Chapter 7; What the Hell?
-Normal p.o.v.-
Genkai paces back in forth in her living room. Thoughts of the girls consume her. The weird feeling they gave off has now turned into a intense aura that leaves Genkai uncomfortable. Strange noises have come from their rooms all night, but with the intensity of their aura, Genkai can't bring herself to check on them. Honestly this new feeling frightens her. Simply being in the hallway leaves her rooted to the floor. The air seems thick as it chokes her with its dark presence. So she has chosen to remain in her living room until the boys arrive. She hasn't even been able to sleep because of it and that now weighs on her as the clock slowly ticks by. After what feels like hours a knock finally sounds at her door. She wastes no time in answering it and rushing the boys inside.
"It's about time you all got here!" Her voice trembles as she speaks yet she still remains stubborn to it.
"Is something wrong Master Genkai?" Kurama tries to remain calm in his questioning but he can sense the powerful aura drifting into the room. He chances a glance at Hiei and the others and can tell they feel it too.
Genkai looked at him as if he was the dumbest man she'd ever met. (Compared to Kuwabara that's saying a lot!)
"You seriously gonna sit there and tell me you don't feel that?"
"I feel it a lot more than I'd care to but I thought I'd let you explain."
"Very well, sit down then." The boys seated themselves where they could then directed their attention to Genkai. She seemed to hesitate before she spoke.
"Yesterday after lunch I went outside to practice and come up with a routine since I will be training the girls. I guess I tried to do both at the same time because I was distracted. It was only for a moment. The girls chose then to walk out and I managed to direct my spirit wave at them by accident."
She paused as the boys spoke up, asking if they were alright and telling her how stupid she was.
"Enough! I am well aware of my actions. That doesn't change the fact that it happened. Now shut up and let me finish!"
The gang seated themselves once more. Though now flustered, they allowed her to continue.
"As I was saying, the blast sent them flying into the kitchen. I ran to them and checked them over: there were no visible wounds and after a more thorough exam no internal damage was present. They were simply out cold. I managed to get them to their rooms and gave them some cold packs for their heads. After about two hours they were still out."
She paused as she tried to find a way to explain the rest so they would understand.
"At that point I noticed the feeling they were giving off was changing."
"What do you mean changing?" Yusuke questioned.
"I'm not sure how to explain it. First it was simply becoming more apparent. After that it began taking on a new presence. I couldn't even go into their rooms. Now I can't even go down the hallway. It's become so thick, so dark, so threatening. I have no idea what's happening to them, but I know it's not good."
Kurama chose then to speak.
"Well from the sound of it, the vibe they've been giving off has been altered due to the spirit wave. Obviously it didn't cause it because it was there when they arrived. But if you truly did alter it or even simply quickened it then it had to of manifested during their time inside the warp."
"Yes I believe that's true, but that still doesn't explain what's happening behind those doors."
"We'll just have to wait and see."
The view changes and is carried away by the dark aura as if it were a fog. It seems to get thicker as it enters the hallway. It drifts under a closed door where it becomes pitch black. Nothing can be seen.
*Thump, thump*
*Thump, thump*
A heavy breathing begins to sound in the room.
*Thump, thump*
Sheets move about as the breathing gets heavier.
*Thump, thump*
Eyes try to open themselves while sweat drips down, burning them with a sodium concentrate that makes them clench shut.
*Thump, thump*
A body starts to thrash about on the bed; the sheets thrown to the floor. A growl echoes from across the hall.
*Thump, thump*
Claws grip the side of the bed as the body lurches forward. Hair falls into its face and sticks to the sweat. Pain flares throughout them and they clench their jaw. Blood drips from their mouth as their fangs pierce their lip. Legs curl against their stomach as their back arches. A swishing sound is heard crystal clear but it's too dark to make out the cause.
-Meg's p.o.v.-
*Thump, thump*
'What is that sound?'
I try desperately to make heads or tails of things. My mind feels the same but this body feels different, like it's not even mine. Pain shoots through me and my body clenches again. I feel myself arch and it's as if my spine is swinging back and forth. I wait for it to subside before I crawl to the edge of the bed. I don't know where anything is but I search for the light switch anyway. I manage to find it within a few seconds and oddly I didn't hit anything. My eyes slam shut as the light hits them.
'I wonder how long I've been out.'
I reached for the door when I spotted a mirror in the corner.
'I guess I'd better make sure I look alright first. Don't want to scare anyone.'
My legs felt like jelly as I walked over. When I looked in the mirror I couldn't believe my eyes.
-Kate's p.o.v.-
*Thump, thump*
I heard a growl as pain spread through my body like a wild fire. My heart was pounding unbearably fast. I felt as if my chest was going to explode. Sweat poured down my face and I noticed I was surrounded by an unseen heat. I managed to open my eyes but they felt so heavy. The pain subsided but the fire inside me continued to burn. I tried to recall what happened as I attempted to sit up.
'That's right; Meg and I were hit by Genkai. I think it was her spirit wave, I don't know.'
I heard the growl again as I felt my spine pull.
'What is that?'
I moved again and the growl echoed within the room. My throat seemed to itch in unison with it.
'Is that me growling?'
I opened my mouth to speak but another growl came out instead.
'I guess it is me, that's weird.'
I noticed a light come on outside my door. I figured it would be best to turn my light on too. I moved myself off the bed when the pain came flooding back. A snarl like sound replaced the scream I had attempted. Again the pain subsided and I took the opportunity to move once more. I was finally able to stand but my spine caused me a lot of discomfort. It kept pulling and it was almost like it was swaying. I put it aside for the moment as I located the light switch. I flipped it on and then propped myself against the conjoining wall. My heart started pounding again and my breathing labored. My body felt like it was twitching; majority of which came from atop my head. I scanned the room and noticed a mirror hanging beside the bed. I pushed off the wall and made my way over. Approaching the mirror a scream from across the hall diverted my attention. I glanced at the door the back to the mirror and managed to scream myself.
"What the Hell?"
