Hiei.
"Does she know?" Hiei's only question was before they entered the room.
"No. She's been asleep for a while." Makuro opened the door for Hiei and he slipped in. She shut the door after him. It was pitch dark in the room, except for the glow of one lamp. It luminated a raident glow on Botan's soft face. Once Hiei stepped closer, Botan moved about. She had awaken and groggily opened her eyes. "Ugh. Who's there?" She said, her voice crackled once she yawned.
"Hn." Hiei replied shortly, taking her hand and pulling her up. Botan gripped his hand.
"You're back? How did it go? Am I sacked?" She asked in a flurry. She was silence with a finger to her lips. Hiei shook his head.
"Koenma let us off," He lied. "and the detective wants to celebrate"
Botan expression cleared and she cracked a grin. "Really? This is wonderful!" Before Hiei could control her, she had thrown her arms around him and embraced him in a warm hug.
"Onna-" He didn't try to resist anymore. He held her hard and didn't let go until she pulled away. No matter how akward it was to him to hug her back, that could be the last time he will ever hug her. Probably until a hundred years or so, which was probably the amount of time he still had left.
Botan turned to look at him. "Hey, what's with the look? Be happy!" She said, pointing to her cheeks and making a big grin. Hiei smirked and headed out the door. Botan followed him on her oar. Makuro was waiting for them by the front door. Botan bowed to her in respect and thanks. "Thank you for everything, Makuro-sama." She said. "Would you like to join in a celebration?" She asked.
Makuro gave a tiny smile and shook her head. Botan blinked, but Hiei interrupted. "Ningenkai does not suit her style of living, Botan." He took her by the arm and led her outside. Before he left though, he turned to Makuro.
"I've already informed your friends on what to think. A hundred years will pass by faster then you think." She grabbed him by the shoulders and brought her face close to his ear. Slightly startled by her actions, Hiei listened to her whispers. "Until then." Was all she said though, before pushing him out the door. Botan was nowhere to be seen, but Hiei could sense her. Closing his eyes, he held up one hand and waited.
Swooping down from above, Botan took hold of his hand as her oar rose into the Maikai sky. Hiei could hear Botan's laugh ringing into the air, mixing with the harsh sound of the wind. He soon found it hard to keep a straight face himself, even though a bead of sweat rolled down his face.
Botan stopped laughing once she heard the sound of another voice. Another laugh, to be exact. She glanced down and to her own amazment, Hiei.
Hiei was laughing. She would have let go of his hand and made sure that image was burned into her mind forever. Yet she looked down upon him, gripping his hand tighter, and laughed along side him. In her mind, his laughter was a melody to her heart and...and...
"ONNA!"
"WHAT!" She yelled back at him, snapping out of her daze. She waved her left hand to brush him away.
Wait-she could move her left hand? "OH! HIEI!" At once, she pulled her oar into a dive. She plummeted downward. Hiei had his arm crossed, his eyes closed, and a VERY pissed yet calm look on his face.
"TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH, BAKA!"
"BAKA?" At once, Botan stopped her oar. "WELL DIE!" She huffed. "Good for nothing little-" She muttered. Reluctantly, she dived once again. This time, she moved past Hiei and swooped right under him. He grabbed the end of the oar, just before he would crash to the Maikai dirt. "Happy?" She scoffed, crossing her arms as Hiei wrapped his arms around the oar.
"I'll have fun killing you." Hiei hissed.
"Sure." She teased, lifting them in the air again.
"Nani?" Hiei questioned threateningly. "You don't believe me?"
Botan turned to him, smiling again. "Yep!" She said cheerfully. Hiei nearly fell off again. Botan held up one finger, "One, you're on the brink of slipping off my oar. How can you slice me up?" Hiei glared holes into her head, but remained silent. Botan continued, holding up another finger, "Two, I can easily disarm you right now. Third, you love me and you know you won't hurt me."
"You place good reason for me not to kill you...I hate people upon that matter." Hiei replied.
Botan just continued to smile at him. "Do you know what this means?" She asked, shaping her left hand as the letter L.
"Loser." Mind you, Hiei was not completely idiotic to Ningen's way of talking.
"ERR! Wrong!" She moved the L to her forhead. "L for LOVE!"
Hiei nearly winced at how loud she yelled. "Onna! Steer the damn oar and let's go home."

Botan's Apartment.

"Hurry up everyone! They'll be home any minute." Yusuke called. Keiko turned and glared at him as she set some homemade noodles on the kitchen table.
"Yusuke, get up and help us!" She ordered. Yusuke sat up right on the couch in the living room.
"But I am helping, I'm being the big boss! You gotten remember, Botan can't know about Hiei's little jail time."
"How sweet of him." Shizuru said, placing a pack of soda on the coffee table. "It's too sad we won't be here to see him break free."
Kurama stood next to her, setting down chips. "Nonetheless, how will Botan react tomorrow when Hiei is nowhere to be found?" He questioned, testing the situation. Everyone glanced about, not answering. Yusuke cleared his throat. "Here's my impression of Botan. WHAAAAAAA!" Keiko's eyebrow twitched while Kuwabara laughed and Yukina gasped. A chrisp smack on the back of Yusuke's head brought things straight. "Ow, Keiko!" He yelped. The eerie silence settled as Keiko took charge.
"We won't talk about this anymore, Botan and Hiei should be arriving. Now, hurry and finish up. NOW!" She ordered, peeved at Yusuke's impression. The group split apart once more.
"Natural born leader, huh?" Shizuru pointed out before heading back to get more drinks. Keiko blinked and returned to her normal state of mind, scratching the back of her head in embarassment. The door opened and everyone paused their actions to look. The door slammed open-
"Excuse me, Hiei, but I can survive by myself in the wild!"
"So you were crying and calling my name for kicks?" Hiei strode in, a ragged Botan following him. Keiko managed to snag a tree branch out of her hair before she followed Hiei. Kurama moved out of the way as they took their argument to the living room. Yusuke watched in interest, along with everyone else.
"Hey, it was DARK in the park!" Botan pointed out. "Plus, you were the one that had to kick me off the oar in the first place"
"Did you expect me to keep swinging off a peice of wood?" Hiei scoffed.
"Hey-"
"WELCOME HOME!" Yusuke yelled before the argument could get out of hand. "Dips and chips?" he asked, holding out a bowl. Botan and Hiei looked at each other, as if saying it was a draw, and Hiei sulked in the corner while Botan greeted everyone.
The party was rather rememorable. Botan managed to get everyone (except Hiei and Shizuru) to dance along with the music and Yusuke got drunk enough to run into a door...five doors actually. Once everyone was tired from dancing and Kuwabara was being tended for injuries (He had ran into Hiei), Kurama held up his glass in a toast.
"To Botan and Hiei!" he proclaimed.
"To Botan and Hiei!" Everyone repeated, clinking their glasses and spilling their drinks slightly.
Botan beamed, holding her drink with both hands. "Thank you, I'm so glad Hiei was able to let us off." Everyone turned to Hiei, who was holding his drink half heartedly. He glared back, and Botan blinked. "Didn't you know?" She asked.
Everyone looked at one another and Botan raised her eyebrow. At once, Kuwabara took action. He thrusted his drink in Yukina's free hand and ran into the door. At once, the attention went to him. "Holy snaps, I think I broke my nose!"
"Kazuma!" Hiei set his drink down as Botan and the other girls rushed to tend to Kuwabara. Yusuke and Kurama leaned in. "Idiots, why did you turn to me?" Hiei questioned.
"Oh who cares, Kuwabara broke his nose!" Yusuke said, laughing. "Man, his pain is hilarious!"
Kurama checked the watch on his wrist. "It's getting late, and we might have to take Kuwabara to the hospital. We should leave now." He called. Botan began to clean about while Hiei followed everyone outside. Before they departed, everyone took a look at Hiei.
"You're a great guy." Keiko said, nodding her head to him. Yusuke cupped his shoulder.
"We'll visit it you whenever we can."
"Don't, it'll make time go faster." Hiei answered. "You're one that is not to be taken lightly, Yusuke Urameshi"
Kuwabara, who was holding his nose with tissue paper, held out his good hand for Hiei to shake. "Um...Shrimp, I'm sorry for all my trouble. You're a good asset of the team." Kuwabara replied, shifting his feet slightly. Hiei turned his head from Kuwabara, frowning. However, he shook Kuwabara's hand firmly.
"Right." Hiei replied. "I'll enjoy laughing over your corpse when I get out."
Kuwabara scratched the back of his head in embarassment and Yukina stepped forward. She took his hand, and Hiei turned to her-his sister. She was smiling, something that gave great relief to Hiei. She wouldn't be disappointed in him, even if she didn't know the truth about their relationship. Hiei felt something drop in his hand, and he turned to it. Three tear jems landed into his hand. Yukina was crying?
"Yukina." Hiei said in surprise. She was still smiling, yet her eyes poured tears. "Give one to Botan, and wear one yourself. This is my gift to you, Hiei."
Hiei curled his hand into a ball and withdrew his hand. "Thank you." He replied. Yukina held out her arms and they hugged. Hiei tightened his grip, shutting his eyes, and making sure no tears shall come from his eyes. All those days...and those journeys, and now he must leave his sister again... Where would she be, one hundred years from now? Household owner of Genkai's territory?
Yukina pulled away, the streets were littering with tear jems. Kuwabara took her away and Kurama took her place. "Good luck. I'll take care of Botan and Yukina if it's needed." He imformed. He stuck his hand out, smiling. Hiei grasped his hand firmly.
"When I see you-I expect Yoko Kurama to be unleashed." He half-threated. "There will be no excuses after a century has passed."
Kurama laughed slightly. "And I expect your passion to kill will not be wasted in the gloomy haven of a jail cell."
Hiei repressed the urge to snort and nodded. Hastily, he made his way back into the apartment. Botan had already cleaned up and was sipping her drink in toast of her handy work when he got back. "What do you think? I work fairly fast, huh?" She said, setting her drink down. Hiei shrugged, he was disturbed. Botan, noticing his tension, slipped her hand into his and turned to him. "Are you okay, Hiei?" She asked. "What wrong? You'd think you'd be happy."
"I am, whoo." Hiei said sarcasticly. Botan laughed and leaned forward. Her soft lips, which tasted like soda, enveloped Hiei's and their mouths parted slightly, allowing each other to explore.
"I love you, Hiei." Botan said softly.
"Hn." Botan took that for a better response and they kissed again. Hiei's hands moved toward's Botan's waist, his heart pumping. She reached under his shirt, her soft yet cold hands chilled the spine...

Next morning.

Hiei stared at the dawn sky. When he was awoken, the sky was dark and Botan was softly sleeping at his side. He had laid by her side, thinking about anything he could until the sun was just rising. Finally, he quietly slipped out of her bed and dressed. However he left his white scarf, along with his sword and placed them in Botan's arms. His soft complexion soured quickly once he turned his back on his joy. He headed for the window and unlocked the hatches. They didn't squeal, yet Hiei hesitated. His hands grew cold at the touch of the cold metal and he felt a shiver run down his spine. He turned and took one more glance at Botan. Her head was tilted to one side of her pillow, her mouth partly open. She was enveloped in her own blanket, warm and comforting. Hiei turned back to the window and pushed it upward, where is stayed, and with a grief-strickened heart jumped out of the window.
When Botan awoken that morning, it was not of her own free will. A knocking at her door, along with the annoyance of a doorbell penitrated her dreams. She tried rubbing her eyes, yet her head collided with something. She blinked and squinted- ignoring the continuous knocking. It was Hiei's sword, along with his bandana tied to the hilt. She raised no question of it. "Hiei!" She called. She heard no reply and frowned. She reached for her robe at the foot of the bed, but once she moved, she could feel her back shudder at the cold draft coming from the window. She didn't recall opening the window last night, it must have been Hiei this morning. Nonetheless, she got out of bed, covered herself with her robe, shut the window, and then ran for the door.
"Botan, are you okay? I'm serious, are you going to open up the door or what?" Kuwabara yelled from the other side of the door. He sounded absolutely scared. Botan unlocked the door and peered through the crack. Not only was Kuwabara there, but the whole gang. "Oh thank goodness! We thought you went crazy and tried killing yourself"
"Why would I do that?" Botan asked curiously, allowing them in. Keiko was carrying a bag, and from the smell, it was breakfast.
Everyone paused and looked at her before bustling about. "Is Hiei here?" Kurama asked, seating himself on a chair.
Botan shook her head. "I think he left to do something. Still, I woke up just right now with the window opened." She took a look at everyone. "Do you guys know where he might be?" She asked.
"Um...no not at all. You might want to check in with Koenma about it." Kuwabara said. "You best head over there later. How about we eat first?" He suggested.
"I agree, eat first, Hiei later!" Yusuke cried, heading for the kitchen. Before Botan can resist, she was pulled into a chair and handed a bowl of fresh cooked food. Botan set the plate into Kuwabara's hands.
"Okay, tell me what's going on!" Botan demanded. "Something is going on. You know what, better yet, I'm going to change and then find Koenma"
Before they could stop her, her oar appeared in a flash of dull light and she was in her kimono. "Or is there someone you want to tell me before I go?" She questioned as she climbed on her oar.
Shizuru janked on her kimono sleeve. "Hold on, Botan. I'll tell you what's going on." She said calmly. "Sit back on your chair"
"Thank you, Shizuru." Botan said sternly, settling herself in her seat.
"Hiei's in-"
"Love!" Yusuke inturrupted, smacking his hand on Shizuru's mouth. "That's right! In love with YOU!"
"No," Kurama said firmly. "Botan deserves to know the truth. Sooner or later, she's going to have to find out. Now, unhand Shizuru." Yusuke let go and Shizuru glared at him. "Now, Botan, please understand that Hiei didn't tell you only to protect you. He also wishes that you do not visit him." Botan raised her eyebrow in suspision.
"What do you mean, Kurama?" She questioned. The settling silence made her stomach uneasy and her mind blank. What was going on? Was Hiei going to come back? Infact, was he ever going to come back?
"Well..."

Reikai Jail.

Hiei stared at the darkness surrounding him. He laid flat on his bed, his mind as dark as the cell he was in. Who knew how many hours have passed by. Infact, was it already tomorrow? He sighed deeply, turning to his side and flipping on the lights. At least he was placed in a homely cell. A chair, lights, a comfortable bed and everything. Koenma had told him it was the least he could do. Compared to the other cells, this was rather palatial. None of that mattered though, Hiei was slowly beginning to regret telling them no visitors. He had been so use to company around him, whether it be the idiot Kuwabara or Botan.
I'm unfit for company. Ningenkai has made me weak. Acentury will surely change that.
Yet... Botan was an exception. She was something different then he once thought of her to be. Something upon the line of valuable.
"I won't forget you, Botan." He muttered under his breath before flipping the lights back off so he could brood in the dark. Before he could settle into something deep, a loud bang rang through his room. He sat up, wincing at the repulsive sound. It was from his thick cell door. A muffled voice could be heard too.
"Hiei! I'm going to see you, no matter what you say!" Another bang made him wince, yet he scrambled to the door. Of course, he couldn't open it. He knew exactly who was behind that door.
Botan.
"Hiei, please, you got to open this door!" Botan begged, smashing her oar on the door. Koenma and the other Reikai Tanteis watched helplessly as she continued on. Many jeers and yelling came from the other cells farther down, but Botan ignored it.
Hiei refrained himself from yelling, "Let me see her!" and drew himself back. His breath grew heavy, as if he was struggling with something in his heart. His mind was full of voices, some good and some bad. He stared at the door, the loud bangs ringing in the room, stirring in the air. He wondered.
Onna.
Botan stopped swinging her oar. She thought their mind connection was lost! She tried to send a message back, but it didn't work.
I'm using telepath, so shut up and stop the replusive racket. I thought I told Kurama I wantedno visitors.
"But Hiei- How could you not tell me? I mean, I'm sure there were better choices..."
"There wasn't!" Hiei yelled before he could contain himself. Rage over powered him. Hiei took a deep breath and continued to use telepathy.
Listen, I'll be back before you know it. I promise... Don't come back here, until I'm released. I love you...good-bye.
Botan went numb, her head spinning slightly. Her voice wavered, cracking as she spoke. "Hiei, I love you too. I promise to wait for you..." She said, loud enough so he could hear. No answer came from the other side. Botan turned around, her eyes brimming with tears. "Okay, let's leave." She announced, using fake cheer to cover her voice. Yusuke tutted and pulled her into a tight hug.
"I promise you, acentury is just around the corner." He said, patting her back. He paused. "Okay, not around the corner, but soon."
"Shall we leave, like Botan asked?" Kurama asked quietly. Koenma bowed his head.
"I'm sorry, Botan. There's nothing much I can do about it." He said.
Botan sighed, wiping her eyes. "It's alright." She smiled, chuckling slightly.
The boys glanced at each other. "Botan, are you okay? You're not going crazy on us right?" Kuwabara asked, patting her shoulder akwardly.
"No," Botan shook her head, still smiling. "I just realized something. I have no reason to be sad. I mean," She glanced back at the metal cell door that inlocked her beloved. "that's because I know one day, I'll get to see him again sooner or later." She beamed slightly, allowing Kurama to wipe her tears. "Until then..."
"Until then."
Hiei pressed his back against the cold metal door, allowing the coldness to send him to his senses. He took a deep breath.
"Around three hours down, a century to go."

End.