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An Introduction to Yuu Yuu Hakusho
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Yuu Yuu Hakusho is the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a
14-year-old high-school delinquent who died trying to save a young
boy from being run over by a car. Master Koenma, Lord Prince of
the Dead, allowed Yusuke to return to the human world as a Spirit
World Detective. He was entrusted with the responsibility of
protecting the Human World from demons. His technique is the
Rei-Gan, a focused beam of his own spiritual energy which inflicts
extreme damage.
Along the way, he teams up with Kazuma Kuwabara, his
favorite high school rival who eventually becomes his best
friend... even if neither cares to admit it. Kuwabara uses his rei to
form the Rei-Ken.
Further down the road, Yusuke teams up with
Kurama/Shuichi Minamino and Hiei. Both are thieves from the
Makai who were offered redemption by assisting the Spirit
Detective.
Kurama is the smartest of the group. His spiritual energy
allows him to control and manifest weapons made from plants.
Although he uses several weapons, his favorite appears to be the
Rose Whip, a rose-thorn vine capable of slicing through steel
Hiei is a swordsman of great skill and power. His level
of expertise and his inherent capability of moving at blinding
speeds to decapitate opponents renders him a dangerous foe
indeed. He is often grim and lonesome but he eventually learns to
trust his friends.
They are four boys who, despite of diverse backrounds
and personalities, have shared countless battles, trials and
tribulations together. They have proved themselves to be a
formidable force in protecting the Human World from the constant
threat posed by the Demon World.
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Shonen
A Yuu Yuu Hakusho fic
By Chester Casta�eda
gab_ab@edsamail.com.ph
http://www.geocities.com/gabriel_abdiel
Well, I'm a newbie here... but all c&c are acceptable ^_^
A few more notes before proceeding:
<> indicates character thoughts
() indicates author's notes
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"Good morning," said the fox.
"Good morning," the little prince responded politely, although
when he turned around he saw nothing.
"I am right here," the voice said, "under the apple tree."
"Who are you?" asked the little prince, and added, "You are very
pretty to look at."
"I am a fox," the fox said.
"Come and play with me," proposed the little prince. "I am so
unhappy."
"I cannot play with you," the fox said. "I am not tamed."
"Ah! Please excuse me," said the little prince.
But, after some thought, he added:
"What does that mean - 'tame'?"
"You do not live here," said the fox.
An excerpt from The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Prologue: First to Last
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Kurama, also known as Shuichi Minamino, stared
blankly at the tall, handsome bishounen in front of him. Believe it
or not, during the past six months he'd spent at this school, this
particular issue had become as old as... well, he was. He braced
himself for what was to come. <How can I put this gently?>
"Well, did'ya like the flowers?" the brown-haired youth
asked, anticipation clear in his voice. Kurama's face turned blue.
<Oh yeah, this is going to be fun.>
"To tell you honestly... the flowers were nice..." Kurama
began. His left eye was already twitching, and it took the combined
efforts of his underlying kitsune form, as well as his own willpower
to prevent himself from losing what little lunch he had eaten.
"And?" The guy jumped forward, taking hold of Kurama's
shoulders.
This was already forming into a scene taken straight
from a manga. A Shonen-Ai doujinshi, to be exact. Kurama
shuddered in disgust. He wanted to punch the guy, but was afraid
to ruin his good reputation as the perfect student.
"But I really can't accept them," he said simply.
"Nonsense!" cried the boy, a spark of hope lighting up
in him despite the rejection. <So, she's the traditionally shy type
kind of girl...> he thought joyfully.
"Because..." Kurama continued, totally ignoring him,
"I'm really a boy."
"......." was the guy's witty response.
Sighing-- Kurama was not too keen on hurting people...
unless necessary-- he scurried away from the very sorry scene of
a very broken-hearted boy. <That went well....>
"Why me?" Kurama asked no one in particular, rewarding
himself with odd looks from those who didn't realize what had just
happened, and snickers from those who did.
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Ever since he had arrived in Meiou High, Kurama's days
had all been like this. He had more than his share of admirers...
half of which were male and half of those males *knew* he was a
male. It was a taxing situation for Shuichi Minamino, good human
son of Shiori Minamino... and downright embarrassing for the once
feared kitsune known as Kurama. But his admirers were not the
only ones at fault here. His long, red hair wasn't helping matters,
but he wouldn't even consider cutting it. So he decided, once and
for all, to simply ignore such things. If they thought of him as a
woman, or as a suitable target for male affection, then that was
their problem. He was above such things.
"Hello, miss... you seem all alone. May I accompany
you?"
"......"
Nevertheless, kitsune or not, Kurama... Minamino was
still a human being deep in his heart. Who could blame the guy for
being pissed once in a while? Even Minamino, as long a fuse as
he had, had his limits....
"I'm a guy, and I'm not interested. Now, please leave me
alone," Kurama said in a calm, unnerving voice that sent shivers
to the base of the guy's spine.
Sighing yet again, he left another hapless, dumbstruck
teenager behind. So, only two this afternoon. <Today must be a
good day... oh joy.>
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