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Kagome stared worriedly at Kurama as he kneeled near a river, they stopped by to refill her water bottles and stop for lunch. They were traveling all morning looking for any signs of Naraku or Hiei but with no luck.
Kurama kneeled in front of a stream staring into the water with sad eyes. He had been talking to them and smiling but the smile he had looked so fake that it made Kagome wince every time she saw it.
Kagome looked over at Inuyasha as he came back from the forest carrying some dry twigs and braches for the fire. Shippo jumped out off of Kagome's shoulder and bounded his way over to the silent redhead. Kurama turned his head toward the approaching fox demon and smiled as best as he could, "Hello there Shippo." He greeted as cheerfully as he could.
Shippo tried to smile in return but failed, "What's wrong Shippo?" Kurama asked puzzled, "I know you're upset about your friend but don't worry! We'll get him back!" Shippo replied his eyes shinning with determination.
Kurama blinked then smiled a small genuine one, "Thank you Shippo." He said and Shippo smiled, "No problem!" He said back to his cheery shelf. Kurama smiled again but looked up shocked when the sound of a hand connecting with skin and a scream of, "HENTAI!" Drew his and the others attention to the fire.
Miroku lied five feet away with a red handprint on his cheek from a seething Sango with a very satisfied smirk on his face next to the handprint. Yusuke and Kuwabara burst out laughing, while Kurama let out a little chuckle. Sango stopped glaring at Miroku and smiled at Kurama, 'At least he's smiling again.' She thought.
Kagome smiled and walked over to the green-eyed boy sitting down beside him, "Hey Kurama, It's nice seeing you smile again maybe we should get Sango to deck Miroku more often." She joked. Kurama released another chuckle as Sango sat down on the other side of Kurama, "Glad I could help." She said, "I'll be glad to smack Miroku any time, any place."
Kurama closed his eyes and smiled warmly at the two girls making them blush before turning his attention to Kirara who was staring up at him wagging her tails and tilting her head to the side. Kurama plucked her from the ground and cradle her to his chest causing her to mew and snuggle closer.
Kagome smiled and opened her mouth to say something but gasped instead, she turned her head and looked at the distance, "A sense a jewel shard approaching us." She said grabbing everyone's attention. "Hiei!" Kurama said alarmed putting down Kirara and looking around, but immediantly dismissed that idea as a tornado came down the path they were on.
Yusuke looked over to Inuyasha who was scowling and then Kagome, "Why is there a jewel shard in a tornado?" He asked and Kagome looked at him, "Well you see…" She started but stopped as the tornado broke and a figure jumped and landed in front of Kagome grabbing her hands.
Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama blinked in surprise at the demon kneeling before Kagome grasping her hands in his, "Kagome its nice to see you. Is dog breath taking good care of you?" The demon asked. Kagome smiled at him, "Yes Kouga. Inuyasha is taking care of me." She said stressing Inuyasha and standing up bringing Kouga with her, "Good." Kouga said before looking down at the redhead beside her, "Kagome, who is this?" He asked watching Kurama with narrowed eyes.
Kagome blinked, "Oh this is Kurama, Kouga." She said, and Kurama stood up, "Its nice to meet you Kouga." He greeted politely. Kouga sniffed at him, "Kagome, why exactly is there more men traveling with you?" Kouga questioned letting his gaze slide from Kurama to Yusuke and Kuwabara. Yusuke glared at Kouga knowing he didn't like him already, "Why don't you ask us instead of her fleabag." He snapped causing everyone to look at him surprised.
Inuyasha blinked then smirked looking back at Kouga who was shocked that a human snapped at him. "Now Yusuke now's not the time…" Kurama started to say but stopped knowing it was useless.
Kouga's shock faded and he snorted, "I don't need a human to tell me what to do." He said turning his head away.
"Oh yeah well this human is going to kick your ass if you keep talking like that." Yusuke said in his usual angry tone, which made Kagome blink. "Oh really how strong can a weak human like you be." Taunted the wolf demon.
Yusuke growled and lifted his arm pointing at Kouga with his spirit gun, "You want to find out?" He asked gathering his energy. Kurama quickly rushed over to Yusuke and lowered his arm, "Now's not the time Yusuke. We need allies not more enemies." He said wisely and Yusuke pouted, "Maybe if that demon wasn't such an asshole I might like him." He grumbled.
"What did you say!" Shouted Kouga, "Now, now Kouga calm down." Kagome said drawing his attention away from Yusuke to her.
"You still didn't answer me Kagome why are their more men traveling with you." He said looking into her hands. "Uh…well you see…" She started but stop as both Kouga and Inuyasha sniffed the air, "What is it Inuyasha?" Asked Miroku, and the hanyou growled, "Naraku…" He hissed out making everyone gasp, "Where?" Asked Sango as Kirara transformed into her bigger form.
Soon they were running through the woods following Inuyasha and Kouga. Kurama, Yusuke and Miroku had no trouble running behind them while Kuwabara rode on Kirara with Sango and Kagome rode her bike with Shippo in the basket.
They broke through the thicket of trees into a clearing where Kagura was waiting for them. "Inuyasha." She greeted and Inuyasha growled, "Kagura…What are you doing here?" He yelled at her.
Kagura let out a little chuckle and opened her fan hiding the lower half of her face, "Come now Inuyasha you should know by now." She drew back her fan and brought it down in an arc, "Dance of Blades!"
Inuyasha and Kouga jumped into the air and everyone else ducked to the side dodging the attack, "Dance of the Dragons!" Kagura cried tornado's appearing and heading towards them. Kagome reacted quickly to the one coming toward her she drew her bow and let an arrow fly. The sacred arrow purified the tornado and Kurama looked at Kagome with calm eyes, 'So she can purify demons. I suspect that's how she keeps the jewel shard from becoming tainted, but only the creator of the jewel can keep them on that level of purity.' He thought narrowing his eyes in thought.
Yusuke growled as he dodged another dance of blades, "Dammit!" He said, "Now I know how you felt when you were fighting Jin, Urameshi!" Shouted Kuwabara.
"Not quite!" He shouted back and took aim at Kagura, "Spirit Gun!" He yelled and shot his Reiki. Kagura let out a gasp of surprise along with the Inu gang and used her dance of the dragon to block the attack.
As soon as the attacks connected an explosion followed. As the smoke cleared they saw Kagura on her knees with a few scratches looking spooked.
"Damn." Inuyasha muttered in surprise.
"How did he do that?" Mumbled a shocked Kagome.
"Unbelievable." Miroku commented his eyes wide.
"Is he even human?" Wondered Sango in disbelief.
Kagura panted looking at Yusuke with wide eyes, 'If I didn't do something, that blast would've killed me.' She thought clutching her fan tighter. "You're pathetic." Came a voice from her right. Everyone turned their heads to see Hiei emerging from the forest in his black tattered top, and pants his Katana visible at his side.
Kurama felt his heart skip a beat, "…Hiei…" He whispered. "Who's he?" Asked Kouga winkling his nose, "His name is Hiei and he works for Naraku." Said Inuyasha making Kurama glare at him, "Hiei would never join someone like Naraku unless he has something that's precious to him." He said coldly and Inuyasha glare back a little disturbed, "…Whatever." He finally said and looked back at Hiei as he approached the fallen wind user. "Whoa wait a second that little runt works for Naraku? I didn't think he got so desperate in recruiting his kind." He muttered the last part but Kagome heard him and blinked confused.
Hiei looked down at Kagura before snorting and standing in front of her, the red eyes woman blinked with confusion and surprise wondering why he was protecting her when he could kill her for failing.
"We meet again half-breed." Hiei said and Inuyasha growled, "Yeah can't see I'm thrilled to see you." He snapped back. Hiei smirked, "You'll be glad to hear that I'm not here for you." He said and blinked confused.
The half Koorime shifted his gaze at Kouga who blinked in response, "What do you want?" He snapped and Hiei raised an eyebrow, "You have something that I'm interested in." He said and Kouga glanced at Kagome who was behind him, "Sorry, I don't share."
Hiei sighed, "Not the woman you fool the jewel shards in your legs." He said crossing his arms over his chest. "No way short stuff! You're not getting my jewel shards!" Kouga yelled and Hiei smirked bitterly, "Good I was hoping you would fight." He said making Kouga take a step back in surprise.
Hiei took a step forward before reaching behind him and grasping the hilt of his katana. Kouga growled and charged at Hiei not liking that emotionless face, "Wait Kouga!" Yelled Kagome but the wolf demon didn't listen just kept charging.
Hiei watched him approach with calm crimson red orbs…
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Yukina moaned and opened her eyes blinking away any sleep that remained. She pushed herself up from the futon looking around the empty room.
She stood up and approached the door and slide it open gasping in surprise when someone was on the other side. The boy on the other side looked shocked to see her as well, "You shouldn't leave." He said and Yukina blinked at him, "But I have too. I have to find Hiei-san." She said and the boy blinked his brown eyes.
"I have orders to keep you here." He said, "I'm sure this 'Hiei-san' will return shortly." Yukina frowned, "Please can't I go outside? I haven't seen the birds and I'm curious." She questioned clasping her hands together with a brilliant smile.
The brown-eyes boy faltered before nodding and leading her outside, "I'm sorry I haven't introduced my self, I am Yukina of the Ice realm." She introducing herself, "…I'm Kohaku." The boy said and opening the door to the forest. The Koorime gasped then ran out onto the grass. Immediantly birds came to her chirping with joy.
Kohaku watched her feeling a smile tug at his lips. She might be a demon but she was too innocent to actually hurt someone. "Kohaku-san!" She called making him snap out of his thought, "Do you have any bread?" She asked giggling when a bird nipped gently at her ear.
Kohaku nodded and reached into his pocket pulling out a spare piece of bread he was going to give her for lunch. He tossed it over and Yukina caught it with a smile, "Arigato!" She said and started tearing off little chunks and sprinkling them on the ground.
'She reminds me of someone…' He thought and a flash of a woman with brown hair up in a ponytail with brown water logged eyes staring down at him with a face filled with despair and regret, "Kohaku…" He heard her choke out.
"Kohaku-san?" He snapped out of his vision to see a pair of worried crimson eyes stare up at him, "Are you okay?" She asked concerned. The brown-eyed boy nodded and was somehow relieved when those eyes shinned with happiness before returning her attention to the birds, "Yukina…can I ask you a question?"
Yukina looked up at him and nodded her head, Kohaku took a deep breath, "Why is this Hiei-san so important to you?" He asked and saw Yukina smile sadly, "Because…" She muttered looking down to the birds in her hands, "…He's my brother."
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Hiei dodged a kick that was aimed at his head and stood a few feet away from Kouga, "That was pathetic, tell me when are you going to actually attack." He mocked making Kouga growl in anger.
"Why you…" He grounded out and used the power of the shards in his legs to make him go faster. Kouga let out a battle cry as he lifted one of his legs and kick Hiei only to meet air. Kouga gaped openly in surprise and quickly forced himself to stop. He looked around looking for the smaller demon and turned around when he heard a snort. Hiei was standing behind him his arms crossed over his chest looking at Kouga with his hard crimson eyes, "If that's the best you've got, then I suggest you handover your shards now before I'm forced to take them."
"That's impossible, there's no one faster than me!" He shouted and Hiei smirked, "With or without those shards you're still a pathetic wolf demon to me." He replied coolly.
Kouga growled again and was about to charge again when Inuyasha stuck his arm out and stopped him, "He's clearly no match for you, you should get out of here while you still have the chance." The wolf demon blinked, "Are you kidding me dog breath, if I run who will protect Kagome?" He asked and Inuyasha gritted his teeth together growling, "I will you stupid jackass! Now get the hell out of here!"
"No I don't think so." Said Hiei, "You've seen how fast I can be half-breed. I could easily kill the wolf before he even makes to the trees." He smirked with a smug look but blinked in surprise when Kurama came forth and stood in front of Inuyasha and Kouga.
He pulled out a rose and stood in front of Hiei his arm across his chest ready to bring it down to transform it if necessary, "Inuyasha you're not strong enough to take on Hiei even you must be aware of that." He said his emerald colored orbs focused on Hiei. Yusuke smirked and walked beside Kurama cracking his knuckles, "Hiei's a tough bastard and won't go down easily you might want us fight him." He commented. Kuwabara walked to Kurama's other side, "Yeah we know Hiei's moves and we probably have a better chance of beating him then you."
Hiei narrowed his eyes and flickered them briefly to Kouga. He had to get the jewel shards or else Yukina…
He reached up and pulled off his bandana. Kagome squinted her eyes when she saw what appeared to be a scar on his forehead but gasped as it opened revealing the third eye Kurama was talking about. She blinked as she saw the faint glow of the jewel shard more clearly now. Did he somehow contain it?
Kouga blinked his eyes his face contorting in disgust, "What the…" He muttered, and Inuyasha narrowed his eyes at the purple eye that shifted and look at him before locking on Kouga or more importantly his legs where the shards were.
Hiei felt the greed to get more jewel shards rise in him but he clamped down on the urge. The Jewel fragments were for Naraku so he wouldn't hurt his sister not for him…but if he got more he could overpower Naraku. He shook his head to get rid of those thoughts, he didn't need the jewel of four souls to increase his power he'd do it by himself. Hiei felt his eyes widen in realization. The Jagan…it was the Jagan that was trying to get him to collect more shards, it wanted more power…
Hiei's face hardened as he shoved those thought away and concentrated on the ones in front of him. He slid into his fighting stance watching for any slight movements.
Kurama moved his arm down in a fluid motion, while at the same time adding his ki transforming the red rose into his Rose Whip. Kurama and Hiei stared at each other waiting for the slightest movement to tell who was going to attack first.
A gentle breeze swept passed the clearing causing a leaf to come loose from the branch. It drifted to the ground and as soon as it touched one grass blade Hiei and Kurama strike.
Hiei ran towards Kurama but not at his usual speed. Kurama responded by striking out with his whip, which Hiei easily deflected by drawing his Katana. The small demon closed in on the red head pulling his arm back to stab him when a wall of brass shot up and knocked away his sword.
Yusuke rushed towards Hiei and threw a punch, which he easily avoided. The brown-eyed teen threw in different combinations of kicks and punch's, which Hiei easily avoided or blocked. Soon Yusuke's attacks became faster till you could see nothing but a blur. Hiei blocked and dodged almost every attack except for the one the hit that was on his cheek.
The dark demon went flying into one of the nearby trees. Cashing through three before he stopped. Hiei stumbled to his feet wiping the blood away that dripped from his lip, picked up his katana that was near him and blocked a swing from Kuwabara's Spirit Sword.
Kuwabara swung his sword around and Hiei block every strike before attacking himself. The taller teen barely blocked the attacks. Kuwabara quickly blocked an attack that would've cut him in half and since his arms were up he couldn't block the kick to his stomach.
The taller teen let out a pained grunt as he landed harshly on the ground. Hiei rushed again towards Kurama who raised his whip in response. The smaller demon slashed at the fox-human who dodged the strike gracefully and jumped away.
Hiei narrowed all three of his eyes and charged at the fox again swinging his sword expertly. Kurama dodged the strokes and Hiei knew what Kurama was doing. The fox had an annoying habit of playing with his prey, delaying the killing to study his opponent's movements. He always said it was going to get the fox killed one day…
Hiei thrust his sword nicking Kurama's cheek, Both Hiei and Kurama's eyes were wide, Hiei didn't actually think his attack would make contact…
The hi-youkai was snapped out of his thoughts when Kurama grabbed his outstretched arm and twisted it behind his back making Hiei drop his sword and fall to his knees. Kurama was panting slightly as he firmly held Hiei's arm. The smaller demon looked over his shoulder at the redhead his crimson eyes locking with emerald colored ones.
Kurama's eyes were filled with determination for what Hiei didn't know.
Hiei get Kagura and return to me at once. He heard Naraku command from inside of his mind, I don't have the wolf's jewel shards yet. He called back turning his head away from Kurama and looking at the ground, I don't care you can retrieve them another time just return.
Hiei narrowed his eyes before raising his temperature making Kurama jerk his hand away from the bandaged arm. The smaller demon jumped away from Kurama and landed beside a stunned Kagura, "We have to go." He said sternly. Kagura looked at him before nodding her head.
"Wait Hiei!" Kurama shouted but knew it was pointless. Kagura pulled out one of her feathers and the wind picked up around them. Kagura and Hiei were rising up in the air quickly and Hiei quickly threw something towards Kurama. Soon they both faded from sight.
Kurama kneeled down and picked up the object thrown towards him and let out a small gasp. A small blue Hiruseki stone shinned in the sunlight, 'This is…' He thought staring at it before closing his fist around it. The fox-human stood back up and looked in the direction that Hiei disappeared in, 'I swear when I find this Naraku, he will pay.' He thought glaring at the horizon.
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Hiei jumped off the feather once he was close enough to the ground and turned his head to stare at Naraku who was on the pouch waiting for them. Hiei scowled at him while Kagura shifted nervously behind him.
Naraku walked off the pouch and approached the two, "Good you've returned." He muttered and stopped in front of Hiei. The smaller demon glared at the hanyou, "Where's Yukina?" He demanded.
Naraku blinked but smirked, "She's fine." He answered then narrowed his eyes and raised his arm, "Rest." He muttered and Hiei's eyelids drooped as he collapsed. Naraku wrapped one of his arms around Hiei's waist preventing him from falling to the ground. The evil hanyou smirked, he was gaining more control over the forbidden one, and soon he will be the perfect asset.
"Kagura." He said sharply making the wind user jump, "Yes Naraku…?" She said hesitantly, "Go get Kohaku and the ice maiden." He commanded and Kagura nodded her head before flying off on her feather. Naraku picked up Hiei and walked towards his room. He sat down near the window like always, but had the little demon resting against him and his arms wrapped around the smaller demon. The closer he was to Naraku the more tainted the shard would be…
Naraku smirked and ran one of his hands through Hiei's fur-like hair sometimes letting his hand drift over the closed eyelid of the Jagan eye that contained the shard.
It was only a matter of time…
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Yukina rubbed her hands together to get the last of the breadcrumbs. She was kneeling in the forest with birds surrounding her. The young Koorime blinked confused as the birds fled suddenly. She looked around and saw strange snake-like creatures carrying white clouds?
She stared into the forest a little longer till she saw an outline of a woman coming towards her.
Kikyou stopped in surprise as she stared at the demon in front of her. She watched as the red-eyed demon stood up and smile at her. Kikyou knew that it was an ice demon but could not find it in herself to draw her bow, "Hello," The demon greeted, "Are you lost?"
The question surprised the undead miko but she quickly recovered, "No I'm not." She answered and the demon smiled again at her, "That's good." The little one replied before her smile turned sad, "It must be so hard…" She said and Kikyou blinked confused, "Walking in the land of the living knowing that you're dead but do not seek it."
Kikyou gasped softly, "Yes it is…" She muttered as her soul-collectors came near her. Yukina's smile faded before she looked away, "Death will come for you sooner or later, and this revenge you seek shall not be delivered." She said turning and walking back to the small shrine. Kikyou watched the retreating girls form, "Yes I know, and I welcome that fate."
Yukina walked up the steps and opened the door, but turned around when the wind picked up and someone landed on the grass. "Who…are you?" She asked then let out a pained scream as something cut her across her back. The little Koorime fell on the grass her light blue kimono being stained with her blood.
With some difficulty she turned her head to see her attacker and felt her eyes widen, "…Kohaku-kun…" She muttered in surprise. Kohaku's eyes were a solid soulless brown as they gazed down at her. He lifted his hand and in between his pointer finger and thumb was a dark purple shard.
Kohaku approached the Koorime who was struggling onto her hands and knees and roughly grabbed her hair. Yukina released a yelp of pain as she was pulled to her knees by her hair; tears appeared in the corner of her eyes and fell down her cheeks, becoming solid before they hit the ground.
"Don't worry the pain will disappear soon." Said Kohaku with a monotone voice and placing the jewel shard in the cut he made. Immediantly the wound healed and Yukina fell unconscious. Kohaku picked her up and Approached Kagura who nodded her head. Soon all three of them were returning to Naraku with another shard inside a unwillingly victim.
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