My Stories 44
It's Complicated
In which Hiei is assigned as Botan's escort during her stay in Makai and the lines drawn firmly between them blur into something more complicated than mere duty.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, words: 58, favs: 1, 1/1, [Hiei, Botan]
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Hiei's Thoughts on Crushing Dimwits and Captivating Ferry-Girls
"Enough," Hiei ground out, fists clenched at his side. "I'll compete in your absurd human games." In which Hiei is suckered into Game Night with the gang and gains an unlikely ally amidst the chaos. (A collaboration with Crystal Koneko)
Yu Yu Hakusho, K+, English, Humor & Romance, words: 69, favs: 2, follows: 2, 9/18/2024, [Hiei, Botan]
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Dreaming of You »
"You two are bonded in another reality," the demon explained. "The ties are so strong that they're spilling into this one and beckoning you over while you sleep." Or, when a cross-dimensional condition affects both Hiei and Botan, they're forced to learn a little bit about themselves, a little bit about each other, and a little bit about love along the way.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 6, words: 29k+, favs: 31, follows: 18, updated: 6/21/2024 published: 5/10/2024, [Hiei, Botan]
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Koi no Yokan »
"Koi no Yokan: the feeling upon first meeting someone that you will inevitably fall in love with them." Or, Botan meets Hiei ahead of schedule and that one chance encounter changes the course of their relationship forever.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 7, words: 19k+, favs: 37, follows: 19, updated: 10/16/2023 published: 7/10/2023, [Hiei, Botan]
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Fantasy
When the jagan eye grants Hiei a private screening of Botan's innermost thoughts, they both end up in a place that neither of them could have imagined.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 36, follows: 9, 3/10/2023, [Hiei, Botan]
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Friends, Lovers or Nothing »
"You can be friends, lovers or nothing. Anything in between will just end in ruin." If Hiei were a smarter man, he might have heeded those words. As it currently stood, his desire far outweighed his sense of caution, and if he couldn't have Botan the way he wanted, he would settle for this fleeting chance instead. (Or, the sequel to Friends)
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 9, words: 49k+, favs: 42, follows: 31, updated: 12/16/2022 published: 9/6/2022, [Hiei, Botan]
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Heatwaves »
The tale of a prickly fire-demon, an easy-going ferry-girl and the unlikely love that blossoms between them in the midsummer heat. (2022 HB Week Contribution)
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 7, words: 13k+, favs: 33, follows: 21, updated: 7/17/2022 published: 7/11/2022, [Hiei, Botan]
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Friends »
If mere camaraderie was all Botan wanted, then Hiei supposed he could grant her that much. There were worse things he could do than befriend a citizen of the Spirit World, after all. Or - a loose series rewrite in which Hiei becomes indebted to Botan and his friendship is all she asks for in return.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Friendship, chapters: 9, words: 57k+, favs: 39, follows: 31, updated: 6/24/2022 published: 1/8/2022, Hiei, Botan
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Stone Heart »
Upon devoting himself to the demon world, Hiei remains adamantly against revisiting the ties that bind him to the human world. But a little time with a certain ferry-girl starts to make him rethink his life choices and, before he knows it, she's already breached that stone heart of his.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 3, words: 20k+, favs: 34, follows: 19, updated: 11/8/2021 published: 9/8/2021, [Botan, Hiei]
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Take the Dive »
Hiei was so close, crimson eyes beckoning her nearer as they held her gaze evenly. Under the shine of the stars and the glow of the moon, he looked like something meant to be memorialized in museums and art galleries. But he wasn't a mere vision; he wasn't just a thought in a daydream floating around her head. Hiei was here, warm and real, and waiting for her to take the dive.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 9k+, favs: 28, follows: 14, updated: 8/27/2021 published: 8/21/2021, [Hiei, Botan]
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Muse »
Hiei never put much stock into the idea of a muse - his work was a direct result of his effort and not the byproduct of anyone else - but the longer he stared at Botan, the less foreign the concept seemed.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 7, words: 24k+, favs: 23, follows: 12, updated: 5/30/2021 published: 5/24/2021, [Hiei, Botan]
252Feels Like Home »
When Botan becomes the target of a deranged stalker and Hiei is assigned to the case, their worlds collide in ways that neither of them expected. Forced into close quarters, they learn to cooperate and coexist, and the unlikely duo forms a bond that goes beyond the line of duty. (AKA: the AU side story to Home)
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 19, words: 124k+, favs: 68, follows: 57, updated: 1/31/2021 published: 9/5/2020, [Hiei, Botan]
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Snapshots »
A brief glimpse into the progression of Hiei and Botan's budding relationship. For the 2020 Hiei / Botan week.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, chapters: 7, words: 11k+, favs: 36, follows: 21, updated: 5/24/2020 published: 5/17/2020, [Hiei, Botan]
167Home Is Where The Heart Is »
Hiei and Botan face their toughest challenge yet: parenthood. As they journey through this new phase of life and all that it entails, they learn a few things along the way. Sequel to Home.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 13, words: 72k+, favs: 74, follows: 67, updated: 5/13/2020 published: 10/20/2018, [Botan, Hiei]
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Tell Me »
"And if I wanted to know now? If I asked you to tell me… would you?" When Hiei is forced to be honest, Botan is forced to come to terms with her own truths and they're both left to deal with the aftermath.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 2, words: 16k+, favs: 43, follows: 23, updated: 3/14/2020 published: 3/7/2020, [Hiei, Botan]
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Shift »
One night is all it takes to shift the tentative dynamic between the optimistic ferry-girl and the jaded fire-demon.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 9, words: 23k+, favs: 48, follows: 39, updated: 12/2/2019 published: 9/16/2019, [Hiei, Botan]
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If You Want Me, Let Me Know »
Botan shined that day and no one could blame him for being distracted — Hiei had been so used to nothing but darkness up until then. (Prequel to If You Love Me, Let It Show)
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 18k+, favs: 43, follows: 16, updated: 7/1/2019 published: 6/5/2019, [Hiei, Botan]
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Tokyo Nights »
All Hiei wanted to do was monitor his sister and the oaf in peace. If only the damned ferry-girl would stop distracting him at every turn with her smiling eyes and curious questions.
Yu Yu Hakusho, K+, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 8k+, favs: 35, follows: 15, updated: 3/22/2019 published: 3/11/2019, [Hiei, Botan]
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Sweet Love
If Hiei wasn't sure of it before, he knew with utmost certainty now: he really could get used to this sweeter side of love. - The third and final installment for the What's Love Got To Do With It and Stay series.
Yu Yu Hakusho, T, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 28, follows: 4, 3/18/2019, [Hiei, Botan]
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Mystery Lover
"Yes!" Botan exclaimed in frustration. "I'm in a relationship with Hiei! Is that so hard to believe?" - In which Botan tells a white lie, Hiei overhears and they both get more than they initially bargained for.
Yu Yu Hakusho, K, English, words: 2k+, favs: 33, follows: 9, 3/16/2019