The crowed screeched and yelled, demanding blood from the two fighters. Their voice filled the stadium drowning out any other sound. The audience threw food and screamed as loud as they could, wanting the much awaited fight to begin. Slowly there noise died down as the fighters made their way to the arena, now there was nothing but a suspenseful silence.
Both fighters stared each other down, testing the others bravery and courage. Their eyes locked on each other, daring the other to make the first move.
Kurama stood on the platform. He stared at the tall dark haired man that stood in front of him no doubt smirking at him through his mask. The anger and hatred he held towards this man was un-measurable. But like always he maintained his composure. His wrath would be unleashed in the fight.
He wasn't foolish enough to believe he could win this fight by just using pure rage. No, he had to be smart and use his head. He was already thinking of multiple plans to defeat his opponent.
Karasu was going to die today by his hands. An encounter he had been waiting for, for over a century. He had a debt to pay to the crow and he was planning on repaying it with interest.
"It's been while hasn't it my pet." He said.
Kurama narrowed his eyes, his fist clenching into a tight fist, which wanted nothing more than to connect with the crows face.
"You confuse me with Youko"
"Maybe, but you do retain some of his memories. Don't tell me my little pet has forgotten about me."
"Maybe you're not worth remembering." The red head commented.
"I guess I'll just have to jog your memory. You have no idea how much I missed my little kit." He sneered.
Kurama gritted his teeth. Past memories were coming back. He had fought so hard to forget but as soon as he saw the crow they all came rushing back.
Flashback
Youko lay injured and beaten on the ground. His body ached and fresh blood dripped out his wounds. His surroundings were a cold wet floor and hard stone walls that let in a chilling breeze. No light entered the small dim room, the only sound he heard was the drops of water falling from the leaky ceiling behind the bars in his cell and the rumbling sounds that his stomach would make. His hunger pains almost hurt more than his other injuries.
It's been so long since he seen the sun. The cold darkness of this torture chamber was the only place he known for the last couple of years. He had started to forget what simple things like flowers and clouds looked like. How he missed the smell of a rose blossoming or to hear the gentle current of a small stream rushing by. In here the closes thing he got to that was the smell of his own blood and filth. Sometimes he hears thunder, but because he was so deep underground it had to be a big storm for the sound to reach him.
Yuko coughed violently. When he looked at his hands he saw blood covering them. He really hoped the blood was from his injuries and not that he was getting sick. It really was a miracle that he hadn't died of an infection or disease yet. He was kept in such awful conditions. It was so bad that every muscle in his body would hurt when he took a deep breath.
The door to his cell opened and his tormentor walked in. Calmly he walked over to the fox the sitting and stood next to him.
"Did you finally learn your lesson? No matter how many times you try to escape you will never get away. You think after so many years you finally learn."
When Youku didn't respond he kicked him hard in his broken ribs. The silver haired cried out in pain. He pulled against his bounding's. The metal cuffs cut into his wrist. He was completely trapped and completely venerable to the sadist demon.
"Answer me fox. Did you learn your lesson?" Karasu growled.
"Yes Master, I'm sorry. Please do not punish me anymore." He didn't like begging but he knew it pleased Karasu and would probably lessen his punishment.
Karasu kicked him repeatedly, enjoying the cries of anguish coming from the kitsune. His foot slammed into the already bruised and broken ribs of the fox without any hesitation or remorse. The pain he caused the other was arousing and each scream he ripped from the all so stubborn and prideful fox demon fed his sadist desires. It had been so long since he had found someone he took interested in. He had been searching for a new toy for quiet sometime and just his luck that he would find a cute little fox trying to steal his ruby ring right off his finger as he slept. He still couldn't believe the fox had gotten that close to him without waking him. He would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for his tail brushing against his nose and waking Karasu up. Long story short he had captured the fox and held him prisoner in his dungeon.
"On your knees" he ordered.
Slowly Youku lifted his hurting body till he was on his knees crouching. The chains kept his low to the ground and close to the wall. Plus his bones were stiff from being forced to stay in one position for so long. It took a lot of his strength just to do that.
"Now, dose my little pet want to be fed today?"
"Yes Master, very much." Yuko hated himself for giving in to the crow. He had fought so hard to resist and break free of the others control. He was a creature meant to roam free in the wild and hunt and steal to his heart's content. He felt so broken and helpless now.
Karasu pulled out a banana from his bag. He peeled it and threw the skin to the floor.
"Open up."
Youku opened his mouth and the banana was slowly pushed in half way. He didn't dare bite it, no, Karasu wanted to have his fun with him first. He had done this dozens of times before. He would push the banana all the way down his throat and thrust it in before making Youku swallow it whole.
"You're getting good at this my pet. Before you use to gag every time I went too deep." He pushed the banana in and out of the others mouth.
Youku closed his eyes. This was so humiliating. He could see the sadist smile on the crows face. He enjoyed his misery. He got off on it.
"Now swallow" he ordered.
As the fox worked his throat to swallow the banana like a snake would Karasu pushed it in making him swallow faster. The crow pushed in till his fingers had entered into his mouth. He watched in fascination as the fruit traveled down his throat. He could see the bulge in his throat as it traveled down, than disappeared when it reached his chest.
Youku hugged his stomach. It hurt him every time he did this. Food was meant to be chewed before swallowed. Thank god it was something soft though. Slowly the pain passed and he looked back at the crow.
"Are you full or would you like another one?" Youku shook his head.
"Suit yourself. You know, maybe you're ready to take something bigger into your mouth." he whispered.
Youku's eyes widen. No, that was something he would never do. He wouldn't let that happen to him. He still had his pride to protect. The crow still hasn't totally broken him down.
"Master, please give me water." He said hoping to change the subject.
"Didn't I just give you water two days ago?"
"Please Master, I'm so thirsty." He begged.
"Since you begged so nicely I'll pamper you and let you have some more water." He pulled out a bottle and a bowel from his bag. He always had food and water when he visited the fox but he didn't always give it to him.
Karasu poured the water into the bowel. Youku waited for the water, he licked his dry lips and if you looked behind him you see his tail move back and forth.
"There you go my pet, drink up."
Youku tried to reach for the bowel but the crow slapped his hand. He smirked and waved his finger back and forth.
"No, no, no, pets don't use their hands to drink from there bowel and they lap it up with their tongues."
Youku growled. He wasn't a dog. Who did this guy think he was. He wasn't about to degrade himself like that. Grabbing the bowel quickly he picked it up and threw it straight at the crow. The water tipped and soaked Karasu, wetting his hair and clothes. For an instant the crow stayed still. He seemed shocked that Youku actually threw the water on top of him.
"Why you ungrateful bitch" he back handed him hard making the fox's body to the side only to be held back by the chains. A new bruised appeared on his face along with the pain he was feeling.
Grabbing his silver hair Karasu pulled him up till he was on his knees. His grip was so tight he was pulling hairs out. The poor prisoner cried out in pain. Youku knew he shouldn't have attacked out before. He didn't think with his head and let his anger take control and now he was going to get beaten again.
"I try to be nice to you and this is how you repay me!" he kicked him in his stomach.
"I'm sorry Master, I didn't mean it. I don't know what came over me. Please forgive me Master." He whimpered when the crow stepped on his back.
"You worthless bitch. You don't behave, you don't listen, you don't even put up a fight anymore." He smashed his foot into the weaker mans spine.
Youku didn't fight back he only curled up in a ball. He knew from experience that the best thing he could do was just keep quiet and take the punishment. Soon the crow would get tired and leave. He always did but then the fox wouldn't get fed for a whole day or more.
Karasu kneeled next to his beaten and shaking pet. Gently he slid his hand down his back and sides. He seemed to admire the fox's body. Yes his pet was beautiful.
When he first saw the fox he thought he was strong and beautiful. He had a powerful and dignified stature. His beauty was incomparable. Never in his life had the crow seen such a creature, he was so full of pride sprit. He was drawn to the fox. He wanted nothing more to break him into pieces. He wanted to make him cry and beg. The thought of seeing his eyes go dull and watching him slowly break aroused the crow. That's why he captured him, he had to have the fox for himself.
Karasu had momentary stopped his attacks. The fox had stopped making noise a while ago and it just wasn't fun if he didn't fight back. Slowly he ran his hand down his back. The silver hairs skin was so soft, he loved the feel of it. The clothes Youku wore were shredded and old. They barely clung to the body they were supposed to cover.
"You're still useful for other things my pet"
"No" Youku tried to move back but he was already against the wall.
"Don't worry, we won't do anything today but soon, very soon."
END OF FLASH BACK
Karasu walked through Kurama's rose cloud with easy. The razor sharp rose petals cut into his skin but he seemed not to notice them. They hardly affected him or concerned him.
It annoyed the red head that the other man was so cocky. He carelessly walked into his attack like he was walking through a field of flowers. Every step he took forward caused more flowers would engulf him. Even he would die soon if he continued.
"You never learn. You feeble attacks do little to damage me."
With a snap of his fingers invisible bombs went off in the air destroying the rose petals. They fell from the sky as ash.
Kurama flinched. The bombs brought back pain memories to mind. Youku's body still had the scars from the damage they had cause.
"I have to say I find your human form much more appealing than your demon. Your red hair matches that fiery attitude perfectly."
In a flash he was behind Kurama. His long fingers wrapped around red locks and twirled the hairs around. Kurama froze; he was in such shock than that the crow was so fast. It sent goose bumps down his back when he felt the crows touch.
"Do you remember my touch pet? Can I still make you shake and squirm with just one finger?" He ran his index finger down the back of his neck. Kurama shivered slightly.
"I think I can." He chuckled.
"Don't underestimate me." Kurama lashed out at him but the crow was too fast and dodged it.
"Rose whip" he transformed a simple rose into a spiky green whip.
"Ah yes I remember that neat little trick you can do with plants. It's what made it so difficult to trap you."
Karasu dodged every strike the fox made. It was like he was dancing across the field as the deadly whip came within inches of his skin, but not one blow hit him. The crow seemed like he was actually having fun. He effortless avoided each lash.
Kurama on the other hand was out of breath. Chasing the crow around the stadium had taken a lot out of him. He was getting tired and sweaty while the other wasn't even breathing hard.
"Poor fox, you can't hope to defeat me in your human form. It would be so much easier just to submit. You lack the power and speed to defeat me. Come, death isn't that scary if you think about it." He threw a set of bombs that Kurama barely dodged.
"If only you hadn't run away pet, than circumstances could have been different. But even things that seem ideal always turn sour in the end. I find that there is no greater experience than killing someone you care for. The intimacy murder and victim share is incomparable to any other emotion."
Karasu raised his hand in the air. With a single motion he slung a dozen of invisible bombs at Kurama. The explosion that followed blew up half the stage. Rocks flew into the audience and dust covered the air making a thick cloud around the stadium.
"KURAMA!" Yuske yelled.
