Rescuing Hiei

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Scene 12 ------------------------------------------- Shishi's Medical Room

* Koenma, Kurama, and Yusuke enter quietly. They find Shishi standing beside a small incubator. The Banshee is so focused on holding his surviving child's tiny hand, that he doesn't even notice his visitors. Kurama touches Yusuke and Koenma's arms and they both nod. The redheaded kitsune moves up beside Shishi calmly. He stands there for a couple moments before Shishi finally glances up at him timidly. Kurama sees that the Banshee's cheeks are damp just before Shishi wipes them with his long robe sleeve.

Kurama- (Quietly) Shishi,...
Shishi- (Quietly) Yes, Kurama. I'm crying... I'm not ashamed of that...

* Shishi half glances toward the other two to let them know he's aware of them, also. He then looks back down at his tiny son. The baby is hooked up to various tubes and a tiny airmask.

Kurama- (Quietly) Of course you wouldn't be...
Shishi- (Quietly) I've... lost one ch-child... I may lose this one... Your healers say they've done everything they could for my baby, Lord Koenma.

* Koenma moves up to look down at the little boy.

Koenma- There are.. some deaths that I can't reverse, Shishi. Premature stillborn children are one of those... I know that law is archaic and I very much intend to enforce it's change... But I'm afraid that won't help your lost daughter now... I'm sorry, sometimes my job stinks... But I can tell you that this one will live, Shishi.

* Shishi hesitantly glances up at Koenma, then nods.

Shishi- (Quietly) I wouldn't have you bring her back... Banshee's believe in fate deeply... When a baby Banshee is stillborn.. we see it as a sign that she... wasn't meant to be...

* Koenma looks at Shishi.

Shishi- But my little boy is a fighter.. Just like his... Papa...

* Shishi nods, wipes his cheeks again, then looks at the Prince again.

Shishi- Please, sir... Please tell me that my Shi is okay...
Yusuke- His name is...
Shishi- Hiei...

* The Banshee half glances toward Yusuke.

Shishi- I know who he is, Yusuke... It's just that.. sometimes I think that he's.. forgotten...

* The samurai turns and moves away from the three males, suddenly uncomfortable being so close to them. He knows that they won't hurt his son, though.

Shishi- You have... no idea.. what he's been through...
Koenma- That's exactly why I'm here, Mr. Wakamaru.

* Shishi moves to sit on the bed as Koenma turns to face him. The Banshee glances up at the powerful ruler timidly, so Koenma stays where he is. Kurama recognizes Shishi's mannerisms and mentally asks Yusuke to stay where he is, as well.

Shishi- I will answer your questions, sir... At least, tell you what I can.

* Kurama reaches over to touch Koenma's arm.

Kurama- (Whisper) Please, be easy.. I'm sure Shishi has been through a lot of trauma, also... Besides losing his daughter.

* Shishi shrugs and wraps his robe closed tighter.

Shishi- W-well, not as... m-much as.. Hiei... I have him to thank for that...

* Shishi smiles slightly.

Shishi- He's been a very good Alpha to me...

* Yusuke looks away.

Koenma- Alpha... not mate?

* Shishi lowers his eyes.

Shishi- (Quietly) N-not... fully...
Koenma- Shishi, I need to know the truth... Hiei is claiming that he raped you...

* The Banshee raises his eyes to meet Koenma's finally. The Teen can see the pure sadness in them.

Koenma- Were you in complete co-operation with him when you coupled to create your babies?
Yusuke- Real smooth, junior.
Koenma- If you're going to interfere with this, you'll have to leave, Yusuke...

* Yusuke glares at Koenma, as does Kurama. But the Prince stoicly ignores them.

Shishi- Y-you got to.. understand... That monster had... his sons... He threatened to kill Ichiro if Shi refused to...
Koenma- I understand that there are extinuating circumstances here, Shishi. I just need to know the truth. It will be useful in helping me to deal with Hiei.

* After several moments of going over the memory of their first encounter, Shishi nods.

Shishi- I was... in my heat cycle.. when the group of rogues caught me... Boy, was I surprised when Kichiro... p-presented me to... the one I went there to find.

* Shishi laughs slightly. He then clears his throat to continue. Kurama's sharp eyes notice the samurai begin to tremble slightly.

Shishi- (Quietly) W-we were.. taken to a room... He used his jagan t-to stun me...
Koenma- Hiei?
Shishi- No!

* Shishi glances toward the incubator.

Shishi- (Quietly) Kichiro. He had Dasan seal Hiei's jagan as soon as they.. caught him. That's what Sabie told me... While I was stunned Kichiro put a warding collar on me.

* Shishi raises his hand to rub his neck. Yusuke and Kurama do as well, both remembering how that strap made them feel. For nearly an hour the three listen to Shishi explain everything that had happened during their stay in that room to the best of his ability. When he finally grows quiet Koenma takes a deep breath.

Koenma- Okay, Shishi. I've heard enough for now.

* Shishi looks back up at Koenma.

Shishi- You.. told him about... the baby, didn't you?
Koenma- Yes. I had to see how he would react to the news...
Shishi- I know how he reacted...

* He raises a hand to rub his shoulder, but he refuses to tell them about the claim mark at this time. Kurama notices the gesture, though.

Shishi- It's how he always reacts... I have to go to him...
Koenma- You're still recovering yourself..
Shishi- I'm fine. I need to bring Shi out of his...
Yusuke- Hiei.

* Shishi scowls at Yusuke a moment.

Shishi- The depression and guilt will.. overwhelm him... losing Sabie almost destroyed him...
Koenma- Okay. You rest tonight, I'll take you to see him in the morning... He has his boys with him, and Imiko.. They'll keep him busy.
Yusuke- Who named Kuwabara's baby that?
Shishi- Our master... Kichiro.

* Koenma looks at Yusuke and Kurama.

Koenma- Let's go, guys.

* Shishi lays down on the bed as Koenma shoos his two friends out of the room.

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I'm not a mind-doctor. I just wrote how I felt that these two would possibly react. Trying to convey how exactly a "demon" would show conflictions between trying to accept what has happened, while dealing with the grief, guilt, and anger of the situation as well. I hope it works for you. I'm trying my best to bring you a "realistic" fantasy. :o)