Rinku shouted,"How do you like this one?!" He pulled Kuwabara to the ground and made him slam into it. "It's my take on around the world."Rinku pulled Kuwabara up and over his head, slamming Kuwabara into the concrete on the other side of him. Kuwabara spat blood and I flinched as Ammara closed her eyes and held on tighter to Kurama's arm.
"What a glorious fight! The opponent is helpless, it's hard to counter attack when you can't even move! I love it!"Koto exclaimed.
Hiei said,"You see, I told you Kuwabara's training wouldn't be enough. We best assume him dead and plan for the next fight."
"No, there are still some techniques he hasn't tried."Kurama said.
I said,"Well that idiot better try them soon." 'For his sake and Ammara's.'I thought glancing at Ammara.
"Ahh, I'm gonna get you, you're going to be screaming mommy."Kuwabara said as he struggled to lift his head up.
Rinku sighed and said,"You're like fighting a brick, how many times do I have to throw you down?" Rinku smiled widely suddenly. "Hey! I know exactly what to do, and I won't even have to work." He put his hands out straight in front of him and spirit energy started to surround him and transfer to the yo-yos. Kuwabara slowly lifted up.
"Ahh! Wait, what are you doing?"Kuwabara said as he struggled. Kuwabara was lifted high up, almost at the top of the arena. "I'm gonna get you!" 'Dang-it Kuwabara, you better have a plan.'I thought. "Put me down you brat!"
Rinku shouted up at him,"Just enjoy yourself! You'll be coming down soon enough!" Kuwabara slowly rose higher.
"I don't like what I think he means by that!"Kuwabara yelled.
A voice shouted,"Yusuke! Yusuke! How can you keep sleeping when your friend is in trouble with those nasty demons! Help him Yusuke! Get off your lazy butt and help him!"
"Is that who I think it is?"I asked. I turned around and saw Keiko, Shizuru, and Botan up in the stands, surrounded by demons. "Uh-oh." I looked at Dark, who had peeked his head out from under Yusuke's jacket and nodded my head at Keiko and them. Dark crawled out from under and flew up to them, spitting small fires at the demons who tried to grab him. I turned around to the front and sighed.
Kuwabara shouted,"You know, it's really hard to take this serious, when a little kid with yo-yos is the one who's going to finish me!"
"What's the matter with you Yusuke?! Your friends need you now, think about that!"Keiko yelled. I turned to see her with Shizuru, Dark, and Botan on the other side of the railing, at the very front of the stands.
Botan yelled,"Hang tight Kuwabara! I don't suppose you can fly, can you?!" 'What kind of stupid question is that?'I thought. Dark landed on my shoulder and rubbed his face against mine.
"Uhh, oh, hey Botan!"Kuwabara shouted. I turned back and looked up at him. "Oh, sis! I didn't know you were going to be here, I would give you a better greeting, but I'm kinda busy right now!"Ammara suddenly pulled away and looked back at Keiko and them.
She said,"Sis?"Shizuru looked at her.
"Stop crying, you know the idiot can get out of any situation."Shizuru stated. Ammara wiped her eyes and smiled slightly, looking back at Kuwabara.
Koto shouted into the mic,"Rinku seems to be hesitating, let's ask the fans what they want!" The demons in the stands started shouting for Rinku to finish Kuwabara.
"Say, I guess that settles it, gotta give my fans what they want, and they want a drop."Rinku said. He yanked back the yo-yos and they let go of Kuwabara! Kuwabara started shouting as he fell towards the ground.
Koto said,"This is it people! Get ready for a boom!" 'Come on idiot!'I thought. Kuwabara held his arms out in front of him, side by side, and his hands spread.
"You just made your biggest mistake Rinku! You should have never let me use my hands! Spirit Sword, get long!"Kuwabara shouted as his spirit energy appeared in his hand. It was more like a Spirit Pole Vault Stick and when he got closer to the ground it bent at the top. It pulled Kuwabara behind it, before launching it forward at Rinku!
Koto yelled,"Kuwabara makes a sensational recovery, it's time for the nitty-gritty!"
"So the sword absorbs your fall, kinda like a backwards bungee cord huh? That's a pretty neat-o idea, especially from a blockhead. There's one little problem though, you flying straight at me just makes it easier for all my yo-yos to hit you at once. And you can't do handle that!"Rinku shouted and threw all his yo-yos at Kuwabara.
Kuwabara shouted,"My only chance for a hit! Yaaa!"He pushed one hand out in front of him, summoning his sword.
"Not that dummy sword again, I can dodge that easily."Rinku said and turned, jumping another direction. Kuwabara's sword started bending like Rinku's yo-yos and headed straight at Rinku. 'I see the kid taught you something.'I thought.
Zeru shouted,"Get the hell out of the way Rinku!" 'Someone's getting nervous.'I thought. Rinku and Kuwabara shouted as their attacks hit each other. Some of Rinku's yo-yos broke off and was still on Kuwabara. They both went flying in the air.
"He really hit..."Rinku said.
Kuwabara replied,"That's right, I hit you!"They hit the ground right outside of the ring.
"So, who's the winner?"Shizuru asked.
Botan said,"Beats me."
"Right, both the fighters have been extraordinarily knocked outside the ring, at the very same time."Koto said.
Hiei asked,"Was that the focus of your training?"
"Well, more or less, the main focus of our training was to teach him precise control of the Spirit Sword."Kurama answered.
Ammara said,"Well, my big bro got it!"
"By the rules, your only allowed to stay out of the ring for ten seconds, so um, I'm just going to start counting."Koto said.
Hiei said,"I'd be surprised if either of them got back on their feet in time."
"Don't underestimate Kuwabara yet."I said.
Kurama said,"It's true, both the yo-yo and the sword made solid hits, I guess we'll know soon enough."
"Get up! Your late! Kuwabara!"My brother yelled from his sleep. 'That's my brother.'I thought as we all looked over at him.
Koto said,"5..." She looked over the side and I saw Rinku crawl up on stage and stand up. His shirt was torn in the middle showing a a bruised stomach. 'Hmm, he got Rinku good.'I thought. The demons in the stands started cheering.
"Dammit, I didn't think he could throw such a blow. I'm going to have to use my energy just to cover."Rinku said and made a transparent ball of energy in his hands.
Koto yelled,"Rinku has re-entered the ring after five counts, but it's not over yet!"
"That's okay, he's down for good, I'll have my time to heal."Rinku said.
Yusuke yelled,"Get up there Kuwabara! I'm serious! I know your used to losing, but not know." I snickered and shook my head.
"6..."Koto yelled. All of the sudden, Kuwabara jumped to his feet.
Kuwabara shouted,"What did you say!"
"6 Kuwabara, you have four counts to get in the ring."Koto replied.
Kuwabara said,"Not you! Urameshi!" He ran towards us and then at my brother. "Out of my way! You little bum, you want to say that to my face! Come on!" He grabbed my brother by his jacket. "Oh, your pretending to be asleep now, you scared-y cat!"
"Dumb-ass, get back in the ring."I said.
Koto said,"Ah 7... and a 8..."
"Hey! Hold your horses, I'm coming!"Kuwabara shouted looking up at Kuwabara. Rinku's ball of energy disappeared as he held his stomach.
Rinku said,"Aww man, I can't take any more of him right now."He held his hand out and blue spirit energy was there. The yo-yos that had broke off, wrapped around Kuwabara.
"9 counts!"Koto exclaimed.
Kuwabara started shouting,"Let go of me stupid yo-yo strings! That's cheating!"
"10!"Koto shouted bringing her hand down. I sighed as Kuwabara fell backwards.
Shizuru said,"Come on."
"And Rinku's the winner, the Rokuyukai team get's a point!"Koto said and she pointed up. The demons started cheering. I looked to see a screen with Team Urameshi on one side and Team Rokuyukai on another. Underneath it said Kuwabara with an 'X' right beside it and a 'O' with Rinku right beside it. The yo-yos released Kuwabara and he jumped into the arena.
Kuwabara shouted,"No,no, no, no, no, hold it jerks! That wasn't a fair move, let's go!"
"Even after that, he still wants to fight."I said. Ammara was smiling widely.
Rinku said,"What? You run on batteries or something, I beat you, just please go away!"
"That was fairly innocent. It's rare to see both fighters still standing."Kurama said.
Hiei said,"Hn. I assure you it won't happen with me."
"This isn't over kid, meet me behind the hotel when the tournament is done!"Kuwabara said pointing a finger at Rinku.
I said,"Ammara, go get your brother before he embarrasses himself even more."
"Go away!"Rinku said running towards his team.
Keiko asked,"What is he talking about?"
"Junior high boy stuff."Botan said. Rinku ran past his team and went and gathered energy to heal himself. Kuwabara jumped down and Ammara jumped into his arms.
Kuwabara said,"Aww sis, I'm okay!"
"Good."Ammara said before she stepped back and grabbed him by the jacket and started shaking it. "Don't you ever scare me like that again! Do you understand me!" I laughed while Shizuru shook her head.
The blue guy on the other team said,"Heh, used so much power and didn't even get the kill. He forgot what makes this tournament dark." The blue guy jumped up and onto the arena.
"Ooh, the next competitor has already stepped up."Koto said.
Kurama said,"Please, I'll handle this one." Kurama walked up with a stoic face and went to the middle of the arena, where the blue guy was waiting for him. The blue guy smirked.
"Kurama."Hiei said. Kurama looked back at him. "Considering the stakes, we can't afford to take any chances. Don't leave the ring with him still alive."
Kurama said,"Naturally."He turned back to his opponent.
"I don't know if you want to fight him, be careful Kurama."Yusuke muttered out. I raised an eyebrow at him. 'What?'I thought.
Keiko asked,"What is he talking about?"
"Yes, it's simply time I stepped in."Botan said. I turned around as she jumped over the barrier?! 'What is this girl doing?'I thought.
Keiko asked,"Um, are you sure you can do that?"
"We will deal with the rest of their team, you relax."Hiei said looking down at Kuwabara, who had sat on the ground gripping his arm.
Kuwabara shouted,"Hey! I'm not out of this yet, if Yusuke doesn't wake up, I'll take the last guy."
"Yeah right, you couldn't even take a kid, I'll take the last guy. I have a few tricks up my sleeve."I said looking back at the arena.
Kuwabara shouted,"What was that!" He tried to get up but Ammara hit him on the head.
"Enough bro, you really had me worried, stay down."Ammara said.
Botan yelled,"Alright boys, and girls, I'm here! Now lets whip this team into shape!" Botan was a few steps behind us.
"Hey! How'd you get here?"Kuwabara asked.
Hiei said,"Leave, before you hurt yourself."
"Well, that's a jolly thing to say to someone who is going to help you win, don't you think?"Botan asked.
Kuwabara shouted,"Wait, you mean your like the replacement fighter for Urameshi." 'Idiot.'I thought.
"No silly, tadaa!"Botan exclaimed and threw off the kimono she was wearing to reveal a yellow button up dress shirt tucked into grey dress pants that had red suspenders, grey shoes, and orange undershirt. "In addition to detective assistant and pilot of the River Stynx, I'm also a licensed trainer! I'll be looking after you all and make sure you stay in tip-top shape for fighting."
"Great! Then maybe you can help me nurse this wound here, you see I..."Kuwabara started while taking his shirt off, but Botan walked off towards Yusuke making me smirk. She grabbed him by the top of his jacket and stated slapping him.
Botan said,"Spirit World to Yusuke, wake up! Come on now!"
"None of that will work, the boy is determined."Hiei said. I giggled.
Botan said,"Well, at least I'll get him out of the way."She grabbed Yusuke by the ankles and started to move him.
"Ammara?"I asked.
She turned to me and said,"Huh?"
"Are you going to be okay?"I asked. She nodded hesitantly and came and stood by me. Kuwabara stood up with his shirt back on.
Kuwabara said,"You know, that rose whip he has must be ten feet long. Where does he stash it? All the ways I could think of sounds kinda painful." I laughed as Ammara's face went bright red. Hiei and Kuwabara gave us a look and ignored us.
"Kurama carries a normal rose, by manipulating it with his energy it transforms into a normal whip. Even weeds can transform into a deadly weapon for Kurama."Hiei said. I stopped laughing but grinned at Ammara's bright red face.
Koto exclaimed as she lifted a hand up in the air,"Second fight, Roto vs. Kurama! Begin!"My ears started twitching and stood as tall as they would go.
"I know you've been spending years in the Human World. We all do what we must, I only hope you didn't say, get attached to one of them."Roto said. My eyes narrowed and I grabbed Ammara and pulled her close to my side.
Ammara asked,"Ann?"
"Just encase."I replied.
Shizuru said,"This red haired boy, I don't think he's really human."
"That's funny, why do you say that?"Keiko asked. Roto put his hand out and it looked like he was about to bow. He swung his hand flung back to regular position but out of his hand was skin that was like a long blade, it looked like an extension of his body. His hand was still there, but it was just weird.
Roto said,"For example, be mournful of their death."
"What is your point?"Kurama asked. Roto tried to slash at Kurama, but Kurama easily dodged it with his eyes closed.
Hiei said,"He's clearly no match for Kurama, what a joke of a round. What a pity you couldn't have taken him and let Kurama take the little child and his yo-yos."
"Hey you watch it shrimpy! I just got cheated that's all!"Kuwabara exclaimed.
Kurama appeared behind Roto with a hand raised and said,"Your skill isn't enough for your tournament, say your last words."
"I have your human mother Kurama, or should I say, Shuichi!"Roto said. He turned around quickly and swiped at Kurama, who jumped away. Dark jumped on the ground in front of us and started pacing. I growled lowly as a scratch appeared on his face and Ammara gripped onto the top of my shoulders tight.
Kuwabara asked,"What happened? He's bleeding! You said no match!"
"Stupid cheater, I hate him."Yusuke muttered. 'Couldn't agree more.'I thought.
Botan said,"You sure you are asleep."
"Hahaha, allow me to introduce my little button."Roto said. He held a black small thing in his hand. It looked like a grenade, but a little bigger with two random black parts coming out the side and a red button on top. "When I press it, a signal will be sent to my demon brother. He has been tracking your mother for some time you see and he's been very anxious to bit your head off." Kurama gritted his teeth together and stood up straight, not fighting. "Hahahaha, so you understand."Roto got rid of his knife demon blade thing and ran forward, punching Kurama in the face. Ammara gripped on tighter as Roto kept punching Kurama in the face. "Don' .Back" Roto said in between punches. Kurama flicked a pebble at him? Roto stopped punching and looked at Kurama. "Oh honestly, do you think throwing a pebble at my face is the best thing to do at this situation?"Kurama just stood straight and stared emotionless at Roto while Roto pointed a finger at him and held the button in the other. "You were warned! With a push of a button your mother will meet her death in an untimely manner. Now fold your arms behind your back and let me hit you as I please." Kurama folded his arms behind his back and stared at Roto.
"What's he doing Ann?"Ammara asked me.
I replied,"He's doing what he can."
"Oh yes, much better. I love the posture of forced submission. Why train to be the best when you can hold onto one of these."Roto said waving the button around.
Koto said,"Mysterious, Kurama has become totally obedient to his opponent!"
"What's wrong Kurama! Let's him have it!"Kuwabara shouted.
Hiei said,"Quiet."
"Kurama..."Ammara whispered sadly.
Rinku said,"Geez, that's so lame, Roto always uses that dirty trick of his."
"Yes and he always wins, that's the goal, remember?"Zeru said.
Rinku replied,"I guess so."
"Haha, you want to try. Hahaha I can see it in your pretty eyes!"Rinku said as he walked so he was a step away from Kurama. "I know what you're thinking, what if I can quickly cut off that left arm of his? But if that severed finger still presses the button.."Roto said.
Koto exclaimed,"Kurama remains absolutely motionless! What is the cause?! Has he lost his willingness to fight?!"
"Why don't you answer?!"Roto exclaimed and hit Kurama. "Tell the crowd the truth. Tell them you refuse to fight for the sake of a human tramp!" I gritted my teeth as he punched Kurama again and again.
Koto said,"It's brutal, it's violent, it's wonderful! Roto is punching him like a side of meet and there's no retaliation." I felt something wet on top of my head and looked up to see Ammara crying, but was wide eyed, still watching the fight. Roto kept punching Kurama in the face, but Roto was the only one sweating buckets. Roto stopped and looked at Kurama, who stared back emotionless.
"Damn-it."Roto said. He summoned his sword hand thing again. He touched it to Kurama's cheek. "I hate that look. Despite all I've done, you still have that look like you are superior to me." He moved the blade so it crossed with the other scratch, making a 'X'. "Stop that look!" Roto quickly pulled the blade so blood went flying and Kurama's face turned to the side. Kurama turned back and stared at Roto. "It doesn't matter anyway, because I'm the one who has the power now." 'What's he going to do?'I thought. He lifted a leg up in the air and kept it there like he was resting it on a table. "I would like you to like the scum off of my boot. I just can't seem to keep it clean, and after you wiped the whole thing clean, I will decapitate you and spare your nasty mother's life." I bit down on my lip to keep myself from growling. 'Damn-it why can't we do anything!'I thought. Ammara was shaking from her tears. "And since you love your precious mother so much, you have no other choice."
Kurama said,"I will not." Roto frowned.
"What?"Roto asked.
Kurama dusted off his shoulder and said,"Go ahead, press it now if you wish." 'What is he doing?'I thought. Roto made his hand sword disappear.
"And your true character emerges."Roto said. He pointed a finger at Kurama. "Your nothing special, nothing high class, just a selfish demon, just like the rest of us here! You look at me like your dirt! But in the end it's a lie! You think of only yourself!" I smirked as I saw that Roto was sweating more and starting to panic. Roto started laughing insanely.
Kurama yelled,"Push it!"
"I will!"Roto exclaimed back. He raised the button up above his head and went to push it but froze. I narrowed my eyes and looked to see that there was blood on his chest. "I...can't move."Kurama walked up to him and hit the button out of his hand.
Kurama said,"Fighting on the strength of one threat is a very risky gamble. What if I truly didn't care? Or what if I could just make you immobile?"
"It's hard to tell what's happening now, but it's clear Kurama has control!"Koto exclaimed. Kurama stood with one hand holding the others elbow and the hand holding his chin.
Kurama said,"I've sown the seed of the Death plant in your body, and it's had plenty of time to take root." I looked closer and saw there was a small sprout coming out of the blood. "I feed it with my energy, I have but to will it, and it will bloom. I'm afraid there won't be anything left of your evil life after that."Kurama started walking back towards us.
"Wait Kurama! You don't have to do this! I never would have actually pushed the button, I swear it!"Roto shouted at Kurama. "I'm just a low class, I don't know any better."Kurama stopped walking and glanced over his shoulder at Roto. "Come on, you believe and mercy, don't you?"
Kurama stated,"No." The sprout grew and soon vines were coming everywhere out of Roto's body. They bloomed into purple and pink flowers and leaves started to come out everywhere. "What irony, such beauty, sprung from such an ugly soil." Kurama started walking back towards us. I looked up at the board to see Kurama's name added with an 'O' beside it and an 'X' beside Roto's.
"Well that ones definitely over, the score is tied at one!"Koto exclaimed.
Hiei said,"What a fool, so intent on proving himself, he couldn't notice your moves. Don't worry about his demon friend he vanished the moment Roto died." Kurama gave a small smile as he stopped right in front of us.
"And you knew."Kurama said.
Yusuke said,"What a relief."
"Yes."Kurama said.
Kuwabara said,"Okay, enough with the secret glancing and stuff, what just happened."
"Yes, do tell."Botan added.
Hiei said,"It's passed."
"Agreed."Kurama said. I smirked. The hands on my shoulders disappeared and I watched Ammara lunge at Kurama, who caught her and wrapped his arms around her waist and rested the other on her head.
Ammara cried out,"Don't do that again."
"Never."Kurama said with soft eyes. Dark cooed and rubbed up against my leg.
"I agree."I whispered with a small smile on my face. 'Looks like Ammara is going to be taken care of for a very long time.'I thought. I turned to the other team to see Zeru engulfed in his spirit energy.