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Chapter 12: Old friends become new enemies.
"Oh look, he's off the sick bed. Now that he is fully recovered he will be great help" Yusuke spoke, sarcasm dripping off every word.
"Kuwabara is not the only one who is low on his power" Kurama added, looking straight at Genkai.
"That special attack drained her considerable" spoke Ceraza as she walked over to the two of them.
"So its just four of us against the five of them?" Yusuke asked with hatred for the situation.
No one answered him, Ceraza turned to look at the fighters who where covered and sadness formed inside her. She wondered for a moment if any of them recognised her.
"Who wants to begin? The first can be the captain" a voice spoke from the five of them, the one at the front began to charge power and his cape flew off.
"I'll go against these humans then" Cerazas eyes widened, there he was. The Irish wind master she knew so well. Jin.
"Jin the wind master, that would explain who his team is" Kurama said watches Jin still presenting his power.
"You know these jokers?"
"Indeed, most demons do." Kurama replied.
"Their actually names are the shinobi of the spirit world" Ceraza added, not taking her eyes of Jin who hadn't seemed to have noticed her yet.
As Kurama explained to Yusuke what Shinobi meant, Ceraza watched as Jin made his way forward towards them.
"Team captains please make the battle terms"
Yusuke and Jin walked to the centre of the arena to face each other. After they exchanged a few words Koto announced the matches to be one on one. Jin placed his hands in his pockets and walked past Yusuke heading straight towards Ceraza. Hiei noticed this and edged closer without realising it. But Kurama did.
Once Jin was in front of her he did something Ceraza never expected.
He smiled
"I always knew we would meet again, I just wished they were on better terms. You better stay alive to face me or I'll be coming after you" He spoke in his fast Irish accent, it took Ceraza a few seconds to grasp what he was saying and when she did she laughed a little.
"Its good to see you too Jin." Jin grinned at her and made his way back over to his team.
"May I have your attention please, the comity have decide to have a medical examination before the round begins."
"What is this? Gym class."
"If only we could bunk this one like we used to do the others.." Ceraza added, jumping down from the arena.
"Hey Ceraza, you know that guy?" Yusuke asked in curiosity, Hiei appeared next to her obviously interested in her answer. She was silent for a moment longer before replying
"Yeah, very well actually. He's my best friend" Ceraza grinned.
"Well this sucks, you're going to have to watch me kick his ass"
"I wouldn't be so sure, your strong Uremeshi, but it may not be enough"
"Due to the Uremeshi team fighting without rest, Report to the medical tent" A voice spoke over the speaker.
"As long as they grab my balls and make me cough" Yusuke added smugly.
A bright light shinned behind the team, they each turned to see a tent and a red haired women come from inside it and walk over to the team.
"Scratch that.." Yusuke mumbled.
"Hello gentlemen," She spoke, she placed her hand up and scanned it over each of them.
"Yes, you two fighters, will you please follow me to the medical tent" She asked, Hiei and Genkai. "Don't be an idiot, we don't need you're help. Why don't you go nurse the fool lying on his back" Hiei replied with a glare.
"Because his wounds do not interest me in the way yours do Hiei" She said flirtatiously. Ceraza began to boil inside. Who the hell does she think she is?
"Maybe I can help you" She finished, by now Ceraza was about ready to rip her head off. And what made it worse was when Hiei agreed to follow her, along with Genkai.
'Why is it he will allow her to heal him and not me?' She thought with a hint of jealously
After the two spoke with the nurse, they began to leave when a force field was made around them, they tried to get through it but they where only electrified.
"What the?" Ceraza and Yusuke exclaimed as they ran towards them, Kurama followed.
"It's a force field!" Kurama said in surprise
"Well isn't that convenient!" Yusuke answered
"Hey! How about you let my friends go!" Yusuke yelled running towards her, Ceraza followed and then over took him. Both her friend and Master where trapped, she had to get them out. The 'Nurse turned to face them and created another force field in front of Ceraza in which struck her.
"Ceraza!" Hiei and Yusuke called, Once the electric calmed down Ceraza shook it all off.
'Damn it, I can't get in!' She thought. Hiei was now angry, after watching Ceraza get electrocuted in means to help him and the masked fighter, it really pissed him off.
The woman ripped of her clothes to revel electric cabled around her body only covering her private parts.
"Ruka is my name, named as the most talented creature alive with spell guarding incantation." She spoke with a wink.
"Give me my damn team back" Yusuke threatened, Ceraza placed a hand on her Katana, she was more then willing to slice her head off.
"Didn't you hear the announcement? They are both very sick and are going to need time to recover" She chanted a few words and Hiei and Genkai where once again electrified.
"Stop this!" Ceraza called as she, Yusuke and Kurama watched in horror.
"That wave, it used their own spiritual energy against them, the more they struggle the more powerful it will become" Kurama noticed.
"As a result of the medical examination, Hiei and the masked fighter have been unruled to fight. Ceraza Asakura will now be substituting in this match." The team growled in frustration. Ceraza used her speed to appear in front of Ruka, her sword touching her throat.
"Release my friends and I'll make your death quick"
"I wouldn't so that if I was you, one little switch and I can fry them inside out." Ceraza growled.
"Besides, we both know you just want little 'Ol Hiei to yourself, now that just wouldn't be fair"
"It also wouldn't be fair if I pierced your neck with my sword, but it wont stop me from doing it"
'Onna enough, Save your energy for the fight.'
'I'm not leaving you in there'
'We'll get out of here, just concentrate on winning'
'It I kill her when she's off guard I can-'
'Onna, your stubbornness will get you killed'
This silenced Ceraza, they were the same words she had spoken to him earlier that day. She looked over at Hiei to see him looking straight at her.
"Hiei..." Hiei gave her a small nod, making Ceraza put away her sword. She couldn't help him, and It made her feel weak. She turned and ran towards the arena, just before she jumped up onto it, she looked back at Hiei for a moment longer, then ran towards Yusuke who was shouting at Koto.
"I honestly don't have anything to do with these fights, I'm completely neutral" Koto answered a question Yusuke had asked.
"Wrong stupid answer!" Yusuke went to advance towards her but Ceraza appeared before him,
"It's alright Yusuke"
"Says who?" He asked back with attitude
"The masked fighter and Hiei are not in any condition to fight anyway, while you, Ceraza and I are not hurt. Think, why would she capture two of us when she ad the chance to do more?" Kurama asked, placing a hand on Yusukes shoulder.
"Perhaps she does not have the power to constrict us all, and so took the two that were injured" Ceraza voiced.
"Exactly, this will only give Team Masho a false sense of security, the advantage is ours." Kurama finished, looking back at Hiei and Genkai for a moment then back to Yusuke and Ceraza.
"Three against five now Jin, you can destroy them all" a large caped man laughed as he stood beside Jin, whom was staring at Ceraza. He sighed.
"Naaah I'm having to change my mind if its going to be a fix like that" He said with his finger cleaning out his ear.
"Huh?" The larger man asked
"I don't give a damn, somebody else go, I'd rather be the watch now and catch up with Ceraza" He said walking away.
"It wouldn't be wise to think that you can disrupt the set this time, forget about that pathetic demon girl" The larger demon spoke, placing his hand on Jin shoulder, Jin grabbed his wrist tightly.
"Don't you ever touch me or insult her like that again" Jin growled furiously with a glare. He threw the hand off his shoulder and began to walk away again.
He walked off the arena and over to the stadium wall where he sat down on the grass and leaned against the wall.
"Hey Ceraza, You coming?"
Ceraza began to walk over to him when Yusuke stopped her.
"Are you sure its not a trap?" He asked her.
"We can trust him, I know Jin. He is my best friend after all" And with that she used her demon speed to appear beside Jin with a smile and sat down beside him while he whistled.
"Wow you sure have gotten faster, I mean you always was a fast one but now I have to try to keep up with you!" He spoke rather quickly in his accent, Ceraza laughed a little.
"You didn't expect me to stop training did you?" Jin just grinned at her.
'Onna what are you doing? He is the enemy'
'Don't worry, we can trust this one'
"And it's Kurama verses Gama, You may begin"
"This is going to be an interesting match, I know Kurama. He is strong..but Gama is full of tricks" Ceraza spoke, not taking her eyes off the fight.
"Aye, but I never really like Gamma so I hope Kurama wins" Jin whispers, as though to hide it from his team. Ceraza punched him in the arm playfully.
"You're to laid back for your own good"
Everyone watched at Gama started to paint himself in symbols Ceraza had seen him use before, once he was finished he began to summon his power.
He immediately charged for Kurama who managed to jump out of the way, this continued in the air also. Kurama continued to dodge the attacks while Gama continued attempting to land them.
But Gama was able to draw symbols on the bottom of Kuramas left leg, for some reason he was suddenly unable to move it. Gama laughed.
"Kurama, come on..." Jin glanced at her then back to the fight. Kurama was soon in trouble when Gama was able to draw the symbols on both his arms and his right leg.
"Kurama get rid of the outfit!" Yusuke yelled, but Ceraza knew it was no good. She had seen this all before, it doesn't matter what you are wearing because the seals seep through and attach to the skin.
"Kuramas arms and legs are useless, he can do nothing but wait for his bloody demise!" Koto voiced into her microphone. Ceraza stood up and watched as Gama ran towards Kurama to make the final blow, fear ran throughout her body. Jin didn't move.
"Rose Whip!" Kurama was able to twist his head, making the rose in his arm come out and slice through Gamas' body, leaving deep cuts all over, Gama fell to the floor bleeding.
"Way to go Kurama one down!" Yusuke yelled happily.
Gama got back to his feet and attempted to land feeble hits on Kurama who effortlessly dodged them just by moving his head and chest, making his blood splatter on Kuramas clothes.
"Kurama no! Its a trap!" Ceraza called, but it was too late, the death mark was laid on Kuramas clothes as Gama fell to the ground finally. Kurama couldn't move and his spirit energy was sealed inside of him. Ceraza watched as another member of Jins team entered the arena.
"No no no! They can't!" Ceraza forgot about Jin and flash stepped to Yusukes side.
"It's Touya the master of ice, we have to get him outta there Yusuke! NOW!" Ceraza yelled beside him.
"This is bad..."
"Alright, times up people and I must accept that the people in the ring are the fighters"
"Damn this is wrong" Yusuke spoke with anger.
"There is nothing we can do..if we get involved our team will be disqualified"
"Damn it Ceraza I thought you said you trust this team!"
"I trust Jin, no one else!"
"Wait.. I think Kurama has a plan.." Ceraza said as she noticed Touya speaking about why he his entering the tournament.
'Yes, good idea. If he can just wait until the first curse wears off..not bad Kurama, not bad'
"You boys are having way to much fun, Begin!"Touya summoned his power, turning the complete arena into ice, the air suddenly began chilly.
"Ah it's cold!" Yusuke said once it had hit him. A barrier was then formed around them, giving Kurama less chance to escape.
Touya was soon throwing shards of ice at Kurama who did his best to avoided them but was getting his a lot.
"And Kurama hits the deck!"
"JUST STAY DOWN! I'll handle it from here!" Ceraza shouted to him as Kurama fell to the floor bleeding.
"It's not right" Kuwabara managed to say, with the help of Boton supporting him up into a sitting position, but never the less her got back up.
"Hn, that fool should have stayed down" Hiei said still inside the tent with Genkai.
"Yes, Kuramas chances of survival are small, and his chances of winning even smaller." She responded.
"Ceraza should have been the one to take this match."
"Yes, Ceraza Is strong and not only that, she is from the Asakura clan. Even the name still strikes fear into most Demons."
"Also Ceraza is the eldest daughter of the clan leader Kisame, and rightfully next in line for the position."
"Yet she is sentenced to death"
"She left the clan. Something that has been forbidden for thousands of years, and being in the head family only makes it worse. Naturally the punishment would be death. But she is strong. For the past 7 years she has travelled around all three worlds, training with the best to become stronger and she has. She has always avoided fighting her family."
"Let me guess. Now that she has entered the tournament, her clan now know where to find her and are most likely on there way to kill her right now"
"Correct. But Ceraza knew what she was getting into when she joined the team. She is through with running, and is ready to face her clan."
Kurama attempted to release his rose whip but it failed and only caused him pain. Touya summoned an ice blade around his right arm, his face turning serious and determined.
"Kurama! Tell fox girl you give up! I swear I'll take it from here!" Yusuke shouted.
"Please Kurama! Don't throw your life away so easily!" Ceraza added with fear in her voice.
'Hiei, what am I suppose to do?'
'Nothing. Let him continue and if he dies then make sure it's not in vain'
'I can't just sit by and watch him be torn apart!'
'Onna you have too!'
Kurama was sliced across his arm making Yusuke and Ceraza gasp in fear, So much emotion was running through Cerazas body that her Eiodins began to stir.
"What the hell is wrong with you Kurama! Don't get up let me take him!" Yusuke shouted
"Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Ceraza asked in anger and frustration.
'Master please, Your energy its-' But Ceraza wasn't listening to KouHei, she was too concerned about her friend who was attempting to stand again.
"Let me do what I must Ceraza" Her eyes widened but she nodded anyway,
"If you die, I swear I'll bring you back and kill you myself."
Kurama took off running again, Touya followed. Soon Touya ran at Kurama ready to make the Finishing blow.
…..
It was almost as if time its self slowed down, and all sound was gone. Nothing could be heard but the sound of blood dripping to the floor. Then Cerazas senses started to come back, it was then she was able to see what had happened. Kurama had planted a seed inside his arm and allowed his spirit energy that was in his blood, active the seed, sending sharp spikes through Touyas body when he was close enough. luckily Touyas blade did not hurt Kurama.
"Unbelievable turn around! I'll take a time count!"
"Now it's my turn" Ceraza said with determination.
"Wait, what's going on?" Yusuke asked, Suddenly the death plant formed inside Kuramas body.
"KURAMA!" Ceraza, Yusuke and Kuwabara shouted in fear.
"No he can't..." Yusuke whispered.
"Wait people, it seems as though Kurama still has a faint heart beat. He must have slipped into unconsciousness while still on his feet!" Koto announced, Yusuke and Ceraza sighed in relief.
"Hey now we are getting somewhere! And Fox girl, just so we are clear, the rest of the fights are all ours! Right Ceraza?"
"No doubt about it!"
"Not so fast" Another voice spoke, as a large guy walked onto the arena.
"What?" Yusuke asked
"You forgot something, he's standing in the ring. It looks to me like he's volunteering to fight again"
"Oh gi'me a break! Kuramas not even conscious any more!"
"I'll be you're opponent damn it!" Yelled Ceraza walking closer to the ring.
"Uh Team captain decides! Ceraza verses Bakken!" Koto annouced.
"Correction, the next fight will be Kurama Verses Bakken"
"WHAT?"
"A fighter standing the ring cannot be removed against his will and so the fighter remains"
"Looks like you're not needed any more kitten" and with that Bakken picked up Koto and threw her out of the ring. He turned to Kurama with an evil look.
He punched Kurama hard, making Kuramas body fall back. He continued to kick him while he was on the floor. Cerazas energy started to increase.
Koto started to count buy Bakken wasn't finished with him, he walked over to Kurama and picked him up into the air. When Koto got to 9 she stopped.
"SAY 10!" Yusuke shouted. But Bakken had pulled up Kurama onto his feet.
"Oh look he is on his feet again I guess that means he wants more" Bakken punched him again.
"STOP THE FIGHT!" Yusuke yelled furiously.
