Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Half empty Half full ❯ chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Crimson: Hi again. I feel hurt that I haven't got many reviews, but I only have three chapters up now so*shrugs* I am going to continue with my story anyway. Now like I promised the information you may need to know about the castle and its rules. First, the castle very, very big, located in the middle of a forest in the Ningen word, if you can believe that. The castle is shrouded from the eyes of demons and humans alike by a strong spell. The castle is surrounded by tall, thick walls made of a white, hard marble-like material that matches that of the castle. There is only one person who knows the only way out (to give you a hint it is not the Lord). The slaves' quarters are located on the bottom floor of the castle. Outside the castle (but inside the wall of course), are assorted gardens and green grass(sounds nice doesn't it) that the slaves are aloud to visit on their days off.

Crimson:*takes deep breath* ok now on to chores and days. There are four groups of slaves, baby, child, adult, and ancient. You are placed in the groups by age. Baby's age is born-5, child's age is 5-21(huge gap huh), adult's age is 21-60, and ancient's is 60-death. The chores are probably what you would expect them, anything from cooking meals to cleaning the assorted rooms (trust me there are a lot, but one pair doesn't have to do them all thankfully.) Each of the slaves are split into pairs of two. Noel and her brother were one for instance. Now that he is moving up she will get another partner (guess who). The only days off that you have to care about for the slaves is Sundays for children and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays for the adults. Each member of the tentai is considered a child, so you know. Each new slave has to be trained to do the work by an experienced one for a week, and if no one will accept the responsibilities, then they are killed slowly and painfully (sad isn't it. Kuronue is the one who trains them usually). You will learn more about consequences later in the story.

Crimson: Wow that was a lot. Oh yes and one thing Kuronue's human name is Kenji. Now on with the story…………Hiei, Hiei wake up!

Hiei: *opens eyes* Hn. What do you want onna?

Crimson:*sighs* Nothing.

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Kuronue's POV

I knew I recognized his voice. I couldn't believe it. Hiei had been a partner to

Youko and I for many of the thefts we went on. I couldn't contain myself, it was

good to see an old friend.

If he could be called that, I might have considered him a friend, but did he?

I called out his name, and he turned and glared at me oddly. I noticed my sister besides me, giving me a `what in the hell' look, but I shook my head, whispering that I would explain later.

I couldn't wait for that chat. I would have to tell her about myself, I mean my true self. I pushed the thought away. Everyone around me was staring at me, pretending they weren't interested at what just happened.

Great. Now everyone thinks I am crazy.

After a few minutes, everyone was over my little episode…………………

Everyone except for Noel however. She was clever. I was positive she didn't shrug off my acts as insane and without purpose. I was very relieved when her gaze left me and went back to the center of the ring. Her gaze allowed her to see right through a person's soul.

Noel's POV

My brother would have to answer some questions when they got back to the room, but I decided to direct my attention to the recruiters. I then realized there was a problem. My brother usually went to these things to train the new slaves, because everyone else was worried about the consequences of being a trainer. However, my brother himself is being trained, so he couldn't train the new slaves.

And if no one trains them……………………

I made up my mind. I would have to train them. Once she found out who `hiei' was, she could ask questions.

I pulled attention back to the recruiters. The leader stepped in front of the group. He was about to begin the "who will train these people" speech. I readied myself to answer at the right moment. I would enjoy pissing them off.

Kuronue's POV

Damn. I forgot about the training thing. Normally, I would just take them to train, but I will be to busy with my own work. What is even worse is that no one else will train them either, so that would classify them as `unwanted'…………….

I was pulled out of my frets by the voice of the leader.

"So, who will take them, train them, and accept the consequences should they fail?"

Everyone in the crowd lowered their heads, even Noel. This was not good. The leader smiled the pleasure evident in his ugly yellow eyes.

"No one?"

He took the whip at his side and gave it a lash. He didn't hit anybody, but the gesture did do its purpose.

Fear.

He looked around at all the frightened faces and released a smile, showing his equally yellow teeth. I wondered why no one resisted until I saw a color on the neck of a boy with slick black hair. That collar prevented them from attacking back. No wonder they got caught.

"Fine."

As he raised his whip to do the job, my sister raised her head up, and stepped up, moving into the middle of the circle confidently. I noticed a gleam in her eye, showing that she had planned this move out.

"I will take them."

Her voice was loud and clear, and as far as I know, it was the loudest voice she had ever used since she was 3.

The leader lowered his whip, a look of disappointment and bitterness in his eyes for having lost his fun. I noticed that the crowd of people around us were slowly dissipating, all going back to do something else. I was glad of that.

Noel's POV

It wasn't much longer until the leader and I made the agreement that I would train them, and the recruiters left, making us the only ones left. I took a deep breath of the fresh morning air, and turned to my brother. I spoke in my normal, soft voice.

"You owe me, Kenji."

He nodded and I turned my attention to the people I would have to train. The first boy had slick black hair with chocolate brown eyes. He was talking to a slightly repulsive boy with carrot colored hair. I knew from the glints in their eyes that they would cause trouble, but would also be serious when the time came for it.

I moved my glance to the other two standing a little distant from them to the side. They too were talking, only more quieter.

Ok a lot quieter.

The boy on the right was about the same height as the other two, with long red hair and emerald green eyes. He seemed kind, and someone you could talk to when you need help or advice. The boy on the left was the complete opposite however. He was short, of course I was the only other person shorter. He had gravity defying black hair, a white star-like shape gracing it. His eyes were a deep crimson red, and a white bandana covered his forehead. I thought I heard bell in my head, but I shook it off.

The red-head turned to face me, noticing I was looking at them expectantly. He smiled warmly, reminding me of my mother's. I mentally slapped myself to forget, it was all a memory now anyway. The red head walked up.

"I guess I should thank you. My name is Kurama."

I nodded politely, but noticed out of the corner of my eye that Kenji flinched. I shook it off as my imagination. The others started to follow his example, and walked up besides him.

"Yea, and my name is Yusuke."

I nodded again, that only left two people who could be Hiei. The carrot head ran up closely to me, and grabbed my hand, speaking over dramatically.

"Don't worry pretty lady, I , the great Kuzuma Kuwabara, will be your most loyal trainee."

It took awhile to register what he was doing. I looked at my hand being held, and looked back at him, drool visible on the outskirts of his mouth, and then I felt something inside of me snap.

He was holding my hand.

I used my other hand to twist his grip off of me, forcing him to scream mercy. Then I did something I didn't do often. I smirked at his pain. Without letting go of his twisted hand, I punched him, and let him fall to the grassy ground muttering something like "not again."

Kuronue's POV

I watched my sister handle Kuwabara with amusement, and was slightly surprised when I saw her smirk. Once he was on the ground, holding his stomach, I couldn't help but laugh at him, though I didn't laugh nearly as hard or long as Yusuke. Kuwabara glared at him and got up.

"Man Kuwabara, you would think by now you would have realized that no girl wants you." He said it shakily, trying to breathe between fits of laughter.

"Shut it Urameshi, besides Yukina loves me." He said getting all starry eyed.

"Yukina………."

Yusuke hit him upside the head with his hand.

"Please, she doesn't even understand half the stuff you say, let alone love you."

Kuwabara turned to him angrily.

"Take that back Urameshi, she does too love me."

I noticed Kurama roll his eyes and step away from the pair, who were now fighting.

Could he really be Youko in another body? A reincarnation, just like me. His voice was almost the same, just a little higher pitched. So…………….

"Don't worry about them, they always bicker, but u am sure they will do their work."

He paused briefly and I noticed my sister turn her gaze to Hiei Quizzically. She figured out who it was, not surprising to me though, she found out everything, I only wished I could find out about some of the things that plagued her. Kurama noticed her gaze and continued.

"Oh yes, and this is ……….." My sister cut him off.

"Hiei." She said softly.

Kurama seemed surprised, and I noticed Hiei's eyes widen a little before resuming to his normal emotionless state.

"Yes, but how?" Kurama asked. Apparently he didn't listen to my outburst.

"Baka." Hiei started. I noticed Hiei's glance at me for a brief second. I guess that makes two people of whom I will have to explain things to. Kurama glared at Hiei before returning his attention back to my sister and I. Yusuke and Kuwabara returned to his side, each with assorted bumps and bruises courtesy of their little squabble.

"Well, you know who we are, but may I ask who you two are, and am I right to assume your related?"

I nodded. I knew that I would have to answer that question.

"Yes, she is my younger sister, Noel."

He nodded and smiled at her. I said the next part very softly, barely above a whisper, but apparently Noel and Hiei heard because they both turned to face me directly. Noel, with a look of confusion and Hiei, a look of pure surprise. Kurama looked at me unclearly.

"I am sorry I didn't catch al of that last part, who are you?"

I sighed and turned to face him directly, taking out a deep red pendant around my neck. His eyes opened in recognition, and I nodded.

"Its me, Kurama, Kuronue."

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Crimson: There I will stop here today.