AUTHOR'S NOTE: I was totally freaking out about updating today since I finally got to go back to school. Then I realized I had several chapters waiting to be posted. Oh well. ^_^'
Ever had one of those days when you woke up and without ever getting out of bed you just said, "Fuck me." You already knew it was going to be a horrible day from the moment you got up. Knew some terrible fate had befallen you as you brushed your teeth in front of the mirror. Cursed all those fortunate souls with good days as you poured your coffee. Tried to run over the neighborhood cat because you figured the world needed one less bothersome feline who howls in the middle of the night. Yep, I'm thinking I had one of those days. Correction, having one of those days as we speak. Well, in my case write. You? I don't know about you, but good luck though.
I straightened my back and gave Hakushin what I hoped was an unnerving glare. Hakushin had this glint in his eye most S Class demons have when they know they're gonna win. I didn't plan on handing Baldy a victory on a silver platter, but I certainly wasn't going to futilely fight when I knew I was no match for him. When those stretching limbs reached for me I dived to the side, ending up rolling in the dirt and halfway across the ring before I came back to my feet.
A look of surprise came over Hakushin's face when I did that, and I tried not to laugh at him watching me run away. On the sidelines a few boos and cheers came from the crowd that had gathered. I ignored them, since I knew I would let my head get big if I knew I had a few fans out there. Turning his head on his long rubber band neck, Hakushin fixed me with a glare.
"You should give up now. You know you're no match for me! There isn't even any challenge with the difference in our power levels. You'll save yourself a beating if you give up now." Hakushin told me, and I raised an eyebrow at him. If I gave up now I would get several beatings from the spectators themselves for giving in so easily. My bad leg was already screaming from pain from my dodge.
I whipped off my hat and began fanning myself with it. A few demons began to laugh at seeing me break out in a sweat already, but it wasn't because I was hot. After a few moments acting as if I was thinking about his offer, I put my hat on. Immediately the pain in my leg subsided to a dull throb as I came out of my crouch to stand upright. Yusuke watched me with interest as I cracked my neck to get the kinks out.
"Take me out first and I'll leave. Come on, and then I'll tell Cow Lick I like his haircut." I said, and yes I admit I suck at good jests. But I was just so obsessed with that kid's bad haircut! Yusuke scowled at me from the sidelines, and I gave him a crooked grin as Hakushin began to reach for me again.
"You're a fool!" He yelled, and I rolled my eyes as I charged directly into his attack.
So I've been told. I thought, skidding to a stop at the last minute and crossing my arms over my chest like an ancient pharaoh awaiting burial. Immediately Hakushin began to wrap his neck around my body, tightening and squeezing to the point where I heard a few of my bones to creak. I prayed this would work as I took in a deep breath and held it.
It only took him a few seconds to have my body completely immobilized, and by this time he'd pulled his neck around to smirk in my face. I did nothing, staying as I was as I began to concentrate a small amount of energy in my mouth. This had to work, it had too!
"You're truly and idiot, aren't you? It's even more pathetic to just stand there and let yourself be beaten then if you were to leave with a bit of dignity left! Now, apologize to Master Urameshi and maybe I'll let you leave with only half of your bones shattered." Hakushin teased me, tightening my bonds for emphasis. I gritted my teeth, baring my fangs as the entire audience burst into laughter. Even Yusuke was smacking his knee, tears streaming down his face. Ever so slowly, I began to grin at the S Class youkai. Noticing I seem unworried about my situation, Hakushin narrowed his eyes at me.
"What's so funny? You've lost!" Hakushin lectured me, and a surprised chuckle escaped me. Actually, it sounded kind of evil the way I chuckled. This made Baldy even more confused.
"I may be an idiot, but I have a stroke of genius once in a while." I told him, bowing my head so he could only see my purple eyes peering at him from under the rim of my hat. As Hakushin bent his head to get a better view of my expression, I opened my mouth and released my attack. A moment later Hakushin's head fell and my entire bonds went slack. Acting as if nothing was wrong, I released my breath and began to wiggle out of the heap of flesh.
On the sidelines, everything had gone silent. Demons were gaping at me as I calmly came out from my bondage one roll of flesh at a time. Yusuke especially seemed surprised, but also interested as I whipped my hat off once more and began to fan myself. My leg began to ache again, but it wasn't so bad since I hadn't really used it in the fight. Man, what I wouldn't give to have my pendant back instead of having a ratty old piece of cloth!
"Hey, HEY! Why can't I move? What did you do?" Hakushin was practically screaming at me as I walked over to his prone body that had fallen over. I grabbed a leg and began to drag it out of the ring. A few youkai began to laugh and make bad jokes when I tossed it out. Beginning to gather up the rest of Hakushin and tossing him out of the ring.
"Nothing, not my fault you can't move. Makes me wonder if you're as powerful as you say you are. My momma always said, 'Don't brag unless you can back it up.' And baby, you backed up so much you got rear ended." I answered, and yes my comebacks are even worse. But that didn't matter at the moment since now I kicked most of Hakushin out of the ring. The last thing was his head, which I picked up and looked him straight in the eye. He was glaring daggers at me, and I just laughed.
"To be or not to be, that is the question." I mocked, posing a Shakespearean pose before I tossed his head on the pile that was his stretched out body. Laughter and cheers erupted from the crowd, and I bowed for ultimate effect. I swear a few of the youkai in that crowd were jumping up and down like fangirls as Yusuke walked over to me. He stopped a few yards away from me, looking me up and down. I took his measure, crossing my arms with my hat still in hand.
"Well?" I told him, with a raised eyebrow. Yusuke glance at his sparring partner, then gazed back at me. A slow, mischievous smile began to spread across his face. I had a sense of dejavu watching him smile like that, because a certain fox had always had the same look when he thought he'd done something particularly clever.
"Guess I owe you that autograph." Yusuke said, and I swear I blushed. YES! Hiei would sign my blades!
"Yeah, I guess you do. I wanna shake his hand, too, for emotional distress." I said, nodding to Hakushin who was still paralyzed. I noticed a few youkai had gone over to give him a hard time. I narrowed my eyes, ignoring Yusuke to go over and shoo the other demons away with my hat.
"Okay people, show's over. He got his ass handed to him, no reason to rub it in. Come on, move the lot of you." I snapped, and it took a bit of snarling along with a couple of threats to get the lot of them away from the fallen fighter. In a few minutes Hakushin began to move again and pull himself together. His stretched out neck and arms going back to his torso. I gave him some space not wanting to appear to protective. I'll beat a guy, but I won't flaunt it.
"You okay, man?" I asked him once he'd straightened himself out. Hakushin cracked his knuckles, looking me up and down suspiciously. Cow Lick had come over to make sure he was okay as well. Hakushin let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head as he peered at me.
"I'm fine, but how did you do that? I felt a prick on the back of my neck and all of a sudden I couldn't move." Hakushin asked, with a touch of awe in his voice. I smirked, tucking my hat back into my belt as I thought of a reply.
"Charm, good looks, and a healthy libido helped me defeat you." I teased, and the monk scowled at me. Yusuke laughed, slapping me on the back. I winced, he'd hit one of my wings by accident.
"Wait till the rest of the guys hear this! They're gonna blow a casket, knowing their captain lost to you! Come on, let's go see if Hiei is still training with Murkuro. If he's in a good mood he'll probably sign them." Yusuke assured me, leading me past the other fighters who had gone back to training. One, though, a woman I recognized was storming up to me. When I spotted her charging in my direction, I stepped away from Yusuke and held my hands up in surrender.
"I was scared to back down because the others would have torn me to pieces if I did. It was just a defense maneuver I learned a while back." I said as Natsume stopped a few feet away from me. Her eyes were blazing, her face flushed as she glared at me. I knew why she was pissed off, here I said I was non-fighter than a few minutes later go get myself in a fight.
"Really? Because you seem to win very easily considering you don't fight, Kuro! I stood up for you, so either you better tell me the truth or I'll force you into a rematch with that guy with all your limbs broken." She snarled, and I gulped seeing her pissed off. I took a deep breath, looking her straight in the eye.
"You saw what happened. You know I can't do much." I said, my voice low. Yusuke and Hakushin were now giving me interested looks as I talked. Natsume crossed her arms, tapping her foot as she continued to glare at me.
"I'm not lying when I said I'm a non-fighter. I shouted something out like an idiot and got dragged into a battle because of it. Like a said, it's a small trick I learned back in the day." I explained a second time, waiting for her to kick my ass.
Natsume stood there watching me for a moment, then just shook her head and began to walk away. Panicked, I began to follow her. Behind me Yusuke watched with interest as I chased after her.
"Natsume, wait I-" I began, but before I could finish she turned around and the next minute I found myself flat on my back. Staring up at her lingering over me with her fist pulled back for a punch. I instinctively flinched, covering my face to block the punch even though if she had thrown it I would have been far to late to block it. I heard her let out a heavy sigh, her hand falling from my neck she'd use to pin me down as she helped me back up.
"Alright, I believe you. But next time don't go shouting whatever the hell comes to your mind. I might just toss you to the crowd next time." Natsume said, winking at me.
I gave her a goofy grin, nodding my head as I rocked back on my heels.
"Yeah, yeah, I know. I'll try not to get myself killed." I teased as she turned and left to train.
I will say this, I've met a lot of women but out of all them Natsume has the hottest ass.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: As you've no doubt noticed, Kuronue is a bit of a flirt and a pervert. It's just his personality, but in his lifetime he's actually had very few serious relationships and isn't shallow with the women he chooses to sleep with! Wonder what will happen next?