Every time Hibari's metal weapon hit Yuyake's covered arms, a high and crystal-like noise rang out in the courtyard they were fighting in. It didn't matter where he hit her because Yuyake just smiled and brushed it off. The scythe in her hand was still as Yuyake stood, blocking attacks as they rained on her. The skylark jewel continued to dance on her skin, jumping off frequently to try to pierce Hibari. When it missed, it flew past him and then back onto Yuyake. But when it did hit, it left no physical mark. It left a numbing sensation that continued to course through Hibari's body.
"Hibari," Yuyake muttered. "Just stop it already. We don't have time for this-." She stopped short as a metal glint flew toward her face. Ducking, she propelled her leg out to knock down Hibari. Quickly, she pushed him down with her hands and sat on top of him. Hibari had a look of disbelief as he realized he couldn't move. His body was taken over by a surprisingly pleasant numbing feeling as Yuyake layered him in her flames. Yuyake's stare made him flinch as he could do nothing but stare back.
"Hibari," she repeated again for emphasize. "Stop fighting now. Don't we have to go back to fight?" Hibari's steely blue eyes stared back at her, throwing daggers as he struggled to move. Sighing, Yuyake slid off of him, lifting her hands from his chest.
As her warm hands left Hibari's body, a sudden burning sensation shot through Hibari. Pale, he stood up unsteadily, cursing silently. Yuyake looked at him with worried eyes. But a spark of interest was present as she watched him regain control of his body. Slowly, Yuyake moved closer, her eyes trained on Hibari. Reaching out, she gingerly placed her hand on his chest and willed her skylark to shoot through him quickly. Hibari's irritated look was quickly replaced with a pained one as he felt the burning in his body once more. His legs suddenly refused to obey him as they buckled suddenly.
His eyes flashed accusingly at Yuyake as she held back a surfacing smile. Pulling her hand back, Hibari felt another burst of pain before he could take control of his body back. Looking up at Yuyake, Hibari threw a threatening glare at her as her eyes observed him. Shrugging her shoulders, Yuyake placed her finger carefully on Hibari's chest once more. This time however, Hibari felt all of his flames returning to him. His fatigue melted away as his energy slowly crept back into his limbs.
Stepping back, Yuyake grinned with triumph smile on her face. "Thank you Hibari. You've made a wonderful test subject," she said as she watched the normal look of irritation slip back onto Hibari's face. Chuckling, she allowed her weapon and flames dissolve away into her skin. Almost stubbornly, the skylark jewel slowly made its way back onto the ring where it belonged, its wings wrapping around the silver band. The new power that Yuyake had felt sent chills down her back every second she had used it. It left a tingling sensation that lasted for minutes before fading away.
Shuddering, Yuyake turned her back to the unamused man, slowly walking out of the courtyard they were in. Following Yuyake, Hibari threw her a glare before putting his tonfas back into his box. Outside the grove of trees there were several men bowing frightfully at the sight of Yuyake and Hibari. With an accent of urgency, they informed Yuyake her helicopter was ready to take off. Smiling gently, Yuyake patted one of them on the back, making him stumble back. Stepping forward, Hibari managed to thwart off the rest of them.
Chuckling with sympathy, Yuyake watched their black suited backs bob away as they ran as far as their feet could carry them. "You don't have to be that threatening towards them, do you?" Yuyake sighed as she walked quickly in the empty halls. The only answer was Hibari's soft steps on the marble floor and a quiet scoff. While climbing a twisting set of spiral stone stairs, a burst of wind began blasting through the narrow area. As Yuyake and Hibari left the encased stairs and reached the roof, the wind began to tear at their clothes. Sighing, Yuyake took off her jacket before the wind could rip it apart and tucked it under her arms securely. Hibari arched his eyebrow slightly as his eyes quickly looked over her. She wore a simple dark purple tank top with straps that were only a finger width wide. Her pants were slightly loose black jeans the flared slightly at the end but a shade of dark red seemed present. The ring on her neck stayed still as if something heavy kept it weighted down.
Noticing Hibari's quick glance, Yuyake let a smirk slid onto her face as she threw open the helicopter doors. Slipping in with Hibari behind, Yuyake tapped the pilot's shoulder once, twice. Without turning around, he nodded and grasped the controls tightly. Slamming the doors quickly, Yuyake barely made it as the helicopter rose, lifting rapidly off the roof and into the violent air.
Sitting down and securing the harness, Yuyake breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, she learned to be quick as the pilot did not wait after being given orders. Twisting her head to look at Hibari, Yuyake was surprised that he was gazing out the window, unworried. He stared out the missile-proof glass, his metallic eyes peering at an unseen object in the distance. Lips twitching at Hibari's peaceful face, Yuyake turned around to look out her window, staring at the descending sun that almost flickered out the way a fire slowly dies.
As the helicopter landed on the ground roughly, Yuyake undid her harness quickly and threw the door open, nimbly leaping out. Hibari followed her suit in a more silent manner. No sooner did the duo step off the helicopter; its blade gained momentum and lifted off the worn ground. Shivering slightly, Yuyake was about to slip on her jacket when she frowned. White would make her too visible, even in the concealing night. After taking out a pair of black fingerless gloves, Yuyake carefully threw in to the side, hiding it in the bushes. Slipping on the gloves, Yuyake felt energy in her hands as it filled her to the brim. Running her hands through her messy black hair, Yuyake sighed and let her eyes flicker around to absorb her surroundings.
The sun had fallen and the night was engulfed in darkness. The only source of dim light was the moon that hung in the air. The shadows around Yuyake made her more cautious but surely, she walked forward, her feet not making a single sound. Behind her, she heard Hibari take his weapons out and take equally silent steps forward. The silence was unnatural as a thick feeling of dread hung on to Yuyake. She hoped that everyone else was safe.
But her breath was hitched as she heard a painful scream. Ignoring all precautions, she ran past dark trees and out into a large clearing. She let out a soft sigh as she saw the Varia and Vongola Guardians, most standing. Unknowingly, Yuyake's cold eyes looked around for Gokudera. Realizing what she was doing, Yuyake snapped out of her search as soon as she caught sight of a bright red shirt. In the corner of her eye, Yuyake saw Hibari move to the middle of the battle field, his eyes lit in anticipation. But everyone around him was already down, some dead or flailing around wildly, from Mukuro and Fran's illusions, Yuyake presumed. Calmly stepping over the dead bodies that littered the landscape, Yuyake went over to her boss who was breathing heavily. Around him was the rest of her group, looking beat and tired. Levi was on the ground while Lussuria was on his knees, trying to collect his calm. Bel barely managed to stand while Fran stood there, his body staggering from the wounds that he couldn't feel. Squalo stood next to Xanxus, who was still sitting in his throne. Covered in bruises and cuts, he snarled,
"Are you satisfied with your work, trash?" Nodding, Yuyake looked back into his eyes. They were steady but exhaustion began clouding the edges of his eyes. Xanxus sent a terrifying glare towards Yuyake as the gash on his shoulder bled, staining the white dress shirt he wore. He had taken note that she wasn't wearing her uniform.
In a ragged breath, Xanxus managed to bellow out. "Where the hell is your uniform!" The effort made him sputter out blood as the others around him flinched slightly.
Cocking her head, Yuyake easily let a gentle smile glaze her lips. "My uniform?" she said, her voice sickenly sweet. "Dear boss, should you really be worrying about me when you're in that state?" No one made a movement, afraid that what they said would set the boss off. Yuyake earned a scowl from Xanxus as she turned her back to them, waving. "Stay seated, folks. You won't be going anywhere so just sit and wait for this to be over. Hearing someone stutter, she turned her head around a fraction. Her eyes gleaming in the eerie moonlight, she shook her head slightly, sighing. "You don't honestly think this is all the Uccello family is fighting with, do you?" Turning her head to face forward, she continued to walk towards the Vongola Guardians.
Tsuna was kneeling, his hand grasping his side as Gokudera stood at his side. There was no flowing blood but Yuyake could see dried blood that was covered by his pale hand. Gokudera glanced at Yuyake for a moment before he turned his attention back to his boss. Ryohei and Yamamoto were on the ground, panting tiredly. Meanwhile, Mukuro leaned on his trident, his flames flickering in and out of existence. Lambo was the only one who had no scratches on him but his flames refused to even light his ring.
"Are you fine?" Yuyake asked politely, her voice calming the Vongola's nerves. Everyone nodded half-heartedly as their tension began to loosen. Hearing the sudden crack of a bone, Yuyake turned around but it was only Hibari beating a still living person. Shaking her head, Yuyake turned her attention to the battered group in front of her.
Tsuna felt the worried feelings that stirred in Yuyake. He grimaced at her. "It's not over, is it?"
Yuyake's eyes were focused on the far horizon and it seemed as if her eyes glazed over. Her face was cool as she watched two large approaching figures. "Not even close," she whispered as the figures came into sight.