LOVE DEFIES ALL ODDS
By: Seiyo
seiyo@hotmail.com

CHAPTER 13          

Koenma’s senses awakened to the sound of birds chirping. When he opened his eyes, he was greeted by a soft drizzle in the early dawn, bringing back memories of what happened earlier. 

Botan… He sat up abruptly, his eyes wandering around, looking for something. Then he caught a glimpse of the white dress. It was not far away from where he was sitting. He hurried towards it. 

His heart ached at what he saw. There, lying on the ground was Botan, her dress soiled and tattered, her hair was a mess, and on her arms and legs, bruises were beginning to darken. 

He dropped to his knees at her side and cradled her in his arms. He stroked her hair and her cheeks. 

“Botan…” he whispered to her ear, “Botan it’s me, Koenma… wake up…” 

Nothing. 

“Botan… please open your eyes,” he rocked her gently. Still nothing. 

Koenma bent his head, laying it on her chest. He listened, then his eyes lit up. There it was, the faint beating of her heart… he could hear it. 

“Botan, come on!” he rocked her harder, ”Wake up will you.” But her eyes won’t open and neither did she move. There was only the sound of her even breathing. 

A hand touched Koenma’s shoulder. He looked over, his eyes filling with tears “Kurama…” 

Kurama, Hiei, Yusuke and Kuwabara gathered around. 

“She’s done what she had to do…” It was Hiei who spoke first. 

“She’s still alive,” Koenma informed them. 

“But she has used up all her energy to fight Akuma,” with sad eyes Kurama continued, “it’s a miracle that she’s alive, but she may never wake up…” 

“I admire her courage,” Kuwabara mumbled. 

“Yes, she has given everything she had… even if it might mean her life,” Yusuke sighed, his eyes watery. 

There was deafening silence as moments passed. Around them, the parched soil and the fallen trees lay as proof of the great power unleashed hours ago. 

“What will you do now?” the question came from Kurama. 

Koenma looked down at Botan. What do I do now? His eyes widened as a glint of light caught his eye. Botan was clutching something in her hand. He reached out, opened her palm, and was surprised to see the crystal right there on her hand. He closed his eyes. Is this a sign? He looked up to the heavens. The rain has stopped and the first rays of the sun, peeking out of the clouds stung his eyes. Across the skies a colorful bow appeared. A sign of hope. 

When Koenma moved his gaze back to Botan’s face, faith and determination can be detected in his eyes. He gathered up Botan in his arms and stood up. 

“Our mission is over. I will bring her back to Reikai.” 

He walked back to the forest, the four men following right behind him.

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