Love for Yusuke Urameshi Part 10: Demon Takedown and Yusuke's Confession
I hurried as quickly as I could out of the apartment. If Ami fought long enough with the demon, she'd find out about everything and I'd have a lot of explaining to do. The others were right behind me, but I didn't really care at the moment. All that mattered to me was Ami staying out of harm's way. By the time we got there, Ami and the demon were already fighting. Kurama narrowed his eyes as he tried to catch his breath.
"We're...too late. They've...already begun to fight."
"Well, let's step in!"
Hiei crossed his arms as he watched the battle.
"If we do, Detective, he may kill her. Would you really want to risk that?"
I huffed in frustration and tried to move forward, but Kuwabara's arm blocked me.
"Not you, too."
"Sorry, man, but it seems risky to go out there now."
"She's never faced an opponent like this."
"She doesn't know he's a demon, Urameshi."
I looked as I saw Ami quickly losing strength. She still kept dealing blows to the demon, who was also losing strength.
"Give up, girl! You can't win against a demon like me."
"There's no such thing. Even if you were one, there's no way I'm letting you cause trouble with Yusuke Urameshi. I make it a point to protect friends from ugly thugs like you."
I was about to rush in when the demon swung a hand back and hit her, knocking her unconscious and facedown on the ground.
"Ami!"
The demon smirked as he saw me.
"Ah, Yusuke Urameshi. It's about time you showed up. I have a bone to pick with you and your little friends."
Hiei smirked as he readied his sword.
"Hn, you'll regret crossing us, you ugly fool."
Kurama nodded in agreement and summoned his Rose Whip.
"You've caused enough trouble here, mainly by your illegal entry. Your assault on our companion sealed your fate."
"Like I'd be scared of a bunch of human lovers like you. I ain't scared of you."
I smirked and cracked my knuckles as my demon energy increased.
"You will be when we're through with you. No one messes with my friends and gets away with it."
What I originally thought to be a tough task turned out to be easier that I thought. We all suffered some minor scrapes, but the demon ended up being destroyed thanks to my Spirit Gun. I hurried to Ami, who was bruised and bloody, but alive.I sighed with relief as I picked her up.
"Let's get her some help."
"Urameshi, we can't take her to a hospital. They wouldn't believe us if we said a monster attacked her."
"Where else can we take her, then?"
Kurama gave me a look, and I seemed to know what he was thinking.
"No way, Kurama."
"It's her only chance, Yusuke. Spirit World Hospital has teams that specialize in injuries like hers."
"If we take her there..."
Kuwabara's eyes widened as he understood what it meant.
"That would mean we'd have to tell her everything."
"That's correct. I know you never wanted her to find out, Yusuke, but I'm afraid she has to. She needs to see that her injuries weren't caused by an ordinary man. She may be skeptical, but explaining it to her will help."
Knowing there was no other way around it, I nodded and we took her to Spirit World. Once Koenma saw her, he went crazy.
"Are you four out of your minds?! What were you thinking bringing her here?!"
Kurama stepped forward to reason with him as I carefully placed Ami on the examination table.
"The demon you said entered Human World illegally? He was the one that caused her injuries, Koenma. He tried to make her reveal Yusuke's whereabouts and a fight broke out between them. When we caught up to them, he had knocked her out. She needs what Spirit World can offer her."
"You do realize she'll...have to be informed of everything you've ever done?"
Kuwabara smirked and watched as medical staff began working on Ami's injuries.
"Yeah, we do. She's a cool, girl, Koenma. You'd like her. She's like Urameshi's other half. They act the same, do the same things, and he even taught her how to defend herself."
I felt my face grow slightly warm as Koenma turned to face me, a small smile on his face.
"Is that so?"
"Yeah."
"Very well, Yusuke. You may tell her. Just...ease her into it."
Once Ami's injuries were fixed up and everyone else left the room, she began to wake up. Her eyes widened as she looked around.
"Where am I?"
"You're in Spirit World Hospital."
"Yusuke?"
I nodded and helped her sit up.
"What's Spirit World?"
"Ami, there's something you need to know about the guy you fought. Him being a demon...it was true."
With that being said, I told her everything. I told her about how I became Spirit Detective after being brought back to life by Koenma, about Hiei being a demon, how "Shuichi" was actually a demon called "Kurama", our adventures in Demon World, and how my ancestor was a demon.
"That's basically the whole story, Ami. I know it seems hard to believe, but-"
"I believe you."
My eyes widened as I saw a smile appear on her face.
"You do?"
"I can tell you're telling me the truth, Yusuke. You looked me in the eye and didn't hesitate when speaking. That's how I know when someone is telling the truth. As long as it doesn't change things between us, I don't mind knowing."
I hugged her to me, being mindful of her body.
"It makes me happy to hear that, Ami. Originally, I wasn't supposed to tell you, but what happened today was considered an exception."
"I understand why you couldn't tell me. With all these demons hating you and the others, it makes sense to not have me know in case they try anything."
She hugged me back and after some convincing to Koenma, I was able to take Ami home with the promise she would rest and take it easy the rest of the day. I was about to leave her apartment when she spoke up.
"Hey, Yusuke. Since I can't really go anywhere, mind if I ask you for a favor?"
"Sure, anything."
"Think you can stop by the Yukimura's restaurant and pick me up some food? I was planning on getting something to go, but..."
"No problem."
"Great .Here's some money."
"Nah, I got it. I was planning on getting you some food anyway."
She smiled and put her head back on the couch's armrest.
"Thanks, Yusuke. You know, I'll have to owe you."
"Consider this a friendly favor, Ami. I don't mind doing it, and you don't need to worry about paying me back. What'd you want?"
"The teriyaki-grilled beef with rice."
"Got it. Be back soon."
As I headed out, I smiled as I thought back on her reaction to knowing everything. What also surprised me was Koenma giving his consent to tell her. I had a feeling her knowing the truth would bring us closer together as friends, and I didn't mind that idea at all.
That's a wrap for part 10. Part 11 begins in Ami's POV as Yusuke returns with the food. Also in part 11, Yusuke decides to take Ami out and show her Demon's Door Cave. Stay tuned to see what happens