Chapter 8-Yomi's evil plan

It had been 3 months since hiei and kurama had revealed their love for each other, and had begun a secret relationship with each other, hiding their true feelings from yomi.

Unknown to the two lovers, yomi himself was making plans of his own, ones that involved his poor slave. Yomi had made a deal…a cruel deal with another demon named karasu. This deal…was the one thing that truly made Yomi's day, for he had signed over ownership of Kurama over to Karasu.

After this final performance, Kurama would belong to Karasu, a fellow demon lord and one of Yomi's oldest friends.

Hiei's POV

It has been the best 3 months of my life. Kurama seemed to smile more and more whenever I was around. There were still days where he would just completely break down, and I truly hated that. Kurama's curse still infuriated me! It has been 3 months and still my plans to get Kurama out of here we're going nowhere. Yusuke was still trying to find a place where Kurama and I could hide from yomi. For now, I guess we're stuck here in this circus of hell.

"Hello dragon. Are you alright?"

Dragon. That was kurama's pet name for me, and I have to agree the name fits.

"I am fine, fox. Just thinking about things. Kurama!? What happened to you!?"

"Don't worry about me, dragon. I'll be fine."

"What happened?! Please tell me. Did yomi do this?!"

Yomi has begun to treat Kurama even worse lately, imposing task after task onto him without mercy. Kurama would return at night to the tent looking even more tired and worn then he ever did before.

"Y-yes. He did. He has been more cruel than he has ever been hiei! I have never felt so used! I don't know how much more I can take! Oh hiei…I do everything I am told to do, with no will at all, and practically perform every menial task you can think of, and still yomi is not pleased! I do everything for him!

"I know you do, fox. Please don't cry. I can't stand to see you cry. Please."

Yomi, you sick fucking bastard! How can you treat such a gentle soul like Kurama the way that you do! How can anybody treat Kurama like some toy! He isn't a toy or a puppet! He is a living being with feelings! Damnit! I swear I will kill him it if is the last thing I do!

"Hiei…he has ordered me to report to his tent tonight after sundown. I don't know what he plans to do, but it doesn't look good."

No! He can't! Yomi, you despicable bastard! I will not let you hurt him anymore!

"Kurama, please prepare to leave…tonight! I will not let him harm you anymore! I promise you that!"

"Alright hiei. I just hope you know what you're doing, dragon."

"So do I, fox. So do I."

Third person POV

Karasu had arrived. He walked closer to Yomi's tent, with an air of dread surrounding him. He saw his old friend as he entered.

"Hello, my old friend."

"Karasu, it is truly a pleasure to see you again. How are things in the demon world?"

"Just as dull and boring as ever. But hopefully once I claim my prize this night, my time there should be…more enjoyable."

"Indeed. He is truly a prize my friend. I am sure I have told you about his…obedience have I not?"

"Yes, you mentioned something about that in your letter to me. What did you mean by that?" Karasu asked with a hint of enjoyment.

"The boy's obedience is because of a spell placed on him at birth. He can not refuse any command given to him, unless he wishes to feel pain if he tries. He has truly been a treasure to me these past few years, but I knew one day I would have to let him go. That is why I am giving him to you, my friend. I know that you will keep him under complete control and on a very short leash."

"Indeed, I intend to. You have also said he was a true beauty to behold. Is that indeed true?" Karasu asked, fascinated with the concept of possibly having such a beautiful creature all to himself.

"Yes. His beauty can not compare to others. Even after practically forcing him in rags and forcing him to perform cruel menial tasks as well as being the main attraction to the circus, he still remains the most beautiful creature I have ever seen." Yomi replied.

"I cannot wait till I have him to myself. This intrigues me indeed. When will the boy be here?"

"Shortly after sundown. I ordered him to come."

"Excellent, yomi."

Our poor lovers had no idea what would be in store for them that night, but hiei was now preparing to get Kurama out of there before the damage could be done. Yomi had crossed the line in regards to his beloved and hopefully soon-to-be mate. His beloved had suffered enough at Yomi's hands! No more would he allow Kurama to suffer! Ever!