"There you go! Now go again." Kuronue said.
River nodded and lifted her reverse bladed sword and ran forward into an attack. Kuronue dogged quickly and flung his scythe at her unguarded back. River blocked his attack, knocking the weapon away and managing to clip him on the shoulder. "Nice, but you left your side open." He said, hitting her ribs with the hilt of his dagger, but was hit in the jaw by her fist. River leapt away and grinned, raising her sword to guard herself. "Do not forget to guard yourself as well Kuronue-sama." She said with an innocent voice. The bat demon laughed. "Don't be too focused on coming up with a smart comment that you forget to keep your focus on your opponent." He said. That was when River noticed he had moved back to his scythe and began to move to pick it up. With a blinding speed she leapt forward and cut his scythe away and he paused when the blade of her sword was just before his throat. "You're dead." She said. He smiled and nodded, River sheathing her sword. "You've improved greatly River. I'm impressed." He said. She smiled. "Well, I have a most excellent teacher Kuronue-sama." She said. Shouting could be heard down the hall. The two met each other's eyes. "Guess Kurama's back." Kuronue said. River's eyes shone in joy as they ran to meet the kitsune at the door.
Demons glared at River as she and Kuronue pushed their way through the crowed to get to the door. "Stop pushing human scum. You have no right." A demon hissed at her, slamming his giant foot down on her bare foot. A small cry of pain escaped her and she glared up at him. "That was quite rude. Apologize at once!" She yelled. He laughed and shoved her down and slammed his foot on top of her. "Foolish wench! As if you could tell me what to do!" He laughed. River hooked her leg around his and suddenly he fell on his side, River leaping to her feet and dusting herself off. "Never mind. Your apology to me will be to never speak to me again." She said in disgust. Kuronue turned around. "Hey River are you coming?" He asked. "Yes Kuronue-sama! " She called. She ran after him and smiled as they reached the foyer.
Youko walked up to the building, looking like he was about to faint. River ran forward to help him. "Youko-sama, are you alright?" River asked. His breathing was irregular and short. Kuronue ran up behind her. "Let's get him inside." He said carefully. River nodded, putting Youko's arm over her shoulder and leading him to his rooms. He was unresponsive to anything they were saying and just sat there, his gold eyes wide. "What's wrong with him Kuronue-sama?" River asked. "Something must've happened. Let him be for a while. There's nothing I can do for him until he comes to his senses." the bat demon said. River nodded and sat down beside the fox demon and watched him.