Big brown orbs moved back and forth rapidly, reading a stack of papers set forth before them. Koenma sighed as he stamped another paper, he nearly jumped out of his skin as he looked up towards the large set of doors that led in and out of his office."Kurama! I didn't hear you come in!" Kurama casually walked forward and took a seat directly in front of Koenma's desk, "I don't believe it is necessary for me to explain why I am here" Koenma set his stamp down on his desk, a serious look overriding the bored expression that had occupied his face only moments ago, " No, it is not." Silence enveloped the two, soon to be broken by the mini-ruler. " It" as what most demons have come to call the creature is a rare type of ancient shadow de…demon isn't the right word, err..I'm not sure what I would classify this thing as. Anyways, it has the same powers as a shadow demon, as well as many other unique abilities" Kurama frowned, "I've been around for quite some time, why have I never heard of this creature before?"
" This creature has been around long before you existence Kurama, it lurks in the shadows and is able to remain hidden if it so wishes"
Koenma leaned forward in his chair, eyes locking onto Kurama's, "Most demons who have crossed paths with this thing have died. I don't believe there have ever been any sightings of the creature in either human or spirit world, its territory appears to be the other worlds you recently encountered. Every demon that has been interrogated after coming in contact have mentioned something about yellow eyes. No one has had a chance to question them further, for they disappear or mysteriously die soon after. There is only one known survivor, I have tried to locate the demon..but no one has seen him for years now."
Kurama's eyes flashed gold, " The book Boton left for us at Genkai's…"
" Did you see your names appear anywhere in the book?" Kurama locked eyes once again with the mini-ruler, "Yes…there was some sort of riddle written along with our names. Care to elaborate why?"
Koenma's eyes flooded with worry, " I have heard rumors in the past about a young physic women who created a book to help warn future victims. From what information I have gathered, its victim's names appear in the text along with a riddle. The riddle gives clues as to where and when the creature plans to attack. Do remember the riddle Kurama?"
"That's what I was afraid of. How does it even know we found its lair and why could we see it when no else can?" Kurama asked avoiding Koenma's question. " Well, I found this to be quite disturbing. It can see through its victims' eyes. All those dead bodies you saw, their eyes were all wide open, correct?"
"Yes, every single person that I saw…"
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Cheza looked around cautiously to make sure there were no prying eyes before she began to rummage through Kurama's belongings. Soon, she found what she was looking for. The infamous book from last night. Curiosity was getting the better of her, she had to see what had spooked Kurama. Opening the book her eyes locked with those of the victims once more. She screamed and dropped the book as a pair of yellow eyes appeared in place of one of the victim's lifeless pair. After calming herself down she picked the book up once more, much to her relief the eyes were gone. Cheza turned her attention to the writing next to a picture of the "IT" she frowned as her name appeared in the text…
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"I win again Urameshi!" Kuwabara exclaimed. Yusuke slammed down his game controller, "You just got lucky!" "woof!" Cheza yawned and turned her attention to Alice. Kurama had left with Kuronue, but refused to tell Cheza where. The fox had made Cheza promise not to leave Genkai's home at all costs and to make sure she came through with her promise he sent Yusuke and Kuwabara to babysit. "Hey guys, I'll be right back. Alice needs to go to the bathroom" she commented while getting to her feet. "I don't think Kurama wants you to leave our site Cheza" Cheza rolled her eyes, "I'm just letting Alice use the bathroom, I'll be back in a minute!" Yusuke shrugged, "Alright, but if you're not back within a few minutes I'm dragging your ass back inside!"
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Everything was shrouded in darkness as Cheza made her way over to a tree. Alice was prancing about off in the distance. Cheza thought back to the weird riddle she had read earlier that day.
" lurking in the shadows late at night
All alone, not much of a fight
Bright yellow eyes will be the last thing you see
out will it come Cheza from the tree"
She frowned, what the hell did that even mean? Cheza stiffened, she felt as if someone was watching her. She turned, meeting with a gigantic yellow eye located in the center of the tree trunk. She screamed, catching the attention of Yusuke and Kuwabara. The two came running to her aid in a matter of seconds. "Whats wrong!?" She pointed to the tree, Yusuke was the first to see the large yellow eyeball. "What the hell is that thing!?" Before anyone could react, Trouble flew out of nowhere like a bat out of hell and attacked the creepy eyeball with his little beak. A loud screeching noise soon followed and the eyeball vanished.
Cheza jumped as she heard a familiar voice. " Yusuke, I thought I told you to keep an eye on her"
"I think that creepy eyeball thing was doing a good job of that for us" Kuwabara commented, while looking more freaked out than anyone else. "and I thought Hiei's eye was creepy" .
Cheza turned to see Kuronue and Kurama now standing close behind her. "That thing can only get around in the shadows, we should head inside where it's safe" Kuronue commented.
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" So you're telling me some creepy shadow demon thingy is out to kill you guys because you found its secret hideout that somehow only you guys can see in some weird world you guys went to!?" Yusuke exclaimed. " Yes" Kurama replied casually. "So what does it plan do with all the dead bodies under this frozen lake you're talking about?" Kuwabara asked. Kurama shrugged, "I don't really know"
" Hn! isn't it obvious?" Everyone turned to see Hiei glaring at them. "Care to enlighten us then?" Kuronue replied. " It takes millions of years for "Its" babies to hatch, the victims are mere vessels for these things to feast on until they are ready to be born"
"You're saying all those bodies have some creepy shadow baby thingys living inside them that are slowly devouring their insides!?" Kuwabara exclaimed.
"Think about it you fool, what better way to preserve food than to keep it frozen"
"I see. Since we found its "nesting grounds" it wants us dead to keep its babies from harm." Kurama commented.
" well, isn't that creepy and disturbing…so guys, what's are plan of action!?" Yusuke said while getting to his feet.