Didn't You Notice? {Yu Yu Hakusho Fanfic} Update: Chapter 9!

Who's your favorite Reikai Tentai?

Hiei	30.8%	[ 210 ]
Kurama	45.4%	[ 309 ]
Yusuke	15.4%	[ 105 ]
Kuwabara	8.4%	[ 57 ]
Total Votes:			[ 681 ]

[MidnightRising]

You act as if astrology has any real basis. There is so much contradicting beliefs out there that you can never sort out what the "real" beliefs are. And even then, all the traits are shots in the dark. You throw enough darts at a dartboard, and you're bound to get at least one bullseye.

Also, I know my current path will hurt me right now. But in twenty years, my rewards will be unimaginable. Besides, I am perfectly aware of the consequences of my actions: I know very well that there is a good chance that I will spend my life alone, and I will end up alienating all of my friends. I know that the amount that will be required of me will be next-to-impossible, but I am willing to take those chances. Unlike most people, I am willing to do anything to gain power. And I mean anything.

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

MidnightRising

You act as if astrology has any real basis. There is so much contradicting beliefs out there that you can never sort out what the "real" beliefs are. And even then, all the traits are shots in the dark. You throw enough darts at a dartboard, and you're bound to get at least one bullseye.

Also, I know my current path will hurt me right now. But in twenty years, my rewards will be unimaginable. Besides, I am perfectly aware of the consequences of my actions: I know very well that there is a good chance that I will spend my life alone, and I will end up alienating all of my friends. I know that the amount that will be required of me will be next-to-impossible, but I am willing to take those chances. Unlike most people, I am willing to do anything to gain power. And I mean anything.

Why do you want power?

I'm starting to think that it's not just for personal reasons. Or is it?

What happened to you?
What could have possibly happened to make you this way?

[MidnightRising]

Why? That is a good question, for once. I have always had the desire to lead, to control. It is nothing more than my natural affinity. Who knows why I am drawn to it. Why are some people drawn to family, friends, romance, or knowledge? For the simplicity of this post, let's just call it... fate.

And no, it's not just for personal reasons. I look at the world and I am disgusted. There are few who love their country anymore, and even fewer who would kill and die for it. We spend billions of dollars a year on helping people who do nothing but lay around and get drunk and high, who refuse to work for a living. We should never have strayed from the survival of the fittest.

As for what happened, a collection of different things. It would take far too long to explain everything.

[Shadowless Knight]

I love it!!! Big fan of the show!!!! heart heart heart

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

MidnightRising

Why? That is a good question, for once. I have always had the desire to lead, to control. It is nothing more than my natural affinity. Who knows why I am drawn to it. Why are some people drawn to family, friends, romance, or knowledge? For the simplicity of this post, let's just call it... fate.

And no, it's not just for personal reasons. I look at the world and I am disgusted. There are few who love their country anymore, and even fewer who would kill and die for it. We spend billions of dollars a year on helping people who do nothing but lay around and get drunk and high, who refuse to work for a living. We should never have strayed from the survival of the fittest.

As for what happened, a collection of different things. It would take far too long to explain everything.

It's not just about fate, you know.
It's human nature to be drawn to things, whether it be for personal reasons or maybe it's something more than that.

One can be drawn to family because there will always be someone who will love and accept you for who you are (at least in some cases).
One can be drawn to friends because they're the closest thing to family you can get.
One can be drawn to romance because even when you get rejected by someone, there will always be someone else out there that can pull out of that dark hole and allow you to live and be happy again. You may even spend the rest of your life with that person.
And knowledge, well, it's part of our nature. We wander the world everyday and there will always be a question you want answered. There are so many things in this world that not even science can explain...

I know what you mean. I look at the world everyday. I'm just as disgusted as you are. But there comes a time when you'll understand that nothing can be done to change it. Even if one man or woman could bring world peace, there will always be someone else who wants it gone, and will do anything to make it go his/her way.
But there are things that can help you overcome the harsh reality.
Like me, for instance. I write fantasies and crime stories to get over my reality. Because, truthfully, my reality is boring. My friends are always grounded, so I can never go out with them. My mom works two jobs, day and night, just to support the two of us. So I guess you can say that it's a real treat if I ever leave home. My sister is my exact opposite of me, so we can never meet eye to eye. My dad lives in another state raising my younger sister from another mother.
I live my life as an outcast, but that's okay. I'm not complaining. I'm the Anime Club president for the third year running and I'm friends with possibly the best people anyone could ever meet. It's too bad no one is willing to give them a chance...
You see? You can't be hateful towards everything in the world. Because we, the people, are NOT the world. We're a single being, living, and fighting to survive and get what we want out of life. That's what living is, isn't it?

[MidnightRising]

Then if it is human nature to want those things, what could possibly be different about wanting power?

But that's where you're wrong! There are plenty of things that can be done about this! Look at the world 60 years ago: Nationalism was strong in the hearts of billions, and everyone would pick up a weapon to defend their country. Nationalism is what got us to the moon, nationalism is what gained us our independence, nationalism helped us realize the Manifest Destiny (although we stopped with that far too soon....). We could easily return to that. And for those that wish to destroy that unity and cooperation... Firing squads were invented for a reason.

And who said I hated everything? There are quite a few things I like, appreciate... hell, even love. And that's exactly what living is-- I'm trying to get what I want out of life, and as I said, I'll do anything to get it. The path to power and glory is littered with the bodies of the weak.

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

MidnightRising

Then if it is human nature to want those things, what could possibly be different about wanting power?

But that's where you're wrong! There are plenty of things that can be done about this! Look at the world 60 years ago: Nationalism was strong in the hearts of billions, and everyone would pick up a weapon to defend their country. Nationalism is what got us to the moon, nationalism is what gained us our independence, nationalism helped us realize the Manifest Destiny (although we stopped with that far too soon....). We could easily return to that. And for those that wish to destroy that unity and cooperation... Firing squads were invented for a reason.

And who said I hated everything? There are quite a few things I like, appreciate... hell, even love. And that's exactly what living is-- I'm trying to get what I want out of life, and as I said, I'll do anything to get it. The path to power and glory is littered with the bodies of the weak.

Wanting power is completely different.
It sounds to me what you're truely wanting is changing the world for the better.
That sort of thing doesn't require power. At least, not from one person alone.

You DO realize that if you tried to do this by yourself, you'll fall, right?
You can't just expect everyone to follow what you say. Power or not, there will be someone against you and will fight you.
That's not something you can do by yourself! And if you keep acting the way you do with some of us, we're not going to want to help you.

[MidnightRising]

Oh yes it does. People try desperately to change the world in many different ways, but the area of effect is so insignificant it almost doesn't matter. When someone of power decides to change the world, it happens.

Of course I'll need a power base, that's Government 101. I already have one. I already know who to start with my support, who to blame all our troubles on (Surprisingly enough, a common enemy unites people more than a common goal), and I already have a plan for systematically conquering. For those who wish to fight, a little trip to Room 101 will suffice (If you don't know what this is, read 1984, a truly fantastic book). Also, you act as if I were any different, you'd help me. I could be the nicest, most helpful person you could ever meet, and you would still not support me because of my running-platforms.

And FYI, I actually got a couple of votes in the last election as a write-in candidate.

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

MidnightRising

Oh yes it does. People try desperately to change the world in many different ways, but the area of effect is so insignificant it almost doesn't matter. When someone of power decides to change the world, it happens.

Of course I'll need a power base, that's Government 101. I already have one. I already know who to start with my support, who to blame all our troubles on (Surprisingly enough, a common enemy unites people more than a common goal), and I already have a plan for systematically conquering. For those who wish to fight, a little trip to Room 101 will suffice (If you don't know what this is, read 1984, a truly fantastic book). Also, you act as if I were any different, you'd help me. I could be the nicest, most helpful person you could ever meet, and you would still not support me because of my running-platforms.

And FYI, I actually got a couple of votes in the last election as a write-in candidate.

I'm just saying that you'll end up like Adolf Hitler.
And I don't want to see that happen. Okay?
The last thing the world needs is death. It'll just bring more pain, more fury, and more hate in the world.
And that's not what we need...

[MidnightRising]

As quite a few of my friends (and two or three teachers, actually) have put it, I am the reincarnation of Hitler. Which is so funny, because I'm not a Nazi in any way. Do I show Fascist tendencies? Yes. Am I a nationalist? Yes. But those don't make me a Nazi, Miyu.

At first, of course it will. Everything good comes with some pain. Think about Brave New World, which I'm fairly sure you've read, since you're 18 and all. Everyone was perfectly content to live out their lives, but when the switch was first made, there was death, pain, and hate. And after a while, they just... went away.

So then, what DO we need? Peace, love, tolerance, et cetera? We are human, and can't possibly keep up that facade for long. Hate and pain are in our blood.

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

MidnightRising

As quite a few of my friends (and two or three teachers, actually) have put it, I am the reincarnation of Hitler. Which is so funny, because I'm not a Nazi in any way. Do I show Fascist tendencies? Yes. Am I a nationalist? Yes. But those don't make me a Nazi, Miyu.

At first, of course it will. Everything good comes with some pain. Think about Brave New World, which I'm fairly sure you've read, since you're 18 and all. Everyone was perfectly content to live out their lives, but when the switch was first made, there was death, pain, and hate. And after a while, they just... went away.

So then, what DO we need? Peace, love, tolerance, et cetera? We are human, and can't possibly keep up that facade for long. Hate and pain are in our blood.

I never said you were! I was simply implying that the path you're going down is just going to hurt you and everyone else around you.

Since when?! Since when has pain ever brought good?! Why don't you explain that?! (and no I haven't read the book. I only read things that interest me)

I'm not saying that. Well, yes, we do need love. But I know just as well as anyone that peace is impossible. My dad's side of the family is very religious, and of course they believe that peace will come when the lion and the lamb cuddle without a fight. But, as for me, I don't believe that. Almost anything that side of that family is for, I'm against. Except for God, because I do love him/her/it.
If that family knew my true self, they would probably disown me. It wouldn't be too hard to do. My garndma disowned me before I was even born. But, things happened and she changed her mind...

[MidnightRising]

Even if it does hurt me, why in the world would people around me get hurt? As a matter of fact, they're probably the most protected people. Those I hold near and dear will lead very cushy lives, with no fear of any actions taken against them.

When someone decides that they want to start working out, they feel pain. Their muscles, bones, and every fiber of their being aches. But once they break through the pain, they have a better life. The pain of defeat can make a person strive to be better than what they ever thought imaginable, and fueled by the memory of their defeat, can achieve it. Pain can allow people to do things that they never thought possible.

Hmm, too bad. It's required reading for all schools around me. It's basically about a civilization complete caste-based (Alphas, Betas, Deltas, Gammas, and Epsilons), where the upper classes are the rocket scientists, and the lower classes are the sewer cleaners. All children are genetically engineered to be part of a specific caste. It's quite an interesting read.

But this has nothing to do with religion, only about humanity.

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

Ugh....

[MidnightRising]

Can't think of an argument to that, huh?

[Miyu~the-spirit-summoner]

I just...
You really irritate me, you know that?