Chapter 37: Psychic Sharpshooter
So, anyway, it was maybe a half hour after the first altercation, and I had long since fallen behind Yusuke in his pursuit. Finally, I sensed his Spirit Energy and I landed on a rocky cliff overlooking a forest. Suddenly, there was an explosion in the forest itself. Looking over as my wings vanished, I realized Sniper was standing close by. Quickly, I ducked behind a rock, trying to figure out what had just happened. If he saw me, there was a good chance I wouldn't live to be six hundred thirty seven, I realized as I saw the silver semi-automatic in his right hand. Suddenly, a cold shiver went up my spine as I sensed someone's very familiar chakra. A smile played across my face and a snicker escaped my throat as I turned and saw Yusuke beside none other than Jaganshi Hiei. Sniper was staring at the crimson-eyed youkai past the glittering handgun. The human spoke in a soft, angry tone. Hiei-sama didn't answer, just slowly advanced on him. I felt my hands shaking in nervous anticipation. Then, Sniper fired and Hiei-sama vanished, teleporting faster than Kaname could follow, even though he tried. The next thing I knew, Hiei-sama was right in front of Kaname and he had the trademark sword he loved so much apparently right through his heart. When he saw Yusuke's shocked expression, he said in a cold voice,
"What, now I can't even kill the evil humans? Hn. It's a few inches from his heart, if that's what you're worried about." With a shaking hand, Sniper aimed the semi-automatic right at Yusuke.
"N-no one can stop our justified cause…" With one quick motion, Hiei-sama stabbed Kaname again, and he (in most appearances) died. Yusuke and Hiei-sama spoke for a moment before, unsurprisingly, starting to fight each other. Guys can be such idiots. I stepped out from behind the rock and looked at Sniper. I sensed his chakra, so he was still alive. In my heart, I knew this wasn't right. He was just a kid, why should he have to die for Sensui's goals? Ignoring the fight nearby, I walked forward as my chakra crystal glowed with a pale white light. I sat down on a rock beside him and touched his shoulder with two long fingers. The white glow transferred to my hand and then vanished. After a moment or two, Kaname's eyes opened and he looked at me for a moment before blinking twice.
"Kinomoto…what are you doing?" I didn't answer. "I…tried to kill your friends."
"…Whatever. Just leave if you don't want to get hurt." He stood up and so did I.
"Who are you…really?" I was silent for a moment before I turned and ran off.
end of chapter thirty-seven