Guys, Im telling you this now but I won't be writing out all the fights. If you want me to do a specific one just message me and I may do it, enjoy the chapter. I also re-edit the end of this chapter by the way.
Kurama stood across from Roto, his opponent from team Rokuyukai. Roto had a bluish tinged skin, the colour being a bit lighter from that of his hair colour. With yellow eyeballs, a smug grin and his clothing he looked like a rotten thug.
"Kurama," Hiei spoke up as the redhead faced our way. "Considering the states we can't afford to take any chances. Don't leave the ring with him still alive." The short demon warned.
"Naturally," Kurama replied before turning to face his opponent once more.
'Wow, such words of encouragement.' Kuro muttered sarcastically. 'You know, I don't think right now is the best time for you to go be sarcastic Sally.' I replied, ignoring Yusuke's mumbling as he slept. 'Shut up brat.' Kuro replied pathetically.
'Bastard.'
'Bitch.'
'Blind hag.'
'Tone death banshee.'
'That one's new. How long did it take you to come up with that one?' I asked, holding back my smirk of amusement. We do this normally when I feel slightly nervous or stress though it normal doesn't do much it does help. 'Just shut up and pay attention.' Kuro ordered.
When I started paying attention to what was happening around me I saw Botan, one of Koenma's reapers if I remember, was back handing Yusuke in the face repeatedly. She was wearing a yellow button up shirt and brown pants connected to red suspenders. After slapping him she dragged him off so he wouldn't be in the way. 'I don't think that's healthy.' I commented to myself, getting a hum of agreement from Kuro.
"You know, the rose whip he's got must be 10 feet long. Where does he stash it? All the ways I come up with are kinda painful." Kuwabara asked Hiei and I in confusion, making me look at him.
"He doesn't keep it in his whip form all the time Kuwabara or it would be pointless and rather dangerous." I told the orange haired boy. "Kurama simply carries a normal rose. By manipulating it with his spirit energy it's transformed into a whip. Even weeds turn into a deadly weapon for Kurama." Hiei continued into more detail.
"Second fight, Roto versus Kurama, begin!" Koto announced into her microphone.
Roto's right hands middle finger changed into a scythe like blade. Charging forward, Roto swung his arm in an attempt to hit Kurama who dodged each one effortlessly. I ignored the argument that had sprung up between Hiei and Kuwabara, like usual, as I something changed in the fight. Kurama went to attack Roto from behind after dodging the demons attack when something Roto said disturbed Kurama, causing a cut to appear on his check as managed to dodge the swipe.
"Somethings wrong." I murmured to the others as they saw what happened. "Stupid cheater, I hate him." I heard Yusuke mumble in his sleep, making me frown.
'Cheater, what is that kid going on about?' Kuro asked the question that was on my mind. 'He might be on to something. Kuro, lend me your ears so I can hear what they are saying.'I asked my other self. I felt a slight sting as my ears changed to ones more pointed though no one noticed thankfully. A headache started to form as my hearing became more sensitive.
Paying attention to the fight once more, Roto was now holding a demonic switch in his left hand, his thumb hovering a red button on top. Closing my eyes so I could pay attention to what was being said, I listened in closely to the conversation.
"... demon brother. He's been tracking your mother for some time you see, and he has been very anxious to bite her head off." Roto told Kurama, his accent sluring his speach. The redhead to snarl quietly underneath his breath in anger.
A small gasp escaped my lips as I opened my eyes to see Kurama allowing Roto to beat him up. I ignored the curious glances that were sent my way as I focused the 13th note into my voice before speaking in a low, hush tone. "Kurama you better listen to me right now. Don't just let him win like this, do you hear me? He will kill your mother if you don't do something and he will kill you." I told him. I knew he had heard me though he made no room to reply.
Kurama flicked two things at Roto, one after the other, but it seemed Roto only payed attention to the one flicked at his face. I bit my lip, stopping the flow of energy to my voice as Kurama listened to what Roto asked and placed his hands behind his back. Roto walked up to Kurama and started taunting him though Kurama stood still, watching Roto silently as he did.
"Kurama," I whispered, watching as he just accepted the punches that Roto sent his way. 'You asked me to join this fight as a substitute, please don't make me join in straight away.' I thought, my fingers twitching though I made no other movement. Roto stopped his fists as he made his scythe like finger blade appeared once more.
"I hate that look." I heard Roto say as he moved his blade to the cheek that he cut earlier. "Despite all that I have done you still have that look like you're superior to me." I heard the sound of the blade cutting Kurama's flesh, the cut thankfully not being too deep, as Roto ordered him to stop giving him that look.
Roto then ordered Kurama to lick the scum off of his boots before allowing him to cut his head off so that his mother could live. Kurama's attitude changed suddenly. He started to dust his shoulders with his hands as he told Roto to press the button.
'What the hell is going on?' Kuro asked me in confusion but I didn't reply due to the fact that I didn't know myself.
Roto started laughing as he lifted his left arm up, holding the switch up high as he went to push the button. That's when I saw it. Where Kurama had thrown the second object was a small sprout growing from Roto's chest, causing the demon to freeze his movements and stop before he could press the button.
Slapping the switch out Roto's hand, he captured the object as it flew harmlessly in the air with his hand. Kurama then began to explain that the seed that he implanted in Roto was the seed of the death plant.
Roto tried to beg Kurama for his life but Kurama did not listen as he made the plant kill Roto, pink and purple flowers blooming from its soil. Kurama grabbed one of the purple flowers sprung from the plant before walking towards us.
Stopping in front of me, Kurama handed me the flower. "Thank you." I murmured, getting over my shock slightly as I took the flower and held it delicately between my slightly calloused fingers.
"What a fool, so intent on proving himself he couldn't notice your moves." Hiei said to Kurama though I knew he was slightly worried about the outcome of the fight. "Don't worry about his demon friend, he vanished the moment Roto died."
"And you knew." Kurama replied, a small smile tugging on his lips. "What a relief." Yusuke spoke up, making me smile slightly in agreement.
"Okay! Enough with the secret plans and stuff. What happened?" Kuwabara interrogated. "Yes, do tell." Botan encouraged.
"You don't need to worry." I replied. "It's passed." Hiei continued. "Agreed." Kurama finished before we all turned away from them, ignoring their cries of protest.
Hiei flinched slightly in pain as I made sure to wrap the bandage around his right arm slightly more harder than needed. "Watch it." He barked lowly to which I ignored easily. Like that was the worse threat I have heard.
"Just shut up, I'm nearly done." I murmured, tieing the white bandages off. Hearing Yusuke chuckle behind me in amusement, I turned my head quickly and gave the injured boy a look. "I wouldn't be laughing yet Yusuke, your human friend with brown hair still hasn't got here yet and I believe she is angry with you." I warned, making him pause as he realised the truth.
"She won't do anything, this is Keiko after all." Yusuke said confidently which gained a snort from Kuwabara. "You say that now Urameshi but you'll regret it later." The orange haired teen told him, taking a drink from the metal can in his hand as he gained an eye roll in reply.
'They act like kids.'Kuro commented as I stood, sighing slightly. 'Hm, at least they had the chance too.' I replied sadly, causing my other half to fall silent.'... I'm sorry.' He said, making me shake my head mentally. 'Stop it, it wasn't your fault.'
"I'm still going to tell you this anyway though I know you guys won't listen to me. You need to rest. That means no fighting with anyone or each other." I told them, halting Kuro's conversation with me.
"Yeah, yeah mom." Yusuke commented idly, making me growl, ice blue eyes narrowed dangerously at him.
"Call me that again and the next thing you will be needing is a coffin." I growled, this only caused him to grin wider. Kuro chuckled causing me to turn my growl inward as I took a seat next to Kurama who was grinning slightly also.
'They are all against me.' I thought, narrowing my eyes at the redhead who chuckled slightly. 'You say that now but we both know the truth.' Kuro told me, resulting me to fall silent. Again he was right.
Allowing my head to fall back on the cushioned lounge, I recalled the last two fights as the others talked. Hiei unleashed the dragon of the darkness flame, a dangerous technique and now his right arm is paying the price for it. He can barely pick up his sword without crying in pain. Yusuke versed Chu, the true leader of team Rokuyukai. The man was drunk but a powerful demon. Their fight turned into a knife edge deathfight after both drained their powers. If this was the results of the first round, it can only get worse from here.
"Hey Shizuka, I've got a question for ya?" Yusuke asked, snapping me from my thoughts. Lifting my head from the cushion, I raised an eyebrow at the teen.
"Yes." I dragged out slightly.
"What's with the tattoo?" He asked, pointing his left index finger at the markings on my face. 'Damn, I was hoping they wouldn't ask.' I thought, noticing that everyone was curious now.
I opened my mouth to reply when I heard something faintly. My eyebrows creased, my eyes narrowing as I tried to figure out the noise.
"Do you guys hear something?" I asked, my nose scrunching as I tried to listen harder. Everyone paused as they tried to listen to the faint noise.
'No… It can't be.' I thought as the noise started becoming louder. It was slightly high pitch and very loud. It sounded like whatever was shouted someones name. 'Shit! How did he find us?' Kuro questioned as I cursed out loud, standing up. 'How am I suppose to know? I thought we didn't tell him.' I snapped back, picking up flute which rested on the table in front of me quickly.
"Damn it." I cursed, moving quickly away from the lounges.
"What's got you in a twist?" Hiei questioned as I moved to the door that lead to my room.
"Be quiet." I ordered, opening the door and closing it loudly behind. Opening the door slightly I peaked my head out. "What ever you do, don't tell him I'm here." And with that I shut the door once more.
Silence filled my room as I sat behind the door, lowering my demon and 13th note energy.
'Is he there?'
'How should I know?'
'Damn it Kuro just tell me.'
'... I think he may be gone.'
'Are you sure?'
'...'
'...'
'... Maybe?'
'That's not helping.'
'Just talk to the fluff ball.'
'...You must be joking?'
'Does it sound like it?'
'I hate you.'
'Brat.'
'Psycho.'
'Bitch.'
'Bat shit.'
'Banshee.'
'...'
'...'
'... Fine.'
'Kuro 18 Shizuka 16.'
Cursing Kuro out loud I opened the door hesitantly, the hinges creaking in a slow, haunting manor. Poking my head out of the crack, I peered around the room to see nothing has changed other than the fact they were all looking at me weirdly.
'I think he may be gone.' I thought.
3rd Person P.O.V
"SSSSHHHHHHHIIIIIIIZZZZZZZZUUUUUKKKKKKAAAAAAAA!"
"Get off me you freakin' fluff ball!" Said girl shouted in anger from where she laid on the ground, trying to yank the dark grey ball of fur that leached onto her neck. Yusuke and Kuwabara started laughing as they watched the normally calm and collected girl fight the small, cute creature attached to her.
"Shizuka! You had Jinta so worried! Why did you leave me mistress!" Jinta cried out loudly, his high voice whining loudly in Shizuka's ear. Large circular ears brushed Shizuka's reddening cheeks as short arms wrapped themselves around her neck tighter.
"T-This was what you were hiding from!" Yusuke exclaimed, him and Kuwabara laughing even harder when Shizuka growled at him. Kurama chuckled in amusement while Hiei and the masked fighter watched.
"I didn't know the guardian of the 13th note could so easily be taken down by a Mingen." Hiei commented, red eyes glinting slightly in amusement though his face stayed stoic.
"I hate all of you." Shizuka commented though no one took it seriously as she still had the creature on her. "And get off of me!"
"You really had Jinta worried mistress. Mistress should have told Jinta where she was going and then Jinta would not have come." Jinta told Shizuka innocently, his hazel eyes blinking widely as to confirm his innocence. A large glass of milk sitting between his legs as he sat down on the table that resided in the middle of the lounges. Pulling down the purple straw that rested in the glass, the small Mingen took a sip of his drink.
Now that Jinta wasn't trying to choke Shizuka, everyone could see what the Mingen actually was. Grey fur clad a small round body, short stubby legs and arms poking out from the sides. Large hazel eyes stared up at everyone behind from slightly closed eyelids. Jinta had a button size blue nose perched under his eyes with a large mouth underneath. On either side of the Mingens head was large, circular ears that looked similar to a Koalas.
"That was the reason why I didn't tell you, you idiot." Shizuka replied, her voice tired as she rubbed her head. The back of her head had landed on the floor harshly, causing a small bump to appear.
"How cruel mistress! Why would you leave Jinta behind?" Jinta questioned, standing up and jumping onto his 'mistress' lap.
"Because your annoying." She told him bluntly, looking down at the Mingen that fell onto the floor in shock. The Mingens fur clad body twitched slightly, limbs spread out as hazel eyes stared up.
"Does he always act like that?" Kurama asked curiously, causing blue eyes to turn to him. "Constantly, when he isn't whining and complaining he is overacting and being dramatic." Shizuka replied, her comment making the Mingen to spring up from the floor and onto the table.
"Jinta doesn't know what Shizuka is talking about. Jinta is a loyal Mingen who cares deeply for Shizuka. Jinta is never overdramatic." Jinta grumbled, crossing his arms and pouting as he plopped onto the table.
"... Liar."
Clonk!
"So you have an annoying fluff ball following you around. So what?" Kuwabara asked as they all looked away from the fallen Mingen.
"Mingens are more than that idiot." Hiei commented, gaining a glare from the orange haired teenager. "Say that again shorty!" Kuwabara exclaimed, jumping up in anger.
"I'm going to bed." Shizuka said quietly, standing up and walking to her room. Kurama sent her a concerned look to which she replied with a tired smile.
It was silent for a moment, the only noise really being heard was from Jinta who returned back to his spot on the table. Taking a small drink from his milk, Jinta turned to look up at the group of five.
"I'm glad mistress has found you all. She has been alone for so long Jinta was worried that she may never smile again." Jinta expressed his thanks, his small paws fiddling with each other.
"What are talking about Jinta?" Yusuke asked, raising an eyebrow as he leaned in a little closer to hear the Mingen.
"Mistress is one of the last of the temple of the pure 13th note. Ever since an accident that happened she has been alone, only ever really talking to Jinta and Lord Koenma. Jinta was so worried that she would never be the same until a few months ago."
FLASHBACK
"Mistress! You have returned! Jinta is so glad!" The Mingen shouted, running to where he heard the door to the small apartment that the two owned. When he saw his mistress though, Jinta paused.
Shizuka had her head bowed, clothes ripped and her face tired. Taking off her shoes, Shizuka walked at a slow, robotic pace to the loungeroom where she took a seat on the black cushioned couch. Jinta plodded along after, taking a seat next to her. Silence filled the dark room, the light only coming from the moon which shone through the rooms window.
The two sat there for hours, no words being spoke between them. This was one of the few times that it happened but Jinta didn't push his mistress to say anything, knowing that she would instead clamp down even harder.
"Jinta," Shizuka spoke up, her voice quiet. Black hair hid her eyes as her hands clutched her pants fabric tighter. "Am I a bad person?" She asked, her voice reminding the small Mingen of a child.
Jinta looked up at Shizuka in worry, his hazel eyes searching her face. Moving slowly, the Mingen crawled into her lap, burying his head into her stomach and holding her. After a moment, Shizuka returned the hug back.
"Never mistress. You just have had bad things happen to you."
"Then why am I always alone?"
FLASHBACK ENDED
"When Shizuka went out a few weeks later, telling me she was needed for something in a few months time I saw something in my mistress that I had never really seen before." Jinta told them, his eyes sparkling alight.
"What was it?" Kurama asked though he already had an idea what it was.
"She was wanted." Jinta answered truthfully, turning to look at Kurama. "She was always need for her power and something to be controlled but this time she was wanted. To her that meant something greatly. She may act cold or she doesn't care but in fact its because she doesn't know how to act properly. She's been isolated for so long she doesn't want people to get too close in case they leave her again."
'That stupid little blabber mouth.'Kuro swore, muttering curses at the Mingen. "It's fine Kuro." Shizuka mumbled quietly in reply, pulling the ribbon from her raven looks. The little bells chimed quietly, filling the room with their noise as the musician sat down gently down on the plush bed.
'No it isn't Shizuka! He shouldn't be telling them-''Enough!' Shizuka shouted in her mind to her other half, cutting the male off. 'He doesn't know any better. He just wants to make me... to make us happy again.'
'Why don't you tell him the truth?'
Not answering, Shizuka moved and changed into her pajamas. She wore a tight white shirt with deep purple flannelette pants with a black print. Returning back to the bed, Shizuka removed her jewellery and placed it with nimble fingers on the table next to her.
'Shizuka?'
'It gives the little one hope. Mingens are social creatures. The life I have forced him to live is hurting him.'
'... Are you going to tell him?'
'No, let him be happy for now. I will deal with the curse alone.' Shizuka told Kuro firmly, stopping the conversation from going any further. The marking under her eyes glowed briefly, pain flashing in icy blue eyes as she fell backwards onto the bed. Hair spread around her face, bringing an innocent look to the hard hearted girl.
Closing her eyes, Shizuka's breath began to even out as she fell asleep. Completely unaware of the dangers that will arise in the future.