Over the Rainbow
by Crystal aka Firestarter

Yuu Yuu Hakusho and its characters are the property of Yoshihiro Togashi, Studio Pierrot, Shueisha, Fuji TV, and Shonen Jump Weekly though all content not copyrighted to others is © 2000 to Crystal. Warning: Shounen Ai, Slight Angst Foreword: Well, since someone from somewhere requested a sequel or a POV of yusuke at least, I made this.

Thunder roared.

I looked up high at the tiny drops of water that fell continuously, forming into the storm that was currently hitting the city that I lived in. It seems like the rain won't stop for a while, the clouds above me and my umbrella only made of black and grey nimbus.

Hopefully, tomorrow at the day of my wedding, the day will be kind, bright with the sun and fresh with the aftermath of a spring rain. We would have a garden wedding, I wearing the white gown that my own mother had worn on her wedding day and my would be husband in his own dark attire. Doves will be there to signify the peace of our lives as well as golden wares to ensure prosperity and abundance. The China will be prepared, filled with traditional as well as modern dishes, accentuated by wine glasses filled with the most fine liquor. And then there will be a humongous white cake, one that all of us can feast on, as well as champagne to intensify the sweet flavor.

Sighing, I smiled as I walked underneath my blue umbrella under the storm, happy that another part of my life will begin once again tomorrow. It will be a marvelous day in contrast to a day such as this.

I could almost laugh at the absurdity of myself just walking under the rain with no particular reason at all. Why am I here when I could be inside, happy and safe, dry and warm? Perhaps...I just want to celebrate the last night of my single life alone, even for a while. There are a lot of things a woman should think of a day before her wedding and now, it's my turn to do so. Tomorrow...
Am I really sure? Is he really right for me? What if I'm wrong at some point? What will happen then? Hearing voices in my head, I listened.

Do you love him?

Yes.

Does he love you?

...yes...

Can only love keep you both alive?

I paused, thinking the answer to such a complicated query. Can it? Can love keep us alive? Can it keep us together for the rest of our lives? But...he was a demon. And I was not. One day, when I am gone, he will have to move on. He will live for nearly forever anyway in a life that will surely be full of sadness and bitterness. Once I will be gone, he would need other company too...

The answer?

Yes... for now...

Drip drip. The rain seems to be getting harsher by the minute. I guess I should be heading back home now so as to get ready for the party that the other girls had initiated for me. Maybe I'll have fun there. A storm is no place for anyone to be in for tonight.

As I turned around, my eyes caught sight of black on a nearby street. It was a boy, just standing under the rain, staring into space, his expression giving the impression that he had given up on the world. His arms was crossed as if shielding his body from the coldness of the weather as his eyes were downcast as if not wanting anyone to see the expressions of his eyes. It was at that very moment that I realized that his red eyes were eyes that I knew of, belonging to a friend's friend who was too mysterious and secretive. I...wonder why his eyes now spoke of pain...

For a moment, I just stare at him in curiousity, uncertain if I should go over and try to help him. But suddenly, I think to myself. What could cause him to be so sad? It could not be his sister because the young girl was now happily married to Kuwabara with Hiei not complaining at all so...what else could cause this?

Could it be?

I did notice it, Hiei. I noticed how you look at my longtime friend, the man that I'm going to marry. It's because of that, isn't it? It's because...you love him too...

Right?

I know now. I know why you are anguished. And so, I will not go to you tonight. You need to be alone. You need to heal yourself so as to show a neutral face again tomorrow. You are so brave.

Hiei...you know what? After every storm, there is a rainbow. After our marriage is over, he will be as free as a dove... Had you ever thought that? I wish you did. I wish you will.

I began to walk back to my home, my heart broken at your pain. He's mine now, I'm sorry. You're hurt now, I'm sorry. You're alone now, I'm sorry. But it doesn't have to be that way for always, ne? Have hope, boy. Over the rainbow, through the passage of time and after the passing of a storm, a life can change. Maybe one day, Hiei. Just wait.

© August 9, 2000

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