Glass - by Melissa Koh: safyre@jade-court.darkgod.net - - website: http://safyre.tsx.org - Based on the characters created by Togashi Yoshihiro & Tanaka Yoshiki CAST (in random order): KOENMA-SAMA, Lord of Reikai BOTAN, Reikai Guide HINAGESHI, Reikai Guide, junior to Botan GEORGE, aide to Koenma-sama URAMESHI YUUSUKE, Reikai Investigator and Mazoku KURAMA, AKA MINAMINO SHUUICHI, a seemingly normal human with the soul of a youko HIEI, fire demon, forbidden child of the Koorime KUWABARA KAZUMA, a human with psychic powers. YUKINA, a Koorime, twin sister of Hiei, Kuwabara's love interest RYUDO HAJIME, eldest of the Ryudo kyodai. Also known as the Blue Dragon King RYUDO TSUZUKU, second brother of the Ryudo kyodai. A bishounen. AKA the Red Dragon King RYUDO OWARU, third brother of the Ryudo kyodai. Has a very hyper nature. AKA the White Dragon King (or whatever he's known as) RYUDO AMARU, youngest of the Ryudo kyodai. AKA the Black Dragon King. Also the most powerful of the Dragon Kings. TOBA MATSURI, cousin of the Ryudo kyodai, Hajime's love interest. MASEI, a youkai from Makai, and has vile intentions towards Botan. .......................................... OPENING THEME SEQUENCE SONG TITLE: WILLING SINGER: ERI .......................................... TITLE: GLASS *FIRST PANE* FADE IN: EXT. NIGHT, NINGENKAI---JAPAN, TOKYO BOTAN, an attractive blue-haired Reikai Guide, is seated on her flying oar. She zips past the streets of a busy Tokyo unseen, her eyelids drooping as she struggles to stay awake. Stars light up the night sky, further brightened by the street lamps. CLOSE ON BOTAN & OAR BOTAN (to herself) As soon as I return to Reikai, the first thing I'm going to do is to take a nice, soothing bath that will last as long as I want it, and after that, sleep. In fact, I think I'll sleep the next hundred years away...(she stretches and yawns, almost tumbling off her oar in the process.) ANOTHER ANGLE ON BOTAN'S FACE BOTAN (Blushing furiously as she grips the handle of the oar tightly) I'm more exhausted than I thought. (shakes her head to clear drowsiness / to make her point) CUT TO: HINAGESHI, her junior, slowly descends from the sky to join her. HINAGESHI (Breathlessly) Botan-san! Finally caught up with you! You were going far too fast! FAVOUR BOTAN She smiles tiredly. BOTAN I was? I didn't really notice my speed, and besides, I'm too tired. The awakening of the Red Dragon King isn't all fun... FAVOUR HINAGESHI HINAGESHI (Surprised) But no one said it was! RETURN TO BOTAN BOTAN (wistfully) That's what I'm afraid of. And this is just the initial awakening. The next time he awakens, more people will die. WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF THE DUO HINAGESHI Why? ANGLE ON WISTFUL LOOK ON BOTAN BOTAN (looks at the distant stars) Destiny. The second awakening of the Red Dragon King will spell even greater trouble for humanity. The awakening of any Dragon King rarely brings anything but trouble to the Ningenkai, and yet, it is necessary. FAVOUR HINAGESHI Her oar screeches to a dead halt. HINAGESHI (Wide-eyed) Necessary?! ESTABLISHING SHOT OF THE DUO BOTAN (Nods her head) Koenma-sama will not stop them from awakening, and no one else could or should. Why do you think he sent Yuusuke and the others to China? It's not a free holiday, mind you. HINAGESHI China?! But why?! BOTAN If Yuusuke and the rest remain here, they are either in danger of losing their lives, or threatening the awakening of the Dragon Kings. Either way, lives will be lost, but by isolating both parties from each other, we save more lives and less conflict. HINAGESHI Koenma-sama's going to allow innocent humans to die then? FAVOUR BOTAN BOTAN He doesn't have a choice, Hinageshi. (Her pink eyes are sad as she tilts her head to look at Hinageshi) The Book doesn't leave us with any other option...and like I said earlier, this is the only way where least lives will be lost. ANGLE ON HINAGESHI Hinageshi drifts on her oar over the same spot as she watches her senior leave. DISSOLVE: INT. NINGENKAI, JAPAN, TOKYO, RYUDO RESIDENCE--- MORNING RYUDO TSUZUKU, a beautiful young man, is asleep on the bed. The household is quiet. A breeze enters the room, blowing the curtains slightly. He buries himself further into the blanket. CLOSE ON TSUZUKU He stirs on the bed, turning to his side as the morning sun shines on him. Groaning sleepily, he opens his eyes, using his arm as a shield against the more powerful rays. He sits up on his bed, rubbing his eyes groggily as he yawns. SIDE VIEW OF TSUZUKU'S FACE VOICEOVER(guess who?) (off screen) Ryudo Tsuzuku, the second son of the Ryudo family. A bishounen and the Prince Charming of his school. Receives bouquets of roses daily as a show of his beauty, usually from girls. However, no one has ever mistaken him for a girl unless he dresses up as one. Tsuzuku sneezes as he rises out of bed. He stares out of the window and wonders at the omen foretold by the sneeze. TSUZUKU (Quietly to himself) I wonder... Voiceover cries to stop herself from screaming at him. He steps to the window and looks out. Sees his brothers, RYUDO OWARU and RYUDO AMARU in the backyard. Owaru looks up at his elder brother. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF AMARU & OWARU OWARU & AMARU (Shouting in unison) Ohayo! RETURN TO TSUZUKU TSUZUKU Ohayo! What are the two of you doing up so early? CLOSE IN ON AMARU AMARU (blinking innocently) Breakfast? VOICEOVER (Offscreen) Ryudo Amaru, youngest of the Ryudo kyodai. Sweet-looking and predicted to be as heartbreakingly beautiful as the two eldest brothers of the Ryudo kyodai in the distant future. Amaru sneezes as well. Owaru & Tsuzuku share worried glances. TIGHT ON TSUZUKU TSUZUKU Daijoubu ka? (He leans out of the window, dangerously close from toppling off the window ledge.) DOLLY TO AMARU AMARU (smilingly) Daijoubu. WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF TSUZUKU He smiles back subconsciously. TSUZUKU Where's Eldest Brother? CUT TO: ANGLE SHOT OF AMARU & OWARU They look at each other and shrug their shoulders. CLOSE ON OWARU OWARU Don't know. He left early this morning, before we even had the chance to greet him. (Grins widely) VOICEOVER Ryudo Owaru, third brother of the Ryudo kyodai. Hyper in nature, loves sports. Cheerful most of the time, has a black hole for a stomach. Closest to Amaru and charming in his own way. For some reason or the other, Owaru does not sneeze. Sensing nothing amiss, he continues to grill breakfast. Voiceover sweat drops. DISSOLVE: INT. REIKAI, KOENMA-SAMA'S OFFICE OVERVIEW OF REIKAI. The fires of hell burn bright, the orange-red lava spurting, almost striking Botan as she whizzes over the lava pits. She mumbles something inaudible under her breath as she halts outside KOENMA's office. CUT TO: OVERVIEW OF KOENMA-SAMA'S OFFICE The usual stacks of papers are there, at level with the ceiling. Botan sweat drops, wondering whether she should announce her presence or wait for Koenma to notice her. CUT TO: CLOSE ON KOENMA The Reikai Lord is in his teenage form, hunched over another document in an unhealthy posture. Botan steps off her oar daintily, drawing unseen symbols in the air. The oar disappears just as Koenma looks up. ANGLE ON KOENMA'S FACE VOICEOVER (Offscreen) Koenma-sama, Lord of Reikai. Currently in his adult form. Considered a bishounen by many, though he seldom appeared in his teenage form until recent date. Perpetually sucks on a blue pacifier. KOENMA Ah! Botan, good, you're here. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF THE TWO BOTAN Koenma-sama, you summoned me? KOENMA I did...now, if only I can remember what I summoned you for... FAVOUR BOTAN SD Botan sweat-drops. Koenma snaps his fingers suddenly, startling Botan. She jumps back slightly as Koenma levels her a look. CUT TO: ANOTHER ANGLE ON KOENMA KOENMA I remember now. (Looks at Botan with grave eyes) You're due for leave tomorrow. DOLLY TO BOTAN She stares at her boss with disbelieving eyes. BOTAN Is...is that all? (To herself) I am? I don't remember that. On the other hand, better not mention anything. For all I know, he might just cancel my holiday in favour of something else, and we're short of Reikai Guides as it is. I just hope that the Red Dragon King doesn't awaken until after my break. WIDE SHOT KOENMA (Frowns) I think so. Any plans? BOTAN (Distractedly) None, actually, but I think I'll do some shopping, since Yuusuke and the rest are in China. KOENMA You could always visit them there. After all, your break lasts about a month or so, and besides, you deserve it. BOTAN (Shaking her head) Can't. What if the Red Dragon King awakens while I'm gone? Reikai will be short of another Reikai Guide, and how are the souls reaching here without one? I have to be here until the worst is over. KOENMA Hinageshi can take your place. BOTAN Even with the rest of the trainees, there aren't enough Reikai Guides to lead the souls to Reikai in time. I'll remain in Japan as long as it takes. We've been waiting for this date for a long time... KOENMA (Sighing) True, true. Take the rest of the day off and pack your things. I don't want to see you back here until a month is over. Is that clear? (stares sternly at Botan) CUT TO: CLOSE UP OF BOTAN'S FACE BOTAN (Eyes twinkling in amusement) Hai, Koenma-sama. She summons her oar and zips off back to her suite. Koenma watches her leave for a moment before returning to his papers. GEORGE rushes into the office with another stack of papers. CUT TO: CLOSE ON GEORGE & PAPERS GEORGE Koenma-sama ~! You have to sign this *now*! CUT TO: ANGLE ON KOENMA'S FACE KOENMA (He is on the verge of wailing) And I thought I was done for today ~! It's not fair ~! DISSOLVE: EXT. NINGENKAI, JAPAN, TOKYO---DAY ESTABLISHING SHOT OF PORTAL A portal slowly opens, as though opening a half- healed wound, in a lonely alley way. CLOSE ON PORTAL A greyish-black surrounds it, and within the circle is a black spot of roughly two metres. A greyish-purple limb pops out of the darkness. A figure falls through the portal. Standing up, it dusts itself. Face is hidden, but the weird colouring of the skin indicates that the figure is a YOUKAI. His name is MASEI. CUT TO: SPOTLIGHT ON MASEI A brief flash of his face indicates his evil nature. Sharp canines protrude from his mouth, and complete distortion of face. The moment is gone, as he leaps away, sprinting into the blanket of darkness falling over the city. MASEI (Off screen) Reikai Ferry Guide...Botan...(Note: The name is said in an omnimous whisper.) CUT TO: THE PORTAL as it shrinks inch by inch, until it finally disappears. CAMERA moves back to take a WIDE ANGLE SHOT. The grayish-black aura remains for a brief moment before vanishing entirely. The alley falls into a gloomy silence. HOLD ON ALLEY FADE OUT TO BE CONTINUED... .......................................... ENDING THEME SEQUENCE SONG TITLE: EIEN NO FUUKEI SINGER: ERI .......................................... Disclaimers & author's notes: Characters of Yuu Yuu Hakusho and Souryuden are copyrighted to Yoshihiro Togashi and Tanaka Yoshiki respectively. Criticisms and comments are welcomed. Acknowledgements & credits go to many people: To the creators of YYH and Souryuden respectively, to Shirin-san for replying to the first draft, to Jenni for listening to the usual, round the bout babbling and complaints, to the scriptwriters of "The Princess Bride" and "Natural Born Killers" for giving me a taste of true screenplay / scriptwriting. And note, all of them are listed at random by my very confused mind, and thus, should be regarded with equal rank... ^_^'''' The songs, 'Willing' and 'Eien no Fuukei', are sung by ERI. - End Part - Yuu Yuu Hakusho/Souryuden Glass - by Melissa Koh: safyre@jade-court.darkgod.net - - website: http://safyre.tsx.org - .......................................... OPENING THEME SEQUENCE SONG TITLE: WILLING SINGER: ERI .......................................... TITLE: GLASS *SECOND PANE* FADE IN EXT. NINGENKAI, JAPAN, TOKYO---DAY ESTABLISHING SHOT OF THE SKY Botan is once more seated on her oar, whizzing through the sky in her usual loops and circles. Her blue ponytail whips around her face as she does a nose dive. Metres before she crashes against the ground, she pulls her oar up, flying in a straight line across the city, skilfully manoeuvring her oar between the sea of people. CUT TO: ESTABLISHING SHOT OF BOTAN People continue to be oblivious to her presence. She does not seem to mind, watching the passing people with a strange, unidentifiable look on her face. ANGLE ON BOTAN'S FACE She gives herself a shake before smiling cheerily. Moving to the side to make way for a burly man in his late thirties, she unintentionally backs against the edge of a water fountain. She turns around. CUT TO: CLOSE ON FOUNTAIN Coins are seen at the bottom of the fountain. The water ripples, distorting her reflection into hundreds of tiny waves. CUT TO: BOTAN'S smile widens, realising that this is a wishing fountain. The dancing water spurts on her suddenly. Her oar jerks back at the surprise attack. Botan laughs, her laughter ringing loud and clear. However, the people around her are unable to hear her voice. She brushes her fringe back, tossing back her hair in a flirtatious manner and looks up into the sky, closing her eyes as the warm sunrays of the afternoon falls on her. BOTAN (Her voice is sombre) The Dragon Kings...if they destroy everything... CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF THE SKY AND BOTAN Her smile slowly fades away, her face becoming solemn as dark clouds blot out the sunlight. BOTAN (Off screen) Hajimemashite! I'm Botan, the cute Reikai Ferry Guide from hell and a probable equivalent to the Western Goddess of Death. Dozo yoroshiku. However, I'm on leave right now and won't be escorting any souls to Reikai for this month, or so Koenma-sama says. ANOTHER ANGLE ON BOTAN Shaking off her dreary mood, her face lights up with a smile as she directs her oar to the sky, trying out all her death-defying stunts. She closes in on a gift shop, taking on a solid form as she descends, resembling a goddess as she does so. CUT TO: TWO BYSTANDERS OUTSIDE THE SHOP They stare at her with shrunken eyes, jaws hanging in complete shock. Botan does not realise that she has been caught and dismisses her oar before entering the shop nonchalantly with light footsteps. The BYSTANDERS, a male and a female, possibly in their early teens, share a confused look before running off. CLOSE UP OF BYSTANDERS BYSTANDERS #1 & #2 (Shrieking hysterically) Ghosts ~! Spirits ~! Demons ~! CUT TO: INT. GIFT SHOP---DAY OVERVIEW OF GIFT SHOP CUT TO: ANGLE ON BOTAN She surveys the shop with wide admiring eyes and wanders aroundaimlessly. Curious stares are concentrated on her as she slips past people, unaware of the attention she's receiving. BOTAN (Off screen) Aside from my job, I love to explore and exploring gift shops is among my top favourites. Hinageshi, my junior, her birthday is round the corner and since Koenma-sama has given me a long break, I thought that I might as well make the best of it. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF BOTAN AND A DISPLAY CASE She stares at the various glass figurines displayed, pressing her palms against the glass pane as she admires the exquisite shapes and designs. BOTAN'S P.O.V TIGHT SHOT: A GLASS FIGURINE OF A KITSUNE IN THE DISPLAY CASE CUT TO: FAVOUR NEKO-BOTAN She smiles, cat-like, whiskers appearing on her face as her eyes become slits, remembering a certain youko spirit friend of hers. BOTAN (squealing) Kawaii!! But it'd suit Kurama better than Hinageshi...(She clasps her hands together, starry-eyed.) FADE TO PINK BACKGROUND. Bubbles and glitter light up the screen, with Botan standing somewhere in the middle, retaining her starry-eyed look. CUT TO: AUDIENCE P.O.V INTERIOR OF GIFT SHOP CLOSE UP OF BOTAN Her face is solemn, remembering that her friends are in China for a reason and *not* because Koenma thought that they deserve a holiday. BOTAN (Off screen) Yuusuke and the others are in China, after Koenma-sama decided that they earned themselves a holiday after their last mission. Tokyo is lonely without them. Before, they were always here; I could visit them anytime I wanted without fearing for their safety and lives. Now, the situation has changed. ANOTHER ANGLE ON BOTAN'S FIGURE She turns away from the glass display, walking to another section of the store. WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF BOTAN BOTAN (Off screen) As long as they remain in Tokyo, they are in constant danger, just as the constant hide- and-seek game the Dragon Kings are playing. (Her voice gradually matures.) Except that this is no game for Ningenkai and Reikai. ANGLE ON BOTAN She runs her finger lightly over the glass figurines on the shelves, seemingly lost in thought. A wistful look replaces her natural cheery face, marring the attractive face with deep lines on her forehead. BOTAN (Off screen) Who am I trying to kid when I told Koenma- sama that I didn't want to go to China, that I wanted to remain in Tokyo? Who am I trying to kid when I told Hinageshi that Koenma-sama, that *we* didn't have any other option? (At this point, she breaks off, before continuing in an emotionless whisper.) Lies. All lies. CLOSE UP OF THE PAINED LOOK ON BOTAN'S FACE She closes her eyes for a brief moment, collecting her composure. Reopening them, and for the first time, we notice that there is a sort of haunted look in Botan's eyes. She leaves the gift shop. BOTAN (Whispering softly to herself, yet loud enough to be heard by the audience) The choice has been made. There is no backing out now. PAN TO: THE SKY, heavy, dark clouds gathering for a thunderstorm. CUT TO: HOLD ON BOTAN She raises her hand, shading her eyes despite the fall of darkness. IMPRINT ON SKY AND BOTAN DISSOLVE: EXT. NINGENKAI, JAPAN, TOKYO---DAY CUT TO: CITY It is raining. Pouring, to be more precise. People are running about like scattered ants. DISSOLVE INT. NINGENKAI, TOKYO, UNKNOWN CAFE---DAY RYUDO HAJIME, a well-built, handsome young man in his early twenties, is sitting at the window seat. He drinks his hot, frothy cappuccino as he watches the movement outside. CUT TO: FULL VIEW OF CAFE The cafe is illuminated with few lights, the atmosphere romantic. The song, 'Willing', plays softly in the background. Business is moderate despite the bad weather. CUT TO: ANGLE ON HAJIME'S FACE He replaces the cup on the coffee table, strumming his fingers on his lap in rhythm with the song, his eyes distracted. He rests his left arm on the table, pressing his cheek against his palm rather than leaning. The light ringing of bells are heard OFF SCREEN. He looks up. CUT TO: HAJIME'S P.O.V He sees a graceful young woman in her early teens entering the cafe. She pauses for a moment, before shaking her head, sprinkling water droplets everywhere. MEDIUM CLOSE UP OF BOTAN SHAKING HER HEAD HOLD ON: The unrestrained look on Botan's face, as fragile as glass. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF CAFE The background fades to a pastel texture, with only Botan and Hajime in full movement and colour. HOLD ON THEM--- ---as their eyes meet. ANGLE ON BOTAN She takes on a wild-eyed look, recognising the BLUE DRAGON KING. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF HAJIME He senses fear and strange energy readings, at the same time, a familiarity about her. FOCUS ON HAJIME IN SLOW MOTION He rises to his feet, stretching out his hand--- HAJIME Ojosan ~! Matte kudasai! PAN TO: EXTREME CLOSE UP OF BOTAN'S TERRIFIED LOOK She reels around suddenly and bolts out of the cafe. PAN BACK TO HAJIME AND A WAITER HAJIME (Shouting) Waiter! The bill... (Pauses for a moment, then adds as an after thought) ...please... CUT TO: WAITER as he arrives with the bill on a silver tray. Hajime hurriedly foots his bill before running after Botan. FAVOUR HAJIME WITH MULTIPLE TIGHT SHOTS DISSOLVE: EXT. NINGENKAI, JAPAN, TOKYO---DAY People pave way for Hajime as he rushes out, appearing to be influenced by his urgency. It is still raining, drenching Hajime and Botan. CUT TO: SIDE VIEW OF HAJIME AND BOTAN RUNNING ANOTHER ANGLE ON BOTAN AS SHE DASHES ACROSS THE ROAD HAJIME (Shouting off screen) Ojosan ~! Chotto matte kudasai! BEGIN FADE OUT IN SLOW MOTION Screams and sounds of car tires screeching are heard OFF SCREEN. Hajime looks positively stunned. He turns his head away ruthlessly, unable to watch. CUT TO: HOLD ON SIDE VIEW OF HAJIME'S FACE FADE OUT COMPLETE DISSOLVE: EXT. NINGENKAI, JAPAN, TOKYO---DAY CUT TO: BOTAN'S P.O.V She opens her eyes, slowly, and finds herself lying on the ground, staring at the concerned face of Ryudo Tsuzuku as raindrops fall on them. She blinks, in a state of shock after her near- death accident. TIGHT IN ON TSUZUKU'S FACE TSUZUKU (worriedly) Daijoubu desu ka, ojosan? (He hovers over her, supporting himself with his arms.) BACK TO AUDIENCE P.O.V CUT TO: BOTAN as she registers the RED DRAGON KING. Her eyes widen as she scrambles back in a hurry. ESTABLISHING SHOT OF THE DISTANCE PAN IN TSUZUKU'S HALF-AMUSED SMILE His eyes narrow inconspicuously and smirks at Botan, looking like a cat who has just cornered a mouse, before returning to their usual size. PAN IN ON BOTAN She is petrified and tries to hide her fear unsuccessfully. She trembles visibly. BOTAN (to herself) This is *not* good...two Dragon Kings in one day, what could be worse...? (She rises to her feet in a hurry and dusts herself absently.) Koenma-sama's going to have a thing or two to say about this... ESTABLISHING SHOT OF 10 METRE RADIUS AROUND THEM Hajime glances the road for cars before running over. He is soaking wet like the others. By then, a large crowd has gathered around them. He ignores them, more concerned about his younger brother and Botan. HAJIME Are you all right, Tsuzuku? Ojosan? TSUZUKU We're all right, Niisan. I saw you running after her. What's wrong? HAJIME (Looks baffled) I'm not sure, but there's something strange about her. The moment she saw me, she started to run, as though she knows us. PAUSE FOR A COUPLE OF HEARTBEATS TSUZUKU Another spy? PAUSE AGAIN HAJIME I don't think so. She doesn't look like one...and she seems familiar. TSUZUKU (He stares at Botan before averting his eyes to look at Hajime.) Looks can be deceiving, Niisan. CUT TO: FULL VIEW OF CROWD CLOSE UP ON A GROUP Three women in their late forties glare at Botan for a brief moment before indulging themselves in their "private" conversation. BYSTANDER #3 (To the other two bystanders) Can you believe it?! She could have been killed, running across the road like that! BYSTANDER #4 Girls today have no shame. Don't they know the meaning of fidelity? How can she even have two boyfriends at the same time?! BYSTANDER #5 (Nods her head) I agree. They're going to break out in a fight, I tell you! That girl's bad company! Look at the way she dresses: a tight-fitting shirt and shorts that show her thighs. What is the world coming to? CUT TO BOTAN'S RED FACE She is outraged and embarrassed at the same time, but refuses to respond. Instead, she hugs herself self-consciously, just realising that he's in the rain without an umbrella. Aside from that, she is drenched and soaking wet. EXTREME CLOSE UP OF BOTAN Water droplets trickle down her face like tears. She wipes them with the back of her right hand, her left resting on her hip as she shoots dagger looks at the gossiping women (OFF SCREEN). CUT TO: DOLLY ON HAJIME & TSUZUKU Their faces are as red as, if not redder than, Botan's. FAVOUR HAJIME HAJIME (Unheard by anyone except Tsuzuku) No, thank you. I have a special someone already... SHIFT TO TSUZUKU, who gives his brother a knowing look. CUT TO: WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF BOTAN She tries to slip away unnoticed, but a hand shoots out to grab her wrist. She is unable to pry her hand from the death grip, and glances up at the owner of the hand. DOLLY TO TSUZUKU TSUZUKU (whispering softly) You're not going anywhere until you explain a couple of things. Why were you running from my brother? WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF THE THREE OF THEM CAMERA ON BOTAN'S PALE FACE She is calmer now, though she continues trembling due to the coldness of the weather. BOTAN Anou... OVERVIEW OF THE THREE FADE OUT INTO PASTEL-TEXTURE DISSOLVE: EXT. REIKAI---DAY (NINGENKAI TIME) OVERVIEW OF REIKAI Reikai shakes at Koenma's yells of surprise. KOENMA (OFF SCREEN) WHAT ~?! A portal has been opened from Makai *to* Ningenkai ~?! DISSOLVE: INT. REIKAI, KOENMA'S OFFICE---DAY HIEI, a cute fire demon of an unknown age, is lying lazily on Koenma's desk, thumb on his lip in a seductive manner. The office is, for once, cleared of all papers and tidy, with the exception of the desk, which is scattered with all sorts of things(including Hiei). Koenma grabs some scrap paper and rips them into bits unknowingly, before throwing them into the air. A CLOSE UP OF HIEI'S FIGURE He sneezes as a drifting piece of confetti lands on his nose. He glares at the Reikai Lord--- CUT TO: KOENMA as he bangs his head against the table, obviously distressed and in a hurry to knock himself unconscious. CAMERA dollies to a bored-looking fire demon and BACK TO the upset Reikai Lord. KOENMA (Moaning to himself) I don't believe this. I refuse to accept this... (regaining his composure and sits up) ...I want that twice-damned youkai out of Ningenkai and back in Makai! MEDIUM CLOSE UP OF HIEI He leans forward, and grabs Koenma's collar roughly, pulling the latter towards him. Hiei's eyes flash intensely, his face expressionless, almost as though he's trying to seduce Koenma. HIEI That's *not* my problem. Solve it yourself and leave me out of it. (He releases Koenma at the same time.) ESTABLISHING SHOT OF KOENMA & HIEI Koenma falls back on his armchair with a loud thud, pulling his collar nervously and swallows hard. CAMERA MOVES to Hiei, settling back on the table in a seductive pose and smiles sweetly. EXTREME CLOSE UP ON KOENMA SD Koenma starts dancing about, wailing loudly as tears spurt out. KOENMA Hiei! That's not funny ~! ANOTHER ANGLE ON THE TWO HIEI (Calmly) I never said it was. (He stretches out his left hand and touches Koenma's face gently.) CLOSE UP ON THE TWO FRAME fades to a dream-like scene. They stare at each other as though they are the only ones in the world. HOLD ON POSE KOENMA Hiei... They lean forward slowly, and just when they are about to--- KNOCK ON DOOR WIDE ANGLE SHOT OF THE TWO They back away hastily. The mood is broken. Koenma coughs, regaining his composure as he adjusts his clothes. Hiei looks almost disappointed, but the moment is gone, replaced by his usual, indifferent look. KOENMA Come in. CUT TO: ENTER HINAGESHI She manages a nervous curtsy to her lord, a look of pure panic on her baby-face. ESTABLISHING SHOT OF THE OFFICE KOENMA What is it now, Hinageshi? HINAGESHI Koenma-sama, may I have permission to join Botan-san in Ningenkai? KOENMA (He sends her a narrowed-eye look) What for? CUT TO: Hinageshi. She fidgets nervously, but her face is determined. HINAGESHI Botan-san is the only Reikai Guide in Ningenkai at present, and she's not due to return until a month later. If anything happens to her, we wouldn't know until it's too late, my lord. And with Masei running free, Botan-san is in grave danger. KOENMA That's none of your business in the first place. Botan is perfectly capable of looking after herself. Remember, she might not be first- rate in offensive moves, but her defence is among the best in Reikai. PAN TO: Hiei raises his eyes slightly at Koenma's remark, and sends him aquestioning look. CAMERA PANS TO Koenma giving him an I-will-explain-to- you-later look. HINAGESHI (her voice is getting desperate.) But even so, she has to be informed that Masei is in Ningenkai. Ever since the last time she dropped him in Makai--- KOENMA (Cutting her off) That's enough, Hinageshi. Hinageshi falls silent even though it is obviously killing her. She forces herself to look away as an angry red tinge stains her cheeks. Koenma sighs. KOENMA Fine, you can go if you want to, but make sure you report back a.s.a.p, got that? ANOTHER ANGLE ON HINAGESHI She perks up immediately. HINAGESHI (Bowing) Domo arigato gozaimasu! She summons her oar and zips out of the office in a flash. For the next couple of moments, nothing. Then--- CLOSE IN ON KOENMA & HIEI Koenma wraps his arms around Hiei's waist and rests his head on his shoulder. SILENCE for a few moments, then--- HIEI Koenma? KOENMA (Lazily) What? HIEI Explain to me now. Koenma smiles. KOENMA As you wish...beloved... As he kisses his lover's cheek... BEGIN FADE OUT TO BE CONTINUED... .......................................... ENDING THEME SEQUENCE SONG TITLE: EIEN NO FUUKEI SINGER: ERI .......................................... Standard disclaimers apply here. I know, I know, pairing Koenma with Hiei is a *big* mistake, but I couldn't resist it o^O^o There isn't any logic in it, just the whims and fancies of a troubled fanfic writer...and no, I'm not doing any lemon. All events here take place in an alternate timeline / space, thus, will have either little or absolutely no connection to either anime. Hypertia ----who is having an overdose of Garou Densetsu, Earthian, Souryuden and Slayers. Sulia ~! How *could* you even abandon Terry? Waa ~! Why does true love always end up in tragedy? - End Fic -