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A girl with long honey colored hair walked out into the ring. Her head was down and no one could see her eyes. Around her neck was a collar with a chain attached to the back. On each wrist and ankle were cuffs of thick steel with multiple chains around them. She was wearing a black sports tank and black shorts. Her tennis shoes were light and made for her small feet. Her hair fell around her in unruly waves of curls, shielding her face. She slowly raised her head and looked to her opponent. Her eyes were full black and held a tiny bit of emotion. At the corner of her left eye was a black stripe that ran down her face. Her aura was dark and cold.
Cora swallowed, "She's so close to losing it."
A tall man came with a key and took off the chains and cuffs, except the collar on her neck. He whispered something to her and she nodded. She summoned her wings and took a fighting stance. A buzzer sounded and the two angels charged at each other. Cole swung at him only to get kicked in the ribs. She winced. There were just starting to heal from her last fight. Her opponent kicked at her again and she swung under him. The tip of her wings cut him in the back of the knee and he fell. The crowed cheered.
Cora took this moment to look at Hiei. He was sitting tensely with one hand on his neck. She looked closer to see it was glowing under his hand. He looked at her blankly. She then narrowed her eyes, "It's the least you could do."
He glared and turned back to the fight. Cole was still holding her own. The man she was fighting was growing desperate. He surprised her with a round house kick to the back that slung her up against the cage. She opened her eyes to see her sister and the others there. She held onto the cage for support, "It's about time you freakin' got here."
Cora smiled, "Yeah, just hurry it up."
Cole smirked and closed her eyes. Her opponent charged and she ducked in time for him to hit the fence instead of her. She looked for her open spot and smiled when she saw it. Her leg connected with his neck. All you could hear was the crunch of his neck and vertebra. He instantly fell to the floor. Cole stood for a moment and tried to keep her cool as the crowed cheered. Every time she killed it was getting harder and harder to control herself. She closed her eyes and took deep breaths as she felt the chains being snapped into place.
Cora stood, "Give me the money."
"What? Are you crazy?" Yusuke asked.
"Just trust me, I know what to do."
He sighed and gave her the money. She walked to where the fighters were kept and swallowed. They were like caged animals. All in small cells chained to the wall. She walked to the back to see Cole chained to the wall. Her arms and legs were out stretched so the doctors could look at her. Cora stood and watched as they examined her.
"She's a magnificent creature isn't she?" The tall man from the ring was standing beside Cora watching.
Cora put on her game face and turned to him, "Yes, she put on quit the show. How much?"
He raised and eyebrow, "More than you can afford."
"Try me."
He looked at her and thought for a moment, "Sixty thousand."
She pulled the money out and counted eighty thousand, "Here's eighty."
"Just what is your interest with her?"
She gave him a sly smile, "I am a collector of sorts."
He smiled, "Well, Ms. Collector, she is all yours."
Cora walked up to her sister. Cole rose her head and smirked, "You know, you shouldn't be here. I'm almost gone."
Cora rolled her eyes, "Almost. I just paid for you either way."
Cole smiled. She was so happy to see her sister. The doctor looked up and smiled, "Would you like to tranquilize her?"
"Yes." Cole looked at Cora confused, "I don't want her trying anything."
The doctor nodded and pulled out a needle. Cole looked at her sister, "Bitch."
"You'll thank me later."
A few moments later, Cole was out. Cora went and got Yusuke to carry her. They summoned a portal and were back in Koenma's office in no time.
"We have a room set up for her," Botan called. She led the team down the halls to an almost bare room. "Koenma doesn't want her to her herself or someone else so she will be staying here until we can put the seal on her."
Cora nodded, "That's a good idea."
Yusuke laid her on the bed and covered her up. He could tell she had been fighting a lot. Her muscles were tight and thick. He walked out of the room and Botan closed the door. She turned and punched in the key code and turned to the others. "Well, she's all set."
Cora let out a sigh, "That was too easy."
"What do you mean?" Kurama looked at his love.
"That man didn't really put up a fight." She looked at him, "I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of him."
Yusuke turned to face her, "Well, I'm not letting her go so he better be ready for one hell of a fight."
Cora laughed. It was the first time she had truly laughed in three months. It was music to Kurama's ears. "Yes he will."
After a few hours of waiting, Yusuke decided to go check on Keiko. He promised he would be back first thing tomorrow. Cora now entered Cole's room not to see her in the bed. She walked in cautiously, "Cole?"
She was hit from behind and pinned against the wall. "Well well well, lookie here, she does care." Her voice was demonic and dry.
Cora kept her composer, "Yes, she does very much."
'Cole' snarled, "Shut up. I will snap that pretty neck if you keep lying to me."
"I'm not."
Cora then felt Cole being ripped away. She turned to see Hiei had her pinned against the wall and was holding her arms. 'Cole' struggled and hung her head. A low chuckle was heard, "Oh fire demon, the girl is almost gone. I can barely feel her."
Hiei said nothing and merely held her against the wall. He then felt the dark energy fade and a weak energy take it's place. Cole looked up at Hiei, her eyes were normal and filled with tears. Hiei knew what he had to do. He pulled her close and let her cry. Cora wasn't sure to be happy or irritated. This was the man who had started this.
"I'm so scared," she whispered into his chest. He merely held her tighter and allowed her to cry. Cora came and placed a hand on Hiei's shoulder.
"I'm going to get some fresh air." He nodded and turned his attention back to the girl. Cora walked out to see Kurama waiting.
"What happened?" Kurama looked at her closely, "You have bruises on your neck."
Cora sighed, "Well, she tried to kill me."
"I see."
"Yeah, she's with Hiei now though. He was able to get her under control."
Kurama sighed in relief, "That's good."
"Yeah, but I don't think he understands he is the key in this whole thing."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, he is her appointed guardian. They have a deep bond that connects at the soul. If he stays there for her, which he better, then she will be ok. If not, then I am going to kill him. He would be signing her death certificate."
Kurama nodded. This was very complex and if they made the wrong move, it could all shatter. "Does Hiei know this?"
Cora thought for a moment, "In his subconscious yes. His instincts will kick in. much like they did tonight."
"Good. Then he will be faithful to his cause."
Hiei and Cole were sitting on the bed facing each other. She had now stopped crying, "Why are you here?"
The words hit him in the heart. He looked from her gaze, "Because we need one another right now."
She nodded, "I see." She pulled her knees up to her chest, "Hiei, I don't hate you. I'm just very hurt."
He looked at her with a pained expression, "You should hate me. I hate myself."
She gave him a soft smile. At least he felt bad for what he did. "Why did you say those things?"
He swallowed, "I was afraid."
She cocked her head to the side, "Of what?"
"Losing you," he paused for a moment, "I was afraid of losing you and as soon as you walked out of sight I regretted those words."
"I forgive you."
He shook his head, "I have to forgive myself first. I don't see that happening anytime soon."
She leaned forward, "You know what I have learned these past few months? Life is such a precious thing. It should not be wasted on regrets and what if's. We need to take each moment and make it something worth while," she then laid back on the bed, "I had accepted my fate. I was ready to die you know. And that scared me."
Hiei stood and faced away from her, "You should rest. Your ribs and back are still in bad shape."
He closed the door and let out a long breath. He honestly wanted to scream. Why did she forgive him? Was she crazy?
'It because she loves you.'
Hiei rolled his eyes, 'Mind your own business fox.'
'I'm just telling the truth.'
'I said shut up.' He then cut the link and went outside to think. The weather was warm here so he could sit outside and clear his head. The only problem was, he wasn't sure where to begin.
Cole lay in her bed tossing and turning. She was fighting with herself.
'You will not win with me,' came the husky voice.
'You're full of shit. I'm not going to give up. I have people to live for.'
'Like who? Your brother and sister have their own loved ones? Surely you don't mean the fire demon.'
'Yes, I do. I…I love him and I will not give up. I will die first.'
The deep voice chuckled menacingly, 'Very well then.'
Cole opened her eyes and tears flowed from her eyes, "God be with me," she whispered.
O.o Well I hope you enjoyed! Later Days~
